genre - (a kind of literary or artistic work)
substance, matter - (that which has mass and occupies space; 'an atom is the smallest indivisible unit of matter')
substance - (the stuff of which an object consists)developer - (photographic equipment consisting of a chemical solution for developing film)
blend, flux, mix, conflate, commingle, immix, fuse, coalesce, meld, combine, merge - (mix together different elements; 'The colors blend well')
rank - (relative status; 'his salary was determined by his rank and seniority')
genus - ((biology) taxonomic group containing one or more species)
breed, strain, stock - (a special variety of domesticated animals within a species; 'he experimented on a particular breed of white rats'; 'he created a new strain of sheep')
species - ((biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed)endangered species - (a species whose numbers are so small that the species is at risk of extinction)
invention, innovation - (a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation)
synonym, equivalent word - (two words that can be interchanged in a context are said to be synonymous relative to that context)
synonymous - ((of words) meaning the same or nearly the same)
miss, lack - (be without; 'This soup lacks salt'; 'There is something missing in my jewellery box!')
intersection - (a point or set of points common to two or more geometric configurations)
interchange - (a junction of highways on different levels that permits traffic to move from one to another without crossing traffic streams)
intersection, crossroad, crossway, crossing, carrefour - (a junction where one street or road crosses another)
traffic circle, circle, rotary, roundabout - (a road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island; 'the accident blocked all traffic at the rotary')
intersection, intersection point, point of intersection - (a point where lines intersect)
decussate, intersectant, intersecting - (crossed or intersected in the form of an X)
container - (any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another))
abstract entity - (an entity that exists only abstractly)
abstraction, abstract - (a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance; 'he loved her only in the abstract-not in person')
abstraction - (a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples)
represent, stand for, correspond - (take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to; 'Because of the sound changes in the course of history, an 'h' in Greek stands for an 's' in Latin')
region, part - (the extended spatial location of something; 'the farming regions of France'; 'religions in all parts of the world'; 'regions of outer space')
area, country - (a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography); 'it was a mountainous area'; 'Bible country')
position, place - (the particular portion of space occupied by something; 'he put the lamp back in its place')
topographic point, place, spot - (a point located with respect to surface features of some region; 'this is a nice place for a picnic')
location - (a point or extent in space)
whereabouts - (the general location where something is; 'I questioned him about his whereabouts on the night of the crime')
hideout, hideaway, den - (a hiding place; usually a remote place used by outlaws)
hiding place - (a place suitable for hiding something (such as yourself))
beginning, origin, root, rootage, source - (the place where something begins, where it springs into being; 'the Italian beginning of the Renaissance'; 'Jupiter was the origin of the radiation'; 'Pittsburgh is the source of the Ohio River'; 'communism's Russian root')
region, part - (the extended spatial location of something; 'the farming regions of France'; 'religions in all parts of the world'; 'regions of outer space')
region - (a large indefinite location on the surface of the Earth; 'penguins inhabit the polar regions')
interstellar space - (the space between stars)
interstellar - (between or among stars; 'the density of hydrogen in interplanetary and interstellar space')
attribute - (an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity)
quality - (an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone; 'the quality of mercy is not strained'-Shakespeare)
quality, character, lineament - (a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something; 'each town has a quality all its own'; 'the radical character of our demands')
property - (a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class; 'a study of the physical properties of atomic particles')
agent - (an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect; 'their research uncovered new disease agents')
past participle, perfect participle - (a participle that expresses completed action)
generic - (relating to or common to or descriptive of all members of a genus; 'the generic name')
generic - (applicable to an entire class or group; 'is there a generic Asian mind?')
generic - ((of drugs) not protected by trademark; ' 'Acetaminophen' is the generic form of the proprietary drug 'Tylenol' ')
proprietary - (protected by trademark or patent or copyright; made or produced or distributed by one having exclusive rights; ' 'Tylenol' is a proprietary drug of which 'acetaminophen' is the generic form ')
probationary, provisional, provisionary, tentative - (under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon; 'probationary employees'; 'a provisional government'; 'just a tentative schedule')
tentatively - (in a tentative manner; 'we agreed tentatively on a dinner date')
conditional - (qualified by reservations)
conditional - (imposing or depending on or containing a condition; 'conditional acceptance of the terms'; 'lent conditional support'; 'the conditional sale will not be complete until the full purchase price is paid')
unconditional - (not conditional; 'unconditional surrender')
unconditional - (not contingent; not determined or influenced by someone or something else)
vested - (fixed and absolute and without contingency; 'a vested right')
nominal, titular - (existing in name only; 'the nominal (or titular) head of his party')
liable - (subject to legal action; 'liable to criminal charges')
liable - (held legally responsible; 'men between the ages of 18 and 35 were liable for military service')
unidentified - (not yet identified; 'an unidentified species'; 'an unidentified witness')
nameless, unidentified, unknown, unnamed - (being or having an unknown or unnamed source; 'a poem by an unknown author'; 'corporations responsible to nameless owners'; 'an unnamed donor')
anonymous, anon. - (having no known name or identity or known source; 'anonymous authors'; 'anonymous donors'; 'an anonymous gift')
scope, range, reach, orbit, compass, ambit - (an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: 'the range of a supersonic jet'; 'the ambit of municipal legislation'; 'within the compass of this article'; 'within the scope of an investigation'; 'outside the reach of the law'; 'in the political orbit of a world power')
gamut - (a complete extent or range: 'a face that expressed a gamut of emotions')
coverage, insurance coverage - (the total amount and type of insurance carried)
coverage - (the extent to which something is covered; 'the dictionary's coverage of standard English is excellent')
context, linguistic context, context of use - (discourse that surrounds a language unit and helps to determine its interpretation)
group, grouping - (any number of entities (members) considered as a unit)
collection, aggregation, accumulation, assemblage - (several things grouped together or considered as a whole)
subgroup - (a distinct and often subordinate group within a group)
hybrid - (a composite of mixed origin; 'the vice-presidency is a hybrid of administrative and legislative offices')
contextual - (relating to or determined by or in context; 'contextual information')
location - (a point or extent in space)
position, place - (the particular portion of space occupied by something; 'he put the lamp back in its place')
birthplace, cradle, place of origin, provenance, provenience - (where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence; the birthplace of civilization')
spirit world - (any imaginary place where spiritual beings (demons or fairies or angels or the like) abide; 'science has emptied the spirit world of its former inhabitants')
otherworld - (an abstract spiritual world beyond earthly reality)
property, attribute, dimension - (a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished; 'self-confidence is not an endearing property')
property - (a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class; 'a study of the physical properties of atomic particles')
property, attribute, dimension - (a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished; 'self-confidence is not an endearing property')
substance - (the stuff of which an object consists)
material, stuff - (the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object; 'coal is a hard black material'; 'wheat is the stuff they use to make bread')
material, stuff - (the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object; 'coal is a hard black material'; 'wheat is the stuff they use to make bread')
substance, matter - (that which has mass and occupies space; an atom is the smallest indivisible unit of matter')
property, attribute, dimension - (a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished; 'self-confidence is not an endearing property')
attribute - (an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity)
time period, period of time, period - (an amount of time; 'a time period of 30 years'; 'hastened the period of time of his recovery'; 'Picasso's blue period')
time - (an indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities); 'he waited a long time'; 'the time of year for planting'; 'he was a great actor in his time')
time interval, interval - (a definite length of time marked off by two instants)
temporal - (of or relating to or limited by time; 'temporal processing'; 'temporal dimensions'; 'temporal and spacial boundaries'; 'music is a temporal art')
duration, continuance - (the period of time during which something continues)
stretch, stint - (an unbroken period of time during which you do something; 'there were stretches of boredom'; 'he did a stretch in the federal penitentiary')
shift, work shift, duty period - (the time period during which you are at work)
trial period, test period - (a period of time during which someone or something is tested)
probation - (a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership)
probation - (a trial period during which an offender has time to redeem himself or herself)
probation - ((law) a way of dealing with offenders without imprisoning them; a defendant found guilty of a crime is released by the court without imprisonment subject to conditions imposed by the court; 'probation is part of the sentencing process')
playing period, period of play, play - ((in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds; 'rain stopped play in the 4th inning')
times - (a more or less definite period of time in history)
days, years - (the time during which someone's life continues; 'the monarch's last days'; 'in his final years')
point, point in time - (an instant of time; 'at that point I had to leave')
clock time, time - (the time as given by a clock; 'do you know what time it is?'; 'the time is 10 o'clock')
prime time - (the hours between 7 and 11 p.m. when the largest tv audience is available)
happen, hap, go on, pass off, occur, pass, fall out, come about, take place - (come to pass; 'What is happening?'; 'The meeting took place off without an incidence'; 'Nothing occurred that seemed important')
begin, start - (have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense; 'The DMZ begins right over the hill'; 'The second movement begins after the Allegro'; 'Prices for these homes start at $250,000')
begin - (have a beginning, of a temporal event; 'WW II began in 1939 when Hitler marched into Poland'; 'The company's Asia tour begins next month')
changing, ever-changing - (marked by continuous change or effective action)
varying, variable - (marked by diversity or difference; 'the varying angles of roof slope'; 'nature is infinitely variable')
shifting - (continuously varying; 'taffeta with shifting colors')
shifting, shifty - (changing position or direction; 'he drifted into the shifting crowd'; 'their nervous shifting glances'; 'shifty winds')
shifting, unfirm - ((of soil) unstable; 'shifting sands'; 'unfirm earth')
situation, state of affairs - (the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time; 'the present international situation is dangerous'; 'wondered how such a state of affairs had come about'; 'eternal truths will be neither true nor eternal unless they have fresh meaning for every new social situation'- Franklin D.Roosevelt)
situation, position - (a condition or position in which you find yourself; 'the unpleasant situation (or position) of having to choose between two evils'; 'found herself in a very fortunate situation')
situation - (a complex or critical or unusual difficulty; 'the dangerous situation developed suddenly'; 'that's quite a situation'; 'no human situation is simple')
thing - (a special situation; 'this thing has got to end'; 'it is a remarkable thing')
measure, quantity, amount - (how much there is of something that you can quantify)
amount - (how much of something is available; 'an adequate amount of food for four people')
insufficiency, inadequacy, deficiency - (lack of an adequate quantity or number; 'the inadequacy of unemployment benefits')
scarce - (not enough; hard to find; 'meat was scarce during the war')
scarce - (deficient in quantity or number compared with the demand; 'fresh vegetables were scarce during the drought')
dearth, paucity - (an insufficient quantity or number)
scarcity, scarceness - (a small and inadequate amount)
quantum - (a discrete amount of something that is analogous to the quantum in quantum theory)
quantum - ((physics) the smallest discrete quantity of some physical property that a system can possess (according to quantum theory))
bulk, mass, volume - (the property of something that is great in magnitude; 'it is cheaper to buy it in bulk'; 'he received a mass of correspondence'; 'the volume of exports')
flood, inundation, deluge, torrent - (an overwhelming number or amount; 'a flood of requests'; 'a torrent of abuse')
dividend - (a number to be divided by another number)
divisor - (the number by which a dividend is divided)
numerator - (the dividend of a fraction)
denominator - (the divisor of a fraction)
creator - (a person who grows or makes or invents things)
composer - (someone who composes music as a profession)
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - (prolific Austrian composer and child prodigy; master of the classical style in all its forms of his time (1756-1791))
value - (a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed; 'the value assigned was 16 milliseconds')
attribute - (an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity)
abstract - (existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment; 'abstract words like 'truth' and 'justice'')
concrete - (capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary; 'concrete objects such as trees')
physical - (having substance or material existence; perceptible to the senses; 'a physical manifestation'; 'surrounded by tangible objects')
representational - ((used especially of art) depicting objects, figures,or scenes as seen; 'representational art'; 'representational images')
naturalistic, realistic - (representing what is real; not abstract or ideal; 'realistic portraiture'; 'a realistic novel'; 'in naturalistic colors'; 'the school of naturalistic writers')
natural, born, innate - (being talented through inherited qualities; 'a natural leader'; 'a born musician'; 'an innate talent')
congenital, inborn, innate - (present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development)
artificial, unreal - (contrived by art rather than nature; 'artificial flowers'; 'artificial flavoring'; 'an artificial diamond'; 'artificial fibers'; 'artificial sweeteners')
artificial - (not arising from natural growth or characterized by vital processes)
man-made, semisynthetic, synthetic - (not of natural origin; prepared or made artificially; 'man-made fibers'; 'synthetic leather')
artificial, unreal - (contrived by art rather than nature; 'artificial flowers'; 'artificial flavoring'; 'an artificial diamond'; 'artificial fibers'; 'artificial sweeteners')
artifactual, artefactual - (of or relating to artifacts)
modular - (constructed with standardized units or dimensions allowing flexibility and variety in use; 'modular furniture'; 'modular homes')
natural - (existing in or produced by nature; not artificial or imitation; 'a natural pearl'; 'natural gas'; 'natural silk'; 'natural blonde hair'; 'a natural sweetener'; 'natural fertilizers')
unnatural - (not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature; 'an unnatural death'; 'the child's unnatural interest in death')
incorporate, contain, comprise - (include or contain; have as a component; 'A totally new idea is comprised in this paper'; 'The record contains many old songs from the 1930's')
consist, comprise - (be composed of; 'The land he conquered comprised several provinces'; 'What does this dish consist of?')
include - (have as a part, be made up out of; 'The list includes the names of many famous writers')
event - (something that happens at a given place and time)
occurrence - (an instance of something occurring; 'a disease of frequent occurrence'; 'the occurrence (or presence) of life on other planets')
happening, occurrence, occurrent, natural event - (an event that happens)
happen, hap, go on, pass off, occur, pass, fall out, come about, take place - (come to pass; 'What is happening?'; 'The meeting took place off without an incidence'; 'Nothing occurred that seemed important')
incident - (a single distinct event)
outbreak, eruption, irruption - (a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition); 'the outbreak of hostilities')
natural process, natural action, action, activity - (a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings); 'the action of natural forces'; 'volcanic activity')
form, shape, pattern - (a perceptual structure; the composition presents problems for students of musical form; a visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them)
tendency, trend - (a general direction in which something tends to move; 'the shoreward tendency of the current'; 'the trend of the stock market')
drift, trend, movement - (a general tendency to change (as of opinion); 'not openly liberal but that is the trend of the book'; 'a broad movement of the electorate to the right')
coincidence, happenstance - (an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental)
form, shape, pattern - (a perceptual structure; the composition presents problems for students of musical form; a visual pattern must include not only objects but the spaces between them)
unoriginality - (the quality of being unoriginal)
unoriginal - (not original; not being or productive of something fresh and unusual; 'the manuscript contained unoriginal emendations'; 'his life had been unoriginal, conforming completely to the given pattern'- Gwethalyn Graham)
black, blackness, inkiness - (the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white))
white, whiteness - (the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black))
changeableness, changeability - (the quality of being changeable; having a marked tendency to change; 'the changeableness of the weather')
variability, variableness, variance - (the quality of being subject to variation)
appearance, visual aspect - (outward or visible aspect of a person or thing)
placement, arrangement - (the spatial property of the way in which something is placed; 'the arrangement of the furniture'; 'the placement of the chairs')
spacing, spatial arrangement - (the property possessed by an array of things that have space between them)
openness - (without obstructions to passage or view; 'the openness of the prairies')
alignment - (the spatial property possessed by an arrangement or position of things in a straight line or in parallel lines)
tandem - (an arrangement of two or more objects or persons one behind another)
figure - (a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape)
artifact, artefact - (a man-made object taken as a whole)
product, production - (an artifact that has been created by someone or some process; 'they improve their product every year'; 'they export most of their agricultural production')
work, piece of work - (a product produced or accomplished through the effort or activity or agency of a person or thing; 'it is not regarded as one of his more memorable works'; 'the symphony was hailed as an ingenious work'; 'he was indebted to the pioneering work of John Dewey'; 'the work of an active imagination'; 'erosion is the work of wind or water over time')
creation - (an artifact that has been brought into existence by someone)
content, cognitive content, mental object - (the sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered, or learned)
stressor - (any agent that causes stress to an organism)
life force, vital force, vitality, elan vital - ((biology) a hypothetical force (not physical or chemical) once thought by Henri Bergson to cause the evolution and development of organisms)
weigh - (have a certain weight)
object, physical object - (a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow; 'it was full of rackets, balls and other objects') 'an atom is the smallest indivisible unit of matter')
number, figure - (the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals; 'he had a number of chores to do'; 'the number of parameters is small'; 'the figure was about a thousand')
number - (a concept of quantity derived from zero and units; 'every number has a unique position in the sequence')
maximum, upper limit - (the largest possible quantity)
minimum, lower limit - (the smallest possible quantity)
numeric, numerical - (measured or expressed in numbers; 'numerical value'; 'the numerical superiority of the enemy')
numeral, numerical, numeric - (of or relating to or denoting numbers; 'a numeral adjective'; 'numerical analysis')
numerical, numeric - (designated by or expressed in numbers; 'numerical symbols'; 'a very simple numeric code'; 'numerical equations')
real number, real - (any rational or irrational number)
rational number, rational - (an integer or a fraction)
coordinate, co-ordinate - (a number that identifies a position relative to an axis)
quota - (a prescribed number; 'all the salesmen met their quota for the month')
quota - (a limitation on imports; 'the quota for Japanese imports was negotiated')
quota - (a limitation on imports; 'the quota for Japanese imports was negotiated')
integer, whole number - (any of the natural numbers (positive or negative) or zero)
double digit - (a two-digit integer; from 10 to 99)
property, attribute, dimension - (a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished; 'self-confidence is not an endearing property')
dimension - (one of three Cartesian coordinates that determine a position in space)
dimension - (one of three Cartesian coordinates that determine a position in space)
fourth dimension, time - (the fourth coordinate that is required (along with three spatial dimensions) to specify a physical event)
description - (sort or variety; 'every description of book was there')
data, information - (a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn; 'statistical data')
information - (knowledge acquired through study or experience or instruction)
masterpiece, chef-d'oeuvre - (the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman)
specification, spec - (a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work)
methodology - (the system of methods followed in a particular discipline)
methodological - (relating to the methodology of some discipline; 'methodological errors')
method - (a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps))
statistical method, statistical procedure - (a method of analyzing or representing statistical data; a procedure for calculating a statistic)
regression, simple regression, regression toward the mean, statistical regression - (the relation between selected values of x and observed values of y (from which the most probable value of y can be predicted for any value of x)
multivariate analysis - (a generic term for any statistical technique used to analyze data from more than one variable)
analysis of variance, ANOVA - (a statistical method for making simultaneous comparisons between two or more means; a statistical method that yields values that can be tested to determine whether a significant relation exists between variables)
state - (the way something is with respect to its main attributes; 'the current state of knowledge'; 'his state of health'; 'in a weak financial state')
stay, remain, rest - (stay the same; remain in a certain state; 'The dress remained wet after repeated attempts to dry it'; 'rest assured'; 'stay alone'; 'He remained unmoved by her tears'; 'The bad weather continued for another week')
stay, stick, stick around, stay put - (stay put (in a certain place); 'We are staying in Detroit; we are not moving to Cincinnati'; 'Stay put in the corner here!'; 'Stick around and you will learn something!')
situation, state of affairs - (the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time; 'the present international situation is dangerous'; 'wondered how such a state of affairs had come about'; 'eternal truths will be neither true nor eternal unless they have fresh meaning for every new social situation'- Franklin D.Roosevelt)
situation, position - (a condition or position in which you find yourself; 'the unpleasant situation (or position) of having to choose between two evils'; 'found herself in a very fortunate situation')
situation - (a complex or critical or unusual difficulty; 'the dangerous situation developed suddenly'; 'that's quite a situation'; 'no human situation is simple')
thing - (a special situation; 'this thing has got to end'; 'it is a remarkable thing')
temporary state - (a state that continues for a limited time)
separation - (the state of lacking unity)
process, physical process - (a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states; 'events now in process'; 'the process of calcification begins later for boys than for girls')
include - (have as a part, be made up out of; 'The list includes the names of many famous writers')
list, listing - (a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics))
list, name - (give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of; 'List the states west of the Mississippi')
checklist - (a list of items (names or tasks etc.) to be checked or consulted)
blacklist, black book, shitlist - (a list of people who are out of favor)
blacklist - (put on a blacklist so as to banish or cause to be boycotted; 'many books were blacklisted by the Nazis')
orthography, writing system - (a method of representing the sounds of a language by written or printed symbols)
tarnish, stain, maculate, sully, defile - (make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically; 'The silver was tarnished by the long exposure to the air'; 'Her reputation was sullied after the affair with a married man')
besmirched, damaged, flyblown, spotted, stained, sullied, tainted, tarnished - (especially of reputation; 'the senator's seriously damaged reputation'; 'a flyblown reputation'; 'a tarnished reputation'; 'inherited a spotted name')
besmirched, damaged, flyblown, spotted, stained, sullied, tainted, tarnished - (especially of reputation; 'the senator's seriously damaged reputation'; 'a flyblown reputation'; 'a tarnished reputation'; 'inherited a spotted name')
tarnish - (discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation)
tarnish, stain, maculate, sully, defile - (make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically; 'The silver was tarnished by the long exposure to the air'; 'Her reputation was sullied after the affair with a married man')
normalize, normalise - (become normal or return to its normal state; 'Let us hope that relations with this country will normalize soon')
normalize, normalise, renormalize, renormalise - (make normal or cause to conform to a norm or standard; 'normalize relations with China'; 'normalize the temperature'; 'normalize the spelling')
blind - (render unable to see)
dazzle, bedazzle, daze - (to cause someone to lose clear vision, especially from intense light; 'She was dazzled by the bright headlights')
blind person - (a person with a severe visual impairment)
blind - (people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group; 'he spent hours reading to the blind')
braille - (a point system of writing in which patterns of raised dots represent letters and numerals)
writing - (letters or symbols written or imprinted on a surface to represent the sounds or words of a language; 'he turned the paper over so the writing wouldn't show'; 'the doctor's writing was illegible')
written symbol, printed symbol - (a written or printed symbol)
hieroglyph, hieroglyphic - (a writing system using picture symbols; used in ancient Egypt)
ideography - (the use of ideograms in writing)
ideogram, ideograph - (a graphic character used in ideography)
pictograph - (a graphic character used in picture writing)
pictographic - (consisting of or characterized by the use of pictographs; 'a pictographic script'; 'pictographic stage in the development of writing')
logogram, logograph - (a single written symbol that represents an entire word or phrase without indicating its pronunciation; '7 is a logogram that is pronounced 'seven' in English and 'nanatsu' in Japanese')
ideographic - (of or relating to or consisting of ideograms)
hieroglyph, hieroglyphic - (a writing system using picture symbols; used in ancient Egypt)
character, grapheme, graphic symbol - (a written symbol that is used to represent speech; 'the Greek alphabet has 24 characters')
font, fount, typeface, face - (a specific size and style of type within a type family)
Gothic, black letter - (a heavy typeface in use from 15th to 18th centuries)
Gothic - (of or relating to the language of the ancient Goths; 'the Gothic Bible translation')
Gothic - (of or relating to the Goths; 'Gothic migrations')
string - (a linear sequence of symbols (characters or words or phrases))
label - (a brief description given for purposes of identification; 'the label Modern is applied to many different kinds of architecture')
label - (an identifying or descriptive marker that is attached to an object)
orthography, writing system - (a method of representing the sounds of a language by written or printed symbols)
term - (a word or expression used for some particular thing; 'he learned many medical terms')
term - (any distinct quantity contained in a polynomial; 'the general term of an algebraic equation of the n-th degree')
term - (one of the substantive phrases in a logical proposition; 'the major term of a syllogism must occur twice')
string of words, word string, linguistic string - (a linear sequence of words as spoken or written)
notation, notational system - (a technical system of symbols used to represent special things)
mathematical notation - (a notation used by mathematicians)
logo, logotype - (a company emblem or device)
trademark - (a formally registered symbol identifying the manufacturer or distributor of a product)
decimal point, percentage point - (the dot at the left of a decimal fraction)
note, musical note, tone - (a notation representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound; 'the singer held the note too long')
chord - (a combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when sounded together)
musical notation - (a notation used by musicians)
key, tonality - (any of 24 major or minor diatonic scales that provide the tonal framework for a piece of music)
word - (a unit of language that native speakers can identify; 'words are the blocks from which sentences are made'; 'he hardly said ten words all morning')
loanword, loan - (a word borrowed from another language; e.g. 'blitz' is a German word borrowed into modern English)
neologism, neology, coinage - (a newly invented word or phrase)
classifier - (a word or morpheme used in some languages in certain contexts (such as counting) to indicate the semantic class in which an item belongs)
lexical - (of or relating to words; 'lexical decision task')
lexical - (of or relating to dictionaries)
caption, legend - (brief description accompanying an illustration)
heading, header, head - (a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about; 'the heading seemed to have little to do with the text')
constituent, grammatical constituent - ((grammar) a word or phrase or clause forming part of a larger grammatical construction)
construction, grammatical construction, expression - (a group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit; 'I concluded from his awkward constructions that he was a foreigner')
complement - (a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction)
prepositional phrase - (a phrase beginning with a preposition)
platitude, cliche, banality, commonplace, bromide - (a trite or obvious remark)
idiom, idiomatic expression, phrasal idiom, set phrase, phrase - (an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up)
hello, hullo, hi, howdy, how-do-you-do - (an expression of greeting; 'every morning they exchanged polite hellos')
complementarity - (a relation between two opposite states or principles that together exhaust the possibilities)
complementarity - (the interrelation of reciprocity whereby one thing supplements or depends on the other; 'the complementarity of the sexes')
complemental, complementary, completing - (acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole))
complement - (something added to complete or make perfect; 'a fine wine is a perfect complement to the dinner')
case, instance, example - (an occurrence of something; 'it was a case of bad judgment'; 'another instance occurred yesterday'; 'but there is always the famous example of the Smiths')
item - (a whole individual unit; especially when included in a list or collection; 'they reduced the price on many items')
token, item - (an individual instance of a type of symbol; 'the word 'error' contains three tokens of 'r'')
article - (one of a class of artifacts; 'an article of clothing')
whole - (all of something including all its component elements or parts; 'Europe considered as a whole'; 'the whole of American literature')
hiatus - (a missing piece (as a gap in a manuscript))
lacuna, blank - (a blank gap or missing part)
statement - (a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc; 'according to his statement he was in London on that day')
understate, minimize, minimise, downplay - (represent as less significant or important)
understatement - (a statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said)
represent, stand for, correspond - (take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to; 'Because of the sound changes in the course of history, an 'h' in Greek stands for an 's' in Latin')
typify, symbolize, symbolise, stand for, represent - (express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol; 'What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize?')
represent, stand for, correspond - (take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to; 'Because of the sound changes in the course of history, an 'h' in Greek stands for an 's' in Latin')
typify, symbolize, symbolise, stand for, represent - (express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol; 'What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize?')
typify, symbolize, symbolise, stand for, represent - (express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol; 'What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize?')
represent, stand for, correspond - (take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to; 'Because of the sound changes in the course of history, an 'h' in Greek stands for an 's' in Latin')
typify, symbolize, symbolise, stand for, represent - (express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol; 'What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize?')
represent, stand for, correspond - (take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to; 'Because of the sound changes in the course of history, an 'h' in Greek stands for an 's' in Latin')
typify, symbolize, symbolise, stand for, represent - (express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol; 'What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize?')
process, physical process - (a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states; 'events now in process'; 'the process of calcification begins later for boys than for girls')
participant - (someone who takes part in an activity)
party - (a person involved in legal proceedings; 'the party of the first part')
subject - ((grammar) one of the two main constituents of a sentence; the grammatical constituent about which something is predicated)
produce, bring forth - (bring forth or yield; 'The tree would not produce fruit')
produce, make, create - (create or manufacture a man-made product; 'We produce more cars than we can sell'; 'The company has been making toys for two centuries')
production - (the act or process of producing something; 'Shakespeare's production of poetry was enormous'; 'the production of white blood cells')
produce, bring forth - (bring forth or yield; 'The tree would not produce fruit')
produce, make, create - (create or manufacture a man-made product; 'We produce more cars than we can sell'; 'The company has been making toys for two centuries')
action - (something done (usually as opposed to something said); 'there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions')
thing - (an action; 'how could you do such a thing?')
make, do - (engage in; 'make love, not war'; 'make an effort'; 'do research'; 'do nothing'; 'make revolution')
perform, execute, do - (carry out or perform an action; 'John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters'; 'the skater executed a triple pirouette'; 'she did a little dance')
do, perform - (get (something) done; 'I did my job')
action, activity, activeness - (the state of being active; 'his sphere of activity'; 'he is out of action')
act, move - (perform an action, or work out or perform (an action); 'think before you act'; 'We must move quickly'; 'The governor should act on the new energy bill'; 'The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel')
process, treat - (subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition; 'process cheese;; 'process hair;; ;treat the water so it can be drunk;; ;treat the lawn with chemicals; ; ;treat an oil spill;)
voluntary - (of your own free will or design; not forced or compelled; 'man is a voluntary agent'; 'participation was voluntary'; 'voluntary manslaughter'; 'voluntary generosity in times of disaster'; 'voluntary social workers'; 'a voluntary confession')
voluntary - (controlled by individual volition; 'voluntary motions'; 'voluntary muscles')
voluntarily - (out of your own free will; 'he voluntarily submitted to the fingerprinting')
involuntary, nonvoluntary, unvoluntary - (not subject to the control of the will; 'involuntary manslaughter'; 'involuntary servitude'; 'an involuntary shudder'; 'It (becoming a hero) was involuntary. They sank my boat'- John F.Kennedy)
involuntary - (controlled by the autonomic nervous system; without conscious control; 'involuntary muscles'; 'gave an involuntary start')
deliberate, intentional, knowing - (by conscious design or purpose; 'intentional damage'; 'a knowing attempt to defraud'; 'a willful waste of time')
designed, intentional - (done or made or performed with purpose and intent; 'style...is more than the deliberate and designed creation'- Havelock Ellis; 'games designed for all ages'; 'well-designed houses')
intentional, willful, wilful - (done by design; 'the insult was intentional'; 'willful disobedience')
conscious, witting - (intentionally conceived; 'a conscious effort to speak more slowly'; 'a conscious policy')
purposeful - (serving as or indicating the existence of a purpose or goal)
intended - (intentional or planned; 'your intended trip abroad'; 'an intended insult')
purposefully - (in a purposeful manner; 'he caught the motorcycles in the full glare of his headlights, braked and slipped purposefully out of the car')
wittingly, knowingly - (with full knowledge and deliberation; 'he wittingly deleted the references')
unintended - (not deliberate)
unintentional, unplanned, unwitting - (not intentional; 'an unintended slight'; 'an unintentional pun'; 'the offense was unintentional'; 'an unwitting mistake may be overlooked')
manque, would-be - (unfulfilled or frustrated in realizing an ambition)
aspirant, aspirer, hopeful, wannabe, wannabee - (an ambitious and aspiring young person; 'a lofty aspirant'; 'two executive hopefuls joined the firm'; 'the audience was full of Madonna wannabes')
accidental, inadvertent - (without intention (especially resulting from heedless action); 'with an inadvertent gesture she swept the vase off the table'; 'accidental poisoning'; 'an accidental shooting')
unwittingly, inadvertently, unknowingly - (without knowledge or intention; 'he unwittingly deleted the references')
by chance, accidentally, circumstantially, unexpectedly - (without advance planning; 'they met accidentally')
unintentionally, accidentally - (without intention; in an unintentional manner; 'she hit him unintentionally')
unconsciously - (without awareness; 'she jumped up unconsciously when he entered the room')
function, work, operate, go, run - (perform as expected when applied; 'The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in'; 'Does this old car still run well?'; 'This old radio doesn't work anymore')
accomplished, completed, realized, realised - (successfully completed or brought to an end; 'his mission accomplished he took a vacation'; 'the completed project'; 'the joy of a realized ambition overcame him')
love affair, romance - (a relationship between two lovers)
amatory, amorous, romantic - (expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance; 'her amatory affairs'; 'amorous glances'; 'a romantic adventure'; 'a romantic moonlight ride')
communicate, pass on, pass, pass along, put across - (transmit information ; 'Please communicate this message to all employees'; 'pass along the good news')
communicate, intercommunicate - (transmit thoughts or feelings; 'He communicated his anxieties to the psychiatrist')
communicate - (be in verbal contact; interchange information or ideas; 'He and his sons haven't communicated for years'; 'Do you communicate well with your advisor?')
communication, communicating - (the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information; 'they could not act without official communication from Moscow')
convey, impart - (make known; pass on, of information) official communication from Moscow')
gestural, nonverbal - (being other than verbal communication; 'the study of gestural communication'; 'art like gesture is a form of nonverbal expression')
intercommunication - (mutual communication; communication with each other; 'they intercepted intercommunication between enemy ships')
intercourse, social intercourse - (communication between individuals)
communion, sharing - (sharing thoughts and feelings)
circulate, circularize, circularise, distribute, disseminate, propagate, broadcast, spread, diffuse, disperse, pass around - (cause to become widely known; 'spread information'; 'circulate a rumor'; 'broadcast the news')
dissemination, airing, public exposure, spreading - (the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate)
network - (communicate with and within a group; 'You have to network if you want to get a good job')
discourse - (extended verbal expression in speech or writing)
assert, asseverate, maintain - (state categorically)
state, say, tell - (express in words; 'He said that he wanted to marry her'; 'tell me what is bothering you'; 'state your opinion'; 'state your name')
tell - (let something be known; 'tell them that you will be late')
asserted - (confidently declared to be so; 'the asserted value of the painting')
barrage, bombardment, outpouring, onslaught - (the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written); 'a barrage of questions'; 'a bombardment of mail complaining about his mistake')
assertion, averment, asseveration - (a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary))
subject, topic, theme - (the subject matter of a conversation or discussion; 'he didn't want to discuss that subject'; 'it was a very sensitive topic'; 'his letters were always on the theme of love')
data, information - (a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn; 'statistical data')
message, content, subject matter, substance - (what a communication that is about something is about)
proposition - ((logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false)
data, information - (a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn; 'statistical data')
information - (knowledge acquired through study or experience or instruction)
history - (the aggregate of past events; 'a critical time in the school's history')
history - (the continuum of events occurring in succession leading from the past to the present and even into the future; 'all of human history')
history, account, chronicle, story - (a record or narrative description of past events; 'a history of France'; 'he gave an inaccurate account of the plot to kill the president'; 'the story of exposure to lead')
domain, region, realm - (a knowledge domain that you are interested in or are communicating about; 'it was a limited domain of discourse'; 'here we enter the region of opinion'; 'the realm of the occult')
discipline, subject, subject area, subject field, field, field of study, study, bailiwick, branch of knowledge - (a branch of knowledge; 'in what discipline is his doctorate?'; 'teachers should be well trained in their subject'; 'anthropology is the study of human beings')
initiate, learned person, pundit, savant - (someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field)
polymath - (a person of great and varied learning)
interdisciplinary - (drawing from or characterized by participation of two or more fields of study; 'interdisciplinary studies'; 'an interdisciplinary conference')
discipline, subject, subject area, subject field, field, field of study, study, bailiwick, branch of knowledge - (a branch of knowledge; 'in what discipline is his doctorate?'; 'teachers should be well trained in their subject'; 'anthropology is the study of human beings')
jurisprudence, law, legal philosophy - (the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do)
law, jurisprudence - (the collection of rules imposed by authority; 'civilization presupposes respect for the law'; 'the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order')
case law, precedent, common law - ((civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions)
common-law - (based on common law; 'a common-law right')
science, scientific discipline - (a particular branch of scientific knowledge; 'the science of genetics')
natural science - (the sciences involved in the study of the physical world and its phenomena)
life science, bioscience - (any of the branches of natural science dealing with the structure and behavior of living organisms)
medical science - (the science of dealing with the maintenance of health and the prevention and treatment of disease)
pathology - (the branch of medical science that studies the causes and nature and effects of diseases)
pathological, pathologic - (of or relating to the practice of pathology; 'pathological laboratory')
technology, engineering - (the practical application of science to commerce or industry)
engineering, engineering science, applied science, technology - (the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems; 'he had trouble deciding which branch of engineering to study')
computer science, computing - (the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures)
artificial intelligence, AI - (the branch of computer science that deal with writing computer programs that can solve problems creatively; 'workers in AI hope to imitate or duplicate intelligence in computers and robots')
robotics - (the area of AI concerned with the practical use of robots)
nanotechnology - (the branch of engineering that deals with things smaller than 100 nanometers (especially with the manipulation of individual molecules))
architecture - (the discipline dealing with the principles of design and construction and ornamentation of fine buildings; 'architecture and eloquence are mixed arts whose end is sometimes beauty and sometimes use')
architectural - (of or pertaining to the art and science of architecture; 'architectural history'; 'architectural design')
nutrition - (the scientific study of food and drink (especially in humans))
information science, informatics, information processing, IP - (the sciences concerned with gathering, manipulating, storing, retrieving, and classifying recorded information)
physics, physical science, natural philosophy - (the science of matter and energy and their interactions)
acoustic, acoustical - (of or relating to the science of acoustics; 'acoustic properties of a hall')
electromagnetism, electromagnetics - (the branch of physics concerned with electromagnetic phenomena)
electromagnetic - (pertaining to or exhibiting magnetism produced by electric charge in motion; 'electromagnetic energy')
acoustics - (the study of the physical properties of sound)
optics - (the branch of physics that studies the physical properties of light)
phonetics - (the branch of acoustics concerned with speech processes including its production and perception and acoustic analysis)
electronics - (the branch of physics that deals with the emission and effects of electrons and with the use of electronic devices)
earth science - (any of the sciences that deal with the earth or its parts)
theology, divinity - (the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth)
theological - (of or relating to or concerning theology; 'theological seminar')
theologian, theologist, theologizer, theologiser - (someone who is learned in theology or who speculates about theology)
theology, theological system - (a particular system or school of religious beliefs and teachings; 'Jewish theology'; 'Roman Catholic theology')
geology - (a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks)
geological, geologic - (of or relating to or based on geology; 'geological formations'; 'geologic forces')
geography, geographics - (study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation)
geographer - (an expert on geography)
geographic, geographical - (of or relating to the science of geography)
geographically - (with respect to geography; 'they are geographically closer to the center of town')
topography - (precise detailed study of the surface features of a region)
topography - (the configuration of a surface and the relations among its man-made and natural features)
period, historic period, historical period - (a stage in the history of a culture having a definable place in space and time; 'a novel from the Victorian period')
tenure, term of office, incumbency - (the term during which some position is held)
midterm - (the middle of the gestation period)
midterm - (middle of an academic term or a political term in office)
Middle Ages, Dark Ages - (the period of history between classical antiquity and the Italian Renaissance)
medieval, mediaeval - (relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages; 'Medieval scholars'; 'Medieval times')
antiquity - (the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe)
Stone Age - ((archeology) the earliest known period of human culture, characterized by the use of stone implements)
Bronze Age - ((archeology) a period between the Stone and Iron Ages, characterized by the manufacture and use of bronze tools and weapons)
Iron Age - ((archeology) the period following the Bronze Age; characterized by rapid spread of iron tools and weapons)
era, geological era - (a major division of geological time; an era is usually divided into two or more periods)
epoch - (a unit of geological time)
geologist - (a specialist in geology)
agronomist - (an expert in soil management and field-crop production)
physical - (having substance or material existence; perceptible to the senses; 'a physical manifestation'; 'surrounded by tangible objects')
material - (derived from or composed of matter; 'the material universe')
power, powerfulness - (possession of controlling influence; 'the deterrent power of nuclear weapons'; 'the power of his love saved her'; 'his powerfulness was concealed by a gentle facade')
capability, capableness - (the quality of being capable - physically or intellectually or legally; 'he worked to the limits of his capability')
ability - (the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment)
able - ((usually followed by 'to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something; 'able to swim'; 'she was able to program her computer'; 'we were at last able to buy a car'; 'able to get a grant for the project')
able, capable - (have the skills and qualifications to do things well; 'able teachers'; 'a capable administrator'; 'children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable')
able - (having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity; 'able to learn'; 'human beings are able to walk on two feet'; 'Superman is able to leap tall buildings')
potential, potentiality, potency - (the inherent capacity for coming into being)
capability, capableness, potentiality - (an aptitude that may be developed)
momentum, impulse - (an impelling force or strength; 'the car's momentum carried it off the road')
able - ((usually followed by 'to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something; 'able to swim'; 'she was able to program her computer'; 'we were at last able to buy a car'; 'able to get a grant for the project')
able, capable - (have the skills and qualifications to do things well; 'able teachers'; 'a capable administrator'; 'children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable')
able - (having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity; 'able to learn'; 'human beings are able to walk on two feet'; 'Superman is able to leap tall buildings')
adequate to, capable, equal to, up to - (having the requisite qualities for; 'equal to the task'; 'the work isn't up to the standard I require')
qualified - (meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task; 'many qualified applicants for the job)
psychological feature - (a feature of the mental life of a living organism)
objective, nonsubjective - (undistorted by emotion or personal bias; based on observable phenomena; 'an objective appraisal'; 'objective evidence')
objectively - (with objectivity; 'we must look at the facts objectively')
subjective - (taking place within the mind and modified by individual bias; 'a subjective judgment')
valuable - (having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange; 'another human being equally valuable in the sight of God'; 'valuable diamond')
valuable, worthful - (having worth or merit or value; 'a valuable friend'; 'a good and worthful man')
enable - (render capable or able for some task; 'This skill will enable you to find a job on Wall Street'; 'The rope enables you to secure yourself when you climb the mountain')
facilitate, ease, alleviate - (make easier; 'you could facilitate the process by sharing your knowledge')
help, facilitate - (be of use; 'This will help to prevent accidents')
facilitate - (increase the likelihood of (a response); 'The stimulus facilitates a delayed impulse')
light, visible light, visible radiation - ((physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation; 'the light was filtered through a soft glass window')
light, visible light, visible radiation - ((physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation; 'the light was filtered through a soft glass window')
polarize, polarise - (cause to concentrate about two conflicting or contrasting positions)
polarize, polarise - (cause to vibrate in a definite pattern; 'polarize light waves')
polarization, polarisation - (the phenomenon in which waves of light or other radiation are restricted in direction of vibration)
opposition, oppositeness - (the relation between opposed entities)
mutual opposition, polarity - (a relation between two opposite attributes or tendencies; 'he viewed it as a balanced polarity between good and evil')
polarization, polarisation - (the condition of having or giving polarity)
light, visible light, visible radiation - ((physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation; 'the light was filtered through a soft glass window')
light, lighting - (having abundant light or illumination; 'they played as long as it was light'; 'as long as the lighting was good')
light, illume, illumine, light up, illuminate - (make lighter or brighter; 'This lamp lightens the room a bit')
light, illume, illumine, light up, illuminate - (make lighter or brighter; 'This lamp lightens the room a bit')
natural object - (an object occurring naturally; not made by man)
calculus, concretion - (a hard lump produced by the concretion of mineral salts; found in hollow organs or ducts of the body; 'renal calculi can be very painful')
kidney stone, urinary calculus, nephrolith, renal calculus - (a calculus formed in the kidney)
shiner - (something that shines (with emitted or reflected light))
living thing, animate thing - (a living (or once living) entity)
organism, being - (a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently)
light, illumination - (a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination; 'follow God's light')
condition, status - (a state at a particular time; 'a condition (or state) of disrepair'; 'the current status of the arms negotiations')
illumination - (the degree of visibility of your environment)
light, lighting - (having abundant light or illumination; 'they played as long as it was light'; 'as long as the lighting was good')
tension, tensity, tenseness, tautness - (the physical condition of being stretched or strained; 'it places great tension on the leg muscles'; 'he could feel the tenseness of her body')
liability - (the state of being legally obliged and responsible)
liability - (the state of being legally obliged and responsible)
limited liability - (the liability of a firm's owners for no more than the capital they have invested in the firm)
insolvency - (the lack of financial resources)
broke, bust, skint, stone-broke, stony-broke - (lacking funds; ''skint' is a British slang term')
bankrupt, belly-up - (financially ruined; 'a bankrupt company'; 'the company went belly-up')
bankruptcy, failure - (inability to discharge all your debts as they come due; 'the company had to declare bankruptcy'; 'fraudulent loans led to the failure of many banks')
physiological state, physiological condition - (the state of the body or bodily functions)
physiological - (of or relating to the biological study of physiology; 'physiological psychology'; 'Pavlov's physiological theories')
physiologic, physiological - (of or consistent with an organism's normal functioning; 'physiologic functions'; 'physiological processes')
financial condition, economic condition - (the condition of finances)
depression, slump, economic crisis - (a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment)
comfortable, easy, prosperous, well-fixed, well-heeled, well-off, well-situated, well-to-do - (in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich; 'they were comfortable or even wealthy by some standards'; 'easy living'; 'a prosperous family'; 'his family is well-situated financially'; 'well-to-do members of the community')
tellurian, telluric, terrestrial, terrene - (of or relating to or inhabiting the land as opposed to the sea or air)
hybrid, crossbreed, cross - (an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species; 'a mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey')
crossed, hybrid, interbred, intercrossed - (produced by crossbreeding)
crossbred, interbred - (bred of parents of different races or strains)
cellular - (characterized by or divided into or containing cells or compartments (the smallest organizational or structural unit of an organism or organization); 'the cellular construction of a beehive'; 'any effective opposition to a totalitarian regime must be secretive and cellular')
hermaphrodite, intersex, gynandromorph, androgyne, epicine, epicine person - (one having both male and female sexual characteristics and organs; at birth an unambiguous assignment of male or female cannot be made)
atom, molecule, particle, corpuscle, mote, speck - ((nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything)
microscopic, microscopical - (too small to be seen except under a microscope)
infinitesimal, minute, microscopic - (infinitely or immeasurably small; 'two minute whiplike threads of protoplasm'; 'reduced to a microscopic scale')
infinitesimal, minute, microscopic - (infinitely or immeasurably small; 'two minute whiplike threads of protoplasm'; 'reduced to a microscopic scale')
atomic, atomlike, minute - (immeasurably small)
vertebrate, craniate - (animals having a bony or cartilaginous skeleton with a segmented spinal column and a large brain enclosed in a skull or cranium)
mammal, mammalian - (any warm-blooded vertebrate having the skin more or less covered with hair; young are born alive except for the small subclass of monotremes and nourished with milk)
insectivore - (any organism that feeds mainly on insects)
insecticide, insect powder - (a chemical used to kill insects)
Malathion - (a yellow insecticide used as a dust or spray to control garden pests and house flies and mites)
parathion - (a colorless and odorless toxic oil used as an insecticide)
herbicide, weedkiller, weed killer - (a chemical agent that destroys plants or inhibits their growth)
pangolin, scaly anteater, anteater - (toothless mammal of southern Africa and Asia having a body covered with horny scales and a long snout for feeding on ants and termites)
aardvark, ant bear, anteater, Orycteropus afer - (nocturnal burrowing mammal of the grasslands of Africa that feeds on termites; sole extant representative of the order Tubulidentata)
placental, placental mammal, eutherian, eutherian mammal - (mammals having a placenta; all mammals except monotremes and marsupials)
placenta - (the vascular structure in the uterus of most mammals providing oxygen and nutrients for and transferring wastes from the developing fetus)
aquatic mammal - (whales and dolphins; manatees and dugongs; walruses; seals)
aquatic - (operating or living or growing in water; 'boats are aquatic vehicles'; 'water lilies are aquatic plants'; 'fish are aquatic animals')
edentate - (primitive terrestrial mammal with few if any teeth; of tropical Central America and South America)
armadillo - (burrowing chiefly nocturnal mammal with body covered with strong horny plates)
sloth, tree sloth - (any of several slow-moving arboreal mammals of South America and Central America; they hang from branches back downward and feed on leaves and fruits)
aquatic mammal - (whales and dolphins; manatees and dugongs; walruses; seals)
sea cow, sirenian mammal, sirenian - (any of two families of large herbivorous aquatic mammals with paddle-shaped tails and flipper-like forelimbs and no hind limbs)
manatee, Trichechus manatus - (sirenian mammal of tropical coastal waters of America; the flat tail is rounded)
walrus, seahorse, sea horse - (either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber)
flipper - (the flat broad limb of aquatic animals specialized for swimming)
seal - (any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions)
eared seal - (pinniped mammal having external ear flaps and hind limbs used for locomotion on land; valued for its soft underfur)
sea lion - (any of several large eared seals of the northern Pacific related to fur seals but lacking their valuable coat)
cetacean, cetacean mammal, blower - (large aquatic carnivorous mammal with fin-like forelimbs no hind limbs, including: whales; dolphins; porpoises; narwhals)
fluke - (either of the two lobes of the tail of a cetacean)
dolphin - (any of various small toothed whales with a beaklike snout; larger than porpoises)
whale - (any of the larger cetacean mammals having a streamlined body and breathing through a blowhole on the head)
blue whale, sulfur bottom, Balaenoptera musculus - (largest mammal ever known; bluish-grey migratory whalebone whale mostly of southern hemisphere)
primate - (any placental mammal of the order Primates; has good eyesight and flexible hands and feet)
monkey - (any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians))
baboon - (large terrestrial monkeys having doglike muzzles)
capybara, capibara, Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris - (pig-sized tailless South American amphibious rodent with partly webbed feet; largest living rodent)
capuchin, ringtail, Cebus capucinus - (monkey of Central America and South America having thick hair on the head that resembles a monk's cowl)
mink, mink coat - (fur coat made from the soft lustrous fur of minks)
gecko - (any of various small chiefly tropical and usually nocturnal insectivorous terrestrial lizards typically with immovable eyelids; completely harmless)
common iguana, iguana, Iguana iguana - (large herbivorous tropical American arboreal lizards with a spiny crest along the back; used as human food in Central America and South America)
Mustelidae, family Mustelidae - (weasels; polecats; ferrets; minks; fishers; otters; badgers; skunks; wolverines; martens)
black-footed ferret, ferret, Mustela nigripes - (musteline mammal of prairie regions of United States; nearly extinct)
mink - (slender-bodied semiaquatic mammal having partially webbed feet; valued for its fur)
mongoose - (agile grizzled Old World viverrine; preys on snakes and rodents)
otter - (freshwater carnivorous mammal having webbed and clawed feet and dark brown fur)
river otter, Lutra canadensis - (sociable aquatic animal widely distributed along streams and lake borders in North America)
sea otter, Enhydra lutris - (large marine otter of northern Pacific coasts having very thick dark brown fur)
sea turtle, marine turtle - (any of various large turtles with limbs modified into flippers; widely distributed in warm seas)
snapping turtle - (large aggressive freshwater turtle with powerful jaws)
common snapping turtle, snapper, Chelydra serpentina - (large-headed turtle with powerful hooked jaws found in or near water; prone to bite)
skunk, polecat, wood pussy - (American musteline mammal typically ejecting an intensely malodorous fluid when startled; in some classifications put in a separate subfamily Mephitinae)
dive, plunge, plunk - (drop steeply; 'the stock market plunged')
plummet, plump - (drop sharply; 'The stock market plummeted')
plummet, plump - (drop sharply; 'The stock market plummeted')
dive, plunge, plunk - (drop steeply; 'the stock market plunged')
skydiving - (performing acrobatics in free fall before pulling the ripcord of a parachute)
sky dive, skydive - (jump from an airplane and perform various maneuvers before opening one's parachute) the ripcord of a parachute)
dive - (plunge into water; 'I was afraid to dive from the board into the pool')
diver, plunger - (someone who dives (into water))
skyscraper - (a very tall building with many stories)
weasel - (small carnivorous mammal with short legs and elongated body and neck)
glutton, Gulo gulo, wolverine - (musteline mammal of northern Eurasia)
wolverine, carcajou, skunk bear, Gulo luscus - (stocky shaggy-coated North American carnivorous mammal)
chocolate cake - (cake containing chocolate)
geisha, geisha girl - (a Japanese woman trained to entertain men with conversation and singing and dancing)
mistress, kept woman, fancy woman - (an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man)
primitive, primitive person - (a person who belongs to an early stage of civilization)
caveman, cave man, cave dweller, troglodyte - (someone who lives in a cave)
personification - (a person who represents an abstract quality; 'she is the personification of optimism')
embodiment, incarnation, avatar - (a new personification of a familiar idea; 'the embodiment of hope'; 'the incarnation of evil'; 'the very avatar of cunning')
person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soul - (a human being; there was too much for one person to do')
homo, man, human being, human - (any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage)
one-man, one-person, one-woman - (designed for or restricted to a single person; 'a one-man show'; 'a one-person tent')
fiduciary - (a person who holds assets in trust for a beneficiary; 'it is illegal for a fiduciary to misappropriate money for personal gain')
trust - (something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary); 'he is the beneficiary of a generous trust set up by his father')
trustee, legal guardian - (a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit)
executor - (a person appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of the will)
stewardship - (the position of steward)
steward - (someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else)
estate - (everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities)
influence - (a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc; 'used her parents' influence to get the job')
influence, act upon, work - (have and exert influence or effect; 'The artist's work influenced the young painter'; 'She worked on her friends to support the political candidate')
affect, impact, bear upon, bear on, touch on, touch - (have an effect upon; 'Will the new rules affect me?')
affect - (act physically on; have an effect upon)
own, have, possess - (have ownership or possession of; 'He owns three houses in Florida'; 'How many cars does she have?')
ownership - (the relation of an owner to the thing possessed; possession with the right to transfer possession to others)
property, belongings, holding, material possession - (something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone; 'that hat is my property'; 'he is a man of property';)
possession - (anything owned or possessed)
quitter - (a person who gives up too easily)
drop out - (leave school or an educational program prematurely; 'Many students drop out because they are not prepared for our challenging program')
dropout - (someone who quits school before graduation)
unskilled person - (a person who lacks technical training)
incompetent, incompetent person - (someone who is not competent to take effective action)
slouch - (an incompetent person; usually used in negative constructions; 'he's no slouch when it comes to baseball')
frowsy, frowzy, slovenly - (negligent of neatness especially in dress and person; habitually dirty and unkempt; 'filled the door with her frowzy bulk'; 'frowzy white hair'; 'slovenly appearance')
ignoramus, know nothing, uneducated person - (an ignorant person)
slave - (a person who is owned by someone)
subjugation, subjection - (forced submission to control by others)
subjugation, subjection - (forced submission to control by others)
bondage, slavery, thrall, thralldom, thraldom - (the state of being under the control of another person)
slave - (held in servitude; 'he was born of slave parents')
unwelcome person, persona non grata - (a person who for some reason is not wanted or welcome)
spoilsport, killjoy, wet blanket, party pooper - (someone who spoils the pleasure of others)
troublemaker, trouble maker, troubler, mischief-maker, bad hat - (someone who deliberately stirs up trouble)
loudmouth, blusterer - (a person who causes trouble by speaking indiscreetly)
unpleasant person, disagreeable person - (a person who is not pleasant or agreeable)
rotter, dirty dog, rat, skunk, stinker, stinkpot, bum, puke, crumb, lowlife, scum bag, so-and-so, git - (a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible; 'only a rotter would do that'; 'kill the rat'; 'throw the bum out'; 'you cowardly little pukes!'; 'the British call a contemptible person a `git'')
creep, weirdo, weirdie, weirdy, spook - (someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric)
grouch, grump, crank, churl, crosspatch - (a bad-tempered person)
peasant, barbarian, boor, churl, Goth, tyke, tike - (a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement)
slaveholder, slave owner, slaver - (someone who owns slaves)
boycott - (refuse to sponsor; refuse to do business with)
boycott - (a group's refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization in protest against its policies)
fiddle, shirk, shrink from, goldbrick - (avoid (one's assigned duties); 'The derelict soldier shirked his duties')
idler, loafer, do-nothing, layabout, bum - (person who does no work; 'a lazy bum')
goldbrick, goof-off, ne'er-do-well, good-for-nothing, no-account, good-for-naught - (an idle worthless person)
transferred property, transferred possession - (a possession whose ownership changes or lapses)
stolen property - (property that has been stolen)
loot, booty, pillage, plunder, prize, swag, dirty money - (goods or money obtained illegally)
possession - (anything owned or possessed)
property, belongings, holding, material possession - (something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone; 'that hat is my property'; 'he is a man of property';)
property, belongings, holding, material possession - (something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone; 'that hat is my property'; 'he is a man of property';)
athlete, jock - (a person trained to compete in sports)
sport, sportsman, sportswoman - (someone who engages in sports)
wrestler, grappler, matman - (combatant who tries to throw opponent to the ground)
wrestle - (engage in a wrestling match; 'The children wrestled in the garden')
wrestle, wrestling, grapple, grappling, hand-to-hand struggle - (the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat; 'they had a fierce wrestle'; 'we watched his grappling and wrestling with the bully')
weightlifter, lifter - (an athlete who lifts barbells)
weightlift, weightlifting - (bodybuilding by exercise that involves lifting weights)
weight-lift, weightlift, press - (lift weights; 'This guy can press 300 pounds')
knee bend, squat, squatting - (exercising by repeatedly assuming a crouching position with the knees bent; strengthens the leg muscles)
bodybuilding, anaerobic exercise, muscle building, musclebuilding - (exercise that builds muscles through tension)
ballplayer, baseball player - (an athlete who plays baseball)
shortstop - ((baseball) the person who plays the shortstop position)
fielder - (a member of the baseball team that is in the field instead of at bat)
outfielder - ((baseball) a person who plays in the outfield)
pitcher, hurler, twirler - ((baseball) the person who does the pitching; 'our pitcher has a sore arm')
catcher, backstop - ((baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher)
catcher - (the position on a baseball team of the player who is stationed behind home plate and who catches the balls that the pitcher throws; 'a catcher needs a lot of protective equipment'; 'a catcher plays behind the plate')
left-hander, lefty, southpaw - (a person who uses the left hand with greater skill than the right; 'their pitcher was a southpaw')
left-handed pitcher, left-hander, left hander, lefthander, lefty, southpaw - (a baseball pitcher who throws the ball with the left hand)
left-handed - (using or intended for the left hand; 'left-handed golfers need left-handed clubs'; 'left-handed scissors')
right-handed - (using or intended for the right hand; 'a right-handed batter'; 'right-handed scissors')
ambidextrous, two-handed - (equally skillful with each hand; 'an ambidextrous surgeon')
football player, footballer - (an athlete who plays American football)
lineman - (one of the players on the line of scrimmage)
lineman - (the position of a player on a football team who is stationed on the line of scrimmage)
lineman - (one of the players on the line of scrimmage)
lineman - (the position of a player on a football team who is stationed on the line of scrimmage)
quarterback, signal caller, field general - ((football) the person who plays quarterback)
blocker - (a football player whose responsibility is to block players attempting to stop an offensive play)
linebacker, line backer - (a defensive football player who takes a position close behind the linemen)
linebacker, line backer - (the position of a defensive football player who plays close behind the line of scrimmage)
cornerback - (a defensive football player stationed outside the linebackers)
kicker - (a player who kicks the football)
area, country - (a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography); 'it was a mountainous area'; 'Bible country')
topographic point, place, spot - (a point located with respect to surface features of some region; 'this is a nice place for a picnic')
region - (a large indefinite location on the surface of the Earth; 'penguins inhabit the polar regions')
geographical area, geographic area, geographical region, geographic region - (a demarcated area of the Earth)
Appalachia - (an impoverished coal mining area in the Appalachian Mountains (from Pennsylvania to North Carolina))
Appalachians, Appalachian Mountains - (a mountain range in the eastern United States extending from Quebec to the Gulf of Mexico; a historic barrier to early westward expansion of the United States)
Appalachian - (a native or inhabitant of Appalachia)
Appalachian - (in or relating to Appalachia)
Kurdistan - (an extensive geographical region in the Middle East south of the Caucasus)
ethnic group, ethnos - (people of the same race or nationality who share a distinctive culture)
multiethnic, multi-ethnic - (involving several ethnic groups)
body - (a group of persons associated by some common tie or occupation and regarded as an entity; 'the whole body filed out of the auditorium')
diaspora - (the body of Jews (or Jewish communities) outside Palestine or modern Israel)
Diaspora - (the dispersion of the Jews outside Israel; from the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem in 587-86 BC when they were exiled to Babylonia up to the present time)
Kurd - (a member of a largely pastoral Islamic people who live in Kurdistan; the largest ethnic group without their own state)
Kurdish - (of or relating to Kurdistan or the Kurds or their language and culture; 'Kurdish Moslems')
privy, secluded, secret - (hidden from general view or use; 'a privy place to rest and think'; 'a secluded romantic spot'; 'a secret garden')
cloistered, reclusive, secluded, sequestered - (providing privacy or seclusion; 'the cloistered academic world of books'; 'sat close together in the sequestered pergola'; 'sitting under the reclusive calm of a shade tree'; 'a secluded romantic spot')
retreat - (a place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet)
hideaway, retreat - (an area where you can be alone)
nook - (a sheltered and secluded place)
corner, nook - (an interior angle formed be two meeting walls; 'a piano was in one corner of the room')
space - (an empty area (usually bounded in some way between things); 'the architect left space in front of the building'; 'they stopped at an open space in the jungle'; 'the space between his teeth')
swath - (the space created by the swing of a scythe or the cut of a mowing machine)
space - (an empty area (usually bounded in some way between things); 'the architect left space in front of the building'; 'they stopped at an open space in the jungle'; 'the space between his teeth')
void, vacancy, emptiness, vacuum - (an empty area or space; 'the huge desert voids'; 'the emptiness of outer space'; 'without their support he'll be ruling in a vacuum')
expanse - (a wide and open space or area as of surface or land or sky)
fluid - (a substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure)
fluid - (a continuous amorphous substance that tends to flow and to conform to the outline of its container: a liquid or a gas)
liquid - (a substance that is liquid at room temperature and pressure)
liquid, liquidness, liquidity, liquid state - (the state in which a substance exhibits a characteristic readiness to flow with little or no tendency to disperse and relatively high incompressibility)
immiscible, non-miscible, unmixable - ((chemistry, physics) incapable of mixing)
miscible, mixable - ((chemistry, physics) capable of being mixed)
distillate, distillation - (a purified liquid produced by condensation from a vapor during distilling; the product of distilling)
liquor, spirits, booze, hard drink, hard liquor, John Barleycorn, strong drink - (an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented)
gin - (strong liquor flavored with juniper berries)
vodka - (unaged colorless liquor originating in Russia)
rum - (liquor distilled from fermented molasses)
whiskey, whisky - (a liquor made from fermented mash of grain)
bourbon - (whiskey distilled from a mash of corn and malt and rye and aged in charred oak barrels)
brandy - (distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice)
gas - (a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely)
mixture - ((chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding))
mix, premix - (a commercially prepared mixture of dry ingredients)
concoct - (make a concoction (of) by mixing)
concoction, mixture, intermixture - (any foodstuff made by combining different ingredients; 'he volunteered to taste her latest concoction'; 'he drank a mixture of beer and lemonade')
stuffing, dressing - (a mixture of seasoned ingredients used to stuff meats and vegetables)
farce, stuff - (fill with a stuffing while cooking; 'Have you stuffed the turkey yet?')
filling - (a food mixture used to fill pastry or sandwiches etc.)
component, constituent, element, factor, ingredient - (an abstract part of something; 'jealousy was a component of his character'; 'two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony'; 'the grammatical elements of a sentence'; 'a key factor in her success'; 'humor: an effective ingredient of a speech')
component, constituent, element - (an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system; 'spare components for cars'; 'a component or constituent element of a system')
ingredient - (a component of a mixture or compound)
concentrated - (of or relating to a solution whose dilution has been reduced)
saturated, concentrated - (being the most concentrated solution possible at a given temperature; unable to dissolve still more of a substance; 'a saturated solution')
diluted, dilute - (reduced in strength or concentration or quality or purity; 'diluted alcohol'; 'a dilute solution'; 'dilute acetic acid')
plant material - (material derived from plants)
exudate, exudation - (a substance that oozes out from plant pores)
air - (a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of; 'air pollution'; 'a smell of chemicals in the air'; 'open a window and let in some air'; 'I need some fresh air')
aerial - (in or belonging to the air or operating (for or by means of aircraft or elevated cables) in the air; 'aerial particles'; 'small aerial creatures such as butterflies'; 'aerial warfare'; 'aerial photography'; 'aerial cable cars')
natural resource, natural resources - (resources (actual and potential) supplied by nature)
atmosphere, air - (the mass of air surrounding the Earth; 'there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere'; 'it was exposed to the air')
angular, angulate - (having angles or an angular shape)
acute - (of an angle; less than 90 degrees)
oblique - (slanting or inclined in direction or course or position - neither parallel nor perpendicular nor right-angled; 'the oblique rays of the winter sun'; 'acute and obtuse angles are oblique angles'; 'the axis of an oblique cone is not perpendicular to its base')
perpendicular - (intersecting at or forming right angles; 'the axes are perpendicular to each other')
razor-sharp - (as sharp as a razor)
convex, bulging - (curving or bulging outward)
gibbous, gibbose - ((used of the moon) more than half full)
ellipsoid, ellipsoidal, spheroidal, non-circular - (in the form of an ellipse)
triangular - (having three angles; forming or shaped like a triangle; 'a triangular figure'; 'a triangular pyrimid has a triangle for a base')
ellipsoid - (a surface whose plane sections are all ellipses or circles; 'the Earth is an ellipsoid')
spheroid, ellipsoid of revolution - (a shape that is generated by rotating an ellipse around one of its axes; 'it looked like a sphere but on closer examination I saw it was really a spheroid')
bubble - (a hollow globule of gas (e.g., air or carbon dioxide))
tangle - (a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven; 'they carved their way through the tangle of vines')
tangled - (in a confused mass; 'pushed back her tangled hair'; 'the tangled ropes')
matted - (tangled in a dense mass; 'tried to push through the matted undergrowth')
intertwine, twine, entwine, enlace, interlace, lace - (spin or twist together so as to form a cord; 'intertwine the ribbons'; 'Twine the threads into a rope')
intertwined - (twined or twisted together)
entangle, tangle, mat, snarl - (twist together or entwine into a confusing mass; 'The child entangled the cord')
ball, globe, orb - (an object with a spherical shape; 'a ball of fire')
soap bubble - (a bubble formed by a thin soap film)
sphere - (any spherically shaped artifact)
sphere - (a solid figure bounded by a spherical surface (including the space it encloses))
milestone, milepost - (stone post at side of a road to show distances)
proximity - (the region close around a person or thing)
presence, front - (the immediate proximity of someone or something; 'she blushed in his presence'; 'he sensed the presence of danger'; 'he was well behaved in front of company')
Earth, world, globe - (the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on; 'the Earth moves around the sun'; 'he sailed around the world')
planetary, terrestrial - (of or relating to or characteristic of the planet Earth or its inhabitants; 'planetary rumblings and eructations'- L.C.Eiseley ; 'the planetary tilt'; 'this terrestrial ball')
aerospace - (the atmosphere and outer space considered as a whole)
cosmic - (of or from or pertaining to or characteristic of the cosmos or universe; 'cosmic laws'; 'cosmic catastrophe'; 'cosmic rays')
area, country - (a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography); 'it was a mountainous area'; 'Bible country')
region - (a large indefinite location on the surface of the Earth; 'penguins inhabit the polar regions')
topographic point, place, spot - (a point located with respect to surface features of some region; 'this is a nice place for a picnic')
heartland - (the central region of a country or continent; especially a region that is important to a country or to a culture)
territory, soil - (the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state; 'American troops were stationed on Japanese soil')
Normandie, Normandy - (a former province of northwestern France on the English channel; divided into Haute-Normandie and Basse-Normandie)
Norman - (of or relating to or characteristic of Normandy; 'Norman beaches')
Norman - (of or relating to or characteristic of the Normans; 'the Norman Invasion in 1066')
Norman - (an inhabitant of Normandy)
South, southland - (any region lying in or toward the south)
Midwest, middle west, midwestern United States - (the north central region of the United States (sometimes called the heartland or the breadbasket of America))
midwestern - (of a region of the United States generally including Ohio; Indiana; Illinois; Iowa; Missouri; Kansas; Nebraska; and sometimes Michigan; Wisconsin; Minnesota; 'a midwestern city'; 'midwestern accent')
Confederacy, Confederate States, Confederate States of America, South, Dixie, Dixieland - (the southern states that seceded from the United States in 1861)
zone - (a circumscribed geographical region characterized by some distinctive features)
geodesic, geodesic line - ((mathematics) the shortest line between two points on a mathematically defined surface (as a straight line on a plane or an arc of a great circle on a sphere))
Arctic Circle - (a line of latitude near but south of the north pole; it marks the northernmost point at which the sun is visible on the northern winter solstice and the southernmost point at which the midnight sun can be seen on the northern summer solstice)
zone, geographical zone - (any of the regions of the surface of the Earth loosely divided according to latitude or longitude)
Temperate Zone - (the part of the Earth's surface between the Arctic Circle and the Tropic of Cancer or between the Antarctic Circle and the Tropic of Capricorn; characterized by temperate climate)
temperate - ((of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate; 'a temperate region'; 'the temperate zones'; 'temperate plants')
Frigid Zone, polar zone, polar region - (the part of the Earth's surface forming a cap over a pole; characterized by frigid climate)
Arctic, Arctic Zone, North Frigid Zone - (the regions north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole)
arctic - (of or relating to the Arctic; 'Arctic circle')
geopolitical - (of or relating to geopolitics)
geopolitics - (the study of the effects of economic geography on the powers of the state)
species - ((biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed)
panelist, panellist - (a member of a panel)
panel - (a group of people gathered for a special purpose as to plan or discuss an issue or judge a contest etc)
other - (not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied; 'today isn't any other day'- the White Queen; 'the construction of highways and other public works'; 'he asked for other employment'; 'any other person would tell the truth'; 'his other books are still in storage'; 'then we looked at the other house'; 'hearing was good in his other ear'; 'the other sex'; 'she lived on the other side of the street from me'; 'went in the other direction')
populace, public, world - (people in general considered as a whole; 'he is a hero in the eyes of the public')
conversely - (with the terms of the relation reversed; 'conversely, not all women are mothers')
commonplace, humdrum, prosaic, unglamorous, unglamourous - (not challenging; dull and lacking excitement; 'an unglamorous job greasing engines')
unexciting - (not exciting; 'an unexciting novel'; 'lived an unexciting life')
usual - (occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure; 'grew the usual vegetables'; 'the usual summer heat'; 'came at the usual time'; 'the child's usual bedtime')
common, usual - (commonly encountered; 'a common (or familiar) complaint'; 'the usual greeting')
everyday, mundane, quotidian, routine, unremarkable, workaday - (found in the ordinary course of events; 'a placid everyday scene'; 'it was a routine day'; 'there's nothing quite like a real...train conductor to add color to a quotidian commute'- Anita Diamant)
usual - (occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure; 'grew the usual vegetables'; 'the usual summer heat'; 'came at the usual time'; 'the child's usual bedtime')
everyday - (commonplace and ordinary; 'the familiar everyday world')
routinely, habitually - (according to routine or established practice; 'he routinely parked in a no-parking zone')
uneventful - (marked by no noteworthy or significant events; 'an uneventful life'; 'the voyage was pleasant and uneventful'; 'recovery was uneventful')
common - (having no special distinction or quality; widely known or commonly encountered; average or ordinary or usual; 'the common man'; 'a common sailor'; 'the common cold'; 'a common nuisance'; 'followed common procedure'; 'it is common knowledge that she lives alone'; 'the common housefly'; 'a common brand of soap')
familiar - (within normal everyday experience; common and ordinary; not strange; 'familiar ordinary objects found in every home'; 'a familiar everyday scene'; 'a familiar excuse'; 'a day like any other filled with familiar duties and experiences')
ordinary - (not exceptional in any way especially in quality or ability or size or degree; 'ordinary everyday objects'; 'ordinary decency'; 'an ordinary day'; 'an ordinary wine')
average, ordinary - (lacking special distinction, rank, or status; commonly encountered; 'average people'; 'the ordinary (or common) man in the street')
outstanding, prominent, salient, spectacular, striking - (having a quality that thrusts itself into attention; 'an outstanding fact of our time is that nations poisoned by anti semitism proved less fortunate in regard to their own freedom'; 'a new theory is the most prominent feature of the book'; 'salient traits'; 'a spectacular rise in prices'; 'a striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros in the center'; 'a striking resemblance between parent and child')
unusual - (not usual or common or ordinary; 'a scene of unusual beauty'; 'a man of unusual ability'; 'cruel and unusual punishment'; 'an unusual meteorite')
strange, unusual - (being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird; 'a strange exaltation that was indefinable'; 'a strange fantastical mind'; 'what a strange sense of humor she has')
unusual - (not commonly encountered; 'two-career families are no longer unusual')
atypical, untypical - (not representative of a group, class, or type; 'a group that is atypical of the target audience'; 'a class of atypical mosses'; 'atypical behavior is not the accepted type of response that we expect from children')
atypical, irregular - (deviating from normal expectations; somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal; 'these days large families are atypical'; 'atypical clinical findings'; 'atypical pneumonia'; 'highly irregular behavior')
uncommon - (not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind; 'uncommon birds'; 'frost and floods are uncommon during these months'; 'doing an uncommon amount of business'; 'an uncommon liking for money'; 'he owed his greatest debt to his mother's uncommon character and ability')
rare, uncommon - (marked by an uncommon quality; especially superlative or extreme of its kind; 'what is so rare as a day in June'-J.R.Lowell; 'a rare skill'; 'an uncommon sense of humor'; 'she was kind to an uncommon degree')
rare - (recurring only at long intervals; 'a rare appearance'; 'total eclipses are rare events')
rare - (not widely distributed; 'rare herbs'; 'rare patches of green in the desert')
rare, uncommon - (marked by an uncommon quality; especially superlative or extreme of its kind; 'what is so rare as a day in June'-J.R.Lowell; 'a rare skill'; 'an uncommon sense of humor'; 'she was kind to an uncommon degree')
rare, uncommon - (marked by an uncommon quality; especially superlative or extreme of its kind; 'what is so rare as a day in June'-J.R.Lowell; 'a rare skill'; 'an uncommon sense of humor'; 'she was kind to an uncommon degree')
rare - (not widely distributed; 'rare herbs'; 'rare patches of green in the desert')
rare, uncommon - (marked by an uncommon quality; especially superlative or extreme of its kind; 'what is so rare as a day in June'-J.R.Lowell; 'a rare skill'; 'an uncommon sense of humor'; 'she was kind to an uncommon degree')
remarkable, singular - (unusual or striking; 'a remarkable sight'; 'such poise is singular in one so young')
unconventional - (not conventional or conformist; 'unconventional life styles')
kinky, perverted - ((used of sexual behavior) showing or appealing to bizarre or deviant tastes; 'kinky sex'; 'perverted practices')
unconventional - (not conventional or conformist; 'unconventional life styles')
far-out, kinky, offbeat, quirky, way-out - (informal terms; strikingly unconventional)
extreme - (beyond a norm in views or actions; 'an extreme conservative'; 'an extreme liberal'; 'extreme views on integration'; 'extreme opinions')
nontraditional, untraditional - (not conforming to or in accord with tradition; 'nontraditional designs'; 'nontraditional practices')
extreme, utmost, uttermost - (of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity; 'extreme cold'; 'extreme caution'; 'extreme pleasure'; 'utmost contempt'; 'to the utmost degree'; 'in the uttermost distress')
drastic - (forceful and extreme and rigorous; 'drastic measures')
drastically - (in a drastic manner)
extreme - (far beyond a norm in quantity or amount or degree; to an utmost degree; 'an extreme example'; 'extreme temperatures'; 'extreme danger')
extraordinary - (beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable; 'extraordinary authority'; 'an extraordinary achievement'; 'her extraordinary beauty'; 'enjoyed extraordinary popularity'; 'an extraordinary capacity for work'; 'an extraordinary session of the legislature')
remarkable, singular - (unusual or striking; 'a remarkable sight'; 'such poise is singular in one so young')
great, outstanding - (of major significance or importance; 'a great work of art'; 'Einstein was one of the outstanding figures of the 20th centurey')
great - (remarkable or out of the ordinary in degree or magnitude or effect; 'a great crisis'; 'had a great stake in the outcome')
exceeding, exceptional, olympian, prodigious, surpassing - (far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree; 'a night of exceeding darkness'; 'an exceptional memory'; 'olympian efforts to save the city from bankruptcy'; 'the young Mozart's prodigious talents')
especial, exceptional, particular, special - (surpassing what is common or usual or expected; 'he paid especial attention to her'; 'exceptional kindness'; 'a matter of particular and unusual importance'; 'a special occasion'; 'a special reason to confide in her'; 'what's so special about the year 2000?')
inordinately, extraordinarily - (extremely; 'she was inordinately smart'; 'it will be an extraordinarily painful step to negotiate')
exceptionally - (to an exceptional degree; 'it worked exceptionally well')
big, large, prominent - (conspicuous in position or importance; 'a big figure in the movement'; 'big man on campus'; 'he's very large in financial circles'; 'a prominent citizen')
first, foremost, world-class - (ranking above all others; 'was first in her class'; 'the foremost figure among marine artists'; 'the top graduate')
leading, preeminent - (greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement; 'our greatest statesmen'; 'the country's leading poet'; 'a preeminent archeologist')
wildly - (to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree; 'the storyline is wildly unrealistic')
fishy, funny, shady, suspect, suspicious - (not as expected; 'there was something fishy about the accident'; 'up to some funny business'; 'some definitely queer goings-on'; 'a shady deal'; 'her motives were suspect'; 'suspicious behavior')
eldritch, weird, uncanny, unearthly - (suggesting the operation of supernatural influences; 'an eldritch screech'; 'the three weird sisters'; 'stumps...had uncanny shapes as of monstrous creatures'- John Galsworthy; 'an unearthly light'; 'he could hear the unearthly scream of some curlew piercing the din'- Henry Kingsley)
strange, unusual - (being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird; 'a strange exaltation that was indefinable'; 'a strange fantastical mind'; 'what a strange sense of humor she has')
curious, funny, odd, peculiar, queer, rum, rummy, singular - (beyond or deviating from the usual or expected; 'a curious hybrid accent'; 'her speech has a funny twang'; 'they have some funny ideas about war'; 'had an odd name'; 'the peculiar aromatic odor of cloves'; 'something definitely queer about this town'; 'what a rum fellow'; 'singular behavior')
strangely - (in a strange way; 'he was strangely silent')
queerly, strangely, oddly, funnily - (in a strange manner; 'a queerly inscribed sheet of paper')
grotesque, monstrous, unnatural - (distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous; 'tales of grotesque serpents eight fathoms long that churned the seas'; 'twisted into monstrous shapes')
marvelous, marvellous, miraculous - (being or having the character of a miracle)
miraculously - (in a miraculous manner; 'my hand grasped the gun that was, miraculously, lying on the ground beside my finger tips')
heaven-sent, providential, miraculous - (peculiarly fortunate or appropriate; as if by divine intervention; 'a heaven-sent rain saved the crops'; 'a providential recovery')
abnormal - (not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm; 'abnormal powers of concentration'; 'abnormal amounts of rain'; 'abnormal circumstances'; 'an abnormal interest in food')
abnormal - (departing from the normal in e.g. intelligence and development; 'they were heartbroken when they learned their child was abnormal'; 'an abnormal personality')
wrong - (contrary to conscience or morality or law; 'it is wrong for the rich to take advantage of the poor'; 'cheating is wrong'; 'it is wrong to lie')
unsuitable, improper, wrong - (not appropriate for a purpose or occasion; 'unsuitable attire for the office'; 'said all the wrong things')
inappropriate - (not suitable for a particular occasion etc; 'noise seems inappropriate at a time of sadness'; 'inappropriate shoes for a walk on the beach'; 'put inappropriate pressure on them')
improperly - (in an improper way; 'he checked whether the wound had healed improperly')
transcendent, surpassing - (exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence)
amazing, astonishing - (surprising greatly; 'she does an amazing amount of work'; 'the dog was capable of astonishing tricks')
amazingly, surprisingly, astonishingly - (in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise; 'amazingly, he finished medical school in three years')
astounding, dumbfounding, dumfounding - (bewildering or striking dumb with wonder)
astonishing, astounding, staggering, stupefying - (so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm; 'such an enormous response was astonishing'; 'an astounding achievement'; 'the amount of money required was staggering'; 'suffered a staggering defeat'; 'the figure inside the boucle dress was stupefying')
incredible, unbelievable - (beyond belief or understanding; 'at incredible speed'; 'the book's plot is simply incredible')
incredibly, improbably, implausibly, unbelievably - (not easy to believe; 'behind you the coastal hills plunge to the incredibly blue sea backed by the Turkish mountains')
juncture, occasion - (an event that occurs at a critical time; 'at such junctures he always had an impulse to leave'; 'it was needed only on special occasions')
plural - (composed of more than one member, set, or kind)
plural - (grammatical number category referring to two or more items or units)
eukaryote, eucaryote - (an organism with cells characteristic of all life forms except primitive microorganisms such as bacteria; i.e. an organism with 'good' or membrane-bound nuclei in its cells)
heterotroph - (an organism that depends on complex organic substances for nutrition)
insectivore - (any organism that feeds mainly on insects)
insectivore - (small insect-eating mainly nocturnal terrestrial or fossorial mammals)
shrew, shrewmouse - (small mouselike mammal with a long snout; related to moles)
saprophyte, saprophytic organism - (an organism that feeds on dead organic matter especially a fungus or bacterium)
nonfictional - (not fictional)
fictional - (related to or involving literary fiction; 'clever fictional devices'; 'a fictional treatment of the train robbery')
fabricated, fancied, fictional, fictitious, invented, made-up - (formed or conceived by the imagination; 'a fabricated excuse for his absence'; 'a fancied wrong'; 'a fictional character'; 'used fictitious names'; 'a made-up story')
unreal - (lacking in reality or substance or genuineness; not corresponding to acknowledged facts or criteria; 'ghosts and other unreal entities'; 'unreal propaganda serving as news')
exist, be - (have an existence, be extant; ' Is there a God? ')
fictional character, fictitious character, character - (an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story); 'she is the main character in the novel')
imaginary being, imaginary creature - (a creature of the imagination; a person that exists only in legends or myths or fiction)
animal, animate being, beast, brute, creature, fauna - (a living organism characterized by voluntary movement)
batch - (all the loaves of bread baked at the same time)
batch, clutch - (a collection of things or persons to be handled together)
archipelago - (a group of many islands in a large body of water)
Hawaiian Islands, Sandwich Islands - (a group of volcanic and coral islands in the central Pacific)
Hawaii, Hawaii Island - (the largest and southernmost of the Hawaii islands; has several volcanic peaks)
Maui, Maui Island - (the second largest of the Hawaiian Islands)
West Indies, the Indies - (the string of islands between North America and South America; a popular resort area)
Cuba - (the largest island in the West Indies)
Aruba - (a popular island resort in the Netherlands Antilles)
authority - ((usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others; 'the authorities have issued a curfew')
organizational, organisational - (of or relating to an organization; 'organizational structure')
organization, organisation - (a group of people who work together)
company, troupe - (organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical); 'the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel')
ringmaster - (the person in charge of performances in a circus ring)
money handler, money dealer - (a person who receives or invests or pays out money)
treasurer, financial officer - (an officer charged with receiving and disbursing funds)
noose, running noose, slip noose - (a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled)
lasso, rope - (catch with a lasso; 'rope cows')
lasso, lariat, riata, reata - (a long noosed rope used to catch animals)
rodeo - (an exhibition of cowboy skills)
circus - (performance given by a traveling company of acrobats clowns and trained animals; 'the children always love to go to the circus')
circus - (a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals; 'he ran away from home to join the circus')
circus tent, big top, round top, top - (a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance; 'he was afraid of a fire in the circus tent'; 'they had the big top up in less than an hour')
spectacle - (an elaborate and remarkable display on a lavish scale)
organic phenomenon - ((biology) a natural phenomenon involving living plants and animals)
automaton, robot, golem - (a mechanism that can move automatically)
automaton, robot, golem - (a mechanism that can move automatically)
android, humanoid, mechanical man - (an automaton that resembles a human being)
act, human action, human activity - (something that people do or cause to happen)
matter, affair, thing - (a vaguely specified concern; 'several matters to attend to'; 'it is none of your affair'; 'things are going well')
human process - (a process in which human beings are involved)
activity - (any specific behavior; 'they avoided all recreational activity')
group action - (action taken by a group of people)
social process - (a process involved in the formation of groups of persons)
assimilation, absorption - (the social process of absorbing one cultural group into harmony with another)
overthrow - (the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force))
coup d'etat, coup, putsch, takeover - (a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force)
democratization, democratisation - (the action of making something democratic)
urbanization, urbanisation - (the social process whereby cities grow and societies become more urban)
urbanized, urbanised - (made urban in nature; taking on urban characteristics; 'the urbanized Eastern states')
revolution - (the overthrow of a government by those who are governed)
episode - (a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events)
episode - (a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events)
drama, dramatic event - (an episode that is turbulent or highly emotional)
profit, gain, benefit - (derive a benefit from; 'She profited from his vast experience')
benefit, do good - (be beneficial for; 'This will do you good')
capitalize, capitalise, take advantage - (draw advantages from; 'he is capitalizing on her mistake'; 'she took advantage of his absence to meet her lover')
help, assist, aid - (give help or assistance; be of service; 'Everyone helped out during the earthquake'; Can you help me carry this table?; She never helps around the house)
facilitate, ease, alleviate - (make easier; 'you could facilitate the process by sharing your knowledge')
aid, assist, assistance, help - (the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; 'he gave me an assist with the housework'; 'could not walk without assistance'; 'rescue party went to their aid'; 'offered his help in unloading')
assisted, aided - (having help; often used as a combining form)
facilitator - (someone who makes progress easier)
accomplice, confederate - (a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan (especially an unethical or illegal plan))
confederate, collaborator, henchman, partner in crime - (someone who assists in a plot)
help, assist, aid - (give help or assistance; be of service; 'Everyone helped out during the earthquake'; 'Can you help me carry this table?'; 'She never helps around the house')
aid, assist, assistance, help - (the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; 'he gave me an assist with the housework'; 'could not walk without assistance'; 'rescue party went to their aid'; 'offered his help in unloading')
abet - (assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing)
self-help - (the act of helping or improving yourself without relying on anyone else)
service - (work done by one person or group that benefits another; 'budget separately for goods and services')
service - (an act of help or assistance; 'he did them a service')
serve - (devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas; 'She served the art of music'; 'He served the church'; 'serve the country')
community service, public service - (a service that is performed for the benefit of the public or its institutions)
serve - (devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas; 'She served the art of music'; 'He served the church'; 'serve the country')
transfer - (move from one place to another; 'transfer the data'; 'transmit the news'; 'transfer the patient to another hospital')
move, displace - (cause to move, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense; 'Move those boxes into the corner, please'; 'I'm moving my money to another bank'; 'The director moved more responsibilities onto his new assistant')
transfer - (move from one place to another; 'transfer the data'; 'transmit the news'; 'transfer the patient to another hospital')
supply, provide, render, furnish - (provide or furnish with; 'We provided the room with an electrical heater')
accommodate - (provide with something desired or needed; 'Can you accommodate me with a rental car?')
provision, supply, supplying - (the activity of supplying or providing something)
logistics - (handling an operation that involves providing labor and materials be supplied as needed)
logistic, logistical - (of or relating to logistics; 'logistic requirements')
procure, secure - (get by special effort; 'He procured extra cigarettes even though they were rationed')
procurement, procurance, procural - (the act of getting possession of something; 'he was responsible for the procurement of materials and supplies')
caterer - (someone who provides food and service (as for a party))
caption - (provide with a caption, as of a photograph or a drawing)
cater - (supply food ready to eat; for parties and banquets)
ordered - (having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule; 'an ordered sequence')
ordering, order, ordination - (logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements; 'we shall consider these questions in the inverse order of their presentation')
systematic - (characterized by order and planning; 'the investigation was very systematic'; 'a systematic administrator')
orderly, systematic - (not haphazard; 'a series of orderly actions at regular hours')
haphazard, hit-or-miss - (dependent upon or characterized by chance; 'a haphazard plan of action'; 'his judgment is rather hit-or-miss')
linear, additive - (designating or involving an equation whose terms are of the first degree)
ordering, order, ordination - (logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements; 'we shall consider these questions in the inverse order of their presentation')
consecutive, sequent, sequential, serial, successive - (in regular succession without gaps; 'serial concerts')
linear, one-dimensional - (of or in or along or relating to a line; involving a single dimension; 'a linear measurement')
back-to-back, consecutive - (one after the other; 'back-to-back home runs')
consecutive, sequent, sequential, serial, successive - (in regular succession without gaps; 'serial concerts')
consecutive, sequent, sequential, serial, successive - (in regular succession without gaps; 'serial concerts')
respectively, severally - (in the order given; 'the brothers were called Felix and Max, respectively')
arrangement - (an orderly grouping (of things or persons) considered as a unit; the result of arranging; 'a flower arrangement')
ordering, order, ordination - (logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements; 'we shall consider these questions in the inverse order of their presentation')
ordering, order, ordination - (logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements; 'we shall consider these questions in the inverse order of their presentation')
type - (a subdivision of a particular kind of thing; 'what type of sculpture do you prefer?')
kind (135), sort (65), form (76), variety (0) - (a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality; 'sculpture is a form of art'; 'what kinds of desserts are there?')
class (178), category (17), family (22) - (a collection of things sharing a common attribute; 'there are two classes of detergents')
category - (a general concept that marks divisions or coordinations in a conceptual scheme)
rubric - (category name; 'it is usually discussed under the rubric of `functional obesity'')
style - (a particular kind (as to appearance); 'this style of shoe is in demand')
low-key, low-keyed, subdued - (restrained in style or quality; 'a little masterpiece of low-keyed eloquence')
set - ((mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols; 'the set of prime numbers is infinite')
nothing, nil, nix, nada, null, aught, cipher, cypher, goose egg, naught, zero, zilch, zip, zippo - (a quantity of no importance; 'it looked like nothing I had ever seen before'; 'reduced to nil all the work we had done'; 'we racked up a pathetic goose egg'; 'it was all for naught'; 'I didn't hear zilch about it')
nothing, nonentity - (a nonexistent thing)
subset - (a set whose members are members of another set; a set contained within another set)
nothing, nil, nix, nada, null, aught, cipher, cypher, goose egg, naught, zero, zilch, zip, zippo - (a quantity of no importance; 'it looked like nothing I had ever seen before'; 'reduced to nil all the work we had done'; 'we racked up a pathetic goose egg'; 'it was all for naught'; 'I didn't hear zilch about it')
pair, brace - (a set of two similar things considered as a unit)
couple, pair, twosome, twain, brace, span, yoke, couplet, distich, duo, duet, dyad, duad - (two items of the same kind)
pair - (two people considered as a unit)
pair - (a poker hand with 2 cards of the same value)
succession - (a group of people or things arranged or following in order; 'a succession of stalls offering soft drinks'; 'a succession of failures')
cascade - (a succession of stages or operations or processes or units; 'progressing in severity as though a cascade of genetic damage was occurring'; 'separation of isotopes by a cascade of processes')
value - (a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed; 'the value assigned was 16 milliseconds')
attribute - (an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity)
unit of measurement, unit - (any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange; 'the dollar is the United States unit of currency'; 'a unit of wheat is a bushel'; 'change per unit volume')
insufficiency, inadequacy, deficiency - (lack of an adequate quantity or number; 'the inadequacy of unemployment benefits')
deficit, shortage, shortfall - (the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required; 'new blood vessels bud out from the already dilated vascular bed to make up the nutritional deficit')
deficit - (an excess of liabilities over assets (usually over a certain period); 'last year there was a serious budgetary deficit')
budget deficit - (an excess of expenditures over revenues)
indefinite quantity - (an estimated quantity)
large indefinite quantity, large indefinite amount - (an indefinite quantity that is above the average in size or magnitude)
battalion, large number, multitude, plurality, pack - (a large indefinite number; 'a battalion of ants'; 'a multitude of TV antennas'; 'a plurality of religions')
measure, quantity, amount - (how much there is of something that you can quantify)
measure, quantity, amount - (how much there is of something that you can quantify)
monetary, pecuniary - (relating to or involving money; 'monetary rewards'; 'he received thanks but no pecuniary compensation for his services')
balance - (the difference between the totals of the credit and debit sides of an account)
sum, sum of money, amount, amount of money - (a quantity of money; 'he borrowed a large sum'; 'the amount he had in cash was insufficient')
measure, quantity, amount - (how much there is of something that you can quantify)
indefinite quantity - (an estimated quantity)
en, nut - (half the width of an em)
small indefinite quantity, small indefinite amount - (an indefinite quantity that is below average size or magnitude)
couple - (a small indefinite number; 'he's coming for a couple of days')
dab, splash, splatter - (a small quantity of something moist or liquid; 'a dab of paint'; 'a splatter of mud'; 'just a splash of whiskey')
tad, shade - (a slight amount or degree of difference; 'a tad too expensive'; 'not a tad of difference'; 'the new model is a shade better than the old one')
shred, scintilla, whit, iota, tittle, smidgen, smidgeon, smidgin, smidge - (a tiny or scarcely detectable amount)
dab, swab, swob - (apply (usually a liquid) to a surface; 'dab the wall with paint')
daub - (apply to a surface; 'daub paint onto the wall')
swab - (implement consisting of a small piece of cotton that is used to apply medication or cleanse a wound or obtain a specimen of a secretion)
dab, swab, swob - (apply (usually a liquid) to a surface; 'dab the wall with paint')
dab, swab, swob - (apply (usually a liquid) to a surface; 'dab the wall with paint')
dab, swab, swob - (apply (usually a liquid) to a surface; 'dab the wall with paint')
mouthful - (the quantity that can be held in the mouth)
morsel, bit, bite (a small amount of solid food; a mouthful; 'all they had left was a bit of bread')
handful, smattering - (a small number or amount; only a handful of responses were received')
content - (everything that is included in a collection; 'he emptied the contents of his pockets'; 'the two groups were similar in content')
cake, bar - (a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax); 'a bar of chocolate')
ingot, metal bar, block of metal - (metal that is cast in the shape of a block for convenient handling)
granola bar - (cookie bar made of granola)
candy bar - (a candy shaped as a bar)
candy bar - (a candy shaped as a bar)
outgo, expenditure, outlay - (money paid out)
cost - (the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor)
royalty - (payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property; 'he received royalties on his book')
expense, disbursal, disbursement - (amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures))
expense - (money spent to perform work and usually reimbursed by an employer; 'he kept a careful record of his expenses at the meeting')
operating expense, operating cost, overhead, budget items - (the expense of maintaining property (e.g., paying property taxes and utilities and insurance); it does not include depreciation or the cost of financing or income taxes)
allowance - (an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period); 'travel allowance'; 'my weekly allowance of two eggs'; 'a child's allowance should not be too generous')
fund, monetary fund - (a reserve of money set aside for some purpose)
savings, nest egg - (a fund of money put by as a reserve)
quality, caliber, calibre - (a degree or grade of excellence or worth; 'the quality of students has risen'; 'an executive of low caliber')
good - (having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified; 'good news from the hospital'; 'a good report card'; 'when she was good she was very very good'; 'a good knife is one good for cutting'; 'this stump will make a good picnic table'; 'a good check'; 'a good joke'; 'a good exterior paint'; 'a good secretary'; 'a good dress for the office')
neutral - (neither moral nor immoral; neither good nor evil, right nor wrong)
superior - (of high or superior quality or performance; 'superior wisdom derived from experience'; 'superior math students')
solid, strong, substantial - (of good quality and condition; solidly built; 'a solid foundation'; 'several substantial timber buildings')
solidly - (with strength and soundness; 'a solidly built house')
superiority, high quality - (the quality of being superior)
high status - (a position of superior status)
stardom - (the status of being acknowledged as a star; 'stardom meant nothing to her')
precedence, precedency, priority - (status established in order of importance or urgency; '...its precedence as the world's leading manufacturer of pharmaceuticals'; 'national independence takes priority over class struggle')
average, fair, mediocre, middling - (lacking exceptional quality or ability; 'a novel of average merit'; 'only a fair performance of the sonata'; 'in fair health'; 'the caliber of the students has gone from mediocre to above average'; 'the performance was middling at best')
indifferent, so-so - (being neither good nor bad; 'an indifferent performance'; 'a gifted painter but an indifferent actor'; 'her work at the office is passable'; 'a so-so golfer'; 'feeling only so-so'; 'prepared a tolerable dinner'; 'a tolerable working knowledge of French')
adequate, passable, fair to middling, tolerable - (about average; acceptable; 'more than adequate as a secretary')
mediocre, second-rate - (moderate to inferior in quality; 'they improved the quality from mediocre to above average')
mediocre - (poor to middling in quality; 'there have been good and mediocre and bad artists')
greatest, sterling, superlative - (highest in quality)
ace, A-one, crack, fantastic, first-rate, super, tiptop, topnotch, tops - (of the highest quality; 'an ace reporter'; 'a crack shot'; 'a first-rate golfer'; 'a super party'; 'played top-notch tennis'; 'an athlete in tiptop condition'; 'she is absolutely tops')
matchless, nonpareil, one, one and only, peerless, unmatched, unmatchable, unrivaled, unrivalled - (eminent beyond or above comparison; 'matchless beauty'; 'the team's nonpareil center fielder'; 'she's one girl in a million'; 'the one and only Muhammad Ali'; 'a peerless scholar'; 'infamy unmatched in the Western world'; 'wrote with unmatchable clarity'; 'unrivaled mastery of her art')
fantastic, phenomenal - (exceedingly or unbelievably great; 'the bomb did fantastic damage'; 'Samson is supposed to have had fantastic strength'; 'phenomenaRl feats of memory')
premier, prime - (first in rank or degree; 'an architect of premier rank'; 'the prime minister')
choice, prime, prize, quality, select - (of superior grade; 'choice wines'; 'prime beef'; 'prize carnations'; 'quality paper'; 'select peaches')
prime, meridian - (being at the best stage of development; 'our manhood's prime vigor'- Robert Browning)
premium - (having or reflecting superior quality or value; 'premium gasoline at a premium price')
choice, prime, prize, quality, select - (of superior grade; 'choice wines'; 'prime beef'; 'prize carnations'; 'quality paper'; 'select peaches')
bad - (having undesirable or negative qualities; 'a bad report card'; 'his sloppy appearance made a bad impression'; 'a bad little boy'; 'clothes in bad shape'; 'a bad cut'; 'bad luck'; 'the news was very bad'; 'the reviews were bad'; 'the pay is bad'; 'it was a bad light for reading'; 'the movie was a bad choice')
worse - ((comparative of 'bad') inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability; 'this road is worse than the first one we took'; 'the road is in worse shape than it was'; 'she was accused of worse things than cheating and lying')
inferior - (of low or inferior quality)
inferior - (of or characteristic of low rank or importance)
junior-grade, inferior, lower-ranking, lowly, petty, secondary, subaltern, subordinate - (inferior in rank or status; 'the junior faculty'; 'a lowly corporal'; 'petty officialdom'; 'a subordinate functionary')
subordinate, low-level - (lower in rank or importance)
better - ((comparative of 'good') superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another; 'You're a better man than I am, Gunga Din'; 'a better coat'; 'a better type of car'; 'a suit with a better fit'; 'a better chance of success'; 'produced a better mousetrap'; 'she's better in math than in history')
best - ((superlative of 'good') having the most positive qualities; 'the best film of the year'; 'the best solution'; 'the best time for planting'; 'wore his best suit')
relation - (an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together)
predate, precede, forego, forgo, antecede, antedate - (be earlier in time; go back further; 'Stone tools precede bronze tools')
precede, come before - (be the predecessor of; 'Bill preceded John in the long line of Susan's husbands')
postdate, follow - (be later in time; 'Tuesday always follows Monday')
subsequently, later, afterwards, afterward, after, later on - (happening at a time subsequent to a reference time; 'he apologized subsequently'; 'he's going to the store but he'll be back here later'; 'it didn't happen until afterward'; 'two hours after that')
time - (the continuum of experience in which events pass from the future through the present to the past)
postdate, follow - (be later in time; 'Tuesday always follows Monday')
earlier, before - (earlier in time; previously; 'I had known her before'; 'as I said before'; 'he called me the day before but your call had come even earlier'; 'her parents had died four years earlier'; 'I mentioned that problem earlier')
future, hereafter, futurity, time to come - (the time yet to come)
timing - (the time when something happens)
priority, antecedence, antecedency, anteriority, precedence, precedency - (preceding in time)
priority, antecedence, antecedency, anteriority, precedence, precedency - (preceding in time)
approaching, coming, forthcoming, upcoming - (of the relatively near future; 'the approaching election'; 'this coming Thursday'; 'the forthcoming holidays'; 'the upcoming spring fashions')
grim, inexorable, relentless, stern, unappeasable, unforgiving, unrelenting - (not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty; 'grim determination'; 'grim necessity'; 'Russia's final hour, it seemed, approached with inexorable certainty'; 'relentless persecution'; 'the stern demands of parenthood')
relentlessly, unrelentingly - (in a relentless manner; 'he worked relentlessly')
grimly - (in a grim implacable manner; 'he was grimly satisfied')
ghastly, grim, grisly, gruesome, macabre, sick - (shockingly repellent; inspiring horror; 'ghastly wounds'; 'the grim aftermath of the bombing'; 'the grim task of burying the victims'; 'a grisly murder'; 'gruesome evidence of human sacrifice'; 'macabre tales of war and plague in the Middle ages'; 'macabre tortures conceived by madmen')
approaching, coming, forthcoming, upcoming - (of the relatively near future; 'the approaching election'; 'this coming Thursday'; 'the forthcoming holidays'; 'the upcoming spring fashions')
future, hereafter, futurity, time to come - (the time yet to come)
method - (a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps))
means, agency, way - (how a result is obtained or an end is achieved; 'a means of control'; 'an example is the best agency of instruction'; 'the true way to success')
procedure, process - (a particular course of action intended to achieve a result; 'the procedure of obtaining a driver's license'; 'it was a process of trial and error')
multivariate - (pertaining to any procedure involving two or more variables)
provision, proviso - (a stipulated condition; 'he accepted subject to one provision')
condition, precondition, stipulation - (an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else)
condition, term - ((usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement; 'the contract set out the conditions of the lease'; 'the terms of the treaty were generous')
advice - (a proposal for an appropriate course of action)
suggestion - (an idea that is suggested; 'the picnic was her suggestion')
suggestion, proposition, proffer - (a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection; 'it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse')
thesis - (an unproved statement put forward as a premise in an argument)
part, portion, component part, component - (something determined in relation to something that includes it; 'he wanted to feel a part of something bigger than himself'; 'I read a portion of the manuscript'; 'the smaller component is hard to reach')
part, portion - (something less than the whole of a human artifact; 'the rear part of the house'; 'glue the two parts together')
part, section, division - (one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole; 'the written part of the exam'; 'the finance section of the company'; 'the BBC's engineering division')
part, piece - (a portion of a natural object; 'they analyzed the river into three parts'; 'he needed a piece of granite')
share, portion, part, percentage - (assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group; 'he wanted his share in cash')
share, portion, part, percentage - (assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group; 'he wanted his share in cash')
parcel, portion, share - (the allotment of some amount by dividing something; 'death gets more than its share of attention from theologians')
part, portion, component part, component - (something determined in relation to something that includes it; 'he wanted to feel a part of something bigger than himself'; 'I read a portion of the manuscript'; 'the smaller component is hard to reach')
unit - (an individual or group or structure or other entity regarded as a structural or functional constituent of a whole; 'the reduced the number of units and installations'; 'the word is a basic linguistic unit')
unit - (an individual or group or structure or other entity regarded as a structural or functional constituent of a whole; 'the reduced the number of units and installations'; 'the word is a basic linguistic unit')
unit, social unit - (an organization regarded as part of a larger social group; 'the coach said the offensive unit did a good job'; 'after the battle the soldier had trouble rejoining his unit')
unit, building block - (a single undivided natural thing occurring in the composition of something else; 'units of nucleic acids')
surface - (the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object; 'they skimmed over the surface of the water'; 'a brush small enough to clean every dental surface'; 'the sun has no distinct surface')
surface - (the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary; 'there is a special cleaner for these surfaces'; 'the cloth had a pattern of red dots on a white surface')
surface - (the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary; 'there is a special cleaner for these surfaces'; 'the cloth had a pattern of red dots on a white surface')
horizontal surface, level - (a flat surface at right angles to a plumb line; 'park the car on the level')
runway - (a strip of level paved surface where planes can take off and land)
inside, interior - (the region that is inside of something)
midst, thick - (the location of something surrounded by other things; 'in the midst of the crowd')
highlight, high spot - (the most interesting or memorable part; 'the highlight of the tour was our visit to the Vatican')
highlight, highlighting - (an area of lightness in a picture)
foreground, highlight, spotlight, play up - (move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent; 'The introduction highlighted the speaker's distinguished career in linguistics'; 'highlight the passage so that you can find it again when you open the book')
foreground, highlight, spotlight, play up - (move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent; 'The introduction highlighted the speaker's distinguished career in linguistics'; 'highlight the passage so that you can find it again when you open the book')
highlight, highlighting - (an area of lightness in a picture)
spotlight - (illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater)
spotlight, spot - (a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer)
headlight, headlamp - (a powerful light with reflector; attached to the front of an automobile or locomotive)
section, subdivision - (a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical); 'he always turns first to the business section'; 'the history of this work is discussed in the next section')
section, segment - (one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object; 'a section of a fishing rod'; 'metal sections were used below ground'; 'finished the final segment of the road')
passage - (a section of text; particularly a section of medium length)
excerpt, excerption, extract, selection - (a passage selected from a larger work; 'he presented excerpts from William James' philosophical writings')
clipping, newspaper clipping, press clipping, cutting, press cutting - (an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine; 'he searched through piles of letters and clippings')
section, subdivision - (a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical); 'he always turns first to the business section'; 'the history of this work is discussed in the next section')
article, clause - (a separate section of a legal document (as a statute or contract or will))
pornography, porno, porn, erotica, smut - (creative activity (writing or pictures or films etc.) of no literary or artistic value other than to stimulate sexual desire)
pornographic - (designed to arouse lust; 'pornographic films and magazines')
hard-core, hardcore - (extremely explicit; 'hard-core pornography')
hard-core, hardcore - (extremely explicit; 'hard-core pornography')
chapter - (a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled; 'he read a chapter every night before falling asleep')
top - (the upper part of anything; 'the mower cuts off the tops of the grass'; 'the title should be written at the top of the first page')
section - (a very thin slice (of tissue or mineral or other substance) for examination under a microscope; 'sections from the left ventricle showed diseased tissue')
outside, exterior - (the region that is outside of something)
part, portion - (something less than the whole of a human artifact; 'the rear part of the house'; 'glue the two parts together')
part, piece - (a portion of a natural object; 'they analyzed the river into three parts'; 'he needed a piece of granite')
part, portion - (something less than the whole of a human artifact; 'the rear part of the house'; 'glue the two parts together')
majority, bulk - (the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part; 'the majority of his customers prefer it'; 'the bulk of the work is finished')
majority, absolute majority - ((elections) more than half of the votes)
minority - (being or relating to the smaller in number of two parts; 'when the vote was taken they were in the minority'; 'he held a minority position')
part, portion - (something less than the whole of a human artifact; 'the rear part of the house'; 'glue the two parts together')
part, piece - (a portion of a natural object; 'they analyzed the river into three parts'; 'he needed a piece of granite')
part, portion, component part, component - (something determined in relation to something that includes it; 'he wanted to feel a part of something bigger than himself'; 'I read a portion of the manuscript'; 'the smaller component is hard to reach')
piece - (a separate part of a whole; 'an important piece of the evidence')
part, piece - (a portion of a natural object; 'they analyzed the river into three parts'; 'he needed a piece of granite')
part, portion - (something less than the whole of a human artifact; 'the rear part of the house'; 'glue the two parts together')
part, piece - (a portion of a natural object; 'they analyzed the river into three parts'; 'he needed a piece of granite')
part, portion - (something less than the whole of a human artifact; 'the rear part of the house'; 'glue the two parts together')
body part - (any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity)
structure, anatomical structure, complex body part, bodily structure, body structure - (a particular complex anatomical part; 'he has good bone structure')
germ - (a small apparently simple structure (as a fertilized egg) from which new tissue can develop into a complete organism)
skeletal structure - (any structure created by the skeleton of an organism)
tarsus - (the part of the foot of a vertebrate between the metatarsus and the leg; in human beings the bones of the ankle and heel collectively)
pelvis, pelvic girdle, pelvic arch, hip - (the structure of the vertebrate skeleton supporting the lower limbs in humans and the hind limbs or corresponding parts in other vertebrates)
cartilaginous structure - (body structure given shape by cartilage)
epiglottis - (a flap of cartilage that covers the windpipe while swallowing)
adrenal gland, adrenal, suprarenal gland - (either of a pair of complex endocrine glands situated near the kidney)
adrenal cortex - (the cortex of the adrenal gland; secretes corticosterone and sex hormones)
cortex - (the tissue forming the outer layer of an organ or structure in plant or animal)
cerebral cortex, cerebral mantle, pallium, cortex - (the layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum)
neural structure - (a structure that is part of the nervous system)
thalamus - (large egg-shaped structures of grey matter that form the dorsal subdivision of the diencephalon)
pons, pons Varolii - (a band of nerve fibers linking the medulla oblongata and the cerebellum with the midbrain)
cerebellum - (a major division of the vertebrate brain; situated above the medulla oblongata and beneath the cerebrum in humans)
cerebrum - (anterior portion of the brain consisting of two hemispheres; dominant part of the brain in humans)
intellectual - (of or relating to the intellect; 'his intellectual career')
intellectually - (in an intellectual manner; 'intellectually gifted children'; 'intellectually influenced')
cerebral, intellectual - (involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct; 'a cerebral approach to the problem'; 'cerebral drama')
cerebral - (of or relating to the cerebrum or brain; 'cerebral hemisphere'; 'cerebral activity')
cochlea - (the snail-shaped tube (in the inner ear coiled around the modiolus) where sound vibrations are converted into nerve impulses by the organ of Corti)
cochlear - (of or relating to the cochlea of the ear; 'cochlear implant')
external - (happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface; 'the external auditory canal'; 'external pressures')
internal - (happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface; 'internal organs'; 'internal mechanism of a toy'; 'internal party maneuvering')
internal, intragroup - (occurring within an institution or community; 'intragroup squabbling within the corporation')
inner, interior, internal - (located inward; 'Beethoven's manuscript looks like a bloody record of a tremendous inner battle'- Leonard Bernstein; 'she thinks she has no soul, no interior life, but the truth is that she has no access to it'- David Denby; 'an internal sense of rightousness'- A.R.Gurney,Jr.)
internally - (on or from the inside; 'an internally controlled environment')
argument, statement - (a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true; 'it was a strong argument that his hypothesis was true')
case - (a statement of facts and reasons used to support an argument; 'he stated his case clearly')
con - (an argument opposed to a proposal)
pro - (an argument in favor of a proposal)
produce, bring forth - (bring forth or yield; 'The tree would not produce fruit')
produce, make, create - (create or manufacture a man-made product; 'We produce more cars than we can sell'; 'The company has been making toys for two centuries')
create - (bring into existence; 'The company was created 25 years ago'; 'He created a new movement in painting')
create, make - (create by artistic means; 'create a poem'; 'Schoenberg created twelve-tone music'; 'Picasso created Cubism'; 'Auden made verses')
premise, premiss, assumption - (a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn; 'on the assumption that he has been injured we can infer that he will not to play')
assumption, supposition, supposal - (a hypothesis that is taken for granted; 'any society is built upon certain assumptions')
given, presumption, precondition - (an assumption that is taken for granted)
ahead, in advance, beforehand - (ahead of time; in anticipation; 'when you pay ahead (or in advance) you receive a discount'; 'We like to plan ahead'; 'should have made reservations beforehand')
behind, behindhand, in arrears - (in debt; 'he fell behind with his mortgage payments'; 'a month behind in the rent'; 'a company that has been run behindhand for years'; 'in arrears with their utility bills')
basically, fundamentally, essentially, in essence, au fond - (at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature; 'He is basically dishonest'; 'the argument was essentially a technical one'; 'for all his bluster he is in essence a shy person')
basic - (pertaining to or constituting a base or basis; 'a basic fact'; 'the basic ingredients'; 'basic changes in public opinion occur because of changes in priorities')
fundamental, rudimentary, underlying - (being or involving basic facts or principles; 'the fundamental laws of the universe'; 'a fundamental incompatibility between them'; 'these rudimentary truths'; 'underlying principles')
elementary, elemental, primary - (of or being the essential or basic part; 'an elementary need for love and nurturing')
cardinal, central, fundamental, key, primal - (serving as an essential component; 'a cardinal rule'; 'the central cause of the problem'; 'an example that was fundamental to the argument'; 'computers are fundamental to modern industrial structure')
basis, base, foundation, fundament, groundwork, cornerstone - (the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained; 'the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture')
claim - (an assertion of a right (as to money or property); 'his claim asked for damages')
claim - (an assertion that something is true or factual; 'his claim that he was innocent'; 'evidence contradicted the government's claims')
improved - (made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing; 'new houses are springing up on an improved tract of land near the river'; 'an improved breed')
improved - (become or made better in quality; 'was proud of his improved grades'; 'an improved viewfinder')
alleged - (declared but not proved; 'alleged abuses of housing benefits'- Wall Street Journal)
allege, aver, say - (report or maintain; 'He alleged that he was the victim of a crime'; 'He said it was too late to intervene in the war'; 'The registrar says that I owe the school money')
purport - (have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming; 'The letter purports to express people's opinion')
claim - (assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing; 'He claimed that he killed the burglar')
contend, postulate - (maintain or assert; 'He contended that Communism had no future')
rationalize, rationalise - (think rationally; employ logic or reason; 'When one wonders why one is doing certain things, one should rationalize')
reason, reason out, conclude - (decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion; 'We reasoned that it was cheaper to rent than to buy a house')
reason - (think logically; 'The children must learn to reason')
judgment, judgement, judging - (the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions)
reasoning, logical thinking, abstract thought - (thinking that is coherent and logical)
deduce, infer, deduct, derive - (reason by deduction; establish by deduction)
generalize, generalise, extrapolate, infer - (draw from specific cases for more general cases)
inference, illation - (the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation)
reason, reason out, conclude - (decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion; 'We reasoned that it was cheaper to rent than to buy a house')
deduce, infer, deduct, derive - (reason by deduction; establish by deduction)
deduce, infer - (conclude by reasoning; in logic)
speculate - (talk over conjecturally, or review in an idle or casual way and with an element of doubt or without sufficient reason to reach a conclusion; 'We were speculating whether the President had to resign after the scandal')
suppose, say - (express a supposition; 'Let us say that he did not tell the truth'; 'Let's say you had a lot of money - what would you do?')
associate, tie in, relate, link, colligate, link up, connect - (make a logical or causal connection; 'I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind'; 'colligate these facts'; 'I cannot relate these events at all')
association, connection, connexion - (the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination; 'conditioning is a form of learning by association')
associated, connected - (related to or accompanying; 'Christmas and associated festivities')
associated - (joined in some kind of relationship (as a colleague or ally or companion etc.); 'a cabal of associated lawyers')
relation - (an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together)
association - (the state of being connected together as in memory or imagination; 'his association of his father with being beaten was too strong to break')
connection, connexion, connectedness - (a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it); 'there was a connection between eating that pickle and having that nightmare')
relational - (having a relation or being related)
position, spatial relation - (the spatial property of a place where or way in which something is situated; 'the position of the hands on the clock'; 'he specified the spatial relations of every piece of furniture on the stage')
centrality - (the property of being central)
mathematical relation - (a relation between mathematical expressions (such as equality or inequality))
function, mathematical function - (a mathematical relation such that each element of one set is associated with at least one element of another set)
mapping, map, correspondence - (a function such that for every element of one set there is a unique element of another set)
connection, connexion, connectedness - (a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it); 'there was a connection between eating that pickle and having that nightmare')
association - (a relation resulting from interaction or dependence; 'flints were found in association with the prehistoric remains of the bear'; 'the host is not always injured by association with a parasite')
conclusion, ratiocination - (the proposition arrived at by logical reasoning (such as the proposition that must follow from the major and minor premises of a syllogism))
deduction, entailment, implication - (something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied); 'his resignation had political implications')
conclusion, ratiocination - (the proposition arrived at by logical reasoning (such as the proposition that must follow from the major and minor premises of a syllogism))
premise, premiss, assumption - (a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn; 'on the assumption that he has been injured we can infer that he will not play')
prove, demonstrate, establish, show, shew - (establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment; 'The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound'; 'The mathematician showed the validity of the conjecture')
prove - (prove formally; demonstrate by a mathematical, formal proof)
validation, proof, substantiation - (the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something)
proof - (a formal series of statements showing that if one thing is true something else necessarily follows from it)
evaluation, valuation, rating - (an appraisal of the value of something; 'he set a high valuation on friendship')
grade, score, mark - (assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation; 'grade tests'; 'score the SAT essays'; 'mark homework')
mark, grade, score - (a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance); 'she made good marks in algebra'; 'grade A milk'; 'what was your score on your homework?')
oratory - (addressing an audience formally (usually a long and rhetorical address and often pompous); 'he loved the sound of his own oratory')
oration - (an instance of oratory; 'he delivered an oration on the decline of family values')
valediction, valedictory address, valedictory oration, valedictory - (a farewell oration (especially one delivered during graduation exercises by an outstanding member of a graduating class))
valedictorian, valedictory speaker - (the student with the best grades who usually delivers the valedictory address at commencement)
measure, evaluate, valuate, assess, appraise, value - (place a value on; judge the worth of something; 'I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional')
evaluate, pass judgment, judge - (form a critical opinion of; 'I cannot judge some works of modern art'; 'How do you evaluate this grant proposal?' 'We shouldn't pass judgment on other people')
evaluation, rating - (act of ascertaining or fixing the value or worth of)
rate, value - (estimate the value of; 'How would you rate his chances to become President?'; 'Gold was rated highly among the Romans')
appraiser, valuator - (one who estimates officially the worth or value or quality of things)
value - (fix or determine the value of; assign a value to; 'value the jewelry and art work in the estate')
measure, evaluate, valuate, assess, appraise, value - (place a value on; judge the worth of something; 'I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional')
rate, value - (estimate the value of; 'How would you rate his chances to become President?'; 'Gold was rated highly among the Romans')
appraisal, assessment - (the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth)
grade, score, mark - (assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation; 'grade tests'; 'score the SAT essays'; 'mark homework')
percentile, centile - ((statistics) any of the 99 numbered points that divide an ordered set of scores into 100 parts each of which contains one-hundredth of the total)
mark, grade, score - (a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance); 'she made good marks in algebra'; 'grade A milk'; 'what was your score on your homework?')
appraisal, estimate, estimation - (a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation))
assessment - (the market value set on assets)
prioritize, prioritise - (assign a priority to; 'we have too many things to do and must prioritize')
resolve - (make clearly visible; 'can this image be resolved?')
hairsplitting, word-splitting - (making too fine distinctions of little importance; 'they didn't take his hairsplitting seriously')
distinguished, eminent - ((used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation; 'our distinguished professor'; 'an eminent scholar'; 'a great statesman')
eminence, distinction, preeminence, note - (high status importance owing to marked superiority; 'a scholar of great eminence')
greatness, illustriousness - (the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence)
cause, do, make - (give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally; 'cause a commotion'; 'make a stir'; 'cause an accident')
induce, stimulate, cause, have, get, make - (cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner; 'The ads induced me to buy a VCR'; 'My children finally got me to buy a computer'; 'My wife made me buy a new sofa')
effect, effectuate, set up - (produce; 'The scientists set up a shock wave')
effect - (act so as to bring into existence; 'effect a change')
change, alter, modify - (cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; 'The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city'; 'The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue')
cause, do, make - (give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally; 'cause a commotion'; 'make a stir'; 'cause an accident')
produce, bring about, give rise - (cause to happen, occur or exist; 'This procedure produces a curious effect'; 'The new law gave rise to many complaints'; 'These chemicals produce a noxious vapor'; 'the new President must bring about a change in the health care system')
cause, do, make - (give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally; 'cause a commotion'; 'make a stir'; 'cause an accident')
produce, bring about, give rise - (cause to happen, occur or exist; 'This procedure produces a curious effect'; 'The new law gave rise to many complaints'; 'These chemicals produce a noxious vapor'; 'the new President must bring about a change in the health care system')
cause, do, make - (give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally; 'cause a commotion'; 'make a stir'; 'cause an accident')
produce, bring about, give rise - (cause to happen, occur or exist; 'This procedure produces a curious effect'; 'The new law gave rise to many complaints'; 'These chemicals produce a noxious vapor'; 'the new President must bring about a change in the health care system')
effect, effectuate, set up - (produce; 'The scientists set up a shock wave')
effect - (act so as to bring into existence; 'effect a change')
cause, do, make - (give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally; 'cause a commotion'; 'make a stir'; 'cause an accident')
produce, bring about, give rise - (cause to happen, occur or exist; 'This procedure produces a curious effect'; 'The new law gave rise to many complaints'; 'These chemicals produce a noxious vapor'; 'the new President must bring about a change in the health care system')
induce, bring on - (cause to arise; 'induce a crisis')
induce, stimulate, cause, have, get, make - (cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner; 'The ads induced me to buy a VCR'; 'My children finally got me to buy a computer'; 'My wife made me buy a new sofa')
induce, stimulate, rush, hasten - (cause to occur rapidly; 'the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions')
factor - (anything that contributes causally to a result; 'a number of factors determined the outcome')
contribute, lead, conduce - (be conducive to; 'The use of computers in the classroom lead to better writing')
cause, do, make - (give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally; 'cause a commotion'; 'make a stir'; 'cause an accident')
produce, bring about, give rise - (cause to happen, occur or exist; 'This procedure produces a curious effect'; 'The new law gave rise to many complaints'; 'These chemicals produce a noxious vapor'; 'the new President must bring about a change in the health care system')
induce, bring on - (cause to arise; 'induce a crisis')
induce, stimulate, cause, have, get, make - (cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner; 'The ads induced me to buy a VCR'; 'My children finally got me to buy a computer'; 'My wife made me buy a new sofa')
induce, stimulate, rush, hasten - (cause to occur rapidly; 'the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions')
cognitive factor - (something immaterial (as a circumstance or influence) that contributes to producing a result)
cognitive factor - (something immaterial (as a circumstance or influence) that contributes to producing a result)
influence - (a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do; 'her wishes had a great influence on his thinking')
determinant, determiner, determinative, determining factor, causal factor - (a determining or causal element or factor; 'education is an important determinant of one's outlook on life')
anchor, mainstay, keystone, backbone, linchpin, lynchpin - (a central cohesive source of support and stability; 'faith is his anchor'; 'the keystone of campaign reform was the ban on soft money'; 'he is the linchpin of this firm')
clincher, determiner, determining factor - (an argument that is conclusive)
area, region - (a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve; 'in the abdominal region')
cleavage - (the line formed by a groove between two parts (especially the separation between a woman's breasts))
circulatory system, cardiovascular system - (the organs and tissues involved in circulating blood and lymph through the body)
circulatory - (relating to circulatory system or to circulation of the blood)
cardiovascular - (of or pertaining to or involving the heart and blood vessels; 'cardiovascular conditioning')
organ - (a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function)
sense organ, sensory receptor, receptor - (an organ having nerve endings (in the skin or viscera or eye or ear or nose or mouth) that respond to stimulation)
external body part - (any body part visible externally)
lobe - ((anatomy) a somewhat rounded subdivision of a bodily organ or part; 'ear lobe')
lobe - ((botany) a part into which a leaf is divided)
earlobe, ear lobe - (the fleshy pendulous part of the external human ear)
head, caput - (the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains; 'he stuck his head out the window')
head, caput - (the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains; 'he stuck his head out the window')
attic, bean, bonce, noodle, noggin, dome - (informal terms for a human head)
speech organ, vocal organ, organ of speech - (any of the organs involved in speech production)
glottis - (the vocal apparatus of the larynx; the true vocal folds and the space between them where the voice tone is generated)
brain, encephalon - (that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord)
nerve cell, neuron - (a cell that is specialized to conduct nerve impulses)
neural, neuronal, neuronic - (of or relating to neurons; 'neural network')
nervous, neural - (of or relating to the nervous system; 'nervous disease'; 'neural disorder')
mind, head, brain, psyche, nous - (that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason; 'his mind wandered'; 'I couldn't get his words out of my head')
subconscious mind, subconscious - (psychic activity just below the level of awareness)
unconscious mind, unconscious - (that part of the mind wherein psychic activity takes place of which the person is unaware)
unconscious - (without conscious volition)
mind, intellect - (knowledge and intellectual ability; 'he reads to improve his mind'; 'he has a keen intellect')
think of, have in mind, mean - (intend to refer to; 'I'm thinking of good food when I talk about France'; 'Yes, I meant you when I complained about people who gossip!')
will, wish - (have in mind; 'I will take the exam tomorrow')
think, cogitate, cerebrate - (use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments; 'I've been thinking all day and getting nowhere')
thinking, thought, thought process, cerebration, intellection, mentation - (the process of using your mind to consider something carefully; 'thinking always made him frown'; 'she paused for thought')
judge - (determine the result of (a competition))
evaluate, pass judgment, judge - (form a critical opinion of; 'I cannot judge some works of modern art'; 'How do you evaluate this grant proposal?' 'We shouldn't pass judgment on other people')
judge, adjudicate, try - (put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of; 'The football star was tried for the murder of his wife'; 'The judge tried both father and son in separate trials')
judgment, judgement, assessment - (the act of judging or assessing a person or situation or event; 'they criticized my judgment of the contestants')
judgment, judgement, judging - (the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions)
ideation - (the process of forming and relating ideas)
choice, pick, selection - (the person or thing chosen or selected; 'he was my pick for mayor')
survival, survival of the fittest, natural selection, selection - (a natural process resulting in the evolution of organisms best adapted to the environment)
choice, pick, selection - (the person or thing chosen or selected; 'he was my pick for mayor')
choose, take, select, pick out - (pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives; 'Take any one of these cards'; 'Choose a good husband for your daughter'; 'She selected a pair of shoes from among the dozen the salesgirl had shown her')
choose - (see fit or proper to act in a certain way; decide to act in a certain way; 'She chose not to attend classes and now she failed the exam')
choice, selection, option, pick - (the act of choosing or selecting; 'your choice of colors was unfortunate'; 'you can take your pick')
pick - (select carefully from a group; 'She finally picked her successor'; 'He picked his way carefully')
chosen - (preferred above all others; 'the chosen few'; 'her chosen abode')
selected - (chosen in preference to another)
cull - (remove something that has been rejected; 'cull the sick members of the herd')
preferable, preferred - (more desirable than another; 'coffee is preferable to tea'; 'Danny's preferred name is 'Dan'')
rather, instead - (on the contrary; 'rather than disappoint the children, he did two quick tricks before he left'; 'he didn't call; rather (or instead), he wrote her a letter'; 'used English terms instead of Latin ones')
preferably, sooner, rather - (more readily or willingly; 'clean it well, preferably with warm water'; 'I'd rather be in Philadelphia'; 'I'd sooner die than give up')
favorite, favourite - (appealing to the general public; 'a favorite tourist attraction')
favored, favorite, favourite, best-loved, pet, preferred, preferent - (preferred above all others and treated with partiality; 'the favored child')
pick - (select carefully from a group; 'She finally picked her successor'; 'He picked his way carefully')
choose, take, select, pick out - (pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives; 'Take any one of these cards'; 'Choose a good husband for your daughter'; 'She selected a pair of shoes from among the dozen the salesgirl had shown her')
choose, prefer, opt - (select as an alternative; choose instead; prefer as an alternative; 'I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant'; 'She opted for the job on the East coast')
decide, make up one's mind, determine - (reach, make, or come to a decision about something; 'We finally decided after lengthy deliberations')
decision, determination, conclusion - (the act of making up your mind about something; 'the burden of decision was his'; 'he drew his conclusions quickly')
purpose, resolve - (reach a decision; 'he resolved never to drink again')
decision making, deciding - (the cognitive process of reaching a decision; 'a good executive must be good at decision making')
orient, orientate - (determine one's position with reference to another point)
judiciary, judicature, judicatory, judicial system - (the system of law courts that administer justice and constitute the judicial branch of government)
soldierly, soldierlike, warriorlike, martial - ((of persons) befitting a warrior; 'a military bearing')
warlike, martial - (suggesting war or military life)
martial art - (any of several Oriental arts of weaponless self-defense; usually practiced as a sport; 'he had a black belt in the martial arts')
unarmed - ((used of persons or the military) not having or using arms; 'went alone and unarmed'; 'unarmed peasants were shot down'; 'unarmed vehicles')
judo - (a sport adapted from jujitsu (using principles of not resisting) and similar to wrestling; developed in Japan)
karate - (a traditional Japanese system of unarmed combat; sharp blows and kicks are given to pressure-sensitive points on the body of the opponent)
judgment, judgement, judicial decision - ((law) the determination by a court of competent jurisdiction on matters submitted to it)
opinion, ruling - (the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself))
sentence, condemn, doom - (pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law; 'He was condemned to ten years in prison')
finding - (the decision of a court on issues of fact or law)
opinion, legal opinion, judgment, judgement - (the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision; 'opinions are usually written by a single judge')
verdict, finding of fact - ((law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment)
conviction, judgment of conviction, condemnation, sentence - ((criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed; 'the conviction came as no surprise')
acquittal - (a judgment of not guilty)
rede, advise, counsel - (give advice to; 'The teacher counsels troubled students'; 'The lawyer counselled me when I was accused of tax fraud')
warn, discourage, admonish, monish - (admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior; 'I warned him not to go too far'; 'I warn you against false assumptions'; 'She warned him to be quiet')
advisory, consultative, consultatory, consultive - (giving advice; 'an advisory memorandum', 'his function was purely consultative')
adviser, advisor, consultant - (an expert who gives advice; 'an adviser helped students select their courses'; 'the United States sent military advisors to Guatemala')
counselor, counsellor - (someone who gives advice about problems)
propound - (put forward, as of an idea)
consult, confer with - (get or ask advice from; 'Consult your local broker'; 'They had to consult before arriving at a decision')
consult - (advise professionally; 'The professor consults for industry')
adviser, advisor, consultant - (an expert who gives advice; 'an adviser helped students select their courses'; 'the United States sent military advisors to Guatemala')
inadvisable, unadvisable - (not prudent or wise; not recommended; 'running on the ice is inadvisable')
confirmed - (having been established or made firm or received the rite of confirmation; 'confirmed reservations'; 'received confirmed reports of casualties'; 'a confirmed Catholic')
proved, proven - (established beyond doubt; 'a proven liar'; 'a Soviet leader of proven shrewdness')
verified - (proved to be true; 'a verified claim')
accomplished, effected, established - (settled securely and unconditionally; 'that smoking causes health problems is an accomplished fact')
unproved, unproven - (not proved; 'unproved allegations'; 'unproved assumptions')
projected, proposed - (planned for the future; 'the first volume of a proposed series')
recommended, suggested - (mentioned as worthy of acceptance; 'the recommended medicine'; 'the suggested course of study')
proposal - (something proposed (such as a plan or assumption))
propose, suggest, advise - (make a proposal, declare a plan for something)
project, propose - (present for consideration)
nominate, propose - (put forward; nominate for appointment to an office; 'The President nominated her as head of the Civil Rights Commission')
propose, declare oneself, offer, pop the question - (ask (someone) to marry you; 'he popped the question on Sunday night'; 'she proposed marriage to the man she had known for only two months'; 'The old bachelor finally declared himself to the young woman')
propose, suggest, advise - (make a proposal, declare a plan for something)
propose, suggest, advise - (make a proposal, declare a plan for something)
project, propose - (present for consideration)
recommended, suggested - (mentioned as worthy of acceptance; 'the recommended medicine'; 'the suggested course of study')
nominate, put up, put forward - (propose as a candidate for some honor)
nominate, propose - (put forward; nominate for appointment to an office; 'The President nominated her as head of the Civil Rights Commission')
nomination - (the act of officially naming a candidate; 'the Republican nomination for Governor')
request, asking - (the verbal act of requesting)
request, bespeak, call for, quest - (express the need or desire for; ask for; 'She requested an extra bed in her room'; 'She called for room service')
request - (ask (a person) to do something; 'She asked him to be here at noon'; 'I requested that she type the entire manuscript')
request - (inquire for (information); 'I requested information from the secretary')
request, asking - (the verbal act of requesting)
request, bespeak, call for, quest - (express the need or desire for; ask for; 'She requested an extra bed in her room'; 'She called for room service')
request - (ask (a person) to do something; 'She asked him to be here at noon'; 'I requested that she type the entire manuscript')
request - (inquire for (information); 'I requested information from the secretary')
request, petition, postulation - (a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority)
petition - (write a petition for something to somebody; request formally and in writing)
petitioner, suppliant, supplicant, requester - (one praying humbly for something; 'a suppliant for her favors')
suer, petitioner - (someone who petitions a court for redress of a grievance or recovery of a right)
request, petition, postulation - (a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority)
request, petition, postulation - (a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority)
entreaty, prayer, appeal - (earnest or urgent request; 'an entreaty to stop the fighting'; 'an appeal for help'; 'an appeal to the public to keep calm')
appeal, invoke - (request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection; 'appeal to somebody for help'; 'Invoke God in times of trouble')
plead - (appeal or request earnestly; 'I pleaded with him to stop')
supplication, plea - (a humble request for help from someone in authority)
stipulate, qualify, condition, specify - (specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement; 'The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her life'; 'The contract stipulates the dates of the payments')
rule, regulation - (a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior; 'it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast'; 'short haircuts were the regulation')
rule, prescript - (prescribed guide for conduct or action)
rule, linguistic rule - ((linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice)
principle, rule - (a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct; 'their principles of composition characterized all their works')
principle, rule - (a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system; 'the principle of the conservation of mass'; 'the principle of jet propulsion'; 'the right-hand rule for inductive fields')
rule - (directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted; 'he knew the rules of chess')
rule - (any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order; 'the rule of St. Dominic')
purpose, intent, intention, aim, design - (an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; 'his intent was to provide a new translation'; 'good intentions are not enough'; 'it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs'; 'he made no secret of his designs')
satisfy, fulfill, fulfil, live up to - (fulfil the requirements or expectations of)
meet, satisfy, fill, fulfill, fulfil - (fill or meet a want or need)
why, wherefore - (the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase 'the whys and wherefores')
desire, want - (feel or have a desire for; want strongly; 'I want to go home now'; 'I want my own room')
want - (wish or demand the presence of; 'I want you here at noon!')
refer, pertain, relate, concern, come to, bear on, touch, touch on - (have to do with or be relevant to; 'There were lots of questions referring to her talk'; 'My remark pertained to your earlier comments')
desire - (the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state)
desire, want - (feel or have a desire for; want strongly; 'I want to go home now'; 'I want my own room')
wish, wishing, want - (a specific feeling of desire; 'he got his wish'; 'he was above all wishing and desire')
pleasure, pleasance - (a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience; 'he was tingling with pleasure)
joy, delight, pleasure - (something or someone that provides pleasure; a source of happiness; 'a joy to behold'; 'the pleasure of his company'; 'the new car is a delight')
feel, experience - (undergo an emotional sensation; 'She felt resentful'; 'He felt regret')
feeling - (the experiencing of affective and emotional states; 'she had a feeling of euphoria'; 'he had terrible feelings of guilt'; 'I disliked him and the feeling was mutual')
curiosity, wonder - (a state in which you want to learn more about something)
distress, hurt, suffering - (psychological suffering; 'the death of his wife caused him great distress')
pain, painfulness - (emotional distress; a fundamental feeling that people try to avoid; 'the pain of loneliness')
troubled - (characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need; 'troubled areas'; 'fell into a troubled sleep'; 'a troubled expression'; 'troubled teenagers')
disquieted, distressed, disturbed, upset, worried - (afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief; 'too upset to say anything'; 'spent many disquieted moments'; 'distressed about her son's leaving home'; 'lapsed into disturbed sleep'; 'worried parents'; 'a worried frown'; 'one last worried check of the sleeping children')
distressed, hard-pressed, hard put, in a bad way - (facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty; 'distressed companies need loans and technical advice'; 'financially hard-pressed Mexican hotels are lowering their prices'; 'we were hard put to meet the mortgage paymentng'; 'it was apparent that the magazine was in trouble'; 'found themselves in a bad way financially')
indefatigable, tireless, unflagging, unwearying - (showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality; 'an indefatigable advocate of equal rights'; 'a tireless worker'; 'unflagging pursuit of excellence')
hardworking, industrious, tireless, untiring - (characterized by hard work and perseverance)
displeasure - (the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something)
purpose, intent, intention, aim, design - (an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; 'his intent was to provide a new translation'; 'good intentions are not enough'; 'it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs'; 'he made no secret of his designs')
goal, end - (the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it; 'the ends justify the means')
purpose, intent, intention, aim, design - (an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; 'his intent was to provide a new translation'; 'good intentions are not enough'; 'it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs'; 'he made no secret of his designs')
goal, end - (the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it; 'the ends justify the means')
purpose, intent, intention, aim, design - (an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; 'his intent was to provide a new translation'; 'good intentions are not enough'; 'it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs'; 'he made no secret of his designs')
motivation, motive, need - the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior; 'we did not understand his motivation'; 'he acted with the best of motives')
reason, ground - (a rational motive for a belief or action; 'the reason that war was declared'; 'the grounds for their declaration')
why, wherefore - (the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase 'the whys and wherefores')
motivational - (of or relating to motivation)
desirable - (worth having or seeking or achieving; 'a desirable job'; 'computer with many desirable features'; 'a desirable outcome')
undesirable - (not desirable; 'undesirable impurities in steel'; 'legislation excluding undesirable aliens')
unwanted - (not wanted; not needed; 'tried to give away unwanted kittens')
unwanted - (interfering; 'unwanted shadows distort the picture'; 'removed the unwanted vegetation')
undesired, unsought - (not desired; 'an undesired result')
blameworthy, blamable, blameable, blameful, censurable, culpable - (deserving blame or censure as being wrong or evil or injurious; 'blameworthy if not criminal behavior'; 'censurable misconduct'; 'culpable negligence')
benefit, do good - (be beneficial for; 'This will do you good')
disagreeable - (not to your liking; 'a most disagreeable journey'; 'a disagreeable old man'; 'in a disagreeable mood')
conceited, egotistic, egotistical, self-conceited, swollen, swollen-headed, vain - (characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance; 'a conceited fool'; 'an attitude of self-conceited arrogance'; 'an egotistical disregard of others'; 'so swollen by victory that he was unfit for normal duty'; 'growing ever more swollen-headed and arbitrary'; 'vain about her clothes')
egotistic, egotistical, narcissistic, self-loving - (characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance)
rough, rocky, bumpy, jolty, jolting, jumpy - (causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements; 'a rough ride')
unpleasant - (disagreeable to the senses, to the mind, or feelings ; 'an unpleasant personality'; 'unpleasant repercussions'; 'unpleasant odors')
disagreeable - (not to your liking; 'a most disagreeable journey'; 'a disagreeable old man'; 'in a disagreeable mood')
disagreeable, unsympathetic - (not agreeing with your tastes or expectations; 'found the task disagreeable and decided to abandon it'; 'a job temperamentally unsympathetic to him')
bearable, endurable, sufferable, supportable - (capable of being borne though unpleasant; 'sufferable punishment')
tolerable - (capable of being borne or endured; 'the climate is at least tolerable')
pleasant - (affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings; 'a pleasant person to be around'; 'we had a pleasant evening together'; 'a pleasant scene'; 'pleasant sensations')
nice - (pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance; 'what a nice fellow you are and we all thought you so nasty' - George Meredith; 'nice manners'; 'a nice dress'; 'a nice face'; 'a nice day'; 'had a nice time at the party'; 'the corn and tomatoes are nice today')
pleasing - (giving pleasure and satisfaction; 'a pleasing piece of news'; 'pleasing in manner and appearance')
appreciated, gratifying, pleasing, satisfying - (giving pleasure or satisfaction)
pleasing - (able to please or win approval)
sweet - (pleasing to the senses; 'the sweet song of the lark'; 'the sweet face of a child')
pleasantly, agreeably, enjoyably - (in an enjoyable manner; 'we spent a pleasantly lazy afternoon')
pleasantness, sweetness - (the quality of giving pleasure; 'he was charmed by the sweetness of her manner'; 'the pleasantness of a cool breeze on a hot summer day')
creepy, creepy-crawly - (causing a sensation as of things crawling on your skin; 'a creepy story'; 'I had a creepy-crawly feeling')
creepy - (annoying and unpleasant; 'some creepy kids were bothering her')
money - (the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender; 'we tried to collect the money he owed us')
cash, hard cash, hard currency - (money in the form of bills or coins; 'there is a desperate shortage of hard cash')
information, info - (a message received and understood)
data, information - (a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn; 'statistical data')
information - (knowledge acquired through study or experience or instruction)
informational - (relating to or having the nature of information)
evidence, grounds - (your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief; 'the evidence that smoking causes lung cancer is very compelling')
predictor - (information that supports a probabilistic estimate of future events; 'the weekly bulletin contains several predictors of mutual fund performance')
resource - (available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed)
resource - (a source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed; 'the local library is a valuable resource')
benefit, do good - (be beneficial for; 'This will do you good')
direction, way - (a line leading to a place or point; 'he looked the other direction'; 'didn't know the way home')
direction - (the spatial relation between something and the course along which it points or moves; 'he checked the direction and velocity of the wind')
bearing, heading, aim - (the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies)
bearing, heading, aim - (the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies)
clockwise - (in the same direction as the rotating hands of a clock)
counterclockwise, anticlockwise, contraclockwise - (in the direction opposite to the rotation of the hands of a clock)
outwardly, externally - (with respect to the outside; 'outwardly, the figure is smooth')
outwardly - (in outward appearance; 'outwardly, she appeared composed')
outward, outwards - (toward the outside; 'move the needle further outward!')
inbound, inward - (directed or moving inward or toward a center; 'the inbound train'; 'inward flood of capital')
westbound, westerly, westward - (moving toward the west; 'westbound pioneers')
westward, westwards - (toward the west; 'they traveled westward toward the setting sun')
worthless - (lacking in usefulness or value; 'a worthless idler')
give - (transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody; 'I gave her my money'; 'can you give me lessons?'; 'She gave the children lots of love and tender loving care')
contribute, give, chip in, kick in - (contribute to some cause; 'I gave at the office')
subscriber, contributor - (someone who contributes (or promises to contribute) a sum of money)
contributor - (a writer whose work is published in a newspaper or magazine or as part of a book)
signal, signaling, sign - (any communication that encodes a message; 'signals from the boat suddenly stopped')
sign - ((medicine) any objective evidence of the presence of a disorder or disease; 'there were no signs of asphyxiation')
augury, sign, foretoken, preindication - (an event that is experienced as indicating important things to come; 'he hoped it was an augury'; 'it was a sign from God')
sign - (a fundamental linguistic unit linking a signifier to that which is signified; 'The bond between the signifier and the signified is arbitrary'- de Saussure)
sign - (a character indicating a relation between quantities; 'don't forget the minus sign')
typify, symbolize, symbolise, stand for, represent - (express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol; 'What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize?')
represent - (be representative or typical for; 'This period is represented by Beethoven')
mean, intend, signify, stand for - (denote or connote; ''maison' means 'house' in French'; 'An example sentence would show what this word means')
representation - (an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent)
represent, stand for, correspond - (take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to; 'Because of the sound changes in the course of history, an 'h' in Greek stands for an 's' in Latin')
denote, refer - (have as a meaning; ' 'multi-' denotes 'many' ')
mime, pantomime - (act out without words but with gestures and bodily movements only; 'The acting students mimed eating an apple')
mime, pantomime, dumb show - (a performance using gestures and body movements without words)
mime, mimer, mummer, pantomimer, pantomimist - (an actor who communicates entirely by gesture and facial expression)
incarnate, body forth, embody, substantiate - (represent in bodily form; 'He embodies all that is evil wrong with the system'; 'The painting substantiates the feelings of the artist')
embody - (represent or express something abstract in tangible form; 'This painting embodies the feelings of the Romantic period')
embody, be, personify - (represent, as of a character on stage; 'Derek Jacobi was Hamlet')
representation - (a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something)
condition, status - (a state at a particular time; 'a condition (or state) of disrepair'; 'the current status of the arms negotiations')
opposite - (the other one of a complementary pair; 'the opposite sex'; 'the two chess kings are set up on squares of opposite colors')
opposite - (altogether different in nature or quality or significance; 'the medicine's effect was opposite to that intended'; 'it is said that opposite characters make a union happiest'- Charles Reade)
dry - (free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet; 'dry land'; 'dry clothes'; 'a dry climate'; 'dry splintery boards'; 'a dry river bed'; 'the paint is dry')
damp, dampish, moist - (slightly wet; 'clothes damp with perspiration'; 'a moist breeze'; 'eyes moist with tears')
juicy - (full of juice)
wet - (covered or soaked with a liquid such as water; 'a wet bathing suit'; 'wet sidewalks'; 'wet weather')
perspiring, sweating, sweaty - (being wet with perspiration; 'the perspiring runners'; 'his sweating face'; 'sweaty clothes')
boggy, marshy, miry, mucky, muddy, quaggy, sloppy, sloughy, soggy, squashy, swampy, waterlogged - ((of soil) soft and watery; 'the ground was boggy under foot'; 'a marshy coastline'; 'miry roads'; 'wet mucky lowland'; 'muddy barnyard'; 'quaggy terrain'; 'the sloughy edge of the pond'; 'swampy bayous')
mucky, muddy - (dirty and messy; covered with mud or muck; 'muddy boots'; 'a mucky stable')
leafy - (having or covered with leaves; 'leafy trees'; 'leafy vegetables')
lighted, lit - (set afire or burning; 'the lighted candles'; 'a lighted cigarette'; 'a lit firecracker')
solid - (of definite shape and volume; firm; neither liquid nor gaseous; 'ice is water in the solid state')
liquid - (existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow; 'water and milk and blood are liquid substances')
piece - (a separate part of a whole; 'an important piece of the evidence')
part, piece - (a portion of a natural object; 'they analyzed the river into three parts'; 'he needed a piece of granite')
part, portion - (something less than the whole of a human artifact; 'the rear part of the house'; 'glue the two parts together')
sociology - (the study and classification of human societies)
sociological - (of or relating to or determined by sociology; 'sociological studies')
demography, human ecology - (the branch of sociology that studies the characteristics of human populations)
demographic - (a statistic characterizing human populations (or segments of human populations broken down by age or sex or income etc.))
demographic - (of or relating to demography; 'demographic surveys')
system, scheme - (a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole; 'a vast system of production and distribution and consumption keep the country going')
social organization, social organisation, social structure, social system, structure - (the people in a society considered as a system organized by a characteristic pattern of relationships; 'the social organization of England and America is very different'; 'sociologists have studied the changing structure of the family')
pluralism - (a social organization in which diversity of racial or religious or ethnic or cultural groups is tolerated)
pluralistic - (of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of pluralism; 'a pluralistic culture')
feudalism, feudal system - (the social system that developed in Europe in the 8th century; vassals were protected by lords who they had to serve in war)
matriarch, materfamilias - (a female head of a family or tribe)
matriarchy, matriarchate - (a form of social organization in which a female is the family head and title is traced through the female line)
matriarchal - (characteristic of a matriarchy)
patriarch, paterfamilias - (the male head of family or tribe)
patriarchy, patriarchate - (a form of social organization in which a male is the family head and title is traced through the male line)
patriarchal - (characteristic of a form of social organization in which the male is the family head and title is traced through the male line)
patriarchal - (relating to or characteristic of a man who is older or higher in rank)
system, system of rules - (a complex of methods or rules governing behavior; 'they have to operate under a system they oppose'; 'that language has a complex system for indicating gender')
ethic, ethical code - (a system of principles governing morality and acceptable conduct)
ethic, moral principle, value-system, value orientation - (the principles of right and wrong that are accepted by an individual or a social group; 'the Puritan ethic'; 'a person with old-fashioned values')
program, programme - (a system of projects or services intended to meet a public need; 'he proposed an elaborate program of public works'; 'working mothers rely on the day care program')
accounting - (a system that provides quantitative information about finances)
artifact, artefact - (a man-made object taken as a whole)
thing - (an artifact; 'how does this thing work?')
publication - (a copy of a printed work offered for distribution)
system - (instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity; 'he bought a new stereo system'; 'the system consists of a motor and a small computer')
incorporate, contain, comprise - (include or contain; have as a component; 'A totally new idea is comprised in this paper'; 'The record contains many old songs from the 1930's')
hold, bear, carry, contain - (contain or hold; have within; 'The jar carries wine'; 'The canteen holds fresh water'; 'This can contains water')
content - (everything that is included in a collection; 'he emptied the contents of his pockets'; 'the two groups were similar in content')
incorporate, contain, comprise - (include or contain; have as a component; 'A totally new idea is comprised in this paper'; 'The record contains many old songs from the 1930's')
hold, bear, carry, contain - (contain or hold; have within; 'The jar carries wine'; 'The canteen holds fresh water'; 'This can contains water')
incorporate, contain, comprise - (include or contain; have as a component; 'A totally new idea is comprised in this paper'; 'The record contains many old songs from the 1930's')
rennet - (a substance that curdles milk in making cheese and junket)
rennin, chymosin - (an enzyme that occurs in gastric juice; causes milk to coagulate)
constitute, represent, make up, comprise, be - (form or compose; 'This money is my only income'; 'The stone wall was the backdrop for the performance'; 'These constitute my entire belonging'; 'The children made up the chorus'; 'This sum represents my entire income for a year'; 'These few men comprise his entire army')
consist, comprise - (be composed of; 'The land he conquered comprised several provinces'; 'What does this dish consist of?')
sample - (a small part of something intended as representative of the whole)
sample - (all or part of a natural object that is collected and preserved as an example of its class)
sample distribution, sample, sampling - (items selected at random from a population and used to test hypotheses about the population)
crystalline - (consisting of or containing or of the nature of crystals; 'granite is crystalline')
crystal - (a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure)
crystallize, crystallise, crystalize, crystalise - (cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form; 'crystallize minerals')
crystallize, crystalize, crystalise, effloresce - (assume crystalline form; become crystallized)
crystallization, crystallisation, crystallizing - (the formation of crystals)
crystal, crystallization - (a rock formed by the solidification of a substance; has regularly repeating internal structure; external plane faces)
phase, form - ((physical chemistry) a distinct state of matter in a system; matter that is identical in chemical composition and physical state and separated from other material by the phase boundary; 'the reaction occurs in the liquid phase of the system')
state of matter, state - ((chemistry) the three traditional states of matter are solids (fixed shape and volume) and liquids (fixed volume and shaped by the container) and gases (filling the container); 'the solid state of water is called ice')
solid - (a substance that is solid at room temperature and pressure)
mineral - (solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition)
gem, gemstone, stone - (a crystalline rock that can be cut and polished for jewelry; 'he had the gem set in a ring for his wife'; 'she had jewels made of all the rarest stones')
color, colour, coloring, colouring - (a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect; 'a white color is made up of many different wavelengths of light')
crystalline, crystal clear, limpid, lucid, pellucid, transparent - (transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity; 'the cold crystalline water of melted snow'; 'crystal clear skies'; 'could see the sand on the bottom of the limpid pool'; 'lucid air'; 'a pellucid brook'; 'transparent crystal')
clean, clear, light, unclouded - ((of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims; 'efforts to obtain a clean bass in orchestral recordings'; 'clear laughter like a waterfall'; 'clear reds and blues'; 'a light lilting voice like a silver bell')
clear - (free from clouds or mist or haze; 'on a clear day')
clear - (free from flaw or blemish or impurity; 'a clear perfect diamond')
translucent, semitransparent - (almost transparent; allowing light to pass through diffusely; 'translucent amber'; 'semitransparent curtains at the windows')
cloudy, muddy, mirky, murky, turbid - ((of especially liquids) clouded as with sediment; 'a cloudy liquid'; 'muddy coffee'; 'murky waters')
colored, coloured, colorful - (having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination; 'colored crepe paper'; 'the film was in color'; 'amber-colored heads of grain')
varicolored, varicoloured, variegated - (having a variety of colors)
colorful, colourful - (having striking color; 'colorful autumn leaves')
motley, calico, multicolor, multi-color, multicolour, multi-colour, multicolored, multi-colored, multicoloured, multi-coloured, painted, particolored, particoloured, piebald, pied, varicolored, varicoloured - (having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly; 'a jester dressed in motley'; 'the painted desert'; 'a particolored dress'; 'a piebald horse'; 'pied daisies')
polychromatic - ((of light or other electromagnetic radiation) composed of more than one wavelength; 'polychromatic light')
polychromatic, polychrome, polychromic - (having or exhibiting many colors)
changeable, chatoyant, iridescent, shot - (varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles; 'changeable taffeta'; 'chatoyant (or shot) silk'; 'a dragonfly hovered, vibrating and iridescent')
iridescent, nacreous, opalescent, opaline, pearlescent - (having a play of lustrous rainbow-like colors; 'an iridescent oil slick'; 'nacreous (or pearlescent) clouds looking like mother-of-pearl'; 'a milky opalescent (or opaline) luster')
monochromatic, monochrome, monochromic, monochromous - (having or appearing to have only one color)
solid, self-colored, self-coloured - (of the same color throughout; 'solid color')
opaque - (not clear; not transmitting or reflecting light or radiant energy; 'opaque windows of the jail'; 'opaque to X-rays')
experience, receive, have, get, undergo - (go through (mental or physical states or experiences); 'get an idea'; 'experience vertigo'; 'get nauseous'; 'undergo a strange sensation'; 'The chemical undergoes a sudden change'; 'The fluid undergoes shear'; 'receive injuries'; 'have a feeling')
state of mind, frame of mind - (a temporary psychological state)
cognitive state, state of mind - (the state of a person's cognitive processes)
psychological state, mental state - ((psychology) a mental condition in which the qualities of a state are relatively constant even though the state itself may be dynamic; 'a manic state')
function, purpose, role, use - (what something is used for; 'the function of an auger is to bore holes'; 'ballet is beautiful but what use is it?')
entity - (that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
something - (a thing of some kind; 'is there something you want?')
anything - (a thing of any kind; 'do you have anything to declare?')
physical entity - (an entity that has physical existence)
model, theoretical account, framework - (a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process; 'the computer program was based on a model of the circulatory and respiratory systems')
model, simulation - (representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale))
equation - (a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal)
equal, be - (be identical or equivalent to; 'One dollar equals 1,000 rubles these days!')
differential equation - (an equation containing differentials of a function)
model, theoretical account, framework - (a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process; 'the computer program was based on a model of the circulatory and respiratory systems')
formula, expression - (a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement)
change - (a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event; 'he attributed the change to their marriage')
gradient - (a graded change in the magnitude of some physical quantity or dimension)
change - (a thing that is different; 'he inspected several changes before selecting one')
nature - (a causal agent creating and controlling things in the universe; 'the laws of nature'; 'nature has seen to it that men are stronger than women')
law, law of nature - (a generalization that describes recurring facts or events in nature; 'the laws of thermodynamics')
conservation - ((physics) the maintenance of a certain quantities unchanged during chemical reactions or physical transformations)
foundation - (the basis on which something is grounded; 'there is little foundation for his objections')
footing, basis, ground - (a relation that provides the foundation for something; 'they were on a friendly footing'; 'he worked on an interim basis')
relationship, human relationship - (a relation between people; ('relationship' is often used where 'relation' would serve, as in 'the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of 'relationship' is for human relations or states of relatedness); 'the relationship between mothers and their children')
relationship - (a state of connectedness between people (especially an emotional connection); 'he didn't want his wife to know of the relationship')
relationship - (a state involving mutual dealings between people or parties or countries)
kinship, family relationship, relationship - ((anthropology) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption)
personal relation, personal relationship - (a relation between persons)
membership - (the state of being a member)
bonding - (a close personal relationship that forms between people (as between husband and wife or parent and child))
sexual relationship - (a relationship involving sexual intimacy)
affair, affaire, intimacy, liaison, involvement, amour - (a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship)
alliance, bond - (a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest; 'the shifting alliances within a large family'; 'their friendship constitutes a powerful bond between them')
kinship, family relationship, relationship - ((anthropology) relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoption)
brotherhood - (the kinship relation between a male offspring and the siblings)
paternity - (the state of being a father; 'tests were conducted to determine paternity')
fatherhood, paternity - (the kinship relation between an offspring and the father)
motherhood, maternity - (the kinship relation between an offspring and the mother)
bearing - (relevant relation or interconnection; 'those issues have no bearing on our situation')
relevance, relevancy - (the relation of something to the matter at hand)
no - (quantifier; used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns for indicating a complete or almost complete lack or zero quantity of; 'we have no bananas'; 'no eggs left and no money to buy any'; 'have you no decency?'; 'did it with no help'; 'I'll get you there in no time')
zero, 0, nought, cipher, cypher - (a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number)
hundred, 100, C, century, one C, centred - (ten 10s)
thousand, one thousand, 1000, M, K, chiliad, G, grand, thou, yard - (the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100)
thousand, one thousand, 1000, m, k - (denoting a quantity consisting of 1,000 items or units)
million, 1000000, one thousand thousand, meg - (the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros)
million - ((in Roman numerals, M written with a macron over it) denoting a quantity consisting of 1,000,000 items or units)
billion, one thousand million, 1000000000 - (the number that is represented as a one followed by 9 zeros)
equal, be - (be identical or equivalent to; One dollar equals 1,000 rubles these days!)
inch, in - (a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot)
millimeter, millimetre, mm - (a metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter)
foot, ft - (a linear unit of length equal to 12 inches or a third of a yard; 'he is six feet tall')
foot, ft - (a linear unit of length equal to 12 inches or a third of a yard; 'he is six feet tall')
yard, pace - (a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride)
mile, statute mile, stat mi, land mile, mi - (a unit of length equal to 1760 yards)
light year, light-year - (the distance that light travels in a vacuum in 1 year; 5.88 trillion miles or 9.46 trillion kilometers)
light year, light-year - (the distance that light travels in a vacuum in 1 year; 5.88 trillion miles or 9.46 trillion kilometers)
stress, emphasis, accent - (the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch); 'he put the stress on the wrong syllable')
syllable - (a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme; 'the word 'pocket' has two syllables')
prefix - (an affix that is added in front of the word)
scale, scale of measurement, graduated table, ordered series - (an ordered reference standard; 'judging on a scale of 1 to 10')
ratio - (the relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient)
fraction - (the quotient of two rational numbers)
derived function, derivative, differential coefficient, differential, first derivative - (the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx)
scale - (the ratio between the size of something and a representation of it; 'the scale of the map'; 'the scale of the model')
percentage, percent, per centum, pct - (a proportion multiplied by 100)
quotient - (the ratio of two quantities to be divided)
quotient - (the number obtained by division)
proportion - (the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole)
frequency, frequence, oftenness - (the number of occurrences within a given time period; 'the frequency of modulation was 40 cycles per second'; 'the frequency of his seizures increased as he grew older')
hourly - (occurring every hour or payable by the hour; 'hourly chimes'; 'hourly pay')
daily - (measured by the day or happening every day; 'a daily newspaper'; 'daily chores'; 'average daily wage'; 'daily quota')
nightly - (happening every night; 'nightly television now goes on until 3:00 or 4:00 a.m.')
weekly - (occurring or payable every week; 'a weekly trip to town'; 'weekly wages'; 'weekly rent')
monthly - (occurring or payable every month; 'monthly payments'; 'the monthly newsletter')
semimonthly, bimonthly - (occurring twice a month; 'a semimonthly publication')
semiweekly, biweekly - (occurring twice a week)
semiannual, biannual, biyearly - (occurring or payable twice each year)
annual, yearly - (occurring or payable every year; 'an annual trip to Paris'; 'yearly medical examinations'; 'annual (or yearly) income')
annually, yearly, every year, each year - (without missing a year; 'they travel to China annually')
rate - (a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit; 'they traveled at a rate of 55 miles per hour'; 'the rate of change was faster than expected')
dreadfully, awfully, horribly - (of a dreadful kind; 'there was a dreadfully bloody accident on the road this morning')
largely, mostly, for the most part - (in large part; mainly or chiefly; 'These accounts are largely inactive')
by and large, generally, more often than not, mostly - (usually; as a rule; 'by and large it doesn't rain much here')
chiefly, principally, primarily, mainly, in the main - (for the most part; 'he is mainly interested in butterflies')
first, firstly, foremost, first of all, first off - (before anything else; 'first we must consider the garter snake')
second, secondly - (in the second place; 'second, we must consider the economy')
third, thirdly - (in the third place; 'third we must consider unemployment')
last, lastly, in conclusion, finally - (the item at the end; 'last, I'll discuss family values')
repeatedly - (several times; 'it must be washed repeatedly')
regularly, on a regular basis - (in a regular manner; 'letters arrived regularly from his children')
frequently, often, oftentimes, oft, ofttimes - (many times at short intervals; 'we often met over a cup of coffee')
constantly, perpetually - (seemingly uninterrupted; 'constantly bullied by his big brother'; 'was perpetually answering the doorbell')
endlessly, ceaselessly, incessantly, unceasingly, unendingly, continuously - (with unflagging resolve; 'dance inspires him ceaselessly to strive higher and higher toward the shining pinnacle of perfection that is the goal of every artiste')
persistently - (in a persistent manner; 'he was asking questions, unavoidable questions, persistently...')
persistent, relentless, unrelenting - (never-ceasing; 'the relentless beat of the drums')
persistently - (in a persistent manner; 'he was asking questions, unavoidable questions, persistently...')
persistently - (with persistence)
diligent, persevering - (quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness; 'a diligent (or patient) worker'; 'with persevering (or patient) industry she revived the failing business')
diligently - (with diligence; in a diligent manner; 'we may diligently observe the Lord's supper on the first day of the week, diligently preach the gospel, or minister to the saint')
bookish, studious - (characterized by diligent study and fondness for reading; 'a bookish farmer who always had a book in his pocket'; 'a quiet studious child')
uninterruptedly - (without interruption; 'this pleasant state of affairs had continued peacefully and uninterruptedly for many years')
constantly - (without interruption; 'the world is constantly changing')
frequently, often, oftentimes, oft, ofttimes - (many times at short intervals; 'we often met over a cup of coffee')
much, a great deal, often - (frequently or in great quantities; 'I don't drink much'; 'I don't travel much')
rarely, seldom - (not often; 'we rarely met')
productivity - ((economics) the ratio of the quantity and quality of units produced to the labor per unit of time)
efficiency - (the ratio of the output to the input of any system)
efficiency - (skillfulness in avoiding wasted time and effort; 'she did the work with great efficiency')
speed, swiftness, fastness - (a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens; 'the project advanced with gratifying speed')
haste, hastiness, hurry, hurriedness, precipitation - (overly eager speed (and possible carelessness); 'he soon regretted his haste')
hasty, overhasty, precipitate, precipitant, precipitous - (done with very great haste and without due deliberation; 'hasty marriage seldom proveth well'- Shakespeare; 'hasty makeshifts take the place of planning'- Arthur Geddes; 'rejected what was regarded as an overhasty plan for reconversion'; 'wondered whether they had been rather precipitate in deposing the king')
hurriedly, hastily, in haste - (in a hurried or hasty manner; 'the way they buried him so hurriedly was disgraceful'; 'hastily, he scanned the headlines'; 'sold in haste and at a sacrifice')
speed, velocity - (distance travelled per unit time)
wavelength - (the distance (measured in the direction of propagation) between two points in the same phase in consecutive cycles of a wave)
irrational number, irrational - (a real number that cannot be expressed as a rational number)
one-half, half - (one of two equal parts of a divisible whole; 'half a loaf'; 'half an hour'; 'a century and one half')
one-third, third, tierce - (one of three equal parts of a divisible whole; 'it contains approximately a third of the minimum daily requirement')
one-fifth, fifth, fifth part, twenty percent - (one part in five equal parts)
one-sixth, sixth - (one part in six equal parts)
one-seventh, seventh - (one part in seven equal parts)
one-eighth, eighth - (one part in eight equal parts)
one-ninth, ninth - (one part in nine equal parts)
one-tenth, tenth, tenth part, ten percent - (a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts)
one-hundredth, hundredth, one percent - (one part in a hundred equal parts)
one-thousandth, thousandth - (one part in a thousand equal parts)
two-thirds - (two of three equal parts of a divisible whole)
three-fourths - (three of four equal parts; 'three-fourths of a pound')
less - ((comparative of 'little' usually used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree; 'of less importance'; 'less time to spend with the family'; 'a shower uses less water'; 'less than three years old')
less - ((nonstandard in some uses but often idiomatic with measure phrases) fewer; 'less than three weeks'; 'no less than 50 people attended'; 'in 25 words or less')
exceed, transcend, surpass - (go beyond; 'Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds')
exceed, transcend, surpass - (go beyond; 'Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds')
greater - (greater in size or importance or degree; 'for the greater good of the community'; 'the greater Antilles')
more, more than - ((comparative of 'much' used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree; 'more land'; 'more support'; 'more rain fell'; 'more than a gallon')
more - ((comparative of 'many' used with count nouns) quantifier meaning greater in number; 'a hall with more seats'; 'we have no more bananas'; 'more than one')
two, 2, II, deuce - (the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number)
three, 3, III, trio, threesome, tierce, leash, troika, triad, trine, trinity, ternary, ternion, triplet, tercet, terzetto, trey, deuce-ace - (the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one)
four, 4, IV, tetrad, quatern, quaternion, quaternary, quaternity, quartet, quadruplet, foursome, Little Joe - (the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one)
five, 5, V, cinque, quint, quintet, fivesome, quintuplet, pentad, fin, Phoebe, Little Phoebe - (the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one)
six, 6, VI, sixer, sise, Captain Hicks, half a dozen, sextet, sestet, sextuplet, hexad - (the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one)
seven, 7, VII, sevener, heptad, septet, septenary - (the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one)
eight, 8, VIII, eighter, eighter from Decatur, octad, ogdoad, octonary, octet - (the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one)
nine, 9, IX, niner, Nina from Carolina, ennead - (the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one)
ten, 10, X, tenner, decade - (the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system)
eleven, 11, XI - (the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one)
twelve, 12, XII, dozen - (the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one)
thirteen, 13, XIII, baker's dozen, long dozen - (the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one)
fifteen, 15, XV - (the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one)
sixteen, 16, XVI - (the cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and one)
seventeen, 17, XVII - (the cardinal number that is the sum of sixteen and one)
eighteen, 18, XVIII - (the cardinal number that is the sum of seventeen and one)
nineteen, 19, XIX - (the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one)
twenty, 20, XX - (the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one)
twenty-one, 21, XXI - (the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one)
twenty-five, 25, XXV - (the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-four and one)
thirty, 30, XXX - (the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three)
forty, 40, XL - (the cardinal number that is the product of ten and four)
fifty, 50, L - (the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five)
moment, minute, second, instant - (a particular point in time; 'the moment he arrived the party began')
time period, period of time, period - (an amount of time; 'a time period of 30 years'; 'hastened the period of time of his recovery'; 'Picasso's blue period')
duration, length - (continuance in time; 'the ceremony was of short duration'; 'he complained about the length of time required')
second, sec, s - (1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites)
minute, min - (a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour; 'he ran a 4 minute mile')
half-hour, 30 minutes - (a half of an hour)
hour, hr, 60 minutes - (a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day; 'the job will take more than an hour')
day, twenty-four hours, twenty-four hour period, 24-hour interval, solar day, mean solar day - (time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis; 'two days later they left'; 'they put on two performances every day'; 'there are 30,000 passengers per day')
half-century - (a period of 50 years)
date - (a particular day specified as the time something happens; 'the date of the election is set by law')
eve - (the day before; 'he always arrives on the eve of her departure')
week, hebdomad - (any period of seven consecutive days; 'it rained for a week')
week, hebdomad - (any period of seven consecutive days; 'it rained for a week')
week, calendar week - (a period of seven consecutive days starting on Sunday)
fortnight, two weeks - (a period of fourteen consecutive days; 'most major tennis tournaments last a fortnight')
calendar month, month - (one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year; 'he paid the bill last month')
Islamic calendar month - (any lunar month in the Muslim calendar)
Ramadan - (the ninth month of the Islamic calendar; the month of fasting; the holiest period for the Islamic faith)
year, twelvemonth, yr - (a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days; 'she is 4 years old'; 'in the year 1920')
January, Jan - (the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice)
February, Feb - (the month following January and preceding March)
March, Mar - (the month following February and preceding April)
April, Apr - (the month following March and preceding May)
May - (the month following April and preceding June)
June - (the month following May and preceding July)
July - (the month following June and preceding August)
August, Aug - (the month following July and preceding September)
September, Sep, Sept - (the month following August and preceding October)
October, Oct - (the month following September and preceding November)
November, Nov - (the month following October and preceding December)
December, Dec - (the last (12th) month of the year)
hour, hr, 60 minutes - (a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day; 'the job will take more than an hour')
area, expanse, surface area - (the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary; 'the area of a rectangle'; 'it was about 500 square feet in area')
work unit, heat unit, energy unit - (a unit of measurement for work)
work unit, heat unit, energy unit - (a unit of measurement for work)
square meter, square metre, centare - (a centare is 1/100th of an are)
square mile - (an area of 640 acres)
metric unit, metric - (a decimal unit of measurement of the metric system (based on meters and kilograms and seconds); 'convert all the measurements to metric units'; 'it is easier to work in metric')
time unit, unit of time - (a unit for measuring time periods)
year, twelvemonth, yr - (a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days; 'she is 4 years old'; 'in the year 1920')
minute, min - (a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour; 'he ran a 4 minute mile')
month - (a time unit of approximately 30 days; 'he was given a month to pay the bill')
milliliter, millilitre, mil, ml, cubic centimeter, cubic centimetre, cc - (a metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter)
centimeter, centimetre, cm - (a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter)
millimeter, millimetre, mm - (a metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter)
kilometer, kilometre, km, klick - (a metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters (or 0.621371 miles))
meter, metre, m - (the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards))
kilogram, kg, kilo - (one thousand grams; the basic unit of mass adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites; 'a kilogram is approximately 2.2 pounds')
foot, ft - (a linear unit of length equal to 12 inches or a third of a yard; 'he is six feet tall')
yard, pace - (a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride)
pound, lb - (16 ounces; 'he got a hernia when he tried to lift 100 pounds')
coulomb, C, ampere-second - (a unit of electrical charge equal to the amount of charge transferred by a current of 1 ampere in 1 second)
volt, V - (a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt; equivalent to the potential difference across a resistance of 1 ohm when 1 ampere of current flows through it)
mile, statute mile, stat mi, land mile, mi - (a unit of length equal to 1760 yards)
vector - (a variable quantity that can be resolved into components)
median, median value - (the value below which 50% of the cases fall)
median, average - (relating to or constituting the middle value of an ordered set of values (or the average of the middle two in a set with an even number of values); 'the median value of 17, 20, and 36 is 20'; 'the median income for the year was $15,000')
physical property - (a property used to characterize physical objects)
ductile, malleable, pliable, pliant, tensile, tractile - (capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out; 'ductile copper'; 'malleable metals such as gold'; 'they soaked the leather to made it pliable'; 'pliant molten glass'; 'made of highly tensile steel alloy')
malleability, plasticity - (the property of being physically malleable; the property of something that can be worked or hammered or shaped without breaking)
ductility, ductileness - (the malleability of something that can be drawn into threads or wires or hammered into thin sheets)
ductile, malleable, pliable, pliant, tensile, tractile - (capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out; 'ductile copper'; 'malleable metals such as gold'; 'they soaked the leather to made it pliable'; 'pliant molten glass'; 'made of highly tensile steel alloy')
speed, velocity - (distance travelled per unit time)
vector - (a straight line segment whose length is magnitude and whose orientation in space is direction)
force unit - (a unit of measurement of physical force)
newton, N - (a unit of force equal to the force that imparts an acceleration of 1 m/sec/sec to a mass of 1 kilogram; equal to 100,000 dynes)
g, gee, g-force - (a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated)
force - ((physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity; 'force equals mass times acceleration')
second, sec, s - (1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites)
diameter, diam - (the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference)
bore, gauge, caliber, calibre - (diameter of a tube or gun barrel)
gauge - (the thickness of wire)
centimeter, centimetre, cm - (a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter)
radian, rad - (the unit of plane angle adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites; equal to the angle at the center of a circle subtended by an arc equal in length to the radius (approximately 57.295 degrees))
volt, V - (a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt; equivalent to the potential difference across a resistance of 1 ohm when 1 ampere of current flows through it)
concentration - ((chemistry) the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume (expressed as moles/cubic meter))
length - (the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest horizontal dimension of something that is fixed in place; 'the length of the table was 5 feet')
linear measure, long measure - (a measure of length)
height, tallness - (the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top)
long-range - (suitable for or reaching long distances; 'long-range nuclear capability')
long-distance - (of or relating to or being a long-distance telephone call; 'a long-distance call'; 'a long-distance transmission line'; 'a long-distance operator')
long-distance - (covering a long distance; 'a long-distance runner'; 'a long-distance freight train'; 'she ran off with a long-distance truck driver')
radius, r - (the length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere)
angstrom, angstrom unit, A - (a metric unit of length equal to one ten billionth of a meter (or 0.0001 micron); used to specify wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation)
inch, in - (a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot)
meter, metre, m - (the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards))
size - (the physical magnitude of something (how big it is); 'a wolf is about the size of a large dog')
size - (the property resulting from being one of a series of graduated measurements (as of clothing); 'he wears a size 13 shoe')
size - (the physical magnitude of something (how big it is); 'a wolf is about the size of a large dog')
length - (the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest horizontal dimension of something that is fixed in place; 'the length of the table was 5 feet')
circumference, perimeter - (the size of something as given by the distance around it)
magnitude - (the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small); 'they tried to predict the magnitude of the explosion'; 'about the magnitude of a small pea')
proportion, dimension - (magnitude or extent; 'a building of vast proportions')
multiplicity - (the property of being multiple)
capacity - (the maximum production possible; 'the plant is working at 80 per cent capacity')
container - (any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another))
cubic foot, cu ft - (the volume equal to a cube one foot on each side)
milliliter, millilitre, mil, ml, cubic centimeter, cubic centimetre, cubic centimetrecubic centimetre, cc - (a metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter)
liter, litre, l, cubic decimeter, cubic decimetre - (a metric unit of capacity equal to the volume of 1 kilogram of pure water at 4 degrees centigrade and 760 mm of mercury (or approximately 1.76 pints))
milliliter, millilitre, mil, ml, cubic centimeter, cubic centimetre, cc - (a metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter)
fifth - (a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon)
quart - (a United States liquid unit equal to 32 fluid ounces; four quarts equal one gallon)
cup - (a United States liquid unit equal to 8 fluid ounces)
cup, cupful - (the quantity a cup will hold; 'he drank a cup of coffee'; 'he borrowed a cup of sugar')
pint, dry pint - (a United States dry unit equal to 0.5 quart or 33.6 cubic inches)
pint - (a United States liquid unit equal to 16 fluid ounces; two pints equal one quart)
nip, shot - (a small drink of liquor; 'he poured a shot of whiskey')
amplitude - ((physics) the maximum displacement of a periodic wave)
box - (a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid; 'he rummaged through a box of spare parts')
bin - (a container; usually has a lid)
cabinet, locker, storage locker - (a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock)
volume - (the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object; 'the gas expanded to twice its original volume')
capacity, content - (the amount that can be contained; 'the gas tank has a capacity of 12 gallons')
volume - (the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object; 'the gas expanded to twice its original volume')
volume unit, capacity unit, capacity measure, cubage unit, cubic measure, cubic content unit, displacement unit, cubature unit - (a unit of measurement of volume or capacity)
bushel - (a United States dry measure equal to 4 pecks or 2152.42 cubic inches)
bushel - (a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 pecks)
box, boxful - (the quantity contained in a box; 'he gave her a box of chocolates')
cup, cupful - (the quantity a cup will hold; 'he drank a cup of coffee'; 'he borrowed a cup of sugar')
cup - (a United States liquid unit equal to 8 fluid ounces)
handful, fistful - (the quantity that can be held in the hand)
glass, glassful - (the quantity a glass will hold)
jar, jarful - (the quantity contained in a jar; 'he drank a jar of beer')
comforter, pacifier, baby's dummy, teething ring - (device used for an infant to suck or bite on)
holding device - (a device for holding something)
clamp, clinch - (a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together)
C-clamp - (a clamp in the shape of the letter C)
holder - (a holding device; 'a towel holder')
macroscopic, macroscopical - (large enough to be visible to the naked eye)
megascopic, gross - (visible to the naked eye (especially of rocks and anatomical features))
accommodate, hold, admit - (have room for; hold without crowding; 'This hotel can accommodate 250 guests'; 'The theater admits 300 people'; 'The auditorium can't hold more than 500 people')
contain, take, hold - (be capable of holding or containing; 'This box won't take all the items'; 'The flask holds one gallon')
hold, bear, carry, contain - (contain or hold; have within; 'The jar carries wine'; 'The canteen holds fresh water'; 'This can contains water')
incorporate, contain, comprise - (include or contain; have as a component; 'A totally new idea is comprised in this paper'; 'The record contains many old songs from the 1930's')
hold, bear, carry, contain - (contain or hold; have within; 'The jar carries wine'; 'The canteen holds fresh water'; 'This can contains water')
drinking vessel - (a vessel intended for drinking)
glass, drinking glass - (a container for holding liquids while drinking)
cup - (a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle; 'he put the cup back in the saucer'; 'the handle of the cup was missing')
teacup - (a cup from which tea is drunk)
coffee cup - (a cup from which coffee is drunk)
demitasse - (small coffee cup; for serving black coffee)
mug - (with handle and usually cylindrical)
cabinet - (a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display)
strongbox, deedbox - (a strongly made box for holding money or valuables; can be locked)
cashbox, money box, till - (a strongbox for holding cash)
favorable, favourable - ((of winds or weather) tending to promote or facilitate; 'the days were fair and the winds were favorable')
favorable, well-disposed - (favorably disposed; not antagonistic; 'a government favorable to our interests')
golden, favorable, favourable, lucky, prosperous - (favoring or bringing good luck; 'a favorable time to ask for a raise'; 'lucky stars'; 'a prosperous moment to make a decision')
favorable, favourable - (occurring at a convenient or suitable time; 'an opportune time to receive guests')
use, utilize, utilise, apply, employ - (put into service; make work or employ (something) for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose; 'use your head!'; 'we only use Spanish at home'; 'I can't use this tool'; 'Apply a magnetic field here'; 'This thinking was applied to many projects'; 'How do you utilize this tool?'; 'I apply this rule to get good results'; 'use the plastic bags to store the food'; 'He doesn't know how to use a computer')
help, facilitate - (be of use; This will help to prevent accidents)
use, utilize, utilise, apply, employ - (put into service; make work or employ (something) for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose; 'use your head!'; 'we only use Spanish at home'; 'I can't use this tool'; 'Apply a magnetic field here'; 'This thinking was applied to many projects'; 'How do you utilize this tool?'; 'I apply this rule to get good results'; 'use the plastic bags to store the food'; 'He doesn't know how to use a computer')
resolving power, resolution - (the ability of a microscope or telescope to measure the angular separation of images that are close together)
unable - ((usually followed by 'to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how; 'unable to get to town without a car'; 'unable to obtain funds')
unable - ((usually followed by 'to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability; 'dyslexics are unable to learn to read adequately'; 'the sun was unable to melt enough snow')
helpless, incapacitated - (lacking in or deprived of strength or power; 'lying ill and helpless'; 'helpless with laughter')
helpless, lost - (unable to function; without help)
helpless - (unable to manage independently; 'as helpless as a baby')
helplessness, weakness, impuissance - (powerlessness revealed by an inability to act; 'in spite of their weakness the group remains highly active')
helplessly, impotently, unable to help - (in a helpless manner; 'the crowd watched him helplessly')
payment - (a sum of money paid)
residual - ((often plural) a payment that is made to a performer or writer or director of a television show or commercial that is paid for every repeat showing; 'he could retire on his residuals')
entrust, intrust, trust, confide, commit - (confer a trust upon; 'The messenger was entrusted with the general's secret'; 'I commit my soul to God')
entrust, leave - (put into the care or protection of someone; 'He left the decision to his deputy'; 'leave your child the nurse's care')
transfer, transference - (transferring ownership)
transfer - (cause to change ownership; 'I transferred my stock holdings to my children')
pay - (give money, usually in exchange for goods or services; 'I paid four dollars for this sandwich'; 'Pay the waitress, please')
pay up, ante up, pay - (cancel or discharge a debt; 'pay up, please!')
pay - (discharge or settle; 'pay a debt'; 'pay an obligation')
payer, remunerator - (a person who pays money for something)
taxpayer - (someone who pays taxes)
interact - (act together or towards others or with others; 'He should interact more with his colleagues')
interaction - (a mutual or reciprocal action; interacting)
interaction, fundamental interaction - ((physics) the transfer of energy between elementary particles or between an elementary particle and a field or between fields; mediated by gauge bosons)
marginalize, marginalise - (relegate to a lower or outer edge, as of specific groups of people; 'We must not marginalize the poor in our society')
marginalization, marginalisation - (the social process of becoming or being made marginal (especially as a group within the larger society); 'the marginalization of the underclass'; 'the marginalization of literature')
relate - (have or establish a relationship to; 'She relates well to her peers')
bind, tie, attach, bond - (create social or emotional ties; 'The grandparents want to bond with the child')
befriend - (become friends with; 'John and Eric soon became friends'; 'Have you made friends yet in your new environment?')
transact - (conduct business; 'transact with foreign governments')
repel, drive, repulse, force back, push back, beat back - ( cause to move back by force or influence; 'repel the enemy'; 'push back the urge to smoke'; 'beat back the invaders')
recoil, repercussion, rebound, backlash - (a movement back from an impact)
bounce, resile, take a hop, spring, bound, rebound, recoil, reverberate, ricochet - (spring back; spring away from an impact; 'The rubber ball bounced'; 'These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide;)
reflect, reverberate - (to throw or bend back or reflect (from a surface); 'A mirror in the sun can reflect light into a person's eyes'; 'Sound is reflected well in this auditorium')
reflect, shine - (be bright by reflecting or casting light; 'Drive carefully - the wet road reflects')
reflection, reflexion - (the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface)
affect, impact, bear upon, bear on, touch on, touch - (have an effect upon; 'Will the new rules affect me?')
affect - (act physically on; have an effect upon)
influence, act upon, work - (have and exert influence or effect; 'The artist's work influenced the young painter'; 'She worked on her friends to support the political candidate')
determine, shape, mold, influence, regulate - (shape or influence; give direction to; 'experience often determines ability'; 'mold public opinion')
influence, act upon, work - (have and exert influence or effect; 'The artist's work influenced the young painter'; 'She worked on her friends to support the political candidate')
interaction - (a mutual or reciprocal action; interacting)
interactional, interactive - (capable of acting on or influencing each other)
interplay - (reciprocal action and reaction)
interact - (act together or towards others or with others; 'He should interact more with his colleagues')
interaction - (a mutual or reciprocal action; interacting)
affiliate - (join in an affiliation; 'They affiliated themselves with the organization')
affiliation - (the act of becoming formally connected or joined; 'welcomed the affiliation of the research center with the university')
affiliation, association, tie, tie-up - (a social or business relationship; 'a valuable financial affiliation'; 'he was sorry he had to sever his ties with other members of the team'; 'many close associations with England')
affiliate - (a subordinate or subsidiary associate; a person who is affiliated with another or with an organization)
affiliate - (a subsidiary or subordinate organization that is affiliated with another organization; 'network affiliates')
affiliate - (a subordinate or subsidiary associate; a person who is affiliated with another or with an organization)
affiliated, attached, connected - (being joined in close association; 'affiliated clubs'; 'all art schools whether independent or attached to universities')
auxiliary, subsidiary, supplemental, supplementary - (functioning in a subsidiary or supporting capacity; 'the main library and its auxiliary branches')
allied, confederate, confederative - (united in a confederacy or league)
allied - (joined by treaty or agreement)
intervene, step in, interfere, interpose - (get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force; 'Why did the U.S. not intervene earlier in WW II?')
intervention, intercession - (the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute))
meddle, tamper - (intrude in other people's affairs or business; interfere unwantedly; 'Don't meddle in my affairs!')
influence - (a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc; 'used her parents' influence to get the job')
big shot, big gun, big wheel, big cheese, big deal, big enchilada, big fish, head honcho - (an important influential person; 'he thinks he's a big shot'; 'she's a big deal in local politics'; 'the Qaeda commander is a very big fish')
influence - (one having power to influence another; 'she was the most important influence in my life'; 'he was a bad influence on the children')
important person, influential person, personage - (a person whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of events)
important person, influential person, personage - (a person whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of events)
very important person, VIP, high-up, dignitary, panjandrum, high muckamuck - (an important or influential (and often overbearing) person)
policy maker - (someone who sets the plan pursued by a government or business etc.; 'policy makers often make the right decision for the wrong reason')
change - (undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature; 'She changed completely as she grew older'; 'The weather changed last night')
change, alter, vary - (make or become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence; 'her mood changes in accordance with the weather'; 'The supermarket's selection of vegetables varies according to the season')
change, alteration, modification - (an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another; 'the change was intended to increase sales'; 'this storm is certainly a change for the worse'; 'the neighborhood had undergone few modifications since his last visit years ago')
passage, transition - (the act of passing from one state or place to the next)
transition - (a change from one place or state or subject or stage to another)
become, go, get - (enter or assume a certain state or condition; 'He became annoyed when he heard the bad news'; 'It must be getting more serious'; 'her face went red with anger'; 'She went into ecstasy'; 'Get going!')
become, turn - (undergo a change or development; 'The water turned into ice'; 'Her former friend became her worst enemy'; 'He turned traitor')
become - (come into existence; 'What becomes has duration')
become, turn - (undergo a change or development; 'The water turned into ice'; 'Her former friend became her worst enemy'; 'He turned traitor')
change state, turn - (undergo a transformation or a change of position or action; 'We turned from Socialism to Capitalism'; 'The people turned against the President when he stole the election')
become, go, get - (enter or assume a certain state or condition; 'He became annoyed when he heard the bad news'; 'It must be getting more serious'; 'her face went red with anger'; 'She went into ecstasy'; 'Get going!' . . . 'go ballistic', 'go nuts', etc)
changed - (made or become different in nature or form; 'changed attitudes'; 'changed styles of dress'; 'a greatly changed country after the war')
changed - (made or become different in some respect; 'he's an altered (or changed) man since his election to Congress')
changed - (changed in constitution or structure or composition by metamorphism; 'metamorphic rocks')
unchanged - (not made or become different; 'the causes that produced them have remained unchanged')
unaltered, unchanged - (remaining in an original state; 'persisting unaltered through time')
dateless, timeless - (unaffected by time; 'few characters are so dateless as Hamlet'; 'Helen's timeless beauty')
emergent, emerging - (coming into existence; 'an emergent republic')
originate, arise, rise, develop, uprise, spring up, grow - (come into existence; take on form or shape; 'A new religious movement originated in that country'; 'a love that sprang up from friendship'; 'the idea for the book grew out of a short story'; 'An interesting phenomenon uprose')
arise, come up, bob up - (originate or come into being; 'a question arose')
emerge - (become known or apparent; 'Some nice results emerged from the study')
emerge - (come up to the surface of or rise; 'He felt new emotions emerge')
come forth, emerge - (happen or occur as a result of something)
emergence, outgrowth, growth - (the gradual beginning or coming forth; 'figurines presage the emergence of sculpture in Greece')
happen, materialize, materialise - (come into being; become reality; 'Her dream really materialized')
development - (a recent event that has some relevance for the present situation; 'recent developments in Iraq'; 'what a revolting development!')
complication, ramification - (a development that complicates a situation; 'the court's decision had many unforeseen ramifications')
grow, develop, produce, get, acquire - (come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes); 'He grew a beard'; 'The patient developed abdominal pains'; 'I got funny spots all over my body'; 'Well-developed breasts')
branching, ramification, fork, forking - (the act of branching out or dividing into branches)
teethe - (grow teeth; cut the baby teeth; 'The little one is teething now')
teething, dentition, odontiasis - (the eruption through the gums of baby teeth)
regrow - (grow anew or continue growth after an injury or interruption; 'parts of the trunk of this tree can regrow'; 'some invertebrates can regrow limbs or their tail after they lost it due to an injury')
addition, increase, gain - (a quantity that is added; 'there was an addition to property taxes this year'; 'they recorded the cattle's gain in weight over a period of weeks')
increase, increment - (the amount by which something increases; 'they proposed an increase of 15 percent in the fare')
accrue - (grow by addition; 'The interest accrues')
increase - (become bigger or greater in amount; 'The amount of work increased')
increase - (a change resulting in an increase; 'the increase is scheduled for next month')
raise - (raise the level or amount of something; 'raise my salary'; 'raise the price of bread')
rise, go up, climb - (increase in value or to a higher point; 'prices climbed steeply'; 'the value of our house rose sharply last year')
rise - (a growth in strength or number or importance)
raise, rise, wage hike, hike, wage increase, salary increase - (the amount a salary is increased; 'he got a 3% raise'; 'he got a wage hike')
rise, boost, hike, cost increase - (an increase in cost; 'they asked for a 10% rise in rates')
advance, rise - (increase in price or value; 'the news caused a general advance on the stock market')
grow - (become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain; 'The problem grew too large for me'; 'Her business grew fast')
grow - (increase in size by natural process; 'Corn doesn't grow here'; 'In these forests, mushrooms grow under the trees'; 'her hair doesn't grow much anymore')
growth, growing, maturation, development, ontogeny, ontogenesis - ((biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level; 'he proposed an indicator of osseous development in children')
increase - (make bigger or more; 'The boss finally increased her salary'; 'The university increased the number of students it admitted')
increase, step-up - (the act of increasing something; 'he gave me an increase in salary')
augment - (enlarge or increase; 'The recent speech of the president augmented tensions in the Near East')
maximize, maximise - (make as big or large as possible; 'Maximize your profits!')
increased - (made greater in size or amount or degree)
burgeon - (grow and flourish; 'The burgeoning administration'; 'The burgeoning population')
decrease, lessening, drop-off - (a change downward; 'there was a decrease in his temperature as the fever subsided'; 'there was a sharp drop-off in sales')
decrease, diminution, reduction, step-down - (the act of decreasing or reducing something)
decrease, diminish, lessen, fall - (decrease in size, extent, or range; 'The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester'; 'The cabin pressure fell dramatically'; 'her weight fell to under a hundred pounds'; 'his voice fell to a whisper')
shrink, reduce - (reduce in size; reduce physically; 'Hot water will shrink the sweater'; 'Can you shrink this image?')
reduce, scale down - (make smaller; 'reduce an image')
waning - (a gradual decrease in magnitude or extent; 'the waning of his enthusiasm was obvious'; 'the waxing and waning of the moon')
decline, go down, wane - (grow smaller; 'Interest in the project waned')
wane - (become smaller; 'Interest in his novels waned')
waxing - (a gradual increase in magnitude or extent; 'the waxing of the moon')
stimulate, excite - (act as a stimulant; 'The book stimulated her imagination'; 'This play stimulates')
induce, stimulate, cause, have, get, make - (cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner; 'The ads induced me to buy a VCR'; 'My children finally got me to buy a computer'; 'My wife made me buy a new sofa')
stimulate, shake, shake up, excite, stir - (stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of; 'These stories shook the community'; 'the civil war shook the country')
stimulate, arouse, brace, energize, energise, perk up - (cause to be alert and energetic; 'Coffee and tea stimulate me'; 'This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate')
induce, stimulate, rush, hasten - (cause to occur rapidly; 'the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions')
stimulate, excite, stir - (stir feelings in; 'stimulate my appetite'; 'excite the audience'; 'stir emotions')
provoke, stimulate - (provide the needed stimulus for)
disappear, vanish, go away - (get lost, as without warning or explanation; 'He disappeared without a trace')
melt, disappear - (become less intense and fade away gradually; 'her resistance melted under his charm')
disappearance - (the event of passing out of sight)
vanish, disappear - (cease to exist; 'An entire civilization vanished')
business, concern, business concern, business organization, business organisation - (a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it; 'he bought his brother's business'; 'a small mom-and-pop business'; 'a racially integrated business concern')
cooperative, co-op - (a jointly owned commercial enterprise (usually organized by farmers or consumers) that produces and distributes goods and services and is run for the benefit of its owners)
buyer, purchaser, emptor, vendee - (a person who buys)
seller, marketer, vender, vendor, trafficker - (someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money)
customer, client - (someone who pays for goods or services)
clientele, patronage, business - (customers collectively; 'they have an upper class clientele')
taker - (one who accepts an offer)
taker - (one who takes a bet or wager)
client - (a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer)
customer, client - (someone who pays for goods or services)
peddler, pedlar, packman, hawker, pitchman - (someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals))
peddle, monger, huckster, hawk, vend, pitch - (sell or offer for sale from place to place)
company - (an institution created to conduct business; 'he only invests in large well-established companies'; 'he started the company in his garage')
enterprise - (an organization created for business ventures; 'a growing enterprise must have a bold leader')
business, concern, business concern, business organization, business organisation - (a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it; 'he bought his brother's business'; 'a small mom-and-pop business'; 'a racially integrated business concern')
subsidiary company, subsidiary - (a company that is completely controlled by another company)
financial institution, financial organization, financial organisation - (an institution (public or private) that collects funds (from the public or other institutions) and invests them in financial assets)
central bank - (a government monetary authority that issues currency and regulates the supply of credit and holds the reserves of other banks and sells new issues of securities for the government)
Federal Reserve System, Federal Reserve, Fed, FRS - (the central bank of the United States; incorporates 12 Federal Reserve branch banks and all national banks and state charted commercial banks and some trust companies; 'the Fed seeks to control the United States economy by raising and lowering short-term interest rates and the money supply')
bill, note, government note, bank bill, banker's bill, bank note, banknote, Federal Reserve note, greenback - (a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank); 'he peeled off five one-thousand-zloty notes')
distribute - (make available; 'The publisher wants to distribute the book in Asia')
publish, bring out, put out, issue, release - (prepare and issue for public distribution or sale; 'publish a magazine or newspaper')
issuer - (an institution that issues something (securities or publications or currency etc.)
brokerage, brokerage firm, securities firm - (a stock broker's business; charges a fee to act as intermediary between buyer and seller)
alternate, alternative - (allowing a choice; 'an alternative plan')
sell - (exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent; 'He sold his house in January'; 'She sells her body to survive and support her drug habit')
exchange, change, interchange - (give to, and receive from, one another; 'Would you change places with me?'; 'We have been exchanging letters for a year')
switch over, switch, exchange - (change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence)
exchange - (hand over one and receive another, approximately equivalent; 'exchange prisoners'; 'exchange employees between branches of the company')
exchange - (the act of changing one thing for another thing; 'Adam was promised immortality in exchange for his disobedience'; 'there was an exchange of prisoners')
exchange - (the act of giving something in return for something received; 'deductible losses on sales or exchanges of property are allowable')
exchange, interchange - (reciprocal transfer of equivalent sums of money especially the currencies of different countries; 'he earns his living from the interchange of currency')
substitution, exchange, commutation - (the act of putting one thing or person in the place of another: 'he sent Smith in for Jones but the substitution came too late to help')
ransom, redeem - (exchange or buy back for money; under threat)
ransom - (payment for the release of someone)
ransom, ransom money - (money demanded for the return of a captured person)
exchanged - (changed for (replaced by) something different)
redeem - (to turn in (vouchers or coupons) and receive something in exchange)
change, exchange, commute, convert - (exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category; 'Could you convert my dollars into pounds?'; 'He changed his name'; 'convert centimeters into inches'; 'convert holdings into shares')
paraphrase, rephrase, reword - (express the same message in different words)
paraphrase, paraphrasis - (rewording for the purpose of clarification)
rewording, recasting, rephrasing - (changing a particular word or phrase)
restatement - (a revised statement)
express, state - (indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.; 'Can you express this distance in kilometers?')
quantify, measure - (express as a number or measure or quantity; 'Can you quantify your results?')
exchanged - (changed for (replaced by) something different)
transaction, dealing, dealings - (the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities); 'no transactions are possible without him'; 'he has always been honest is his dealings with me')
tradeoff, trade-off - (an exchange that occurs as a compromise; 'I faced a tradeoff between eating and buying my medicine')
transaction, dealing, dealings - (the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities); 'no transactions are possible without him'; 'he has always been honest is his dealings with me')
trade, trade in - (turn in as payment or part payment for a purchase; 'trade in an old car for a new one')
trade - (be traded at a certain price or under certain conditions; 'The stock traded around $20 a share')
trade, swap, swop, switch - (exchange or give (something) in exchange for)
barter, swap, swop, trade - (an equal exchange; 'we had no money so we had to live by barter')
barter - (exchange goods without involving money)
quid pro quo, quid - (something for something; that which a party receives (or is promised) in return for something he does or gives or promises)
barter - (exchange goods without involving money)
barter, swap, swop, trade - (an equal exchange; 'we had no money so we had to live by barter')
move, displace - (cause to move, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense; 'Move those boxes into the corner, please'; 'I'm moving my money to another bank'; 'The director moved more responsibilities onto his new assistant')
transfer, shift - (move around; 'transfer the packet from his trouser pockets to a pocket in his jacket')
transfer - (cause to change ownership; 'I transferred my stock holdings to my children')
payment, defrayal, defrayment - (the act of paying money)
pay - (give money, usually in exchange for goods or services; 'I paid four dollars for this sandwich'; 'Pay the waitress, please')
replacement, replacing - (the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another; 'replacing the star will not be easy')
substitution, permutation, transposition, replacement, switch - (an event in which one thing is substituted for another; 'the replacement of lost blood by a transfusion of donor blood')
substitute, replace - (put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items; 'the con artist replaced the original with a fake Rembrandt'; 'substitute regular milk with fat-free milk')
substitute, sub, stand in, fill in - (be a substitute; 'The young teacher had to substitute for the sick colleague'; 'The skim milk substitutes for cream-we are on a strict diet')
substitute, replacement - (a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another)
ersatz - (an artificial or inferior substitute or imitation)
alternatively, as an alternative, instead, or else - (in place of, or as an alternative to; 'Felix became a herpetologist instead'; 'alternatively we could buy a used car')
substitute, replace - (put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items; 'the con artist replaced the original with a fake Rembrandt'; 'substitute regular milk with fat-free milk')
substitute, sub, stand in, fill in - (be a substitute; 'The young teacher had to substitute for the sick colleague'; 'The skim milk substitutes for cream - we are on a strict diet')
substitute, deputize, deputise, step in - (act as a substitute; 'She stood in for the soprano who suffered from a cold')
option, alternative, choice - (one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen; 'what option did I have?'; 'there no other alternative'; 'my only choice is to refuse')
default option, default - (an option that is selected automatically unless an alternative is specified)
substitute, replacement - (a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another)
expedient - (a means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one)
makeshift, stopgap, make-do - (something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency)
improvised, jury-rigged, makeshift - (done or made using whatever is available; 'crossed the river on improvised bridges'; 'the survivors used jury-rigged fishing gear'; 'the rock served as a makeshift hammer')
alternatively, as an alternative, instead, or else - (in place of, or as an alternative to; 'Felix became a herpetologist instead'; 'alternatively we could buy a used car')
rather, instead - (on the contrary; 'rather than disappoint the children, he did two quick tricks before he left'; 'he didn't call; rather (or instead), he wrote her a letter'; 'used English terms instead of Latin ones')
possibility, possible action, opening - (a possible alternative; 'bankruptcy is always a possibility')
option, alternative, choice - (one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen; 'what option did I have?'; 'there is no other alternative'; 'my only choice is to refuse')
recourse, resort, refuge - (act of turning to for assistance; 'have recourse to the courts'; 'an appeal to his uncle was his last resort')
recourse, refuge, resort - (something or someone turned to for assistance or security; 'his only recourse was the police'; 'took refuge in lying')
works, deeds - (performance of moral or religious acts; 'salvation by deeds'; 'the reward for good works')
option, alternative, choice - (one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen; 'what option did I have?'; 'there no other alternative'; 'my only choice is to refuse')
economics, economic science, political economy - (the branch of social science that deals with the production and distribution and consumption of goods and services and their management)
finance - (the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets)
banking - (engaging in the business of keeping money for savings and checking accounts or for exchange or for issuing loans and credit etc.)
banking - (transacting business with a bank; depositing or withdrawing funds or requesting a loan etc.)
depository financial institution, bank, banking concern, banking company - (a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities; 'he cashed a check at the bank'; 'that bank holds the mortgage on my home')
bank, bank building - (a building in which the business of banking transacted; 'the bank is on the corner of Nassau and Witherspoon')
storage space - (the area in any structure that provides space for storage)
cache - (a hidden storage space (for money or provisions or weapons))
hoard, cache, stash - (a secret store of valuables or money)
vault, bank vault - (a strongroom or compartment (often made of steel) for safekeeping of valuables)
bank, bank building - (a building in which the business of banking transacted; 'the bank is on the corner of Nassau and Witherspoon')
academic department - (a division of a school that is responsible for a given subject)
economics department, department of economics - (the academic department responsible for teaching and research in economics)
logician, logistician - (a person skilled at symbolic logic)
economist, economic expert - (an expert in the science of economics)
econometrician, econometrist - (an economist who uses statistical and mathematical methods)
economy, economic system - (the system of production and distribution and consumption)
market economy, free enterprise, private enterprise, laissez-faire economy - (an economy that relies chiefly on market forces to allocate goods and resources and to determine prices)
capitalism, capitalist economy - (an economic system based on private ownership of capital)
non-market economy - (an economy that is not a market economy)
managed economy - (a non-market economy in which government intervention is important in allocating goods and resources and determining prices)
socialism - (a political theory advocating state ownership of industry)
socialist - (a political advocate of socialism)
Marxist - (an advocate of Marxism)
Marxist - (following the ideas of Marx and Engels)
communism - (a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership)
legal system - (a system for interpreting and enforcing the laws)
socialize, socialise -(make conform to socialist ideas and philosophies; 'Health care should be socialized!')
economic policy - (a government policy for maintaining economic growth and tax revenues)
obstruct, obturate, impede, occlude, jam, block, close up - (block passage through; 'obstruct the path')
embargo, trade embargo, trade stoppage - (a government order imposing a trade barrier)
economic process - (any process affecting the production and development and management of material wealth)
business activity, commercial activity - (activity undertaken as part of a commercial enterprise)
business - (the volume of commercial activity; 'business is good today'; 'show me where the business was today')
invest, put, commit, place - (make an investment; 'Put money into bonds')
investing, investment - (the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit)
leverage - (supplement with leverage; 'leverage the money that is already available')
leverage, leveraging - (investing with borrowed money as a way to amplify potential gains (at the risk of greater losses))
rollover - (the act of changing the institution that invests your pension plan without incurring a tax penalty)
roll over - (invest (a previously investment) into a similar fund or security; 'She rolled over her IRA')
investor - (someone who commits capital in order to gain financial returns)
stockholder, shareholder, shareowner - (someone who holds shares of stock in a corporation)
capitalist - (a person who invests capital in a business (especially a large business))
financier, moneyman - (a person skilled in large scale financial transactions)
trading - (buying or selling securities or commodities)
trading - (buying or selling securities or commodities)
pay - (give money, usually in exchange for goods or services; 'I paid four dollars for this sandwich'; 'Pay the waitress, please')
pay up, ante up, pay - (cancel or discharge a debt; 'pay up, please!')
pay - (discharge or settle; 'pay a debt'; 'pay an obligation')
payment, defrayal, defrayment - (the act of paying money)
disburse, pay out - (pay out)
bribery, graft - (the practice of offering something (usually money) in order to gain an illicit advantage)
bribe, payoff - (payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment)
bribe,corrupt, buy, grease one's palms - (make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence; 'This judge can be bought')
kickback - (a commercial bribe paid by a seller to a purchasing agent in order to induce the agent to enter into the transaction)
asset, plus - (a useful or valuable quality)
security, surety - (property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation; 'bankers are reluctant to lend without good security')
collateral - (a security pledged for the repayment of a loan)
funds, finances, monetary resource, cash in hand, pecuniary resource - (assets in the form of money)
treasury, exchequer - (the funds of a government or institution or individual)
bursary - (the treasury of a public institution or religious order)
investment, investment funds - (money that is invested with an expectation of profit)
stationary - (not capable of being moved; 'stationary machinery')
immobile - (not capable of movement or of being moved)
movable - ((of personal property as opposed to real estate) can be moved from place to place (especially carried by hand))
movable, moveable, transferable, transferrable, transportable - (capable of being moved or conveyed from one place to another)
immovable, immoveable, stabile, unmovable - (not able or intended to be moved; 'the immovable hills')
mobile - (moving or capable of moving readily (especially from place to place); 'a mobile missile system'; 'the tongue is...the most mobile articulator')
mobility - (the quality of moving freely)
portable - (easily or conveniently transported; 'a portable television set')
symbolic, symbolical - (relating to or using or proceeding by means of symbols; 'symbolic logic'; 'symbolic operations'; 'symbolic thinking')
emblematic, emblematical, symbolic, symbolical - (serving as a visible symbol for something abstract; 'a crown is emblematic of royalty'; 'the spinning wheel was as symbolic of colonical Massachusetts as the codfish')
symbolically - (by means of symbols; 'symbolically expressed')
symbol - (an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance)
symbol, symbolization, symbolisation, symbolic representation - (something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible; 'the eagle is a symbol of the United States')
mascot - (a person or animal that is adopted by a team or other group as a symbolic figure)
informed - (having much knowledge or education; 'an informed public'; 'informed opinion'; 'the informed customer')
privy - ((followed by `to') informed about something secret or not generally known; 'privy to the details of the conspiracy')
uninformed - (not informed; lacking in knowledge or information; 'the uninformed public')
clueless - (totally uninformed about what is going on; not having even a clue from which to infer what is occurring)
beginning, origin, root, rootage, source - (the place where something begins, where it springs into being; 'the Italian beginning of the Renaissance'; 'Jupiter was the origin of the radiation'; 'Pittsburgh is the source of the Ohio River'; 'communism's Russian root')
source - (a facility where something is available)
porous - (able to absorb fluids; 'the partly porous walls of our digestive system'; 'compacting the soil to make it less porous')
porous, poriferous - (full of pores or vessels or holes)
porosity, porousness - (the property of being porous; being able to absorb fluids)
permeable - (allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through; 'permeable membranes'; 'rock that is permeable by water')
permeability, permeableness - (the property of something that can be pervaded by a liquid (as by osmosis or diffusion))
absorbency - (the property of being absorbent)
lacy, netlike, netted, webbed, weblike, webby - (having open interstices or resembling a web)
sheet - (any broad thin expanse or surface; 'a sheet of ice')
iconography - (the images and symbolic representations that are traditionally associated with a person or a subject; 'religious iconography'; 'the propagandistic iconography of a despot')
picture, image, icon, ikon - (a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface; 'they showed us the pictures of their wedding'; 'a movie is a series of images projected so rapidly that the eye integrates them')
composition - (something that is created by arranging several things to form a unified whole; 'he envied the composition of their faculty')
paste-up - (a composition of flat objects pasted on a board or other backing; 'they showed him a paste-up of the book jacket')
collage, montage - (a paste-up made by sticking together pieces of paper or photographs to form an artistic image; 'he used his computer to make a collage of pictures superimposed on a map')
picture, image, icon, ikon - (a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface; 'they showed us the pictures of their wedding'; 'a movie is a series of images projected so rapidly that the eye integrates them')
painting, picture - (graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface; 'a small painting by Picasso'; 'he bought the painting as an investment'; 'his pictures hang in the Louvre')
mural, wall painting - (a painting that is applied to a wall surface)
fresco - (a mural done with watercolors on wet plaster)
artwork, art, graphics, nontextual matter - (photographs or other visual representations in a printed publication; 'the publisher was responsible for all the artwork in the book')
graphics - (the drawings and photographs in the layout of a book)
text, textual matter - (the words of something written; 'there were more than a thousand words of text'; 'they handed out the printed text of the mayor's speech'; 'he wants to reconstruct the original text')
textual - (of or relating to or based on a text; 'textual analysis')
tender, legal tender - (something used as an official medium of payment)
pay - (give money, usually in exchange for goods or services; 'I paid four dollars for this sandwich'; 'Pay the waitress, please')
pittance - (an inadequate payment; 'they work all day for a mere pittance')
deposit, bank deposit - (money deposited in a bank)
premium, insurance premium - (payment for insurance)
deposit, bank - (put into a bank account; 'She deposits her paycheck every month')
remuneration - (the act of paying for goods or services or to recompense for losses; 'adequate remuneration for his work')
installment - (a payment of part of a debt; usually paid at regular intervals)
installment - (a payment of part of a debt; usually paid at regular intervals)
pension - (a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working)
pension - (a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working)
annuity, rente - (income from capital investment paid in a series of regular payments; 'his retirement fund was set up to be paid as an annuity')
collaborate, join forces, cooperate, get together - (work together on a common enterprise of project; 'The soprano and the pianist did not get together very well'; 'We joined forces with another research group')
collaboration, coaction - (act of working jointly; 'they worked either in collaboration or independently')
cooperation - (joint operation or action; 'their cooperation with us was essential for the success of our mission')
collaborate, join forces, cooperate, get together - (work together on a common enterprise of project; 'The soprano and the pianist did not get together very well'; 'We joined forces with another research group')
cooperation - (joint operation or action; 'their cooperation with us was essential for the success of our mission')
cooperation - (the practice of cooperating; 'economic cooperation'; 'they agreed on a policy of cooperation')
teamwork - (cooperative work done by a team (especially when it is effective); 'it will take money, good planning and, above all, teamwork')
collaborative - (accomplished by collaboration; 'collaborative research')
give - (transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody; 'I gave her my money'; 'can you give me lessons?'; 'She gave the children lots of love and tender loving care')
giving, gift - (the act of giving)
given - (having possession delivered or transferred without compensation)
nutriment, nourishment, nutrition, sustenance, aliment, alimentation, victuals - (a source of materials to nourish the body)
food, nutrient - (any substance that can be metabolized by an organism to give energy and build tissue)
nutriment, nourishment, nutrition, sustenance, aliment, alimentation, victuals - (a source of materials to nourish the body)
nutritional, nutritionary - (of or relating to or providing nutrition; 'nutritional information')
nutrition - ((physiology) the organic process of nourishing or being nourished; the processes by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance)
ballast - (any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship)
bedding material, bedding, litter - (material used to provide a bed for animals)
food, nutrient - (any substance that can be metabolized by an organism to give energy and build tissue)
food, solid food - (any solid substance (as opposed to liquid) that is used as a source of nourishment; 'food and drink')
foodstuff, food product - (a substance that can be used or prepared for use as food)
curd - (a coagulated liquid resembling milk curd; 'bean curd'; 'lemon curd')
bean curd, tofu - (cheeselike food made of curdled soybean milk)
mince - (food chopped into small bits; 'a mince of mushrooms')
foam - (a lightweight material in cellular form; made by introducing gas bubbles during manufacture)
foam, froth - (a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid; 'the beer had a thick head of foam')
foam, froth - (a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid; 'the beer had a thick head of foam')
foamy, frothy - (relating to or containing gas bubbles)
food, solid food - (any solid substance (as opposed to liquid) that is used as a source of nourishment; 'food and drink')
convenience food - (any packaged dish or food that can be prepared quickly and easily as by thawing or heating)
takeout, takeout food, takeaway - (prepared food that is intended to be eaten off of the premises; 'in England they call takeout food `takeaway'')
TV dinner - (a meal that is prepared in advance and frozen; can be heated and served)
pasta, alimentary paste - (shaped and dried dough made from flour and water and sometimes egg)
noodle - (a ribbonlike strip of pasta)
macaroni - (pasta in the form of slender tubes)
spaghetti - (pasta in the form of long strings)
meal - (coarsely ground foodstuff; especially seeds of various cereal grasses or pulse)
oat - (annual grass of Europe and North Africa; grains used as food and fodder (referred to primarily in the plural: 'oats'))
oatmeal, rolled oats - (meal made from rolled or ground oats)
porridge - (soft food made by boiling oatmeal or other meal or legumes in water or milk until thick)
seafood - (edible fish (broadly including freshwater fish) or shellfish or roe etc)
roe, hard roe - (fish eggs or egg-filled ovary; having a grainy texture)
caviar, caviare - (salted roe of sturgeon or other large fish; usually served as an hors d'oeuvre)
sturgeon - (large primitive fishes valued for their flesh and roe; widely distributed in the North Temperate Zone)
meat - (the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food)
canned food, canned foods, canned goods, tinned goods - (food preserved by canning)
canned meat, tinned meat - (meat preserved in a can or tin)
Spam - (a canned meat made largely from pork)
game - (the flesh of wild animals that is used for food)
venison - (meat from a deer used as food)
raw - (not treated with heat to prepare it for eating)
cooked - (having been prepared for eating by the application of heat)
baked - ((bread and pastries) cooked by dry heat (as in an oven); 'baked goods')
differ - (be different; 'These two tests differ in only one respect')
remainder, difference - (the number that remains after subtraction; the number that when added to the subtrahend gives the minuend)
increase, increment - (the amount by which something increases; 'they proposed an increase of 15 percent in the fare')
difference - (the quality of being unlike or dissimilar; 'there are many differences between jazz and rock')
up, upward - (extending or moving toward a higher place; 'the up staircase'; 'a general upward movement of fish')
down, downward - (extending or moving from a higher to a lower place; 'the down staircase'; 'the downward course of the stream')
acclivitous, rising, uphill - (sloping upward)
uphill - (upward on a hill or incline; 'this street lay uphill')
downhill - (toward the bottom of a hill; 'running downhill, he gained a lot of speed')
down, downward - (extending or moving from a higher to a lower place; 'the down staircase'; 'the downward course of the stream')
equip, fit, fit out, outfit - (provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose; 'The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities')
equipped, equipt - (provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate; 'a well equipped playground'; 'a ship equipped with every mechanical aid to navigation')
furnished, equipped - (provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority); 'a furnished apartment'; 'a completely furnished toolbox')
equipped, fitted out - (prepared with proper equipment; 'equipped for service in the Arctic')
equipped, weaponed - (carrying weapons)
prepared - (made ready or fit or suitable beforehand; 'a prepared statement'; 'be prepared for emergencies')
unprepared - (without preparation; not prepared for; 'unprepared remarks'; 'the shock was unprepared'; 'our treaty makers approached their immensely difficult problems unprepared'- R.E.Danielson)
ad-lib, extemporaneous, extemporary, extempore, impromptu, offhand, offhanded, off-the-cuff, unrehearsed - (with little or no preparation or forethought; 'his ad-lib comments showed poor judgment'; 'an extemporaneous piano recital'; 'an extemporary lecture'; 'an extempore skit'; 'an impromptu speech'; 'offhand excuses'; 'trying to sound offhanded and reassuring'; 'an off-the-cuff toast'; 'a few unrehearsed comments')
ad-lib, spontaneous, unwritten - (said or done without having been planned or written in advance; 'he made a few ad-lib remarks')
ad lib, ad libitum, spontaneously, impromptu - (without advance preparation; 'he spoke ad lib')
offhand, offhanded - (casually thoughtless or inconsiderate; 'an offhand manner'; 'she treated most men with offhand contempt')
fuel - (provide with a combustible substance that provides energy; 'fuel aircraft, ships, and cars')
refuel - (provide with additional fuel, as of aircraft, ships, and cars)
refuel - (take on more fuel, as of a plane, ship, or car)
supply, provide, render, furnish - (provide or furnish with; 'We provided the room with an electrical heater')
supply, provide, render, furnish - (provide or furnish with; 'We provided the room with an electrical heater')
trade, merchandise - (engage in the trade of; 'he is merchandising telephone sets')
traffic - (deal illegally; 'traffic drugs')
meaning, significance, signification, import - (the message that is intended or expressed or signified; 'what is the meaning of this sentence'; 'the significance of a red traffic light'; 'the signification of Chinese characters'; 'the import of his announcement was ambiguous') 'What is the meaning of this proverb?')
significance, import, implication - (a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred; 'the significance of his remark became clear only later'; 'the expectation was spread both by word and by implication')
overtone - ((usually plural) an ulterior implicit meaning or quality; 'overtones of despair')
intent, purport, spirit - (the intended meaning of a communication)
meaning, substance - (the idea that is intended; 'What is the meaning of this proverb?')
intension, connotation - (what you must know in order to determine the reference of an expression)
connotation - (an idea that is implied or suggested)
reference, denotation, extension - (the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to; 'the extension of `satellite of Mars' is the set containing only Demos and Phobos')
nuance, nicety, shade, subtlety, refinement - (a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude; 'without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor'; 'don't argue about shades of meaning')
symbolization, symbolisation - (the use of symbols to convey meaning)
symbolism, symbolization, symbolisation - (the practice of investing things with symbolic meaning)
axiom - ((logic) a proposition that is not susceptible of proof or disproof; its truth is assumed to be self-evident)
document - (anything serving as a representation of a person's thinking by means of symbolic marks)
molecule - ((physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound)
molecular - (relating to or produced by or consisting of molecules; 'molecular structure'; 'molecular oxygen'; 'molecular weight is the sum of all the atoms in a molecule')
group, radical, chemical group - ((chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule)
amino, amino group - (the radical -NH2)
carboxyl, carboxyl group - (the univalent radical -COOH; present in and characteristic of organic acids)
incorporate, contain, comprise - (include or contain; have as a component; 'A totally new idea is comprised in this paper'; 'The record contains many old songs from the 1930's')
gold, golden, gilded - (made from or covered with gold; 'gold coins'; 'the gold dome of the Capitol'; 'the golden calf'; 'gilded icons')
24-karat gold, pure gold - (100 per cent gold)
sterling silver - (a silver alloy with no more than 7.5% copper)
proof spirit - (a mixture containing half alcohol by volume at 60 degrees Fahrenheit)
external - (happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface; 'the external auditory canal'; 'external pressures')
superficial - (being or affecting or concerned with a surface; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually; 'superficial similarities'; 'a superficial mind'; 'his thinking was superficial and fuzzy'; 'superficial knowledge'; 'the superficial report didn't give the true picture'; 'only superficial differences')
superficial - (relating to a surface; 'superficial measurements'; 'the superficial area of the wall')
skin-deep, superficial, surface - (involving a surface only; 'her beauty is only skin-deep'; 'superficial bruising'; 'a surface wound')
surface - (on the surface; 'surface materials of the moon')
skin-deep, superficial, surface - (involving a surface only; 'her beauty is only skin-deep'; 'superficial bruising'; 'a surface wound')
inner - (located or occurring within or closer to a center; 'an inner room')
inner - (inside or closer to the inside of the body; 'the inner ear')
interior - (inside and toward a center; 'interior regions of the earth')
built-in, constitutional, inbuilt, inherent, integral - (existing as an essential constituent or characteristic; 'the Ptolemaic system with its built-in concept of periodicity'; 'a constitutional inability to tell the truth')
built-in, constitutional, inbuilt, inherent, integral - (existing as an essential constituent or characteristic; 'the Ptolemaic system with its built-in concept of periodicity'; 'a constitutional inability to tell the truth')
outer - (being on the outside or further from a center; 'spent hours adorning the outer man'; 'the outer suburbs')
outer - (being on or toward the outside of the body; 'the outer ear')
exterior - (situated in or suitable for the outdoors or outside of a building; 'an exterior scene'; 'exterior grade plywood'; 'exterior paints')
environment, environs, surroundings, surround - (the area in which something exists or lives; 'the country-the flat agricultural surround')
milieu, surroundings - (the environmental condition)
environmentalist, conservationist - (someone who works to protect the environment from destruction or pollution)
environmental condition - (the state of the environment)
milieu, surroundings - (the environmental condition)
environment - (the totality of surrounding conditions; 'he longed for the comfortable environment of his living room')
pollute, foul, contaminate - (make impure; 'The industrial wastes polluted the lake')
pollutant - (waste matter that contaminates the water or air or soil)
pollute, foul, contaminate - (make impure; 'The industrial wastes polluted the lake')
polluter, defiler - (a person or organization that causes pollution of the environment)
pollution - (undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities)
contaminated, polluted - (rendered unwholesome by contaminants and pollution; 'had to boil the contaminated water'; 'polluted lakes and streams')
air pollution - (pollution of the atmosphere; 'air pollution reduced the visibility')
climate, clime - (the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time; 'the dank climate of southern Wales'; 'plants from a cold clime travel best in winter')
climatic, climatical - (of or relating to a climate; 'climatic changes')
chill, iciness, gelidity - (coldness due to a cold environment)
freeze, frost - (weather cold enough to cause freezing)
dark, darkness - (absence of light or illumination)
travel, go, move, locomote - (change location; move, travel, or proceed; 'How fast does your new car go?'; 'We travelled from Rome to Naples by bus'; 'The policemen went from door to door looking for the suspect'; 'The soldiers moved towards the city in an attempt to take it before night fell')
motion, movement, move, motility - (a change of position that does not entail a change of location; 'the reflex motion of his eyebrows revealed his surprise'; 'movement is a sign of life'; 'an impatient move of his hand'; 'gastrointestinal motility')
motion, movement, move - (the act of changing location from one place to another; 'police controlled the motion of the crowd'; 'the movement of people from the farms to the cities'; 'his move put him directly in my path')
movement, motion - (a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something)
motion, movement, move, motility - (a change of position that does not entail a change of location; 'the reflex motion of his eyebrows revealed his surprise'; 'movement is a sign of life'; 'an impatient move of his hand'; 'gastrointestinal motility')
motion, movement, move - (the act of changing location from one place to another; 'police controlled the motion of the crowd'; 'the movement of people from the farms to the cities'; 'his move put him directly in my path')
motion, movement, move, motility - (a change of position that does not entail a change of location; 'the reflex motion of his eyebrows revealed his surprise'; 'movement is a sign of life'; 'an impatient move of his hand'; 'gastrointestinal motility')
movement, motion - (a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something)
motion, movement, move - (the act of changing location from one place to another; 'police controlled the motion of the crowd'; 'the movement of people from the farms to the cities'; 'his move put him directly in my path')
one-way - (moving or permitting movement in one direction only; 'one-way streets'; 'a one-way ticket')
two-way - (operating or permitting operation in either of two opposite directions; 'a two-way valve'; 'two-way traffic'; 'two-way streets')
triangular, trilateral, tripartite, three-party, three-way - (involving three parties or elements; 'the triangular mother-father-child relationship'; 'a trilateral agreement'; 'a tripartite treaty'; 'a tripartite division'; 'a three-way playoff')
yank, jerk - (pull, or move with a sudden movement; 'He turned the handle and jerked the door open')
jerk, twitch - (move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions; 'The patient's legs were jerking')
yank, jerk - (pull, or move with a sudden movement; 'He turned the handle and jerked the door open')
motion, movement, move - (the act of changing location from one place to another; 'police controlled the motion of the crowd'; 'the movement of people from the farms to the cities'; 'his move put him directly in my path')
motion, movement, move - (the act of changing location from one place to another; 'police controlled the motion of the crowd'; 'the movement of people from the farms to the cities'; 'his move put him directly in my path')
travel, go, move, locomote - (change location; move, travel, or proceed; 'How fast does your new car go?'; 'We travelled from Rome to Naples by bus'; 'The policemen went from door to door looking for the suspect'; 'The soldiers moved towards the city in an attempt to take it before night fell')
change of location, travel - (a movement through space that changes the location of something)
progress, progression, advance - (a movement forward; 'he listened for the progress of the troops')
hurtle - (move with or as if with a rushing sound; 'The cars hurtled by')
trundle - (move heavily; 'the streetcar trundled down the avenue')
zigzag, crank - (travel along a zigzag path; 'The river zigzags through the countryside')
series - (similar things placed in order or happening one after another; 'they were investigating a series of bank robberies')
continuum - (a continuous nonspatial whole or extent or succession in which no part or portion is distinct of distinguishable from adjacent parts)
sequence - (serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern; 'the sequence of names was alphabetical'; 'he invented a technique to determine the sequence of base pairs in DNA')
polymer - (a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers)
peptide - (amide combining the amino group of one amino acid with the carboxyl group of another; usually obtained by partial hydrolysis of protein)
National Socialist German Workers' Party, Nazi Party - (the political party founded in Germany in 1919 and brought to power by Hitler in 1933)
swastika, Hakenkreuz - (the official emblem of the Nazi Party and the Third Reich; a cross with the arms bent at right angles in a clockwise direction)
introduction, debut, first appearance, launching, unveiling, entry - (the act of beginning something new; 'they looked forward to the debut of their new product line')
sequence, chronological sequence, succession, successiveness, chronological succession - (a following of one thing after another in time; 'the doctor saw a sequence of patients')
sequence, chronological sequence, succession, successiveness, chronological succession - (a following of one thing after another in time; 'the doctor saw a sequence of patients')
succeeding - (coming after or following)
prenatal, antenatal, antepartum - (occurring or existing before birth; 'the prenatal period'; 'antenatal care')
postnatal, postpartum - (occurring immediately after birth; 'postnatal development')
alternate, jump - (go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions)
alternate, alternating - (occurring by turns; first one and then the other; 'alternating feelings of love and hate')
alternately - (in an alternating sequence or position; 'They were deglycerolized by alternately centrifuging and mixing'; 'he planted fir and pine trees alternately')
cycle, rhythm, round - (an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; 'the never-ending cycle of the seasons')
cyclic, cyclical - (recurring in cycles)
streak, run - (an unbroken series of events; 'had a streak of bad luck'; 'Nicklaus had a run of birdies')
time, clip - (an instance or single occasion for some event; 'this time he succeeded'; 'he called four times'; 'he could do ten at a clip')
lap, circle, circuit - (movement once around a course; 'he drove an extra lap just for insurance')
flick - (a light sharp contact (usually with something flexible); 'he gave it a flick with his finger'; 'he felt the flick of a whip')
flip, flick - (cause to move with a flick; 'he flicked his Bic')
flick - (touch or hit with a light, quick blow; 'flicked him with his hand')
flick - (remove with a flick (of the hand))
orbit, celestial orbit - (the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another; 'he plotted the orbit of the moon')
unilateral, one-sided - (involving only one part or side; 'unilateral paralysis'; 'a unilateral decision')
unilateral, one-sided - (involving only one part or side; 'unilateral paralysis'; 'a unilateral decision')
unilaterally - (in a unilateral manner; 'they worked out an agreement unilaterally')
coordination - (the skillful and effective interaction of movements)
footstep - (the act of taking a step in walking)
locomotion, travel - (self-propelled movement)
stroke - (any one of the repeated movements of the limbs and body used for locomotion in swimming or rowing)
swimmer, natator, bather - (a person who travels through the water by swimming; 'he is not a good swimmer')
swimming stroke - (a method of moving the arms and legs to push against the water and propel the swimmer forward)
backstroke - (a swimming stroke that resembles the crawl except the swimmer lies on his or her back)
breaststroke - (a swimming stroke; the arms are extended together in front of the head and swept back on either side accompanied by a frog kick)
breaststroke - (swim with the face down and extend the arms forward and outward while kicking with the leg)
ambulate - (walk about; not be bedridden or incapable of walking)
ambulation - (walking about; 'the hospital encouraged early ambulation')
turn, play - ((game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession; 'it is my turn'; 'it is still my play')
turn, bout, round - ((sports) a period of play during which one team is on the offensive)
alternate, take turns - (do something in turns; 'We take turns on the night shift')
feature, characteristic - (a prominent aspect of something; 'the map showed roads and other features'; 'generosity is one of his best characteristics')
aspect, facet - (a distinct feature or element in a problem; 'he studied every facet of the question')
aspect - (a characteristic to be considered)
circumstance, condition, consideration - (information that should be kept in mind when making a decision; 'another consideration is the time it would take')
downside - (a negative aspect of something that is generally positive; 'there is a downside even to motherhood')
centerpiece, centrepiece - (the central or most important feature; 'education was the centerpiece of the Democratic Party's political platform')
feature, characteristic - (a prominent aspect of something; 'the map showed roads and other features'; 'generosity is one of his best characteristics')
stick out, protrude, jut out, jut, project - (extend out or project in space; 'His sharp nose jutted out'; 'A single rock sticks out from the cliff')
bulge, bump, hump, gibbosity, gibbousness, jut, prominence, protuberance, protrusion, extrusion, excrescence - (something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings; 'the gun in his pocket made an obvious bulge'; 'the hump of a camel'; 'he stood on the rocky prominence'; 'the occipital protuberance was well developed'; 'the bony excrescence between its horns')
knob, boss - (a circular rounded projection or protuberance)
extremity, appendage, member - (an external body part that projects from the body; 'it is important to keep the extremities warm')
limb - (one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper)
leg - (a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle)
leg - (a structure in animals that is similar to a human leg and used for locomotion)
lap - (the upper side of the thighs of a seated person; 'he picked up the little girl and plopped her down in his lap')
groin, inguen - (the crease at the junction of the inner part of the thigh with the trunk together with the adjacent region and often including the external genitals)
perineum - (the general region between the anus and the genital organs)
thigh - (the part of the leg between the hip and the knee)
thigh - (the part of the leg between the hip and the knee)
leg - (a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle)
shin - (the front part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle)
leg - (a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle)
leg - (a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle)
critter - (a regional term for creature (especially domestic animals))
animal, animate being, beast, brute, creature, fauna - (a living organism characterized by voluntary movement)
carnivorous - ((used of plants as well as animals) feeding on animals; 'carnivorous plants are capable of trapping and digesting small animals especially insects')
writing, written material, piece of writing - (the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect); 'the writing in her novels is excellent'; 'that editorial was a fine piece of writing')
adaptation, version -(a written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form; 'the play is an adaptation of a short novel')
have, have got, hold - (have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense; 'She has $1,000 in the bank'; 'He has got two beautiful daughters'; 'She holds a Master's degree from Harvard')
have, have got, hold - (have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense; 'She has $1,000 in the bank'; 'He has got two beautiful daughters'; 'She holds a Master's degree from Harvard')
care - (feel concern or interest; 'I really care about my work'; 'I don't care')
substance, matter - (that which has mass and occupies space; 'an atom is the smallest indivisible unit of matter')
incapable, incompetent, unequal to - (not meeting requirements; 'unequal to the demands put upon him')
preventive, preventative - (tending to prevent or hinder)
cautionary, preventive, prophylactic - (tending to ward off; 'the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples'- Victor Schultze)
preventive, preventative, prophylactic - (preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease; 'preventive medicine'; 'vaccines are prophylactic'; 'a prophylactic drug')
contraceptive, prophylactic, antifertility - (capable of preventing conception or impregnation; 'contraceptive devices and medications')
useful, utile - (being of use or service; 'the girl felt motherly and useful'; 'a useful job'; 'a useful member of society')
support - (something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest; 'the policy found little public support'; 'his faith was all the support he needed'; 'the team enjoyed the support of their fans')
lifeline - (support that enables people to survive or to continue doing something (often by providing an essential connection); 'the airlift provided a lifeline for Berlin'; 'she offered me a lifeline in my time of grief')
general-purpose, all-purpose - (not limited in use or function)
utilitarian, useful - (having a useful function; 'utilitarian steel tables')
utilitarian - (having utility often to the exclusion of values; 'plain utilitarian kitchenware')
benefit, welfare - (something that aids or promotes well-being; 'for the common good')
sake, interest - (a reason for wanting something done; 'for your sake'; 'died for the sake of his country'; 'in the interest of safety'; 'in the common interest')
outright, straight-out, unlimited - (without reservation or exception)
unserviceable, unusable, unuseable - (not capable of being used)
futile, ineffectual, otiose, unavailing - (producing no result or effect; 'a futile effort'; 'the therapy was ineffectual'; 'an otiose undertaking'; 'an unavailing attempt')
ineffective, uneffective, ineffectual - (not producing an intended effect; 'an ineffective teacher'; 'ineffective legislation')
inutility, uselessness, unusefulness - (the quality of having no practical use)
futility - (uselessness as a consequence of having no practical result)
family - ((biology) a taxonomic group containing one or more genera; 'sharks belong to the fish family')
class (178), category (17), family (22) - (a collection of things sharing a common attribute; 'there are two classes of detergents')
union, sum, join - (a set containing all and only the members of two or more given sets; 'let C be the union of the sets A and B')
o'clock - (according to the clock; 'it's three o'clock in Tokyo now')
own, have, possess - (have ownership or possession of; 'He owns three houses in Florida'; 'How many cars does she have?')
degree, grade, level - (a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality; 'a moderate grade of intelligence'; 'a high level of care is required'; 'it is all a matter of degree')
intensity, intensiveness - (high level or degree; the property of being intense)
force, forcefulness, strength - (physical energy or intensity; 'he hit with all the force he could muster'; 'it was destroyed by the strength of the gale'; 'a government has not the vitality and forcefulness of a living man')
brunt - (main force of a blow etc; 'bore the brunt of the attack')
degree, grade, level - (a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality; 'a moderate grade of intelligence'; 'a high level of care is required'; 'it is all a matter of degree')
grade, level, tier - (a relative position or degree of value in a graded group; 'lumber of the highest grade')
immoderation, immoderateness - (the quality of being excessive and lacking in moderation)
excess, excessiveness, inordinateness - (immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits)
overplus, plethora, superfluity, embarrassment - (extreme excess; 'an embarrassment of riches')
settlement - (a conclusive resolution of a matter and disposition of it)
flat, level, plane - (having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another; 'a flat desk'; 'acres of level farmland'; 'a plane surface'; 'skirts sewn with fine flat seams')
change posture - (undergo a change in bodily posture)
lie down, lie - (assume a reclining position; 'lie down on the bed until you feel better')
lie - (be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position; 'The sick man lay in bed all day'; 'the books are lying on the shelf')
flat, prostrate - (stretched out and lying at full length along the ground; 'found himself lying flat on the floor')
prone, prostrate - (lying face downward)
flat, prostrate - (stretched out and lying at full length along the ground; 'found himself lying flat on the floor')
aslant, aslope, diagonal, slanted, slanting, sloped, sloping - (having an oblique or slanted direction)
horizontal - (parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base line; 'a horizontal surface')
horizontally - (in a horizontal direction; 'a gallery quite often is added to make use of space vertically as well as horizontally')
longitudinal - (running lengthwise; 'a thin longitudinal strip'; 'longitudinal measurements of the hull')
longitudinal - (of or relating to lines of longitude; 'longitudinal reckoning by the navigator')
upright, unsloped - (in a vertical position; not sloping; 'an upright post')
erect, vertical, upright - (upright in position or posture; 'an erect stature'; 'erect flower stalks'; 'for a dog, an erect tail indicates aggression'; 'a column still vertical amid the ruins'; 'he sat bolt upright')
diagonal - (at an angle; especially connecting two nonadjacent corners of a plane figure or any two corners of a solid that are not in the same face; 'a diagonal line across the page')
upright, unsloped - (in a vertical position; not sloping; 'an upright post')
erect, vertical, upright - (upright in position or posture; 'an erect stature'; 'erect flower stalks'; 'for a dog, an erect tail indicates aggression'; 'a column still vertical amid the ruins'; 'he sat bolt upright')
vertically - (in a vertical direction; 'a gallery quite often is added to make use of space vertically as well as horizontally')
chemical, chemic - (relating to or used in chemistry; 'chemical engineer'; 'chemical balance')
chemical - (of or made from or using substances produced by or used in reactions involving atomic or molecular changes; 'chemical fertilizer')
chemically, with chemicals - (by the use of chemicals; 'chemically fertilized')
chemically - (with respect to chemistry; 'chemically different substances')
compound, chemical compound - ((chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight)
chemical, chemical substance - (produced by or used in a reaction involving changes in atoms or molecules)
have, have got, hold - (have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense; 'She has $1,000 in the bank'; 'He has got two beautiful daughters'; 'She holds a Master's degree from Harvard')
formula, chemical formula - (a representation of a substance using symbols for its constituent elements)
oxide - (any compound of oxygen with another element or a radical)
monoxide - (an oxide containing just one atom of oxygen in the molecule)
carbon monoxide, carbon monoxide gas, CO - (an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon)
peroxide - (an inorganic compound containing the divalent ion -O-O-)
hydrogen peroxide, peroxide - (a viscous liquid with strong oxidizing properties; a powerful bleaching agent; also used as a disinfectant and (in strong concentrations) as an oxidant in rocket fuels)
benzoyl peroxide - (a white crystalline peroxide used in bleaching (flour or oils or fats) and as a catalyst for free radical reactions)
dioxide - (an oxide containing two atoms of oxygen in the molecule)
carbon dioxide, CO2, carbonic acid gas - (a heavy odorless colorless gas formed during respiration and by the decomposition of organic substances; absorbed from the air by plants in photosynthesis)
nitrate - (any compound containing the nitrate group (such as a salt or ester of nitric acid))
electrolyte - (a solution that conducts electricity; 'the proper amount and distribution of electrolytes in the body is essential for health')
ammonia - (a pungent gas compounded of nitrogen and hydrogen (NH3))
cyanide - (an extremely poisonous salt of hydrocyanic acid)
hydrogen cyanide - (a highly poisonous gas or volatile liquid that smells like bitter almonds; becomes a gas at around 90 degree Fahrenheit and is most dangerous when inhaled; the anhydride of hydrocyanic acid; used in manufacturing)
hydrogen fluoride - (a colorless poisonous corrosive liquid made by the action of sulphuric acid on calcium fluoride; solutions in water are hydrofluoric acid)
ammonia water, ammonia, ammonium hydroxide - (a water solution of ammonia)
country, state, land - (the territory occupied by a nation; 'he returned to the land of his birth'; 'he visited several European countries')
state, nation, country, land, commonwealth, res publica, body politic - (a politically organized body of people under a single government; 'the state has elected a new president'; 'African nations'; 'students who had come to the nation's capitol'; 'the country's largest manufacturer'; 'an industrialized land')
East, Orient - (the countries of Asia)
Asian, oriental - (denoting or characteristic of the biogeographic region including southern Asia and the Malay Archipelago as far as the Philippines and Borneo and Java; 'Oriental politeness'; 'for people of South and East Asian ancestry the term 'Asian' is preferred to 'Oriental''; 'Asian ancestry')
Bosnian - (of or relating to or characteristic of Bosnia-Herzegovina or the people of Bosnia)
Brazilian - (of or relating to or characteristic of Brazil or the people of Brazil)
Brazilian - (a native or inhabitant of Brazil)
Czech - (a native of inhabitant of the Czech Republic)
Czech, Czechoslovakian - (of or relating to Czechoslovakia or its people or their language; 'The Czech border'; 'Czechoslovak nationalists'; 'The Czechoslovakian population')
Egyptian - (a native or inhabitant of Egypt)
Egyptian - (of or relating to or characteristic of Egypt or its people or their language)
Saudi - (a native or inhabitant of Saudi Arabia)
Saudi-Arabian, Saudi - (of or relating to Saudi Arabia or its people; 'the Saudi-Arabian desert'; 'the Saudi royal family')
Wales, Cymru, Cambria - (one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria)
Welshman, Welsh, Cambrian, Cymry - (a native or resident of Wales)
Welsh, Cambrian - (of or relating to or characteristic of Wales or its people or their language; 'the Welsh coast'; 'Welsh syntax')
Welsh, Cymric - (a Celtic language of Wales)
Scotland - (one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts)
Scottish, Scots, Scots English - (the dialect of English used in Scotland)
Scot, Scotsman, Scotchman - (a native or inhabitant of Scotland)
Scots, Scottish, Scotch - (of or relating to or characteristic of Scotland or its people or culture or its English dialect or Gaelic language; 'Scots Gaelic'; 'the Scots community in New York'; ''Scottish' tends to be the more formal term as in 'The Scottish Symphony' or 'Scottish authors' or 'Scottish mountains''; ''Scotch' is in disfavor with Scottish people and is used primarily outside Scotland except in such frozen phrases as 'Scotch broth' or 'Scotch whiskey' or 'Scotch plaid'')
Serbia, Srbija - (a historical region in central and northern Yugoslavia; Serbs settled the region in the 6th and 7th centuries)
Serbian - (of or relating to the people or language or culture of the region of Serbia)
Serbian, Serb - (a member of a Slavic people who settled in Serbia and neighboring areas in the 6th and 7th centuries)
Swiss - (of or relating to Switzerland or its people or culture; 'the Swiss army')
Swiss, Swiss people - (the natives or inhabitants of Switzerland)
Hawaiian - (a native or resident of Hawaii)
Hawaiian - (of or relating to or characteristic of the state or island of Hawaii or to the people or culture or language)
Lebanese - (a native or inhabitant of Lebanon)
Lebanese - (of or relating to or characteristic of Lebanon or its people; 'Lebanese mountains')
territory, soil - (the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state; 'American troops were stationed on Japanese soil')
Puerto Rico, Porto Rico, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, PR - (a self-governing commonwealth associated with the United States occupying the island of Puerto Rico)
territorial - (of or relating to a territory; 'the territorial government of the Virgin Islands'; 'territorial claims made by a country')
imperial - (relating to or associated with an empire; 'imperial colony'; 'the imperial gallon was standardized legally throughout the British Empire')
imperial - (befitting or belonging to an emperor or empress; 'imperial palace')
empire, imperium - (the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised)
colonization, colonisation, settlement - (the act of colonizing; the establishment of colonies; 'the British colonization of America')
colonize, colonise - (settle as a colony; of countries in the developing world; 'Europeans colonized Africa in the 17th century')
colonize, colonise - (settle as colonists or establish a colony (in); 'The British colonized the East Coast')
colonized, colonised, settled - (inhabited by colonists)
settler, colonist - (a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country)
settler, colonist - (a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country)
settle, locate - (take up residence and become established; 'The immigrants settled in the Midwest')
settle - (establish or develop as a residence; 'He settled the farm 200 years ago'; 'This land was settled by Germans')
settle - (form a community; 'The Swedes settled in Minnesota')
colony, settlement - (a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government)
frontier settlement, outpost - (a settlement on the frontier of civilization)
colony, dependency - (a geographical area politically controlled by a distant country)
colony, dependency - (a geographical area politically controlled by a distant country)
branch - (a stream or river connected to a larger one)
feeder, tributary, confluent, affluent - (a branch that flows into the main stream)
catchment area, catchment basin, drainage area, drainage basin - (the geographical area draining into a river or reservoir)
colony, dependency - (a geographical area politically controlled by a distant country)
colonial - (of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony)
Russia, Russian Federation - (a federation in northeastern Europe and northern Asia; formerly Soviet Russia; since 1991 an independent state)
occasional - (occurring from time to time; 'took an occasional glass of wine')
episodic, occasional - (occurring or appearing at usually irregular intervals; 'episodic in his affections'; 'occasional headaches')
casual, occasional - (occuring from time to time; 'casual employment'; 'a casual correspondence with a former teacher'; 'an occasional worker')
isolated, stray - (not close together in time; 'isolated instances of rebellion'; 'a stray bullet grazed his thigh')
old-time, quaint, olde worlde - (attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic); 'houses with quaint thatched roofs'; 'a vaulted roof supporting old-time chimney pots')
quaint - (strange in an interesting or pleasing way; 'quaint dialect words'; 'quaint streets of New Orleans, that most foreign of American cities')
exotic - (strikingly strange or unusual; 'an exotic hair style'; 'protons, neutrons, electrons and all their exotic variants'; 'the exotic landscape of a dead planet')
eerie - (suggestive of the supernatural; mysterious; 'an eerie feeling of deja vu')
eerie, eery - (inspiring a feeling of fear; strange and frightening; 'an uncomfortable and eerie stillness in the woods'; 'an eerie midnight howl')
eerily, spookily - (in an unnatural eery manner; 'it was eerily quiet in the chapel')
effeminate, emasculate, epicene, cissy, sissified, sissyish, sissy - (having unsuitable feminine qualities)
bizarre, eccentric, freakish, freaky, flaky, flakey, gonzo, off-the-wall, outlandish, outre - (conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual; 'restaurants of bizarre design-one like a hat, another like a rabbit'; 'famed for his eccentric spelling'; 'a freakish combination of styles'; 'his off-the-wall antics'; 'the outlandish clothes of teenagers'; 'outre and affected stage antics')
far-out, kinky, offbeat, quirky, way-out - (informal terms; strikingly unconventional)
alien, exotic - (being or from or characteristic of another place or part of the world; 'alien customs'; 'exotic plants in a greenhouse'; 'exotic cuisine')
infrequent - (not frequent; not occurring regularly or at short intervals; 'infrequent outbursts of temper')
infrequently - (not many times; 'in your 1850 church you not infrequently find a dramatic contrast between the sumptuous appointments of the building itself and the inhuman barrack-like living conditions in the church room')
rare - (recurring only at long intervals; 'a rare appearance'; 'total eclipses are rare events')
remarkable, singular - (unusual or striking; 'a remarkable sight'; 'such poise is singular in one so young')
noteworthy, remarkable - (worthy of notice; 'a noteworthy fact is that her students rarely complain'; 'a remarkable achievement')
noteworthy, notable - (worthy of notice; 'a noteworthy advance in cancer research')
notably - (to a notable extent; 'notably in the social sciences, the professors teach too much')
unusually, remarkably, outstandingly, unco - (to a remarkable degree or extent; 'she was unusually tall')
vice versa, the other way around, contrariwise - (with the order reversed; 'she hates him and vice versa')
fantastic, grand, howling, marvelous, marvellous, rattling, terrific, tremendous, wonderful, wondrous - (extraordinarily good; used especially as intensifiers; 'a fantastic trip to the Orient'; 'the film was fantastic!'; 'a howling success'; 'a marvelous collection of rare books'; 'had a rattling conversation about politics'; 'a tremendous achievement')
wonderfully, wondrous, wondrously, superbly, toppingly, marvellously, terrifically, marvelously - ((used as an intensifier) extremely well; 'her voice is superbly disciplined'; 'the colors changed wondrously slowly')
force - ((physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity; 'force equals mass times acceleration')
attraction, attractive force - (the force by which one object attracts another)
gravity, gravitation, gravitational attraction, gravitational force - ((physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface; 'the more remote the body the less the gravity'; 'the gravitation between two bodies is proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them'; 'gravitation cannot be held responsible for people falling in love'-Albert Einstein)
gravitational, gravitative - (of or relating to or caused by gravitation)
strong interaction, strong force, color force - ((physics) the interaction that binds protons and neutrons together in the nuclei of atoms; mediated by gluons)
weak interaction, weak force - ((physics) an interaction between elementary particles involving neutrinos or antineutrinos that is responsible for certain kinds of radioactive decay; mediated by intermediate vector bosons)
magnetism, magnetic attraction, magnetic force - (attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force)
magnetic, magnetized, magnetised - (having the properties of a magnet; i.e. of attracting iron or steel; 'the hard disk is covered with a thin coat of magnetic material')
magnet - ((physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field)
magnet - ((physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field)
magnetic - (capable of being magnetized)
magnetic - (of or relating to or caused by magnetism; 'magnetic forces')
tide - (the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon)
tide - (the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon)
tidal - (of or relating to or caused by tides; 'tidal wave')
ebbtide - (the tide while water is flowing out)
chemical bond, bond - (an electrical force linking atoms)
affinity, chemical attraction - (the force attracting atoms to each other and binding them together in a molecule; 'basic dyes have an affinity for wool and silk')
affinity - ((immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an antibody)
rare - (not widely distributed; 'rare herbs'; 'rare patches of green in the desert')
charming, magic, magical, sorcerous, witching, wizard, wizardly - (possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers; 'charming incantations'; 'magic signs that protect against adverse influence'; 'a magical spell'; ''tis now the very witching time of night'- Shakespeare; 'wizard wands'; 'wizardly powers')
magically, as if by magic - (in a magical manner; 'it disappeared magically')
curio, curiosity, oddity, oddment, peculiarity, rarity - (something unusual - perhaps worthy of collecting)
sanitary condition - (the state of sanitation (clean or dirty))
sanitariness - (the state of being conducive to health)
hygiene - (a condition promoting sanitary practices; 'personal hygiene')
hygienic, hygienical - (tending to promote or preserve health; 'hygienic habits like using disposable tissues'; 'hygienic surroundings with plenty of fresh air')
abnormality, abnormalcy, abnormal condition - (an abnormal condition)
aberrance, aberrancy, aberration, deviance - (a state or condition markedly different from the norm)
anomaly, anomalousness - (deviation from the normal or common order or form or rule)
dysfunctional - (impaired in function; especially of a bodily system or organ)
abnormality, abnormalcy, abnormal condition - (an abnormal condition)
cross-eye, crossed eye, convergent strabismus, esotropia - (strabismus in which one or both eyes turn inward toward the nose)
cross-eyed - (having convergent strabismus)
malfunction - (a failure to function normally)
hyperpigmentation - (unusual darkening of the skin)
tan, suntan, sunburn, burn - (a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun)
disease - (an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning)
illness, unwellness, malady, sickness - (impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism)
ailment, complaint, ill - (an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining)
ail - (be unwell, ill, or ill disposed)
pathological state - (a condition that is not normal)
ill health, unhealthiness, health problem - (a state in which you are unable to function normally and without pain)
pathology - (any deviation from a healthy or normal condition)
diseased, morbid, pathologic, pathological - (caused by or altered by or manifesting disease or pathology; 'diseased tonsils'; 'a morbid growth'; 'pathologic tissue'; 'pathological bodily processes')
affliction - (a condition of suffering or distress due to ill health)
bout - (a period of illness; 'a bout of fever'; 'a bout of depression')
dysfunction, disfunction - ((medicine) any disturbance in the function of an organ or body part)
osteoporosis - (abnormal loss of bony tissue resulting in fragile porous bones attributable to a lack of calcium; most common in postmenopausal women)
birth defect, congenital anomaly, congenital defect, congenital disorder, congenital abnormality - (a defect that is present at birth)
paralysis, palsy - (loss of the ability to move a body part)
paraplegia - (paralysis of the lower half of the body (most often as a result of trauma))
bedfast, bedridden, bedrid, sick-abed - (confined to bed (by illness))
paraplegic - (suffering complete paralysis of the lower half of the body usually resulting from damage to the spinal cord)
substance abuse, drug abuse, habit - (excessive use of drugs)
conjunctivitis, pinkeye - (inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye)
irrational motive - (a motivation that is inconsistent with reason or logic)
longing, yearning, hungriness - (prolonged unfulfilled desire or need)
hanker, long, yearn - (desire strongly or persistently)
ache, yearn, yen, pine, languish - (have a desire for something or someone who is not present; 'She ached for a cigarette'; 'I am pining for my lover')
pining - (a feeling of deep longing)
discontentment, discontent, discontentedness - (a longing for something better than the present situation)
crave, hunger, thirst, starve, lust - (have a craving, appetite, or great desire for)
covet - (wish, long, or crave for (something, especially the property of another person); 'She covets her sister's house')
compulsion, irresistible impulse - (an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid)
compulsion, obsession - (an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions against your will)
compulsive - (caused by or suggestive of psychological compulsion; 'compulsive drinking')
compulsive - (a person with a compulsive disposition; someone who feels compelled to do certain things)
workaholic - (person with a compulsive need to work)
addictive, habit-forming - (causing or characterized by addiction; 'addictive drugs'; 'addictive behavior')
addiction, dependence, dependance, dependency, habituation - (being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs))
drug addiction, white plague - (an addiction to a drug (especially a narcotic drug))
alcoholism, alcohol addiction, inebriation, drunkenness - (habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms)
alcoholic, alky, dipsomaniac, boozer, lush, soaker, souse - (a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually)
pothead - (someone who smokes marijuana habitually)
addict - (someone who is physiologically dependent on a substance; abrupt deprivation of the substance produces withdrawal symptoms)
addicted - (compulsively or physiologically dependent on something habit-forming; 'she is addicted to chocolate'; 'addicted to cocaine')
dependent, dependant, drug-addicted, hooked, strung-out - (addicted to a drug)
drug addict, junkie, junky - (a narcotics addict)
drug user, substance abuser, user - (a person who takes drugs)
jaundice, icterus - (yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes caused by an accumulation of bile pigment (bilirubin) in the blood; can be a symptom of gallstones or liver infection or anemia)
dehydration - (depletion of bodily fluids)
dementia, dementedness - (mental deterioration of organic or functional origin)
colic, intestinal colic, gripes, griping - (acute abdominal pain (especially in infants))
sclerosis, induration - (any pathological hardening or thickening of tissue)
arteriosclerosis, arterial sclerosis, hardening of the arteries, induration of the arteries, coronary-artery disease - (sclerosis of the arterial walls)
atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease - (a stage of arteriosclerosis involving fatty deposits (atheromas) inside the arterial walls)
disease - (an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning)
illness, unwellness, malady, sickness - (impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism)
animal disease - (a disease that typically does not affect human beings)
zoonosis, zoonotic disease - (an animal disease that can be transmitted to humans)
tularemia, tularaemia, rabbit fever, deer fly fever, yatobyo - (a highly infectious disease of rodents (especially rabbits and squirrels) and sometimes transmitted to humans by ticks or flies or by handling infected animals)
deficiency disease - (any disease caused by a lack of an essential nutrient (as a vitamin or mineral))
malnutrition - (a state of poor nutrition; can result from insufficient or excessive or unbalanced diet or from inability to absorb foods)
avitaminosis, hypovitaminosis - (any of several diseases caused by deficiency of one or more vitamins)
rickets, rachitis - (childhood disease caused by deficiency of vitamin D and sunlight associated with impaired metabolism of calcium and phosphorus)
scurvy, scorbutus - (a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C))
goiter, goitre, struma, thyromegaly - (abnormally enlarged thyroid gland; can result from underproduction or overproduction of hormone or from a deficiency of iodine in the diet)
eyedrop, eye-drop - (a drop from an eye dropper)
cataract - (clouding of the natural lens of the eye)
glaucoma - (increased pressure in the eyeball due to obstruction of the outflow of aqueous humor; damages the optic disc and impairs vision (sometimes progressing to blindness))
cardiovascular disease - (a disease of the heart or blood vessels)
complication - (any disease or disorder that occurs during the course of (or because of) another disease; 'bed sores are a common complication in cases of paralysis')
high blood pressure, hypertension - (a common disorder in which blood pressure remains abnormally high (a reading of 140/90 mm Hg or greater))
hypoglycemia, hypoglycaemia - (abnormally low blood sugar usually resulting from excessive insulin or a poor diet)
glandular disease, gland disease, glandular disorder, adenosis - (a disorder of the glands of the body)
hypothyroidism - (an underactive thyroid gland; a glandular disorder resulting from insufficient production of thyroid hormones)
blood dyscrasia - (any abnormal condition of the blood)
blood disease, blood disorder - (a disease or disorder of the blood)
leukemia, leukaemia, leucaemia, cancer of the blood - (malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; characterized by abnormal proliferation of leukocytes; one of the four major types of cancer)
genetic disease, genetic disorder, genetic abnormality, genetic defect, congenital disease, inherited disease, inherited disorder, hereditary disease, hereditary condition - (a disease or disorder that is inherited genetically)
hemophilia, haemophilia, bleeder's disease - (congenital tendency to uncontrolled bleeding; usually affects males and is transmitted from mother to son)
anemia, anaemia - (a deficiency of red blood cells)
anemic, anaemic - (relating to anemia or suffering from anemia)
contagious disease, contagion - (any disease easily transmitted by contact)
epidemic - (a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease; many people are infected at the same time)
pandemic - (epidemic over a wide geographical area; 'a pandemic outbreak of malaria')
syndrome - (a pattern of symptoms indicative of some disease)
catatonic schizophrenia, catatonic type schizophrenia, catatonia - (a form of schizophrenia characterized by a tendency to remain in a fixed stuporous state for long periods; the catatonia may give way to short periods of extreme excitement)
autism - ((psychiatry) an abnormal absorption with the self; marked by communication disorders and short attention span and inability to treat others as people)
metabolic disorder - (a disorder or defect of metabolism)
genetic disease, genetic disorder, genetic abnormality, genetic defect, congenital disease, inherited disease, inherited disorder, hereditary disease, hereditary condition - (a disease or disorder that is inherited genetically)
diabetes - (any of several metabolic disorders marked by excessive urination and persistent thirst)
diabetic - (of or relating to or causing diabetes)
diabetic - (suffering from diabetes)
diabetic - (someone who has diabetes)
skin disease, disease of the skin, skin disorder, skin problem, skin condition - (a disease affecting the skin)
erythroderma - (any skin disorder involving abnormal redness)
erythema - (abnormal redness of the skin resulting from dilation of blood vessels (as in sunburn or inflammation))
rash, roseola, efflorescence, skin rash - (any red eruption of the skin)
lupus - (any of several forms of ulcerative skin disease)
itch mite, sarcoptid - (whitish mites that attack the skin of humans and other animals; 'itch mites cause scabies')
scabies, itch - (a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation; 'he has a bad case of the itch')
acne - (an inflammatory disease involving the sebaceous glands of the skin; characterized by papules or pustules or comedones)
pimple, hickey, zit - (a small inflamed elevation of the skin; a pustule or papule; common symptom in acne)
pustule - (a small inflamed elevation of skin containing pus; a blister filled with pus)
cyst - (a closed sac that develops abnormally in some body structure)
bursa - (a small fluid-filled sac located between movable parts of the body especially at joints)
bursitis - (inflammation of a bursa; frequently in the shoulder)
cyst - (a closed sac that develops abnormally in some body structure)
information gathering - (the act of collecting information)
absorb, assimilate, ingest, take in - (take up mentally; 'he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe')
discernible, evident, observable - (capable of being seen or noticed; 'a discernible change in attitude'; 'a clearly evident erasure in the manuscript'; 'an observable change in behavior')
detectable, noticeable - (capable of being detected; 'after a noticeable pause the lecturer continued')
detectable, perceptible - (easily seen or detected; 'a detectable note of sarcasm'; 'he continued after a perceptible pause')
perceptible - (capable of being perceived by the mind or senses; 'a perceptible limp'; 'easily perceptible sounds'; 'perceptible changes in behavior')
perceivable - (capable of being perceived especially by sight or hearing; 'perceivable through the mist')
perceptible - (capable of being perceived by the mind or senses; 'a perceptible limp'; 'easily perceptible sounds'; 'perceptible changes in behavior')
discernible, evident, observable - (capable of being seen or noticed; 'a discernible change in attitude'; 'a clearly evident erasure in the manuscript'; 'an observable change in behavior')
perceptible - (capable of being perceived by the mind or senses; 'a perceptible limp'; 'easily perceptible sounds'; 'perceptible changes in behavior')
perceptible - (easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind; 'a perceptible sense of expectation in the court'; 'an obvious (or palpable) lie')
detectable, perceptible - (easily seen or detected; 'a detectable note of sarcasm'; 'he continued after a perceptible pause')
detectable, noticeable - (capable of being detected; 'after a noticeable pause the lecturer continued')
palpable, tangible - (capable of being perceived by the senses or the mind; especially capable of being handled or touched or felt; 'a barely palpable dust'; 'felt sudden anger in a palpable wave'; 'the air was warm and close - palpable as cotton')
detectable, noticeable - (capable of being detected; 'after a noticeable pause the lecturer continued')
perceptibility - (the property of being perceptible by the mind or the senses)
perceptibly, noticeably, observably - (in a noticeable manner; 'he changed noticeably over the years')
marked, pronounced - (strongly marked; easily noticeable; 'walked with a marked limp'; 'a pronounced flavor of cinnamon')
markedly - (in a clearly noticeable manner; 'sales of luxury cars dropped markedly')
mysterious, mystic, mystical, occult, secret, orphic - (having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding; 'mysterious symbols'; 'the mystical style of Blake'; 'occult lore'; 'the secret learning of the ancients')
cryptically, enigmatically, mysteriously - (in a cryptic manner; 'we will meet again,' he said cryptically)
cryptic, cryptical, deep, inscrutable, mysterious, mystifying - (of an obscure nature; 'the new insurance policy is written without cryptic or mysterious terms'; 'a deep dark secret'; 'the inscrutable workings of Providence'; 'in its mysterious past it encompasses all the dim origins of life'- Rachel Carson; 'rituals totally mystifying to visitors from other lands')
inexplicable, incomprehensible - (incapable of being explained or accounted for; 'inexplicable errors'; 'left the house at three in the morning for inexplicable reasons')
incomprehensible, uncomprehensible - (difficult to understand; 'the most incomprehensible thing about the universe is that it is comprehensible'- A. Einstein)
cryptic, cryptical, deep, inscrutable, mysterious, mystifying - (of an obscure nature; 'the new insurance policy is written without cryptic or mysterious terms'; 'a deep dark secret'; 'the inscrutable workings of Providence'; 'in its mysterious past it encompasses all the dim origins of life'- Rachel Carson; 'rituals totally mystifying to visitors from other lands')
obscure, vague - (not clearly understood or expressed; 'an obscure turn of phrase'; 'an impulse to go off and fight certain obscure battles of his own spirit'-Anatole Broyard; 'their descriptions of human behavior become vague, dull, and unclear'- P.A.Sorokin; 'vague...forms of speech...have so long passed for mysteries of science'- John Locke)
arcane - (requiring secret or mysterious knowledge; 'the arcane science of dowsing')
enigmatic, enigmatical, puzzling - (not clear to the understanding; 'I didn't grasp the meaning of that enigmatic comment until much later'; 'prophetic texts so enigmatic that their meaning has been disputed for centuries')
incomprehensibility - (the quality of being incomprehensible)
obscureness, obscurity, abstruseness, reconditeness - (the quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand)
unclearness - (incomprehensibility as a result of not being clear)
ambiguity, equivocalness - (unclearness by virtue of having more than one meaning)
loophole - (an ambiguity (especially one in the text of a law or contract) that makes it possible to evade a difficulty or obligation)
vaguely, mistily - (in a vague way; 'he looked vaguely familiar'; 'he explained it somewhat mistily')
clear - (clear to the mind; 'a clear and present danger'; 'a clear explanation'; 'a clear case of murder'; 'a clear indication that she was angry'; 'gave us a clear idea of human nature')
apprehensible, intelligible, graspable, perceivable, understandable - (capable of being apprehended or understood)
comprehensible, comprehendible - (capable of being comprehended or understood; 'an idea comprehensible to the average mind')
limpid, lucid, luculent, pellucid, crystal clear, perspicuous - ((of language) transparently clear; easily understandable; 'writes in a limpid style'; 'lucid directions'; 'a luculent oration'- Robert Burton; 'pellucid prose'; 'a crystal clear explanation'; 'a perspicuous argument')
intelligibly, clearly, understandably - (in an intelligible manner; 'the foreigner spoke to us quite intelligibly')
unclear - (not clear to the mind; 'the law itself was unclear on that point'; 'the reason for their actions is unclear to this day')
undefined, vague - (not precisely limited, determined, or distinguished; 'an undefined term'; 'undefined authority'; 'some undefined sense of excitement'; 'vague feelings of sadness'; 'a vague uneasiness')
clear - (free from cloudiness; allowing light to pass through; 'clear water'; 'clear plastic bags'; 'clear glass'; 'the air is clear and clean')
clearness, clarity, uncloudedness - (the quality of clear water; 'when she awoke the clarity was back in her eyes')
pellucidness, pellucidity, limpidity - (passing light without diffusion or distortion)
distinctness, sharpness - (the quality of being sharp and clear)
focus - (maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system; 'in focus'; 'out of focus')
focused - (of an optical system (e.g. eye or opera glasses) adjusted to produce a clear image)
focused, focussed - (being in focus or brought into focus)
bleary, blurred, blurry, foggy, fuzzy, hazy, muzzy - (indistinct or hazy in outline; 'a landscape of blurred outlines'; 'the trees were just blurry shapes')
clarity, lucidity, lucidness, pellucidity, clearness, limpidity - (free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression)
implied, silent, tacit, understood - (indicated by necessary connotation though not expressed directly; 'gave silent consent'; 'a tacit agreement'; 'the understood provisos of a custody agreement')
sketchy, unelaborated - (giving only major points; lacking completeness; 'a sketchy account'; 'details of the plan remain sketchy')
explicit, expressed - (precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication; 'explicit instructions'; 'she made her wishes explicit'; 'explicit sexual scenes')
explicitly - (in an explicit manner; 'in his foreword Professor Clark puts it explicitly')
expressly, explicitly - (in an explicit manner; 'he stated expressly that the needed the money by tomorrow')
implicit, inexplicit - (implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something; 'an implicit agreement not to raise the subject'; 'there was implicit criticism in his voice'; 'anger was implicit in the argument'; 'the oak is implicit in the acorn')
implicitly - (without ever expressing so clearly; 'he implicitly assumes that you know the answer')
esoteric - (confined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle; 'a compilation of esoteric philosophical theories')
abstruse, deep, recondite - (difficult to penetrate; incomprehensible to one of ordinary understanding or knowledge; 'the professor's lectures were so abstruse that students tended to avoid them'; 'a deep metaphysical theory'; 'some recondite problem in historiography')
apparent, ostensible, seeming - (appearing as such but not necessarily so; 'for all his apparent wealth he had no money to pay the rent'; 'the committee investigated some apparent discrepancies'; 'the ostensible truth of their theories'; 'his seeming honesty')
obvious - (easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind; 'obvious errors')
apparent, evident, manifest, patent, plain, unmistakable - (clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment; 'the effects of the drought are apparent to anyone who sees the parched fields'; 'evident hostility'; 'manifest disapproval'; 'patent advantages'; 'made his meaning plain'; 'it is plain that he is no reactionary'; 'in plain view')
unmistakable - (clearly evident to the mind; 'his opposition to slavery was unmistakable)
unobvious - (not immediately apparent; 'in mathematical science connections are exhibited which...are extremely unobvious'- A.N.Whitehead)
opaque, unintelligible - (not clearly understood or expressed)
measurable, mensurable - (capable of being measured; 'measurable depths')
visible, seeable - (capable of being seen; or open to easy view; 'a visible object'; 'visible stars'; 'mountains visible in the distance'; 'a visible change of expression'; 'visible files')
visible - (obvious to the eye; 'a visible change of expression')
visibly - (in a visible manner; 'he was visibly upset')
visibly - (so as to be visible; 'the sign was visibly displayed')
beaming, beamy, effulgent, radiant, refulgent - (radiating or as if radiating light; 'the beaming sun'; 'the effulgent daffodils'; 'a radiant sunrise'; 'a refulgent sunset')
conspicuous - (obvious to the eye or mind; 'a tower conspicuous at a great distance'; 'wore conspicuous neckties'; 'made herself conspicuous by her exhibitionistic preening')
prominently, conspicuously - (in a prominent way; 'the new car was prominently displayed in the driveway')
inconspicuous, invisible - (not prominent or readily noticeable; 'he pushed the string through an inconspicuous hole'; 'the invisible man')
obscure, unnoticeable - (not drawing attention; 'an unnoticeable cigarette burn on the carpet'; 'an obscure flaw')
invisible, unseeable - (impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye; 'the invisible man'; 'invisible rays'; 'an invisible hinge'; 'invisible mending')
concealed, hidden, out of sight - (not accessible to view; 'concealed (or hidden) damage'; 'in stormy weather the stars are out of sight')
concealed - (hidden on any grounds for any motive; 'a concealed weapon'; 'a concealed compartment in his briefcase')
out of sight, out of view - (no longer visible; 'the ship disappeared behind the horizon and passed out of sight')
audible, hearable - (heard or perceptible by the ear; 'he spoke in an audible whisper')
high, high-pitched - (used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency)
tangible, touchable - (perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch; 'skin with a tangible roughness')
palpable, tangible - (capable of being perceived by the senses or the mind; especially capable of being handled or touched or felt; 'a barely palpable dust'; 'felt sudden anger in a palpable wave'; 'the air was warm and close-palpable as cotton')
palpable - (can be felt by palpation; 'a palpable tumor')
palpable, tangible - (capable of being perceived by the senses or the mind; especially capable of being handled or touched or felt; 'a barely palpable dust'; 'felt sudden anger in a palpable wave'; 'the air was warm and close-palpable as cotton')
centripetal, receptive, sensory - (of a nerve fiber or impulse originating outside and passing toward the central nervous system; 'sensory neurons')
sensational, sensory - (relating to or concerned in sensation; 'the sensory cortex'; 'sensory organs')
perception - (the process of perceiving)
sensing, perception - (becoming aware of something via the senses)
perceive, comprehend - (to become aware of through the senses; 'I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon')
perceptual - (of or relating to the act of perceiving; 'perceptual stimulus')
perceived - (detected by means of the senses; 'a perceived difference in temperature')
attention, attending - (the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others)
cardinality - ((mathematics) the number of elements in a set or group (considered as a property of that grouping))
another, some other - (any of various alternatives; some other; 'put it off to another (or some other) day')
numerous - (amounting to a large indefinite number; 'numerous times'; 'the family was numerous')
finite - (bounded or limited in magnitude or spatial or temporal extent)
relative quantity - (a quantity relative to some purpose)
plurality, relative majority - ((in an election with more than 2 options) the number of votes for the candidate or party receiving the greatest number (but less that half of the votes))
untold - (of an incalculable amount; 'untold suffering')
countless, infinite, innumerable, innumerous, multitudinous, myriad, numberless, uncounted, unnumberable, unnumbered, unnumerable - (too numerous to be counted; 'incalculable riches'; 'countless hours'; 'an infinite number of reasons'; 'innumerable difficulties'; 'the multitudinous seas'; 'myriad stars'; 'untold thousands')
infinite - (having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude; 'the infinite ingenuity of man'; 'infinite wealth')
count - (the total number counted; 'a blood count')
quadruped - (an animal especially a mammal having four limbs specialized for walking)
withers - (the highest part of the back at the base of the neck of various animals especially draft animals)
phenomenon - (any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning)
optical phenomenon - (a physical phenomenon related to or involving light)
natural phenomenon - (all phenomena that are not artificial)
absorption - ((physics) the process in which incident radiated energy is retained without reflection or transmission on passing through a medium; 'the absorption of photons by atoms or molecules')
geological phenomenon - (a natural phenomenon involving the structure or composition of the earth)
precession of the equinoxes - (a slow westward shift of the equinoxes along the plane of the ecliptic caused by precession of the Earth's axis of rotation)
physical phenomenon - (a natural phenomenon involving the physics of matter and energy)
mechanical phenomenon - (a physical phenomenon associated with the equilibrium or motion of objects)
conduction, conductivity - (the transmission of heat or electricity or sound)
resistance - (any mechanical force that tends to retard or oppose motion)
friction, rubbing - (the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another)
drag, retarding force - (the phenomenon of resistance to motion through a fluid)
grip, traction, adhesive friction - (the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road))
Coriolis force - ((physics) a force due to the earth's rotation; acts on a body in motion (airplane or projectile) in a rotating reference frame; in a rotating frame of reference Newton's second law of motion can be made to apply if in addition to the real forces acting on a body a Coriolis force and a centrifugal force are introduced)
field, field of force, force field - (the space around a radiating body within which its electromagnetic oscillations can exert force on another similar body not in contact with it)
gravitational field - (a field of force surrounding a body of finite mass)
axis, axis of rotation - (the center around which something rotates)
pivot, pin - (axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns)
swivel - (a coupling (as in a chain) that has one end that turns on a headed pin)
precession - (the motion of a spinning body (as a top) in which it wobbles so that the axis of rotation sweeps out a cone)
electrical phenomenon - (a physical phenomenon involving electricity)
dipole - (a pair of equal and opposite electric charges or magnetic poles separated by a small distance)
voltage, electromotive force, emf - (the rate at which energy is drawn from a source that produces a flow of electricity in a circuit; expressed in volts)
electric potential, potential, potential difference, potential drop, voltage - (the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts)
electrical conduction - (the passage of electricity through a conductor)
current, electric current - (a flow of electricity through a conductor; 'the current was measured in amperes')
discharge, spark, arc, electric arc, electric discharge - (electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field)
discharge - (the sudden giving off of energy)
electrical discharge - (a discharge of electricity)
nerve impulse, impulse - (the electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber; 'they demonstrated the transmission of impulses from the cortex to the hypothalamus')
leach, strip - (remove substances from by a percolating liquid; 'leach the soil')
erosion, eroding, eating away, wearing, wearing away - ((geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it))
erode, eat away, fret - (remove soil or rock; 'Rain eroded the terraces')
deposit, sedimentation, alluviation - (the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating)
leave, result, lead -(have as a result or residue; 'The water left a mark on the silk dress'; 'Her blood left a stain on the napkin')
sediment, deposit - (matter that has been deposited by some natural process)
carnivore - (a terrestrial or aquatic flesh-eating mammal; 'terrestrial carnivores have four or five clawed digits on each limb')
omnivore - (an animal that feeds on both animal and vegetable substances)
omnivorous - (feeding on both plants and animals)
mole - (small velvety-furred burrowing mammal having small eyes and fossorial forefeet)
begin, start - (have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense; 'The DMZ begins right over the hill'; 'The second movement begins after the Allegro'; 'Prices for these homes start at $250,000')
begin - (be the first item or point, constitute the beginning or start, come first in a series; 'The number 'one' begins the sequence'; 'A terrible murder begins the novel'; 'The convocation ceremony officially begins the semester')
beginning - (the event consisting of the start of something; 'the beginning of the war')
end, terminate - (be the end of; be the last or concluding part of; 'This sad scene ended the movie')
trace, vestige, tincture, shadow - (an indication that something has been present; 'there wasn't a trace of evidence for the claim'; 'a tincture of condescension')
best - ((superlative of 'good') having the most positive qualities; 'the best film of the year'; the best solution; 'the best time for planting'; 'wore his best suit')
better, best - ((comparative and superlative of 'well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable; 'it would be better to speak to him'; 'the White House thought it best not to respond')
being, beingness, existence - (the state or fact of existing; 'a point of view gradually coming into being'; 'laws in existence for centuries')
exist, be - (have an existence, be extant; 'Is there a God?')
existential - (relating to or dealing with existence (especially with human existence))
experiential - (relating to or resulting from experience; 'a personal, experiential reality')
experiential, existential - (derived from experience or the experience of existence; 'the rich experiential content of the teachings of the older philosophers'- Benjamin Farrington; 'formal logicians are not concerned with existential matters'- John Dewey)
coexist - (exist together)
coexistence - (existing peacefully together)
coincide, co-occur, cooccur - (go with, fall together)
being, beingness, existence - (the state or fact of existing; 'a point of view gradually coming into being'; 'laws in existence for centuries')
exist, be - (have an existence, be extant; 'Is there a God?')
transcendence, transcendency - (a state of being or existence above and beyond the limits of material experience)
nonnatural, otherworldly, preternatural, transcendental - (existing outside of or not in accordance with nature; 'find transcendental motives for sublunary action'-Aldous Huxley)
preexist - (exist beforehand or prior to a certain point in time; 'Did this condition pre-exist?')
preexistent, pre-existent, preexisting, pre-existing - (existing previously or before something; 'variations on pre-existent musical themes')
prevail, hold, obtain - (be valid, applicable, or true; 'This theory still holds')
prevail, hold, obtain - (be valid, applicable, or true; 'This theory still holds')
survive, last, live, live on, go, endure, hold up, hold out - (continue to live; endure or last; 'We went without water and food for 3 days'; 'These superstitions survive in the backwaters of America'; 'The race car driver lived through several very serious accidents'; 'how long can a person last without food and water?')
survive, pull through, pull round, come through, make it - (continue in existence after (an adversity, etc.); 'He survived the cancer against all odds')
last, endure - (persist for a specified period of time; 'The bad weather lasted for three days')
prevail, persist, die hard, run, endure - (continue to exist; 'These stories die hard'; 'The legend of Elvis endures')
survival, endurance - (a state of surviving; remaining alive)
happen, hap, go on, pass off, occur, pass, fall out, come about, take place - (come to pass; 'What is happening?'; 'The meeting took place off without an incidence'; 'Nothing occurred that seemed important')
transpire - (come about, happen, or occur; 'Several important events transpired last week')
happening, occurrence, occurrent, natural event - (an event that happens)
boom, bonanza, gold rush, gravy, godsend, manna from heaven, windfall, bunce - (a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money); 'the demand for testing has created a boom for those unregulated laboratories where boxes of specimen jars are processed like an assembly line')
wonder, marvel - (something that causes feelings of wonder; 'the wonders of modern science')
phenomenon - (a remarkable development)
coincide, co-occur, cooccur - (go with, fall together)
concur, coincide - (happen simultaneously; 'The two events coincided')
concurrence, coincidence, conjunction, co-occurrence - (the temporal property of two things happening at the same time; 'the interval determining the coincidence gate is adjustable')
accompaniment, concomitant, attendant, co-occurrence - (an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another)
fail, go bad, give way, die, give out, conk out, go, break, break down - (stop operating or functioning; 'The engine finally went'; 'The car died on the road'; 'The bus we travelled in broke down on the way to town'; 'The coffee maker broke'; 'The engine failed on the way to town'; 'her eyesight went after the accident')
breakable - (capable of being broken or damaged; 'earthenware pottery is breakable'; 'breakable articles should be packed carefully')
unbreakable - (impossible to break especially under ordinary usage; 'unbreakable plastic dinnerwear')
incalculable - (not capable of being computed or enumerated)
suffocation, asphyxiation - (the condition of being deprived of oxygen (as by having breathing stopped); 'asphyxiation is sometimes used as a form of torture')
fertility, fecundity - (the state of being fertile; capable of producing offspring)
symptom - ((medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease)
heartburn, pyrosis - (a painful burning sensation in the chest caused by gastroesophageal reflux (backflow from the stomach irritating the esophagus); symptomatic of an ulcer or a diaphragmatic hernia or other disorder)
dizziness, giddiness, lightheadedness, vertigo - (a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall)
faintness - (a feeling of faintness and of being ready to swoon)
faint, light, swooning, light-headed, lightheaded - (weak and likely to lose consciousness; 'suddenly felt faint from the pain'; 'was sick and faint from hunger'; 'felt light in the head'; 'a swooning fit'; 'light-headed with wine'; 'light-headed from lack of sleep')
record - (anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events; 'the film provided a valuable record of stage techniques')
written record, written account - (a written document preserving knowledge of facts or events)
memo, memorandum, memoranda - (a written proposal or reminder)
aide-memoire, position paper - (a memorandum summarizing the items of an agreement (used especially in diplomatic communications))
memorial - (a written statement of facts submitted in conjunction with a petition to an authority)
written record, written account - (a written document preserving knowledge of facts or events)
minutes, proceedings, transactions - (a written account of what transpired at a meeting)
minute - (a short note; 'the secretary keeps the minutes of the meeting')
chronology - (a record of events in the order of their occurrence)
note - (a brief written record; 'he made a note of the appointment')
file, data file - (a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together)
record, track record - (the sum of recognized accomplishments; 'the lawyer has a good record'; 'the track record shows that he will be a good president')
criminal record, record - (a list of crimes for which an accused person has been previously convicted; 'he ruled that the criminal record of the defendant could not be disclosed to the court'; 'the prostitute had a record a mile long')
record - (the number of wins versus losses and ties a team has had; 'at 9-0 they have the best record in their league')
ahead, in front, before - (at or in the front; 'I see the lights of a town ahead'; 'the road ahead is foggy'; 'staring straight ahead'; 'we couldn't see over the heads of the people in front'; 'with the cross of Jesus marching on before')
ordinal number, ordinal, no. - (the number designating place in an ordered sequence)
ordinal - (being or denoting a numerical order in a series; 'ordinal numbers'; 'held an ordinal rank of seventh')
precedence, precedency, priority - (status established in order of importance or urgency; '...its precedence as the world's leading manufacturer of pharmaceuticals'; 'national independence takes priority over class struggle')
index - (an alphabetical listing of names and topics along with page numbers where they are discussed)
coding system - (a system of signals used to represent letters or numbers in transmitting messages)
bar code, Universal Product Code - (code consisting of a series of vertical bars of variable width that are scanned by a laser; printed on consumer product packages to identify the item for a computer that provides the price and registers inventory information)
roll, roster - (a list of names; 'his name was struck off the rolls')
key - (a list of words or phrases that explain symbols or abbreviations)
award, accolade, honor, honour, laurels - (a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction; 'an award for bravery')
mission, military mission - (an operation that is assigned by a higher headquarters; 'the planes were on a bombing mission')
mission, charge, commission - (a special assignment that is given to a person or group; 'a confidential mission to London'; 'his charge was deliver a message')
suffix, postfix - (an affix that is added at the end of the word)
message - (a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled; 'he sent a three-word message')
message, content, subject matter, substance - (what a communication that is about something is about)
communication - (something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups)
information, info - (a message received and understood)
auditory communication - (communication that relies on hearing)
auditory, audile, auditive - (of or relating to the process of hearing; 'auditory processing'; 'an audile person')
redirect, airt - (channel into a new direction; 'redirect your attention to the danger from the fundamentalists')
cable, telegraph, wire - (send cables, wires, or telegrams)
mail - (the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service)
mail, post - (any particular collection of letters or packages that is delivered; 'your mail is on the table'; 'is there any post for me?'; 'she was opening her post')
mail, get off - (send via the postal service; 'I'll mail you the check tomorrow')
submit, subject - (refer for judgment or consideration; 'She submitted a proposal to the agency')
refer - (send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision; 'refer a patient to a specialist'; 'refer a bill to a committee')
telegram, wire - (a message transmitted by telegraph)
cable, cablegram, overseas telegram - (a telegram sent abroad)
spam, junk e-mail - (unwanted e-mail (usually of a commercial nature sent out in bulk))
promise - (a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future)
commitment, dedication - (a message that makes a pledge)
promise, assure - (make a promise or commitment)
promise - (promise to undertake or give; 'I promise you my best effort')
promised - (assured by (usually) spoken agreement; 'the promised toy'; 'the promised land')
group action - (action taken by a group of people)
disorder - (a disturbance of the peace or of public order)
disturbance, disruption, commotion, flutter, hurly burly, to-do, hoo-ha, hoo-hah, kerfuffle - (a disorderly outburst or tumult; 'they were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused')
disturbance - (the act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion)
incident - (a public disturbance; 'the police investigated an incident at the bus station')
disorderly - (undisciplined and unruly; 'disorderly youths'; 'disorderly conduct')
havoc, mayhem - (violent and needless disturbance)
disruptive, riotous, troubled, tumultuous, turbulent - (characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination; 'effects of the struggle will be violent and disruptive'; 'riotous times'; 'these troubled areas'; 'the tumultuous years of his administration'; 'a turbulent and unruly childhood')
bustle, hustle, flurry, ado, fuss, stir - (a rapid active commotion)
convulsion, turmoil, upheaval - (a violent disturbance; 'the convulsions of the stock market')
tumult, tumultuousness, uproar, garboil - (a state of commotion and noise and confusion)
chaos, pandemonium, bedlam, topsy-turvydom, topsy-turvyness - (a state of extreme confusion and disorder)
think, opine, suppose, imagine, reckon, guess - (expect, believe, or suppose; 'I imagine she earned a lot of money with her new novel'; 'I thought to find her in a bad state'; 'he didn't think to find her in the kitchen'; 'I guess she is angry at me for standing her up')
speculate, theorize, theorise, conjecture, hypothesize, hypothesise, hypothecate, suppose - (to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds; 'Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps')
postulate, posit - (take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom; 'He posited three basic laws of nature')
conjecture - (reasoning that involves the formation of conclusions from incomplete evidence)
theorize - (construct a theory about; 'Galileo theorized the motion of the stars')
theorize - (form or construct theories; 'he thinks and theorizes all day')
theorization, theorisation - (the production or use of theories)
abstraction, generalization, generalisation - (the process of formulating general concepts by abstracting common properties of instances)
generalize, generalise, extrapolate, infer - (draw from specific cases for more general cases)
generalization, generalisation, generality - (an idea or conclusion having general application; 'he spoke in broad generalities')
source, seed, germ - (anything that provides inspiration for later work)
assume, presume, take for granted - (take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof; 'I assume his train was late')
speculate, theorize, theorise, conjecture, hypothesize, hypothesise, hypothecate, suppose - (to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds; 'Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps')
postulate, posit - ((logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning)
hypothesis - (a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations)
guess, conjecture, supposition, surmise, surmisal, speculation, hypothesis - (a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence)
causal - (involving or constituting a cause; causing; 'a causal relationship between scarcity and higher prices')
reason - (an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon; 'the reason a steady state was never reached was that the back pressure built up too slowly')
rationale, principle - ((law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature); 'the rationale for capital punishment'; 'the principles of internal-combustion engines')
rationale, principle - ((law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature); 'the rationale for capital punishment'; 'the principles of internal-combustion engines')
theory - (a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena; 'theories can incorporate facts and laws and tested hypotheses'; 'true in fact and theory')
discretionary, discretional - (having or using the ability to act or decide according to your own discretion or judgment; 'The commission has discretionary power to award extra funds')
arbitrary - (based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice; 'an arbitrary decision'; 'the arbitrary rule of a dictator'; 'an arbitrary penalty'; 'of arbitrary size and shape'; 'an arbitrary choice'; 'arbitrary division of the group into halves')
capricious, impulsive, whimsical - (determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason; 'a capricious refusal'; 'authoritarian rulers are frequently capricious'; 'the victim of whimsical persecutions')
necessary - (absolutely essential)
needed, needful, required, requisite - (necessary for relief or supply; 'provided them with all things needful')
nonarbitrary, unarbitrary - (not subject to individual determination)
essential, indispensable - (absolutely necessary; vitally necessary; 'essential tools and materials'; 'funds essential to the completion of the project'; 'an indispensable worker')
indispensable - (not to be dispensed with; essential; 'foods indispensable to good nutrition')
unnecessary, unneeded - (not necessary)
unnecessarily - (in an unnecessary manner; 'they were unnecessarily rude')
unnecessarily - (without any necessity; 'this marathon would exhaust him unnecessarily')
inessential, nonessential - (anything that is not essential; 'they discarded all their inessentials')
adjunct - (something added to another thing but not an essential part of it)
compulsory, mandatory, required - (required by rule; 'in most schools physical education is compulsory'; 'attendance is mandatory'; 'required reading')
obligatory - (morally or legally constraining or binding; 'attendance is obligatory'; 'an obligatory contribution')
epicurean, luxurious, luxuriant, sybaritic, voluptuary, voluptuous - (displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses; 'an epicurean banquet'; 'enjoyed a luxurious suite with a crystal chandelier and thick oriental rugs'; 'Lucullus spent the remainder of his days in voluptuous magnificence'; 'a chinchilla robe of sybaritic lavishness')
deluxe, gilded, grand, luxurious, opulent, princely, sumptuous - (rich and superior in quality; 'a princely sum'; 'gilded dining rooms')
deluxe, de luxe, luxe - (elegant and sumptuous; 'a deluxe car'; 'luxe accommodations')
lavish, lucullan, lush, plush, plushy - (characterized by extravagance and profusion; 'a lavish buffet'; 'a lucullan feast')
deluxe, gilded, grand, luxurious, opulent, princely, sumptuous - (rich and superior in quality; 'a princely sum'; 'gilded dining rooms')
gratuitous - (without cause; 'a gratuitous insult')
gratuitous, needless, uncalled-for - (unnecessary and unwarranted; 'a strikers' tent camp...was burned with needless loss of life')
luxury - (something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity)
excess, extra, redundant, spare, supererogatory, superfluous, supernumerary, surplus - (more than is needed, desired, or required; 'trying to lose excess weight'; 'found some extra change lying on the dresser'; 'yet another book on heraldry might be thought redundant'; 'skills made redundant by technological advance'; 'sleeping in the spare room'; 'supernumerary ornamentation'; 'it was supererogatory of her to gloat'; 'delete superfluous (or unnecessary) words'; 'extra ribs as well as other supernumerary internal parts'; 'surplus cheese distributed to the needy')
need, want - (anything that is necessary but lacking; 'he had sufficient means to meet his simple needs'; 'I tried to supply his wants')
rule, prescript - (prescribed guide for conduct or action)
rule - (directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted; 'he knew the rules of chess')
rule - (any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order; 'the rule of St. Dominic')
rule, prescript - (prescribed guide for conduct or action)
rule - (directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted; 'he knew the rules of chess')
rule - (any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order; 'the rule of St. Dominic')
etiquette - (rules governing socially acceptable behavior)
protocol - (forms of ceremony and etiquette observed by diplomats and heads of state)
rule - (directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted; 'he knew the rules of chess')
pressure - (a force that compels; 'the public brought pressure to bear on the government')
pressure - (an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress)
sheet, flat solid - (a flat artifact that is thin relative to its length and width)
wallboard, drywall - (a wide flat board used to cover walls or partitions; made from plaster or wood pulp or other materials and used primarily to form the interior walls of houses)
plasterboard, gypsum board - (wallboard with a gypsum plaster core bounded to layers of paper or fiberboard; used instead of plaster or wallboard to make interior walls)
panel - (sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat) section or component of something)
paneling, panelling, pane - (a panel or section of panels in a wall or door)
learner, scholar, assimilator - (someone (especially a child) who learns (as from a teacher) or takes up knowledge or beliefs)
amateur - (someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime)
amateur - (does not play for pay)
apprentice, learner, prentice - (works for an expert to learn a trade)
apprenticeship - (the position of apprentice)
apprentice - (be or work as an apprentice; 'She apprenticed with the great master')
novice, beginner, tyro, tiro, initiate - (someone new to a field or activity)
expert - (a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully)
therapist, healer - (a person skilled in a particular type of therapy)
psychotherapist, clinical psychologist - (a therapist who deals with mental and emotional disorders)
witch doctor - (someone who is believed to heal through magical powers)
shamanism, Asian shamanism - (an animistic religion of northern Asia having the belief that the mediation between the visible and the spirit worlds is effected by shamans)
shaman, priest-doctor - (in societies practicing shamanism: one acting as a medium between the visible and spirit worlds; practices sorcery for healing or divination)
skilled worker, trained worker, skilled workman - (a worker who has acquired special skills)
mender, repairer, fixer - (a skilled worker who mends or repairs things)
handyman, jack of all trades, odd-job man - (a man skilled in various odd jobs and other small tasks)
repairman, maintenance man, service man - (a skilled worker whose job is to repair things)
cryptanalysis, cryptanalytics, cryptography, cryptology - (the science of analyzing and deciphering codes and ciphers and cryptograms)
compression - (encoding information while reducing the bandwidth or bits required)
encode, code, encipher, cipher, cypher, encrypt, inscribe, write in code - (convert ordinary language into code; 'We should encode the message for security reasons')
cryptography, coding, secret writing, steganography - (act of writing in code or cipher)
encoding, encryption - (the activity of converting from plain text into code)
decoding, decryption, decipherment - (the activity of making clear or converting from code into plain text; 'a secret key or password is required for decryption')
decode, decrypt, decipher - (convert code into ordinary language)
cryptanalyst, cryptographer, cryptologist - (decoder skilled in the analysis of codes and cryptograms)
technician - (someone whose occupation involves training in a specific technical process)
smith, metalworker - (someone who works metal (especially by hammering it when it is hot and malleable))
needleworker - (someone who does work (as sewing or embroidery) with a needle)
garmentmaker, garment-worker, garment worker - (a person who makes garments)
tailor, seamster, sartor - (a person whose occupation is making and altering garments)
dressmaker, modiste, needlewoman, seamstress, sempstress - (someone who makes or mends dresses)
goldsmith, goldworker, gold-worker - (an artisan who makes jewelry and other objects out of gold)
craftsman, artisan, journeyman, artificer - (a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft)
professional, professional person - (a person engaged in one of the learned professions)
professional, pro - (an athlete who plays for pay)
professional, professional person - (a person engaged in one of the learned professions)
practitioner, practician - (someone who practices a learned profession)
clinician - (a practitioner (of medicine or psychology) who does clinical work instead of laboratory experiments)
seated, sitting - ((of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks; 'the seated Madonna'; 'the audience remained seated')
cross-legged - (with the legs crossed; 'he sat on the floor cross-legged and meditated')
vector, transmitter - (any agent (person or animal or microorganism) that carries and transmits a disease; 'mosquitos are vectors of malaria and yellow fever'; 'fleas are vectors of the plague'; 'aphids are transmitters of plant diseases'; 'when medical scientists talk about vectors they are usually talking about insects')
walk-in - (person who walks in without having an appointment; 'the emergency room was overrun with walk-ins')
seeker, searcher, quester - (someone making a search or inquiry; 'they are seekers after truth')
worker - (a person who works at a specific occupation; 'he is a good worker')
freelance, independent, self-employed person - (a writer or artist who sells services to different employers without a long-term contract with any of them)
freelance, self-employed - (working for yourself)
worker - (a person who works at a specific occupation; 'he is a good worker')
temp, temporary, temporary worker - (a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis)
volunteer, unpaid worker - (a person who performs voluntary work)
paid - (marked by the reception of pay; 'paid work'; 'a paid official'; 'a paid announcement'; 'a paid check')
nonrecreational, paid - (involving gainful employment in something often done as a hobby)
gainful, paid, paying - (yielding a fair profit)
unpaid - (not paid; 'unpaid wages'; 'an unpaid bill')
unpaid, volunteer - (without payment; 'the soup kitchen was run primarily by unpaid helpers'; 'a volunteer fire department')
unpaid, volunteer - (without payment; 'the soup kitchen was run primarily by unpaid helpers'; 'a volunteer fire department')
volunteer - (do volunteer work)
bartender, barman, barkeep, barkeeper, mixologist - (an employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar)
bar - (a counter where you can obtain food or drink; 'he bought a hot dog and a coke at the bar')
contractor - (someone (a person or firm) who contracts to build things)
worker - (a person who works at a specific occupation; 'he is a good worker')
missing - (not able to be found; 'missing in action'; 'a missing person')
absent - (not in a specified place physically or mentally)
absentee - (one that is absent or not in residence)
absenteeism - (habitual absence from work)
evict, force out - (expel from one's property or force to move out by a legal process; 'The landlord evicted the tenants after they had not paid the rent for four months')
banish, ban, ostracize, ostracise, shun, cast out, blackball - (expel from a community or group)
expatriate, deport, exile - (expel from a country; 'The poet was exiled because he signed a letter protesting the government's actions')
deportation - (the expulsion from a country of an undesirable alien)
exile, deportee - (expelled from home or country by authority)
expatriate, deport, exile - (expel from a country; 'The poet was exiled because he signed a letter protesting the government's actions')
exile, deportation, expatriation, transportation - (the act of expelling a person from their native land; 'men in exile dream of hope'; 'his deportation to a penal colony'; 'the expatriation of wealthy farmers'; 'the sentence was one of transportation for life')
exile, deportee - (expelled from home or country by authority)
party - (a person involved in legal proceedings; 'the party of the first part')
respondent - (the codefendant (especially in a divorce proceeding) who is accused of adultery with the corespondent)
litigant, litigator - ((law) a party to a lawsuit; someone involved in litigation; 'plaintiffs and defendants are both litigants')
plaintiff, complainant - (a person who brings an action in a court of law)
defendant, suspect - (a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused)
accused - (a defendant in a criminal proceeding)
accused - (a defendant in a criminal proceeding)
defendant, suspect - (a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused)
attendant, attender, attendee, meeter - (a person who is present and participates in a meeting; 'he was a regular attender at department meetings'; 'the gathering satisfied both organizers and attendees')
partygoer - (someone who is attending a party; 'the hall was crowded with an overflow of partygoers')
party - (have or participate in a party; 'The students were partying all night before the exam')
orgy, debauch, debauchery, saturnalia, riot, bacchanal, bacchanalia, drunken revelry - (a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity)
swinger, tramp - (a person who engages freely in promiscuous sex)
adulterer, fornicator - (someone who commits adultery or fornication)
easy, light, loose, promiscuous, sluttish, wanton - (casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior; 'her easy virtue'; 'he was told to avoid loose (or light) women'; 'wanton behavior')
libertine, debauchee, rounder - (a dissolute person; usually a man who is morally unrestrained)
adulteress, fornicatress, hussy, jade, loose woman, slut, strumpet, trollop - (a woman adulterer)
swinger, tramp - (a person who engages freely in promiscuous sex)
believe - (accept as true; take to be true; 'I believed his report'; 'We didn't believe his stories from the War'; 'She believes in spirits')
believe - (follow a credo; have a faith; be a believer; 'When you hear his sermons, you will be able to believe, too')
know, cognize, cognise - (be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about; 'I know that the President lied to the people'; 'I want to know who is winning the game!'; 'I know it's time')
know - (know how to do or perform something; 'She knows how to knit'; 'Does your husband know how to cook?')
know - (be aware of the truth of something; have a belief or faith in something; regard as true beyond any doubt; 'I know that I left the key on the table'; 'Galileo knew that the earth moves around the sun')
know - (be familiar or acquainted with a person or an object; 'She doesn't know this composer'; 'Do you know my sister?'; 'We know this movie'; 'I know him under a different name'; 'This flower is known as a Peruvian Lily')
know, experience, live - (have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations; 'I know the feeling!'; 'have you ever known hunger?'; 'I have lived a kind of hell when I was a drug addict'; 'The holocaust survivors have lived a nightmare'; 'I lived through two divorces')
know - (have fixed in the mind; 'I know Latin'; 'This student knows her irregular verbs'; 'Do you know the poem well enough to recite it?')
chimera, chimaera - (a grotesque product of the imagination)
idealize, idealise - (consider or render as ideal; 'She idealized her husband after his death')
idealized, idealised - (exalted to an ideal perfection or excellence)
perfect - (being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish; 'a perfect circle'; 'a perfect reproduction'; 'perfect happiness'; 'perfect manners'; 'a perfect specimen'; 'a perfect day')
perfect - (precisely accurate or exact; 'perfect timing)
ideal - (conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal)
ideal - (the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain)
ideally - (in an ideal manner; 'ideally, this will remove all problems')
idealism - (impracticality by virtue of thinking of things in their ideal form rather than as they really are)
opinion, sentiment, persuasion, view, thought - (a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty; 'my opinion differs from yours'; 'what are your thoughts on Haiti?')
public opinion, popular opinion, opinion, vox populi - (a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people; 'he asked for a poll of public opinion')
opinion, sentiment, persuasion, view, thought - (a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty; 'my opinion differs from yours'; 'what are your thoughts on Haiti?')
interpretation, reading, version - (a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something)
version - (an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint; 'his version of the fight was different from mine')
intuition, hunch, suspicion - (an impression that something might be the case; 'he had an intuition that something had gone wrong')
intuition, hunch, suspicion - (an impression that something might be the case; 'he had an intuition that something had gone wrong')
belief - (any cognitive content held as true)
watery - (filled with water; 'watery soil')
fraught, pregnant - (filled with or attended with; 'words fraught with meaning'; 'an incident fraught with danger'; 'a silence pregnant with suspense')
aqueous - (similar to or containing or dissolved in water; 'aqueous solutions')
watery - (relating to or resembling or consisting of water; 'a watery substance'; 'a watery color')
embrace, encompass, comprehend, cover - (include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory; 'This group encompasses a wide range of people from different backgrounds'; 'this should cover everyone in the group')
horned - (having a horn or horns or hornlike parts or horns of a particular kind; 'horned viper'; 'great horned owl'; 'the unicorn - a mythical horned beast'; 'long-horned cattle')
horny - (having horns or hornlike projections; 'horny coral'; 'horny (or horned) frog')
winged - (having wings or as if having wings of a specified kind; 'the winged feet of Mercury';)
bearded, barbate, bewhiskered, whiskered, whiskery - (having hair on the cheeks and chin)
bearded - (having a growth of hairlike awns; 'bearded wheatgrass')
afloat, awash, flooded, inundated, overflowing - (covered with water; 'the main deck was afloat (or awash)'; 'the monsoon left the whole place awash'; 'a flooded bathroom'; 'inundated farmlands'; 'an overflowing tub')
infestation - (the state of being invaded or overrun by parasites)
infested, overrun, plagued - ((often followed by 'with' or used in combination) troubled by or encroached upon in large numbers; 'waters infested with sharks'; 'shark-infested waters'; 'the locust-overrun countryside'; 'drug-plagued streets')
lousy - (infested with lice; 'burned their lousy clothes')
inhabited - (having inhabitants; lived in; 'the inhabited regions of the earth')
populated - (furnished with inhabitants; 'the area is well populated'; 'forests populated with all kinds of wild life')
colonized, colonised, settled - (inhabited by colonists)
populous, thickly settled - (densely populated)
unsettled - (not yet settled; 'unsettled territory')
lifeless - (destitute or having been emptied of life or living beings; 'after the dance the littered and lifeless ballroom echoed hollowly')
lifeless - (not having the capacity to support life; 'a lifeless planet')
uninhabited - (not having inhabitants; not lived in; 'an uninhabited island'; 'gaping doors of uninhabited houses')
unpeopled, unpopulated - (with no people living there; 'vast unpopulated plains')
crowded - (overfilled or compacted or concentrated; 'a crowded theater'; 'a crowded program'; 'crowded trains'; 'a young mother's crowded days')
bustling - (full of energetic and noisy activity; 'a bustling city')
unknowingness, unawareness - (unconsciousness resulting from lack of knowledge or attention)
unaware, incognizant - ((often followed by `of') not aware; 'seemed unaware of the scrutiny'; 'unaware of the danger they were in'; 'unaware of the newborn hope'; 'the most unaware person I've known')
unwitting, unaware - (not aware or knowing; 'an unwitting subject in an experiment')
obliviousness, oblivion - (total forgetfulness; 'he sought the great oblivion of sleep')
find, feel - (come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds; 'I feel that he doesn't like me'; 'I find him to be obnoxious'; 'I found the movie rather entertaining')
delusion, psychotic belief - ((psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary)
hallucination - (illusory perception; a common symptom of severe mental disorder)
hallucinate - (perceive what is not there; have illusions)
delirious, hallucinating - (experiencing delirium)
hallucination - (an object perceived during a hallucinatory episode; 'he refused to believe that the angel was a hallucination')
believe - (accept as true; take to be true; 'I believed his report'; 'We didn't believe his stories from the War'; 'She believes in spirits')
think, believe, consider, conceive - (judge or regard; look upon; judge; 'I think he is very smart'; 'I believe her to be very smart'; 'I think that he is her boyfriend'; 'The racist conceives such people to be inferior')
believe, trust - (be confident about something; 'I believe that he will come back from the war')
cognition, knowledge, noesis - (the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning)
maker, shaper - (a person who makes things)
jewelry maker, jeweler, jeweller - (someone who makes jewelry)
jeweler, jeweller - (someone in the business of selling jewelry)
producer - (someone who finds financing for and supervises the making and presentation of a show (play or film or program or similar work))
film maker, filmmaker, film producer, movie maker - (a producer of motion pictures)
manufacturer, maker, manufacturing business - (a business engaged in manufacturing some product)
manufacturer, producer - (someone who manufactures something)
car manufacturer, car maker, carmaker, auto manufacturer, auto maker, automaker - (a business engaged in the manufacture of automobiles)
automobile factory, auto factory, car factory - (a factory where automobiles are manufactured)
brewer - (the owner or manager of a brewery)
artist, creative person - (a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination)
art, fine art - (the products of human creativity; works of art collectively; 'an art exhibition'; 'a fine collection of art')
art, fine art - (the products of human creativity; works of art collectively; 'an art exhibition'; 'a fine collection of art')
kitsch - (art in pretentious bad taste)
pretentious - (making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction; 'a pretentious country house'; 'a pretentious fraud'; 'a pretentious scholarly edition')
ostentatious, pretentious - (intended to attract notice and impress others; 'an ostentatious sable coat')
ostentatious, pretentious, kitsch - (of a display that is tawdry or vulgar)
showy, splashy - (marked by ostentation but often tasteless; 'a cheap showy rhinestone bracelet'; 'a splashy half-page ad')
setting, scene - (the context and environment in which something is set; 'the perfect setting for a ghost story')
ecologist - (a biologist who studies the relation between organisms and their environment)
morphology - (the branch of biology that deals with the structure of animals and plants)
anatomy, general anatomy - (the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals)
anatomic, anatomical - (of or relating to the structure of the body; 'anatomical features')
anatomic, anatomical - (of or relating to the branch of morphology that studies the structure of organisms; 'anatomical research')
ecology, bionomics, environmental science - (the branch of biology concerned with the relations between organisms and their environment)
ecological, ecologic - (characterized by the interdependence of living organisms in an environment; 'an ecological disaster')
ecological, ecologic, bionomical, bionomic - (of or relating to the science of ecology; 'ecological research')
ecologically - (with respect to ecology; 'ecologically speaking, this idea is brilliant; economically, it is a disaster')
ecology - (the environment as it relates to living organisms; 'it changed the ecology of the island')
ecosystem - (a system formed by the interaction of a community of organisms with their physical environment)
curved, curving - (having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend; 'the curved tusks of a walrus'; 'his curved lips suggested a smile but his eyes were hard')
tortuous, twisting, twisty, winding, voluminous - (marked by repeated turns and bends; 'a tortuous road up the mountain'; 'winding roads are full of surprises'; 'had to steer the car down a twisty track')
ribbon, thread - (any long object resembling a thin line; 'a mere ribbon of land'; 'the lighted ribbon of traffic'; 'from the air the road was a grey thread'; 'a thread of smoke climbed upward')
straight - (having no deviations; 'straight lines'; 'straight roads across the desert'; 'straight teeth'; 'straight shoulders')
crooked - (having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned; 'crooked country roads'; 'crooked teeth')
bent - (altered from an originally straight condition; 'a bent wire')
flexible, flexile - (able to flex; able to bend easily; 'slim flexible birches')
path - (a way especially designed for a particular use)
path, route, itinerary - (an established line of travel or access)
path, track, course - (a line or route along which something travels or moves; 'the hurricane demolished houses in its path'; 'the track of an animal'; 'the course of the river')
path - (a way especially designed for a particular use)
path, route, itinerary - (an established line of travel or access)
path, track, course - (a line or route along which something travels or moves; 'the hurricane demolished houses in its path'; 'the track of an animal'; 'the course of the river')
passage - (a way through or along which someone or something may pass)
tend, be given, lean, incline, run - (have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined; 'She tends to be nervous before her lectures'; 'These dresses run small'; 'He inclined to corpulence')
gravitate - (be attracted to; 'Boys gravitate towards girls at that age')
gravitate - (move toward; 'The conversation gravitated towards politics')
prone - (having a tendency (to); often used in combination; 'a child prone to mischief'; 'failure-prone')
apt, liable - (at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant; 'he is apt to lose'; 'she is liable to forget')
apt, disposed, given, minded, tending - ((usually followed by 'to') naturally disposed toward; 'he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant'; 'I am not minded to answer any questions')
inclination, disposition, tendency - (an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others; 'he had an inclination to give up too easily'; 'a tendency to be too strict')
leaning, propensity, tendency - (an inclination to do something; 'he felt leanings toward frivolity')
tendency, inclination - (a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect; 'the alkaline inclination of the local waters'; 'fabric with a tendency to shrink')
disposition - (a natural or acquired habit or characteristic tendency in a person or thing; 'a swelling with a disposition to rupture')
predisposition - (a disposition in advance to react in a particular way)
stable - (resistant to change of position or condition; 'a stable ladder'; 'a stable peace'; 'a stable relationship'; 'stable prices')
stable - (firm and dependable; subject to little fluctuation; 'the economy is stable')
stable - (not taking part readily in chemical change)
stable - (maintaining equilibrium)
static, stable, unchanging - (showing little if any change; 'a static population')
steady - (not subject to change or variation especially in behavior; 'a steady beat'; 'a steady job'; 'a steady breeze'; 'a steady increase'; 'a good steady ballplayer')
firm, steady, unfluctuating - (not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall; 'stocks are still firm')
steadily - (at a steady rate or pace; 'his interest eroded steadily')
stable - (resistant to change of position or condition; 'a stable ladder'; 'a stable peace'; 'a stable relationship'; 'stable prices')
stable - (firm and dependable; subject to little fluctuation; 'the economy is stable')
stable - (not taking part readily in chemical change)
stable - (maintaining equilibrium)
steady - (securely in position; not shaky; 'held the ladder steady')
unstable - (lacking stability or fixity or firmness; 'unstable political conditions'; 'the tower proved to be unstable in the high wind'; 'an unstable world economy')
unstable - (highly or violently reactive; 'sensitive and highly unstable compounds')
precarious, unstable - (affording no ease or reassurance; 'a precarious truce')
fluid, unstable - (subject to change; variable; 'a fluid situation fraught with uncertainty'; 'everything was unstable following the coup')
reactive - (participating readily in reactions; 'sodium is a reactive metal'; 'free radicals are very reactive')
inert, indifferent, neutral - (having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive; 'inert matter'; 'an indifferent chemical in a reaction')
secure - (not likely to fail or give way; 'the lock was secure'; 'a secure foundation'; 'a secure hold on her wrist')
securely, firmly - (in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger; 'she held the child securely')
reactive - (tending to react to a stimulus; 'the skin of the geriatric is less reactive than that of younger persons'- Louis Tuft)
insecure - (not firm or firmly fixed; likely to fail or give way; 'the hinge is insecure')
unfirm, unsteady - (not firmly or solidly positioned; 'climbing carefully up the unsteady ladder'; 'an unfirm stance')
disequilibrium - (loss of equilibrium attributable to an unstable situation in which some forces outweigh others)
imbalance, instability, unbalance - (a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium; 'a hormonal imbalance')
unbalanced, imbalanced - (being or thrown out of equilibrium)
instability - (an unstable order)
instability - (unreliability attributable to being unstable)
volatility - (the property of changing readily from a solid or liquid to a vapor)
volatile - (evaporating readily at normal temperatures and pressures; 'volatile oils'; 'volatile solvents')
perishable - (liable to perish; subject to destruction or death or decay; 'this minute and perishable planet'; 'perishable foods such as butter and fruit')
static, stable, unchanging - (showing little if any change; 'a static population')
static, unchanging - (not active or moving; 'a static village community and a completely undynamic type of agriculture'; 'static feudal societies')
dead, stagnant - (not circulating or flowing; 'dead air'; 'dead water'; 'stagnant water')
stagnant, moribund - (not growing or changing; without force or vitality)
stagnate - (stand still; 'Industry will stagnate if we do not stimulate our economy')
stagnation, stagnancy, doldrums - (a state of inactivity (in business or art etc); 'economic growth of less than 1% per year is considered to be economic stagnation')
proclivity, propensity, leaning - (a natural inclination; 'he has a proclivity for exaggeration')
inclination, disposition, tendency - (an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others; 'he had an inclination to give up too easily'; 'a tendency to be too strict')
character, fiber, fibre - (the inherent complex of attributes that determine a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions; 'education has for its object the formation of character'- Herbert Spencer)
sentiment - (tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion)
sentimental - (given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality)
modesty, modestness - (freedom from vanity or conceit)
modest, restrained, unostentatious - (free from ostentation or pretension; 'the restrained elegance of the room')
modestly, with modesty - (in a modest manner; 'the dissertation was entitled, modestly, ''Remarks about a play by Shakespeare'')
assertive - (inclined to bold and confident assertion; aggressively self-assured; 'an energetic assertive boy who was always ready to argue'; 'pointing directly at a listener is an assertive act')
forceful - (characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical); 'a forceful speaker'; 'a forceful personality'; 'forceful measures'; 'a forceful plan for peace')
emphatic, forceful - (forceful and definite in expression or action; 'the document contained a particularly emphatic guarantee of religious liberty')
assertiveness, self-assertiveness - (aggressive self-assurance; given to making bold assertions)
bumptiousness, cockiness, pushiness, forwardness - (offensive boldness and assertiveness)
finical, finicky, fussy, particular, picky - (exacting especially about details; 'a finicky eater'; 'fussy about clothes'; 'very particular about how her food was prepared')
unassertive - (inclined to timidity or lack of self-confidence; 'a shy unassertive person')
unexacting - (not rigorous; 'relaxed and unexacting standards')
demanding - (requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill; 'found the job very demanding'; 'a baby can be so demanding')
stern, strict, exacting - (severe and unremitting in making demands; 'an exacting instructor'; 'a stern disciplinarian'; 'strict standards')
lax, slack - (lacking in rigor or strictness; 'such lax and slipshod ways are no longer acceptable'; 'lax in attending classes'; 'slack in maintaining discipline')
undemanding - (not demanding; requiring little if any patience or effort or skill; 'the pay was adequate and the job undemanding'; 'simple undemanding affection'; 'an undemanding boss')
lax, slack - (lacking in rigor or strictness; 'such lax and slipshod ways are no longer acceptable'; 'lax in attending classes'; 'slack in maintaining discipline')
exigent, exacting - (requiring precise accuracy; 'an exacting job'; 'became more exigent over his pronunciation')
clamant, crying, exigent, insistent, instant - (demanding attention; 'clamant needs'; 'a crying need'; 'regarded literary questions as exigent and momentous'- H.L.Mencken; 'insistent hunger'; 'an instant need')
rigorous, strict - (rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard; 'rigorous application of the law'; 'a strict vegetarian')
rigorous, stringent, tight - (demanding strict attention to rules and procedures; 'rigorous discipline'; 'tight security'; 'stringent safety measures')
rigorous, strict - (rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard; 'rigorous application of the law'; 'a strict vegetarian')
hard-and-fast, strict - ((of rules) stringently enforced; 'hard-and-fast rules')
strictly, stringently - (in a stringent manner; 'the laws are stringently enforced'; 'stringently controlled')
tolerant - (showing respect for the rights or opinions or practices of others)
indulgent, lenient, soft - (tolerant or lenient; 'indulgent parents risk spoiling their children'; 'too soft on the children'; 'they are soft on crime')
easy, lenient - (not strict; 'an easy teacher'; 'easy standards'; 'lenient rules'; 'an easy penalty')
permissive - (granting or inclined or able to grant permission; not strict in discipline; 'direct primary legislation is largely permissive rather than prescriptive'; 'permissive parents')
permissiveness, tolerance - (a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior)
tolerance - (willingness to recognize and respect the beliefs or practices of others)
disinterest, neutrality - (tolerance attributable to a lack of involvement)
indulgence, lenience, leniency - (a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone; 'too much indulgence spoils a child')
broad, large-minded, liberal, tolerant - (showing or characterized by broad-mindedness; 'a broad political stance'; 'generous and broad sympathies'; 'a liberal newspaper'; 'tolerant of his opponent's opinions')
narrow-minded, narrow - (lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view; 'a brilliant but narrow-minded judge'; 'narrow opinions')
narrow-minded - (rigidly adhering to a particular sect or its doctrines)
opinionated, opinionative, self-opinionated - (obstinate in your opinions)
rigid, strict - (incapable of compromise or flexibility)
intolerant - (unwilling to tolerate difference of opinion)
illiberal, intolerant - (narrow-minded about cherished opinions)
confident - (having or marked by confidence or assurance; 'a confident speaker'; 'a confident reply'; 'his manner is more confident these days'; 'confident of fulfillment')
assured - (marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence; 'she paints with an assured hand')
confidently, with confidence - (in a confident manner; 'we have to do what is right confidently')
self-assured, self-confident - (showing poise and confidence in your own worth; 'hardly more than a boy but firm-knit and self-confident')
cocky - (overly self-confident or self-assertive; 'a very cocky young man')
aplomb, assuredness, cool, poise, sang-froid - (great coolness and composure under strain; 'keep your cool')
collected, equanimous, poised, self-collected, self-contained, self-possessed - (in full control of your faculties; 'the witness remained collected throughout the cross-examination'; 'perfectly poised and sure of himself'; 'more self-contained and more dependable than many of the early frontiersmen'; 'strong and self-possessed in the face of trouble')
edgy, high-strung, highly strung, in suspense, jittery, jumpy, nervy, overstrung, restive, uptight - (being in a tense state)
tense - (in or of a state of physical or nervous tension)
composed - (serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress; 'the performer seemed completely composed as she stepped onto the stage'; 'I felt calm and more composed than I had in a long time')
collected, equanimous, poised, self-collected, self-contained, self-possessed - (in full control of your faculties; 'the witness remained collected throughout the cross-examination'; 'perfectly poised and sure of himself'; 'more self-contained and more dependable than many of the early frontiersmen'; 'strong and self-possessed in the face of trouble')
repose, quiet, placidity, serenity, tranquillity, tranquility - (a disposition free from stress or emotion)
composure, calm, calmness, equanimity - (steadiness of mind under stress; 'he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity')
placidity, placidness - (a feeling of calmness; a quiet and undisturbed feeling)
relaxed - (without strain or anxiety; 'gave the impression of being quite relaxed'; 'a relaxed and informal discussion')
relaxed - (without strain or anxiety; 'gave the impression of being quite relaxed'; 'a relaxed and informal discussion')
laid-back, mellow - (unhurried and relaxed; 'a mellow conversation')
calm, unagitated, serene, tranquil - (not agitated; without losing self-possession; 'spoke in a calm voice'; 'remained calm throughout the uproar'; 'he remained serene in the midst of turbulence'; 'a serene expression on her face'; 'she became more tranquil'; 'tranquil life in the country')
composure, calm, calmness, equanimity - (steadiness of mind under stress; 'he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity')
calmly - (with self-possession (especially in times of stress); 'he spoke calmly to the rioting students')
sedately, calmly - (in a sedate manner)
relief, alleviation, assuagement - (the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced; 'as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief')
alleviated, eased, relieved - ((of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear)
cool, coolheaded, nerveless - (marked by calm self-control (especially in trying circumstances); unemotional; 'play it cool'; 'keep cool'; 'stayed coolheaded in the crisis'; 'the most nerveless winner in the history of the tournament')
coolly, nervelessly, nonchalantly - (in a composed and unconcerned manner; 'without more ado Barker borrowed a knife from his brigade Major and honed it on a carborundum stone as coolly as a butcher')
bold - (fearless and daring; 'bold settlers on some foreign shore'; 'a bold speech'; 'a bold adventure')
boldly, with boldness - (in a bold manner; 'we must tackle these tasks boldly')
adventurous, adventuresome - (willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises; 'adventurous pioneers'; 'the risks and gains of an adventuresome economy')
flaccid, lax, limp, slack - (lacking in strength or firmness or resilience; 'flaccid muscles'; 'took his lax hand in hers'; 'gave a limp handshake'; 'a limp gesture as if waving away all desire to know' G.K.Chesterton; 'a slack grip')
limp, wilted - (not firm; 'wilted lettuce')
rigid, stiff - (incapable of or resistant to bending; 'a rigid strip of metal'; 'a table made of rigid plastic'; 'a palace guardsman stiff as a poker'; 'stiff hair'; 'a stiff neck')
inflexible - (resistant to being bent; 'an inflexible iron bar'; 'an inflexible knife blade';)
firm, solid - (not soft or yielding to pressure; 'a firm mattress'; 'the snow was firm underfoot'; 'solid ground')
rigid, stiff - (incapable of or resistant to bending; 'a rigid strip of metal'; 'a table made of rigid plastic'; 'a palace guardsman stiff as a poker'; 'stiff hair'; 'a stiff neck')
stiffly, stiff - (in a stiff manner; 'his hands lay stiffly')
rigidly, stiffly, bolt - (in a rigid manner; 'the body was rigidly erect'; 'he sat bolt upright')
coriaceous, leathered, leatherlike, leathery - (resembling or made to resemble leather; tough but pliable)
protest, objection, dissent - (the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent)
demonstrate, march - (march in protest; take part in a demonstration; 'Thousands demonstrated against globalization during the meeting of the most powerful economic nations in Seattle')
demonstrator, protester - (someone who participates in a public display of group feeling)
conservative - (resistant to change)
conservative - (opposed to liberal reforms)
rightist, right-wing - (believing in or supporting tenets of the political right)
fascist, fascistic - (relating to or characteristic of fascism; 'fascist propaganda')
liberal - (having political or social views favoring reform and progress)
cautious - (showing careful forethought; 'reserved and cautious; never making swift decisions'; 'a cautious driver')
cautious - (cautious in attitude and careful in actions; prudent; 'a cautious answer'; 'very cautious about believing everything she was told')
careful - (exercising caution or showing care or attention; 'they were careful when crossing the busy street'; 'be careful to keep her shoes clean'; 'did very careful research'; 'careful art restorers'; 'careful of the rights of others'; 'careful about one's behavior')
economical, frugal, scotch, sparing, stinting - (avoiding waste; 'an economical meal'; 'an economical shopper'; 'a frugal farmer'; 'a frugal lunch'; 'a sparing father and a spending son'; 'sparing in their use of heat and light'; 'stinting in bestowing gifts'; 'thrifty because they remember the great Depression'; ''scotch' is used only informally')
cheeseparing, close, near, penny-pinching, skinny - (giving or spending with reluctance; 'our cheeseparing administration'; 'very close (or near) with his money'; 'a penny-pinching miserly old man')
stingy, ungenerous - (unwilling to spend; 'she practices economy without being stingy'; 'an ungenerous response to the appeal for funds')
mean, mingy, miserly, tight - ((used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity; 'a mean person'; 'he left a miserly tip')
cautious, conservative - (avoiding excess; 'a conservative estimate')
foolhardy, heady, rash, reckless - (marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences; 'foolhardy enough to try to seize the gun from the hijacker'; 'became the fiercest and most reckless of partisans'-Macaulay; 'a reckless driver'; 'a rash attempt to climb Mount Everest')
heedless, reckless - (characterized by careless unconcern; 'the heedless generosity and the spasmodic extravagance of persons used to large fortunes'- Edith Wharton; 'reckless squandering of public funds')
recklessness, foolhardiness, rashness - (the trait of giving little thought to danger)
negligent - (characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern; 'negligent parents'; 'negligent of detail'; 'negligent in his correspondence')
negligent - (marked by insufficient care or attention; 'a negligent housekeeper'; 'negligent about personal cleanliness')
careful - (exercising caution or showing care or attention; 'they were careful when crossing the busy street'; 'be careful to keep her shoes clean'; 'did very careful research'; 'careful art restorers'; 'careful of the rights of others'; 'careful about one's behavior')
careful, heedful - (cautiously attentive; 'careful of her feelings'; 'heedful of his father's advice')
heedful, attentive, thoughtful, paying attention - (taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention; 'heedful of the warnings'; 'so heedful a writer'; 'heedful of what they were doing')
careful, heedful - (cautiously attentive; 'careful of her feelings'; 'heedful of his father's advice')
advertent, heedful - (giving attention)
conscientious, painstaking, scrupulous - (characterized by extreme care and great effort; 'conscientious application to the work at hand'; 'painstaking research'; 'scrupulous attention to details')
painstakingly, fastidiously - (in a fastidious and painstaking manner; 'it is almost a waste of time painstakingly to learn the routines of selling')
assiduous, sedulous - (marked by care and persistent effort; 'her assiduous attempts to learn French'; 'assiduous research'; 'sedulous pursuit of legal and moral principles')
assiduously - (with care and persistence; 'she worked assiduously on the senior thesis')
meticulous, punctilious - (marked by precise accordance with details; 'meticulous research'; 'punctilious in his attention to rules of etiquette')
meticulous - (marked by extreme care in treatment of details; 'a meticulous craftsman'; 'almost worryingly meticulous in his business formalities')
meticulously - (in a meticulous manner; 'the set was meticulously authentic')
thoughtful - (having intellectual depth; 'a deeply thoughtful essay')
thoughtful - (exhibiting or characterized by careful thought; 'a thoughtful paper')
thoughtfully - (in a thoughtful manner; 'he stared thoughtfully out the window')
thoughtful - (considerate of the feelings or well-being of others)
considerate - (showing concern for the rights and feelings of others; 'friends considerate enough to leave us alone')
gingerly - (with extreme care or delicacy; 'they proceeded with gingerly footwork over the jagged stones'; 'the issue was handled only in a gingerly way'- W.S.White)
gingerly - (in a gingerly manner; 'gingerly I raised the edge of the blanket')
kindhearted, kind-hearted - (having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition; 'a generous and kindhearted teacher')
timely, seasonable, well-timed, well timed - (done or happening at the appropriate or proper time; 'a timely warning'; 'with timely treatment the patient has a good chance of recovery'; 'a seasonable time for discussion'; 'the book's publication was well timed')
timely - (before a time limit expires; 'the timely filing of his income tax return')
on time, prompt - (according to schedule or without delay; 'they were always on time'; 'a prompt reply')
punctual - (acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed; 'she expected guests to be punctual at meals'; 'he is not a particularly punctual person'; 'punctual payment')
conscientious - (guided by or in accordance with conscience or sense of right and wrong; 'a conscientious decision to speak out about injustice')
cautiously, carefully, with kid gloves - (with caution or prudence or tact; 'she ventured cautiously downstairs'; 'they handled the incident with kid gloves')
closely - (in a close relation or position in time or space; 'the onsets were closely timed'; 'houses set closely together'; 'was closely involved in monitoring daily progress')
afar - ((old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far; 'we traveled afar'; 'we could see the ship afar off'; 'the Magi came from afar')
closely, intimately, nearly - (in a close manner; 'the two phenomena are intimately connected'; 'the person most nearly concerned')
careless - (marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful; 'careless about her clothes'; 'forgotten by some careless person'; 'a careless housekeeper'; 'careless proofreading'; 'it was a careless mistake'; 'hurt by a careless remark')
carelessness, sloppiness - (the quality of not being careful or taking pains)
haphazard, slapdash, slipshod, sloppy - (marked by great carelessness; 'a most haphazard system of record keeping'; 'slapdash work'; 'slipshod spelling'; 'sloppy workmanship')
incurious - (showing absence of intellectual inquisitiveness or natural curiosity; 'strangely incurious about the cause of the political upheaval surrounding them')
close-minded, closed-minded - (not ready to receive to new ideas)
receptive, open - (ready or willing to receive favorably; 'receptive to the proposals')
open-minded - (ready to entertain new ideas; 'an open-minded curiosity'; 'open-minded impartiality')
receptive - (open to arguments, ideas, or change; 'receptive to reason and the logic of facts')
curious - (eager to investigate and learn or learn more (sometimes about others' concerns); 'a curious child is a teacher's delight'; 'a trap door that made me curious'; 'curious investigators'; 'traffic was slowed by curious rubberneckers'; 'curious about the neighbor's doings')
curious - (having curiosity aroused; eagerly interested in learning more; 'a trap door that made me curious')
curiously, inquisitively, interrogatively - (with curiosity; 'the baby looked around curiously')
curiously, oddly, peculiarly - (in a manner differing from the usual or expected; 'had a curiously husky voice'; 'he's behaving rather peculiarly')
inquisitive, speculative, questioning, wondering - (showing curiosity; 'if someone saw a man climbing a light post they might get inquisitive'; 'raised a speculative eyebrow')
inquisitive - (inquiring or appearing to inquire; 'an inquiring look'; 'the police are proverbially inquisitive')
inquiring - (given to inquiry; 'an inquiring mind')
afraid - (filled with fear or apprehension; 'afraid even to turn his head'; 'suddenly looked afraid'; 'afraid for his life'; 'afraid of snakes'; 'afraid to ask questions')
fearful - (experiencing or showing fear; 'a fearful glance'; 'fearful of criticism')
frightened, scared - (made afraid; 'the frightened child cowered in the corner'; 'too shocked and scared to move')
panicky, panicked, panic-stricken, panic-struck, terrified, frightened - (thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation; 'became panicky as the snow deepened'; 'felt panicked before each exam'; 'trying to keep back the panic-stricken crowd'; 'the terrified horse bolted')
reluctant - (unwilling to become involved; 'they were usually reluctant to socialize'; 'reluctant to help')
reluctant - (not eager; 'foreigners stubbornly uneager to accept our ways'; 'fresh from college and uneager for the moment to marry him'; 'reluctant to help')
reluctantly - (with reluctance)
reluctance, hesitancy, hesitation, disinclination, indisposition - (a certain degree of unwillingness; 'a reluctance to commit himself'; 'his hesitancy revealed his basic indisposition'; 'after some hesitation he agreed')
unwillingness, involuntariness - (the trait of being unwilling; 'his unwillingness to cooperate vetoed every proposal I made'; 'in spite of our warnings he plowed ahead with the involuntariness of an automaton')
reluctance, hesitancy, hesitation, disinclination, indisposition - (a certain degree of unwillingness; 'a reluctance to commit himself'; 'his hesitancy revealed his basic indisposition'; 'after some hesitation he agreed')
timid - (showing fear and lack of confidence)
diffident, shy, timid, unsure - (lacking self-confidence; 'stood in the doorway diffident and abashed'; 'problems that call for bold not timid responses'; 'a very unsure young man')
faint, fainthearted, timid, faint-hearted - (lacking conviction or boldness or courage; 'faint heart ne'er won fair lady')
fearful, timorous, trepid - (timid by nature or revealing timidity; 'timorous little mouse'; 'in a timorous tone'; 'cast fearful glances at the large dog')
brave, courageous - (possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching; 'Familiarity with danger makes a brave man braver but less daring'- Herman Melville; 'a frank courageous heart...triumphed over pain'- William Wordsworth; 'set a courageous example by leading them safely into and out of enemy-held territory')
bravely, courageously - (in a courageous manner; 'bravely he went into the burning house')
audacious, brave, dauntless, fearless, intrepid, unfearing - (invulnerable to fear or intimidation; 'audacious explorers'; 'fearless reporters and photographers'; 'intrepid pioneers')
audacity, audaciousness, temerity - (fearless daring)
aggressive, belligerent - (characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight; 'aggressive acts against another country'; 'a belligerent tone')
aggressively, sharply - (in an aggressive manner; 'she was being sharply questioned')
dainty, mincing, niminy-piminy, prim, twee - (affectedly dainty or refined)
dainty, nice, overnice, prissy, squeamish - (excessively fastidious and easily disgusted; 'too nice about his food to take to camp cooking'; 'so squeamish he would only touch the toilet handle with his elbow')
cowardly, fearful - (lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted; 'cowardly dogs, ye will not aid me then' - P.B.Shelley)
froward, headstrong, self-willed, willful, wilful - (habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition)
stubborn, obstinate, unregenerate - (tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield)
stubbornly, pig-headedly, obdurately, mulishly, obstinately, cussedly - (in a stubborn unregenerate manner; 'she remained stubbornly in the same position')
perverse - (marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict; 'took perverse satisfaction in foiling her plans')
contrary, obstinate, perverse, wayward - (resistant to guidance or discipline; 'Mary Mary quite contrary'; 'an obstinate child with a violent temper'; 'a perverse mood'; 'wayward behavior')
adamant, adamantine, inexorable, intransigent - (impervious to pleas, persuasion, requests, reason; 'he is adamant in his refusal to change his mind'; ' Cynthia was inexorable; she would have none of him ' - W.Churchill; 'an intransigent conservative opposed to every liberal tendency')
stubbornness, bullheadedness, obstinacy, obstinance, pigheadedness, self-will - (resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires)
intransigency, intransigence - (the trait of being intransigent; stubbornly refusing to compromise)
accommodative, cooperative - (willing to adjust to differences in order to obtain agreement)
instinct, inherent aptitude - (inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli; 'the spawning instinct in salmon'; 'altruistic instincts in social animals')
natural, instinctive - (unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct; 'a cat's natural aversion to water'; 'offering to help was as instinctive as breathing')
instinctively - (as a matter of instinct; 'he instinctively grabbed the knife')
cruelty, cruelness, harshness - (the quality of being cruel and causing tension or annoyance)
cruelty, inhuman treatment - (a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering)
atrocity, inhumanity - (an act of atrocious cruelty)
atrocious, flagitious, grievous, heinous, monstrous - (shockingly brutal or cruel; 'murder is an atrocious crime'; 'a grievous offense against morality'; 'a grievous crime'; 'no excess was too monstrous for them to commit')
nice - (pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance; 'what a nice fellow you are and we all thought you so nasty' - George Meredith; 'nice manners'; 'a nice dress'; 'a nice face'; 'a nice day'; 'had a nice time at the party'; 'the corn and tomatoes are nice today')
decent, nice - (socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous; 'from a decent family'; 'a nice girl')
pleasant - (pleasant in manner or behavior; 'I didn't enjoy it and probably wasn't a pleasant person to be around')
unkind - (lacking kindness; 'a thoughtless and unkind remark'; 'the unkindest cut of all')
barbarous, brutal, cruel, fell, roughshod, savage, vicious - ((of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering; 'a barbarous crime'; 'brutal beatings'; 'cruel tortures'; 'Stalin's roughshod treatment of the kulaks'; 'a savage slap'; 'vicious kicks')
cruelly - (in a cruel manner; 'he treated his students cruelly')
viciously, brutally, savagely - (in a vicious manner; 'he was viciously attacked')
hateful, mean - (characterized by malice; 'a hateful thing to do'; 'in a mean mood')
base, mean, meanspirited - (having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality; 'that liberal obedience without which your army would be a base rabble'- Edmund Burke; 'taking a mean advantage'; 'chok'd with ambition of the meaner sort'- Shakespeare; 'something essentially vulgar and meanspirited in politics')
adverb - (the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses)
adverb - (a word that modifies something other than a noun)
henceforth, henceforward - (from this time forth; from now on; 'henceforth she will be known as Mrs. Smith')
hereafter - (following this in time or order or place; after this; 'hereafter you will no longer receive an allowance')
metonym - (a word that is used metonymically; a word that denotes one thing but refers to a related thing)
metonymic, metonymical - (using the name of one thing for that of another with which it is closely associated; 'to say 'he spent the evening reading Shakespeare' is metonymic because it substitutes the author himself for the author's works')
device - (an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; 'the device is small enough to wear on your wrist'; 'a device intended to conserve water')
appliance, contraption, contrivance, convenience, gadget, gizmo, gismo, widget - (a device or control that is very useful for a particular job)
doodad, doohickey, doojigger, gimmick, gizmo, gismo, gubbins, thingamabob, thingumabob, thingmabob, thingamajig, thingumajig, thingmajig, thingummy, whatchamacallit, whatchamacallum, whatsis, widget - (something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known; 'she eased the ball-shaped doodad back into its socket'; 'there may be some great new gizmo around the corner that you will want to use')
reflector - (device that reflects radiation)
reflecting telescope, reflector - (optical telescope consisting of a large concave mirror that produces an image that is magnified by the eyepiece; 'Isaac Newton invented the reflecting telescope in 1668')
prod, goad - (a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion)
spur, gad - (a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward; 'cowboys know not to squat with their spurs on')
goad - (urge with or as if with a goad)
spur - (goad with spurs; 'the rider spurred his horse')
dental appliance - (a device to repair teeth or replace missing teeth)
brace, braces, orthodontic braces - (an appliance that corrects dental irregularities)
machine - (any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks)
mechanism - (device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function)
mechanical device - (mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles)
applicator, applier - (a device for applying a substance)
spray gun - (an applicator resembling a gun for applying liquid substances (as paint) in the form of a spray)
textile machine - (a machine for making textiles)
loom - (a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile)
spinning wheel - (a small domestic spinning machine with a single spindle that is driven by hand or foot)
hand tool - (a tool used with workers' hands)
stylus, style - (a pointed tool for writing or drawing or engraving; 'he drew the design on the stencil with a steel stylus')
garden tool, lawn tool - (used for working in gardens or yards)
lawn mower, mower - (garden tool for mowing grass on lawns)
hoe - (a tool with a flat blade attached at right angles to a long handle)
scythe - (an edge tool for cutting grass; has a long handle that must be held with both hands and a curved blade that moves parallel to the ground)
sickle, reaping hook, reap hook - (an edge tool for cutting grass or crops; has a curved blade and a short handle)
ram - (a tool for driving or forcing something by impact)
battering ram - (a ram used to break down doors of fortified buildings)
beat - (hit repeatedly; 'beat on the door'; 'beat the table with his shoe')
buffet, buff - (strike, beat repeatedly; 'The wind buffeted him')
buffet, knock about, batter - (strike against forcefully; 'Winds buffeted the tent')
vise, bench vise - (a holding device attached to a workbench; has two jaws to hold workpiece firmly in place)
pincer, pair of pincers, tweezer, pair of tweezers - (a hand tool for holding consisting of a compound lever for grasping)
operate, control - (handle and cause to function; 'do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol'; 'control the lever')
tamper, fiddle, monkey - (play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly; 'Someone tampered with the documents on my desk'; 'The reporter fiddle with the facts')
grip - (hold fast or firmly; 'He gripped the steering wheel')
forceps - (an extractor consisting of a pair of pincers used in medical treatment (especially for the delivery of babies))
forceps - (an extractor consisting of a pair of pincers used in medical treatment (especially for the delivery of babies))
cultivator, tiller - (a farm implement used to break up the surface of the soil (for aeration and weed control and conservation of moisture))
harrow - (a cultivator that pulverizes or smooths the soil)
plow, plough - (a farm tool having one or more heavy blades to break the soil and cut a furrow prior to sowing)
plow, plough, turn - (to break and turn over earth especially with a plow; 'Farmer Jones plowed his east field last week'; 'turn the earth in the Spring')
plow, plough, turn - (to break and turn over earth especially with a plow; 'Farmer Jones plowed his east field last week'; 'turn the earth in the Spring')
farm machine - (a machine used in farming)
reap, harvest, glean - (gather, as of natural products; 'harvest the grapes')
tractor - (a wheeled vehicle with large wheels; used in farming and other applications)
harvester, reaper - (farm machine that gathers a food crop from the fields)
header - (a machine that cuts the heads off grain and moves them into a wagon)
mechanism - (device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function)
printer, printing machine - (a machine that prints)
press, printing press - (a machine used for printing)
make, create - (make or cause to be or to become; make a mess in one's office; create a furor)
create, make - (create by artistic means; create a poem; Schoenberg created twelve-tone music; Picasso created Cubism; Auden made verses)
make - (make by shaping or bringing together constituents; make a dress; make a cake; make a wall of stones)
cook, fix, ready, make, prepare - (prepare for eating by applying heat; Cook me dinner, please; can you make me an omelette?; fix breakfast for the guests, please)
make - (gather and light the materials for; make a fire)
make, create - (make or cause to be or to become; 'make a mess in one's office'; 'create a furor')
create - (bring into existence; 'The company was created 25 years ago'; 'He created a new movement in painting')
form, organize, organise - (create (as an entity); 'social groups form everywhere'; 'They formed a company')
form, take form, take shape, spring - (develop into a distinctive entity; 'our plans began to take shape')
generate, bring forth - (bring into existence; 'The new manager generated a lot of problems'; 'The computer bug generated chaos in the office')
generate - (produce (energy); 'We can't generate enough power for the entire city'; 'The hydroelectric plant needs to generate more electricity')
genesis, generation - (a coming into being)
generation - (the production of heat or electricity; 'dams were built for the generation of electricity')
creation, creative activity - (the human act of creating)
raise, conjure, conjure up, invoke, evoke, stir, call down, arouse, bring up, put forward, call forth - (summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic; 'raise the specter of unemployment'; 'he conjured wild birds in the air'; 'call down the spirits from the mountain')
create by mental act, create mentally - (create mentally and abstractly rather than with one's hands)
think up, think of, dream up, hatch, concoct - (devise or invent; 'He thought up a plan to get rich quickly'; 'no-one had ever thought of such a clever piece of software')
gestate, conceive, conceptualize, conceptualise - (have the idea for; 'He conceived of a robot that would help paralyzed patients'; 'This library was well conceived')
conceptualization, conceptualisation, formulation - (inventing or contriving an idea or explanation and formulating it mentally)
conceptualization, conceptualisation, conceptuality - (an elaborated concept)
unthinkable - (incapable of being conceived or considered)
loss, deprivation - (the disadvantage that results from losing something; 'his loss of credibility led to his resignation'; 'losing him is no great deprivation')
lose - (fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense; 'She lost her purse when she left it unattended on her seat')
lose - (fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense; 'She lost her purse when she left it unattended on her seat')
lose - (miss from one's possessions; lose sight of; 'I've lost my glasses again!')
lose - (suffer the loss of a person through death or removal; 'She lost her husband in the war'; 'The couple that wanted to adopt the child lost her when the biological parents claimed her')
misplace, mislay, lose - (place (something) where one cannot find it again; 'I misplaced my eyeglasses')
re-create - (create anew; 'Re-create the boom of the West on a small scale')
recreate - (create anew; 'she recreated the feeling of the 1920's with her stage setting')
remake, refashion, redo, make over - (make new; 'She is remaking her image')
recover, retrieve, find, regain - (get or find back; recover the use of; 'She regained control of herself'; 'She found her voice and replied quickly')
rock 'n' roll, rock'n'roll, rock-and-roll, rock and roll, rock, rock music - (a genre of popular music originating in the 1950s; a blend of Black rhythm-and-blues with White country-and-western; 'rock is a generic term for the range of styles that evolved out of rock'n'roll.')
rap, rap music, hip-hop - (genre of African-American music of the 1980s and 1990s in which rhyming lyrics are chanted to a musical accompaniment; several forms of rap have emerged)
rapper - (someone who performs rap music)
instrumental music - (music produced by playing a musical instrument)
implemental, instrumental, subservient - (serving or acting as a means or aid; 'instrumental in solving the crime')
instrumental - (relating to or designed for or performed on musical instruments; 'instrumental compositions'; 'an instrumental ensemble')
classical music, classical, serious music - (traditional genre of music conforming to an established form and appealing to critical interest and developed musical taste)
opera - (a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes)
cantata, oratorio - (a musical composition for voices and orchestra based on a religious text)
solo - (any activity that is performed alone without assistance)
solo - (any activity that is performed alone without assistance)
concerto - (a composition for orchestra and a soloist)
symphony, symphonic music - (a long and complex sonata for symphony orchestra)
genre - (a kind of literary or artistic work)
modernism - (genre of art and literature that makes a self-conscious break with previous genres)
modernist - (an artist who makes a deliberate break with previous styles)
postmodernist, postmodern - (of or relating to postmodernism; 'postmodernist architecture')
postmodernism - (genre of art and literature and especially architecture in reaction against principles and practices of established modernism)
relativism - ((philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that all criteria of judgment are relative to the individuals and situations involved)
religious music, church music - (genre of music composed for performance as part of religious ceremonies)
religious music, church music - (genre of music composed for performance as part of religious ceremonies)
chant - (a repetitive song in which as many syllables as necessary are assigned to a single tone)
popular music, popular music genre - (any genre of music having wide appeal (but usually only for a short time))
pop music, pop - (music of general appeal to teenagers; a bland watered-down version of rock'n'roll with more rhythm and harmony and an emphasis on romantic love)
dance music, danceroom music, ballroom music - (a genre of popular music composed for ballroom dancing)
waltz - (music composed in triple time for waltzing)
folk music, ethnic music, folk - (the traditional and typically anonymous music that is an expression of the life of people in a community)
country music, country and western, C and W - (a simple style of folk music heard mostly in the southern United States; usually played on stringed instruments)
bluegrass (a type of country music played at a rapid tempo on banjos and guitars)
disco, disco music - (popular dance music (especially in the late 1970s); melodic with a regular bass beat; intended mainly for dancing at discotheques)
darkroom - (a room in which photographs are developed)
development, developing - (processing a photosensitive material in order to make an image visible; 'the development and printing of his pictures took only two hours')
ballroom, dance hall, dance palace - (large room used mainly for dancing)
spot - (a business establishment for entertainment; 'night spot')
cabaret, nightclub, club, nightspot - (a spot that is open late at night and that provides entertainment (as singers or dancers) as well as dancing and food and drink; 'don't expect a good meal at a cabaret'; 'the gossip columnist got his information by visiting nightclubs every night'; 'he played the drums at a jazz club')
disco, discotheque - (a public dance hall for dancing to recorded popular music)
jazz - (a genre of popular music that originated in New Orleans around 1900 and developed through increasingly complex styles)
assure, tell - (inform positively and with certainty and confidence; 'I tell you that man is a crook!')
assure - (assure somebody of the truth of something with the intention of giving the listener confidence; 'I assured him that traveling to Cambodia was safe')
reassure, assure - (cause to feel sure; give reassurance to; 'The airline tried to reassure the customers that the planes were safe')
reassure - (give or restore confidence in; cause to feel sure or certain; 'I reassured him that we were safe')
reassurance - (the act of reassuring; restoring someone's confidence)
reassuring - (restoring confidence and relieving anxiety; 'a very reassuring remark')
disability, disablement, handicap, impairment - (the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness; 'reading disability'; 'hearing impairment')
deaf - (lacking or deprive of the sense of hearing wholly or in part)
deafness, hearing loss - (partial or complete loss of hearing)
dyslexia - (impaired ability to learn to read)
dyslectic, dyslexic - (having impaired ability to comprehend written words usually associated with a neurologic disorder)
dyslectic - (a person who has dyslexia)
debutante, deb - (a young woman making her debut into society)
disability of walking - (a disability that interferes with or prevents walking)
visual impairment, visual defect, vision defect, visual disorder - (impairment of the sense of sight)
blindness, sightlessness, cecity - (the state of being blind or lacking sight)
supervisor - (one who supervises or has charge and direction of)
foreman, chief, gaffer, honcho, boss - (a person who exercises control over workers; 'if you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman')
straw boss, assistant foreman - (a member of a work gang who supervises the other workers)
prompt, remind, cue - (assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned)
prompt, prompting - (a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken); 'the audience could hear his prompting')
prompter, theater prompter - (someone who assists a performer by providing the next words of a forgotten speech)
prompter, autocue - (a device that displays words for people to read)
broadcast, program, programme - (a radio or television show; 'did you see his program last night?')
rerun - (a program that is broadcast again; 'she likes to watch `I love Lucy' reruns')
television program, TV program, television show, TV show - (a program broadcast by television)
Teleprompter - (a prompter for television performers)
assistant, helper, help, supporter - (a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; 'my invaluable assistant'; 'they hired additional help to finish the work')
attendant, attender, tender - (someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another)
bridesmaid, maid of honor - (an unmarried woman who attends the bride at a wedding)
bridesmaid, maid of honor - (an unmarried woman who attends the bride at a wedding)
matron of honor - (a married woman serving as the attendant to the bride at a wedding)
orderly - (a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer; 'the orderly laid out the general's uniform')
batman - (an orderly assigned to serve a British military officer)
lifeguard, lifesaver - (an attendant employed at a beach or pool to protect swimmers from accidents)
first aid - (emergency care given before regular medical aid can be obtained)
savior, saviour, rescuer, deliverer - (a person who rescues you from harm or danger)
rescuer, recoverer, saver - (someone who saves something from danger or violence)
benefactor, helper - (a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help))
provider - (someone who provides the means for subsistence)
subordinate, subsidiary, underling, foot soldier - (an assistant subject to the authority or control of another)
biological, biologic - (pertaining to biology or to life and living things)
biologically - (with respect to biology; 'biologically related')
significant, substantial - (fairly large; 'won by a substantial margin')
substantial, substantive - (having a firm basis in reality and being therefore important, meaningful, or considerable; 'substantial equivalents')
recover, recoup, recuperate - (regain or make up for; 'recuperate one's losses')
restore, reconstruct - (return to its original or usable and functioning condition; 'restore the forest to its original pristine condition')
regenerate, restore, rejuvenate - (return to life; get or give new life or energy; 'The week at the spa restored me')
reconstruction - (the activity of constructing something again)
restoration - (the act of restoring something or someone to a satisfactory state)
renovation, restoration, refurbishment - (the state of being restored to its former good condition; 'the inn was a renovation of a Colonial house')
reinvent - (create anew and make over; 'He reinvented African music for American listeners')
regenerate - (replace (tissue or a body part) through the formation of new tissue. 'The snake regenerated its tail')
regeneration - ((biology) growth anew of lost tissue or destroyed parts or organs)
regenerate, renew - (reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new; 'We renewed our friendship after a hiatus of twenty years'; 'They renewed their membership')
renewal - (the act of renewing) 'The snake regenerated its tail')
restore, reinstate, reestablish - (bring back into original existence, use, function, or position; 'restore law and order'; 'reestablish peace in the region'; 'restore the emperor to the throne')
war, state of war - (a legal state created by a declaration of war and ended by official declaration during which the international rules of war apply; 'war was declared in November but actual fighting did not begin until the following spring')
refresh, freshen - (make (to feel) fresh; 'The cool water refreshed us')
brisk, lively, merry, rattling, snappy, spanking, zippy - (quick and energetic; 'a brisk walk in the park'; 'a lively gait'; 'a merry chase'; 'traveling at a rattling rate'; 'a snappy pace'; 'a spanking breeze')
briskly - (in a brisk manner; 'she walked briskly in the cold air'; '`after lunch,' she said briskly')
bracing, brisk, energizing, energising, fresh, refreshing, refreshful, tonic - (imparting vitality and energy; 'the bracing mountain air')
renewable - (that can be renewed or extended; 'a renewable lease'; 'renewable subscriptions')
renewed - (restored to a new condition; 'felt renewed strength')
revamp - (to patch up or renovate; repair or restore; 'They revamped their old house before selling it')
perennial, recurrent, repeated - (recurring again and again; 'perennial efforts to stipulate the requirements')
regenerate, renew - (reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new; 'We renewed our friendship after a hiatus of twenty years'; 'They renewed their membership')
renewal - (the act of renewing) 'The snake regenerated its tail')
aboard, alongside - (side by side; 'anchored close aboard another ship')
herein - (in this place or thing or document; 'I shall discuss the question herein')
therein, in this, in that - ((formal) in or into that thing or place; 'they can read therein what our plans are')
apparently, seemingly, ostensibly, on the face of it - (from appearances alone; 'irrigation often produces bumper crops from apparently desert land'; 'the child is seemingly healthy but the doctor is concerned'; 'had been ostensibly frank as to his purpose while really concealing it'-Thomas Hardy; 'on the face of it the problem seems minor')
presumably, presumptively - (by reasonable assumption; 'presumably, he missed the train')
angrily - (with anger; 'he angrily denied the accusation')
efficaciously, effectively - (in an effective manner; 'these are real problems that can be dealt with most effectively by rational discussion')
softly, quietly - (with low volume; 'speak softly but carry a big stick'; 'she spoke quietly to the child'; 'the radio was playing softly')
quietly - (with little or no sound; 'the class was listening quietly and intently'; 'she was crying quietly')
child, kid, youngster, minor, shaver, nipper, small fry, tiddler, tike, tyke, fry, nestling - (a young person of either sex; 'she writes books for children'; 'they're just kids'; ''tiddler' is a British term for youngsters')
deprive, strip, divest - (take away possessions from someone; 'The Nazis stripped the Jews of all their assets')
orphan - (a child who has lost both parents)
orphanage, orphans' asylum - (a public institution for the care of orphans)
orphan - (deprive of parents)
orphan, orphaned - (deprived of parents by death or desertion)
impish, implike, mischievous, pixilated, prankish, puckish, wicked - (naughtily or annoyingly playful; 'teasing and worrying with impish laughter'; 'a wicked prank')
imp, scamp, monkey, rascal, rapscallion, scalawag, scallywag - (one who is playfully mischievous)
bratty, brattish - ((used of an ill-mannered child) impolitely unruly)
terror, brat, little terror, holy terror - (a very troublesome child)
i.e., ie, id est - (that is to say; in other words)
defender, guardian, protector, shielder - (a person who cares for persons or property)
caregiver - (a person who is responsible for attending to the needs of a child or dependent adult)
abet - (assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing)
watch, look out, watch out - (be vigilant, be on the lookout, be on one's guard, be careful; 'Watch out for pickpockets!')
beware, mind - (be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to; 'Beware of telephone salesmen')
babysitting, baby sitting - (the work of a baby sitter; caring for children when their parents are not home)
baby-sit, sit - (work or act as a baby-sitter; 'I cannot baby-sit tonight; I have too much homework to do')
babysitter, baby-sitter, sitter - (a person engaged to care for children when the parents are not home)
custodian, keeper, steward - (one having charge of buildings or grounds or animals)
caretaker - (a custodian who is hired to take care of something (property or a person))
curator, conservator - (the custodian of a collection (as a museum or library))
exhibition, exposition, expo - (a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display)
superintendent, super - (a caretaker for an apartment house; represents the owner as janitor and rent collector)
defender, guardian, protector, shielder - (a person who cares for persons or property)
keeper - (someone in charge of other people; 'am I my brother's keeper?')
keep, preserve - (maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger; 'May God keep you')
care, maintenance, upkeep - (activity involved in maintaining something in good working order; 'he wrote the manual on car care')
daycare, day care - (childcare during the day while parents work)
day nursery, day care center - (a nursery for the supervision of preschool children while the parents work)
childcare, child care - (a service involving care for other people's children)
childcare, child care - (a service involving care for other people's children)
nanny, nursemaid, nurse - (a woman who is the custodian of children)
hands, custody - ((with 'in') guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child; 'my fate is in your hands'; 'too much power in the president's hands'; 'your guests are now in my custody'; 'the mother was awarded custody of the children')
defender, guardian, protector, shielder - (a person who cares for persons or property)
defender, guardian, protector, shielder - (a person who cares for persons or property)
foster-parent, foster parent - (a person who acts as parent and guardian for a child in place of the child's natural parents but without legally adopting the child)
foster-mother, foster mother - (a woman who is a foster parent and raises another's child)
foster-father, foster father - (a man who is a foster parent)
majority, legal age - (the age at which persons are considered competent to manage their own affairs)
aide, auxiliary - (someone who acts as assistant)
military policeman, MP - (a member of the military police who polices soldiers and guards prisoners)
warden, warder - (the chief official in charge of a prison)
sheriff - (the principal law-enforcement officer in a county)
deputy, lieutenant - (an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent)
deputy, deputy sheriff - (someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies)
director, manager, managing director - (someone who controls resources and expenditures)
director - (member of a board of directors)
assurance, self-assurance, confidence, self-confidence, authority, sureness - (freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities; 'his assurance in his superiority did not make him popular'; 'after that failure he lost his confidence'; 'she spoke with authority')
car dealer - (a firm that sells and buys cars)
just, just now - (only a moment ago; 'he has just arrived'; 'the sun just now came out')
arm - (supply with arms; 'The U.S. armed the freedom fighters in Afghanistan')
armed - ((used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms; 'armed robbery')
differential - (relating to or showing a difference; 'differential treatment')
Christian - (relating to or characteristic of Christianity; 'Christian rites')
christian - (following the teachings or manifesting the qualities or spirit of Jesus Christ)
evangelical - (relating to or being a Christian church believing in personal conversion and the inerrancy of the Bible especially the 4 Gospels; 'evangelical Christianity'; 'an ultraconservative evangelical message')
evangelical - (of or pertaining to or in keeping with the Christian gospel especially as in the first 4 books of the New Testament)
Muslim, Moslem, Islamic - (of or relating to or supporting Islamism; 'Islamic art')
extremist, radical, ultra - ((used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm; 'extremist political views'; 'radical opinions on education'; 'an ultra conservative')
revolutionary, radical - (markedly new or introducing radical change; 'a revolutionary discovery'; 'radical political views')
radical - (a person who has radical ideas or opinions)
extremist - (a person who holds extreme views)
anarchist, nihilist, syndicalist - (an advocate of anarchism)
anarchism - (a political theory favoring the abolition of governments)
turbulence, upheaval, Sturm und Drang - (a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally); 'the industrial revolution was a period of great turbulence')
agitation, ferment, fermentation, tempestuousness, unrest - (a state of agitation or turbulent change or development; 'the political ferment produced new leadership'; 'social unrest')
anarchy, lawlessness - (a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government))
revolutionist, revolutionary, subversive, subverter - (a radical supporter of political or social revolution)
insurgent, insurrectionist, freedom fighter, rebel - (a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions))
militant, activist - (a militant reformer)
resistance, opposition - (the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with; 'he encountered a general feeling of resistance from many citizens'; 'despite opposition from the newspapers he went ahead')
resistance - (group action in opposition to those in power)
protest, resist, dissent - (express opposition through action or words; 'dissent to the laws of the country')
protest, objection, dissent - (the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent)
defiant, noncompliant - (boldly resisting authority or an opposing force; 'brought up to be aggressive and defiant'; 'a defiant attitude')
rebel, arise, rise, rise up - (take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance)
resistance - (group action in opposition to those in power)
rebellion, insurrection, revolt, rising, uprising - (organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another)
insurgency, insurgence - (an organized rebellion aimed at overthrowing a constituted government through the use of subversion and armed conflict)
direct action - (a protest action by labor or minority groups to obtain their demands)
activism - (a policy of taking direct and militant action to achieve a political or social goal)
counterterrorism - (a strategy intended to prevent or counter terrorism)
advocate, advocator, proponent, exponent - (a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea)
separatist, separationist - (an advocate of secession or separation from a larger group (such as an established church or a national union))
breakaway, fissiparous, separatist - (having separated or advocating separation from another entity or policy or attitude; 'a breakaway faction')
courtship, wooing, courting, suit - (a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage); 'its was a brief and intense courtship')
woo, court, romance, solicit - (make amorous advances towards; 'John is courting Mary')
lobby, buttonhole - (detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favors)
persuader, inducer - (someone who tries to persuade or induce or lead on)
lobbyist - (someone who tries to persuade legislators to vote for bills that the lobbyists favor)
patron, sponsor, supporter - (someone who supports or champions something)
presenter, sponsor - (an advocate who presents a person (as for an award or a degree or an introduction etc.))
mediator, go-between, intermediator, intermediary, intercessor - (a negotiator who acts as a link between parties)
spokesperson, interpreter, representative, voice - (an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose; 'the meeting was attended by spokespersons for all the major organs of government')
spokesman - (a male spokesperson)
spokeswoman - (a female spokesperson)
mouthpiece, mouth - (a spokesperson (as a lawyer)
nationalist - (an advocate of national independence of or a strong national government)
democrat, populist - (an advocate of democratic principles)
feminist, women's rightist, women's liberationist, libber - (a supporter of feminism)
feminist - (of or relating to or advocating equal rights for women; 'feminist critique')
feminism - (a doctrine that advocates equal rights for women)
feminist movement, feminism, women's liberation movement, women's lib - (the movement aimed at equal rights for women)
reformer, reformist, crusader, social reformer, meliorist - (a disputant who advocates reform)
terrorism, act of terrorism, terrorist act - (the calculated use of violence (or threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear)
generate - (produce (energy); 'We can't generate enough power for the entire city'; 'The hydroelectric plant needs to generate more electricity')
generation - (the production of heat or electricity; 'dams were built for the generation of electricity')
use, utilize, utilise, apply, employ - (put into service; make work or employ (something) for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose; 'use your head!'; 'we only use Spanish at home'; 'I can't use this tool'; 'Apply a magnetic field here'; 'This thinking was applied to many projects'; 'How do you utilize this tool?'; 'I apply this rule to get good results'; 'use the plastic bags to store the food'; 'He doesn't know how to use a computer')
use, usage, utilization, utilisation, employment, exercise - (the act of using; 'he warned against the use of narcotic drugs'; 'skilled in the utilization of computers')
language, linguistic communication - (a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols; 'he taught foreign languages'; 'the language introduced is standard throughout the text'; 'the speed with which a program can be executed depends on the language in which it is written')
linguistic, lingual - (consisting of or related to language; 'linguistic behavior'; 'a linguistic atlas'; 'lingual diversity')
linguistic - (of or relating to the scientific study of language; 'linguistic theory')
linguistic relation - (a relation between linguistic forms or constituents)
grammatical relation - (a linguistic relation established by grammar)
mood, mode, modality - (verb inflections that express how the action or state is conceived by the speaker)
grammar - (the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics or morphology))
vocabulary - (a listing of the words used in some enterprise)
vocabulary, lexicon, mental lexicon - (a language user's knowledge of words)
terminology, nomenclature, language - (a system of words used to name things in a particular discipline; 'legal terminology'; 'biological nomenclature'; 'the language of sociology')
slang, cant, jargon, lingo, argot, patois, vernacular - (a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves); 'they don't speak our lingo')
technobabble - (technical jargon from computing and other high-tech subjects)
detect, observe, find, discover, notice - (discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of; 'She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water'; 'We found traces of lead in the paint')
notice, mark, note - (notice or perceive; 'She noted that someone was following her'; 'mark my words')
notice, observation, observance - (the act of noticing or paying attention; 'he escaped the notice of the police')
witness - (be a witness to; 'She witnessed the accident and had to testify in court')
witness, find, see - (perceive or be contemporaneous with; 'We found Republicans winning the offices'; 'You'll see a lot of cheating in this school'; 'The 1960's saw the rebellion of the younger generation against established traditions'; 'I want to see results')
ascertained, discovered, observed - (discovered or determined by scientific observation; 'variation in the ascertained flux depends on a number of factors'; 'the discovered behavior norms'; 'discovered differences in achievement'; 'no explanation for the observed phenomena')
surveillance - (close observation of a person or group (usually by the police))
surveil, follow, survey - (keep under surveillance; 'The police had been following him for weeks but they could not prove his involvement in the bombing')
spy, stag, snoop, sleuth - (watch, observe, or inquire secretly)
private detective, PI, private eye, private investigator, operative, shamus, sherlock - (someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information)
spy - (secretly collect sensitive or classified information; engage in espionage; 'spy for the Russians')
espionage - (the systematic use of spies to get military or political secrets)
fact - (a concept whose truth can be proved; 'scientific hypotheses are not facts')
observation - (facts learned by observing; 'he reported his observations to the mayor')
fact - (a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred; 'first you must collect all the facts of the case')
fact - (a statement or assertion of verified information about something that is the case or has happened; 'he supported his argument with an impressive array of facts')
fact - (an event known to have happened or something known to have existed; 'your fears have no basis in fact'; 'how much of the story is fact and how much fiction is hard to tell')
fact - (a concept whose truth can be proved; 'scientific hypotheses are not facts')
particular, specific - (a fact about some part (as opposed to general); 'he always reasons from the particular to the general')
fact - (a statement or assertion of verified information about something that is the case or has happened; 'he supported his argument with an impressive array of facts')
fact - (a statement or assertion of verified information about something that is the case or has happened; 'he supported his argument with an impressive array of facts')
truth - (a fact that has been verified; 'at last he knew the truth'; 'the truth is that he didn't want to do it')
truth, the true, verity, trueness - (conformity to reality or actuality; 'they debated the truth of the proposition'; 'the situation brought home to us the blunt truth of the military threat'; 'he was famous for the truth of his portraits'; 'he turned to religion in his search for eternal verities')
fact - (a statement or assertion of verified information about something that is the case or has happened; 'he supported his argument with an impressive array of facts')
truth - (a fact that has been verified; 'at last he knew the truth'; 'the truth is that he didn't want to do it')
equivalent - (a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc; 'send two dollars or the equivalent in stamps')
counterpart, opposite number, vis-a-vis - (a person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another)
basics, rudiments - (a statement of fundamental facts or principles)
fundamentals, basics, fundamental principle, basic principle, bedrock - (principles from which other truths can be derived; 'first you must learn the fundamentals'; 'let's get down to basics')
rudiment, first rudiment, first principle, alphabet, ABC, ABC's, ABCs - (the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural); 'he mastered only the rudiments of geometry')
truth, the true, verity, trueness - (conformity to reality or actuality; 'they debated the truth of the proposition'; 'the situation brought home to us the blunt truth of the military threat'; 'he was famous for the truth of his portraits'; 'he turned to religion in his search for eternal verities')
consistent - ((sometimes followed by 'with') in agreement or consistent or reliable; 'testimony consistent with the known facts'; 'I have decided that the course of conduct which I am following is consistent with my sense of responsibility as president in time of war'- FDR)
consistency - (logical coherence and accordance with the facts; 'a rambling argument that lacked any consistency')
consistency - ((logic) an attribute of a logical system that is so constituted that none of the propositions deducible from the axioms contradict one another)
coherence, coherency - (logical and orderly and consistent relation of parts)
comprehensibility, understandability - (the quality of comprehensible language or thought)
coherent, consistent, logical, ordered, orderly - (marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts; 'a coherent argument')
self-consistent - (not self-contradictory)
inconsistent - (displaying a lack of consistency; 'inconsistent statements cannot both be true at the same time'; 'inconsistent with the roadmap')
incompatibility, mutual exclusiveness, inconsistency, repugnance - (the relation between propositions that cannot both be true at the same time)
diametric, diametrical, opposite, polar - (characterized by opposite extremes; completely opposed; 'in diametric contradiction to his claims'; 'diametrical (or opposite) points of view'; 'opposite meanings'; 'extreme and indefensible polar positions')
opposite - (the other one of a complementary pair; 'the opposite sex'; 'the two chess kings are set up on squares of opposite colors')
opposite - (being directly across from each other; facing; 'And I on the opposite shore will be, ready to ride and spread the alarm'- Longfellow; 'we lived on opposite sides of the street'; 'at opposite poles')
opposite, paired - (of leaves etc; growing in pairs on either side of a stem; 'opposite leaves')
incoherent - (without logical or meaningful connection; 'a turgid incoherent presentation')
contradictory - (of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true and both cannot be false; ' 'perfect' and 'imperfect' are contradictory terms')
contradiction, contradiction in terms - ((logic) a statement that is necessarily false; 'the statement 'he is brave and he is not brave' is a contradiction')
paradox - ((logic) a statement that contradicts itself; ' 'I always lie' is a paradox because if it is true it must be false ')
fact - (an event known to have happened or something known to have existed; 'your fears have no basis in fact'; 'how much of the story is fact and how much fiction is hard to tell')
fact - (a concept whose truth can be proved; 'scientific hypotheses are not facts')
truth - (a fact that has been verified; 'at last he knew the truth'; 'the truth is that he didn't want to do it')
fact - (an event known to have happened or something known to have existed; 'your fears have no basis in fact'; 'how much of the story is fact and how much fiction is hard to tell')
plausible - (apparently reasonable and valid, and truthful; 'a plausible excuse')
possible - (capable of happening or existing; 'a breakthrough may be possible next year'; 'anything is possible'; 'warned of possible consequences')
conceivable, imaginable, possible - (capable of being imagined; 'that is one possible answer')
possibly, potentially - (with a possibility of becoming actual; 'introducing possibly dangerous innovations'; 'he is potentially dangerous'; 'potentially useful')
conceivably - (within the realm of possibility; 'the weather may conceivably change')
improbable, unlikely - (not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred; 'legislation on the question is highly unlikely'; 'an improbable event')
unlikely - (has little chance of being the case or coming about; 'an unlikely story'; 'an unlikely candidate for reelection'; 'a butcher is unlikely to preach vegetarianism')
improbable, unbelievable, unconvincing, unlikely - (having a probability too low to inspire belief)
improbable, marvelous, marvellous, tall - (too improbable to admit of belief; 'a tall story')
improbable, unlikely - (not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred; 'legislation on the question is highly unlikely'; 'an improbable event')
unlikely - (has little chance of being the case or coming about; 'an unlikely story'; 'an unlikely candidate for reelection'; 'a butcher is unlikely to preach vegetarianism')
improbable, unbelievable, unconvincing, unlikely - (having a probability too low to inspire belief)
improbable, marvelous, marvellous, tall - (too improbable to admit of belief; 'a tall story')
outside, remote - (very unlikely; 'an outside chance'; 'a remote possibility'; 'a remote contingency')
impossible - (not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with; 'an impossible dream'; 'an impossible situation')
impossible, inconceivable, out of the question, unimaginable - (totally unlikely)
impossibly - (in a manner or to a degree not possible of conceiving; 'he is impossibly idealistic')
impossibly - (to a degree impossible of achievement; 'long thought to be an impossibly difficult operation'; 'impossibly far from sources of supply')
uncertain, unsure, incertain - (lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance; 'uncertain of his convictions'; 'unsure of himself and his future'; 'moving with uncertain (or unsure) steps'; 'an uncertain smile'; 'touched the ornaments with uncertain fingers')
uncertain - (not established beyond doubt; still undecided or unknown; 'an uncertain future'; 'a manuscript of uncertain origin'; 'plans are still uncertain'; 'changes of great if uncertain consequences'; 'without further evidence his story must remain uncertain')
debatable, problematic, problematical - (open to doubt or debate; 'If you ever get married, which seems to be extremely problematic')
arguable, debatable, disputable, moot - (open to argument or debate; 'that is a moot question')
debatable, disputable - (capable of being disproved)
controversial - (marked by or capable of arousing controversy; 'the issue of the death penalty is highly controversial'; 'Rushdie's controversial book'; 'a controversial decision on affirmative action')
doubtful, dubious, dubitable, in question - (open to doubt or suspicion; 'the candidate's doubtful past'; 'he has a dubious record indeed'; 'what one found uncertain the other found dubious or downright false'; 'it was more than dubitable whether the friend was as influential as she thought'- Karen Horney)
questionable - (subject to question; 'questionable motives'; 'a questionable reputation'; 'a fire of questionable origin')
questionable, refutable, confutable, confutative - (able to be refuted)
doubting, questioning, skeptical, sceptical - (marked by or given to doubt; 'a skeptical attitude'; 'a skeptical listener')
incredulous - (not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving)
wary - (marked by keen caution and watchful prudence; 'they were wary in their movements'; 'a wary glance at the black clouds'; 'taught to be wary of strangers')
warily - (in a wary manner; 'the sailor watched the sky warily')
leery, mistrustful, suspicious, untrusting, wary - (openly distrustful and unwilling to confide)
suspiciously - (with suspicion; 'she regarded the food suspiciously')
alleged, so-called, supposed - (doubtful or suspect; 'these so-called experts are no help')
probable, likely - (likely but not certain to be or become true or real; 'a likely result'; 'he foresaw a probable loss')
probable - (apparently destined; 'the probable consequences of going ahead with the scheme')
likely - (has a good chance of being the case or of coming about; 'these services are likely to be available to us all before long'; 'she is likely to forget'; 'a likely place for a restaurant'; 'the broken limb is likely to fall'; 'rain is likely'; 'a likely topic for investigation'; 'likely candidates for the job')
possible - (capable of happening or existing; 'a breakthrough may be possible next year'; 'anything is possible'; 'warned of possible consequences')
optional - (possible but not necessary; left to personal choice)
feasibility, feasibleness - (the quality of being doable)
feasible, executable, practicable, practicable, viable, workable - (capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are)
accomplishable, achievable, doable, manageable, realizable - (capable of existing or taking place or proving true; possible to do)
possibility - (a future prospect or potential; 'this room has great possibilities')
prospective - (concerned with or related to the future; 'prospective earnings'; 'a prospective mother'; 'the statute is solely prospective in operation')
prospective - (anticipated for the near future; 'the prospective students'; 'his prospective bride')
scenario - (a postulated sequence of possible events; 'planners developed several scenarios in case of an attack')
scenario - (a postulated sequence of possible events; 'planners developed several scenarios in case of an attack')
hypocritical - (professing feelings or virtues one does not have; 'hypocritical praise')
gilded, meretricious, specious - (based on pretense; deceptively pleasing; 'the gilded and perfumed but inwardly rotten nobility'; 'meretricious praise'; 'a meretricious argument')
true - (consistent with fact or reality; not false; 'the story is true'; 'it is undesirable to believe a proposition when there is no ground whatever for supposing it true'- B. Russell; 'the true meaning of the statement')
accuracy, truth - (the quality of being near to the true value; 'he was beginning to doubt the accuracy of his compass'; 'the lawyer questioned the truth of my account')
accuracy, truth - (the quality of being near to the true value; 'he was beginning to doubt the accuracy of his compass'; 'the lawyer questioned the truth of my account')
correct, right - (free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth; 'the correct answer'; 'the correct version'; 'the right answer'; 'took the right road'; 'the right decision')
false - (not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality; 'gave false testimony under oath'; 'false tales of bravery')
universe, existence, creation, world, cosmos, macrocosm - (everything that exists anywhere; 'they study the evolution of the universe'; 'the biggest tree in existence')
reality - (the state of the world as it really is rather than as you might want it to be; 'businessmen have to face harsh realities')
universe, existence, creation, world, cosmos, macrocosm - (everything that exists anywhere; 'they study the evolution of the universe'; 'the biggest tree in existence')
space-time, space-time continuum - (the four-dimensional coordinate system (3 dimensions of space and 1 of time) in which physical events are located)
lore, traditional knowledge - (knowledge gained through tradition or anecdote; 'early peoples passed on plant and animal lore through legend')
acquaintance, familiarity, conversance, conversancy - (personal knowledge or information about someone or something)
folklore - (the unwritten literature (stories and proverbs and riddles and songs) of a culture)
vocabulary, lexicon, mental lexicon - (a language user's knowledge of words)
use, utilize, utilise, apply, employ - (put into service; make work or employ (something) for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose; 'use your head!'; 'we only use Spanish at home'; 'I can't use this tool'; 'Apply a magnetic field here'; 'This thinking was applied to many projects'; 'How do you utilize this tool?'; 'I apply this rule to get good results'; 'use the plastic bags to store the food'; 'He doesn't know how to use a computer')
exploit, work - (use or manipulate to one's advantage; 'He exploited the new taxation system'; 'She knows how to work the system'; 'he works his parents for sympathy')
exploit, tap - (draw from; make good use of; 'we must exploit the resources we are given wisely')
exploitation, victimization, victimisation, using - (an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly); 'capitalistic exploitation of the working class'; 'paying Blacks less and charging them more is a form of victimization')
colonialism - (exploitation by a stronger country of weaker one; the use of the weaker country's resources to strengthen and enrich the stronger country)
initiation, founding, foundation, institution, origination, creation, innovation, introduction, instauration - (the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new; 'she looked forward to her initiation as an adult'; 'the foundation of a new scientific society'; 'he regards the fork as a modern introduction')
establish, found, plant, constitute, institute - (set up or lay the groundwork for; 'establish a new department')
establish, set up, found, launch - (set up or found; 'She set up a literacy program')
establish, found, plant, constitute, institute - (set up or lay the groundwork for; 'establish a new department')
constitution, establishment, formation, organization, organisation - (the act of forming something; 'the constitution of a PTA group last year'; 'it was the establishment of his reputation'; 'he still remembers the organization of the club')
organization, organisation - (the act of organizing a business or an activity related to a business; 'he was brought in to supervise the organization of a new department')
organize, organise - (cause to be structured or ordered or operating according to some principle or idea)
establish, found, plant, constitute, institute - (set up or lay the groundwork for; 'establish a new department')
institution - (a custom that for a long time has been an important feature of some group or society; 'the institution of marriage'; 'the institution of slavery'; 'he had become an institution in the theater')
established, constituted - (brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established; 'the established social order'; 'distrust the constituted authority'; 'a team established as a member of a major league'; 'enjoyed his prestige as an established writer'; 'an established precedent'; 'the established Church')
entrench, intrench - (fix firmly or securely)
entrenched - (established firmly and securely; 'the entrenched power of the nobility')
make, create - (make or cause to be or to become; 'make a mess in one's office'; 'create a furor')
create - (bring into existence; 'The company was created 25 years ago'; 'He created a new movement in painting')
create - (pursue a creative activity; be engaged in a creative activity; 'Don't disturb him-he is creating')
create, make - (create by artistic means; 'create a poem'; 'Schoenberg created twelve-tone music'; 'Picasso created Cubism'; 'Auden made verses')
gestate, conceive, conceptualize, conceptualise - (have the idea for; 'He conceived of a robot that would help paralyzed patients'; 'This library was well conceived')
coin - (make up; 'coin phrases or words')
make, create - (make or cause to be or to become; 'make a mess in one's office'; 'create a furor')
create - (bring into existence; 'The company was created 25 years ago'; 'He created a new movement in painting')
create - (pursue a creative activity; be engaged in a creative activity; 'Don't disturb him-he is creating')
create, make - (create by artistic means; 'create a poem'; 'Schoenberg created twelve-tone music'; 'Picasso created Cubism'; 'Auden made verses')
writing, committal to writing - (the activity of putting something in written form; 'she did the thinking while he did the writing')
produce, make, create - (create or manufacture a man-made product; We produce more cars than we can sell; The company has been making toys for two centuries)
make - (make by shaping or bringing together constituents; make a dress; make a cake; make a wall of stones)
cook, fix, ready, make, prepare - (prepare for eating by applying heat; Cook me dinner, please; can you make me an omelette?; fix breakfast for the guests, please)
production - ((economics) manufacturing or mining or growing something (usually in large quantities) for sale; 'he introduced more efficient methods of production')
production - (the act or process of producing something; 'Shakespeare's production of poetry was enormous'; 'the production of white blood cells')
render, yield, return, give, generate - (give or supply; 'The cow brings in 5 liters of milk'; 'This year's crop yielded 1,000 bushels of corn'; 'The estate renders some revenue for the family')
produce, make, create - (create or manufacture a man-made product; We produce more cars than we can sell; The company has been making toys for two centuries)
production - ((economics) manufacturing or mining or growing something (usually in large quantities) for sale; 'he introduced more efficient methods of production')
production - (the act or process of producing something; 'Shakespeare's production of poetry was enormous'; 'the production of white blood cells')
brew - (sit or let sit in boiling water so as to extract the flavor; 'the tea is brewing')
brew - (prepare by brewing; 'people have been brewing beer for thousands of years')
brewing - (the production of malt beverages (as beer or ale) from malt and hops by grinding and boiling them and fermenting the result with yeast)
use, utilize, utilise, apply, employ - (put into service; make work or employ (something) for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose; 'use your head!'; 'we only use Spanish at home'; 'I can't use this tool'; 'Apply a magnetic field here'; 'This thinking was applied to many projects'; 'How do you utilize this tool?'; 'I apply this rule to get good results'; 'use the plastic bags to store the food'; 'He doesn't know how to use a computer')
write down, set down, get down, put down - (put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc.)
blotter, day book, police blotter, rap sheet, charge sheet - (the daily written record of events (as arrests) in a police station)
book - (record a charge in a police register; 'The policeman booked her when she tried to solicit a man')
printing, printing process - (reproduction by applying ink to paper as for publication)
print, publish - (put into print; 'The newspaper published the news of the royal couple's divorce'; 'These news should not be printed')
print, impress - (reproduce by printing)
reprint, reissue - (print anew; 'They never reprinted the famous treatise')
reissue, reprint, reprinting - (a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale)
printer, pressman - (someone whose occupation is printing)
printed - (written in print characters or produced by means of e.g. a printing press)
type - (printed characters; 'small type is hard to read')
printout - (the output of a computer in printed form)
appendix - (supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book)
copyist, scribe, scrivener - (someone employed to make written copies of documents and manuscripts)
complete, fill out, fill in, make out - (write all the required information onto a form; 'fill out this questionnaire, please!'; 'make out a form')
sign, subscribe - (mark with one's signature; write one's name (on); 'She signed the letter and sent it off'; 'Please sign here')
signed - (having a handwritten signature; 'a signed letter')
initial - (the first letter of a word (especially a person's name); 'he refused to put the initials FRS after his name')
initial - (mark with one's initials)
endorse, indorse - (sign as evidence of legal transfer; 'endorse cheques')
dot - (mark with a dot; 'dot your i's')
scribble, scrawl - (write carelessly)
scribble, scratch, scrawl, cacography - (poor handwriting)
handwriting, hand, script - (something written by hand; 'she recognized his handwriting'; 'his hand was illegible')
shorthand, stenography, tachygraphy - (a method of writing rapidly)
stenographer, amanuensis, shorthand typist - (someone skilled in the transcription of speech (especially dictation))
handwritten - (written by hand)
print - (write as if with print; not cursive)
age - (how long something has existed; 'it was replaced because of its age')
vintage, time of origin - (the oldness of wines)
shaft - (a long rod or pole (especially the handle of an implement or the body of a weapon like a spear or arrow))
wheel - (a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines))
corporation, corp - (a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state)
corporate - (of or belonging to a corporation; 'corporate rates'; 'corporate structure')
utility, public utility, public utility company, public-service corporation - (a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation)
water company, waterworks - (a public utility that provides water)
Capitol, Capitol Building - (the government building in Washington where the United States Senate and the House of Representatives meet)
ventilation, airing - (the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air)
vent, ventilate, air out, air - (expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen; 'air the old winter clothes'; 'air out the smoke-filled rooms')
ventilate - (circulate through and freshen; 'The gust of air ventilated the room')
ventilate - (furnish with an opening to allow air to circulate or gas to escape; 'The architect did not think about ventilating the storage space')
defeated - (beaten or overcome; not victorious; 'the defeated enemy')
water system, water supply, water - (a facility that provides a source of water; 'the town debated the purification of the water supply'; 'first you have to cut off the water')
waterworks - (workplace where water is stored and purified and distributed for a community)
polity - (a politically organized unit)
government, authorities, regime - (the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit; 'the government reduced taxes'; 'the matter was referred to higher authorities')
political system, form of government - (the members of a social organization who are in power)
autocracy, autarchy - (a political system governed by a single individual)
dictatorship, absolutism, authoritarianism, Caesarism, despotism, monocracy, one-man rule, shogunate, Stalinism, totalitarianism, tyranny - (a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.))
monarchy - (an autocracy governed by a monarch who usually inherits the authority)
military unit, military force, military group, force - (a unit that is part of some military service; 'he sent Caesar a force of six thousand men')
unit, social unit - (an organization regarded as part of a larger social group; 'the coach said the offensive unit did a good job'; 'after the battle the soldier had trouble rejoining his unit')
surpass, outstrip, outmatch, outgo, exceed, outdo, surmount, outperform - (be or do something to a greater degree; 'her performance surpasses that of any other student I know'; 'She outdoes all other athletes'; 'This exceeds all my expectations'; 'This car outperforms all others in its class')
outweigh - (be heavier than)
beat, beat out, crush, shell, trounce, vanquish - (come out better in a competition, race, or conflict; 'Agassi beat Becker in the tennis championship'; 'We beat the competition'; 'Harvard defeated Yale in the last football game')
get the better of, overcome, defeat - (win a victory over; 'You must overcome all difficulties'; 'defeat your enemies'; 'He overcame his shyness'; 'She conquered here fear of mice'; 'He overcame his infirmity'; 'Her anger got the better of her and she blew up')
beating, whipping - (the act of overcoming or outdoing)
defeated - (beaten or overcome; not victorious; 'the defeated enemy')
outdo, outflank, trump, best, scoop - (get the better of; 'the goal was to best the competition')
conflict, struggle, battle - (an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals); 'the harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph' - Thomas Paine; 'police tried to control the battle between the pro- and anti-abortion mobs')
competition - (a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers; 'business competition can be fiendish at times')
contest, competition - (an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants)
competition, contention, rivalry - (the act of competing as for profit or a prize; 'the teams were in fierce contention for first place')
contest - (a struggle between rivals)
contest, competition - (an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants)
competition, contention, rivalry - (the act of competing as for profit or a prize; 'the teams were in fierce contention for first place')
compete, vie, contend - (compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others)
contest, competition - (an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants)
contest - (a struggle between rivals)
race - (any competition; 'the race for the presidency')
bout - (a contest or fight (especially between boxers or wrestlers))
tournament, tourney - (a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner)
elimination tournament - (a tournament in which losers are eliminated in successive rounds)
turn, bout, round - ((sports) a period of play during which one team is on the offensive)
semifinal, semi - (one of the two competitions in the next to the last round of an elimination tournament)
final - (the final match between the winners of all previous matches in an elimination tournament)
biosphere - (the regions of the surface and atmosphere of the Earth (or other planet) where living organisms exist)
habitat, home ground - (the type of environment in which an organism or group normally lives or occurs; 'a marine habitat'; 'he felt safe on his home grounds')
preserve - (a reservation where animals are protected)
preserve - (a reservation where animals are protected)
old - ((used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age; 'an old man's eagle mind' - William Butler Yeats; 'his mother is very old'; 'a ripe old age'; 'how old are you?')
old - (of long duration; not new; 'old tradition'; 'old house'; 'old wine'; 'old country'; 'old friendships'; 'old money')
age-old, antique - (belonging to or lasting from times long ago; 'age-old customs'; 'the antique fear that days would dwindle away to complete darkness')
prehistoric, prehistorical - (belonging to or existing in times before recorded history; 'prehistoric settlements'; 'prehistoric peoples')
longtime - (of long duration; 'a longtime friend')
longstanding - (having existed for a long time; 'a longstanding friendship'; 'the longstanding conflict')
long-standing, longstanding - (having existed or continued for a long time)
antique - (made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age; 'the beautiful antique French furniture')
pristine - (completely free from dirt or contamination; 'pristine mountain snow')
pristine - (immaculately clean and unused; 'handed her his pristine white handkerchief')
aboriginal, primal, primeval, primaeval, primordial - (having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state; 'aboriginal forests'; 'primal eras before the appearance of life on earth'; 'the forest primeval'; 'primordial matter'; 'primordial forms of life')
invention, innovation - (a creation (a new device or process)resulting from study and experimentation) resulting from study and experimentation)
recent - (being new in a time not long past; 'recent graduates'; 'a recent addition to the house'; 'recent buds on the apple trees')
late, recent - (of the immediate past or just previous to the present time; 'a late development'; 'their late quarrel'; 'his recent trip to Africa'; 'in recent months'; 'a recent issue of the journal')
recent - (near to or not long before the present; 'recent times'; 'of recent origin')
young, immature - ((used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth; 'young people')
new, young - ((of crops) harvested at an early stage of development; before complete maturity; 'new potatoes'; 'young corn')
young - (being in its early stage; 'a young industry'; 'the day is still young')
youthful, vernal, young - (suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh; 'he is young for his age')
younger, jr. - (used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father; 'John Junior'; 'John Smith, Jr.')
aged, elderly, older, senior - (advanced in years; ('aged' is pronounced as two syllables); 'aged members of the society'; 'elderly residents could remember the construction of the first skyscraper'; 'senior citizen')
elder, older, sr. - (used of the older of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a father from his son; 'Bill Adams, Sr.')
ripening, aging, ageing - (acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time)
mellow - (make or grow (more) mellow; 'These apples need to mellow a bit more'; 'The sun mellowed the fruit')
aged, ripened - (of wines, fruit, cheeses; having reached a desired or final condition; (`aged' pronounced as one syllable); 'mature well-aged cheeses')
mellow, mellowed - (having a full and pleasing flavor through proper aging; 'a mellow port'; 'mellowed fruit')
aging, ageing, senescence - (the organic process of growing older and showing the effects of increasing age)
aged, elderly, older, senior - (advanced in years; ('aged' is pronounced as two syllables); 'aged members of the society'; 'elderly residents could remember the construction of the first skyscraper'; 'senior citizen')
aging, ageing, senescent - (growing old)
venerable - (impressive by reason of age; 'a venerable sage with white hair and beard')
young, offspring - (any immature animal)
self - (a person considered as a unique individual; 'one's own self')
number one - (a reference to yourself or myself etc.; `take care of number one' means to put your own interests first)
young person, youth, younker, spring chicken - (a young person (especially a young man or boy))
juvenile - (of or relating to or characteristic of or appropriate for children or young people; 'juvenile diabetes'; 'juvenile fashions')
adolescent, jejune, juvenile, puerile - (displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity; 'adolescent insecurity'; 'jejune responses to our problems'; 'their behavior was juvenile'; 'puerile jokes')
child, kid, youngster, minor, shaver, nipper, small fry, tiddler, tike, tyke, fry, nestling - (a young person of either sex; 'she writes books for children'; 'they're just kids'; ''tiddler' is a British term for youngsters')
juvenile, juvenile person - (a youthful person)
adolescent, teen, teenage, teenaged - (being of the age 13 through 19; 'teenage mothers'; 'the teen years')
adolescent, stripling, teenager, teen - (a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity)
uncontrolled - (not being under control; out of control; 'the greatest uncontrolled health problem is AIDS'; 'uncontrolled growth')
wildly - (in an uncontrolled or unrestrained manner; 'He gesticulated wildly')
runaway - (completely out of control; 'runaway inflation')
unbridled, unchecked, uncurbed, ungoverned - (not restrained or controlled; 'unbridled rage'; 'an unchecked temper'; 'ungoverned rage')
fugitive, runaway, fleer - (someone who flees from an uncongenial situation; 'fugitives from the sweatshops')
controlled - (restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds; 'controlled emotions'; 'the controlled release of water from reservoirs')
controlled, restricted - (curbed or regulated; 'controlled emotions')
preside - (act as president; 'preside over companies and corporations')
channel, canalize, canalise - (direct the flow of; 'channel information towards a broad audience')
herd - (keep, move, or drive animals; 'Who will be herding the cattle when the cowboy dies?')
wrangle - (herd and care for; 'wrangle horses')
herd - (keep, move, or drive animals; 'Who will be herding the cattle when the cowboy dies?')
herd - (keep, move, or drive animals; 'Who will be herding the cattle when the cowboy dies?')
mentor - (serve as a teacher or trusted counselor; 'The famous professor mentored him during his years in graduate school'; 'She is a fine lecturer but she doesn't like mentoring')
projectile, missile - (a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled)
bendable, pliable, pliant - (capable of being bent or flexed or twisted without breaking; 'a flexible wire'; 'a pliant young tree')
spitball - (a projectile made by chewing a piece of paper and shaping it into a sphere)
dart - (a small narrow pointed missile that is thrown or shot)
shot, pellet - (a solid missile discharged from a firearm; 'the shot buzzed past his ear')
arrow - (a projectile with a straight thin shaft and an arrowhead on one end and stabilizing vanes on the other; intended to be shot from a bow)
arrowhead - (the pointed head or striking tip of an arrow)
bow - (curved piece of resilient wood with taut cord to propel arrows)
bowstring - (the string of an archer's bow)
crossbow - (a bow fixed transversely on a wooden stock grooved to direct the arrow (quarrel))
longbow - (a powerful wooden bow drawn by hand; usually 5-6 feet long; used in medieval England)
boomerang, throwing stick, throw stick - (a curved piece of wood; when properly thrown will return to thrower)
elasticity, snap - (the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed; 'the waistband had lost its snap')
elastic - (capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy; 'an elastic band'; 'a youthful and elastic walk')
stretchable, stretchy - (capable of being easily stretched and resuming former size or shape)
bouncy, live, lively, resilient, springy - (elastic; rebounds readily; 'clean bouncy hair'; 'a lively tennis ball'; 'as resilient as seasoned hickory'; 'springy turf')
resilience, resiliency - (the physical property of a material that can return to its original shape or position after deformation that does not exceed its elastic limit)
secure - (free from danger or risk; 'secure from harm'; 'his fortune was secure'; 'made a secure place for himself in his field')
protected, secure - (kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss; 'the most protected spot I could find')
endangered - ((of flora or fauna) in imminent danger of extinction; 'an endangered species')
hazardous, risky, wild - (involving risk or danger; 'skydiving is a hazardous sport'; 'extremely risky going out in the tide and fog'; 'a wild financial scheme')
bad, risky, high-risk, speculative - (not financially safe or secure; 'a bad investment'; 'high risk investments'; 'anything that promises to pay too much can't help being risky'; 'speculative business enterprises')
risk-free, riskless, unhazardous - (thought to be devoid of risk)
benign - (not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumor))
best-selling - (selling in great numbers; 'a best-selling novel')
hazardous, risky, wild - (involving risk or danger; 'skydiving is a hazardous sport'; 'extremely risky going out in the tide and fog'; 'a wild financial scheme')
dangerous, unsafe - (involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm; 'a dangerous criminal'; 'a dangerous bridge'; 'unemployment reached dangerous proportions')
parlous, perilous, precarious, touch-and-go - (fraught with danger; 'dangerous waters'; 'a parlous journey on stormy seas'; 'a perilous voyage across the Atlantic in a small boat'; 'the precarious life of an undersea diver'; 'dangerous surgery followed by a touch-and-go recovery')
perilously, hazardously, dangerously - (in a dangerous manner; 'he came dangerously close to falling off the ledge')
rising - (advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status; 'a rising trend'; 'a rising market')
increasing - (becoming greater or larger; 'increasing prices')
decreasing - (becoming less or smaller)
falling - (decreasing in amount or degree; 'falling temperature')
diminishing - (becoming smaller or less or appearing to do so; 'diminishing returns'; 'his diminishing respect for her')
compress, constrict, squeeze, compact, contract, press - (squeeze or press together; 'she compressed her lips'; 'the spasm contracted the muscle')
shrink, contract - (become smaller or draw together; 'The fabric shrank'; 'The balloon shrank')
contract - (make smaller; 'The heat contracted the woollen garment')
condense, concentrate, contract - (compress or concentrate; 'Congress condensed the three-year plan into a six-month plan')
narrow, contract - (make or become more narrow or restricted; 'The selection was narrowed'; 'The road narrowed')
abridge, foreshorten, abbreviate, shorten, cut, contract, reduce - (reduce in scope while retaining essential elements; 'The manuscript must be shortened')
contraction - (the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope)
growing - (increasing in size or degree or amount; 'her growing popularity'; 'growing evidence of a world depression'; 'a growing city'; 'growing businesses')
aggressive, fast-growing, strong-growing - (tending to spread quickly; 'an aggressive tumor')
exploding - (increasing suddenly and with uncontrolled rapidity; 'the world's exploding population')
aggressive, fast-growing, strong-growing - (tending to spread quickly; 'an aggressive tumor')
waning - ((of the moon) pertaining to the period during which the visible surface of the moon decreases; 'after full moon comes the waning moon')
waxing - ((of the moon) pertaining to the period during which the visible surface of the moon increases; 'the waxing moon passes from new to full')
safety - (the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions; 'insure the safety of the children'; 'the reciprocal of safety is risk')
security - (the state of being free from danger or injury; 'we support the armed services in the name of national security')
insecure, unsafe - (lacking in security or safety; 'his fortune was increasingly insecure'; 'an insecure future')
insecure, unsafe - (lacking in security or safety; 'his fortune was increasingly insecure'; 'an insecure future')
safe - (free from danger or the risk of harm; 'a safe trip'; 'you will be safe here'; 'a safe place'; 'a safe bet')
secure - (free from danger or risk; 'secure from harm'; 'his fortune was secure'; 'made a secure place for himself in his field')
safeness - (the quality of being safe)
safely - (with safety; in a safe manner; 'we are safely out of there')
weigh - (have a certain weight)
liquid - (a substance in the fluid state of matter having no fixed shape but a fixed volume)
body of water, water - (the part of the earth's surface covered with water (such as a river or lake or ocean); 'they invaded our territorial waters'; 'they were sitting by the water's edge')
preschooler, kindergartner, kindergartener - (a child who attends a preschool or kindergarten)
preschooler, kindergartner, kindergartener - (a child who attends a preschool or kindergarten)
toddler, yearling, tot, bambino - (a young child)
geological formation, formation - ((geology) the geological features of the earth)
move, displace - (cause to move, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense; 'Move those boxes into the corner, please'; 'I'm moving my money to another bank'; 'The director moved more responsibilities onto his new assistant')
transfer, shift - (move around; 'transfer the packet from his trouser pockets to a pocket in his jacket')
transportation, transfer, transferral, conveyance - (the act of moving something from one location to another)
transplant, transplantation, transplanting - (the act of removing something from one location and introducing it in another location; 'the transplant did not flower until the second year'; 'too frequent transplanting is not good for families'; 'she returned to Alabama because she could not bear transplantation')
transfer, transpose, transplant - (transfer from one place or period to another; 'The ancient Greek story was transplanted into Modern America')
transplant, graft - (place the organ of a donor into the body of a recipient)
transplant, transplantation, organ transplant - (an operation moving an organ from one organism (the donor) to another (the recipient); 'he had a kidney transplant'; 'the long-term results of cardiac transplantation are now excellent'; 'a child had a multiple organ transplant two months ago')
graft, transplant - ((surgery) tissue or organ transplanted from a donor to a recipient; in some cases the patient can be both donor and recipient)
transplant, transfer - (lift and reset in another soil or situation; 'Transplant the young rice plants')
ice, water ice - (water frozen in the solid state; 'Americans like ice in their drinks')
frost, hoar, hoarfrost, rime - (ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside))
steam - (water at boiling temperature diffused in the atmosphere)
water vapor, water vapour - (water in a vaporous form diffused in the atmosphere but below boiling temperature)
water, H2O - (binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent)
aqueous solution - (a solution in water)
concentrate - (a concentrated form of a foodstuff; the bulk is reduced by removing water)
weapon, arm, weapon system - (any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting; 'he was licensed to carry a weapon')
distill, extract, distil - (extract by the process of distillation; 'distill the essence of this compound')
extract - (separate (a metal) from an ore)
extraction - (the process of obtaining something from a mixture or compound by chemical or physical or mechanical means)
pan, pan out, pan off - (wash dirt in a pan to separate out the precious minerals)
ability - (the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment)
capability, capableness - (the quality of being capable - physically or intellectually or legally; 'he worked to the limits of his capability')
ability, power - (possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done; 'danger heightened his powers of discrimination')
aptitude - (inherent ability)
natural ability - (ability that is inherited)
endowment, gift, talent, natural endowment - (natural abilities or qualities)
bent, knack, hang - (a special way of doing something; 'he had a bent for it'; 'he had a special knack for getting into trouble'; 'he couldn't get the hang of it')
creativity, creativeness, creative thinking - (the ability to create)
visualize, visualise, envision, project, fancy, see, figure, picture, image - (imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind; 'I can't see him on horseback!'; 'I can see what will happen'; 'I can see a risk in this strategy')
imagination, imaging, imagery, mental imagery - (the ability to form mental images of things or events; 'he could still hear her in his imagination')
imagine, conceive of, ideate, envisage - (form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case; Can you conceive of him as the president?)
imagination, imaginativeness, vision - (the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses; 'popular imagination created a world of demons'; 'imagination reveals what the world could be')
fantasy, fantasize, fantasise - (indulge in fantasies; 'he is fantasizing when he says he plans to start his own company')
fantasy, phantasy - (imagination unrestricted by reality; 'a schoolgirl fantasy')
phantasmagoric, phantasmagorical, surreal, surrealistic - (characterized by fantastic imagery and incongruous juxtapositions; 'a great concourse of phantasmagoric shadows' - J.C.Powys; 'the incongruous imagery in surreal art and literature')
competence, competency - (the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually)
skillfulness - (the state of being cognitively skillful)
manipulative - (skillful in influencing or controlling others to your own advantage; 'the early manipulative techniques of a three-year-old child')
skill, accomplishment, acquirement, acquisition, attainment - (an ability that has been acquired by training)
superior skill - (more than ordinary ability)
art, artistry, prowess - (a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation; 'the art of conversation'; 'it's quite an art')
literacy - (the ability to read and write)
expertness, expertise - (skillfulness by virtue of possessing special knowledge)
professionalism - (the expertness characteristic of a professional person)
virtuosity - (technical skill or fluency or style exhibited by a virtuoso)
carry through, accomplish, execute, carry out, action, fulfill, fulfil - (put in effect; 'carry out a task'; 'execute the decision of the people'; 'He actioned the operation')
follow through, follow up, follow out, carry out, implement, put through, go through - (pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue; 'Did he go through with the treatment?'; 'He implemented a new economic plan'; 'She followed up his recommendations with a written proposal')
performance, execution, carrying out, carrying into action - (the act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it; 'they criticised his performance as mayor'; 'experience generally improves performance')
execution, implementation, carrying out - (the act of accomplishing some aim or executing some order; 'the agency was created for the implementation of the policy')
carry through, accomplish, execute, carry out, action, fulfill, fulfil - (put in effect; 'carry out a task'; 'execute the decision of the people'; 'He actioned the operation')
follow through, follow up, follow out, carry out, implement, put through, go through - (pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue; 'Did he go through with the treatment?'; 'He implemented a new economic plan'; 'She followed up his recommendations with a written proposal')
perform, execute, do - (carry out or perform an action; 'John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters'; 'the skater executed a triple pirouette'; 'she did a little dance')
pit, cavity - (a sizeable hole (usually in the ground); 'they dug a pit to bury the body')
cavity, enclosed space - (space that is surrounded by something)
cavity, caries, dental caries, tooth decay - (soft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth)
floor - (the bottom surface of any a cave or lake etc.)
ridge - (a long narrow natural elevation on the floor of the ocean)
reef - (a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water)
coral reef - (a reef consisting of coral consolidated into limestone)
key, cay, Florida key - (a coral reef off the southern coast of Florida)
lagoon, laguna, lagune - (a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral)
lagoon, laguna, lagune - (a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral)
atoll - (an island consisting of a circular coral reef surrounding a lagoon)
land, dry land, earth, ground, solid ground, terra firma - (the solid part of the earth's surface; 'the plane turned away from the sea and moved back over land'; 'the earth shook for several minutes'; 'he dropped the logs on the ground')
land, dry land, earth, ground, solid ground, terra firma (the solid part of the earth's surface; 'the plane turned away from the sea and moved back over land'; 'the earth shook for several minutes'; 'he dropped the logs on the ground')
mainland - (the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula)
outside, exterior - (the region that is outside of something)
inside, interior - (the region that is inside of something)
line - (a length (straight or curved) without breadth or thickness; the trace of a moving point)
line - (a formation of people or things one beside another; 'the line of soldiers advanced with their bayonets fixed'; 'they were arrayed in line of battle'; 'the cast stood in line for the curtain call')
line - (a formation of people or things one behind another; 'the line stretched clear around the corner'; 'you must wait in a long line at the checkout counter')
line - (a mark that is long relative to its width; 'He drew a line on the chart')
wrinkle, furrow, crease, crinkle, seam, line - (a slight depression in the smoothness of a surface; 'his face has many lines'; 'ironing gets rid of most wrinkles')
dotted line - (a line made up of dots or dashes; often used to indicate where you are supposed to sign a contract; 'just sign on the dotted line')
line - (a formation of people or things one behind another; 'the line stretched clear around the corner'; 'you must wait in a long line at the checkout counter')
queue, waiting line - (a line of people or vehicles waiting for something)
bound, border - (form the boundary of; be contiguous to)
compartment - (a small space or subdivision for storage)
compartment - (a partitioned section or separate room within a larger enclosed area)
galley - (the kitchen area for food preparation on an airliner)
galley, ship's galley, caboose, cookhouse - (the area for food preparation on a ship)
galley, ship's galley, caboose, cookhouse - (the area for food preparation on a ship)
cell - (any small compartment; 'the cells of a honeycomb')
cell, cubicle - (small room is which a monk or nun lives)
cell, jail cell, prison cell - (a room where a prisoner is kept)
cockpit - (compartment where the pilot sits while flying the aircraft)
inside, indoors - (within a building; 'in winter we play inside')
indoor - (located, suited for, or taking place within a building; 'indoor activities for a rainy day'; 'an indoor pool')
outdoor, out-of-door, outside - (located, suited for, or taking place in the open air; 'outdoor clothes'; 'badminton and other outdoor games'; 'a beautiful outdoor setting for the wedding')
out - (away from home; 'they went out last night')
outside, outdoors, out of doors, alfresco - (outside a building; 'in summer we play outside')
out - (away from home; 'they went out last night')
outdoors, out-of-doors, open air, open - (where the air is unconfined; 'he wanted to get outdoors a little'; 'the concert was held in the open air'; 'camping in the open')
alfresco, open-air - (in the open air; 'an alfresco lunch'; 'an open-air theater')
nature - (the natural physical world including plants and animals and landscapes etc.; 'they tried to preserve nature as they found it')
serviceman, military man, man, military personnel - (someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force; 'two men stood sentry duty')
alumnus, alumna, alum, graduate, grad - (a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university))
maestro, master - (an artist of consummate skill; 'a master of the violin'; 'one of the old masters')
master, professional - (an authority qualified to teach apprentices)
scholar, scholarly person, bookman, student - (a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines)
pedant, bookworm, scholastic - (a person who pays more attention to formal rules and book learning than they merit)
academic, donnish, pedantic - (marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects)
attack, attempt - (the act of attacking; 'attacks on women increased last year'; 'they made an attempt on his life')
inclination, disposition, tendency - (an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others; 'he had an inclination to give up too easily'; 'a tendency to be too strict')
feelings - (emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity); 'the remark hurt his feelings')
beverage, drink, drinkable, potable - (any liquid suitable for drinking; 'may I take your beverage order?')
Victorian - (of or relating to Queen Victoria of Great Britain or to the age in which she ruled; 'Victorian morals')
Victorian - (typical of the moral standards or conduct of the age of Queen Victoria)
emission, emanation - (the act of emitting; causing to flow forth)
emit, breathe, pass off - (expel (gases or odors))
discharge, expel, eject, release - (eliminate (substances) from the body)
radiate - (send out rays or waves; 'The sun radiates heat')
radiate - (cause to be seen by emitting light as if in rays; 'The sun is radiating')
radiate - (issue or emerge in rays or waves; 'Heat radiated from the metal box')
health professional, health care provider, caregiver - (a person who helps in identifying or preventing or treating illness or disability)
U-shaped - (shaped in the form of the letter U)
ball-shaped, global, globose, globular, orbicular, spheric, spherical - (having the shape of a sphere or ball; 'a spherical object'; 'nearly orbicular in shape'; 'little globular houses like mud-wasp nests'- Zane Grey)
conic, conical, conelike, cone-shaped - (relating to or resembling a cone; 'conical mountains'; 'conelike fruit')
toroidal - (of or relating to or shaped like a toroid; doughnut shaped)
officeholder, officer - (someone who is appointed or elected to an office and who holds a position of trust; 'he is an officer of the court'; 'the club elected its officers for the coming year')
incumbent, officeholder - (the official who holds an office)
electromagnetic radiation, electromagnetic wave, nonparticulate radiation - (radiation consisting of waves of energy associated with electric and magnetic fields resulting from the acceleration of an electric charge)
therapist, healer - (a person skilled in a particular type of therapy)
medical practitioner, medical man - (someone who practices medicine)
medical officer, medic - (a medical practitioner in the armed forces)
duty-bound, obliged - (under a moral obligation to do something)
obligated - (caused by law or conscience to follow a certain course; 'felt obligated to repay the kindness'; 'was obligated to pay off the student loan')
nonexempt - ((of persons) not exempt from an obligation or liability)
influential - (having or exercising influence or power; 'an influential newspaper'; 'influential leadership for peace')
eminent, high - (standing above others in quality or position; 'people in high places'; 'the high priest'; 'eminent members of the community')
dominant - (exercising influence or control; 'television plays a dominant role in molding public opinion'; 'the dominant partner in the marriage')
guide - (someone who shows the way by leading or advising)
tourist, tourer, holidaymaker - (someone who travels for pleasure)
tour guide - (a guide who leads others on a tour)
usher, guide - (someone employed to conduct others)
usher, show - (show (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums; 'The usher showed us to our seats')
assembly, assemblage, gathering - (the social act of assembling; 'they demanded the right of assembly')
leader - (a person who rules or guides or inspires others)
model, role model - (someone worthy of imitation; 'every child needs a role model')
jimdandy, jimhickey, crackerjack - (someone excellent of their kind; 'he's a jimdandy of a soldier')
hydrogen, H, atomic number 1 - (a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe)
helium, He, atomic number 2 - (a very light colorless element that is one of the six inert gases; the most difficult gas to liquefy; occurs in economically extractable amounts in certain natural gases (as those found in Texas and Kansas))
lithium, Li, atomic number 3 - (a soft silver-white univalent element of the alkali metal group; the lightest metal known; occurs in several minerals)
beryllium, Be, glucinium, atomic number 4 - (a light strong brittle grey toxic bivalent metallic element)
boron, B, atomic number 5 - (a trivalent metalloid element; occurs both in a hard black crystal and in the form of a yellow or brown powder)
carbon, C, atomic number 6 - (an abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond; occurs in all organic compounds)
nitrogen, N, atomic number 7 - (a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues)
oxygen, O, atomic number 8 - (a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust)
fluorine, F, atomic number 9 - (a nonmetallic univalent element belonging to the halogens; usually a yellow irritating toxic flammable gas; a powerful oxidizing agent; recovered from fluorite or cryolite or fluorapatite)
neon, Ne, atomic number 10 - (a colorless odorless gaseous element that give a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gases; occurs in the air in small amounts)
sodium, Na, atomic number 11 - (a silvery soft waxy metallic element of the alkali metal group; occurs abundantly in natural compounds (especially in salt water); burns with a yellow flame and reacts violently in water; occurs in sea water and in the mineral halite (rock salt))
magnesium, Mg, atomic number 12 - (a light silver-white ductile bivalent metallic element; in pure form it burns with brilliant white flame; occurs naturally only in combination (as in magnesite and dolomite and carnallite and spinel and olivine))
aluminum, aluminium, Al, atomic number 13 - (a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite)
silicon, Si, atomic number 14 - (a tetravalent nonmetallic element; next to oxygen it is the most abundant element in the earth's crust; occurs in clay and feldspar and granite and quartz and sand; used as a semiconductor in transistors)
phosphorus, P, atomic number 15 - (a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms)
sulfur, S, sulphur, atomic number 16 - (an abundant tasteless odorless multivalent nonmetallic element; best known in yellow crystals; occurs in many sulphide and sulphate minerals and even in native form (especially in volcanic regions))
chlorine, Cl, atomic number 17 - (a common nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; best known as a heavy yellow irritating toxic gas; used to purify water and as a bleaching agent and disinfectant; occurs naturally only as a salt (as in sea water))
argon, Ar, atomic number 18 - (a colorless and odorless inert gas; one of the six inert gases; comprises approximately 1% of the earth's atmosphere)
potassium, K, atomic number 19 - (a light soft silver-white metallic element of the alkali metal group; oxidizes rapidly in air and reacts violently with water; is abundant in nature in combined forms occurring in sea water and in carnallite and kainite and sylvite)
calcium, Ca, atomic number 20 - (a white metallic element that burns with a brilliant light; the fifth most abundant element in the earth's crust; an important component of most plants and animals)
scandium, Sc, atomic number 21 - (a white trivalent metallic element; sometimes classified in the rare earth group; occurs in the Scandinavian mineral thortveitite)
titanium, Ti, atomic number 22 - (a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite)
vanadium, V, atomic number 23 - (a soft silvery white toxic metallic element used in steel alloys; it occurs in several complex minerals including carnotite and vanadinite)
chromium, Cr, atomic number 24 - (a hard brittle multivalent metallic element; resistant to corrosion and tarnishing)
chrome - (another word for chromium when it is used in dyes or pigments)
manganese, Mn, atomic number 25 - (a hard brittle grey polyvalent metallic element that resembles iron but is not magnetic; used in making steel; occurs in many minerals)
iron, Fe, atomic number 26 - (a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood)
cobalt, Co, atomic number 27 - (a hard ferromagnetic silver-white bivalent or trivalent metallic element; a trace element in plant and animal nutrition)
nickel, Ni, atomic number 28 - (a hard malleable ductile silvery metallic element that is resistant to corrosion; used in alloys; occurs in pentlandite and smaltite and garnierite and millerite)
copper, Cu, atomic number 29 - (a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor)
zinc, Zn, atomic number 30 - (a bluish-white lustrous metallic element; brittle at ordinary temperatures but malleable when heated; used in a wide variety of alloys and in galvanizing iron; it occurs as zinc sulphide in zinc blende)
gallium, Ga, atomic number 31 - (a rare silvery (usually trivalent) metallic element; brittle at low temperatures but liquid above room temperature; occurs in trace amounts in bauxite and zinc ores)
germanium, Ge, atomic number 32 - (a brittle grey crystalline element that is a semiconducting metalloid (resembling silicon) used in transistors; occurs in germanite and argyrodite)
arsenic, As, atomic number 33 - (a very poisonous metallic element that has three allotropic forms; arsenic and arsenic compounds are used as herbicides and insecticides and various alloys; found in arsenopyrite and orpiment and realgar)
selenium, Se, atomic number 34 - (a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium; occurs in several allotropic forms; a stable grey metallike allotrope conducts electricity better in the light than in the dark and is used in photocells; occurs in sulfide ores (as pyrite))
bromine, Br, atomic number 35 - (a nonmetallic largely pentavalent heavy volatile corrosive dark brown liquid element belonging to the halogens; found in sea water)
krypton, Kr, atomic number 36 - (a colorless element that is one of the six inert gases; occurs in trace amounts in air)
rubidium, Rb, atomic number 37 - (a soft silvery metallic element of the alkali metal group; burns in air and reacts violently in water; occurs in carnallite and lepidolite and pollucite)
strontium, Sr, atomic number 38 - (a soft silver-white or yellowish metallic element of the alkali metal group; turns yellow in air; occurs in celestite and strontianite)
yttrium, Y, atomic number 39 - (a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys)
zirconium, Zr, atomic number 40 - (a lustrous grey strong metallic element resembling titanium; it is used in nuclear reactors as a neutron absorber; it occurs in baddeleyite but is obtained chiefly from zircon)
niobium, Nb, atomic number 41 - (a soft grey ductile metallic element used in alloys; occurs in niobite; formerly called columbium)
molybdenum, Mo, atomic number 42 - (a polyvalent metallic element that resembles chromium and tungsten in its properties; used to strengthen and harden steel)
technetium, Tc, atomic number 43 - (a crystalline metallic element not found in nature; occurs as one of the fission products of uranium)
ruthenium, Ru, atomic number 44 - (a rare polyvalent metallic element of the platinum group; it is found associated with platinum)
rhodium, Rh, atomic number 45 - (a white hard metallic element that is one of the platinum group and is found in platinum ores; used in alloys with platinum)
palladium, Pd, atomic number 46 - (a silver-white metallic element of the platinum group that resembles platinum; occurs in some copper and nickel ores; does not tarnish at ordinary temperatures and is used (alloyed with gold) in jewelry)
silver, Ag, atomic number 47 - (a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography)
cadmium, Cd, atomic number 48 - (a soft bluish-white ductile malleable toxic bivalent metallic element; occurs in association with zinc ores)
indium, In, atomic number 49 - (a rare soft silvery metallic element; occurs in small quantities in sphalerite)
tin, Sn, atomic number 50 - (a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide)
antimony, Sb, atomic number 51 - (a metallic element having four allotropic forms; used in a wide variety of alloys; found in stibnite)
tellurium, Te, atomic number 52 - (a brittle silver-white metalloid element that is related to selenium and sulfur; it is used in alloys and as a semiconductor; occurs mainly as tellurides in ores of copper and nickel and silver and gold)
iodine, iodin, I, atomic number 53 - (a nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; used especially in medicine and photography and in dyes; occurs naturally only in combination in small quantities (as in sea water or rocks))
xenon, Xe, atomic number 54 - (a colorless odorless inert gaseous element occurring in the earth's atmosphere in trace amounts)
cesium, caesium, Cs, atomic number 55 - (a soft silver-white ductile metallic element (liquid at normal temperatures); the most electropositive and alkaline metal)
barium, Ba, atomic number 56 - (a soft silvery metallic element of the alkali earth group; found in barite)
lanthanum, La, atomic number 57 - (a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth)
cerium, Ce, atomic number 58 - (a ductile grey metallic element of the lanthanide series; used in lighter flints; the most abundant of the rare-earth group)
praseodymium, Pr, atomic number 59 - (a soft yellowish-white trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; can be recovered from bastnasite or monazite by an ion-exchange process)
turquoise - (a blue to grey green mineral consisting of copper aluminum phosphate; 'blue turquoise is valued as a gemstone')
muscovite - (a colorless or pale brown mica with potassium)
siderite, chalybite - (iron ore in the form of ferrous carbonate)
plagioclase, oligoclase - (any of a series of triclinic feldspars that form rocks)
potash, caustic potash, potassium hydroxide - (a potassium compound often used in agriculture and industry)
potassium carbonate - (a white salt (K2CO3) that is basic in solution; used to make glass and cleansing agents)
potash, caustic potash, potassium hydroxide - (a potassium compound often used in agriculture and industry)
sodium hydroxide, caustic soda - (a strongly alkaline caustic used in manufacturing soap and paper and aluminum and various sodium compounds)
pyridine - (a toxic colorless flammable liquid organic base with a disagreeable odor; usually derived from coal)
pyrite, iron pyrite, fool's gold - (a common mineral (iron disulfide) that has a pale yellow color)
neodymium, Nd, atomic number 60 - (a yellow trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs in monazite and bastnasite in association with cerium and lanthanum and praseodymium)
promethium, Pm, atomic number 61 - (a soft silvery metallic element of the rare earth group having no stable isotope; was discovered in radioactive form as a fission product of uranium)
samarium, Sm, atomic number 62 - (a grey lustrous metallic element of the rare earth group; is used in special alloys; occurs in monazite and bastnasite)
europium, Eu, atomic number 63 - (a bivalent and trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group)
gadolinium, Gd, atomic number 64 - (a ductile silvery-white ductile ferromagnetic trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group)
terbium, Tb, atomic number 65 - (a metallic element of the rare earth group; used in lasers; occurs in apatite and monazite and xenotime and ytterbite)
dysprosium, Dy, atomic number 66 - (a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; forms compounds that are highly magnetic)
holmium, Ho, atomic number 67 - (a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compounds)
erbium, Er, atomic number 68 - (a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium)
thulium, Tm, atomic number 69 - (a soft silvery metallic element of the rare earth group; isotope 170 emits X-rays and is used in small portable X-ray machines; it occurs in monazite and apatite and xenotime)
ytterbium, Yb, atomic number 70 - (a soft silvery metallic element; a rare earth of the lanthanide series; it occurs in gadolinite and monazite and xenotime)
lutetium, lutecium, Lu, atomic number 71 - (a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; usually occurs in association with yttrium)
hafnium, Hf, atomic number 72 - (a grey tetravalent metallic element that resembles zirconium chemically and is found in zirconium minerals; used in filaments for its ready emission of electrons)
tantalum, Ta, atomic number 73 - (a hard grey lustrous metallic element that is highly resistant to corrosion; occurs in niobite and fergusonite and tantalite)
tungsten, wolfram, W, atomic number 74 - (a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite)
rhenium, Re, atomic number 75 - (a rare heavy polyvalent metallic element that resembles manganese chemically and is used in some alloys; is obtained as a by-product in refining molybdenum)
osmium, Os, atomic number 76 - (a hard brittle blue-grey or blue-black metallic element that is one of the platinum metals; the heaviest metal known)
iridium, Ir, atomic number 77 - (a heavy brittle metallic element of the platinum group; used in alloys; occurs in natural alloys with platinum or osmium)
platinum, Pt, atomic number 78 - (a heavy precious metallic element; grey-white and resistant to corroding; occurs in some nickel and copper ores and is also found native in some deposits)
gold, Au, atomic number 79 - (a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia)
mercury, quicksilver, hydrargyrum, Hg, atomic number 80 - (a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures)
thalassemia, thalassaemia, Mediterranean anemia, Mediterranean anaemia - (an inherited form of anemia caused by faulty synthesis of hemoglobin)
thallium, Tl, atomic number 81 - (a soft grey malleable metallic element that resembles tin but discolors on exposure to air; it is highly toxic and is used in rodent and insect poisons; occurs in zinc blende and some iron ores)
lead, Pb, atomic number 82 - (a soft heavy toxic malleable metallic element; bluish white when freshly cut but tarnishes readily to dull grey; 'the children were playing with lead soldiers')
bismuth, Bi, atomic number 83 - (a heavy brittle diamagnetic trivalent metallic element (resembles arsenic and antimony chemically); usually recovered as a by-product from ores of other metals)
polonium, Po, atomic number 84 - (a radioactive metallic element that is similar to tellurium and bismuth; occurs in uranium ores but can be produced by bombarding bismuth with neutrons in a nuclear reactor)
astatine, At, atomic number 85 - (a highly unstable radioactive element (the heaviest of the halogen series); a decay product of uranium and thorium)
brass - (an alloy of copper and zinc)
radon, Rn, atomic number 86 - (a radioactive gaseous element formed by the disintegration of radium; the heaviest of the inert gases; occurs naturally (especially in areas over granite) and is considered a hazard to health)
francium, Fr, atomic number 87 - (a radioactive element of the alkali-metal group discovered as a disintegration product of actinium)
radium, Ra, atomic number 88 - (an intensely radioactive metallic element that occurs in minute amounts in uranium ores)
actinium, Ac, atomic number 89 - (a radioactive element of the actinide series; found in uranium ores)
thorium, Th, atomic number 90 - (a soft silvery-white tetravalent radioactive metallic element; isotope 232 is used as a power source in nuclear reactors; occurs in thorite and in monazite sands)
actinomycete - (any bacteria (some of which are pathogenic for humans and animals) belonging to the order Actinomycetales)
protactinium, protoactinium, Pa, atomic number 91 - (a short-lived radioactive metallic element formed from uranium and disintegrating into actinium and then into lead)
uranium, U, atomic number 92 - (a heavy toxic silvery-white radioactive metallic element; occurs in many isotopes; used for nuclear fuels and nuclear weapons)
neptunium, Np, atomic number 93 - (a radioactive transuranic metallic element; found in trace amounts in uranium ores; a by-product of the production of plutonium)
plutonium, Pu, atomic number 94 - (a solid silvery grey radioactive transuranic element whose atoms can be split when bombarded with neutrons; found in minute quantities in uranium ores but is usually synthesized in nuclear reactors; 13 isotopes are known with the most important being plutonium 239)
americium, Am, atomic number 95 - (a radioactive transuranic metallic element; discovered by bombarding uranium with helium atoms)
curium, Cm, atomic number 96 - (a radioactive transuranic metallic element; produced by bombarding plutonium with helium nuclei)
berkelium, Bk, atomic number 97 - (a radioactive transuranic element; discovered by bombarding americium with helium)
californium, Cf, atomic number 98 - (a radioactive transuranic element; discovered by bombarding curium with alpha particles)
einsteinium, Es, E, atomic number 99 - (a radioactive transuranic element produced by bombarding plutonium with neutrons)
fermium, Fm, atomic number 100 - (a radioactive transuranic metallic element produced by bombarding plutonium with neutrons)
mendelevium, Md, Mv, atomic number 101 - (a radioactive transuranic element synthesized by bombarding einsteinium with alpha particles (Md is the current symbol for mendelevium but Mv was formerly the symbol))
nobelium, No, atomic number 102 - (a radioactive transuranic element synthesized by bombarding curium with carbon ions; 7 isotopes are known)
lawrencium, Lr, atomic number 103 - (a radioactive transuranic element synthesized from californium)
ejaculate - (eject semen)
semen, seed, seminal fluid, ejaculate, cum, come - (the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract)
seminal - (pertaining to or containing or consisting of semen; 'seminal fluid')
sperm, sperm cell, spermatozoon, spermatozoan - (the male reproductive cell; the male gamete; 'a sperm is mostly a nucleus surrounded by little other cellular material')
calligraphy, penmanship, chirography - (beautiful handwriting)
jot down, jot - (write briefly or hurriedly; write a short note of)
jotting, jot - (a brief (and hurriedly handwritten) note)
calcium carbonate - (a salt found in nature as chalk or calcite or aragonite or limestone)
calcium oxide, quicklime, lime, calx, calcined lime, fluxing lime, unslaked lime, burnt lime - (a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide)
calcium hydroxide, lime, slaked lime, hydrated lime, calcium hydrate, caustic lime, lime hydrate - (a caustic substance produced by heating limestone)
hydrogen atom - (an atom of hydrogen)
carbon atom - (an atom of carbon)
proton - (a stable particle with positive charge equal to the negative charge of an electron)
quark - ((physics) hypothetical truly fundamental particle in mesons and baryons; there are supposed to be six flavors of quarks (and their antiquarks), which come in pairs; each has an electric charge of +2/3 or -1/3; 'quarks have not been observed directly but theoretical predictions based on their existence have been confirmed experimentally')
nucleus - (the positively charged dense center of an atom)
particle, subatomic particle - (a body having finite mass and internal structure but negligible dimensions)
elementary particle, fundamental particle - ((physics) a particle that is less complex than an atom; regarded as constituents of all matter)
hadron - (any elementary particle that interacts strongly with other particles)
baryon, heavy particle - (any of the elementary particles having a mass equal to or greater than that of a proton and that participate in strong interactions; a hadron with a baryon number of +1)
nucleon - (a constituent (proton or neutron) of an atomic nucleus)
neutron - (an elementary particle with 0 charge and mass about equal to a proton; enters into the structure of the atomic nucleus)
isotope - (one of two or more atoms with the same atomic number but with different numbers of neutrons)
ozone - (a colorless gas (O3) soluble in alkalis and cold water; a strong oxidizing agent; can be produced by electric discharge in oxygen or by the action of ultraviolet radiation on oxygen in the stratosphere (where it acts as a screen for ultraviolet radiation))
precious metal - (any of the less common and valuable metals often used to make coins or jewelry)
alkali metal, alkaline metal - (any of the monovalent metals of group I of the periodic table (lithium or sodium or potassium or rubidium or cesium or francium); 'the hydroxides of the alkali metals are strongly alkaline')
nonmetal - (a chemical element lacking typical metallic properties)
molybdenite - (a mineral resembling graphite that is valued as the chief source of molybdenum and its compounds)
zinc oxide, flowers of zinc, philosopher's wool, philosophers' wool - (oxide of zinc; a white powder used as a pigment or in cosmetics or glass or inks and in zinc ointment)
atom - ((physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element)
ion - (a particle that is electrically charged (positive or negative); an atom or molecule or group that has lost or gained one or more electrons)
anion - (a negatively charged ion)
cation - (a positively charged ion)
periodic table - (a tabular arrangement of the chemical elements according to atomic number as based on the periodic law)
chemical element, element - (any of the more than 100 known substances (of which 92 occur naturally) that cannot be separated into simpler substances and that singly or in combination constitute all matter)
elemental - (relating to or being an element; 'elemental sulphur')
halide - (a salt of any halogen acid)
elixir - (a sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used in compounding medicines to be taken by mouth in order to mask an unpleasant taste)
chloroform, trichloromethane - (a volatile liquid haloform (CHCl3); formerly used as an anesthetic; 'chloroform was the first inhalation anesthetic')
organic compound - (any compound of carbon and another element or a radical)
aliphatic compound - (organic compound that is an alkane or alkene or alkyne or their derivative)
acetylene, ethyne, alkyne - (a colorless flammable gas used chiefly in welding and in organic synthesis)
chlorofluorocarbon, CFC - (a fluorocarbon with chlorine; formerly used as a refrigerant and as a propellant in aerosol cans; 'the chlorine in CFCs causes depletion of atmospheric ozone')
structure, construction - (a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts; 'the structure consisted of a series of arches'; 'she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons')
structural - (relating to or caused by structure, especially political or economic structure; 'structural unemployment in a technological society')
structural - (relating to or having or characterized by structure; 'structural engineer'; 'structural errors'; 'structural simplicity')
structural - (affecting or involved in structure or construction; 'the structural details of a house such as beams and joists and rafters; not ornamental elements'; 'structural damage')
facility, installation - (a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry; 'the assembly plant is an enormous facility')
depository, deposit, depositary, repository - (a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping)
treasury - (a depository (a room or building) where wealth and precious objects can be kept safely)
storehouse, depot, entrepot, storage, store - (a depository for goods; 'storehouses were built close to the docks')
archive - (a depository containing historical records and documents)
archival - (of or relating to or contained in or serving as an archive)
archive, file away - (put into an archive)
archivist - (a person in charge of collecting and cataloguing archives)
construct, build, make - (make by combining materials and parts; 'this little pig made his house out of straw'; 'Some eccentric constructed an electric brassiere warmer')
manufacture, fabricate, construct - (put together out of components or parts; 'the company fabricates plastic chairs'; 'They manufacture small toys')
rebuild, reconstruct - (build again; 'The house was rebuild after it was hit by a bomb')
rebuilding - (building again)
construction worker, hard hat - (a worker skilled in building offices or dwellings etc.)
scaffold - (a temporary arrangement erected around a building for convenience of workers)
scaffolding, staging - (a system of scaffolds)
construct, build, make - (make by combining materials and parts; 'this little pig made his house out of straw'; 'Some eccentric constructed an electric brassiere warmer')
construction, building - (the act of constructing something; 'during the construction we had to take a detour'; 'his hobby was the building of boats')
construction, building - (the commercial activity involved in repairing old structures or constructing new ones; 'their main business is home construction'; 'workers in the building trades')
builder, constructor - (someone who contracts for and supervises construction (as of a building))
homebuilder, home-builder, housebuilder, house-builder - (someone who builds houses as a business)
pave - (cover with a material such as stone or concrete to make suitable for vehicle traffic; 'pave the roads in the village')
paved - (covered with a firm surface)
unpaved - (not having a paved surface)
pavement, paving - (the paved surface of a thoroughfare)
sidewalk, pavement - (walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway)
pavement, paving - (the paved surface of a thoroughfare)
trail - (a path or track roughly blazed through wild or hilly country)
promenade, mall - (a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk)
boardwalk - (a walkway made of wooden boards; usually at seaside)
sidewalk, pavement - (walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway)
curb, curbing, kerb - (an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter))
pivot, swivel - (turn on a pivot)
turn - (change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense; 'Turn towards me'; 'The mugger turned and fled before I could see his face'; 'She turned from herself and learned to listen to others' needs')
deviate, divert - (turn aside; turn away from)
change of direction, reorientation - (the act of changing the direction in which something is oriented)
reversion, reverse, reversal, turnabout, turnaround - (turning in the opposite direction)
u-turn - (complete reversal of direction of travel)
swerve, sheer, curve, trend, veer, slue, slew, cut - (turn sharply; change direction abruptly; 'The car cut to the left at the intersection'; 'The motorbike veered to the right')
deflect, bend, turn away - (turn from a straight course , fixed direction, or line of interest)
deflect, bend, turn away - (turn from a straight course , fixed direction, or line of interest)
refraction - (the change in direction of a propagating wave (light or sound) when passing from one medium to another)
optical fiber, glass fiber, optical fibre, glass fibre - (a very thin fiber made of glass that functions as a waveguide for light; used in bundles to transmit images)
optical fiber, glass fiber, optical fibre, glass fibre - (a very thin fiber made of glass that functions as a waveguide for light; used in bundles to transmit images)
derail - (cause to run off the tracks; 'they had planned to derail the trains that carried atomic waste')
derail, jump - (run off or leave the rails; 'the train derailed because a cow was standing on the tracks')
motivate, actuate, propel, move, prompt, incite - (give an incentive for action; 'This moved me to sacrifice my career')
prompt, inspire, instigate - (serve as the inciting cause of; 'She prompted me to call my relatives')
incite, instigate, set off, stir up - (provoke or stir up; 'incite a riot'; 'set off great unrest among the people')
motivation, motivating - (the act of motivating; providing incentive)
incendiary, incitive, inflammatory, instigative, rabble-rousing, seditious - (arousing to action or rebellion)
motivated - (provided with a motive or given incentive for action; 'a highly motivated child can learn almost anything'; 'a group of politically motivated men')
driven, impelled - (urged or forced to action through moral pressure; 'felt impelled to take a stand against the issue')
lend, impart, bestow, contribute, add, bring - (bestow a quality on; 'Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company'; 'The music added a lot to the play'; 'She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings'; 'This adds a light note to the program')
render - (cause to become; 'The shot rendered her immobile')
impart, leave, give, pass on - (tell or deposit (information) knowledge; 'give a secret to the Russians'; 'leave your name and address here')
instill, transfuse - (impart gradually; 'Her presence instilled faith into the children'; 'transfuse love of music into the students')
speckle, bespeckle - (mark with small spots; 'speckle the wall with tiny yellow spots')
switch, shift, change - (lay aside, abandon, or leave for another; 'switch to a different brand of beer'; 'She switched psychiatrists'; 'The car changed lanes')
switch, switching, shift - (the act of changing one thing or position for another; 'his switch on abortion cost him the election')
burn, incinerate - (cause to undergo combustion; 'burn garbage'; 'The car burns only Diesel oil')
cremate - (reduce to ashes; 'Cremate a corpse')
cremation - (the incineration of a dead body)
mess, mess up - (make a mess of or create disorder in; 'He messed up his room')
muss, tussle - (make messy or untidy; 'the child mussed up my hair')
litter - (strew; 'Cigar butts littered the ground')
litter - (make a place messy by strewing garbage around)
strew, straw - (spread by scattering ('straw' is archaic); 'strew toys all over the carpet')
straighten, unbend - (straighten up or out; make straight)
straighten, straighten out - (make straight)
straighten, unbend - (straighten up or out; make straight)
tidy, tidy up, clean up, neaten, straighten, straighten out, square away - (put (things or places) in order; 'Tidy up your room!')
desensitize, desensitise - (cause not to be sensitive; 'The war desensitized many soldiers'; 'The photographic plate was desensitized')
deafen, deaf - (make or render deaf; 'a deafening noise')
deafened - (caused to hear poorly or not at all)
stiffen - (become stiff or stiffer; 'He stiffened when he saw his boss enter the room')
stiffen - (make stiff or stiffer; 'Stiffen the cream by adding gelatine')
acidic - (being or containing an acid; of a solution having an excess of hydrogen atoms (having a pH of less than 7))
soften - (become soft or softer; 'The bread will soften if you pour some liquid on it')
harden, indurate - (become hard or harder; 'The wax hardened')
tempered, treated, hardened, toughened - (made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment; 'a sword of tempered steel'; 'tempered glass')
solidify - (make solid or more solid; cause to solidify)
solidify - (become solid; 'The metal solidified when it cooled')
hardening, solidifying, solidification, set, curing - (the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization; 'the hardening of concrete'; 'he tested the set of the glue')
freeze, freezing - (the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid)
freeze - (change to ice; 'The water in the bowl froze')
freeze - (cause to freeze; 'Freeze the leftover food')
freeze, freeze out, freeze down - (change from a liquid to a solid when cold; 'Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit')
cool, chill, cool down - (make cool or cooler; 'Chill the food')
cooling, chilling, temperature reduction - (the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature)
ice - (put ice on or put on ice; 'Ice your sprained limbs')
worsen, decline - (grow worse; 'Conditions in the slum worsened')
worsen, aggravate, exacerbate, exasperate - (make worse; 'This drug aggravates the pain')
deteriorate - (become worse or disintegrate; 'His mind deteriorated')
devolve, deteriorate, drop, degenerate - (grow worse; 'Her condition deteriorated'; 'Conditions in the slums degenerated'; 'The discussion devolved into a shouting match')
worsening - (changing for the worse; 'worried by the worsening storm')
worsened - (made or become worse; impaired; 'troubled by the worsened economic conditions'; 'the worsened diplomatic relations')
better, improve, amend, ameliorate, meliorate - (to make better; 'The editor improved the manuscript with his changes')
better, improve, ameliorate, meliorate - (get better; 'The weather improved toward evening')
improvement - (the act of improving something; 'their improvements increased the value of the property')
better, improve, ameliorate, meliorate - (get better; 'The weather improved toward evening')
improving, up - (getting higher or more vigorous; 'its an up market'; 'an improving economy')
resurrect, raise, upraise - (cause to become alive again; 'raise from the dead'; 'Slavery is already dead, and cannot be resurrected'; 'Upraising ghosts')
waive, relinquish, forgo, foreswear, dispense with - (do without or cease to hold or adhere to; 'We are dispensing with formalities'; 'relinquish the old ideas')
release, waiver, discharge - (a formal written statement of relinquishment)
revive, resurrect - (restore from a depressed, inactive, or unused state; 'He revived this style of opera'; 'He resurrected the tango in this remote part of Argentina')
renovation, redevelopment, overhaul - (the act of improving by renewing and restoring; 'they are pursuing a general program of renovation to the entire property'; 'a major overhal of the healthcare system was proposed')
redevelop - (develop for a second time, in order to improve the contrast, colour, etc., of a negative or print)
revival, resurgence, revitalization, revitalisation, revivification - (bringing again into activity and prominence; 'the revival of trade'; 'a revival of a neglected play by Moliere'; 'the Gothic revival in architecture')
rebirth, Renaissance, Renascence - (the revival of learning and culture)
worsen, decline - (grow worse; 'Conditions in the slum worsened')
worsen, aggravate, exacerbate, exasperate - (make worse; 'This drug aggravates the pain')
better, improve, amend, ameliorate, meliorate - (to make better; 'The editor improved the manuscript with his changes')
improvement, betterment, advance - (a change for the better; progress in development)
change by reversal, turn, reverse - (change to the contrary; 'The trend was reversed'; 'the tides turned against him'; 'public opinion turned when it was revealed that the president had an affair with a White House intern')
revoke, annul, lift, countermand, reverse, repeal, overturn, rescind, vacate - (annul by recalling or rescinding; 'He revoked the ban on smoking'; 'lift an embargo'; 'vacate a death sentence')
undo - (cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect; 'I wish I could undo my actions')
change by reversal, turn, reverse - (change to the contrary; 'The trend was reversed'; 'the tides turned against him'; 'public opinion turned when it was revealed that the president had an affair with a White House intern')
revoke, annul, lift, countermand, reverse, repeal, overturn, rescind, vacate - (annul by recalling or rescinding; 'He revoked the ban on smoking'; 'lift an embargo'; 'vacate a death sentence')
undo - (cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect; 'I wish I could undo my actions')
change by reversal, turn, reverse - (change to the contrary; 'The trend was reversed'; 'the tides turned against him'; 'public opinion turned when it was revealed that the president had an affair with a White House intern')
revoke, annul, lift, countermand, reverse, repeal, overturn, rescind, vacate - (annul by recalling or rescinding; 'He revoked the ban on smoking'; 'lift an embargo'; 'vacate a death sentence')
undo - (cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect; 'I wish I could undo my actions')
irradiate, ray - (expose to radiation; 'irradiate food')
exposure - (vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain; 'exposure to the weather' or 'they died from exposure';)
exposure - (the act of subjecting someone to an influencing experience; 'she denounced the exposure of children to pornography')
exposure - (aspect re light or wind; 'the studio had a northern exposure')
exposure - (the act of exposing film to light)
exposure - (presentation to view in an open or public manner; 'the exposure of his anger was shocking')
misuse, abuse - (improper or excessive use)
abuse - (use wrongly or improperly or excessively; 'Her husband often abuses alcohol'; 'while she was pregnant, she abused drugs')
abused - (used improperly or excessively especially drugs; 'an abused substance')
abused, ill-treated, maltreated, mistreated - (subjected to cruel treatment; 'an abused wife')
maltreatment, ill-treatment, ill-usage, abuse - (cruel or inhumane treatment)
abusive - (characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment; 'abusive punishment'; 'argued...that foster homes are abusive')
misuse, abuse - (improper or excessive use)
pervert, misuse, abuse - (change the inherent purpose or function of something; 'Don't abuse the system'; 'The director of the factory misused the funds intended for the health care of his workers')
abuse - (use wrongly or improperly or excessively; 'Her husband often abuses alcohol'; 'while she was pregnant, she abused drugs')
Venus's flytrap, Venus's flytraps, Dionaea muscipula - (carnivorous plant of coastal plains of the Carolinas having sensitive hinged marginally bristled leaf blades that close and entrap insects)
tend - (have care of or look after; She tends to the children)
tend - (manage or run; tend a store)
manage, deal, care, handle - (be in charge of, act on, or dispose of; 'I can deal with this crew of workers'; 'This blender can't handle nuts'; 'She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old')
care, give care - (provide care for; 'The nurse was caring for the wounded')
manage, deal, care, handle - (be in charge of, act on, or dispose of; 'I can deal with this crew of workers'; 'This blender can't handle nuts'; 'She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old')
attend, take care, look, see - (take charge of or deal with; 'Could you see about lunch?'; 'I must attend to this matter'; 'She took care of this business')
take care, mind - (be in charge of or deal with; 'She takes care of all the necessary arrangements')
attend, take care, look, see - (take charge of or deal with; 'Could you see about lunch?'; 'I must attend to this matter'; 'She took care of this business')
deal - (take action with respect to (someone or something); How are we going to deal with this problem?; The teacher knew how to deal with these lazy students)
manage, deal, care, handle - (be in charge of, act on, or dispose of; I can deal with this crew of workers; This blender can't handle nuts; She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old)
care, attention, aid, tending - (the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something; 'no medical care was required'; 'the old car needs constant attention')
gardener, nurseryman - (someone who takes care of a garden)
gardener, nurseryman - (someone who takes care of a garden)
gardener - (someone employed to work in a garden)
monitor, supervise, ride herd on - (keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance)
watch, observe, follow, watch over, keep an eye on - (follow with the eyes or the mind; 'Keep an eye on the baby, please!'; 'The world is watching Sarajevo'; 'She followed the men with the binoculars')
monitoring - (the act of observing something (and sometimes keeping a record of it); 'the monitoring of enemy communications plays an important role in war times')
watch, vigil - (a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe)
vigil, watch - (the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival))
watcher - (a person who keeps a devotional vigil by a sick bed or by a dead body)
confront, face up, face - (deal with (something unpleasant) head on; 'You must confront your problems'; 'He faced the terrible consequences of his mistakes')
undertake, tackle, take on - (accept as a challenge; 'I'll tackle this difficult task')
occupation, business, job, line of work, line - (the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money; 'he's not in my line of business')
occupational - (of or relating to the activity or business for which you are trained; 'occupational hazard')
career, calling, vocation - (the particular occupation for which you are trained)
profession - (an occupation requiring special education (especially in the liberal arts or sciences))
remove, take, take away, withdraw - (remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract; 'remove a threat'; 'remove a wrapper'; 'Remove the dirty dishes from the table'; 'take the gun from your pocket'; 'This machine withdraws heat from the environment')
get rid of, remove - (dispose of; 'Get rid of these old shoes!'; 'The company got rid of all the dead wood')
take out, move out, remove - (cause to leave; 'The teacher took the children out of the classroom')
remove, transfer - (shift the position or location of, as for business, legal, educational, or military purposes; 'He removed his children to the countryside'; 'Remove the troops to the forest surrounding the city'; 'remove a case to another court')
removal, remotion - (the act of removing; 'he had surgery for the removal of a malignancy')
censoring, censorship - (deleting parts of publications or correspondence or theatrical performances)
ban, censor - (forbid the public distribution of ( a movie or a newspaper))
censored - (suppressed or subject to censorship; 'the censored press in some countries')
uncensored - (not subject to censorship; 'uncensored news reports')
censor - (a person who is authorized to read publications or correspondence or to watch theatrical performances and suppress in whole or in part anything considered obscene or politically unacceptable)
elimination, riddance - (the act of removing or getting rid of something)
eliminate, get rid of, do away with - (terminate or take out; 'Let's eliminate the course on Akkadian hieroglyphics')
chase away, drive out, turn back, drive away, dispel, drive off, run off - (force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings; 'Drive away potential burglars'; 'drive away bad thoughts'; 'dispel doubts'; 'The supermarket had to turn back many disappointed customers')
shoo off, shoo, shoo away - (drive away by crying 'shoo!')
unburden, disburden - (take the burden off; remove the burden from; 'unburden the donkey')
satisfy, fulfill, fulfil, live up to - (fulfil the requirements or expectations of)
pass, make it - (go successfully through a test or a selection process; 'She passed the new Jersey Bar Exam and can practice law now')
fail, flunk, bomb, flush it - (fail to get a passing grade; 'She studied hard but failed nevertheless'; 'Did I fail the test?')
suffice, do, answer, serve - (be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity; 'A few words would answer'; 'This car suits my purpose well'; 'Will $100 do?'; 'A 'B' grade doesn't suffice to get me into medical school'; 'Nothing else will serve')
fulfillment, fulfilment - (the act of consummating something (a desire or promise etc))
satisfy, fulfill, fulfil, live up to - (fulfil the requirements or expectations of)
meet, satisfy, fill, fulfill, fulfil - (fill or meet a want or need)
fulfilled - (completed to perfection)
quenched, satisfied, slaked - (allayed; 'his thirst quenched he was able to continue')
unsated, unsatiated, unsatisfied - (not having been satisfied)
satisfy, gratify - (make happy or satisfied)
satisfaction - (act of fulfilling a desire or need or appetite; 'the satisfaction of their demand for better services')
quench, slake, allay, assuage - (satisfy (thirst); 'The cold water quenched his thirst')
quenched, satisfied, slaked - (allayed; 'his thirst quenched he was able to continue')
indulge - (give free rein to; 'The writer indulged in metaphorical language')
gratify, pander, indulge - (yield (to); give satisfaction to)
indulgence, indulging, pampering, humoring - (the act of indulging or gratifying a desire)
spree, fling - (a brief indulgence of your impulses)
spree - (engage without restraint in an activity and indulge, as when shopping)
orgy, binge, splurge - (any act of immoderate indulgence; 'an orgy of shopping'; 'an emotional binge'; 'a splurge of spending')
spending spree - (a brief period of extravagant spending)
indulge, luxuriate - (enjoy to excess; 'She indulges in ice cream')
controlling - (able to control or determine policy; 'a controlling interest in the firm')
regulative, regulatory - (restricting according to rules or principles; 'a regulatory gene')
regulate, regularize, regularise, order, govern - (bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations; 'We cannot regulate the way people dress'; 'This town likes to regulate')
regulation, regularization, regularisation - (the act of bringing to uniformity; making regular)
regulation, regulating - (the act of controlling or directing according to rule; 'fiscal regulations are in the hands of politicians')
regulated - (controlled or governed according to rule or principle or law; 'well regulated industries'; 'houses with regulated temperature')
unregulated - (not regulated; not subject to rule or discipline; 'unregulated off-shore fishing')
regulation, ordinance - (an authoritative rule)
deregulation, deregulating - (the act of freeing from regulation (especially from governmental regulations))
deregulate - (lift the regulations on)
remove, take, take away, withdraw - (remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract; 'remove a threat'; 'remove a wrapper'; 'Remove the dirty dishes from the table'; 'take the gun from your pocket'; 'This machine withdraws heat from the environment')
removal, remotion - (the act of removing; 'he had surgery for the removal of a malignancy')
subtraction, deduction - (the act of subtracting (removing a part from the whole); 'he complained about the subtraction of money from their paychecks')
subtract, deduct, take off - (make a subtraction)
unstring - (remove the strings from; 'unstring my guitar')
keep, maintain, hold - (keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., 'keep clean'; 'hold in place'; 'She always held herself as a lady'; 'The students keep me on my toes')
care, maintenance, upkeep - (activity involved in maintaining something in good working order; 'he wrote the manual on car care')
dislodge, free - (remove or force out from a position; 'The dentist dislodged the piece of food that had been stuck under my gums'; 'He finally could free the legs of the earthquake victim who was buried in the rubble')
weed - (clear of weeds; 'weed the garden')
dispose, incline - (make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief; 'Their language inclines us to believe them')
predispose - (make susceptible; 'This illness predisposes you to gain weight')
treatment, handling - (the management of someone or something; 'the handling of prisoners'; 'the treatment of water sewage'; 'the right to equal treatment in the criminal justice system')
agricultural - (relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming; 'agricultural engineering'; 'modern agricultural (or farming) methods'; 'agricultural (or farm) equipment'; 'an agricultural college')
agrarian, agricultural, farming - (relating to rural matters; 'an agrarian (or agricultural) society'; 'farming communities')
agribusiness, agriculture, factory farm - (a large-scale farming enterprise)
farming, agriculture, husbandry - (the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock)
farming, agriculture, husbandry - (the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock)
agribusiness, agriculture, factory farm - (a large-scale farming enterprise)
viticulture, viniculture - (the cultivation of grapes and grape vines; grape growing)
gardening, horticulture - (the cultivation of plants)
gardening, horticulture - (the cultivation of plants)
garden - (work in the garden; 'My hobby is gardening')
refine - (treat or prepare so as to put in a usable condition; 'refine paper stock'; 'refine pig iron'; 'refine oil')
refine, rectify - (reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities; 'refine sugar')
refine - (treat or prepare so as to put in a usable condition; 'refine paper stock'; 'refine pig iron'; 'refine oil')
refine - (treat or prepare so as to put in a usable condition; 'refine paper stock'; 'refine pig iron'; 'refine oil')
refine, rectify - (reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities; 'refine sugar')
purify, sublimate, make pure, distill - (remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillation; 'purify the water')
distill, distil - (undergo the process of distillation)
distill, extract, distil - (extract by the process of distillation; 'distill the essence of this compound')
clean, make clean - (make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from; 'Clean the stove!'; 'The dentist cleaned my teeth')
cleaning, cleansing, cleanup - (the act of making something clean; 'he gave his shoes a good cleaning')
sanitation, sanitization, sanitisation - (making something sanitary (free of germs) as by sterilizing)
scrub, scour - (clean with hard rubbing; 'She scrubbed his back')
cleanse, clean - (clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing; 'clean up before you see your grandparents'; 'clean your fingernails before dinner')
disinfect - (destroy microorganisms or pathogens by cleansing; 'disinfect a wound')
disinfectant, germicide, antimicrobic, antimicrobial - (an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys microorganisms that might carry disease)
sterilize, sterilise - (make free from bacteria)
sterilization, sterilisation - (the procedure of making some object free of live bacteria or other microorganisms (usually by heat or chemical means))
autoclave - (subject to the action of an autoclave)
autoclave, sterilizer, steriliser - (a device for heating substances above their boiling point; used to manufacture chemicals or to sterilize surgical instruments)
place of business, business establishment - (an establishment (a factory or an assembly plant or retail store or warehouse etc.) where business is conducted, goods are made or stored or processed or where services are rendered)
fabric, cloth, material, textile - (artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers; 'the fabric in the curtains was light and semitransparent'; 'woven cloth originated in Mesopotamia around 5000 BC'; 'she measured off enough material for a dress')
wool, woolen, woollen - (a fabric made from the hair of sheep)
woolen, woollen - (of or related to or made of wool; 'a woolen sweater')
apparel, wearing apparel, dress, clothes - (clothing in general; 'she was refined in her choice of apparel'; 'he always bought his clothes at the same store'; 'fastidious about his dress')
baggy, loose-fitting, sloppy - (not fitting closely; hanging loosely; 'baggy trousers'; 'a loose-fitting blouse is comfortable in hot weather')
clothing, article of clothing, vesture, wear, wearable, habiliment - (a covering designed to be worn on a person's body)
pubes, pubic region, loins - (the lower part of the abdomen just above the external genital organs)
breechcloth, breechclout, loincloth - (a garment that provides covering for the loins)
attire, garb, dress - (clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion; 'formal attire'; 'battle dress')
costume - (the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball; 'he won the prize for best costume')
costume - (the attire characteristic of a country or a time or a social class; 'he wore his national costume')
protective garment - (clothing that is intended to protect the wearer from injury)
athletic supporter, supporter, suspensor, jockstrap, jock - (a support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise)
garment - (an article of clothing; 'garments of the finest silk')
coverall - (a loose-fitting protective garment that is worn over other clothing)
jumper - (a coverall worn by children)
overgarment, outer garment - (a garment worn over other garments)
hand-me-down - (outgrown garment passed down from one person to another)
wrap, wrapper - (cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person)
toga - (a one-piece cloak worn by men in ancient Rome)
caftan, kaftan - (a (cotton or silk) cloak with full sleeves and sash reaching down to the ankles; worn by men in the Levant)
caftan, kaftan - (a woman's dress style that imitates the caftan cloaks worn by men in the Near East)
shawl - (cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders)
serape, sarape - (a long brightly colored shawl; worn mainly by Mexican men)
cloak - (a loose outer garment)
tunic - (any of a variety of loose fitting cloaks extending to the hips or knees)
cape, mantle - (a sleeveless garment like a cloak but shorter)
surround, environ, encircle, circle, round, ring - (be around; 'Developments surround the town'; 'The river encircles the village')
surround, skirt, border - (extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle; 'The forest surrounds my property')
surround, environ, encircle, circle, round, ring - (be around; 'Developments surround the town'; 'The river encircles the village')
surround, skirt, border - (extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle; 'The forest surrounds my property')
surround, environ, encircle, circle, round, ring - (be around; 'Developments surround the town'; 'The river encircles the village')
encircle, circle - (form a circle around; 'encircle the errors')
surround, skirt, border - (extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle; 'The forest surrounds my property')
surround, environ, encircle, circle, round, ring - (be around; 'Developments surround the town'; 'The river encircles the village')
enclose, close in, inclose, shut in - (surround completely; 'Darkness enclosed him'; 'They closed in the porch with a fence')
encase, incase, case - (enclose in, or as if in, a case; 'my feet were encased in mud')
wall, palisade, fence, fence in, surround - (surround with a wall in order to fortify)
surround, environ, encircle, circle, round, ring - (be around; 'Developments surround the town'; 'The river encircles the village')
surround, skirt, border - (extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle; 'The forest surrounds my property')
surround, environ, encircle, circle, round, ring - (be around; 'Developments surround the town'; 'The river encircles the village')
surround, skirt, border - (extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle; 'The forest surrounds my property')
surround, environ, encircle, circle, round, ring - (be around; 'Developments surround the town'; 'The river encircles the village')
surround, skirt, border - (extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle; 'The forest surrounds my property')
surround, environ, encircle, circle, round, ring - (be around; 'Developments surround the town'; 'The river encircles the village')
surround, skirt, border - (extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle; 'The forest surrounds my property')
lining - (a protective covering that protects an inside surface)
liner, lining - (a piece of cloth that is used as the inside surface of a garment)
torso, trunk, body - (the body excluding the head and neck and limbs; 'they moved their arms and legs and bodies')
torso, trunk, body - (the body excluding the head and neck and limbs; 'they moved their arms and legs and bodies')
greatcoat, overcoat, topcoat - (a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter)
coat - (an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors)
raincoat, waterproof - (a water-resistant coat)
poncho - (a blanket-like cloak with a hole in the center for the head)
fur coat - (a coat made of fur)
jacket - (a short coat)
doublet - (a man's close-fitting jacket; worn during the Renaissance)
blazer, sport jacket, sport coat, sports jacket, sports coat - (lightweight single-breasted jacket; often striped in the colors of a club or school)
parka, windbreaker, windcheater, anorak - (a kind of heavy jacket ('windcheater' is a British term))
collar, neckband - (a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over)
choker, ruff, ruffle, neck ruff - (a high tight collar)
lab coat, laboratory coat - (a light coat worn to protect clothing from substances used while working in a laboratory)
robe - (any loose flowing garment)
bathrobe - (a loose-fitting robe of towelling; worn after a bath or swim)
toweling, towelling - (any of various fabrics (linen or cotton) used to make towels)
dressing gown, robe-de-chambre, lounging robe - (a robe worn before dressing or while lounging)
dressing sack, dressing sacque - (a woman's loose jacket; worn while dressing)
apron - (a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing)
headdress, headgear - (clothing for the head)
wig - (hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair)
hairpiece, false hair, postiche - (a covering or bunch of human or artificial hair used for disguise or adornment)
earphone, earpiece, headphone, phone - (electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear; 'it was not the typing but the earphones that she disliked')
headset - (receiver consisting of a pair of headphones)
disguise - (any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity)
disguise - (make unrecognizable; 'The herb disguises the garlic taste'; 'We disguised our faces before robbing the bank')
disguise, camouflage - (the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance; 'he is a master of disguise')
camouflage - (disguise by camouflaging; exploit the natural surroundings to disguise something; 'The troops camouflaged themselves before they went into enemy territory')
veil - (to obscure, or conceal with or as if with a veil; 'women in Afghanistan veil their faces')
veiled - (having or as if having a veil or concealing cover; 'a veiled dancer'; 'a veiled hat'; 'veiled threats'; 'veiled insults')
head covering, veil - (a garment that covers the head and face)
face veil - (a piece of more-or-less transparent material that covers the face)
niqab - (a face veil covering the lower part of the face (up to the eyes) worn by observant Muslim women)
burqa, burka - (a loose garment (usually with veiled holes for the eyes) worn by Muslim women especially in India and Pakistan; 'the Taliban forced all women to wear the burqa')
turban - (a traditional Muslim headdress consisting of a long scarf wrapped around the head)
hijab - (a headscarf worn by Muslim women; conceals the hair and neck and usually has a face veil that covers the face)
chador, chadar, chaddar, chuddar - (a cloth used as a head covering (and veil and shawl) by Muslim and Hindu women)
jihad, jehad, international jihad - (a holy war waged by Muslims against infidels)
Jihadist - (a Muslim who is involved in a jihad)
jihad, jehad - (a holy struggle or striving by a Muslim for a moral or spiritual or political goal)
hat, chapeau, lid - (headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim)
crown - (the part of a hat (the vertex) that covers the crown of the head)
pate, poll, crown - (the top of the head)
sombrero - (a straw hat with a tall crown and broad brim; worn in American southwest and in Mexico)
cap - (a tight-fitting headdress)
skullcap - (rounded brimless cap fitting the crown of the head)
yarmulke, yarmulka, yarmelke - (a skullcap worn by religious Jews (especially at prayer))
fedora, felt hat, homburg, Stetson, trilby - (a hat made of felt with a creased crown)
fedora, felt hat, homburg, Stetson, trilby - (a hat made of felt with a creased crown)
beret - (a cap with no brim or bill; made of soft cloth)
mortarboard - (an academic cap with a flat square with a tassel on top)
sailor cap - (a cap worn by sailors)
helmet - (armor plate that protects the head)
helmet - (a protective headgear made of hard material to resist blows)
chin strap - (a strap attached to a hat; passes under the chin and holds the hat in place)
bonnet, poke bonnet - (a hat tied under the chin)
overall - ((usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps))
hipbone, innominate bone - (large flaring bone forming one half of the pelvis; made up of the ilium and ischium and pubis)
hip - (either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh)
hip - (either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh)
trouser, pant - ((usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately; 'he had a sharp crease in his trousers')
short pants, shorts, trunks - (trousers that end at or above the knee)
trouser, pant - ((usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately; 'he had a sharp crease in his trousers')
trouser - (a garment (or part of a garment) designed for or relating to trousers; 'in his trouser's pocket'; 'he ripped his left trouser on the fence')
breeches, knee breeches, knee pants, knickerbockers, knickers - (trousers ending above the knee)
slacks - ((usually in the plural) pants for casual wear)
jean, blue jean, denim - ((usually plural) close-fitting pants of heavy denim for manual work or casual wear)
pantaloon - (trousers worn in former times)
thorax, chest, pectus - (the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates)
breast - (the front part of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen; 'he beat his breast in anger')
shirt - (a garment worn on the upper half of the body)
kurta - (a loose collarless shirt worn by many people on the Indian subcontinent (usually with a salwar or churidars or pyjama))
blouse - (a top worn by women)
jersey, T-shirt, tee shirt - (a close-fitting pullover shirt)
tank top - (a tight-fitting sleeveless shirt with wide shoulder straps and low neck and no front opening; often worn over a shirt or blouse)
shirtwaist, shirtwaister - (a blouse with buttons down the front; 'in England they call a shirtwaist a shirtwaister')
leotard, unitard, body suit, cat suit - (a tight-fitting garment of stretchy material that covers the body from the shoulders to the thighs (and may have long sleeves or legs reaching down to the ankles); worn by ballet dancers and acrobats for practice or performance)
dress, frock - (a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice)
skirt - (cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist)
sari, saree - (a dress worn primarily by Hindu women; consists of several yards of light material that is draped around the body)
gown - (a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions)
dinner jacket, tux, tuxedo, black tie - (semiformal evening dress for men)
dinner jacket, tux, tuxedo, black tie - (semiformal evening dress for men)
dress shirt, evening shirt - (a man's white shirt (with a starch front) for evening wear (usually with a tuxedo))
dinner jacket, tux, tuxedo, black tie - (semiformal evening dress for men)
girdle, cincture, sash, waistband, waistcloth - (a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers)
cummerbund - (a broad pleated sash worn as formal dress with a tuxedo)
footwear - (clothing worn on a person's feet)
footwear, footgear - (covering for a person's feet)
slipper, carpet slipper - (low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors)
overshoe - (footwear that protects your shoes from water or snow or cold)
arctic, galosh, golosh, rubber, gumshoe - (a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow)
rubber boot, gum boot - (a high boot made of rubber)
shoe - (footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material)
horseshoe, shoe - (U-shaped plate nailed to underside of horse's hoof)
sole - (the underside of footwear or a golf club)
heel - (the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation)
cleats - (shoes with leather or metal projections on the soles; 'the football players all wore cleats')
sole - (the underside of the foot)
skating - (the sport of gliding on skates)
skate - (move along on skates; 'The Dutch often skate along the canals in winter')
ice skate - (move along on ice skates)
skater - (someone who skates)
ice skate - (skate consisting of a boot with a steel blade fitted to the sole)
ice-skater - (someone who engages in ice skating)
snowshoe - (a device to help you walk on deep snow; a lightweight frame shaped like a racquet is strengthened with cross pieces and contains a network of thongs; one is worn on each foot)
moccasin, mocassin - (soft leather shoe; originally worn by native Americans)
Loafer - (a low leather step-in shoe; the top resembles a moccasin but it has a broad flat heel)
sandal - (a shoe consisting of a sole fastened by straps to the foot)
leather strip - (implement consisting of a strip of leather)
thong - (a thin strip of leather; often used to lash things together)
flip-flop, thong - (a backless sandal held to the foot by a thong between the big toe and the second toe)
gym shoe, sneaker, tennis shoe - (a canvas shoe with a pliable rubber sole)
javelin - (a spear thrown as a weapon or in competitive field events)
skate - (sports equipment that is worn on the feet to enable the wearer to glide along and to be propelled by the alternate actions of the legs)
roller skate - (a shoe with pairs of rollers fixed to the sole)
roller skate - (travel on shoes with steel or rubber rollers attached to their soles; 'In some fashionable restaurants, the waiters roller skate around')
in-line skate - (a shoe with a line of rollers fixed to the sole)
Rollerblade - ((trademark) an in-line skate)
Rollerblade - (travel on shoes with a single line of rubber wheels attached to their soles; 'you'd better wear a helmet and knee protectors when you Rollerblade!'; 'The muscular actor loves to Rollerblade')
skateboard - (ride on a flat board with rollers attached to the bottom)
skateboarder - (someone who skates on a skateboard)
skateboard - (a board with wheels that is ridden in a standing or crouching position and propelled by foot)
boot - (footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg)
arctic, galosh, golosh, rubber, gumshoe - (a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow)
belt - (a band to tie or buckle around the body (usually at the waist))
brace, suspender, gallus - (elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural))
fist, clenched fist - (a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting))
digit, dactyl - (a finger or toe in human beings or corresponding body part in other vertebrates)
finger - (any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb); 'her fingers were long and thin')
palm, thenar - (the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers)
animal foot, foot - (the pedal extremity of vertebrates other than human beings)
foot, invertebrate foot - (any of various organs of locomotion or attachment in invertebrates)
foot, human foot, pes - (the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint; 'his bare feet projected from his trousers'; 'armored from head to foot')
paw - (a clawed foot of an animal especially a quadruped)
calf, sura - (the muscular back part of the shank)
claw - (sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles)
claw, chela, nipper, pincer - (a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods)
claw - (a bird's foot)
claw - (a bird's foot)
claw - (sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles)
claw, chela, nipper, pincer - (a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods)
toe - (one of the digits of the foot)
tiptoe - (the tip of a toe)
connection, connexion, connector, connecter, connective - (an instrumentality that connects; 'he soldered the connection'; 'he didn't have the right connector between the amplifier and the speakers')
junction - (the place where two or more things come together)
junction, conjunction - (something that joins or connects)
railway junction - (a junction where two or more railway lines meet or cross)
articulation, join, joint, juncture, junction - (the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made)
joint - (junction by which parts or objects are joined together)
seam - (joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces)
seamless - (not having or joined by a seam or seams; 'seamless stockings')
seamed - (having or joined by a seam or seams)
joint, articulation, articulatio - ((anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion))
knee, knee joint, human knee, articulatio genus, genu - (hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella)
stifle, knee - (joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee)
shoulder - (the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm)
buttocks, nates, arse, butt, backside, bum, buns, can, fundament, hindquarters, hind end, keister, posterior, prat, rear, rear end, rump, stern, seat, tail, tail end, tooshie, tush, bottom, behind, derriere, fanny, ass - (the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on; 'he deserves a good kick in the butt'; 'are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing?')
waist, waistline - (the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips)
glove - (handwear: covers the hand and wrist)
scarf - (a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration)
mantilla - (a woman's silk or lace scarf)
kerchief - (a square scarf that is folded into a triangle and worn over the head or about the neck)
headscarf - (a kerchief worn over the head and tied under the chin)
mask - (a covering to disguise or conceal the face)
domino, half mask, eye mask - (a mask covering the upper part of the face but with holes for the eyes)
mask - (a protective covering worn over the face)
gasmask, respirator, gas helmet - (a protective mask with a filter; protects the face and lungs against poisonous gases)
thimble - (a small metal cap to protect the finger while sewing; can be used as a small container)
mitten - (glove that encases the thumb separately and the other four fingers together)
latex - (a milky exudate from certain plants that coagulates on exposure to air)
resin, rosin - (any of a class of solid or semisolid viscous substances obtained either as exudations from certain plants or prepared by polymerization of simple molecules)
synthetic resin - (a resin having a polymeric structure; especially a resin in the raw state; used chiefly in plastics)
natural resin - (a plant exudate)
oleoresin - (a naturally occurring mixture of a resin and an essential oil; obtained from certain plants)
balsam - (any of various fragrant oleoresins used in medicines and perfumes)
balsamic, balsamy - (of or relating to or containing balsam; 'a balsamic fragrance')
acrylic, acrylic resin, acrylate resin - (a glassy thermoplastic; can be cast and molded or used in coatings and adhesives)
amber, brownish-yellow, yellow-brown - (of a medium to dark brownish yellow color)
amber, gold - (a deep yellow color; 'an amber light illuminated the room'; 'he admired the gold of her hair')
amber - (a hard yellowish to brownish translucent fossil resin; used for jewelry)
angiospermous tree, flowering tree - (any tree having seeds and ovules contained in the ovary)
laurel - (any of various aromatic trees of the laurel family)
camphor tree, Cinnamomum camphora - (large evergreen tree of warm regions whose aromatic wood yields camphor)
camphor - (a resin obtained from the camphor tree; used in making celluloid and liniment)
vegetable matter - (matter produced by plants or growing in the manner of a plant)
peat - (partially carbonized vegetable matter saturated with water; can be used as a fuel when dried)
plant, flora, plant life - (a living organism lacking the power of locomotion)
transpire - (exude water vapor; 'plants transpire')
transpiration - (the emission of water vapor from the leaves of plants)
planting - (a collection of plants (trees or shrubs or flowers) in a particular area; 'the landscape architect suggested a small planting in the northwest corner')
cultivated plant - (plants that are grown for their produce)
lichen - (any thallophytic plant of the division Lichenes; occur as crusty patches or bushy growths on tree trunks or rocks or bare ground etc.)
vascular plant, tracheophyte - (green plant having a vascular system: ferns, gymnosperms, angiosperms)
vascular - (of or relating to or having vessels that conduct and circulate fluids; 'vascular constriction'; 'a vascular bundle')
spermatophyte, phanerogam, seed plant - (plant that reproduces by means of seeds not spores)
balsam - (any seed plant yielding balsam)
seedling - (young plant or tree grown from a seed)
angiosperm, flowering plant - (plants having seeds in a closed ovary)
aquatic plant, water plant, hydrophyte, hydrophytic plant - (a plant that grows partly or wholly in water whether rooted in the mud, as a lotus, or floating without anchorage, as the water hyacinth)
marsh plant, bog plant, swamp plant - (a semiaquatic plant that grows in soft wet land; most are monocots: sedge, sphagnum, grasses, cattails, etc; possibly heath)
cattail - (tall erect herbs with sword-shaped leaves; cosmopolitan in fresh and salt marshes)
kaleidoscope - (an optical toy in a tube; it produces symmetrical patterns as bits of colored glass are reflected by mirrors)
water pistol, water gun, squirt gun, squirter - (plaything consisting of a toy pistol that squirts water)
geranium - (any of numerous plants of the family Geraniaceae)
wood rat, wood-rat - (any of various small short-tailed rodents of the northern hemisphere having soft fur grey above and white below with furred tails and large ears; some are hosts for Ixodes pacificus and Ixodes scapularis (Lyme disease ticks))
vole, field mouse - (any of various small mouselike rodents of the family Cricetidae (especially of genus Microtus) having a stout short-tailed body and inconspicuous ears and inhabiting fields or meadows)
lemming - (any of various short-tailed furry-footed rodents of circumpolar distribution)
gerbil, gerbille - (small Old World burrowing desert rodent with long soft pale fur and hind legs adapted for leaping)
hamster - (short-tailed Old World burrowing rodent with large cheek pouches)
hamstring, hamstring tendon - (one of the tendons at the back of the knee)
water lily - (an aquatic plant of the family Nymphaeaceae)
vine - (a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface)
ivy, common ivy, English ivy, Hedera helix - (Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits)
climber - (a vine or climbing plant that readily grows up a support or over other plants)
screen, cover, covert, concealment - (a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something; 'they crouched behind the screen'; 'under cover of darkness')
blanket, cover - (bedding that keeps a person warm in bed; 'he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep')
binding, book binding, cover, back - (the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book; 'the book had a leather binding')
covering, natural covering, cover - (a natural object that covers or envelops; 'under a covering of dust'; 'the fox was flushed from its cover')
top, cover - (covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container); 'he removed the top of the carton'; 'he couldn't get the top off of the bottle'; 'put the cover back on the kettle')
cover, covering fire - (fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations; 'artillery provided covering fire for the withdrawal')
cover charge, cover - (a fixed charge by a restaurant or night club over and above the charge for food and drink)
cover, cover version, cover song - (a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else; 'they made a cover of a Beatles' song')
cover - (a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent); 'her new name and passport are cover for her next assignment')
accessory, accoutrement, accouterment - (clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing)
furnishing, trappings - ((usually plural) accessory wearing apparel)
avoid - (stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something; 'Her former friends now avoid her')
debar, obviate, deflect, avert, head off, stave off, fend off, avoid, ward off - (prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; 'Let's avoid a confrontation'; 'head off a confrontation'; 'avert a strike')
avoidance, turning away, shunning, dodging - (deliberately avoiding; keeping away from or preventing from happening)
evitable, avoidable, avertible, avertable - (capable of being avoided or warded off)
certain, sure - (certain to occur; destined or inevitable; 'he was certain to fail'; 'his fate is certain'; 'In this life nothing is certain but death and taxes'- Benjamin Franklin; 'he faced certain death'; 'sudden but sure regret'; 'he is sure to win')
inevitable - (invariably occurring or appearing; 'the inevitable changes of the seasons')
ineluctable, inescapable, unavoidable - (impossible to avoid or evade: 'inescapable conclusion'; 'an ineluctable destiny'; 'an unavoidable accident')
inevitable - (incapable of being avoided or prevented; 'the inevitable result')
inevitability, inevitableness - (the quality of being unavoidable)
precaution, safeguard, guard - (a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.; 'he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution'; 'an insurance policy is a good safeguard'; 'we let our guard down')
guarantee, ensure, insure, assure, secure - (make certain of; 'This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us'; 'Preparation will guarantee success!')
see, check, insure, see to it, ensure, control, ascertain, assure - (be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something; 'He verified that the valves were closed'; 'See that the curtains are closed'; 'control the quality of the product')
interdict - (destroy by firepower, such as an enemy's line of communication)
prevent, forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid - (keep from happening or arising; make impossible; 'My sense of tact forbids an honest answer'; 'Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project')
prevent, keep - (prevent from doing something or being in a certain state; 'We must prevent the cancer from spreading'; 'His snoring kept me from falling asleep'; 'Keep the child from eating the marbles')
prevention, bar - (the act of preventing; 'there was no bar against leaving'; 'money was allocated to study the cause and prevention of influenza')
impede, hinder - (be a hindrance or obstacle to; 'She is impeding the progress of our project')
obstruct, blockade, block, hinder, stymie, stymy, embarrass - (hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; 'His brother blocked him at every turn')
handicap, hinder, hamper - (put at a disadvantage; 'The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements')
impede, hinder - (be a hindrance or obstacle to; 'She is impeding the progress of our project')
obstruct, obturate, impede, occlude, jam, block, close up - (block passage through; 'obstruct the path')
inhibit - (limit the range or extent of; 'Contact between the young was inhibited by strict social customs')
prevent, keep - (prevent from doing something or being in a certain state; 'We must prevent the cancer from spreading'; 'His snoring kept me from falling asleep'; 'Keep the child from eating the marbles')
prevent, keep - (prevent from doing something or being in a certain state; 'We must prevent the cancer from spreading'; 'His snoring kept me from falling asleep'; 'Keep the child from eating the marbles')
restrain, encumber, cumber, constrain - (hold back)
restraint - (the of act controlling by restraining someone or something; 'the unlawful restraint of trade')
deprive - (keep from having, keeping, or obtaining)
deprive - (keep from having, keeping, or obtaining)
deprived, disadvantaged - (marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences; 'a childhood that was unhappy and deprived, the family living off charity'; 'boys from a deprived environment, wherein the family life revealed a pattern of neglect, moral degradation, and disregard for law')
disadvantage - (the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position)
unequal - (poorly balanced or matched in quantity or value or measure)
underdog - (one at a disadvantage and expected to lose)
unequal - (poorly balanced or matched in quantity or value or measure)
impoverish - (make poor)
protect - (shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage; 'Weatherbeater protects your roof from the rain')
protection - (the activity of protecting someone or something; 'the witnesses demanded police protection')
guard, ward - (watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect; 'guard my possessions while I'm away')
defend, guard, hold - (protect against a challenge or attack; 'Hold that position behind the trees!'; 'Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks')
protected, secure - (kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss; 'the most protected spot I could find')
protect - (shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage; 'Weatherbeater protects your roof from the rain')
defend, guard, hold - (protect against a challenge or attack; Hold that position behind the trees!; Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks)
shelter - (provide shelter for; 'After the earthquake, the government could not provide shelter for the thousands of homeless people')
shelter - (provide shelter for; 'After the earthquake, the government could not provide shelter for the thousands of homeless people')
guard - (to keep watch over; 'there would be men guarding the horses')
guard, ward - (watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect; 'guard my possessions while I'm away')
defend, guard, hold - (protect against a challenge or attack; 'Hold that position behind the trees!'; 'Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks')
watch, observe, follow, watch over, keep an eye on - (follow with the eyes or the mind; 'Keep an eye on the baby, please!'; 'The world is watching Sarajevo'; 'She followed the men with the binoculars')
patrol, police - (maintain the security of by carrying out a control)
patrol - (the activity of going around or through an area at regular intervals for security purposes)
protective - (intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind; 'a protective covering'; 'the use of protective masks and equipment'; 'protective coatings'; 'kept the drunken sailor in protective custody'; 'animals with protective coloring'; 'protective tariffs')
habitation - (the native habitat or home of an animal or plant)
lair, den - (the habitation of wild animals)
safety, refuge - (a safe place; 'He ran to safety')
refuge, sanctuary, asylum - (a shelter from danger or hardship)
refuge, sanctuary, asylum - (a shelter from danger or hardship)
protective covering, protective cover, protection - (a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury; 'they had no protection from the fallout'; 'wax provided protection for the floors')
covering - (an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it))
cloth covering - (a covering made of cloth)
burial garment - (cloth used to cover a corpse in preparation for burial)
pall, shroud, cerement, winding-sheet, winding-clothes - (burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped)
cosy, tea cosy, cosey, tea cosey, cozy, tea cozy, cozey, tea cozey, cozie, tea cozie - (a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm)
upholstery - (covering (padding and springs and webbing and fabric) on a piece of furniture)
bedclothes, bed clothing, bedding - (coverings that are used on a bed)
sheet, bed sheet - (bed linen consisting of a large rectangular piece of cotton or linen cloth; used in pairs)
bedspread, bedcover, bed cover, bed covering, counterpane, spread - (decorative cover for a bed)
protective covering, protective cover, protection - (a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury; 'they had no protection from the fallout'; 'wax provided protection for the floors')
shield - (a protective covering or structure)
ferrule, collet - (a metal cap or band placed on a wooden pole to prevent splitting)
cap - (something serving as a cover or protection)
hood - (the folding roof of a carriage)
hood - (a headdress that protects the head and face)
hood, bonnet, cowl, cowling - (protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine; 'there are powerful engines under the hoods of new cars'; 'the mechanic removed the cowling in order to repair the plane's engine')
load, loading - (a quantity that can be processed or transported at one time; 'the system broke down under excessive loads')
cargo, lading, freight, load, loading, payload, shipment, consignment - (goods carried by a large vehicle)
pallet - (a portable platform for storing or moving goods that are stacked on it)
forklift - (a small industrial vehicle with a power operated forked platform in front that can be inserted under loads to lift and move them)
prong - (a pointed projection)
utensil - (an implement for practical use (especially in a household))
funnel - (a conically shaped utensil having a narrow tube at the small end; used to channel the flow of substances into a container with a small mouth)
tine - (prong on a fork or pitchfork or antler)
transportation, transfer, transferral, conveyance - (the act of moving something from one location to another)
transportation, shipping, transport - (the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials)
transport, send, ship - (transport commercially)
resettlement, relocation - (the transportation of people (as a family or colony) to a new settlement (as after an upheaval of some kind))
relocate - (move or establish in a new location; 'We had to relocate the office because the rent was too high')
move, relocation - (the act of changing your residence or place of business; 'they say that three moves equal one fire')
relocate - (become established in a new location; 'Our company relocated to the Midwest')
relay - (pass along; 'Please relay the news to the villagers')
scooter - (child's two-wheeled vehicle operated by foot)
wheelchair - (a movable chair mounted on large wheels; for invalids or those who cannot walk; frequently propelled by the occupant)
barrow, garden cart, lawn cart, wheelbarrow - (a cart for carrying small loads; has handles and one or more wheels)
wagon, waggon - (any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by a horse or tractor)
bloom, blossom, flower - (produce or yield flowers; 'The cherry tree bloomed')
blooming, bloom - (the organic process of bearing flowers; 'you will stop all bloom if you let the flowers go to seed')
blossoming, flowering, florescence, inflorescence, anthesis, efflorescence - (the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms)
flowering - (having a flower or bloom; 'a flowering plant')
flower, bloom, blossom - (reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts)
gynoecium - (a female gametoecium)
bud - (a partially opened flower)
floral leaf - (a modified leaf that is part of a flower)
floral - (relating to or associated with flowers; 'floral organs')
flowery - (of or relating to or suggestive of flowers; 'a flowery hat'; 'flowery wine')
floral, flowered - (resembling or made of or suggestive of flowers; 'an unusual floral design')
sepal - (one of the green parts that form the calyx of a flower)
petal, flower petal - (part of the perianth that is usually brightly colored)
corolla - ((botany) the whorl of petals of a flower that collectively form an inner floral envelope or layer of the perianth; 'we cultivate the flower for its corolla')
calyx - ((botany) the whorl of sepals of a flower collectively forming the outer floral envelope or layer of the perianth enclosing and supporting the developing bud; usually green)
plant organ - (a functional and structural unit of a plant or fungus)
nectary, honey gland - (a gland (often a protuberance or depression) that secretes nectar)
nectar - (a sweet liquid secretion that is attractive to pollinators)
reproductive structure - (the parts of a plant involved in its reproduction)
ovary - (the organ that bears the ovules of a flower)
ovule - (a small body that contains the female germ cell of a plant; develops into a seed after fertilization)
style - ((botany) the narrow elongated part of the pistil between the ovary and the stigma)
stigma - (the apical end of the style where deposited pollen enters the pistil)
pistil - (the female ovule-bearing part of a flower composed of ovary and style and stigma)
carpel - (a simple pistil or one element of a compound pistil)
stamen - (the male reproductive organ of a flower)
anther - (the part of the stamen that contains pollen; usually borne on a stalk)
aril - (fleshy and usually brightly colored cover of some seeds that develops from the ovule stalk and partially or entirely envelopes the seed)
stalk, stem - (a slender or elongated structure that supports a plant or fungus or a plant part or plant organ)
cane - (a strong slender often flexible stem as of bamboos, reeds, rattans, or sugar cane)
sugarcane, sugar cane - (juicy canes whose sap is a source of molasses and commercial sugar; fresh canes are sometimes chewed for the juice)
sugarcane, sugar cane, Saccharum officinarum - (tall tropical southeast Asian grass having stout fibrous jointed stalks; sap is a chief source of sugar)
energy - ((physics) the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs; 'energy can take a wide variety of forms')
power - ((physics) the rate of doing work; measured in watts (= joules/second))
energy - ((physics) the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs; 'energy can take a wide variety of forms')
combustible - (capable of igniting and burning)
flammable, inflammable - (easily ignited)
flammable, inflammable - (easily ignited)
incendiary - (capable of catching fire spontaneously or causing fires or burning readily; 'an incendiary agent'; 'incendiary bombs')
noncombustible, incombustible - (not capable of igniting and burning)
nonflammable - (impossible to ignite)
fungus - (a parasitic plant lacking chlorophyll and leaves and true stems and roots and reproducing by spores)
fungal, fungous - (of or relating to fungi)
mold, mould - (a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter)
moldy, mouldy, musty - (covered with or smelling of mold; 'moldy bread'2; 'a moldy (or musty) odor')
mushroom - (any of various fleshy fungi of the subdivision Basidiomycota consisting of a cap at the end of a stem arising from an underground mycelium)
plant tissue - (the tissue of a plant)
vascular tissue - (tissue that conducts water and nutrients through the plant body in higher plants)
xylem - (the woody part of plants: the supporting and water-conducting tissue, consisting primarily of tracheids and vessels)
plant part, plant structure - (any part of a plant or fungus)
trouble, problem - (a source of difficulty; 'one trouble after another delayed the job'; 'what's the problem?')
puzzle, puzzler, mystifier, teaser - (a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution; 'he loved to solve chessmate puzzles'; 'that's a real puzzler')
puzzle - (a toy that tests your ingenuity)
jigsaw puzzle - (a puzzle that requires you to reassemble a picture that has been mounted on a stiff base and cut into interlocking pieces)
crossword puzzle, crossword - (a puzzle in which words corresponding to numbered clues are to be found and written in to squares in the puzzle)
maze, labyrinth - (complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost)
problem - (a question raised for consideration or solution; 'our homework consisted of ten problems to solve')
puzzle, puzzler, mystifier, teaser - (a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution; 'he loved to solve chessmate puzzles'; 'that's a real puzzler')
exert, exercise - (put to use; 'exert one's power or influence')
opportunity, chance - (a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances; 'the holiday gave us the opportunity to visit Washington'; 'now is your chance')
occasion - (an opportunity to do something; 'there was never an occasion for her to demonstrate her skill')
problem, job - (a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved; 'she and her husband are having problems'; 'it is always a job to contact him'; 'urban problems such as traffic congestion and smog')
trouble, problem - (a source of difficulty; 'one trouble after another delayed the job'; 'what's the problem?')
mystery, enigma, secret, closed book - (something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained; 'how it got out is a mystery'; 'it remains one of nature's secrets')
riddle, conundrum, enigma, brain-teaser - (a difficult problem)
know - (know how to do or perform something; 'She knows how to knit'; 'Does your husband know how to cook?')
know-how - (the (technical) knowledge and skill required to do something)
procedural - (of or relating to procedure; 'a procedural violation')
trouble-shoot - (solve problems; 'He is known to be good at trouble-shooting')
know - (know how to do or perform something; 'She knows how to knit'; 'Does your husband know how to cook?')
trial and error - (experimenting until a solution is found)
solve, work out, figure out, puzzle out, lick, work - (find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of; 'did you solve the problem?'; 'Work out your problems with the boss'; 'this unpleasant situation isn't going to work itself out'; 'did you get it?'; 'Did you get my meaning?'; 'He could not work the math problem')
resolve, solve - (find the solution; 'solve an equation'; 'solve for x')
solution - (the successful action of solving a problem; 'the solution took three hours')
resolution, solving - (finding a solution to a problem)
problem solving - (the thought processes involved in solving a problem)
solution, answer, result, resolution, solvent - (a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem; 'they were trying to find a peaceful solution'; 'the answers were in the back of the book'; 'he computed the result to four decimal places')
solution - (a method for solving a problem; 'the easy solution is to look it up in the handbook')
solution, root - (the set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation)
hold, support, sustain, hold up - (be the physical support of; carry the weight of; 'The beam holds up the roof'; 'He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam'; 'What's holding that mirror?')
hold, carry, bear - (support or hold in a certain manner; 'She holds her head high'; 'He carried himself upright')
support, supporting - (the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening; 'he leaned against the wall for support')
load-bearing, supporting - (capable of bearing a structural load; 'a supporting wall')
support - (supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation; 'the statue stood on a marble support')
support - (any device that bears the weight of another thing; 'there was no place to attach supports for a shelf')
rest - (a support on which things can be put; 'the gun was steadied on a special rest')
supporting structure - (a structure that serves to support something)
bearing - (a rotating support placed between moving parts to allow them to move easily)
ball bearing, needle bearing, roller bearing - (bearings containing small metal balls)
ball bearing, needle bearing, roller bearing - (bearings containing small metal balls)
conveyance, transport - (something that serves as a means of transportation)
conveyance, transport - (something that serves as a means of transportation)
roller - (a small wheel without spokes (as on a roller skate))
wheeled vehicle - (a vehicle that moves on wheels and usually has a container for transporting things or people; 'the oldest known wheeled vehicles were found in Sumer and Syria and date from around 3500 BC')
merchandise, ware, product - (commodities offered for sale; 'good business depends on having good merchandise'; 'that store offers a variety of products')
end product, output - (final product; the things produced)
offspring, materialization, materialisation - (something that comes into existence as a result; 'industrialism prepared the way for acceptance of the French Revolution's various socialistic offspring'; 'this skyscraper is the solid materialization of his efforts')
input signal, input - (signal going into an electronic system)
input - (a component of production; something that goes into the production of output)
output, yield - (production of a certain amount)
inventory, stock list - (a detailed list of all the items in stock)
commodity, trade good, good - (articles of commerce)
product, production - (an artifact that has been created by someone or some process; 'they improve their product every year'; 'they export most of their agricultural production')
merchandise, ware, product - (commodities offered for sale; 'good business depends on having good merchandise'; 'that store offers a variety of products')
thing - (an artifact; 'how does this thing work?')
merchandise, ware, product - (commodities offered for sale; 'good business depends on having good merchandise'; 'that store offers a variety of products')
article of commerce - (an article that is offered for sale)
translation - (a uniform movement without rotation)
flower - (a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms)
orchid, orchidaceous plant - (any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors)
vanilla - (any of numerous climbing plants of the genus Vanilla having fleshy leaves and clusters of large waxy highly fragrant white or green or topaz flowers)
bean - (any of various seeds or fruits that are beans or resemble beans)
vanilla bean - (long bean-like fruit; seeds are used as flavoring)
vanilla, vanilla extract - (a flavoring prepared from vanilla beans macerated in alcohol (or imitating vanilla beans))
vanilla - (a distinctive fragrant flavor characteristic of vanilla beans)
ovulate - (produce and discharge eggs; 'women ovulate about once every month')
clause - ((grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate but not constituting a complete sentence)
sentence - (a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language; 'he always spoke in grammatical sentences')
paragraph - (one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line)
question, interrogation, interrogative, interrogative sentence - (a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply; 'he asked a direct question'; 'he had trouble phrasing his interrogations')
answer, reply, response - (a statement (either spoken or written) that is made in reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation; 'I waited several days for his answer'; 'he wrote replies to several of his critics')
solution, answer, result, resolution, solvent - (a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem; 'they were trying to find a peaceful solution'; 'the answers were in the back of the book'; 'he computed the result to four decimal places')
answer, reply, response - (a statement (either spoken or written) that is made in reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation; 'I waited several days for his answer'; 'he wrote replies to several of his critics')
command, bid, bidding, dictation - (an authoritative direction or instruction to do something)
order - ((often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed; 'the British ships dropped anchor and waited for orders from London')
rule, decree - (decide with authority; 'The King decreed that all firstborn males should be killed')
rubric - (an authoritative rule of conduct or procedure)
decree, edict, fiat, order, rescript - (a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge); 'a friend in New Mexico said that the order caused no trouble out there')
curfew - (an order that after a specific time certain activities (as being outside on the streets) are prohibited)
overrule, overturn, override, overthrow, reverse - (rule against; 'The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill')
ask, inquire, enquire - (inquire about; 'I asked about their special today'; 'He had to ask directions several times')
investigate, inquire, enquire - (conduct an inquiry or investigation of; 'The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularities'; 'inquire into the disappearance of the rich old lady')
inquiry, enquiry, research - (a search for knowledge; 'their pottery deserves more research than it has received')
effectiveness, effectivity, effectualness, effectuality - (power to be effective; the quality of being able to bring about an effect)
high-performance - (modified to give superior performance; 'a high-performance car')
cost-efficient, cost-effective - (productive relative to the cost)
potency, effectiveness, strength - (capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects; 'the toxin's potency'; 'the strength of the drinks')
efficacy, efficaciousness - (capacity or power to produce a desired effect; 'concern about the safety and efficacy of the vaccine')
effectiveness, effectivity, effectualness, effectuality - (power to be effective; the quality of being able to bring about an effect)
effective, effectual, efficacious - (producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect; 'an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation'- LewisMumford; 'effective teaching methods'; 'effective steps toward peace'; 'made an effective entrance'; 'his complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action'; 'an efficacious law')
effective - (works well as a means or remedy; 'an effective reprimand'; 'a lotion that is effective in cases of prickly heat')
ineffective, uneffective, ineffectual - (not producing an intended effect; 'an ineffective teacher'; 'ineffective legislation')
dumb - (lacking the power of human speech; 'dumb animals')
speechless, dumb - (unable to speak temporarily; 'struck dumb'; 'speechless with shock')
mute, tongueless - (lacking power of speech)
dumb, mute, silent - (unable to speak because of hereditary deafness)
malfunctioning, nonfunctional - (not performing or able to perform its regular function; 'a malfunctioning valve')
inoperable - (not able to perform its normal function)
malfunctioning, nonfunctional - (not performing or able to perform its regular function; 'a malfunctioning valve')
bust up, wreck, wrack - (smash or break forcefully; 'The kid busted up the car')
saponaceous, soapy - (resembling or having the qualities of soap; 'a soapy consistency')
damaging, detrimental, prejudicial, prejudicious - ((sometimes followed by 'to') causing harm or injury; 'damaging to career and reputation'; 'the reporter's coverage resulted in prejudicial publicity for the defendant')
damage - (inflict damage upon; The snow damaged the roof; She damaged the car when she hit the tree)
damage, harm, hurt, scathe - (the act of damaging something or someone)
detriment, hurt - (a damage or loss)
damaging, detrimental, prejudicial, prejudicious - ((sometimes followed by `to') causing harm or injury; 'damaging to career and reputation'; 'the reporter's coverage resulted in prejudicial publicity for the defendant')
damage, harm, impairment - (the occurrence of a change for the worse)
dilapidate - (bring into a condition of decay or partial ruin by neglect or misuse)
bedraggled, broken-down, derelict, dilapidated, ramshackle, tatterdemalion, tumble-down - (in deplorable condition; 'a street of bedraggled tenements'; 'a broken-down fence'; 'a ramshackle old pier'; 'a tumble-down shack')
damage - (inflict damage upon; 'The snow damaged the roof'; 'She damaged the car when she hit the tree')
damage, harm, hurt, scathe - (the act of damaging something or someone)
harm - (cause or do harm to; 'These pills won't harm your system')
annihilative, annihilating, devastating, withering - (wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction; 'possessing annihilative power'; 'a devastating hurricane'; 'the guns opened a withering fire')
destructive - (causing destruction or much damage; 'a policy that is destructive to the economy'; 'destructive criticism')
damaged - (harmed or injured or spoiled; 'I won't buy damaged goods'; 'the storm left a wake of badly damaged buildings')
battered, beat-up, beaten-up - (damaged by blows or hard usage; 'a battered old car'; 'the beaten-up old Ford')
battered - (damaged especially by hard usage; 'his battered old hat')
broken - (physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split; 'a broken mirror'; 'a broken tooth'; 'a broken leg'; 'his neck is broken')
broken, busted - (out of working order ('busted' is an informal substitute for 'broken'); 'a broken washing machine'; 'the coke machine is broken'; 'the coke machine is busted')
wrecked - (destroyed in an accident; 'a wrecked ship'; 'a highway full of wrecked cars')
worn - (affected by wear; damaged by long use; 'worn threads on the screw'; 'a worn suit'; 'the worn pockets on the jacket')
weather-beaten, weatherworn, weathered - (worn by exposure to the weather; 'a house of weathered shingles')
ragged - (worn out from stress or strain; 'run ragged')
moth-eaten, ratty, shabby, tatty - (showing signs of wear and tear; 'a ratty old overcoat'; 'shabby furniture'; 'an old house with dirty windows and tatty curtains')
shabbily - (so as to appear worn and threadbare or dilapidated; 'a shabbily dressed man')
cheaply, tattily, inexpensively - (in a cheap manner; 'a cheaply dressed woman approached him in the bar')
rag, shred, tag, tag end, tatter - (a small piece of cloth or paper)
wreck - (something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation; 'the house was a wreck when they bought it'; 'thanks to that quack I am a human wreck')
wreck - (a ship that has been destroyed at sea)
abandoned person - (someone for whom hope has been abandoned)
castaway, shipwreck survivor - (a shipwrecked person)
shipwreck, wreck - (an accident that destroys a ship at sea)
shipwreck - (a wrecked ship (or a part of one))
destroy, ruin - (destroy completely; damage irreparably; 'You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!'; 'The tears ruined her make-up')
destroy, ruin - (destroy completely; damage irreparably; 'You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!'; 'The tears ruined her make-up')
ruin - (destroy or cause to fail; 'This behavior will ruin your chances of winning the election')
destruction, devastation - (the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists)
destruction, demolition, wipeout - (an event (or the result of an event)
demolition - (the act of demolishing) that completely destroys something)
level, raze, rase, dismantle, tear down, take down, pull down - (tear down so as to make flat with the ground; 'The building was levelled')
disassemble, dismantle, take apart, break up, break apart - (take apart into its constituent pieces)
assembly - (a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit)
annihilation, disintegration - (total destruction; 'bomb tests resulted in the annihilation of the atoll')
extinction, extermination - (complete annihilation; 'they think a meteor cause the extinction of the dinosaurs')
extinct, nonextant - (no longer in existence; lost or especially having died out leaving no living representatives; 'an extinct species of fish'; 'an extinct royal family'; 'extinct laws and customs')
extinction, defunctness - (no longer in existence; 'the extinction of a species')
lay waste to, waste, devastate, desolate, ravage, scourge - (devastate or ravage; 'The enemy lay waste to the countryside after the invasion')
devastation, desolation - (an event that results in total destruction)
devastate - (overwhelm or overpower; 'He was devastated by his grief when his son died')
destroy, ruin - (destroy completely; damage irreparably; 'You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!'; 'The tears ruined her make-up')
ruin - (destroy or cause to fail; 'This behavior will ruin your chances of winning the election')
destroyed, ruined - (destroyed physically or morally)
destroyed - (spoiled or ruined or demolished; 'war left many cities destroyed'; 'Alzheimer's is responsible for her destroyed mind')
defile, sully, corrupt, taint, cloud - (place under suspicion or cast doubt upon; 'sully someone's reputation')
destroy, destruct - (do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of; 'The fire destroyed the house')
reverse, reversal, setback, blow, black eye - (an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating)
debacle, fiasco - (a sudden and violent collapse)
calamity, catastrophe, disaster, tragedy, cataclysm - (an event resulting in great loss and misfortune; 'the whole city was affected by the irremediable calamity'; 'the earthquake was a disaster')
black, calamitous, disastrous, fatal, fateful - ((of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin; 'the stock market crashed on Black Friday'; 'a calamitous defeat'; 'the battle was a disastrous end to a disastrous campaign'; 'such doctrines, if true, would be absolutely fatal to my theory'- Charles Darwin; 'it is fatal to enter any war without the will to win it'- Douglas MacArthur; 'a fateful error')
ruin, ruination - (an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction; 'you have brought ruin on this entire family')
downfall, ruin, ruination - (failure that results in a loss of position or reputation)
catastrophic, ruinous - (extremely harmful; bringing physical or financial ruin; 'a catastrophic depression'; 'catastrophic illness'; 'a ruinous course of action')
blasting, ruinous - (causing injury or blight; especially affecting with sudden violence or plague or ruin; 'the blasting effects of the intense cold on the budding fruit'; 'the blasting force of the wind blowing sharp needles of sleet in our faces'; 'a ruinous war')
black, calamitous, disastrous, fatal, fateful - ((of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin; 'the stock market crashed on Black Friday'; 'a calamitous defeat'; 'the battle was a disastrous end to a disastrous campaign'; 'such doctrines, if true, would be absolutely fatal to my theory'- Charles Darwin; 'it is fatal to enter any war without the will to win it'- Douglas MacArthur; 'a fateful error')
famine - (a severe shortage of food (as through crop failure) resulting in violent hunger and starvation and death)
apocalypse - (a cosmic cataclysm in which God destroys the ruling powers of evil)
famotidine, Pepcid - (a histamine blocker (trade name Pepcid) used to treat peptic ulcers and gastritis and esophageal reflux)
act of God, force majeure, vis major, inevitable accident, unavoidable casualty - (a natural and unavoidable catastrophe that interrupts the expected course of events; 'he discovered that his house was not insured against acts of God') 'The snow damaged the roof'; 'She damaged the car when she hit the tree')
damage, harm, hurt, scathe - (the act of damaging something or someone)
become, turn - (undergo a change or development; 'The water turned into ice'; 'Her former friend became her worst enemy'; 'He turned traitor')
transformation, transmutation, shift - (a qualitative change)
convert - (change the nature, purpose, or function of something; 'convert lead into gold'; 'convert hotels into jails'; 'convert slaves to laborers')
convert - (change in nature, purpose, or function; undergo a chemical change; 'The substance converts to an acid')
conversion, transition, changeover - (an event that results in a transformation)
transformation, transmutation, shift - (a qualitative change)
transmutation - ((physics) the change of one chemical element into another (as by nuclear decay or radioactive bombardment); 'the transmutation of base metals into gold proved to be impossible')
cause, do, make - (give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally; 'cause a commotion'; 'make a stir'; 'cause an accident')
yield, give, afford - (be the cause or source of; 'He gave me a lot of trouble'; 'Our meeting afforded much interesting information')
propeller, propellor - (a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water)
blade, vane - (flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water)
propel, impel - (cause to move forward with force; 'Steam propels this ship')
propulsion, actuation - (the act of propelling)
drive - (push, propel, or press with force; 'Drive a nail into the wall')
blow - (cause air to go in, on, or through; 'Blow my hair dry')
blower - (a device that produces a current of air)
hand blower, blow dryer, blow drier, hair dryer, hair drier - (a hand-held electric blower that can blow warm air onto the hair; used for styling hair)
blow-dry - (dry hair with a hair dryer)
hair spray - (toiletry consisting of a commercial preparation that is sprayed on the hair to hold it in place)
barrette - (a pin for holding women's hair in place)
riband, ribband - (a ribbon used as a decoration)
ribbon - (notion consisting of a narrow strip of fine material used for trimming)
baby, babe, infant - (a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk; 'isn't she too young to have a baby?')
baby, babe, infant - (a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk; 'isn't she too young to have a baby?')
aldehyde group, aldehyde radical - (the chemical group -CHO)
hydroxyl, hydroxyl group, hydroxyl radical - (the monovalent group -OH in such compounds as bases and some acids and alcohols)
alcohol - (any of a series of volatile hydroxyl compounds that are made from hydrocarbons by distillation)
aldehyde - (any of a class of highly reactive chemical compounds; used in making resins and dyes and organic acids)
nitro group - (the group -NO3)
formaldehyde, methanal - (a colorless poisonous gas; made by the oxidation of methanol)
design - (design something for a specific role or purpose or effect; 'This room is not designed for work')
design - (create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner; 'Chanel designed the famous suit')
design, plan - (make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form; 'design a better mousetrap'; 'plan the new wing of the museum')
design, designing - (the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan); 'he contributed to the design of a new instrument')
engineer - (design as an engineer; 'He engineered the water supply project')
redesign - (design anew, make a new design for)
streamline - (contour economically or efficiently)
design, pattern, figure - (a decorative or artistic work; 'the coach had a design on the doors')
geometric, geometrical - (characterized by simple geometric forms in design and decoration; 'a buffalo hide painted with red and black geometric designs')
tattoo - (a design on the skin made by tattooing)
tattoo - (stain (skin) with indelible color)
design, plan - (an arrangement scheme; 'the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult'; 'it was an excellent design for living'; 'a plan for seating guests')
blueprint, design, pattern - (something intended as a guide for making something else; 'a blueprint for a house'; 'a pattern for a skirt')
design - (a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something; 'the design of a building')
plan, architectural plan - (scale drawing of a structure; 'the plans for City Hall were on file')
delineation, depiction, limning, line drawing - (a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects)
conversation - (the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.)
talk, talking - (an exchange of ideas via conversation; 'let's have more work and less talk around here')
converse, discourse - (carry on a conversation)
colloquial, conversational - (characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation; 'wrote her letters in a colloquial style'; 'the broken syntax and casual enunciation of conversational English')
colloquially, conversationally, informally - (with the use of colloquial expressions; 'this building is colloquially referred to as The Barn')
conversation - (the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.)
talk, talking - (an exchange of ideas via conversation; 'let's have more work and less talk around here')
converse, discourse - (carry on a conversation)
discussion, treatment, discourse - (an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic; 'the book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic'; 'his treatment of the race question is badly biased')
telephone conversation - (a conversation over the telephone)
yak, yack, yakety-yak, chatter, cackle - (noisy talk)
chat, confab, confabulation, schmooze, schmoose - (an informal conversation)
chitchat, small talk, gab, gabfest, gossip, tittle-tattle, chin-wag, chin-wagging, causerie - (light informal conversation for social occasions)
chew the fat, shoot the breeze, chat, confabulate, confab, chitchat, chatter, chaffer, natter, gossip, jaw, claver, visit - (talk socially without exchanging too much information; 'the men were sitting in the cafe and shooting the breeze')
duty, responsibility, obligation - (the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force; 'we must instill a sense of duty in our children'; 'every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty'- John D.Rockefeller Jr)
obligation - (the state of being obligated to do or pay something; 'he is under an obligation to finish the job')
obligation, indebtedness - (a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor)
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imperative - (some duty that is essential and urgent)
obligatory - (morally or legally constraining or binding; 'attendance is obligatory'; 'an obligatory contribution')
obligatory - (required by obligation or compulsion or convention; 'he made all the obligatory apologies')
incumbent - (necessary (for someone) as a duty or responsibility; morally binding; 'it is incumbent on them to pay their own debts')
duty-bound, obliged - (under a moral obligation to do something)
agreement, understanding - (the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises; 'they had an agreement that they would not interfere in each other's business'; 'there was an understanding between management and the workers')
agreement, accord - (harmony of people's opinions or actions or characters; 'the two parties were in agreement')
unison - (corresponding exactly; 'marching in unison')
unison - (occurring together or simultaneously; 'the two spoke in unison')
consensus - (agreement in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole; 'the lack of consensus reflected differences in theoretical positions'; 'those rights and obligations are based on an unstated consensus')
accord, conformity, accordance - (concurrence of opinion; 'we are in accord with your proposal')
conspire, cabal, complot, conjure, machinate - (engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together; 'They conspired to overthrow the government')
conspire, collude - (act in unison or agreement and in secret towards a deceitful or illegal purpose; 'The two companies conspired to cause the value of the stock to fall')
connivance, collusion - (agreement on a secret plot)
conspiracy, confederacy - (a group of conspirators banded together to achieve some harmful or illegal purpose)
conspirator, coconspirator, plotter, machinator - (a member of a conspiracy)
conspiracy, confederacy - (a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act)
collusion - (secret agreement)
agreement, understanding - (the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises; 'they had an agreement that they would not interfere in each other's business'; 'there was an understanding between management and the workers')
agreement, arrangement - (the thing arranged or agreed to; 'they made arrangements to meet in Chicago')
party - (a person involved in legal proceedings; 'the party of the first part')
concession, grant - (a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business; 'he got the beer concession at the ball park')
franchise - (an authorization to sell a company's goods or services in a particular place)
security interest - (any interest in a property that secures the payment of an obligation)
lien - (the right to take another's property if an obligation is not discharged)
mortgage - (a conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan)
reservation - (the written record or promise of an arrangement by which accommodations are secured in advance)
date, appointment, engagement - (a meeting arranged in advance; 'she asked how to avoid kissing at the end of a date')
hearing, audience - (an opportunity to state your case and be heard; 'they condemned him without a hearing'; 'he saw that he had lost his audience')
face-to-face - (in each other's presence; 'a face-to-face encounter')
date, appointment, engagement - (a meeting arranged in advance; 'she asked how to avoid kissing at the end of a date')
date - (go on a date with; 'Tonight she is dating a former high school sweetheart')
date, appointment, engagement - (a meeting arranged in advance; 'she asked how to avoid kissing at the end of a date')
open, open up - (start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning; 'open a business')
commitment, allegiance, loyalty, dedication - (the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action; 'his long commitment to public service'; 'they felt no loyalty to a losing team')
commitment - (an engagement by contract involving financial obligation; 'his business commitments took him to London')
compel, oblige, obligate - (force or compel somebody to do something; 'We compel all students to fill out this form')
compel, oblige, obligate - (force or compel somebody to do something; 'We compel all students to fill out this form')
command, require, compel - (make someone do something)
pay - (give money, usually in exchange for goods or services; 'I paid four dollars for this sandwich'; 'Pay the waitress, please')
pay - (give money, usually in exchange for goods or services; 'I paid four dollars for this sandwich'; 'Pay the waitress, please')
enforce, impose - (compel to behave in a certain way; 'Social relations impose courtesy')
imposition, infliction - (the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo))
taxation - (the imposition of taxes; the practice of the government in levying taxes on the subjects of a state)
tax - (levy a tax on; 'The State taxes alcohol heavily'; 'Clothing is not taxed in our state')
taxable, nonexempt - ((of goods or funds) subject to taxation; 'taxable income'; 'nonexempt property')
agree, hold, concur, concord - (be in accord; be in agreement; 'We agreed on the terms of the settlement'; 'I can't agree with you!'; 'I hold with those who say life is sacred'; 'Both philosophers concord on this point')
agreement - (the verbal act of agreeing)
agree - (consent or assent to a condition, or agree to do something; 'She agreed to all my conditions'; 'He agreed to leave her alone')
agreed, in agreement - (united by being of the same opinion; 'agreed in their distrust of authority')
consentaneous, consentient, unanimous - (in complete agreement; 'a unanimous decision')
unanimously, nem con, nemine contradicente - (of one mind; without dissent; 'the Senate unanimously approved the bill'; 'we voted unanimously')
solidly - (as an undiversified whole; 'the unions voted solidly for Roosevelt')
guarantee, vouch - (give surety or assume responsibility; 'I vouch for the quality of my products')
undertake, guarantee - (promise to do or accomplish; 'guarantee to free the prisoners')
guarantee, warrant - (stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of; 'The dealer warrants all the cars he sells'; 'I warrant this information')
attest - (authenticate, affirm to be true, genuine, or correct, as in an official capacity; 'I attest this signature')
certify, endorse, indorse - (guarantee as meeting a certain standard; 'certified grade AAA meat')
certified - (endorsed authoritatively as having met certain requirements; 'a certified public accountant')
promiser, promisor - (a person who makes a promise)
guarantor, surety, warrantor, warranter - (one who provides a warrant or guarantee to another)
agree - (consent or assent to a condition, or agree to do something; 'She agreed to all my conditions'; 'He agreed to leave her alone')
privilege - (a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all)
prerogative, privilege, perquisite, exclusive right - (a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right); 'suffrage was the prerogative of white adult males')
privileged - (blessed with privileges; 'the privileged few')
have, have got, hold - (have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense; 'She has $1,000 in the bank'; 'He has got two beautiful daughters'; 'She holds a Master's degree from Harvard')
deal, sell, trade - (do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood; 'She deals in gold'; 'The brothers sell shoes')
contract, undertake - (enter into a contractual arrangement)
concede, yield, cede, grant - (give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another)
concession, conceding, yielding - (the act of conceding or yielding)
surrender, cede, deliver, give up - (relinquish possession or control over; 'The squatters had to surrender the building after the police moved in')
delivery, livery, legal transfer - (the voluntary transfer of something (title or possession) from one party to another)
surrender - (the delivery of a principal into lawful custody)
extradition - (the surrender of an accused or convicted person by one state or country to another (usually under the provisions of a statute or treaty))
extradite, deliver, deport - (hand over to the authorities of another country; 'They extradited the fugitive to his native country so he could be tried there')
compromise - (make a compromise; arrive at a compromise; 'nobody will get everything he wants; we all must compromise')
compromise - (an accommodation in which both sides make concessions; 'the newly elected congressmen rejected a compromise because they considered it 'business as usual'')
gun - (a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel))
woman's clothing - (clothing that is designed for women to wear)
band, banding, stripe - (an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material)
band - (a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body))
isthmus, band - (a cord-like tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure)
ring, band - (jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger; 'she had rings on every finger'; 'he noted that she wore a wedding band')
band - (a thin flat strip or loop of flexible material that goes around or over something else)
band, ring - (a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration))
band - (a restraint put around something to hold it together)
band - (a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body))
ring, band - (jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger; 'she had rings on every finger'; 'he noted that she wore a wedding band')
band - (a thin flat strip or loop of flexible material that goes around or over something else)
band, ring - (a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration))
band - (a restraint put around something to hold it together)
napkin ring - (a circular band used to hold a particular person's napkin)
hoop, ring - (a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling; 'there was still a rusty iron hoop for tying a horse')
hula-hoop - (plaything consisting of a tubular plastic hoop for swinging around the hips)
band - (a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body))
ring, band - (jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger; 'she had rings on every finger'; 'he noted that she wore a wedding band')
ring, band - (jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger; 'she had rings on every finger'; 'he noted that she wore a wedding band')
garter, supporter - (a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve))
commando, ranger - (a member of a military unit trained as shock troops for hit-and-run raids)
warlord - (supreme military leader exercising civil power in a region especially one accountable to nobody when the central government is weak)
military officer, officer - (any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command; 'an officer is responsible for the lives of his men')
clockwork - (any mechanism of geared wheels that is driven by a coiled spring; resembles the works of a mechanical clock)
spring - (a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed; 'the spring was broken')
gender, grammatical gender - (a grammatical category in inflected languages governing the agreement between nouns and pronouns and adjectives; in some languages it is quite arbitrary but in Indo-European languages it is usually based on sex or animateness)
feminine - (a gender that refers chiefly (but not exclusively) to females or to objects classified as female)
participant - (someone who takes part in an activity)
actor, doer, worker - (a person who acts and gets things done; 'he's a principal actor in this affair'; 'when you want something done get a doer'; 'he's a miracle worker')
actor, doer, worker - (a person who acts and gets things done; 'he's a principal actor in this affair'; 'when you want something done get a doer'; 'he's a miracle worker')
actor, doer, worker - (a person who acts and gets things done; 'he's a principal actor in this affair'; 'when you want something done get a doer'; 'he's a miracle worker')
submission, entry - (something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition); 'several of his submissions were rejected by publishers'; 'what was the date of submission of your proposal?')
submission, entry - (something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition); 'several of his submissions were rejected by publishers'; 'what was the date of submission of your proposal?')
player, participant - (a person who participates in or is skilled at some game)
scorer - (a player who makes a score in a game or contest)
engagement, participation, involvement, involution - (the act of sharing in the activities of a group; 'the teacher tried to increase his students' engagement in class activities')
participate, take part - (share in something)
enter, participate - (become a participant; be involved in; 'enter a race'; 'enter an agreement'; 'enter a drug treatment program'; 'enter negotiations')
participatory - (affording the opportunity for individual participation; 'participatory democracy')
active, participating - (taking part in an activity; 'an active member of the club'; 'he was politically active'; 'the participating organizations')
prosecute, engage, pursue - (carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in; 'She pursued many activities'; 'They engaged in a discussion')
perpetrate, commit, pull - (perform an act, usually with a negative connotation; 'perpetrate a crime'; 'pull a bank robbery')
see - (perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight; 'You have to be a good observer to see all the details'; 'Can you see the bird in that tree?'; 'He is blind- he cannot see')
sight - (an instance of visual perception; 'the sight of his wife brought him back to reality'; 'the train was an unexpected sight')
visually - (with respect to vision; 'visually distorted')
unobserved, unseen - (not observed)
unobserved - (not observed; 'managed to slip away unobserved')
undetected - (not perceived or discerned; 'they feared some undetected trace of poison'; 'she looked around to be sure her faux pas was undetected')
drygoods, soft goods - (textiles or clothing and related merchandise)
white goods, household linen - (drygoods for household use that are typically made of white cloth)
bath linen - (linens for use in the bathroom)
tooth - (one of a number of uniform projections on a gear)
gear, gear wheel, geared wheel, cogwheel - (a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion)
pawl, detent, click, dog - (a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward)
ratchet, rachet, ratch - (mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction)
ratchet wheel - (toothed wheel held in place by a pawl or detent and turned by a lever)
tooth - (one of a number of uniform projections on a gear)
view, aspect, prospect, scene, vista, panorama - (the visual percept of a region; 'the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views')
sight - (anything that is seen; 'he was a familiar sight on the television'; 'they went to Paris to see the sights')
sheltered - (protected from danger or bad weather; 'a sheltered harbor')
shelter - (protective covering that provides protection from the weather)
canopy - (a covering (usually of cloth) that serves as a roof to shelter an area from the weather)
marquee, marquise - (permanent canopy over an entrance of a hotel etc.)
awning, sunshade, sunblind - (a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun)
support, back up - (give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to; 'She supported him during the illness'; 'Her children always backed her up')
support - (support materially or financially; 'he does not support his natural children'; 'The scholarship supported me when I was in college')
back, endorse, indorse, plump for, plunk for, support - (be behind; approve of; 'He plumped for the Labor Party'; 'I backed Kennedy in 1960')
support - (aiding the cause or policy or interests of; 'the president no longer had the support of his own party'; 'they developed a scheme of mutual support')
supported - (sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support); 'a club entirely supported by membership dues'; 'well-supported allegations')
endorsement, indorsement - (the act of endorsing; 'a star athlete can make a lot of money from endorsements')
auspices, protection, aegis - (kindly endorsement and guidance; 'the tournament was held under the auspices of the city council')
investigate, look into - (investigate scientifically; 'Let's investigate the syntax of Chinese')
investigate, inquire, enquire - (conduct an inquiry or investigation of; 'The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularities'; 'inquire into the disappearance of the rich old lady')
inquiry, enquiry - (a systematic investigation of a matter of public interest)
investigation, investigating - (the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically)
fact-finding, investigative, investigatory - (designed to find information or ascertain facts; 'a fact-finding committee'; 'investigative reporting')
coroner, medical examiner - (a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes)
inquest - (an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death)
pigment - (dry coloring matter (especially a powder to be mixed with a liquid to produce paint etc))
arm - (a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb)
forearm - (the part of the superior limb between the elbow and the wrist)
right, right-hand - (intended for the right hand; 'a right-hand glove')
left, left hand - (the hand that is on the left side of the body; 'jab with your left')
left, left-hand - (intended for the left hand; 'I rarely lose a left-hand glove')
right, right hand - (the hand that is on the right side of the body; 'he writes with his right hand but pitches with his left'; 'hit him with quick rights to the body')
fossil fuel - (fuel consisting of the remains of organisms preserved in rocks in the earth's crust with high carbon and hydrogen content)
natural gas, gas - (a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes)
petroleum, crude oil, crude, rock oil, fossil oil - (a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons)
diesel oil, diesel fuel - (a heavy mineral oil used as fuel in diesel engines)
gasoline, gasolene, gas, petrol - (a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines)
kerosene, kerosine, lamp oil, coal oil - (a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters)
pitch, tar - (any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue)
petrochemical - (any compound obtained from petroleum or natural gas)
petrolatum, petroleum jelly, mineral jelly - (a semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum; used in medicinal ointments and for lubrication)
Vaseline - (a trademarked brand of petroleum jelly)
cortege, retinue, suite, entourage - (the group following and attending to some important person)
quartet, quartette, foursome - (four people considered as a unit; 'he joined a barbershop quartet'; 'the foursome teed off before 9 a.m.')
black, disgraceful, ignominious, inglorious, opprobrious, shameful - ((used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame; 'Man...has written one of his blackest records as a destroyer on the oceanic islands' - Rachel Carson; 'an ignominious retreat'; 'inglorious defeat'; 'an opprobrious monument to human greed'; 'a shameful display of cowardice')
disgraceful, scandalous, shameful, shocking - (giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation; 'scandalous behavior'; 'the wicked rascally shameful conduct of the bankrupt'- Thackeray; 'the most shocking book of its time')
demeaning, humbling, humiliating, mortifying - (causing awareness of your shortcomings; 'golf is a humbling game')
black, disgraceful, ignominious, inglorious, opprobrious, shameful - ((used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame; 'Man...has written one of his blackest records as a destroyer on the oceanic islands'- Rachel Carson; 'an ignominious retreat'; 'inglorious defeat'; 'an opprobrious monument to human greed'; 'a shameful display of cowardice')
multinational, transnational - (involving or operating in several nations or nationalities; 'multinational corporations'; 'transnational terrorist networks')
chain, concatenation - (a series of things depending on each other as if linked together; 'the chain of command'; 'a complicated concatenation of circumstances')
chain - (a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament)
loop - (anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself))
mineral - (solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition)
charcoal, wood coal - (a carbonaceous material obtained by heating wood or other organic matter in the absence of air)
coal - (fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period)
coke - (carbon fuel produced by distillation of coal)
lignite, brown coal, wood coal - (intermediate between peat and bituminous coal)
bituminous coal, soft coal - (rich in tarry hydrocarbons; burns readily with a smoky yellow flame)
anthracite, anthracite coal, hard coal - (a hard natural coal that burns slowly and gives intense heat)
hydrocarbon - (an organic compound containing only carbon and hydrogen)
aromatic compound - (a hydrocarbon containing one or more benzene rings that are characteristic of the benzene series of compounds)
benzene, benzine, benzol - (a colorless liquid hydrocarbon; highly inflammable; carcinogenic; the simplest of the aromatic compounds)
toluene, methylbenzene - (a colorless flammable liquid obtained from petroleum or coal tar; used as a solvent for gums and lacquers and in high-octane fuels)
styrene, cinnamene, phenylethylene, vinylbenzene - (a colorless oily liquid; the monomer for polystyrene)
Styrofoam - (a light resilient foam of polystyrene)
benzoic acid - (a white crystalline solid occurring in many resins)
aniline, aniline oil, aminobenzine, phenylamine - (oily poisonous liquid amine obtained from nitrobenzene and used to make dyes and plastics and medicines)
torus, toroid - (a ring-shaped surface generated by rotating a circle around an axis that does not intersect the circle)
hairbrush - (a brush used to groom a person's hair)
hair care, haircare, hairdressing - (care for the hair: the activity of washing or cutting or curling or arranging the hair)
brush, brushing - (the act of brushing your hair; 'he gave his hair a quick brush')
facial - (care for the face that usually involves cleansing and massage and the application of cosmetic creams)
collar, neckband - (a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over)
dog collar - (a collar for a dog)
band, banding, stripe - (an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material)
hatband - (a band around the crown of a hat just above the brim)
sleeve, arm - (the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm)
short sleeve - (a sleeve extending from the shoulder to the elbow)
long sleeve - (a sleeve extending from shoulder to wrist)
hood - (a headdress that protects the head and face)
pant leg, trouser leg - (the leg of a pair of trousers)
pocket - (a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles)
put, set, place, pose, position, lay - (put into a certain place or abstract location; 'Put your things here'; 'Set the tray down'; 'Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children'; 'Place emphasis on a certain point')
placement, location, locating, position, positioning, emplacement - (the act of putting something in a certain place)
sow, sough, seed - (place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth; 'She sowed sunflower seeds')
hollow - (not solid; having a space or gap or cavity; 'a hollow wall'; 'a hollow tree'; 'hollow cheeks'; 'his face became gaunter and more hollow with each year')
touch, adjoin, meet, contact - (be in direct physical contact with; make contact; 'The two buildings touch'; 'Their hands touched'; 'The wire must not contact the metal cover'; 'The surfaces contact at this point')
cover, spread over - (form a cover over; 'The grass covered the grave')
flood - (cover with liquid, usually water; 'The swollen river flooded the village'; 'The broken vein had flooded blood in her eyes')
swamp, drench - (drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged; 'The tsunami swamped every boat in the harbor')
touch - (make physical contact with, come in contact with; 'Touch the stone for good luck'; 'She never touched her husband')
touch - (perceive via the tactile sense; 'Helen Keller felt the physical world by touching people and objects around her')
touch - (cause to be in brief contact with; 'He touched his toes to the horse's flanks')
attentiveness, heed, regard, paying attention - (paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people); 'his attentiveness to her wishes'; 'he spends without heed to the consequences')
attend, hang, advert, pay heed, give ear - (give heed (to); 'The children in the audience attended the recital quietly'; 'She hung on his every word'; 'They attended to everything he said')
heed, mind, listen - (pay close attention to; give heed to; 'Heed the advice of the old men')
inattention - (lack of attention)
peck, pick, beak - (hit lightly with a picking motion)
touch - (perceive via the tactile sense; 'Helen Keller felt the physical world by touching people and objects around her')
touch - (cause to be in brief contact with; 'He touched his toes to the horse's flanks')
touch - (perceive via the tactile sense; 'Helen Keller felt the physical world by touching people and objects around her')
touch - (cause to be in brief contact with; 'He touched his toes to the horse's flanks')
finger, thumb - (feel or handle with the fingers; 'finger the binding of the book')
oil - (a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water)
decimal - (a number in the decimal system)
begin, start - (have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense; 'The DMZ begins right over the hill'; 'The second movement begins after the Allegro'; 'Prices for these homes start at $250,000')
begin - (have a beginning, of a temporal event; 'WW II began in 1939 when Hitler marched into Poland'; 'The company's Asia tour begins next month')
equivocal, ambiguous - (open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead; 'an equivocal statement'; 'the polling had a complex and equivocal (or ambiguous) message for potential female candidates'; 'the officer's equivocal behavior increased the victim's uneasiness'; 'popularity is an equivocal crown'; 'an equivocal response to an embarrassing question')
ambiguous - (having more than one possible meaning; 'ambiguous words'; 'frustrated by ambiguous instructions, the parents were unable to assemble the toy')
ambiguity - (an expression whose meaning cannot be determined from its context)
straightforward - (free from ambiguity; 'a straightforward set of instructions')
clear-cut, distinct, trenchant - (clearly or sharply defined to the mind; 'clear-cut evidence of tampering'; 'Claudius was the first to invade Britain with distinct...intentions of conquest'; 'trenchant distinctions between right and wrong')
dark - (devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black; 'sitting in a dark corner'; 'a dark day'; 'dark shadows'; 'dark as the inside of a black cat')
darkly, in darkness - (without light; 'the river was sliding darkly under the mist')
black, pitch-black, pitch-dark - (extremely dark; 'a black moonless night'; 'through the pitch-black woods'; 'it was pitch-dark in the cellar')
light - (characterized by or emitting light; 'a room that is light when the shutters are open'; 'the inside of the house was airy and light')
bright - (emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts; 'the sun was bright and hot'; 'a bright sunlit room')
brilliantly, brightly, bright - (with brightness; 'the stars shone brilliantly'; 'the windows glowed jewel bright')
luminosity, brightness, brightness level, luminance, luminousness, light - (the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light; 'its luminosity is measured relative to that of our sun')
illumination - (the degree of visibility of your environment)
light, lightness - (the visual effect of illumination on objects or scenes as created in pictures; 'he could paint the lightest light and the darkest dark')
glitter, glister, glisten, scintillation, sparkle - (the quality of shining with a bright reflected light)
aura, aureole, halo, nimbus, glory, gloriole - (an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint)
radiance, radiancy, shine, effulgence, refulgence, refulgency - (the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light)
shininess, sheen, luster, lustre - (the visual property of something that shines with reflected light)
polish, gloss, glossiness, burnish - (the property of being smooth and shiny)
reflective - (capable of physically reflecting light or sound; 'a reflective surface')
glitter, glisten, glint, gleam, shine - (be shiny, as if wet; 'His eyes were glistening')
aglitter, coruscant, fulgid, glinting, glistering, glittering, glittery, scintillant, scintillating, sparkly - (having brief brilliant points or flashes of light; 'bugle beads all aglitter'; 'glinting eyes'; 'glinting water'; 'his glittering eyes were cold and malevolent'; 'shop window full of glittering Christmas trees'; 'glittery costume jewelry'; 'scintillant mica'; 'the scintillating stars'; 'a dress with sparkly sequins'; '`glistering' is an archaic term')
shimmer - (shine with a weak or fitful light; 'Beech leaves shimmered in the moonlight')
shimmer - (give off a shimmering reflection, as of silk)
glare, blaze, brilliance - (great brightness; 'a glare of sunlight'; 'the flowers were a blaze of color')
depress - (lower (prices or markets); 'The glut of oil depressed gas prices')
lower, depress - (cause to drop or sink; 'The lack of rain had depressed the water level in the reservoir')
depress - (lessen the activity or force of; 'The rising inflation depressed the economy')
illuminated, lighted, lit, well-lighted - (provided with artificial light; 'illuminated advertising'; looked up at the lighted windows'; 'a brightly lit room'; 'a well-lighted stairwell')
illuminated, lighted, lit, well-lighted - (provided with artificial light; 'illuminated advertising'; looked up at the lighted windows'; 'a brightly lit room'; 'a well-lighted stairwell')
bright - (having lots of light either natural or artificial; 'the room was bright and airy'; 'a stage bright with spotlights')
unshaded - (not darkened or dimmed by shade; 'an unshaded meadow'; 'a bright and unshaded lane')
brilliant - (full of light; shining intensely; 'a brilliant star'; 'brilliant chandeliers')
blazing, blinding, dazzling, fulgent, glaring, glary - (shining intensely; 'the blazing sun'; 'blinding headlights'; 'dazzling snow'; 'fulgent patterns of sunlight'; 'the glaring sun')
sunlit, sunstruck - (lighted by sunlight; 'the sunlit slopes of the canyon'; 'violet valleys and the sunstruck ridges'- Wallace Stegner)
brilliant - (full of light; shining intensely; 'a brilliant star'; 'brilliant chandeliers')
light, light-colored - ((used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent; 'light blue'; 'light colors such as pastels'; 'a light-colored powder')
dark - ((used of color) having a dark hue; 'dark green'; 'dark glasses'; 'dark colors like wine red or navy blue')
dim, subdued - (lacking in light; not bright or harsh; 'a dim light beside the bed'; 'subdued lights and soft music')
pale, pallid, wan, sick - ((of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble; 'the pale light of a half moon'; 'a pale sun'; 'the late afternoon light coming through the el tracks fell in pale oblongs on the street'; 'a pallid sky'; 'the pale (or wan) stars'; 'the wan light of dawn')
shaded - (protected from heat and light with shade or shadow; 'shaded avenues'; 'o'er the shaded billows rushed the night'- Alexander Pope)
shady, shadowed, shadowy, umbrageous - (filled with shade; 'the shady side of the street'; 'the surface of the pond is dark and shadowed'; 'we sat on rocks in a shadowy cove'; 'cool umbrageous woodlands')
restricted, qualified - (restricted in meaning; (as e.g. 'man' in 'a tall man'))
restricted - (subject to restriction or subjected to restriction; 'of restricted importance')
off-limits, out-of-bounds - (barred to a designated group; 'that area is off-limits')
unrestricted - (not subject to or subjected to restriction)
unrestricted - (free of restrictions on conduct; 'I had unrestricted access')
exclusive, sole - (not divided or shared with others; 'they have exclusive use of the machine'; 'sole rights of publication')
undivided - (not shared by or among others; 'undivided responsibility')
selective - (tending to select; characterized by careful choice; 'an exceptionally quick and selective reader'- John Mason Brown)
selective - (characterized by very careful or fastidious selection; 'the school was very selective in its admissions')
choosy, choosey - (difficult to please)
selectively, by selection - (in a selective manner; 'we choose our students very selectively')
fastidious - (giving careful attention to detail; hard to please; excessively concerned with cleanliness; 'a fastidious and incisive intellect'; 'fastidious about personal cleanliness')
exclusive - (excluding much or all; especially all but a particular group or minority; 'exclusive clubs'; 'an exclusive restaurants and shops')
acute, discriminating, incisive, keen, knifelike, penetrating, penetrative, piercing, sharp - (having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions; 'an acute observer of politics and politicians'; 'incisive comments'; 'icy knifelike reasoning'; 'as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang'; 'penetrating insight'; 'frequent penetrative observations')
discriminate, discriminating - (marked by the ability to see or make fine distinctions; 'discriminate judgments'; 'discriminate people')
keenly - (in a keen and discriminating manner; 'he was keenly aware of his own shortcomings')
connoisseur, cognoscenti - (an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts)
esthete, aesthete - (one who professes great sensitivity to the beauty of art and nature)
oenophile, oenophilist, wine lover - (a connoisseur of fine wines; a grape nut)
epicure, gourmet, gastronome, bon vivant, epicurean, foodie - (a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink))
discriminating - (showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste; 'the discriminating eye of the connoisseur')
indiscriminate - (failing to make or recognize distinctions)
promiscuous - (not selective of a single class or person; 'Clinton was criticized for his promiscuous solicitation of campaign money')
village, small town, settlement - (a community of people smaller than a town)
village, hamlet - (a settlement smaller than a town)
villager - (one who has lived in a village most of their life)
township, town - (an administrative division of a county; 'the town is responsible for snow removal')
town - (an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city; 'they drive through town on their way to work')
town, townspeople, townsfolk - (the people living in a municipality smaller than a city; 'the whole town cheered the team')
hometown - (the town (or city) where you grew up or where you have your principal residence; 'he never went back to his hometown again')
municipality - (an urban district having corporate status and powers of self-government)
borough - (one of the administrative divisions of a large city)
municipal - (relating or belonging to or characteristic of a municipality; 'municipal government'; 'municipal bonds'; 'a municipal park'; 'municipal transportation')
municipal - (of or relating to the government of a municipality; 'international law...only authorizes a belligerent to punish a spy under its municipal law'- J.L.kuntz)
Arabic numeral, Hindu numeral, Hindu-Arabic numeral - (one of the symbols 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,0)
numeral, number - (a symbol used to represent a number; 'he learned to write the numerals before he went to school')
digit, figure - (one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration; '0 and 1 are digits')
exponent, power, index - (a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself)
exponential - (of or involving exponents; 'exponential growth')
sign - (a character indicating a relation between quantities; 'don't forget the minus sign')
equal sign - (a sign indicating that the quantities on either side are equal)
letter, letter of the alphabet, alphabetic character - (the conventional characters of the alphabet used to represent speech; 'his grandmother taught him his letters')
Greek alphabet - (the alphabet used by ancient Greeks)
alpha - (the 1st letter of the Greek alphabet)
gamma - (the 3rd letter of the Greek alphabet)
delta - (the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet)
alpha - (first in order of importance; 'the alpha male in the group of chimpanzees'; 'the alpha star in a constellation is the brightest or main star')
alpha - (early testing stage of a software or hardware product; 'alpha version')
beta - (the 2nd letter of the Greek alphabet)
beta - (second in order of importance; 'the candidate, considered a beta male, was perceived to be unable to lead his party to victory')
beta - (preliminary or testing stage of a software or hardware product; 'a beta version'; 'beta software')
decimal point, percentage point - (the dot at the left of a decimal fraction)
prefect - (a chief officer or chief magistrate; 'the prefect of Paris police')
prefecture - (the district administered by a prefect (as in France or Japan or the Roman Empire))
state, province - (the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation; 'his state is in the deep south')
state, province - (the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation; 'his state is in the deep south')
upstate - (in or toward the northern parts of a state; 'he lives upstate New York')
state, province - (the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation; 'his state is in the deep south')
conformity, conformance - (correspondence in form or appearance)
conformity, conformation, compliance, abidance - (acting according to certain accepted standards; 'their financial statements are in conformity with generally accepted accounting practices')
according - ((followed by 'to') as reported or stated by; 'according to historians')
shape, form, configuration, contour, conformation - (any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline); 'he could barely make out their shapes')
shape, form - (the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance; 'geometry is the mathematical science of shape')
amorphous shape - (an ill-defined or arbitrary shape)
ill-defined, unclear - (poorly stated or described; 'he confuses the reader with ill-defined terms and concepts')
amorphous, formless, shapeless - (having no definite form or distinct shape; 'amorphous clouds of insects'; 'an aggregate of formless particles'; 'a shapeless mass of protoplasm')
blob - (an indistinct shapeless form) round shape - (a shape that is curved and without sharp angles)
angular shape, angularity - (a shape having one or more sharp angles)
coil, whorl, roll, curl, curlicue, ringlet, gyre, scroll - (a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals))
column, tower, pillar - (anything tall and relatively thin that approximates the shape of a column or tower; 'the test tube held a column of white powder'; 'a tower of dust rose above the horizon'; 'a thin pillar of smoke betrayed their campsite')
silhouette - (an outline of a solid object (as cast by its shadow))
silhouette - (a drawing of the outline of an object; filled in with some uniform color)
outline, lineation - (the line that appears to bound an object)
coastline - (the outline of a coast)
shoreline - (a boundary line between land and water)
skyline - (the outline of objects seen against the sky)
pixel, pel, picture element - ((computer science) the smallest discrete component of an image or picture on a CRT screen (usually a colored dot); 'the greater the number of pixels per inch the greater the resolution')
emblem - (special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.)
pin - (attach or fasten with pins)
badge - (an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.); 'they checked everyone's badge before letting them in')
button - (a round flat badge displaying information and suitable for pinning onto a garment; 'they passed out campaign buttons for their candidate')
attachment, bond - (a connection that fastens things together)
nail - (attach something somewhere by means of nails; 'nail the board onto the wall')
icon - ((computer science) a graphic symbol (usually a simple picture) that denotes a program or a command or a data file or a concept in a graphical user interface)
appear - (come into sight or view; 'He suddenly appeared at the wedding'; 'A new star appeared on the horizon')
crop up, pop up, pop - (appear suddenly or unexpectedly; 'The farm popped into view as we turned the corner'; 'He suddenly popped up out of nowhere')
appearance - (the event of coming into sight)
loom - (come into view indistinctly, often threateningly; 'Another air plane loomed into the sky')
emerge - (come out into view, as from concealment; 'Suddenly, the proprietor emerged from his office')
issue, emerge, come out, come forth, go forth, egress - (come out of; 'Water issued from the hole in the wall'; 'The words seemed to come out by themselves')
emergence, emersion - (the act of emerging)
egress, egression, emergence - (the act of coming (or going) out; becoming apparent)
reappear, re-emerge - (appear again; 'The sores reappeared on her body'; 'Her husband reappeared after having left her years ago')
resurface - (appear again; 'The missing man suddenly resurfaced in New York')
issue, emerge, come out, come forth, go forth, egress - (come out of; 'Water issued from the hole in the wall'; 'The words seemed to come out by themselves')
spurt, spirt, gush, spout - (gush forth in a sudden stream or jet; 'water gushed forth')
cocoon - (silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects to protect pupas and by spiders to protect eggs)
coconut, coconut meat - (the edible white meat a coconut; often shredded for use in e.g. cakes and curries)
coconut, cocoanut - (large hard-shelled oval nut with a fibrous husk containing thick white meat surrounding a central cavity filled (when fresh) with fluid or milk)
hickory, hickory tree - (American hardwood tree bearing edible nuts)
locust tree, locust - (any of various hardwood trees of the family Leguminosae)
palm, palm tree - (any plant of the family Palmae having an unbranched trunk crowned by large pinnate or palmate leaves)
coconut, coconut palm, coco palm, coco, cocoa palm, coconut tree, Cocos nucifera - (tall palm tree bearing coconuts as fruits; widely planted throughout the tropics)
palm oil - (oil from nuts of oil palms especially the African oil palm)
coconut oil, copra oil - (oil from coconuts)
sex - (either of the two categories (male or female) into which most organisms are divided; 'the war between the sexes')
sex - (either of the two categories (male or female) into which most organisms are divided; 'the war between the sexes')
sex, gender, sexuality - (the properties that distinguish organisms on the basis of their reproductive roles; 'she didn't want to know the sex of the foetus')
maleness, masculinity - (the properties characteristic of the male sex)
masculinity - (the trait of behaving in ways considered typical for men)
femininity, muliebrity - (the trait of behaving in ways considered typical for women)
machismo - (exaggerated masculinity)
male - (being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that perform the fertilizing function in generation; 'a male infant'; 'a male holly tree')
female - (being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop; 'a female heir'; 'female holly trees bear the berries')
sex - (either of the two categories (male or female) into which most organisms are divided; 'the war between the sexes')
sex, gender, sexuality - (the properties that distinguish organisms on the basis of their reproductive roles; 'she didn't want to know the sex of the foetus')
sexually - (with respect to sexuality; 'sexually ambiguous')
grain - (a small hard particle; 'a grain of sand')
atom, molecule, particle, corpuscle, mote, speck - ((nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything)
integrated circuit, microcircuit - (a microelectronic computer circuit incorporated into a chip or semiconductor; a whole system rather than a single component)
semiconductor, semiconducting material - (a substance as germanium or silicon whose electrical conductivity is intermediate between that of a metal and an insulator; its conductivity increases with temperature and in the presence of impurities)
semiconductor device, semiconductor unit, semiconductor - (a conductor made with semiconducting material)
circuit board, circuit card, board, card, plug-in, add-in - (a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities)
coaster - (a covering (plate or mat) that protects the surface of a table (i.e., from the condensation on a cold glass or bottle))
above, higher up, in a higher place, to a higher place - (in or to a place that is higher)
below, at a lower place, to a lower place, beneath - (in or to a place that is lower)
overhead - (located or originating from above; 'an overhead crossing')
behind - (in or to or toward the rear; 'he followed behind'; 'seen from behind, the house is more imposing than it is from the front'; 'the final runners were far behind')
behind - (in or to or toward the rear; 'he followed behind'; 'seen from behind, the house is more imposing than it is from the front'; 'the final runners were far behind')
ahead, in front, before - (at or in the front; 'I see the lights of a town ahead'; 'the road ahead is foggy'; 'staring straight ahead'; 'we couldn't see over the heads of the people in front'; 'with the cross of Jesus marching on before')
ahead, in the lead, leading - (having the leading position or higher score in a contest; 'he is ahead by a pawn'; 'the leading team in the pennant race')
underneath - (under or below an object or a surface; at a lower place or level; directly beneath; 'we could see the original painting underneath'; 'a house with a good foundation underneath')
underfoot - (under the feet; 'trampled the beans underfoot'; 'green grass growing underfoot')
whole, unit - (an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity; 'how big is that part compared to the whole?'; 'the team is a unit')
homogeneous, homogenous - (all of the same or similar kind or nature; 'a close-knit homogeneous group')
heterogeneous, heterogenous - (consisting of elements that are not of the same kind or nature; 'the population of the United States is vast and heterogeneous')
heterogeneity, heterogeneousness - (the quality of being diverse and not comparable in kind)
divers, diverse - (many and different; 'tourist offices of divers nationalities'; 'a person of diverse talents')
varied - (characterized by variety; 'immigrants' varied ethnic and religious traditions'; 'his work is interesting and varied')
diverseness, diversity, multifariousness, variety - (noticeable heterogeneity; 'a diversity of possibilities'; 'the range and variety of his work is amazing')
biodiversity - (the diversity of plant and animal life in a particular habitat (or in the world as a whole); 'a high level of biodiversity is desirable')
bipartisan, bipartizan, two-party, two-way - (supported by both sides; 'a two-way treaty')
clastic - (of or belonging to or being a rock composed of fragments of older rocks (e.g., conglomerates or sandstone))
part, piece - (a portion of a natural object; 'they analyzed the river into three parts'; 'he needed a piece of granite')
farinaceous, coarse-grained, grainy, granular, granulose, gritty, mealy - (composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency; 'granular sugar'; 'the photographs were grainy and indistinct'; 'it left a mealy residue')
armor, armour - (protective covering made of metal and used in combat)
armor, armour - (tough more-or-less rigid protective covering of an animal or plant)
armored, armoured - (protected by armor (used of persons or things military))
armored, panoplied - (equipped with the complete arms and armor of a warrior)
unarmored, unarmoured - ((used of persons or things military) without protective armor)
sweater - (a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body)
pullover, slipover - (a sweater that is put on by pulling it over the head)
sweatshirt - (cotton knit pullover with long sleeves worn during athletic activity)
cardigan - (knitted jacket that is fastened up the front with buttons or a zipper)
vest, waistcoat - (a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat)
armor, armour - (protective covering made of metal and used in combat)
remainder, balance, residual, residue, residuum, rest - (something left after other parts have been taken away; 'there was no remainder'; 'he threw away the rest'; 'he took what he wanted and I got the balance')
leftover, remnant - (a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists)
remainder, balance, residual, residue, residuum, rest - (something left after other parts have been taken away; 'there was no remainder'; 'he threw away the rest'; 'he took what he wanted and I got the balance')
section, segment - (one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object; 'a section of a fishing rod'; 'metal sections were used below ground'; 'finished the final segment of the road')
segment - (one of the parts into which something naturally divides; 'a segment of an orange')
stub - (a short piece remaining on a trunk or stem where a branch is lost)
nub, stub - (a small piece; 'a nub of coal'; 'a stub of a pencil')
stub, ticket stub - (a torn part of a ticket returned to the holder as a receipt)
stub, check stub, counterfoil - (the part of a check that is retained as a record)
stump, tree stump - (the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled)
stump - (the part of a limb or tooth that remains after the rest is removed)
cadaver, corpse, stiff, clay, remains - (the dead body of a human being; 'the cadaver was intended for dissection'; 'the end of the police search was the discovery of a corpse'; 'the murderer confessed that he threw the stiff in the river'; 'honor comes to bless the turf that wraps their clay')
bone ash - (ash left when bones burn; high in calcium phosphate; used as fertilizer and in bone china)
armored vehicle, armoured vehicle - (a vehicle that is protected by armor plate)
armored car, armoured car - (an armor-plated truck with strong doors and locks used to transport money or valuables; 'the paintings were delivered to the museum in an air-conditioned armored car')
armored car, armoured car - (a military combat vehicle on wheels with light armor (and usually a machine gun))
track, caterpillar track, caterpillar tread - (an endless metal belt on which tracked vehicles move over the ground)
tracked vehicle - (a self-propelled vehicle that moves on tracks)
tank, army tank, armored combat vehicle, armoured combat vehicle - (an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads)
vehicle - (a conveyance that transports people or objects)
tractor - (a wheeled vehicle with large wheels; used in farming and other applications)
tractor - (a truck that has a cab but no body; used for pulling large trailers or vans)
motor vehicle, automotive vehicle - (a self-propelled wheeled vehicle that does not run on rails)
automotive - (of or relating to motor vehicles; 'automotive supplies')
car, railcar, railway car, railroad car - (a wheeled vehicle adapted to the rails of railroad; 'three cars had jumped the rails')
locomotive, engine, locomotive engine, railway locomotive - (a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks)
locomotive, engine, locomotive engine, railway locomotive - (a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks)
diesel locomotive - (a locomotive driven by a diesel engine)
trainman, railroader, railroad man, railwayman, railway man - (an employee of a railroad)
collector, gatherer, accumulator - (a person who is employed to collect payments (as for rent or taxes))
conductor - (the person who collects fares on a public conveyance)
cabin car, caboose - (a car on a freight train for use of the train crew; usually the last car on the train)
passenger car, coach, carriage - (a railcar where passengers ride)
freight train, rattler - (a railroad train consisting of freight cars)
coal car - (freight car with fixed sides and no roof; for transporting coal)
boxcar - (a freight car with roof and sliding doors in the sides)
animate - (endowed with animal life as distinguished from plant life; 'we are animate beings')
inanimate, nonliving, non-living, dead - (not endowed with life; 'the inorganic world is inanimate'; 'inanimate objects'; 'dead stones')
alive, live - (possessing life; 'the happiest person alive'; 'the nerve is alive'; 'doctors are working hard to keep him alive'; 'burned alive'; 'a live canary')
free-living, nonparasitic, nonsymbiotic - (not parasitic on another organism)
percentage, percent, per centum, pct - (a proportion multiplied by 100)
relative humidity - (the ratio of the amount of water in the air at a give temperature to the maximum amount it could hold at that temperature; expressed as a percentage)
average, norm - (a statistic describing the location of a distribution; 'it set the norm for American homes')
mean, mean value - (an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n)
relative humidity - (the ratio of the amount of water in the air at a give temperature to the maximum amount it could hold at that temperature; expressed as a percentage)
relative humidity - (the ratio of the amount of water in the air at a give temperature to the maximum amount it could hold at that temperature; expressed as a percentage)
commensurable - (able to be measured by a common standard; 'hours and minutes are commensurable')
credibility, credibleness, believability - (the quality of being believable or trustworthy)
credible, believable - (capable of being believed; 'completely credible testimony'; 'credible information')
dead - (no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life; 'the nerve is dead'; 'a dead pallor'; 'he was marked as a dead man by the assassin')
lifeless, exanimate - (deprived of life; no longer living; 'a lifeless body')
healthy - (having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease; 'a rosy healthy baby'; 'staying fit and healthy')
well - (in good health especially after having suffered illness or injury; 'appears to be entirely well'; 'the wound is nearly well'; 'a well man'; 'I think I'm well; at least I feel well')
healthy, salubrious, good for you - (promoting health; healthful; 'a healthy diet'; 'clean healthy air'; 'plenty of healthy sleep'; 'healthy and normal outlets for youthful energy'; 'the salubrious mountain air and water'- C.B.Davis; 'carrots are good for you')
healthful - (conducive to good health of body or mind; 'a healthful climate'; 'a healthful environment'; 'healthful nutrition'; 'healthful sleep'; 'Dickens's relatively healthful exuberance')
unhealthy - (not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind; 'unhealthy ulcers')
unhealthful - (detrimental to good health; 'unhealthful air pollution'; 'unhealthful conditions in old apartments with peeling lead-based paint')
insalubrious, unhealthful, unhealthy - (detrimental to health)
unhealthy - (not conducive to good health; 'an unhealthy diet of fast foods'; 'an unhealthy climate')
conscious - (knowing and perceiving; having awareness of surroundings and sensations and thoughts; 'remained conscious during the operation'; 'conscious of his faults'; 'became conscious that he was being followed')
consciously - (with awareness; 'she consciously played with the idea of inviting them')
unconscious - (not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead; 'lay unconscious on the floor')
insensible, senseless - (unresponsive to stimulation; 'he lay insensible where he had fallen'; 'drugged and senseless')
semiconscious - (partially conscious; not completely aware of sensations)
dressed, dressed-up, dressed to the nines, dressed to kill, dolled up, spruced up, spiffed up, togged up - (dressed in fancy or formal clothing)
dressy - (in fancy clothing)
semiformal, semi-formal, black-tie - (moderately formal; requiring a dinner jacket; 'he wore semiformal attire'; 'a black-tie dinner')
health, wellness - (a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease; 'physicians should be held responsible for the health of their patients')
good health, healthiness - (the state of being vigorous and free from bodily or mental disease)
asleep, benumbed, numb - (lacking sensation; 'my foot is asleep'; 'numb with cold')
numbness - (partial or total lack of sensation in a part of the body; a symptom of nerve damage or dysfunction)
anesthesia, anaesthesia - (loss of bodily sensation with or without loss of consciousness)
anesthetic, anaesthetic, anesthetic agent, anaesthetic agent - (a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations)
anesthetize, anaesthetize, anesthetise, anaesthetise, put to sleep, put under, put out - (make unconscious by means of anesthetic drugs; 'The patient must be anesthetized before the operation')
internist - (a specialist in internal medicine)
internal medicine, general medicine - (the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and (nonsurgical) treatment of diseases of the internal organs (especially in adults))
gynecology, gynaecology - (the branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and hygiene of women)
otology - (the branch of medicine concerned with the ear)
audiology, audiometry - (the measurement of hearing)
ear doctor, ear specialist, otologist - (a physician who specializes in the ear and its diseases)
podiatry, chiropody - (the branch of medicine concerned with the feet)
chiropodist, foot doctor, podiatrist - (a specialist in care for the feet)
gynecologist, gynaecologist, woman's doctor - (a specialist in gynecology)
ophthalmology - (the branch of medicine concerned with the eye and its diseases)
ophthalmologist, eye doctor, oculist - (a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of diseases of the eye)
optometry - (the practice of an optometrist)
radiologist, radiotherapist - (a medical specialist who uses radioactive substances and X-rays in the treatment of disease)
radiology - (the branch of medical science dealing with the medical use of X-rays or other penetrating radiation)
optometrist, oculist - (a person skilled in testing for defects of vision in order to prescribe corrective glasses)
anesthesiologist, anesthetist, anaesthetist - (a specialist who administers an anesthetic to a patient before he is treated)
regional anesthesia, regional anaesthesia - (loss of sensation in a region of the body produced by application of an anesthetic agent to all the nerves supplying that region (as when an epidural anesthetic is administered to the pelvic region during childbirth))
spinal anesthesia, spinal anaesthesia, spinal - (anesthesia of the lower half of the body; caused by injury to the spinal cord or by injecting an anesthetic beneath the arachnoid membrane that surrounds the spinal cord)
general anesthesia, general anaesthesia - (a state of total unconsciousness resulting from anesthetic drugs (as for a major surgical operation))
general anesthetic, general anaesthetic - (an anesthetic that anesthetizes entire body and causes loss of consciousness)
local - (affecting only a restricted part or area of the body; 'local anesthesia')
systemic - (affecting an entire system; 'a systemic poison')
local anesthesia, local anaesthesia - (loss of sensation in a small area of the body (as when a local anesthetic is injected for a tooth extraction))
local anesthetic, local anaesthetic, local, topical anesthetic, topical anaesthetic - (anesthetic that numbs a particular area of the body)
unconsciousness - (a state lacking normal awareness of the self or environment)
unconsciousness - (a state lacking normal awareness of the self or environment)
coma, comatoseness - (a state of deep and often prolonged unconsciousness; usually the result of disease or injury)
comatose - (in a state of deep and usually prolonged unconsciousness; unable to respond to external stimuli; 'a comatose patient')
consciousness - (an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation; 'he lost consciousness')
awareness, sentience - (state of elementary or undifferentiated consciousness; 'the crash intruded on his awareness')
trauma, psychic trauma - (an emotional wound or shock often having long-lasting effects)
traumatize, traumatise, shock - (inflict a trauma upon)
traumatic - (psychologically painful; 'few experiences are more traumatic than losing a child';)
self, ego - (your consciousness of your own identity)
impaired - (diminished in strength, quality, or utility; 'impaired eyesight')
afflicted, impaired - (mentally or physically unfit)
diminished, lessened, vitiated, weakened - (impaired by diminution)
atrophied, wasted, diminished - ((of an organ or body part) diminished in size or strength as a result of disease or injury or lack of use; 'partial paralysis resulted in an atrophied left arm')
eyeless, sightless, unseeing - (lacking sight; 'blind as an eyeless beggar')
blind, unsighted - (unable to see; 'a person is blind to the extent that he must devise alternative techniques to do efficiently those things he would do with sight if he had normal vision' - Kenneth Jernigan)
crippled, halt, halting, lame, gimpy, game - (disabled in the feet or legs; 'a crippled soldier'; 'a game leg')
disabled, handicapped - (markedly unable to function as a consequence of injury or illness)
helpless, incapacitated - (lacking in or deprived of strength or power; 'lying ill and helpless'; 'helpless with laughter')
helpless - (unable to manage independently; 'as helpless as a baby')
pigeon-toed - (having feet that turn inward)
pigeon toes - (disability in which the toes are turned inward; often associated with knock-knee)
bar - (a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon; 'there were bars in the windows to prevent escape')
bar - (an obstruction (usually metal) placed at the top of a goal; 'it was an excellent kick but the ball hit the bar')
cake, bar - (a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax); 'a bar of chocolate')
hemisphere - (half of the terrestrial globe)
mechanics - (the branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies in a frame of reference)
dynamics, kinetics - (the branch of mechanics concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies)
astronomy, uranology - (the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole)
astronomer, uranologist, stargazer - (a physicist who studies astronomy)
astrophysics - (the branch of astronomy concerned with the physical and chemical properties of celestial bodies)
astrophysicist - (an astronomer who studies the physical properties of celestial bodies)
cosmology, cosmogony, cosmogeny - (the branch of astrophysics that studies the origin and evolution and structure of the universe)
cosmologist - (an astronomer who studies the evolution and space-time relations of the universe)
celestial, heavenly - (of or relating to the sky; 'celestial map'; 'a heavenly body')
celestial, heavenly - (relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven; 'celestial beings'; 'heavenly hosts')
astronomic, astronomical - (relating or belonging to the science of astronomy; 'astronomic telescope')
atmospheric, atmospherical - (relating to or located in the atmosphere; 'atmospheric tests')
astronomic, astronomical, galactic - (inconceivably large)
celestial body, heavenly body - (natural objects visible in the sky)
galaxy, extragalactic nebula - ((astronomy) a collection of star systems; any of the billions of systems each having many stars and nebulae and dust; ''extragalactic nebula'' is a former name for ''galaxy'')
Milky Way, Milky Way Galaxy, Milky Way System - (the galaxy containing the solar system; consists of millions of stars that can be seen as a diffuse band of light stretching across the night sky)
galactic - (of or relating to a galaxy (especially our galaxy the Milky Way); 'the galactic plane')
quasar, quasi-stellar radio source - (a starlike object that may send out radio waves and other forms of energy; many have large red shifts)
plug in, connect - (plug into an outlet; 'Please plug in the toaster!'; 'Connect the TV so we can watch the football game tonight')
plug in, connect - (plug into an outlet; 'Please plug in the toaster!'; 'Connect the TV so we can watch the football game tonight')
throw, flip, switch - (cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation; 'switch on the light'; 'throw the lever')
switch off, cut, turn off, turn out - (cause to stop operating by disengaging a switch; 'Turn off the stereo, please'; 'cut the engine'; 'turn out the lights')
switch off, cut, turn off, turn out - (cause to stop operating by disengaging a switch; 'Turn off the stereo, please'; 'cut the engine'; 'turn out the lights')
switch on, turn on - (cause to operate by flipping a switch; 'switch on the light'; 'turn on the stereo')
on - (in operation or operational; 'left the oven on'; 'the switch is in the on position')
off - (not in operation or operational; 'the oven is off'; 'the lights are off')
off - (not performing or scheduled for duties; 'He's off every Tuesday')
charged - (of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge; 'charged particles'; 'a charged battery')
ionized, ionised - (converted totally or partly into ions)
charged - (of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge; 'charged particles'; 'a charged battery')
smoky - (marked by or emitting or filled with smoke; 'smoky rafters'; 'smoky chimneys'; 'a smoky fireplace'; 'a smoky corridor')
charge - (energize a battery by passing a current through it in the direction opposite to discharge; 'I need to charge my car battery')
recharge - (charge anew; 'recharge a battery')
necessitate, ask, postulate, need, require, take, involve, call for, demand - (require as useful, just, or proper; 'It takes nerve to do what she did'; 'success usually requires hard work'; 'This job asks a lot of patience and skill'; 'This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice'; 'This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert'; 'This intervention does not postulate a patient's consent')
depend - (be contingent upon (something that is elided); 'That depends')
depend on, devolve on, depend upon, ride, turn on, hinge on, hinge upon - (be contingent on; 'The outcomes rides on the results of the election'; 'Your grade will depend on your homework')
depend on, rely on - (be dependent on, as for support or maintenance; 'elderly parents often depend on their adult children')
necessitate, ask, postulate, need, require, take, involve, call for, demand - (require as useful, just, or proper; 'It takes nerve to do what she did'; 'success usually requires hard work'; 'This job asks a lot of patience and skill'; 'This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice'; 'This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert'; 'This intervention does not postulate a patient's consent')
carriage, equipage, rig - (a vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses)
buggy, roadster - (a small lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse)
baby buggy, baby carriage, carriage, perambulator, pram, stroller, go-cart, pushchair, pusher - (a small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around)
baby buggy, baby carriage, carriage, perambulator, pram, stroller, go-cart, pushchair, pusher - (a small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around)
cart - (a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal)
handcart, pushcart, cart, go-cart - (wheeled vehicle that can be pushed by a person; may have one or two or four wheels; 'he used a handcart to carry the rocks away'; 'their pushcart was piled high with groceries')
jinrikisha, ricksha, rickshaw - (a small two-wheeled cart for one passenger; pulled by one person)
ice wagon, ice-wagon - ((formerly) a horse-drawn wagon that delivered ice door to door)
handcart, pushcart, cart, go-cart - (wheeled vehicle that can be pushed by a person; may have one or two or four wheels; 'he used a handcart to carry the rocks away'; 'their pushcart was piled high with groceries')
bridge, span - (a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.)
overpass, flyover, flypast - (bridge formed by the upper level of a crossing of two highways at different levels; 'an overpass is called a flyover or a flypast in England')
underpass, subway - (an underground tunnel or passage enabling pedestrians to cross a road or railway)
causeway - (a road that is raised above water or marshland or sand)
power system, power grid, grid - (a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region)
way - (any artifact consisting of a road or path affording passage from one place to another; 'he said he was looking for the way out')
pathway, footpath - (a trodden path)
walk, walkway, paseo - (a path set aside for walking; 'after the blizzard he shoveled the front walk')
crossing, crosswalk, crossover - (a path (often marked) where something (as a street or railroad) can be crossed to get from one side to the other)
crossing, crosswalk, crossover - (a path (often marked) where something (as a street or railroad) can be crossed to get from one side to the other)
barrel, cask - (a cylindrical container that holds liquids)
barrel, drum - (a bulging cylindrical shape; hollow with flat ends)
barrel, gun barrel - (a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired)
kit - (a case for containing a set of articles)
kit, outfit - (gear consisting of a set of articles or tools for a specified purpose)
case - (a portable container for carrying several objects; 'the musicians left their instrument cases backstage')
wayside, roadside - (edge of a way or road or path; 'flowers along the wayside')
road, route - (an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation)
roadway - (a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel)
pothole, chuckhole - (a pit or hole produced by wear or weathering (especially in a road surface))
shoulder, berm - (narrow edge of land (usually unpaved) along the side of a road)
anonymously - (without giving a name; 'she wrote these letters anonymously')
somewhere - (an indefinite or unknown location; 'they moved to somewhere in Spain')
person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soul - (a human being; 'there was too much for one person to do')
average, average out - (compute the average of)
addition, increase, gain - (a quantity that is added; 'there was an addition to property taxes this year'; 'they recorded the cattle's gain in weight over a period of weeks')
increase, increment - (the amount by which something increases; 'they proposed an increase of 15 percent in the fare')
once, one time, in one case - (on one occasion; 'once I ran into her')
none - (not any; 'thou shalt have none other gods before me')
again, once again, once more, over again - (anew; 'she tried again'; 'they rehearsed the scene again')
afresh, anew - (again but in a new or different way; 'start afresh'; 'wanted to write the story anew'; 'starting life anew in a fresh place')
twice - (two times; 'I called her twice')
thrice - (three times; 'I called you thrice last night')
comfort - (a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment)
comfort, comfortableness - (a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain; 'he is a man who enjoys his comfort'; 'she longed for the comfortableness of her armchair')
contentment - (happiness with one's situation in life)
aroused, horny, randy, ruttish, steamy, turned on - (feeling great sexual desire; 'feeling horny')
sexual arousal - (the arousal of sexual desires in preparation for sexual behavior)
erection, hard-on - (an erect penis)
humility, humbleness - (a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride; 'not everyone regards humility as a virtue')
humility, humbleness - (a humble feeling; 'he was filled with humility at the sight of the Pope')
humble - (marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful; 'a humble apology'; 'essentially humble...and self-effacing, he achieved the highest formal honors and distinctions'- B.K.Malinowski)
meek, mild, modest - (humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness; 'meek and self-effacing')
languor, lassitude, listlessness - (a feeling of lack of interest or energy)
listlessness, torpidity, torpidness, torpor - (inactivity resulting from lethargy and lack of vigor or energy)
surprise - (the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you)
aback - (by surprise; 'taken aback by the caustic remarks')
surprised - (taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment; 'surprised by her student's ingenuity'; 'surprised that he remembered my name'; 'a surprised expression')
surprise - (cause to be surprised; 'The news really surprised me')
sympathy, fellow feeling - (sharing the feelings of others (especially feelings of sorrow or anguish))
empathy - (understanding and entering into another's feelings)
moved, affected, stirred, touched - (being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion; 'too moved to speak'; 'very touched by the stranger's kindness')
nonworker - (a person who does nothing)
unemployed person - (someone who is jobless)
unemployed people, unemployed - (people who are involuntarily out of work (considered as a group); 'the long-term unemployed need assistance')
perceiver, percipient, observer, beholder - (a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses)
onlooker, looker-on - (someone who looks on)
spectator, witness, viewer, watcher, looker - (a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind); 'the spectators applauded the performance'; 'television viewers'; 'sky watchers discovered a new star')
distress, hurt, suffering - (psychological suffering; 'the death of his wife caused him great distress')
sadness, unhappiness - (emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being)
unhappiness - (state characterized by emotions ranging from mild discontentment to deep grief)
blue, dark, depressing, dingy, disconsolate, dismal , dispiriting, gloomy, grim, sorry, drab, drear, dreary - (causing dejection; 'a blue day'; 'the dark days of the war'; 'a week of rainy depressing weather'; 'a disconsolate winter landscape'; 'the first dismal dispiriting days of November'; 'a dark gloomy day'; 'grim rainy weather')
gloomy, grim, darkening - (characterized by hopelessness; filled with gloom; 'gloomy at the thought of what he had to face'; 'gloomy predictions'; 'a gloomy silence'; 'took a grim view of the economy'; 'the darkening mood')
dejection - (a state of melancholy depression)
dejected - (affected or marked by low spirits; 'is dejected but trying to look cheerful')
anguish, torment, torture - (extreme mental distress)
anguish - (extreme distress of body or mind)
agonize, agonise - (suffer agony or anguish)
willingness - (cheerful compliance; 'he expressed his willingness to help')
grudging - (of especially an attitude; 'gave grudging consent'; 'grudging acceptance of his opponent's victory')
grudgingly - (in a grudging manner; 'he grudgingly agreed to have a drink in a hotel close by')
willing - (disposed or inclined toward; 'a willing participant'; 'willing helpers')
willingly, volitionally - (in a willing manner; 'I willingly accept')
unwilling - (not disposed or inclined toward; 'an unwilling assistant')
disinclined - (unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval; 'disinclined to say anything to anybody')
edginess, uneasiness, inquietude, disquietude - (feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable)
restlessness, uneasiness, queasiness - (inability to rest or relax or be still)
cockamamie, cockamamy, goofy, sappy, silly, wacky, whacky, zany - (ludicrous, foolish; 'gave me a cockamamie reason for not going'; 'wore a goofy hat'; 'a silly idea'; 'some wacky plan for selling more books')
pathetic, ridiculous, silly - (inspiring scornful pity; 'how silly an ardent and unsuccessful wooer can be especially if he is getting on in years'- Dashiell Hammett)
absurd, cockeyed, derisory, idiotic, laughable, ludicrous, nonsensical, preposterous, ridiculous - (incongruous;inviting ridicule; 'the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework'; 'that's a cockeyed idea'; 'ask a nonsensical question and get a nonsensical answer'; 'a contribution so small as to be laughable'; 'it is ludicrous to call a cottage a mansion'; 'a preposterous attempt to turn back the pages of history'; 'her conceited assumption of universal interest in her rather dull children was ridiculous')
crazy, half-baked, screwball, softheaded - (foolish; totally unsound; 'a crazy scheme'; 'half-baked ideas'; 'a screwball proposal without a prayer of working')
harebrained, insane, mad - (very foolish; 'harebrained ideas'; 'took insane risks behind the wheel'; 'a completely mad scheme to build a bridge between two mountains')
fair, fairish, reasonable - (not excessive or extreme; 'a fairish income'; 'reasonable prices')
reasonable, sensible - (showing reason or sound judgment; 'a sensible choice'; 'a sensible person')
reasonable, sane - (marked by sound judgment; 'sane nuclear policy')
unreasonable - (not reasonable; not showing good judgment)
reasonable, sensible - (showing reason or sound judgment; 'a sensible choice'; 'a sensible person')
rational - (consistent with or based on or using reason; 'rational behavior'; 'a process of rational inference'; 'rational thought')
legitimate, logical - (based on known statements or events or conditions; 'rain was a logical expectation, given the time of year')
rationality, reason, reasonableness - (the state of having good sense and sound judgment; 'his rationality may have been impaired'; 'he had to rely less on reason than on rousing their emotions')
irrationality, unreason - (the state of being irrational; lacking powers of understanding)
irrational - (not consistent with or using reason; 'irrational fears'; 'irrational animals')
unemotionality, emotionlessness - (absence of emotion)
unemotional - (unsusceptible to or destitute of or showing no emotion)
reserved, restrained, reticent, unemotional - (cool and formal in manner)
reserved - (marked by self-restraint and reticence; 'was habitually reserved in speech, withholding her opinion'-Victoria Sackville-West)
guarded, restrained - (prudent; 'guarded optimism')
self-restraint, temperateness - (exhibiting restraint imposed on the self; 'an effective temperateness in debate')
restraint, control - (discipline in personal and social activities; 'he was a model of polite restraint'; 'she never lost control of herself')
taciturn - (habitually reserved and uncommunicative)
emotional - (of more than usual emotion; 'his behavior was highly emotional')
affectional, affective, emotive - (characterized by emotion)
emotional - (determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason; 'it was an emotional judgment')
emotional - (of or pertaining to emotion; 'emotional health'; 'an emotional crisis')
affectional, affective, emotive - (characterized by emotion)
emotionally - (with regard to emotions; 'emotionally secure')
emotionally - (in an emotional manner; 'at the funeral he spoke emotionally')
preference - (grant of favor or advantage to one over another (especially to a country or countries in matters of international trade, such as levying duties)
discriminatory, preferential - (manifesting partiality; 'a discriminatory tax'; 'preferential tariff rates'; 'preferential treatment'; 'a preferential shop gives priority or advantage to union members in hiring or promoting')
partial, unfair - (showing favoritism)
biased, colored, coloured, one-sided, slanted - (favoring one person or side over another; 'a biased account of the trial'; 'a decision that was partial to the defendant')
prejudiced, discriminatory - (being biased or having a belief or attitude formed beforehand; 'a prejudiced judge')
biased, colored, coloured, one-sided, slanted - (favoring one person or side over another; 'a biased account of the trial'; 'a decision that was partial to the defendant')
dogmatic, dogmatical - (characterized by assertion of unproved or unprovable principles)
choleric, irascible, hotheaded, hot-tempered, quick-tempered, short-tempered - (quickly aroused to anger; 'a hotheaded commander')
bigot - (a prejudiced person who is intolerant of any opinions differing from his own)
bigoted - (blindly and obstinately attached to some creed or opinion and intolerant toward others; 'a bigoted person'; 'an outrageously bigoted point of view')
bigotry, dogmatism - (the intolerance and prejudice of a bigot)
intolerance - (unwillingness to recognize and respect differences in opinions or beliefs)
sexist - (discriminatory on the basis of sex (usually said of men's attitude toward women))
male chauvinist, sexist - (a man with a chauvinistic belief in the inferiority of women)
sexism - (discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of the opposite sex)
racist - (based on racial intolerance; 'racist remarks')
racist, antiblack, anti-Semite - (discriminatory especially on the basis of race or religion)
all-out, full-scale - (using all available resources; 'all-out war'; 'a full-scale campaign against nuclear power plants')
vigorous - (characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity; 'a vigorous hiker'; 'gave her skirt a vigorous shake'; 'a vigorous campaign'; 'a vigorous foreign policy'; 'vigorous opposition to the war')
vigorously, smartly - (with vigor; in a vigorous manner; 'he defended his ideas vigorously')
furiously - (in a manner marked by extreme or violent energy; 'the boys fought furiously'; 'she went peddling furiously up the narrow street')
angry, furious, raging, tempestuous, wild - ((of the elements) as if showing violent anger; 'angry clouds on the horizon'; 'furious winds'; 'the raging sea')
furiously - ((of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner; 'winds were blowing furiously')
fierce, tearing, vehement, violent, trigger-happy - (marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid; 'fierce loyalty'; 'in a tearing rage'; 'vehement dislike'; 'violent passions')
vehemently - (in a vehement manner; 'he vehemently denied the accusations against him')
fiercely - (in an emotionally fierce manner; 'she was fiercely proud of her children')
emotional - (determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason; 'it was an emotional judgment')
emotional - (of more than usual emotion; 'his behavior was highly emotional')
impartially - (in an impartial manner; ;he smiled at them both impartially;)
fairly, fair, evenhandedly - (without favoring one party, in a fair evenhanded manner; 'deal fairly with one another')
concerned, interested - (involved in or affected by or having a claim to or share in; 'a memorandum to those concerned'; 'an enterprise in which three men are concerned'; 'factors concerned in the rise and fall of epidemics'; 'the interested parties met to discuss the business')
neutral - (one who does not side with any party in a war or dispute)
stakeholder - (someone entrusted to hold the stakes for two or more persons betting against one another; must deliver the stakes to the winner)
indifferent, unbiased, unbiassed - (characterized by a lack of partiality; 'a properly indifferent jury'; 'an unbiased account of her family problems')
impartial, fair - (showing lack of favoritism; 'the cold neutrality of an impartial judge')
unprejudiced, impartial - (free from undue bias or preconceived opinions; 'an unprejudiced appraisal of the pros and cons'; 'the impartial eye of a scientist')
impersonal, neutral - (having no personal preference; 'impersonal criticism'; 'a neutral observer')
neutral - (not supporting or favoring either side in a war, dispute, or contest)
evenhanded - (without partiality; 'evenhanded justice')
follow - (accept and follow the leadership or command or guidance of; 'Let's follow our great helmsman!'; 'She followed a guru for years')
follower - (a person who accepts the leadership of another)
vassal, liege, liegeman, liege subject, feudatory - (a person holding a fief; a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord)
impersonal - (not relating to or responsive to individual persons; 'an impersonal corporation'; 'an impersonal remark')
favoritism, favouritism - (an inclination to favor some person or group)
discrimination, favoritism, favouritism - (unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice)
ableism, ablism, able-bodiedism, able-bodism - (discrimination in favor of the able-bodied)
emotion - (any strong feeling)
affecting, poignant, touching - (arousing affect; 'the homecoming of the released hostages was an affecting scene'; 'poignant grief cannot endure forever'; 'his gratitude was simple and touching')
fear, reverence, awe, veneration - (a profound emotion inspired by a deity; 'the fear of God')
respect, esteem, regard - (an attitude of admiration or esteem; 'she lost all respect for him')
esteem, regard, respect - (the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded); 'it is held in esteem'; 'a man who has earned high regard')
stature - (high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement; 'a man of great stature')
reverence, fear, revere, venerate - (regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of; 'Fear God as your father'; 'We venerate genius')
esteemed, honored, prestigious - (having an illustrious reputation; respected; 'our esteemed leader'; 'a prestigious author')
august, revered, venerable - (profoundly honored; 'revered holy men')
esteem, regard, respect - (the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded); 'it is held in esteem'; 'a man who has earned high regard')
respectful - (full of or exhibiting respect; 'respectful behavior'; 'a respectful glance')
respectfully, with all respect - (in a respectful manner; 'might I respectfully suggest to the Town Council that they should adopt a policy of masterly inactivity?')
disappointment, letdown - (a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized; 'his hopes were so high he was doomed to disappointment')
pang, stab, twinge - (a sudden sharp feeling; 'pangs of regret'; 'she felt a stab of excitement'; 'twinges of conscience')
admiration, esteem - (a feeling of delighted approval and liking)
admire, look up to - (feel admiration for)
admiration, esteem - (a feeling of delighted approval and liking)
passion, passionateness - (strong feeling or emotion)
passion - (a feeling of strong sexual desire)
passionate - (having or expressing strong emotions)
passionately - (with passion; 'she kissed him passionately')
ardor, ardour, fervor, fervour, fervency, fire, fervidness - (feelings of great warmth and intensity; 'he spoke with great ardor')
sympathize, sympathise - (share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of)
commiseration, pity, ruth, pathos - (a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others; 'the blind are too often objects of pity')
feel for, pity, compassionate, condole with, sympathize with - (share the suffering of)
compassion, compassionateness - (a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering)
misgiving, mistrust, distrust, suspicion - (doubt about someone's honesty)
hope - (the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled; 'in spite of his troubles he never gave up hope')
hope, trust, desire - (expect and wish; 'I trust you will behave better from now on'; 'I hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise')
hope - (be optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes; 'I am still hoping that all will turn out well')
hope, go for - (intend with some possibility of fulfilment; 'I hope to have finished this work by tomorrow evening')
optimism - (the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well)
rose-colored, rosy - (reflecting optimism; 'a rosy future'; 'looked at the world through rose-colored glasses')
flushed, rose-cheeked, rosy, rosy-cheeked - (having the pinkish flush of health)
grace, good will, goodwill - (a disposition to kindness and compassion; 'the victor's grace in treating the vanquished')
appreciate - (recognize with gratitude; be grateful for)
gratitude - (a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation; 'he was overwhelmed with gratitude for their help')
gratefulness, thankfulness, appreciativeness - (warm friendly feelings of gratitude)
ingratitude, ungratefulness - (a lack of gratitude)
dislike - (a feeling of aversion or antipathy; 'my dislike of him was instinctive')
resent - (feel bitter or indignant about; 'She resents being paid less than her co-workers')
resentment, bitterness, gall, rancor, rancour - (a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will)
ardor, ardour, elan, zeal - (a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause); 'they were imbued with a revolutionary ardor'; 'he felt a kind of religious zeal')
energetic - (possessing or exerting or displaying energy; 'an energetic fund raiser for the college'; 'an energetic group of hikers'; 'it caused an energetic chemical reaction')
lethargic, unergetic - (deficient in alertness or activity; 'bullfrogs became lethargic with the first cold nights')
inactiveness, inactivity, inertia - (a disposition to remain inactive or inert; 'he had to overcome his inertia and get back to work')
activeness, activity - (the trait of being active; moving or acting rapidly and energetically; 'the level of activity declines with age')
animation, spiritedness, invigoration, brio, vivification - (quality of being active or spirited or alive and vigorous)
spirited - (displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness)
liveliness, life, spirit, sprightliness - (animation and energy in action or expression; 'it was a heavy play and the actors tried in vain to give life to it')
pep, peppiness, ginger - (liveliness and energy; 'this tonic is guaranteed to give you more pep')
sparkle, twinkle, spark, light - (merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance; 'he had a sparkle in his eye'; 'there's a perpetual twinkle in his eyes')
energy, vim, vitality - (a healthy capacity for vigorous activity; 'jogging works off my excess energy'; 'he seemed full of vim and vigor')
vigor, vigour, dynamism, heartiness - (active strength of body or mind)
qi, chi, ch'i, ki - (the circulating life energy that in Chinese philosophy is thought to be inherent in all things; in traditional Chinese medicine the balance of negative and positive forms in the body is believed to be essential for good health)
regenerate, revitalize - (restore strength; 'This food revitalized the patient')
revitalize, revitalise - (give new life or vigor to)
energy, muscularity, vigor, vigour, vim - (an imaginative lively style (especially style of writing); 'his writing conveys great energy'; 'a remarkable muscularity of style')
vitality, verve - (an energetic style)
languor, lethargy, sluggishness, phlegm, flatness - (inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy; 'the general appearance of sluggishness alarmed his friends')
listless - (lacking zest or vivacity; 'he was listless and bored')
eager - (having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy; 'eager to learn'; 'eager to travel abroad'; 'eager for success'; 'eager helpers'; 'an eager look')
avid, great, eager, zealous - (marked by active interest and enthusiasm; 'an avid sports fan'; 'a great walker'; 'an eager beaver')
eagerness, avidity, avidness, keenness - (a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something)
eagerly, thirstily - (with eagerness; in an eager manner; 'the news was eagerly awaited')
hardworking, industrious, tireless, untiring - (characterized by hard work and perseverance)
energetic, gumptious, industrious, up-and-coming - (working hard to promote an enterprise)
liveliness, animation - (general activity and motion)
vivacity - (characterized by high spirits and animation)
lively - (full of life and energy; 'a lively discussion'; 'lively and attractive parents'; 'a lively party')
animated, alive - (having life or vigor or spirit; 'an animated and expressive face'; 'animated conversation'; 'became very animated when he heard the good news')
vibrant, vivacious - (vigorous and animated; 'a vibrant group that challenged the system'; 'a charming and vivacious hostess'; 'a vivacious folk dance')
ferocious, fierce, furious, savage - (marked by extreme and violent energy; 'a ferocious beating'; 'fierce fighting'; 'a furious battle')
ferociously, fiercely - (in a physically fierce manner; 'silence broken by dogs barking ferociously'; 'they fought fiercely')
broken, crushed, humbled, humiliated, low - (subdued or brought low in condition or status; 'brought low'; 'a broken man'; 'his broken spirit')
embarrassed, humiliated, mortified - (made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride; 'too embarrassed to say hello to his drunken father on the street')
faze, unnerve, enervate, unsettle - (disturb the composure of)
bewilder, bemuse, discombobulate, throw - (cause to be confused emotionally)
pain, anguish, hurt - (cause emotional anguish or make miserable; 'It pains me to see my children not being taught well in school')
cause to be perceived - (have perceptible qualities)
ache, smart, hurt - (be the source of pain)
throb - (pulsate or pound with abnormal force; 'my head is throbbing'; 'Her heart was throbbing')
throb, throbbing, pounding - (an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart); 'he felt a throbbing in his head')
humiliate, mortify, chagrin, humble, abase - (cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of; 'He humiliated his colleague by criticising him in front of the boss')
embarrass, abash - (cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious)
embarrassing, mortifying - (causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation; 'the embarrassing moment when she found her petticoat down around her ankles'; 'it was mortifying to know he had heard every word')
abashed, chagrined, embarrassed - (feeling or caused to feel uneasy and self-conscious; 'felt abashed at the extravagant praise'; 'chagrined at the poor sales of his book'; 'was embarrassed by her child's tantrums')
chagrin, humiliation, mortification - (strong feelings of embarrassment)
embarrassment - (the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public)
chagrin, humiliation, mortification - (strong feelings of embarrassment)
humiliation - (state of disgrace or loss of self-respect)
shame - (a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt)
dissatisfaction - (the feeling of being displeased and discontent; 'he was never slow to express his dissatisfaction with the service he received')
disgruntled, dissatisfied - (in a state of sulky dissatisfaction)
defeated, disappointed, discomfited, foiled, frustrated, thwarted - (disappointingly unsuccessful; 'disappointed expectations and thwarted ambitions'; 'their foiled attempt to capture Calais'; 'many frustrated poets end as pipe-smoking teachers'; 'his best efforts were thwarted')
frustration, defeat - (the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals)
frustrating - (discouraging by hindering)
frustrating, frustrative, thwarting - (preventing realization or attainment of a desire)
caution, precaution, care, forethought - (judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger; 'he exercised caution in opening the door'; 'he handled the vase with care')
fear, fearfulness, fright - (an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight))
fear - (be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event; 'I fear she might get aggressive')
fear, dread - (be afraid or scared of; be frightened of; 'I fear the winters in Moscow'; 'We should not fear the Communists!')
agitation - (a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance)
seethe, boil - (be in an agitated emotional state; 'The customer was seething with anger')
dither, pother, fuss, tizzy, flap - (an excited state of agitation; 'he was in a dither'; 'there was a terrible flap about the theft')
phlox - (any polemoniaceous plant of the genus Phlox; chiefly North American; cultivated for their clusters of flowers)
poppy - (annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers)
frostbite, cryopathy - (destruction of tissue by freezing and characterized by tingling, blistering and possibly gangrene)
mental disorder, mental disturbance, disturbance, psychological disorder, folie - ((psychiatry) a psychological disorder of thought or emotion; a more neutral term than mental illness)
anxiety disorder - (a cover term for a variety of mental disorders in which severe anxiety is a salient symptom)
affective disorder, major affective disorder, emotional disorder, emotional disturbance - (any mental disorder not caused by detectable organic abnormalities of the brain and in which a major disturbance of emotions is predominant)
bipolar disorder, manic depression, manic depressive illness, manic-depressive psychosis - (a mental disorder characterized by episodes of mania and depression)
bipolar - (having two poles)
bipolar - (of or relating to manic depressive illness)
mania, manic disorder - (a mood disorder; an affective disorder in which the victim tends to respond excessively and sometimes violently)
frenzied, manic - (affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason; 'a frenzied attack'; 'a frenzied mob'; 'the prosecutor's frenzied denunciation of the accused'- H.W.Carter; 'outbursts of drunken violence and manic activity and creativity')
craze, delirium, frenzy, fury, hysteria - (state of violent mental agitation)
hysteric, hysterical - (characterized by or arising from psychoneurotic hysteria; 'during hysterical conditions various functions of the human body are disordered '- Morris Fishbein; 'hysterical amnesia')
phobia, phobic disorder, phobic neurosis - (an anxiety disorder characterized by extreme and irrational fear of simple things or social situations; 'phobic disorder is a general term for all phobias')
blue, depressed, dispirited, down, downcast, downhearted, down in the mouth, low, low-spirited - (low in spirits; 'lonely and blue in a strange city'; 'depressed by the loss of his job'; 'a dispirited and resigned expression on her face'; 'downcast after his defeat'; 'feeling discouraged and downhearted')
depression - (sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy)
depression - (a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity)
depressive - (someone suffering psychological depression)
schizophrenia, schizophrenic disorder, schizophrenic psychosis, dementia praecox - (any of several psychotic disorders characterized by distortions of reality and disturbances of thought and language and withdrawal from social contact)
schizophrenic - (someone who is afflicted with schizophrenia)
schizophrenic - (suffering from some form of schizophrenia; 'schizophrenic patients')
schizoid, schizophrenic - (of or relating to or characteristic of schizophrenia)
acrophobia - (a morbid fear of great heights)
claustrophobia - (a morbid fear of being closed in a confined space)
despair, desperation - (a state in which everything seems wrong and will turn out badly; 'they were rescued from despair at the last minute')
despair - (the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well)
hopelessness - (the despair you feel when you have abandoned hope of comfort or success)
despairing, desperate - (arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope; 'a despairing view of the world situation'; 'the last despairing plea of the condemned criminal'; 'a desperate cry for help'; 'helpless and desperate-as if at the end of his tether'; 'her desperate screams')
desperately - (in intense despair; 'the child clung desperately to her mother')
madly - (in a desperate manner; 'she fought back madly')
self-destructive, suicidal - (dangerous to yourself or your interests; 'suicidal impulses'; 'a suicidal corporate takeover strategy'; 'a kamikaze pilot')
desperate, dire - (fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless; 'a desperate illness'; 'on all fronts the Allies were in a desperate situation due to lack of materiel'- G.C.Marshall; 'a dire emergency')
deathly, mortal - (causing or capable of causing death; 'a fatal accident'; 'a deadly enemy'; 'mortal combat'; 'a mortal illness')
deadly, lethal - (of an instrument of certain death; 'deadly poisons'; 'lethal weapon'; 'a lethal injection')
deadly, venomous, virulent - (extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom; 'venomous snakes'; 'a virulent insect bite')
deadly - ((of a disease) having a rapid course and violent effect)
deadly, lethal - (of an instrument of certain death; 'deadly poisons'; 'lethal weapon'; 'a lethal injection')
fatal - (bringing death)
fatal - (bringing death)
fatally - (with fatal consequences or implications; 'he was fatally ill equipped for the climb')
despair, desperation - (a state in which everything seems wrong and will turn out badly; 'they were rescued from despair at the last minute')
timidity, timidness, timorousness - (fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions)
timidity, timorousness - (fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities)
shyness - (a feeling of fear of embarrassment)
diffidence, self-doubt, self-distrust - (lack of self-confidence)
diffident, shy, timid, unsure - (lacking self-confidence; 'stood in the doorway diffident and abashed'; 'problems that call for bold not timid responses'; 'a very unsure young man')
panic, terror, affright - (an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety)
panic, terror, affright - (an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety)
apprehension, apprehensiveness, dread - (fearful expectation or anticipation; 'the student looked around the examination room with apprehension')
horror - (intense and profound fear)
apprehension, apprehensiveness, dread - (fearful expectation or anticipation; 'the student looked around the examination room with apprehension')
alone, lone, lonely, solitary - (lacking companions or companionship; 'he was alone when we met him'; 'she is alone much of the time'; 'the lone skier on the mountain'; 'a lonely fisherman stood on a tuft of gravel'; 'a lonely soul'; 'a solitary traveler')
alone - (isolated from others; 'could be alone in a crowded room'; 'was alone with her thoughts'; 'I want to be alone')
loneliness, solitariness - (the state of being alone in solitary isolation)
forlornness, loneliness, desolation - (sadness resulting from being forsaken or abandoned)
lonely, lonesome - (marked by dejection from being alone; 'felt sad and lonely'; 'the loneliest night of the week'; 'lonesome when her husband is away'; 'spent a lonesome hour in the bar')
anger - (make angry; 'The news angered him')
angry - (feeling or showing anger; 'angry at the weather'; 'angry customers'; 'an angry silence'; 'sending angry letters to the papers')
huffy, mad, sore - (roused to anger; 'stayed huffy a good while'- Mark Twain; 'she gets mad when you wake her up so early'; 'mad at his friend'; 'sore over a remark')
aggravation, irritation, provocation - (unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment)
enrage - (put into a rage; make violently angry)
aggravated, provoked - (incited, especially deliberately, to anger; 'aggravated by passive resistance'; 'the provoked animal attacked the child')
angry - (feeling or showing anger; 'angry at the weather'; 'angry customers'; 'an angry silence'; 'sending angry letters to the papers')
intelligence - (the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience)
appropriate - (suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc; 'a book not appropriate for children'; 'a funeral conducted the appropriate solemnity'; 'it seems that an apology is appropriate')
advantageous, appropriate - (appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness)
appropriate, suitable, suited - (meant or adapted for an occasion or use; 'a tractor suitable (or fit) for heavy duty'; 'not an appropriate (or fit) time for flippancy')
apposite, appropriate, apt, pertinent - (being of striking appropriateness and pertinence; 'the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images'; 'an apt reply')
appropriate, suitable, suited - (meant or adapted for an occasion or use; 'a tractor suitable (or fit) for heavy duty'; 'not an appropriate (or fit) time for flippancy')
proper, right, suitable, suited - (appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person's character, needs; 'everything in its proper place'; 'the right man for the job'; 'she is not suitable for the position'; 'he is not a suitable husband for her')
desirable, suitable, worthy - (worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse; 'the parents found the girl suitable for their son')
fit - (meeting adequate standards for a purpose; 'a fit subject for discussion'; 'it is fit and proper that you be there'; 'water fit to drink'; 'fit for duty'; 'do as you see fit to')
fitting - (in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion; 'We have come to dedicate a portion of that field...It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this')
fitting, meet - (being precisely fitting and right; 'it is only meet that she should be seated first')
apropos - (of an appropriate or pertinent nature)
appropriately, suitably, fittingly, befittingly, fitly - (in an appropriate manner; 'he was appropriately dressed')
appropriate, harmonious - (suitable and fitting; 'the tailored clothes were harmonious with her military bearing')
fitting - (in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion; 'We have come to dedicate a portion of that field... It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this')
fitting, meet - (being precisely fitting and right; 'it is only meet that she should be seated first')
proper - (marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness; 'proper medical treatment'; 'proper manners')
pertinent, to the point - (having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand; 'a list of articles pertinent to the discussion'; 'remarks that were to the point')
apposite, appropriate, apt, pertinent - (being of striking appropriateness and pertinence; 'the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images'; 'an apt reply')
apposite, appropriate, apt, pertinent - (being of striking appropriateness and pertinence; 'the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images'; 'an apt reply')
apropos - (of an appropriate or pertinent nature)
qualified - (meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task; 'many qualified applicants for the job')
eligible - (qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen; 'eligible to run for office'; 'eligible for retirement benefits'; 'an eligible bachelor')
resistance, opposition - (the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with; 'he encountered a general feeling of resistance from many citizens'; 'despite opposition from the newspapers he went ahead')
agreement, accord - (harmony of people's opinions or actions or characters; 'the two parties were in agreement')
talented, gifted - (endowed with talent or talents; 'a gifted writer')
talented, gifted - (endowed with talent or talents; 'a gifted writer')
promising - (showing possibility of achievement or excellence; 'a promising young man')
bright, promising - (full or promise; 'had a bright future in publishing'; 'the scandal threatened an abrupt end to a promising political career')
intelligent - (having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree; 'is there intelligent life in the universe?'; 'an intelligent question')
bright, smart - (characterized by quickness and ease in learning; 'some children are brighter in one subject than another'; 'smart children talk earlier than the average')
eloquent, facile, fluent, silver, silver-tongued, smooth-spoken - (expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively; 'able to dazzle with his facile tongue'; 'silver speech')
eloquently, articulately - (with eloquence; 'he expressed his ideas eloquently')
fluently - (in a fluent manner; 'she speaks French fluently')
eloquent, facile, fluent, silver, silver-tongued, smooth-spoken - (expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively; 'able to dazzle with his facile tongue'; 'silver speech')
articulate - (expressing yourself easily or characterized by clear expressive language; 'articulate speech'; 'an articulate orator'; 'articulate beings')
logical - (capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning; 'a logical mind')
coherent, logical, lucid - (capable of thinking and expressing yourself in a clear and consistent manner; 'a lucid thinker'; 'she was more coherent than she had been just after the accident')
logical - (capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning; 'a logical mind')
logically - (according to logical reasoning; 'logically, you should now do the same to him')
logically - (in a logical manner; 'he acted logically under the circumstances')
adroit, clever, ingenious - (skillful (or showing skill) in adapting means to ends; 'cool prudence and sensitive selfishness along with quick perception of what is possible - these distinguish an adroit politician'; 'came up with a clever story'; 'an ingenious press agent'; 'an ingenious scheme')
cleverly, smartly - (in a clever manner; 'they were cleverly arranged'; 'a smartly managed business')
erudite, learned - (having or showing profound knowledge; 'a learned jurist'; 'an erudite professor')
enlightened, knowing, knowledgeable, learned, lettered, well-educated, well-read - (highly educated; having extensive information or understanding; 'an enlightened public'; 'knowing instructors'; 'a knowledgeable critic'; 'a knowledgeable audience')
scholarly - (characteristic of scholars or scholarship; 'scholarly pursuits'; 'a scholarly treatise'; 'a scholarly attitude')
brainy, brilliant, smart as a whip - (having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence; 'some men dislike brainy women'; 'a brilliant mind'; 'a brilliant solution to the problem')
imaginative, ingenious, inventive - ((used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action; 'an imaginative use of material'; 'the invention of the knitting frame by another ingenious English clergyman'- Lewis Mumford; 'an ingenious device'; 'had an inventive turn of mind'; 'inventive ceramics')
hardheaded, hard-nosed, practical, pragmatic - (guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory; 'a hardheaded appraisal of our position'; 'a hard-nosed labor leader'; 'completely practical in his approach to business'; 'not ideology but pragmatic politics')
astute, sharp, shrewd - (marked by practical hardheaded intelligence; 'a smart businessman'; 'an astute tenant always reads the small print in a lease'; 'he was too shrewd to go along with them on a road that could lead only to their overthrow')
calculating, calculative, conniving, scheming, shrewd - (used of persons; 'the most calculating and selfish men in the community')
designing, scheming - (concealing crafty designs for advancing your own interest; 'a selfish and designing nation obsessed with the dark schemes of European intrigue'- W.Churchill; 'a scheming wife'; 'a scheming gold digger')
resourceful - (having inner resources; adroit or imaginative; 'someone who is resourceful is capable of dealing with difficult situations'; 'an able and resourceful politician'; 'the most resourceful cook in town')
clever, cunning, ingenious - (showing inventiveness and skill; 'a clever gadget'; 'the cunning maneuvers leading to his success'; 'an ingenious solution to the problem')
inventiveness, ingeniousness, ingenuity, cleverness - (the power of creative imagination)
ingenuity, ingeniousness, cleverness - (the property of being ingenious; 'a plot of great ingenuity'; 'the cleverness of its design')
apt, clever - (mentally quick and resourceful; 'an apt pupil'; 'you are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold' - Bram Stoker)
competently, aptly, ably, capably, with competence - (in a competent capable manner; 'they worked competently')
completion, culmination, closing, windup, mop up - (a concluding action)
ending, conclusion, finish - (event whose occurrence ends something; 'his death marked the ending of an era'; 'when these final episodes are broadcast it will be the finish of the show')
finish - (designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race); 'excitement grew as the finish neared'; 'my horse was several lengths behind at the finish'; 'the winner is the team with the most points at the finish')
death, dying, demise - (the time when something ends; 'it was the death of all his plans'; 'a dying of old hopes')
assignment - (an undertaking that you have been assigned to do (as by an instructor))
defiance, rebelliousness - (intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude)
rebellious - (resisting control or authority; 'temperamentally rebellious'; 'a rebellious crew')
painless - (not causing physical or psychological pain; 'painless dentistry')
painful - (causing physical or psychological pain; 'worked with painful slowness')
afflictive, painful, sore - (causing misery or pain or distress; 'it was a sore trial to him'; 'the painful process of growing up')
irritating, painful - (causing physical discomfort; 'bites of black flies are more than irritating; they can be very painful')
painful - (causing physical or psychological pain; 'worked with painful slowness')
distressing, distressful, disturbing, perturbing, troubling, worrisome, worrying - (causing distress or worry or anxiety; 'distressing (or disturbing) news'; 'lived in heroic if something distressful isolation'; 'a disturbing amount of crime'; 'a revelation that was most perturbing'; 'a new and troubling thought'; 'in a particularly worrisome predicament'; 'a worrying situation'; 'a worrying time')
painfully, distressingly - (unpleasantly; 'his ignorance was painfully obvious')
sensation, esthesis, aesthesis, sense experience, sense impression, sense datum - (an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation; 'a sensation of touch')
feel, sense - (perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles; 'He felt the wind'; 'She felt an object brushing her arm'; 'He felt his flesh crawl'; 'She felt the heat when she got out of the car')
sound, auditory sensation - (the subjective sensation of hearing something; 'he strained to hear the faint sounds')
synesthesia, synaesthesia - (a sensation that normally occurs in one sense modality occurs when another modality is stimulated)
pleasure, pleasance - (a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience; 'he was tingling with pleasure)
somesthesia, somaesthesia, somatesthesia, somatic sensation - (the perception of tactual or proprioceptive or gut sensations; 'he relied on somesthesia to warn him of pressure changes')
orgasm, climax, sexual climax, coming - (the moment of most intense pleasure in sexual intercourse)
jitteriness, jumpiness, nervousness, restiveness - (the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters)
concerned - (feeling or showing worry or solicitude; 'concerned parents of youthful offenders'; 'was concerned about the future'; 'we feel concerned about accomplishing the task at hand'; 'greatly concerned not to disappoint a small child')
anxious, nervous, queasy, uneasy, unquiet - (causing or fraught with or showing anxiety; 'spent an anxious night waiting for the test results'; 'cast anxious glances behind her'; 'those nervous moments before takeoff'; 'an unquiet mind')
haunted, obsessed, preoccupied, taken up - (having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something; 'became more and more haunted by the stupid riddle'; 'was absolutely obsessed with the girl'; 'got no help from his wife who was preoccupied with the children'; 'he was taken up in worry for the old woman')
laden, oppressed - (burdened psychologically or mentally; 'laden with grief'; 'oppressed by a sense of failure')
anxious, nervous, queasy, uneasy, unquiet - (causing or fraught with or showing anxiety; 'spent an anxious night waiting for the test results'; 'cast anxious glances behind her'; 'those nervous moments before takeoff'; 'an unquiet mind')
uneasy - (lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance; 'farmers were uneasy until rain finally came'; 'uneasy about his health'; 'gave an uneasy laugh'; 'uneasy lies the head that wears the crown'; 'an uneasy coalition government'; 'an uneasy calm'; 'an uneasy silence fell on the group') 'an unquiet mind')
nervously - (in an anxiously nervous manner; 'we watched the stock market nervously')
anxious, nervous, queasy, uneasy, unquiet - (causing or fraught with or showing anxiety; 'spent an anxious night waiting for the test results'; 'cast anxious glances behind her'; 'those nervous moments before takeoff'; 'an unquiet mind')
anxiously, uneasily, apprehensively - (with anxiety or apprehension; 'we watched anxiously')
disquieted, distressed, disturbed, upset, worried - (afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief; 'too upset to say anything'; 'spent many disquieted moments'; 'distressed about her son's leaving home'; 'lapsed into disturbed sleep'; 'worried parents'; 'a worried frown'; 'one last worried check of the sleeping children')
apprehensive, worried - (mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc; 'apprehensive about her job'; 'not used to a city and worried about small things'; 'felt apprehensive about the consequences')
tension, tenseness, stress - ((psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense; 'he suffered from fatigue and emotional tension'; 'stress is a vasoconstrictor')
strain, mental strain, nervous strain - ((psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress; 'his responsibilities were a constant strain'; 'the mental strain of staying alert hour after hour was too much for him')
nostalgia - (longing for something past)
homesick, nostalgic - (unhappy at being away and longing for familiar things or persons)
pensive, wistful - (showing pensive sadness; 'the sensitive and wistful response of a poet to the gentler phases of beauty')
wistfulness - (a sadly pensive longing)
antsy, fidgety, fretful, itchy, restless - (unable to relax or be still; 'a constant fretful stamping of hooves'; 'itchy for excitement'; 'a restless child')
fidget - (move restlessly; 'The child is always fidgeting in his seat')
fidget, fidgetiness, restlessness - (a feeling of agitation expressed in continual motion; 'he's got the fidgets'; 'waiting gave him a feeling of restlessness')
restlessness, uneasiness, queasiness - (inability to rest or relax or be still)
resoluteness, firmness, firmness of purpose, resolve, resolution - (the trait of being resolute; 'his resoluteness carried him through the battle'; 'it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work')
single-minded, resolved - (determined; 'she was firmly resolved to be a doctor'; 'single-minded in his determination to stop smoking')
happiness, felicity - (state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy)
happiness - (emotions experienced when in a state of well-being)
happy - (enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure or good fortune; 'a happy smile'; 'spent many happy days on the beach'; 'a happy marriage')
glad - (showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy; 'glad you are here'; 'glad that they succeeded'; 'gave a glad shout'; 'a glad smile'; 'heard the glad news'; 'a glad occasion')
glad, happy - (eagerly disposed to act or to be of service; 'glad to help')
gladly, lief, fain - (in a willing manner; 'this was gladly agreed to'; 'I would fain do it')
happily, merrily, mirthfully, gayly, blithely, jubilantly, with happiness - (in a joyous manner; 'they shouted happily')
delighted - (greatly pleased)
delight, delectation - (a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction; 'his delight to see her was obvious to all')
elate, lift up, uplift, pick up, intoxicate - (fill with high spirits; fill with optimism; 'Music can uplift your spirits')
exhilarate, inebriate, thrill, exalt, beatify - (fill with sublime emotion; tickle pink; 'The children were thrilled at the prospect of going to the movies'; 'He was inebriated by his phenomenal success')
exhilaration, excitement - (the feeling of lively and cheerful joy; 'he could hardly conceal his excitement when she agreed')
exhilarating, stimulating - (making lively and cheerful; 'the exhilarating effect of mountain air')
elating, exhilarating - (making lively and joyful)
elation - (an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression)
elation, high spirits, lightness - (a feeling of joy and pride)
euphoria, euphory - (a feeling of great (usually exaggerated) elation)
euphoric - (exaggerated feeling of well-being or elation)
rejoice, joy - (feel happiness or joy)
joy, joyousness, joyfulness - (the emotion of great happiness)
elated, gleeful, joyful, jubilant - (full of high-spirited delight; 'a joyful heart')
delighted - (greatly pleased)
joyous - (full of or characterized by joy; 'felt a joyous abandon'; 'joyous laughter')
exultant, exulting, jubilant, prideful, rejoicing, triumphal, triumphant - (joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success; 'rejoicing crowds filled the streets on VJ Day'; 'a triumphal success'; 'a triumphant shout')
morale - (a state of individual psychological well-being based upon a sense of confidence and usefulness and purpose)
cheerfulness, blitheness - (a feeling of spontaneous good spirits; 'his cheerfulness made everyone feel better')
cheerfulness, cheer, sunniness, sunshine - (the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom; 'flowers added a note of cheerfulness to the drab room')
cheerful - (being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits; 'her cheerful nature'; 'a cheerful greeting'; 'a cheerful room'; 'as cheerful as anyone confined to a hospital bed could be')
cheerfully - (in a cheerful manner; 'he cheerfully agreed to do it')
cheery, gay, sunny - (bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer; 'a cheery hello'; 'a gay sunny room'; 'a sunny smile')
cheerful - (being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits; 'her cheerful nature'; 'a cheerful greeting'; 'a cheerful room'; 'as cheerful as anyone confined to a hospital bed could be')
pleasantly, cheerily, sunnily - (in a cheerful manner; ' 'I'll do the dishes,' he said pleasantly ')
like - (find enjoyable or agreeable; 'I like jogging'; 'She likes to read Russian novels')
like - (be fond of; 'I like my nephews')
affection, affectionateness, fondness, tenderness, heart, warmness, warmheartedness, philia - (a positive feeling of liking; 'he had trouble expressing the affection he felt'; 'the child won everyone's heart'; 'the warmness of his welcome made us feel right at home')
like - (be fond of; 'I like my nephews')
enjoy, bask, relish, savor, savour - (derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in; 'She relished her fame and basked in her glory')
enjoyment, delectation - (act of receiving pleasure from something)
enjoyable, gratifying, pleasurable - (affording satisfaction or pleasure; 'the company was enjoyable'; 'found her praise gratifying'; 'full of happiness and pleasurable excitement'; 'good printing makes a book more pleasurable to read')
playful - (full of fun and high spirits; 'playful children just let loose from school')
playfully - (in a playful manner; 'she loosened the half-hoop of diamonds on her left hand third finger and held it out to him playfully')
unplayful, serious, sober - (completely lacking in playfulness)
appreciated, gratifying, pleasing, satisfying - (giving pleasure or satisfaction)
enjoyment - (the pleasure felt when having a good time)
gusto, relish, zest, zestfulness - (vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment)
amusement - (a feeling of delight at being entertained)
fun, merriment, playfulness - (activities that are enjoyable or amusing; 'I do it for the fun of it'; 'he is fun to have around')
amused, diverted, entertained - (pleasantly occupied; 'We are not amused' -Queen Victoria)
entertainment, amusement - (an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention)
amuse, divert, disport - (occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion; 'The play amused the ladies')
amuse - (make (somebody) laugh; 'The clown amused the children')
fun, merriment, playfulness - (activities that are enjoyable or amusing; 'I do it for the fun of it'; 'he is fun to have around')
signal, signaling, sign - (any communication that encodes a message; 'signals from the boat suddenly stopped')
signal - (any incitement to action; 'he awaited the signal to start'; 'the victory was a signal for wild celebration')
visual signal - (a signal that involves visual communication)
rocket, skyrocket - (propels bright light high in the sky, or used to propel a lifesaving line or harpoon)
bugle call - (a signal broadcast by the sound of a bugle)
reveille, wake-up signal - ((military) signal to wake up)
reveille - (a signal to get up in the morning; in the military it is a bugle call at sunrise)
indicator - ((chemistry) a substance that changes color to indicate the presence of some ion or substance; can be used to indicate the completion of a chemical reaction or (in medicine) to test for a particular reaction)
litmus, litmus test - (a coloring material (obtained from lichens) that turns red in acid solutions and blue in alkaline solutions; used as a very rough acid-base indicator)
indicator - (a signal for attracting attention)
indicator - (a device for showing the operating condition of some system)
alarm, alert, warning signal, alarum - (an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger)
alarm, alert, warning signal, alarum - (an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger)
fire alarm - (a shout or bell to warn that fire has broken out)
signal - (an electric quantity (voltage or current or field strength) whose modulation represents coded information about the source from which it comes)
sign, signal, signalize, signalise - (communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs; 'He signed his disapproval with a dismissive hand gesture'; 'The diner signaled the waiters to bring the menu')
gesture - (motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling)
gesture, motion - (the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals)
shrug - (a gesture involving the shoulders)
shrug - (raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation)
gesticulate, gesture, motion - (show, express or direct through movement; 'He gestured his desire to leave')
gesticulation - (a deliberate and vigorous gesture or motion)
gesture, motion - (the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals)
exsert, stretch out, put out, extend, hold out, stretch forth - (thrust or extend out; 'He held out his hand'; 'point a finger'; 'extend a hand'; 'the bee exserted its sting')
outstretched - (fully extended especially in length; 'a kitten with one paw outstretched')
punch, puncher - (a tool for making holes or indentations)
punch, perforate - (make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation; 'perforate the sheets of paper')
punch, plug - (deliver a quick blow to; 'he punched me in the stomach')
punch, plug - (deliver a quick blow to; 'he punched me in the stomach')
gestural, sign, signed, sign-language - (used of the language of the deaf)
headshake, headshaking - (the act of turning your head left and right to signify denial or disbelief or bemusement; 'I could tell from their headshakes that they didn't believe me')
sign - (communicate in sign language; 'I don't know how to sign, so I could not communicate with my deaf cousin')
sign - (a gesture that is part of a sign language)
kick, kicking - (a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics; 'the kick must be synchronized with the arm movements'; 'the swimmer's kicking left a wake behind him')
kick - (drive or propel with the foot)
kick - (strike with the foot; 'The boy kicked the dog'; 'Kick the door down')
kick, boot, kicking - (the act of delivering a blow with the foot; 'he gave the ball a powerful kick'; 'the team's kicking was excellent')
kick, kicking - (a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics; 'the kick must be synchronized with the arm movements'; 'the swimmer's kicking left a wake behind him')
stomp, stamp, stump - (walk heavily; 'The men stomped through the snow in their heavy boots')
walk - (use one's feet to advance; advance by steps; 'Walk, don't run!'; 'We walked instead of driving'; 'She walks with a slight limp'; 'The patient cannot walk yet'; 'Walk over to the cabinet')
walk, walking - (the act of traveling by foot; 'walking is a healthy form of exercise')
foot, leg it, hoof, hoof it - (walk; 'let's hoof it to the disco')
walk - (the act of walking somewhere; 'he took a walk after lunch')
walk, take the air - (take a walk; go for a walk; walk for pleasure; 'The lovers held hands while walking'; 'We like to walk every Sunday')
tramp - (travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition; 'We went tramping about the state of Colorado')
hike, hiking, tramp - (a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure; 'she enjoys a hike in her spare time')
hike - (walk a long way, as for pleasure or physical exercise; 'We were hiking in Colorado'; 'hike the Rockies')
hiker, tramp, tramper - (a foot traveler; someone who goes on an extended walk (for pleasure))
wade - (walk (through relatively shallow water); 'Can we wade across the river to the other side?'; 'Wade the pond')
step, tread - (put down or press the foot, place the foot; 'For fools rush in where angels fear to tread'; 'step on the brake')
tread, trample - (tread or stomp heavily or roughly; 'The soldiers trampled across the fields')
slog, footslog, plod, trudge, pad, tramp - (walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud; 'Mules plodded in a circle around a grindstone')
teeter, seesaw, totter - (move unsteadily, with a rocking motion)
totter - (move without being stable, as if threatening to fall; 'The drunk man tottered over to our table')
wobble, coggle - (move unsteadily; 'His knees wobbled'; 'The old cart wobbled down the street')
careen, wobble, shift, tilt - (move sideways or in an unsteady way; 'The ship careened out of control')
rickety, shaky, wobbly, wonky - (inclined to shake as from weakness or defect; 'a rickety table'; 'a wobbly chair with shaky legs'; 'the ladder felt a little wobbly'; 'the bridge still stands though one of the arches is wonky')
toddle, coggle, totter, dodder, paddle, waddle - (walk unsteadily; 'small children toddle')
waddle - (walking with short steps and the weight tilting from one foot to the other; 'ducks walk with a waddle')
tittup, swagger, ruffle, prance, strut, sashay, cock - (to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others; 'He struts around like a rooster in a hen house')
strut, prance, swagger - (a proud stiff pompous gait)
shamble, shambling, shuffle, shuffling - (walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet; 'from his shambling I assumed he was very old')
shuffle, scuffle, shamble - (walk by dragging one's feet; 'he shuffled out of the room'; 'We heard his feet shuffling down the hall')
walk, walking - (the act of traveling by foot; 'walking is a healthy form of exercise')
rester - (a person who rests)
sleeper, slumberer - (a rester who is sleeping)
dreamer - (someone who is dreaming)
sleepwalk, somnambulate - (walk in one's sleep)
sleepwalker, somnambulist, noctambulist - (someone who walks about in their sleep)
pace - (walk with slow or fast paces; 'He paced up and down the hall')
limp, gimp, hobble, hitch - (walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury; 'The old woman hobbles down to the store every day')
hitch, hobble, limp - (the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg)
stagger, reel, keel, lurch, swag, careen - (walk as if unable to control one's movements; 'The drunken man staggered into the room')
stroll, saunter - (walk leisurely and with no apparent aim)
amble, promenade, saunter, stroll, perambulation - (a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)) 'They processed into the dining room')
march, marching - (the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind); 'it was a long march'; 'we heard the sound of marching')
goose step - (march in a military fashion)
footstep, pace, step, stride - (the distance covered by a step; 'he stepped off ten paces from the old tree and began to dig')
footstep - (the act of taking a step in walking)
dance step, step - (a sequence of foot movements that make up a particular dance; 'he taught them the waltz step')
moonwalk - (a kind of dance step in which the dancer seems to be sliding on the spot; 'Michael Jackson perfected the moonwalk in the 1980s')
moonwalk - (an exploratory walk by an astronaut on the surface of the moon)
hop - (the act of hopping; jumping upward or forward (especially on one foot))
tiptoe - (walking on the tips of ones's toes so as to make no noise; 'moving with tiptoe steps')
unobtrusive, unnoticeable - (not obtrusive or undesirably noticeable; 'a quiet, unobtrusive life of self-denial')
sidle - (move unobtrusively or furtively; 'The young man began to sidle near the pretty girl sitting on the log')
scramble - (to move hurriedly; 'The friend scrambled after them')
run - (move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time; 'Don't run-you'll be out of breath'; 'The children ran to the store')
scurry, scamper, skitter, scuttle - (to move about or proceed hurriedly; 'so terrified by the extraordinary ebbing of the sea that they scurried to higher ground')
scamper, scramble, scurry - (rushing about hastily in an undignified way)
trot, jog, clip - (run at a moderately swift pace)
dart, dash, scoot, scud, flash, shoot - (run or move very quickly or hastily; 'She dashed into the yard')
pace, gait - (the rate of moving (especially walking or running))
gallop - (go at galloping speed; 'The horse was galloping along')
gallop - (a fast gait of a horse; a two-beat stride during which all four legs are off the ground simultaneously)
trot, jog, clip - (run at a moderately swift pace)
bespeak, betoken, indicate, point, signal - (be a signal for or a symptom of; 'These symptoms indicate a serious illness'; 'Her behavior points to a severe neurosis'; 'The economic indicators signal that the euro is undervalued')
suggest, intimate - (imply as a possibility; 'The evidence suggests a need for more clarification')
entail, imply, mean - (have as a logical consequence; 'The water shortage means that we have to stop taking long showers')
announce, annunciate, harbinger, foretell, herald - (foreshadow or presage)
bode, portend, auspicate, prognosticate, omen, presage, betoken, foreshadow, augur, foretell, prefigure, forecast, predict - (indicate by signs; 'These signs bode bad news')
omen, portent, presage, prognostic, prognostication, prodigy - (a sign of something about to happen; 'he looked for an omen before going into battle')
auspice - (a favorable omen)
imply, connote - (express or state indirectly)
imply - (suggest as a logically necessary consequence; in logic)
entail, imply, mean - (have as a logical consequence; 'The water shortage means that we have to stop taking long showers')
connote, predicate - (involve as a necessary condition of consequence; as in logic; 'solving the problem is predicated on understanding it well')
presuppose, suppose - (require as a necessary antecedent or precondition; 'This step presupposes two prior ones')
imply, connote - (express or state indirectly)
hint, suggest - (drop a hint; intimate by a hint)
hint, intimation, breath - (an indirect suggestion; 'not a breath of scandal ever touched her')
hint, clue - (a slight indication)
cell division, cellular division - (the process in reproduction and growth by which a cell divides to form daughter cells)
meiosis, miosis, reduction division - ((genetics) cell division that produces reproductive cells in sexually reproducing organisms; the nucleus divides into four nuclei each containing half the chromosome number (leading to gametes in animals and spores in plants))
prophase - (the first stage of meiosis)
laugh, laughter - (the sound of laughing)
guffaw, laugh loudly - (laugh boisterously)
bellylaugh - (laugh a deep, hearty laugh)
guffaw, belly laugh - (a burst of deep loud hearty laughter)
chortle, chuckle - (a soft partly suppressed laugh)
chuckle, chortle, laugh softly - (laugh quietly or with restraint)
cackle - (a loud laugh suggestive of a hen's cackle)
sound - (mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium; 'falling trees make a sound in the forest even when no one is there to hear them')
sound - (the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause; 'the sound of rain on the roof'; 'the beautiful sound of music')
tone, pure tone - (a steady sound without overtones; 'they tested his hearing with pure tones of different frequencies')
harmonic - (any of a series of musical tones whose frequencies are integral multiples of the frequency of a fundamental)
overtone, partial, partial tone - (a harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency)
supersonic - ((of speed) greater than the speed of sound in a given medium (especially air); 'a supersonic bomber flies so fast that it must release its bombs while the target is still over the horizon')
sonic - (relating to audible sound; 'a sonic wave')
supersonic, ultrasonic - (having frequencies above those of audible sound)
ultrasound - (very high frequency sound; used in ultrasonography)
imperceptible, unperceivable - (impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses; 'an imperceptible drop in temperature'; 'an imperceptible nod'; 'color is unperceivable to the touch')
inaudible, unhearable - (impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear; 'an inaudible conversation')
pop - (make a sharp explosive noise; 'The cork of the champagne bottle popped')
honk, claxon - (use the horn of a car)
honk, blare, beep, claxon, toot - (make a loud noise; 'The horns of the taxis blared')
vroom - (the roaring sound made by a motor that is running at high speed)
vroom - (make a loud, roaring sound, as of a car engine, while moving)
ping - (a sharp high-pitched resonant sound (as of a sonar echo or a bullet striking metal))
sonar, echo sounder, asdic - (a measuring instrument that sends out an acoustic pulse in water and measures distances in terms of the time for the echo of the pulse to return; 'sonar is an acronym for sound navigation ranging'; 'asdic is an acronym for antisubmarine detection investigation committee')
ping - (a sharp high-pitched resonant sound (as of a sonar echo or a bullet striking metal))
honk - (the cry of a goose (or any sound resembling this))
honk, cronk - (cry like a goose; 'The geese were honking')
honk - (the cry of a goose (or any sound resembling this))
cackle - (the sound made by a hen after laying an egg)
honk, blare, beep, claxon, toot - (make a loud noise; 'The horns of the taxis blared')
pop, popping - (a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork)
beep, bleep - (a short high tone produced as a signal or warning)
bong - (a dull resonant sound as of a bell)
sound, go - (make a certain noise or sound; 'She went ''Mmmmm''; The gun went 'bang')
sound - (give off a certain sound or sounds; 'This record sounds scratchy')
make noise, resound, noise - (emit a noise)
bong - (ring loudly and deeply; 'the big bell bonged')
rumble, grumble - (make a low noise; 'rumbling thunder')
rumble, rumbling, grumble, grumbling - (a loud low dull continuous noise; 'they heard the rumbling of thunder')
buzz, bombinate, bombilate - (make a buzzing sound; 'bees were buzzing around the hive')
buzz, bombilation, bombination - (sound of rapid vibration; 'the buzz of a bumble bee')
rustle - (make a dry crackling sound; 'rustling silk'; 'the dry leaves were rustling in the breeze')
rustle, rustling, whisper, whispering - (the light noise like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind)
hiss, siss, sizz, sibilate - (make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval)
hiss, hissing, hushing, fizzle, sibilation - (a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval); 'the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience')
signaling device - (a device used to send signals)
buzzer - (a signaling device that makes a buzzing sound)
utter, emit, let out, let loose - (express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words); 'She let out a big heavy sigh'; 'He uttered strange sounds that nobody could understand')
beak - (beaklike mouth of animals other than birds (e.g., turtles))
beak, bill, neb, nib, pecker - (horny projecting mouth of a bird)
beak - (beaklike mouth of animals other than birds (e.g., turtles))
beak, bill, neb, nib, pecker - (horny projecting mouth of a bird)
cheep, peep - (the short weak cry of a young bird)
tweet - (a week chirping sound as of a small bird)
chirp - (a sharp sound made by small birds or insects)
grunt - (issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise; 'He grunted his reluctant approval')
grunt, oink - (the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs)
tweet, twirp - (make a weak, chirping sound; 'the small bird was tweeting in the tree')
peep, twirp, cheep, chirp, chirrup - (make high-pitched sounds; of birds)
chitter, twitter - (make high-pitched sounds, as of birds)
snort - (indicate contempt by breathing noisily and forcefully through the nose; 'she snorted her disapproval of the proposed bridegroom')
snort - (make a snorting sound by exhaling hard; 'The critic snorted contemptuously')
resonate, vibrate - (sound with resonance; 'The sound resonates well in this theater')
resonant, resonating, resounding, reverberating, reverberative, rolling - (characterized by reverberation; 'a resonant voice'; 'hear the rolling thunder')
voice, sound, vocalize, vocalise - (utter with vibrating vocal chords)
crunch, scranch, scraunch, crackle - (make crunching noises; 'his shoes were crunching on the gravel')
crunch - (the sound of something crunching; 'he heard the crunch of footsteps on the gravel path')
crisp, firm, crunchy - (pleasingly firm and fresh and making a crunching noise when chewed; 'crisp carrot and celery sticks'; 'a firm apple'; 'crunchy lettuce')
vocal cord, vocal fold, vocal band, plica vocalis - (either of two pairs of folds of mucous membrane projecting into the larynx)
tonsil, palatine tonsil, faucial tonsil, tonsilla - (either of two masses of lymphatic tissue one on each side of the oral pharynx)
vas deferens, ductus deferens - (a duct that carries spermatozoa from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct)
vasectomy - (surgical procedure that removes all or part of the vas deferens (usually as a means of sterilization); is sometimes reversible)
tonsillectomy - (surgical removal of the palatine tonsils; commonly performed along with adenoidectomy)
tonsillitis - (inflammation of the tonsils (especially the palatine tonsils))
cheerleader - (someone who leads the cheers by spectators at a sporting event)
cheerlead - (act as a cheerleader in a sports event)
quaver, waver - (give off unsteady sounds, alternating in amplitude or frequency)
attachment, adherence, adhesion - (faithful support for a religion or cause or political party)
cheer - (show approval or good wishes by shouting; 'everybody cheered the birthday boy')
promote, advance, boost, further, encourage - (contribute to the progress or growth of; 'I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom')
contribute, lead, conduce - (be conducive to; 'The use of computers in the classroom lead to better writing')
conducive, contributing, contributive, contributory, tributary - (tending to bring about; being partly responsible for; 'working conditions are not conducive to productivity'; 'the seaport was a contributing factor in the growth of the city'; 'a contributory factor')
foster, further - (promote the growth of; 'Foster our children's well-being and education')
foster - (bring up under fosterage; of children)
foster, nurture - (help develop, help grow; 'nurture his talents')
spur - (incite or stimulate; 'The Academy was formed to spur research')
sponsor, patronize, patronise - (assume sponsorship of)
sponsorship - (the act of sponsoring (either officially or financially))
back, endorse, indorse, plump for, plunk for, support - (be behind; approve of; 'He plumped for the Labor Party'; 'I backed Kennedy in 1960')
champion, defend - (protect or fight for as a champion)
supporter, protagonist, champion, admirer, booster, friend - (a person who backs a politician or a team etc.; 'all their supporters came out for the game'; 'they are friends of the library')
patron, sponsor, supporter - (someone who supports or champions something)
promoter, booster, plugger - (someone who is an active supporter and advocate)
loyalist, stalwart - (a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt))
beckon - (summon with a wave, nod, or some other gesture)
bow, bow down - (bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head; 'He bowed before the King'; 'She bowed her head in shame')
bow - (bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting; 'He bowed before the King')
convulse - (make someone convulse with laughter; 'The comedian convulsed the crowd')
hilarity, mirth, mirthfulness, glee, gleefulness - (great merriment)
comfort, comfortableness - (a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain; 'he is a man who enjoys his comfort'; 'she longed for the comfortableness of her armchair')
comfort - (a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment)
amiable, good-humored, good-humoured - (disposed to please; 'an amiable villain with a cocky sidelong grin'- Hal Hinson)
agreeable - (prepared to agree or consent; 'agreeable to the plan')
amenable, conformable - (disposed or willing to comply; 'someone amenable to persuasion')
convincible, persuadable, persuasible, suasible - (being susceptible to persuasion)
discomfort, uncomfortableness - (the state of being tense and feeling pain)
discomfort, soreness, irritation - (an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress)
inconvenience, incommodiousness - (an inconvenient discomfort)
comfort, soothe, console, solace - (give moral or emotional strength to)
comfort, ease - (lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate; 'ease the pain in your legs')
comforting, consolatory, consoling - (affording comfort or solace)
comfort, soothe, console, solace - (give moral or emotional strength to)
calm, calm down, quiet, tranquilize, tranquillize, tranquillise, quieten, lull, still - (make calm or still; 'quiet the dragons of worry and fear')
pacify, lenify, conciliate, assuage, appease, mollify, placate, gentle, gruntle - (cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of; 'She managed to mollify the angry customer')
comfort, soothe, console, solace - (give moral or emotional strength to)
consolation, comfort, solace - (the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction; 'his presence was a consolation to her')
consolation, solace, solacement - (the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment; 'second place was no consolation to him')
comfort, ease - (lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate; 'ease the pain in your legs')
aware, cognizant, cognisant - ((sometimes followed by 'of') having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception; 'was aware of his opponent's hostility'; 'became aware of her surroundings'; 'aware that he had exceeded the speed limit')
ignorant, unknowledgeable, unknowing, unwitting - (unaware because of a lack of relevant information or knowledge; 'he was completely ignorant of the circumstances'; 'an unknowledgeable assistant'; 'his rudeness was unwitting')
unaware, incognizant - ((often followed by 'of') not aware; 'seemed unaware of the scrutiny'; 'unaware of the danger they were in'; 'unaware of the newborn hope'; 'the most unaware person I've known')
oblivious, unmindful - ((followed by 'to' or 'of') lacking conscious awareness of; 'oblivious of the mounting pressures for political reform'; 'oblivious to the risks she ran'; 'not unmindful of the heavy responsibility')
forgetful, oblivious - (failing to keep in mind; 'forgetful of her responsibilities'; 'oblivious old age')
unretentive, forgetful, short - ((of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range; 'a short memory')
unmindful, forgetful, mindless - (not mindful or attentive; 'while thus unmindful of his steps he stumbled'- G.B.Shaw)
mindful, aware - (bearing in mind; attentive to; 'ever mindful of her health'; 'mindful of his responsibilities'; 'mindful of these criticisms, I shall attempt to justify my action')
casual, insouciant, nonchalant - (marked by blithe unconcern; 'an ability to interest casual students'; 'showed a casual disregard for cold weather'; 'an utterly insouciant financial policy'; 'an elegantly insouciant manner'; 'drove his car with nonchalant abandon'; 'was polite in a teasing nonchalant manner')
casual - (without or seeming to be without plan or method; offhand; 'a casual remark'; 'information collected by casual methods and in their spare time')
unconcerned - (easy in mind; not worried; 'the prisoner seems entirely unconcerned as to the outcome of the examination')
casually - (not methodically or according to plan; 'he dealt with his course work casually')
casually, nonchalantly - (in an unconcerned manner; 'glanced casually at the headlines')
apathetic, indifferent - (marked by a lack of interest; 'an apathetic audience'; 'the universe is neither hostile nor friendly; it is simply indifferent')
insensible, unaffected - (unaware of or indifferent to; 'insensible to the suffering around him')
degage, detached, uninvolved - (showing lack of emotional involvement; 'adopted a degage pose on the arm of the easy chair'- J.S.Perelman; 'she may be detached or even unfeeling but at least she's not hypocritically effusive'; 'an uninvolved bystander')
detached, isolated, separated, set-apart - (being or feeling set or kept apart from others; 'she felt detached from the group'; 'could not remain the isolated figure he had been'- Sherwood Anderson; 'thought of herself as alone and separated from the others'; 'had a set-apart feeling')
easing, moderation, relief - (a change for the better)
liberalization, liberalisation, relaxation - (the act of making less strict)
relaxation, loosening, slackening - (an occurrence of control or strength weakening; 'the relaxation of requirements'; 'the loosening of his grip'; 'the slackening of the wind')
mitigate - (make less severe or harsh; 'mitigating circumstances')
relieve, alleviate, palliate, assuage - (provide physical relief, as from pain; 'This pill will relieve your headaches')
soothe - (cause to feel better; 'the medicine soothes the pain of the inflammation')
soothing - (affording physical relief; 'a soothing ointment for her sunburn')
easing, easement, alleviation, relief - (the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance); 'he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain')
bring around, cure, heal - (provide a cure for, make healthy again; 'The treatment cured the boy's acne'; 'The quack pretended to heal patients but never managed to')
comfort, ease - (lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate; 'ease the pain in your legs')
palliation - (easing the severity of a pain or a disease without removing the cause)
concern, care, fear - (an anxious feeling; 'care had aged him'; 'they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction')
substance abuse, drug abuse, habit - (excessive use of drugs)
hangover, katzenjammer - (disagreeable aftereffects from the use of drugs (especially alcohol))
untroubled - (not beset by troubles or disturbance or distress; 'seemed untroubled by doubts of any kind'; 'untroubled sleep'; 'a kind untroubled face')
secure, unafraid, untroubled - (free from fear or doubt; easy in mind; 'secure himself, he went out of his way to help others')
at ease - (socially at ease; 'was at ease with strangers')
unsheathed, bare - (not having a protective covering; 'unsheathed cables'; 'a bare blade')
bare-breasted, braless, topless - (having the breasts uncovered or featuring such nudity; 'topless waitresses'; 'a topless cabaret')
barefoot, barefooted, shoeless - (without shoes; 'the barefoot boy'; 'shoeless Joe Jackson')
bare, au naturel, naked, nude - (completely unclothed; 'bare bodies'; 'naked from the waist up'; 'a nude model')
nakedness, nudity, nudeness - (the state of being without clothing or covering of any kind)
covered - (overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form; 'women with covered faces'; 'covered wagons'; 'a covered balcony')
unhappy - (experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent; 'unhappy over her departure'; 'unhappy with her raise'; 'after the argument they lapsed into an unhappy silence'; 'had an unhappy time at school'; 'the unhappy (or sad) news'; 'he looks so sad')
miserable, suffering, wretched - (very unhappy; full of misery; 'he felt depressed and miserable'; 'a message of hope for suffering humanity'; 'wretched prisoners huddled in stinking cages')
despondent, heartsick - (without or almost without hope; 'despondent about his failure'; 'too heartsick to fight back')
sad - (experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness; 'feeling sad because his dog had died'; 'Better by far that you should forget and smile / Than that you should remember and be sad'- Christina Rossetti)
gratifying, sweet - (pleasing to the mind or feeling; 'sweet revenge')
bittersweet - (tinged with sadness; 'a movie with a bittersweet ending')
bittersweet, semisweet - (having a taste that is a mixture of bitterness and sweetness)
satisfaction - (the contentment you feel when you have done something right; 'the chef tasted the sauce with great satisfaction')
gratification, satisfaction - (state of being gratified; great satisfaction; 'dull repetitious work gives no gratification'; 'to my immense gratification he arrived on time')
contentment - (happiness with one's situation in life)
rewarding - (providing personal satisfaction; 'a rewarding career as a paramedic')
unrewarding - (not rewarding; not providing personal satisfaction)
satisfied - (filled with satisfaction; 'a satisfied customer')
contented, content - (satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are; 'a contented smile')
contented, content - (satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are; 'a contented smile')
defeated, disappointed, discomfited, foiled, frustrated, thwarted - (disappointingly unsuccessful; 'disappointed expectations and thwarted ambitions'; 'their foiled attempt to capture Calais'; 'many frustrated poets end as pipe-smoking teachers'; 'his best efforts were thwarted')
annoyed, irritated, miffed, nettled, peeved, pissed, pissed off, riled, roiled, steamed, stung - (aroused to impatience or anger; 'made an irritated gesture'; 'feeling nettled from the constant teasing'; 'peeved about being left out'; 'felt really pissed at her snootiness'; 'riled no end by his lies'; 'roiled by the delay')
creamy - (thick like cream)
creamy - (of the color of cream; 'creamy translucent pebbles')
greasy, oily, sebaceous, oleaginous - (containing an unusual amount of grease or oil; 'greasy hamburgers'; 'oily fried potatoes'; 'oleaginous seeds')
greasiness, oiliness, oleaginousness - (consisting of or covered with oil)
blasted, blame, blamed, blessed, damn, damned, darned, deuced, goddam, goddamn, goddamned, infernal - (expletives used informally as intensifiers; 'he's a blasted idiot'; 'it's a blamed shame'; 'a blame cold winter'; 'not a blessed dime'; 'I'll be damned (or blessed or darned or goddamned) if I'll do any such thing'; 'he's a damn (or goddam or goddamned) fool'; 'a deuced idiot'; 'an infernal nuisance')
annoying, bothersome, galling, irritating, nettlesome, pesky, pestering, pestiferous, plaguy, plaguey, teasing, vexatious, vexing - (causing irritation or annoyance; 'tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork'; 'aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport'; 'found it galling to have to ask permission'; 'an irritating delay'; 'nettlesome paperwork'; 'a pesky mosquito'; 'swarms of pestering gnats'; 'a plaguey newfangled safety catch'; 'a teasing and persistent thought annoyed him'; 'a vexatious child'; 'it is vexing to have to admit you are wrong')
objectionable, obnoxious - (causing disapproval or protest; 'a vulgar and objectionable person')
pleased - (experiencing or manifesting pleasure)
sadness, unhappiness - (emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being)
sadness, sorrow, sorrowfulness - (the state of being sad; 'she tired of his perpetual sadness')
melancholy - (a feeling of thoughtful sadness)
gloom, gloominess, somberness, sombreness - (a feeling of melancholy apprehension)
bummer - (an experience that is irritating or frustrating or disappointing; 'having to stand in line so long was a real bummer')
irritation, annoyance, vexation, botheration - (the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed)
annoyance, chafe, vexation - (anger produced by some annoying irritation)
anxiety, anxiousness - (a relatively permanent state of anxiety occurring in a variety of mental disorders)
anxiety - (a vague unpleasant emotion that is experienced in anticipation of some (usually ill-defined) misfortune)
Angst - (an acute but unspecific feeling of anxiety; usually reserved for philosophical anxiety about the world or about personal freedom)
insecurity - (the anxiety you experience when you feel vulnerable and insecure)
anger, choler, ire - (a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance)
anger, angriness - (the state of being angry)
wrath, anger, ire, ira - (belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins))
fury, rage, madness - (a feeling of intense anger; 'hell hath no fury like a woman scorned'; 'his face turned red with rage')
rage - (a state of extreme anger; 'she fell into a rage and refused to answer') 1.(22) anger, choler, ire - (a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance)
anger, angriness - (the state of being angry)
wrath, anger, ire, ira - (belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins))
motivate, actuate, propel, move, prompt, incite - (give an incentive for action; 'This moved me to sacrifice my career')
motivation, motivating - (the act of motivating; providing incentive)
induce, stimulate, cause, have, get, make - (cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner; 'The ads induced me to buy a VCR'; 'My children finally got me to buy a computer'; 'My wife made me buy a new sofa')
induce, stimulate, cause, have, get, make - (cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner; 'The ads induced me to buy a VCR'; 'My children finally got me to buy a computer'; 'My wife made me buy a new sofa')
convert, win over, convince - (make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something; 'He had finally convinced several customers of the advantages of his product')
fulfillment, fulfilment - (a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires)
approval - (a feeling of liking something or someone good; 'although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval')
approve - (judge to be right or commendable; think well of)
disapproval - (a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing)
disapprove - (consider bad or wrong)
disapprove, reject - (deem wrong or inappropriate; 'I disapprove of her child rearing methods')
disapproval - (the expression of disapproval)
disapproval - (the act of disapproving or condemning)
exciting - (creating or arousing excitement; 'an exciting account of her trip')
glamorous, glamourous - (having an air of allure, romance and excitement; 'glamorous movie stars')
amusing, amusive, diverting, fun - (providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining; 'an amusing speaker'; 'a diverting story'; 'a fun thing to do')
amusing, comic, comical, funny, laughable, mirthful, risible - (arousing or provoking laughter; 'an amusing film with a steady stream of pranks and pratfalls'; 'an amusing fellow'; 'a comic hat'; 'a comical look of surprise'; 'funny stories that made everybody laugh'; 'a very funny writer'; 'it would have been laughable if it hadn't hurt so much'; 'a mirthful experience'; 'risible courtroom antics')
amusing, comic, comical, funny, laughable, mirthful, risible - (arousing or provoking laughter; 'an amusing film with a steady stream of pranks and pratfalls'; 'an amusing fellow'; 'a comic hat'; 'a comical look of surprise'; 'funny stories that made everybody laugh'; 'a very funny writer'; 'it would have been laughable if it hadn't hurt so much'; 'a mirthful experience'; 'risible courtroom antics')
unfunny - (not funny; especially failing to achieve the intended humor; 'a very unfunny joke')
interested - (having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern; 'an interested audience'; 'interested in sports'; 'was interested to hear about her family'; 'interested in knowing who was on the telephone'; 'interested spectators')
interest, involvement - (a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something; 'an interest in music')
interest - (excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of)
matter to, interest - (be of importance or consequence; 'This matters to me!')
absorb, engross, engage, occupy - (engage or engross wholly; 'Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely')
intrigue, fascinate - (cause to be interested or curious)
fascination, captivation - (the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror))
fascinated - (intensely interested in or attracted by; 'I'm very interested in birds; in fact I'm fascinated by them')
colorful, colourful - (striking in variety and interest; 'a colorful period of history'; 'a colorful character'; 'colorful language')
aureate, florid, flamboyant - (elaborately or excessively ornamented; 'flamboyant handwriting'; 'the senator's florid speech')
flamboyant, unrestrained - (richly and brilliantly colorful)
absorbing, engrossing, fascinating, gripping, riveting - (capable of arousing and holding the attention; 'a fascinating story')
breathless, breathtaking - (tending to cause suspension of regular breathing; 'a breathless flight'; 'breathtaking adventure')
breathless, dyspneic, dyspnoeic, dyspneal, dyspnoeal - (not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty; 'breathless at thought of what I had done'; 'breathless from running'; 'followed the match with breathless interest')
captivation, enchantment, enthrallment, fascination - (a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual)
intriguing - (capable of arousing interest or curiosity; 'our team came up with some most intriguing finds')
interesting - (arousing or holding the attention)
interest, interestingness - (the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.); 'they said nothing of great interest'; 'primary colors can add interest to a room')
interestingly - (in an interesting manner; 'when he ceases to be just interestingly neurotic and...gets locked up'- Time)
significant, important - (important in effect or meaning; 'a significant change in tax laws'; 'a significant change in the Constitution'; 'a significant contribution'; 'significant details'; 'statistically significant')
overriding, paramount, predominant, predominate, preponderant, preponderating - (having superior power and influence; 'the predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism')
significant - (too closely correlated to be attributed to chance and therefore indicating a systematic relation; 'the interaction effect is significant at the .01 level'; 'no significant difference was found')
intrinsically, per se, as such, in and of itself - (with respect to its inherent nature; 'this statement is interesting per se')
invariable - (not liable to or capable of change; 'an invariable temperature'; 'an invariable rule'; 'his invariable courtesy')
invariably - (in an invariable manner; 'invariably, he would forget his keys')
intrinsic, intrinsical - (belonging to a thing by its very nature; 'form was treated as something intrinsic, as the very essence of the thing'- John Dewey)
extrinsic - (not forming an essential part of a thing or arising or originating from the outside; 'extrinsic evidence'; 'an extrinsic feature of the new building'; 'that style is something extrinsic to the subject'; 'looking for extrinsic aid')
own, ain - (belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive; 'for your own use'; 'do your own thing'; 'she makes her own clothes'; ''ain' is Scottish')
necessarily, needfully - (in an essential manner; 'such expenses are necessarily incurred')
inevitably, necessarily, of necessity, needs - (in such a manner as could not be otherwise; 'it is necessarily so'; 'we must needs by objective')
necessarily - (as a highly likely consequence; 'we are necessarily bound for federalism in Europe')
specifically - (in distinction from others; 'a program specifically for teenagers'; 'he is interested specifically in poisonous snakes')
particularly, in particular - (specifically or especially distinguished from others; 'loves Bach, particularly his partitas'; 'recommended one book in particular'; 'trace major population movements for the Pueblo groups in particular')
artificially, unnaturally, by artificial means - (not according to nature; not by natural means; 'artificially induced conditions')
naturally - (according to nature; by natural means; without artificial help; 'naturally grown flowers)
innately - (in an innate manner; 'the child is said to be innately disposed to learn language')
naturally, by nature - (through inherent nature; 'he was naturally lazy')
inherently - (in an inherent manner; 'the subject matter is sexual activity of any overt kind, which is depicted as inherently desirable and exciting')
significantly - (in a significant manner; 'our budget will be significantly affected by these new cuts')
importantly, significantly - (in an important way or to an important degree; 'more importantly, Weber held that the manifold meaning attached to the event by the social scientist could alter his definition of the concrete event itself')
significantly - (in a statistically significant way; 'the two groups differed significantly')
important, of import - (of great significance or value; 'important people'; 'the important questions of the day')
importantly, significantly - (in an important way or to an important degree; 'more importantly, Weber held that the manifold meaning attached to the event by the social scientist could alter his definition of the concrete event itself')
importantly - (in an important way; 'for centuries jellies have figured importantly among English desserts, particularly upon festive occasion')
major - (of greater importance or stature or rank; 'a major artist'; 'a major role'; 'major highways')
momentous - (of very great significance; 'deciding to drop the atom bomb was a very big decision'; 'a momentous event')
unimportant - (not important; 'a relatively unimportant feature of the system'; 'the question seems unimportant')
negligible - (so small as to be meaningless; insignificant; 'the effect was negligible')
negligible, paltry, trifling - (not worth considering; 'he considered the prize too paltry for the lives it must cost'; 'piffling efforts'; 'a trifling matter')
lightweight - (having no importance or influence; 'a lightweight intellect')
leading, prima, star, starring, stellar - (indicating the most important performer or role; 'the leading man'; 'prima ballerina'; 'prima donna'; 'a star figure skater'; 'the starring role'; 'a stellar role'; 'a stellar performance')
fiddling, footling, lilliputian, little, niggling, piddling, piffling, petty, picayune, trivial - ((informal) small and of little importance; 'a fiddling sum of money'; 'a footling gesture'; 'our worries are lilliputian compared with those of countries that are at war'; 'a little (or small) matter'; 'a dispute over niggling details'; 'limited to petty enterprises'; 'piffling efforts'; 'giving a police officer a free meal may be against the law, but it seems to be a picayune infraction')
insignificant, trivial - (not large enough to consider or notice)
negligible, paltry, trifling - (not worth considering; 'he considered the prize too paltry for the lives it must cost'; 'piffling efforts'; 'a trifling matter')
negligible - (so small as to be meaningless; insignificant; 'the effect was negligible')
negligible, paltry, trifling - (not worth considering; 'he considered the prize too paltry for the lives it must cost'; 'piffling efforts'; 'a trifling matter')
nominal, token, tokenish - (insignificantly small; a matter of form only ('tokenish' is informal); 'the fee was nominal'; 'a token gesture of resistance'; 'a toknenish gesture')
petty, small-minded - (contemptibly narrow in outlook; 'petty little comments'; 'disgusted with their small-minded pettiness')
borderline, marginal - (of questionable or minimal quality; 'borderline grades'; 'marginal writing ability')
marginally - (in a marginal manner; 'marginally interesting')
uninteresting - (arousing no interest or attention or curiosity or excitement; 'a very uninteresting account of her trip')
dull - (lacking in liveliness or animation; 'he was so dull at parties'; 'a dull political campaign'; 'a large dull impassive man'; 'dull days with nothing to do'; 'how dull and dreary the world is'; 'fell back into one of her dull moods')
dry, juiceless - (lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless; 'a dry book'; 'a dry lecture filled with trivial details'; 'dull and juiceless as only book knowledge can be when it is unrelated to...life'- John Mason Brown)
descriptive - (serving to describe or inform or characterized by description; 'the descriptive variable'; 'a descriptive passage')
corporate, collective - (done by or characteristic of individuals acting together; 'a joint identity'; 'the collective mind'; 'the corporate good')
collective - (forming a whole or aggregate)
shared - (have in common; held or experienced in common; 'two shared valence electrons forming a bond between adjacent nuclei'; 'a shared interest in philately')
common, mutual - (common to or shared by two or more parties; 'a common friend'; 'the mutual interests of management and labor')
reciprocal, mutual - (concerning each of two or more persons or things; especially given or done in return; 'reciprocal aid'; 'reciprocal trade'; 'mutual respect'; 'reciprocal privileges at other clubs')
mutually, reciprocally - (in a mutual or shared manner; 'the agreement was mutually satisfactory'; 'the goals of the negotiators were not reciprocally exclusive')
equal, be - (be identical or equivalent to; 'One dollar equals 1,000 rubles these days!')
match, fit, correspond, check, jibe, gibe, tally, agree - (be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics; 'The two stories don't agree in many details'; 'The handwriting checks with the signature on the check'; 'The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun')
match - (be equal or harmonize; 'The two pieces match')
matched - (going well together; possessing harmonizing qualities)
coordinated, co-ordinated, matching - (intentionally matched; 'curtains and walls were color coordinated')
air, aura, atmosphere - (a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing; 'an air of mystery'; 'the house had a neglected air'; 'an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate's headquarters'; 'the place had an aura of romance')
mystique - (an aura of heightened value or interest or meaning surrounding a person or thing)
peculiarity, specialness, specialty, speciality, distinctiveness - (a distinguishing trait)
commonality, commonness - (sharing of common attributes)
similarity - (the quality of being similar)
match, fit, correspond, check, jibe, gibe, tally, agree - (be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics; 'The two stories don't agree in many details'; 'The handwriting checks with the signature on the check'; 'The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun')
rhyme, rime - (correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds))
rhyme, rime - (be similar in sound, especially with respect to the last syllable; 'hat and cat rhyme')
rhymed, rhyming, riming - (having corresponding sounds especially terminal sounds; 'rhymed verse'; 'rhyming words')
likeness, alikeness, similitude - (similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things; 'man created God in his own likeness')
spitting image - (a perfect likeness or counterpart)
resemblance - (similarity in appearance or external or superficial details)
equivalence - (essential equality and interchangeability)
parity - (functional equality)
accommodate, reconcile, conciliate - (make compatible with; 'The scientists had to accommodate the new results with the existing theories')
harmonize, harmonise, consort, accord, concord, fit in, agree - (go together; 'The colors don't harmonize'; 'Their ideas concorded')
harmony, concord, concordance - (a harmonious state of things in general and of their properties (as of colors and sounds); congruity of parts with one another and with the whole)
harmonize, harmonise - (bring into consonance or relate harmoniously; 'harmonize the different interests')
appropriate, harmonious - (suitable and fitting; 'the tailored clothes were harmonious with her military bearing')
harmonious - (existing together in harmony; 'harmonious family relationships')
synergy, synergism - (the working together of two things (muscles or drugs for example) to produce an effect greater than the sum of their individual effects)
synergist - (a drug that augments the activity of another drug)
resemble - (appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to; 'She resembles her mother very much'; 'This paper resembles my own work')
alike, similar, like - (having the same or similar characteristics; 'all politicians are alike'; 'they looked utterly alike'; 'friends are generally alike in background and taste')
like, similar - (resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination; 'suits of like design'; 'a limited circle of like minds'; 'members of the cat family have like dispositions'; 'as like as two peas in a pod'; 'doglike devotion'; 'a dreamlike quality')
similar - (marked by correspondence or resemblance; 'similar food at similar prices'; 'problems similar to mine'; 'they wore similar coats')
peer group - (contemporaries of the same status)
identical, selfsame, very - (being the exact same one; not any other:; 'this is the identical room we stayed in before'; 'the themes of his stories are one and the same'; 'saw the selfsame quotation in two newspapers'; 'on this very spot'; 'the very thing he said yesterday'; 'the very man I want to see')
same - (same in identity; 'the same man I saw yesterday'; 'never wore the same dress twice'; 'this road is the same one we were on yesterday'; 'on the same side of the street)
equality - (the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status)
equality, equivalence, equation, par - (a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced; 'on a par with the best')
identity, identicalness, indistinguishability - (exact sameness; 'they shared an identity of interests')
look-alike - (resembling closely; 'they have look-alike cars')
comparable, corresponding, like - (conforming in every respect; 'boxes with corresponding dimensions'; 'the like period of the preceding year')
like-minded - (of the same turn of mind)
unlike, unequal - (not equal in amount; 'they distributed unlike (or unequal) sums to the various charities')
inequality - (lack of equality; 'the growing inequality between rich and poor')
disparity - (inequality or difference in some respect)
disparity - (inequality or difference in some respect)
like, equal, equivalent, same - (equal in amount or value; 'like amounts'; 'equivalent amounts'; 'the same amount'; 'gave one six blows and the other a like number'; 'an equal number'; 'the same number')
equal, be - (be identical or equivalent to; 'One dollar equals 1,000 rubles these days!')
analogous, correspondent - (similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar; 'brains and computers are often considered analogous'; 'salmon roe is marketed as analogous to caviar')
like, equal, equivalent, same - (equal in amount or value; 'like amounts'; 'equivalent amounts'; 'the same amount'; 'gave one six blows and the other a like number'; 'an equal number'; 'the same number')
same - (closely similar or comparable in kind or quality or quantity or degree; 'curtains the same color as the walls'; 'two girls of the same age'; 'mother and son have the same blue eyes'; 'animals of the same species'; 'the same rules as before'; 'two boxes having the same dimensions'; 'the same day next year')
like, equal, equivalent, same - (equal in amount or value; 'like amounts'; 'equivalent amounts'; 'the same amount'; 'gave one six blows and the other a like number'; 'an equal number'; 'the same number')
identical, indistinguishable - (exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different; 'rows of identical houses'; 'cars identical except for their license plates'; 'they wore indistinguishable hats')
unlike, dissimilar, different - (marked by dissimilarity; 'for twins they are very unlike'; 'people are profoundly different')
different - (unlike in nature or quality or form or degree; 'took different approaches to the problem'; 'came to a different conclusion'; 'different parts of the country'; 'on different sides of the issue'; 'this meeting was different from the earlier one')
actively - (in an active manner; 'he participated actively in the war')
similarly, likewise - (in like or similar manner; 'He was similarly affected'; 'some people have little power to do good, and have likewise little strength to resist evil'- Samuel Johnson)
equally, as, every bit - (to the same degree (often followed by 'as'); 'they were equally beautiful'; 'birds were singing and the child sang as sweetly'; 'sang as sweetly as a nightingale'; 'he is every bit as mean as she is')
similar - (marked by correspondence or resemblance; 'similar food at similar prices'; 'problems similar to mine'; 'they wore similar coats')
alike, similar, like - (having the same or similar characteristics; 'all politicians are alike'; 'they looked utterly alike'; 'friends are generally alike in background and taste')
like, similar - (resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination; 'suits of like design'; 'a limited circle of like minds'; 'members of the cat family have like dispositions'; 'as like as two peas in a pod'; 'doglike devotion'; 'a dreamlike quality')
advantage, vantage - (the quality of having a superior or more favorable position; 'the experience gave him the advantage over me')
pitfall, booby trap - (an unforeseen or unexpected or surprising difficulty)
mine - (explosive device that explodes on contact; designed to destroy vehicles or ships or to kill or maim personnel)
floating mine, marine mine - (an explosive mine designed to destroy ships that bump into it)
land mine, ground-emplaced mine, booby trap - (an explosive mine hidden underground; explodes when stepped on or driven over)
drawback - (the quality of being a hindrance; 'he pointed out all the drawbacks to my plan')
discrepancy, disagreement, divergence, variance - (a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions; 'a growing divergence of opinion')
lead - (an advantage held by a competitor in a race; 'he took the lead at the last turn')
lead - ((sports) the score by which a team or individual is winning)
ahead, in the lead, leading - (having the leading position or higher score in a contest; 'he is ahead by a pawn'; 'the leading team in the pennant race')
behind - (having the lower score or lagging position in a contest; 'behind by two points'; 'the 8th inning found the home team trailing')
employee - (a worker who is hired to perform a job)
dispatcher - (employee of a transportation company who controls the departures of vehicles according to weather conditions and in the interest of efficient service)
dispatch, despatch, send off - (send away towards a designated goal)
work force, workforce, manpower, hands, men - (the force of workers available)
force, personnel - (group of people willing to obey orders; 'a public force is necessary to give security to the rights of citizens')
newsroom - (the staff of a newspaper or the news department of a periodical; 'every newspaper editor is criticized by the newsroom')
newsroom - (an office in which news is processed by a newspaper or news agency or television or radio station)
staff member, staffer - (an employee who is a member of a staff of workers (especially a member of the staff that works for the President of the United States))
complement, full complement - (number needed to make up a whole force; 'a full complement of workers')
police, police force, constabulary, law - (the force of policemen and officers; 'the law came looking for him')
bull, cop, copper, fuzz, pig - (uncomplimentary terms for a policeman), pig - (uncomplimentary terms for a policeman)
constable - (a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff)
constable, police constable - (a police officer of the lowest rank)
policeman, police officer, officer - (a member of a police force; 'it was an accident, officer')
bull, cop, copper, fuzz, pig - (uncomplimentary terms for a policeman)
captain, police captain, police chief - (a policeman in charge of a precinct)
trooper - (a mounted policeman)
hop on, mount, mount up, get on, jump on, climb on, bestride - (get on the back of; 'mount a horse')
trooper, state trooper - (a state police officer)
force, personnel - (group of people willing to obey orders; 'a public force is necessary to give security to the rights of citizens')
employer - (a person or firm that employs workers)
boss, hirer -(a person responsible for hiring workers; 'the boss hired three more men for the new job')
delegate, designate, depute, assign - (give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person))
assign, specify, set apart - (select something or someone for a specific purpose; 'The teacher assigned him to lead his classmates in the exercise')
move, displace - (cause to move, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense; 'Move those boxes into the corner, please'; 'I'm moving my money to another bank'; 'The director moved more responsibilities onto his new assistant')
delegating, delegation, relegating, relegation, deputation - (authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions)
assigned - (appointed to a post or duty; 'assigned personnel'; 'assigned duties')
designated - (selected or named for a duty; 'designated hitter')
demote, bump, relegate, break, kick downstairs - (assign to a lower position; reduce in rank; 'She was demoted because she always speaks up'; 'He was broken down to Sergeant')
delegate, depute - (transfer power to someone)
appoint, name, nominate, constitute - (create and charge with a task or function; 'nominate a committee')
appoint, charge - (assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to; 'He was appointed deputy manager'; 'She was charged with supervising the creation of a concordance')
appointed - (selected for a job; 'the one appointed for guard duty')
appointee, appointment - (a person who is appointed to a job or position)
summon, summons, cite - (call in an official matter, such as to attend court)
serve, process, swear out - (deliver a warrant or summons to someone; 'He was processed by the sheriff')
subpoena - (serve or summon with a subpoena; 'The witness and her records were subpoenaed')
writ, judicial writ - ((law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer)
subpoena, subpoena ad testificandum - (a writ issued by court authority to compel the attendance of a witness at a judicial proceeding; disobedience may be punishable as a contempt of court)
rent, hire, charter, lease - (hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services)
lease, rent, hire, charter, engage, take - (engage for service under a term of contract; 'We took an apartment on a quiet street'; 'Let's rent a car'; 'Shall we take a guide in Rome?')
hired - (having services engaged for a fee; 'hired hands'; 'a hired gun')
hire, engage, employ - (engage or hire for work; 'They hired two new secretaries in the department'; 'How many people has she employed?')
rent, hire, charter, lease - (hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services)
lease, rent, hire, charter, engage, take - (engage for service under a term of contract; 'We took an apartment on a quiet street'; 'Let's rent a car'; 'Shall we take a guide in Rome?')
undertaking, project, task, labor - (any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted; 'he prepared for great undertakings')
job, task, chore - (a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee; 'estimates of the city's loss on that job ranged as high as a million dollars'; 'the job of repairing the engine took several hours'; 'the endless task of classifying the samples'; 'the farmer's morning chores')
business - (a rightful concern or responsibility; 'it's none of your business'; 'mind your own business')
business - (an immediate objective; 'gossip was the main business of the evening')
job, task, chore - (a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee; 'estimates of the city's loss on that job ranged as high as a million dollars'; 'the job of repairing the engine took several hours'; 'the endless task of classifying the samples'; 'the farmer's morning chores')
workload - (work that a person is expected to do in a specified time)
undone - (not done; 'the work could be done or undone and nobody cared')
backlog - (an accumulation of jobs not done or materials not processed that are yet to be dealt with (especially unfilled customer orders for products or services))
agenda, docket, schedule - (a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to)
agenda, agendum, order of business - (a list of matters to be taken up (as at a meeting))
agenda item - (one of the items to be considered)
job, task, chore - (a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee; 'estimates of the city's loss on that job ranged as high as a million dollars'; 'the job of repairing the engine took several hours'; 'the endless task of classifying the samples'; 'the farmer's morning chores')
employment, employ - (the state of being employed or having a job; 'they are looking for employment'; 'he was in the employ of the city')
position, post, berth, office, spot, billet, place, situation - (a job in an organization; 'he occupied a post in the treasury')
service - (employment in or work for another; 'he retired after 30 years of service')
workday, working day, work day - (a day on which work is done)
cadet, plebe - (a military trainee (as at a military academy))
military academy - (an academy for training military officers)
protege - (a person who receives support and protection from an influential patron who furthers the protege's career)
engagement, booking - (employment for performers or performing groups that lasts for a limited period of time; 'the play had bookings throughout the summer')
gig - (a booking for musicians; 'they played a gig in New Jersey')
retire - (go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position; 'He retired at age 68')
retirement - (the state of being retired from one's business or occupation)
retiree, retired person - (someone who has retired from active working)
emeritus, retired - (honorably retired from assigned duties and retaining your title along with the additional title 'emeritus' as in 'professor emeritus'; 'retired from assigned duties' need not imply that one is inactive)
retired - (no longer active in your work or profession)
unemployed - (not engaged in a gainful occupation; 'unemployed workers marched on the capital')
employed - (having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary; 'most of our graduates are employed')
working, on the job - (actively engaged in paid work; 'the working population'; 'the ratio of working men to unemployed'; 'a working mother'; 'robots can be on the job day and night')
full-time - (for the entire time appropriate to an activity; 'a full-time job')
part-time, parttime - (involving less than the standard or customary time for an activity; 'part-time employees'; 'a part-time job')
infiltrate, penetrate - (enter a group or organization in order to spy on the members; 'The student organization was infiltrated by a traitor')
hire, engage, employ - (engage or hire for work; 'They hired two new secretaries in the department'; 'How many people has she employed?')
employment, engagement - (the act of giving someone a job)
boss, hirer - (a person responsible for hiring workers; 'the boss hired three more men for the new job')
boundary line, border, borderline, delimitation, mete - (a line that indicates a boundary)
shelter - (a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger)
shelter - (a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger)
housing, lodging, living accommodations - (structures collectively in which people are housed)
ward, hospital ward - (block forming a division of a hospital (or a suite of rooms) shared by patients who need a similar kind of care; 'they put her in a 4-bed ward')
hospital room - (a room in a hospital for the care of patients)
military quarters - (living quarters for personnel on a military post)
wardroom - (military quarters for dining and recreation for officers of a warship (except the captain))
barrack - (a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel)
diggings, digs, domiciliation, lodgings, pad - (temporary living quarters)
accommodation - (living quarters provided for public convenience; 'overnight accommodations are available')
residential - (used or designed for residence or limited to residences; 'a residential hotel'; 'a residential quarter'; 'a residential college'; 'residential zoning')
living quarters, quarters - (housing available for people to live in; 'he found quarters for his family'; 'I visited his bachelor quarters')
residence, abode - (any address at which you dwell more than temporarily; 'a person can have several residences')
residence - (the official house or establishment of an important person (as a sovereign or president); 'he refused to live in the governor's residence')
dormitory, dorm, residence hall, hall, student residence - (a college or university building containing living quarters for students)
religious residence, cloister - (residence that is a place of religious seclusion (such as a monastery))
monastery - (the residence of a religious community)
parsonage, vicarage, rectory - (an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector)
move - (change residence, affiliation, or place of employment; We moved from Idaho to Nebraska; The basketball player moved from one team to another)
evacuate - (move out of an unsafe location into safety; 'After the earthquake, residents were evacuated')
transatlantic - (crossing the Atlantic Ocean; 'transatlantic flight')
transoceanic - (on or from the other side of an ocean; 'transoceanic crossing')
exit, go out, get out, leave - (move out of or depart from; 'leave the room'; 'the fugitive has left the country')
withdraw, retreat, pull away, draw back, recede, pull back, retire, move back - (pull back or move away or backward; 'The enemy withdrew'; 'The limo pulled away from the curb')
recede, fall back, retire - (move back and away from; 'The enemy fell back')
withdraw, retreat, pull away, draw back, recede, pull back, retire, move back - (pull back or move away or backward; 'The enemy withdrew'; 'The limo pulled away from the curb')
pull out, get out - (move out or away; 'The troops pulled out after the cease-fire')
withdrawal - (the act of withdrawing)
withdraw, retreat, pull away, draw back, recede, pull back, retire, move back - (pull back or move away or backward; 'The enemy withdrew'; 'The limo pulled away from the curb')
pull out, get out - (move out or away; 'The troops pulled out after the cease-fire')
withdrawal - (the act of withdrawing)
retreat - ((military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat; 'the disorderly retreat of French troops')
recede, fall back, retire - (move back and away from; 'The enemy fell back')
farewell, leave, leave-taking, parting - (the act of departing politely; 'he disliked long farewells'; 'he took his leave'; 'parting is such sweet sorrow')
leave - (go and leave behind, either intentionally or by neglect or forgetfulness; 'She left a mess when she moved out'; 'His good luck finally left him'; 'her husband left her after 20 years of marriage'; 'she wept thinking she had been left behind')
migrate, transmigrate - (move from one country or region to another and settle there; 'Many Germans migrated to South America in the mid-19th century'; 'This tribe transmigrated many times over the centuries')
migration - (the movement of persons from one country or locality to another)
migrate, transmigrate - (move from one country or region to another and settle there; 'Many Germans migrated to South America in the mid-19th century'; 'This tribe transmigrated many times over the centuries')
migration - (the movement of persons from one country or locality to another)
emigrate - (leave one's country of residence for a new one; 'Many people had to emigrate during the Nazi period')
emigration, out-migration, expatriation - (migration from a place (especially migration from your native country in order to settle in another))
immigrate - (come into a new country and change residency; 'Many people immigrated at the beginning of the 20th century')
immigration, in-migration - (migration into a place (especially migration to a country of which you are not a native in order to settle there))
migrant, migrator - (traveler who moves from one region or country to another)
immigrant - (a person who comes to a country where they were not born in order to settle there)
refugee - (an exile who flees for safety)
change of state - (the act of changing something into something different in essential characteristics)
regression, regress, reversion, retrogression, retroversion - (returning to a former state)
turning - (act of changing in practice or custom; 'the law took many turnings over the years')
disband - (cause to break up or cease to function; 'the principal disbanded the political student organization')
disband, dissolve - (stop functioning or cohering as a unit; 'The political wing of the party dissolved after much internal fighting')
break up - (come apart; 'the group broke up')
leave, depart, pull up stakes - (remove oneself from an association with or participation in; 'She wants to leave'; 'The teenager left home'; 'She left her position with the Red Cross'; 'He left the Senate after two terms'; 'after 20 years with the same company, she pulled up stakes')
join, fall in, get together - (become part of; become a member of a group or organization; 'He joined the Communist Party as a young man')
rejoin - (join again)
layoff - (the act of laying off an employee or a work force)
vacate, resign, renounce, give up - (leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily; 'She vacated the position when she got pregnant'; 'The chairman resigned when he was found to have misappropriated funds')
resignation - (the act of giving up (a claim or office or possession etc.))
vacate, resign, renounce, give up - (leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily; 'She vacated the position when she got pregnant'; 'The chairman resigned when he was found to have misappropriated funds')
abdicate, renounce - (give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations; 'The King abdicated when he married a divorcee')
abdication, stepping down - (a formal resignation and renunciation of powers)
abdication, stepping down - (the act of abdicating)
fire, give notice, can, dismiss, give the axe, send away, sack, force out, give the sack, terminate - (terminate the employment of; 'The boss fired his secretary today'; 'The company terminated 25% of its workers')
removal - (dismissal from office)
dismissal, dismission, discharge, firing, liberation, release, sack, sacking - (the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart))
discharged, dismissed, fired, laid-off, pink-slipped - (having lost your job)
lawgiver, lawmaker - (a maker of laws; someone who gives a code of laws)
commanding officer, commandant, commander - (an officer in command of a military unit)
commander - (someone in an official position of authority who can command or control others)
military leader - (a leader of military forces)
dominate, command, overlook, overtop - (look down on; 'The villa dominates the town')
predominate, dominate, rule, reign, prevail - (be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance; 'Money reigns supreme here'; 'Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood')
reign - (the period during which a monarch is sovereign; 'during the reign of Henry VIII')
reign - (have sovereign power; 'Henry VIII reigned for a long time')
regnant, reigning, ruling - (exercising power or authority)
hegemony - (the dominance or leadership of one social group or nation over others; 'the hegemony of a single member state is not incompatible with a genuine confederation'; 'to say they have priority is not to say they have complete hegemony'; 'the consolidation of the United States' hegemony over a new international economic system')
preponderate, outweigh, overbalance, outbalance - (weigh more heavily)
control, command - (exercise authoritative control or power over; 'control the budget'; 'Command the military forces')
dominate - (be in control; 'Her husband completely dominates her')
dominate, master - (have dominance or the power to defeat over; 'Her pain completely mastered her'; 'The methods can master the problems')
domination - (social control by dominating)
repression - (the act of repressing; control by holding down; 'his goal was the repression of insolence')
socialize, socialise - (train for a social environment; 'The children must be properly socialized')
socialization, socialisation, acculturation, enculturation - (the adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture; 'the socialization of children to the norms of their culture')
socialization, socialisation, acculturation, enculturation - (the adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture; 'the socialization of children to the norms of their culture')
order, prescribe, dictate - (issue commands or orders for)
prescribed - (set down as a rule or guide)
appointed, decreed, ordained, prescribed - (fixed or established especially by order or command; 'at the time appointed (or the appointed time'))
order, tell, enjoin, say - (give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority; 'I said to him to go home'; 'She ordered him to do the shopping'; 'The mother told the child to get dressed')
direct - (command with authority; 'He directed the children to do their homework')
command, require, compel - (make someone do something)
order - ((often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed; 'the British ships dropped anchor and waited for orders from London')
order, prescribe, dictate - (issue commands or orders for)
ordered, orderly, regulated - (marked by system or regularity or discipline; 'a quiet ordered house'; 'an orderly universe'; 'a well regulated life')
methodical - (characterized by method and orderliness; 'a methodical scholar')
methodically - (in a methodical manner; 'she worked methodically')
orderliness, order - (a condition of regular or proper arrangement; 'he put his desk in order'; 'the machine is now in working order')
order - (established customary state (especially of society); 'order ruled in the streets'; 'law and order')
ordering, order, ordination - (logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements; 'we shall consider these questions in the inverse order of their presentation')
orderliness, order - (a condition of regular or proper arrangement; 'he put his desk in order'; 'the machine is now in working order')
disorderliness, disorder - (a condition in which things are not in their expected places; 'the files are in complete disorder')
disorganized, disorganised - (lacking order or methodical arrangement or function; 'a disorganized enterprise'; 'a thousand pages of muddy and disorganized prose'; 'she was too disorganized to be an agreeable roommate')
chaotic, disorderly - (completely unordered and unpredictable and confusing)
chaotic, helter-skelter - (lacking a visible order or organization)
helter-skelter, pell-mell - (with undue hurry and confusion; 'a helter-skelter kind of existence with never a pause'; 'a pell-mell dash for the train')
chaos, pandemonium, bedlam, topsy-turvydom, topsy-turvyness - (a state of extreme confusion and disorder)
chaos - (the formless and disordered state of matter before the creation of the cosmos)
chaos - ((physics) a dynamical system that is extremely sensitive to its initial conditions)
clutter, jumble, muddle, fuddle, mare's nest, welter, smother - (a confused multitude of things)
case, instance, example - (an occurrence of something; 'it was a case of bad judgment'; 'another instance occurred yesterday'; 'but there is always the famous example of the Smiths')
event, case - (a special set of circumstances; 'in that event, the first possibility is excluded'; 'it may rain in which case the picnic will be canceled')
case - (a problem requiring investigation; 'Perry Mason solved the case of the missing heir')
case - (the actual state of things; 'that was not the case')
event, case - (a special set of circumstances; 'in that event, the first possibility is excluded'; 'it may rain in which case the picnic will be canceled')
circumstance - (a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity)
acknowledge, receipt - (report the receipt of; 'The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper')
fundamentalism - (the interpretation of every word in the sacred texts as literal truth)
fundamentalist - (a supporter of fundamentalism)
fundamentalist, fundamentalistic - (of or relating to or tending toward fundamentalism)
Lutheranism - (teachings of Martin Luther emphasizing the cardinal doctrine of justification by faith alone)
Lutheran - (follower of Lutheranism)
Lutheran - (of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of the Protestant Church adhering to the views of Luther; 'Lutheran doctrines')
Presbyterian - (a follower of Calvinism as taught in the Presbyterian Church)
Protestant - (an adherent of Protestantism)
Anabaptist - (adherent of Anabaptism)
Mennonite - (a member of an Anabaptist movement in Holland noted for its simplicity of life)
Amish - (an American follower of the Mennonite religion)
Puritan - (a member of a group of English Protestants who in the 16th and 17th centuries thought that the Protestant Reformation under Elizabeth was incomplete and advocated the simplification and regulation of forms of worship)
Methodist - (a follower of Wesleyanism as practiced by the Methodist Church)
disciple, adherent - (someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another)
dimensionality - (the spatial property of having dimensions; 'all matter has dimensionality')
quality - (an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone; 'the quality of mercy is not strained' - Shakespeare)
property - (a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class; 'a study of the physical properties of atomic particles')
sustainability - (the property of being sustainable)
sustainable - (capable of being sustained)
ethnicity - (an ethnic quality or affiliation resulting from racial or cultural ties; 'ethnicity has a strong influence on community status relations')
fruitfulness, fecundity - (the quality of something that causes or assists healthy growth)
richness, rankness, prolificacy, fertility - (the property of producing abundantly and sustaining vigorous and luxuriant growth; 'he praised the richness of the soil'; 'weeds lovely in their rankness')
fruitful - (productive or conducive to producing in abundance; 'be fruitful and multiply')
graveness, gravity, sobriety, soberness, somberness, sombreness - (a manner that is serious and solemn)
seriousness, earnestness, serious-mindedness, sincerity - (the trait of being serious; 'a lack of solemnity is not necessarily a lack of seriousness ' - Robert Rice)
entitle - (give the right to; 'The Freedom of Information Act entitles you to request your FBI file')
entitlement - (right granted by law or contract (especially a right to benefits); 'entitlements make up the major part of the federal budget')
right - ((frequently plural) the interest possessed by law or custom in some intangible thing; 'mineral rights'; 'film rights')
right - (an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature; 'they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights'; 'Certain rights can never be granted to the government but must be kept in the hands of the people'- Eleanor Roosevelt; 'a right is not something that somebody gives you; it is something that nobody can take away')
right - ((frequently plural) the interest possessed by law or custom in some intangible thing; 'mineral rights'; 'film rights')
primogeniture - (right of inheritance belongs exclusively to the eldest son)
breed - (cause to procreate (animals); 'She breeds dogs')
suspension - (a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy)
paint - (a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating)
varnish - (paint that provides a hard glossy transparent coating)
dried - (not still wet; 'the ink has dried'; 'a face marked with dried tears')
dried, dehydrated, desiccated - (preserved by removing natural moisture; 'dried beef'; 'dried fruit'; 'dehydrated eggs'; 'shredded and desiccated coconut meat')
slurry - (a suspension of insoluble particles (as plaster of Paris or lime or clay etc.) usually in water)
related, related to - (being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics ; 'painting and the related arts'; 'school-related activities'; 'related to micelle formation is the...ability of detergent actives to congregate at oil-water interfaces')
alike, similar, like - (having the same or similar characteristics; 'all politicians are alike'; 'they looked utterly alike'; 'friends are generally alike in background and taste')
degree, level, stage, point - (a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process; 'a remarkable degree of frankness'; 'at what stage are the social sciences?')
acme, height, elevation, peak, pinnacle, summit, superlative, meridian, tiptop, top - (the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development; 'his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty'; 'the artist's gifts are at their acme'; 'at the height of her career'; 'the peak of perfection'; 'summer was at its peak'; '...catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of fame'; 'the summit of his ambition'; 'so many highest superlatives achieved by man'; 'at the top of his profession')
state of the art - (the highest degree of development of an art or technique at a particular time; 'the state of the art in space travel')
state-of-the-art - (the highest level of development at a particular time (especially the present time); 'state-of-the-art technology')
unrelated - (lacking a logical or causal relation)
relatedness - (a particular manner of connectedness; 'the relatedness of all living things')
thereof - (of or concerning this or that; 'a problem and the solution thereof')
related, related to - (being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics ; 'painting and the related arts'; 'school-related activities'; 'related to micelle formation is the...ability of detergent actives to congregate at oil-water interfaces')
related - (connected by kinship, common origin, or marriage)
interconnected, interrelated - (reciprocally connected)
involved - (connected by participation or association or use; 'we accomplished nothing, simply because of the large number of people involved'; 'the problems involved'; 'the involved muscles'; 'I don't want to get involved'; 'everyone involved in the bribery case has been identified')
hands-on - (involving active participation; 'he's a hands-on manager'; 'hands-on operations')
male - (being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that perform the fertilizing function in generation; 'a male infant'; 'a male holly tree')
female - (being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop; 'a female heir'; 'female holly trees bear the berries')
male - (an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes (ova))
male, male person - (a person who belongs to the sex that cannot have babies)
female - (an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes (spermatozoa))
female - (an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes (spermatozoa))
male, male person - (a person who belongs to the sex that cannot have babies)
female, female person - (a person who belongs to the sex that can have babies)
mother, female parent - (a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother); 'the mother of three children')
mater - (an informal use of the Latin word for mother; sometimes used by British schoolboys or used facetiously)
ma, mama, mamma, mom, momma, mommy, mammy, mum, mummy - (informal terms for a mother)
mother, fuss, overprotect - (care for like a mother; 'She fusses over her husband')
birthday - (an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it))
mother, female parent - (a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother); 'the mother of three children')
father, male parent, begetter - (a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father); 'his father was born in Atlanta')
father, male parent, begetter - (a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father); 'his father was born in Atlanta')
spouse, partner, married person, mate, better half - (a person's partner in marriage)
spouse, partner, married person, mate, better half - (a person's partner in marriage)
married - (joined in matrimony; 'a married man'; 'a married couple')
father, male parent, begetter - (a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father); 'his father was born in Atlanta')
parental, maternal, paternal - (relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent; 'parental guidance')
parent - (a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian)
relative, relation - ( a person related by blood or marriage; 'police are searching for relatives of the deceased'; 'he has distant relations back in New Jersey')
firstborn, eldest - (first in order of birth; 'the firstborn child')
bastard, by-blow, love child, illegitimate child, illegitimate, whoreson - (the illegitimate offspring of unmarried parents)
child, kid - (a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age; 'they had three children'; 'they were able to send their kids to college')
daughter, girl - (a female human offspring; 'her daughter cared for her in her old age')
son, boy - (a male human offspring; 'their son became a famous judge'; 'his boy is taller than he is')
grandchild - (a child of your son or daughter)
granddaughter - (a female grandchild)
grandson - (a male grandchild)
offspring, progeny, issue - (the immediate descendants of a person; 'she was the mother of many offspring'; 'he died without issue')
in-law, relative-in-law - (a relative by marriage)
mother-in-law - (the mother of your spouse)
father-in-law - (the father of your spouse)
brother-in-law - (a brother by marriage)
sister-in-law - (the sister of your spouse)
son-in-law - (the husband of your daughter)
sibling, sib - (a person's brother or sister)
quadruplet, quad - (one of four children born at the same time from the same pregnancy)
brother, blood brother - (a male with the same parents as someone else; 'my brother still lives with our parents')
stepbrother, half-brother, half brother - (a son of your stepparent by a former marriage)
sister, sis - (a female person who has the same parents as another person; 'my sister married a musician')
half sister, half-sister, stepsister - (a sister who has only one parent in common with you)
stepchild - (a child of your spouse by a former marriage)
stepson - (the son your spouse by a former marriage)
stepparent - (the spouse of your parent by a subsequent marriage)
stepmother - (the wife of your father by a subsequent marriage)
stepfather - (the husband of your mother by a subsequent marriage)
stepdaughter - (a daughter of your spouse by a former marriage)
twin - (either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy)
cousin, first cousin, cousin-german, full cousin - (the child of your aunt or uncle)
aunt, auntie, aunty - (the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle)
uncle - (the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt)
nephew - (a son of your brother or sister)
niece - (a daughter of your brother or sister)
point - (a geometric element that has position but no extension; 'a point is defined by its coordinates')
synthetic, synthetic substance - (a compound made artificially by chemical reactions)
man-made, semisynthetic, synthetic - (not of natural origin; prepared or made artificially; 'man-made fibers'; 'synthetic leather')
water-soluble - (soluble in water)
wetting agent, wetter, surfactant, surface-active agent - (a substance capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved)
residue - (matter that remains after something has been removed)
residue - (matter that remains after something has been removed)
dew - (water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air; 'in the morning the grass was wet with dew')
constitution, composition, makeup - (the way in which someone or something is composed)
compositional - (arranging or grouping)
integrative - (combining and coordinating diverse elements into a whole)
genotype - (a group of organisms sharing a specific genetic constitution)
genotype, genetic constitution - (the particular alleles at specified loci present in an organism)
phenotype - (what an organism looks like as a consequence of the interaction of its genotype and the environment)
composition - (a mixture of ingredients)
compost - (a mixture of decaying vegetation and manure; used as a fertilizer)
compost - (convert to compost; 'compost organic debris')
emulsion - ((chemistry) a colloid in which both phases are liquids; 'an oil-in-water emulsion')
emulsion, photographic emulsion - (a light-sensitive coating on paper or film; consists of fine grains of silver bromide suspended in a gelatin)
fuel - (a substance that can be consumed to produce energy; 'more fuel is needed during the winter months'; 'they developed alternative fuels for aircraft')
hardwood - (the wood of broad-leaved dicotyledonous trees (as distinguished from the wood of conifers))
biomass - (plant materials and animal waste used as fuel)
firewood - (wood used for fuel; 'they collected and cut their own firewood')
keyboard - (device consisting of a set of keys on a piano or organ or typewriter or typesetting machine or computer or the like)
key - (a lever that actuates a mechanism when depressed)
key - (a lever that actuates a mechanism when depressed)
key - (a lever that actuates a mechanism when depressed)
tab key, tab - (the key on a typewriter or a word processor that causes a tabulation)
equipment - (an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service)
gear, paraphernalia, appurtenance - (equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.)
apparatus, setup - (equipment designed to serve a specific function)
implement - (instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end)
sports implement - (an implement used in a sport)
mallet - (a sports implement with a long handle and a head like a hammer; used in sports (polo or croquet) to hit a ball)
sharpener - (any implement that is used to make something (an edge or a point) sharper; 'a knife sharpener')
pencil sharpener - (a rotary implement for sharpening the point on pencils)
sharpen - (make sharp or sharper; 'sharpen the knives')
hone - (a whetstone made of fine gritstone; used for sharpening razors)
whetstone - (a flat stone for sharpening edged tools or knives)
instrument - (a device that requires skill for proper use)
scientific instrument - (an instrument used by scientists)
accelerator, particle accelerator, atom smasher - (a scientific instrument that increases the kinetic energy of charged particles)
cyclotron - (an accelerator that imparts energies of several million electron-volts to rapidly moving particles)
synchrotron - (cyclotron in which the electric field is maintained at a constant frequency)
particle physics, high-energy physics, high energy physics - (the branch of physics that studies subatomic particles and their interactions)
nuclear physicist - (a physicist who specializes in nuclear physics)
convey, transmit, communicate - (transfer to another; 'communicate a disease')
relay - (pass along; 'Please relay the news to the villagers')
relay - (the act of passing something along from one person or group to another; 'the relay was successful')
photocopy, run off, xerox - (reproduce by xerography)
facsimile, facsimile machine, fax - (duplicator that transmits the copy by wire or radio)
facsimile, autotype - (an exact copy or reproduction)
duplicator, copier - (apparatus that makes copies of typed, written or drawn material)
Xerox, xerographic copier, Xerox machine - (a duplicator (trade mark Xerox) that copies graphic matter by the action of light on an electrically charged photoconductive insulating surface in which the latent image is developed with a resinous powder)
fax, telefax, facsimile - (send something via a facsimile machine; 'Can you fax me the report right away?')
centrifuge, extractor, separator - (an apparatus that uses centrifugal force to separate particles from a suspension)
sift, sieve, strain - (separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements; 'sift the flour')
centrifugal force - (the outward force on a body moving in a curved path around another body)
accrete - (grow or become attached by accretion; 'The story accreted emotion')
accumulative, cumulative - (increasing by successive addition; 'the benefits are cumulative'; 'the eventual accumulative effect of these substances')
accretion, accumulation - (an increase by natural growth or addition)
roll up, collect, accumulate, pile up, amass, compile, hoard - (get or gather together; 'I am accumulating evidence for the man's unfaithfulness to his wife'; 'She is amassing a lot of data for her thesis'; 'She rolled up a small fortune')
accumulated, amassed, assembled, collected, congregate, massed - (brought together into a group or crowd; 'the accumulated letters in my office')
buildup - (the act of building up an accumulation; 'I envied his rapid buildup of assets'; 'a military buildup in preparation for the invasion')
buildup - (the result of the process of accumulation; 'the buildup of leaves blocked the drain pipes')
nuclear reactor, reactor - ((physics) any of several kinds of apparatus that maintain and control a nuclear reaction for the production of energy or artificial elements)
moderator - (any substance used to slow down neutrons in nuclear reactors)
lighting - (apparatus for supplying artificial light effects for the stage or a film)
backlighting - (lighting from behind)
spring, fountain, outflow, outpouring, natural spring - (a natural flow of ground water)
geyser - (a spring that discharges hot water and steam)
geyser - (a spring that discharges hot water and steam)
motor - (machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion)
engine - (motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work)
ability - (the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment)
ability, power - (possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done; 'danger heightened his powers of discrimination')
capability, capableness - (the quality of being capable - physically or intellectually or legally; 'he worked to the limits of his capability')
wealth, riches - (an abundance of material possessions and resources)
wealth, riches - (an abundance of material possessions and resources)
wealth, wealthiness - (the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money; 'great wealth is not a sign of great intelligence')
rich person, wealthy person, have - (a person who possesses great material wealth)
man of means, rich man, wealthy man - (a man who is wealthy)
viability - ((of living things) capable of normal growth and development)
viability - (capable of being done in a practical and useful way)
afford - (have the financial means to do something or buy something; 'We can't afford to send our children to college'; 'Can you afford this car?')
means - (an instrumentality for accomplishing some end)
means, substance - (considerable capital (wealth or income); 'he is a man of means')
support, keep, livelihood, living, bread and butter, sustenance - (the financial means whereby one lives; 'each child was expected to pay for their keep'; 'he applied to the state for support'; 'he could no longer earn his own livelihood')
body, organic structure, physical structure - (the entire structure of an organism (especially an animal or human being); 'he felt as if his whole body were on fire')
human body, physical body, material body, soma, build, figure, physique, anatomy, shape, bod, chassis, frame, form, flesh - (alternative names for the body of a human being; 'Leonardo studied the human body'; 'he has a strong physique'; 'the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak')
choreographer - (someone who creates new dances)
choreograph - (compose a sequence of dance steps, often to music; 'Balanchine choreographed many pieces to Stravinsky's music')
dance - (an artistic form of nonverbal communication)
choreography - (the representation of dancing by symbols as music is represented by notes)
dance, trip the light fantastic, trip the light fantastic toe - (move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance; 'My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio')
dancing, dance, terpsichore, saltation - (taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music)
hula, hula-hula, Hawaiian dancing - (a Polynesian rain dance performed by a woman)
social dancing - (dancing as part of a social occasion)
folk dancing, folk dance - (a style of dancing that originated among ordinary people (not in the royal courts))
folk dance - (perform a folk-dance)
jig - (any of various old rustic dances involving kicking and leaping)
jig - (dance a quick dance with leaping and kicking motions)
ballroom dancing, ballroom dance - (any of a variety of social dances performed by couples in a ballroom)
waltz, waltz around - (dance a waltz)
tango - (a ballroom dance of Latin-American origin)
tango - (dance a tango)
cha-cha - (dance the cha-cha)
cha-cha, cha-cha-cha - (a modern ballroom dance from Latin America; small steps and swaying movements of the hips)
foxtrot - (dance the foxtrot)
fox-trot, foxtrot - (a ballroom dance in quadruple time; combines short and long and fast and slow steps fixed sequences)
stage dancing, choreography - (a show involving artistic dancing)
cakewalk - (a strutting dance based on a march; was performed in minstrel shows; originated as a competition among Black dancers to win a cake)
ballet, concert dance - (a theatrical representation of a story that is performed to music by trained dancers)
intelligence quotient, IQ, I.Q. - (a measure of a person's intelligence as indicated by an intelligence test; the ratio of a person's mental age to their chronological age (multiplied by 100))
brilliance, genius - (unusual mental ability)
active - (tending to become more severe or wider in scope; 'active tuberculosis')
active, combat-ready, fighting - (engaged in or ready for military or naval operations; 'on active duty'; 'the platoon is combat-ready'; 'review the fighting forces')
active - (disposed to take action or effectuate change; 'a director who takes an active interest in corporate operations'; 'an active antagonism'; 'he was active in drawing attention to their grievances')
active, participating - (taking part in an activity; 'an active member of the club'; 'he was politically active'; 'the participating organizations')
active - (characterized by energetic activity; 'an active toddler'; 'active as a gazelle'; 'an active man is a man of action')
active - (exerting influence or producing a change or effect; 'an active ingredient')
active - (full of activity or engaged in continuous activity; 'an active seaport'; 'an active bond market'; 'an active account')
active, alive - (in operation; 'keep hope alive'; 'the tradition was still alive'; 'an active tradition')
active - (of the sun; characterized by a high level activity in sunspots and flares and radio emissions)
active - (expressing that the subject of the sentence has the semantic function of actor: 'Hemingway favors active constructions')
active, dynamic - (expressing action rather than a state of being; used of verbs (e.g. 'to run') and participial adjectives (e.g. 'running' in 'running water'))
active - ((of e.g. volcanos) capable of erupting)
active - ((of e.g. volcanos) erupting or liable to erupt; 'active volcanos')
active - (engaged in full-time work; 'active duty'; 'though past retirement age he is still active in his profession')
active - (exerting influence or producing a change or effect; 'an active ingredient')
active - (characterized by energetic activity; 'an active toddler'; 'active as a gazelle'; 'an active man is a man of action')
sedentary - (requiring sitting or little activity; 'forced by illness to lead a sedentary life')
dynamic, dynamical - (characterized by action or forcefulness or force of personality; 'a dynamic market'; 'a dynamic speaker'; 'the dynamic president of the firm')
typical - (exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category; 'a typical American girl'; 'a typical suburban community'; 'the typical car owner drives 10,000 miles a year'; 'a painting typical of the Impressionist school'; 'a typical romantic poem'; 'a typical case of arteritis')
typical - (conforming to a type; the typical (or normal) American'; 'typical teenage behavior')
distinctive, typical - (of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing; 'Jerusalem has a distinctive Middle East flavor'- Curtis Wilkie; 'that is typical of you!')
distinguishing, identifying - (serving to distinguish or identify a species or group; 'the distinguishing mark of the species is its plumage'; 'distinctive tribal tattoos'; 'we were asked to describe any identifying marks or distinguishing features')
actual, existent - (presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible; 'the predicted temperature and the actual temperature were markedly different'; 'actual and imagined conditions')
actual - (taking place in reality; not pretended or imitated; 'we saw the actual wedding on television'; 'filmed the actual beating')
actual, genuine, literal, real - (being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something; 'her actual motive'; 'a literal solitude like a desert'- G.K.Chesterton; 'a genuine dilemma')
actual, factual - (existing in act or fact; 'rocks and trees...the actual world'; 'actual heroism'; 'the actual things that produced the emotion you experienced')
de facto, actual, factual - (existing in fact whether with lawful authority or not; 'de facto segregation is as real as segregation imposed by law'; 'a de facto state of war')
actual - (being or existing at the present moment; 'the ship's actual position is 22 miles due south of Key West')
authentic, bona fide, unquestionable, veritable - (not counterfeit or copied; 'an authentic signature'; 'a bona fide manuscript'; 'an unquestionable antique'; 'photographs taken in a veritable bull ring')
genuine, true, unfeigned - (not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed; 'genuine emotion'; 'her interest in people was unfeigned'; 'true grief')
inclusive - (including much or everything; and especially including stated limits; 'an inclusive art form'; 'an inclusive fee'; 'his concept of history is modern and inclusive'; 'from Monday to Friday inclusive')
comprehensive - (including all or everything; 'comprehensive coverage'; 'a comprehensive history of the revolution'; 'a comprehensive survey'; 'a comprehensive education')
wide-ranging - (including much; 'the pianist's wide-ranging repertoire')
integral, entire, intact - (constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged; 'a local motion keepeth bodies integral'- Bacon; 'was able to keep the collection entire during his lifetime'; 'fought to keep the union intact')
unbroken - (not broken; whole and intact; in one piece; 'fortunately the other lens is unbroken')
integrity, unity, wholeness - (an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting; 'the integrity of the nervous system is required for normal development'; 'he took measures to insure the territorial unity of Croatia')
entirety, entireness, integrality, totality - (the state of being total and complete; 'he read the article in its entirety'; 'appalled by the totality of the destruction')
completeness - (the state of being complete and entire; having everything that is needed)
whole - (including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete; 'gave his whole attention'; 'a whole wardrobe for the tropics'; 'the whole hog'; 'a whole week'; 'the baby cried the whole trip home'; 'a whole loaf of bread')
entire, full, total - (constituting the full quantity or extent; complete; 'an entire town devastated by an earthquake'; 'gave full attention'; 'a total failure')
comprehensiveness, fullness - (completeness over a broad scope)
full-blown - (having or displaying all the characteristics necessary for completeness; 'a full-blown financial crisis')
complete - (having every necessary or normal part or component or step; 'a complete meal'; 'a complete wardrobe'; 'a complete set of the Britannica'; 'a complete set of china'; 'a complete defeat'; 'a complete accounting')
entire, full, total - (constituting the full quantity or extent; complete; 'an entire town devastated by an earthquake'; 'gave full attention'; 'a total failure')
overall, total, whole - (including everything; 'the overall cost'; 'the total amount owed')
incomplete, uncomplete - (not complete or total; not completed; 'an incomplete account of his life'; 'political consequences of incomplete military success'; 'an incomplete forward pass')
incomplete, uncompleted - (not yet finished; 'his thesis is still incomplete'; 'an uncompleted play')
unfinished - (not brought to the desired final state)
unfinished - (not brought to an end or conclusion; 'unfinished business'; 'the building is still unfinished')
partial - (being or affecting only a part; not total; 'a partial description of the suspect'; 'partial collapse'; 'a partial eclipse'; 'a partial monopoly'; 'partial immunity')
on-line - (connected to a computer network or accessible by computer; 'an on-line database')
available - (obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service; 'kept a fire extinguisher available'; 'much information is available through computers'; 'available in many colors'; 'the list of available candidates is unusually long')
available, uncommitted - (not busy; not otherwise committed; 'he was not available for comment'; 'he was available and willing to accompany her')
available, usable, useable - (convenient for use or disposal; 'the house is available after July 1'; '2000 square feet of usable office space')
unavailable - (not available or accessible or at hand; 'fresh milk was unavailable during the emergency'; 'his secretary said he was unavailable for comment')
on hand - (readily available; 'there will be a wealth of information on hand from the lawyers')
busy, engaged, in use - ((of facilities such as telephones or lavatories) unavailable for use by anyone else or indicating unavailability; ('engaged' is a British term for a busy telephone line); 'her line is busy'; 'receptionists' telephones are always engaged'; 'the lavatory is in use'; 'kept getting a busy signal')
occupied - (held or filled or in use; 'she keeps her time well occupied'; 'the wc is occupied')
unoccupied - (not held or filled or in use; 'an unoccupied telephone booth'; 'unoccupied hours')
free - (not occupied or in use; 'a free locker'; 'a free lane')
vegetative - (relating to involuntary bodily functions; 'vegetative functions such as digestion or growth or circulation')
behavioral, behavioural - (of or relating to behavior; 'behavioral sciences')
spend, pass - (pass (time) in a specific way; 'How are you spending your summer vacation?')
misspend - (spend time badly or unwisely; 'He misspent his youth')
act, behave, do - (behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself; 'You should act like an adult'; 'Don't behave like a fool'; 'What makes her do this way?'; 'The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people')
behave, acquit, bear, deport, conduct, comport, carry - (behave in a certain manner; 'She carried herself well'; 'he bore himself with dignity'; 'They conducted themselves well during these difficult times')
behavior, behaviour, conduct, doings - (manner of acting or controlling yourself)
demeanor, demeanour, behavior, behaviour, conduct, deportment - ((behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people)
propriety, properness, correctitude - (correct or appropriate behavior)
appropriateness, rightness - (appropriate conduct; doing the right thing)
swagger, bluster, swash - (act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner)
practice, pattern - (a customary way of operation or behavior; 'it is their practice to give annual raises'; 'they changed their dietary pattern')
habit, use, wont - (a pattern of behavior acquired through frequent repetition; 'she had a habit twirling the ends of her hair; long use had hardened him to it')
custom, usage, usance - (accepted or habitual practice)
custom, tradition - (a specific practice of long standing)
heritage - (practices that are handed down from the past by tradition; 'a heritage of freedom')
inheritance, heritage - (any attribute or immaterial possession that is inherited from ancestors; 'my only inheritance was my mother's blessing'; 'the world's heritage of knowledge')
show, demo, exhibit, present, demonstrate - (show or demonstrate something to an interested audience; 'She shows her dogs frequently'; 'We will demo the new software in Washington')
prove, demonstrate, establish, show, shew - (establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment; 'The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound'; 'The mathematician showed the validity of the conjecture')
testify, bear witness, prove, evidence, show - (provide evidence for; 'The blood test showed that he was the father'; 'Her behavior testified to her incompetence')
show - (make visible or noticeable; 'She showed her talent for cooking'; 'Show me your etchings, please')
express, show, evince - (give expression to; 'She showed her disappointment')
indicate, point, show - (indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively; 'I showed the customer the glove section'; 'He pointed to the empty parking space'; 'he indicated his opponents')
reveal, display, show - (make clear and visible; 'The article revealed the policies of the government')
presentation, presentment, demonstration - (a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view; 'the presentation of new data'; 'he gave the customer a demonstration')
fit, tantrum, scene, conniption - (a display of bad temper; 'he had a fit'; 'she threw a tantrum'; 'he made a scene')
primogeniture - (right of inheritance belongs exclusively to the eldest son)
industrialization, industrialisation, industrial enterprise - (the development of industry on an extensive scale)
industrialize, industrialise - (develop industry; become industrial; 'The nations of South East Asia will quickly industrialize and catch up with the West')
progressive - (favoring or promoting progress; 'progressive schools')
progressive, reformist, reform-minded - (favoring or promoting reform (often by government action))
acquire, win, gain - (win something through one's efforts; 'I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese'; 'Gain an understanding of international finance')
profit, gain, benefit - (derive a benefit from; 'She profited from his vast experience')
gain, advance, win, pull ahead, make headway, get ahead, gain ground - (obtain advantages, such as points, etc.; 'The home team was gaining ground'; 'After defeating the Knicks, the Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference')
score, hit, tally, rack up - (gain points in a game; 'The home team scored many times'; 'He hit a home run'; 'He hit .300 in the past season')
score - (the act of scoring in a game or sport; 'the winning score came with less than a minute left to play')
run, tally - (a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely; 'the Yankees scored 3 runs in the bottom of the 9th'; 'their first tally came in the 3rd inning')
goal - (a successful attempt at scoring; 'the winning goal came with less than a minute left to play')
field goal - (a score in American football; a score made by kicking the ball between the opponents' goal posts)
run batted in, rbi - (a run that is the result of the batter's performance; 'he had more than 100 rbi last season')
touchdown - (a score in American football; being in possession of the ball across the opponents' goal line)
point - (the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest; 'he scored 20 points in the first half'; 'a touchdown counts 6 points')
progress, progression, procession, advance, advancement, forward motion, onward motion - (the act of moving forward toward a goal)
advance, progress, pass on, move on, march on, go on - (move forward, also in the metaphorical sense; 'Time marches on')
progress, come on, come along, advance, get on, get along, shape up - (develop in a positive way; 'He progressed well in school'; 'My plants are coming along'; 'Plans are shaping up')
crude, primitive, rude - (belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness; 'the crude weapons and rude agricultural implements of early man'; 'primitive movies of the 1890s'; 'primitive living conditions in the Appalachian mountains')
rudimentary - (being in the earliest stages of development; 'rudimentary plans')
advanced - (farther along in physical or mental development; 'the child's skeletal age was classified as 'advanced''; 'children in the advanced classes in elementary school read far above grade average')
advanced, sophisticated - (ahead in development; complex or intricate; 'advanced technology'; 'a sophisticated electronic control system')
advanced - ((of societies) highly developed especially in technology or industry; 'advanced societies'; 'an advanced country technologically')
sophisticated - (having or appealing to those having worldly knowledge and refinement and savoir-faire; 'sophisticated young socialites'; 'a sophisticated audience'; 'a sophisticated lifestyle'; 'a sophisticated book')
blase, worldly - (very sophisticated especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world; 'the blase traveler refers to the ocean he has crossed as 'the pond''; 'the benefits of his worldly wisdom')
graduation - (the successful completion of a program of study)
graduate - (receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies; 'She graduated in 1990')
learn, larn, acquire - (gain knowledge or skills; 'She learned dancing from her sister'; 'I learned Sanskrit'; 'Children acquire language at an amazing rate')
learn, hear, get word, get wind, pick up, find out, get a line, discover, see - (get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally; 'I learned that she has two grown-up children'; 'I see that you have been promoted')
memorize, memorise, con, learn - (commit to memory; learn by heart; 'Have you memorized your lines for the play yet?')
learning, acquisition - (the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge; 'the child's acquisition of language')
learning, acquisition - (the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge; 'the child's acquisition of language')
education - (knowledge acquired by learning and instruction; 'it was clear that he had a very broad education')
enlightenment - (education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge)
edification, sophistication - (uplifting enlightenment)
disenchantment, disillusion, disillusionment - (freeing from false belief or illusions)
enlighten, edify - (make understand; 'Can you enlighten me-I don't understand this proposal')
disabuse - (free somebody (from an erroneous belief))
eruditeness, erudition, learnedness, learning, scholarship, encyclopedism, encyclopaedism - (profound scholarly knowledge)
experience - (the content of direct observation or participation in an event; 'he had a religious experience'; 'he recalled the experience vividly')
experience - (an event as apprehended; 'a surprising experience'; 'that painful experience certainly got our attention')
experience, undergo, see, go through - (go or live through; 'We had many trials to go through'; 'he saw action in Viet Nam')
know, experience, live - (have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations; 'I know the feeling!'; 'have you ever known hunger?'; 'I have lived a kind of hell when I was a drug addict'; 'The holocaust survivors have lived a nightmare'; 'I lived through two divorces')
experience, receive, have, get, undergo - (go through (mental or physical states or experiences); 'get an idea'; 'experience vertigo'; 'get nauseous'; 'undergo a strange sensation'; 'The chemical undergoes a sudden change'; 'The fluid undergoes shear'; 'receive injuries'; 'have a feeling')
feel, experience - (undergo an emotional sensation; 'She felt resentful'; 'He felt regret')
witness, find, see - (perceive or be contemporaneous with; 'We found Republicans winning the offices'; 'You'll see a lot of cheating in this school'; 'The 1960's saw the rebellion of the younger generation against established traditions'; 'I want to see results')
issue - (an important question that is in dispute and must be settled; 'the issue could be settled by requiring public education for everyone'; 'politicians never discuss the real issues')
decide, settle, resolve, adjudicate - (bring to an end; settle conclusively; 'The case was decided'; 'The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff'; 'The father adjudicated when the sons were quarreling over their inheritance')
conclude, resolve - (reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation)
solved, resolved - (explained or answered; 'mysteries solved and unsolved; problems resolved and unresolved')
solved, resolved - (explained or answered; 'mysteries solved and unsolved; problems resolved and unresolved')
unsolved, unresolved - (not solved; 'many crimes remain unsolved'; 'many problems remain unresolved')
open, undecided, undetermined, unresolved - (not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought; 'an open question'; 'our position on this bill is still undecided'; 'our lawsuit is still undetermined')
trophy, prize - (something given as a token of victory)
decoration, laurel wreath, medal, medallion, palm, ribbon - (an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event)
Academy Award, Oscar - (an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance)
Nobel prize - (an annual award for outstanding contributions to chemistry or physics or physiology and medicine or literature or economics or peace)
acquaintance, friend - (a person with whom you are acquainted; 'I have trouble remembering the names of all my acquaintances'; 'we are friends of the family')
companion, comrade, fellow, familiar, associate - (a person who is frequently in the company of another; 'drinking companions'; 'comrades in arms')
enterprise, endeavor, endeavour - (a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness); 'he had doubts about the whole enterprise')
vanguard, forefront, cutting edge - (the position of greatest importance or advancement; the leading position in any movement or field; 'the Cotswolds were once at the forefront of woollen manufacturing in England'; 'the idea of motion was always to the forefront of his mind and central to his philosophy')
play along, accompany, follow - (perform an accompaniment to; 'The orchestra could barely follow the frequent pitch changes of the soprano')
company, companion, accompany, keep company - (be a companion to somebody)
work - (activity directed toward making or doing something; 'she checked several points needing further work')
work - (exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity; 'I will work hard to improve my grades'; 'she worked hard for better living conditions for the poor')
treat, handle, do by - (interact in a certain way; 'Do right by her'; 'Treat him with caution, please'; 'Handle the press reporters gently')
treatment, handling - (the management of someone or something; 'the handling of prisoners'; 'the treatment of water sewage'; 'the right to equal treatment in the criminal justice system')
hypnotize, hypnotise, mesmerize, mesmerise - (induce hypnosis in)
hypnotism, mesmerism, suggestion - (the act of inducing hypnosis)
wrong - (treat unjustly; do wrong to)
pamper, featherbed, cosset, cocker, baby, coddle, mollycoddle, spoil, indulge - (treat with excessive indulgence; 'grandparents often pamper the children'; 'Let's not mollycoddle our students!')
immunology - (the branch of medical science that studies the body's immune system)
orthopedics, orthopaedics - (the branch of medical science concerned with disorders or deformities of the spine and joints)
orthopedic, orthopaedic, orthopedical - (of or relating to or employed in orthopedics; 'orthopedic shoes')
orthopedist, orthopaedist - (a specialist in correcting deformities of the skeletal system (especially in children))
tract - (a system of body parts that together serve some particular purpose)
respiratory tract, airway - (the passages through which air enters and leaves the body)
urinary tract - (the organs and tubes involved in the production and excretion of urine)
urology, urogenital medicine - (the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the urinary tract or urogenital system)
urologist - (a specialist in urology)
neurology - (the branch of medical science that deals with the nervous system)
neurology, clinical neurology - ((neurology) the branch of medicine that deals with the nervous system and its disorders)
neurologist, brain doctor - (a medical specialist in the nervous system and the disorders affecting it)
psychiatrist, head-shrinker, shrink - (a physician who specializes in psychiatry)
psychiatry, psychopathology, psychological medicine - (the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders)
psychiatric, psychiatrical - (relating to or used in or engaged in the practice of psychiatry; 'psychiatric disorder'; 'psychiatric hospital')
immunologist - (a medical scientist who specializes in immunology)
immune system - (a system (including the thymus and bone marrow and lymphoid tissues) that protects the body from foreign substances and pathogenic organisms by producing the immune response)
immunodeficiency - (immunological disorder in which some part of the body's immune system is inadequate and resistance to infectious diseases is reduced)
AIDS, acquired immune deficiency syndrome - (a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles)
derive, gain - (obtain; 'derive pleasure from one's garden')
sicken, come down - (get sick; 'She fell sick last Friday, and now she is in the hospital')
get worse, relapse - (deteriorate in health; 'he relapsed')
catch - (contract; 'did you catch a cold?')
catch cold - (come down with a cold)
collapse - (an abrupt failure of function or health)
break down, collapse - (collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack)
immunize, immunise, inoculate, vaccinate - (perform vaccinations or produce immunity in by inoculation; 'We vaccinate against scarlet fever'; 'The nurse vaccinated the children in the school')
immunization, immunisation - (the act of making immune (especially by inoculation))
constipation, irregularity - (irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis)
immunity, resistance - ((medicine) the condition in which an organism can resist disease)
exempt, relieve, free - (grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to; 'She exempted me from the exam')
nontaxable, exempt - ((of goods or funds) not subject to taxation; 'the funds of nonprofit organizations are nontaxable'; 'income exempt from taxation')
exempt - ((of persons) freed from or not subject to an obligation or liability (as e.g. taxes) to which others or other things are subject; 'a beauty somehow exempt from the aging process'; 'exempt from jury duty'; 'only the very poorest citizens should be exempt from income taxes')
unobligated - (not obligated)
tax-exempt, tax-free, untaxed - ((of goods or funds) not taxed; 'tax-exempt bonds'; 'an untaxed expense account')
exemption, freedom - (immunity from an obligation or duty)
amnesty - (a period during which offenders are exempt from punishment)
pardon, amnesty - (a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense)
waterproof - (make watertight; 'Waterproof the coat')
rainproof, waterproof, waterproofed - (not permitting the passage of water)
resistant - (impervious to being affected; 'resistant to the effects of heat'; 'resistant to persuasion')
susceptible - ((often followed by 'of' or 'to') yielding readily to or capable of; 'susceptible to colds'; 'susceptible of proof')
unsusceptible, insusceptible - (not susceptible to)
susceptibility, susceptibleness - (the state of being susceptible; easily affected)
vulnerable - (susceptible to attack; 'a vulnerable bridge')
vulnerable - (capable of being wounded or hurt; 'vulnerable parts of the body')
vulnerability, exposure - (the state of being vulnerable or exposed; 'his vulnerability to litigation'; 'his exposure to ridicule')
vulnerability - (susceptibility to injury or attack)
threatened - ((of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered; 'the spotted owl is a threatened species, not yet an endangered one')
apt, liable - (at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant; 'he is apt to lose'; 'she is liable to forget')
rustproof, rustproofed - (treated against rusting)
immune - (relating to the condition of immunity; 'the immune system')
immunize, immunise, inoculate, vaccinate - (perform vaccinations or produce immunity in by inoculation; 'We vaccinate against scarlet fever'; 'The nurse vaccinated the children in the school')
inoculation, vaccination - (taking a vaccine as a precaution against contracting a disease)
good health, healthiness - (the state of being vigorous and free from bodily or mental disease)
healthcare, health care - (the preservation of mental and physical health by preventing or treating illness through services offered by the health profession)
medical procedure - (a procedure employed by medical or dental practitioners)
checkup, medical checkup, medical examination, medical exam, medical, health check - (a thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person)
mince, soften, moderate - (make less severe or harsh; 'He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears')
deviate, divert - (turn aside; turn away from)
divert - (send on a course or in a direction different from the planned or intended one)
sidetrack, depart, digress, straggle - (wander from a direct or straight course)
digress, stray, divagate, wander - (lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking; 'She always digresses when telling a story'; 'her mind wanders'; 'Don't digress when you give a lecture')
digress, stray, divagate, wander - (lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking; 'She always digresses when telling a story'; 'her mind wanders'; 'Don't digress when you give a lecture')
development - (a recent event that has some relevance for the present situation; 'recent developments in Iraq'; 'what a revolting development!')
discipline, train, check, condition - (train by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control; 'Parents must discipline their children'; 'Is this dog trained?')
conditioned, learned - (established by conditioning or learning; 'a conditioned response')
conditioned, learned - (established by conditioning or learning; 'a conditioned response')
learned - (acquired by learning; 'learned skills')
discipline, correct, sort out - (punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience; 'The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently')
discipline, correction - (the act of punishing; 'the offenders deserved the harsh discipline they received')
disciplined - (trained mentally or physically by instruction or exercise; 'the beautiful coordination of his disciplined muscles'; 'a disciplined mind')
disciplined - (obeying the rules)
chastised, corrected, disciplined - (punished for misbehavior; 'the chastised child sat humbly in the corner')
disciplinary - (relating to discipline in behavior; 'disciplinary problems in the classroom')
corrective, disciplinary, disciplinal - (designed to promote discipline; 'the teacher's action was corrective rather than instructional'; 'disciplinal measures'; 'the mother was stern and disciplinary')
disciplinary - (relating to a specific field of academic study; 'economics in its modern disciplinary sense')
polish, refine, fine-tune, down - (improve or perfect by pruning or polishing; 'refine one's style of writing')
perfect, hone - (make perfect or complete; 'perfect your French in Paris!')
perfect, hone - (make perfect or complete; 'perfect your French in Paris!')
optimize, optimise - (make optimal; get the most out of; use best; 'optimize your resources')
optimize, optimise - (modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost; 'optimize a computer program')
putter, mess around, potter, tinker, monkey, monkey around, muck about, muck around - (do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly; 'The old lady is usually mucking about in her little house')
reform - (make changes for improvement in order to remove abuse and injustices; 'reform a political system')
reform, reclaim, regenerate, rectify - (bring, lead, or force to abandon a wrong or evil course of life, conduct, and adopt a right one; 'The Church reformed me'; 'reform your conduct')
reform - (a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses; 'justice was for sale before the reform of the law courts')
reformed - (caused to abandon an evil manner of living and follow a good one; 'a reformed drunkard')
recover, retrieve, find, regain - (get or find back; recover the use of; 'She regained control of herself'; 'She found her voice and replied quickly')
recuperate, recover, convalesce - (get over an illness or shock; 'The patient is recuperating')
recovery - (return to an original state; 'the recovery of the forest after the fire was surprisingly rapid')
repair, mend, fix, bushel, doctor, furbish up, restore, touch on - (restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken; 'She repaired her TV set'; 'Repair my shoes please')
repair, fix, fixing, fixture, mend, mending, reparation - (the act of putting something in working order again)
repair, mend, fix, bushel, doctor, furbish up, restore, touch up - (restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken; 'She repaired her TV set'; 'Repair my shoes please')
remedy, curative, cure, therapeutic - (a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain)
treat, care for - (provide treatment for; 'The doctor treated my broken leg'; 'The nurses cared for the bomb victims'; 'The patient must be treated right away or she will die'; 'Treat the infection with antibiotics')
treatment - (care by procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
therapy - ((medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.); 'the quarterback is undergoing treatment for a knee injury'; 'he tried every treatment the doctors suggested'; 'heat therapy gave the best relief')
medical care, medical aid - (professional treatment for illness or injury)
treated - (given medical care or treatment; 'a treated cold is usually gone in 14 days; if left untreated it lasts two weeks')
untreated - (not given medical care or treatment; 'an untreated disease'; 'the untreated wounded lay on makeshift cots')
operate on, operate - (perform surgery on; 'The doctors operated on the patient but failed to save his life')
operation, surgery, surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgical process - (a medical procedure involving an incision with instruments; performed to repair damage or arrest disease in a living body; 'they will schedule the operation as soon as an operating room is available'; 'he died while undergoing surgery')
operate on, operate - (perform surgery on; 'The doctors operated on the patient but failed to save his life')
operation, surgery, surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgical process - (a medical procedure involving an incision with instruments; performed to repair damage or arrest disease in a living body; 'they will schedule the operation as soon as an operating room is available'; 'he died while undergoing surgery')
surgical - (of or relating to or involving or used in surgery; 'surgical instruments'; 'surgical intervention')
surgical - (performed with great precision; 'a surgical air strike')
scalpel - (a thin straight surgical knife used in dissection and surgery)
plastic surgery, reconstructive surgery, anaplasty - (surgery concerned with therapeutic or cosmetic reformation of tissue)
face lift, facelift, lift, face lifting, cosmetic surgery, rhytidectomy, rhytidoplasty, nip and tuck - (plastic surgery to remove wrinkles and other signs of aging from your face; an incision is made near the hair line and skin is pulled back and excess tissue is excised; 'some actresses have more than one face lift')
face lift, facelift, lift, face lifting, cosmetic surgery, rhytidectomy, rhytidoplasty, nip and tuck - (plastic surgery to remove wrinkles and other signs of aging from your face; an incision is made near the hair line and skin is pulled back and excess tissue is excised; 'some actresses have more than one face lift')
face-lift, lift - (perform cosmetic surgery on someone's face)
sterilize, sterilise, desex, unsex, desexualize, desexualise, fix - (make infertile; 'in some countries, people with genetically transmissible disabilites are sterilized')
alter, neuter, spay, castrate - (remove the ovaries of; 'Is your cat spayed?')
sterilization, sterilisation - (the act of making an organism barren or infertile (unable to reproduce))
emasculate, castrate, demasculinize, demasculinise - (remove the testicles of a male animal)
castrated, unsexed - (deprived of sexual capacity or sexual attributes)
uncastrated - (not castrated)
prepuce, foreskin - (a fold of skin covering the tip of the penis)
circumcision - (the act of circumcising performed on males eight days after birth as a Jewish and Muslim religious rite)
circumcision - (the act of circumcising; surgical removal of the foreskin of males)
hitchhike, hitch, thumb - (travel by getting free rides from motorists)
lift - (a ride in a car; 'he gave me a lift home')
solicitation, appeal, collection, ingathering - (request for a sum of money; 'an appeal to raise money for starving children')
solicit, beg, tap - (make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently; 'Henry IV solicited the Pope for a divorce'; 'My neighbor keeps soliciting money for different charities')
official, functionary - (a worker who holds or is invested with an office)
placement - (contact established between applicants and prospective employees; 'the agency provided placement services')
promote, upgrade, advance, kick upstairs, raise, elevate - (give a promotion to or assign to a higher position; 'John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired'; 'Women tend not to advance in the major law firms'; 'I got promoted after many years of hard work')
ask, inquire, enquire - (inquire about; 'I asked about their special today'; 'He had to ask directions several times')
ask - (direct or put; seek an answer to; 'ask a question')
question, inquiry, enquiry, query, interrogation - (an instance of questioning; 'there was a question about my training'; 'we made inquiries of all those who were present')
question, query - (pose a question)
question, inquiry, enquiry, query, interrogation - (an instance of questioning; 'there was a question about my training'; 'we made inquiries of all those who were present')
inquirer, enquirer, questioner, querier, asker - (someone who asks a question)
meeting, coming together - (the social act of assembling for some common purpose; 'his meeting with the salesmen was the 'high' of his day')
meeting, get together - (a small informal social gathering; 'there was an informal meeting in my living room')
meet, get together - (get together socially or for a specific purpose)
rendezvous - (a meeting planned at a certain time and place)
rendezvous - (meet at a rendezvous)
assignation, tryst - (a secret rendezvous (especially between lovers))
meeting, get together - (a small informal social gathering; 'there was an informal meeting in my living room')
social event - (an event characteristic of persons forming groups)
sleepover - (an occasion of spending a night away from home or having a guest spend the night in your home (especially as a party for children))
meeting, group meeting - (a formally arranged gathering; 'next year the meeting will be in Chicago'; 'the meeting elected a chairperson')
caucus - (a closed political meeting)
forum - (a public meeting or assembly for open discussion)
conference - (a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda))
symposium - (a meeting or conference for the public discussion of some topic especially one in which the participants form an audience and make presentations)
seminar - (any meeting for an exchange of ideas)
summon - (ask to come; 'summon a lawyer')
call, send for - (order, request, or command to come; 'She was called into the director's office'; 'Call the police!')
convoke, convene - (call together; 'The students were convened in the auditorium')
convene - (meet formally; 'The council convened last week')
convention, convening - (the act of convening)
convention - (a large formal assembly; 'political convention')
exhibition, exposition, expo - (a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display)
expose, exhibit, display - (to show, make visible or apparent; 'The Metropolitan Museum is exhibiting Goya's works this month'; 'Why don't you show your nice legs and wear shorter skirts?'; 'National leaders will have to display the highest skills of statesmanship')
exhibitor, exhibitioner, shower - (someone who organizes an exhibit for others to see)
presentation - (the act of making something publicly available; presenting news or other information by broadcasting or printing it; 'he prepared his presentation carefully in advance')
production - (a presentation for the stage or screen or radio or television; 'have you seen the new production of Hamlet?')
theatrical production, staging - (the production of a drama on the stage)
ostentation, fanfare, flash - (a gaudy outward display)
ostentation - (pretentious or showy or vulgar display)
exhibitionism - (extravagant and conspicuous behavior intended to attract attention to yourself)
pedantry - (an ostentatious and inappropriate display of learning)
display, exhibit, showing - (something shown to the public; 'the museum had many exhibits of oriental art')
array - (an impressive display; 'it was a bewildering array of books'; 'his tools were in an orderly array on the basement wall')
display, exhibit, showing - (something shown to the public; 'the museum had many exhibits of oriental art')
interrogate, question - (pose a series of questions to; 'The suspect was questioned by the police'; 'We questioned the survivor about the details of the explosion')
interrogation, examination, interrogatory - (formal systematic questioning)
deposition - ((law) a pretrial interrogation of a witness; usually conducted in a lawyer's office)
swear, depose, depone - (make a deposition; declare under oath)
interview - (the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists; 'my interviews with teenagers revealed a weakening of religious bonds')
consultation, audience, interview - (a conference (usually with someone important); 'he had a consultation with the judge'; 'he requested an audience with the king')
interview, question - (conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting)
interview - (discuss formally with (somebody) for the purpose of an evaluation; 'We interviewed the job candidates')
interviewer - (a person who conducts an interview)
debrief - (put someone through a debriefing and make him report; 'The released hostages were debriefed')
debriefing - (report of a mission or task)
interview - (discuss formally with (somebody) for the purpose of an evaluation; 'We interviewed the job candidates')
gather, garner, collect, pull together - (assemble or get together; 'gather some stones'; 'pull your thoughts together')
collect, pull in - (get or bring together; 'accumulate evidence') together; 'gather some stones'; 'pull your thoughts together')
collection, collecting, assembling, aggregation - (the act of gathering something together)
converge, meet - (be adjacent or come together; 'The lines converge at this point')
convergence - (the occurrence of two or more things coming together)
intersect, cross - (meet at a point)
intersection - (the act of intersecting (as joining by causing your path to intersect your target's path))
accumulate, cumulate, conglomerate, pile up, gather, amass - (collect or gather; 'Journals are accumulating in my office'; 'The work keeps piling up')
agglomeration - (a jumbled collection or mass)
hunk, lump - (a large piece of something without definite shape; 'a hunk of bread'; 'a lump of coal')
ball, clod, glob, lump, clump, chunk - (a compact mass; 'a ball of mud caught him on the shoulder')
chunky, lumpy - (like or containing small sticky lumps; 'the dumplings were chunky pieces of uncooked dough')
lumpy - (having lumps; not smooth and even in texture; 'lumpy gravy')
nugget - (a solid lump of a precious metal (especially gold) as found in the earth)
bunch, bunch up, bundle, cluster, clump - (gather or cause to gather into a cluster; 'She bunched her fingers into a fist')
curdling, clotting, coagulation - (the process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid)
curdle, clabber, clot - (turn into curds; 'curdled milk')
curdle - (go bad or sour; 'The milk curdled')
curdle - (turn from a liquid to a solid mass; 'his blood curdled')
curdle, clabber, clot - (turn into curds; 'curdled milk')
curdle, clabber, clot - (turn into curds; 'curdled milk')
curdle - (go bad or sour; 'The milk curdled')
curdling, clotting, coagulation - (the process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid)
curd - (coagulated milk; used to made cheese; 'Little Miss Muffet sat on a tuffet eating some curds and whey')
clot, coagulum - (a lump of material formed from the content of a liquid)
clot, coagulate - (change from a liquid to a thickened or solid state; 'coagulated blood')
clot, coagulate - (cause to change from a liquid to a solid or thickened state)
clog, clot - (coalesce or unite in a mass; 'Blood clots')
curdling, clotting, coagulation - (the process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid)
blood clot, grume - (a semisolid mass of coagulated red and white blood cells)
thrombus - (a blood clot formed within a blood vessel and remaining attached to its place of origin)
hunk, lump - (a large piece of something without definite shape; 'a hunk of bread'; 'a lump of coal')
collection, aggregation, accumulation, assemblage - (several things grouped together or considered as a whole)
collection, aggregation, accumulation, assemblage - (several things grouped together or considered as a whole)
dramatic - (suitable to or characteristic of drama; 'a dramatic entrance in a swirling cape'; 'a dramatic rescue at sea')
dramatic - (pertaining to or characteristic of drama; 'dramatic arts')
artistic - (relating to or characteristic of art or artists; 'his artistic background')
cultural - (of or relating to the arts and manners that a group favors; 'cultural events'; 'a person of broad cultural interests')
art, artistic creation, artistic production - (the creation of beautiful or significant things; 'art does not need to be innovative to be good'; 'I was never any good at art'; 'he said that architecture is the art of wasting space beautifully')
meet, gather, assemble, forgather, foregather - (collect in one place; 'We assembled in the church basement'; 'Let's gather in the dining room')
meet, run into, encounter, run across, come across, see - (come together; 'I'll probably see you at the meeting'; 'How nice to see you again!')
find, happen, chance, bump, encounter - (come upon, as if by accident; meet with; 'We find this idea in Plato'; 'I happened upon the most wonderful bakery not very far from here'; 'She chanced upon an interesting book in the bookstore the other day')
meeting, encounter - (a casual or unexpected convergence; 'he still remembers their meeting in Paris'; 'there was a brief encounter in the hallway')
encounter, coming upon - (a casual meeting with a person of thing)
fall upon, strike, come upon, light upon, chance upon, come across, chance on, happen upon, attain, discover - (find unexpectedly; 'the archeologists chanced upon an old tomb'; 'she struck a goldmine'; 'The hikers finally struck the main path to the lake')
cluster, constellate, flock, clump - (come together as in a cluster or flock; 'The poets constellate in this town every summer')
huddle, huddle together - (crowd or draw together; 'let's huddle together-it's cold!')
meet, gather, assemble, forgather, foregather - (collect in one place; 'We assembled in the church basement'; 'Let's gather in the dining room')
mobilize, mobilise, marshal, summon - (make ready for action or use; 'marshal resources')
mobilization, mobilisation - (act of marshaling and organizing and making ready for use or action; 'mobilization of the country's economic resources')
call up, mobilize, mobilise, rally - (call to arms; of military personnel)
mobilization, mobilisation, militarization, militarisation - (act of assembling and putting into readiness for war or other emergency: 'mobilization of the troops')
gather, garner, collect, pull together - (assemble or get together; 'gather some stones'; 'pull your thoughts together')
gather, gathering - (the act of gathering something)
collected, gathered - (brought together in one place; 'the collected works of Milton'; 'the gathered folds of the skirt')
lump, chunk - (put together indiscriminately; 'lump together all the applicants')
pastime, interest, pursuit - (a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly); 'sailing is her favorite pastime'; 'his main pastime is gambling'; 'he counts reading among his interests'; 'they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits')
avocation, by-line, hobby, pursuit, sideline, spare-time activity - (an auxiliary activity)
hobbyist - (a person who pursues an activity in their spare time for pleasure)
bird watcher, birder - (a person who identifies and studies birds in their natural habitats)
bird, birdwatch - (watch and study birds in their natural habitat)
juxtaposition, apposition, collocation - (the act of positioning close together (or side by side); 'it is the result of the juxtaposition of contrasting colors')
juxtapose - (place side by side; 'The fauvists juxtaposed strong colors')
intersperse - (place at intervals in or among; 'intersperse exclamation marks in the text')
collector, aggregator - (a person who collects things)
numismatics, numismatology, coin collecting, coin collection - (the collection and study of money (and coins in particular))
numismatist, numismatologist, coin collector - (a collector and student of money (and coins in particular))
attempted - (tried unsuccessfully; 'attempted murder')
attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try - (earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something; 'made an effort to cover all the reading material'; 'wished him luck in his endeavor'; 'she gave it a good try')
try, seek, attempt, essay, assay - (make an effort or attempt; 'He tried to shake off his fears'; 'The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps'; 'The police attempted to stop the thief'; 'He sought to improve himself'; 'She always seeks to do good in the world')
add - (make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of; 'We added two students to that dorm room'; 'She added a personal note to her letter'; 'Add insult to injury'; 'Add some extra plates to the dinner table')
addition - (the act of adding one thing to another; 'the addition of flowers created a pleasing effect'; 'the addition of a leap day every four years')
addition, add-on, improver - (a component that is added to something to improve it; 'the addition of a bathroom was a major improvement'; 'the addition of cinnamon improved the flavor')
afterthought - (an addition that was not included in the original plan; 'the garage was an afterthought')
include - (have as a part, be made up out of; 'The list includes the names of many famous writers')
include - (consider as part of something; 'I include you in the list of culprits')
incorporate, contain, comprise - (include or contain; have as a component; 'A totally new idea is comprised in this paper'; 'The record contains many old songs from the 1930's')
include - (add as part of something else; put in as part of a set, group, or category; 'We must include this chemical element in the group')
inclusion - (the act of including)
included - (enclosed in the same envelope or package; 'the included check')
inclusion - (the state of being included)
jump, pass over, skip, skip over - (bypass; 'He skipped a row in the text and so the sentence was incomprehensible')
neglect, pretermit, omit, drop, miss, leave out, overlook, overleap - (leave undone or leave out; 'How could I miss that typo?'; 'The workers on the conveyor belt miss one out of ten')
bypass, short-circuit, go around, get around - (avoid something unpleasant or laborious; 'You cannot bypass these rules!')
omission - (neglecting to do something; leaving out or passing over something)
ignored, neglected, unheeded - (disregarded; 'his cries were unheeded'; ' Shaw's neglected one-act comedy, 'A Village Wooing' '; 'her ignored advice')
exclude, except, leave out, leave off, omit, take out - (prevent from being included or considered or accepted; 'The bad results were excluded from the report'; 'Leave off the top piece')
exclude, except, leave out, leave off, omit, take out - (prevent from being included or considered or accepted; 'The bad results were excluded from the report'; 'Leave off the top piece')
exception, exclusion, elision - (a deliberate act of omission; 'with the exception of the children, everyone was told the news')
overlook - (look past, fail to notice)
neglect, pretermit, omit, drop, miss, leave out, overlook, overleap - (leave undone or leave out; 'How could I miss that typo?'; 'The workers on the conveyor belt miss one out of ten')
jump, pass over, skip, skip over - (bypass; 'He skipped a row in the text and so the sentence was incomprehensible')
fail, neglect - (fail to do something; leave something undone; 'She failed to notice that her child was no longer in his crib'; 'The secretary failed to call the customer and the company lost the account')
neglect - (fail to attend to; 'he neglects his children')
disregard, neglect - (willful lack of care and attention)
negligence, neglect, neglectfulness - (the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern)
negligence, carelessness, neglect, nonperformance - (failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances)
child neglect - (failure of caretakers to provide adequate emotional and physical care for a child)
offer - (make available or accessible, provide or furnish; 'The conference center offers a health spa'; 'The hotel offers private meeting rooms')
offer, proffer - (present for acceptance or rejection; 'She offered us all a cold drink')
volunteer, offer - (agree freely; 'She volunteered to drive the old lady home'; 'I offered to help with the dishes but the hostess would not hear of it')
offer - (put forward for consideration; 'He offered his opinion')
offer, extend - (offer verbally; 'extend my greetings'; 'He offered his sympathy')
offer, offering - (the verbal act of offering; 'a generous offer of assistance')
accept, consent, go for - (give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to; 'I cannot accept your invitation'; 'I go for this resolution')
receive, take in, invite - (express willingness to have in one's home or environs; 'The community warmly received the refugees')
assume, adopt, take on, take over - (take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities; 'When will the new President assume office?')
receive, take in, invite - (express willingness to have in one's home or environs; 'The community warmly received the refugees')
assume, adopt, take on, take over - (take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities; 'When will the new President assume office?')
reject - (refuse to accept or acknowledge; 'I reject the idea of starting a war'; 'The journal rejected the student's paper')
refuse, reject, pass up, turn down, decline - (refuse to accept; 'He refused my offer of hospitality')
rejection - (the act of rejecting something; 'his proposals were met with rejection')
renounce, repudiate - (cast off or disown; 'She renounced her husband'; 'The parents repudiated their son')
abjure, recant, forswear, retract, resile - (formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure; 'He retracted his earlier statements about his religion'; 'She abjured her beliefs')
shift, displacement - (an event in which something is displaced without rotation)
expel, eject, chuck out, exclude, throw out, kick out, turf out, boot out, turn out - (put out or expel from a place; 'The child was expelled from the classroom')
bounce - (eject from the premises; 'The ex-boxer's job is to bounce people who want to enter this private club')
ejection, exclusion, expulsion, riddance - (the act of forcing out someone or something; 'the ejection of troublemakers by the police'; 'the child's expulsion from school')
expel, throw out, kick out - (force to leave or move out; 'He was expelled from his native country')
expel, eject, chuck out, exclude, throw out, kick out, turf out, boot out, turn out - (put out or expel from a place; 'The child was expelled from the classroom')
oust, throw out, drum out, boot out, kick out, expel - (remove from a position or office; 'The chairman was ousted after he misappropriated funds')
accept, take, have - (receive willingly something given or offered; 'The only girl who would have him was the miller's daughter'; 'I won't have this dog in my house!'; 'Please accept my present')
accept, consent, go for - (give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to; 'I cannot accept your invitation'; 'I go for this resolution')
acceptance - ((contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract))
acceptance - (the act of taking something that is offered; 'her acceptance of the gift encouraged him'; 'he anticipated their acceptance of his offer')
adopt, take in - (take into one's family; 'They adopted two children from Nicaragua')
adoption - (a legal proceeding that creates a parent-child relation between persons not related by blood; the adopted child is entitled to all privileges belonging to a natural child of the adoptive parents (including the right to inherit))
adoptee - (someone (such as a child) who has been adopted)
adopted - (having been taken into a specific relationship; 'an adopted child')
blessing, approval, approving - (the formal act of approving; 'he gave the project his blessing'; 'his decision merited the approval of any sensible person')
approve, O.K., okay, sanction - (give sanction to; 'I approve of his educational policies')
approve, O.K., okay, sanction - (give sanction to; 'I approve of his educational policies')
backing, backup, championship, patronage - (the act of providing approval and support; 'his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives')
adopt, follow, espouse - (choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans; 'She followed the feminist movement'; 'The candidate espouses Republican ideals')
adopt, borrow, take over, take up - (take up and practice as one's own)
espouse, embrace, adopt, sweep up - (take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own; 'She embraced Catholicism'; 'They adopted the Jewish faith')
adopt, follow, espouse - (choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans; 'She followed the feminist movement'; 'The candidate espouses Republican ideals')
adopted, adoptive - (acquired as your own by free choice; 'my adopted state'; 'an adoptive country')
accepted, recognized, recognised - (generally approved or compelling recognition; 'several accepted techniques for treating the condition'; 'his recognized superiority in this kind of work')
accepted - (generally accepted or used; 'accepted methods of harmony and melody'; 'three accepted types of pump')
acceptable, accepted - (judged to be in conformity with approved usage; 'acceptable English usage')
accepted - (widely or permanently accepted; 'an accepted precedent')
established, constituted - (brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established; 'the established social order'; 'distrust the constituted authority'; 'a team established as a member of a major league'; 'enjoyed his prestige as an established writer'; 'an established precedent'; 'the established Church')
offer - (make available for sale; 'The stores are offering specials on sweaters this week')
offer, bid, tender - (propose a payment; 'The Swiss dealer offered $2 million for the painting')
order, purchase order - (a commercial document used to request someone to supply something in return for payment and providing specifications and quantities; 'IBM received an order for a hundred computers')
mail order - (a purchase negotiated by mail)
order, purchase order - (a commercial document used to request someone to supply something in return for payment and providing specifications and quantities; 'IBM received an order for a hundred computers')
bid, tender - (a formal proposal to buy at a specified price)
offer, offering - (something offered (as a proposal or bid); 'noteworthy new offerings for investors included several index funds')
offer, bid, tender - (propose a payment; 'The Swiss dealer offered $2 million for the painting')
bid, tender - (a formal proposal to buy at a specified price)
bidder - (someone who makes an offer)
aim, take, train, take aim, direct - (aim or direct at; as of blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment; 'Please don't aim at your little brother!'; 'He trained his gun on the burglar'; 'Don't train your camera on the women'; 'Take a swipe at one's opponent')
target, aim, place, direct, point - (intend (something) to move towards a certain goal; 'He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face'; 'criticism directed at her superior'; 'direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself')
target, aim, place, direct, point - (intend (something) to move towards a certain goal; 'He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face'; 'criticism directed at her superior'; 'direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself')
catch up - (learn belatedly; find out about something after it happened; 'I'm trying to catch up with the latest developments in molecular biology')
probe, investigation - (an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities; 'there was a congressional probe into the scandal')
spectacle - (something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight); 'the tragic spectacle of cripples trying to escape')
view, aspect, prospect, scene, vista, panorama - (the visual percept of a region; 'the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views')
profile - (a side view representation of an object (especially a human face))
side view - (a view from the side of something)
full moon, full-of-the-moon, full phase of the moon, full - (the time when the moon is fully illuminated; 'the moon is at the full')
scroll - (move through text or graphics in order to display parts that do not fit on the screen; 'Scroll down to see the entire text')
scroll - (move through text or graphics in order to display parts that do not fit on the screen; 'Scroll down to see the entire text')
scroll - (move through text or graphics in order to display parts that do not fit on the screen; 'Scroll down to see the entire text')
reflection, reflexion - (the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material); 'he studied his reflection in the mirror')
picture, image, icon, ikon - (a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface; 'they showed us the pictures of their wedding'; 'a movie is a series of images projected so rapidly that the eye integrates them')
background, ground - (the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground; 'he posed her against a background of rolling hills')
foreground - (the part of a scene that is near the viewer)
brittle, brickle, brickly - (having little elasticity; hence easily cracked or fractured or snapped; 'brittle bones'; 'glass is brittle'; ''brickle' and 'brickly' are dialectal')
semisolid - (partly solid; having a rigidity and viscosity intermediate between a solid and a liquid; 'a semisolid mixture')
soft - (yielding readily to pressure or weight)
downy, downlike, flossy, fluffy - (like down or as soft as down)
gelatinous, gelatinlike, jellylike - (thick like gelatin)
congealed, jelled, jellied - (congealed into jelly; solidified by cooling; 'in Georgia they serve congealed salads')
hard - (resisting weight or pressure)
absorption, soaking up - ((chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid)
absorb - (become imbued; 'The liquids, light, and gases absorb')
absorb, suck, imbibe, soak up, sop up, suck up, draw, take in, take up - (take in, also metaphorically; 'The sponge absorbs water well'; 'She drew strength from the minister's words')
absorb, suck, imbibe, soak up, sop up, suck up, draw, take in, take up - (take in, also metaphorically; 'The sponge absorbs water well'; 'She drew strength from the minister's words')
blot - (dry (ink) with blotting paper)
blotting paper, blotter - (absorbent paper used to dry ink)
blotting paper, blotter - (absorbent paper used to dry ink)
bootlicking, fawning, obsequious, sycophantic, toadyish - (attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery)
bootlicking, fawning, sycophantic, toadyish - (attempting to win favor by flattery)
servile - (submissive or fawning in attitude or behavior; 'spoke in a servile tone'; 'the incurably servile housekeeper'; 'servile tasks such as floor scrubbing and barn work')
submissive - (inclined or willing to submit to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination; 'submissive servants'; 'a submissive reply'; 'replacing troublemakers with more submissive people')
slavish, subservient, submissive - (abjectly submissive; characteristic of a slave or servant; 'slavish devotion to her job ruled her life'; 'a slavish yes-man to the party bosses'- S.H.Adams; 'she has become submissive and subservient')
absorbed - (taken in through the pores of a surface; 'the absorbed water expanded the sponge')
absorbent, absorptive - (having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.); 'as absorbent as a sponge')
absorbent material, absorbent - (a material having capacity or tendency to absorb another substance)
separate, divide, part - (come apart; 'The two pieces that we had glued separated')
separation, breakup, detachment - (coming apart)
break, separate, split up, fall apart, come apart - (become separated into pieces or fragments; 'The figurine broke'; 'The freshly baked loaf fell apart')
burst, bust - (break open or apart suddenly and forcefully; 'The dam burst')
shatter - (break into many pieces; 'The wine glass shattered')
break up, fragment, fragmentize, fragmentise - (break or cause to break into pieces; 'The plate fragmented')
shattered, tattered - (ruined or disrupted; 'our shattered dreams of peace and prosperity'; 'a tattered remnant of its former strength'; 'my torn and tattered past')
fail, go bad, give way, die, give out, conk out, go, break, break down - (stop operating or functioning; 'The engine finally went'; 'The car died on the road'; 'The bus we travelled in broke down on the way to town'; 'The coffee maker broke'; 'The engine failed on the way to town'; 'her eyesight went after the accident')
breakdown, equipment failure - (a cessation of normal operation; 'there was a power breakdown')
break - (destroy the integrity of; usually by force; cause to separate into pieces or fragments; 'He broke the glass plate'; 'She broke the match')
break - (render inoperable or ineffective; 'You broke the alarm clock when you took it apart!')
break, bust - (ruin completely; 'He busted my radio!')
breakage, break, breaking - (the act of breaking something; 'the breakage was unavoidable')
break - (render inoperable or ineffective; 'You broke the alarm clock when you took it apart!')
break, bust - (ruin completely; 'He busted my radio!')
propel, impel - (cause to move forward with force; 'Steam propels this ship')
ballistic - (relating to or characteristic of the motion of objects moving under their own momentum and the force of gravity; 'ballistic missile')
funnel - (move or pour through a funnel; 'funnel the liquid into the small bottle')
burst, split, break open - (break open or apart suddenly; 'The bubble burst')
break - (the occurrence of breaking; 'the break in the dam threatened the valley')
tear, rupture, snap, bust - (separate or cause to separate abruptly; 'The rope snapped'; 'tear the paper')
stave, stave in - (burst or force (a hole) into something)
digest, endure, stick out, stomach, bear, stand, tolerate, support, brook, abide, suffer, put up - (put up with something or somebody unpleasant; 'I cannot bear his constant criticism'; 'The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks'; 'he learned to tolerate the heat'; 'She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage')
defy, withstand, hold, hold up - (resist or confront with resistance; 'The politician defied public opinion'; 'The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear'; 'The bridge held')
digest, endure, stick out, stomach, bear, stand, tolerate, support, brook, abide, suffer, put up - (put up with something or somebody unpleasant; 'I cannot bear his constant criticism'; 'The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks'; 'he learned to tolerate the heat'; 'She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage')
weather, endure, brave, brave out - (face or endure with courage; 'She braved the elements')
survive, last, live, live on, go, endure, hold up, hold out - (continue to live; endure or last; 'We went without water and food for 3 days'; 'These superstitions survive in the backwaters of America'; 'The race car driver lived through several very serious accidents'; 'how long can a person last without food and water?')
wear, hold out, endure - (last and be usable; 'This dress wore well for almost ten years')
resist, hold out, withstand, stand firm - (stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something)
resist, stand, fend - (withstand the force of something; 'The trees resisted her'; 'stand the test of time'; 'The mountain climbers had to fend against the ice and snow')
digest, endure, stick out, stomach, bear, stand, tolerate, support, brook, abide, suffer, put up - (put up with something or somebody unpleasant; 'I cannot bear his constant criticism'; 'The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks'; 'he learned to tolerate the heat'; 'She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage')
attract - (exert a force on (a body) causing it to approach or prevent it from moving away; 'the gravitational pull of a planet attracts other bodies')
compress, constrict, squeeze, compact, contract, press - (squeeze or press together; 'she compressed her lips'; 'the spasm contracted the muscle')
pinch, squeeze, twinge, tweet, nip, twitch - (squeeze tightly between the fingers; 'He pinched her behind'; 'She squeezed the bottle')
wring - (twist, squeeze, or compress in order to extract liquid; 'wring the towels')
push, force - (move with force, 'He pushed the table into a corner')
pull, draw, force - (cause to move by pulling; 'draw a wagon'; 'pull a sled')
forcibly - (in a forcible manner; 'keep in mind the dangers of imposing our own values and prejudices too forcibly')
push, force - (move with force, 'He pushed the table into a corner')
pull, draw, force - (cause to move by pulling; 'draw a wagon'; 'pull a sled')
push, pushing - (the act of applying force in order to move something away; 'he gave the door a hard push'; 'the pushing is good exercise')
push, force - (move with force, 'He pushed the table into a corner')
nudge, poke at, prod - (to push against gently; 'She nudged my elbow when she saw her friend enter the restaurant')
thrust - (push forcefully; 'He thrust his chin forward')
jostle, shove - (come into rough contact with while moving; 'The passengers jostled each other in the overcrowded train')
shove - (push roughly; 'the people pushed and shoved to get in line')
jostle - (make one's way by jostling, pushing, or shoving; 'We had to jostle our way to the front of the platform')
jostle, shove - (come into rough contact with while moving; 'The passengers jostled each other in the overcrowded train')
shove - (the act of shoving (giving a push to someone or something); 'he gave the door a shove')
press - (exert pressure or force to or upon; 'He pressed down on the boards'; 'press your thumb on this spot')
pull, pulling - (the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you; 'the pull up the hill had him breathing harder'; 'his strenuous pulling strained his back')
pull, draw, force - (cause to move by pulling; 'draw a wagon'; 'pull a sled')
pull - (apply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion; 'Pull the rope'; 'Pull the handle towards you'; 'pull the string gently'; 'pull the trigger of the gun'; 'pull your knees towards your chin')
tug - (pull hard; 'The prisoner tugged at the chains'; 'This movie tugs at the heart strings')
draw in, retract - (pull inward or towards a center; 'The pilot drew in the landing gear'; 'The cat retracted his claws')
timing - (the regulation of occurrence, pace, or coordination to achieve a desired effect (as in music, theater, athletics, mechanics))
tow - (drag behind; 'Horses used to tow barges along the canal')
tow, towage - (the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope; 'the truck gave him a tow to the garage')
trailer - (a large transport conveyance designed to be pulled by a truck or tractor)
trailer, house trailer - (a wheeled vehicle that can be pulled by a car or truck and is equipped for occupancy)
mobile home, manufactured home - (a large house trailer that can be connected to utilities and can be parked in one place and used as permanent housing)
mishap, misadventure, mischance - (an instance of misfortune)
accident - (a mishap; especially one causing injury or death) solitude, purdah - (a state of social isolation)
isolation - (a state of separation between persons or groups)
disjunct, isolated - (marked by separation of or from usually contiguous elements; 'little isolated worlds, as abruptly disjunct and unexpected as a palm-shaded well in the Sahara'- Scientific Monthly)
privacy, privateness, seclusion - (the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others)
fanciful, imaginary, imagined, notional - (not based on fact; dubious; 'the falsehood about some fanciful secret treaties'- F.D.Roosevelt; 'a small child's imaginary friends'; 'her imagined fame'; 'to create a notional world for oneself')
fabulous, mythic, mythical, mythologic, mythological - (based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity; 'mythical centaurs'; 'the fabulous unicorn')
leprechaun - (a mischievous elf in Irish folklore)
phoenix - (a legendary Arabian bird said to periodically burn itself to death and emerge from the ashes as a new phoenix; according to most versions only one phoenix lived at a time and it renewed itself every 500 years)
Chimera, Chimaera - ((Greek mythology) fire-breathing female monster with a lion's head and a goat's body and a serpent's tail; daughter of Typhon)
chimerical - (produced by a wildly fanciful imagination; 'his Utopia is not a chimerical commonwealth but a practical improvement on what already exists'- Douglas Bush)
mermaid - (half woman and half fish; lives in the sea)
merman - (half man and half fish; lives in the sea)
predictable - (capable of being foretold)
predictably - (in a predictable manner or to a predictable degree; 'predictably, he did not like the news')
unpredictable - (not capable of being foretold)
unpredictable - (unknown in advance; 'an unpredictable (or indeterminable) future')
irregular, unpredictable - (not occurring at expected times)
erratic, fickle, mercurial, quicksilver - (liable to sudden unpredictable change; 'erratic behavior'; 'fickle weather'; 'mercurial twists of temperament'; 'a quicksilver character, cool and willful at one moment, utterly fragile the next')
erratic, temperamental - (likely to perform unpredictably; 'erratic winds are the bane of a sailor'; 'a temperamental motor; sometimes it would start and sometimes it wouldn't'; 'that beautiful but temperamental instrument the flute'- Osbert Lancaster)
luck, fortune, chance, hazard - (an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another; 'bad luck caused his downfall'; 'we ran into each other by pure chance')
luck, fortune - (an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that leads to a favorable outcome; 'it was my good luck to be there'; 'they say luck is a lady'; 'it was as if fortune guided his hand')
luck, fortune - (an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that leads to a favorable outcome; 'it was my good luck to be there'; 'they say luck is a lady'; 'it was as if fortune guided his hand')
luck, fortune - (an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that leads to a favorable outcome; 'it was my good luck to be there'; 'they say luck is a lady'; 'it was as if fortune guided his hand')
misfortune, bad luck, tough luck, ill luck - (an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes)
luck, fortune - (an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that leads to a favorable outcome; 'it was my good luck to be there'; 'they say luck is a lady'; 'it was as if fortune guided his hand')
good luck, fluke, good fortune - (a stroke of luck)
misfortune, bad luck - (unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event)
clean - (free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits; 'children with clean shining faces'; 'clean white shirts'; 'clean dishes'; 'a spotlessly clean house'; 'cats are clean animals')
sanitary, healthful - (free from filth and pathogens; 'sanitary conditions for preparing food'; 'a sanitary washroom')
immaculate, speckless, spick-and-span, spic-and-span, spic, spick, spotless - (completely neat and clean; 'the apartment was immaculate'; 'in her immaculate white uniform'; 'a spick-and-span kitchen'; 'their spic red-visored caps')
dirty, soiled, unclean - (soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime; 'dirty unswept sidewalks'; 'a child in dirty overalls'; 'dirty slums'; 'piles of dirty dishes'; 'put his dirty feet on the clean sheet'; 'wore an unclean shirt'; 'mining is a dirty job'; 'Cinderella did the dirty work while her sisters preened themselves')
filthy, foul, nasty - (disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter; 'as filthy as a pigsty'; 'a foul pond'; 'a nasty pigsty of a room')
dirtiness - (the state of containing dirty impurities)
between, 'tween - (in between; 'two houses with a tree between')
writer, author - (writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay))
generator, source, author - (someone who originates or causes or initiates something; 'he was the generator of several complaints')
coauthor, joint author - (a writer who collaborates with others in writing something)
coauthor, joint author - (a writer who collaborates with others in writing something)
acceptable - (worthy of acceptance or satisfactory; 'acceptable levels of radiation'; 'performances varied from acceptable to excellent')
acceptable, accepted - (judged to be in conformity with approved usage; 'acceptable English usage')
satisfactory, acceptable - (meeting requirements; 'the step makes a satisfactory seat')
acceptable - (adequate for the purpose; 'the water was acceptable for drinking')
adequate - ((sometimes followed by 'to') meeting the requirements especially of a task; 'she had adequate training'; 'her training was adequate'; 'she was adequate to the job')
unacceptable - (not adequate to give satisfaction; 'the coach told his players that defeat was unacceptable')
unacceptable - (not acceptable; not welcome; 'a word unacceptable in polite society'; 'an unacceptable violation of personal freedom')
legitimate - (in accordance with recognized or accepted standards or principles; 'legitimate advertising practices')
valid - (well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force; 'a valid inference'; 'a valid argument'; 'a valid contract'; 'a valid license')
rightful - (legally valid; 'a rightful inheritance')
true, lawful, rightful - (having a legally established claim; 'the legitimate heir'; 'the true and lawful king')
rightfully, truly - (by right; 'baseball rightfully is the nation's pastime')
binding - (executed with proper legal authority; 'a binding contract')
valid - (still legally acceptable; 'the license is still valid')
invalidate, void, vitiate - (take away the legal force of or render ineffective; 'invalidate a contract')
invalid - (having no cogency or legal force; 'invalid reasoning'; 'an invalid driver's license')
invalid - (no longer valid; 'the license is invalid')
null, void - (lacking any legal or binding force; 'null and void')
trio, triad, triplet, triple - (a set of three similar things considered as a unit)
trilogy - (a set of three literary or dramatic works related in subject or theme)
trio, threesome, triad, trinity - (three people considered as a unit)
quartet, quartette, quadruplet, quadruple - (a set of four similar things considered as a unit)
population - (the people who inhabit a territory or state; 'the population seemed to be well fed and clothed')
population - (a group of organisms of the same species populating a given area; 'they hired hunters to keep down the deer population')
world, human race, humanity, humankind, human beings, humans, mankind, man - (all of the living human inhabitants of the earth; 'all the world loves a lover'; 'she always used 'humankind' because 'mankind' seemed to slight the women')
womankind - (women as distinguished from men)
population - (the people who inhabit a territory or state; 'the population seemed to be well fed and clothed')
social group - (people sharing some social relation)
class, social class, socio-economic class - (people having the same social or economic status; 'the working class'; 'an emerging professional class')
world, domain - (people in general; especially a distinctive group of people with some shared interest; 'the Western world')
academia, academe - (the academic world)
caste - ((Hinduism) a hereditary social class among Hindus; stratified according to ritual purity)
caste - (a social class separated from others by distinctions of hereditary rank or profession or wealth)
class, social class, socio-economic class - (people having the same social or economic status; 'the working class'; 'an emerging professional class')
brotherhood, fraternity, sodality - (people engaged in a particular occupation; 'the medical fraternity')
middle class, bourgeoisie - (the social class between the lower and upper classes)
labor, labour, working class, proletariat - (a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages; 'there is a shortage of skilled labor in this field')
white-collar - (of or designating salaried professional or clerical work or workers; 'the coal miner's son aspired to a white-collar occupation as a bookkeeper')
propertyless, wage-earning, working-class, blue-collar - (of those who work for wages especially manual or industrial laborers; 'party of the propertyless proletariat'- G.B.Shaw)
wage-earning, working-class - (working for hourly wages rather than fixed (e.g. annual) salaries; 'working-class occupations include manual as well as industrial labor')
upper class, upper crust - (the class occupying the highest position in the social hierarchy)
sphere, domain, area, orbit, field, arena - (a particular environment or walk of life; 'his social sphere is limited'; 'it was a closed area of employment'; 'he's out of my orbit')
folk, folks, common people - (people in general (often used in the plural); 'they're just country folk'; 'folks around here drink moonshine'; 'the common people determine the group character and preserve its customs from one generation to the next')
grass roots - (the common people at a local level (as distinguished from the centers of political activity))
interest, interest group - ((usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims; 'the iron interests stepped up production')
body - (a group of persons associated by some common tie or occupation and regarded as an entity; 'the whole body filed out of the auditorium')
movement, social movement, front - (a group of people with a common ideology who try together to achieve certain general goals; 'he was a charter member of the movement'; 'politicians have to respect a mass movement'; 'he led the national liberation front')
religious movement - (a movement intended to bring about religious reforms)
artistic movement, art movement - (a group of artists who agree on general principles)
Taliban, Taleban - (a fundamentalist Islamic militia; in 1995 the Taliban militia took over Afghanistan and in 1996 took Kabul and set up an Islamic government; 'the Taliban enforced a strict Muslim code of behavior')
Taliban, Taleban - (a fundamentalist Islamic militia; in 1995 the Taliban militia took over Afghanistan and in 1996 took Kabul and set up an Islamic government; 'the Taliban enforced a strict Muslim code of behavior')
community - (a group of people having ethnic or cultural or religious characteristics in common; 'the Christian community of the apostolic age'; 'he was well known throughout the Catholic community')
commune - (a body of people or families living together and sharing everything)
commune - (the smallest administrative district of several European countries)
communal - (for or by a group rather than individuals; 'dipping each his bread into a communal dish of stew'- Paul Roche; 'a communal settlement in which all earnings and food were shared'; 'a group effort')
communal - (relating to a small administrative district or community; 'communal elections in several European countries')
community - (a group of people having ethnic or cultural or religious characteristics in common; 'the Christian community of the apostolic age'; 'he was well known throughout the Catholic community')
profession, community - (the body of people in a learned occupation; 'the news spread rapidly through the medical community')
priesthood - (the body of ordained religious practitioners)
tribal - (relating to or characteristic of a tribe; 'tribal customs')
leadership, leaders - (the body of people who lead a group; 'the national leadership adopted his plan')
society - (an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization)
sector - (a body of people who form part of society or economy; 'the public sector')
sector - (a body of people who form part of society or economy; 'the public sector')
civilization, civilisation - (a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations); 'the people slowly progressed from barbarism to civilization')
civilize, civilise - (raise from a barbaric to a civilized state; 'The wild child found wandering in the forest was gradually civilized')
civilized, civilised - (having a high state of culture and development both social and technological; 'terrorist acts that shocked the civilized world')
civilized, civilised, cultivated, cultured, genteel, polite - (marked by refinement in taste and manners; 'cultivated speech'; 'cultured Bostonians'; 'cultured tastes'; 'a genteel old lady'; 'polite society')
barbarian, barbaric, savage, uncivilized, uncivilised, wild - (without civilizing influences; 'barbarian invaders'; 'barbaric practices'; 'a savage people'; 'fighting is crude and uncivilized especially if the weapons are efficient'-Margaret Meade; 'wild tribes')
queue, waiting line - (a line of people or vehicles waiting for something)
queue, waiting line - (a line of people or vehicles waiting for something)
arrangement - (an orderly grouping (of things or persons) considered as a unit; the result of arranging; 'a flower arrangement')
formation - (an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit; 'a defensive formation'; 'a formation of planes')
military formation - (a formation of troops)
flank, wing - (the side of military or naval formation; 'they attacked the enemy's right flank')
array - (an orderly arrangement; 'an array of troops in battle order')
spectrum - (broad range of related values or qualities or ideas or activities)
electromagnetic spectrum - (the entire frequency range of electromagnetic waves)
spectrum - (an ordered array of the components of an emission or wave)
spectral - (of or relating to a spectrum; 'spectral colors'; 'spectral analysis')
emission spectrum - (spectrum of electromagnetic radiation emitted by a self-luminous source)
infrared spectrum - (the spectrum of infrared radiation)
array - (an orderly arrangement; 'an array of troops in battle order')
flower arrangement - (a decorative arrangement of flowers)
wreath, garland, coronal, chaplet, lei - (flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes)
flower arrangement - (a decorative arrangement of flowers)
bouquet, corsage, posy, nosegay - (an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present)
bouquet, corsage, posy, nosegay - (an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present)
ago, agone - (gone by; or in the past; 'two years ago'; ''agone' is an archaic word for 'ago'')
ago - (in the past; 'long ago'; 'sixty years ago my grandfather came to the U.S.')
shortcut, cutoff, crosscut - (a route shorter than the usual one)
detour, roundabout way - (a roundabout road (especially one that is used temporarily while a main route is blocked))
devious, circuitous, roundabout - (deviating from a straight course; 'a scenic but devious route'; 'a long and circuitous journey by train and boat'; 'a roundabout route avoided rush-hour traffic')
street - (a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings; 'they walked the streets of the small town'; 'he lives on Nassau Street')
avenue, boulevard - (a wide street or thoroughfare)
main line - (the principal route of a transportation system)
lane - (a well-defined track or path; for e.g. swimmers or lines of traffic)
lane - (a narrow way or road)
alley, alleyway, back street - (a narrow street with walls on both sides)
street - (the part of a thoroughfare between the sidewalks; the part of the thoroughfare on which vehicles travel; 'be careful crossing the street')
urban area, populated area - (a geographical area constituting a city or town)
suburb, suburbia, suburban area - (a residential district located on the outskirts of a city)
country, rural area - (an area outside of cities and towns; 'his poetry celebrated the slower pace of life in the country')
backwoods, back country, boondocks, hinterland - (a remote and undeveloped area)
country, rural area - (an area outside of cities and towns; 'his poetry celebrated the slower pace of life in the country')
arcadian, bucolic, pastoral, rustic - (used of idealized country life; 'a country life of arcadian contentment'; 'a pleasant bucolic scene'; 'charming in its pastoral setting'; 'rustic tranquility')
bucolic, pastoral - (relating to shepherds or herdsmen or devoted to raising sheep or cattle; 'pastoral seminomadic people'; 'pastoral land'; 'a pastoral economy')
countryside - (rural regions)
federal - (national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units; 'the Federal Bureau of Investigation'; 'federal courts'; 'the federal highway program'; 'federal property')
federally - (by federal government; 'it's federally regulated')
global, planetary, world, worldwide, world-wide - (involving the entire earth; not limited or provincial in scope; 'global war'; 'global monetary policy'; 'neither national nor continental but planetary'; 'a world crisis'; 'of worldwide significance')
globally - (throughout the world; 'this is globally significant')
environmental - (concerned with the ecological effects of altering the environment; 'environmental pollution')
environmentally - (for the environment; 'the new recycling policy is environmentally safe')
regional - (characteristic of a region; 'regional flora')
regional - (related or limited to a particular region; 'a regional dialect')
metropolitan - (relating to or characteristic of a metropolis; 'metropolitan area')
urban - (relating to or concerned with a city or densely populated area; 'urban sociology'; 'urban development')
urban - (located in or characteristic of a city or city life; 'urban property owners'; 'urban affairs'; 'urban manners')
genic, genetic, genetical - (of or relating to or produced by or being a gene; 'genic combinations'; 'genetic code')
genetic, genetical - (of or relating to the science of genetics; 'genetic research')
familial, genetic, hereditary, inherited, transmitted, transmissible - (tending to occur among members of a family usually by heredity; 'an inherited disease'; 'familial traits'; 'genetically transmitted features')
genetically - (by genetic mechanisms; 'genetically passed down talents')
rural - (living in or characteristic of farming or country life; 'rural people'; 'large rural households'; 'unpaved rural roads'; 'an economy that is basically rural')
rural - (relating to rural areas; 'rural electrification'; 'rural free delivery (RFD)')
block, city block - (a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings; 'he lives in the next block')
district, territory, territorial dominion, dominion - (a region marked off for administrative or other purposes)
enclave - (an enclosed territory that is culturally distinct from the foreign territory that surrounds it)
protectorate, associated state - (a state or territory partly controlled by (but not a possession of) a stronger state but autonomous in internal affairs; protectorates are established by treaty)
Dominion - (one of the self-governing nations in the British Commonwealth)
city, metropolis, urban center - (a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts; 'Ancient Troy was a great city')
city, metropolis, urban center - (a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts; 'Ancient Troy was a great city')
city district - (a district of a town or city)
elsewhere - (in or to another place; 'he went elsewhere'; 'look elsewhere for the answer')
somewhere, someplace - (in or at or to some place; 'she must be somewhere'; ('someplace' is used informally for 'somewhere'))
abroad, overseas - (in a foreign country; 'markets abroad'; 'overseas markets')
abroad - (to or in a foreign country; 'they had never travelled abroad')
overseas, beyond the sea, over the sea, abroad - (in a place across an ocean)
oversea, overseas - (beyond or across the sea; 'He lived overseas for many years')
absence - (the state of being absent; 'he was surprised by the absence of any explanation')
absence - (failure to be present)
absence - (the state of being absent; 'he was surprised by the absence of any explanation')
absence - (failure to be present)
absence - (the state of being absent; 'he was surprised by the absence of any explanation')
absence - (failure to be present)
atmosphere, ambiance, ambience - (a particular environment or surrounding influence; 'there was an atmosphere of excitement')
ambiance, ambience - (the atmosphere of an environment)
vibe, vibration - (a distinctive emotional atmosphere; sensed intuitively; 'it gave me a nostalgic vibe'; 'that man gives off bad vibes')
presence - (the state of being present; current existence; 'he tested for the presence of radon')
lie - (be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position)
slant - (lie obliquely; 'A scar slanted across his face')
flank - (be located at the sides of something or somebody)
intervening - (standing between or separating two objects or areas; 'Paris-where the same city lies on both sides of an intervening river'; 'after reaching the top of the hill he looked across an intervening meadow to another line of hills')
intervening - (occurring or falling between events or points in time; 'so much had happened during the intervening years')
stasis - (inactivity resulting from a static balance between opposing forces)
characteristic - (a distinguishing quality)
characteristically - (in characteristic manner; 'he arrived characteristically late')
immediate - (having no intervening medium; 'an immediate influence')
directness, straightness - (trueness of course toward a goal; 'rivaling a hawk in directness of aim')
immediacy, immediateness - (lack of an intervening or mediating agency; 'the immediacy of television coverage')
compatibility - (capability of existing or performing in harmonious or congenial combination)
compatibility - (a feeling of sympathetic understanding)
hallmark, trademark, earmark, stylemark - (a distinctive characteristic or attribute)
attraction, attractiveness - (the quality of arousing interest; being attractive or something that attracts; 'her personality held a strange attraction for him')
attractiveness - (a beauty that appeals to the senses)
attractive - (pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm; 'a remarkably attractive young man'; 'an attractive personality'; 'attractive clothes'; 'a book with attractive illustrations')
attractive - (having power to arouse interest; 'an attractive opportunity'; 'the job is attractive because of the pay')
beauty - (the qualities that give pleasure to the senses)
affinity - (a natural attraction or feeling of kinship; 'an affinity for politics'; 'the mysterious affinity between them'; 'James's affinity with Sam')
cliff-hanging, suspenseful, suspensive, nail-biting - ((of a situation) characterized by or causing suspense)
attractive - (pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm; 'a remarkably attractive young man'; 'an attractive personality'; 'attractive clothes'; 'a book with attractive illustrations')
pretty - (pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing; 'pretty girl'; 'pretty song'; 'pretty room')
appealing - (able to attract interest or draw favorable attention; 'He added an appealing and memorable figure to popular American mythology'- Vincent Starrett; 'an appealing sense of humor'; 'the idea of having enough money to retire at fifty is very appealing')
sympathetic, appealing, likeable, likable - ((of characters in literature or drama) evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings; 'the sympathetic characters in the play')
artistic - (satisfying aesthetic standards and sensibilities; 'artistic workmanship')
aesthetic, esthetic, artistic, pleasing - (aesthetically pleasing; 'an artistic flower arrangement')
picturesque - (suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture; 'a picturesque village')
lovely - (appealing to the emotions as well as the eye)
delightful, delicious - (greatly pleasing or entertaining; 'a delightful surprise'; 'the comedy was delightful'; 'a delicious joke')
idyllic - (excellent and delightful in all respects; 'an idyllic spot for a picnic')
sexy - (marked by or tending to arouse sexual desire or interest; 'feeling sexy'; 'sexy clothes'; 'sexy poses'; 'a sexy book'; 'sexy jokes')
hot - (sexually excited or exciting; 'was hot for her'; 'hot pants')
pretty - (pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing; 'pretty girl'; 'pretty song'; 'pretty room')
pretty - (pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing; 'pretty girl'; 'pretty song'; 'pretty room')
fine-looking, good-looking, better-looking, handsome, well-favored, well-favoured - (pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion; 'a fine-looking woman'; 'a good-looking man'; 'better-looking than her sister'; 'very pretty but not so extraordinarily handsome'- Thackeray; 'our southern women are well-favored'- Lillian Hellman)
juicy, luscious, red-hot, toothsome, voluptuous - (having strong sexual appeal; 'juicy barmaids'; 'a red-hot mama'; 'a voluptuous woman'; 'a toothsome blonde in a tight dress')
bosomy, busty, buxom, curvaceous, curvy, full-bosomed, sonsie, sonsy, voluptuous, well-endowed - ((of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves; 'Hollywood seems full of curvaceous blondes'; 'a curvy young woman in a tight dress')
beautiful - (delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration; 'a beautiful child'; 'beautiful country'; 'a beautiful painting'; 'a beautiful theory'; 'a beautiful party')
beautifully, attractively - (in a beautiful manner; 'her face was beautifully made up')
arresting, sensational, stunning - (commanding attention; 'an arresting drawing of people turning into animals'; 'a sensational concert-one never to be forgotten'; 'a stunning performance')
dazzling, eye-popping, fulgurant, fulgurous - (amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning; 'the skater's dazzling virtuosic leaps'; 'these great best canvases still look as astonishing and as invitingly new as they did...when...his fulgurant popularity was in full growth'- Janet Flanner; 'adventures related...in a style both vivid and fulgurous'- Idwal Jones)
gorgeous - (dazzlingly beautiful; 'a gorgeous Victorian gown')
unattractive - (lacking beauty or charm; 'as unattractive as most mining regions')
ugly - (displeasing to the senses; 'an ugly face'; 'ugly furniture')
prevalence - ((epidemiology) the ratio (for a given time period) of the number of occurrences of a disease or event to the number of units at risk in the population)
good, goodness - (that which is pleasing or valuable or useful; 'weigh the good against the bad'; 'among the highest goods of all are happiness and self-realization')
validity, validness - (the quality of having legal force or effectiveness)
handiness, accessibility, availability, availableness - (the quality of being at hand when needed)
disposal - (the power to use something or someone; 'used all the resources at his disposal')
deservingness, merit, meritoriousness - (the quality of being deserving (e.g., deserving assistance); 'there were many children whose deservingness he recognized and rewarded')
attraction, attractiveness - (the quality of arousing interest; being attractive or something that attracts; 'her personality held a strange attraction for him')
attractiveness - (a beauty that appeals to the senses)
glamor, glamour - (alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal))
fancify, beautify, embellish, prettify - (make more beautiful)
beautification - (the act of making something more beautiful)
charisma, personal appeal, personal magnetism - (a personal attractiveness or interestingness that enables you to influence others)
charismatic, magnetic - (possessing an extraordinary ability to attract; 'a charismatic leader'; 'a magnetic personality')
merit, virtue - (any admirable quality or attribute; 'work of great merit')
virtue - (a particular moral excellence)
responsibility, responsibleness - (a form of trustworthiness; the trait of being answerable to someone for something or being responsible for one's conduct; 'he holds a position of great responsibility')
accountability, answerability, answerableness - (responsibility to someone or for some activity)
accountable - (liable to account for one's actions; 'governments must be accountable to someone beside themselves'; 'fully accountable for what they did'; 'the court held the parents answerable for their minor child's acts of vandalism'; 'he was answerable to no one')
answerable - (morally or legally responsible to a higher authority; 'parents are answerable for their child's acts')
dependability, dependableness, reliability, reliableness - (the quality of being dependable or reliable)
merit, virtue - (any admirable quality or attribute; 'work of great merit')
virtue, virtuousness, moral excellence - (the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong)
virtue, chastity, sexual morality - (morality with respect to sexual relations)
chaste - (morally pure (especially not having experienced sexual intercourse); 'a holy woman innocent and chaste')
nature - (the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized; 'it is the nature of fire to burn'; 'the true nature of jealousy')
trait - (a distinguishing feature of your personal nature)
sociality - (the tendency to associate with others and to form social groups; 'mammals as a class are not strong on sociality')
sociability, sociableness - (the relative tendency or disposition to be sociable or associate with one's fellows)
oddity, queerness, quirk, quirkiness, crotchet - (a strange attitude or habit)
eccentricity - (strange and unconventional behavior)
disposition, temperament - (your usual mood; 'he has a happy disposition')
inwardness - (preoccupation especially with one's attitudes and ethical or ideological values; 'the sensitiveness of James's characters, their seeming inwardness'; 'Socrates' inwardness, integrity, and inquisitiveness')
spirituality, spiritualism, spiritism, otherworldliness - (concern with things of the spirit)
ill nature - (a disagreeable, irritable, or malevolent disposition)
irritability, crossness, fretfulness, fussiness, peevishness, petulance, choler - (an irritable petulant feeling)
equable, even-tempered, good-tempered, placid - (not easily irritated; 'an equable temper'; 'not everyone shared his placid temperament'; 'remained placid despite the repeated delays')
cranky, fractious, irritable, nettlesome, peevish, peckish, pettish, petulant, scratchy, testy, tetchy, techy - (easily irritated or annoyed; 'an incorrigibly fractious young man'; 'not the least nettlesome of his countrymen')
crabbed, crabby, cross, fussy, grouchy, grumpy, bad-tempered, ill-tempered - (perversely irritable)
disagreeableness - (an ill-tempered and offensive disposition)
disagreeableness - (an ill-tempered and offensive disposition)
determination, purpose - (the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; 'his determination showed in his every movement'; 'he is a man of purpose')
drive - (the trait of being highly motivated; 'his drive and energy exhausted his co-workers')
doggedness, perseverance, persistence, persistency, tenacity, tenaciousness, pertinacity - (persistent determination)
courage, courageousness, bravery, braveness - (a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear)
heart, mettle, nerve, spunk - (the courage to carry on; 'he kept fighting on pure spunk'; 'you haven't got the heart for baseball')
fortitude - (strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage)
gutsiness, pluck, pluckiness - (the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury)
backbone, grit, guts, moxie, sand, gumption - (fortitude and determination; 'he didn't have the guts to try it')
gutsy, plucky - (marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited; 'you have to admire her; it was a gutsy thing to do'; 'the gutsy...intensity of her musical involvement'-Judith Crist; 'a gutsy red wine')
feisty, plucky, spunky - (showing courage; 'the champion is faced with a feisty challenger')
assurance, self-assurance, confidence, self-confidence, authority, sureness - (freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities; 'his assurance in his superiority did not make him popular'; 'after that failure he lost his confidence'; 'she spoke with authority')
autonomy, self-direction, self-reliance, self-sufficiency - (personal independence)
individualist - (a person who pursues independent thought or action)
individualist, individualistic - (marked by or expressing individuality; 'an individualistic way of dressing')
individualism - (a belief in the importance of the individual and the virtue of self-reliance and personal independence)
individuality, individualism, individuation - (the quality of being individual; 'so absorbed by the movement that she lost all sense of individuality')
crust, gall, impertinence, impudence, insolence, cheekiness, freshness - (the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties)
brashness - (the trait of being rash and hasty)
boldness, nerve, brass, face, cheek - (impudent aggressiveness; 'I couldn't believe her boldness'; 'he had the effrontery to question my honesty')
audacious, barefaced, bodacious, bald-faced, brassy, brazen, brazen-faced, insolent - (unrestrained by convention or propriety; 'an audacious trick to pull'; 'a barefaced hypocrite'; 'the most bodacious display of tourism this side of Anaheim'- Los Angeles Times; 'bald-faced lies'; 'brazen arrogance'; 'the modern world with its quick material successes and insolent belief in the boundless possibilities of progress'- Bertrand Russell)
enterprise, enterprisingness, initiative, go-ahead - (readiness to embark on bold new ventures)
naughtiness, mischievousness, badness - (an attribute of mischievous children)
cruelty, cruelness, harshness - (the quality of being cruel and causing tension or annoyance)
ferociousness, brutality, viciousness, savagery - (the trait of extreme cruelty)
brutality, barbarity, barbarism, savagery - (a brutal barbarous savage act)
naughtiness, mischievousness, badness - (an attribute of mischievous children)
wisdom, wiseness, soundness - (the quality of being prudent and sensible)
wisdom, wiseness - (the trait of utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insight)
judgment, judgement, sound judgment, sound judgement, perspicacity - (the capacity to assess situations or circumstances shrewdly and to draw sound conclusions)
sagacity, sagaciousness, judgment, judgement, discernment - (the mental ability to understand and discriminate between relations)
judiciousness, sagacity, sagaciousness - (the trait of forming opinions by distinguishing and evaluating)
judiciousness - (good judgment)
objectivity, objectiveness - (judgment based on observable phenomena and uninfluenced by emotions or personal prejudices)
subjectivity, subjectiveness - (judgment based on individual personal impressions and feelings and opinions rather than external facts)
discretion, discreetness, circumspection, prudence - (knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; 'the servants showed great tact and discretion')
discretion, discernment - (the trait of judging wisely and objectively; 'a man of discernment')
circumspection, caution - (the trait of being circumspect and prudent)
prudence - (discretion in practical affairs)
providence - (the prudence and care exercised by someone in the management of resources)
foresight, foresightedness, foresightfulness - (providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future)
parsimony, parsimoniousness, thrift, penny-pinching - (extreme care in spending money; reluctance to spend money unnecessarily)
penny-pinch, nickel-and-dime - (spend money frugally; spend as little as possible)
prudent - (careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment; 'a prudent manager'; 'prudent rulers'; 'prudent hesitation'; 'more prudent to hide than to fight')
provident - (providing carefully for the future; 'wild squirrels are provident'; 'a provident father plans for his children's education')
unwise - (showing or resulting from lack of judgment or wisdom; 'an unwise investor is soon impoverished')
incautious - (lacking in caution; 'an incautious remark'; 'incautious talk')
imprudent - (not prudent or wise; 'very imprudent of her mother to encourage her in such silly romantic ideas'; 'would be imprudent for a noneconomist to talk about the details of economic policy'- A.M.Schlesinger)
imprudent - (lacking wise self-restraint; 'an imprudent remark')
farseeing, farsighted, foresighted, foresightful, prospicient, long, longsighted - (planning prudently for the future; 'large goals that required farsighted policies'; 'took a long view of the geopolitical issues')
kindness - (the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic)
forgivingness, kindness - (tendency to be kind and forgiving)
benevolence - (disposition to do good)
benevolence - (an inclination to do kind or charitable acts)
charity, brotherly love - (a kindly and lenient attitude toward people)
generosity, generousness - (the trait of being willing to give your money or time)
generosity, unselfishness - (acting generously)
charitableness - (generosity as manifested by practicing charity (as for the poor or unfortunate))
decency - (the quality of being polite and respectable)
consideration, considerateness, thoughtfulness - (kind and considerate regard for others; 'he showed no consideration for her feelings')
tact, tactfulness - (consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offence)
delicacy, diplomacy, discreetness, finesse - (subtly skillful handling of a situation)
ambition, ambitiousness - (a strong drive for success)
streak - (a distinctive characteristic; 'he has a stubborn streak'; 'a streak of wildness')
stubbornness, obstinacy, obstinance, mulishness - (the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome)
aggressiveness, belligerence, pugnacity - (a natural disposition to be hostile)
social station, social status, social rank, rank - (position in a social hierarchy; 'the British are more aware of social status than Americans are')
social station, social status, social rank, rank - (position in a social hierarchy; 'the British are more aware of social status than Americans are')
niche - (a position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it; 'he found his niche in the academic world')
respected, well-thought-of - (receiving deferential regard; 'a respected family')
loved - (held dear; 'his loved companion of many years')
love - (a strong positive emotion of regard and affection; 'his love for his work'; 'children need a lot of love')
despised, detested, hated, scorned - (treated with contempt)
brainsick, crazy, demented, distracted, disturbed, mad, sick, unbalanced, unhinged - (affected with madness or insanity; 'a man who had gone mad')
insane - (afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement; 'was declared insane'; 'insane laughter')
crazy, loony, looney, weirdo - (someone deranged and possibly dangerous)
balmy, barmy, bats, batty, bonkers, buggy, cracked, crackers, daft, dotty, fruity, haywire, kooky, kookie, loco, loony, loopy, nuts, nutty, round the bend, around the bend, wacky, whacky - (informal or slang terms for mentally irregular; 'it used to drive my husband balmy')
cunning, cute - (attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness; 'a cute kid with pigtails'; 'a cute little apartment'; 'cunning kittens'; 'a cunning baby')
charming - (pleasing or delighting; 'endowed with charming manners'; 'a charming little cottage'; 'a charming personality')
appeal, appealingness, charm - (attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates; 'his smile was part of his appeal to her')
lovable, loveable - (having characteristics that attract love or affection; 'a mischievous but lovable child')
adorable, endearing, lovely - (lovable especially in a childlike or naive way)
stability, stableness - (the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast)
constancy, stability - (the quality of being enduring and free from change or variation; 'early mariners relied on the constancy of the trade winds')
costly, dear, high-priced, pricey, pricy - (having a high price; 'costly jewelry'; 'high-priced merchandise'; 'much too dear for my pocketbook'; 'a pricey restaurant')
expensive - (high in price or charging high prices; 'expensive clothes'; 'an expensive shop')
dearly, dear - (at a great cost; 'he paid dearly for the food'; 'this cost him dear')
expensively - (in an expensive manner; 'an expensively dressed little man turned a corner and approached her')
upscale - (appropriate for people with good incomes; 'an upscale neighborhood'; 'an upscale motel')
overpriced - (too costly for the value; 'overpriced items at resort shops')
low-cost, low-priced, affordable - (that you have the financial means for; 'low-cost housing')
cheap, inexpensive - (relatively low in price or charging low prices; 'it would have been cheap at twice the price'; 'inexpensive family restaurants')
cheaply, tattily, inexpensively - (in a cheap manner; 'a cheaply dressed woman approached him in the bar')
cheaply, inexpensively - (with little expenditure of money; 'I bought this car very cheaply')
table, tabular array - (a set of data arranged in rows and columns; 'see table 1')
yes - (an affirmative; 'I was hoping for a yes')
yes - (an affirmative; 'I was hoping for a yes')
yes - (an affirmative; 'I was hoping for a yes')
yes - (an affirmative; 'I was hoping for a yes')
yes - (an affirmative; 'I was hoping for a yes')
no - (used to express refusal or denial or disagreement etc or especially to emphasize a negative statement; 'no, you are wrong')
subject - ((grammar) one of the two main constituents of a sentence; the grammatical constituent about which something is predicated)
noun - (a word that can be used to refer to a person or place or thing)
noun - (a word that can serve as the subject or object of a verb)
adjective - (a word that expresses an attribute of something)
adjective - (the word class that qualifies nouns)
comparative - (the comparative form of an adjective; ' 'better' is the comparative of 'good' ')
comparative - (having significance only in relation to something else; 'a comparative newcomer')
relatively, comparatively - (in a relative manner; by comparison to something else; 'the situation is relatively calm now')
superlative - (the superlative form of an adjective; ' 'best' is the superlative form of 'good' ')
other - (not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied; 'today isn't any other day'- the White Queen; 'the construction of highways and other public works'; 'he asked for other employment'; 'any other person would tell the truth'; 'his other books are still in storage'; 'then we looked at the other house'; 'hearing was good in his other ear'; 'the other sex'; 'she lived on the other side of the street from me'; 'went in the other direction')
extra, additional - (further or added; 'called for additional troops'; 'need extra help'; 'an extra pair of shoes')
extra, additional - (further or added; 'called for additional troops'; 'need extra help'; 'an extra pair of shoes')
conjunction, conjunctive, connective, continuative - (an uninflected function word that serves to conjoin words or phrases or clauses or sentences)
reportedly - (according to reports or other information; 'she was reportedly his mistress for many years')
directly, straight, direct - (without deviation; 'the path leads directly to the lake'; 'went direct to the office')
in, inwards, inward - (to or toward the inside of; 'come in'; 'smash in the door')
inward, inwards - (toward the center or interior; 'move the needle further inwards!')
okay, O.K., all right, alright - (in a satisfactory or adequate manner; 'she'll do okay on her own'; 'held up all right under pressure'; ('alright' is a nonstandard variant of 'all right'))
acceptably, tolerably, so-so - (in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner; 'she plays tennis tolerably')
adequately - (in an adequate manner)
adequately - (in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree; 'he was adequately prepared')
indeed, so - (in truth (often tends to intensify); 'they said the car would break down and indeed it did'; 'it is very cold indeed'; 'was indeed grateful'; 'indeed, the rain may still come'; 'he did so do it!')
indeed - ((used as an interjection) an expression of surprise or skepticism or irony etc.; 'Wants to marry the butler? Indeed!')
anyhow, anyway, in any case, at any rate, in any event - (used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement; 'Anyhow, he is dead now'; 'I think they're asleep; anyhow, they're quiet'; 'I don't know what happened to it; anyway, it's gone'; 'anyway, there is another factor to consider'; 'I don't know how it started; in any case, there was a brief scuffle'; 'in any event, the government faced a serious protest'; 'but at any rate he got a knighthood for it')
lightly - (without good reason; 'one cannot say such things lightly')
lightly, light - (with few burdens; 'experienced travellers travel light')
lightly - (indulging with temperance; 'we eat lightly in the morning')
lightly - (with indifference or without dejection; 'he took it lightly')
thinly, lightly - (in a small quantity or extent; 'spread the margarine thinly over the meat'; 'apply paint lightly')
lightly - (to a slight degree; 'her speech is only lightly accented')
lightly, softly, gently - (with little weight or force; 'she kissed him lightly on the forehead')
gently, mildly - (in a gentle manner; 'he talked gently to the injured animal')
merely, simply, just, only, but - (and nothing more; 'I was merely asking'; 'it is simply a matter of time'; 'just a scratch'; 'he was only a child'; 'hopes that last but a moment')
entirely, exclusively, solely, alone, only - (without any others being included or involved; 'was entirely to blame'; 'a school devoted entirely to the needs of problem children'; 'he works for Mr. Smith exclusively'; 'did it solely for money'; 'the burden of proof rests on the prosecution alone'; 'a privilege granted only to him')
strictly, purely - (restricted to something; 'we talked strictly business')
entirely, exclusively, solely, alone, only - (without any others being included or involved; 'was entirely to blame'; 'a school devoted entirely to the needs of problem children'; 'he works for Mr. Smith exclusively'; 'did it solely for money'; 'the burden of proof rests on the prosecution alone'; 'a privilege granted only to him')
so - (in a manner that facilitates; 'he observed the snakes so he could describe their behavior'; 'he stooped down so he could pick up his hat')
so - (to a very great extent or degree; 'the idea is so obvious'; 'never been so happy'; 'I love you so'; 'my head aches so!')
so - (in such a condition or manner, especially as expressed or implied; 'They're happy and I hope they will remain so'; 'so live your life that old age will bring no regrets')
thus, thusly, so - (in the way indicated; 'hold the brush so'; 'set up the pieces thus'; ('thusly' is a nonstandard variant))
sic - (intentionally so written (used after a printed word or phrase))
possibly, perchance, perhaps, maybe, mayhap, peradventure - (by chance; 'perhaps she will call tomorrow'; 'we may possibly run into them at the concert'; 'it may peradventure be thought that there never was such a time')
otherwise - (in other respects or ways; 'he is otherwise normal'; 'the funds are not otherwise available'; 'an otherwise hopeless situation')
differently, otherwise, other than - (in another and different manner; 'very soon you will know differently'; 'she thought otherwise'; 'there is no way out other than the fire escape')
clearly - (without doubt or question; 'they were clearly lost'; 'history has clearly shown the folly of that policy')
distinctly, clearly - (clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment; 'it's distinctly possible'; 'I could clearly see myself in his situation')
obviously, evidently, manifestly, patently, apparently, plainly, plain - (unmistakably ('plain' is often used informally for 'plainly'); 'the answer is obviously wrong'; 'she was in bed and evidently in great pain'; 'he was manifestly too important to leave off the guest list'; 'it is all patently nonsense'; 'she has apparently been living here for some time'; 'I thought he owned the property, but apparently not'; 'You are plainly wrong'; 'he is plain stubborn')
unmistakably - (without possibility of mistake; 'this watercolor is unmistakably a synthesis of nature')
clearly, clear - (in an easily perceptible manner; 'could be seen clearly under the microscope'; 'She cried loud and clear')
by and large, generally, more often than not, mostly - (usually; as a rule; 'by and large it doesn't rain much here')
generally, in general, in the main - (without distinction of one from others; 'he is interested in snakes in general')
normally, usually, unremarkably, commonly, ordinarily - (under normal conditions; 'usually she was late')
rarely, seldom - (not often; 'we rarely met')
differently, otherwise, other than - (in another and different manner; 'very soon you will know differently'; 'she thought otherwise'; 'there is no way out other than the fire escape')
away, off, forth - (from a particular thing or place or position ('forth' is obsolete); 'ran away from the lion'; 'wanted to get away from there'; 'sent the children away to boarding school'; 'the teacher waved the children away from the dead animal'; 'went off to school'; 'they drove off'; 'go forth and preach')
forth - (out into view; 'came forth from the crowd'; 'put my ideas forth')
forth, forward, onward - (forward in time or order or degree; 'from that time forth'; 'from the sixth century onward')
away, off, forth - (from a particular thing or place or position ('forth' is obsolete); 'ran away from the lion'; 'wanted to get away from there'; 'sent the children away to boarding school'; 'the teacher waved the children away from the dead animal'; 'went off to school'; 'they drove off'; 'go forth and preach')
off, away - (at a distance in space or time; 'the boat was 5 miles off (or away)'; 'the party is still 2 weeks off (or away)'; 'away back in the 18th century')
off - (no longer on or in contact or attached; 'clean off the dirt'; 'he shaved off his mustache')
aside - (on or to one side; 'step aside'; 'stood aside to let him pass'; 'threw the book aside'; 'put her sewing aside when he entered')
aside, away - (out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts); 'brush the objections aside'; 'pushed all doubts away')
apart, aside - (not taken into account or excluded from consideration; 'these problems apart, the country is doing well'; 'all joking aside, I think you're crazy')
away, aside - (in a different direction; 'turn aside'; 'turn away one's face'; 'glanced away')
aside, apart - (placed or kept separate and distinct as for a purpose; 'had a feeling of being set apart'; 'quality sets it apart'; 'a day set aside for relaxing')
aside, by, away - (in reserve; not for immediate use; 'started setting aside money to buy a car'; 'put something by for her old age'; 'has a nest egg tucked away for a rainy day')
anywhere, anyplace - (at or in or to any place; 'you can find this food anywhere'; ('anyplace' is used informally for 'anywhere'))
apart - (separated or at a distance in place or position or time; 'These towns are many miles apart'; 'stood with his legs apart'; 'born two years apart')
apart - (away from another or others; 'they grew apart over the years'; 'kept apart from the group out of shyness'; 'decided to live apart')
aside, apart - (placed or kept separate and distinct as for a purpose; 'had a feeling of being set apart'; 'quality sets it apart'; 'a day set aside for relaxing')
apart, asunder - (into parts or pieces; 'he took his father's watch apart'; 'split apart'; 'torn asunder')
apart, isolated, obscure - (remote and separate physically or socially; 'existed over the centuries as a world apart'; 'preserved because they inhabited a place apart'- W.H.Hudson; 'tiny isolated villages remote from centers of civilization'; 'an obscure village')
about, just about, almost, most, all but, nearly, near, nigh, virtually, well-nigh - ((of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; 'the job is (just) about done'; 'the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded'; 'we're almost finished'; 'the car all but ran her down'; 'he nearly fainted'; 'talked for nigh onto 2 hours'; 'the recording is well-nigh perfect'; 'virtually all the parties signed the contract'; 'I was near exhausted by the run'; 'most everyone agrees')
virtually - (in essence or effect but not in fact; 'the strike virtually paralyzed the city'; 'I'm virtually broke')
practically - (almost; nearly; 'practically the first thing I saw when I got off the train'; 'he was practically the only guest at the party'; 'there was practically no garden at all')
barely, hardly, just, scarcely, scarce - (by a small margin; 'they could barely hear the speaker'; 'we hardly knew them'; 'just missed being hit'; 'had scarcely rung the bell when the door flew open'; 'would have scarce arrived before she would have found some excuse to leave'- W.B.Yeats)
hardly, scarcely - (almost not; 'he hardly ever goes fishing'; 'he was hardly more than sixteen years old'; 'they scarcely ever used the emergency generator')
particularly, peculiarly, especially, specially - (to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common; 'he was particularly fussy about spelling'; 'a particularly gruesome attack'; 'under peculiarly tragic circumstances'; 'an especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger')
probably, likely, in all likelihood, in all probability, belike - (with considerable certainty; without much doubt; 'He is probably out of the country'; 'in all likelihood we are headed for war')
credibly, believably, plausibly, probably - (easy to believe on the basis of available evidence; 'he talked plausibly before the committee'; 'he will probably win the election')
surely, certainly, sure, for sure, for certain, sure enough, sure as shooting - (definitely or positively ('sure' is sometimes used informally for 'surely'); 'the results are surely encouraging'; 'she certainly is a hard worker'; 'it's going to be a good day for sure'; 'they are coming, for certain'; 'they thought he had been killed sure enough'; 'he'll win sure as shooting'; 'they sure smell good'; 'sure he'll come')
decidedly, unquestionably, emphatically, definitely, in spades, by all odds - (without question and beyond doubt; 'it was decidedly too expensive'; 'she told him off in spades'; 'by all odds they should win')
unquestionably, unimpeachably - (without question; 'Fred Winter is unquestionably the jockey to follow'; 'they hired unimpeachably first-rate faculty members')
undoubtedly, doubtless, beyond question, without doubt, beyond any doubt - (with certainty; 'it's undoubtedly very beautiful')
longer - (for more time; 'can I stay bit longer?')
awhile, for a while - (for a short time; 'sit down and stay awhile'; 'they settled awhile in Virginia before moving West'; 'the baby was quiet for a while')
sometimes - (on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always; 'sometimes she wished she were back in England'; 'sometimes her photography is breathtaking'; 'sometimes they come for a month; at other times for six months')
occasionally, on occasion, once in a while, now and then, now and again, at times, from time to time - (now and then or here and there; 'he was arrogant and occasionally callous'; 'open areas are only occasionally interrupted by clumps of trees'; 'they visit New York on occasion'; 'now and again she would take her favorite book from the shelf and read to us'; 'as we drove along, the beautiful scenery now and then attracted his attention')
always, ever, e'er - (at all times; all the time and on every occasion; 'I will always be there to help you'; 'always arrives on time'; 'there is always some pollution in the air'; 'ever hoping to strike it rich'; 'ever busy')
always, ever, e'er - (at all times; all the time and on every occasion; 'I will always be there to help you'; 'always arrives on time'; 'there is always some pollution in the air'; 'ever hoping to strike it rich'; 'ever busy')
excessively, overly, to a fault, too - (to an excessive degree; 'too big')
besides, in any case - (making an additional point; anyway; 'I don't want to go to a restaurant; besides, we can't afford it'; 'she couldn't shelter behind him all the time and in any case he wasn't always with her')
besides, in any case - (making an additional point; anyway; 'I don't want to go to a restaurant; besides, we can't afford it'; 'she couldn't shelter behind him all the time and in any case he wasn't always with her')
besides, too, also, likewise, as well - (in addition; 'he has a Mercedes, too')
additionally, in addition, to boot - (by way of addition; furthermore; 'he serves additionally as the CEO')
furthermore, moreover, what is more - (in addition; 'computer chess games are getting cheaper all the time; furthermore, their quality is improving'; 'the cellar was dark; moreover, mice nested there'; 'what is more, there's no sign of a change')
else - ((usually used with 'or') if not, then; 'watch your step or else you may fall'; 'leave or else I'll get angry')
alternatively, as an alternative, instead, or else - (in place of, or as an alternative to; 'Felix became a herpetologist instead'; 'alternatively we could buy a used car')
enough, plenty - (as much as necessary; 'Have I eaten enough?'; ('plenty' is nonstandard) 'I've had plenty, thanks')
sufficiently - (to a sufficient degree; 'she was sufficiently fluent in Mandarin')
once, formerly, at one time, erstwhile, erst - (at a previous time; 'at one time he loved her'; 'her erstwhile writing'; 'she was a dancer once';)
increasingly, progressively, more and more - (advancing in amount or intensity; 'she became increasingly depressed')
eventually, yet, sooner or later, in time, one of these days - (within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time; 'he will understand eventually'; 'he longed for the flowers that were yet to show themselves'; 'sooner or later you will have to face the facts'; 'in time they came to accept the harsh reality')
finally, eventually, at length - (after a long period of time or an especially long delay; 'at length they arrived')
ultimately, finally, in the end, at last, at long last - (as the end result of a succession or process; 'ultimately he had to give in'; 'at long last the winter was over')
anymore, any longer - (at the present or from now on; usually used with a negative; 'Alice doesn't live here anymore'; 'the children promised not to quarrel any more')
then - (at that time; 'I was young then'; 'prices were lower back then'; 'science as it was then taught')
then, so, and so, and then - (subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors); 'then he left'; 'go left first, then right'; 'first came lightning, then thunder'; 'we watched the late movie and then went to bed'; 'and so home and to bed')
subsequently, later, afterwards, afterward, after, later on - (happening at a time subsequent to a reference time; 'he apologized subsequently'; 'he's going to the store but he'll be back here later'; 'it didn't happen until afterward'; 'two hours after that')
thereby - (by that means or because of that; 'He knocked over the red wine, thereby ruining the table cloth')
consequently, therefore - (as a consequence; 'he had good reason to be grateful for the opportunities which they had made available to him and which consequently led to the good position he now held')
consequently, therefore - (as a consequence; 'he had good reason to be grateful for the opportunities which they had made available to him and which consequently led to the good position he now held')
then - (in that case or as a consequence; 'if he didn't take it, then who did?'; 'keep it then if you want to'; 'the case, then, is closed'; 'you've made up your mind then?'; 'then you'll be rich')
consequently, accordingly - ((sentence connectors) because of the reason given; 'consequently, he didn't do it'; 'continued to have severe headaches and accordingly returned to the doctor')
therefore, hence, thence, thus - ((used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result; 'therefore X must be true'; 'the eggs were fresh and hence satisfactory'; 'we were young and thence optimistic'; 'it is late and thus we must go'; 'the witness is biased and so cannot be trusted')
fucking - (intensifier, very colloquial; 'what took you so fucking long?')
absolutely, perfectly, utterly, dead - (completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers; 'an absolutely magnificent painting'; 'a perfectly idiotic idea'; 'you're perfectly right'; 'utterly miserable'; 'you can be dead sure of my innocence'; 'was dead tired'; 'dead right')
altogether, all told, in all - (with everything included or counted; 'altogether he earns close to a million dollars')
truly, genuinely, really - (in accordance with truth or fact or reality; 'she was now truly American'; 'a genuinely open society'; 'they don't really listen to us')
actually, really - (in actual fact; 'to be nominally but not actually independent'; 'no one actually saw the shark'; 'large meteorites actually come from the asteroid belt')
in truth, really, truly - (in fact (used as intensifiers or sentence modifiers); 'in truth, moral decay hastened the decline of the Roman Empire'; 'really, you shouldn't have done it'; 'a truly awful book')
previously, antecedently - (at an earlier time or formerly; 'she had previously lived in Chicago'; 'he was previously president of a bank'; 'better than anything previously proposed'; 'a previously unquestioned attitude'; 'antecedently arranged')
recently, late, lately, of late, latterly - (in the recent past; 'he was in Paris recently'; 'lately the rules have been enforced'; 'as late as yesterday she was fine'; 'feeling better of late'; 'the spelling was first affected, but latterly the meaning also')
recently, newly, freshly, fresh, new - (very recently; 'they are newly married'; 'newly raised objections'; 'a newly arranged hairdo'; 'grass new washed by the rain'; 'a freshly cleaned floor'; 'we are fresh out of tomatoes')
somehow, someway, someways, in some way, in some manner - (in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means; 'they managed somehow'; 'he expected somehow to discover a woman who would love him'; 'he tried to make it someway acceptable')
such - (to so extreme a degree; 'he is such a baby'; 'Such rich people!')
naturally, of course, course - (as might be expected; 'naturally, the lawyer sent us a huge bill')
sometime - (at some indefinite or unstated time; 'let's get together sometime'; 'everything has to end sometime'; 'It was to be printed sometime later')
by and by, later - (at some eventual time in the future; 'By and by he'll understand'; 'I'll see you later')
thereafter, thenceforth - (from that time on; 'thereafter he never called again')
subsequently, later, afterwards, afterward, after, later on - (happening at a time subsequent to a reference time; 'he apologized subsequently'; 'he's going to the store but he'll be back here later'; 'it didn't happen until afterward'; 'two hours after that')
meanwhile - (at the same time but in another place; 'meanwhile, back at the ranch...')
meanwhile, meantime, in the meantime - (during the intervening time; 'meanwhile I will not think about the problem'; 'meantime he was attentive to his other interests'; 'in the meantime the police were notified')
initially, ab initio, at first, at the start - (at the beginning; 'at first he didn't notice anything strange')
in the first place, earlier, in the beginning, to begin with, originally - (before now; 'why didn't you tell me in the first place?')
early on, early - (during an early stage; 'early on in her career')
early, ahead of time, too soon - (before the usual time or the time expected; 'she graduated early'; 'the house was completed ahead of time')
early, betimes - (in good time; 'he awoke betimes that morning')
early, ahead of time, too soon - (before the usual time or the time expected; 'she graduated early'; 'the house was completed ahead of time')
early, betimes - (in good time; 'he awoke betimes that morning')
late, belatedly, tardily - (later than usual or than expected; 'the train arrived late'; 'we awoke late'; 'the children came late to school'; 'notice came so tardily that we almost missed the deadline'; 'I belatedly wished her a happy birthday')
deep, late - (to an advanced time; 'deep into the night'; 'talked late into the evening')
late - (at an advanced age or stage; 'she married late'; 'undertook the project late in her career')
recently, late, lately, of late, latterly - (in the recent past; 'he was in Paris recently'; 'lately the rules have been enforced'; 'as late as yesterday she was fine'; 'feeling better of late'; 'the spelling was first affected, but latterly the meaning also')
late - (at an advanced age or stage; 'she married late'; 'undertook the project late in her career')
late, belatedly, tardily - (later than usual or than expected; 'the train arrived late'; 'we awoke late'; 'the children came late to school'; 'notice came so tardily that we almost missed the deadline'; 'I belatedly wished her a happy birthday')
deep, late - (to an advanced time; 'deep into the night'; 'talked late into the evening')
ever, of all time - (at any time; 'did you ever smoke?'; 'the best con man of all time')
ever, of all time - (at any time; 'did you ever smoke?'; 'the best con man of all time')
recently, late, lately, of late, latterly - (in the recent past; 'he was in Paris recently'; 'lately the rules have been enforced'; 'as late as yesterday she was fine'; 'feeling better of late'; 'the spelling was first affected, but latterly the meaning also')
recently, newly, freshly, fresh, new - (very recently; 'they are newly married'; 'newly raised objections'; 'a newly arranged hairdo'; 'grass new washed by the rain'; 'a freshly cleaned floor'; 'we are fresh out of tomatoes')
summation, addition, plus - (the arithmetic operation of summing; calculating the sum of two or more numbers; 'the summation of four and three gives seven'; 'four plus three equals seven')
subtraction, minus - (an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated; 'the subtraction of three from four leaves one'; 'four minus three equals one')
happen, hap, go on, pass off, occur, pass, fall out, come about, take place - (come to pass; 'What is happening?'; 'The meeting took place off without an incidence'; 'Nothing occurred that seemed important')
happen, hap, go on, pass off, occur, pass, fall out, come about, take place - (come to pass; 'What is happening?'; 'The meeting took place off without an incidence'; 'Nothing occurred that seemed important')
once - (as soon as; 'once we are home, we can rest')
any, whatever, whatsoever - (one or some or every or all without specification; 'give me any peaches you don't want'; 'not any milk is left'; 'any child would know that'; 'pick any card'; 'any day now'; 'cars can be rented at almost any airport'; 'at twilight or any other time'; 'beyond any doubt'; 'need any help we can get'; 'give me whatever peaches you don't want'; 'no milk whatsoever is left')
preposition - (a function word that combines with a noun or pronoun or noun phrase to form a prepositional phrase that can have an adverbial or adjectival relation to some other word)
regardless, irrespective, disregardless, no matter, disregarding - (in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks; 'he carried on regardless of the difficulties')
nether, under - (located below or beneath something else; 'nether garments'; 'the under parts of a machine')
about, around - (in the area or vicinity; 'a few spectators standing about'; 'hanging around'; 'waited around for the next flight')
around - (by a circular or circuitous route; 'He came all the way around the base'; 'the road goes around the pond')
about, around - (to or among many different places or in no particular direction; 'wandering about with no place to go'; 'people were rushing about'; 'news gets around (or about)'; 'traveled around in Asia'; 'he needs advice from someone who's been around'; 'she sleeps around')
around - (in a circle or circular motion; 'The wheels are spinning around')
beyond - (farther along in space or time or degree; 'through the valley and beyond'; 'to the eighth grade but not beyond'; 'will be influential in the 1990s and beyond')
beyond, on the far side - (on the farther side from the observer; a pond with a hayfield beyond)
beyond - (in addition; agreed to provide essentials but nothing beyond)
along - (in line with a length or direction (often followed by 'by' or 'beside'); 'pass the word along'; 'ran along beside me'; 'cottages along by the river')
aloud, out loud - (using the voice; not silently; 'please read the passage aloud'; 'he laughed out loud')
already - (prior to a specified or implied time; 'she has already graduated')
all - (quantifier; used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class; 'we sat up all night'; 'ate all the food'; 'all men are mortal'; 'all parties are welcome')
one, 1, i, ane - (used of a single unit or thing; not two or more; ''ane' is Scottish')
couple - (a small indefinite number; 'he's coming for a couple of days')
two, 2, ii - (being one more than one; 'he received two messages')
three, 3, iii - (being one more than two)
four, 4, iv - (being one more than three)
five, 5, v - (being one more than four)
six, 6, vi, half dozen, half-dozen - (denoting a quantity consisting of six items or units)
seven, 7, vii - (being one more than six)
eight, 8, viii - (being one more than seven)
nine, 9, ix - (denoting a quantity consisting of one more than eight and one less than ten)
ten, 10, x - (being one more than nine)
eleven, 11, xi - (being one more than ten)
twelve, 12, xii, dozen - (denoting a quantity consisting of 12 items or units)
thirteen, 13, xiii - (being one more than twelve)
fifteen, 15, xv - (being one more than fourteen)
twenty, 20, xx - (denoting a quantity consisting of 20 items or units)
twenty-one, 21, xxi - (being one more than twenty)
twenty-two, 22, xxii - (being two more than twenty)
twenty-three, 23, xxiii - (being three more than twenty)
twenty-four, 24, xxiv - (being four more than twenty)
twenty-five, 25, xxv - (being five more than twenty)
twenty-six, 26, xxvi - (being six more than twenty)
twenty-seven, 27, xxvii - (being seven more than twenty)
twenty-eight, 28, xxviii - (being eight more than twenty)
twenty-nine, 29, xxix - (being nine more than twenty)
thirty, 30, xxx - (being ten more than twenty)
thirty-one, 31, xxxi - (being one more than thirty)
thirty-two, 32, xxxii - (being two more than thirty)
thirty-three, 33, xxxiii - (being three more than thirty)
thirty-four, 34, xxxiv - (being four more than thirty)
thirty-five, 35, xxxv - (being five more than thirty)
thirty-six, 36, xxxvi - (being six more than thirty)
thirty-seven, 37, xxxvii - (being seven more than thirty)
thirty-eight, 38, xxxviii - (being eight more than thirty)
thirty-nine, 39, ixl - (being nine more than thirty)
forty, 40, xl, twoscore - (being ten more than thirty)
forty-one, 41, xli - (being one more than forty)
forty-two, 42, xlii - (being two more than forty)
forty-three, 43, xliii - (being three more than forty)
forty-four, 44, xliv - (being four more than forty)
forty-five, 45, xlv - (being five more than forty)
forty-six, 46, xlvi - (being six more than forty)
forty-seven, 47, xlvii - (being seven more than forty)
forty-eight, 48, xlviii - (being eight more than forty)
forty-nine, 49, il - (being nine more than forty)
fifty, 50, l - (being ten more than forty)
fifty-one, 51, li - (being one more than fifty)
fifty-two, 52, lii - (being two more than fifty)
fifty-three, 53, liii - (being three more than fifty)
fifty-four, 54, liv - (being four more than fifty)
fifty-five, 55, lv - (being five more than fifty)
fifty-six, 56, lvi - (being six more than fifty)
fifty-seven, 57, lvii - (being seven more than fifty)
fifty-eight, 58, lviii - (being eight more than fifty)
fifty-eight, 58, lviii - (being eight more than fifty)
sixty, 60, lx, threescore - (being ten more than fifty)
sixty-one, 61, lxi - (being one more than sixty)
sixty-two, 62, lxii - (being two more than sixty)
sixty-three, 63, lxiii - (being three more than sixty)
sixty-four, 64, lxiv - (being four more than sixty)
sixty-five, 65, lxv - (being five more than sixty)
sixty-six, 66, lxvi - (being six more than sixty)
sixty-seven, 67, lxvii - (being seven more than sixty)
sixty-eight, 68, lxviii - (being eight more than sixty)
sixty-nine, 69, ilxx - (being nine more than sixty)
seventy, 70, lxx - (being ten more than sixty)
seventy-one, 71, lxxi - (being one more than seventy)
seventy-two, 72, lxxii - (being two more than seventy)
seventy-three, 73, lxxiii - (being three more than seventy)
seventy-four, 74, lxxiv - (being four more than seventy)
seventy-five, 75, lxxv - (being five more than seventy)
seventy-six, 76, lxxvi - (being six more than seventy)
seventy-seven, 77, lxxvii - (being seven more than seventy)
seventy-eight, 78, lxxviii - (being eight more than seventy)
seventy-nine, 79, ilxxx - (being nine more than seventy)
eighty, 80, lxxx, fourscore - (being ten more than seventy)
eighty-one, 81, lxxxi - (being two more than eighty)
eighty-two, 82, lxxxii - (being two more than eighty)
eighty-three, 83, lxxxiii - (being three more than eighty)
eighty-four, 84, lxxxiv - (being four more than eighty)
eighty-five, 85, lxxxv - (being five more than eighty)
eighty-six, 86, lxxxvi - (being six more than eighty)
eighty-seven, 87, lxxxvii - (being seven more than eighty)
eighty-eight, 88, lxxxviii - (being eight more than eighty)
eighty-nine, 89, ixc - (being nine more than eighty)
ninety, 90, xc - (being ten more than eighty)
ninety-one, 91, xci - (being one more than ninety)
ninety-two, 82, lxxxii - (being two more than ninety)
ninety-three, 83, lxxxiii - (being three more than ninety)
ninety-four, 94, 1. ninety-four, 94, xciv - (being four more than ninety) - (being four more than ninety)
ninety-five, 95, xcv - (being five more than ninety)
ninety-six, 96, xcvi - (being six more than ninety)
ninety-seven, 97, xcvii - (being seven more than ninety)
ninety-eight, 98, xcviii - (being eight more than ninety)
ninety-nine, 99, ixc - (being nine more than ninety)
thousand, one thousand, 1000, M, K, chiliad, G, grand, thou, yard - (the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100)
million, 1000000, one thousand thousand, meg - (the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros)
billion - (denoting a quantity consisting of one thousand million items or units in the United States)
billion, one thousand million, 1000000000 - (the number that is represented as a one followed by 9 zeros)
trillion, one million million million - (the number that is represented as a one followed by 18 zeros; 'in England they call a quintillion a trillion')
determiner, determinative - (one of a limited class of noun modifiers that determine the referents of noun phrases)
article - ((grammar) a determiner that may indicate the specificity of reference of a noun phrase)
every - ((used of count nouns) each and all of the members of a group considered singly and without exception; 'every person is mortal'; 'every party is welcome'; 'had every hope of success'; 'every chance of winning')
certain - (definite but not specified or identified; 'set aside a certain sum each week'; 'to a certain degree'; 'certain breeds do not make good pets'; 'certain members have not paid their dues'; 'a certain popular teacher'; 'a certain Mrs. Jones')
some - (quantifier; used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity; 'have some milk'; 'some roses were still blooming'; 'having some friends over'; 'some apples'; 'some paper')
some - (relatively many but unspecified in number; 'they were here for some weeks'; 'we did not meet again for some years')
some - (relatively much but unspecified in amount or extent; 'we talked for some time'; 'he was still some distance away')
certain - (definite but not specified or identified; 'set aside a certain sum each week'; 'to a certain degree'; 'certain breeds do not make good pets'; 'certain members have not paid their dues'; 'a certain popular teacher'; 'a certain Mrs. Jones')
some - (quantifier; used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity; 'have some milk'; 'some roses were still blooming'; 'having some friends over'; 'some apples'; 'some paper')
some - (relatively many but unspecified in number; 'they were here for some weeks'; 'we did not meet again for some years')
some - (relatively much but unspecified in amount or extent; 'we talked for some time'; 'he was still some distance away')
abbreviation - (a shortened form of a word or phrase)
abbreviate - (shorten; ' Abbreviate 'New York' and write 'NY'')
acronym - (a word formed from the initial letters of the several words in the name)
predicate, verb phrase - (one of the two main constituents of a sentence; the predicate contains the verb and its complements)
predicate, verb phrase - (one of the two main constituents of a sentence; the predicate contains the verb and its complements)
genitive, genitive case, possessive, possessive case - (the case expressing ownership)
antonym, opposite word, opposite - (a word that expresses a meaning opposed to the meaning of another word, in which case the two words are antonyms of each other; 'to him the antonym of 'gay' was 'depressed'')
verb - (a word that serves as the predicate of a sentence)
verb - (a content word that denotes an action or a state)
participle, participial - (a non-finite form of the verb; in English it is used adjectivally and to form compound tenses)
transitive verb, transitive verb form, transitive - (a verb (or verb construction) that requires an object in order to be grammatical)
auxiliary verb - (a word used in a verb phrase as an adjunct to another verb)
exist, be - (have an existence, be extant; 'Is there a God?')
exist, be - (have an existence, be extant; 'Is there a God?')
pronoun - (a function word that is used in place of a noun or noun phrase)
personal pronoun - (a pronoun expressing a distinction of person)
anything - (a thing of any kind; 'do you have anything to declare?')
both - ((used with count nouns) two considered together; the two; 'both girls are pretty')
dead person, dead soul, deceased person, deceased, decedent, departed - (someone who is no longer alive; 'I wonder what the dead person would have done')
zombi, zombie, living dead - (a dead body that has been brought back to life by a supernatural force)
modal auxiliary verb, modal auxiliary, modal - (an auxiliary verb (such as 'can' or 'will') that is used to express modality)
coin collection - (a collection of coins)
curio, curiosity, oddity, oddment, peculiarity, rarity - (something unusual - perhaps worthy of collecting)
odds and ends, oddments, melange, farrago, ragbag, mishmash, mingle-mangle, hodgepodge, hotchpotch, gallimaufry, omnium-gatherum - (a motley assortment of things)
bric-a-brac, knickknack, nicknack, knickknackery, whatnot - (miscellaneous curios)
bangle, bauble, gaud, gewgaw, novelty, fallal, trinket - (cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing)
stuff - (miscellaneous unspecified objects; 'the trunk was full of stuff')
chachka, tchotchke - ((Yiddish) an inexpensive showy trinket)
bunch, clump, cluster, clustering - (a grouping of a number of similar things; 'a bunch of trees'; 'a cluster of admirers')
bunch, clump, cluster, clustering - (a grouping of a number of similar things; 'a bunch of trees'; 'a cluster of admirers')
tuft, tussock - (a bunch of hair or feathers or growing grass)
tuft - (a bunch of feathers or hair)
wisp - (a small tuft or lock; 'wisps of hair')
bale - (a large bundle bound for storage or transport)
bundle, sheaf - (a package of several things tied together for carrying or storing)
bundle, sheaf - (a package of several things tied together for carrying or storing)
fagot, faggot - (a bundle of sticks and branches bound together)
batch, deal, flock, good deal, great deal, hatful, heap, lot, mass, mess, mickle, mint, muckle, peck, pile, plenty, pot, quite a little, raft, sight, slew, spate, stack, tidy sum, wad, whole lot, whole slew - ((often followed by 'of') a large number or amount or extent; 'a batch of letters'; 'a deal of trouble'; 'a lot of money'; 'he made a mint on the stock market'; 'it must have cost plenty')
batch, deal, flock, good deal, great deal, hatful, heap, lot, mass, mess, mickle, mint, muckle, peck, pile, plenty, pot, quite a little, raft, sight, slew, spate, stack, tidy sum, wad, whole lot, whole slew - ((often followed by 'of') a large number or amount or extent; 'a batch of letters'; 'a deal of trouble'; 'a lot of money'; 'he made a mint on the stock market'; 'it must have cost plenty')
congregation, fold, faithful - (a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church)
kin, kin group, kinship group, kindred, clan, tribe - (group of people related by blood or marriage)
akin, kindred, related - (similar or related in quality or character; 'a feeling akin to terror'; 'kindred souls'; 'the amateur is closely related to the collector')
related - (connected by kinship, common origin, or marriage)
kindred - (related by blood or marriage; 'kindred clans')
akin, blood-related, cognate, consanguine, consanguineous, consanguineal, kin - (related by blood)
relative, relation - (a person related by blood or marriage; 'police are searching for relatives of the deceased'; 'he has distant relations back in New Jersey')
kin, kinsperson, family - (a person having kinship with another or others; 'he's kin'; 'he's family')
kinsman - (a male relative)
blood relation, blood relative, cognate, sib - (one related by blood or origin; especially on sharing an ancestor with another)
descendant, descendent - (a person considered as descended from some ancestor or race)
ancestor, ascendant, ascendent, antecedent, root - (someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent))
interpersonal - (occurring among or involving several people; 'interpersonal situations in which speech occurs')
lineage, line, line of descent, descent, bloodline, blood line, blood, pedigree, ancestry, origin, parentage, stemma, stock - (the descendants of one individual; 'his entire lineage has been warriors')
folks - (your parents; 'he wrote to his folks every day')
tribe, federation of tribes - (a federation (as of American Indians))
kin, kin group, kinship group, kindred, clan, tribe - (group of people related by blood or marriage)
Sioux, Siouan - (a member of a group of North American Indian peoples who spoke a Siouan language and who ranged from Lake Michigan to the Rocky Mountains)
Siouan - (of or relating to the Sioux people or their language and culture)
Siouan, Siouan language - (a family of North American Indian languages spoken by the Sioux)
kin, kin group, kinship group, kindred, clan, tribe - (group of people related by blood or marriage)
family, household, house, home, menage - (a social unit living together; 'he moved his family to Virginia'; 'It was a good Christian household'; 'I waited until the whole house was asleep'; 'the teacher asked how many people made up his home')
family, family unit - (primary social group; parents and children; 'he wanted to have a good job before starting a family')
family, family line, folk, kinfolk, kinsfolk, sept, phratry - (people descended from a common ancestor; 'his family has lived in Massachusetts since the Mayflower')
dynasty - (a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family)
member - (one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participates in a group organization); 'only members will be admitted'; 'a member of the faculty'; 'she was introduced to all the members of his family')
up - (being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level; 'the anchor is up'; 'the sun is up'; 'he lay face up'; 'he is up by a pawn'; 'the market is up'; 'the corn is up')
up, upwards, upward, upwardly - (spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position; 'look up!'; 'the music surged up'; 'the fragments flew upwards'; 'prices soared upwards'; 'upwardly mobile')
up, upwards, upward, upwardly - (spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position; 'look up!'; 'the music surged up'; 'the fragments flew upwards'; 'prices soared upwards'; 'upwardly mobile')
down - (being or moving lower in position or less in some value; 'lay face down'; 'the moon is down'; 'our team is down by a run'; 'down by a pawn'; 'the stock market is down today')
down, downwards, downward, downwardly - (spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position; 'don't fall down'; 'rode the lift up and skied down'; 'prices plunged downward')
ahead, onward, onwards, forward, forwards, forrader - (in a forward direction; 'go ahead'; 'the train moved ahead slowly'; 'the boat lurched ahead'; 'moved onward into the forest'; 'they went slowly forward in the mud')
back, backward, backwards, rearward, rearwards - (at or to or toward the back or rear; 'he moved back'; 'tripped when he stepped backward'; 'she looked rearward out the window of the car')
orientation - (position or alignment relative to points of the compass or other specific directions)
north, due north, northward, N - (the cardinal compass point that is at 0 or 360 degrees)
northbound, northward - (moving toward the north; 'the northbound lane'; 'we took the north train'; 'the northward flow of traffic')
north, to the north, in the north, northerly, northwards, northward - (in a northern direction; 'they earn more up north'; 'Let's go north!')
south, due south, southward, S - (the cardinal compass point that is at 180 degrees)
east, due east, eastward, E - (the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees)
eastbound, eastward - (moving toward the east; 'eastbound trains')
eastward, eastwards - (toward the east; 'they migrated eastward to Sweden')
west, due west, westward, W - (the cardinal compass point that is a 270 degrees)
northeast, nor'-east, northeastward, NE - (the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees)
northwest, nor'-west, northwestward, NW - (the compass point midway between north and west; at 315 degrees)
southeast, sou'-east, southeastward, SE - (the compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees)
southwest, sou'-west, southwestward, SW - (the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees)
flexibility, flexibleness - (the property of being flexible; easily bent or shaped)
fragility, breakability, frangibleness, frangibility - (quality of being easily damaged or destroyed)
underlying - (located beneath or below)
interval, separation - (the distance between things; 'fragile items require separation and cushioning')
clearance - (the distance by which one thing clears another; the space between them)
headroom, headway, clearance - (vertical space available to allow easy passage under something)
distance - (the property created by the space between two objects or points)
distance, length - (size of the gap between two places; 'the distance from New York to Chicago'; 'he determined the length of the shortest line segment joining the two points')
momentum - (the product of a body's mass and its velocity; 'the momentum of the particles was deduced from meteoritic velocities')
angular momentum - (the product of the momentum of a rotating body and its distance from the axis of rotation; 'any rotating body has an angular momentum about its center of mass'; 'angular momentum makes the world go round')
temper, toughness - (the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking)
hardness - (the property of being rigid and resistant to pressure; not easily scratched; measured on Mohs scale)
suitability, suitableness - (the quality of having the properties that are right for a specific purpose; 'an important requirement is suitability for long trips')
convenience - (the quality of being useful and convenient; 'they offered the convenience of an installment plan')
fitness, fittingness - (the condition of being suitable; 'they had to prove their fitness for the position')
qualification, making - (an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something; 'her qualifications for the job are excellent'; 'one of the qualifications for admission is an academic degree'; 'she has the makings of fine musician')
fit - (meeting adequate standards for a purpose; 'a fit subject for discussion'; 'it is fit and proper that you be there'; 'water fit to drink'; 'fit for duty'; 'do as you see fit to')
fitness, physical fitness, good shape, good condition - (good physical condition; being in shape or in condition)
condition, shape - (the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases 'in condition' or 'in shape' or 'out of condition' or 'out of shape'))
fit, healthy - (physically and mentally sound or healthy; 'felt relaxed and fit after their holiday'; 'keeps fit with diet and exercise')
resilient - (recovering readily from adversity, depression, or the like)
hardy, stalwart, stout, sturdy - (having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships; 'hardy explorers of northern Canada'; 'proud of her tall stalwart son'; 'stout seamen'; 'sturdy young athletes')
hardy - (able to survive under unfavorable conditions; 'strawberries are hardy and easy to grow'; 'camels are tough and hardy creatures')
area, expanse, surface area - (the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary; 'the area of a rectangle'; 'it was about 500 square feet in area')
acreage, land area - (an area of ground used for some particular purpose (such as building or farming); 'he wanted some acreage to build on')
height, tallness - (the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top)
stature, height - ((of a standing person) the distance from head to foot)
width, breadth - (the extent of something from side to side)
width, breadth - (the extent of something from side to side)
depth - (extent downward or backward or inward; 'the depth of the water'; 'depth of a shelf'; 'depth of a closet')
thickness - (the dimension through an object as opposed to its length or width)
mass - (the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field)
biomass - (the total mass of living matter in a given unit area)
rest mass - ((physics) the mass of a body as measured when the body is at rest relative to an observer, an inherent property of the body)
weigh - (have a certain weight)
left - (being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the west when facing north; 'my left hand'; 'left center field'; 'the left bank of a river is bank on your left side when you are facing downstream')
right - (being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the east when facing north; 'my right hand'; 'right center field'; 'a right-hand turn'; 'the right bank of a river is the bank on your right side when you are facing downstream')
right-hand - (located on or directed toward the right; 'a right-hand turn')
left-hand - (located on or directed toward the left; 'a car with left-hand drive')
downstream - (in the direction of a stream's current)
downriver, downstream - (away from the source or with the current)
upstream - (in the direction against a stream's current)
upriver, upstream - (toward the source or against the current)
namely, viz., that is to say, videlicet - (as follows)
edgeways, edgewise - (with the edge forward or on, by, or toward the edge; 'he sawed the board edgeways'; 'held it edgewise')
downstairs, downstair - (on or of lower floors of a building; 'the downstairs (or downstair) phone')
onstage - (situated or taking place on the area of a stage visible to the audience)
wing, offstage, backstage - (a stage area out of sight of the audience)
airborne - (moved or conveyed by or through air)
aloft - (at or to great height; high up in or into the air; 'eagles were soaring aloft'; 'dust is whirled aloft')
flying - (capable of or engaged in flight; 'the bat is a flying animal')
flying - (of or relating to passage through the air (especially aviation); 'a flying time of three hours between cities'; 'unidentified flying objects')
dorsal - (belonging to or on or near the back or upper surface of an animal or organ or part; 'the dorsal fin is the vertical fin on the back of a fish and certain marine mammals')
facial - (of or concerning the face; 'a facial massage'; 'facial hair'; 'facial expression')
lateral - (lying away from the median and sagittal plane of a body; 'lateral lemniscus')
medial, median - (dividing an animal into right and left halves)
sagittal - (located in a plane that is parallel to the central plane of the sagittal suture)
belowground, underground - (under the level of the ground; 'belowground storage areas'; 'underground caverns')
syrupy, viscous - (having a relatively high resistance to flow)
gluey, glutinous, gummy, mucilaginous, pasty, sticky, viscid, viscous - (having the sticky properties of an adhesive)
tacky - ((of a glutinous liquid such as paint) not completely dried and slightly sticky to the touch; 'tacky varnish')
colorless, colourless - (weak in color; not colorful)
lens, crystalline lens - (biconvex transparent body situated behind the iris in the eye; it focuses light waves on the retina)
collectible, collectable - (things considered to be worth collecting (not necessarily valuable or antique))
layer - (make or form a layer; 'layer the different colored sands')
superimpose, superpose, lay over - (place on top of; 'can you superimpose the two images?')
overlay, cover - (put something on top of something else; 'cover the meat with a lot of gravy')
layered, superimposed - (with one layer on top of another; 'superimposed rocks')
layer, bed - (single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance; 'slices of hard-boiled egg on a bed of spinach')
layer - (a relatively thin sheetlike expanse or region lying over or under another)
anniversary, day of remembrance - (the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it))
centennial, centenary - (the 100th anniversary (or the celebration of it))
centennial, centenary - (of or relating to or completing a period of 100 years; 'centennial celebration')
calendar day, civil day - (a day reckoned from midnight to midnight)
measuring instrument, measuring system, measuring device - (instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something)
Sunday, Lord's Day, Dominicus, Sun - (first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians)
weekday - (any day except Sunday (and sometimes except Saturday))
Monday, Mon - (the second day of the week; the first working day)
Tuesday, Tues - (the third day of the week; the second working day)
Wednesday, Midweek, Wed - (the fourth day of the week; the third working day)
Thursday, Th - (the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day)
Friday, Fri - (the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day)
Saturday, Sabbatum, Sat - (the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians)
Sabbath - (a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims)
back, backward, backwards, rearward, rearwards - (at or to or toward the back or rear; 'he moved back'; 'tripped when he stepped backward'; 'she looked rearward out the window of the car')
forward, onward - (moving toward a position ahead; 'forward motion'; 'the onward course of events')
sideways, sideway, sidewise - (with one side forward or to the front; 'turned sideways to show the profile'; 'crabs seeming to walk sidewise')
sideway, sideways, sidewise - (from the side; obliquely; 'a picture lit sideways'; 'scenes viewed sidewise')
sideways, sideway, sidewise - (toward one side; 'the car slipped sideways into the ditch'; 'leaning sideways'; 'a figure moving sidewise in the shadows')
sidelong, sideways, obliquely - (to, toward or at one side; 'darting eyes looking sidelong out of a wizened face')
angle - (move or proceed at an angle; 'he angled his way into the room')
angled - (forming or set at an angle; 'angled parking')
progress, progression, advance - (a movement forward; 'he listened for the progress of the troops')
fly, wing - (travel through the air; be airborne; 'Man cannot fly')
fly - (travel in an airplane; 'she is flying to Cincinnati tonight'; 'Are we driving or flying?')
flight, flying - (an instance of traveling by air; 'flying was still an exciting adventure for him')
flight - (a scheduled trip by plane between designated airports; 'I took the noon flight to Chicago')
glide - (fly in or as if in a glider plane)
glide, gliding, sailplaning, soaring, sailing - (the activity of flying a glider)
approach, approaching, coming - (the act of drawing spatially closer to something; 'the hunter's approach scattered the geese')
approach, near, come on, go up, draw near, draw close, come near - (move towards; 'We were approaching our destination'; 'They are drawing near'; 'The enemy army came nearer and nearer')
receding, recession - (the act of becoming more distant)
approach, near, come on, go up, draw near, draw close, come near - (move towards; 'We were approaching our destination'; 'They are drawing near'; 'The enemy army came nearer and nearer')
come, come up - (move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody; 'He came singing down the road'; 'Come with me to the Casbah'; 'come down here!'; 'come out of the closet!'; 'come into the room')
address, accost, come up to - (speak to someone)
reach, hit, attain - (reach a point in time, or a certain state or level; 'The thermometer hit 100 degrees'; 'This car can reach a speed of 140 miles per hour')
reach, make, get to, progress to - (reach a goal, e.g., 'make the first team'; 'We made it!'; 'She may not make the grade')
arrive, get, come - (reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress; 'She arrived home at 7 o'clock'; 'She didn't get to Chicago until after midnight')
arrival - (the act of arriving at a certain place; 'they awaited her arrival')
reach, make, attain, hit, arrive at, gain - (reach a destination, either real or abstract; 'We hit Detroit by noon'; 'The water reached the doorstep'; 'We barely made it to the finish line'; 'I have to hit the MAC machine before the weekend starts')
incoming - (arriving at a place or position; 'incoming class'; 'incoming mail'; 'the incoming president')
land, set down - (reach or come to rest; 'The bird landed on the highest branch'; 'The plane landed in Istanbul')
land, put down, bring down - (cause to come to the ground; 'the pilot managed to land the airplane safely')
landing - (the act of coming down to the earth (or other surface); 'the plane made a smooth landing'; 'his landing on his feet was catlike')
alight, light, perch - (to come to rest, settle; 'Misfortune lighted upon him')
perch - (support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird))
joule, J, watt second - (a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second)
erg - (a cgs unit of work or energy; the work done by a force of one dyne acting over a distance of one centimeter)
phase, stage - (any distinct time period in a sequence of events; 'we are in a transitional stage in which many former ideas must be revised or rejected')
life - (the period between birth and the present time; 'I have known him all his life')
life - (the period from the present until death; 'he appointed himself emperor for life') phase, stage - (any distinct time period in a sequence of events; 'we are in a transitional stage in which many former ideas must be revised or rejected')
career, life history - (the general progression of your working or professional life; 'the general had had a distinguished career'; 'he had a long career in the law')
infancy, babyhood, early childhood - (the early stage of growth or development)
immaturity, immatureness - (not having reached maturity)
infancy, babyhood - (the earliest state of immaturity)
puberty, pubescence - (the time of life when sex glands become functional)
pubescent - ((of animals especially human beings) having arrived at the onset of puberty (the age at which sex glands become functional) but not yet fully mature; 'the budding breasts of a pubescent girl and the downy chin of pubescent boy')
time of life - (a period of time during which a person is normally in a particular life state)
youth - (the time of life between childhood and maturity)
adolescence - (in the state that someone is in between puberty and adulthood)
childhood - (the time of person's life when they are a child)
boyhood - (the childhood of a boy)
girlhood, maidenhood, maidhood - (the childhood of a girl)
middle age - (the time of life between youth and old age (e.g., between 40 and 60 years of age))
manhood - (the state of being a man; manly qualities)
parenthood, parentage - (the state of being a parent; 'to everyone's surprise, parenthood reformed the man')
adulthood, maturity - (the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed)
maturity, matureness - (state of being mature; full development)
adulthood, maturity - (the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed)
prime, prime of life - (the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest)
cosmic time - (the time covered by the physical formation and development of the universe)
season, time of year - (one of the natural periods into which the year is divided by the equinoxes and solstices or atmospheric conditions; 'the regular sequence of the seasons')
summer, summertime - (the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox; 'they spent a lazy summer at the shore')
fall, autumn - (the season when the leaves fall from the trees; 'in the fall of 1973')
season, time of year - (one of the natural periods into which the year is divided by the equinoxes and solstices or atmospheric conditions; 'the regular sequence of the seasons')
off-season - (the season when travel is least active and rates are lowest)
seedtime - (the time during which seeds should be planted)
spring, springtime - (the season of growth; 'the emerging buds were a sure sign of spring'; 'he will hold office until the spring of next year')
summer, summertime - (the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox; 'they spent a lazy summer at the shore')
fall, autumn - (the season when the leaves fall from the trees; 'in the fall of 1973')
winter, wintertime - (the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox)
ago, agone - (gone by; or in the past; 'two years ago'; ''agone' is an archaic word for 'ago'')
ago - (in the past; 'long ago'; 'sixty years ago my grandfather came to the U.S.')
yet - (up to the present time; 'I have yet to see the results'; 'details are yet to be worked out')
so far, thus far, up to now, hitherto, heretofore, as yet, yet, til now, until now - (used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time; 'So far he hasn't called'; 'the sun isn't up yet')
past, past times, yesteryear, yore - (the time that has elapsed; 'forget the past')
everlastingly, fly, forever, evermore - (for a limitless time; 'no one can live forever'; 'brightly beams our Father's mercy from his lighthouse evermore'- P.P.Bliss)
evermore, forevermore - (at any future time; in the future; 'lead a blameless life evermore')
barrier - (a structure or object that impedes free movement)
wall - (anything that suggests a wall in structure or function or effect; 'a wall of water'; 'a wall of smoke'; 'a wall of prejudice'; 'negotiations ran into a brick wall')
wall - (a vertical (or almost vertical) smooth rock face (as of a cave or mountain))
hedge, hedgerow - (a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes)
lampshade, lamp shade - (a protective ornamental shade used to screen a light bulb from direct view)
unpleasant person, disagreeable person - (a person who is not pleasant or agreeable)
oppress, suppress, crush - (come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority; 'The government oppresses political activists')
oppressor - (a person of authority who subjects others to undue pressures)
authoritarian, dictator - (a person who behaves in an tyrannical manner; 'my boss is a dictator who makes everyone work overtime')
authoritarian, autocratic, dictatorial, despotic, tyrannical - (characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty; 'an authoritarian regime'; 'autocratic government'; 'despotic rulers'; 'a dictatorial rule that lasted for the duration of the war'; 'a tyrannical government')
dictator, potentate - (a ruler who is unconstrained by law)
tyrant, autocrat, despot - (a cruel and oppressive dictator)
whiner, complainer, moaner, sniveller, crybaby, bellyacher, grumbler, squawker - (a person given to excessive complaints and crying and whining)
wise guy, smart aleck, wiseacre, wisenheimer, weisenheimer - (an upstart who makes conceited, sardonic, insolent comments)
know-it-all, know-all - (someone who thinks he knows everything and refuses to accept advice or information from others)
intellectual, intellect - (a person who uses the mind creatively)
alluring, beguiling, enticing, tempting - (highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire; 'an alluring prospect'; 'her alluring smile'; 'the voice was low and beguiling'; 'difficult to say no to an enticing advertisement'; 'a tempting invitation')
tantalizing, tantalising, tempting - (very pleasantly inviting; 'a tantalizing aroma'; 'a tempting repast')
inviting - (attractive and tempting; 'an inviting offer')
temptation, enticement - (something that seduces or has the quality to seduce)
irresistible - (overpoweringly attractive; 'irresistible beauty')
tantalizing, tantalising - (arousing desire or expectation for something unattainable or mockingly out of reach; 'a tantalizing taste of success')
seductive - (tending to entice into a desired action or state)
stupid - (lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity)
unintelligent, stupid - (lacking intelligence; 'a dull job with lazy and unintelligent co-workers')
dense, dim, dull, dumb, obtuse, slow - (slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity; 'so dense he never understands anything I say to him'; 'never met anyone quite so dim'; 'although dull at classical learning, at mathematics he was uncommonly quick'- Thackeray; 'dumb officials make some really dumb decisions'; 'he was either normally stupid or being deliberately obtuse'; 'worked with the slow students')
airheaded, dizzy, empty-headed, featherbrained, giddy, light-headed, lightheaded, silly - (lacking seriousness; given to frivolity; 'a dizzy blonde'; 'light-headed teenagers'; 'silly giggles')
retarded - (relatively slow in mental or emotional or physical development; 'providing a secure and sometimes happy life for the retarded')
backward, feebleminded - (retarded in intellectual development)
dim-witted, half-witted, simple, simple-minded - (lacking mental capacity and devoid of subtlety)
backward, feebleminded - (retarded in intellectual development)
feebleminded, half-witted, slow-witted - (mentally deficient)
simple-minded - (lacking subtlety and insight; 'a simple-minded argument')
moronic - (having a mental age of between eight and twelve years)
imbecile, imbecilic, idiotic - (having a mental age of three to seven years)
stupid - (lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity)
simpleton, simple - (a person lacking intelligence or common sense)
dumbbell, dummy, dope, boob, booby, pinhead - (an ignorant or foolish person)
dimwit, nitwit, half-wit, doofus - (a stupid incompetent person)
dunce, dunderhead, numskull, blockhead, bonehead, lunkhead, hammerhead, knucklehead, loggerhead, muttonhead, shithead, dumbass, fuckhead - (these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence)
dimwit, nitwit, half-wit, doofus - (a stupid incompetent person)
idiot, imbecile, cretin, moron, changeling, half-wit, retard - (a person of subnormal intelligence)
idiot, imbecile, cretin, moron, changeling, half-wit, retard - (a person of subnormal intelligence)
idiot, imbecile, cretin, moron, changeling, half-wit, retard - (a person of subnormal intelligence)
genius, mastermind, brain, brainiac, Einstein - (someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality; 'Mozart was a child genius'; 'he's smart but he's no Einstein')
prodigy - (an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration; 'she is a chess prodigy')
precocious - (characterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity (especially in mental aptitude); 'a precocious child'; 'a precocious achievement')
intellectual, intellect - (a person who uses the mind creatively)
thinker, creative thinker, mind - (an important intellectual; 'the great minds of the 17th century')
thinker - (someone who exercises the mind (usually in an effort to reach a decision))
classifier - (a person who creates classifications)
visionary - (a person given to fanciful speculations and enthusiasms with little regard for what is actually possible)
idealist, dreamer - (someone guided more by ideals than by practical considerations)
visionary, illusionist, seer - (a person with unusual powers of foresight)
forecaster, predictor, prognosticator, soothsayer - (someone who makes predictions of the future (usually on the basis of special knowledge))
diviner - (someone who claims to discover hidden knowledge with the aid of supernatural powers)
prophet, prophesier, oracle, seer, vaticinator - (an authoritative person who divines the future)
desire, want - (feel or have a desire for; want strongly; 'I want to go home now'; 'I want my own room')
want - (wish or demand the presence of; 'I want you here at noon!')
hempen, fibrous - (having or resembling fibers especially fibers used in making cordage such as those of jute)
hair - (a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss; 'he combed his hair'; 'each hair consists of layers of dead keratinized cells')
mane, head of hair - (growth of hair covering the scalp of a human being)
hairdo, hairstyle, hair style, coiffure, coif - (the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair))
ponytail - (a hair style that draws the hair back so that it hangs down in back of the head like a pony's tail)
haircut - (the style in which hair has been cut)
crew cut, flattop - (a closely cropped haircut; usually for men)
dreadlock - (one of many long thin braids of hair radiating from the scalp; popularized by Rastafarians)
braid, plait, tress, twist - (a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair)
dreadlock - (one of many long thin braids of hair radiating from the scalp; popularized by Rastafarians)
pigtail - (a plait of braided hair)
wave - (a hairdo that creates undulations in the hair)
wavy - (of hair in waves; 'she had long wavy hair')
hair, fuzz, tomentum - (filamentous hairlike growth on a plant; 'peach fuzz')
fuzzed, fuzzy - (covering with fine light hairs; 'his head fuzzed like a dandelion gone to seed')
wool - (fiber sheared from animals (such as sheep) and twisted into yarn for weaving)
fleece - (the wool of a sheep or similar animal)
hair - (a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss; 'he combed his hair'; 'each hair consists of layers of dead keratinized cells')
mane - (long coarse hair growing from the crest of the animal's neck)
raveling, ravelling - (a bit of fiber that has become separated from woven fabric)
raveling, ravelling - (a bit of fiber that has become separated from woven fabric)
animal fiber, animal fibre - (fiber derived from animals)
hair, pilus - (any of the cylindrical filaments characteristically growing from the epidermis of a mammal; 'there is a hair in my soup')
horsehair - (hair taken from the mane or tail of a horse)
whisker, vibrissa, sensory hair - (a long stiff hair growing from the snout or brow of most mammals as e.g. a cat)
mane, head of hair - (growth of hair covering the scalp of a human being)
face - (the part of an animal corresponding to the human face)
face, human face - (the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear; 'he washed his face'; 'I wish I had seen the look on his face when he got the news')
chin, mentum - (the protruding part of the lower jaw)
beard, face fungus, whiskers - (the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face)
goatee - (a small chin beard trimmed to a point; named for its resemblance to a goat's beard)
stubble - (short stiff hairs growing on a man's face when he has not shaved for a few days)
sideburn, burnside, mutton chop, side-whiskers - (beard grown down the side of a man's face in front of the ears (especially when the rest of the beard is shaved off))
mustache, moustache - (an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip; 'he looked younger after he shaved off his mustache')
mustachio, moustachio, handle-bars - (a large bushy moustache (with hair growing sometimes down the sides of the mouth))
cragged, craggy, hilly, mountainous - (having hills and crags; 'hilly terrain')
mountainous - (containing many mountains)
mustachioed, mustached - (having a moustache)
pure - (free of extraneous elements of any kind; 'pure air and water'; 'pure gold'; 'pure primary colors'; 'the violin's pure and lovely song'; 'pure tones'; 'pure oxygen')
unadulterated - (not mixed with impurities; 'unadulterated maple syrup')
purity, pureness - (being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material)
impure - (combined with extraneous elements)
charge, bill - (demand payment; 'Will I get charged for this service?'; 'We were billed for 4 nights in the hotel, although we stayed only 3 nights')
charge, billing - (request for payment of a debt; 'they submitted their charges at the end of each month')
bill, account, invoice - (an itemized statement of money owed for goods shipped or services rendered; 'he paid his bill and left'; 'send me an account of what I owe')
surcharge - (charge an extra fee, as for a special service)
surcharge - (an additional charge (as for items previously omitted or as a penalty for failure to exercise common caution or common skill))
levy, impose - (impose and collect; 'levy a fine')
levy - (a charge imposed and collected)
check, chit, tab - (the bill in a restaurant; 'he asked the waiter for the check')
voltmeter - (meter that measures the potential difference between two points)
galvanometer - (meter for detecting or comparing or measuring small electric currents)
barometer - (an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure)
coin - (a metal piece (usually a disc) used as money)
penny - (a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound)
penny, cent, centime - (a coin worth one-hundredth of the value of the basic unit)
copper - (a copper penny)
cent - (a fractional monetary unit of several countries)
guinea - (a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings)
nickel - (a United States coin worth one twentieth of a dollar)
dime - (a United States coin worth one tenth of a dollar)
quarter - (a United States coin worth one fourth of a dollar; 'he fed four quarters into the slot machine')
real - (an old small silver Spanish coin)
penny, cent, centime - (a coin worth one-hundredth of the value of the basic unit)
bill, note, government note, bank bill, banker's bill, bank note, banknote, Federal Reserve note, greenback - (a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank); 'he peeled off five one-thousand-zloty notes')
dollar, dollar bill, one dollar bill, buck, clam - (a piece of paper money worth one dollar)
fiver, five-spot, five dollar bill - (a United States bill worth 5 dollars)
document, written document, papers - (writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature))
document, written document, papers - (writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature))
address, computer address - ((computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored)
address, destination, name and address - (written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location)
access - (obtain or retrieve from a storage device; as of information on a computer)
obtain - (come into possession of; 'How did you obtain the visa?')
address, destination, name and address - (written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location)
English, English language - (an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries)
natural language, tongue - (a human written or spoken language used by a community; opposed to e.g. a computer language)
building, edifice - (a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place; 'there was a three-story building on the corner'; 'it was an imposing edifice')
morgue, mortuary, dead room - (a building (or room) where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation)
clubhouse, club - (a building that is occupied by a social club; 'the clubhouse needed a new roof')
pimp, procurer, panderer, pander, pandar, fancy man, ponce - (someone who procures customers for whores (in England they call a pimp a ponce))
prostitute, cocotte, whore, harlot, bawd, tart, cyprian, fancy woman, working girl, sporting lady, lady of pleasure, woman of the street - (a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money)
streetwalker, street girl, hooker, hustler, floozy, floozie, slattern - (a prostitute who attracts customers by walking the streets)
prostitution, harlotry, whoredom - (offering sexual intercourse for pay)
whorehouse, brothel, bordello, bagnio, house of prostitution, house of ill repute, bawdyhouse, cathouse, sporting house - (a building where prostitutes are available)
column, pillar - (a vertical cylindrical structure standing alone and not supporting anything (such as a monument))
be - (occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere; 'Where is my umbrella?' 'The toolshed is in the back'; 'What is behind this behavior?')
extend, poke out, reach out - (reach outward in space; 'The awning extends several feet over the sidewalk')
presence - (the act of being present)
attend, go to - (be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.; 'She attends class regularly'; 'I rarely attend services at my church'; 'did you go to the meeting?')
attendance, attending - (the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.))
nonattendance - (the failure to attend)
preschool - (an educational institution for children too young for elementary school)
kindergarten - (a preschool for children age 4 to 6 to prepare them for primary school)
attend, go to - (be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.; 'She attends class regularly'; 'I rarely attend services at my church'; 'did you go to the meeting?')
schoolmate, classmate, schoolfellow, class fellow - (an acquaintance that you go to school with)
learn, study, read, take - (be a student of a certain subject; 'She is reading for the bar exam')
class, form, grade - (a body of students who are taught together; 'early morning classes are always sleepy')
class, year - (a body of students who graduate together; 'the class of '97'; 'she was in my year at Hoehandle High')
class, form, grade - (a body of students who are taught together; 'early morning classes are always sleepy')
audit - (attend academic courses without getting credit)
underlie - (lie underneath)
submerged, submersed, underwater - (beneath the surface of the water; 'submerged rocks')
inhabit, occupy - (be present in; be inside of)
occupancy, tenancy - (an act of being a tenant or occupant)
inhabit, occupy - (be present in; be inside of)
occupy, fill - (occupy the whole of; 'The liquid fills the container')
presence - (the state of being present; current existence; 'he tested for the presence of radon')
overlap - (coincide partially or wholly; 'Our vacations overlap')
overlapping - (related by having something in common with or coinciding with; 'having overlapping duties'; 'found unexpected overlapping areas of interest')
lap-jointed, lap-strake, lap-straked, lap-streak, lap-streaked, overlapping - (laid overlapping (not flush))
share - (have in common; 'Our children share a love of music'; 'The two countries share a long border')
world, reality - (all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you; 'his world was shattered'; 'we live in different worlds'; 'for them demons were as much a part of reality as trees were')
real world, real life - (the practical world as opposed to the academic world; 'a good consultant must have a lot of experience in the real world')
ordeal - (a severe or trying experience)
life - (the course of existence of an individual; the actions and events that occur in living; 'he hoped for a new life in Australia'; 'he wanted to live his own life without interference from others')
life, living - (the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities; 'he could no longer cope with the complexities of life')
live - (lead a certain kind of life; live in a certain style; 'we had to live frugally after the war')
survive, last, live, live on, go, endure, hold up, hold out - (continue to live; endure or last; 'We went without water and food for 3 days'; 'These superstitions survive in the backwaters of America'; 'The race car driver lived through several very serious accidents'; 'how long can a person last without food and water?')
be, live - (have life, be alive; 'Our great leader is no more'; 'My grandfather lived until the end of war')
relive, live over - (experience again, often in the imagination; 'He relived the horrors of war')
dwell, live, inhabit - (inhabit or live in; 'People lived in Africa millions of years ago'; 'The people inhabited the islands that are now deserted'; 'this kind of fish dwells near the bottom of the ocean')
nest - (inhabit a nest, usually after building; 'birds are nesting outside my window every Spring')
fortune, destiny, fate, luck, lot, circumstances, portion - (your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you); 'whatever my fortune may be'; 'deserved a better fate'; 'has a happy lot'; 'the luck of the Irish'; 'a victim of circumstances'; 'success that was her portion')
circumstances - (the state (usually personal) with regard to wealth; 'each person was helped according to his circumstances')
circumstances - (a person's financial situation (good or bad); 'he found himself in straitened circumstances')
occupy, reside, lodge in - (live (in a certain place))
dwell, live, inhabit - (inhabit or live in; 'People lived in Africa millions of years ago'; 'The people inhabited the islands that are now deserted'; 'this kind of fish dwells near the bottom of the ocean')
occupancy, tenancy - (an act of being a tenant or occupant)
reside, shack, domicile, domiciliate - (make one's home in a particular place or community; 'my parents reside in Florida')
dwell, live, inhabit - (inhabit or live in; 'People lived in Africa millions of years ago'; 'The people inhabited the islands that are now deserted'; 'this kind of fish dwells near the bottom of the ocean')
residency, residence, abidance - (the act of dwelling in a place)
share - (use jointly or in common)
cohabitation - (the act of living together and having a sexual relationship (especially without being married))
roommate, roomie, roomy - (an associate who shares a room with you)
charge, billing - (request for payment of a debt; 'they submitted their charges at the end of each month')
charge - (financial liabilities (such as a tax); 'the charges against the estate')
solar system - (the sun with the celestial bodies that revolve around it in its gravitational field)
star - ((astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior)
Vega - (the brightest star in the constellation Lyra)
stellar, astral - (being or relating to or resembling or emanating from stars; 'an astral body'; 'stellar light')
sun - (any star around which a planetary system evolves)
sun - (a typical star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system; 'the sun contains 99.85% of the mass in the solar system')
travel, go, move, locomote - (change location; move, travel, or proceed; 'How fast does your new car go?'; 'We travelled from Rome to Naples by bus'; 'The policemen went from door to door looking for the suspect'; 'The soldiers moved towards the city in an attempt to take it before night fell')
planet - (any celestial body (other than comets or satellites) that revolves around a star)
planet, major planet - ((astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light; Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto in order of their proximity to the sun; viewed from the constellation Hercules, all the planets rotate around the sun in a counterclockwise direction)
Jupiter - (the largest planet and the 5th from the sun; has many satellites and is one of the brightest objects in the night sky)
Venus - (the second nearest planet to the sun; visible from Earth as an early 'morning star' or an 'evening star'; 'before it was known that they were the same object the evening star was called Venus and the morning star was called Lucifer')
Uranus - (a giant planet with a ring of ice particles; the 7th planet from the sun has a blue-green color and many satellites; 'Uranus was discovered by William Herschel in 1781')
Mars, Red Planet - (a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color; 'Mars has two satellites')
Saturn - (a giant planet that is surrounded by three planar concentric rings of ice particles; the 6th planet from the sun)
Mercury - (the smallest planet and the nearest to the sun)
Neptune - (a giant planet with a ring of ice particles; the 8th planet from the sun is the most remote of the gas giants; 'the existence of Neptune was predicted from perturbations in the orbit of Uranus and it was then identified in 1846')
tactile property, feel - (a property perceived by touch)
texture - (the feel of a surface or a fabric; 'the wall had a smooth texture')
relish, flavor, flavour, sapidity, savor, savour, smack, nip, tang - (the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth)
full-bodied, racy, rich, robust - (marked by richness and fullness of flavor; 'a rich ruby port'; 'full-bodied wines'; 'a robust claret'; 'the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee')
fullness, mellowness, richness - (the property of a sensation that is rich and pleasing; 'the music had a fullness that echoed through the hall'; 'the cheap wine had no body, no mellowness'; 'he was well aware of the richness of his own appearance')
salty, salt - (one of the four basic taste sensations; like the taste of sea water)
sweet - (having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar)
salt - (a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal))
chloride - (any salt of hydrochloric acid (containing ''ChlorideIon'' as a contained substance (having ionized chloride atoms))
phosphate, orthophosphate, inorganic phosphate - (a salt of phosphoric acid)
carbide - (a binary compound of carbon with a more electropositive element)
ketone - (any of a class of organic compounds having a carbonyl group linked to a carbon atom in each of two hydrocarbon radicals)
acetone, propanone, dimethyl ketone - (the simplest ketone; a highly inflammable liquid widely used as an organic solvent and as material for making plastics)
acetate, ethanoate - (a salt or ester of acetic acid)
sodium chloride, common salt - (a white crystalline solid consisting mainly of sodium chloride (NaCl))
salt, table salt, common salt - (white crystalline form of especially sodium chloride used to season and preserve food)
seawater, saltwater, brine - (water containing salts; 'the water in the ocean is all saltwater')
saline - (containing salt; 'a saline solution'; 'salty tears')
seawater, saltwater, brine - (water containing salts; 'the water in the ocean is all saltwater')
chart - (a visual display of information)
chart - (a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea)
emblem - (special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.)
insignia - (a badge worn to show official position)
banner, streamer - (long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising)
flag - (emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design)
pennant, pennon, streamer, waft - (a long flag; often tapering)
assignment, duty assignment - (a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces); 'hazardous duty')
aim, object, objective, target - (the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable); 'the sole object of her trip was to see her children')
bean, edible bean - (any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food)
bean, bean plant - (any of various leguminous plants grown for their edible seeds and pods)
body, dead body - (a natural object consisting of a dead animal or person; 'they found the body in the lake')
carcase, carcass - (the dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food)
cadaver, corpse, stiff, clay, remains - (the dead body of a human being; 'the cadaver was intended for dissection'; 'the end of the police search was the discovery of a corpse'; 'the murderer confessed that he threw the stiff in the river'; 'honor comes to bless the turf that wraps their clay')
body, dead body - (a natural object consisting of a dead animal or person; 'they found the body in the lake')
embalm - (preserve a dead body)
mummify - (remove the organs and dry out (a dead body) in order to preserve it; 'The Egyptians mummified their pharaohs')
mummy - (a body embalmed and dried and wrapped for burial (as in ancient Egypt))
mummy - (a body embalmed and dried and wrapped for burial (as in ancient Egypt))
predicate, verb phrase - (one of the two main constituents of a sentence; the predicate contains the verb and its complements)
predicate - ((logic) what is predicated of the subject of a proposition; the second term in a proposition is predicated of the first term by means of the copula; ''Socrates is a man' predicates manhood of Socrates')
typical - (exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category; 'a typical American girl'; 'a typical suburban community'; 'the typical car owner drives 10,000 miles a year'; 'a painting typical of the Impressionist school'; 'a typical romantic poem'; 'a typical case of arteritis')
typical - (conforming to a type; the typical (or normal) American'; 'typical teenage behavior')
typically - (in a typical manner; 'Tom was typically hostile')
typically - (in a typical manner; 'Tom was typically hostile')
judgment, judgement, mind - (an opinion formed by judging something; 'he was reluctant to make his judgment known'; 'she changed her mind')
decision, determination, conclusion - (a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration; 'a decision unfavorable to the opposition'; 'his conclusion took the evidence into account'; 'satisfied with the panel's determination')
resolution, declaration, resolve - (a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote)
laic, lay, secular - (concerning those not members of the clergy; 'set his collar in laic rather than clerical position'; 'the lay ministry'; 'the choir sings both sacred and secular music')
religious, spiritual - (concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church; 'religious texts'; 'a member of a religious order'; 'lords temporal and spiritual'; 'spiritual leaders'; 'spiritual songs')
devout, god-fearing, pious - (devoutly religious; 'a god-fearing and law-abiding people' H.L.Mencken)
religiously, sacredly - (by religion; 'religiously inspired art')
spiritually - (in a spiritual manner; 'the ninth century was the spiritually freest period')
religion, faith, religious belief - (a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny; 'he lost his faith but not his morality')
agnostic - (of or pertaining to an agnostic or agnosticism)
agnostic - (a person who claims that they cannot have true knowledge about the existence of God (but does not deny that God might exist))
agnosticism - (a religious orientation of doubt; a denial of ultimate knowledge of the existence of God; 'agnosticism holds that you can neither prove nor disprove God's existence')
animism - (the doctrine that all natural objects and the universe itself have souls; ' animism is common among primitive peoples')
animist - (one who accepts the doctrine of animism)
Christianity, Christian religion - (a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior)
Christendom, Christianity - (the collective body of Christians throughout the world and history (found predominantly in Europe and the Americas and Australia); 'for a thousand years the Roman Catholic Church was the principal church of Christendom')
paganism, pagan religion, heathenism - (any of various religions other than Christianity or Judaism or Islamism)
theism - (the doctrine or belief in the existence of a God or gods)
monotheism - (belief in a single God)
atheism, godlessness - (the doctrine or belief that there is no God)
atheism - (a lack of belief in the existence of God or gods)
atheist - (someone who denies the existence of god)
atheism, godlessness - (the doctrine or belief that there is no God)
atheism - (a lack of belief in the existence of God or gods)
atheist - (someone who denies the existence of god)
Taoism, Daoism - (philosophical system developed by of Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu advocating a simple honest life and noninterference with the course of natural events)
Taoist, Tao - (an adherent of any branch of Taoism)
Confucianism - (the teachings of Confucius emphasizing love for humanity; high value given to learning and to devotion to family (including ancestors); peace; justice; influenced the traditional culture of China)
Catholicism, Catholicity - (the beliefs and practices of a Catholic Church)
Catholic - (a member of a Catholic church)
mufti - (a jurist who interprets Muslim religious law)
jurist, legal expert - (a legal scholar versed in civil law or the law of nations)
Jew, Hebrew, Israelite - (a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties)
Red Sea - (a long arm of the Indian Ocean between northeast Africa and Arabia; linked to the Mediterranean at the north end by the Suez Canal)
exodus, hegira, hejira - (a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment)
Exodus, Book of Exodus - (the second book of the Old Testament: tells of the departure of the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt led by Moses; God gave them the Ten Commandments and the rest of Mosaic law on Mount Sinai during the Exodus)
Jewish, Judaic - (of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion; 'He is Jewish'; 'a Jewish wedding')
Jew, Hebrew, Israelite - (a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties)
law-abiding, observant - ((of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs; 'law-abiding citizens'; 'observant of the speed limit')
religious - (having or showing belief in and reverence for a deity; 'a religious man'; 'religious attitude')
law-abiding, observant - ((of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs; 'law-abiding citizens'; 'observant of the speed limit')
rabbi - (spiritual leader of a Jewish congregation; qualified to expound and apply Jewish law)
Judaism - (the monotheistic religion of the Jews having its spiritual and ethical principles embodied chiefly in the Torah and in the Talmud)
Muslim, Moslem - (a believer in or follower of Islam)
Baptist - (follower of Baptistic doctrines)
Islam, Islamism, Mohammedanism, Muhammadanism, Muslimism - (the monotheistic religious system of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran; 'Islam is a complete way of life, not a Sunday religion'; 'the term Muhammadanism is offensive to Muslims who believe that Allah, not Muhammad, founded their religion')
Buddhism - (a religion represented by the many groups (especially in Asia) that profess various forms of the Buddhist doctrine and that venerate Buddha)
Buddhism - (the teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire, that suffering ceases when desire ceases, and that enlightenment obtained through right conduct and wisdom and meditation releases one from desire and suffering and rebirth)
Zen, Zen Buddhism - (school of Mahayana Buddhism asserting that enlightenment can come through meditation and intuition rather than faith; China and Japan)
Protestantism - (the theological system of any of the churches of western Christendom that separated from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation)
Shinto - (the native religion and former ethnic cult of Japan)
Shinto, Shintoism - (the ancient indigenous religion of Japan lacking formal dogma; characterized by a veneration of nature spirits and of ancestors)
Shintoist - (a believer in Shintoism)
Sikhism - (the doctrines of a monotheistic religion founded in northern India in the 16th century by Guru Nanak and combining elements of Hinduism and Islam)
Sikh - (an adherent of Sikhism)
death, decease, expiry - (the event of dying or departure from life; 'her death came as a terrible shock'; 'upon your decease the capital will pass to your grandchildren')
death - (the permanent end of all life functions in an organism or part of an organism; 'the animal died a painful death')
die, decease, perish, go, exit, pass away, expire, pass, kick the bucket, cash in one's chips, buy the farm, conk, give-up the ghost, drop dead, pop off, choke, croak, snuff it - (pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life; 'She died from cancer'; 'They children perished in the fire'; 'The patient went peacefully'; 'The old guy kicked the bucket at the age of 102')
self-limited - (relating to a disease that tends to run a definite course without treatment)
moribund - (being on the point of death; breathing your last; 'a moribund patient')
dying - (in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be; 'a dying man'; 'his dying wish'; 'a dying fire'; 'a dying civilization')
rock, stone - (material consisting of the aggregate of minerals like those making up the Earth's crust; 'that mountain is solid rock'; 'stone is abundant in New England and there are many quarries')
alumina, aluminum oxide, aluminium oxide - (any of various forms of aluminum oxide occurring naturally as corundum)
sapphire - (a transparent piece of sapphire that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem)
sapphire - (a precious transparent stone of rich blue corundum valued as a gemstone)
cold cereal, dry cereal - (a cereal that is not heated before serving)
granola - (cereal made of especially rolled oats with dried fruits and nuts and honey or brown sugar)
granite - (plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz)
corundom, corundum - (very hard mineral used as an abrasive)
cassiterite - (a hard heavy dark mineral that is the chief source of tin)
plaster - (a mixture of lime or gypsum with sand and water; hardens into a smooth solid; used to cover walls and ceilings)
grout - (a thin mortar that can be poured and used to fill cracks in masonry or brickwork)
stucco - (a plaster now made mostly from Portland cement and sand and lime; applied while soft to cover exterior walls or surfaces)
hemimorphite, calamine - (a white mineral; a common ore of zinc)
calcite - (a common mineral consisting of crystallized calcium carbonate; a major constituent of limestone)
borax - (an ore of boron consisting of hydrated sodium borate; used as a flux or cleansing agent)
alabaster - (a compact fine-textured, usually white gypsum used for carving)
alabaster, oriental alabaster, onyx marble, Mexican onyx - (a hard compact kind of calcite)
quartz - (a hard glossy mineral consisting of silicon dioxide in crystal form; present in most rocks (especially sandstone and granite); yellow sand is quartz with iron oxide impurities)
topaz - (a mineral (fluosilicate of aluminum) that occurs in crystals of various colors and is used as a gemstone)
silica, silicon oxide, silicon dioxide - (a white or colorless vitreous insoluble solid (SiO2); various forms occur widely in the earth's crust as quartz or cristobalite or tridymite or lechartelierite)
quartz - (a hard glossy mineral consisting of silicon dioxide in crystal form; present in most rocks (especially sandstone and granite); yellow sand is quartz with iron oxide impurities)
chalcedony, calcedony - (a milky or greyish translucent to transparent quartz)
chalcopyrite, copper pyrites - (a yellow copper ore (CuFeS2) made up of copper and iron sulfide)
iron ore - (an ore from which iron can be extracted)
magnetite, magnetic iron-ore - (an oxide of iron that is strongly attracted by magnets)
ferric oxide - (a red oxide of iron)
hematite, haematite - (the principal form of iron ore; consists of ferric oxide in crystalline form; occurs in a red earthy form)
limonite - (a widely occurring iron oxide ore; a mixture of goethite and hematite and lepidocrocite)
malachite - (a green or blue mineral used as an ore of copper and for making ornamental objects)
beryl - (the chief source of beryllium; colored transparent varieties are valued as gems)
emerald - (a transparent piece of emerald that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem)
emerald - (a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone)
boric acid, orthoboric acid - (a white or colorless slightly acid solid that is soluble in water and ethanol; used in the manufacture of glass and paper and adhesives and in detergents and as a flux in welding; also used as an antiseptic and food preservative)
agate - (an impure form of quartz consisting of banded chalcedony; used as a gemstone and for making mortars and pestles)
coral, red coral, precious coral - (the hard stony skeleton of a Mediterranean coral that has a delicate red or pink color and is used for jewelry)
rock, stone - (a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter; 'he threw a rock at me')
rock, stone - (a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter; 'he threw a rock at me')
igneous, pyrogenic, pyrogenous - (produced under conditions involving intense heat; 'igneous rock is rock formed by solidification from a molten state; especially from molten magma'; 'igneous fusion is fusion by heat alone'; 'pyrogenic strata')
igneous rock - (rock formed by the solidification of molten magma)
volcanic rock - (extrusive igneous rock solidified near or on the surface of the Earth)
volcanic - (relating to or produced by or consisting of volcanoes; 'volcanic steam'; 'volcanic islands such as Iceland'; 'a volcanic cone is a conical mountain or hill built up of material from volcanic eruptions')
basalt - (the commonest type of solidified lava; a dense dark grey fine-grained igneous rock that is composed chiefly of plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene)
arenaceous rock - (a sedimentary rock composed of sand)
sandstone - (a sedimentary rock consisting of sand consolidated with some cement (clay or quartz etc.))
limestone - (a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals)
slate - (a fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers)
flint - (a hard kind of stone; a form of silica more opaque than chalcedony)
Kitty Litter - (granulated clay; placed in a container where it absorbs the waste products of a cat or dog)
gravel, crushed rock - (rock fragments and pebbles)
gravel, crushed rock - (rock fragments and pebbles)
marble - (a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material)
chalk - (a soft whitish calcite)
land, ground, soil - (material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use); 'the land had never been plowed'; 'good agricultural soil')
enrich - (make better or improve in quality; 'The experience enriched her understanding'; 'enriched foods')
enrichment - (act of making fuller or more meaningful or rewarding)
fertilize, fertilise, feed - (provide with fertilizers or add nutrients to; 'We should fertilize soil if we want to grow healthy plants')
soil, dirt - (the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock)
earth, ground - (the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface; 'they dug into the earth outside the church')
land, ground, soil - (material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use); 'the land had never been plowed'; 'good agricultural soil')
loam - (a rich soil consisting of a mixture of sand and clay and decaying organic materials)
clay - (a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired)
field - (a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed; 'he planted a field of wheat')
grainfield, grain field - (a field where grain is grown)
cornfield, corn field - (a field planted with corn)
yard, grounds, curtilage - (the enclosed land around a house or other building; 'it was a small house with almost no yard')
backyard - (the grounds in back of a house)
lawn - (a field of cultivated and mowed grass)
grassy - (abounding in grass)
rocky, bouldery, bouldered, stony - (abounding in rocks or stones; 'rocky fields'; 'stony ground'; 'bouldery beaches')
bed, bottom - (a depression forming the ground under a body of water; 'he searched for treasure on the ocean bed')
aquifer - (underground bed or layer yielding ground water for wells and springs etc)
fresh water, freshwater - (water that is not salty)
marsh, marshland, fen, fenland - (low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water; 'thousands of acres of marshland'; 'the fens of eastern England')
topic, subject, issue, matter - (some situation or event that is thought about; 'he kept drifting off the topic'; 'he had been thinking about the subject for several years'; 'it is a matter for the police')
pressure, pressure level, force per unit area - (the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit); 'the compressed gas exerts an increased pressure')
microorganism, micro-organism - (any organism of microscopic size)
microbe, bug, germ - (a minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium); the term is not in technical use)
basis, base, foundation, fundament, groundwork, cornerstone - (the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained; 'the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture')
center, centre, middle, heart, eye - (an area that is approximately central within some larger region; 'it is in the center of town'; 'they ran forward into the heart of the struggle'; 'they were in the eye of the storm')
center, centre, middle, heart, eye - (an area that is approximately central within some larger region; 'it is in the center of town'; 'they ran forward into the heart of the struggle'; 'they were in the eye of the storm')
core - (the center of an object; 'the ball has a titanium core')
core - (the central part of the Earth)
core, nucleus, core group - (a small group of indispensable persons or things; 'five periodicals make up the core of their publishing program')
hub - (the central part of a car wheel (or fan or propeller etc) through which the shaft or axle passes)
spoke, wheel spoke, radius - (support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim)
periphery, fringe, outer boundary - (the outside boundary or surface of something)
outskirt, fringe - (a part of the city far removed from the center; 'they built a factory on the outskirts of the city')
outskirts - (outlying areas (as of a city or town); 'they lived on the outskirts of Houston'; 'they mingled in the outskirts of the crowd')
rim - (the outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached)
brim, rim, lip - (the top edge of a vessel or other container)
rim - (the outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached)
brim, rim, lip - (the top edge of a vessel or other container)
midfield - ((sports) the middle part of a playing field (as in football or lacrosse))
middle - (time between the beginning and the end of a temporal period; 'the middle of the war'; 'rain during the middle of April')
middle - (time between the beginning and the end of a temporal period; 'the middle of the war'; 'rain during the middle of April')
side - (a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location; 'they always sat on the right side of the church'; 'he never left my side')
side - (either the left or right half of a body; 'he had a pain in his side')
vertex, peak, apex, acme - (the highest point (of something); 'at the peak of the pyramid')
peak, crown, crest, top, tip, summit - (the top point of a mountain or hill; 'the view from the peak was magnificent'; 'they clambered to the summit of Monadnock')
hilltop, brow - (the peak of a hill; 'the sun set behind the brow of distant hills')
cell - ((biology) the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms; they may exist as independent units of life (as in monads) or may form colonies or tissues as in higher plants and animals)
virus - ((virology) ultramicroscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living hosts; many are pathogenic; a piece of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) wrapped in a thin coat of protein)
pathogen - (any disease-producing agent (especially a virus or bacterium or other microorganism))
fertile - (capable of reproducing)
prolific, fertile - (bearing in abundance especially offspring; 'flying foxes are extremely prolific'; 'a prolific pear tree')
sterile, unfertile, infertile - (incapable of reproducing; 'an infertile couple')
sterility, infertility - (the state of being unable to produce offspring; in a woman it is an inability to conceive; in a man it is an inability to impregnate)
fertility, fecundity - (the state of being fertile; capable of producing offspring)
infectious, infective - (caused by infection or capable of causing infection; 'viruses and other infective agents'; 'a carrier remains infective without himself showing signs of the disease')
infectious - (of or relating to infection; 'infectious hospital'; 'infectious disease')
virulent - (infectious; having the ability to cause disease)
infectious agent, infective agent - (an agent capable of producing infection)
protoctist - (any of the unicellular protists)
alga, algae - (primitive chlorophyll-containing mainly aquatic eukaryotic organisms lacking true stems and roots and leaves)
seaweed - (plant growing in the sea, especially marine algae)
diatom - (microscopic unicellular marine or freshwater colonial alga having cell walls impregnated with silica)
reproductive cell, germ cell, sex cell - (a spermatozoon or an ovum)
gamete - (a mature sexual reproductive cell having a single set of unpaired chromosomes)
ovum, egg cell - (the female reproductive cell; the female gamete)
protozoan, protozoon - (any of diverse minute acellular or unicellular organisms usually nonphotosynthetic)
flagellate, flagellate protozoan, flagellated protozoan, mastigophoran, mastigophore - (a usually nonphotosynthetic free-living protozoan with whiplike appendages; some are pathogens of humans and other animals)
ciliate, ciliated protozoan, ciliophoran - (a protozoan with a microscopic appendage extending from the surface of the cell)
rhizopod, rhizopodan - (protozoa characterized by a pseudopod)
ameba, amoeba - (naked freshwater or marine or parasitic protozoa that form temporary pseudopods for feeding and locomotion)
Gram-negative - ((of bacteria) being of or relating to a bacterium that does not retain the violet stain used in Gram's method)
Gram-positive - ((of bacteria) being or relating to a bacterium that retains the violet stain used in Gram's method)
bacteria, bacterium - ((microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered plants)
microbial, microbic - (of or involving or caused by or being microbes; 'microbial warfare')
bacterial - (relating to or caused by bacteria; 'bacterial infection')
eubacteria, eubacterium, true bacteria - (a large group of bacteria having rigid cell walls; motile types have flagella)
clostridium, clostridia - (spindle-shaped bacterial cell especially one swollen at the center by an endospore)
spirochete, spirochaete - (parasitic or free-living bacteria; many pathogenic to humans and other animals)
anaerobic, anaerobiotic - (living or active in the absence of free oxygen; 'anaerobic bacteria')
aerobic, aerophilic, aerophilous - (depending on free oxygen or air; 'aerobic fermentation')
aerobe - (an organism (especially a bacterium) that requires air or free oxygen for life)
rickettsia - (any of a group of very small rod-shaped bacteria that live in biting arthropods (as ticks and mites) and cause disease in vertebrate hosts; they cause typhus and other febrile diseases in human beings)
rickettsial disease, rickettsiosis - (infectious disease caused by ticks or mites or body lice infected with rickettsial bacteria)
typhus, typhus fever - (rickettsial disease transmitted by body lice and characterized by skin rash and high fever)
typhoid, typhoid fever, enteric fever - (serious infection marked by intestinal inflammation and ulceration; caused by Salmonella typhosa ingested with food or water)
typhoid bacillus, Salmonella typhosa, Salmonella typhi - (a form of salmonella that causes typhoid fever)
coccus, cocci - (any spherical or nearly spherical bacteria)
staphylococcus, staphylococci, staph - (spherical Gram-positive parasitic bacteria that tend to form irregular colonies; some cause boils or septicemia or infections)
sore throat, pharyngitis, raw throat - (inflammation of the fauces and pharynx)
tuberculosis, TB, T.B. - (infection transmitted by inhalation or ingestion of tubercle bacilli and manifested in fever and small lesions (usually in the lungs but in various other parts of the body in acute stages))
streptococcal sore throat, strep throat, streptococcus tonsilitis, septic sore throat, throat infection - (an infection of the oral pharynx and tonsils by streptococcus)
streptococcus, streptococci, strep - (spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis)
Gram's method, Gram method, Gram's procedure, Gram's stain, Gram stain - (a staining technique used to classify bacteria; bacteria are stained with gentian violet and then treated with Gram's solution; after being decolorized with alcohol and treated with safranine and washed in water, those that retain the gentian violet are Gram-positive and those that do not retain it are Gram-negative)
configure - (set up for a particular purpose; 'configure my new computer'; 'configure a plane for a combat mission')
connect, link, link up, join, unite - (be or become joined or united or linked; 'The two streets connect to become a highway'; 'Our paths joined'; 'The travelers linked up again at the airport')
syndicate - (join together into a syndicate; 'The banks syndicated')
consortium, pool, syndicate - (an association of companies for some definite purpose)
syndicate - (a news agency that sells features or articles or photographs etc. to newspapers for simultaneous publication)
connect, link, tie, link up - (connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces; 'Can you connect the two loudspeakers?'; 'Tie the ropes together'; 'Link arms')
coupled, joined, linked - (connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks)
connected - (joined or linked together)
unplug, disconnect - (pull the plug of (electrical appliances) and render inoperable; 'unplug the hair dryer after using it')
disconnect - (make disconnected, disjoin or unfasten)
detach - (cause to become detached or separated; take off; 'detach the skin from the chicken before you eat it')
unplug, disconnect - (pull the plug of (electrical appliances) and render inoperable; 'unplug the hair dryer after using it')
attach - (cause to be attached)
attach - (become attached; 'The spider's thread attached to the window sill')
splice - (join the ends of; 'splice film')
splice - (join by interweaving strands; 'Splice the wires')
attach - (cause to be attached)
fasten, fix, secure - (cause to be firmly attached; 'fasten the lock onto the door'; 'she fixed her gaze on the man')
join, bring together - (cause to become joined or linked; 'join these two parts so that they fit together')
attached - (fastened together; 'a picnic table with attached benches')
mount - (attach to a support; 'They mounted the aerator on a floating')
mounted - (assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support)
attach - (cause to be attached)
fasten, fix, secure - (cause to be firmly attached; 'fasten the lock onto the door'; 'she fixed her gaze on the man')
fastening, attachment - (the act of fastening things together)
tie, bind - (fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord; 'They tied their victim to the chair')
knot - (tie or fasten into a knot; 'knot the shoelaces')
button - (fasten with buttons; 'button the dress')
button - (fasten with buttons; 'button the dress')
unbutton - (undo the buttons of; 'unbutton the shirt')
tie - (form a knot or bow in; 'tie a necktie')
adhere, hold fast, bond, bind, stick, stick to - (stick to firmly; 'Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?')
bonding, soldering - (fastening firmly together)
glue, paste - (join or attach with or as if with glue; paste the sign on the wall; cut and paste the sentence in the text)
adhesive material, adhesive agent, adhesive - (a substance that unites or bonds surfaces together)
glue, gum, mucilage - (cement consisting of a sticky substance that is used as an adhesive)
putty - (a dough-like mixture of whiting and boiled linseed oil; used especially to patch woodwork or secure panes of glass)
cement - (something that hardens to act as adhesive material)
cement - (a building material that is a powder made of a mixture of calcined limestone and clay; used with water and sand or gravel to make concrete and mortar)
mortar - (used as a bond in masonry or for covering a wall)
solder - (an alloy (usually of lead and tin) used when melted to join two metal surfaces)
weld - (a metal joint formed by softening with heat and fusing or hammering together)
weld - (a metal joint formed by softening with heat and fusing or hammering together)
welder - (joins pieces of metal by welding them together)
weld - (join together by heating; 'weld metal')
polysaccharide, polyose - (any of a class of carbohydrates whose molecules contain chains of monosaccharide molecules)
chitin - (a tough semitransparent horny substance; the principal component of the exoskeletons of arthropods and the cell walls of certain fungi)
cellulose - (a polysaccharide that is the chief constituent of all plant tissues and fibers)
glycogen, animal starch - (one form in which body fuel is stored; stored primarily in the liver and broken down into glucose when needed by the body)
starch, amylum - (a complex carbohydrate found chiefly in seeds, fruits, tubers, roots and stem pith of plants, notably in corn, potatoes, wheat, and rice; an important foodstuff and used otherwise especially in adhesives and as fillers and stiffeners for paper and textiles)
seahorse, sea horse - (small fish with horselike heads bent sharply downward and curled tails; swim in upright position)
Echinodermata, phylum Echinodermata - (radially symmetrical marine invertebrates including e.g. starfish and sea urchins and sea cucumbers)
starfish, sea star - (echinoderms characterized by five arms extending from a central disk)
sea cucumber, holothurian - (echinoderm having a flexible sausage-shaped body, tentacles surrounding the mouth and tube feet; free-living mud feeders)
sea urchin - (shallow-water echinoderms having soft bodies enclosed in thin spiny globular shells)
crop, harvest - (the yield from plants in a single growing season)
crop - (a cultivated plant that is grown commercially on a large scale)
weed - (any plant that crowds out cultivated plants)
poisonous plant - (a plant that when touched or ingested in sufficient quantity can be harmful or fatal to an organism)
poison ivy, markweed, poison mercury, poison oak, Toxicodendron radicans, Rhus radicans - (climbing plant common in eastern and central United States with ternate leaves and greenish flowers followed by white berries; yields an irritating oil that causes a rash on contact)
garden plant - (any of a variety of plants usually grown especially in a flower or herb garden)
thistle - (any of numerous plants of the family Compositae and especially of the genera Carduus and Cirsium and Onopordum having prickly-edged leaves)
ragweed, ambrosia, bitterweed - (any of numerous chiefly North American weedy plants constituting the genus Ambrosia that produce highly allergenic pollen responsible for much hay fever and asthma)
herb, herbaceous plant - (a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests)
herbal - (of or relating to herbs; 'herbal tea, herbal medicine')
herbal medicine - (a medicine made from plants and used to prevent or treat disease or promote health)
sesame seed, benniseed - (small oval seeds of the sesame plant)
sesame, benne, benni, benny, Sesamum indicum - (East Indian annual erect herb; source of sesame seed or benniseed and sesame oil)
origanum - (any of various fragrant aromatic herbs of the genus Origanum used as seasonings)
oregano, marjoram, pot marjoram, wild marjoram, winter sweet, Origanum vulgare - (aromatic Eurasian perennial)
marjoram, oregano - (pungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omelets)
coriander, coriander plant, Chinese parsley, cilantro, Coriandrum sativum - (Old World herb with aromatic leaves and seed resembling parsley)
eggplant, aubergine, brinjal, eggplant bush, garden egg, mad apple, Solanum melongena - (hairy upright herb native to southeastern Asia but widely cultivated for its large glossy edible fruit commonly used as a vegetable)
crucifer, cruciferous plant - (any of various plants of the family Cruciferae)
mustard - (any of several cruciferous plants of the genus Brassica)
broccoli, Brassica oleracea italica - (plant with dense clusters of tight green flower buds)
broccoli - (branched green undeveloped flower heads)
cauliflower, Brassica oleracea botrytis - (a plant having a large edible head of crowded white flower buds)
cauliflower - (compact head of white undeveloped flowers)
teasel, teazel, teasle - (any of several herbs of the genus Dipsacus native to the Old World having flower heads surrounded by spiny bracts)
gramineous plant, graminaceous plant - (cosmopolitan herbaceous or woody plants with hollow jointed stems and long narrow leaves)
reed - (tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites)
bamboo - (woody tropical grass having hollow woody stems; mature canes used for construction and furniture)
bamboo - (the hard woody stems of bamboo plants; used in construction and crafts and fishing poles)
bamboo shoot - (edible young shoots of bamboo)
giant panda, panda, panda bear, coon bear, Ailuropoda melanoleuca - (large black-and-white herbivorous mammal of bamboo forests of China and Tibet; in some classifications considered a member of the bear family or of a separate family Ailuropodidae)
fennel - (any of several aromatic herbs having edible seeds and leaves and stems)
ginger - (perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems)
ginger, gingerroot - (pungent rhizome of the common ginger plant; used fresh as a seasoning especially in Oriental cookery)
ginger, powdered ginger - (dried ground gingerroot)
canna - (any plant of the genus Canna having large sheathing leaves and clusters of large showy flowers)
canna lily, Canna generalis - (plants grown for their large bright yellow to red flowers)
clover, trefoil - (a plant of the genus Trifolium)
milkweed, silkweed - (any of numerous plants of the genus Asclepias having milky juice and pods that split open releasing seeds with downy tufts)
cabbage, cultivated cabbage, Brassica oleracea - (any of various cultivars of the genus Brassica oleracea grown for their edible leaves or flowers)
spinach, spinach plant, prickly-seeded spinach, Spinacia oleracea - (southwestern Asian plant widely cultivated for its succulent edible dark green leaves)
spinach - (dark green leaves; eaten cooked or raw in salads)
lettuce - (leaves of any of various plants of Lactuca sativa)
cos, cos lettuce, romaine, romaine lettuce - (lettuce with long dark-green leaves in a loosely packed elongated head)
lettuce - (any of various plants of the genus Lactuca)
cos lettuce, romaine lettuce, Lactuca sativa longifolia - (lettuce with long dark-green spoon-shaped leaves)
pineapple, pineapple plant, Ananas comosus - (a tropical American plant bearing a large fleshy edible fruit with a terminal tuft of stiff leaves; widely cultivated in the tropics)
pineapple, ananas - (large sweet fleshy tropical fruit with a terminal tuft of stiff leaves; widely cultivated)
dried fruit - (fruit preserved by drying)
raisin - (dried grape)
cabbage, chou - (any of various types of cabbage)
sauerkraut - (shredded cabbage fermented in brine)
licorice, liquorice - (a black candy flavored with the dried root of the licorice plant)
licorice, liquorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra - (deep-rooted coarse-textured plant native to the Mediterranean region having blue flowers and pinnately compound leaves; widely cultivated in Europe for its long thick sweet roots)
celery, cultivated celery, Apium graveolens dulce - (widely cultivated herb with aromatic leaf stalks that are eaten raw or cooked)
parsnip, Pastinaca sativa - (a strong-scented plant cultivated for its edible root)
celery - (stalks eaten raw or cooked or used as seasoning)
parsnip - (whitish edible root; eaten cooked)
nonvascular organism - (organisms without vascular tissue: e.g. algae, lichens, fungi, mosses)
Bryophyta, division Bryophyta - (a division of nonflowering plants characterized by rhizoids rather than true roots and having little or no organized vascular tissue and showing alternation of generations between gamete-bearing forms and spore-bearing forms; comprises true mosses (Bryopsida) and liverworts (Hepaticopsida) and hornworts (Anthoceropsida))
bryophyte, nonvascular plant - (any of numerous plants of the division Bryophyta)
liverwort, hepatic - (any of numerous small green nonvascular plants of the class Hepaticopsida growing in wet places and resembling green seaweeds or leafy mosses)
moss - (tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants)
fern - (any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores)
woody plant, ligneous plant - (a plant having hard lignified tissues or woody parts especially stems)
woody - (made of or containing or resembling wood; 'woody plants'; 'perennial herbs with woody stems'; 'a woody taste')
juniper - (coniferous shrub or small tree with berrylike cones)
common juniper, Juniperus communis - (densely branching shrub or small tree having pungent blue berries used to flavor gin; widespread in northern hemisphere; only conifer on coasts of Iceland and Greenland)
juniper berry - (berrylike fruit of a plant of the genus Juniperus especially the berrylike cone of the common juniper)
shrub, bush - (a low woody perennial plant usually having several major branches)
lilac - (any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers)
lavender - (any of various Old World aromatic shrubs or subshrubs with usually mauve or blue flowers; widely cultivated)
mistletoe, Viscum album, Old World mistletoe - (Old World parasitic shrub having branching greenish stems with leathery leaves and waxy white glutinous berries; the traditional mistletoe of Christmas)
verbena, vervain - (any of numerous tropical or subtropical American plants of the genus Verbena grown for their showy spikes of variously colored flowers)
honeysuckle - (shrub or vine of the genus Lonicera)
wormwood - (any of several low composite herbs of the genera Artemisia or Seriphidium)
common wormwood, absinthe, old man, lad's love, Artemisia absinthium - (aromatic herb of temperate Eurasia and North Africa having a bitter taste (used in making the liqueur absinthe)
camellia, camelia - (any of several shrubs or small evergreen trees having solitary white or pink or reddish flowers)
rhododendron - (any shrub of the genus Rhododendron: evergreen shrubs or small shrubby trees having leathery leaves and showy clusters of campanulate (bell-shaped) flowers)
azalea - (any of numerous ornamental shrubs grown for their showy flowers of various colors)
spurge - (any of numerous plants of the genus Euphorbia; usually having milky often poisonous juice)
poinsettia, Christmas star, Christmas flower, lobster plant, Mexican flameleaf, painted leaf, Euphorbia pulcherrima - (tropical American plant having poisonous milk and showy tapering usually scarlet petallike leaves surrounding small yellow flowers)
sunflower, helianthus - (any plant of the genus Helianthus having large flower heads with dark disk florets and showy yellow rays)
rose, rosebush - (any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses)
lilac - (any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers)
tree - (a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms)
sapling - (young tree)
bonsai - (a dwarfed ornamental tree or shrub grown in a tray or shallow pot)
Christmas tree - (an ornamented evergreen used as a Christmas decoration)
organelle, cell organelle, cell organ - (a specialized part of a cell; analogous to an organ; 'the first organelle to be identified was the nucleus')
ribosome - (an organelle in the cytoplasm of a living cell; they attach to mRNA and move down it one codon at a time and then stop until tRNA brings the required amino acid; when it reaches a stop codon it falls apart and releases the completed protein molecule for use by the cell; 'the ribosome is the site of protein synthesis')
cilium - (a hairlike projection from the surface of a cell; provides locomotion in free-swimming unicellular organisms)
nucleus, cell nucleus, karyon - (a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction)
chromosome - (a threadlike body in the cell nucleus that carries the genes in a linear order)
genome - (the ordering of genes in a haploid set of chromosomes of a particular organism; the full DNA sequence of an organism; 'the human genome contains approximately three billion chemical base pairs')
receptor - (a cellular structure that is postulated to exist in order to mediate between a chemical agent that acts on nervous tissue and the physiological response)
fat - (a soft greasy substance occurring in organic tissue and consisting of a mixture of lipids (mostly triglycerides); 'pizza has too much fat')
lipid, lipide, lipoid - (an oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents; essential structural component of living cells (along with proteins and carbohydrates))
phospholipid - (any of various compounds composed of fatty acids and phosphoric acid and a nitrogenous base; an important constituent of membranes)
lecithin - (a yellow phospholipid essential for the metabolism of fats; found in egg yolk and in many plant and animal cells; used commercially as an emulsifier)
ester - (formed by reaction between an acid and an alcohol with elimination of water)
ethyl acetate - (a fragrant colorless flammable volatile liquid ester made from ethanol and acetic acid; used in flavorings and perfumes and as a solvent for plastics)
polyethylene, polythene - (a lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation)
vinyl - (shiny and tough and flexible plastic; used especially for floor coverings)
thermoplastic, thermoplastic resin - (a material that softens when heated and hardens again when cooled)
bottleneck - (the narrow part of a bottle near the top)
vessel - (an object used as a container (especially for liquids))
retort - (a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat)
retort - (a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat)
flask - (bottle that has a narrow neck)
water bottle - (a bottle for holding water)
thermos, thermos bottle, thermos flask - (vacuum flask that preserves temperature of hot or cold drinks)
Erlenmeyer flask - (a conical flask with a wide base and narrow neck)
thermoplastic - (having the property of softening or fusing when heated and of hardening and becoming rigid again when cooled; 'thermoplastic materials can be remelted and cooled time after time without undergoing any appreciable chemical change')
polyester -(any of numerous synthetic resins; they are light and strong and weather resistant)
triglyceride - (glyceride occurring naturally in animal and vegetable tissues; it consists of three individual fatty acids bound together in a single large molecule; an important energy source forming much of the fat stored by the body)
glycerol, glycerin, glycerine - (a sweet syrupy trihydroxy alcohol obtained by saponification of fats and oils)
humectant - (any substance that is added to another substance to keep it moist)
membrane - (a thin pliable sheet of material)
semipermeable membrane - (a membrane (as a cell membrane) that allows some molecule to pass through but not others)
membrane, tissue layer - (a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects organs or cells of animals)
eardrum, tympanum, tympanic membrane, myringa - (the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound)
cell membrane, cytomembrane, plasma membrane - (a thin membrane (a double layer of lipids) enclosing the cytoplasm of a cell; proteins in the membrane control passage of ions (like sodium or potassium or calcium) in and out of the cell; 'all cells have a cell membrane')
tumor, tumour, neoplasm - (an abnormal new mass of tissue that serves no purpose)
malignant tumor, malignant neoplasm, metastatic tumor - (a tumor that is malignant and tends to spread to other parts of the body)
epithelium, epithelial tissue - (membranous tissue covering internal organs and other internal surfaces of the body)
carcinoma - (any malignant tumor derived from epithelial tissue; one of the four major types of cancer)
display panel, display board, board - (a vertical surface on which information can be displayed to public view)
dial - (the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours)
dial -(the circular graduated indicator on various measuring instruments)
control panel, instrument panel, control board, board, panel - (electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices; 'he checked the instrument panel'; 'suddenly the board lit up like a Christmas tree')
retaining wall - (a wall that is built to resist lateral pressure (especially a wall built to prevent the advance of a mass of earth))
header, coping, cope - (brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall)
shell - (the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals)
carapace, shell, cuticle, shield - (hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles)
shell - (the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts)
shell, eggshell - (the exterior covering of a bird's egg)
shell - (the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc)
husk - (outer membranous covering of some fruits or seeds)
shell - (the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts)
nutshell - (the shell around the kernel of a nut)
nut - (usually large hard-shelled seed)
walnut - (nut of any of various walnut trees having a wrinkled two-lobed seed with a hard shell)
nut tree - (tree bearing edible nuts)
walnut, walnut tree - (any of various trees of the genus Juglans)
almond, sweet almond, Prunus dulcis, Prunus amygdalus, Amygdalus communis - (small bushy deciduous tree native to Asia and North Africa having pretty pink blossoms and highly prized edible nuts enclosed in a hard green hull; cultivated in southern Australia and California)
almond - (oval-shaped edible seed of the almond tree)
almond - (oval-shaped edible seed of the almond tree)
peanut, peanut vine, Arachis hypogaea - (widely cultivated American plant cultivated in tropical and warm regions; showy yellow flowers on stalks that bend over to the soil so that seed pods ripen underground)
peanut - (underground pod of the peanut vine)
peanut, earthnut, goober, goober pea, groundnut, monkey nut - (pod of the peanut vine containing usually 2 nuts or seeds; 'groundnut' and 'monkey nut' are British terms)
peanut butter - (a spread made from ground peanuts)
peanut oil, groundnut oil - (a oil from peanuts; used in cooking and making soap; 'groundnut oil' is British usage)
acorn - (fruit of the oak tree: a smooth thin-walled nut in a woody cup-shaped base)
pod, cod, seedcase - (the vessel that contains the seeds of a plant (not the seeds themselves))
bur, burr - (seed vessel having hooks or prickles)
pericarp, seed vessel - (the ripened and variously modified walls of a plant ovary)
stone, pit, endocarp - (the hard inner (usually woody) layer of the pericarp of some fruits (as peaches or plums or cherries or olives) that contains the seed; 'you should remove the stones from prunes before cooking')
kernel, meat - (the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone; 'black walnut kernels are difficult to get out of the shell')
poikilotherm, ectotherm - (an animal whose body temperature varies with the temperature of its surroundings; any animal except birds and mammals)
fish - (any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills; 'the shark is a large fish'; 'in the living room there was a tank of colorful fish')
gill, branchia - (respiratory organ of aquatic animals that breathe oxygen dissolved in water)
salmon - (any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn)
marsupial, pouched mammal - (mammals of which the females have a pouch (the marsupium) containing the teats where the young are fed and carried)
viverrine, viverrine mammal - (small catlike predatory mammals of warmer parts of the Old World)
meerkat, mierkat - (a mongoose-like viverrine of South Africa having a face like a lemur and only four toes)
suricate, Suricata tetradactyla - (burrowing diurnal meerkat of southern Africa; often kept as a pet)
procyonid - (plantigrade carnivorous mammals)
raccoon, racoon - (an omnivorous nocturnal mammal native to North America and Central America)
Tasmanian devil, ursine dasyure, Sarcophilus hariisi - (small ferocious carnivorous marsupial having a mostly black coat and long tail)
koala, koala bear, kangaroo bear, native bear, Phascolarctos cinereus - (sluggish tailless Australian arboreal marsupial with grey furry ears and coat; feeds on eucalyptus leaves and bark)
kangaroo - (any of several herbivorous leaping marsupials of Australia and New Guinea having large powerful hind legs and a long thick tail)
wallaby, brush kangaroo - (any of various small or medium-sized kangaroos often brightly colored)
opossum, possum - (nocturnal arboreal marsupial having a naked prehensile tail found from southern North America to northern South America)
rodent, gnawer, gnawing animal - (relatively small gnawing animals having a single pair of constantly growing incisor teeth specialized for gnawing)
porcupine, hedgehog - (relatively large rodents with sharp erectile bristles mingled with the fur)
cavy - (short-tailed rough-haired South American rodent)
guinea pig, Cavia cobaya - (stout-bodied nearly tailless domesticated cavy; often kept as a pet and widely used in research)
bat, chiropteran - (nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate)
antigen - (any substance (as a toxin or enzyme) that stimulates an immune response in the body (especially the production of antibodies))
vaccine, vaccinum - (immunogen consisting of a suspension of weakened or dead pathogenic cells injected in order to stimulate the production of antibodies)
bear - (massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws)
grizzly, grizzly bear, silvertip, silver-tip, Ursus horribilis, Ursus arctos horribilis - (powerful brownish-yellow bear of the uplands of western North America)
American black bear, black bear, Ursus americanus, Euarctos americanus - (brown to black North American bear; smaller and less ferocious than the brown bear)
North Pole - (the northernmost point of the Earth's axis)
ice bear, polar bear, Ursus Maritimus, Thalarctos maritimus - (white bear of arctic regions)
feline, felid - (any of various lithe-bodied roundheaded fissiped mammals many with retractile claws)
cat, true cat - (feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats)
kitty, kitty-cat, puss, pussy, pussycat - (informal terms referring to a domestic cat)
alley cat, stray - (homeless cat)
feral, ferine, savage - (wild and menacing; 'a ferocious dog')
feral, ferine, savage - (wild and menacing; 'a ferocious dog')
ocelot, panther cat, Felis pardalis - (nocturnal wildcat of Central America and South America having a dark-spotted buff-brown coat)
wildcat - (any small or medium-sized cat resembling the domestic cat and living in the wild)
lynx, catamount - (short-tailed wildcats with usually tufted ears; valued for their fur)
bobcat, bay lynx, Lynx rufus - (small lynx of North America)
kitten, kitty - (young domestic cat)
Abyssinian, Abyssinian cat - (a small slender short-haired breed of African origin having brownish fur with a reddish undercoat)
acacia - (any of various spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Acacia)
pup, whelp - (young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf)
puppy - (a young dog)
pet - (a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement)
domestic cat, house cat, Felis domesticus, Felis catus - (any domesticated member of the genus Felis)
kitty, kitty-cat, puss, pussy, pussycat - (informal terms referring to a domestic cat)
domestic animal - (any of various domesticated animals)
draft animal - (an animal used for pulling heavy loads)
livestock, stock, farm animal - (not used technically; any animals kept for use or profit)
range animal - (any animal that lives and grazes in the grassy open land of western North America (especially horses, cattle, sheep))
maverick - (an unbranded range animal (especially a stray calf); belongs to the first person who puts a brand on it)
livestock, stock, farm animal - (not used technically; any animals kept for use or profit)
wild, untamed - (in a natural state; not tamed or domesticated or cultivated; 'wild geese'; 'edible wild plants')
tame, tamed - (brought from wildness into a domesticated state; 'tame animals'; 'fields of tame blueberries')
vermin - (any of various small animals or insects that are pests; e.g. cockroaches or rats; 'cereals must be protected from mice and other vermin'; 'he examined the child's head for vermin'; 'boys in the village have probably been shooting vermin')
invertebrate - (any animal lacking a backbone or notochord; the term is not used as a scientific classification)
worm - (any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae)
flatworm, platyhelminth - (parasitic or free-living worms having a flattened body)
fluke, trematode, trematode worm - (parasitic flatworms having external suckers for attaching to a host)
sessile, attached - (permanently attached to a substrate; not free to move about; 'an attached oyster'; 'sessile marine animals and plants')
ocean floor, ocean bottom, seabed, sea bottom, Davy Jones's locker, Davy Jones - (the bottom of a sea or ocean)
sponge, poriferan, parazoan - (primitive multicellular marine animal whose porous body is supported by a fibrous skeletal framework; usually occurs in sessile colonies)
mollusk, mollusc, shellfish - (invertebrate having a soft unsegmented body usually enclosed in a shell)
shellfish - (meat of edible aquatic invertebrate with a shell (especially a mollusk or crustacean))
mollusk, mollusc, shellfish - (invertebrate having a soft unsegmented body usually enclosed in a shell)
arthropod - (invertebrate having jointed limbs and a segmented body with an exoskeleton made of chitin)
centipede - (chiefly nocturnal predacious arthropod having a flattened body of 15 to 173 segments each with a pair of legs the foremost being modified into poison fangs)
millipede, millepede, milliped - (any of numerous herbivorous nonpoisonous arthropods having a cylindrical body of 20 to 100 or more segments most with two pairs of legs)
crustacean - (any mainly aquatic arthropod usually having a segmented body and chitinous exoskeleton)
crayfish, crawfish, crawdad, ecrevisse - (tiny lobster-like crustaceans usually boiled briefly)
crayfish, crawfish, crawdad, crawdaddy - (small freshwater decapod crustacean that resembles a lobster)
malacostracan crustacean - (a major subclass of crustaceans)
krill - (shrimp-like planktonic crustaceans; major source of food for e.g. baleen whales)
lobster - (any of several edible marine crustaceans of the families Homaridae and Nephropsidae and Palinuridae)
crab - (decapod having eyes on short stalks and a broad flattened carapace with a small abdomen folded under the thorax and pincers)
barnacle, cerriped, cerripede - (marine crustaceans with feathery food-catching appendages; free-swimming as larvae; as adults form a hard shell and live attached to submerged surfaces)
prawn, shrimp - (any of various edible decapod crustaceans)
shrimp - (small slender-bodied chiefly marine decapod crustaceans with a long tail and single pair of pincers; many species are edible)
gastropod, univalve - (a class of mollusks typically having a one-piece coiled shell and flattened muscular foot with a head bearing stalked eyes)
mussel - (marine or freshwater bivalve mollusk that lives attached to rocks etc.)
mussel - (black marine bivalves usually steamed in wine)
bivalve, pelecypod, lamellibranch - (marine or freshwater mollusks having a soft body with platelike gills enclosed within two shells hinged together)
clam - (burrowing marine mollusk living on sand or mud; the shell closes with viselike firmness)
clamshell - (the shell of a clam)
oyster - (marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters)
scallop, scollop, escallop - (edible muscle of mollusks having fan-shaped shells; served broiled or poached or in salads or cream sauces)
slug - (any of various terrestrial gastropods having an elongated slimy body and no external shell)
snail - (freshwater or marine or terrestrial gastropod mollusk usually having an external enclosing spiral shell)
amphibian - (cold-blooded vertebrate typically living on land but breeding in water; aquatic larvae undergo metamorphosis into adult form)
frog, toad, toad frog, anuran, batrachian, salientian - (any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species)
salamander - (any of various typically terrestrial amphibians that resemble lizards and that return to water only to breed)
newt, triton - (small usually bright-colored semiaquatic salamanders of North America and Europe and northern Asia)
frog, toad, toad frog, anuran, batrachian, salientian - (any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species)
tadpole, polliwog, pollywog - (a larval frog or toad)
bullfrog, Rana catesbeiana - (largest North American frog; highly aquatic with a deep-pitched voice)
arachnid, arachnoid - (air-breathing arthropods characterized by simple eyes and four pairs of legs)
cockroach, roach - (any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects; some are domestic pests)
booklouse, book louse, deathwatch, Liposcelis divinatorius - (minute wingless psocopterous insects injurious to books and papers)
thysanuran insect, thysanuron - (primitive wingless insects: bristletail)
silverfish - (a silvery variety of Carassius auratus)
insect - (small air-breathing arthropod)
begonia - (any of numerous plants of the genus Begonia grown for their attractive glossy asymmetrical leaves and colorful flowers in usually terminal cymes or racemes)
beetle - (insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings)
firefly, lightning bug - (nocturnal beetle common in warm regions having luminescent abdominal organs)
weevil - (any of several families of mostly small beetles that feed on plants and plant products; especially snout beetles and seed beetles)
boll weevil, Anthonomus grandis - (greyish weevil that lays its eggs in cotton bolls destroying the cotton)
ladybug, ladybeetle, lady beetle, ladybird, ladybird beetle - (small round bright-colored and spotted beetle that usually feeds on aphids and other insect pests)
hymenopterous insect, hymenopteran, hymenopteron, hymenopter - (insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing)
bee - (any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species)
honeybee, Apis mellifera - (social bee often domesticated for the honey it produces)
honey - (a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees)
beeswax - (a yellow to brown wax secreted by honeybees to build honeycombs)
beehive, hive - (a structure that provides a natural habitation for bees; as in a hollow tree)
honeycomb - (a structure of small hexagonal cells constructed from beeswax by bees and used to store honey and larvae)
bumblebee, humblebee - (robust hairy social bee of temperate regions)
stinger - (a sharp organ of offense or defense (as of a wasp or stingray or scorpion) often connected with a poison gland)
wasp - (social or solitary hymenopterans typically having a slender body with the abdomen attached by a narrow stalk and having a formidable sting)
hornet - (large stinging paper wasp)
ant, emmet, pismire - (social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers)
carpenter ant - (ant that nests in decaying wood in which it bores tunnels for depositing eggs)
termite, white ant - (whitish soft-bodied ant-like social insect that feeds on wood)
scorpion - (arachnid of warm dry regions having a long segmented tail ending in a venomous sting)
pool, puddle - (a small body of standing water (rainwater) or other liquid; 'there were puddles of muddy water in the road after the rain'; 'the body lay in a pool of blood')
pudding - (any of various soft sweet desserts thickened usually with flour and baked or boiled or steamed)
conserve, preserve, conserves, preserves - (fruit preserved by cooking with sugar)
marmalade - (a preserve made of the pulp and rind of citrus fruits)
jam - (preserve of crushed fruit)
gel, colloidal gel - (a colloid in a more solid form than a sol)
jelly - (a substance having the consistency of semisolid foods)
jelly - (a preserve made of the jelled juice of fruit)
jam - (preserve of crushed fruit)
palliative, alleviant, alleviator - (remedy that alleviates pain without curing)
medicine, medication, medicament, medicinal drug - ((medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease)
drug - (a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic)
medicine, medication, medicament, medicinal drug - ((medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease)
medicine, medication, medicament, medicinal drug - ((medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease)
remedy, curative, cure, therapeutic - (a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain)
formulation, preparation - (a substance prepared according to a formula)
analgesic, anodyne, painkiller, pain pill - (a medicine used to relieve pain)
congestion - (excessive accumulation of blood or other fluid in a body part)
pulmonary congestion - (congestion in the lungs)
antidote, counterpoison - (a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison)
decongestant - (a drug that decreases pulmonary congestion)
disorder, upset - (condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning; 'the doctor prescribed some medicine for the disorder'; 'everyone gets stomach upsets from time to time')
sleep disorder - (a disturbance of the normal sleep pattern)
eating disorder - (a disorder of the normal eating routine)
anorexia - (a prolonged disorder of eating due to loss of appetite)
speech disorder, speech defect, defect of speech - (a disorder of oral speech)
stammer, stutter - (a speech disorder involving hesitations and involuntary repetitions of certain sounds)
insomnia - (an inability to sleep; chronic sleeplessness)
insomniac, sleepless person - (someone who cannot sleep)
insomniac, sleepless, watchful - (experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness; 'insomniac old people'; 'insomniac nights'; 'lay sleepless all night'; 'twenty watchful, weary, tedious nights'- Shakespeare)
diuretic drug, diuretic, water pill - ( any substance that tends to increase the flow of urine)
sedative, sedative drug, depressant, downer - (a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person)
diazepam, Valium - (a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles; acts by enhancing the inhibitory actions of the neurotransmitter GABA; can also be used as an anticonvulsant drug in cases of nerve agent poisoning)
diltiazem, Cardizem - (a calcium blocker (trade name Cardizem) used in treating hypertension or angina or heart failure)
antidepressant, antidepressant drug - (any of a class of drugs used to treat depression; often have undesirable side effects)
antipyretic, febrifuge - (any medicine that lowers body temperature to prevent or alleviate fever)
clinical trial, clinical test - (a rigorously controlled test of a new drug or a new invasive medical device on human subjects; in the United States it is conducted under the direction of the FDA before being made available for general clinical use)
blocker, blocking agent - (a class of drugs that inhibit (block) some biological process)
placebo - (an innocuous or inert medication; given as a pacifier or to the control group in experiments on the efficacy of a drug)
antiemetic, antiemetic drug - (a drug that prevents or alleviates nausea and vomiting)
antihistamine - (a medicine used to treat allergies and hypersensitive reactions and colds; works by counteracting the effects of histamine on a receptor site)
antihypertensive, antihypertensive drug - (a drug that reduces high blood pressure)
beta blocker, beta-adrenergic blocker, beta-adrenergic blocking agent - (any of various drugs used in treating hypertension or arrhythmia; decreases force and rate of heart contractions by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors of the autonomic nervous system)
antitoxin - (an antibody that can neutralize a specific toxin)
anticoagulant, anticoagulant medication, decoagulant - (medicine that prevents or retards the clotting of blood)
antifreeze - (a liquid added to the water in a cooling system to lower its freezing point)
medicine, medication, medicament, medicinal drug - ((medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease)
nonprescription, over-the-counter - (purchasable without a doctor's prescription; 'nonprescription drugs'; 'an over-the-counter cold remedy')
direction, instruction - (a message describing how something is to be done; 'he gave directions faster than she could follow them')
instruction manual, instructions, book of instructions, operating instructions - (a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it)
direction, instruction - (a message describing how something is to be done; 'he gave directions faster than she could follow them')
tutorial - (a session of intensive tuition given by a tutor to an individual or to a small number of students)
direction, instruction - (a message describing how something is to be done; 'he gave directions faster than she could follow them')
direction, way - (a line leading to a place or point; 'he looked the other direction'; 'didn't know the way home')
direction, instruction - (a message describing how something is to be done; 'he gave directions faster than she could follow them')
prescription - (written instructions from a physician or dentist to a druggist concerning the form and dosage of a drug to be issued to a given patient)
impurity, dross - (worthless or dangerous material that should be removed; 'there were impurities in the water')
contaminant, contamination - (a substance that contaminates)
pollutant - (waste matter that contaminates the water or air or soil)
dirt, filth, grime, soil, stain, grease, grunge - (the state of being covered with unclean things)
dirt, filth, grime, soil, stain, grease, grunge - (the state of being covered with unclean things)
opium - (an addictive narcotic extracted from seed capsules of the opium poppy)
antifungal, antifungal agent, fungicide, antimycotic, antimycotic agent - (any agent that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi)
antibiotic, antibiotic drug - (a chemical substance derivable from a mold or bacterium that kills microorganisms and cures infections; 'when antibiotics were first discovered they were called wonder drugs')
erythromycin, Erythrocin, E-Mycin, Ethril, Ilosone, Pediamycin - (an antibiotic (trade name Erythrocin or E-Mycin or Ethril or Ilosone or Pediamycin) obtained from the actinomycete Streptomyces erythreus; effective against many Gram-positive bacteria and some Gram-negative)
penicillin - (any of various antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds (or produced synthetically) and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases)
methicillin - (antibiotic drug of the penicillin family used in the treatment of certain staphylococcal infections)
deciduous plant - (a plant having foliage that is shed annually at the end of the growing season)
sequoia, redwood - (either of two huge coniferous California trees that reach a height of 300 feet; sometimes placed in the Taxodiaceae)
maple - (any of numerous trees or shrubs of the genus Acer bearing winged seeds in pairs; north temperate zone)
box elder, ash-leaved maple, Acer negundo - (common shade tree of eastern and central United States)
oak, oak tree - (a deciduous tree of the genus Quercus; has acorns and lobed leaves; 'great oaks grow from little acorns')
mahogany, mahogany tree - (any of various tropical timber trees of the family Meliaceae especially the genus Swietinia valued for their hard yellowish- to reddish-brown wood that is readily worked and takes a high polish)
mahogany - (wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture)
ebony - (hard dark-colored heartwood of the ebony tree; used in cabinetwork and for piano keys)
ebony, ebony tree, Diospyros ebenum - (tropical tree of southern Asia having hard dark-colored heartwood used in cabinetwork)
beech, beech tree - (any of several large deciduous trees with rounded spreading crowns and smooth grey bark and small sweet edible triangular nuts enclosed in burs; north temperate regions)
birch, birch tree - (any betulaceous tree or shrub of the genus Betula having a thin peeling bark)
beech, beechwood - (wood of any of various beech trees; used for flooring and containers and plywood and tool handles)
birch - (hard close-grained wood of any of various birch trees; used especially in furniture and interior finishes and plywood)
cork oak, Quercus suber - (medium-sized evergreen oak of southern Europe and northern Africa having thick corky bark that is periodically stripped to yield commercial cork)
cork - (outer bark of the cork oak; used for stoppers for bottles etc.)
mouthpiece - (a part that goes over or into the mouth of a person; 'the mouthpiece of a respirator')
mouthpiece, embouchure - (the aperture of a wind instrument into which the player blows directly)
mouthpiece - (an acoustic device; the part of a telephone into which a person speaks)
spout - (an opening that allows the passage of liquids or grain)
showerhead - (a perforated nozzle that showers water on a bather)
nozzle, nose - (a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged)
seat belt, seatbelt - (a safety belt used in a car or plane to hold you in your seat in case of an accident)
car, auto, automobile, machine, motorcar - (a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; 'he needs a car to get to work')
car door - (the door of a car)
car seat - (a seat in a car)
backseat - (a seat at the back of a vehicle (especially the seat at the back of an automobile))
sedan - (a car that is closed and that has front and rear seats and two or four doors)
coupe - (a car with two doors and front seats and a luggage compartment)
limousine, limo - (large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur)
convertible - (a car that has top that can be folded or removed)
chassis - (the skeleton of a motor vehicle consisting of a steel frame supported on springs that holds the body and motor)
bulldozer, dozer - (large powerful tractor; a large blade in front flattens areas of ground)
backhoe - (an excavator whose shovel bucket is attached to a hinged boom and is drawn backward to move earth)
dashboard - (instrument panel on an automobile or airplane containing dials and controls)
carburetor, carburettor - (mixes air with gasoline vapor prior to explosion)
hole - (an opening into or through something)
hole - (an opening deliberately made in or through something)
leak - (an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape; 'one of the tires developed a leak')
puncture - (a small hole made by a sharp object)
slit - (a long narrow opening)
slot machine, coin machine - (a machine that is operated by the insertion of a coin in a slot)
slot, one-armed bandit - (a slot machine that is used for gambling; 'they spend hours and hours just playing the slots')
slot - (a small slit (as for inserting a coin or depositing mail); 'he put a quarter in the slot')
coin slot - (a slot through which coins can be inserted into a slot machine)
buttonhole, button hole - (a hole through which buttons are pushed)
keyhole - (the hole where a key is inserted)
regulate, modulate - (fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of; 'regulate the temperature'; 'modulate the pitch')
regulate, modulate - (fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of; 'regulate the temperature'; 'modulate the pitch')
regulate, modulate - (fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of; 'regulate the temperature'; 'modulate the pitch')
aperture - (a device that controls amount of light admitted)
aperture - (a natural opening in something)
aperture - (an man-made opening; usually small)
aperture - (an man-made opening; usually small)
aperture - (a natural opening in something)
peephole, spyhole, eyehole - (a hole (in a door or an oven etc) through which you can peep)
hole - (an opening deliberately made in or through something)
perforation - (a hole made in something; 'a perforation of the eardrum')
breach - (an opening (especially a gap in a dike or fortification))
perforation - (a line of small holes for tearing at a particular place)
space - (an area reserved for some particular purpose; 'the laboratory's floor space')
doorway, door, room access, threshold - (the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close; 'he stuck his head in the doorway')
door - (a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle; 'he knocked on the door'; 'he slammed the door as he left')
screen door, screen - (a door that consists of a frame holding metallic or plastic netting; used to allow ventilation and to keep insects from entering a building through the open door; 'he heard the screen slam as she left')
hatchback, hatchback door - (a sloping rear car door that is lifted to open)
hatchback - (a car having a hatchback door)
tailgate, tailboard - (a gate at the rear of a vehicle; can be lowered for loading)
crate - (a rugged box (usually made of wood); used for shipping)
phial, vial, ampule, ampul, ampoule - (a small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle))
phial, vial, ampule, ampul, ampoule - (a small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle))
phial, vial, ampule, ampul, ampoule - (a small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle))
appendectomy, appendicectomy - (surgical removal of the vermiform appendix)
hysterectomy - (surgical removal of the uterus)
amputate, cut off - (remove surgically; 'amputate limbs')
amputation - (a surgical removal of all or part of a limb)
reclaimable, recyclable, reusable - (capable of being used again)
reclaimable, recyclable, reusable - (capable of being used again)
cap - (a top (as for a bottle))
bottlecap - (a cap that seals a bottle)
vessel - (an object used as a container (especially for liquids))
bottle - (store (liquids or gases) in bottles)
bottle - (put into bottles; 'bottle the mineral water')
tap water - (water directly from the spigot)
bottled water - (drinking water (often spring water) that is put into bottles and offered for sale)
bottle - (a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped)
jar - (a vessel (usually cylindrical) with a wide mouth and without handles)
vase - (an open jar of glass or porcelain used as an ornament or to hold flowers)
vase - (an open jar of glass or porcelain used as an ornament or to hold flowers)
urn - (a large vase that usually has a pedestal or feet)
vase - (an open jar of glass or porcelain used as an ornament or to hold flowers)
plug, stopper, stopple - (blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly)
cork, bottle cork - (the plug in the mouth of a bottle (especially a wine bottle))
cotton, cotton fiber, cotton wool - (soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state)
cotton, cotton cloth - (fabric woven from cotton fibers)
linen - (a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant)
muslin - (plain-woven cotton fabric)
sacking, bagging - (coarse fabric used for bags or sacks)
hemp - (a plant fiber)
cannabis, hemp - (any plant of the genus Cannabis; a coarse bushy annual with palmate leaves and clusters of small green flowers; yields tough fibers and narcotic drugs)
cannabis, marijuana, marihuana, ganja - (the most commonly used illicit drug; considered a soft drug, it consists of the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect)
tetrahydrocannabinol, THC - (psychoactive substance present in marijuana)
marijuana, marihuana, ganja, Cannabis sativa - (a strong-smelling plant from whose dried leaves a number of euphoriant and hallucinogenic drugs are prepared)
lace - (a delicate decorative fabric woven in an open web of symmetrical patterns)
sap - (a watery solution of sugars, salts, and minerals that circulates through the vascular system of a plant)
maple syrup - (made by concentrating sap from sugar maples)
bird - (warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings)
marine - (of or relating to the sea; 'marine explorations')
offshore - (at some distance from the shore; 'offshore oil reserves'; 'an offshore island')
sea - (a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land)
Baltic, Baltic Sea - (a sea in northern Europe; stronghold of the Russian navy)
Mediterranean, Mediterranean Sea - (the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia)
Mediterranean - (of or relating to or characteristic of or located near the Mediterranean Sea; 'Mediterranean countries')
Caribbean, Caribbean Sea - (an arm of the Atlantic Ocean between North and South America; the origin of the Gulf stream)
Caribbean - (region including the Caribbean islands)
ocean - (a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere)
oceanic, pelagic - (relating to or occurring or living in or frequenting the open ocean; 'oceanic islands like Bermuda'; 'oceanic currents'; 'oceanic birds'; 'pelagic organisms'; 'pelagic whaling')
bay, embayment - (an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf)
cove - (a small inlet)
gulf - (an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay)
bight - (a broad bay formed by an indentation in the shoreline; 'the Bight of Benin'; 'the Great Australian Bight')
Christian - (a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination)
Apostle - ((New Testament) one of the original 12 disciples chosen by Christ to preach his gospel)
church, Christian church - (one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship)
Catholic Church - (any of several churches claiming to have maintained historical continuity with the original Christian Church)
Roman Catholic, Western Church, Roman Catholic Church, Church of Rome, Roman Church - (the Christian Church based in the Vatican and presided over by a pope and an episcopal hierarchy)
Roman, R.C., Romanist, romish, Roman Catholic, popish, papist, papistic, papistical - (of or relating to or supporting Romanism; 'the Roman Catholic Church')
Orthodox Church, Orthodox Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church, Eastern Church, Eastern Orthodox - (derived from the Byzantine Church and adhering to Byzantine rites)
Orthodox, Eastern Orthodox, Russian Orthodox, Greek Orthodox - (of or relating to or characteristic of the Eastern Orthodox Church)
monomer - (a simple compound whose molecules can join together to form polymers)
nucleotide - (a phosphoric ester of a nucleoside; the basic structural unit of nucleic acids (DNA or RNA))
nucleic acid - ((biochemistry) any of various macromolecules composed of nucleotide chains that are vital constituents of all living cells)
inheritance, hereditary pattern - ((genetics) attributes acquired via biological heredity from the parents)
heredity, genetic endowment - (the total of inherited attributes)
gene, cistron, factor - ((genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity; 'genes were formerly called factors')
deoxyribonucleic acid, desoxyribonucleic acid, DNA - ((biochemistry) a long linear polymer found in the nucleus of a cell and formed from nucleotides and shaped like a double helix; associated with the transmission of genetic information; 'DNA is the king of molecules')
ribonucleic acid, RNA - ((biochemistry) a long linear polymer of nucleotides found in the nucleus but mainly in the cytoplasm of a cell where it is associated with microsomes; it transmits genetic information from DNA to the cytoplasm and controls certain chemical processes in the cell; 'ribonucleic acid is the genetic material of some viruses')
dicot, dicotyledon, magnoliopsid, exogen - (flowering plant with two cotyledons; the stem grows by deposit on its outside)
mallow - (any of various plants of the family Malvaceae)
tool - (an implement used in the practice of a vocation)
power tool - (a tool driven by a motor)
machine tool - (a powered machine for cutting or shaping or finishing metals or other materials)
router - (a power tool with a shaped cutter; used in carpentry for cutting grooves)
component, constituent, element - (an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system; 'spare components for cars'; 'a component or constituent element of a system')
handle, grip, handgrip, hold - (the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it; 'he grabbed the hammer by the handle'; 'it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip')
handle, grip, handgrip, hold - (the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it; 'he grabbed the hammer by the handle'; 'it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip')
handle, grip, handgrip, hold - (the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it; 'he grabbed the hammer by the handle'; 'it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip')
stock, gunstock - (the handle of a handgun or the butt end of a rifle or shotgun or part of the support of a machine gun or artillery gun; 'the rifle had been fitted with a special stock')
stock - (the handle end of some implements or tools; 'he grabbed the cue by the stock')
stock, gunstock - (the handle of a handgun or the butt end of a rifle or shotgun or part of the support of a machine gun or artillery gun; 'the rifle had been fitted with a special stock')
stock, gunstock - (the handle of a handgun or the butt end of a rifle or shotgun or part of the support of a machine gun or artillery gun; 'the rifle had been fitted with a special stock')
butt, butt end - (thick end of the handle)
knob - (a round handle)
doorknob, doorhandle - (a knob used to release the catch when opening a door (often called 'doorhandle' in Great Britain))
carbohydrate, saccharide, sugar - (an essential structural component of living cells and source of energy for animals; includes simple sugars with small molecules as well as macromolecular substances; are classified according to the number of monosaccharide groups they contain)
compressible - (capable of being compressed or made more compact; 'compressible packing materials'; 'a compressible box')
compressible, squeezable - (capable of being easily compressed)
padding, cushioning - (artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort)
stuffing - (padding put in mattresses and cushions and upholstered furniture)
spongy, squashy, squishy, spongelike - (easily squashed; resembling a sponge in having soft porous texture and compressibility; 'spongy bread')
inside, interior - (the inner or enclosed surface of something)
cushion - (a soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc.)
seat cushion - (a cushion that makes a seat more comfortable)
mattress - (a large thick pad filled with resilient material and often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or part of a bed)
pillow - (a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person)
bolster, long pillow - (a pillow that is often put across a bed underneath the regular pillows)
cushion, buffer, soften - (protect from impact; 'cushion the blow')
cushioned, cushiony, padded - (softened by the addition of cushions or padding)
cone - (any cone-shaped artifact)
cone, conoid, cone shape - (a shape whose base is a circle and whose sides taper up to a point)
end - (either extremity of something that has length; 'the end of the pier'; 'she knotted the end of the thread'; 'they rode to the end of the line')
point - (sharp end; 'he stuck the point of the knife into a tree'; 'he broke the point of his pencil')
tip - (the extreme end of something; especially something pointed)
basic - (of or denoting or of the nature of or containing a base)
base, alkali - (any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water; 'bases include oxides and hydroxides of metals and ammonia')
acid - (any of various water-soluble compounds having a sour taste and capable of turning litmus red and reacting with a base to form a salt)
alkaloid - (natural bases containing nitrogen found in plants)
lysergic acid diethylamide, LSD - (a powerful hallucinogenic drug manufactured from lysergic acid)
mescal, mezcal, peyote, Lophophora williamsii - (a small spineless globe-shaped cactus; source of mescal buttons)
mescaline, peyote - (the hallucinatory alkaloid that is the active agent in mescal buttons)
nicotine - (an alkaloid poison that occurs in tobacco; used in medicine and as an insecticide)
ephedrine - (white odorless powdered or crystalline alkaloid from plants of the genus Ephedra (especially Ephedra sinica) or made synthetically; used as a bronchodilator to treat bronchitis and asthma)
cocaine, cocain - (a narcotic (alkaloid) extracted from coca leaves; used as a surface anesthetic or taken for pleasure; can become powerfully addictive)
narcotic - (a drug that produces numbness or stupor; often taken for pleasure or to reduce pain; extensive use can lead to addiction)
opiate - (a narcotic drug that contains opium or an opium derivative)
morphine, morphia - (an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain)
heroin, diacetylmorphine - (a narcotic that is considered a hard drug; a highly addictive morphine derivative; intravenous injection provides the fastest and most intense rush)
lid - (a movable top or cover (hinged or separate) for closing the opening of a container)
opening, gap - (an open or empty space in or between things; 'there was a small opening between the trees'; 'the explosion made a gap in the wall')
body substance - (the substance of the body)
cancel, strike down - (declare null and void; make ineffective; 'Cancel the election results'; 'strike down a law')
revoke, annul, lift, countermand, reverse, repeal, overturn, rescind, vacate - (annul by recalling or rescinding; 'He revoked the ban on smoking'; 'lift an embargo'; 'vacate a death sentence')
invalidate, annul, quash, void, avoid, nullify - (declare invalid; 'The contract was annulled'; 'void a plea')
annulment, invalidation - ((law) a formal termination (of a relationship or a judicial proceeding etc))
abrogation, repeal, annulment - (the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation)
pick - (select carefully from a group; 'She finally picked her successor'; 'He picked his way carefully')
choice, selection, option, pick - (the act of choosing or selecting; 'your choice of colors was unfortunate'; 'you can take your pick')
choose, take, select, pick out - (pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives; 'Take any one of these cards'; 'Choose a good husband for your daughter'; 'She selected a pair of shoes from among the dozen the salesgirl had shown her')
judge - (determine the result of (a competition))
adjudicator - (a person who studies and settles conflicts and disputes)
official - (someone who administers the rules of a game or sport; 'the golfer asked for an official who could give him a ruling')
umpire, ump - (an official at a baseball game)
referee, ref - ((sports) the chief official (as in boxing or American football) who is expected to ensure fair play)
referee, umpire - (be a referee or umpire in a sports competition)
scorekeeper, scorer - (an official who records the score during the progress of a game)
screen, test - (test or examine for the presence of disease or infection; 'screen the blood for the HIV virus')
screen - (examine methodically; 'screen the suitcases')
screen, screen out, sieve, sort - (examine in order to test suitability; 'screen these samples'; 'screen the job applicants')
screening - (testing objects or persons in order to identify those with particular characteristics)
standard, criterion, measure, touchstone - (a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated; 'the schools comply with federal standards'; 'they set the measure for all subsequent work')
wire - (ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc)
wire, conducting wire - (a metal conductor that carries electricity over a distance)
sponge - (a porous mass of interlacing fibers the forms the internal skeleton of various marine animals and usable to absorb water or any porous rubber or cellulose product similarly used)
wire, conducting wire - (a metal conductor that carries electricity over a distance)
barb - (the pointed part of barbed wire)
barbed wire, barbwire - (strong wire with barbs at regular intervals used to prevent passage)
picket fence, paling - (a fence made of upright pickets)
rare earth, rare-earth element, lanthanoid, lanthanide, lanthanon - (any element of the lanthanide series (atomic numbers 57 through 71))
halogen - (any of five related nonmetallic elements (fluorine or chlorine or bromine or iodine or astatine) that are all monovalent and readily form negative ions)
talc, talcum - (a fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder)
fluorite, fluorspar, fluor - (a soft mineral (calcium fluoride) that is fluorescent in ultraviolet light; chief source of fluorine)
fluorescent - (emitting light during exposure to radiation from an external source)
iron, smoothing iron - (home appliance consisting of a flat metal base that is heated and used to smooth cloth)
press - (place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure; 'pressed flowers')
iron, iron out, press - (press and smooth with a heated iron; 'press your shirts'; 'she stood there ironing')
iron, iron out, press - (press and smooth with a heated iron; 'press your shirts'; 'she stood there ironing')
iron, iron out, press - (press and smooth with a heated iron; 'press your shirts'; 'she stood there ironing')
ironed - ((of linens or clothes) smoothed with a hot iron)
alloy, metal - (a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten; 'brass is an alloy of zinc and copper')
steel - (an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range)
stainless steel, stainless, chromium steel - (steel containing chromium that makes it resistant to corrosion)
bronze - (an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin)
bronze - (a sculpture made of bronze)
cardboard, composition board - (a stiff moderately thick paper)
electricity - (a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons)
charge, electric charge - (the quantity of unbalanced electricity in a body (either positive or negative) and construed as an excess or deficiency of electrons; 'the battery needed a fresh charge')
negative, electronegative - (having a negative electric charge; 'electrons are negative')
negatively charged - (having a negative charge)
positive, electropositive - (having a positive electric charge; 'protons are positive')
positively charged - (having a positive charge)
positively - (so as to be positive; in a positive manner; 'she intended her remarks to be interpreted positively')
neutral, electroneutral - (having no net electric charge; not electrified)
uncharged - (of a particle or body or system; having no charge; 'an uncharged particle'; 'an uncharged battery')
charge, electric charge - (the quantity of unbalanced electricity in a body (either positive or negative) and construed as an excess or deficiency of electrons; 'the battery needed a fresh charge')
electrical device - (a device that produces or is powered by electricity)
reactor - (an electrical device used to introduce reactance into a circuit)
rotor, rotor coil - (the rotating armature of a motor or generator)
relay, electrical relay - (electrical device such that current flowing through it in one circuit can switch on and off a current in a second circuit)
conductive - (having the quality or power of conducting heat or electricity or sound; exhibiting conductivity)
conductive - (having the quality or power of conducting heat or electricity or sound; exhibiting conductivity)
nonconductive, nonconducting, non-conducting - (not able to conduct heat or electricity or sound)
nonconductive, nonconducting, non-conducting - (not able to conduct heat or electricity or sound)
fuse, electrical fuse, safety fuse - (an electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded)
electronic device - (a device that accomplishes its purpose electronically)
electronic equipment - (equipment that involves the controlled conduction of electrons (especially in a gas or vacuum or semiconductor))
oscilloscope, scope, cathode-ray oscilloscope, CRO - (electronic equipment that provides visual images of varying electrical quantities)
beeper, pager - (an electronic device that generates a series of beeps when the person carrying it is being paged)
helping, portion, serving - (an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal; 'the helpings were all small'; 'his portion was larger than hers'; 'there's enough for two servings each')
piece, slice - (a serving that has been cut from a larger portion; 'a piece of pie'; 'a slice of bread')
cutlet, scallop, scollop, escallop - (thin slice of meat (especially veal) usually fried or broiled)
sausage - (highly seasoned minced meat stuffed in casings)
pepperoni - (a pork and beef sausage (or a thin slice of this sausage))
bologna, Bologna sausage - (large smooth-textured smoked sausage of beef and veal and pork)
salami - (highly seasoned fatty sausage of pork and beef usually dried)
frank, frankfurter, hotdog, hot dog, dog, wiener, wienerwurst, weenie - (a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll)
hotdog, hot dog, red hot - (a frankfurter served hot on a bun)
leaf, leafage, foliage - (the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants)
leaf, leafage, foliage - (the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants)
cotyledon, seed leaf - (embryonic leaf in seed-bearing plants)
bind - (provide with a binding; 'bind the books in leather')
tie, bind - (fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord; 'They tied their victim to the chair')
bound - (secured with a cover or binding; often used as a combining form; 'bound volumes'; 'leather-bound volumes')
staple - (secure or fasten with a staple or staples; 'staple the papers together')
staple - (a short U-shaped wire nail for securing cables)
stapler, stapling machine - (a machine that inserts staples into sheets of paper in order to fasten them together)
tissue - (part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function)
animal tissue - (the tissue in the bodies of animals)
cartilage, gristle - (tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults)
dairy product - (milk and butter and cheese)
frozen dessert - (any of various desserts prepared by freezing)
frozen dessert - (any of various desserts prepared by freezing)
ice lolly, lolly, lollipop, popsicle - (ice cream or water ice on a small wooden stick; 'in England a popsicle is called an ice lolly')
ice cream, icecream - (frozen dessert containing cream and sugar and flavoring)
vanilla ice cream - (ice cream flavored with vanilla extract)
coefficient of reflection, reflection factor, reflectance, reflectivity - (the fraction of radiant energy that is reflected from a surface)
reflective - (capable of physically reflecting light or sound; 'a reflective surface')
glistening, glossy, lustrous, sheeny, shiny, shining - (reflecting light; 'glistening bodies of swimmers'; 'the horse's glossy coat'; 'lustrous auburn hair'; 'saw the moon like a shiny dime on a deep blue velvet carpet'; 'shining white enamel')
bright, burnished, lustrous, shining, shiny - (made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; 'bright silver candlesticks'; 'a burnished brass knocker'; 'she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves'; 'rows of shining glasses'; 'shiny black patents')
glossy, satiny, sleek, silken, silky, silklike, slick - (having a smooth, gleaming surface; 'glossy auburn hair'; 'satiny gardenia petals'; 'sleek black fur'; 'silken eyelashes'; 'silky skin'; 'a silklike fabric'; 'slick seals and otters')
velvet, velvety, velvet-textured - (smooth and soft to sight or hearing or touch or taste)
velvet, velvety - (resembling velvet in having a smooth soft surface)
metallic element, metal - (any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.)
alloy, metal - (a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten; 'brass is an alloy of zinc and copper')
metallic, metal - (containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal; 'a metallic compound'; 'metallic luster'; 'the strange metallic note of the meadow lark, suggesting the clash of vibrant blades'- Ambrose Bierce)
ready-made - (made for purchase and immediate use)
ready-to-eat - (food products that are prepared in advance and can be eaten as sold)
fruit - (the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant)
entertainer - (a person who tries to please or amuse)
performer, performing artist - (an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience)
geek - (a carnival performer who does disgusting acts)
area - (a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function; 'the spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants')
floor, flooring - (the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room or hallway); 'they needed rugs to cover the bare floors')
dance floor - (a bare floor polished for dancing)
floorboard - (the floor of an automobile)
furniture, piece of furniture, article of furniture - (furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy; 'they had too much furniture for the small apartment'; 'there was only one piece of furniture in the room')
leg - (one of the supports for a piece of furniture)
leg - (one of the supports for a piece of furniture)
baluster - (one of a number of closely spaced supports for a railing)
bannister, banister, balustrade, balusters, handrail - (a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling)
railing, rail - (a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports)
bannister, banister, balustrade, balusters, handrail - (a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling)
bannister, banister, balustrade, balusters, handrail - (a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling)
leg - (one of the supports for a piece of furniture)
leg - (one of the supports for a piece of furniture)
rocker - (a curved support that permits the supported object to rock to and fro)
paper - (a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses)
tissue, tissue paper - (a soft thin (usually translucent) paper)
wrinkle, ruckle, crease, crinkle, scrunch, scrunch up, crisp - (make wrinkles or creases into a smooth surface; 'The dress got wrinkled')
crepe, crepe paper - (paper with a crinkled texture; usually colored and used for decorations)
tissue, tissue paper - (a soft thin (usually translucent) paper)
insulator, dielectric, nonconductor - (a material such as glass or porcelain with negligible electrical or thermal conductivity)
glass wool - (glass fibers spun and massed into bundles resembling wool)
conductor - (a substance that readily conducts e.g. electricity and heat)
conductor - (a substance that readily conducts e.g. electricity and heat)
superconductivity - (the disappearance of electrical resistance at very low temperatures)
conductor - (a device designed to transmit electricity, heat, etc.)
electrode - (a conductor used to make electrical contact with some part of a circuit)
compose, compile - (put together out of existing material; 'compile a list')
compilation, compiling - (the act of compiling (as into a single book or file or list); 'the job of compiling the inventory took several hours')
compilation, digest - (something that is compiled (as into a single book or file))
assemble, piece, put together, set up, tack, tack together - (create by putting components or members together; 'She pieced a quilt'; 'He tacked together some verses'; 'They set up a committee')
assembled, built, made-up - (formed by fitting or joining components together)
wood - (the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees)
oak - (the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring)
redwood - (the soft reddish wood of either of two species of sequoia trees)
maple - (wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring)
plywood, plyboard - (a laminate made of thin layers of wood)
conifer, coniferous tree - (any gymnospermous tree or shrub bearing cones)
cypress, cypress tree - (any of numerous evergreen conifers of the genus Cupressus of north temperate regions having dark scalelike leaves and rounded cones)
cypress - (wood of any of various cypress trees especially of the genus Cupressus)
cedar, cedar tree - (any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars)
cedar, cedar tree, true cedar - (any cedar of the genus Cedrus)
chestnut, chestnut tree - (any of several attractive deciduous trees yellow-brown in autumn; yield a hard wood and edible nuts in a prickly bur)
chestnut - (wood of any of various chestnut trees of the genus Castanea)
chestnut - (edible nut of any of various chestnut trees of the genus Castanea)
chestnut blight, chestnut canker, chestnut-bark disease - (a disease of American chestnut trees)
pine, pine tree, true pine - (a coniferous tree)
pine - (straight-grained durable and often resinous white to yellowish timber of any of numerous trees of the genus Pinus)
fir - (nonresinous wood of a fir tree)
fir, fir tree, true fir - (any of various evergreen trees of the genus Abies; chiefly of upland areas)
spruce - (any coniferous tree of the genus Picea)
spruce - (light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork)
bone, osseous tissue - (the porous calcified substance from which bones are made)
colloid - (a mixture with properties between those of a solution and fine suspension)
aerosol - (a cloud of solid or liquid particles in a gas)
vapor, vapour - (a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance)
cloud - (a visible mass of water or ice particles suspended at a considerable altitude)
contrail, condensation trail - (an artificial cloud created by an aircraft; caused either by condensation due to the reduction in air pressure above the wing surface or by water vapor in the engine exhaust)
cirrus, cirrus cloud - (a wispy white cloud (usually of fine ice crystals) at a high altitude (4 to 8 miles))
smog, smogginess - (air pollution by a mixture of smoke and fog)
smog, smogginess - (air pollution by a mixture of smoke and fog)
smoggy - (clouded with a mixture of smoke and fog; 'the smoggy atmosphere of Los Angeles')
smoke, fume - (a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas)
smoke, smoking - (a hot vapor containing fine particles of carbon being produced by combustion; 'the fire produced a tower of black smoke that could be seen for miles')
smoke, fume - (a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas)
mist - (a thin fog with condensation near the ground)
brumous, foggy, hazy, misty - (filled or abounding with fog or mist; 'a brumous October morning')
fog - (droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground)
haze - (atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility)
brumous, foggy, hazy, misty - (filled or abounding with fog or mist; 'a brumous October morning')
solid body substance - (the solid parts of the body)
enamel - (a paint that dries to a hard glossy finish)
enamel - (a colored glassy compound (opaque or partially opaque) that is fused to the surface of metal or glass or pottery for decoration or protection)
enamel, tooth enamel - (hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth)
liquid body substance, bodily fluid, body fluid, humor, humour - (the liquid parts of the body)
pus, purulence, suppuration, ichor, sanies, festering - (a fluid product of inflammation)
liquid body substance, bodily fluid, body fluid, humor, humour - (the liquid parts of the body)
lymph - (a thin coagulable fluid (similar to plasma but) containing white blood cells (lymphocytes) and chyle; is conveyed to the blood stream by lymphatic vessels)
lymphocyte, lymph cell - (an agranulocytic leukocyte that normally makes up a quarter of the white blood cell count but increases in the presence of infection)
lymph vessel, lymphatic vessel - (a vascular duct that carries lymph which is eventually added to the venous blood circulation)
lymph node, lymph gland, node - (the source of lymph and lymphocytes)
lymphatic system, systema lymphaticum - (the interconnected system of spaces and vessels between body tissues and organs by which lymph circulates throughout the body)
juice, succus - (any of several liquids of the body; 'digestive juices')
digestive juice, digestive fluid - (secretions that aid digestion)
digestive - (relating to or having the power to cause or promote digestion; 'digestive juices'; 'a digestive enzyme'; 'digestive ferment')
bile, gall - (a digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder; aids in the digestion of fats)
blood - (the fluid (red in vertebrates) that is pumped by the heart; 'blood carries oxygen and nutrients to the tissues and carries waste products away'; 'the ancients believed that blood was the seat of the emotions')
bloodstream - (the blood flowing through the circulatory system)
plasma, plasm - (colorless watery fluid of blood and lymph containing no cells and in which erythrocytes and leukocytes and platelets are suspended)
serum, blood serum - (watery fluid of the blood that resembles plasma but contains fibrinogen)
hemoglobin, haemoglobin, Hb - (a hemoprotein composed of globin and heme that gives red blood cells their characteristic color; function primarily to transport oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues; 'fish have simpler hemoglobin than mammals')
tea, Camellia sinensis - (a tropical evergreen shrub or small tree extensively cultivated in e.g. China and Japan and India; source of tea leaves; 'tea has fragrant white flowers')
tea, tea leaf - (dried leaves of the tea shrub; used to make tea; 'the store shelves held many different kinds of tea'; 'they threw the tea into Boston harbor')
steep, infuse - (let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse; 'steep the blossoms in oil'; 'steep the fruit in alcohol')
infusion, extract - (a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water))
steep, infuse - (let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse; 'steep the blossoms in oil'; 'steep the fruit in alcohol')
brine - (a strong solution of salt and water used for pickling)
pickle - (preserve in a pickling liquid)
brine - (soak in brine)
brew - (sit or let sit in boiling water so as to extract the flavor; 'the tea is brewing')
tea - (a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water; 'iced tea is a cooling drink')
mixer - (club soda or fruit juice used to mix with alcohol)
cambric tea - (a beverage for children containing hot water and milk and sugar and a small amount of tea)
carbonated - (having carbonation (especially artificially carbonated))
soft drink - (nonalcoholic beverage (usually carbonated))
pop, soda, soda pop, soda water, tonic - (a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring; 'in New England they call sodas tonics')
light, lite, low-cal, calorie-free - (having relatively few calories; 'diet cola'; 'light (or lite) beer'; 'lite (or light) mayonnaise'; 'a low-cal diet')
light, lite, low-cal, calorie-free - (having relatively few calories; 'diet cola'; 'light (or lite) beer'; 'lite (or light) mayonnaise'; 'a low-cal diet')
noncaloric - (of food have no (or few) calories; 'a noncaloric drink')
Coca Cola, Coke - (Coca Cola is a trademarked cola)
Pepsi, Pepsi Cola - (Pepsi Cola is a trademarked cola)
yellow, yellowish, xanthous - (of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk)
white - (being of the achromatic color of maximum lightness; having little or no hue owing to reflection of almost all incident light; 'as white as fresh snow'; 'a bride's white dress')
milky, milklike, whitish - (resembling milk in color or cloudiness; not clear; 'milky glass')
stained - (marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter; 'a badly stained tablecloth'; 'tear-stained cheeks')
cocoa, chocolate, hot chocolate, drinking chocolate - (a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot)
milkshake, milk shake, shake - (frothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream)
malted, malt, malted milk - (a milkshake made with malt powder)
buttermilk - (residue from making butter from sour raw milk; or pasteurized milk curdled by adding a culture)
milk - (a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings)
milk - (produced by mammary glands of female mammals for feeding their young)
mother's milk - (milk secreted by a woman who has recently given birth)
mother's milk - (milk secreted by a woman who has recently given birth)
cheese - (a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk)
Parmesan - (hard dry sharp-flavored Italian cheese; often grated)
mozzarella - (mild white Italian cheese)
cottage cheese, pot cheese, farm cheese, farmer's cheese - (mild white cheese made from curds of soured skim milk)
protein - (any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes; 'a diet high in protein')
amino acid, aminoalkanoic acid - (organic compounds containing an amino group and a carboxylic acid group; 'proteins are composed of various proportions of about 20 common amino acids')
leucine - (a white crystalline amino acid occurring in proteins that is essential for nutrition; obtained by the hydrolysis of most dietary proteins)
lysine - (an essential amino acid found in proteins; occurs especially in gelatin and casein)
cysteine - (an amino acid containing sulfur that is found in most proteins; oxidizes on exposure to air to form cystine)
siloxane - (any of a large class of compounds that have alternate silicon and oxygen atoms)
silicone, silicone polymer - (any of a large class of siloxanes that are unusually stable over a wide range of temperatures; used in lubricants and adhesives and coatings and synthetic rubber and electrical insulation)
hormone, endocrine, internal secretion - (the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect)
hormonal - (of or relating to or caused by hormones; 'hormonal changes')
mucus, mucous secretion - (protective secretion of the mucous membranes; in the gut it lubricates the passage of food and protects the epithelial cells; in the nose and throat and lungs it can make it difficult for bacteria to penetrate the body through the epithelium)
phlegm, sputum - (expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness)
awkward - (lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance; 'an awkward dancer'; 'an awkward gesture'; 'too awkward with a needle to make her own clothes'; 'his clumsy fingers produced an awkward knot')
awkwardly - (in an awkward manner; 'he bent awkwardly')
utopia - (ideally perfect state; especially in its social and political and moral aspects)
utopian - (characterized by or aspiring to impracticable perfection; 'the dim utopian future'; 'utopian idealists'; 'recognized the utopian nature of his hopes')
pain, pain in the neck, nuisance - (a bothersome annoying person; 'that kid is a terrible pain')
annoyance, bother, botheration, pain, infliction, pain in the neck, pain in the ass - (something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness; 'washing dishes was a nuisance before we got a dish washer'; 'a bit of a bother'; 'he's not a friend, he's an infliction')
risk, peril, danger - (a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury; 'he saw the rewards but not the risks of crime'; 'there was a danger he would do the wrong thing')
insecurity - (the state of being subject to danger or injury)
danger - (the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury; 'you are in no danger'; 'there was widespread danger of disease')
danger - (a dangerous place; 'He moved out of danger')
danger - (a cause of pain or injury or loss; 'he feared the dangers of traveling by air')
worthwhile - (sufficiently valuable to justify the investment of time or interest; 'a worthwhile book')
beneficial, good - (promoting or enhancing well-being; 'an arms limitation agreement beneficial to all countries'; 'the beneficial effects of a temperate climate'; 'the experience was good for her')
beneficial, good, salutary - (tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health; 'beneficial effects of a balanced diet'; 'a good night's sleep'; 'the salutary influence of pure air')
favorable, favourable - (encouraging or approving or pleasing; 'a favorable reply'; 'he received a favorable rating'; 'listened with a favorable ear'; 'made a favorable impression')
favorable, favourable - ((of winds or weather) tending to promote or facilitate; 'the days were fair and the winds were favorable')
favorable, favourable - (occurring at a convenient or suitable time; 'an opportune time to receive guests')
favorably, favourably - (showing approval; 'he reviewed the play favorably')
helpful - (providing assistance or serving a useful function)
helpful - (of service or assistance; 'a child who is helpful around the house can save the mother many steps')
unhelpful - (providing no assistance)
supportive - (furnishing support or assistance; 'a supportive family network'; 'his family was supportive of his attempts to be a writer')
constructive - (constructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development; 'constructive criticism'; 'a constructive attitude'; 'a constructive philosophy'; 'constructive permission')
constructive - (emphasizing what is laudable or hopeful or to the good; 'constructive criticism')
fresh, unused - (not yet used or soiled; 'a fresh shirt'; 'a fresh sheet of paper'; 'an unused envelope')
nascent - (being born or beginning; 'the nascent chicks';'a nascent insurgency')
brand-new, bran-new, spic-and-span, spick-and-span - (conspicuously new; 'shiny brand-new shoes'; 'a spick-and-span novelty')
harmless - (not causing or capable of causing harm; 'harmless bacteria'; 'rendered the bomb harmless')
innocuous, harmless - (not injurious to physical or mental health)
harmless - (not producing any toxic effects)
harmful - (able or likely to do harm)
harmful - (causing or capable of causing harm; 'too much sun is harmful to the skin'; 'harmful effects of smoking')
evil, harmful, injurious - (tending to cause great harm)
adversely - (in an adverse manner; 'she was adversely affected by the new regulations')
negatively - (in a harmful manner; 'he was negatively affected')
insidious - (beguiling but harmful; 'insidious pleasures')
insidious, pernicious, subtle - (working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way; 'glaucoma is an insidious disease'; 'a subtle poison')
disadvantageous, harmful - (constituting a disadvantage)
adverse, harmful, inauspicious, untoward - (contrary to your interests or welfare; 'adverse circumstances'; 'made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions')
unfavorable, unfavourable - (not encouraging or approving or pleasing; 'unfavorable conditions'; 'an unfavorable comparison'; 'unfavorable comments', 'unfavorable impression')
wholesome - (conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being; 'wholesome attitude'; 'wholesome appearance'; 'wholesome food')
hydrogen sulfide - (a sulfide having the unpleasant smell of rotten eggs)
olfactory property, smell, aroma, odor, odour, scent - (any property detected by the olfactory system)
odorous - (having odor or a characteristic odor; 'odorous jasmine flowers'; 'odorous garbage'; 'fresh odorous bread')
odoriferous - (giving off an odor; 'the odoriferous elements in perfume')
odoriferous, odorous - (emitting an odor; 'odorous salt pork and weevily hardtack')
aroma, fragrance, perfume, scent - (a distinctive odor that is pleasant)
malodor, malodour, stench, stink, reek, fetor, foetor, mephitis - (a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant)
niff, pong - (an unpleasant smell)
pungent, acrid - (strong and sharp;'the pungent taste of radishes'; 'the acrid smell of burning rubber')
fragrant - (pleasant-smelling)
aromatic, redolent - (having a strong pleasant odor; 'the pine woods were more redolent'- Jean Stafford)
perfumed, scented - (filled or impregnated with perfume; 'perfumed boudoir'; 'perfumed stationery'; 'scented soap')
perfume, essence - (a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor)
cologne, cologne water, eau de cologne - (a perfumed liquid made of essential oils and alcohol)
perfumery - (an establishment where perfumes are made)
malodorous, malodourous, unpleasant-smelling, ill-smelling, stinky - (having an unpleasant smell)
fetid, foetid, foul, foul-smelling, funky, noisome, smelly, stinking, ill-scented - (offensively malodorous; 'a foul odor'; 'the kitchen smelled really funky')
reeking - (giving off a strong unpleasant smell)
pickled - ((used of foods) preserved in a pickling liquid)
pickle -(vegetables (especially cucumbers) preserved in brine or vinegar)
sour - (having a sharp biting taste)
sour - (one of the four basic taste sensations; like the taste of vinegar or lemons)
lemony, lemonlike, sourish, tangy, tart - (tasting sour like a lemon)
piquant, savory, savoury, spicy, zesty - (having an agreeably pungent taste)
hot - (being very spicy; 'hot salsa'; 'jalapeno peppers are very hot')
hot - (being very spicy; 'hot salsa'; 'jalapeno peppers are very hot')
piquant, savory, savoury, spicy, zesty - (having an agreeably pungent taste)
bitter - (one of the four basic taste sensations; sharp and disagreeable; like the taste of quinine)
garnish - (something (such as parsley) added to a dish for flavor or decoration)
topping - (a flavorful addition on top of a dish)
glaze - (any of various thin shiny (savory or sweet) coatings applied to foods)
glaze - (coating for fabrics, ceramics, metal, etc.)
glaze - (coating for fabrics, ceramics, metal, etc.)
thickening, thickener - (any material used to thicken; 'starch is used in cooking as a thickening')
thicken, inspissate - (make thick or thicker; 'Thicken the sauce'; 'inspissate the tar so that it becomes pitch')
thicken, inspissate - (become thick or thicker; 'The sauce thickened'; 'The egg yolk will inspissate'')
thicken, inspissate - (make viscous or dense; 'thicken the sauce by adding flour')
sweetening, sweetener - (something added to foods to make them taste sweeter)
saccharin - (a crystalline substance 500 times sweeter than sugar; used as a calorie-free sweetener)
aspartame - (an artificial sweetener made from aspartic acid; used as a calorie-free sweetener)
aspartic acid - (a crystalline amino acid found in proteins and occurring naturally in sugar beets and sugar cane)
asparagine - (a crystalline amino acid found in proteins and in many plants (e.g., asparagus))
flavorer, flavourer, flavoring, flavouring, seasoner, seasoning - (something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts)
cayenne, cayenne pepper - (a long and often twisted hot red pepper)
cayenne, cayenne pepper, red pepper - (ground pods and seeds of pungent red peppers of the genus Capsicum)
season, flavor, flavour - (lend flavor to; 'Season the chicken breast after roasting it')
seasoned, veteran - (rendered competent through trial and experience; 'troops seasoned in combat'; 'a seasoned traveler'; 'veteran steadiness'; 'a veteran officer')
familiarization, familiarisation - (the experience of becoming familiar with something)
develop, acquire, evolve - (gain through experience; 'I acquired a strong aversion to television'; 'Children must develop a sense of right and wrong'; 'Dave developed leadership qualities in his new position'; 'develop a passion for painting')
herb - (aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities)
basil - (any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum)
common basil, sweet basil, Ocimum basilicum - (annual or perennial of tropical Asia having spikes of small white flowers and aromatic leaves; one of the most important culinary herbs; used in salads, casseroles, sauces and some liqueurs)
rosemary - (extremely pungent leaves used fresh or dried as seasoning for especially meats)
rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis - (widely cultivated for its fragrant grey-green leaves used in cooking and in perfumery)
thyme - (leaves can be used as seasoning for almost any meat and stews and stuffings and vegetables)
thyme - (any of various mints of the genus Thymus)
parsley, Petroselinum crispum - (annual or perennial herb with aromatic leaves)
parsley - (aromatic herb with flat or crinkly leaves that are cut finely and used to garnish food)
basil, sweet basil - (leaves of the common basil; used fresh or dried)
saffron - (dried pungent stigmas of the Old World saffron crocus)
condiment - (a preparation (a sauce or relish or spice) to enhance flavor or enjoyment; 'mustard and ketchup are condiments')
salsa - (spicy sauce of tomatoes and onions and chili peppers to accompany Mexican foods)
mustard seed - (black or white seeds ground to make mustard pastes or powders)
mustard seed - (black or white seeds ground to make mustard pastes or powders)
mustard, table mustard - (pungent powder or paste prepared from ground mustard seeds)
mustard, table mustard - (pungent powder or paste prepared from ground mustard seeds)
spread, paste - (a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers)
mayonnaise, mayo - (egg yolks and oil and vinegar)
marinade - (mixtures of vinegar or wine and oil with various spices and seasonings; used for soaking foods before cooking)
marinade, marinate - (soak in marinade; 'marinade herring')
sugar, refined sugar -(a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative)
sucrose, saccharose - (a complex carbohydrate found in many plants and used as a sweetening agent)
coffee, java - (a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans; 'he ordered a cup of coffee')
coffee break, tea break - (a snack taken during a break in the work day; 'a ten-minute coffee break'; 'the British have tea breaks')
espresso - (strong black coffee brewed by forcing hot water under pressure through finely ground coffee beans)
cappuccino, cappuccino coffee, coffee cappuccino - (equal parts of espresso and hot milk topped with cinnamon and nutmeg and usually whipped cream)
cacao, cacao tree, chocolate tree, Theobroma cacao - (tropical American tree producing cacao beans)
cacao bean, cocoa bean - (seed of the cacao tree; ground roasted beans are source of chocolate)
coffee bean, coffee berry, coffee - (a seed of the coffee tree; ground to make coffee)
coffee, coffee tree - (any of several small trees and shrubs native to the tropical Old World yielding coffee beans)
pentose - (any monosaccharide sugar containing five atoms of carbon per molecule)
ribose - (a pentose sugar important as a component of ribonucleic acid)
fructose, fruit sugar, levulose, laevulose - (a simple sugar found in honey and in many ripe fruits)
glucose - (a monosaccharide sugar that has several forms; an important source of physiological energy)
dextrose, dextroglucose, grape sugar - (an isomer of glucose that is found in honey and sweet fruits)
methane series, alkane series, alkane, paraffin series, paraffin - (a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2))
methane - (a colorless odorless gas used as a fuel)
ethane, C2H6 - (a colorless odorless alkane gas used as fuel)
propane - (colorless gas found in natural gas and petroleum; used as a fuel)
butane - (occurs in natural gas; used in the manufacture of rubber and fuels)
hexane - (a colorless flammable liquid alkane derived from petroleum and used as a solvent)
octane - (any isomeric saturated hydrocarbon found in petroleum and used as a fuel and solvent)
ethylene, ethene - (a flammable colorless gaseous alkene; obtained from petroleum and natural gas and used in manufacturing many other chemicals; sometimes used as an anesthetic)
ether - (any of a class of organic compounds that have two hydrocarbon groups linked by an oxygen atom)
butyl alcohol, butanol - (a flammable alcohol derived from butanes and used for solvents)
butyric acid, butanoic acid - (an unpleasant smelling fatty acid found especially in butter)
gallery, art gallery, picture gallery - (a room or series of rooms where works of art are exhibited)
salon - (gallery where works of art can be displayed)
cosmetic, enhancive - (serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body; 'cosmetic surgery'; 'enhansive makeup')
beauty treatment - (enhancement of someone's personal beauty)
makeover - (an overall beauty treatment (involving a person's hair style and cosmetics and clothing) intended to change or improve a person's appearance)
style - (make consistent with a certain fashion or style; 'Style my hair'; 'style the dress')
salon, beauty salon, beauty parlor, beauty parlour, beauty shop - (a shop where hairdressers and beauticians work)
boutique, dress shop - (a shop that sells women's clothes and jewelry)
butcher shop, meat market - (a shop in which meat and poultry (and sometimes fish) are sold)
carve, cut up - (cut to pieces; 'Father carved the ham')
carve - (form by carving; 'Carve a flower from the ice')
carve, chip at - (engrave or cut by chipping away at a surface; 'carve one's name into the bark')
carve, cut up - (cut to pieces; 'Father carved the ham')
carved, carven - (made for or formed by carving ('carven' is archaic or literary); 'the carved fretwork'; 'an intricately carved door'; 'stood as if carven from stone')
slice, slice up - (cut into slices; 'Slice the salami, please')
slice, slice up - (cut into slices; 'Slice the salami, please')
slice - (a thin flat piece cut off of some object)
sculptor, sculpturer, carver, statue maker - (an artist who creates sculptures)
sculpt, sculpture - (create by shaping stone or wood or any other hard material; 'sculpt a swan out of a block of ice')
sculpt, sculpture, grave - (shape (a material like stone or wood) by whittling away at it; 'She is sculpting the block of marble into an image of her husband')
graven, sculpted, sculptured - (cut into a desired shape; 'graven images'; 'sculptured representations')
knead, work - (make uniform; 'knead dough'; 'work the clay until it is soft')
butcher, slaughter - (kill (animals) usually for food consumption; 'They slaughtered their only goat to survive the winter')
slaughter - (the killing of animals (as for food))
butcher, slaughter - (kill (animals) usually for food consumption; 'They slaughtered their only goat to survive the winter')
butchery, butchering - (the business of a butcher)
pachyderm - (any of various nonruminant hoofed mammals having very thick skin: elephant; rhinoceros; hippopotamus)
elephant - (five-toed pachyderm)
mammoth - (any of numerous extinct elephants widely distributed in the Pleistocene; extremely large with hairy coats and long upcurved tusks)
wooly, woolly, wooly-haired, woolly-haired - (covered with dense often matted or curly hairs; 'woolly lambs')
woolly mammoth, northern mammoth, Mammuthus primigenius - (very hairy mammoth common in colder portions of the northern hemisphere)
mastodon, mastodont - (extinct elephant-like mammal that flourished worldwide from Miocene through Pleistocene times; differ from mammoths in the form of the molar teeth)
beginning, origin, root, rootage, source - (the place where something begins, where it springs into being; 'the Italian beginning of the Renaissance'; 'Jupiter was the origin of the radiation'; 'Pittsburgh is the source of the Ohio River'; 'communism's Russian root')
hippopotamus, hippo, river horse, Hippopotamus amphibius - (massive thick-skinned herbivorous animal living in or around rivers of tropical Africa)
ivory, tusk - (a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses)
mashed potato - (potato that has been peeled and boiled and then mashed)
baked goods - (foods (like breads and cakes and pastries) that are cooked in an oven)
grain, food grain, cereal - (foodstuff prepared from the starchy grains of cereal grasses)
barley, barleycorn - (a grain of barley)
barley - (cultivated since prehistoric times; grown for forage and grain)
raise, leaven, prove - (cause to puff up with a leaven; 'unleavened bread')
bread, breadstuff, staff of life - (food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked)
junk food - (food that tastes good but is high in calories having little nutritional value)
sweet, confection - (a food rich in sugar)
chocolate - (a food made from roasted ground cacao beans)
bonbon - (a candy that usually has a center of fondant or fruit or nuts coated in chocolate)
gelatin, gelatine - (a colorless water-soluble glutinous protein obtained from animal tissues such as bone and skin)
egg - (animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds)
egg, eggs - (oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food)
egg yolk, yolk - (the yellow spherical part of an egg that is surrounded by the albumen)
albumin, albumen - (a simple water-soluble protein found in many animal tissues and liquids)
egg white, white, albumen, ovalbumin - (the white part of an egg; the nutritive and protective gelatinous substance surrounding the yolk consisting mainly of albumin dissolved in water; 'she separated the whites from the yolks of several eggs')
ovoid - (an egg-shaped object)
egg, eggs - (oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food)
scrambled eggs - (eggs beaten and cooked to a soft firm consistency while stirring)
souffle - (light fluffy dish of egg yolks and stiffly beaten egg whites mixed with e.g. cheese or fish or fruit)
omelet, omelette - (beaten eggs or an egg mixture cooked until just set; may be folded around e.g. ham or cheese or jelly)
pancake, battercake, flannel cake, flannel-cake, flapcake, flapjack, griddlecake, hotcake, hot cake - (a flat cake of thin batter fried on both sides on a griddle)
seed - (a small hard fruit)
seed - (a mature fertilized plant ovule consisting of an embryo and its food source and having a protective coat or testa)
spine, thorn, prickle, pricker, sticker, spikelet - (a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf)
spine, thorn, prickle, pricker, sticker, spikelet - (a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf)
blade, leaf blade - (especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole)
micronutrient - (a substance needed only in small amounts for normal body function (e.g., vitamins or minerals))
vitamin - (any of a group of organic substances essential in small quantities to normal metabolism)
purgative, cathartic, physic, aperient - (a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels)
laxative - (a mild cathartic)
castor oil - (a purgative extracted from the seed of the castor plant; used in paint and varnish as well as medically)
castor bean - (the toxic seed of the castor-oil plant; source of castor oil)
meal, repast - (the food served and eaten at one time)
dish - (a particular item of prepared food; 'she prepared a special dish for dinner')
curry - ((East Indian cookery) a pungent dish of vegetables or meats flavored with curry powder and usually eaten with rice)
cumin, Cuminum cyminum - (dwarf Mediterranean annual long cultivated for its aromatic seeds)
cumin, cumin seed - (aromatic seeds of the cumin herb of the carrot family)
curry powder - (pungent blend of cumin and ground coriander seed and turmeric and other spices)
turnover - (a dish made by folding a piece of pastry over a filling)
fondue, fondu - (hot cheese or chocolate melted to the consistency of a sauce into which bread or fruits are dipped)
casserole - (food cooked and served in a casserole)
side dish, entremots - (a dish that is served with but is subordinate to a main course)
french fries, french-fried potatoes, fries - (strips of potato fried in deep fat)
buffet - (a meal set out on a buffet at which guests help themselves)
smorgasbord - (an assortment of foods starting with herring or smoked eel or salmon etc with bread and butter; then cheeses and eggs and pickled vegetables and aspics; finally hot foods; served as a buffet meal)
course - (part of a meal served at one time; 'she prepared a three course meal')
entree, main course - (the principal dish of a meal)
appetizer, appetiser, starter - (food or drink to stimulate the appetite (usually served before a meal or as the first course))
dip - (tasty mixture or liquid into which bite-sized foods are dipped)
breakfast - (the first meal of the day (usually in the morning))
breakfast - (eat an early morning meal; 'We breakfast at seven')
brunch - (combination breakfast and lunch; usually served in late morning)
lunch, luncheon, tiffin, dejeuner - (a midday meal)
eat - (eat a meal; take a meal; 'We did not eat until 10 P.M. because there were so many phone calls'; 'I didn't eat yet, so I gladly accept your invitation')
break bread - (have a meal, usually with company; 'The early Christian disciples broke bread together')
gorge, ingurgitate, overindulge, glut, englut, stuff, engorge, overgorge, overeat, gormandize, gormandise, gourmandize, binge, pig out, satiate, scarf out - (overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself; 'She stuffed herself at the dinner'; 'The kids binged on icecream')
bust, tear, binge, bout - (an occasion for excessive eating or drinking; 'they went on a bust that lasted three days')
labored, laboured, strained - (lacking natural ease; 'a labored style of debating')
lunch - (take the midday meal; 'At what time are you lunching?')
dinner - (the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday; 'dinner will be at 8'; 'on Sundays they had a large dinner when they returned from church')
dinner - (the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday; 'dinner will be at 8'; 'on Sundays they had a large dinner when they returned from church')
dining room, dining-room - (a room used for dining)
breakfast food - (any food (especially cereal) usually served for breakfast)
spice - (aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative)
spice - (any of a variety of pungent aromatic vegetable substances used for flavoring food)
ordering, order, ordination - (logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements; 'we shall consider these questions in the inverse order of their presentation')
consecutive, sequent, sequential, serial, successive - (in regular succession without gaps; 'serial concerts')
chronological - (relating to or arranged according to temporal order; 'chronological age')
alphabetic, alphabetical - (arranged in order according to the alphabet; 'an alphabetic arrangement'; 'dictionaries list words in alphabetical order')
tabular - (arranged or displayed systematically in table form)
powdered, powdery, pulverized, pulverised, small-grained, fine-grained - (consisting of fine particles; 'powdered cellulose'; 'powdery snow'; 'pulverized sugar is prepared from granulated sugar by grinding')
powder, pulverization, pulverisation - (a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized)
discoid, discoidal, disklike, disclike, disk-shaped, disc-shaped - (having a flat circular shape)
disk, disc, saucer - (something with a round shape like a flat circular plate)
disk, disc - (a flat circular plate)
phonograph record, phonograph recording, record, disk, disc, platter - (sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove)
arch - (a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening)
arced, arched, arching, arciform, arcuate, bowed - (forming or resembling an arch; 'an arched ceiling')
arch, archway - (a passageway under a curved masonry construction; 'they built a triumphal arch to memorialize their victory')
arch - ((architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it)
cruciate, cruciform - (shaped like a cross)
cross-shaped - (shaped in the form of a cross)
round, circular - (having a circular shape)
L-shaped - (shaped in the form of the letter L)
Y-shaped - (shaped in the form of the letter Y)
v-shaped - (shaped in the form of the letter V)
egg-shaped, elliptic, elliptical, oval, oval-shaped, ovate, oviform, ovoid, prolate - (rounded like an egg)
egg-shaped, elliptic, elliptical, oval, oval-shaped, ovate, oviform, ovoid, prolate - (rounded like an egg)
cylinder - (a surface generated by rotating a parallel line around a fixed line)
cylinder - (a cylindrical container for oxygen or compressed air)
cylinder - (a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases))
cylinder, piston chamber - (a chamber within which piston moves)
photon - (a quantum of electromagnetic radiation; an elementary particle that is its own antiparticle)
polyhedron - (a solid figure bounded by plane polygons or faces)
polyhedral - (of or relating to or resembling a polyhedron)
foundation, base, fundament, foot, groundwork, substructure, understructure - (lowest support of a structure; 'it was built on a base of solid rock'; 'he stood at the foot of the tower')
base - (the bottom or lowest part; 'the base of the mountain')
base, pedestal, stand - (a support or foundation; 'the base of the lamp')
base - (a flat bottom on which something is intended to sit; 'a tub should sit on its own base')
underpin - (support from beneath)
foundation, base, fundament, foot, groundwork, substructure, understructure - (lowest support of a structure; 'it was built on a base of solid rock'; 'he stood at the foot of the tower')
button - (a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes)
slide fastener, zip, zipper, zip fastener - (a fastener for locking together two toothed edges by means of a sliding tab)
zip up, zipper, zip - (close with a zipper; 'Zip up your jacket-it's cold')
clip - (any of various small fasteners used to hold loose articles together)
paper clip, paperclip, gem clip - (a wire or plastic clip for holding sheets of paper together; 'the paper clip was invented in 1900')
connection, connexion, connector, connecter, connective - (an instrumentality that connects; 'he soldered the connection'; 'he didn't have the right connector between the amplifier and the speakers')
coupling, coupler - (a mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent objects)
fastener, fastening, holdfast, fixing - (restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place)
catch - (a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window)
latch, door latch - (spring-loaded doorlock that can only be opened from the outside with a key)
latch - (fasten with a latch; 'latch the door')
latch - (catch for fastening a door or gate; a bar that can be lowered or slid into a groove)
barred, bolted, fast, latched, locked, secured - (firmly fastened or secured against opening; 'windows and doors were all fast'; 'a locked closet'; 'left the house properly secured')
hour, time of day - (clock time; 'the hour is getting late')
clock time, time - (the time as given by a clock; 'do you know what time it is?'; 'the time is 10 o'clock')
clock time, time - (the time as given by a clock; 'do you know what time it is?'; 'the time is 10 o'clock')
dawn, dawning, morning, aurora, first light, daybreak, break of day, break of the day, dayspring, sunrise, sunup, cockcrow - (the first light of day; 'we got up before dawn'; 'they talked until morning')
sunset, sundown - (the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon)
twilight, dusk, gloaming, gloam, nightfall, evenfall, fall, crepuscule, crepuscle - (the time of day immediately following sunset; 'he loved the twilight'; 'they finished before the fall of night')
mealtime - (the hour at which a meal is habitually or customarily eaten)
lunchtime, lunch period - (the customary or habitual hour for eating lunch; 'he observed a regular lunchtime')
dinnertime, suppertime - (the customary or habitual hour for the evening meal)
day, daytime, daylight - (the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside; 'the dawn turned night into day'; 'it is easier to make the repairs in the daytime')
noon, twelve noon, high noon, midday, noonday, noontide - (the middle of the day)
nocturnal - (belonging to or active during the night; 'nocturnal animals are active at night'; 'nocturnal plants have flowers that open at night and close by day')
nightlong, all-night, overnight - (lasting, open, or operating through the whole night; 'a nightlong vigil'; 'an all-night drugstore'; 'an overnight trip')
midnight - (12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night; 'young children should not be allowed to stay up until midnight')
morning, morn, morning time, forenoon - (the time period between dawn and noon; 'I spent the morning running errands')
antemeridian - (before noon)
noon, twelve noon, high noon, midday, noonday, noontide - (the middle of the day)
afternoon - (the part of the day between noon and evening; 'he spent a quiet afternoon in the park')
postmeridian - (after noon)
evening, eve, even, eventide - (the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall); 'he enjoyed the evening light across the lake')
postmeridian - (after noon)
night, nighttime, dark - (the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside)
postmeridian - (after noon)
sacred text, sacred writing, religious writing, religious text - (writing that is venerated for the worship of a deity)
scripture, sacred scripture - (any writing that is regarded as sacred by a religious group)
New Testament - (the collection of books of the Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, the Pauline and other epistles, and Revelation; composed soon after Christ's death; the second half of the Christian Bible)
Old Testament - (the collection of books comprising the sacred scripture of the Hebrews and recording their history as the chosen people; the first half of the Christian Bible)
Tanakh, Tanach, Hebrew Scripture - (the Jewish scriptures which consist of three divisions - the Torah and the Prophets and the Writings)
Gospel, Gospels, evangel - (the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings)
Bible, Christian Bible, Book, Good Book, Holy Scripture, Holy Writ, Scripture, Word of God, Word - (the sacred writings of the Christian religions; 'he went to carry the Word to the heathen')
biblical, scriptural - (of or pertaining to or contained in or in accordance with the Bible; 'biblical names'; 'biblical Hebrew')
biblical - (in keeping with the nature of the Bible or its times or people; 'biblical styles in writing'; 'a beard of biblical proportions'; 'biblical costumes')
Koran, Quran, al-Qur'an, Book - (the sacred writings of Islam revealed by God to the prophet Muhammad during his life at Mecca and Medina)
computational - (of or involving computation or computers; 'computational linguistics')
memory device, storage device - (a device that preserves information for retrieval)
buffer, buffer storage, buffer store - ((computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system)
computer, computing machine, computing device, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system - (a machine for performing calculations automatically)
electronic - (of or relating to electronics; concerned with or using devices that operate on principles governing the behavior of electrons; 'electronic devices')
electronic - (of or concerned with electrons; 'electronic energy')
electronically - (by electronic means; 'the door opens electronically')
digital - (of a circuit or device that represents magnitudes in digits; 'digital computer')
digital computer - (a computer that represents information by numerical (binary) digits)
central processing unit, CPU, C.P.U., central processor, processor, mainframe - ((computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing; 'the CPU and the memory form the central part of a computer to which the peripherals are attached')
computer keyboard, keypad - (a keyboard that is a data input device for computers; arrangement of keys is modelled after the typewriter keyboard)
memory, computer memory, storage, computer storage, store, memory board - (an electronic memory device; 'a memory and the CPU form the central part of a computer to which peripherals are attached')
magnetic disk, magnetic disc, disk, disc - ((computer science) a memory device consisting of a flat disk covered with a magnetic coating on which information is stored)
floppy - (hanging limply; 'a spaniel with floppy ears')
diskette, floppy, floppy disk - (a small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit; used to store data or programs for a microcomputer; 'floppy disks are noted for their relatively slow speed and small capacity and low price')
disk drive, disc drive, hard drive, Winchester drive - (computer hardware that holds and spins a magnetic or optical disk and reads and writes information on it)
web log, blog - (a shared on-line journal where people can post diary entries about their personal experiences and hobbies; 'postings on a blog are usually in chronological order')
calculator, calculating machine - (a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations)
calculator, calculating machine - (a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations)
adding machine, totalizer, totaliser - (a calculator that performs simple arithmetic functions)
recorder, recording equipment, recording machine - (equipment for making records)
recorder, recording equipment, recording machine - (equipment for making records)
magnetic recorder - (recorder consisting of equipment for making records on magnetic media)
tape recorder, tape machine - (a magnetic recorder using magnetic tape)
answering machine - (an electronic device that answers the telephone and records messages)
camera, photographic camera - (equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other))
shutter - (a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure)
television camera, tv camera, camera - (television equipment consisting of a lens system that focuses an image on a photosensitive mosaic that is scanned by an electron beam)
film - (a thin coating or layer; 'the table was covered with a film of dust')
film, plastic film - (a thin sheet of (usually plastic and usually transparent) material used to wrap or cover things)
film - (a thin coating or layer; 'the table was covered with a film of dust')
skim - (a thin layer covering the surface of a liquid; 'there was a thin skim of oil on the water')
slick - (a film of oil or garbage floating on top of water)
plastic - (generic name for certain synthetic or semisynthetic materials that can be molded or extruded into objects or films or filaments or used for making e.g. coatings and adhesives)
film, plastic film - (a thin sheet of (usually plastic and usually transparent) material used to wrap or cover things)
photographic - (relating to photography or obtained by using photography; 'photographic equipment')
expose - (expose to light, of photographic film)
film, photographic film - (photographic material consisting of a base of celluloid covered with a photographic emulsion; used to make negatives or transparencies)
magnetic tape, mag tape, tape - (memory device consisting of a long thin plastic strip coated with iron oxide; used to record audio or video signals or to store computer information; 'he took along a dozen tapes to record the interview')
videotape - (a relatively wide magnetic tape for use in recording visual images and associated sound)
videotape - (a relatively wide magnetic tape for use in recording visual images and associated sound)
videocassette recorder, VCR - (a magnetic tape recorder for recording (and playing back) TV programs)
camcorder - (a portable television camera and videocassette recorder)
digital camera - (a camera that encodes an image digitally and store it for later reproduction)
filter - (device that removes something from whatever passes through it)
strainer - (a filter to retain larger pieces while smaller pieces and liquids pass through)
colander, cullender - (bowl-shaped strainer; used to wash or drain foods)
sieve, screen - (a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles)
filtration - (the process whereby fluids pass through a filter or a filtering medium)
filtration - (the act of changing a fluid by passing it through a filter)
filter, filtrate, strain, separate out, filter out - (remove by passing through a filter; 'filter out the impurities')
sift, sieve, strain - (separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements; 'sift the flour')
unbarred, unbolted, unlatched, unlocked, unsecured - (not firmly fastened or secured; 'an unbarred door'; 'went through the unlatched gate into the street'; 'an unlocked room')
seat - (furniture that is designed for sitting on; 'there were not enough seats for all the guests')
seat - (any support where you can sit (especially the part of a chair or bench etc. on which you sit); 'he dusted off the seat before sitting down')
candlestick, candle holder - (a holder with sockets for candles)
candelabrum, candelabra - (branched candlestick; ornamental; has several lights)
menorah - ((Judaism) a candelabrum with nine branches; used during the Hanukkah festival)
tripod - (a three-legged rack used for support)
poster, posting, placard, notice, bill, card - (a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement; 'a poster advertised the coming attractions')
easel - (an upright tripod for displaying something (usually an artist's canvas))
rack - (framework for holding objects)
toastrack - (a rack for holding slices of toast)
buffet, counter, sideboard - (a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers)
office furniture - (furniture intended for use in an office)
file, file cabinet, filing cabinet - (office furniture consisting of a container for keeping papers in order)
file, data file - (a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together)
file, file away - (place in a container for keeping records; 'File these bills, please')
stable gear, saddlery, tack - (gear for a horse)
yoke - (stable gear that joins two draft animals at the neck so they can work together as a team)
saddle - (a seat for the rider of a horse)
stirrup, stirrup iron - (support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go)
headgear - (stable gear consisting of any part of a harness that fits about the horse's head)
bridle - (headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control)
harness - (a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute))
harness - (stable gear consisting of an arrangement of leather straps fitted to a draft animal so that it can be attached to and pull a cart)
beacon, lighthouse, beacon light, pharos - (a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships)
dressing room - (a room in which you can change clothes)
bathhouse, bathing machine - (a building containing dressing rooms for bathers)
greenhouse, nursery, glasshouse - (a building with glass walls and roof; for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions)
hotel - (a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services)
hostel, hostelry, inn, lodge, auberge - (a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers)
palace, castle - (a large and stately mansion)
castle - (a large building formerly occupied by a ruler and fortified against attack)
nest - (a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young)
birdhouse - (a shelter for birds)
room - (an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling; 'the rooms were very small but they had a nice view')
sun parlor, sun parlour, sun porch, sunporch, sunroom, sun lounge, solarium - (a room enclosed largely with glass and affording exposure to the sun)
kitchen - (a room equipped for preparing meals)
bedroom, sleeping room, chamber, bedchamber - (a room used primarily for sleeping)
nursery, baby's room - (a child's room for a baby)
living quarters, quarters - (housing available for people to live in; 'he found quarters for his family'; 'I visited his bachelor quarters')
apartment building, apartment house - (a building that is divided into apartments)
tenement, tenement house - (a rundown apartment house barely meeting minimal standards)
duplex house, duplex, semidetached house - (a house with two units sharing a common wall)
duplex apartment, duplex - (an apartment having rooms von two floors that are connected by a staircase)
suite, rooms - (apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel))
apartment, flat - (a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house)
high-rise, tower block - (tower consisting of a multistoried building of offices or apartments; '`tower block' is the British term for `high-rise' ')
high-rise - (used of buildings of many stories equipped with elevators; tall; 'avenues lined with high-rise apartment buildings')
penthouse - (an apartment located on the top floors of a building)
condominium - (housing consisting of a complex of dwelling units (as an apartment house) in which each unit is individually owned)
condominium, condo - (one of the dwelling units in a condominium)
studio - (workplace for the teaching or practice of an art; 'she ran a dance studio'; 'the music department provided studios for their students'; 'you don't need a studio to make a passport photograph')
workshop, shop - (small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done)
worktable, work table - (a table designed for a particular task)
workbench, work bench, bench - (a strong worktable for a carpenter or mechanic)
workshop, shop - (small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done)
artist's workroom, atelier - (a studio especially for an artist or designer)
bindery - (a workshop where books are bound)
canister, cannister, tin - (metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour)
box - (a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid; 'he rummaged through a box of spare parts')
carton - (a box made of cardboard; opens by flaps on top)
appliance - (durable goods for home or office use)
home appliance, household appliance - (an appliance that does a particular job in the home)
attachment - (a supplementary part or accessory)
flap - (any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely; 'he wrote on the flap of the envelope')
lap, overlap - (a flap that lies over another part; 'the lap of the shingles should be at least ten inches')
lapel - (lap at the front of a coat; continuation of the coat collar)
hem - (lap that forms a cloth border doubled back and stitched down)
hem - (fold over and sew together to provide with a hem; 'hem my skirt')
cuff, turnup - (the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg)
fixture - (a object firmly fixed in place (especially in a household))
comforts, creature comforts, amenities, conveniences - (things that make you comfortable and at ease; 'all the comforts of home')
linoleum, lino - (a floor covering)
tile - (a flat thin rectangular slab (as of fired clay or rubber or linoleum) used to cover surfaces)
tile, roofing tile - (a thin flat slab of fired clay used for roofing)
steam bath, steam room, vapor bath, vapour bath - (a room that can be filled with steam in which people bathe; 'vapour bath' is a British term)
sauna, sweat room - (a Finnish steam bath; steam is produced by pouring water over heated rocks)
cupboard, closet - (a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space)
pantry, larder, buttery - (a small storeroom for storing foods or wines)
living room, living-room, sitting room, front room, parlor, parlour - (a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax)
ladies' room, powder room - (a woman's restroom in a public (or semipublic) building)
men's room, men's - (a public toilet for men)
heater, warmer - (device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room)
musical instrument, instrument - (any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds)
avocado, alligator pear, avocado pear, aguacate - (a pear-shaped tropical fruit with green or blackish skin and rich yellowish pulp enclosing a single large seed)
avocado, avocado tree, Persea Americana - (tropical American tree bearing large pulpy green fruits)
muskmelon, sweet melon - (the fruit of a muskmelon vine; any of several sweet melons related to cucumbers)
scale, weighing machine - (a measuring instrument for weighing; shows amount of mass)
balance - (a scale for weighing; depends on pull of gravity)
timepiece, timekeeper, horologe - (a measuring instrument or device for keeping time)
clock - (a timepiece that shows the time of day)
timer - (a timepiece that measures a time interval and signals its end)
timer - (a regulator that activates or deactivates a mechanism at set times)
sandglass - (timepiece in which the passage of time is indicated by the flow of sand from one transparent container to another through a narrow passage)
hourglass - (a sandglass that runs for sixty minutes)
metronome - (clicking pendulum indicates the exact tempo of a piece of music)
stopwatch, stopo watch - (a timepiece that can be started or stopped for exact timing (as of a race))
cuckoo clock - (clock that announces the hours with a sound like the call of the cuckoo)
thermometer - (measuring instrument for measuring temperature)
telegraph, telegraphy - (apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code))
telephone, phone, telephone set - (electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds; 'I talked to him on the telephone')
dial - (operate a dial to select a telephone number; 'You must take the receiver off the hook before you dial')
dial - (choose by means of a dial; 'dial a telephone number')
dial telephone, dial phone - (a telephone with a dial for registering the number to be called)
pendulum - (an apparatus consisting of an object mounted so that it swings freely under the influence of gravity)
central, telephone exchange, exchange - (a workplace that serves as a telecommunications facility where lines from telephones can be connected together to permit communication)
extension, telephone extension, extension phone - (an additional telephone set that is connected to the same telephone line)
cellular telephone, cellular phone, cellphone, cell, mobile phone - (a hand-held mobile radiotelephone for use in an area divided into small sections, each with its own short-range transmitter/receiver)
space heater - (heater consisting of a self-contained (usually portable) unit to warm a room)
toaster oven - (kitchen appliance consisting of a small electric oven for toasting or warming food)
heating element - (the component of a heater or range that transforms fuel or electricity into heat)
burner - (the heating elements of a stove or range on which pots and pans are placed for cooking; 'the electric range had one large burner and three smaller ones')
toaster - (a kitchen appliance (usually electric) for toasting bread)
crispen, toast, crisp - (make brown and crisp by heating; 'toast bread'; 'crisp potatoes')
toasted - (browned over by exposure to heat; 'he liked toasted marshmallows')
toast - (slices of bread that have been toasted)
screw - (a simple machine of the inclined-plane type consisting of a spirally threaded cylindrical rod that engages with a similarly threaded hole)
screw - (a fastener with a tapered threaded shank and a slotted head)
screw - (a simple machine of the inclined-plane type consisting of a spirally threaded cylindrical rod that engages with a similarly threaded hole)
rivet - (heavy pin having a head at one end and the other end being hammered flat after being passed through holes in the pieces that are fastened together)
rivet - (fasten with a rivet or rivets)
pivot, pin - (axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns)
jaw - (holding device consisting of one or both of the opposing parts of a tool that close to hold an object)
tongs, pair of tongs - (any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below)
pliers, pair of pliers, plyers - (a gripping hand tool with two hinged arms and (usually) serrated jaws)
wrench, spanner - (a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt)
torque wrench - (a wrench that has a gauge that indicates the amount of torque being applied)
adjustable wrench, adjustable spanner - (can be changed to different settings)
pipe wrench, tube wrench - (adjustable wrench for gripping and turning a pipe; has two serrated jaws that are adjusted to grip the pipe)
monkey-wrench, monkey wrench - (adjustable wrench that has one fixed and one adjustable jaw)
screwdriver - (a hand tool for driving screws; has a tip that fits into the head of a screw)
screw, drive in - (cause to penetrate, as with a circular motion; 'drive in screws or bolts')
screw - (tighten or fasten by means of screwing motions; 'Screw the bottle cap on')
unscrew - (loosen something by unscrewing it; 'unscrew the outlet plate')
unscrew - (loosen by turning; 'unscrew the bottle cap')
unscrew - (loosen by turning; 'unscrew the bottle cap')
screw, drive in - (cause to penetrate, as with a circular motion; 'drive in screws or bolts')
screw - (tighten or fasten by means of screwing motions; 'Screw the bottle cap on')
unscrew - (loosen by turning; 'unscrew the bottle cap')
truncated cone - (a frustum formed from a cone)
acuate, acute, sharp, needlelike - (ending in a sharp point)
sharp - (having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing; 'a sharp knife'; 'a pencil with a sharp point')
keen - (having a sharp cutting edge or point; 'a keen blade')
sharp - (having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing; 'a sharp knife'; 'a pencil with a sharp point')
dull - (not having a sharp edge or point; 'the knife was too dull to be of any use')
blunt - (used of a knife or other blade; not sharp; 'a blunt instrument')
sharpen, taper, point - (give a point to; 'The candles are tapered')
tapering, tapered - (gradually narrowed toward a point; 'a tall tapering spire')
pointed - (having a point)
screw - (a fastener with a tapered threaded shank and a slotted head)
shine, beam - (emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light; 'The sun shone bright that day'; 'The fire beamed on their faces')
aglow, lambent, lucent, luminous - (softly bright or radiant; 'a house aglow with lights'; 'glowing embers'; 'lambent tongues of flame'; 'the lucent moon'; 'a sky luminous with stars')
atomic energy, nuclear energy - (the energy released by a nuclear reaction)
solar energy, solar power - (energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy; 'the amount of energy falling on the earth is given by the solar constant, but very little use has been made of solar energy')
light, light source - (any device serving as a source of illumination; 'he stopped the car and turned off the lights')
lighting - (apparatus for supplying artificial light effects for the stage or a film)
streetlight, street lamp - (a lamp supported on a lamppost; for illuminating a street)
light bulb, lightbulb, bulb, incandescent lamp, electric light, electric-light bulb - (electric lamp consisting of a transparent or translucent glass housing containing a wire filament (usually tungsten) that emits light when heated by electricity)
electric-discharge lamp, gas-discharge lamp - (an electric lamp in which the light comes from an electric discharge between two electrodes in a glass tube)
light-emitting diode, LED - (diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used)
lighting fixture - (a fixture providing artificial light)
chandelier, pendant, pendent - (branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling)
chandelier, pendant, pendent - (branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling)
outbuilding - (a building that is subordinate to and separate from a main building)
outhouse, privy, earth-closet, jakes - (a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate)
carport, car port - (garage for one or two cars consisting of a flat roof supported on poles)
kennel, doghouse, dog house - (outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog)
garage - (an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles)
indisputable, sure - (impossible to doubt or dispute; 'indisputable (or sure) proof')
certain - (established beyond doubt or question; definitely known; 'what is certain is that every effect must have a cause'; 'it is certain that they were on the bus'; 'his fate is certain'; 'the date for the invasion is certain')
incontrovertible, irrefutable, positive - (impossible to deny or disprove; 'incontrovertible proof of the defendant's innocence'; 'proof positive; 'an irrefutable argument')
convinced, positive, confident - (persuaded of; very sure; ' were convinced that it would be to their advantage to join'; 'I am positive he is lying'; 'was confident he would win')
definite - (known for certain; 'it is definite that they have won')
incontestable, indisputable, undisputable - (not open to question; obviously true; 'undeniable guilt'; 'indisputable evidence of a witness')
probable, likely - (likely but not certain to be or become true or real; 'a likely result'; 'he foresaw a probable loss')
probable - (apparently destined; 'the probable consequences of going ahead with the scheme')
possible - (capable of happening or existing; 'a breakthrough may be possible next year'; 'anything is possible'; 'warned of possible consequences')
potential, possible - (existing in possibility; 'a potential problem'; 'possible uses of nuclear power')
conceivable, imaginable, possible - (capable of being imagined; 'that is one possible answer')
improbable, unlikely - (not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred; 'legislation on the question is highly unlikely'; 'an improbable event')
improbable, unbelievable, unconvincing, unlikely - (having a probability too low to inspire belief)
improbable, marvelous, marvellous, tall - (too improbable to admit of belief; 'a tall story')
improbable, unbelievable, unconvincing, unlikely - (having a probability too low to inspire belief)
transpire - (come to light; become known; 'It transpired that she had worked as spy in East Germany')
true - (consistent with fact or reality; not false; 'the story is true'; 'it is undesirable to believe a proposition when there is no ground whatever for supposing it true'- B. Russell; 'the true meaning of the statement')
correct, right - (free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth; 'the correct answer'; 'the correct version'; 'the right answer'; 'took the right road'; 'the right decision')
right, correct - (correct in opinion or judgment; 'time proved him right')
undeniable - (not possible to deny)
false - (not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality; 'gave false testimony under oath'; 'false tales of bravery')
false, mistaken - (arising from error; 'a false assumption'; 'a mistaken view of the situation')
untrue - (not according with the facts; 'unfortunately the statement was simply untrue')
incorrect, wrong - (not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth; 'an incorrect calculation'; 'the report in the paper is wrong'; 'your information is wrong'; 'the clock showed the wrong time'; 'found themselves on the wrong road'; 'based on the wrong assumptions')
erroneous, inaccurate - (containing or characterized by error; 'erroneous conclusions'; 'the answer was inaccurate')
falsely, incorrectly - (in an incorrect manner; 'to credit Lister with the first formulation of the basic principle of stratigraphy would be to bestow credit falsely')
incorrectly, wrongly, wrong - (in an incorrect manner; 'she guessed wrong')
custom-make, customize, customise, tailor-make - (make to specifications; 'I had this desk custom-made for me')
custom-made, customized, custom, customised - (made according to the specifications of an individual)
bespoke, bespoken, made-to-order, tailored, tailor-made - (of clothing)
coloring material, colouring material, color, colour - (any material used for its color; 'she used a different color for the trim')
dye, dyestuff - (a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair)
dye - (color with dye; 'Please dye these shoes')
dyeing - (the use of dye to change the color of something permanently)
hair dye, hair coloring - (a dye or tint for the hair)
henna - (a reddish brown dye used especially on hair)
color, colour, coloring, colouring - (a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect; 'a white color is made up of many different wavelengths of light')
red, reddish, ruddy, blood-red, carmine, cerise, cherry, cherry-red, crimson, ruby, ruby-red, scarlet - (of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies)
red, reddish, ruddy, blood-red, carmine, cerise, cherry, cherry-red, crimson, ruby, ruby-red, scarlet - (of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies)
red, reddish, ruddy, blood-red, carmine, cerise, cherry, cherry-red, crimson, ruby, ruby-red, scarlet - (of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies)
red, reddish, ruddy, blood-red, carmine, cerise, cherry, cherry-red, crimson, ruby, ruby-red, scarlet - (of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies)
crimson, ruby, deep red - (a deep and vivid red color)
maroon, brownish-red - (of dark brownish to purplish red)
maroon - (a dark purplish-red to dark brownish-red color)
beige - (of a light greyish-brown color)
slate-grey, slate-gray, slaty-grey, slaty-gray, slaty, slatey, stone-grey, stone-gray - (of the color of slate or granite; 'the slaty sky of dawn')
indigo - (having a color between blue and violet; 'indigo flowers')
grey, gray, greyish, grayish - (of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black; the little grey cells; gray flannel suit; a man with greyish hair)
gray, grayness, grey, greyness - (a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black)
grey, gray, greyish, grayish - (of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black; the little grey cells; gray flannel suit; a man with greyish hair)
ultramarine - (of a brilliant pure blue to purplish blue color)
blue, bluish, blueish - (of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky; 'October's bright blue weather'- Helen Hunt Jackson; 'a blue flame'; 'blue haze of tobacco smoke')
blue, blueness - (blue color or pigment; resembling the color of the clear sky in the daytime; 'he had eyes of bright blue')
azure, cerulean, sky-blue, bright blue - (of a deep somewhat purplish blue color similar to that of a clear October sky; 'October's bright blue weather')
greenish blue, aqua, aquamarine, turquoise, cobalt blue, peacock blue - (a shade of blue tinged with green)
lavender, lilac, lilac-colored - (of a pale purple color)
blackish - (of something that is somewhat black; 'blackish clouds')
black - (being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light; 'black leather jackets'; 'as black as coal'; 'rich black soil')
blond, blonde - (a person with fair skin and hair)
grey, gray, grey-haired, gray-haired, grey-headed, gray-headed, grizzly, hoar, hoary, white-haired - (showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair; 'whose beard with age is hoar'-Coleridge; 'nodded his hoary head')
auburn - ((of hair) colored a moderate reddish-brown; 'auburn hair')
redhead, redheader, red-header, carrottop - (someone who has red hair)
blond, blonde - (a light grayish yellow to near white)
light brown - (a brown that is light but unsaturated)
beige, ecru - (a very light brown)
orange, orangish - (of the color between red and yellow; similar to the color of a ripe orange)
ocher, ochre - (of a moderate orange-yellow color)
yellow, yellowish, xanthous - (of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk)
brown, brownish, chocolate-brown, dark-brown - (of a color similar to that of wood or earth)
brown, brownish, chocolate-brown, dark-brown - (of a color similar to that of wood or earth)
tan, topaz - (a light brown the color of topaz)
tan - (of a light yellowish-brown color)
khaki - (of a yellowish brown color)
green, greenish, light-green, dark-green - (of the color between blue and yellow in the color spectrum; similar to the color of fresh grass; 'a green tree'; 'green fields'; 'green paint')
green, greenness, viridity - (green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass)
bottle green - (dark to moderate or greyish green)
dark-blue - (of a dark shade of blue)
coal black, ebony, jet black, pitch black, sable, soot black - (a very dark black)
soot-black, sooty-black - (of the black color of soot)
bone, ivory, pearl, off-white - (a shade of white the color of bleached bones)
alabaster - (a very light white)
platform - (a raised horizontal surface; 'the speaker mounted the platform')
table - (a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs; 'it was a sturdy table')
footstool, footrest, ottoman, tuffet - (a low seat or a stool to rest the feet of a seated person)
ottoman, pouf, pouffe, puff, hassock - (thick cushion used as a seat)
chair - (a seat for one person, with a support for the back; 'he put his coat over the back of the chair and sat down')
stool - (a simple seat without a back or arms)
bench - (a long seat for more than one person)
window seat - (a bench or similar seat built into a window recess)
sofa, couch, lounge - (an upholstered seat for more than one person)
throne - (the chair of state of a monarch, bishop, etc.; 'the king sat on his throne')
armchair - (chair with a support on each side for arms)
adjustable - (capable of being changed so as to match or fit; 'adjustable seat belts')
recliner, reclining chair, lounger - (an armchair whose back can be lowered and foot can be raised to allow the sitter to recline in it)
lean back, recline - (move the upper body backwards and down)
highchair, feeding chair - (a chair for feeding a very young child; has four long legs and a footrest and a detachable tray)
rocking chair, rocker - (a chair mounted on rockers)
folding chair - (a chair that can be folded flat for storage)
camp chair - (a light folding chair)
trade, craft - (the skilled practice of a practical occupation; 'he learned his trade as an apprentice')
handicraft - (a craft that requires skillful hands)
drafting, mechanical drawing - (the craft of drawing blueprints)
mechanical drawing - (scale drawing of a machine or architectural plan etc,)
bookbinding - (the craft of binding books)
binding, book binding, cover, back - (the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book; 'the book had a leather binding')
paperback book, paper-back book, paperback, softback book, softback, soft-cover book, soft-cover - (a book with paper covers)
paperback, paperbacked - ((of books) having a flexible binding)
hardback, hardcover - (a book with cardboard or cloth or leather covers)
hardbacked, hardback, hardbound, hardcover - (having a hard back or cover; 'hardback books')
comedian, comic - (a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts)
entertaining - (agreeably diverting or amusing; 'an entertaining puppet show'; 'films should be entertaining')
buffoonish, clownish, clownlike, zany - (like a clown; 'a buffoonish walk'; 'a clownish face'; 'a zany sense of humor')
clown, buffoon, merry andrew - (a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior)
dessert, sweet, afters - (a dish served as the last course of a meal)
flesh - (the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat)
muscle, muscular tissue - (animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells)
skin, tegument, cutis - (a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch; 'your skin is the largest organ of your body')
drupe, stone fruit - (fleshy indehiscent fruit with a single seed: e.g. almond; peach; plum; cherry; elderberry; olive; jujube)
grape, grapevine - (any of numerous woody vines of genus Vitis bearing clusters of edible berries)
muscat, muskat - (any of several cultivated grapevines that produce sweet white grapes)
muscat, muscatel, muscat grape - (sweet aromatic grape used for raisins and wine)
muscat, muscatel, muscadel, muscadelle - (wine from muscat grapes)
grape - (any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters)
plum - (any of numerous varieties of small to medium-sized round or oval fruit having a smooth skin and a single pit)
peach - (downy juicy fruit with sweet yellowish or whitish flesh)
prune - (dried plum)
prune - (dried plum)
pear - (sweet juicy gritty-textured fruit available in many varieties)
cherry - (a red fruit with a single hard stone)
cherry, cherry tree - (any of numerous trees and shrubs producing a small fleshy round fruit with a single hard stone; many also produce a valuable hardwood)
sheet, piece of paper, sheet of paper - (used for writing or printing)
stationery, letter paper - (paper cut to an appropriate size for writing letters; usually with matching envelopes)
facial tissue - (tissue paper suitable for use on the face)
ill, sick - (affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function; 'ill from the monotony of his suffering')
ailing, indisposed, peaked, poorly, sickly, unwell, under the weather, seedy - (somewhat ill or prone to illness; 'my poor ailing grandmother'; 'feeling a bit indisposed today'; 'you look a little peaked'; 'feeling poorly'; 'a sickly child'; 'is unwell and can't come to work')
mentally ill, unsound, unstable - (suffering from severe mental illness; 'of unsound mind')
sick person, diseased person, sufferer - (a person suffering from an illness)
neurosis, neuroticism, psychoneurosis - (a mental or personality disturbance not attributable to any known neurological or organic dysfunction)
neurotic, psychoneurotic, mental case - (a person suffering from neurosis)
neurotic, psychoneurotic - (affected with emotional disorder)
neurotic - (characteristic of or affected by neurosis; 'neurotic disorder'; 'neurotic symptoms')
psychotic, psychotic person, psycho - (a person afflicted with psychosis)
psychotic - (characteristic of or suffering from psychosis)
paranoid, paranoiac - (a person afflicted with paranoia)
paranoid - (suffering from paranoia)
psychosis - (any severe mental disorder in which contact with reality is lost or highly distorted)
paranoia - (a psychological disorder characterized by delusions of persecution or grandeur)
classical - (of or characteristic of a form or system felt to be of first significance before modern times)
authoritative, classical, definitive - (of recognized authority or excellence; 'the definitive work on Greece'; 'classical methods of navigation')
shining - (marked by exceptional merit; 'had shining virtues and few faults'; 'a shining example')
authoritative, classical, definitive - (of recognized authority or excellence; 'the definitive work on Greece'; 'classical methods of navigation')
classic - (characteristic of the classical artistic and literary traditions)
classic - (adhering to established standards and principles; 'a classic proof')
cosmetic, decorative, ornamental - (serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose; 'cosmetic fenders on cars'; 'the buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative')
embellished, ornamented, ornate - (rich in decorative detail)
decoration, ornament, ornamentation - (something used to beautify)
stud, rivet - (ornament consisting of a circular rounded protuberance (as on a vault or shield or belt))
centerpiece, centrepiece - (something placed at the center of something else (as on a table))
molding, moulding - (a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing)
decoration, ornament, ornamentation - (something used to beautify)
interior decoration, decor - (decoration consisting of the layout and furnishings of a livable interior)
tapestry, tapis - (a heavy textile with a woven design; used for curtains and upholstery)
hanging, wall hanging - (decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window; 'the cold castle walls were covered with hangings')
tapestry, arras - (a wall hanging of heavy handwoven fabric with pictorial designs)
adornment - (a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness)
sequin, spangle, diamante - (adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing)
fountain - (a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises)
fountain, fount - (a plumbing fixture that provides a flow of water)
tassel - (adornment consisting of a bunch of cords fastened at one end)
frill, flounce, ruffle, furbelow - (a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim)
frill, flounce, ruffle, furbelow - (a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim)
middle-aged - (being roughly between 45 and 65 years old)
ancient - (belonging to times long past especially of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire; 'ancient history'; 'ancient civilizations such as those of the Etruscans and Sumerians'; 'ancient Greece')
modern - (belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages; 'modern art'; 'modern furniture'; 'modern history'; 'totem poles are modern rather than prehistoric')
mod, modern, modernistic - (relating to a recently developed fashion or style; 'their offices are in a modern skyscraper'; 'tables in modernistic designs';)
modern - (characteristic of present-day art and music and literature and architecture)
currentness, currency, up-to-dateness - (the property of belonging to the present time; 'the currency of a slang term')
modernity, modernness, modernism, contemporaneity, contemporaneousness - (the quality of being current or of the present; 'a shopping mall would instill a spirit of modernity into this village')
industrialized, industrialised - (made industrial; converted to industrialism; 'industrialized areas')
developed, highly-developed - ((used of societies) having high industrial development; 'developed countries')
developing, underdeveloped - (relating to societies in which capital needed to industrialize is in short supply)
full-fledged, fully fledged - ((of a bird) having reached full development with fully grown adult plumage; ready to fly)
full-fledged, fully fledged - ((of persons e.g.) having gained full status; 'a full-fledged lawyer'; 'by the age of seventeen I was a full-fledged atheist'; 'sees itself as a fully fledged rival party')
developed, highly-developed - ((used of societies) having high industrial development; 'developed countries')
industrial - (having highly developed industries; 'the industrial revolution'; 'an industrial nation')
nonindustrial - (not having highly developed manufacturing enterprises; 'a nonindustrial society')
agrarian, agricultural, farming - (relating to rural matters; 'an agrarian (or agricultural) society'; 'farming communities')
noncurrent - (not current or belonging to the present time)
obsolete, outdated, out-of-date, superannuated - (old; no longer in use or valid or fashionable; 'obsolete words'; 'an obsolete locomotive'; 'outdated equipment'; 'superannuated laws'; 'out-of-date ideas')
dated - (marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past)
antediluvian, antiquated, archaic - (so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period; 'a ramshackle antediluvian tenement'; 'antediluvian ideas'; 'archaic laws')
operational, in operation, operating - (being in effect or operation; 'de facto apartheid is still operational even in the 'new' African nations'- Leslie Marmon Silko; 'bus service is in operation during the emergency'; 'the company had several operating divisions')
approved, sanctioned - (established by authority; given authoritative approval; 'a list of approved candidates')
approved - (generally or especially officially judged acceptable or satisfactory; 'an approved method'; 'work on the approved project went ahead on schedule')
authoritative, authorized, authorised - (sanctioned by established authority; 'an authoritative communique'; 'the authorized biography')
unauthorized, unauthorised, wildcat - (without official authorization; 'an unauthorized strike'; 'wildcat work stoppage')
disapproved - (not approved; 'the disapproved tax proposal')
disused, obsolete - (no longer in use; 'obsolete words')
contemporary, modern-day - (characteristic of the present; 'contemporary trends in design'; 'the role of computers in modern-day medicine')
contemporary, present-day - (belonging to the present time; 'contemporary leaders')
radioactive - (exhibiting or caused by radioactivity; 'radioactive isotope'; 'radioactive decay'; 'radioactive fallout')
small, little - (limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent; 'a little dining room'; 'a little house'; 'a small car'; 'a little (or small) group')
medium-sized, medium-size, moderate-sized, moderate-size - (intermediate in size)
large, big - (above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent; 'a large city'; 'set out for the big city'; 'a large sum'; 'a big (or large) barn'; 'a large family'; 'big businesses'; 'a big expenditure'; 'a large number of newspapers'; 'a big group of scientists'; 'large areas of the world')
largeness, bigness - (the property of having a relatively great size)
bulky - (of large size for its weight)
ample, sizable, sizeable - (fairly large; 'a sizable fortune'; 'an ample waistline'; 'of ample proportions')
goodly, goodish, hefty, respectable, sizable, sizeable, tidy - (large in amount or extent or degree; 'it cost a considerable amount'; 'a goodly amount'; 'received a hefty bonus'; 'a respectable sum'; 'a tidy sum of money'; 'a sizable fortune')
roomy, spacious - ((of buildings and rooms) having ample space; 'a roomy but sparsely furnished apartment'; 'a spacious ballroom')
broad, spacious, wide - (very large in expanse or scope; 'a broad lawn'; 'the wide plains'; 'a spacious view'; 'spacious skies')
largeness, bigness - (the property of having a relatively great size)
wide, broad - (having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other; 'wide roads'; 'a wide necktie'; 'wide margins'; 'three feet wide'; 'a river two miles broad'; 'broad shoulders'; 'a broad river')
wide, broad - (having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other; 'wide roads'; 'a wide necktie'; 'wide margins'; 'three feet wide'; 'a river two miles broad'; 'broad shoulders'; 'a broad river')
narrow - (not wide; 'a narrow bridge'; 'a narrow line across the page')
narrowly - (in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions; 'he interprets the law narrowly')
yearlong - (lasting through a year; 'attending yearlong courses')
year-round, year-around - (operating or continuing throughout the year; 'a year-round resort'; 'a year-round job')
lifelong, womb-to-tomb - (continuing through life; 'a lifelong friend'; 'from lifelong habit'; 'his lifelong study of Greek art')
annual, one-year - (completing its life cycle within a year; 'a border of annual flowering plants')
weeklong, seven-day - (lasting through a week; 'her weeklong vacation')
long - (primarily spatial sense; of relatively great or greater than average spatial extension or extension as specified; 'a long road'; 'a long distance'; 'contained many long words'; 'ten miles long')
elongate, elongated - (having notably more length than width; being long and slender; 'an elongate tail tapering to a point'; 'the old man's gaunt and elongated frame')
full-length - (accommodating the full height of the human figure; 'a full-length mirror')
full-length - (representing the full height of the human figure; 'a full-length portrait')
elongated, extended, lengthened, prolonged - (drawn out or made longer spatially; 'Picasso's elongated Don Quixote'; 'lengthened skirts are fashionable this year'; 'the extended airport runways can accommodate larger planes'; 'a prolonged black line across the page')
shorten - (make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration; 'He shortened his trip due to illness')
abridge, foreshorten, abbreviate, shorten, cut, contract, reduce - (reduce in scope while retaining essential elements; 'The manuscript must be shortened')
shorten - (make short or shorter; 'shorten the skirt'; 'shorten the rope by a few inches')
shorten - (become short or shorter; 'In winter, the days shorten')
lengthen - (make longer; 'Lengthen this skirt, please')
unfold, stretch, stretch out, extend - (extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length; 'Unfold the newspaper'; 'stretch out that piece of cloth'; 'extend the TV antenna')
extended - (fully extended or stretched forth; 'an extended telescope'; 'his extended legs reached almost across the small room'; 'refused to accept the extended hand')
truncate, cut short - (make shorter as if by cutting off; 'truncate a word'; 'Erosion has truncated the ridges of the mountains')
truncate, truncated - (terminating abruptly by having or as if having an end or point cut off; 'a truncate leaf'; 'truncated volcanic mountains'; 'a truncated pyramid')
abridge, foreshorten, abbreviate, shorten, cut, contract, reduce - (reduce in scope while retaining essential elements; 'The manuscript must be shortened')
condensation, abridgement, abridgment, capsule - (a shortened version of a written work)
abridged - ((used of texts) shortened by condensing or rewriting; 'an abridged version')
inhibit - (limit the range or extent of; 'Contact between the young was inhibited by strict social customs')
disconcerting, upsetting - (causing an emotional disturbance; 'his disconcerting habit of greeting friends ferociously and strangers charmingly'- Herb Caen; 'an upsetting experience')
distract, deflect - (draw someone's attention away from something; 'The thief distracted the bystanders'; 'He deflected his competitors')
distraction, misdirection - (the act of distracting; drawing someone's attention away from something; 'conjurers are experts at misdirection')
distracted, distrait - (having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety)
sawed-off, sawn-off, shortened - (cut short; 'a sawed-off shotgun'; 'a sawed-off broomstick'; 'the shortened rope was easier to use')
cut, shortened - (with parts removed; 'the drastically cut film')
telescoped, shortened - (shortened by or as if by means of parts that slide one within another or are crushed one into another; 'a miracle that anyone survived in the telescoped cars'; 'years that seemed telescoped like time in a dream')
abbreviated, shortened, truncated - (cut short in duration; 'the abbreviated speech'; 'her shortened life was clearly the result of smoking'; 'an unsatisfactory truncated conversation')
short - ((primarily spatial sense) having little length or lacking in length; 'short skirts'; 'short hair'; 'the board was a foot short'; 'a short toss')
short - (primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration; 'a short life; 'a short flight'; 'a short holiday'; 'a short story'; 'only a few short months)
soluble - ((of a substance) capable of being dissolved in some solvent (usually water))
insoluble, indissoluble - ((of a substance) incapable of being dissolved)
punishment, penalty, penalization, penalisation - (the act of punishing)
penalty - (the disadvantage or painful consequences of an action or condition; 'neglected his health and paid the penalty')
pique, offend - (cause to feel resentment or indignation; 'Her tactless remark offended me')
hurt, wound, injure, bruise, offend, spite - (hurt the feelings of; 'She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests'; 'This remark really bruised me ego')
discourtesy, offense, offence, offensive activity - (a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others)
diss, insult, affront - (treat, mention, or speak to rudely; 'He insulted her with his rude remarks'; 'the student who had betrayed his classmate was dissed by everyone')
rebuff, slight - (a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval))
snub, cut, cold shoulder - (a refusal to recognize someone you know; 'the snub was clearly intentional')
ignore, disregard, snub, cut - (refuse to acknowledge; 'She cut him dead at the meeting')
shock, offend, scandalize, scandalise, appal, appall, outrage - (strike with disgust or revulsion; 'The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends')
disgust, gross out, revolt, repel - (fill with distaste; 'This spoilt food disgusts me')
aghast, appalled, dismayed, shocked - (struck with fear, dread, or consternation)
appalling, dismaying - (causing consternation; 'appalling conditions')
alarming - (causing alarm or fear)
appalling, dismaying - (causing consternation; 'appalling conditions')
alarm, dismay, consternation - (fear resulting from the awareness of danger)
umbrage, offense, offence - (a feeling of anger caused by being offended; 'he took offence at my question')
offended, pained - (hurt or upset; 'she looked offended'; 'face had a pained and puzzled expression')
offensive - (causing anger or annoyance; 'offensive remarks')
inelegant - (lacking in refinement or grace or good taste)
lewd, obscene, raunchy, salacious - (suggestive of or tending to moral looseness; 'lewd whisperings of a dirty old man'; 'an indecent gesture'; 'obscene telephone calls'; 'salacious limericks')
blasphemous, blue, profane - (characterized by profanity or cursing; 'foul-mouthed and blasphemous'; 'blue language'; 'profane words')
filthy, foul, nasty, smutty - (characterized by obscenity; 'had a filthy mouth'; 'foul language'; 'smutty jokes')
abhorrent, detestable, obscene, repugnant, repulsive - (offensive to the mind; 'an abhorrent deed'; 'the obscene massacre at Wounded Knee'; 'morally repugnant customs'; 'repulsive behavior'; 'the most repulsive character in recent novels')
huff, miff, seeing red - (a state of irritation or annoyance)
irritation, annoyance, vexation, botheration - (the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed)
violation, infringement - (an act that disregards an agreement or a right; 'he claimed a violation of his rights under the Fifth Amendment')
transgress, offend, infract, violate, go against, breach, break - (act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises; 'offend all laws of humanity'; 'violate the basic laws or human civilization'; 'break a law'; 'break a promise')
misdemeanor, misdemeanour, infraction, offence, offense, violation, infringement - (a crime less serious than a felony)
punish, penalize, penalise - (impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on; 'The students were penalized for showing up late for class'; 'we had to punish the dog for soiling the floor again')
punishment, penalty, penalization, penalisation - (the act of punishing)
punishment, penalty, penalization, penalisation - (the act of punishing)
penalty - (a payment required for not fulfilling a contract)
penalty - (the disadvantage or painful consequences of an action or condition; 'neglected his health and paid the penalty')
punitive, punitory - (inflicting punishment; 'punitive justice'; 'punitive damages')
revenge, avenge, retaliate - (take revenge for a perceived wrong; 'He wants to avenge the murder of his brother')
retaliation, revenge - (action taken in return for an injury or offense)
punish, penalize, penalise - (impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on; 'The students were penalized for showing up late for class'; 'we had to punish the dog for soiling the floor again')
penal - (of or relating to punishment; 'penal reform'; 'penal code')
survey - (plot a map of (land))
surveyor - (an engineer who determines the boundaries and elevations of land or structures)
calculate, cipher, cypher, compute, work out, reckon, figure - (make a mathematical calculation or computation)
calculation, computation, computing - (the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods)
mathematical - (of or pertaining to or of the nature of mathematics; 'a mathematical textbook'; 'slide rules and other mathematical instruments'; 'a mathematical solution to a problem'; 'mathematical proof')
mathematical process, mathematical operation, operation - ((mathematics) calculation by mathematical methods; 'the problems at the end of the chapter demonstrated the mathematical processes involved in the derivation'; 'they were learning the basic operations of arithmetic')
differentiation - (the mathematical process of obtaining the derivative of a function)
rule, formula - ((mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems; 'he determined the upper bound with Descartes' rule of signs'; 'he gave us a general formula for attacking polynomials')
algorithm, algorithmic rule, algorithmic program - (a precise rule (or set of rules) specifying how to solve some problem)
calculate, cipher, cypher, compute, work out, reckon, figure - (make a mathematical calculation or computation)
calculation, computation, computing - (the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods)
calculate, cipher, cypher, compute, work out, reckon, figure - (make a mathematical calculation or computation)
calculation, computation, computing - (the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods)
calculation, computation, figuring, reckoning - (problem solving that involves numbers or quantities)
calculate, cipher, cypher, compute, work out, reckon, figure - (make a mathematical calculation or computation)
conversion - (a change in the units or form of an expression: 'conversion from Fahrenheit to Centigrade')
divide, fraction - (perform a division; 'Can you divide 49 by seven?')
division - (an arithmetic operation that is the inverse of multiplication; the quotient of two numbers is computed)
multiply - (combine by multiplication; 'multiply 10 by 15')
multiplication, times - (an arithmetic operation that is the inverse of division; the product of two numbers is computed; 'the multiplication of four by three gives twelve'; 'four times three equals twelve')
subtract, deduct, take off - (make a subtraction)
subtraction, minus - (an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated; 'the subtraction of three from four leaves one'; 'four minus three equals one')
minuend - (the number from which the subtrahend is subtracted)
subtrahend - (the number to be subtracted from the minuend)
homework, prep, preparation - (preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home))
count, number, enumerate, numerate - (determine the number or amount of; 'Can you count the books on your shelf?'; 'Count your change')
plan - (make plans for something; 'He is planning a trip with his family')
plan, project, contrive, design - (make or work out a plan for; devise; 'They contrived to murder their boss'; 'design a new sales strategy'; 'plan an attack')
plan, be after - (have the will and intention to carry out some action; 'He plans to be in graduate school next year'; 'The rebels had planned turmoil and confusion')
planned - (designed or carried out according to a plan; 'the planned outlays for new equipment')
long-range - (involving an extended span of time; 'long-range goals')
plot - (plan secretly, usually something illegal; 'They plotted the overthrow of the government')
plot, secret plan, game - (a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal); 'they concocted a plot to discredit the governor'; 'I saw through his little game from the start')
scheme, intrigue, connive - (form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner)
draw a bead on, aspire, aim, shoot for - (have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal)
aspiration - (a will to succeed)
culture, civilization, civilisation - (a particular society at a particular time and place; 'early Mayan civilization')
acculturation, culture - (all the knowledge and values shared by a society)
culture - (the attitudes and behavior that are characteristic of a particular social group or organization; 'the developing drug culture'; 'the reason that the agency is doomed to inaction has something to do with the FBI culture')
multiculturalism - (the doctrine that several different cultures (rather than one national culture) can coexist peacefully and equitably in a single country)
multicultural - (of or relating to or including several cultures; 'a multicultural event')
culture - (the tastes in art and manners that are favored by a social group)
ethos - ((anthropology) the distinctive spirit of a culture or an era; 'the Greek ethos')
subculture - (a social group within a national culture that has distinctive patterns of behavior and beliefs)
bless - (give a benediction to; 'The dying man blessed his son')
bless, sign - (make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate)
benediction, blessing - (a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection)
anoint, inunct, oil, anele, embrocate - (administer an oil or ointment to ; often in a religious ceremony of blessing)
supernatural - (not existing in nature or subject to explanation according to natural laws; not physical or material; 'supernatural forces and occurrences and beings')
metaphysical - (without material form or substance; 'metaphysical forces')
spirit - (the vital principle or animating force within living things)
spirit, disembodied spirit - (any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings)
pray - (address God; say a prayer)
prayer, supplication - (the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving); 'the priest sank to his knees in prayer')
prayer, petition, orison - (reverent petition to a deity)
prayer - (a fixed text used in praying)
prayer - (a fixed text used in praying)
Litany - (a prayer consisting of a series of invocations by the priest with responses from the congregation)
litany - (any long and tedious address or recital; 'the patient recited a litany of complaints'; 'a litany of failures')
plead - (appeal or request earnestly; 'I pleaded with him to stop')
beg, implore, pray - (call upon in supplication; entreat; 'I beg you to stop!')
solicit, beg, tap - (make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently; 'Henry IV solicited the Pope for a divorce'; 'My neighbor keeps soliciting money for different charities')
beg - (ask to obtain free; 'beg money and food')
bid, beseech, entreat, adjure, press, conjure - (ask for or request earnestly; 'The prophet bid all people to become good persons')
political - (involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians; 'calling a meeting is a political act in itself'- Daniel Goleman; 'political pressure'; 'a political machine'; 'political office'; 'political policy')
political - (of or relating to your views about social relationships involving authority or power; 'political opinions')
political - (of or relating to the profession of governing; 'political career')
politically - (with regard to government; 'politically organized units')
racial - (of or related to genetically distinguished groups of people; 'racial groups')
racial - (of or characteristic of race or races or arising from differences among groups; 'racial differences'; 'racial discrimination')
racially - (with respect to race; 'racially integrated')
interracial - (between races; 'interracial conflict')
interracial, mixed - (involving or composed of different races; 'interracial schools'; 'a mixed neighborhood')
democratic - (characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality; 'democratic government'; 'a democratic country'; 'a democratic scorn for bloated dukes and lords'- George du Maurier)
democratically - (in a democratic manner; based on democratic principles; 'it was decided democratically'; 'democratically elected government')
democratic - (belong to or relating to the Democratic Party; 'Democratic senator')
economic, economical - (of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth; 'economic growth'; 'aspects of social, political, and economical life')
economic - (of or relating to the science of economics; 'economic theory')
socioeconomic - (involving social as well as economic factors; 'socioeconomic status')
beyond - (farther along in space or time or degree; 'through the valley and beyond'; 'to the eighth grade but not beyond'; 'will be influential in the 1990s and beyond')
across - (to the opposite side; 'the football field was 300 feet across')
across, crosswise, crossways - (transversely; 'the marble slabs were cut across')
economically - (with respect to economic science; 'economically this proposal makes no sense')
economically - (with respect to the economic system; 'economically the country is worse off')
managerial - (of or relating to the function or responsibility or activity of management)
administrative - (of or relating to or responsible for administration)
politics, political science, government - (the study of government of states and other political units)
politics - (the profession devoted to governing and to political affairs)
vote - (express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote; 'He voted for the motion'; 'None of the Democrats voted last night')
vote - (express one's choice or preference by vote; 'vote the Democratic ticket')
ballot - (vote by ballot; 'The voters were balloting in this state')
execution, implementation, carrying out - (the act of accomplishing some aim or executing some order; 'the agency was created for the implementation of the policy')
performance, execution, carrying out, carrying into action - (the act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it; 'they criticised his performance as mayor'; 'experience generally improves performance')
carry through, accomplish, execute, carry out, action, fulfill, fulfil - (put in effect; 'carry out a task'; 'execute the decision of the people'; 'He actioned the operation')
campaign, cause, crusade, drive, movement, effort - (a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end; 'he supported populist campaigns'; 'they worked in the cause of world peace'; 'the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant'; 'the movement to end slavery'; 'contributed to the war effort')
propaganda - (information that is spread for the purpose of promoting some cause)
popularize, popularise, vulgarize, vulgarise, generalize, generalise - (cater to popular taste to make popular and present to the general public; bring into general or common use; 'They popularized coffee in Washington State'; 'Relativity Theory was vulgarized by these authors')
propagandize, propagandise - (subject to propaganda)
propagandize, propagandise - (spread by propaganda)
advertising campaign, ad campaign, ad blitz - (an organized program of advertisements)
political campaign, campaign, run - (a race between candidates for elective office; 'I managed his campaign for governor'; 'he is raising money for a Senate run')
political campaign, campaign, run - (a race between candidates for elective office; 'I managed his campaign for governor'; 'he is raising money for a Senate run')
campaigning, candidacy, candidature, electioneering, political campaign - (the campaign of a candidate to be elected)
button - (a round flat badge displaying information and suitable for pinning onto a garment; 'they passed out campaign buttons for their candidate')
candidate, prospect - (someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.))
campaigner, candidate - (a politician who is running for public office)
campaigner, candidate, nominee - (a politician who is running for public office)
vote, ballot, voting, balloting - (a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative; 'there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion')
kill, shoot down, defeat, vote down, vote out - (thwart the passage of; 'kill a motion'; 'he shot down the student's proposal')
turn thumbs down, vote down - (vote against; 'The faculty turned thumbs down on the candidate for the Dean position')
vote, ballot, voting, balloting - (a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative; 'there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion')
negative - (a reply of denial; 'he answered in the negative')
veto, blackball, negative - (vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent; 'The President vetoed the bill')
barring, blackball - (the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto)
banish, ban, ostracize, ostracise, shun, cast out, blackball - (expel from a community or group)
banish, ban - (ban from a place of residence, as for punishment)
outvote - (defeat by a majority of votes; 'The Democrats outvoted the Republicans')
rout, rout out, expel - (cause to flee; 'rout out the fighters from their caves')
rout - (an overwhelming defeat)
referendum - (a legislative act is referred for final approval to a popular vote by the electorate)
election - (a vote to select the winner of a position or political office; 'the results of the election will be announced tonight')
elect - (select by a vote for an office or membership; 'We elected him chairman of the board')
vote in - (elect in a voting process; 'They voted in Clinton')
co-opt - (choose or elect as a fellow member or colleague; 'The church members co-opted individuals from similar backgrounds to replenish the congregation')
co-opt - (neutralize or win over through assimilation into an established group; 'We co-opted the independent minority tribes by pulling them into the Northern Alliance')
reelect, return - (elect again)
electoral - (of or relating to elections; 'electoral process')
electoral - (relating to or composed of electors; 'electoral college')
elect - (select by a vote for an office or membership; 'We elected him chairman of the board')
vote in - (elect in a voting process; 'They voted in Clinton')
presidential - (relating to a president or presidency; 'presidential aides'; 'presidential veto')
presidential - (befitting a president; 'criticized the candidate for not looking presidential')
gubernatorial - (relating to a governor; 'gubernatorial election')
policy-making - (concerned with policy, not administration)
policy - (a line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government; 'they debated the policy or impolicy of the proposed legislation')
policy - (a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group; 'it was a policy of retribution'; 'a politician keeps changing his policies')
containment - (a policy of creating strategic alliances in order to check the expansion of a hostile power or ideology or to force it to negotiate peacefully; 'containment of communist expansion was a central principle of United States' foreign policy from 1947 to the 1975')
policy - (a line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government; 'they debated the policy or impolicy of the proposed legislation')
imperialism - (a policy of extending your rule over foreign countries)
social policy - (a policy of for dealing with social issues)
authority - ((usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others; 'the authorities have issued a curfew')
eventuality, contingency, contingence - (a possible event or occurrence or result)
plan, program, programme - (a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished; 'they drew up a six-step plan'; 'they discussed plans for a new bond issue')
plan of action - (a plan for actively doing something)
grasp, hold on - (hold firmly)
handle, palm - (touch, lift, or hold with the hands; 'Don't handle the merchandise')
wield, handle - (handle effectively; 'The burglar wielded an axe')
manipulate - (hold something in one's hands and move it)
handling, manipulation - (the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means)
drive - (operate or control a vehicle; 'drive a car or bus'; 'Can you drive this four-wheel truck?')
separation - (the act of dividing or disconnecting)
separate, disunite, divide, part - (force, take, or pull apart; 'He separated the fighting children'; 'Moses parted the Red Sea')
divide, split, split up, separate, dissever, carve up - (separate into parts or portions; 'divide the cake into three equal parts'; 'The British carved up the Ottoman Empire after World War I')
separate - (divide into components or constituents; 'Separate the wheat from the chaff')
depart, part, start, start out, set forth, set off, set out, take off - (leave; 'The family took off for Florida')
separate, disunite, divide, part - (force, take, or pull apart; 'He separated the fighting children'; 'Moses parted the Red Sea')
separated, spaced - (spaced apart)
inseparable - (not capable of being separated; 'inseparable pieces of rock')
cleave, split, rive - (separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument; 'cleave the bone')
cleavage - (the act of cleaving or splitting)
isolate, insulate - (place or set apart; 'They isolated the political prisoners from the other inmates')
isolation, closing off - (the act of isolating something; setting something apart from others)
insulation - (the act of protecting something by surrounding it with material that reduces or prevents the transmission of sound or heat or electricity)
seclude, sequester, sequestrate, withdraw - (keep away from others; 'He sequestered himself in his study to write a book')
quarantine - (place into enforced isolation, as for medical reasons; 'My dog was quarantined before he could live in England')
quarantine - (isolation to prevent the spread of infectious disease)
quarantine - (enforced isolation of patients suffering from a contagious disease in order to prevent the spread of disease)
tear, rupture, snap, bust - (separate or cause to separate abruptly; 'The rope snapped'; 'tear the paper')
snap, crack - (break suddenly and abruptly, as under tension; 'The rope snapped')
crack, cracking, snap - (a sudden sharp noise; 'the crack of a whip'; 'he heard the cracking of the ice'; 'he can hear the snap of a twig')
chink, click, clink - (a short light metallic sound)
click, tick - (make a clicking or ticking sound; 'The clock ticked away')
cut - (separate with or as if with an instrument; 'Cut the rope')
cut, cutting - (the act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge; 'his cut in the lining revealed the hidden jewels')
discerp, sever, lop - (cut off from a whole; 'His head was severed from his body'; 'The soul discerped from the body')
concatenate - (add by linking or joining so as to form a chain or series; 'concatenate terms'; 'concatenate characters')
insulate - (protect from heat, cold, or noise by surrounding with insulating material; 'We had his bedroom insulated before winter came')
insulation - (the act of protecting something by surrounding it with material that reduces or prevents the transmission of sound or heat or electricity)
separate, part, split - (go one's own way; move apart; 'The friends separated after the party')
separate, part, split up, split, break, break up - (discontinue an association or relation; go different ways; 'The business partners broke over a tax question'; 'The couple separated after 25 years of marriage'; 'My friend and I split up')
secede, splinter, break away - (withdraw from an organization or communion; 'After the break up of the Soviet Union, many republics broke away')
secession, withdrawal - (formal separation from an alliance or federation)
abandon, forsake, desolate, desert - (leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch; 'The mother deserted her children')
maroon, strand - (leave stranded or isolated with little hope of rescue; 'the travellers were marooned')
isolated, marooned, stranded - (cut off or left behind; 'an isolated pawn'; 'several stranded fish in a tide pool'; 'travelers marooned by the blizzard')
maroon, strand - (leave stranded or isolated with little hope of rescue; 'the travellers were marooned')
isolated, marooned, stranded - (cut off or left behind; 'an isolated pawn'; 'several stranded fish in a tide pool'; 'travelers marooned by the blizzard')
sift, sieve, strain - (separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements; 'sift the flour')
felt - (a fabric made of compressed matted animal fibers)
velvet - (a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back)
velveteen - (a usually cotton fabric with a short pile imitating velvet)
woven - (made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole; 'woven fabrics'; 'woven baskets'; 'the incidents woven into the story'; 'folk songs woven into a symphony')
boundary line, border, borderline, delimitation, mete - (a line that indicates a boundary)
margin, border, perimeter - (the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary)
edge, border - (the boundary of a surface)
fabric, cloth, material, textile - (artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers; 'the fabric in the curtains was light and semitransparent'; 'woven cloth originated in Mesopotamia around 5000 BC'; 'she measured off enough material for a dress')
tweed - (thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in Scotland)
gauze, netting, veiling - (a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave)
wicker, wickerwork, caning - (work made of interlaced slender branches (especially willow branches))
wicker basket - (a basket made of wickerwork)
wicker - (slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork)
cane, flog, lambaste, lambast - (beat with a cane)
thrash, thresh, lam, flail - (give a thrashing to; beat hard)
screening - (fabric of metal or plastic mesh)
interface - ((chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things (two objects or liquids or chemical phases))
blind, screen - (something that keeps things out or hinders sight; 'they had just moved in and had not put up blinds yet')
window screen - (screen to keep insects from entering a building through the open window)
shutter - (a hinged blind for a window)
window frame - (the framework that supports a window)
oilcloth - (cloth treated on one side with a drying oil or synthetic resin)
tartan, plaid - (a cloth having a crisscross design)
leather - (an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning)
suede, suede leather - (leather with a napped surface)
denim, denim fabric, dungaree, jean - (a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric)
canvas, canvas fabric, canvass, canvass fabric - (a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents))
tarpaulin, tarp - (waterproofed canvas)
sheepskin, fleece - (tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing)
parchment, sheepskin, lambskin - (skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on)
ramp, incline - (an inclined surface connecting two levels)
fabric, cloth, material, textile - (artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers; 'the fabric in the curtains was light and semitransparent'; 'woven cloth originated in Mesopotamia around 5000 BC'; 'she measured off enough material for a dress')
fireplace, hearth, open fireplace - (an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built; 'the fireplace was so large you could walk inside it'; 'he laid a fire in the hearth and lit it'; 'the hearth was black with the charcoal of many fires')
hearth, fireside - (an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room); 'they sat on the hearth and warmed themselves before the fire')
radiator - (heater consisting of a series of pipes for circulating steam or hot water to heat rooms or buildings)
radiator - (heater consisting of a series of pipes for circulating steam or hot water to heat rooms or buildings)
radiator - (heater consisting of a series of pipes for circulating steam or hot water to heat rooms or buildings)
glass - (a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure)
up - (being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level; 'the anchor is up'; 'the sun is up'; 'he lay face up'; 'he is up by a pawn'; 'the market is up'; 'the corn is up')
latitude - (the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself)
longitude - (the angular distance between a point on any meridian and the prime meridian at Greenwich)
mileage, milage - (distance measured in miles)
altitude, height - (elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface; 'the altitude gave her a headache')
elevation - (distance of something above a reference point (such as sea level); 'there was snow at the higher elevations')
high-level, high-altitude - (occurring at or from a relative high altitude; 'high-level bombing')
geographic point, geographical point - (a point on the surface of the Earth)
confluence, meeting - (a place where things merge or flow together (especially rivers); 'Pittsburgh is located at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers')
course, trend - (general line of orientation; 'the river takes a southern course'; 'the northeastern trend of the coast')
leap year, intercalary year, 366 days, bissextile year - (in the Gregorian calendar: any year divisible by 4 except centenary years not divisible by 400)
electron volt, eV - (a unit of energy equal to the work done by an electron accelerated through a potential difference of 1 volt)
revolve, go around, rotate - (turn on or around an axis or a center; 'The Earth revolves around the Sun'; 'The lamb roast rotates on a spit over the fire')
rotation, rotary motion - (the act of rotating as if on an axis; 'the rotation of the dancer kept time with the music')
turn - (move around an axis or a center; 'The wheels are turning')
twist, turn - (turning or twisting around (in place); 'with a quick twist of his head he surveyed the room')
spin, twirl, twist, twisting, whirl - (the act of rotating rapidly; 'he gave the crank a spin'; 'it broke off after much twisting')
spin, spin around, whirl, reel, gyrate - (revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis; 'The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy')
motion, movement, move, motility - (a change of position that does not entail a change of location; 'the reflex motion of his eyebrows revealed his surprise'; 'movement is a sign of life'; 'an impatient move of his hand'; 'gastrointestinal motility')
rotation, revolution, gyration - (a single complete turn (axial or orbital); 'the plane made three rotations before it crashed'; 'the revolution of the earth about the sun takes one year')
unidentified flying object, UFO, flying saucer - (an (apparently) flying object whose nature is unknown; especially those considered to have extraterrestrial origins)
access, approach - (a way of entering or leaving; 'he took a wrong turn on the access to the bridge')
shortcut, cutoff, crosscut - (a route shorter than the usual one)
accessible - (capable of being reached; 'a town accessible by rail')
inaccessible, unaccessible - (capable of being reached only with great difficulty or not at all)
conduit - (a passage (a pipe or tunnel) through which water or electric wires can pass; 'the computers were connected through a system of conduits')
minute, min - (a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour; 'he ran a 4 minute mile')
bit - (a unit of measurement of information (from binary + digit); the amount of information in a system having two equiprobable states; 'there are 8 bits in a byte')
byte - (a sequence of 8 bits (enough to represent one character of alphanumeric data) processed as a single unit of information)
man, adult male - (an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman); 'there were two women and six men on the bus')
guy, cat, hombre, bozo - (an informal term for a youth or man; ' a nice guy'; 'the guy's only doing it for some doll')
stud, he-man, macho-man - (a man who is virile and sexually active)
fellow, dude, buster - (an informal form of address for a man; 'Say, fellow, what are you doing?'; 'Hey buster, what's up?')
iron man, ironman - (a strong man of exceptional physical endurance)
eccentric, eccentric person, flake, oddball, geek - (a person with an unusual or odd personality)
chap, fellow, feller, lad, gent, fella, blighter, cuss - (a boy or man; 'that chap is your host'; 'there's a fellow at the door'; 'he's a likable cuss')
bachelor, unmarried man - (a man who has never been married)
spinster, old maid - (an elderly unmarried woman)
bachelor girl, bachelorette - (a young unmarried woman who lives alone)
geezer, bloke - (a man who is (usually) old and/or eccentric)
woman, adult female - (an adult female person (as opposed to a man); 'the woman kept house while the man hunted')
Eve - ((Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden)
Adam - ((Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race)
feminine - (associated with women and not with men; 'feminine intuition')
womanly, feminine - (befitting or characteristic of a woman especially a mature woman; 'womanly virtues of gentleness and compassion')
mature - (having reached full natural growth or development; 'a mature cell')
full-blown, matured - (fully ripe; at the height of bloom; 'a full-blown rose')
ripe, mature - (fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used; 'ripe peaches'; 'full-bodied mature wines')
adult, big, full-grown, fully grown, grown, grownup - ((of animals) fully developed; 'an adult animal'; 'a grown woman')
immature, unformed - (lacking in development; 'immature plans'; 'an unformed character')
young, immature - ((used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth; 'young people')
green, unripe, unripened, immature - (not fully developed or mature; not ripe; 'unripe fruit'; 'fried green tomatoes'; 'green wood')
immature - (not yet mature)
unfledged, immature - ((of birds) not yet having developed feathers; 'a small unfledged sparrow on the window sill')
green, unripe, unripened, immature - (not fully developed or mature; not ripe; 'unripe fruit'; 'fried green tomatoes'; 'green wood')
childish, infantile - (indicating a lack of maturity; 'childish tantrums'; 'infantile behavior')
babyish - (characteristic of a baby; 'babyish tears and petulance')
adult - (any mature animal)
adult, grownup - (a fully developed person from maturity onward)
sensualist - (a person who enjoys sensuality)
sensuous - (taking delight in beauty; 'the sensuous joy from all things fair')
hedonist, pagan, pleasure seeker - (someone motivated by desires for sensual pleasures)
voluptuary, sybarite - (a person addicted to luxury and pleasures of the senses)
playboy, man-about-town, Corinthian - (a man devoted to the pursuit of pleasure)
oldster, old person, senior citizen, golden ager - (an elderly person)
elder, senior - (a person who is older than you are)
curmudgeon - (a crusty irascible cantankerous old person full of stubborn ideas)
crusty, curmudgeonly, gruff, ill-humored, ill-humoured - (brusque and surly and forbidding; 'crusty remarks'; 'a crusty old man'; 'his curmudgeonly temper'; 'gruff manner'; 'a gruff reply')
cantankerous, crotchety, ornery - (having a difficult and contrary disposition; 'a cantankerous and venomous-tongued old lady'- Dorothy Sayers)
male child, boy - (a youthful male person; 'the baby was a boy'; 'she made the boy brush his teeth every night'; 'most soldiers are only boys in uniform')
boyish, boylike, schoolboyish - (befitting or characteristic of a young boy; 'a boyish grin'; 'schoolboyish pranks')
cub, lad, laddie, sonny, sonny boy - (a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy))
girl, miss, missy, young lady, young woman, fille - (a young woman; a young lady of 18)
female child, girl, little girl - (a youthful female person; the baby was a girl; the girls were just learning to ride a tricycle)
dame, doll, wench, skirt, chick, bird - (informal terms for a (young) woman)
neonate, newborn, newborn infant, newborn baby - (a baby from birth to four weeks)
foundling, abandoned infant - (a child who has been abandoned and whose parents are unknown)
edge, border - (the boundary of a surface)
edge - (a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object; 'he rounded the edges of the box')
knife edge, cutting edge - (the sharp cutting side of the blade of a knife)
excavation - (a hole in the ground made by excavating)
dig, excavation, archeological site - (the site of an archeological exploration; 'they set up camp next to the dig')
containment - ((physics) a system designed to prevent the accidental release of radioactive material from a reactor)
port - (a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country)
marina - (a fancy dock for small yachts and cabin cruisers)
pier, wharf, wharfage, dock - (a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats)
load - (put (something) on a structure or conveyance; 'load the bags onto the trucks')
nautical, maritime, marine - (relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen; 'nautical charts'; 'maritime law'; 'marine insurance')
watercourse, waterway - (a conduit through which water flows)
canal - (long and narrow strip of water made for boats or for irrigation)
canal - (long and narrow strip of water made for boats or for irrigation)
ship canal, shipway - (a canal large enough for seagoing vessels)
waterfall, falls - (a steep descent of the water of a river)
cascade - (a small waterfall or series of small waterfalls)
whacker, whopper - (something especially big or impressive of its kind)
airport, airdrome, aerodrome, drome - (an airfield equipped with control tower and hangers as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo)
airdock, hangar, repair shed - (a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained)
heliport - (an airport for helicopters)
airfield, landing field, flying field, flying field, field - (a place where planes take off and land)
airstrip, flight strip, landing strip, strip - (an airfield without normal airport facilities)
check, bank check, cheque - (a written order directing a bank to pay money; 'he paid all his bills by check')
check, bank check, cheque - (a written order directing a bank to pay money; 'he paid all his bills by check')
checkbook, chequebook - (a book issued to holders of checking accounts)
paycheck, payroll check - (a check issued in payment of wages or salary)
buy, purchase - (obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction; 'The family purchased a new car'; 'The conglomerate acquired a new company'; 'She buys for the big department store')
purchase - (the acquisition of something for payment; 'they closed the purchase with a handshake')
acquisition - (something acquired; 'a recent acquisition by the museum')
purchase - (something acquired by purchase)
advantageous - (giving an advantage; 'a contract advantageous to our country'; 'socially advantageous to entertain often')
advantageous, appropriate - (appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness)
bargain, buy, steal - (an advantageous purchase; 'she got a bargain at the auction'; 'the stock was a real buy at that price')
bargain-priced, cut-rate, cut-price - (costing less than standard price; 'buying bargain-priced clothes for the children'; 'cut-rate goods')
sell - (exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent; 'He sold his house in January'; 'She sells her body to survive and support her drug habit')
sale - (the general activity of selling; 'they tried to boost sales'; 'laws limit the sale of handguns')
sale - (a particular instance of selling; 'he has just made his first sale'; 'they had to complete the sale before the banks closed')
auction, auction sale, vendue - (the public sale of something to the highest bidder)
auction, auction off, auctioneer - (sell at an auction)
trader, bargainer, dealer, monger - (someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold)
retail - (selling or related to selling direct to the consumer; 'retail trade'; 'retail business'; 'retail price')
price, terms, damage - (the amount of money needed to purchase something; 'the price of gasoline'; 'he got his new car on excellent terms'; 'how much is the damage?')
undersell, undercut - (sell cheaper than one's competition)
retail - (the selling of goods to consumers; usually in small quantities and not for resale)
retail - (sell on the retail market)
retailer, retail merchant - (a merchant who sells goods at retail)
wholesale - (selling or related to selling goods in large quantities for resale to the consumer; 'wholesale prices'; 'a wholesale produce market')
jobber, middleman, wholesaler - (someone who buys large quantities of goods and resells to merchants rather than to the ultimate customers)
consumer - (a person who uses goods or services)
end user - (the ultimate user for which something is intended)
franchise, dealership - (a business established or operated under an authorization to sell or distribute a company's goods or services in a particular area)
bookshop, bookstore, bookstall - (a shop where books are sold)
chain - (a number of similar establishments (stores or restaurants or banks or hotels or theaters) under one ownership)
shop, store - (a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services; 'he bought it at a shop on Cape Cod')
mercantile establishment, retail store, sales outlet, outlet - (a place of business for retailing goods)
shop, store - (a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services; 'he bought it at a shop on Cape Cod')
drugstore, apothecary's shop, chemist's, chemist's shop, pharmacy - (a retail shop where medicine and other articles are sold)
sell - (exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent; 'He sold his house in January'; 'She sells her body to survive and support her drug habit')
sale - (the general activity of selling; 'they tried to boost sales'; 'laws limit the sale of handguns')
sale - (a particular instance of selling; 'he has just made his first sale'; 'they had to complete the sale before the banks closed')
sale, cut-rate sale, sales event - (an occasion (usually brief) for buying at specially reduced prices; 'they held a sale to reduce their inventory'; 'I got some great bargains at their annual sale')
spreadsheet - (a screen-oriented interactive program enabling a user to lay out financial data on the screen)
form - (a printed document with spaces in which to write; 'he filled out his tax form')
record, enter, put down - (make a record of; set down in permanent form)
recorded - (set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction; 'recorded music')
record, tape - (register electronically; 'They recorded her singing')
recording, transcription - (the act of making a record (especially an audio record); 'she watched the recording from a sound-proof booth')
record - (anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events; 'the film provided a valuable record of stage techniques')
recording - (a storage device on which information (sounds or images) have been recorded)
documentation, support - (documentary validation; 'his documentation of the results was excellent'; 'the strongest support for this view is the work of Jones')
commercial document, commercial instrument - (a document of or relating to commerce)
voucher - (a document that serves as evidence of some expenditure)
receipt - (an acknowledgment (usually tangible) that payment has been made)
coupon, voucher - (a negotiable certificate that can be detached and redeemed as needed)
record - (a document that can serve as legal evidence of a transaction; 'they could find no record of the purchase')
record, enter, put down - (make a record of; set down in permanent form)
payroll, paysheet - (a list of employees and their salaries; 'the company had a long payroll')
payroll, paysheet - (a list of employees and their salaries; 'the company had a long payroll')
register, registry - (an official written record of names or events or transactions)
register - (record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions)
registered - ((of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book; 'a registered Percheron')
registered - (listed or recorded officially; 'record is made of 'registered mail' at each point on its route to assure safe delivery'; 'registered bonds')
registered - ((of a boat or vessel) furnished with necessary official documents specifying ownership etc)
enroll, inscribe, enter, enrol, recruit - (register formally as a participant or member; 'The party recruited many new members')
registration, enrollment, enrolment - (the act of enrolling)
enrolled, listed - (officially entered in a roll or list; 'an enrolled student')
inform - (impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to; 'I informed him of his rights')
informing, making known - (a speech act that conveys information)
spill the beans, let the cat out of the bag, talk, tattle, blab, peach, babble, sing, babble out, blab out - (divulge confidential information or secrets; 'Be careful-his secretary talks')
denounce, tell on, betray, give away, rat, grass, shit, shop, snitch, stag - (give away information about somebody; 'He told on his classmate who had cheated on the exam')
inform - (act as an informer; 'She had informed on her own parents for years')
confess, squeal, shrive, fink - (confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure)
fink, snitch, snitcher, stoolpigeon, stool pigeon, stoolie, sneak, sneaker, canary - (someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police)
informer, betrayer, rat, squealer, blabber - (one who reveals confidential information in return for money)
fill in - (supply with information on a specific topic; 'He filled me in on the latest developments')
familiarize, familiarise, acquaint - (make familiar or acquainted; 'you should acquaint yourself with your new computer'; 'We familiarized ourselves with the new surroundings')
state, say, tell - (express in words; 'He said that he wanted to marry her'; 'tell me what is bothering you'; 'state your opinion'; 'state your name')
allege, aver, say - (report or maintain; 'He alleged that he was the victim of a crime'; 'He said it was too late to intervene in the war'; 'The registrar says that I owe the school money')
advise, notify, give notice, send word, apprise, apprize - (inform (somebody) of something; 'I advised him that the rent was due')
telling, apprisal, notification - (informing by words)
briefing - (detailed instructions, as for a military operation)
brief - (give essential information to someone; 'The reporters were briefed about the President's plan to invade')
notice - (an announcement containing information about a future event; 'you didn't give me enough notice')
announce, declare - (announce publicly or officially; 'The President declared war'')
recommend, urge, advocate - (push for something; 'The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on Thanksgiving Day')
urge, urge on, press, exhort - (force or impel in an indicated direction; 'I urged him to finish his studies')
urge, urge on, press, exhort - (force or impel in an indicated direction; 'I urged him to finish his studies')
sic, set - (urge a dog to attack someone)
order, prescribe, dictate - (issue commands or orders for)
nudge - (push into action by pestering or annoying gently)
recommendation - (something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable)
referral - (a recommendation to consult the (professional) person referred to; 'this patient is a referral from Dr. Bones')
refer - (send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision; 'refer a patient to a specialist'; 'refer a bill to a committee')
forwarding - (the act of sending on to another destination; 'the forwarding of mail to a new address is done automatically'; 'the forwarding of resumes to the personnel department')
forward, send on - (send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit; 'forward my mail')
refer - (send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision; 'refer a patient to a specialist'; 'refer a bill to a committee')
referral - (the act of referring (as forwarding an applicant for employment or referring a matter to an appropriate agency))
road map, guideline - (a detailed plan or explanation to guide you in setting standards or determining a course of action; 'the president said he had a road map for normalizing relations with Vietnam')
talk, speak - (exchange thoughts ; talk with; 'We often talk business'; 'Actions talk louder than words')
mark, print - (a visible indication made on a surface; 'some previous reader had covered the pages with dozens of marks'; 'paw prints were everywhere')
scratch, scrape, scar, mark - (an indication of damage)
crisscross, cross, mark - (a marking that consists of lines that cross each other)
marker, marking, mark - (a distinguishing symbol; 'the owner's mark was on all the sheep')
mark, stigma, brand, stain - (a symbol of disgrace or infamy; 'And the Lord set a mark upon Cain' - Genesis)
authentication, hallmark, assay-mark - (a mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity)
trace, vestige, tincture, shadow - (an indication that something has been present; 'there wasn't a trace of evidence for the claim'; 'a tincture of condescension')
postcard, post card, postal card, mailing-card - (a card for sending messages by post without an envelope)
postmark - (a cancellation mark stamped on mail by postal officials; indicates the post office and date of mailing)
cancel, invalidate - (make invalid for use; 'cancel cheques or tickets')
cancel, invalidate - (make invalid for use; 'cancel cheques or tickets')
mark, print - (a visible indication made on a surface; 'some previous reader had covered the pages with dozens of marks'; 'paw prints were everywhere')
scratch, scrape, scar, mark - (an indication of damage)
crisscross, cross, mark - (a marking that consists of lines that cross each other)
fingerprint - (biometric identification from a print made by an impression of the ridges in the skin of a finger; often used as evidence in criminal investigations)
fingermark, fingerprint - (a smudge made by a (dirty) finger)
indication, indicant - (something that serves to indicate or suggest; 'an indication of foul play'; 'indications of strain'; 'symptoms are the prime indicants of disease')
indication - ((medicine) a reason to prescribe a drug or perform a procedure; 'the presence of bacterial infection was an indication for the use of antibiotics')
reading, meter reading, indication - (a datum about some physical state that is presented to a user by a meter or similar instrument; 'he could not believe the meter reading'; 'the barometer gave clear indications of an approaching storm')
harbinger, forerunner, herald, precursor - (an indication of the approach of something or someone)
evidence - (an indication that makes something evident; 'his trembling was evidence of his fear')
evidence - ((law) all the means by which any alleged matter of fact whose truth is investigated at judicial trial is established or disproved)
sign, mark - (a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened); 'he showed signs of strain'; 'they welcomed the signs of spring')
identification - (evidence of identity; something that identifies a person or thing)
positive identification - (evidence proving that you are who you say you are; evidence establishing that you are among the group of people already known to the system; recognition by the system leads to acceptance; 'a system for positive identification can prevent the use of a single identity by several people')
password, watchword, word, parole, countersign - (a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group; 'he forgot the password')
evidentiary - (pertaining to or constituting evidence; 'evidentiary technique'; 'an evidentiary fact')
evidential, evidentiary - (serving as or based on evidence; 'evidential signs of a forced entry'; 'its evidentiary value')
clue, clew, cue - (evidence that helps to solve a problem)
proof, cogent evidence - (any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something; 'if you have any proof for what you say, now is the time to produce it')
baseless, groundless, idle, unfounded, unwarranted, wild - (without a basis in reason or fact; 'baseless gossip'; 'the allegations proved groundless'; 'idle fears'; 'unfounded suspicions'; 'unwarranted jealousy')
tenable, well-founded - (based on sound reasoning or evidence; 'well-founded suspicions')
testify, attest, take the stand, bear witness - (give testimony in a court of law)
testify, bear witness, prove, evidence, show - (provide evidence for; 'The blood test showed that he was the father'; 'Her behavior testified to her incompetence')
testimony - (a solemn statement made under oath)
testimony - (an assertion offering firsthand authentication of a fact; 'according to his own testimony he can't do it')
affidavit - (written declaration made under oath; a written statement sworn to be true before someone legally authorized to administer an oath)
music - ((music) the sounds produced by singers or musical instruments (or reproductions of such sounds))
tune, melody, air, strain, melodic line, line, melodic phrase - (a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence; 'she was humming an air from Beethoven')
music genre, musical genre, genre, musical style - (an expressive style of music)
harmony, musical harmony - (the structure of music with respect to the composition and progression of chords)
harmonic - (of or relating to harmony as distinct from melody and rhythm; 'subtleties of harmonic change and tonality'- Ralph Hill)
rhythm, beat, musical rhythm - (the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music; 'the piece has a fast rhythm'; 'the conductor set the beat')
counterpoint - (a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies)
boo, hiss - (show displeasure, as after a performance or speech)
chatty, gabby, garrulous, loquacious, talkative, talky - (full of trivial conversation; 'kept from her housework by gabby neighbors')
talk, speak, utter, mouth, verbalize, verbalise - (express in speech; 'She talks a lot of nonsense'; 'This depressed patient does not verbalize')
speak, talk - (use language; 'the baby talks already'; 'the prisoner won't speak'; 'they speak a strange dialect')
talk, speak, utter, mouth, verbalize, verbalise - (express in speech; 'She talks a lot of nonsense'; 'This depressed patient does not verbalize')
speech - (something spoken; 'he could hear them uttering merry speeches')
voice, vocalization, vocalisation, vocalism, phonation, vox - (the sound made by the vibration of vocal folds modified by the resonance of the vocal tract; 'a singer takes good care of his voice'; 'the giraffe cannot make any vocalizations')
utterance, vocalization - (the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication)
blurt out, blurt, blunder out, blunder, ejaculate - (utter impulsively; 'He blurted out the secret'; 'He blundered his stupid ideas')
pronounce, articulate, enounce, sound out, enunciate, say - (speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way; 'She pronounces French words in a funny way'; 'I cannot say 'zip wire''; 'Can the child sound out this complicated word?')
mispronounce, misspeak - (pronounce a word incorrectly; 'She mispronounces many Latinate words')
mumble, mutter, maunder, mussitate - (talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice)
bumble, stutter, stammer, falter - (speak haltingly; 'The speaker faltered when he saw his opponent enter the room')
babble - (utter meaningless sounds, like a baby, or utter in an incoherent way; 'The old man is only babbling-don't pay attention')
rant, mouth off, jabber, spout, rabbit on, rave - (talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner)
babble, blather, smatter, blether, blither - (to talk foolishly; 'The two women babbled and crooned at the baby')
backbite, bitch - (say mean things)
sneaky, underhand, underhanded - (marked by deception; 'achieved success in business only by underhand methods')
murmur, mutter, grumble, croak, gnarl - (make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath; 'she grumbles when she feels overworked')
murmur - (speak softly or indistinctly; 'She murmured softly to the baby in her arms')
saying, expression, locution - (a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations; 'pardon the expression')
proverb, adage, saw, byword - (a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people)
proverbial - (of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb; 'he kicked the proverbial bucket'; 'the proverbial grasshopper')
motto, slogan, catchword, shibboleth - (a favorite saying of a sect or political group)
mantra - (a commonly repeated word or phrase; ' she repeated 'So pleased with how its going' at intervals like a mantra ')
tongue twister - (an expression that is difficult to articulate clearly; ' 'rubber baby buggy bumper' is a tongue twister ')
euphemism - (an inoffensive expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive)
heck - (a euphemism for 'hell'; 'Oh what the heck')
dysphemism - (an offensive or disparaging expression that is substituted for an inoffensive one; 'his favorite dysphemism was to ask for axle grease when he wanted butter')
logic - (the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference)
rhetoric - (study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking))
rhetorical - (of or relating to rhetoric; 'accepted two or three verbal and rhetorical changes I suggested'- W.A.White; 'the rhetorical sin of the meaningless variation'- Lewis Mumford)
topology, analysis situs - (the branch of pure mathematics that deals only with the properties of a figure X that hold for every figure into which X can be transformed with a one-to-one correspondence that is continuous in both directions)
setup - (the way something is organized or arranged; 'it takes time to learn the setup around here')
expressive style, style - (a way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period; 'Fall the reporters were expected to adopt the style of the newspaper')
writing style, literary genre, genre - (a style of expressing yourself in writing)
stylistic - (of or relating to style (especially in the use of language); 'stylistic devices')
form - (an arrangement of the elements in a composition or discourse; 'the essay was in the form of a dialogue'; 'he first sketches the plot in outline form')
versification - (the form or metrical composition of a poem)
poetic rhythm, rhythmic pattern, prosody - ((prosody) a system of versification)
meter, metre, measure, beat, cadence - ((prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse)
metrical foot, foot, metrical unit - ((prosody) a group of 2 or 3 syllables forming the basic unit of poetic rhythm)
iamb, iambus - (a metrical unit with unstressed-stressed syllables)
iambic - (of or consisting of iambs; 'iambic pentameter')
wording, diction, phrasing, phraseology, choice of words, verbiage - (the manner in which something is expressed in words; 'use concise military verbiage ' - G.S.Patton)
formulation, expression - (the style of expressing yourself; 'he suggested a better formulation'2; 'his manner of expression showed how much he cared')
grandiosity, magniloquence, ornateness, grandiloquence, rhetoric - (high-flown style; excessive use of verbal ornamentation; 'the grandiosity of his prose'; 'an excessive ornateness of language')
bombast, fustian, rant, claptrap, blah - (pompous or pretentious talk or writing)
rhetoric - (using language effectively to please or persuade)
manner of speaking, speech, delivery - (your characteristic style or manner of expressing yourself orally; 'his manner of speaking was quite abrupt'; 'her speech was barren of southernisms'; 'I detected a slight accent in his speech')
tone, tone of voice - (the quality of a person's voice; 'he began in a conversational tone'; 'he spoke in a nervous tone of voice')
vehemence, emphasis - (intensity or forcefulness of expression; 'the vehemence of his denial'; 'his emphasis on civil rights')
drawl - (a slow speech pattern with prolonged vowels)
pronunciation - (the manner in which someone utters a word; 'they are always correcting my pronunciation')
pronunciation, orthoepy - (the way a word or a language is customarily spoken; 'the pronunciation of Chinese is difficult for foreigners'; 'that is the correct pronunciation')
prosody, inflection - (the patterns of stress and intonation in a language)
intonation, modulation, pitch contour - (rise and fall of the voice pitch)
accent, speech pattern - (distinctive manner of oral expression; 'he couldn't suppress his contemptuous accent'; 'she had a very clear speech pattern')
tonic, accented - (used of syllables; 'a tonic syllables carries the main stress in a word')
stressed, accented - (bearing a stress or accent; 'an iambic foot consists of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable as in 'delay'')
stressed, accented - (bearing a stress or accent; 'an iambic foot consists of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable as in 'delay'')
emphatic, emphasized, emphasised - (spoken with emphasis; 'an emphatic word')
emphatic, exclamatory - (sudden and strong; 'an emphatic no')
manner, mode, style, way, fashion - (how something is done or how it happens; 'her dignified manner'; 'his rapid manner of talking'; 'their nomadic mode of existence'; 'in the characteristic New York style'; 'a lonely way of life'; 'in an abrasive fashion')
manner, personal manner - (a way of acting or behaving)
manner, personal manner - (a way of acting or behaving)
manner, mode, style, way, fashion - (how something is done or how it happens; 'her dignified manner'; 'his rapid manner of talking'; 'their nomadic mode of existence'; 'in the characteristic New York style'; 'a lonely way of life'; 'in an abrasive fashion')
stylish, fashionable - (having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress; 'a little less posh but every bit as stylish as Lord Peter Wimsey'; 'the stylish resort of Gstadd')
fashionable, stylish - (being or in accordance with current social fashions; 'fashionable clothing'; 'the fashionable side of town'; 'a fashionable cafe')
in - (currently fashionable; 'the in thing to do'; 'large shoulder pads are in')
fashionable, stylish - (being or in accordance with current social fashions; 'fashionable clothing'; 'the fashionable side of town'; 'a fashionable cafe')
funky - (stylish and modern in an unconventional way; 'she likes funky clothes'; 'we did it all in black and white in a very funky sixties style')
cool - (fashionable and attractive at the time; often skilled or socially adept; 'he's a cool dude'; 'that's cool'; 'Mary's dress is really cool'; 'it's not cool to arrive at a party too early')
dapper, dashing, jaunty, natty, raffish, rakish, spiffy, snappy, spruce - (marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners; 'a dapper young man'; 'a jaunty red hat')
snazzy - (flashily stylish; 'a snazzy outfit')
manner, personal manner - (a way of acting or behaving)
misbehavior, misbehaviour, misdeed - (improper or wicked or immoral behavior)
misbehave, misconduct, misdemean - (behave badly; 'The children misbehaved all morning')
life style, life-style, lifestyle, modus vivendi - (a manner of living that reflects the person's values and attitudes)
dash, elan, flair, panache, style - (distinctive and stylish elegance; 'he wooed her with the confident dash of a cavalry officer')
fashion - (the latest and most admired style in clothes and cosmetics and behavior)
bandwagon - (a popular trend that attracts growing support; 'when they saw how things were going everybody jumped on the bandwagon')
retro - (a fashion reminiscent of the past)
ex post facto, retroactive, retro - (affecting things past; 'retroactive tax increase'; 'an ex-post-facto law'; 'retro pay')
fad, craze, furor, furore, cult, rage - (an interest followed with exaggerated zeal; 'he always follows the latest fads'; 'it was all the rage that season')
fashion - (the latest and most admired style in clothes and cosmetics and behavior)
vogue, trend, style - (the popular taste at a given time; 'leather is the latest vogue'; 'he followed current trends'; 'the 1920s had a style of their own')
dash, elan, flair, panache, style - (distinctive and stylish elegance; 'he wooed her with the confident dash of a cavalry officer')
fast - (acting or moving or capable of acting or moving quickly; 'fast film'; 'on the fast track in school'; 'set a fast pace'; 'a fast car')
rapid, speedy - (characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed; 'a rapid movement'; 'a speedy car'; 'a speedy errand boy')
quick, speedy - (accomplished rapidly and without delay; 'was quick to make friends'; 'his quick reaction prevented an accident'; 'hoped for a speedy resolution of the problem'; 'a speedy recovery'; 'he has a right to a speedy trial')
agile, nimble, quick, spry - (moving quickly and lightly; 'sleek and agile as a gymnast'; 'as nimble as a deer'; 'nimble fingers'; 'quick of foot'; 'the old dog was so spry it was halfway up the stairs before we could stop it')
fleet, swift - (moving very fast; 'fleet of foot'; 'the fleet scurrying of squirrels'; 'a swift current'; 'swift flight of an arrow'; 'a swift runner')
fleet, swift - (moving very fast; 'fleet of foot'; 'the fleet scurrying of squirrels'; 'a swift current'; 'swift flight of an arrow'; 'a swift runner')
swiftly, fleetly - (in a swift manner; 'she moved swiftly')
inert, sluggish, soggy, torpid - (slow and apathetic; 'she was fat and inert'; 'a sluggish worker'; 'a mind grown torpid in old age')
slowgoing, unenergetic - (not inclined to be enterprising)
slower - (more slowly)
briefly - (for a short time; 'she visited him briefly'; 'was briefly associated with IBM')
each, to each one, for each one, from each one, apiece - (to or from every one of two or more (considered individually); 'they received $10 each')
slowly, slow, easy, tardily - (without speed ('slow' is sometimes used informally for 'slowly'); 'he spoke slowly'; 'go easy here - the road is slippery'; 'glaciers move tardily'; 'please go slow so I can see the sights')
honestly, candidly, frankly - ((used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that; 'honestly, I don't believe it'; 'candidly, I think she doesn't have a conscience'; 'frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn')
busily - (in a busy manner; 'they were busily engaged in buying souvenirs')
drawn-out, extended, lengthy, prolonged, protracted - (relatively long in duration; tediously protracted; 'a drawn-out argument'; 'an extended discussion'; 'a lengthy visit from her mother-in-law'; 'a prolonged and bitter struggle'; 'protracted negotiations')
digressive, discursive, excursive, rambling - ((of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide range of subjects; 'amusingly digressive with satirical thrusts at women's fashions among other things'; 'a rambling discursive book'; 'his excursive remarks'; 'a rambling speech about this and that')
quick, speedy - (accomplished rapidly and without delay; 'was quick to make friends'; 'his quick reaction prevented an accident'; 'hoped for a speedy resolution of the problem'; 'a speedy recovery'; 'he has a right to a speedy trial')
rapid - (done or occurring in a brief period of time; 'a rapid rise through the ranks')
immediate, prompt, quick, straightaway - (performed with little or no delay; 'an immediate reply to my letter'; 'prompt obedience'; 'was quick to respond'; 'a straightaway denial')
fast - (quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form); 'how fast can he get here?'; 'ran as fast as he could'; 'needs medical help fast'; 'fast-running rivers'; 'fast-breaking news'; 'fast-opening (or fast-closing) shutters')
quickly, rapidly, speedily, chop-chop, apace - (with rapid movements; 'he works quickly')
promptly, quickly, quick - (with little or no delay; 'the rescue squad arrived promptly'; 'come here, quick!') 'the rescue squad arrived promptly'; 'come here, quick!')
promptly, readily, pronto - (in a punctual manner; 'he did his homework promptly')
promptly, right away - (at once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence); 'he promptly forgot the address')
greatly - (to an extraordinary extent or degree; 'he improved greatly')
inordinately, extraordinarily - (extremely; 'she was inordinately smart'; 'it will be an extraordinarily painful step to negotiate')
sorely - (to a great degree; 'I missed him sorely'; 'we were sorely taxed to keep up with them')
dramatically - (in a very impressive manner; 'your performance will improve dramatically')
surprisingly - (in a surprising manner; 'he was surprisingly friendly')
overnight - (happening in a short time or with great speed; 'these solutions cannot be found overnight!')
promptly, quickly, quick - (with little or no delay; 'the rescue squad arrived promptly'; 'come here, quick!') 'the rescue squad arrived promptly'; 'come here, quick!')
promptly, readily, pronto - (in a punctual manner; 'he did his homework promptly')
promptly, right away - (at once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence); 'he promptly forgot the address')
soon, shortly, presently, before long - (in the near future; 'the doctor will soon be here'; 'the book will appear shortly'; 'she will arrive presently'; 'we should have news before long')
momentarily, in a moment, momently - (at any moment; 'she will be with you momently')
immediately, instantly, straightaway, straight off, directly, now, right away, at once, forthwith, in real time, like a shot - (without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening; 'he answered immediately'; 'found an answer straightaway'; 'an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith'; 'Come here now!')
plainly, simply - (in a simple manner; without extravagance or embellishment; 'she was dressed plainly'; 'they lived very simply')
intentionally, deliberately, designedly, on purpose, purposely, advisedly, by choice, by design - (with intention; in an intentional manner; 'he used that word intentionally'; 'I did this by choice')
hurried - (moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste; 'a hurried trip to the store'; 'the hurried life of a city'; 'a hurried job')
rush, rushed - (done under pressure; 'a rush job')
flying, quick, fast - (hurried and brief; 'paid a flying visit'; 'took a flying glance at the book'; 'a quick inspection'; 'a fast visit')
unhurried - (relaxed and leisurely; without hurry or haste; 'people strolling about in an unhurried way'; 'an unhurried walk'; 'spoke in a calm and unhurried voice')
easy, easygoing, leisurely - (not hurried or forced; 'an easy walk around the block'; 'at a leisurely (or easygoing) pace')
slow - (at a slow tempo; 'the band played a slow waltz')
slow - (at a slow tempo; 'the band played a slow waltz')
outstanding - (distinguished from others in excellence; 'did outstanding work in human relations'; 'an outstanding war record')
brilliant, superb - (of surpassing excellence; 'a brilliant performance'; 'a superb actor')
bang-up, bully, corking, cracking, dandy, great, groovy, keen, neat, nifty, not bad, peachy, slap-up, swell, smashing - (very good; 'he did a bully job'; 'a neat sports car'; 'had a great time at the party'; 'you look simply smashing')
excellent, first-class, fantabulous - (of the highest quality; 'made an excellent speech'; 'the school has excellent teachers'; 'a first-class mind')
excellence - (the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree)
excel, stand out, surpass - (distinguish oneself; 'She excelled in math')
prominence - (the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent)
limelight, spotlight, glare, public eye - (a focus of public attention; 'he enjoyed being in the limelight'; 'when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency')
overshadow, eclipse - (exceed in importance; outweigh; 'This problem overshadows our lives right now')
impressiveness, grandness, magnificence, richness - (splendid or imposing in size or appearance; 'the grandness of the architecture'; 'impressed by the richness of the flora')
magnificence, brilliance, splendor, splendour, grandeur, grandness - (the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand; 'for magnificence and personal service there is the Queen's hotel'; 'his 'Hamlet' lacks the brilliance that one expects'; 'it is the university that gives the scene its stately splendor'; 'an imaginative mix of old-fashioned grandeur and colorful art'; 'advertisers capitalize on the grandness and elegance it brings to their products')
brilliant, glorious, magnificent, splendid - (characterized by grandeur; 'the brilliant court life at Versailles'; 'a glorious work of art'; 'magnificent cathedrals'; 'the splendid coronation ceremony')
majestic, olympian - (majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters; 'his majestic presence'; 'olympian detachment'; 'olympian beauty and serene composure')
stateliness, majesty, loftiness - (impressiveness in scale or proportion)
well, good - ((often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard ('good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for 'well'); 'the children behaved well'; 'a task well done'; 'the party went well'; 'he slept well'; 'a well-argued thesis'; 'a well-seasoned dish'; 'a well-planned party'; 'the baby can walk pretty good')
able - ((usually followed by 'to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something; 'able to swim'; 'she was able to program her computer'; 'we were at last able to buy a car'; 'able to get a grant for the project')
able, capable - (have the skills and qualifications to do things well; 'able teachers'; 'a capable administrator'; 'children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable')
able - (having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity; 'able to learn'; 'human beings are able to walk on two feet'; 'Superman is able to leap tall buildings')
viable - (capable of life or normal growth and development; 'viable seeds'; 'a viable fetus')
competent - (properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient; 'a competent typist')
versatile - (competent in many areas and able to turn with ease from one thing to another; 'a versatile writer')
versatility - (having a wide variety of skills)
unskilled - (not having or showing or requiring special skill or proficiency; 'unskilled in the art of rhetoric'; 'an enthusiastic but unskillful mountain climber'; 'unskilled labor'; 'workers in unskilled occupations are finding fewer and fewer job opportunities'; 'unskilled workmanship')
amateurish, amateur, inexpert, unskilled - (lacking professional skill or expertise; 'a very amateurish job'; 'inexpert but conscientious efforts'; 'an unskilled painting')
incompetent, unskilled - (not doing a good job; 'incompetent at chess')
feckless, inept - (generally incompetent and ineffectual; 'feckless attempts to repair the plumbing'; 'inept handling of the account')
bungling, clumsy, fumbling, incompetent - (showing lack of skill or aptitude; 'a bungling workman'; 'did a clumsy job'; 'his fumbling attempt to put up a shelf')
incompetent, unskilled - (not doing a good job; 'incompetent at chess')
hopeless - (of a person unable to do something skillfully; I'm hopeless at mathematics)
adept, expert, good, practiced, proficient, skillful, skilful - (having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude; adept in handicrafts; an adept juggler; 'an expert job'; a good mechanic; a practiced marksman; a proficient engineer; a lesser-known but no less skillful composer; the effect was achieved by skillful retouching)
skilled - (having or showing or requiring special skill; 'only the most skilled gymnasts make an Olympic team'; 'a skilled surgeon has many years of training and experience'; 'a skilled reconstruction of her damaged elbow'; 'a skilled trade')
experienced, experient - (having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation)
proficiency - (the quality of having great facility and competence)
adept, expert, good, practiced, proficient, skillful, skilful - (having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude; 'adept in handicrafts'; 'an adept juggler'; 'an expert job'; 'a good mechanic'; 'a practiced marksman'; 'a proficient engineer'; 'a lesser-known but no less skillful composer'; 'the effect was achieved by skillful retouching')
accomplished, complete - (highly skilled; 'an accomplished pianist'; 'a complete musician')
accomplishment, achievement - (the action of accomplishing something)
deft, dexterous, dextrous - (skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands; 'a deft waiter'; 'deft fingers massaged her face'; 'dexterous of hand and inventive of mind')
deftly - (in a deft manner; 'Lois deftly removed her scarf')
dexterously, dextrously, deftly - (with dexterity; in a dexterous manner; 'dextrously he untied the knots')
adeptness, adroitness, deftness, facility, quickness - (skillful performance or ability without difficulty; 'his quick adeptness was a product of good design'; 'he was famous for his facility as an archer')
dexterity, manual dexterity, sleight - (adroitness in using the hands)
unable - ((usually followed by 'to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how; 'unable to get to town without a car'; 'unable to obtain funds')
unable - ((usually followed by 'to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability; 'dyslexics are unable to learn to read adequately'; 'the sun was unable to melt enough snow')
incapable - ((followed by 'of') lacking capacity or ability; 'incapable of carrying a tune'; 'he is incapable of understanding the matter'; 'incapable of doing the work')
bilingual - (using or knowing two languages; 'bilingual education')
eloquence, fluency, smoothness - (powerful and effective language; 'his eloquence attracted a large congregation'; 'fluency in spoken and written English is essential'; 'his oily smoothness concealed his guilt from the police')
inexperienced, inexperient - (lacking practical experience or training) crafty, cunning, dodgy, foxy, guileful, knavish, slick, sly, tricksy, tricky, wily - (marked by skill in deception; 'cunning men often pass for wise'; 'deep political machinations'; 'a foxy scheme'; 'a slick evasive answer'; 'sly as a fox'; 'tricky Dick'; 'a wily old attorney')
unproductive - (not producing or capable of producing; 'elimination of high-cost or unproductive industries')
productive - (producing or capable of producing (especially abundantly); 'productive farmland'; 'his productive years'; 'a productive collaboration')
fecund, fertile, prolific - (intellectually productive; 'a prolific writer'; 'a fecund imagination')
ill, badly, poorly - (('ill' is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well; 'he was ill prepared'; 'it ill befits a man to betray old friends'; 'the car runs badly'; 'he performed badly on the exam'; 'the team played poorly'; 'ill-fitting clothes'; 'an ill-conceived plan')
poor - (unsatisfactory; 'a poor light for reading'; 'poor morale'; 'expectations were poor')
unsatisfactory - (not giving satisfaction; 'shops should take back unsatisfactory goods'; 'her performance proved to be unsatisfactory'; 'life is becoming increasingly unsatifactory'; 'our discussion was very unsatisfactory')
atrocious, abominable, awful, dreadful, painful, terrible, unspeakable - (exceptionally bad or displeasing; 'atrocious taste'; 'abominable workmanship'; 'an awful voice'; 'dreadful manners'; 'a painful performance'; 'terrible handwriting'; 'an unspeakable odor came sweeping into the room')
deplorable, execrable, miserable, woeful, wretched - (of very poor quality or condition; 'deplorable housing conditions in the inner city'; 'woeful treatment of the accused'; 'woeful errors of judgment')
abominable, detestable, execrable, odious - (unequivocally detestable; 'abominable treatment of prisoners'; 'detestable vices'; 'execrable crimes'; 'consequences odious to those you govern'- Edmund Burke)
deplorable, distressing, lamentable, pitiful, sad, sorry - (bad; unfortunate; 'my finances were in a deplorable state'; 'a lamentable decision'; 'her clothes were in sad shape'; 'a sorry state of affairs')
deplorably, lamentably, sadly, woefully - (in an unfortunate or deplorable manner; 'he was sadly neglected'; 'it was woefully inadequate')
miserably - (in a miserable manner; 'I bit my lip miserably and nodded')
miserable, wretched - (characterized by physical misery; 'a wet miserable weekend'; 'spent a wretched night on the floor')
contemptible - (deserving of contempt or scorn)
despicable, ugly, vile, slimy, unworthy, worthless, wretched - (morally reprehensible; 'would do something as despicable as murder'; 'ugly crimes'; 'the vile development of slavery appalled them'; 'a slimy little liar')
worst - ((superlative of 'bad') most wanting in quality or value or condition; 'the worst player on the team'; 'the worst weather of the year')
symptom - (anything that accompanies X and is regarded as an indication of X's existence)
diagnostic, symptomatic - (characteristic or indicative of e.g. a disease; 'a diagnostic sign of yellow fever'; 'diagnostic information'; 'a rash symptomatic of scarlet fever'; 'symptomatic of insanity'; 'a rise in crime symptomatic of social breakdown')
immune - (a person who is immune to a particular infection)
carrier, immune carrier - ((medicine) a person (or animal) who has some pathogen to which he is immune but who can pass it on to others)
asymptomatic, symptomless - (having no symptoms of illness or disease)
terribly, atrociously, awfully, abominably, abysmally, rottenly - (in a terrible manner; 'she sings terribly')
slightly, somewhat - (to a small degree or extent; 'his arguments were somewhat self-contradictory'; 'the children argued because one slice of cake was slightly larger than the other')
a bit, a little, a trifle - (to a small degree; somewhat; 'it's a bit warm'; 'felt a little better'; 'a trifle smaller')
rather, kind of, kinda, sort of - (to some (great or small) extent; 'it was rather cold'; 'the party was rather nice'; 'the knife is rather dull'; 'I rather regret that I cannot attend'; 'He's rather good at playing the cello'; 'he is kind of shy')
reasonably, moderately, within reason, somewhat, fairly, middling, passably - (to a moderately sufficient extent or degree; 'the shoes are priced reasonably'; 'he is fairly clever with computers'; 'they lived comfortably within reason')
quite, rather - (to a degree (not used with a negative); 'quite tasty'; 'quite soon'; 'quite ill'; 'quite rich')
well, considerably, substantially - (to a great extent or degree; 'I'm afraid the film was well over budget'; 'painting the room white made it seem considerably (or substantially) larger'; 'the house has fallen considerably in value'; 'the price went up substantially')
very, really, real, rattling - (used as intensifiers; 'real' is sometimes used informally for 'really'; 'rattling' is informal; 'she was very gifted'; 'he played very well'; 'a really enjoyable evening'; 'I'm real sorry about it'; 'a rattling good yarn')
highly, extremely - (to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect; 'highly successful'; 'He spoke highly of her'; 'does not think highly of his writing'; 'extremely interesting')
extremely - (to an extreme degree; 'extremely cold'; 'extremely unpleasant')
super, extremely - (to an extreme degree; 'the house was super clean for Mother's visit')
exceedingly, passing, extremely - (to an extreme degree or extent; 'his eyesight was exceedingly defective')
positively - (extremely; 'it was positively monumental')
madly, insanely, deadly, deucedly, devilishly - ((used as intensives) extremely; 'she was madly in love'; 'deadly dull'; 'deadly earnest'; 'deucedly clever'; 'insanely jealous')
radically - (in a radical manner; 'she took a radically different approach')
much - (to a great degree or extent; 'she's much better now')
widely - (to a great degree; 'her work is widely known')
wide, widely - (to or over a great extent or range; far; 'wandered wide through many lands'; 'he traveled widely')
far - (to a considerable degree; very much; 'a far far better thing that I do'; 'felt far worse than yesterday'; 'eyes far too close together')
a lot, a good deal, a great deal, much, very much - (to a very great degree or extent; 'we enjoyed ourselves very much'; 'she was very much interested'; 'this would help a great deal')
heavily, to a great extent - (to a considerable degree; 'he relied heavily on others' data')
state, say, tell - (express in words; 'He said that he wanted to marry her'; 'tell me what is bothering you'; 'state your opinion'; 'state your name')
tell - (let something be known; 'Tell them that you will be late')
tell, narrate, recount, recite - (narrate or give a detailed account of; 'Tell what happened'; 'The father told a story to his child')
declared, stated - (declared as fact; explicitly stated)
comically - (in a comical manner; 'the tone was comically desperate')
neatly - (with neatness; 'she put the slippers under the bed neatly')
nicely - (in a nice way; 'a nicely painted house') 'she put the slippers under the bed neatly')
properly, decently, decent, in good order, right, the right way - (in the right manner; 'please do your job properly!'; 'can't you carry me decent?')
correctly, right, aright - (in a correct manner; 'he guessed right')
rightly, justly, justifiedly - (with honesty; 'he was rightly considered the greatest singer of his time')
justifiably, with reason - (with good reason; 'he is justifiably bitter')
punctually, duly - (at the proper time; 'she was duly apprised of the raise')
sadly - (with sadness; in a sad manner; ''She died last night,' he said sadly')
sweetly, sweet - (in an affectionate or loving manner ('sweet' is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of 'sweetly'); 'Susan Hayward plays the wife sharply and sweetly'; 'how sweet the moonlight sleeps upon this bank'- Shakespeare; 'talking sweet to each other')
tenderly - (with tenderness; in a tender manner; 'tenderly she placed her arms round him')
suddenly, all of a sudden, of a sudden - (happening unexpectedly; 'suddenly she felt a sharp pain in her side')
abruptly, suddenly, short, dead - (quickly and without warning; 'he stopped suddenly')
on the spur of the moment, suddenly - (on impulse; without premeditation; 'he decided to go to Chicago on the spur of the moment'; 'he made up his mind suddenly')
all of a sudden, all at once - (without warning; 'all at once, he started shouting')
fortunately, fortuitously, luckily, as luck would have it - (by good fortune; 'fortunately the weather was good')
unfortunately, unluckily, regrettably, alas - (by bad luck; 'unfortunately it rained all day'; 'alas, I cannot stay')
sadly, unhappily - (in an unfortunate way; 'sadly he died before he could see his grandchild')
deplorably, lamentably, sadly, woefully - (in an unfortunate or deplorable manner; 'he was sadly neglected'; 'it was woefully inadequate')
unfortunately, unluckily, regrettably, alas - (by bad luck; 'unfortunately it rained all day'; 'alas, I cannot stay')
sadly, unhappily - (in an unfortunate way; 'sadly he died before he could see his grandchild')
sing - (deliver by singing; 'Sing Christmas carols')
sing - (produce tones with the voice; 'She was singing while she was cooking'; 'My brother sings very well')
sing - (to make melodious sounds; 'The nightingale was singing')
lyrical - (suitable for or suggestive of singing)
emergency, exigency, pinch - (a sudden unforeseen crisis ( usually involving danger) that requires immediate action; 'he never knew what to do in an emergency')
menace, threat - (something that is a source of danger; 'earthquakes are a constant threat in Japan')
endanger, jeopardize, jeopardise, menace, threaten, imperil, peril - (pose a threat to; present a danger to; 'The pollution is endangering the crops')
cancer, malignant neoplastic disease - (any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream)
breast cancer - (cancer of the breast; one of the most common malignancies in women in the US)
blush, crimson, flush, redden - (turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame; 'The girl blushed when a young man whistled as she walked by')
redden - (turn red or redder; 'The sky reddened')
crimson, red, reddened, red-faced, flushed - ((especially of the face) reddened or suffused with or as if with blood from emotion or exertion; 'crimson with fury'; 'turned red from exertion'; 'with puffy reddened eyes'; 'red-faced and violent'; 'flushed (or crimson) with embarrassment')
blush, flush - (sudden reddening of the face (as from embarrassment or guilt or shame or modesty))
blush - (become rosy or reddish; 'her cheeks blushed in the cold winter air')
blushful, blushing, red-faced - (having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset; 'the blushing boy was brought before the Principal'; 'her blushful beau'; 'was red-faced with anger')
bloodshot - ((of an eye) reddened as a result of locally congested blood vessels; inflamed; 'bloodshot eyes')
inflammatory disease - (a disease characterized by inflammation)
inflammation, redness, rubor - (a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat)
inflammatory - (characterized or caused by inflammation; 'an inflammatory process'; 'an inflammatory response')
inflamed - (resulting from inflammation; hot and swollen and reddened; 'eyes inflamed with crying')
diverticulitis - (inflammation of a diverticulum in the digestive tract (especially the colon); characterized by painful abdominal cramping and fever and constipation)
appendicitis - (inflammation of the vermiform appendix)
sinus - (any of various air-filled cavities especially in the bones of the skull)
sinusitis - (inflammation of one of the paranasal sinuses)
bronchitis - (inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes)
arthritis - (inflammation of a joint or joints)
gout, gouty arthritis, urarthritis - (a painful inflammation of the big toe and foot caused by defects in uric acid metabolism resulting in deposits of the acid and its salts in the blood and joints)
fever, febrility, febricity, pyrexia, feverishness - (a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection)
fever, febrility, febricity, pyrexia, feverishness - (a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection)
pressure, pressure level, force per unit area - (the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit); 'the compressed gas exerts an increased pressure')
gas pressure - (the pressure exerted by a gas)
atmospheric pressure, air pressure - (the pressure exerted by the atmosphere)
temperature - (the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity))
viscosity, viscousness - (resistance of a liquid to sheer forces (and hence to flow))
joy, delight, pleasure - (something or someone that provides pleasure; a source of happiness; 'a joy to behold'; 'the pleasure of his company'; 'the new car is a delight')
pain, hurting - (a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder; 'the patient developed severe pain and distension')
pain, pain sensation, painful sensation - (a somatic sensation of acute discomfort; 'as the intensity increased the sensation changed from tickle to pain')
ache, aching - (a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain)
aching, achy - (causing a dull and steady pain; 'my aching head'; 'her old achy joints')
contraction, muscular contraction, muscle contraction - ((physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
spasm, cramp, muscle spasm - (a painful and involuntary muscular contraction)
spasm - ((pathology) sudden constriction of a hollow organ (as a blood vessel))
twitch, twitching, vellication - (a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition)
tic - (a local and habitual twitching especially in the face)
spasm, cramp, muscle spasm - (a painful and involuntary muscular contraction)
convulse - (cause to contract; 'The spasm convulses her facial muscles')
convulse - (contract involuntarily, as in a spasm; 'The muscles in her face convulsed')
convulsion - (violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles)
convulsive, spasmodic, spastic - (affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm; 'convulsive motions'; 'his body made a spasmodic jerk'; 'spastic movements')
itch, itchiness, itching - (an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch)
itchy - (causing an irritating cutaneous sensation; being affect with an itch; 'he had an itchy toe from the mosquito bite')
rub, scratch, itch - (scrape or rub as if to relieve itching; 'Don't scratch your insect bites!')
neuralgia, neuralgy - (acute spasmodic pain along the course of one or more nerves)
sciatica - (neuralgia along the sciatic nerve)
pain, hurting - (a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder; 'the patient developed severe pain and distension')
pain, pain sensation, painful sensation - (a somatic sensation of acute discomfort; 'as the intensity increased the sensation changed from tickle to pain')
ache, aching - (a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain)
stomachache, stomach ache, bellyache, gastralgia - (an ache localized in the stomach or abdominal region)
headache, head ache, cephalalgia - (pain in the head caused by dilation of cerebral arteries or muscle contractions or a reaction to drugs)
earache, otalgia - (an ache localized in the middle or inner ear)
toothache, odontalgia - (an ache localized in or around a tooth)
back, dorsum - (the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine; 'his back was nicely tanned')
back, dorsum - (the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine; 'his back was nicely tanned')
horseback - (the back of a horse)
backache - (an ache localized in the back)
migraine, megrim, sick headache, hemicrania - (a severe recurring vascular headache; occurs more frequently in women than men)
reversible - (capable of reversing or being reversed; 'reversible hypertension')
reversible - (capable of being reversed; 'a reversible decision is one that can be appealed or vacated')
irreversible - (incapable of being reversed; 'irreversible momentum toward revolution')
melt, run, melt down - (reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating; melt butter; melt down gold; The wax melted in the sun)
liquefy, liquify, liquidize, liquidise - (make (a solid substance) liquid, as by heating; 'liquefy the silver')
liquefy, flux, liquify - (become liquid or fluid when heated; 'the frozen fat liquefied')
melted, liquid, liquified - (changed from a solid to a liquid state; 'rivers filled to overflowing by melted snow')
molten, liquefied, liquified - (reduced to liquid form by heating; 'a mass of molten rock')
fuse - (become plastic or fluid or liquefied from heat; 'The substances fused at a very high temperature')
thaw, melt, thawing, melting - (the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid; 'the power failure caused a refrigerator melt that was a disaster'; 'the thawing of a frozen turkey takes several hours')
defrost, deice, de-ice - (make or become free of frost or ice; 'Defrost the car window')
cool, chill, cool down - (loose heat; 'The air cooled considerably after the thunderstorm')
refrigerate - (cool or chill in or as if in a refrigerator; 'refrigerate this medicine')
refrigeration, infrigidation - (the process of cooling or freezing (e.g., food) for preservative purposes)
refrigerated - (made or kept cold by refrigeration; 'keep the milk refrigerated'; 'a refrigerated truck')
pasteurize, pasteurise - (heat food in order to kill harmful microorganisms; 'pasteurize milk')
pasteurized, pasteurised - (having been subjected to pasteurization in order to halt fermentation)
heat, heat up - (make hot or hotter; 'the sun heats the oceans'; 'heat the water on the stove')
heat, heat up - (make hot or hotter; 'the sun heats the oceans'; 'heat the water on the stove')
heat, hot up, heat up - (gain heat or get hot; 'The room heated up quickly')
heating, warming - (the process of becoming warmer; a rising temperature)
heated, heated up, het, het up - (made warm or hot ('het' is a dialectal variant of 'heated'); 'a heated swimming pool'; 'wiped his heated-up face with a large bandana'; 'he was all het up and sweaty')
sear, scorch - (make very hot and dry; 'The heat scorched the countryside')
heat, hot up, heat up - (gain heat or get hot; 'The room heated up quickly')
overheat - (get excessively and undesirably hot; 'The car engines overheated')
overheat - (make excessively or undesirably hot; 'The room was overheated')
meltdown, nuclear meltdown -(severe overheating of the core of a nuclear reactor resulting in the core melting and radiation escaping)
global warming - (an increase in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere (especially a sustained increase that causes climatic changes))
anthropogenetic, anthropogenic - (of or relating to the study of the origins and development of human beings)
global warming - (an increase in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere (especially a sustained increase that causes climatic changes))
heat, heat up - (make hot or hotter; 'the sun heats the oceans'; 'heat the water on the stove')
preheat - (heat beforehand; 'Preheat the oven!')
thermal, thermic, caloric - (relating to or associated with heat; 'thermal movements of molecules'; 'thermal capacity'; 'thermic energy'; 'the caloric effect of sunlight')
scorch, sear, singe - (become superficially burned; 'my eyebrows singed when I bent over the flames')
char, blacken, sear, scorch - (burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color; 'The cook blackened the chicken breast'; 'The fire charred the ceiling above the mantelpiece'; 'the flames scorched the ceiling')
scorch - (become scorched or singed under intense heat or dry conditions; 'The exposed tree scorched in the hot sun')
singe, swinge - (burn superficially or lightly; 'I singed my eyebrows')
wet - (cause to become wet; 'Wet your face')
wet - (cause to become wet; 'Wet your face')
water, irrigate - (supply with water, as with channels or ditches or streams; 'Water the fields')
irrigation - (supplying dry land with water by means of ditches etc)
soak - (submerge in a liquid; 'I soaked in the hot tub for an hour')
drench, douse, dowse, soak, sop, souse - (cover with liquid; pour liquid onto; 'souse water on his hot face')
char, blacken, sear, scorch - (burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color; 'The cook blackened the chicken breast'; 'The fire charred the ceiling above the mantelpiece'; 'the flames scorched the ceiling')
charred - (having been burned so as to affect color or taste)
darken - (become dark or darker; 'The sky darkened')
darken, dim - (become or make darker; 'The screen darkened'; 'He darkened the colors by adding brown')
darken - (make dark or darker; 'darken a room')
darkened - (become or made dark by lack of light; 'a darkened house'; 'the darkened theater')
blacken, melanize, melanise, nigrify, black - (make or become black; 'The smoke blackened the ceiling'; 'The ceiling blackened')
blackened - (darkened by smoke; 'blackened rafters')
burned, burnt - (ruined by overcooking; 'she served us underdone bacon and burnt biscuits')
charred - (having been burned so as to affect color or taste)
color, colorize, colorise, colourise, colourize, colour, color in, colour in - (add color to; 'The child colored the drawings'; 'Fall colored the trees'; 'colorize black and white film')
tan, bronze - (get a tan, from wind or sun)
tan, bronze - (get a tan, from wind or sun)
tanning - (process in which skin pigmentation darkens as a result of exposure to ultraviolet light)
tan - (treat skins and hides with tannic acid so as to convert them into leather)
tanning - (making leather from rawhide)
brown - (fry in a pan until it changes color; 'brown the meat in the pan')
bake - (cook and make edible by putting in a hot oven; 'bake the potatoes')
bake - (prepare with dry heat in an oven; 'bake a cake')
bake - (cook and make edible by putting in a hot oven; 'bake the potatoes')
ovenbake - (bake in an oven; 'ovenbake this chicken')
fry - (cook on a hot surface using fat; 'fry the pancakes')
saute - (fry briefly over high heat; 'saute the onions')
steam - (cook something by letting steam pass over it; 'just steam the vegetables')
steamed - (cooked in steam; 'steamed clams')
roast - (cook with dry heat, usually in an oven; 'roast the turkey')
roast, joint - (a piece of meat roasted or for roasting and of a size for slicing into more than one portion)
roast, roasted - ((meat) cooked by dry heat in an oven)
used - (employed in accomplishing something; 'the principle of surprise is the most used and misused of all the principles of war'- H.H.Arnold & I.C.Eaker)
secondhand, used - (previously used or owned by another; 'bought a secondhand (or used) car')
raddled, worn-out - (used until no longer useful; 'battered trumpets and raddled radios'; 'worn-out shoes with flapping soles')
fried, deep-fried - (cooked by frying in fat)
done - (cooked until ready to serve)
well-done - ((meat) cooked until there is no pink meat left inside)
fire - (bake in a kiln so as to harden; 'fire pottery')
kiln - (a furnace for firing or burning or drying such things as porcelain or bricks)
change - (undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature; 'She changed completely as she grew older'; 'The weather changed last night')
change, alteration, modification - (an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another; 'the change was intended to increase sales'; 'this storm is certainly a change for the worse'; 'the neighborhood had undergone few modifications since his last visit years ago')
change, alteration, modification - (an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another; 'the change was intended to increase sales'; 'this storm is certainly a change for the worse'; 'the neighborhood had undergone few modifications since his last visit years ago')
alteration, modification, adjustment - (the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment))
alter - (make an alteration to; 'This dress needs to be altered')
interpolate, alter, falsify - (insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby)
change, alter, vary - (make or become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence; 'her mood changes in accordance with the weather'; 'The supermarket's selection of vegetables varies according to the season')
modified - (changed in form or character; 'their modified stand made the issue more acceptable'; 'the performance of the modified aircraft was much improved')
stylize, stylise, conventionalize - (represent according to a conventional style; 'a stylized female head')
stylization, stylisation - (the act of stylizing; causing to conform to a particular style)
conventionalized, conventionalised, stylized, stylised - (using artistic forms and conventions to create effects; not natural or spontaneous; 'a stylized mode of theater production')
inactivate, deactivate - (make inactive; 'they deactivated the file')
immobilize, immobilise - (cause to be unable to move; 'The sudden storm immobilized the traffic')
paralyze, paralyse - (make powerless and unable to function; 'The bureaucracy paralyzes the entire operation')
powerless - (lacking power)
paralyze, paralyse - (cause to be paralyzed and immobile; 'The poison paralyzed him'; 'Fear paralyzed her')
corrupt, pervert, subvert, demoralize, demoralise, debauch, debase, profane, vitiate, deprave, misdirect - (corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality; 'debauch the young people with wine and women'; 'Socrates was accused of corrupting young men'; 'Do school counselors subvert young children?'; 'corrupt the morals')
corrupted, debased, vitiated - (ruined in character or quality)
version, variant, variation, edition - (something a little different from others of the same type; 'an experimental version of the night fighter'; 'a variant of the same word'; 'an emery wheel is the modern variation of a grindstone'; 'the boy is a younger edition of his father')
readiness, preparedness, preparation - (the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action); 'putting them in readiness'; 'their preparation was more than adequate')
version, variant, variation, edition - (something a little different from others of the same type; 'an experimental version of the night fighter'; 'a variant of the same word'; 'an emery wheel is the modern variation of a grindstone'; 'the boy is a younger edition of his father')
adaptation, version - (a written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form; 'the play is an adaptation of a short novel')
translation, interlingual rendition, rendering, version - (a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language)
rewrite, revision, rescript - (something that has been written again; 'the rewrite was much better')
sequel, continuation - (a part added to a book or play that continues and extends it)
edition - (all of the identical copies of something offered to the public at the same time; 'the first edition appeared in 1920'; 'it was too late for the morning edition'; 'they issued a limited edition of Bach recordings')
obfuscate - (make obscure or unclear)
mystification, obfuscation - (the activity of obscuring people's understanding, leaving them baffled or bewildered)
surprise - (a sudden unexpected event)
change intensity - (increase or decrease in intensity)
brighten, lighten up, lighten - (make lighter or brighter; 'The paint will brighten the room')
muffle, mute, dull, damp, dampen, tone down - (deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping)
hushed, muted, subdued, quiet - (in a softened tone; 'hushed voices'; 'muted trumpets'; 'a subdued whisper'; 'a quiet reprimand')
dull, muffled, muted, softened - (being or made softer or less loud or clear; 'the dull boom of distant breaking waves'; 'muffled drums'; 'the muffled noises of the street'; 'muted trumpets')
muffle, mute, dull, damp, dampen, tone down - (deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping)
dull, muffled, muted, softened - (being or made softer or less loud or clear; 'the dull boom of distant breaking waves'; 'muffled drums'; 'the muffled noises of the street'; 'muted trumpets')
eye opener - (something surprising and revealing)
bare, scanty, spare - (lacking in amplitude or quantity; 'a bare livelihood'; 'a scanty harvest'; 'a spare diet')
light, scant, short - (less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so; 'a light pound'; 'a scant cup of sugar'; 'regularly gives short weight')
revealing - (showing or making known; 'her dress was scanty and revealing')
update - (modernize or bring up to date; 'We updated the kitchen in the old house')
remodel, reconstruct, redo - (do over, as of (part of) a house; 'We are remodeling these rooms')
overhaul, modernize, modernise - (make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to; 'You should overhaul your car engine'; 'overhaul the health care system')
refurbish, renovate, freshen up - (make brighter and prettier; 'we refurbished the guest wing'; 'My wife wants us to renovate')
modernization, modernisation - (making modern in appearance or behavior; 'the modernization of Nigeria will be a long process')
modernized, modernised - (brought up to date; 'modernized methods')
revise - (make revisions in; 'revise a thesis')
revision, alteration - (the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification); 'it would require a drastic revision of his opinion')
revised - (improved or brought up to date; 'a revised edition')
revised - (altered or revised by rephrasing or by adding or deleting material; 'the amended bill passed easily')
revision, alteration - (the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification); 'it would require a drastic revision of his opinion')
rewrite, revision, rescript - (something that has been written again; 'the rewrite was much better')
up-to-date - (reflecting the latest information or changes; 'an up-to-date issue of the magazine')
up-to-date, cutting-edge, with-it - (in accord with the most fashionable ideas or style; 'wears only the latest style'; 'the last thing in swimwear'; 'cutting-edge technology'; 'a with-it boutique')
up-to-date, cutting-edge, with-it - (in accord with the most fashionable ideas or style; 'wears only the latest style'; 'the last thing in swimwear'; 'cutting-edge technology'; 'a with-it boutique')
up-to-date, cutting-edge, with-it - (in accord with the most fashionable ideas or style; 'wears only the latest style'; 'the last thing in swimwear'; 'cutting-edge technology'; 'a with-it boutique')
amend - (make amendments to; 'amend the document')
amendment - (the act of amending or correcting)
fix, prepare, set up, ready, gear up, set - (make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc; 'Get the children ready for school!'; 'prepare for war'; 'I was fixing to leave town after I paid the hotel bill')
preparation, readying - (the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose; 'preparations for the ceremony had begun')
preparatory, preparative, propaedeutic - (preceding and preparing for something; 'preparatory steps')
consume, ingest, take in, take, have - (serve oneself to, or consume regularly; 'Have another bowl of chicken soup!'; 'I don't take sugar in my coffee')
devour, down, consume, go through - (eat immoderately; 'Some people can down a pound of meat in the course of one meal')
consume, ingest, take in, take, have - (serve oneself to, or consume regularly; 'Have another bowl of chicken soup!'; 'I don't take sugar in my coffee')
consumption, ingestion, intake, uptake - (the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating))
mouth, oral cavity, oral fissure, rima oris - (the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge; 'he stuffed his mouth with candy')
mouth - (the externally visible part of the oral cavity on the face and the system of organs surrounding the opening; 'she wiped lipstick from her mouth')
palate, roof of the mouth - (the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities)
swallow, get down - (pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking; 'Swallow the raw fish-it won't kill you!')
swallow, drink, deglutition - (the act of swallowing; 'one swallow of the liquid was enough'; 'he took a drink of his beer and smacked his lips')
swallow, get down - (pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking; 'Swallow the raw fish - it won't kill you!')
eat - (take in solid food; 'She was eating a banana'; 'What did you eat for dinner last night?')
eating, feeding - (the act of consuming food)
bird feeder, birdfeeder, feeder - (an outdoor device that supplies food for wild birds)
feeder - (an animal being fattened or suitable for fattening)
feeder - (an animal that feeds on a particular source of food; 'a bark feeder'; 'a mud feeder')
eater, feeder - (someone who consumes food for nourishment)
satiate, sate, replete, fill - (fill to satisfaction; 'I am sated')
pick at, peck at, peck - (eat like a bird; 'The anorexic girl just picks at her food')
devour, down, consume, go through - (eat immoderately; 'Some people can down a pound of meat in the course of one meal')
devour, guttle, raven, pig - (eat greedily; 'he devoured three sandwiches')
wolf, wolf down - (eat hastily; 'The teenager wolfed down the pizza')
dine - (have supper; eat dinner; 'We often dine with friends in this restaurant')
dining - (the act of eating dinner)
banquet, feast, spread - (a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed; 'a banquet for the graduating seniors'; 'the Thanksgiving feast'; 'they put out quite a spread')
feast, banquet, junket - (partake in a feast or banquet)
gobble, bolt - (eat hastily without proper chewing; 'Don't bolt your food!')
picnic - (eat alfresco, in the open air; 'We picnicked near the lake on this gorgeous Sunday')
field day, outing, picnic - (a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering)
picnic - (any informal meal eaten outside or on an excursion)
procedure, process - (a particular course of action intended to achieve a result; 'the procedure of obtaining a driver's license'; 'it was a process of trial and error')
operation, procedure - (a process or series of acts especially of a practical or mechanical nature involved in a particular form of work; 'the operations in building a house'; 'certain machine operations')
routine, modus operandi - (an unvarying or habitual method or procedure)
first step, initiative, opening move, opening - (the first of a series of actions)
cooking, cookery, preparation - (the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat; 'cooking can be a great art'; 'people are needed who have experience in cookery'; 'he left the preparation of meals to his wife')
culinary - (of or relating to or used in cooking)
arrange, fix up - (make arrangements for; 'Can you arrange a meeting with the President?')
cuisine, culinary art - (the practice or manner of preparing food or the food so prepared)
cuisine, culinary art - (the practice or manner of preparing food or the food so prepared)
sushi - (rice (with raw fish) wrapped in seaweed)
sushi - (rice (with raw fish) wrapped in seaweed)
haute cuisine - ((French) an elaborate and skillful manner of preparing food)
dim sum - (traditional Chinese cuisine; a variety of foods (including several kinds of steamed or fried dumplings) are served successively in small portions)
kosher - (food that fulfills the requirements of Jewish dietary law)
kosher, cosher - (conforming to dietary laws; 'kosher meat'; 'a kosher kitchen')
kosher - (food that fulfills the requirements of Jewish dietary law)
processing - (preparing or putting through a prescribed procedure; 'the processing of newly arrived immigrants'; 'the processing of ore to obtain minerals')
process, treat - (subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition; 'process cheese'; 'process hair'; 'treat the water so it can be drunk'; 'treat the lawn with chemicals' ; 'treat an oil spill')
convert - (change the nature, purpose, or function of something; 'convert lead into gold'; 'convert hotels into jails'; 'convert slaves to laborers')
central processing unit, CPU, C.P.U., central processor, processor, mainframe - ((computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing; 'the CPU and the memory form the central part of a computer to which the peripherals are attached')
food processor - (a kitchen appliance with interchangeable blades; used for shredding or blending or chopping or slicing food)
food processor - (a kitchen appliance with interchangeable blades; used for shredding or blending or chopping or slicing food)
blender, liquidizer, liquidiser - (an electrically powered mixer with whirling blades that mix or chop or liquefy foods)
recycle, reprocess, reuse - (use again after processing; 'We must recycle the cardboard boxes)
processed - (subjected to a special process or treatment; 'prepared ergot'; 'processed cheeses are easy to spread')
refined, processed - (freed from impurities by processing; 'refined sugar'; 'refined oil'; 'to gild refined gold' - Shakespeare)
purified, refined, sublimate - (made pure)
cook - (prepare a hot meal; 'My husband doesn't cook')
cook, fix, ready, make, prepare - (prepare for eating by applying heat; 'Cook me dinner, please'; 'can you make me an omelette?'; 'fix breakfast for the guests, please')
cook - (transform and make suitable for consumption by heating; 'These potatoes have to cook for 20 minutes')
bicarbonate of soda, sodium hydrogen carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, baking soda, saleratus - (a white soluble compound (NaHCO3) used in effervescent drinks and in baking powders and as an antacid)
condense - (cause a gas or vapor to change into a liquid; 'The cold air condensed the steam')
condensation - (the process of changing from a gaseous to a liquid or solid state)
gasified, vaporized, vapourised, volatilized, volatilised - (converted into a gas or vapor)
gasify, vaporize, vaporise, aerify - (turn into gas; 'The substance gasified')
evaporate, vaporize, vaporise - (lose or cause to lose liquid by vaporization leaving a more concentrated residue; 'evaporate milk')
vaporization, vaporisation, vapor, vapour, evaporation - (the process of becoming a vapor)
evaporate, vaporise - (change into a vapor; 'The water evaporated in front of our eyes')
boil - (come to the boiling point and change from a liquid to vapor; 'Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius')
boiled, poached, stewed - (cooked in hot water)
broil, oven broil - (cook under a broiler; 'broil fish')
broiled, grilled - (cooked by radiant heat (as over a grill))
boiling, stewing, simmering - (cooking in a liquid that has been brought to a boil)
boiling, stewing, simmering - (cooking in a liquid that has been brought to a boil)
simmer - (boil slowly at low temperature; 'simmer the sauce'; 'simmering water')
stew - (food prepared by stewing especially meat or fish with vegetables)
stew - (cook slowly and for a long time in liquid; 'Stew the vegetables in wine')
boiled egg, coddled egg - (egg cooked briefly in the shell in gently boiling water)
evaporate, vaporize, vaporise - (lose or cause to lose liquid by vaporization leaving a more concentrated residue; 'evaporate milk')
evaporate, vaporise - (cause to change into a vapor; 'The chemist evaporated the water')
evaporate, vaporise - (change into a vapor; 'The water evaporated in front of our eyes')
sublime, sublimate - (change or cause to change directly from a solid into a vapor without first melting; 'sublime iodine'; 'some salts sublime when heated')
sculpture - (a three-dimensional work of plastic art)
modeled, sculptural, sculptured, sculpturesque - (resembling sculpture; 'her finely modeled features'2; 'rendered with...vivid sculptural effect'; 'the sculpturesque beauty of the athletes' bodies')
sculptural - (relating to or consisting of sculpture; 'sculptural embellishments')
bust - (a sculpture of the head and shoulders of a person)
statue - (a sculpture representing a human or animal)
figure - (a model of a bodily form (especially of a person); 'he made a figure of Santa Claus')
snowman - (a figure of a person made of packed snow)
frieze - (an architectural ornament consisting of a horizontal sculptured band between the architrave and the cornice)
carving - (a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape)
graph, graphical record - (a visual representation of the relations between certain quantities plotted with reference to a set of axes)
bar chart, bar graph - (a chart with bars whose lengths are proportional to quantities)
pie chart - (a circular chart divided into triangular areas proportional to the percentages of the whole)
node - (a connecting point at which several lines come together)
connection, connexion, link - (a connecting shape)
hot line - (a direct telephone line between two officials)
connection, connexion, link - (a connecting shape)
hierarchy - (a series of ordered groupings of people or things within a system; 'put honesty first in her hierarchy of values')
hierarchical, hierarchal, hierarchic - (classified according to various criteria into successive levels or layers; 'it has been said that only a hierarchical society with a leisure class at the top can produce works of art'; 'in her hierarchical set of values honesty comes first')
high-level, high-ranking, upper-level - (at an elevated level in rank or importance; 'a high-level official'; 'a high-level corporate briefing'; 'upper-level management')
alphabet - (a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language)
time zone - (any of the 24 regions of the globe (loosely divided by longitude) throughout which the same standard time is used)
date - (the particular day, month, or year (usually according to the Gregorian calendar)
date - (a particular day specified as the time something happens; 'the date of the election is set by law')
acre - (a unit of area (4840 square yards) used in English-speaking countries)
hectare - ((abbreviated 'ha') a unit of surface area equal to 100 ares (or 10,000 square meters))
currency - (the metal or paper medium of exchange that is presently used)
Indian rupee, rupee - (the basic unit of money in India; equal to 100 paise)
euro - (the basic monetary unit of most members of the European Union (introduced in 1999); in 2002 twelve European nations (Germany, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Austria, Finland) adopted the euro as their basic unit of money and abandoned their traditional currencies)
Eurodollar - (a United States dollar deposited in a European bank and used as an international currency to finance trade)
dollar - (the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents)
dollar - (the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents)
cent - (a fractional monetary unit of several countries)
Canadian dollar - (the basic unit of money in Canada)
dollar - (the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents)
Canadian dollar - (the basic unit of money in Canada)
British shilling, shilling, bob - (a former monetary unit in Great Britain)
British pound, pound, British pound sterling, pound sterling, quid - (the basic unit of money in Great Britain; equal to 100 pence)
British thermal unit, BTU, B.Th.U. - (a unit of heat equal to the amount of heat required to raise one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit at one atmosphere pressure; equivalent to 251.997 calories)
virgin - (a person who has never had sex)
mho, siemens, reciprocal ohm, S - (a unit of conductance equal to the reciprocal of an ohm)
stereotype - (a conventional or formulaic conception or image; 'regional stereotypes have been part of America since its founding')
stereotyped, stereotypic, stereotypical, unimaginative - (lacking spontaneity or originality or individuality; 'stereotyped phrases of condolence'; 'even his profanity was unimaginative')
pigeonhole - (a specific (often simplistic) category)
brand, make - (a recognizable kind; 'there's a new brand of hero in the movies now'; 'what make of car is that?')
model - (a type of product; 'his car was an old model')
henry, H - (a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second)
calendar - (a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year)
taxonomy - (a classification of organisms into groups based on similarities of structure or origin etc)
ontology - (the metaphysical study of the nature of being and existence)
watt, W - (a unit of power equal to 1 joule per second; the power dissipated by a current of 1 ampere flowing across a resistance of 1 ohm)
horsepower, HP, H.P. - (a unit of power equal to 746 watts)
electromagnetic unit, emu - (any of various systems of units for measuring electricity and magnetism)
power unit - (a measure of electric power)
volt-ampere, var - (a unit of electrical power in an AC circuit equal to the power dissipated when 1 volt produces a current of 1 ampere)
ID, I.D. - (a card or badge used to identify the bearer; 'you had to show your ID in order to get in')
card, identity card - (a card certifying the identity of the bearer; 'he had to show his card to get in')
mandate, authorization, authorisation - (a document giving an official instruction or command)
birth certificate - (a copy of the official document giving details of a person's birth)
covenant, compact, concordat - (a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action)
diploma, sheepskin - (a document certifying the successful completion of a course of study)
tax return, income tax return, return - (document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability; 'his gross income was enough that he had to file a tax return')
stove, kitchen stove, range, kitchen range, cooking stove - (a kitchen appliance used for cooking food; 'dinner was already on the stove')
grill - (cook over a grill; 'grill the sausages')
barbeque, barbecue, cook out - (cook outdoors on a barbecue grill; 'let's barbecue that meat'; 'We cooked out in the forest')
barbecued, grilled - (cooked over an outdoor grill)
barbecued, grilled - (cooked over an outdoor grill)
grill, grille, grillwork - (a framework of metal bars used as a partition or a grate; 'he cooked hamburgers on the grill')
grill, grille, grillwork - (a framework of metal bars used as a partition or a grate; 'he cooked hamburgers on the grill')
grill, grille, grillwork - (a framework of metal bars used as a partition or a grate; 'he cooked hamburgers on the grill')
oven - (kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting)
microwave, microwave oven - (kitchen appliance that cooks food by passing an electromagnetic wave through it; heat results from the absorption of energy by the water molecules in the food)
oven - (kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting)
inhabitant, habitant, dweller, denizen, indweller - (a person who inhabits a particular place)
resident, occupant, occupier - (someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there)
inhabitant, habitant, dweller, denizen, indweller - (a person who inhabits a particular place)
townsman, towner - (a resident of a town or city)
inmate - (one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital))
inpatient, inmate - (a patient who is residing in the hospital where he is being treated)
convict, con, inmate, jail bird, jailbird, gaolbird, yard bird, yardbird - (a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison)
native, indigen, indigene - (a person who was born in a particular place; an indigenous person)
native, indigen, indigene - (a person who was born in a particular place; an indigenous person)
autochthonal, autochthonic, autochthonous, endemic, indigenous - (originating where it is found; 'the autochthonal fauna of Australia includes the kangaroo'; 'autochthonous rocks and people and folktales'; 'endemic folkways'; 'the Ainu are indigenous to the northernmost islands of Japan')
national, subject - (a person who owes allegiance to that nation; 'a monarch has a duty to his subjects')
compatriot - (a person from your own country)
countryman - (a man from your own country)
citizen - (a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community)
civic - (of or relating or belonging to a city; 'civic center'; 'civic problems')
civil, civic - (of or relating to or befitting citizens as individuals; 'civil rights'; 'civil liberty'; 'civic duties'; 'civic pride')
citizenry, people - (the body of citizens of a state or country; 'the Spanish people')
elite, elite group - (a group or class of persons enjoying superior intellectual or social or economic status)
nobility, aristocracy - (a privileged class holding hereditary titles)
cohort - (a company of companions or supporters)
cohort - (a band of warriors (originally a unit of a Roman Legion))
age group, age bracket, cohort - (a group people having approximately the same age)
multitude, masses, mass, hoi polloi, people, the great unwashed - (the common people generally; 'separate the warriors from the mass'; 'power to the people')
folk, folks, common people - (people in general (often used in the plural); 'they're just country folk'; 'folks around here drink moonshine'; 'the common people determine the group character and preserve its customs from one generation to the next')
commoner, common man, common person - (a person who holds no title) (the common people generally; 'separate the warriors from the mass'; 'power to the people')
layman, layperson, secular - (someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person)
rustic - (an unsophisticated country person)
yokel, rube, hick, yahoo, hayseed, bumpkin, chawbacon - (not very intelligent or interested in culture)
peasant, provincial, bucolic - (a country person)
peasant - (one of a (chiefly European) class of agricultural laborers)
redneck, cracker - (a poor white person in the southern United States)
laity, temporalty - (in Christianity, members of a religious community that do not have the priestly responsibilities of ordained clergy)
woodsman, woodman - (someone who lives in the woods)
periodical - (a publication that appears at fixed intervals)
issue, number - (one of a series published periodically; 'she found an old issue of the magazine in her dentist's waiting room')
newspaper, paper - (a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements; 'he read his newspaper at breakfast')
tabloid, rag, sheet - (newspaper with half-size pages)
magazine, mag - (a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it; 'it takes several years before a magazine starts to break even or make money')
disposable - (an item that can be disposed of after it has been used)
animal product - (a product made from animal material)
newspaper, paper - (the physical object that is the product of a newspaper publisher; 'when it began to rain he covered his head with a newspaper')
newspaper, paper - (a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements; 'he read his newspaper at breakfast')
edition - (an issue of a newspaper; 'he read it in yesterday's edition of the Times')
magazine, magazine publisher - (a business firm that publishes magazines; 'he works for a magazine')
journal - (a periodical dedicated to a particular subject; 'he reads the medical journals')
journal - (a periodical dedicated to a particular subject; 'he reads the medical journals')
journal - (a periodical dedicated to a particular subject; 'he reads the medical journals')
paper - (a scholarly article describing the results of observations or stating hypotheses; 'he has written many scientific papers')
magazine - (product consisting of a paperback periodic publication as a physical object; 'tripped over a pile of magazines')
subscribe, subscribe to, take - (receive or obtain by regular payment; 'We take the Times every day')
subscriber, reader - (someone who contracts to receive and pay for a service or a certain number of issues of a publication)
subscription - (a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time)
rush, spate, surge, upsurge - (a sudden forceful flow)
surge, upsurge - (a sudden or abrupt strong increase; 'stimulated a surge of speculation'; 'an upsurge of emotion'; 'an upsurge in violent crime')
soar - (go or move upward; 'The stock market soared after the cease-fire was announced')
burst, fit - (a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason); 'a burst of applause'; 'a fit of housecleaning')
certificate, certification, credential, credentials - (a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts)
documentation, certification, corroboration - (confirmation that some fact or statement is true)
certificate, certification, credential, credentials - (a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts)
unofficial - (not having official authority or sanction; 'a sort of unofficial mayor'; 'an unofficial estimate'; 'he participated in an unofficial capacity')
official - (having official authority or sanction; 'official permission'; 'an official representative')
officially - (in an official role; 'officially, he is in charge'; 'officially responsible')
formally, officially - (with official authorization; 'the club will be formally recognized')
legal document, legal instrument, official document, instrument - ((law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right)
power of attorney - (a legal instrument authorizing someone to act as the grantor's agent)
proxy - (a power of attorney document given by shareholders of a corporation authorizing a specific vote on their behalf at a corporate meeting)
patent, patent of invention - (a document granting an inventor sole rights to an invention)
patent, letters patent - (an official document granting a right or privilege)
attribution, ascription - (assigning to a cause or source; 'the attribution of lighting to an expression of God's wrath'; 'he questioned the attribution of the painting to Picasso')
attributable - (capable of being attributed; 'the collapse of the movement was attributable to a lack of morale'; 'an idea attributable to a Russian')
impute, ascribe, assign, attribute - (attribute or credit to; 'We attributed this quotation to Shakespeare'; 'People impute great cleverness to cats')
attribution, ascription - (assigning to a cause or source; 'the attribution of lighting to an expression of God's wrath'; 'he questioned the attribution of the painting to Picasso')
impute, ascribe, assign, attribute - (attribute or credit to; 'We attributed this quotation to Shakespeare'; 'People impute great cleverness to cats')
impute, ascribe, assign, attribute - (attribute or credit to; 'We attributed this quotation to Shakespeare'; 'People impute great cleverness to cats')
attribution, ascription - (assigning some quality or character to a person or thing; 'the attribution of language to birds'; 'the ascription to me of honors I had not earned')
ridicule, roast, guy, blackguard, laugh at, jest at, rib, make fun, poke fun - (subject to laughter or ridicule; 'The satirists ridiculed the plans for a new opera house'; 'The students poked fun at the inexperienced teacher'; 'His former students roasted the professor at his 60th birthday')
debunk, expose - (expose while ridiculing; especially of pretentious or false claims and ideas; 'The physicist debunked the psychic's claims')
object - (express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent; 'She never objected to the amount of work her boss charged her with'; 'When asked to drive the truck, she objected that she did not have a driver's license')
object - (be averse to or express disapproval of; 'My wife objects to modern furniture')
expostulation, remonstrance, remonstration, objection - (the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest)
objection - (the speech act of objecting)
complain, kick, plain, sound off, quetch, kvetch - (express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness; 'My mother complains all day'; 'She has a lot to kick about')
complaint - (an expression of grievance or resentment)
kvetch - ((Yiddish) a nagging complaint)
gripe, grouse, crab, beef, squawk, bellyache, holler - (complain; 'What was he hollering about?')
challenge, take exception - (raise a formal objection in a court of law)
challenge, take exception - (raise a formal objection in a court of law)
singing voice - (the musical quality of the voice while singing)
tenor, tenor voice - (the adult male singing voice above baritone)
tenor - (an adult male with a tenor voice)
soprano - (a female singer)
baritone, barytone - (a male singer)
soprano - (the highest female voice; the voice of a boy before puberty)
baritone, baritone voice - (the second lowest adult male singing voice)
cry, yell - (a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate); 'a cry of rage'; 'a yell of pain')
lament, lamentation, plaint, wail - (a cry of sorrow and grief; 'their pitiful laments could be heard throughout the ward')
fault - (responsibility for a bad situation or event; 'it was John's fault')
responsible, responsible for - (being the agent or cause; 'determined who was the responsible party'; 'termites were responsible for the damage')
guilt, guilty conscience, guilt feelings, guilt trip - (remorse caused by feeling responsible for some offence)
responsible, responsible for - (being the agent or cause; 'determined who was the responsible party'; 'termites were responsible for the damage')
duty, responsibility, obligation - (the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force; 'we must instill a sense of duty in our children'; 'every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty'- John D.Rockefeller Jr)
province, responsibility - (the proper sphere or extent of your activities; 'it was his province to take care of himself')
credit - (used in the phrase 'to your credit' in order to indicate an achievement deserving praise; 'she already had several performances to her credit';)
fault - (responsibility for a bad situation or event; 'it was John's fault')
blame, fault - (put or pin the blame on)
blame, charge - (attribute responsibility to; 'We blamed the accident on her'; 'The tragedy was charged to her inexperience')
charge, accuse - (blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against; 'he charged thee director with indifference')
credit - (give someone credit for something; 'We credited her for saving our jobs')
accredit, credit - (give credit for; 'She was not properly credited in the program')
telecommunication, telecom - ((often plural) systems used in transmitting messages over a distance electronically)
telecommunicate - (communicate over long distances, as via the telephone or e-mail)
replicate, copy - (reproduce or make an exact copy of; 'replicate the cell'; 'copy the genetic information')
copy, re-create - (make a replica of; 'copy that drawing'; 're-create a picture by Rembrandt')
reproduce - (make a copy or equivalent of; 'reproduce the painting')
copy - (copy down as is; 'The students were made to copy the alphabet over and over')
copy, re-create - (make a replica of; 'copy that drawing'; 're-create a picture by Rembrandt')
upload - (transfer a file or program to a central computer from a smaller computer or a computer at a remote location)
download - (transfer a file or program from a central computer to a smaller computer or to a computer at a remote location)
clone - (make multiple identical copies of; 'people can clone a sheep nowadays')
cloning - (a general term for the research activity that creates a copy of some biological entity (a gene or organism or cell))
radio wave, radio emission, radio radiation - (an electromagnetic wave with a wavelength between 0.5 cm to 30,000 m)
output signal, output - (signal that comes out of an electronic system)
output signal, output - (signal that comes out of an electronic system)
audio, sound - (the audible part of a transmitted signal; 'they always raise the audio for commercials')
video, picture - (the visible part of a television transmission; 'they could still receive the sound but the picture was gone')
radar, microwave radar, radio detection and ranging, radiolocation - (measuring instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objects)
meteorological balloon - (a small unmanned balloon set aloft to observe atmospheric conditions)
radar, microwave radar, radio detection and ranging, radiolocation - (measuring instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objects)
air, send, broadcast, beam, transmit - (broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television; 'We cannot air this X-rated song')
transmitter, sender - (set used to broadcast radio or tv signals)
receiver, receiving system - (set that receives radio or tv signals)
receiver, receiving system - (set that receives radio or tv signals)
reception - (quality or fidelity of a received broadcast)
signal detection, detection - (the detection that a signal is being received)
intranet - (a restricted computer network; a private network created using World Wide Web software)
internet, net, cyberspace - (a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange)
World Wide Web, WWW, web - (computer network consisting of a collection of internet sites that offer text and graphics and sound and animation resources through the hypertext transfer protocol)
router - ((computer science) a device that forwards data packets between computer networks)
packet - ((computer science) a message or message fragment)
television transmitter - (transmitter that is part of a television system)
television, telecasting, TV, video - (broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects; 'she is a star of screen and video'; 'Television is a medium because it is neither rare nor well done' - Ernie Kovacs)
electronic mail, e-mail, email - ((computer science) a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that is generated at the recipient's terminal when he logs in)
e-mail, email, netmail - (communicate electronically on the computer; 'she e-mailed me the good news')
assembly - (a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit)
antenna, aerial, transmitting aerial - (an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals)
antenna, feeler - (one of a pair of mobile appendages on the head of e.g. insects and crustaceans; typically sensitive to touch and taste)
spine - (a sharp rigid animal process or appendage; as a porcupine quill or a ridge on a bone or a ray of a fish fin)
quill - (a stiff hollow protective spine on a porcupine or hedgehog)
supernova - (a star that explodes and becomes extremely luminous in the process)
solstice - (either of the two times of the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator)
summer solstice, June 21, midsummer - (June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point)
solstice - (either of the two times of the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator)
equinox - (either of two times of the year when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator and day and night are of equal length)
chemical reaction, reaction - ((chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others; 'there was a chemical reaction of the lime with the ground water')
deterioration, impairment - (a symptom of reduced quality or strength)
deterioration, decline in quality, declension, worsening - (process of changing to an inferior state)
dangerous, grave, grievous, serious, severe, life-threatening - (causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm; 'a dangerous operation'; 'a grave situation'; 'a grave illness'; 'grievous bodily harm'; 'a serious wound'; 'a serious turn of events'; 'a severe case of pneumonia'; 'a life-threatening disease')
downturn, downswing - (a worsening of business or economic activity; 'the market took a downturn')
slump, slack, drop-off, falloff, falling off - (a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality; 'the team went into a slump'; 'a gradual slack in output'; 'a drop-off in attendance'; 'a falloff in quality')
degrade, cheapen - (lower the grade of something; reduce its worth)
degradation, debasement - (changing to a lower state (a less respected state))
devalue, devaluate - (remove the value from; deprive of its value)
depreciate, undervalue, devaluate, devalue - (lose in value; 'The dollar depreciated again')
adulterate, stretch, dilute, debase - (corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones; 'adulterate liquor')
adulteration, debasement - (being mixed with extraneous material; the product of adulterating)
disintegrate, decay, decompose - (lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current; 'the particles disintegrated during the nuclear fission process')
decay, crumble, delapidate - (fall into decay or ruin; 'The unoccupied house started to decay')
decay - (undergo decay or decomposition; 'The body started to decay and needed to be cremated')
disintegrate - (break into parts or components or lose cohesion or unity; 'The material disintegrated'; 'the group disintegrated after the leader died')
dissolution, disintegration - (separation into component parts)
dissolve, resolve, break up - (cause to go into a solution; 'The recipe says that we should dissolve a cup of sugar in two cups of water')
medium - (an intervening substance through which something is achieved; 'the dissolving medium is called a solvent')
air, airwave - (medium for radio and television broadcasting; 'the program was on the air from 9 til midnight'; 'the president used the airwaves to take his message to the people')
solvent, dissolvent, dissolver, dissolving agent, resolvent - (a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances; 'the solvent does not change its state in forming a solution')
solute - (the dissolved substance in a solution; the component of a solution that changes its state)
solution - (a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution; 'he used a solution of peroxide and water')
dissolve, resolve, break up - (cause to go into a solution; 'The recipe says that we should dissolve a cup of sugar in two cups of water')
dissolved - ((of solid matter) reduced to a liquid form; 'add the dissolved gelatin')
undissolved - (retaining a solid form; 'undissolved sugar in the bottom of the cup')
solubility - (the quantity of a particular substance that can dissolve in a particular solvent (yielding a saturated solution))
dissolve - (pass into a solution; 'The sugar quickly dissolved in the coffee')
dissolve, resolve, break up - (cause to go into a solution; 'The recipe says that we should dissolve a cup of sugar in two cups of water')
dissolve - (pass into a solution; 'The sugar quickly dissolved in the coffee')
suspend - (cause to be held in suspension in a fluid; 'suspend the particles')
suspended - ((of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment; 'suspended matter such as silt or mud...'; 'dust particles suspended in the air'; 'droplets in suspension in a gas')
weather - (change under the action or influence of the weather; 'A weathered old hut')
spoil, go bad - (become unfit for consumption or use; 'the meat must be eaten before it spoils')
spoilage, spoiling - (the process of becoming spoiled)
wilt, droop - (become limp; 'The flowers wilted')
decompose, rot, molder, moulder - (break down; 'The bodies decomposed in the heat')
decay - (undergo decay or decomposition; 'The body started to decay and needed to be cremated')
decay, decomposition - (the organic phenomenon of rotting)
decomposition, rot, rotting, putrefaction - ((biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action)
decayed, rotten, rotted - (damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless; 'rotten floor boards'; 'rotted beams'; 'a decayed foundation')
rotten - (having or disintegrated; usually implies foulness; 'dead and rotten in his grave')
explosive - (a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck)
explosive - (serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst; 'an explosive device'; 'explosive gas'; 'explosive force'; 'explosive violence'; 'an explosive temper')
explosion, detonation, blowup - (a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction)
detonate, explode, blow up - (burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction;'the bomb detonated at noon'; 'The Molotov cocktail exploded')
blast - (an explosion (as of dynamite))
game - (a single play of a sport or other contest; 'the game lasted two hours')
lottery, drawing - (players buy (or are given) chances and prizes are distributed by casting lots)
game - (a single play of a sport or other contest; the game lasted two hours)
game - (a contest with rules to determine a winner; you need four people to play this game)
table game - (a game that is played on a table)
table game - (a game that is played on a table)
table-tennis table, ping-pong table, pingpong table - (a table used for playing table tennis)
ping-pong ball - (light hollow ball used in playing table tennis)
table tennis, Ping-Pong - (a game (trademark Ping-Pong) resembling tennis but played on a table with paddles and a light hollow ball)
table tennis, Ping-Pong - (a game (trademark Ping-Pong) resembling tennis but played on a table with paddles and a light hollow ball)
party game - (a game to amuse guests at a party)
curling - (a game played on ice in which heavy stones with handles are slid toward a target)
curling - (a game played on ice in which heavy stones with handles are slid toward a target)
reciprocate - (alternate the direction of motion of; 'the engine reciprocates the propeller')
reciprocate - (act, feel, or give mutually or in return; 'We always invite the neighbors and they never reciprocate!')
render, return - (give back; 'render money')
return - (return in kind; 'return a compliment'; 'return her love')
return - (make a return; 'return a kickback')
refund, return, repay, give back - (pay back; 'Please refund me my money')
refund, return, repay, give back - (pay back; 'Please refund me my money')
refund - (money returned to a payer)
rebate, discount - (a refund of some fraction of the amount paid)
compensate, recompense, repair, indemnify - (make amends for; pay compensation for; 'One can never fully repair the suffering and losses of the Jews in the Third Reich'; 'She was compensated for the loss of her arm in the accident')
right, compensate, redress, correct - (make reparations or amends for; 'right a wrongs done to the victims of the Holocaust')
pay, pay off, make up, compensate - (do or give something to somebody in return; 'Does she pay you for the work you are doing?')
compensate, recompense, remunerate - (make payment to; compensate; 'My efforts were not remunerated')
compensation - (something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury))
reimburse - (pay back for some expense incurred; 'Can the company reimburse me for my professional travel?')
recoup, reimburse - (reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss)
reimbursement - (compensation paid (to someone) for damages or losses or money already spent etc.; 'he received reimbursement for his travel expenses')
donate - (give to a charity or good cause; 'I donated blood to the Red Cross for the victims of the earthquake'; 'donate money to the orphanage'; 'She donates to her favorite charity every month')
contribute, give, chip in, kick in - (contribute to some cause; 'I gave at the office')
contribution, donation - (a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause)
offering - (money contributed to a religious organization)
give - (transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody; 'I gave her my money'; 'can you give me lessons?'; 'She gave the children lots of love and tender loving care')
donor, giver, presenter, bestower, conferrer - (person who makes a gift of property)
donor, giver, presenter, bestower, conferrer - (person who makes a gift of property)
subscriber, contributor - (someone who contributes (or promises to contribute) a sum of money)
philanthropist, altruist - (someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being)
bequeath, will, leave - (leave or give by will after one's death; 'My aunt bequeathed me all her jewelry'; 'My grandfather left me his entire estate')
give - (transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody; 'I gave her my money'; 'can you give me lessons?'; 'She gave the children lots of love and tender loving care')
award, present - (give, especially as an honor or reward; 'bestow honors and prizes at graduation')
prize, award - (something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery; 'the prize was a free trip to Europe')
gift - (something acquired without compensation)
bonus, incentive - (an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output)
giveaway - (a gift of public land or resources for the private gain of a limited group)
aid, economic aid - (a gift of money to support a worthy person or cause)
scholarship - (financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit)
grant - (any monetary aid)
subsidy - (a grant paid by a government to an enterprise that benefits the public; 'a subsidy for research in artificial intelligence')
subsidize, subsidise - (support through subsidies; 'The arts in Europe are heavily subsidized')
subsidized, subsidised - (having partial financial support from public funds; 'lived in subsidized public housing')
show, demo, exhibit, present, demonstrate - (show or demonstrate something to an interested audience; 'She shows her dogs frequently'; 'We will demo the new software in Washington')
demonstration, demo - (a visual presentation showing how something works; 'the lecture was accompanied by dramatic demonstrations'; 'the lecturer shot off a pistol as a demonstration of the startle response')
feign, sham, pretend, affect, dissemble - (make believe with the intent to deceive; 'He feigned that he was ill'; 'He shammed a headache')
make, pretend, make believe - (represent fictitiously, as in a play, or pretend to be or act like; 'She makes like an actress')
pretense, pretence, pretending, simulation, feigning - (the act of giving a false appearance; 'his conformity was only pretending')
feint - (deceive by a mock action; 'The midfielder feinted to shoot')
fin - (organ of locomotion and balance in fishes and some other aquatic animals)
pelvic fin, ventral fin - (either of a pair of fins attached to the pelvic girdle in fishes that help control the direction of movement; correspond to hind limbs of a land vertebrate)
scaly, scaley, scaled - (having the body covered or partially covered with thin horny plates, as some fish and reptiles)
scale - (a flattened rigid plate forming part of the body covering of many animals)
reptile, reptilian - (any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises turtles snakes lizards alligators crocodiles and extinct forms)
lizard - (relatively long-bodied reptile with usually two pairs of legs and a tapering tail)
chameleon, chamaeleon - (lizard of Africa and Madagascar able to change skin color and having a projectile tongue)
crocodilian reptile, crocodilian - (extant archosaurian reptile)
crocodile - (large voracious aquatic reptile having a long snout with massive jaws and sharp teeth and a body covered with bony plates; of sluggish tropical waters)
alligator, gator - (either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with shorter broader snouts)
line - (something (as a cord or rope) that is long and thin and flexible; 'a washing line')
string, twine - (a lightweight cord)
string - (a tightly stretched cord of wire or gut, which makes sound when plucked, struck, or bowed)
lifeline - (line thrown from a vessel that people can cling to in order to save themselves from drowning)
cord - (a line made of twisted fibers or threads; 'the bundle was tied with a cord')
fishing line - (a length of cord to which the leader and float and sinker and hook are attached)
fiber, fibre - (a slender and greatly elongated solid substance)
fibril, filament, strand - (a very slender natural or synthetic fiber)
fibril, filament, strand - (a very slender natural or synthetic fiber)
string, twine - (a lightweight cord)
wake board, wakeboard - (a buoyant board (resembling a surfboard) that is used to ride over water while being pulled behind a motorboat)
buoyant, floaty - (tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas; 'buoyant balloons'; 'buoyant balsawood boats'; 'a floaty scarf')
surfboard - (a narrow buoyant board for riding surf)
surfboard, surf - (ride the waves of the sea with a surfboard; 'Californians love to surf')
surfing, surfboarding, surfriding - (the sport of riding a surfboard toward the shore on the crest of a wave)
windsurf - (ride standing on a surfboard with an attached sail, on water; 'You cannot windsurf when the air is completely still')
snowboard - (a board that resembles a broad ski or a small surfboard; used in a standing position to slide down snow-covered slopes)
snowboard - (glide down a snow-covered slope while standing on a board; 'The children love to snowboard in winter')
millionaire - (a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars)
billionaire - (a very rich person whose material wealth is valued at more than a billion dollars)
surfer, surfboarder - (someone who engages in surfboarding)
water sport, aquatics - (sports that involve bodies of water)
harvestman, daddy longlegs, Phalangium opilio - (spiderlike arachnid with a small rounded body and very long thin legs)
water strider, pond-skater, water skater - (long-legged bug that skims about on the surface of water)
water ski - (broad ski for skimming over water towed by a speedboat)
water ski - (ride water skis)
water polo - (a game played in a swimming pool by two teams of swimmers who try to throw an inflated ball into the opponents' goal)
watercolour, watercolor - (paint with watercolors)
watercolor, water-color, watercolour, water-colour - (a painting produced with watercolors)
watercolor, water-color, watercolour, water-colour - (a water-base paint (with water-soluble pigments); used by artists)
weight - (an artifact that is heavy)
weight, free weight, exercising weight - (sports equipment used in calisthenic exercises and weightlifting; it is not attached to anything and is raised and lowered by use of the hands and arms)
dumbbell - (an exercising weight; two spheres connected by a short bar that serves as a handle)
barbell - (a bar to which heavy discs are attached at each end; used in weightlifting)
paperweight - (a weight used to hold down a stack of papers)
sinker - (a weight that sinks (as to hold nets or fishing lines under water))
clothespin, clothes pin, clothes peg - (wood or plastic fastener; for holding clothes on a clothesline)
handicapped person - (a person who has some condition that markedly restricts their ability to function physically or mentally or socially)
cripple - (someone who is unable to walk normally because of an injury or disability to the legs or back)
crutch - (a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking)
walker, Zimmer, Zimmer frame - (a light enclosing framework (trade name Zimmer) with rubber castors or wheels and handles; helps invalids or the handicapped or the aged to walk)
clothesline - (a cord on which clothes are hung to dry)
lace, lacing - (a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment))
shoelace, shoe lace, shoestring, shoe string - (a lace used for fastening shoes)
string, twine - (a lightweight cord)
snake, serpent, ophidian - (limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous)
scaly, scaley, scaled - (having the body covered or partially covered with thin horny plates, as some fish and reptiles)
constrictor - (any of various large nonvenomous snakes that kill their prey by crushing it in its coils)
anaconda, Eunectes murinus - (large arboreal boa of tropical South America)
boa constrictor, Constrictor constrictor - (very large boa of tropical America and West Indies)
python - (large Old World boas)
water snake - (any of various mostly harmless snakes that live in or near water)
rattlesnake, rattler - (pit viper with horny segments at the end of the tail that rattle when shaken)
viper - (venomous Old World snakes characterized by hollow venom-conducting fangs in the upper jaw)
pit viper - (New World vipers with hollow fangs and a heat-sensitive pit on each side of the head)
water moccasin, cottonmouth, cottonmouth moccasin, Agkistrodon piscivorus - (venomous semiaquatic snake of swamps in southern United States)
copperhead, Agkistrodon contortrix - (common coppery brown pit viper of upland eastern United States)
cobra - (venomous Asiatic and African elapid snakes that can expand the skin of the neck into a hood)
coral snake, Old World coral snake - (any of various venomous elapid snakes of Asia and Africa and Australia)
coral snake, harlequin-snake, New World coral snake - (any of several venomous New World snakes brilliantly banded in red and black and either yellow or white; widely distributed in South America and Central America)
dragon, firedrake - (a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings)
fictional character, fictitious character, character - (an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story); 'she is the main character in the novel')
terrorist - (a radical who employs terror as a political weapon; usually organizes with other terrorists in small cells; often uses religion as a cover for terrorist activities)
charter - (a document incorporating an institution and specifying its rights; includes the articles of incorporation and the certificate of incorporation)
association - (a formal organization of people or groups of people; 'he joined the Modern Language Association')
club, social club, society, guild, gild, lodge, order - (a formal association of people with similar interests; 'he joined a golf club'; 'they formed a small lunch society'; 'men from the fraternal order will staff the soup kitchen today')
consortium, pool, syndicate - (an association of companies for some definite purpose)
competition - (a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers; 'business competition can be fiendish at times')
restraint of trade - (any act that tends to prevent free competition in business)
trust, corporate trust, combine, cartel - (a consortium of independent organizations formed to limit competition by controlling the production and distribution of a product or service; 'they set up the trust in the hope of gaining a monopoly')
cooperative - (an association formed and operated for the benefit of those using it)
club, social club, society, guild, gild, lodge, order - (a formal association of people with similar interests; 'he joined a golf club'; 'they formed a small lunch society'; 'men from the fraternal order will staff the soup kitchen today')
society - (an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization)
fraternity, frat - (a social club for male undergraduates)
sorority - (a social club for female undergraduates)
chapter - (a local branch of some fraternity or association; 'he joined the Atlanta chapter')
Boy Scouts - (an international (but decentralized) movement started in 1908 in England with the goal of teaching good citizenship to boys)
troop, scout troop, scout group - (a unit of girl or boy scouts)
Girl Scouts - (an organization of young women and girls founded in 1912 for character development and citizenship training)
Brownie - (a junior Girl Scout)
maid, maiden - (an unmarried girl (especially a virgin))
committee, commission - (a special group delegated to consider some matter; 'a committee is a group that keeps minutes and loses hours' - Milton Berle)
committee, citizens committee - (a self-constituted organization to promote something)
subcommittee - (a subset of committee members organized for a specific purpose)
board - (a committee having supervisory powers; 'the board has seven members')
supervisory - (of or limited to or involving supervision; 'in a supervisory capacity')
school board, board of education - (a board in charge of local public schools)
musical organization, musical organisation, musical group - (an organization of musicians who perform together)
feint - (any distracting or deceptive maneuver (as a mock attack))
fire, firing - (the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy; 'hold your fire until you can see the whites of their eyes'; 'they retreated in the face of withering enemy fire')
barrage, barrage fire, battery, bombardment, shelling - (the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target; 'they laid down a barrage in front of the advancing troops'; 'the shelling went on for hours without pausing')
feldspar, felspar - (any of a group of hard crystalline minerals that consist of aluminum silicates of potassium or sodium or calcium or barium)
cinnabar - (a heavy reddish mineral consisting of mercuric sulfide; the chief source of mercury)
lode, load - (a deposit of valuable ore occurring within definite boundaries separating it from surrounding rocks)
cuprite - (a mineral consisting of cuprous oxide that is a source of copper)
asbestosis - (lung disease caused by inhaling asbestos particles)
asbestos - (a fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer)
silicosis - (a lung disease caused by inhaling particles of silica or quartz or slate)
galena - (soft blue-grey mineral; lead sulfide; a major source of lead)
cinnamon - (spice from the dried aromatic bark of the Ceylon cinnamon tree; used as rolled strips or ground)
cinnamon, Ceylon cinnamon, Ceylon cinnamon tree, Cinnamomum zeylanicum - (tropical Asian tree with aromatic yellowish-brown bark; source of the spice cinnamon)
nutmeg - (hard aromatic seed of the nutmeg tree used as spice when grated or ground)
nutmeg, nutmeg tree, Myristica fragrans - (East Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed; source of two spices: nutmeg and mace)
evergreen, evergreen plant - (a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year)
holly - (any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges)
holly - (any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges)
spice tree - (tree bearing aromatic bark or berries)
clove, clove tree, Syzygium aromaticum, Eugenia aromaticum, Eugenia caryophyllatum - (moderate sized very symmetrical red-flowered evergreen widely cultivated in the tropics for its flower buds which are source of cloves)
clove - (aromatic flower bud of a clove tree; yields a spice)
clove - (spice from dried unopened flower bud of the clove tree; used whole or ground)
clove - (spice from dried unopened flower bud of the clove tree; used whole or ground)
poplar, poplar tree - (any of numerous trees of north temperate regions having light soft wood and flowers borne in catkins)
magnolia - (any shrub or tree of the genus Magnolia; valued for their longevity and exquisite fragrant blooms)
dogwood, dogwood tree, cornel - (a tree of shrub of the genus Cornus often having showy bracts resembling flowers)
fruit tree - (tree bearing edible fruit)
piece - (a separate part of a whole; 'an important piece of the evidence')
apricot, apricot tree - (Asian tree having clusters of usually white blossoms and edible fruit resembling the peach)
apricot - (downy yellow to rosy-colored fruit resembling a small peach)
apple tree - (any tree of the genus Malus especially those bearing firm rounded edible fruits)
apple, orchard apple tree, Malus pumila - (native Eurasian tree widely cultivated in many varieties for its firm rounded edible fruits)
apple - (fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh)
applesauce, apple sauce - (puree of stewed apples usually sweetened and spiced)
custard - (sweetened mixture of milk and eggs baked or boiled or frozen)
apple pie - (pie (with a top crust) containing sliced apples and sugar)
mousse - (a rich, frothy, creamy dessert made with whipped egg whites and heavy cream)
mousse - (a rich, frothy, creamy dessert made with whipped egg whites and heavy cream)
pumpkin pie - (pie made of mashed pumpkin and milk and eggs and sugar)
cake - (made from or based on a mixture of flour and sugar and eggs)
cake - (made from or based on a mixture of flour and sugar and eggs)
nosh, snack - (eat a snack; eat lightly; 'She never loses weight because she snacks between meals')
bite, collation, snack - (a light informal meal)
refreshment - (snacks and drinks served as a light meal)
chip, crisp, potato chip, Saratoga chip - (a thin crisp slice of potato fried in deep fat)
chip, crisp, potato chip, Saratoga chip - (a thin crisp slice of potato fried in deep fat)
crisp, crispy - (tender and brittle; 'crisp potato chips')
tender - (easy to cut or chew; 'tender beef')
popcorn - (small kernels of corn exploded by heat)
cracker - (a thin crisp wafer made of flour and water with or without leavening and shortening; unsweetened or semisweet)
gingerbread - (cake flavored with ginger)
shortcake - (very short biscuit dough baked as individual biscuits or a round loaf; served with sweetened fruit and usually whipped cream)
pretzel - (glazed and salted cracker typically in the shape of a loose knot)
cookie, cooky, biscuit - (any of various small flat sweet cakes ('biscuit' is the British term))
dumpling - (dessert made by baking fruit wrapped in pastry)
brownie - (square or bar of very rich chocolate cake usually with nuts)
butter cookie - (cookie containing much butter)
shortbread, shortbread cookie - (very rich thick butter cookie)
sandwich - (two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them)
ground beef, hamburger - (beef that has been ground)
patty, cake - (small flat mass of chopped food)
gyro - (a Greek sandwich: sliced roast lamb with onion and tomato stuffed into pita bread)
baguet, baguette - (narrow French stick loaf)
cross section - (a section created by a plane cutting a solid perpendicular to its longest axis)
bomber, grinder, hero, hero sandwich, hoagie, hoagy, Cuban sandwich, Italian sandwich, poor boy, sub, submarine, submarine sandwich , torpedo, wedge, zep - (a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States)
hamburger, beefburger, burger - (a sandwich consisting of a fried cake of minced beef served on a bun, often with other ingredients)
cheeseburger - (a hamburger with melted cheese on it)
cheesecake - (made with sweetened cream cheese and eggs and cream baked in a crumb crust)
fruitcake - (a rich cake containing dried fruit and nuts and citrus peel and so on)
olive, European olive tree, Olea europaea - (evergreen tree cultivated in the Mediterranean region since antiquity and now elsewhere; has edible shiny black fruits)
olive - (small ovoid fruit of the European olive tree; important food and source of oil)
fig - (fleshy sweet pear-shaped yellowish or purple multiple fruit eaten fresh or preserved or dried)
fig, common fig, common fig tree, Ficus carica - (Mediterranean tree widely cultivated for its edible fruit)
nettle - (any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact (especially of the genus Urtica or family Urticaceae))
olivine - (a mineral consisting of magnesium iron silicate; a source of magnesium)
ciprofloxacin, Cipro - (an oral antibiotic (trade name Cipro) used against serious bacterial infections of the skin or respiratory tract or urinary tract or bones or joints)
advocacy, protagonism - (active support of an idea or cause etc.; especially the act of pleading or arguing for something)
paramilitary, paramilitary force, paramilitary unit, paramilitary organization, paramilitary organisation - (a group of civilians organized in a military fashion (especially to operate in place of or to assist regular army troops))
militia, reserves - (civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army)
territorial, territorial reserve - (a territorial military unit)
National Guard, home reserve - (United States military reserves recruited by the states and equipped by the federal government; subject to call by either)
American - (of or relating to the United States of America or its people or language or culture; 'American citizens'; 'American English'; 'the American dream')
municipal government - (the government of a municipality)
police, police force, constabulary, law - (the force of policemen and officers; 'the law came looking for him')
police department - (the department of local government concerned with enforcing the law and preventing crime)
patrol, police - (maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol)
altar, communion table, Lord's table - (the table in Christian churches where communion is given)
parish - (a local church community)
parishioner - (a member of a parish)
administrative district, administrative division, territorial division - (a district defined for administrative purposes)
administrative district, administrative division, territorial division - (a district defined for administrative purposes)
precinct - (a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes)
precinct - (a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes)
police precinct - (a precinct in which law enforcement is the responsibility of particular police force)
voting precinct, election district - (one of several districts into which a city or town is divided for voting; each contains one polling place)
administration, disposal - (a method of tending to (especially business) matters)
administration, disposal - (a method of tending to (especially business) matters)
ecclesiastical, ecclesiastic - (of or associated with a church (especially a Christian Church); 'ecclesiastic history')
diocese, bishopric, episcopate - (the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop)
diocese, bishopric, episcopate - (the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop)
parish - (the local subdivision of a diocese committed to one pastor)
parochial - (relating to or supported by or located in a parish; 'parochial schools')
church school, parochial school - (a private religious school run by a church or parish)
parish - (the local subdivision of a diocese committed to one pastor)
cult - (adherents of an exclusive system of religious beliefs and practices)
sect, religious sect, religious order - (a subdivision of a larger religious group)
sectarian - (of or relating to or characteristic of a sect or sects; 'sectarian differences')
sectarian - (belonging to or characteristic of a sect; 'a sectarian mind'; 'the negations of sectarian ideology'- Sidney Hook; 'sectarian squabbles in psychology')
sect, religious sect, religious order - (a subdivision of a larger religious group)
order, monastic order - (a group of person living under a religious rule; 'the order of Saint Benedict')
educational - (relating to the process of education; 'educational psychology')
educational - (providing knowledge; 'an educational film')
institution, establishment - (an organization founded and united for a specific purpose)
institution, establishment - (an organization founded and united for a specific purpose)
institutional - (relating to or constituting or involving an institution; 'institutional policy')
institutional - (organized as or forming an institution; 'institutional religion')
institution - (an establishment consisting of a building or complex of buildings where an organization for the promotion of some cause is situated)
think tank, think factory - (a company that does research for hire and issues reports on the implications)
foundation - (an institution supported by an endowment)
school - (an educational institution; 'the school was founded in 1900')
technical school, tech - (a school teaching mechanical and industrial arts and the applied sciences)
polytechnic institute, polytechnic, engineering school - (a technical school offering instruction in many industrial arts and applied sciences)
private school - (a school established and controlled privately and supported by endowment and tuition)
seminary - (a private place of education for the young)
religious school - (a school run by a religious body)
seminary - (a theological school for training ministers or priests or rabbis)
public school - (a tuition free school in the United States supported by taxes and controlled by a school board)
Sunday school, Sabbath school - (school meeting on Sundays for religious instruction)
grade school, grammar school, elementary school, primary school - (a school for young children; usually the first 6 or 8 grades)
secondary school, lyceum, lycee, Gymnasium, middle school - (a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12)
senior high school, senior high, high, highschool, high school - (a public secondary school usually including grades 9 through 12; 'he goes to the neighborhood highschool')
trade school, vocational school - (a secondary school teaching the skilled trades)
vocational - (of or relating to a vocation or occupation; especially providing or undergoing training in special skills; 'vocational school'; 'vocational students learning to repair a motor')
academy - (a secondary school (usually private))
junior college - (a college that offers only the first two years terminating in an associate degree) NOTE sense 1 is the faculty and students (!!)
college - (an institution of higher education created to educate and grant degrees; often a part of a university)
collegiate, collegial - (of or resembling or typical of a college or college students; 'collegiate living'; 'collegiate attitudes'; 'collegiate clothes')
university - (a large and diverse institution of higher learning created to educate for life and for a profession and to grant degrees)
set - (a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used; a set of books; a set of golf clubs; a set of teeth)
board, gameboard - (a flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for board games; 'he got out the board and set up the pieces')
game - (the game equipment needed in order to play a particular game; 'the child received several games for his birthday')
chessboard, chess board - (a checkerboard used to play chess)
checkerboard, checker board - (a board having 64 squares of two alternating colors)
backgammon board - (the board on which backgammon is played)
board game - (a game played on a specially designed board)
darts - (a game in which small pointed missiles are thrown at a dartboard)
dartboard, dart board - (a circular board of wood or cork used as the target in the game of darts)
chess, chess game - (a board game for two players who move their 16 pieces according to specific rules; the object is to checkmate the opponent's king)
chessman, chess piece - (any of 16 white and 16 black pieces used in playing the game of chess)
pawn - ((chess) the least powerful piece; moves only forward and captures only to the side; it can be promoted to a more powerful piece if it reaches the 8th rank)
castle, rook - ((chess) the piece that can move any number of unoccupied squares in a direction parallel to the sides of the chessboard)
bishop - ((chess) a piece that can be moved diagonally over unoccupied squares of the same color)
knight, horse - (a chessman shaped to resemble the head of a horse; can move two squares horizontally and one vertically (or vice versa))
queen - ((chess) the most powerful piece)
king - ((chess) the weakest but the most important piece)
checkers, draughts - (a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces)
lotto, bingo, beano, keno - (a game in which numbered balls are drawn at random and players cover the corresponding numbers on their cards)
corpus - (a collection of writings; 'he edited the Hemingway corpus')
chess set - (checkerboard and a set of 32 pieces used to play chess)
cavity, bodily cavity, cavum - ((anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body)
chest cavity, thoracic cavity - (the cavity in the vertebrate body enclosed by the ribs between the diaphragm and the neck and containing the lungs and heart)
armpit, axilla, axillary cavity, axillary fossa - (the hollow under the arm where it is joined to the shoulder; 'they were up to their armpits in water')
chamber - (a natural or artificial enclosed space)
chamber - (an enclosed volume in the body; 'the chambers of his heart were healthy')
airlock, air lock - (a chamber that provides access to space where air is under pressure)
firebox - (a furnace (as on a steam locomotive) in which fuel is burned)
cylinder, piston chamber - (a chamber within which piston moves)
furnace - (an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.)
forge - (furnace consisting of a special hearth where metal is heated before shaping)
fashion, forge - (make out of components (often in an improvising manner); 'She fashioned a tent out of a sheet and a few sticks')
rework, make over, retread - (use again in altered form; 'retread an old plot')
work, work on, process - (shape, form, or improve a material; 'work stone into tools'; 'process iron'; 'work the metal')
shape, form, work, mold, mould, forge - (make something, usually for a specific function; 'She molded the rice balls carefully'; 'Form cylinders from the dough'; 'shape a figure'; 'Work the metal into a sword')
chest - (box with a lid; used for storage; usually large and sturdy)
coffer - (a chest especially for storing valuables)
Ark, Ark of the Covenant - ((Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments)
game equipment - (equipment or apparatus used in playing a game)
man, piece - (game equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board games; 'he taught me to set up the men on the chess board'; 'he sacrificed a piece to get a strategic advantage')
chip, poker chip - (a small disk-shaped counter used to represent money when gambling)
backgammon - (a board game for two players; pieces move according to throws of the dice)
checker - (one of the flat round pieces used in playing the game of checkers)
dice, die - (small cubes with 1 to 6 spots on the faces; used to generate random numbers)
dice, die - (small cubes with 1 to 6 spots on the faces; used to generate random numbers)
museum - (a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value)
museum - (a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value)
graduate school, grad school - (a school in a university offering study leading to degrees beyond the bachelor's degree)
communication system - (a system for communicating)
intercommunication system, intercom - (a communication system linking different rooms within a building or ship etc)
medium - (a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information)
film, cinema, celluloid - (a medium that disseminates moving pictures; 'theater pieces transferred to celluloid'; 'this story would be good cinema'; 'film coverage of sporting events')
cinematic - (of or pertaining to or characteristic of the cinema)
channel, communication channel, line - ((often plural) a means of communication or access; 'it must go through official channels'; 'lines of communication were set up between the two firms')
channel, television channel, TV channel - (a television station and its programs; 'a satellite TV channel'; 'surfing through the channels'; 'they offer more than one hundred channels')
cable, line, transmission line - (a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power)
channel, transmission channel - (a path over which electrical signals can pass; 'a channel is typically what you rent from a telephone company')
broadband - (of or relating to or being a communications network in which the bandwidth can be divided and shared by multiple simultaneous signals (as for voice or data or video))
broadband, wideband - (responding to or operating at a wide band of frequencies; 'a broadband antenna')
liaison, link, contact, inter-group communication - (a channel for communication between groups; 'he provided a liaison with the guerrillas')
school district - (a district whose public schools are administered together)
slope, incline, side - (an elevated geological formation; 'he climbed the steep slope'; 'the house was built on the side of a mountain')
hillside - (the side or slope of a hill)
mountainside, versant - (the side or slope of a mountain; 'conifer forests cover the eastern versant')
escarpment, scarp - (a long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion)
cliff, drop, drop-off - (a steep high face of rock; 'he stood on a high cliff overlooking the town'; 'a steep drop')
cirque, corrie, cwm - (a steep-walled semicircular basin in a mountain; may contain a lake)
hill - (a local and well-defined elevation of the land; 'they loved to roam the hills of West Virginia')
foothill - (a relatively low hill on the lower slope of a mountain)
footprint, footmark, step - (a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface; 'the police made casts of the footprints in the soft earth outside the window')
overlook - (a high place affording a good view)
mountain, mount - (a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill)
range, mountain range, range of mountains, chain, mountain chain, chain of mountains - (a series of hills or mountains; 'the valley was between two ranges of hills'; 'the plains lay just beyond the mountain range')
Andean - (relating to the Andes and their inhabitants)
Alps, the Alps - (a large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction)
Alpine - (relating to the Alps and their inhabitants; 'Alpine countries, Switzerland, Italy, France, and Germany')
vent, volcano - (a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt)
volcano - (a mountain formed by volcanic material)
passive, inactive - (lacking in energy or will; 'Much benevolence of the passive order may be traced to a disinclination to inflict pain upon oneself'- George Meredith)
dormant, hibernating, torpid - (in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation; 'dormant buds'; 'a hibernating bear'; 'torpid frogs')
dormant, inactive - (of e.g. volcanos; not erupting and not extinct ; 'a dormant volcano')
dormant, hibernating, torpid - (in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation; 'dormant buds'; 'a hibernating bear'; 'torpid frogs')
spew, spew out, eruct - (eject or send out in large quantities, also metaphorical; 'the volcano spews out molten rocks every day'; 'The editors of the paper spew out hostile articles about the Presidential candidate')
erupt, belch, extravasate - (become active and spew forth lava and rocks; 'Vesuvius erupts once in a while')
volcanic eruption, eruption - (the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material)
lava - (rock that in its molten form (as magma) issues from volcanos; lava is what magma is called when it reaches the surface)
magma - (molten rock in the earth's crust)
volcanic crater, crater - (a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano)
caldera - (a large crater caused by the violent explosion of a volcano that collapses into a depression)
highland, upland - (elevated (e.g., mountainous) land)
natural elevation, elevation - (a raised or elevated geological formation)
promontory, headland, head, foreland - (a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea))
tableland, plateau - (a relatively flat highland)
mesa, table - (flat tableland with steep edges; 'the tribe was relatively safe on the mesa but they had to descend into the valley for water')
butte - (a hill that rises abruptly from the surrounding region; has a flat top and sloping sides)
isle, islet - (a small island)
island - (a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water)
isthmus - (a relatively narrow strip of land (with water on both sides) connecting two larger land areas)
peninsula - (a large mass of land projecting into a body of water)
Korea, Korean Peninsula, Dae-Han-Min-Gook, Han-Gook - (an Asian peninsula (off Manchuria) separating the Yellow Sea and the Sea of Japan; the Korean name is Dae-Han-Min-Gook or Han-Gook)
Arabian Peninsula, Arabia - (a peninsula between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf; strategically important for its oil resources)
landmass - (a large continuous extent of land)
continent - (one of the large landmasses of the earth; 'there are seven continents'; 'pioneers had to cross the continent on foot')
Asia - (the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations)
Africa - (the second largest continent; located south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean)
Europe - (the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use 'Europe' to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles)
antarctic - (of or relating to Antarctica)
Eurasia - (the land mass formed by the continents of Europe and Asia)
America - (North America and South America and Central America)
North America - (a continent (the third largest) in the western hemisphere connected to South America by the Isthmus of Panama)
South America - (a continent in the western hemisphere connected to North America by the Isthmus of Panama)
real property, real estate, realty, immovable - (property consisting of houses and land)
homestead - (the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family)
bail, bail bond, bond - ((criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial; 'the judge set bail at $10,000'; 'a $10,000 bond was furnished by an alderman')
tract, piece of land, piece of ground, parcel of land, parcel - (an extended area of land)
battlefield, battleground, field of battle, field of honor, field - (a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought; 'they made a tour of Civil War battlefields')
site, land site - (the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located); 'a good site for the school')
on-site - (taking place or located at the site; 'on-site inspection')
off-site - (taking place or located away from the site; 'an off-site waste treatment operation')
fairway - (the area between the tee and putting green where the grass is cut short)
tee, teeing ground - (the starting place for each hole on a golf course; 'they were waiting on the first tee')
putt, putting - (hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter; 'his putting let him down today; he didn't sink a single putt over three feet')
tee, tee up - (place on a tee; 'tee golf balls')
tee off - (strike a ball from the teeing ground at the start of a hole)
teeoff - (the act of hitting a golf ball from the teeing ground at the start of each hole)
green, putting green - (an area of closely cropped grass surrounding the hole on a golf course; 'the ball rolled across the green and into the trap')
cup - (the hole (or metal container in the hole) on a golf green; 'he swore as the ball rimmed the cup and rolled away'; 'put the flag back in the cup')
terrain - (a piece of ground having specific characteristics or military potential; 'they decided to attack across the rocky terrain')
clearing, glade - (a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area)
grassland - (land where grass or grasslike vegetation grows and is the dominant form of plant life)
prairie - (a treeless grassy plain)
tundra - (a vast treeless plain in the arctic regions between the ice cap and the tree line)
steppe - (extensive plain without trees (associated with eastern Russia and Siberia))
wooded - (covered with growing trees and bushes etc; 'wooded land'; 'a heavily wooded tract')
forested - (covered with forest; 'efforts to protect forested lands of the northwest')
unwooded, treeless - (not wooded)
savanna, savannah - (a flat grassland in tropical or subtropical regions)
oasis - (a fertile tract in a desert (where the water table approaches the surface))
hayfield, meadow - (a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay)
pate - (liver or meat or fowl finely minced or ground and variously seasoned)
pasture, pastureland, grazing land, lea, ley - (a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock)
crop, browse, graze, range, pasture - (feed as in a meadow or pasture; 'the herd was grazing')
crop, graze, pasture - (let feed in a field or pasture or meadow)
plot, plot of ground, patch - (a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation; 'a bean plot'; 'a cabbage patch'; 'a briar patch')
lot - (a parcel of land having fixed boundaries; 'he bought a lot on the lake')
vacant lot, building site - (a lot on which there are no permanent buildings)
lot - (a parcel of land having fixed boundaries; 'he bought a lot on the lake')
vessel, watercraft - (a craft designed for water transportation)
craft - (a vehicle designed for navigation in or on water or air or through outer space)
flat-bottomed, flat-bottom - (having a flat bottom; 'a flat-bottomed boat')
flatbottom, flatbottomed - (having a flat bottom; 'a flatbottom kettle'; 'a flatbottomed boat')
flat-topped, flat-top - (having a flat or flattened upper surface)
steep-sided - (having very steep sides)
galley - (a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading)
galley - ((classical antiquity) a crescent-shaped seagoing vessel propelled by oars)
hovercraft, ground-effect machine - (a craft capable of moving over water or land on a cushion of air created by jet engines)
barge, flatboat, hoy, lighter - (a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals))
raft - (travel by raft in water; 'Raft the Colorado River')
raft - (a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers)
houseboat - (a barge that is designed and equipped for use as a dwelling)
vessel, watercraft - (a craft designed for water transportation)
gondola - (long narrow flat-bottomed boat propelled by sculling; traditionally used on canals of Venice)
fishing boat, fishing smack, fishing vessel - (a vessel for fishing; often has a well to keep the catch alive)
small boat - (a boat that is small)
sea boat - (a boat that is seaworthy; that is adapted to the open seas)
lifeboat - (a strong sea boat designed to rescue people from a sinking ship)
racing boat - (a boat propelled by oarsmen and designed for racing)
shell, racing shell - (a very light narrow racing boat)
scull - (a long oar that is mounted at the stern of a boat and moved left and right to propel the boat forward)
scull - (a racing shell that is propelled by sculls)
boat - (a small vessel for travel on water)
dinghy, dory, rowboat - (a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled)
dinghy, dory, rowboat - (a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled)
gig - (long and light rowing boat; especially for racing)
canoe - (small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle)
punt - (an open flat-bottomed boat used in shallow waters and propelled by a long pole)
barge pole - (a long pole used to propel or guide a barge; 'I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole')
kayak - (a small canoe consisting of a light frame made watertight with animal skins; used by Eskimos)
paddle, boat paddle - (a short light oar used without an oarlock to propel a canoe or small boat)
kayak - (travel in a small canoe; 'we kayaked down the river')
paddle - (propel with a paddle; 'paddle your own canoe')
paddle steamer, paddle-wheeler - (a steam vessel propelled by paddle wheels)
paddlewheel, paddle wheel - (a large wheel fitted with paddles and driven by an engine in order to propel a boat)
French - (the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France)
continental - (of or relating to or characteristic of a continent; 'the continental divide'; 'continental drift')
European - (of or relating to or characteristic of Europe or the people of Europe; 'European Community')
Continental - (of or pertaining to or typical of Europe; 'a Continental breakfast')
European - (a native or inhabitant of Europe)
Celt, Kelt - (a member of a European people who once occupied Britain and Spain and Gaul prior to Roman times)
Celtic, Gaelic - (relating to or characteristic of the Celts)
Celtic, Celtic language - (a branch of the Indo-European languages that (judging from inscriptions and place names) was spread widely over Europe in the pre-Christian era)
Latin - (relating to people or countries speaking Romance languages; 'Latin America')
Frenchman, Frenchwoman, French person - (a person of French nationality)
Korean - (of or relating to or characteristic of Korea or its people or language; 'Korean handicrafts')
Korean - (a native or inhabitant of Korea who speaks the Korean language)
Greek, Grecian, Hellenic - (of or relating to or characteristic of Greece or the Greeks; 'Greek mythology'; 'a Grecian robe')
Greek, Hellene - (a native or inhabitant of Greece)
Persian, Farsi - (the language of Persia (Iran) in any of its ancient forms)
Irani, Iranian, Persian - (a native or inhabitant of Iran; 'the majority of Irani are Persian Shiite Muslims')
Iranian, Persian - (of or relating to Iran or its people or language or culture; 'Iranian mountains'; 'Iranian security police')
Indian - (a native or inhabitant of India)
Gypsy, Gipsy, Romany, Rommany, Romani, Roma, Bohemian - (a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling; they are believed to have originated in northern India but now are living on all continents (but mostly in Europe, North Africa, and North America))
Portuguese - (a native or inhabitant of Portugal)
Portuguese, Lusitanian - (of or relating to or characteristic of Portugal or the people of Portugal; 'Portuguese wines')
Ethiopian - (a native or inhabitant of Ethiopia)
Ethiopian - (of or relating to or characteristic of Ethiopia or its people or languages; 'Ethiopian immigrants')
Austrian - (a native or inhabitant of Austria)
Austrian - (of or relating to Austria or its people or culture; 'Austrian music')
Kuwaiti - (a native or inhabitant of Kuwait)
Kuwaiti - (of or relating to the kingdom of Kuwait or its people; 'Kuwaiti ports')
Yugoslav, Jugoslav, Yugoslavian, Jugoslavian - (a native or inhabitant of Yugoslavia)
Yugoslavian, Yugoslav - (of or relating to or characteristic of the former country of Yugoslavia or its people or languages; 'Yugoslavian wine')
Peruvian - (a native or inhabitant of Peru)
Peruvian - (of or relating to or characteristic of Peru or its people; 'Peruvian artifacts')
Jordanian - (a native or inhabitant of Jordan)
Jordanian - (of or relating to or characteristic of Jordan or its people; 'Jordanian archeological sites')
Nigerian - (a native or inhabitant of Nigeria)
Nigerian - (of or relating to Nigeria; 'the Nigerian capital used to be Lagos')
Nigerian, Nigerien - (of or relating to the people of Nigeria; 'a Nigerian novelist won the Nobel Prize for literature this year')
Taiwanese - (a native or inhabitant of Taiwan)
Taiwanese, Chinese, Formosan - (of or relating to or characteristic of the island republic on Taiwan or its residents or their language; 'the Taiwanese capital is Taipeh')
Argentinian - (a native or inhabitant of Argentina)
Argentine, Argentinian - (of or relating to or characteristic of Argentina or its people; 'Argentinian tango')
Arab, Arabian - (a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa)
Arabian - (relating to or associated with Arabia or its people; 'Arabian Nights'; 'Arabian Sea')
Croatian, Croat - (a member of the Slavic people living in Croatia)
Croatian - (of or relating to or characteristic of Croatia or its people or language; 'Croatian villages')
Georgian - (a native or resident of the American state of Georgia)
Georgian - (of or relating to or characteristic of the American state of Georgia or its inhabitants; 'the Georgian state capital is Atlanta'; 'Georgian peach farmers')
Californian - (a native or resident of California)
Californian - (of or relating to or characteristic of California or its inhabitants; 'Californian beaches')
Baltic - (of or pertaining to or characteristic of the Baltic States or their peoples or languages)
Baltic - (of or near or on the Baltic Sea; 'The Baltic republics')
Georgian - (a native or inhabitant of Georgia in Asia)
Georgian - (of or relating to or characteristic of the Asian republic of Georgia or its people or language; 'the Georgian capital is Tbilisi'; 'Georgian farmers'; 'Georgian vowels')
Alaskan - (a native or resident of Alaska)
Alaskan - (relating to or characteristic of the state or people of Alaska)
Chilean - (a native or inhabitant of Chile)
Chilean - (of or relating to or characteristic of Chile or its people; 'Chilean volcanoes')
Asian country, Asian nation - (nations occupying the Asian continent)
Tibet, Thibet, Xizang, Sitsang - (an Asian country under the control of China; located in the Himalayas)
Tibetan - (a native or inhabitant of Tibet)
Tibetan - (of or relating to or characteristic of Tibet or its people or their language; 'Tibetan monks')
Roman - (an inhabitant of the ancient Roman Empire)
Roman Empire - (an empire established by Augustus in 27 BC and divided in AD 395 into the Western Roman Empire and the eastern or Byzantine Empire; at its peak lands in Europe and Africa and Asia were ruled by ancient Rome)
Byzantine Empire, Byzantium, Eastern Roman Empire - (a continuation of the Roman Empire in the Middle East after its division in 395)
Byzantine - (of or relating to or characteristic of the Byzantine Empire or the ancient city of Byzantium)
Venice, Venezia - (the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction)
Venetian - (a resident of Venice)
Albanian - (a native or inhabitant of Albania)
Albanian - (of or relating to Albania or its people or language or culture)
Finn - (a native or inhabitant of Finland)
Finnish - (of or relating to or characteristic of Finland or the people of Finland; 'Finnish architecture')
Filipino - (a native or inhabitant of the Philippines)
Filipino, Philippine - (of or relating to or characteristic of the Philippines or its people or customs; 'the Philippine President'; 'our Filipino cook')
Somalian, Somali - (a member of a tall dark (mostly Muslim) people inhabiting Somalia)
Somalian, Somali - (of or relating to the African republic of Somalia or its people or their language and culture; 'Somali coffee is excellent')
Jamaican - (a native or inhabitant of Jamaica)
Jamaican - (of or relating to Jamaica (the island or the country) or to its inhabitants; 'Jamaican rum'; 'the Jamaican Prime Minister')
Armenian - (of or pertaining to Armenia or the people or culture of Armenia)
Lithuanian - (the official language of Lithuania; belongs to the Baltic branch of Indo-European)
Lithuanian - (of or relating to or characteristic of Lithuania or its people or language)
Romanian, Rumanian, Roumanian - (of or relating to or characteristic of the country of Romania or its people or languages; 'Romanian folk music')
Swede - (a native or inhabitant of Sweden)
Swedish - (of or relating to or characteristic of Sweden or its people or culture or language; 'the Swedish King'; 'Swedish punch'; 'Swedish umlauts')
Norwegian, Norseman, Norse - (a native or inhabitant of Norway)
Norwegian, Norse - (of or relating to Norway or its people or culture or language; 'Norwegian herring')
Moroccan - (a native or inhabitant of Morocco)
Moroccan, Maroc - (of or relating to or characteristic of Morocco or its people; 'Moroccan mosques cannot be entered by infidels')
Sudanese - (a native or inhabitant of Sudan)
Sudanese - (of or relating to or characteristic of the African Republic of the Sudan or its people; 'the Sudanese desert')
Algerian - (a native or inhabitant of Algeria)
Algerian - (of or relating to or characteristic of Algeria or its inhabitants; 'Algerian towns')
Guatemalan - (a native or inhabitant of Guatemala)
Guatemalan - (of or relating to or characteristic of Guatemala or its residents; 'Guatemalan coffee')
Venezuelan - (a native or inhabitant of Venezuela)
Venezuelan - (of or relating to or characteristic of Venezuela or its people; 'Venezuelan oil')
German - (a person of German nationality)
German - (of or pertaining to or characteristic of Germany or its people or language; 'German philosophers'; 'German universities'; 'German literature')
Belgian - (of or relating to or characteristic of Belgium or the Belgian people; 'the Belgian Queen')
Belgian - (a native or inhabitant of Belgium)
Colombian - (a native or inhabitant of Colombia)
Colombian - (of or relating to or characteristic of Colombia or its people; 'Colombian drug dealers')
Haitian - (a native or inhabitant of Haiti)
Haitian - (of or relating to or characteristic of the republic of Haiti or its people; 'Haitian shantytowns')
Thai, Tai, Siamese - (of or relating to or characteristic of Thailand or its people; 'Siamese kings'; 'different Thai tribes live in the north')
Thai, Siamese, Central Thai - (a branch of the Tai languages)
Cuban - (of or relating to or characteristic of Cuba or the people of Cuba; 'Cuban rum')
Irish - (of or relating to or characteristic of Ireland or its people)
Irish, Irish people - (people of Ireland or of Irish extraction)
Irishman - (a man who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland)
Asian, Asiatic - (of or relating to or characteristic of Asia or the peoples of Asia or their languages or culture; 'Asian countries')
French, Gallic - (of or pertaining to France or the people of France; 'French cooking'; 'a Gallic shrug')
Mexican - (of or relating to Mexico or its inhabitants; 'Mexican food is hot')
Palestinian - (of or relating to the area of Palestine and its inhabitants; 'Palestinian guerrillas')
Palestinian, Palestinian Arab - (a descendant of the Arabs who inhabited Palestine)
Palestinian - (an ethnic group of Arabs formerly living in Palestine)
Israeli - (of or relating to or characteristic of Israel or its people)
African - (of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples; 'African languages')
Soviet - (of or relating to or characteristic of the former Soviet Union or its people; 'Soviet leaders')
British - (of or relating to or characteristic of Great Britain or its people or culture; 'his wife is British')
British, British people, Brits - (the people of Great Britain)
Greek, Hellenic, Hellenic language - (the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages)
German, High German, German language - (the standard German language; developed historically from West Germanic)
Latin - (any dialect of the language of ancient Rome)
Italian - (the Romance language spoken in Italy)
Hispanic, Latino - (related to a Spanish-speaking people or culture; 'the Hispanic population of California is growing rapidly')
Spanish - (the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain)
Dutch - (the West Germanic language of the Netherlands)
Russian - (the Slavic language that is the official language of Russia)
Dane - (a native or inhabitant of Denmark)
Danish - (a Scandinavian language that is the official language of Denmark)
Danish - (of or relating to or characteristic of Denmark or the Danes; 'Danish furniture')
Arabic, Arabic language - (the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects)
Chinese - (any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system)
Japanese - (the language (usually considered to be Altaic) spoken by the Japanese)
Portuguese - (the Romance language spoken in Portugal and Brazil)
Hindi - (the most widely spoken of modern Indic vernaculars; spoken mostly in the north of India; along with English it is the official language of India; usually written in Devanagari script)
Mandarin, Mandarin Chinese, Mandarin dialect, Beijing dialect - (the dialect of Chinese spoken in Beijing and adopted as the official language for all of China)
Swedish - (a Scandinavian language that is the official language of Sweden and one of two official languages of Finland)
Norwegian - (a Scandinavian language that is spoken in Norway)
Icelandic - (a Scandinavian language that is the official language of Iceland)
Hungarian, Magyar - (the official language of Hungary (also spoken in Rumania); belongs to the Ugric family of languages)
Tagalog - (the language of the Tagalog on which Filipino is based)
Swahili - (the most widely spoken Bantu languages; the official language of Kenya and Tanzania and widely used as a lingua franca in east and central Africa)
Afrikaans, Taal, South African Dutch - (an official language of the Republic of South Africa; closely related to Dutch and Flemish)
Turkish - (a Turkic language spoken by the Turks)
Ukrainian - (the Slavic language spoken in the Ukraine)
oar - (an implement used to propel or steer a boat)
blade - (the flat part of a tool or weapon that (usually) has a cutting edge)
blade, vane - (flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water)
peg, pin, thole, tholepin, rowlock, oarlock - (a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing)
blade, vane - (flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water)
weather, weather condition, atmospheric condition - (the meteorological conditions: temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation; 'they were hoping for good weather'; 'every day we have weather conditions and yesterday was no exception')
flow - (any uninterrupted stream or discharge)
flow, flux - (move or progress freely as if in a stream; 'The crowd flowed out of the stadium')
inflow, influx - (the process of flowing in)
flow, flowing - (the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases))
run, flow, feed, course - (move along, of liquids; 'Water flowed into the cave'; 'the Missouri feeds into the Mississippi')
overflow, runoff, overspill - (the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity)
drip, trickle, dribble - (flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid; 'there's a drip through the roof')
drivel, drool, slabber, slaver, slobber, dribble - (let saliva drivel from the mouth; 'The baby drooled')
drip - (fall in drops; 'Water is dripping from the faucet')
drip, trickle, dribble - (flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid; 'there's a drip through the roof')
dripping - (having liquid falling in drops; 'in the dripping fog'; 'the scene where he is singing in the rain in dripping clothes'; 'there was little shelter under the dripping trees')
wind, air current, current of air - (air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure; 'trees bent under the fierce winds'; 'when there is no wind, row'; 'the radioactivity was being swept upwards by the air current and out into the atmosphere')
wind, air current, current of air - (air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure; 'trees bent under the fierce winds'; 'when there is no wind, row'; 'the radioactivity was being swept upwards by the air current and out into the atmosphere')
breeze, zephyr, gentle wind, air - (a slight wind (usually refreshing); 'the breeze was cooled by the lake'; 'as he waited he could feel the air on his neck')
wind, air current, current of air - (air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure; 'trees bent under the fierce winds'; 'when there is no wind, row'; 'the radioactivity was being swept upwards by the air current and out into the atmosphere')
gust, blast, blow - (a strong current of air; 'the tree was bent almost double by the gust')
puff, puff of air, whiff - (a short light gust of air)
gale - (a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale)
sail, canvas, canvass, sheet - (a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel)
foresail - (the lowest sail on the foremast of a square-rigged vessel)
mainsail - (the lowermost sail on the mainmast)
topsail - (a sail (or either of a pair of sails) immediately above the lowermost sail of a mast and supported by a topmast)
sailboat, sailing boat - (a small sailing vessel; usually with a single mast)
boat - (a small vessel for travel on water)
sailing vessel, sailing ship - (a vessel that is powered by the wind; often having several masts)
sailing vessel, sailing ship - (a vessel that is powered by the wind; often having several masts)
clipper, clipper ship - (a fast sailing ship used in former times)
schooner - (sailing vessel used in former times)
vessel, watercraft - (a craft designed for water transportation)
seaway, sea lane, ship route, trade route - (a lane at sea that is a regularly used route for vessels)
strait, sound - (a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water)
county - (the largest administrative district within a state; 'the county plans to build a new road')
shire - (a former administrative district of England; equivalent to a county)
county - (a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government; 'the county has a population of 12,345 people')
Japan, Nippon, Nihon - (a constitutional monarchy occupying the Japanese Archipelago; a world leader in electronics and automobile manufacture and ship building)
Japan, Japanese Islands, Japanese Archipelago - (a string of more than 3,000 islands east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean)
China, People's Republic of China, mainland China, Communist China, Red China, PRC - (a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world)
Pakistan, Islamic Republic of Pakistan, West Pakistan - (a Muslim republic that occupies the heartland of ancient south Asian civilization in the Indus River valley; formerly part of India; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947)
Pakistani - (of or relating to Pakistan or its people or language; 'Pakistani mountain passes'; 'Pakistani soldiers')
Pakistani - (a native or inhabitant of Pakistan)
Polish - (of or relating to Poland or its people or culture; 'Polish sausage')
Pole - (a native or inhabitant of Poland)
Tajikistan, Republic of Tajikistan, Tadzhikistan, Tadzhik, Tadjik, Tajik - (a landlocked mountainous republic in southeast central Asia north of Afghanistan; formerly an Asian soviet)
Afghanistan, Islamic State of Afghanistan - (a mountainous landlocked country in central Asia; bordered by Iran to the west and Russia to the north and Pakistan to the east and south; 'Soviet troops invaded Afghanistan in 1979')
Kazakhstan, Republic of Kazakhstan, Kazakstan, Kazakh, Kazak - (a landlocked republic south of Russia and northeast of the Caspian Sea; the original Turkic-speaking inhabitants were overrun by Mongols in the 13th century; an Asian soviet from 1936 to 1991)
India, Republic of India, Bharat - (a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947)
Indonesia, Republic of Indonesia, Dutch East Indies - (a republic in southeastern Asia on an archipelago including more than 13,000 islands; achieved independence from the Netherlands in 1945; the principal oil producer in the Far East and Pacific regions)
Indonesian - (of or relating to or characteristic of Indonesia or its people or languages)
city - (an incorporated administrative district established by state charter; 'the city raised the tax rate')
capital - (a seat of government)
Washington, Washington D.C., American capital, capital of the United States - (the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791)
Tokyo, Tokio, Yeddo, Yedo, Edo, Japanese capital, capital of Japan - (the capital and largest city of Japan; the economic and cultural center of Japan)
slum, slum area - (a district of a city marked by poverty and inferior living conditions)
creaky, decrepit, derelict, flea-bitten, run-down, woebegone - (worn and broken down by hard use; 'a creaky shack'; 'a decrepit bus...its seats held together with friction tape'; 'a flea-bitten sofa'; 'a run-down neighborhood'; 'a woebegone old shack')
ghetto - (a poor densely populated city district occupied by a minority ethnic group linked together by economic hardship and social restrictions)
ghetto - (formerly the restricted quarter of many European cities in which Jews were required to live; 'the Warsaw ghetto')
city center, city centre, central city - (the central part of a city)
inner city - (the older and more populated and (usually) poorer central section of a city)
waterfront - (the area of a city (such as a harbor or dockyard) alongside a body of water)
business district, downtown - (the commercial center of a town or city)
uptown - (a residential part of town away from the central commercial district)
procedure, process - (a particular course of action intended to achieve a result; 'the procedure of obtaining a driver's license'; 'it was a process of trial and error')
industrial process - (a systematic series of mechanical or chemical operations that produce or manufacture something)
recipe, formula - (directions for making something)
technique - (a practical method or art applied to some particular task)
recipe, formula - (directions for making something)
phase, stage - (any distinct time period in a sequence of events; 'we are in a transitional stage in which many former ideas must be revised or rejected')
measure, step - (any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal; 'the situation called for strong measures'; 'the police took steps to reduce crime')
straight line - (a line traced by a point traveling in a constant direction; a line of zero curvature; 'the shortest distance between two points is a straight line')
perpendicular - (a straight line at right angles to another line)
asymptote - (a straight line that is the limiting value of a curve; can be considered as tangent at infinity; 'the asymptote of the curve')
asymptote - (a straight line that is the limiting value of a curve; can be considered as tangent at infinity; 'the asymptote of the curve')
axis - (a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions)
trajectory, flight - (the path followed by an object moving through space)
path, track, course - (a line or route along which something travels or moves; 'the hurricane demolished houses in its path'; 'the track of an animal'; 'the course of the river')
planar, two-dimensional - (involving two dimensions)
spade-shaped, spade-like - (shaped in the form of a spade)
polygon, polygonal shape - (a closed plane figure bounded by straight sides)
triangle, trigon, trilateral - (a three-sided polygon)
hexagon - (a six-sided polygon)
heptagon - (a seven-sided polygon)
octagon - (an eight-sided polygon)
decagon - (a polygon with 10 sides and 10 angles)
quadrilateral, quadrangle, tetragon - (a four-sided polygon)
parallelogram - (a quadrilateral whose opposite sides are both parallel and equal in length)
trapezoid - (a quadrilateral with two parallel sides)
equilateral - (a figure whose sides are all equal)
equilateral - (having all sides or faces equal)
rhomboid - (a parallelogram with adjacent sides of unequal lengths; an oblique-angled parallelogram with only the opposite sides equal)
rectangle - (a parallelogram with four right angles)
oblong - (a plane figure that deviates from a square or circle due to elongation)
oblong - (a plane figure that deviates from a square or circle due to elongation)
rectangular - (having four right angles; 'a rectangular figure twice as long as it is wide')
rhombus, rhomb - (a parallelogram with four equal sides; an oblique-angled equilateral parallelogram)
square, foursquare - ((geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon; 'you can compute the area of a square if you know the length of its sides')
pentagon - (a five-sided polygon)
sphere - (a solid figure bounded by a spherical surface (including the space it encloses))
sphere - (a three-dimensional closed surface such that every point on the surface is equidistant from the center)
hemisphere - (half of a sphere)
prism - (a polyhedron with two congruent and parallel faces (the bases) and whose lateral faces are parallelograms)
wedge, wedge shape, cuneus - (any shape that is triangular in cross section)
pyramid - (a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex)
parallelepiped, parallelopiped, parallelepipedon, parallelopipedon - (a prism whose bases are parallelograms)
block, cube - (a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides)
cube, regular hexahedron - (a hexahedron with six equal squares as faces)
cube, square block - (a block in the (approximate) shape of a cube)
cubic, three-dimensional - (having three dimensions)
cubic, three-dimensional - (having three dimensions)
four-dimensional, 4-dimensional - (involving or relating to the fourth dimension or time)
aspect - (a characteristic to be considered) 2.(5) property, attribute, dimension - (a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished; 'self-confidence is not an endearing property')
multidimensional - (having or involving or marked by several dimensions or aspects; 'multidimensional problems'; 'a multidimensional proposition'; 'a multidimensional personality')
configuration, constellation - (an arrangement of parts or elements; the outcome depends on the configuration of influences at the time)
shape, form, configuration, contour, conformation - (any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline); he could barely make out their shapes)
loop - (anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself))
sector - (a plane figure bounded by two radii and the included arc of a circle)
ellipse, oval - (a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it; 'the sums of the distances from the foci to any point on an ellipse is constant')
circle - (ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point; 'he calculated the circumference of the circle')
elm, elm tree - (any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees)
cry, outcry, call, yell, shout, vociferation - (a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition; 'the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience')
scream, screaming, shriek, shrieking, screech, screeching - (sharp piercing cry; 'her screaming attracted the neighbors')
shriek, shrill, pipe up, pipe - (utter a shrill cry)
piercing, shrill, sharp - (having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones ; 'piercing screams'; 'a shrill whistle'; ' a shrill gaiety')
grating, gravel, gravelly, rasping, raspy, rough, scratchy - (unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound; 'a gravelly voice')
gruff, hoarse, husky - (deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion; 'gruff voices'; 'the dog's gruff barking'; 'hoarse cries'; 'makes all the instruments sound powerful but husky'- Virgil Thomson)
catcall - (a cry expressing disapproval)
outreach - (the act of reaching out; 'the outreach toward truth of the human spirit')
reach, get through, get hold of, contact - (be in or establish communication with; 'Our advertisements reach millions'; 'He never contacted his children after he emigrated to Australia')
negociate, negotiate, talk terms - (discuss the terms of an arrangement; 'They negotiated the sale of the house')
negotiation, dialogue, talks - (a discussion intended to produce an agreement; 'the buyout negotiation lasted several days'; 'they disagreed but kept an open dialogue'; 'talks between Israelis and Palestinians')
negotiation - (the activity or business of negotiating an agreement; coming to terms)
parley - (discuss, as between enemies)
parley - (a negotiation between enemies)
negotiator, negotiant, treater - (someone who negotiates (confers with others in order to reach a settlement))
dicker, bargain - (negotiate the terms of an exchange; 'We bargained for a beautiful rug in the bazaar')
bargain - (come to terms; arrive at an agreement)
haggle, higgle, chaffer, huckster - (wrangle (over a price, terms of an agreement, etc.); 'Let's not haggle over a few dollars')
haggle, haggling, wrangle, wrangling - (an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining))
diplomacy, diplomatic negotiations - (negotiation between nations)
maneuver, manoeuvre, simulated military operation - (a military training exercise)
maneuver, manoeuvre, play - (a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill; 'he made a great maneuver'; 'the runner was out on a play by the shortstop')
maneuver, manoeuvre, evasive action - (an action aimed at evading an opponent)
ploy, gambit, stratagem - (a maneuver in a game or conversation)
blitz - (attack suddenly and without warning; 'Hitler blitzed Poland')
safety blitz, linebacker blitzing, blitz - ((American football) defensive players try to break through the offensive line)
blitz, blitzkrieg - (a swift and violent military offensive with intensive aerial bombardment)
blitz - (attack suddenly and without warning; 'Hitler blitzed Poland')
athletic - (relating to or befitting athletics or athletes; 'athletic facilities')
sport, athletics - (an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition)
maneuver, manoeuvre, play - (a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill; 'he made a great maneuver'; 'the runner was out on a play by the shortstop')
play - (a preset plan of action in team sports; 'the coach drew up the plays for her team')
athletic contest, athletic competition, athletics - (a contest between athletes)
bullfighting, tauromachy - (the activity at a bullfight)
archery - (the sport of shooting arrows with a bow)
archer, bowman - (a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow)
shoot - (fire a shot)
gunfire, gunshot - (the act of shooting a gun; 'the gunfire endangered innocent bystanders'; 'they retreated in the face of withering enemy fire')
shot, shooter - (a person who shoots (usually with respect to their ability to shoot); 'he is a crack shot'; 'a poor shooter')
marksman, sharpshooter, crack shot - (someone skilled in shooting)
sniper - (a marksman who shoots at people from a concealed place)
sharpshoot, snipe - (aim and shoot with great precision)
shoot - (throw or propel in a specific direction or towards a specific objective; 'shoot craps'; 'shoot a golf ball')
overshoot - (shoot beyond or over (a target))
undershoot - (shoot short of or below (a target))
bullfight, corrida - (a Spanish or Portuguese or Latin American spectacle; a matador baits and (usually) kills a bull in an arena before many spectators)
bullfighter, toreador - (someone who fights bulls)
matador - (the principal bullfighter who is appointed to make the final passes and kill the bull)
inning, frame - (a period of play in baseball during which each team has a turn at bat)
reflex, instinctive reflex, innate reflex, inborn reflex, unconditioned reflex, physiological reaction - (an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus)
yawn - (utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired; 'The child yawned during the long performance')
yawn, yawning, oscitance, oscitancy - (an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom; 'he could not suppress a yawn'; 'the yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop'; 'he apologized for his oscitancy')
ungulate, hoofed mammal - (any of a number of mammals with hooves that are superficially similar but not necessarily closely related taxonomically)
vegetarian - (eater of fruits and grains and nuts; someone who eats no meat or fish or (often) any animal products)
vegetarian - (eater of fruits and grains and nuts; someone who eats no meat or fish or (often) any animal products)
vegan - (a strict vegetarian; someone who eats no animal or dairy products at all)
herbivore - (any animal that feeds chiefly on grass and other plants; 'horses are herbivores'; 'the sauropod dinosaurs were apparently herbivores')
herbivorous - (feeding only on plants)
ox - (an adult castrated bull of the genus Bos; especially Bos taurus)
equine, equid - (hoofed mammals having slender legs and a flat coat with a narrow mane along the back of the neck)
horse, Equus caballus - (solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times)
stallion, entire - (uncastrated adult male horse)
mare, female horse - (female equine animal)
stud, studhorse - (adult male horse kept for breeding)
racehorse, race horse, bangtail - (a horse bred for racing)
horse race - (a contest of speed between horses; usually held for the purpose of betting)
foal - (a young horse)
colt - (a young male horse under the age of four)
pony - (any of various breeds of small gentle horses usually less than five feet high at the shoulder)
saddle horse, riding horse, mount - (a lightweight horse kept for riding only)
ass - (hardy and sure-footed animal smaller and with longer ears than the horse)
domestic ass, donkey, Equus asinus - (domestic beast of burden descended from the African wild ass; patient but stubborn)
odd-toed ungulate, perissodactyl, perissodactyl mammal - (placental mammals having hooves with an odd number of toes on each foot)
tapir - (large inoffensive chiefly nocturnal ungulate of tropical America and southeast Asia having a heavy body and fleshy snout)
rhinoceros, rhino - (massive powerful herbivorous odd-toed ungulate of southeast Asia and Africa having very thick skin and one or two horns on the snout)
mule - (hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile)
beast of burden, jument - (an animal such as a donkey or ox or elephant used for transporting loads or doing other heavy work)
zebra - (any of several fleet black-and-white striped African equines)
ruminant - (any of various cud-chewing hoofed mammals having a stomach divided into four (occasionally three) compartments)
giraffe, camelopard, Giraffa camelopardalis - (tallest living quadruped; having a spotted coat and small horns and very long neck and legs; of savannahs of tropical Africa)
antelope - (graceful Old World ruminant with long legs and horns directed upward and backward; includes gazelles; springboks; impalas; addax; gerenuks; blackbucks; dik-diks)
gazelle - (small swift graceful antelope of Africa and Asia having lustrous eyes)
sheep - (woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat)
sheep - (woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat)
ram, tup - (uncastrated adult male sheep; 'a British term is 'tup'')
ewe - (female sheep)
wool - (fiber sheared from animals (such as sheep) and twisted into yarn for weaving)
alpaca - (wool of the alpaca)
alpaca, Lama pacos - (domesticated llama with long silky fleece; believed to be a domesticated variety of the guanaco)
cashmere - (the wool of the Kashmir goat)
Cashmere goat, Kashmir goat - (Himalayan goat having a silky undercoat highly prized as cashmere wool)
Kashmir, Cashmere, Jammu and Kashmir - (an area in southwestern Asia whose sovereignty is disputed between Pakistan and India)
cow - (mature female of mammals of which the male is called 'bull')
bovid - (hollow-horned ruminants)
Old World buffalo, buffalo - (any of several Old World animals resembling oxen including, e.g., water buffalo; Cape buffalo)
water buffalo, water ox, Asiatic buffalo, Bubalus bubalis - (an Asian buffalo that is often domesticated for use as a draft animal)
Cape buffalo, Synercus caffer - (large often savage buffalo of southern Africa having upward-curving horns; mostly in game reserves)
American bison, American buffalo, buffalo, Bison bison - (large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains)
bison - (any of several large humped bovids having shaggy manes and large heads and short horns)
bovine - (any of various members of the genus Bos)
cattle, cows, kine, oxen, Bos taurus - (domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age; 'so many head of cattle'; 'wait till the cows come home'; 'seven thin and ill-favored kine'- Bible; 'a team of oxen')
bovine - (any of various members of the genus Bos)
aurochs, urus, Bos primigenius - (large recently extinct long-horned European wild ox; considered one of the ancestors of domestic cattle)
ox, wild ox - (any of various wild bovines especially of the genera Bos or closely related Bibos)
yak, Bos grunniens - (large long-haired wild ox of Tibet often domesticated)
cow, moo-cow - (female of domestic cattle: 'moo-cow' is a child's term)
dairy cattle, dairy cow, milch cow, milk cow, milcher, milker - (cattle that are reared for their milk)
camel - (cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions)
hummingbird - (tiny American bird having brilliant iridescent plumage and long slender bills; wings are specialized for vibrating flight)
crest - (a showy growth of e.g. feathers or skin on the head of a bird or other animal)
crested, topknotted, tufted - ((of a bird or animal) having a usually ornamental tuft or process on the head; often used in combination; 'golden crested'; 'crested iris'; 'crested oriole'; 'tufted duck'; 'tufted loosestrife')
kingfisher - (nonpasserine large-headed bird with a short tail and long sharp bill; usually crested and bright-colored; feed mostly on fish)
piciform bird - (any of numerous nonpasserine insectivorous climbing birds usually having strong bills for boring wood)
woodpecker, peckerwood, pecker - (bird with strong claws and a stiff tail adapted for climbing and a hard chisel-like bill for boring into wood for insects)
toucan - (brilliantly colored arboreal fruit-eating bird of tropical America having a very large thin-walled beak)
coraciiform bird - (chiefly short-legged arboreal nonpasserine birds that nest in holes)
apodiform bird - (nonpasserine bird having long wings and weak feet; spends much of its time in flight)
passerine, passeriform bird - (perching birds mostly small and living near the ground with feet having 4 toes arranged to allow for gripping the perch; most are songbirds; hatchlings are helpless)
Old World flycatcher, true flycatcher, flycatcher - (any of a large group of small songbirds that feed on insects taken on the wing)
New World flycatcher, flycatcher, tyrant flycatcher, tyrant bird - (large American birds that characteristically catch insects on the wing)
oscine, oscine bird - (passerine bird having specialized vocal apparatus)
warbler - (a small active songbird)
weaver, weaverbird, weaver finch - (finch-like African and Asian colonial birds noted for their elaborately woven nests)
vireo - (any of various small insectivorous American birds chiefly olive-grey in color)
mockingbird, mocker, Mimus polyglotktos - (long-tailed grey-and-white songbird of the southern United States able to mimic songs of other birds)
titmouse, tit - (small insectivorous birds)
New World oriole, American oriole, oriole - (American songbird; male is black and orange or yellow)
New World blackbird, blackbird - (any bird of the family Icteridae whose male is black or predominantly black)
grackle, crow blackbird - (long-tailed American blackbird having iridescent black plumage)
northern oriole, Icterus galbula - (a kind of New World oriole)
Baltimore oriole, Baltimore bird, hangbird, firebird, Icterus galbula galbula - (eastern subspecies of northern oriole)
chickadee - (any of various small grey-and-black songbirds of North America)
crane - (large long-necked wading bird of marshes and plains in many parts of the world)
chick, biddy - (young bird especially of domestic fowl)
chick, biddy - (young bird especially of domestic fowl)
gallinaceous bird, gallinacean - (heavy-bodied largely ground-feeding domestic or game birds)
domestic fowl, fowl, poultry - (a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl)
chicken, Gallus gallus - (a domestic fowl bred for flesh or eggs; believed to have been developed from the red jungle fowl)
turkey, Meleagris gallopavo - (large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food)
turkey cock, gobbler, tom, tom turkey - (male turkey)
hen - (adult female bird)
cock, rooster - (adult male chicken)
cock - (adult male bird)
hen, biddy - (adult female chicken)
feed, provender - (food for domestic livestock)
fodder - (coarse food (especially for cattle and horses) composed of entire plants or the leaves and stalks of a cereal crop)
hay - (grass mowed and cured for use as fodder)
wardrobe - (collection of clothing belonging to one person)
outfit, getup, rig, turnout - (a set of clothing (with accessories); 'his getup was exceedingly elegant')
ensemble - (a coordinated outfit (set of clothing))
habit - (a distinctive attire (as the costume of a religious order))
swimsuit, swimwear, bathing suit, swimming costume, bathing costume - (tight fitting garment worn for swimming)
playsuit - (a sports outfit for women or children; usually consists of shorts and a blouse)
swimsuit, swimwear, bathing suit, swimming costume, bathing costume - (tight fitting garment worn for swimming)
bikini, two-piece - (a woman's very brief bathing suit)
space, infinite - (the unlimited expanse in which everything is located; 'they tested his ability to locate objects in space'; 'the boundless regions of the infinite')
spatial, spacial - (pertaining to or involving or having the nature of space; 'the first dimension to concentrate on is the spatial one'; 'spatial ability'; 'spatial awareness'; 'the spatial distribution of the population')
Euclidean space - (a space in which Euclid's axioms and definitions apply; a metric space that is linear and finite-dimensional)
metric space - (a set of points such that for every pair of points there is a nonnegative real number called their distance that is symmetric and satisfies the triangle inequality)
surface - (the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object; 'they skimmed over the surface of the water'; 'a brush small enough to clean every dental surface'; 'the sun has no distinct surface')
time slot, slot - (a time assigned on a schedule or agenda; 'the TV program has a new time slot'; 'an aircraft landing slot')
weekend - (a time period usually extending from Friday night through Sunday; more loosely defined as any period of successive days including one and only one Sunday)
while, piece, spell, patch - (a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition; 'he was here for a little while'; 'I need to rest for a piece'; 'a spell of good weather'; 'a patch of bad weather')
pharmaceutical, pharmaceutic - (drug or medicine that is prepared or dispensed in pharmacies and used in medical treatment)
cleansing agent, cleanser, cleaner - (a preparation used in cleaning something)
soap - (a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats)
soap, lather - (rub soap all over, usually with the purpose of cleaning)
detergent - (a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering)
detergent - (a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension)
concave - (curving inward)
side - (an extended outer surface of an object; 'he turned the box over to examine the bottom side'; 'they painted all four sides of the house')
side, face - (a surface forming part of the outside of an object; 'he examined all sides of the crystal'; 'dew dripped from the face of the leaf')
top, top side, upper side, upside - (the highest or uppermost side of anything; 'put your books on top of the desk'; 'only the top side of the box was painted')
topside - ((usually plural) weather deck; the part of a ship's hull that is above the waterline)
multilateral, many-sided - (having many parts or sides)
desktop - (the top of a desk)
rooftop - (the top of a (usually flat) roof)
bottom, underside, undersurface - (the lower side of anything)
lux, lx - (a unit of illumination equal to 1 lumen per square meter; 0.0929 foot candle)
member - (one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participates in a group organization); 'only members will be admitted'; 'a member of the faculty'; 'she was introduced to all the members of his family')
directorate, board of directors - (a group of persons chosen to govern the affairs of a corporation or other large institution)
director - (member of a board of directors)
membership, rank - (the body of members of an organization or group; 'they polled their membership'; 'they found dissension in their own ranks'; 'he joined the ranks of the unemployed')
membership, rank - (the body of members of an organization or group; 'they polled their membership'; 'they found dissension in their own ranks'; 'he joined the ranks of the unemployed')
hierarchy, power structure, pecking order - (the organization of people at different ranks in an administrative body)
instantaneous, instant - (occurring with no delay; 'relief was instantaneous'; 'instant gratification')
instantaneously, outright, instantly, in a flash - (without any delay; 'he was killed outright')
candle, candela, cd, standard candle - (the basic unit of luminous intensity adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites; equal to 1/60 of the luminous intensity per square centimeter of a black body radiating at the temperature of 2,046 degrees Kelvin)
ape - (any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all)
anthropoid ape - (any tailless ape of the families Pongidae and Hylobatidae)
great ape, pongid - (any of the large anthropoid apes of the family Pongidae)
lesser ape - (gibbons and siamangs)
gibbon, Hylobates lar - (smallest and most perfectly anthropoid arboreal ape having long arms and no tail; of southern Asia and East Indies)
arboreal, arboreous, tree-living - (inhabiting or frequenting trees; 'arboreal apes')
orangutan, orang, orangutang, Pongo pygmaeus - (large long-armed ape of Borneo and Sumatra having arboreal habits)
chimpanzee, chimp, Pan troglodytes - (intelligent somewhat arboreal ape of equatorial African forests)
port - (a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country)
port of entry, point of entry - (a port in the United States where customs officials are stationed to oversee the entry and exit of people and merchandise)
megabyte, MB - (a unit of information equal to ' one million ' (actually 1,048,576) bytes)
steradian, sr - (the unit of solid angle adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites)
dais, podium, pulpit, rostrum, ambo, stump, soapbox - (a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it)
drill rig, drilling rig, oilrig, oil rig - (rig used in drilling for oil or gas)
bore, drill - (make a hole with a pointed power or hand tool; 'don't drill here, there's a gas pipe'; 'drill a hole into the wall'; 'drill for oil')
cube, square block - (a block in the (approximate) shape of a cube)
cube, dice - (cut into cubes; 'cube the cheese')
julienne - (cut into long thin strips; 'julienne the potatoes')
julienne, julienne vegetable - (a vegetable cut into thin strips (usually used as a garnish))
drill - (a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows))
dentist's drill, burr drill - (a high speed drill that dentists use to cut into teeth)
bit - (the cutting part of a drill; usually pointed and threaded and is replaceable in a brace or bitstock or drill press; 'he looked around for the right size bit')
replaceable - (capable of being replaced)
renewable - (capable of being renewed; replaceable; 'renewable energy such as solar energy is theoretically inexhaustible')
disposable - (designed to be disposed of after use; 'disposable paper cups')
bur, burr - (small bit used in dentistry or surgery)
bore, bore-hole, drill hole - (a hole or passage made by a drill; usually made for exploratory purposes)
pile, heap, mound, agglomerate, cumulation, cumulus - (a collection of objects laid on top of each other)
stack - (an orderly pile)
crowd - (fill or occupy to the point of overflowing; 'The students crowded the auditorium')
crowd, crowd together - (to gather together in large numbers; 'men in straw boaters and waxed mustaches crowded the verandah')
crowding - (a situation in which people or things are crowded together; 'he didn't like the crowding on the beach')
overcrowd - (cause to crowd together too much; 'The students overcrowded the cafeteria')
overcrowd - (crowd together too much)
congestion, over-crowding - (excessive crowding; 'traffic congestion')
traffic jam, snarl-up - (a number of vehicles blocking one another until they can scarcely move)
congestion, over-crowding - (excessive crowding; 'traffic congestion')
gridlock - (a traffic jam so bad that no movement is possible)
float, drift, be adrift, blow - (be in motion due to some air or water current; 'The leaves were blowing in the wind'; 'the boat drifted on the lake'; 'The sailboat was adrift on the open sea'; 'the shipwrecked boat drifted away from the shore')
silt up, silt - (become chocked with silt; 'The river silted up')
drift - (something that is heaped up by the wind or by water currents)
silt - (mud or clay or small rocks deposited by a river or lake)
silt - (mud or clay or small rocks deposited by a river or lake)
pile, heap, mound, agglomerate, cumulation, cumulus - (a collection of objects laid on top of each other)
mound, hill - (structure consisting of an artificial heap or bank usually of earth or stones; 'they built small mounds to hide behind')
cairn - (a mound of stones piled up as a memorial or to mark a boundary or path)
mound, hill, pitcher's mound - ((baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands)
dune, sand dune - (a ridge of sand created by the wind; found in deserts or near lakes and oceans)
ice mass - (a large mass of ice)
ice floe, floe - (a flat mass of ice (smaller than an ice field) floating at sea)
ice mass - (a large mass of ice)
icecap, ice cap - (a mass of ice and snow that permanently covers a large area of land (e.g., the polar regions or a mountain peak))
glacier - (a slowly moving mass of ice)
snowbank - (a mound or heap of snow)
snowdrift - (a mass of snow heaped up by the wind)
denomination - (a group of religious congregations having its own organization and a distinctive faith)
Protestant denomination - (group of Protestant congregations)
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Mormon Church, Mormons - (church founded by Joseph Smith in 1830 with headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah)
Latter-Day Saint, Mormon - (a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints)
Mormon - (of or pertaining to or characteristic of the Mormon church; 'Mormon leaders'; 'the former Mormon practice of polygamy')
Anglican Church, Anglican Communion, Church of England - (the national church of England (and all other churches in other countries that share its beliefs); has its see in Canterbury and the sovereign as its temporal head)
Anglican - (a Protestant who is a follower of Anglicanism)
Episcopal Church, Protestant Episcopal Church - (United States church that is in communication with the see of Canterbury)
Episcopal, Episcopalian - (of or pertaining to or characteristic of the Episcopal church; 'the Episcopal hierarchy'; 'married by an Episcopalian minister')
Episcopalian - (a member of the Episcopal church)
believer, truster - (a supporter who accepts something as true)
register - (enroll to vote; 'register for an election')
registration, enrollment, enrolment - (the act of enrolling)
voter, elector - (a citizen who has a legal right to vote)
electorate - (the body of enfranchised citizens; those qualified to vote)
elective, elected - (subject to popular election; 'elective official')
elected official - (official who won the office in a free election)
appointee - (an official who is appointed)
constituency - (the body of voters who elect a representative for their area)
smasher, stunner, knockout, beauty, ravisher, sweetheart, peach, lulu, looker, mantrap, dish - (a very attractive or seductive looking woman)
enchantress, temptress, siren, Delilah, femme fatale - (a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive)
religious person - (a person who manifests devotion to a deity)
believer, worshiper, worshipper - (a person who has religious faith)
apostle - (an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform; 'an apostle of revolution')
religious leader - (leader of a religious order)
guru - (a Hindu or Buddhist religious leader and spiritual teacher)
cleric, churchman, divine, ecclesiastic - (a clergyman or other person in religious orders)
clergyman, reverend, man of the cloth - (a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church)
spiritual leader - (a leader in religious or sacred affairs)
clergy - (in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity))
ministry - (religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian))
nun - (a woman religious)
chaplain - (a clergyman ministering to some institution)
preacher, preacher man, sermonizer, sermoniser - (someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel)
evangelist, revivalist, gospeler, gospeller - (a preacher of the Christian gospel)
vicar - (a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman)
vicar - ((Episcopal Church) a clergyman in charge of a chapel)
cantor, hazan - (the official of a synagogue who conducts the liturgical part of the service and sings or chants the prayers intended to be performed as solos)
priest - (a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders)
bishop - (a clergyman having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve apostles of Christ)
archbishop - (a bishop of highest rank)
cardinal - ((Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes)
pope, Catholic Pope, Roman Catholic Pope, pontiff, Holy Father, Vicar of Christ, Bishop of Rome - (the head of the Roman Catholic Church)
papal, apostolic, apostolical, pontifical - (proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles; 'papal dispensation')
Islamist - (an orthodox Muslim)
Islamist - (a scholar who knowledgeable in Islamic studies)
Shiite, Shi'ite, Shiite Muslim, Shi'ite Muslim, Shia Muslim - (a member of the branch of Islam that regards Ali as the legitimate successor to Mohammed and rejects the first three caliphs)
imam, imaum - ((Islam) the man who leads prayers in a mosque; for Shiites an imam is a recognized authority on Islamic theology and law and a spiritual guide)
Indian chief, Indian chieftain - (the leader of a group of native Americans)
Mullah, Mollah, Mulla - (a Muslim trained in the doctrine and law of Islam; the head of a mosque)
saint - (a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization)
saint, holy man, holy person, angel - (person of exceptional holiness)
saint - (a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization)
saintliness - (the quality of resembling a saint)
Santa Claus, Santa, Kriss Kringle, Father Christmas, Saint Nick, St. Nick - (the legendary patron saint of children)
religious - (a member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience)
friar, mendicant - (a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms)
Dominican order - (a Roman Catholic order of mendicant preachers founded in the 13th century)
Dominican, Black Friar, Blackfriar, friar preacher - (a Roman Catholic friar wearing the black mantle of the Dominican order)
Dominican - (of or relating to Saint Dominic or the Dominican order; 'Dominican monks')
Jesuitical, Jesuitic, Jesuit - (having qualities characteristic of Jesuits or Jesuitism; 'Jesuitical education')
Jesuit - (a member of the Jesuit order)
Society of Jesus, Jesuit order - (a Roman Catholic order founded by Saint Ignatius of Loyola in 1534 to defend Catholicism against the Reformation and to do missionary work among the heathen; it is strongly committed to education and scholarship)
hermit, recluse, solitary, solitudinarian, troglodyte - (one who lives in solitude)
anchorite, hermit - (one retired from society for religious reasons)
monk, monastic - (a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work)
superior - (the head of a religious community)
prior - (the head of a religious order; in an abbey the prior is next below the abbot)
Buddhist - (one who follows the teachings of Buddha)
Hindu, Hindoo - (a person who adheres to Hinduism)
temple - (place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity)
place of worship, house of prayer, house of God, house of worship - (any building where congregations gather for prayer)
shrine - (a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person)
temple - (place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity)
pagoda - (an Asian temple; usually a pyramidal tower with an upward curving roof)
church, church building - (a place for public (especially Christian) worship; 'the church was empty')
abbey - (a church associated with a monastery or convent)
basilica - (an early Christian church designed like a Roman basilica; or a Roman Catholic church or cathedral accorded certain privileges; 'the church was raised to the rank of basilica')
cathedral - (any large and important church)
cathedral, duomo - (the principal Christian church building of a bishop's diocese)
convent - (a religious residence especially for nuns)
nunnery - (the convent of a community of nuns)
mosque - ((Islam) a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret)
masjid, musjid - ((Islam) a Muslim place of worship)
synagogue, temple, tabernacle - ((Judaism) the place of worship for a Jewish congregation)
praise - (offering words of homage as an act of worship; 'they sang a hymn of praise to God')
hallelujah - (a shout or song of praise to God)
service, religious service, divine service - (the act of public worship following prescribed rules; 'the Sunday service')
ritual - (the prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies)
worship - (the activity of worshipping)
worship - (show devotion to (a deity); 'Many Hindus worship Shiva')
worship - (attend religious services; 'They worship in the traditional manner')
offer, offer up - (present as an act of worship; 'offer prayers to the gods')
sacrifice - (make a sacrifice of; in religious rituals)
immolate - (offer as a sacrifice by killing or by giving up to destruction; 'The Aztecs immolated human victims'; 'immolate the valuables at the temple')
idolatry, idol worship - (the worship of idols; the worship of images that are not God)
sacrament - (a formal religious ceremony conferring a specific grace on those who receive it; the two Protestant ceremonies are baptism and the Lord's Supper; in the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church there are seven traditional rites accepted as instituted by Jesus: baptism and confirmation and Holy Eucharist and penance and holy orders and matrimony and extreme unction)
baptism - (a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth; 'most churches baptize infants but some insist on adult baptism')
baptize, baptise, christen - (administer baptism to; 'The parents had the child baptized')
Holy Eucharist, Eucharist, sacrament of the Eucharist, Holy Sacrament, Liturgy, Eucharistic liturgy, Lord's Supper - (a Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper by consecrating bread and wine)
Communion, Holy Communion, sacramental manduction, manduction - (the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist; 'the governor took Communion with the rest of the congregation')
penance - (a Catholic sacrament; repentance and confession and satisfaction and absolution)
confess - (confess to God in the presence of a priest, as in the Catholic faith)
matrimony - (the ceremony or sacrament of marriage)
chapel - (a place of worship that has its own altar)
holy place, sanctum, holy - (a sacred place of pilgrimage)
pilgrimage, pilgrim's journey - (a journey to a sacred place)
pilgrim - (someone who journeys to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion)
hajj, haj, hadj - (the fifth pillar of Islam is a pilgrimage to Mecca during the month of Dhu al-Qadah; at least once in a lifetime a Muslim is expected to make a religious journey to Mecca and the Kaaba; 'for a Muslim the hajj is the ultimate act of worship')
hajji, hadji, haji - (an Arabic term of respect for someone who has made the pilgrimage to Mecca)
religious ceremony, religious ritual - (a ceremony having religious meaning)
Lent, Lententide - (a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday)
ancestral, hereditary, patrimonial, transmissible - (inherited or inheritable by established rules (usually legal rules) of descent; 'ancestral home'; 'ancestral lore'; 'hereditary monarchy'; 'patrimonial estate'; 'transmissible tradition')
ancestral - (of or belonging to or inherited from an ancestor)
religious holiday, holy day - (a day specified for religious observance)
Christian holy day - (a religious holiday for Christians)
Jewish holy day - (a religious holiday for Jews)
Yom Kippur, Day of Atonement - ((Judaism) a solemn and major fast day on the Jewish calendar; 10th of Tishri; its observance is one of the requirements of the Mosaic law)
Rosh Hashanah, Rosh Hashana, Rosh Hashonah, Rosh Hashona, Jewish New Year - ((Judaism) a solemn Jewish feast day celebrated on the 1st or 1st and 2nd of Tishri; noted for the blowing of the shofar)
Hanukkah, Hanukah, Hannukah, Chanukah, Chanukkah, Channukah, Channukkah, Festival of Lights, Feast of Lights, Feast of Dedication, Feast of the Dedication - ((Judaism) an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem in 165 BC)
Ash Wednesday - (the 7th Wednesday before Easter; the first day of Lent; the day following Mardi Gras (`fat Tuesday'); a day of fasting and repentance)
hard-boiled egg, hard-cooked egg - (an egg boiled gently until both the white and the yolk solidify)
Easter egg - (a colored hard-boiled egg used to celebrate Easter)
Easter - (a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox)
Christmas, Christmas Day, Xmas, Dec 25 - (a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Christ; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland)
Christmas, Christmas Day, Xmas, Dec 25 - (a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Christ; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland)
ashtray - (a receptacle for the ash from smokers' cigars or cigarettes)
ash - (the residue that remains when something is burned)
painting, picture - (graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface; 'a small painting by Picasso'; 'he bought the painting as an investment'; 'his pictures hang in the Louvre')
jellyfish, medusa, medusan - (any of numerous usually marine and free-swimming coelenterates that constitute the sexually reproductive forms of hydrozoans and scyphozoans)
Portuguese man-of-war, man-of-war, jellyfish - (large siphonophore having a bladderlike float and stinging tentacles)
icon, ikon - (a conventional religious painting in oil on a small wooden panel; venerated in the Eastern Church)
iconic - (relating to or having the characteristics on an icon)
portrait - (a painting of a person's face)
self-portrait - (a portrait of yourself created by yourself)
finale, coda - (the closing section of a musical composition)
repertoire, repertory - (a collection of works (plays, songs, operas, ballets) that an artist or company can perform and do perform for short intervals on a regular schedule)
musical composition, opus, composition, piece, piece of music - (a musical work that has been created; 'the composition is written in four movements')
musical time - ((music) the beat of musical rhythm)
tempo, pacing - ((music) the speed at which a composition is to be played)
medley, potpourri, pastiche - (a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources)
score, musical score - (a written form of a musical composition; parts for different instruments appear on separate staves on large pages; 'he studied the score of the sonata')
suite - (a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected)
matriculate - (enroll as a student)
matriculation, matric - (admission to a group (especially a college or university))
study - (be a student; follow a course of study; be enrolled at an institute of learning)
citizenship - (the status of a citizen with rights and duties)
nationality - (the status of belonging to a particular nation by birth or naturalization)
nationality - (people having common origins or traditions and often comprising a nation; 'immigrants of the same nationality often seek each other out'; 'such images define their sense of nationality')
constitute, represent, make up, comprise, be - (form or compose; 'This money is my only income'; 'The stone wall was the backdrop for the performance'; 'These constitute my entire belonging'; 'The children made up the chorus'; 'This sum represents my entire income for a year'; 'These few men comprise his entire army')
consist, comprise - (be composed of; 'The land he conquered comprised several provinces'; 'What does this dish consist of?')
learn, study, read, take - (be a student of a certain subject; 'She is reading for the bar exam')
study, hit the books - (learn by reading books; 'He is studying geology in his room'; 'I have an exam next week; I must hit the books now')
student, pupil, educatee - (a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution)
teaching, instruction, pedagogy - (the profession of a teacher; he prepared for teaching while still in college; pedagogy is recognized as an important profession)
teacher, instructor - (a person whose occupation is teaching)
educator, pedagogue, pedagog - (someone who educates young people)
principal, school principal, head teacher, head - (the educator who has executive authority for a school; 'she sent unruly pupils to see the principal')
headmaster, schoolmaster, master - (presiding officer of a school)
chancellor - (the honorary or titular head of a university)
academician, academic, faculty member - (an educator who works at a college or university)
teacher, instructor - (a person whose occupation is teaching)
schoolteacher, school teacher - (a teacher in a school below the college level)
schoolmarm, schoolma'am, schoolmistress, mistress - (a woman schoolteacher (especially one regarded as strict))
lecturer - (someone who lectures professionally)
lector, lecturer, reader - (a public lecturer at certain universities)
warrior - (someone engaged in or experienced in warfare)
plunderer, pillager, looter, spoiler, despoiler, raider, freebooter - (someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war))
Scandinavia, Scandinavian Peninsula - (the peninsula in northern Europe occupied by Norway and Sweden)
Scandinavian, Norse - (of or relating to Scandinavia or its peoples or cultures; 'Norse sagas'; 'Norse nomads')
Viking - (any of the Scandinavian people who raided the coasts of Europe from the 8th to the 11th centuries)
looting, robbery - (plundering during riots or in wartime)
plunder, despoil, loot, reave, strip, rifle, ransack, pillage, foray - (steal goods; take as spoils; 'During the earthquake people looted the stores that were deserted by their owners')
foray, raid, maraud - (a sudden short attack)
foray into, raid - (enter someone else's territory and take spoils; 'The pirates raided the coastal villages regularly')
plunder, despoil, loot, reave, strip, rifle, ransack, pillage, foray - (steal goods; take as spoils; 'During the earthquake people looted the stores that were deserted by their owners')
guerrilla, guerilla, irregular, insurgent - (a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment)
soldier - (an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army; 'the soldiers stood at attention')
infantryman, marcher, foot soldier, footslogger - (fights on foot with small arms)
grenadier, grenade thrower - (an infantryman equipped with grenades)
cavalry, horse cavalry, horse - (troops trained to fight on horseback; '500 horse led the attack')
horse cavalry - (an army unit mounted on horseback)
cavalry - (a highly mobile army unit)
cavalryman, trooper - (a soldier in a motorized army unit)
cavalryman, trooper - (a soldier mounted on horseback; 'a cavalryman always takes good care of his mount')
paratrooper, para - (a soldier in the paratroops)
Marine, devil dog, leatherneck, shipboard soldier - (a member of the United States Marine Corps)
United States Marine Corps, United States Marines, Marine Corps, US Marine Corps, USMC, Marines - (an amphibious division of the United States Navy)
president, chairman, chairwoman, chair, chairperson - (the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization; 'address your remarks to the chairperson')
presiding officer - (the leader of a group meeting)
moderator - (someone who presides over a forum or debate)
Speaker - (the presiding officer of a deliberative assembly; 'the leader of the majority party is the Speaker of the House of Representatives')
head, chief, top dog - (a person who is in charge; 'the head of the whole operation')
administrator, decision maker - (someone who administers a business)
administrator, executive - (someone who manages a government agency or department)
Secretary General - (a person who is a chief administrator (as of the United Nations))
academic administrator - (an administrator in a college or university)
dean - (an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college)
administrator, decision maker - (someone who administers a business)
president, chairman, chairwoman, chair, chairperson - (the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization; 'address your remarks to the chairperson')
president - (an executive officer of a firm or corporation)
vice president, V.P. - (an executive officer ranking immediately below a president; may serve in the president's place under certain circumstances)
Vice President of the United States - (the vice president of the United States who presides over the United States Senate)
chief executive officer, CEO, chief operating officer - (the corporate executive responsible for the operations of the firm; reports to a board of directors; may appoint other managers (including a president))
white-collar - (of or designating salaried professional or clerical work or workers; 'the coal miner's son aspired to a white-collar occupation as a bookkeeper')
clerk - (an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts))
clerical - (of or relating to clerks; 'clerical work')
clerical - (of or relating to the clergy; 'clerical collar')
file clerk, filing clerk, filer - (a clerk who is employed to maintain the files of an organization)
salesperson, sales representative, sales rep - (a person employed to represent a business and to sell its merchandise (as to customers in a store or to customers who are visited))
deal, sell, trade - (do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood; 'She deals in gold'; 'The brothers sell shoes')
salesman - (a man salesperson)
salesclerk, shop clerk, clerk - (a salesperson in a store)
officeholder, officer - (someone who is appointed or elected to an office and who holds a position of trust; 'he is an officer of the court'; 'the club elected its officers for the coming year')
commissioner - (a government administrator)
executive, executive director - (a person responsible for the administration of a business)
businessman, man of affairs - (a person engaged in commercial or industrial business (especially an owner or executive))
businessperson, bourgeois - (a capitalist who engages in industrial commercial enterprise)
supplier, provider - (someone whose business is to supply a particular service or commodity)
distributor, distributer - (someone who markets merchandise)
distributor - (a company that markets merchandise; 'his company is a large distributor of software products')
accountant, comptroller, controller - (someone who maintains and audits business accounts)
intercede, mediate, intermediate, liaise, arbitrate - (act between parties with a view to reconciling differences; 'He interceded in the family dispute'; 'He mediated a settlement')
mediation, intermediation - (the act of intervening for the purpose of bringing about a settlement)
mediator, go-between, intermediator, intermediary, intercessor - (a negotiator who acts as a link between parties)
arbitration - ((law) the hearing and determination of a dispute by an impartial referee agreed to by both parties (often used to settle disputes between labor and management))
arbiter, arbitrator - (someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue)
broker - (act as a broker)
agent, factor, broker - (a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission)
realtor, real estate broker, real estate agent, estate agent, land agent, house agent - (a person who is authorized to act as an agent for the sale of land; 'in England they call a realtor a land agent')
book - (engage for a performance; 'Her agent had booked her for several concerts in Tokyo')
proxy, placeholder, procurator - (a person authorized to act for another)
agent, factor, broker - (a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission)
stockbroker - (an agent in the buying and selling of stocks and bonds)
professor, prof - (someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university)
full professor - (a professor of the highest rank)
associate professor - (a teacher lower in rank than a full professor but higher than an assistant professor)
assistant professor - (a teacher or lower rank than an associate professor)
academic - (associated with academia or an academy; 'the academic curriculum'; 'academic gowns')
academically - (in regard to academic matters; 'academically, this is a good school')
investigator - (someone who investigates)
private detective, PI, private eye, private investigator, operative, shamus, sherlock - (someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information)
dick, gumshoe, hawkshaw - (someone who is a detective)
scientist, man of science - (a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences)
social scientist - (someone expert in the study of human society and its personal relationships)
social science - (the branch of science that studies society and the relationships of individual within a society)
sociologist - (a social scientist who studies the institutions and development of human society)
demographer, demographist, population scientist - (a scientist who studies the growth and density of populations and their vital statistics)
biology, biological science - (the science that studies living organisms)
molecular biology - (the branch of biology that studies the structure and activity of macromolecules essential to life (and especially with their genetic role))
biotechnology - (the branch of molecular biology that studies the use of microorganisms to perform specific industrial processes; 'biotechnology produced genetically altered bacteria that solved the problem')
forestry - (the science of planting and caring for forests and the management of growing timber)
forester, tree farmer, arboriculturist - (someone trained in forestry)
genetics, genetic science - (the branch of biology that studies heredity and variation in organisms)
geneticist - (a biologist who specializes in genetics)
songbird, songster - (any bird having a musical call)
sing - (to make melodious sounds; 'The nightingale was singing')
birdcall, call, birdsong, song - (the characteristic sound produced by a bird; 'a bird will not learn its song unless it hears it at an early age')
meadowlark, lark - (North American songbirds having a yellow breast)
pipit, titlark, lark - (a songbird that lives mainly on the ground in open country; has streaky brown plumage)
lark - (any of numerous predominantly Old World birds noted for their singing)
nightingale, Luscinia megarhynchos - (European songbird noted for its melodious nocturnal song)
robin, redbreast, robin redbreast, Old World robin, Erithacus rubecola - (small Old World songbird with a reddish breast)
robin, American robin, Turdus migratorius - (large American thrush having a rust-red breast and abdomen)
finch - (any of numerous small songbirds with short stout bills adapted for crushing seeds)
New world goldfinch, goldfinch, yellowbird, Spinus tristis - (American finch whose male has yellow body plumage in summer)
cardinal, cardinal grosbeak, Richmondena Cardinalis, Cardinalis cardinalis, redbird - (crested thick-billed North American finch having bright red plumage in the male)
sparrow, true sparrow - (any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects)
canary, canary bird - (any of several small Old World finches)
corvine bird - (birds of the crow family)
crow - (black birds having a raucous call)
raven, Corvus corax - (large black bird with a straight bill and long wedge-shaped tail)
burn, fire, burn down - (destroy by fire; 'They burned the house and his diaries')
burn, combust - (cause to burn or combust; 'The sun burned off the fog'; 'We combust coal and other fossil fuels')
burn, incinerate - (cause to undergo combustion; 'burn garbage'; 'The car burns only Diesel oil')
ignition, firing, lighting, kindling, inflammation - (the act of setting something on fire)
kindle, enkindle, conflagrate, inflame - (cause to start burning; 'The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds')
ignite, light - (cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat; 'Great heat can ignite almost any dry matter'; 'Light a cigarette')
chemical process, chemical change, chemical action - ((chemistry) any process determined by the atomic and molecular composition and structure of the substances involved)
cleavage - (the breaking of a chemical bond in a molecule resulting in smaller molecules)
chemical reaction, reaction - ((chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others; 'there was a chemical reaction of the lime with the ground water')
oxidation, oxidization, oxidisation - (the process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction)
combustion, burning - (a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light)
burn, combust - (undergo combustion; 'Maple wood burns well')
firework, pyrotechnic - ((usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.)
flare - (a device that produces a bright light for warning or illumination or identification)
firework, pyrotechnic - ((usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.)
sparkler - (a firework that burns slowly and throws out a shower of sparks)
spark - (a small fragment of a burning substance thrown out by burning material or by friction)
corrosion - (a state of deterioration in metals caused by oxidation or chemical action)
corrosion, corroding, erosion - (erosion by chemical action)
corrode, eat, rust - (cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid; 'The acid corroded the metal'; 'The steady dripping of water rusted the metal stopper in the sink')
corrode, rust - (become destroyed by water, air, or an etching chemical such as an acid; 'The metal corroded'; 'The pipes rusted')
corrode, rust - (become destroyed by water, air, or an etching chemical such as an acid; 'The metal corroded'; 'The pipes rusted')
rust - (become coated with oxide)
rust - (a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture)
rusty - (covered with or consisting of rust; 'a rusty machine'; 'rusty deposits')
rusted - (having accumulated rust; 'rusted hinges')
out of practice, rusty - (impaired in skill by neglect)
erupt, ignite, catch fire, take fire, combust, conflagrate - (start to burn or burst into flames; 'Marsh gases ignited suddenly'; 'The oily rags combusted spontaneously')
ignition - (the process of initiating combustion or catching fire)
fire - (the event of something burning (often destructive); 'they lost everything in the fire')
spontaneous combustion - (ignition of a substance (as oily rags) resulting from an internal oxidation process)
stoke - (stir up or tend; of a fire)
bonfire, balefire - (a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration)
campfire - (a small outdoor fire for warmth or cooking (as at a camp))
fire, flame, flaming - (the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke; 'fire was one of our ancestors' first discoveries')
scrounge, forage - (collect or look around for (food))
forage - (wander and feed; 'The animals forage in the woods')
feed, eat - (take in food; used of animals only; 'This dog doesn't eat certain kinds of meat'; 'What do whales eat?')
explode, detonate, blow up, set off - (cause to burst with a violent release of energy; 'We exploded the nuclear bomb')
detonator, detonating device, cap - (a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive)
detonating fuse - (a fuse containing an explosive)
defuse - (remove the triggering device from)
explode, detonate, blow up, set off - (cause to burst with a violent release of energy; 'We exploded the nuclear bomb')
wrongdoer, offender - (a person who transgresses moral or civil law)
abuser, maltreater - (someone who abuses)
sexual assault, sexual abuse, sex crime, sex offense - (a statutory offense that provides that it is a crime to knowingly cause another person to engage in an unwanted sexual act by force or threat; 'most states have replaced the common law definition of rape with statutes defining sexual assault')
molest - (harass or assault sexually; make indecent advances to)
reprobate, miscreant - (a person without moral scruples)
pervert, deviant, deviate, degenerate - (a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior)
villain, scoundrel - (a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately)
bad person - (a person who does harm to others)
villain, baddie - (the principle bad character in a film or work of fiction)
rogue elephant - (a wild and vicious elephant separated from the herd)
rogue, knave, rascal, rapscallion, scalawag, scallywag, varlet - (a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel)
deserter, apostate, renegade, turncoat, recreant, ratter - (a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.)
defect, desert - (desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army; 'If soldiers deserted Hitler's army, they were shot')
renegade - (someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw)
annoyed, harassed, harried, pestered, vexed - (troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances; 'harassed working mothers'; 'a harried expression'; 'her poor pestered father had to endure her constant interruptions'; 'the vexed parents of an unruly teenager')
disquieted, distressed, disturbed, upset, worried - (afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief; 'too upset to say anything'; 'spent many disquieted moments'; 'distressed about her son's leaving home'; 'lapsed into disturbed sleep'; 'worried parents'; 'a worried frown'; 'one last worried check of the sleeping children')
flustered, hot and bothered, perturbed, rattled - (thrown into a state of agitated confusion; ('rattled' is an informal term))
disturbance, perturbation, upset - (an unhappy and worried mental state; 'there was too much anger and disturbance'; 'she didn't realize the upset she caused me')
sulk, pout, brood - (be in a huff and display one's displeasure; 'She is pouting because she didn't get what she wanted')
sulk, sulkiness - (a mood or display of sullen aloofness or withdrawal; 'stayed home in a sulk')
antisocial, asocial - (hostile to or disruptive of normal standards of social behavior; 'criminal behavior or conduct that violates the rights of other individuals is antisocial'; 'crimes...and other asocial behavior'; 'an antisocial deed')
asocial - (given to avoiding association with others; 'bears are asocial secretive animals'; 'are you asocial or do you just enjoy living in the Antarctic?')
antisocial - (shunning contact with others; 'standoffish and antisocial'; 'he's not antisocial; just shy')
scandal, outrage - (a disgraceful event)
impression, effect - (an outward appearance; 'he made a good impression'; 'I wanted to create an impression of success'; 'she retained that bold effect in her reproductions of the original painting')
impress - (impress positively; 'The young chess player impressed her audience')
wow - (impress greatly; 'The speaker wowed the audience')
impressed - (deeply or markedly affected or influenced)
awed, awestruck, awestricken, in awe of - (having or showing a feeling of mixed reverence and respect and wonder and dread; 'stood in awed silence before the shrine'; 'in grim despair and awestruck wonder')
hideous, horrid, horrific, outrageous - (grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror; 'subjected to outrageous cruelty'; 'a hideous pattern of injustice'; 'horrific conditions in the mining industry')
indignation, outrage - (a feeling of righteous anger)
violence, force - (an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists); 'he may accomplish by craft in the long run what he cannot do by force and violence in the short one')
bombard, bomb - (throw bombs at or attack with bombs; 'The Americans bombed Dresden')
bombing - (the use of bombs for sabotage; a tactic frequently used by terrorists)
dumb bomb, gravity bomb - (a bomb that falls because of gravity and is not guided to a target)
smart bomb - (a bomb that can be guided (by a laser beam or radio) to its target; 'smart bombs have revolutionized aerial bombardment')
bombing, bombardment - (an attack by dropping bombs)
drift, impetus, impulsion - (a force that moves something along)
terminal velocity - (the constant maximum velocity reached by a body falling through the atmosphere under the attraction of gravity)
parachute, chute - (rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall)
ripcord - (a cord that is pulled to open a parachute from its pack during a descent)
lighter-than-air - (relating to a balloon or other aircraft that flies because it weighs less than the air it displaces)
blimp, sausage balloon, sausage - (a small nonrigid airship used for observation or as a barrage balloon)
rocket, rocket engine - (a jet engine containing its own propellant and driven by reaction propulsion)
rocket, projectile - (any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine)
aircraft - (a vehicle that can fly)
aviation, air power - (the aggregation of a country's military aircraft)
armistice, cease-fire, truce - (a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms)
battle, conflict, fight, engagement - (a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war; 'Grant won a decisive victory in the battle of Chickamauga'; 'he lost his romantic ideas about war when he got into a real engagement')
battle, conflict, fight, engagement - (a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war; 'Grant won a decisive victory in the battle of Chickamauga'; 'he lost his romantic ideas about war when he got into a real engagement')
military action, action - (a military engagement; 'he saw action in Korea')
combatant, battler, belligerent, fighter, scrapper - (someone who fights (or is fighting))
artilleryman, cannoneer, gunner, machine gunner - (a serviceman in the artillery)
artilleryman, cannoneer, gunner, machine gunner - (a serviceman in the artillery)
artillery fire, cannon fire - (fire delivered by artillery)
blockade, encirclement - (a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy)
blockade, seal off - (impose a blockade on)
war, warfare - (the waging of armed conflict against an enemy; 'thousands of people were killed in the war')
belligerent, fighting, militant, war-ridden, warring - (engaged in war; 'belligerent (or warring) nations'; 'a fighting war')
operation, military operation - (activity by a military or naval force (as a maneuver or campaign); 'it was a joint operation of the navy and air force')
peacekeeping, peacekeeping mission, peacekeeping operation - (the activity of keeping the peace by military forces (especially when international military forces enforce a truce between hostile groups or nations))
peacekeeper - (a member of a military force that is assigned (often with international sanction) to preserve peace in a trouble area)
maneuver, manoeuvre, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre - (a move made to gain a tactical end)
attack, onslaught, onset, onrush - ((military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons); 'the attack began at dawn')
attack, assail - (launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with; 'Hitler attacked Poland on September 1, 1939 and started World War II'; 'Serbian forces assailed Bosnian towns all week')
ambush, ambuscade, lying in wait, trap - (the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise)
ambush, scupper, bushwhack, waylay, lurk, ambuscade, lie in wait - (wait in hiding to attack)
penetrate, perforate - (pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance; 'The bullet penetrated her chest')
diffuse, spread, spread out, fan out - (move outward; 'The soldiers fanned out')
diffusion - ((physics) the process of diffusing; the intermingling of molecules in gases and liquids as a result of random thermal agitation)
dispersion, dispersal, dissemination, diffusion - (the act of dispersing or diffusing something; 'the dispersion of the troops'; 'the diffusion of knowledge')
invasion - ((pathology) the spread of pathogenic microorganisms or malignant cells to new sites in the body; 'the tumor's invasion of surrounding structures')
metastasis - (the spreading of a disease to another part of the body)
invade - (penetrate or assault, in a harmful or injurious way; 'The cancer had invaded her lungs')
metastasis - (the spreading of a disease to another part of the body)
permeate, pervade, penetrate, interpenetrate, diffuse, imbue, riddle - (spread or diffuse through; 'An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration'; 'music penetrated the entire building'; 'His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks')
permeation, pervasion, suffusion - (the process of permeating or infusing something with a substance)
permeant, permeating, permeative, pervasive - (spreading or spread throughout; 'armed with permeative irony...he punctures affectations'; 'the pervasive odor of garlic'; 'an error is pervasive if it is material to more than one conclusion')
homogenize, homogenise - (cause to become equal or homogeneous as by mixing; 'homogenize the main ingredients')
cows' milk - (milk obtained from dairy cows)
homogenized milk - (milk with the fat particles broken up and dispersed uniformly so the cream will not rise)
disperse, dissipate, scatter, spread out - (move away from each other; 'The crowds dispersed'; 'The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached';)
disperse, dissipate, dispel, break up, scatter - (to cause to separate and go in different directions; 'She waved her hand and scattered the crowds')
dispersion, scattering - (spreading widely or driving off)
disperse, dissipate, dispel, break up, scatter - (to cause to separate and go in different directions; 'She waved her hand and scattered the crowds')
disperse, dissipate, dispel, break up, scatter - (to cause to separate and go in different directions; 'She waved her hand and scattered the crowds')
intrude on, invade, obtrude upon, encroach upon - (to intrude upon, infringe, encroach on, violate; 'This new colleague invades my territory'; 'The neighbors intrude on your privacy')
inroad - (an encroachment or intrusion; 'they made inroads in the United States market')
invasion, encroachment, intrusion - (any entry into an area not previously occupied; 'an invasion of tourists'; 'an invasion of locusts')
intrude on, invade, obtrude upon, encroach upon - (to intrude upon, infringe, encroach on, violate; 'This new colleague invades my territory'; 'The neighbors intrude on your privacy')
invasion - (the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder)
invade, occupy - (march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation; 'Hitler invaded Poland on September 1, 1939')
penetration, incursion - (an attack that penetrates into enemy territory)
invader, encroacher - (someone who enters by force in order to conquer)
foray, raid, maraud - (a sudden short attack)
expedition, military expedition, hostile expedition - (a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country)
first strike - (the initial use of nuclear weapons to attack a country that also has nuclear weapons; considered feasible only when the attacker can destroy the other country's ability to retaliate; 'the Pakistani president promised no first strike against India')
fight, fighting, combat, scrap - (the act of fighting; any contest or struggle; 'a fight broke out at the hockey game'; 'there was fighting in the streets'; 'the unhappy couple got into a terrible scrap')
fight - (a boxing or wrestling match; 'the fight was on television last night')
contend, fight, struggle - (be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight; 'the tribesmen fought each other'; 'Siblings are always fighting'; 'Militant groups are contending for control of the country')
duel - (any struggle between two skillful opponents (individuals or groups))
combatant, battler, belligerent, fighter, scrapper - (someone who fights (or is fighting))
boxer, pugilist - (someone who fights with his fists for sport)
boxing, pugilism, fisticuffs - (fighting with the fists)
affray, disturbance, fray, ruffle - (a noisy fight)
boxing match - (a match between boxers; usually held in a boxing ring)
knockout, KO, kayo - (a blow that renders the opponent unconscious)
karate - (a traditional Japanese system of unarmed combat; sharp blows and kicks are given to pressure-sensitive points on the body of the opponent)
karate - (a traditional Japanese system of unarmed combat; sharp blows and kicks are given to pressure-sensitive points on the body of the opponent)
scuffle, tussle - (fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters; 'the drunken men started to scuffle')
hassle, scuffle, tussle, dogfight, rough-and-tumble - (disorderly fighting)
brawl, free-for-all - (a noisy fight in a crowd)
brawl, wrangle - (to quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively; 'The bar keeper threw them out, but they continued to wrangle on down the street')
rumble, gang fight - (a fight between rival gangs of adolescents)
brush, clash, encounter, skirmish - (a minor short-term fight)
train, railroad train - (public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive; 'express trains don't stop at Princeton Junction')
railroad track, railroad, railway - (a line of track providing a runway for wheels; 'he walked along the railroad track')
line, railway line, rail line - (the road consisting of railroad track and roadbed)
siding, railroad siding, turnout, sidetrack - (a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass)
metro, tube, underground, subway system, subway - (an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city); 'in Paris the subway system is called the 'metro' and in London it is called the 'tube' or the 'underground'')
elevated railway, elevated railroad, elevated, el, overhead railway - (a railway that is powered by electricity and that runs on a track that is raised above the street level)
military service, armed service, service - (a force that is a branch of the armed forces)
air force, airforce - (the airborne branch of a country's armed forces)
army, regular army, ground forces - (a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state)
host, legion - (archaic terms for army)
militia, reserves - (civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army)
reservist - (a member of a military reserve)
alveolus, air sac, air cell - (a tiny sac for holding air in the lungs; formed by the terminal dilation of tiny air passageways)
composition, paper, report, theme - (an essay (especially one written as an assignment); 'he got an A on his composition')
essay - (an analytic or interpretive literary composition)
nonfiction, nonfictional prose - (prose writing that is not fictional)
rumor, rumour, hearsay - (gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth)
gossip, comment, scuttlebutt - (a report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people; 'the divorce caused much gossip')
scandal, dirt, malicious gossip - (disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people)
announcement, proclamation, annunciation, declaration - (a formal public statement; 'the government made an announcement about changes in the drug war'; 'a declaration of independence')
announcement, promulgation - (a public statement about something that is happening or going to happen; 'the announcement appeared in the local newspaper'; 'the promulgation was written in English')
handout, press release, release - (an announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation)
obituary, obit, necrology - (a notice of someone's death; usually includes a short biography)
law, practice of law - (the learned profession that is mastered by graduate study in a law school and that is responsible for the judicial system; 'he studied law at Yale')
lawyer, attorney - (a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice)
solicitor - (a British lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents)
advocate, counsel, counselor, counsellor, counselor-at-law, pleader - (a lawyer who pleads cases in court)
trial attorney, trial lawyer - (a lawyer who specializes in defending clients before a court of law)
attorney general - (the chief law officer of a country or state)
ball - (round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games; 'the ball travelled 90 mph on his serve'; 'the mayor threw out the first ball'; 'the ball rolled into the corner pocket')
synthesizer, synthesiser - ((music) an electronic instrument (usually played with a keyboard) that generates and modifies sounds electronically and can imitate a variety of other musical instruments)
percussion instrument, percussive instrument - (a musical instrument in which the sound is produced by one object striking another)
bell - (a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck)
chime, bell, gong - (a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument)
marimba, xylophone - (a percussion instrument with wooden bars tuned to produce a chromatic scale and with resonators; played with small mallets)
wind chime, wind bell - (a decorative arrangement of pieces of metal or glass or pottery that hang together loosely so the wind can cause them to tinkle)
glockenspiel, orchestral bells - (a percussion instrument consisting of a set of graduated metal bars mounted on a frame and played with small hammers)
gong, tam-tam - (a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick)
cymbal - (a percussion instrument consisting of a concave brass disk; makes a loud crashing sound when hit with a drumstick or when two are struck together)
history, account, chronicle, story - (a record or narrative description of past events; 'a history of France'; 'he gave an inaccurate account of the plot to kill the president'; 'the story of exposure to lead')
biography, life, life story, life history - (an account of the series of events making up a person's life)
biographic, biographical - (of or relating to or being biography; 'biographical data')
autobiography - (a biography of yourself)
autobiographical, autobiographic - (relating to or in the style of an autobiography; 'they compiled an autobiographical history of the movement')
memoir - (an account of the author's personal experiences)
weaponry, arms, implements of war, weapons system, munition - (weapons considered collectively)
armament - (weaponry used by military or naval force)
military capability, military strength, strength, military posture, posture - (capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affect the capacity to fight a war; 'we faced an army of great strength'; 'politicians have neglected our military posture')
firepower - ((military) the relative capacity for delivering fire on a target)
artillery, heavy weapon, gun, ordnance - (large but transportable armament)
field artillery, field gun - (movable artillery (other than antiaircraft) used by armies in the field (especially for direct support of front-line troops))
warhead, payload, load - (the front part of a guided missile or rocket or torpedo that carries the nuclear or explosive charge or the chemical or biological agents)
high-angle gun - (a cannon that can be fired at a high elevation for relatively short ranges)
mortar, howitzer, trench mortar - (a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range)
mortar, howitzer, trench mortar - (a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range)
launcher, rocket launcher - (armament in the form of a device capable of launching a rocket)
bazooka - (a portable rocket launcher used by infantrymen as an antitank weapon)
antitank - (designed for defense against armored vehicles)
weapon of mass destruction, WMD, W.M.D. - (a weapon that kills or injures civilian as well as military personnel (nuclear and chemical and biological weapons))
bioweapon, biological weapon, bioarm - (any weapon usable in biological warfare; 'they feared use of the smallpox virus as a bioweapon')
chemical weapon - (chemical substances that can be delivered using munitions and dispersal devices to cause death or severe harm to people and animals and plants)
sheath - (a protective covering for a knife or sword)
sheath - (a protective covering for a knife or sword)
condom, rubber, safety, safe, prophylactic - (contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse)
contraceptive, preventive, preventative, contraceptive device, prophylactic device, birth control device - (an agent or device intended to prevent conception)
diaphragm, pessary, contraceptive diaphragm - (a contraceptive device consisting of a flexible dome-shaped cup made of rubber or plastic; it is filled with spermicide and fitted over the uterine cervix)
birth control, birth prevention, family planning - (limiting the number of children born)
contraception, contraceptive method - (birth control by the use of devices (diaphragm or intrauterine device or condom) or drugs or surgery)
contraceptive, preventive, preventative, contraceptive device, prophylactic device, birth control device - (an agent or device intended to prevent conception)
blood cell, blood corpuscle, corpuscle - (either of two types of cells (erythrocytes and leukocytes) and sometimes including platelets)
red blood cell, RBC, erythrocyte - (a mature blood cell that contains hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the bodily tissues; a biconcave disc that has no nucleus)
leukocyte, leucocyte, white blood cell, white cell, white blood corpuscle, white corpuscle, WBC - (blood cells that engulf and digest bacteria and fungi; an important part of the body's defense system)
neutrophil, neutrophile - (the chief phagocytic leukocyte; stains with either basic or acid dyes)
reaction, response - (a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some foregoing stimulus or agent; 'a bad reaction to the medicine'; 'his responses have slowed with age')
immune response, immune reaction, immunologic response - (a bodily defense reaction that recognizes an invading substance (an antigen: such as a virus or fungus or bacteria or transplanted organ) and produces antibodies specific against that antigen)
side effect - (a secondary and usually adverse effect of a drug or therapy; 'severe headaches are one of the side effects of the drug')
sport, athletics - (an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition)
athletic game - (a game involving athletic activity)
sporting - (relating to or used in sports; 'sporting events'; 'sporting equipment')
outdoor game - (an athletic game that is played outdoors)
field game - (an outdoor game played on a field of specified dimensions)
lacrosse - (a game invented by American Indians; now played by two teams who use long-handled rackets to catch and carry and throw the ball toward the opponents' goal)
crosse - (a long racket with a triangular frame; used in playing lacrosse)
polo - (a game similar to field hockey but played on horseback using long-handled mallets and a wooden ball)
polo ball - (wooden ball that is struck with mallets in playing polo)
croquet - (a game in which players hit a wooden ball through a series of hoops; the winner is the first to traverse all the hoops and hit a peg)
croquet ball - (a wooden ball used in playing croquet)
clean, sporting, sporty, sportsmanlike - (exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play; 'a clean fight'; 'a sporting solution of the disagreement'; 'sportsmanlike conduct')
bodybuilding, anaerobic exercise, muscle building, musclebuilding - (exercise that builds muscles through tension)
exercise, work out - (do physical exercise; 'she works out in the gym every day')
exercise, exercising, physical exercise, physical exertion, workout (the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit; 'the doctor recommended regular exercise'; 'he did some exercising'; 'the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit')
exercise, work out - (do physical exercise; 'She works out in the gym every day')
arm exercise - (exercise designed to strengthen the arm muscles)
pushup, press-up - (an arm exercise performed lying face to the floor and pushing the body up and down with the arms)
professional, pro - (an athlete who plays for pay)
gymnast - (an athlete who is skilled in gymnastics)
strenuous - (characterized by or performed with much energy or force; 'strenuous exercise')
arduous, straining, strenuous - (taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance; 'his final, straining burst of speed'; 'a strenuous task'; 'your willingness after these six arduous days to remain here'- F.D.Roosevelt)
exercise, exercising, physical exercise, physical exertion, workout - (the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit; 'the doctor recommended regular exercise'; 'he did some exercising'; 'the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit')
exercise, work out - (do physical exercise; 'She works out in the gym every day')
cardiopulmonary exercise - (exercise intended to strengthen the circulatory system)
hyperpnea - (energetic (deep and rapid) respiration that occurs normally after exercise or abnormally with fever or various disorders)
aerobics, aerobic exercise - (exercise that increases the need for oxygen)
exercise device - (a device designed to provide exercise for the user)
treadmill - (an exercise device consisting of an endless belt on which a person can walk or jog without changing place)
weaken - (lessen the strength of; 'The fever weakened his body')
adynamic, asthenic, debilitated, enervated - (lacking strength or vigor)
enfeeble, debilitate, drain - (make weak; 'Life in the camp drained him')
debilitation, enervation, enfeeblement, exhaustion - (serious weakening and loss of energy)
debilitating - (impairing the strength and vitality)
neutralize, neutralise, nullify, negate - (make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of; 'Her optimism neutralizes his gloom'; 'This action will negate the effect of my efforts')
neutralized, neutralised - (made neutral in some respect; deprived of distinctive characteristics)
weaken - (become weaker; 'The prisoner's resistance weakened after seven days')
neutralize, neutralise, nullify, negate - (make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of; 'Her optimism neutralizes his gloom'; 'This action will negate the effect of my efforts')
subside, lessen - (wear off or die down; 'The pain subsided')
strengthen, beef up, fortify - (make strong or stronger; 'This exercise will strengthen your upper body'; 'strengthen the relations between the two countries')
strengthening - (the act of increasing the strength of something)
strengthener, reinforcement - (a device designed to provide additional strength; 'the cardboard backing was just a strengthener'; 'he used gummed reinforcements to hold the page in his notebook')
strengthen - (gain strength; 'His body strengthened')
strengthening - (becoming stronger)
anneal, temper, normalize - (toughen (steel or glass) by a process of gradually heating and cooling; 'temper glass')
temper, harden - (harden by reheating and cooling in oil; 'temper steel')
reinforce, reenforce - (make stronger; 'he reinforced the concrete)
bolster, bolster up - (support and strengthen; 'bolster morale')
bolster - (prop up with a pillow or bolster)
uterus, womb - (a hollow muscular organ in the pelvic cavity of females; contains the developing fetus)
cervix, uterine cervix, cervix uteri - (necklike opening to the uterus)
cervical - (of or relating to the cervix of the uterus; 'cervical cancer')
nipple, mammilla, mamilla, pap, teat, tit - (the small projection of a mammary gland)
mammary gland, mamma - (milk-secreting organ of female mammals)
dug - (an udder or breast or teat)
breast, bosom, knocker, boob, tit, titty - (either of two soft fleshy milk-secreting glandular organs on the chest of a woman)
udder, bag - (mammary gland of bovids (cows and sheep and goats))
block - (a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides); 'the pyramids were built with large stone blocks')
dominoes, dominos - (any of several games played with small rectangular blocks)
domino - (a small rectangular block used in playing the game of dominoes; the face of each block has two equal areas that can bear 0 to 6 dots)
slab - (block consisting of a thick piece of something)
chock, wedge - (a block of wood used to prevent the sliding or rolling of a heavy object)
curler, hair curler, roller, crimper - (a mechanical device consisting of a cylindrical tube around which the hair is wound to curl it; 'a woman with her head full of curlers is not a pretty sight')
anvil - (a heavy block of iron or steel on which hot metals are shaped by hammering)
blacksmith - (a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil)
brick - (rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material)
ceramic - (an artifact made of hard brittle material produced from nonmetallic minerals by firing at high temperatures)
cleaning implement - (any of a large class of implements used for cleaning)
washcloth, washrag, flannel, face cloth - (bath linen consisting of a piece of cloth used to wash the face and body)
vacuum, vacuum cleaner - (an electrical home appliance that cleans by suction)
vacuum, vacuum-clean, hoover - (clean with a vacuum cleaner; 'vacuum the carpets')
bristle - (a stiff fiber (coarse hair or filament); natural or synthetic)
bristle - (a stiff fiber (coarse hair or filament); natural or synthetic)
bristle - (a stiff hair)
rake - (a long-handled tool with a row of teeth at its head; used to move leaves or loosen soil)
rake - (level or smooth with a rake; 'rake gravel')
rake - (gather with a rake; 'rake leaves')
comb - (a flat device with narrow pointed teeth on one edge; disentangles or arranges hair)
brush - (an implement that has hairs or bristles firmly set into a handle)
paintbrush - (a brush used as an applicator (to apply paint))
broom - (a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle)
whisk, whisk broom - (a small short-handled broom used to brush clothes)
mop handle - (the handle of a mop)
swab, swob, mop - (cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors)
wind instrument, wind - (a musical instrument in which the sound is produced by an enclosed column of air that is moved by the breath)
woodwind, woodwind instrument, wood - (any wind instrument other than the brass instruments)
flute, transverse flute - (a high-pitched woodwind instrument; a slender tube closed at one end with finger holes on one end and an opening near the closed end across which the breath is blown)
fipple flute, fipple pipe, recorder, vertical flute - (a woodwind with a vertical pipe and 8 finger holes and a whistle mouthpiece)
finger hole - (one of a series of holes in a woodwind instrument; pitch changes when a finger covers it)
beating-reed instrument, reed instrument, reed - (a musical instrument that sounds by means of a vibrating reed)
single-reed instrument, single-reed woodwind - (a beating-reed instrument with a single reed (as a clarinet or saxophone))
free-reed instrument - (a wind instrument with a free reed)
accordion, piano accordion, squeeze box - (a portable box-shaped free-reed instrument; the reeds are made to vibrate by air from the bellows controlled by the player)
harmonica, mouth organ, harp, mouth harp - (a small rectangular free-reed instrument having a row of free reeds set back in air holes and played by blowing into the desired hole)
sax, saxophone - (a single-reed woodwind with a conical bore)
clarinet - (a single-reed instrument with a straight tube)
double-reed instrument, double reed - (a woodwind that has a pair of joined reeds that vibrate together)
bassoon - (a double-reed instrument; the tenor of the oboe family)
oboe, hautboy, hautbois - (a slender double-reed instrument; a woodwind with a conical bore and a double-reed mouthpiece)
brass, brass instrument - (a wind instrument that consists of a brass tube (usually of variable length) that is blown by means of a cup-shaped or funnel-shaped mouthpiece)
cornet, horn, trumpet, trump - (a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves)
French horn, horn - (a brass musical instrument consisting of a conical tube that is coiled into a spiral and played by means of valves)
cornet, horn, trumpet, trump - (a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves)
valve - (device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone)
bugle - (a brass instrument without valves; used for military calls and fanfares)
trombone - (a brass instrument consisting of a long tube whose length can be varied by a U-shaped slide)
bass horn, sousaphone, tuba - (the lowest brass wind instrument)
bull - (mature male of various mammals of which the female is called `cow'; e.g. whales or elephants or especially cattle)
bull - (uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle)
bullock, steer - (castrated bull)
fat - (a soft greasy substance occurring in organic tissue and consisting of a mixture of lipids (mostly triglycerides); 'pizza has too much fat')
plasma - ((physical chemistry) a fourth state of matter distinct from solid or liquid or gas and present in stars and fusion reactors; a gas becomes a plasma when it is heated until the atoms lose all their electrons, leaving a highly electrified collection of nuclei and free electrons; 'particles in space exist in the form of a plasma')
semirigid - (not fully rigid)
margarine, margarin, oleo, oleomargarine, marge - (a spread made chiefly from vegetable oils and used as a substitute for butter)
butter - (an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use)
yogurt, yoghurt, yoghourt - (a custard-like food made from curdled milk)
lard - (soft white semisolid fat obtained by rendering the fatty tissue of the hog)
blubber - (an insulating layer of fat under the skin of whales and other large marine mammals; used as a source of oil)
grease, lubricating oil - (a thick fatty oil (especially one used to lubricate machinery))
fiberglass, fibreglass - (a covering material made of glass fibers in resins)
campsite, campground, camping site, camping ground, bivouac, encampment, camping area - (a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent)
camp, encampment, cantonment, bivouac - (temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers; 'wherever he went in the camp the men were grumbling')
camp - (temporary lodgings in the country for travelers or vacationers; 'level ground is best for parking and camp areas')
campus - (a field on which the buildings of a university are situated)
wick - (any piece of cord that conveys liquid by capillary action; 'the physician put a wick in the wound to drain it')
wick, taper - (a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame)
marker - (some conspicuous object used to distinguish or mark something; 'the buoys were markers for the channel')
street sign - (a sign visible from the street)
float, swim - (be afloat; stay on a liquid surface; not sink)
buoy - (bright-colored; a float attached by rope to the seabed to mark channels in a harbor or underwater hazards)
candle, taper, wax light - (stick of wax with a wick in the middle)
birthday cake - (decorated cake served at a birthday party)
snuff out, blow out, extinguish, quench - (put out, as of fires, flames, or lights; 'Too big to be extinguished at once, the forest fires at best could be contained'; 'quench the flames'; 'snuff out the candles')
birthday party - (a party held on the anniversary of someone's birth)
lamp - (an artificial source of visible illumination)
lantern - (light in a transparent protective case)
capillary, capillary vessel - (any of the minute blood vessels connecting arterioles with venules)
infection - (the pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms)
infection - ((medicine) the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms and their multiplication which can lead to tissue damage and disease)
infectious disease - (a disease transmitted only by a specific kind of contact)
bacillus, B - (aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil)
Bacillus anthracis, anthrax bacillus - (a species of bacillus that causes anthrax in humans and in animals (cattle and swine and sheep and rabbits and mice and guinea pigs); can be used a bioweapon)
anthrax - (a disease of humans that is not communicable; caused by infection with Bacillus anthracis followed by septicemia)
hepatitis - (inflammation of the liver caused by a virus or a toxin)
sepsis - (the presence of pus-forming bacteria or their toxins in the blood or tissues)
blood poisoning, septicemia, septicaemia - (invasion of the bloodstream by virulent microorganisms from a focus of infection)
tetanus, lockjaw - (an acute and serious infection of the central nervous system caused by bacterial infection of open wounds; spasms of the jaw and laryngeal muscles may occur during the late stages)
leprosy, Hansen's disease - (chronic granulomatous communicable disease occurring in tropical and subtropical regions; characterized by inflamed nodules beneath the skin and wasting of body parts; caused by the bacillus Mycobacterium leprae)
leper, lazar - (a person afflicted with leprosy)
lunatic, madman, maniac - (an insane person)
madwoman - (a woman lunatic)
crazy, loony, looney, weirdo - (someone deranged and possibly dangerous)
focal infection - (bacterial infection limited to a specific organ or region especially one causing symptoms elsewhere)
diphtheria - (acute contagious infection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae; marked by the formation of a false membrane in the throat and other air passages causing difficulty in breathing)
staphylococcal infection - (an infection with staphylococcus bacteria; usually marked by abscess formation)
protozoal infection - (any infection caused by a protozoan)
malaria - (an infective disease caused by sporozoan parasites that are transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito; marked by paroxysms of chills and fever)
viral infection, virus infection - (infection by a virus that is pathogenic to humans)
viral - (relating to or caused by a virus; 'viral infection')
infectious mononucleosis, mononucleosis, mono, glandular fever, kissing disease - (an acute disease characterized by fever and swollen lymph nodes and an abnormal increase of mononuclear leucocytes or monocytes in the bloodstream; not highly contagious; some believe it can be transmitted by kissing)
mumps, epidemic parotitis - (an acute contagious viral disease characterized by fever and by swelling of the parotid glands)
poliomyelitis, polio, infantile paralysis, acute anterior poliomyelitis - (an acute viral disease marked by inflammation of nerve cells of the brain stem and spinal cord)
measles, rubeola, morbilli - (an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children)
German measles, rubella, three-day measles, epidemic roseola - (a contagious viral disease that is a milder form of measles lasting three or four days; can be damaging to a fetus during the first trimester)
influenza, flu, grippe - (an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease)
Ebola hemorrhagic fever, Ebola fever, Ebola - (a severe and often fatal disease in humans and nonhuman primates (monkeys and chimpanzees) caused by the Ebola virus; characterized by high fever and severe internal bleeding; can be spread from person to person; is largely limited to Africa)
venereal disease, VD, venereal infection, social disease, Cupid's itch, Cupid's disease, Venus's curse, sexually transmitted disease, dose - (a communicable infection transmitted by sexual intercourse or genital contact)
gonorrhea, gonorrhoea, clap - (a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra)
cholera, Asiatic cholera, Indian cholera, epidemic cholera - (an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food)
syphilis, syph, pox - (a common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta))
herpes, herpes virus - (any of the animal viruses that cause painful blisters on the skin)
herpes zoster, herpes zoster virus - (a herpes virus that causes shingles)
herpes - (viral diseases causing eruptions of the skin or mucous membrane)
herpes zoster, zoster, shingles - (eruptions along a nerve path often accompanied by severe neuralgia)
herring, Clupea harangus - (commercially important food fish of northern waters of both Atlantic and Pacific)
smallpox, variola, variola major - (a highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever and weakness and skin eruption with pustules that form scabs that slough off leaving scars)
variola virus, smallpox virus - (the virus that causes smallpox in humans; can be used as a bioweapon)
human immunodeficiency virus, HIV - (the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS); it replicates in and kills the helper T cells)
craftsman, artisan, journeyman, artificer - (a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft)
painter - (an artist who paints)
painter - (a worker who is employed to cover objects with paint)
printmaker, graphic artist - (an artist who designs and makes prints)
illustrator - (an artist who makes illustrations (for books or magazines or advertisements etc.))
cartoonist - (a person who draws cartoons)
painter - (an artist who paints)
painter - (a worker who is employed to cover objects with paint)
roofer - (a craftsman who lays or repairs roofs)
machinist, mechanic, shop mechanic - (a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools)
automobile mechanic, auto-mechanic, car-mechanic, mechanic, grease monkey - (someone whose occupation is repairing and maintaining automobiles)
house painter - (a painter of houses and similar buildings)
carpenter - (a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects)
mason, stonemason - (a craftsman who works with stone or brick)
mow, cut down - (cut with a blade or mower; 'mow the grass')
hairdresser, hairstylist, stylist, styler - (someone who cuts or beautifies hair)
barber - (a hairdresser who cuts hair and shaves beards as a trade)
haircut - (the act of cutting the hair)
shave - (remove body hair with a razor)
shave, trim - (cut closely; 'trim my beard')
fleece, shear - (shear the wool from; 'shear sheep')
shaven, shaved - (having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin)
unshaven, unshaved - (not shaved)
gargle, mouthwash - (a medicated solution used for gargling and rinsing the mouth)
shaving cream, shaving soap - (toiletry consisting of a preparation of soap and fatty acids that forms a rich lather for softening the beard before shaving)
chimney - (a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building)
smokestack, stack - (a large tall chimney through which combustion gases and smoke can be evacuated)
educate - (give an education to; 'We must educate our youngsters better')
education, instruction, teaching, pedagogy, didactics, educational activity - (the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill; 'he received no formal education'; 'our instruction was carefully programmed'; 'good classroom teaching is seldom rewarded')
educational program - (a program for providing education)
elementary education - (education in elementary subjects (reading and writing and arithmetic) provided to young students at a grade school)
correspond - (exchange messages; 'My Russian pen pal and I have been corresponding for several years')
correspondence - (communication by the exchange of letters)
written communication, written language - (communication by means of written symbols)
transcribe - (write out from speech, notes, etc.; 'Transcribe the oral history of this tribe')
transcription, written text - (something written, especially copied from one medium to another, as a typewritten version of dictation)
subtitle, caption - (translation of foreign dialogue of a movie or TV program; usually displayed at the bottom of the screen)
plant, implant - (put firmly in the mind; 'Plant a thought in the students' minds')
teach, learn, instruct - (impart skills or knowledge to; 'I taught them French'; 'He instructed me in building a boat')
course, course of study, course of instruction, class - (education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings; 'he took a course in basket weaving'; 'flirting is not unknown in college classes')
course, course of study, course of instruction, class - (education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings; 'he took a course in basket weaving'; 'flirting is not unknown in college classes')
travel plan, itinerary - (a proposed route of travel)
course of study, program, programme, curriculum, syllabus - (an integrated course of academic studies; 'he was admitted to a new program at the university')
curricular - (of or relating to an academic course of study)
extracurricular activity - (educational activities not falling within the scope of the regular curriculum)
extracurricular - (outside the regular academic curriculum; 'sports and drama are popular extracurricular activities')
seminar - (a course offered for a small group of advanced students)
course of study, program, programme, curriculum, syllabus - (an integrated course of academic studies; 'he was admitted to a new program at the university')
tutelage, tuition, tutorship - (teaching pupils individually (usually by a tutor hired privately))
tutor - (be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction; 'She tutored me in Spanish')
coach, private instructor, tutor - (a person who gives private instruction (as in singing or acting))
lesson - (a unit of instruction; 'he took driving lessons')
instructional - (of or relating to or used in instruction; 'instructional aids')
teach, learn, instruct - (impart skills or knowledge to; 'I taught them French'; 'He instructed me in building a boat')
education, instruction, teaching, pedagogy, didactics, educational activity - the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill; 'he received no formal education'; 'our instruction was carefully programmed'; 'good classroom teaching is seldom rewarded')
educate - (give an education to; 'We must educate our youngsters better')
school - (educate in or as if in a school; 'The children are schooled at great cost to their parents in private institutions')
schooling - (the act of teaching at school)
pedagogical, pedagogic - (of or relating to pedagogy; 'pedagogical significance')
uneducated - (not having a good education)
illiterate - (not able to read or write)
intelligent, well-informed - (possessing sound knowledge; 'well-informed readers')
educated - (possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge))
classroom, schoolroom - (a room in a school where lessons take place)
binder, ring-binder - (holds loose papers or magazines)
folder - (covering that is folded over to protect the contents)
file folder - (folder that holds papers together in a filing cabinet)
coffin, casket - (box in which a corpse is buried or cremated)
party, political party - (an organization to gain political power; 'in 1992 Perot tried to organize a third party at the national level')
third party - (a political party organized in opposition to the major parties in a two-party system)
Communist Party - (a political party that actively advocates a communist form of government; in Communist countries it is the sole political party of the state)
Democratic Party - (the older of two major political parties in the United States)
Republican Party, GOP - (the younger of two major political parties in the United States; GOP is an acronym for grand old party)
navy, naval forces - (an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare)
United States Navy, US Navy, USN, Navy - (the navy of the United States of America; the agency that maintains and trains and equips combat-ready naval forces)
bluejacket, navy man, sailor, sailor boy - (a serviceman in the navy)
flag officer - (a senior naval officer above the rank of captain)
admiral, full admiral - (the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral)
vice admiral - (an admiral ranking below a full admiral and above a rear admiral)
rear admiral - (an admiral junior to a vice admiral)
vice admiral - (an admiral ranking below a full admiral and above a rear admiral)
sextant - (a measuring instrument for measuring the angular distance between celestial objects; resembles an octant)
compass - (navigational instrument for finding directions)
gyrocompass - (a compass that does not depend on magnetism but uses a gyroscope instead)
rotating mechanism - (a mechanism that rotates)
rotor - (rotating mechanism consisting of an assembly of rotating airfoils; 'there are horizontal rotors on a helicopter or compressor rotors in a jet engine')
gyroscope, gyro - (rotating mechanism in the form of a universally mounted spinning wheel that offers resistance to turns in any direction)
concentrate, focus, center, centre, pore, rivet - (direct one's attention on something; 'Please focus on your studies and not on your hobbies')
focus, focusing, focussing, focal point, direction, centering - (the concentration of attention or energy on something; 'the focus of activity shifted to molecular biology'; 'he had no direction in his life')
concentration, engrossment, absorption, immersion - (complete attention; intense mental effort)
obsession, fixation - (an unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with something or someone)
obsessional, obsessive - (characterized by or constituting an obsession; 'the obsessional character of his response'; 'obsessive gambling')
inattentive - (showing a lack of attention or care; 'inattentive students'; 'an inattentive babysitter')
inattentive, neglectful - (not showing due care or attention; 'inattentive students'; 'an inattentive babysitter'; 'neglectful parents')
distracted, distrait - (having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety)
aforesaid, aforementioned, said - (being the one previously mentioned or spoken of; 'works of all the aforementioned authors'; 'said party has denied the charges')
attentive - ((often followed by 'to') giving care or attention; 'attentive to details'; 'the nurse was attentive to her patient'; 'an attentive suitor')
attentively, with attention, paying attention - (in an attentive manner; 'he listened attentively')
unfailing, unflagging - (unceasing; 'unfailing loyalty'; 'unfailing good spirits'; 'unflagging courtesy')
unfailingly - (without fail)
scrupulously, conscientiously, religiously - (with extreme conscientiousness; 'he came religiously every morning at 8 o'clock')
steep, immerse, engulf, plunge, engross, absorb, soak up - (engross (oneself) fully; 'He immersed himself into his studies')
concentrate - (make (the solvent of a solution) dense or denser)
concentrate - (make (the solvent of a solution) dense or denser)
phoneme - ((linguistics) one of a small set of speech sounds that are distinguished by the speakers of a particular language)
aqualung, Aqua-Lung, scuba - (a device (trade name Aqua-Lung) that lets divers breathe under water; scuba is an acronym for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus)
skin-dive - (swim underwater with a breathing apparatus)
skin diving, skin-dive - (underwater swimming with a breathing apparatus)
scuba diving - (skin diving with scuba apparatus)
dive - (swim under water; 'the children enjoyed diving and looking for shells')
diver, frogman, underwater diver - (someone who works underwater)
flipper, fin - (a shoe for swimming; the paddle-like front is an aid in swimming (especially underwater))
snorkel - (dive with a snorkel)
snorkel - (breathing device consisting of a bent tube fitting into a swimmer's mouth and extending above the surface; allows swimmer to breathe while face down in the water)
dentist, tooth doctor, dental practitioner - (a person qualified to practice dentistry)
dental care - (care for the teeth)
dental - (of or relating to the teeth; 'dental floss')
dental - (of or relating to dentistry; 'dental student')
dentistry, dental medicine, odontology - (the branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy and development and diseases of the teeth)
orthodontics, orthodontia, orthodonture, dental orthopedics, dental orthopaedics - (the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth)
orthodontist - (a dentist specializing in the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth)
sedative, sedative drug, depressant, downer - ( a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person)
sedative-hypnotic, sedative-hypnotic drug - (a sedative that depresses activity of the central nervous system and reduces anxiety and induces sleep)
barbiturate - (organic compound having powerful soporific effect; overdose can be fatal)
diamond, adamant - (very hard native crystalline carbon valued as a gem)
heavy spar, barite, barytes, barium sulphate - (a white or colorless mineral (BaSO4); the main source of barium)
jewel, gem, precious stone - (a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry)
jewelry, jewellery - (an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems))
cufflink - (jewelry consisting of one of a pair of linked buttons used to fasten the cuffs of a shirt)
pendant, pendent - (an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring))
necklace - (jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women))
choker, collar, dog collar, neckband - (necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck)
earring - (jewelry to ornament the ear; usually clipped to the earlobe or fastened through a hole in the lobe)
bracelet, bangle - (jewelry worn around the wrist for decoration)
pin - (a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment)
brooch, broach, breastpin - (a decorative pin worn by women)
bracelet, bangle - (jewelry worn around the wrist for decoration)
anklet, ankle bracelet - (an ornament worn around the ankle)
crown, diadem - (an ornamental jewelled headdress signifying sovereignty)
tiara - (a jewelled headdress worn by women on formal occasions)
gem, gemstone, stone - (a crystalline rock that can be cut and polished for jewelry; 'he had the gem set in a ring for his wife'; 'she had jewels made of all the rarest stones')
pearl - (a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel)
internal-combustion engine, ICE - (a heat engine in which combustion occurs inside the engine rather than in a separate furnace; heat expands a gas that either moves a piston or turns a gas turbine)
diesel, diesel engine, diesel motor - (an internal-combustion engine that burns heavy oil)
gasoline engine - (an internal-combustion engine that burns gasoline; most automobiles are driven by gasoline engines)
blend, flux, mix, conflate, commingle, immix, fuse, coalesce, meld, combine, merge - (mix together different elements; 'The colors blend well')
mix, commixture, admixture, mixture, intermixture, mixing - (the act of mixing together; 'paste made by a mix of flour and water'; 'the mixing of sound channels in the recording studio')
dilute, thin, thin out, reduce, cut - (lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture; 'cut bourbon')
paste - (any mixture of a soft and malleable consistency)
paste, library paste - (an adhesive made from water and flour or starch; used on paper and paperboard)
dough - (a flour mixture stiff enough to knead or roll)
entertainment, amusement - (an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention)
perform - (give a performance (of something); 'Horowitz is performing at Carnegie Hall tonight'; 'We performed a popular Gilbert and Sullivan opera')
entertainment, amusement - (an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention)
entertain - (provide entertainment for)
affair, occasion, social occasion, function, social function - (a vaguely specified social event; 'the party was quite an affair'; 'an occasion arranged to honor the president'; 'a seemingly endless round of social functions')
social gathering, social affair - (a gathering for the purpose of promoting fellowship)
show - (a social event involving a public performance or entertainment; 'they wanted to see some of the shows on Broadway')
show - (a social event involving a public performance or entertainment; 'they wanted to see some of the shows on Broadway')
performance, public presentation - (a dramatic or musical entertainment; 'they listened to ten different performances'; 'the play ran for 100 performances'; 'the frequent performances of the symphony testify to its popularity')
dramatic production, dramatic performance - (the act of performing a drama; 'the group joined together in a dramatic production')
premiere - (the first public performance of a play or movie)
premier, premiere - (preceding all others in time; 'the premiere showing')
literary composition, literary work - (imaginative or creative writing)
plan, program, programme - (a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished; 'they drew up a six-step plan'; 'they discussed plans for a new bond issue')
course of study, program, programme, curriculum, syllabus - (an integrated course of academic studies; 'he was admitted to a new program at the university')
program, programme - (an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event; 'you can't tell the players without a program')
tragedy - (drama in which the protagonist is overcome by some superior force or circumstance; excites terror or pity)
comedy - (light and humorous drama with a happy ending)
farce, farce comedy, travesty - (a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations)
situation comedy, sitcom - (a humorous drama based on situations that might arise in day-to-day life)
situation comedy, sitcom - (a humorous television program based on situations that could arise in everyday life)
melodrama - (an extravagant comedy in which action is more salient than characterization)
melodramatic - (having the excitement and emotional appeal of melodrama; 'a melodramatic account of two perilous days at sea')
histrionic, melodramatic - (characteristic of acting or a stage performance; often affected; 'histrionic gestures'; 'an attitude of melodramatic despair'; 'a theatrical pose')
musical, musical comedy, musical theater - (a play or film whose action and dialogue is interspersed with singing and dancing)
play - (a theatrical performance of a drama; 'the play lasted two hours')
act - (a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet)
lecture, public lecture, talk - (a speech that is open to the public; 'he attended a lecture on telecommunications')
lecture, lecturing - (teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class))
preach, prophesy - (deliver a sermon; 'The minister is not preaching this Sunday')
preach, advocate - (speak, plead, or argue in favour of; 'The doctor advocated a smoking ban in the entire house')
sermon, discourse, preaching - (an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service))
driveway, drive, private road - (a road leading up to a private house; 'they parked in the driveway')
aquatic bird - (wading and swimming and diving birds of either fresh or salt water)
seabird, sea bird, seafowl - (a bird that frequents coastal waters and the open ocean: gulls; pelicans; gannets; cormorants; albatrosses; petrels; etc.)
pelican - (large long-winged warm-water seabird having a large bill with a distensible pouch for fish)
puffin - (any of two genera of northern seabirds having short necks and brightly colored compressed bills)
wading bird, wader - (any of many long-legged birds that wade in water in search of food)
ibis - (wading birds of warm regions having long slender down-curved bills)
heron - (grey or white wading bird with long neck and long legs and (usually) long bill)
egret - (any of various usually white herons having long plumes during breeding season)
rail - (any of numerous widely distributed small wading birds of the family Rallidae having short wings and very long toes for running on soft mud)
coot - (slate-black slow-flying birds somewhat resembling ducks)
waterfowl, water bird, waterbird - (freshwater aquatic bird)
anseriform bird - (chiefly web-footed swimming birds)
duck - (small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs)
duckling - (young duck)
mallard, Anas platyrhynchos - (wild dabbling duck from which domestic ducks are descended; widely distributed)
coastal diving bird - (gull family; skimmer family; jaeger family; auk family)
shorebird, shore bird, limicoline bird - (any of numerous wading birds that frequent mostly seashores and estuaries)
plover - (any of numerous chiefly shorebirds of relatively compact build having straight bills and large pointed wings; closely related to the sandpipers)
flamingo - (large pink to scarlet web-footed wading bird with down-bent bill; inhabits brackish lakes)
combustibility, combustibleness, burnability - (the quality of being capable of igniting and burning)
flammability, inflammability - (the quality of being easily ignited and burning rapidly)
scavenger - (any animal that feeds on refuse and other decaying organic matter)
coastal diving bird - (gull family; skimmer family; jaeger family; auk family)
larid - (long-winged web-footed aquatic bird of the gull family)
gull, seagull, sea gull - (mostly white aquatic bird having long pointed wings and short legs)
tern - (small slender gull having narrow wings and a forked tail)
swan - (stately heavy-bodied aquatic bird with very long neck and usually white plumage as adult)
ratite, ratite bird, flightless bird - (flightless birds having flat breastbones lacking a keel for attachment of flight muscles: ostriches; cassowaries; emus; moas; rheas; kiwis; elephant birds)
ostrich, Struthio camelus - (fast-running African flightless bird with two-toed feet; largest living bird)
emu, Dromaius novaehollandiae, Emu novaehollandiae - (large Australian flightless bird similar to the ostrich but smaller)
kiwi, apteryx - (nocturnal flightless bird of New Zealand having a long neck and stout legs; only surviving representative of the order Apterygiformes)
penguin - (short-legged flightless birds of cold southern especially Antarctic regions having webbed feet and wings modified as flippers)
undulation - (wavelike motion; a gentle rising and falling in the manner of waves)
wave, undulation - ((physics) a movement up and down or back and forth)
oscillate, vibrate - (move or swing from side to side regularly; 'the needle on the meter was oscillating')
oscillation, vibration - ((physics) a regular periodic variation in value about a mean)
circulate - (move through a space, circuit or system, returning to the starting point; 'Blood circulates in my veins'; 'The air here does not circulate')
orbit, celestial orbit - (the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another; 'he plotted the orbit of the moon')
orbital - (of or relating to an orbit; 'orbital revolution'; 'orbital velocity')
orb, orbit, revolve - (move in an orbit; 'The moon orbits around the Earth'; 'The planets are orbiting the sun'; 'electrons orbit the nucleus')
rotation, revolution, gyration - (a single complete turn (axial or orbital); 'the plane made three rotations before it crashed'; 'the revolution of the earth about the sun takes one year')
circulation - (movement through a circuit; especially the movement of blood through the heart and blood vessels)
swing, sway - (move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner; 'He swung back')
rock, sway, shake - (move back and forth or sideways; 'the ship was rocking'; 'the tall building swayed'; 'She rocked back and forth on her feet')
wag, waggle - (move from side to side; 'The happy dog wagged his tail')
wag, waggle - (move from side to side; 'The happy dog wagged his tail')
swing, sway - (move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner; 'He swung back')
oscillate, vibrate - (move or swing from side to side regularly; 'the needle on the meter was oscillating')
earthquake, quake, temblor, seism - (shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane of from volcanic activity)
seismic, seismal - (subject to or caused by an earthquake or earth vibration)
earthquake, quake, temblor, seism - (shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane of from volcanic activity)
tremor, earth tremor, microseism - (a small earthquake)
obliterate - (do away with completely, without leaving a trace)
demolish, pulverize, pulverise - (destroy completely; 'the wrecking ball demolished the building'; 'demolish your enemies'; 'pulverize the rebellion before it gets out of hand')
elbow, elbow joint, human elbow, cubitus, cubital joint, articulatio cubiti - (hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped)
lifting device - (a device for lifting heavy loads)
crane - (lifts and moves heavy objects; lifting tackle is suspended from a pivoted boom that rotates around a vertical axis)
elevator, lift - (lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building)
elevator, lift - (lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building)
ski tow, ski lift, lift - (a powered conveyance that carries skiers up a hill)
envelope - (a flat rectangular paper container for papers)
legally, lawfully, de jure - (by law; conforming to the law; 'we are lawfully wedded now')
legally - (in a legal manner; 'he acted legally')
legal - (established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules)
lawful, legitimate, licit - (authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law; 'a legitimate government')
lawful - (conformable to or allowed by law; 'lawful methods of dissent')
legitimately, lawfully, licitly - (in a manner acceptable to common custom; 'you cannot do this legitimately!')
lawfulness - (the quality of conforming to law)
legality - (lawfulness by virtue of conformity to a legal statute)
legitimacy - (lawfulness by virtue of being authorized or in accordance with law)
illegal - (prohibited by law or by official or accepted rules; 'an illegal chess move')
unlawful - (contrary to or prohibited by or defiant of law; 'unlawful measures'; 'unlawful money'; 'unlawful hunters')
illegitimate, illicit, outlaw, outlawed, unlawful - (contrary to or forbidden by law; 'an illegitimate seizure of power'; 'illicit trade'; 'an outlaw strike'; 'unlawful measures')
illegally, illicitly, lawlessly - (in an illegal manner; 'they dumped the waste illegally')
pulse, pulsation, heartbeat, beat - (the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart; 'he could feel the beat of her heart')
beat, pound, thump - (move rhythmically; 'Her heart was beating fast')
pulsate, throb, pulse - (expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically; 'The baby's heart was pulsating again after the surgeon massaged it')
cardiac arrhythmia, arrhythmia - (an abnormal rate of muscle contractions in the heart)
atrial fibrillation - (fibrillation of the muscles of the atria of the heart)
palpitation - (a rapid and irregular heart beat)
respiration, internal respiration, cellular respiration - (the metabolic processes whereby certain organisms obtain energy from organic molecules; processes that take place in the cells and tissues during which energy is released and carbon dioxide is produced and absorbed by the blood to be transported to the lungs)
respire - (undergo the biomedical and metabolic processes of respiration by taking up oxygen and producing carbon monoxide) (sic? should be dioxide!)
respiration - (a single complete act of breathing in and out; 'thirty respirations per minute')
breathe, take a breath, respire, suspire - (draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs; 'I can breathe better when the air is clean'; 'The patient is respiring')
respiratory - (pertaining to respiration; 'respiratory assistance')
wheeze - (breathe with difficulty)
wheeze - (breathing with a husky or whistling sound)
breathe, take a breath, respire, suspire - (draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs; 'I can breathe better when the air is clean'; 'The patient is respiring')
breath - (the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing; 'he took a deep breath and dived into the pool'; 'he was fighting to his last breath')
exhale, expire, breathe out - (expel air; 'Exhale when you lift the weight')
breath - (the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing; 'he took a deep breath and dived into the pool'; 'he was fighting to his last breath')
inhale, inspire, breathe in - (draw in (air); 'Inhale deeply'; 'inhale the fresh mountain air'; 'The patient has trouble inspiring'; 'The lung cancer patient cannot inspire air very well')
breath - (the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing; 'he took a deep breath and dived into the pool'; 'he was fighting to his last breath')
sniff, sniffle - (inhale audibly through the nose; 'the sick student was sniffling in the back row')
snuffle, snivel - (snuff up mucus through the nose)
snuffle, sniffle, snivel - (the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested))
emergency procedure - ((medicine) a procedure adopted to meet an emergency (especially a medical emergency))
fractionation, fractional process - (a process that uses heat to separate a substance into its components)
fractional distillation - (fractionation of a liquid by distillation)
industrial process - (a systematic series of mechanical or chemical operations that produce or manufacture something)
artificial respiration - (an emergency procedure whereby breathing is maintained artificially)
breathing device, breathing apparatus, breathing machine, ventilator - (a device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure)
respirator, inhalator - (a breathing device for administering long-term artificial respiration)
resuscitate, revive - (cause to regain consciousness; 'The doctors revived the comatose man')
come to, revive, resuscitate - (return to consciousness; 'The patient came to quickly'; 'She revived after the doctor gave her an injection')
resuscitator - (a breathing apparatus used for resuscitation by forcing oxygen into the lungs of a person who has undergone asphyxia or arrest of respiration)
gasp, pant - (a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open; 'she gave a gasp and fainted')
pant, puff, gasp, heave - (breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted; 'The runners reached the finish line, panting heavily')
blown, gasping, out of breath, panting, pursy, short-winded, winded - (breathing laboriously or convulsively)
emit, give out, give off - (give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc.; The ozone layer blocks some harmful rays which the sun emits')
emanate - (proceed or issue forth, as from a source; 'Water emanates from this hole in the ground')
precipitate - (separate as a fine suspension of solid particles)
precipitation - (the process of forming a chemical precipitate)
burp, bubble, belch, eruct - (expel gas from the stomach; 'In China it is polite to burp at the table')
belch, belching, burp, burping, eructation - (a reflex that expels wind noisily from the stomach through the mouth)
fart, break wind - (expel intestinal gases through the anus)
fart, farting, flatus, wind, breaking wind - (a reflex that expels intestinal gas through the anus)
flatulence, flatulency, gas - (a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal)
gag, choke, strangle, suffocate - (struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake; 'he swallowed a fishbone and gagged')
blow - (exhale hard; 'blow on the soup to cool it down')
blow - (play or sound a wind instrument; 'She blew the horn')
combustible, combustible material - (a substance that can be burned to provide heat or power)
ablaze, afire, aflame, aflare, alight, blazing, burning, flaming, on fire - (lighted up by or as by fire or flame; 'forests set ablaze (or afire) by lightning'; 'even the car's tires were aflame'; 'a night aflare with fireworks'; 'candles alight on the tables'; 'blazing logs in the fireplace'; 'a burning cigarette'; 'a flaming crackling fire'; 'houses on fire')
feather, plume, plumage - (the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds)
in-situ, unmoved - (being in the original position; not having been moved; 'the archeologists could date the vase because it was in-situ'; 'an in-situ investigator')
feather, plume, plumage - (the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds)
flow, stream - (the act of flowing or streaming; continuous progression)
overflow, overrun, well over, run over, brim over - (flow or run over (a limit or brim))
flood, inundation, deluge, alluvion - (the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land; 'plains fertilized by annual inundations')
deluge, flood, inundate, swamp - (fill quickly beyond capacity; as with a liquid; 'the basement was inundated after the storm'; 'The images flooded his mind')
flood - (cover with liquid, usually water; 'The swollen river flooded the village'; 'The broken vein had flooded blood in her eyes')
flood - (become filled to overflowing; 'Our basement flooded during the heavy rains')
Noah's flood, Noachian deluge, Noah and the Flood, the Flood - ((Biblical) the great deluge that is said in the Book of Genesis to have occurred in the time of Noah; it was brought by God upon the earth because of the wickedness of human beings)
leak - (enter or escape as through a hole or crack or fissure; 'Water leaked out of the can into the backpack'; 'Gas leaked into the basement')
escape, leak, leakage, outflow - (the unwanted discharge of a fluid from some container; 'they tried to stop the escape of gas from the damaged pipe'; 'he had to clean up the leak')
seep, ooze - (pass gradually or leak through or as if through small openings)
salvage, salve, relieve, save - (save from ruin, destruction, or harm)
relief, succor, succour, ministration - (assistance in time of difficulty; 'the contributions provided some relief for the victims')
succor, succour - (help in a difficult situation)
lifesaving - (saving the lives of drowning persons; 'he took a course in lifesaving')
dress, clothe, enclothe, garb, raiment, tog, garment, habilitate, fit out, apparel - (provide with clothes or put clothes on; 'Parents must feed and dress their child')
fold, fold up, turn up - (bend or lay so that one part covers the other; 'fold up the newspaper'; 'turn up your collar')
protein folding, folding - (the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape; 'understanding protein folding is the next step in deciphering the genetic code')
fold, folding - (the act of folding; 'he gave the napkins a double fold')
foldable, foldaway, folding - (capable of being folded up and stored; 'a foldaway bed')
flop - (fall loosely; 'He flopped into a chair')
flop, collapse - (the act of throwing yourself down; 'he landed on the bed with a great flop')
collapse - (fold or close up; 'fold up your umbrella'; 'collapse the music stand')
umbrella - (a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy)
collapsible, collapsable - (capable of collapsing or being collapsed; 'a collapsible boat')
fold, fold up, turn up - (bend or lay so that one part covers the other; 'fold up the newspaper'; 'turn up your collar')
protein folding, folding - (the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape; 'understanding protein folding is the next step in deciphering the genetic code')
canine, canid - (any of various fissiped mammals with nonretractile claws and typically long muzzles)
bitch - (female of any member of the dog family)
jackal, Canis aureus - (Old World nocturnal canine mammal closely related to the dog; smaller than a wolf; sometimes hunts in a pack but usually singly or as a member of a pair)
hyena, hyaena - (doglike nocturnal mammal of Africa and southern Asia that feeds chiefly on carrion)
fox - (alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs)
wolf - (any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs)
coyote, prairie wolf, brush wolf, Canis latrans - (small wolf native to western North America)
cultural - (of or relating to the arts and manners that a group favors; 'cultural events'; 'a person of broad cultural interests')
cultural, ethnic, ethnical - (denoting or deriving from or distinctive of the ways of living built up by a group of people; 'influenced by ethnic and cultural ties'- J.F.Kennedy; 'ethnic food')
ethnically - (with respect to ethnicity; 'the neighborhood is ethnically diverse')
culturally - (with regard to a culture; 'culturally integrated')
cross-cultural - (dealing with or comparing two or more cultures; 'a cross-cultural survey')
traditionally - (according to tradition; in a traditional manner; 'traditionally, we eat fried foods on Hanukah')
traditional - (consisting of or derived from tradition; 'traditional history'; 'traditional morality')
traditional - (pertaining to time-honored orthodox doctrines; 'the simple security of traditional assumptions has vanished')
tradition - (an inherited pattern of thought or action)
custom, tradition - (a specific practice of long standing)
norm - (a standard or model or pattern regarded as typical; 'the current middle-class norm of two children per family')
norm - (a standard or model or pattern regarded as typical; 'the current middle-class norm of two children per family')
ritual, rite - (any customary observance or practice)
rite, religious rite - (an established ceremony prescribed by a religion; 'the rite of baptism')
ritual, rite - (any customary observance or practice)
liturgy - (a rite or body of rites prescribed for public worship)
liturgical - (of or relating to or in accord with liturgy)
ceremony - (any activity that is performed in an especially solemn elaborate or formal way; 'the ceremony of smelling the cork and tasting the wine'; 'he makes a ceremony of addressing his golf ball'; 'he disposed of it without ceremony')
ceremony - (the proper or conventional behavior on some solemn occasion; 'an inaugural ceremony')
ceremony, ceremonial, ceremonial occasion, observance - (a formal event performed on a special occasion; 'a ceremony commemorating Pearl Harbor')
ceremonial - (marked by pomp or ceremony or formality; 'a ceremonial occasion'; 'ceremonial garb')
cover - (provide with a covering or cause to be covered; 'cover her face with a handkerchief'; 'cover the child with a blanket'; 'cover the grave with flowers')
hood - (cover with a hood; 'The bandits were hooded')
bury - (place in the earth and cover with soil; 'They buried the stolen goods')
burying, burial - (concealing something under the ground)
buried, inhumed, interred - (placed in a grave; 'the hastily buried corpses')
pageant, pageantry - (a rich and spectacular ceremony)
elaborate, luxuriant - (marked by complexity and richness of detail; 'an elaborate lace pattern')
burial, entombment, inhumation, interment, sepulture - (the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave)
bury, entomb, inhume, inter, lay to rest - (place in a grave or tomb; 'Stalin was buried behind the Kremlin wall on Red Square'; 'The pharaohs were entombed in the pyramids'; 'My grandfather was laid to rest last Sunday')
grasshopper, hopper - (terrestrial plant-eating insect with hind legs adapted for leaping)
locust - (migratory grasshoppers of warm regions having short antennae)
barrel, gun barrel - (a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired)
module - (a self-contained component (unit or item) that is used in combination with other components)
gunpowder, powder - (a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks)
trigger - (a device that activates or releases or causes something to happen)
gun trigger, trigger - (lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun)
hardware, ironware - (instrumentalities (tools or implements) made of metal)
holster - (a sheath (usually leather) for carrying a handgun)
tortilla - (thin unleavened pancake made from cornmeal or wheat flour)
taco - (a tortilla rolled cupped around a filling)
nail - (horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits)
hoof - (the horny covering of the end of the foot in ungulate mammals)
horse's foot, horse's hoof - (the hoof of a horse)
manhunt - (an organized search (by police) for a person (charged with a crime))
search - (subject to a search; 'The police searched the suspect'; 'We searched the whole house for the missing keys')
frisk - (search as for concealed weapons by running the hands rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets; 'The police frisked everyone at the airport')
search, hunt, hunting - (the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone)
search - (an investigation seeking answers; 'a thorough search of the ledgers revealed nothing'; 'the outcome justified the search')
search - (boarding and inspecting a ship on the high seas; 'right of search')
search, seek, look for - (try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of; 'The police are searching for clues'; 'They are searching for the missing man in the entire county')
search, look - (search or seek; 'We looked all day and finally found the child in the forest'; 'Look elsewhere for the perfect gift!')
dredge, drag - (search (as the bottom of a body of water) for something valuable or lost)
grope, fumble - (feel about uncertainly or blindly; 'She groped for her glasses in the darkness of the bedroom')
blindly - (without seeing or looking; 'he felt around his desk blindly')
explore - (travel to or penetrate into; 'explore unknown territory in biology')
ground water, spring water, well water - (underground water that is held in the soil and in pervious rocks)
dowse - (use a divining rod in search of underground water or metal)
dowse, dowsing, rhabdomancy - (searching for underground water or minerals by using a dowsing rod)
prospect - (explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals)
prospector - (someone who explores an area for mineral deposits)
oilman - (a person who owns or operates oil wells)
oilman - (a worker who produces or sells petroleum)
rigger, oil rigger - (someone who works on an oil rig)
wildcatter - (an oilman who drills exploratory wells in territory not known to be an oil field)
scene - (the place where some action occurs; 'the police returned to the scene of the crime')
dig, excavation, archeological site - (the site of an archeological exploration; 'they set up camp next to the dig')
excavation, digging, dig - (the act of digging; 'there's an interesting excavation going on near Princeton')
find, happen, chance, bump, encounter - (come upon, as if by accident; meet with; 'We find this idea in Plato'; 'I happened upon the most wonderful bakery not very far from here'; 'She chanced upon an interesting book in the bookstore the other day')
determine, find, find out, ascertain - (establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study; 'find the product of two numbers'; 'The physicist who found the elusive particle won the Nobel Prize')
discover, find - (make a discovery; 'She found that he had lied to her'; 'The story is false, so far as I can discover')
learn, hear, get word, get wind, pick up, find out, get a line, discover, see - (get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally; 'I learned that she has two grown-up children'; 'I see that you have been promoted')
finding - (something that is found; 'the findings in the gastrointestinal tract indicate that he died several hours after dinner'; 'an area rich in archaeological findings')
finding - (something that is found; 'the findings in the gastrointestinal tract indicate that he died several hours after dinner'; 'an area rich in archaeological findings')
discover, find - (make a discovery, make a new finding; 'Roentgen discovered X-rays'; 'Physicists believe they found a new elementary particle')
discover, find - (make a discovery; 'She found that he had lied to her'; 'The story is false, so far as I can discover')
fall upon, strike, come upon, light upon, chance upon, come across, chance on, happen upon, attain, discover - (find unexpectedly; 'the archeologists chanced upon an old tomb'; 'she struck a goldmine'; 'The hikers finally struck the main path to the lake')
discover - (see for the first time; make a discovery; 'Who discovered the North Pole?')
discover, find - (make a discovery, make a new finding; 'Roentgen discovered X-rays'; 'Physicists believe they found a new elementary particle')
discovery, find, uncovering - (the act of discovering something)
rediscover - (discover again; 'I rediscovered the books that I enjoyed as a child')
discovery - (something that is discovered)
discovery, breakthrough, find - (a productive insight)
sequence - (determine the order of constituents in; 'They sequenced the human genome')
locate, turn up - (discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining; 'Can you locate your cousins in the Midwest?'; 'My search turned up nothing')
situate, locate - (determine or indicate the place, site, or limits of, as if by an instrument or by a survey; 'Our sense of sight enables us to locate objects in space'; 'Locate the boundaries of the property')
pinpoint, nail - (locate exactly; 'can you pinpoint the position of the enemy?'; 'The chemists could not nail the identity of the chromosome')
find, regain - (come upon after searching; find the location of something that was missed or lost; 'Did you find your glasses?'; 'I cannot find my gloves!')
finder - (someone who comes upon something after searching)
fall upon, strike, come upon, light upon, chance upon, come across, chance on, happen upon, attain, discover - (find unexpectedly; 'the archeologists chanced upon an old tomb'; 'she struck a goldmine'; 'The hikers finally struck the main path to the lake')
explore - (travel to or penetrate into; 'explore unknown territory in biology')
exploration, geographic expedition - (to travel for the purpose of discovery)
exploratory, explorative - (serving in or intended for exploration or discovery; 'an exploratory operation'; 'exploratory reconnaissance'; 'digging an exploratory well in the Gulf of Mexico'; 'exploratory talks between diplomats')
check, check up on, look into, check out, suss out, check over, go over, check into - (examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition; 'check the brakes'; 'Check out the engine')
scout, reconnoiter, reconnoitre - (explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody)
reconnaissance, reconnaissance mission - (the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy); 'an exchange of fire occurred on a reconnaissance mission')
quest for, go after, quest after, pursue - (go in search of or hunt for; 'pursue a hobby')
pursuit, pursuance, quest - (a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria; 'the pursuit of love'; 'life is more than the pursuance of fame'; 'a quest for wealth')
quest, seeking - (the act of searching for something; 'a quest for diamonds')
game - (animal hunted for food or sport)
game bird - (any bird (as grouse or pheasant) that is hunted for sport)
phasianid - (a kind of game bird in the family Phasianidae)
pheasant - (large long-tailed gallinaceous bird native to the Old World but introduced elsewhere)
peafowl, bird of Juno - (very large terrestrial southeast Asian pheasant often raised as an ornamental bird)
peacock - (male peafowl; having a crested head and very large fanlike tail marked with iridescent eyes or spots)
hunter, huntsman - (someone who hunts game)
eliminate, annihilate, extinguish, eradicate, wipe out, decimate, carry off - (kill in large numbers; 'the plague wiped out an entire population')
hunt, run, hunt down, track down - (pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals); Goering often hunted wild boars in Poland'; 'The dogs are running deer'; 'The Duke hunted in these woods')
fish - (catch or try to catch fish or shellfish; 'I like to go fishing on weekends')
fishing, sportfishing - (the act of someone who fishes as a diversion)
fishing - (the occupation of catching fish for a living)
fishery, piscary - (a workplace where fish are caught and processed and sold)
trawler, dragger - (a fishing boat that uses a trawl net or dragnet to catch fish)
trawl - (fish with trawlers)
angling - (fishing with a hook and line (and usually a pole))
angle - (fish with a hook)
angler, troller - (a fisherman who uses a hook and line)
account, business relationship - (a formal contractual relationship established to provide for regular banking or brokerage or business services; 'he asked to see the executive who handled his account')
bank account - (a fund that a customer has entrusted to a bank and from which they can make withdrawals; 'he moved his bank account to a new bank')
savings account - (a bank account that accumulates interest)
checking account - (a bank account against which the depositor can drawn checks payable on demand)
credit card, charge card, charge plate - (a card (usually plastic) that assures a seller that the person using it has a satisfactory credit rating and that the issuer will see to it that the seller receives payment for the merchandise delivered)
credit account, charge account, open account - (credit extended by a business to a customer)
credit line, line of credit, bank line, line, personal credit line, personal line of credit - (the maximum credit that a customer is allowed)
credit - (money available for a client to borrow)
credit account, charge account, open account - (credit extended by a business to a customer)
personal check, personal cheque - (a check drawn against funds deposited in your personal checking account)
bargain, deal - (an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each; 'he made a bargain with the devil'; 'he rose to prominence through a series of shady deals')
contract - (a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law)
contractual - (relating to or part of a binding legal agreement; 'contractual obligations')
guarantee, vouch - (give surety or assume responsibility; 'I vouch for the quality of my products')
guarantee, warrant - (stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of; 'The dealer warrants all the cars he sells'; 'I warrant this information')
bonded, guaranteed, secured, warranted - (secured by written agreement)
guarantee, warrant, warrantee, warranty - (a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications)
guarantee - (a pledge that something will happen or that something is true; 'there is no guarantee that they are not lying')
guarantee, guaranty - (a collateral agreement to answer for the debt of another in case that person defaults)
insurance - (promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company)
health insurance - (insurance against loss due to ill health)
loss - (something that is lost; 'the car was a total loss'; 'loss of livestock left the rancher bankrupt')
medical expense - (amount spent for diagnosis or treatment or prevention of medical problems)
policy, insurance policy, insurance - (written contract or certificate of insurance; 'you should have read the small print on your policy')
insured, insured person - (a person whose interests are protected by an insurance policy; a person who contracts for an insurance policy that indemnifies him against loss of property or life or health etc.)
insured, insured person - (a person whose interests are protected by an insurance policy; a person who contracts for an insurance policy that indemnifies him against loss of property or life or health etc.)
insurance company, insurance firm, insurer, insurance underwriter, underwriter - (a financial institution that sells insurance)
insurance company, insurance firm, insurer, insurance underwriter, underwriter - (a financial institution that sells insurance)
lepton - (an elementary particle that participates in weak interactions; has a baryon number of 0)
electron, negatron - (an elementary particle with negative charge)
neutrino - (an elementary particle with zero charge and zero mass)
beta radiation, beta ray, electron radiation - (radiation of beta particles during radioactive decay)
beta radiation, beta ray, electron radiation - (radiation of beta particles during radioactive decay)
bomb - (an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions)
nonproliferation, non-proliferation - (the prevention of something increasing or spreading (especially the prevention of an increase in the number of countries possessing nuclear weapons); 'they protested that the nonproliferation treaty was just a plot to maintain the hegemony of those who already had nuclear weapons'; 'nuclear disarmament and nonproliferation are closely related goals')
nuclear weapon - (a weapon of mass destruction whose explosive power derives from a nuclear reaction)
atomic - (of or relating to or comprising atoms; 'atomic structure'; 'atomic hydrogen')
nuclear, atomic - ((weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy; 'nuclear war'; 'nuclear weapons'; 'atomic bombs')
nuclear - (constituting or like a nucleus; 'annexation of the suburban fringe by the nuclear metropolis'; 'the nuclear core of the congregation')
nuclear - (of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; 'nuclear physics'; 'nuclear fission'; 'nuclear forces')
nuclear - (of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of a cell; 'nuclear membrane'; 'nuclear division')
nuclear reaction - ((physics) a process that alters the energy or structure or composition of atomic nuclei)
fission, nuclear fission - (a nuclear reaction in which a massive nucleus splits into smaller nuclei with the simultaneous release of energy)
atom bomb, atomic bomb, A-bomb, fission bomb, plutonium bomb - (a nuclear weapon in which enormous energy is released by nuclear fission (splitting the nuclei of a heavy element like uranium 235 or plutonium 239))
hydrogen bomb, H-bomb, fusion bomb, thermonuclear bomb - (a nuclear weapon that releases atomic energy by union of light (hydrogen) nuclei at high temperatures to form helium)
manual labor, manual labour - (labor done with the hands)
manual - (of or relating to the hands; 'manual dexterity')
manual - (requiring human effort; 'a manual transmission')
manually - (by hand; 'this car shifts manually')
workman, workingman, working man, working person - (an employee who performs manual or industrial labor)
mover - (workman employed by a moving company; 'the movers were very careful with the grand piano')
laborer, manual laborer, labourer, jack - (someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor)
itinerant, gypsy, gipsy - (a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment; 'itinerant traders')
porter - (a person employed to carry luggage and supplies)
miner, mineworker - (laborer who works in a mine)
hired hand, hand, hired man - (a hired laborer on a farm or ranch; 'the hired hand fixed the railing'; 'a ranch hand')
ranch hand - (a hired had on a ranch)
cowboy, cowpuncher, puncher, cowman, cattleman, cowpoke, cowhand, cowherd - (a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback)
Western, horse opera - (a film about life in the western United States during the period of exploration and development)
Wild West - (the western United States during its frontier period)
herder, herdsman, drover - (someone who drives a herd)
sheepherder, shepherd, sheepman - (a herder of sheep (on an open range); someone who keeps the sheep together in a flock)
janitor - (someone employed to clean and maintain a building)
writer, author - (writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay))
rise, lift, arise, move up, go up, come up, uprise - (move upward; 'The fog lifted'; 'The smoke arose from the forest fire'; 'The mist uprose from the meadows')
rise, ascent, ascension, ascending - (the act of changing location in an upward direction)
rise, rising, ascent, ascension - (a movement upward; 'they cheered the rise of the hot-air balloon')
ascend, go up - (travel up, 'We ascended the mountain'; 'go up a ladder'; 'The mountaineers slowly ascended the steep slope')
resurface - (reappear on the surface)
hop, skip, hop-skip - (jump lightly)
jump, jumping - (the act of jumping; propelling yourself off the ground; 'he advanced in a series of jumps'; 'the jumping was unexpected')
jump, leap, bound, spring - (move forward by leaps and bounds; 'The horse bounded across the meadow'; 'The child leapt across the puddle'; 'Can you jump over the fence?')
jump, leap, bound, spring - (move forward by leaps and bounds; 'The horse bounded across the meadow'; 'The child leapt across the puddle'; 'Can you jump over the fence?')
leap, leaping, spring, saltation, bound, bounce - (a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards)
vault, overleap - (jump across or leap over (an obstacle))
jump, leap, jump off - (jump down from an elevated point; 'the parachutist didn't want to jump'; 'every year, hundreds of people jump off the Golden Gate bridge'; 'the widow leapt into the funeral pyre')
win - (a victory (as in a race or other competition); 'he was happy to get the win')
tall order, large order - (a formidable task or requirement; 'finishing in time was a tall order but we did it')
cakewalk - (an easy accomplishment; 'winning the tournament was a cakewalk for him'; 'invading Iraq won't be a cakewalk')
deed, feat, effort, exploit - (a notable achievement; 'he performed a great deed'; 'the book was her finest effort')
acrobat - (an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination)
contortionist - (an acrobat able to twist into unusual positions)
juggle, juggling - (throwing and catching several objects simultaneously)
juggle - (throw, catch, and keep in the air several things simultaneously)
acrobatics, tumbling - (the gymnastic moves of an acrobat)
stunt - (a difficult or unusual or dangerous feat; usually done to gain attention)
acrobatics, tumbling - (the gymnastic moves of an acrobat)
tumble - (do gymnastics, roll and turn skillfully)
tumble - (an acrobatic feat of rolling or turning end over end)
somersault, somerset, summersault, summerset, somersaulting, flip - (an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return)
somersault - (do a somersault)
vault - (bound vigorously)
kidney - (either of two bean-shaped excretory organs that filter wastes (especially urea) from the blood and excrete them and water in urine; 'urine passes out of the kidney through ureters to the bladder')
nephritic, renal - (of or relating to the kidneys)
ureter - (either of a pair of thick-walled tubes that carry urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder)
urethra - (duct through which urine is discharged in most mammals and which serves as the male genital duct)
knuckle, knuckle joint, metacarpophalangeal joint - (a joint of a finger when the fist is closed)
climb, climb up, mount, go up - (go upward with gradual or continuous progress; 'Did you ever climb up the hill behind your house?')
rundle, spoke, rung - (one of the crosspieces that form the steps of a ladder)
ladder - (steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down)
proceeding, legal proceeding, proceedings - ((law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked)
legal action, action, action at law - (a judicial proceeding brought by one party against another; one party prosecutes another for a wrong done or for protection of a right or for prevention of a wrong)
forensic - (of, relating to, or used in courts of law or public debate or argument)
hearing - ((law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence)
trial - ((law) legal proceedings consisting of the judicial examination of issues by a competent tribunal; 'most of these complaints are settled before they go to trial')
lawsuit, suit, case, cause, causa - (a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy; 'the family brought suit against the landlord')
litigation, judicial proceeding - (a legal proceeding in a court; a judicial contest to determine and enforce legal rights)
action, sue, litigate, process - (institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against; 'He was warned that the district attorney would process him'; 'She actioned the company for discrimination')
appeal - ((law) a legal proceeding in which the appellant resorts to a higher court for the purpose of obtaining a review of a lower court decision and a reversal of the lower court's judgment or the granting of a new trial; 'their appeal was denied in the superior court')
appeal - (take a court case to a higher court for review; 'He was found guilty but appealed immediately')
appellate court, appeals court, court of appeals - (a court whose jurisdiction is to review decisions of lower courts or agencies)
appellate, appellant - (of or relating to or taking account of appeals (usually legal appeals); 'appellate court')
mailbox, letter box - (a private box for delivery of mail)
postbox, mailbox, letter box - (public box for deposit of mail)
map - (make a map of; show or establish the features of details of; 'map the surface of Venus')
map - (a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it))
contour map, relief map - (a map having contour lines through points of equal elevation)
contour, contour line - (a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height)
map - (a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it))
map - (a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it))
skid, slip, slue, slew, slide - (move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner; 'the wheels skidded against the sidewalk')
slide - (move smoothly along a surface; 'He slid the money over to the other gambler')
skid - (slide without control; 'the car skidded in the curve on the wet road')
skid, slip, slue, slew, slide - (move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner; 'the wheels skidded against the sidewalk')
sliding - (being a smooth continuous motion)
slide - (move smoothly along a surface; 'He slid the money over to the other gambler')
skid, slip, slue, slew, slide - (move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner; 'the wheels skidded against the sidewalk')
skid - (slide without control; 'the car skidded in the curve on the wet road')
rub - (move over something with pressure; 'rub my hands'; 'rub oil into her skin')
grate - (reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface; 'grate carrots and onions'; 'grate nutmeg')
grated cheese - (hard or semihard cheese grated)
massage, rub down, knead - (manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes; 'She rubbed down her child with a sponge')
massage - (give a massage to; 'She massaged his sore back')
massage - (kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation)
hospice - (a program of medical and emotional care for the terminally ill)
caress - (touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner; 'He caressed her face'; 'They caressed in the back seat of the taxi')
caress - (a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it); 'he showered her with caresses'; 'soft music was a fond caress'; 'the caresses of the breeze played over his face')
grope - (fondle for sexual pleasure; 'He made some sexual advances at the woman in his office and groped her repeatedly')
psychotherapy, psychotherapeutics, mental hygiene - (the branch of psychiatry concerned with psychological methods)
psychoanalysis, analysis, depth psychology - (a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud; 'his physician recommended psychoanalysis')
physical therapist, physiotherapist - (therapist who treats injury or dysfunction with exercises and other physical treatments of the disorder)
physical therapy, physiotherapy, physiatrics - (therapy that uses physical agents: exercise and massage and other modalities)
rehabilitation - (the treatment of physical disabilities by massage and electrotherapy and exercises)
rehabilitate - (restore to a state of good condition or operation)
meteor, shooting star - (a streak of light in the sky at night that results when a meteoroid hits the earth's atmosphere and air friction causes the meteoroid to melt or vaporize or explode)
meteoroid, meteor - ((astronomy) any of the small solid extraterrestrial bodies that hits the earth's atmosphere)
meteorite - (stony or metallic object that is the remains of a meteoroid that has reached the earth's surface)
microphone, mike - (device for converting sound waves into electrical energy)
hearing aid, deaf-aid - (an electronic device that amplifies sound and is worn to compensate for poor hearing)
hearing aid, ear trumpet - (a conical acoustic device formerly used to direct sound to the ear of a hearing-impaired person)
hearing aid, deaf-aid - (an electronic device that amplifies sound and is worn to compensate for poor hearing)
optical instrument - (an instrument designed to aid vision)
optical device - (a device for producing or controlling light)
optical instrument - (an instrument designed to aid vision)
mirror - (polished surface that forms images by reflecting light)
looking glass, glass - (a mirror; usually a ladies' dressing mirror)
car mirror - (a mirror that the driver of a car can use)
rearview mirror - (car mirror that reflects the view out of the rear window)
prism, optical prism - (optical device having a triangular shape and made of glass or quartz; used to deviate a beam or invert an image)
lens, lense, lens system - (a transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images)
monocle, eyeglass - (lens for correcting defective vision in one eye; held in place by facial muscles)
lens, crystalline lens - (biconvex transparent body situated behind the iris in the eye; it focuses light waves on the retina)
grind - (shape or form by grinding; 'grind lenses for glasses and cameras')
spectacles, specs, eyeglasses, glasses - (optical instrument consisting of a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision)
sunglasses, dark glasses, shades - (spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun; 'he was wearing a pair of mirrored shades')
goggles - (tight-fitting spectacles worn to protect the eyes)
bifocals - (eyeglasses having two focal lengths)
landmark - (the position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape; 'the church steeple provided a convenient landmark')
lepidopterous insect, lepidopteron, lepidopteran - (insect that in the adult state has four wings more or less covered with tiny scales)
moth - (typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae)
butterfly - (diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings)
migratory - (used of animals that move seasonally; 'migratory birds')
monarch, monarch butterfly, milkweed butterfly, Danaus plexippus - (large migratory American butterfly having deep orange wings with black and white markings; the larvae feed on milkweed)
motorcycle, bike - (a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame)
nail - (a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener)
shank, stem - (cylinder forming a long narrow part of something)
shank, stem - (cylinder forming a long narrow part of something)
base, pedestal, stand - (a support or foundation; 'the base of the lamp')
trivet - (a stand with short feet used under a hot dish on a table)
leg - (one of the supports for a piece of furniture)
base, pedestal, stand - (a support or foundation; 'the base of the lamp')
nailhead - (flattened boss on the end of nail opposite to the point)
tack - (a short nail with a sharp point and a large head)
thumbtack, drawing pin, pushpin - (a tack for attaching papers to a bulletin board or drawing board)
thumbtack - (fasten with thumbtacks; 'The teacher thumbtacked the notice on the bulletin board')
spike - (sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes; 'spikes provide greater traction')
spike - (a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall)
spike - (a long sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal))
spike - (any holding device consisting of a sharp-pointed object)
projection - (any structure that branches out from a central support)
brim - (a circular projection that sticks outward from the crown of a hat)
bill, peak, eyeshade, visor, vizor - (a brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes; 'he pulled down the bill of his cap and trudged ahead')
spike - (sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes; 'spikes provide greater traction')
spike - (a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall)
system - (a group of physiologically or anatomically related organs or parts; 'the body has a system of organs for digestion')
nerve fiber, nerve fibre - (a threadlike extension of a nerve cell)
dendrite - (short fiber that conducts toward the cell body of the neuron)
axon, axone - (long nerve fiber that conducts away from the cell body of the neuron)
nerve cell, neuron - (a cell that is specialized to conduct nerve impulses)
nervous system, systema nervosum - (the sensory and control apparatus consisting of a network of nerve cells)
circulatory system, cardiovascular system - (the organs and tissues involved in circulating blood and lymph through the body)
nonprofit organization, nonprofit, not-for-profit - (an organization chartered for other than profit-making activities)
nonprofit, non-profit-making - (not commercially motivated)
nostril, anterior naris - (either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose)
compete, vie, contend - (compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others)
race, run - (compete in a race; 'he is running the Marathon this year'; 'let's race and see who gets there first')
race - (a contest of speed; 'the race is to the swift')
racing - (the sport of engaging in contests of speed)
freestyle - (a race (as in swimming) in which each contestant has a free choice of the style to use)
hurdles, hurdling, hurdle race - (a footrace in which contestant must negotiate a series of hurdles)
hurdle - (jump a hurdle)
hurdle - (a light movable barrier that competitors must leap over in certain races)
footrace, foot race, run - (a race run on foot; 'she broke the record for the half-mile run')
marathon - (a footrace of 26 miles 385 yards)
racetrack, racecourse, raceway, track - (a course over which races are run)
finishing line, finish line - (a line indicating the location of the finish of a race)
racer, race driver, automobile driver - (someone who drives racing cars at high speeds)
racer - (an animal that races)
sprinter - (someone who runs a short distance at top speed)
dash, sprint - (a quick run)
runner - (a trained athlete who competes in foot races)
Olympic - (of or relating to the Olympic Games; 'Olympic winners')
solar - (relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun; 'solar eclipse'; 'solar energy')
Olympic Games, Olympics, Olympiad - (the modern revival of the ancient games held once every 4 years in a selected country)
predator, predatory animal - (any animal that lives by preying on other animals)
prowl - (move about in or as if in a predatory manner; 'The suspicious stranger prowls the streets of the town')
raven, prey, predate - (prey on or hunt for; 'These mammals predate certain eggs')
predatory, rapacious, raptorial, ravening, vulturine, vulturous - (living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey; 'a predatory bird'; 'the rapacious wolf'; 'raptorial birds'; 'ravening wolves'; 'a vulturine taste for offal')
prey, quarry - (animal hunted or caught for food)
bird of prey, raptor, raptorial bird - (any of numerous carnivorous birds that hunt and kill other animals)
condor - (the largest flying birds in the western hemisphere)
owl, bird of Minerva, bird of night, hooter - (nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes)
eagle, bird of Jove - (any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight)
golden eagle, Aquila chrysaetos - (large eagle of mountainous regions of the northern hemisphere having a golden-brown head and neck)
bald eagle, American eagle, Haliaeetus leucocephalus - (a large eagle of North America that has a white head and dark wings and body)
baleen whale, whalebone whale - (whale with plates of whalebone along the upper jaw for filtering plankton from the water)
hawk - (diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail)
falcon - (diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight)
osprey, fish hawk, fish eagle, sea eagle, Pandion haliaetus - (large harmless hawk found worldwide that feeds on fish and builds a bulky nest often occupied for years)
kite - (any of several small graceful hawks of the family Accipitridae having long pointed wings and feeding on insects and small animals)
peregrine, peregrine falcon, Falco peregrinus - (a widely distributed falcon formerly used in falconry)
talon - (a sharp hooked claw especially on a bird of prey)
Falconiformes, order Falconiformes - (chiefly diurnal carnivorous birds having hooked beaks and long talons with opposable hind toe: falcons; hawks; eagles; ospreys; caracaras; vultures)
big cat, cat - (any of several large cats typically able to roar and living in the wild)
cheetah, chetah, Acinonyx jubatus - (long-legged spotted cat of Africa and southwestern Asia having nonretractile claws; the swiftest mammal; can be trained to run down game)
lion, king of beasts, Panthera leo - (large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male)
tiger, Panthera tigris - (large feline of forests in most of Asia having a tawny coat with black stripes; endangered)
leopard, Panthera pardus - (large feline of African and Asian forests usually having a tawny coat with black spots)
snow leopard, ounce, Panthera uncia - (large feline of upland central Asia having long thick whitish fur)
jaguar, panther, Panthera onca, Felis onca - (a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis)
cougar, puma, catamount, mountain lion, painter, panther, Felis concolor - (large American feline resembling a lion)
gland, secretory organ, secretor, secreter - (any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream)
pancreas - (a large elongated exocrine gland located behind the stomach; secretes pancreatic juice and insulin)
prostate gland, prostate - (a firm partly muscular chestnut sized gland in males at the neck of the urethra; produces a viscid secretion that is the fluid part of semen)
partnership - (the members of a business venture created by contract)
fuel oil, heating oil - (a petroleum product used for fuel)
mosaic - (art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass)
carving - (a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape)
pharmacist, druggist, chemist, apothecary, pill pusher, pill roller - (a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs)
pigeon - (wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs)
dove - (any of numerous small pigeons)
homing pigeon, homer - (pigeon trained to return home)
baby doctor, pediatrician, pediatrist, paediatrician - (a specialist in the care of babies)
pediatrics, paediatrics, pediatric medicine, pedology - (the branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of infants and children)
proctologist - (a doctor specializing in diseases of the rectum and anus)
diagnostician, pathologist - (a doctor who specializes in medical diagnosis)
hematologist, haematologist - (a doctor who specializes in diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs)
endocrinologist - (physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the endocrine system)
endocrinology - (the branch of medicine dealing with the endocrine glands and their secretions)
endocrine gland, endocrine, ductless gland - (any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream)
thymus gland, thymus - (a ductless glandular organ at the base of the neck that produces lymphocytes and aids in producing immunity; atrophies with age)
gonad, sex gland - (a gland in which gametes (sex cells) are produced)
pituitary, pituitary gland, pituitary body, hypophysis - (the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain)
card - (thin cardboard, usually rectangular)
calling card, visiting card, card - (a printed or written greeting that is left to indicate that you have visited)
greeting card - (a card sent to express personal greetings)
calling card, visiting card, card - (a printed or written greeting that is left to indicate that you have visited)
business card - (a card on which are printed the person's name and business affiliation)
gastroenterology - (the branch of medicine that studies the gastrointestinal tract and its diseases)
gastroenteritis, stomach flu, intestinal flu - (inflammation of the stomach and intestines; can be caused by Salmonella enteritidis)
gastroenterologist - (a physician who specializes in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract)
pack of cards, deck of cards, deck - (a pack of 52 playing cards)
instrumentality, instrumentation - (an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end)
pack of cards, deck of cards, deck - (a pack of 52 playing cards)
playing card - (one of a pack of cards that are used to play card games)
card - (one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes; 'he collected cards and traded them with the other boys')
suit - (playing card in any of four sets of 13 cards in a pack; each set has its own symbol and color; 'a flush is five cards in the same suit'; 'in bridge you must follow suit'; 'what suit is trumps?')
trump, trump card - (a playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps; 'the ace of trumps is a sure winner')
jack, knave - (one of four face cards in a deck bearing a picture of a young prince)
queen - (one of four face cards in a deck bearing a picture of a queen)
heart - (a playing card in the major suit that has one or more red hearts on it; 'he led the queen of hearts'; 'hearts were trumps')
spade - (a playing card in the major suit that has one or more black figures on it; 'she led a low spade'; 'spades were trumps')
club - (a playing card in the minor suit that has one or more black trefoils on it; 'he led a small club'; 'clubs were trumps')
diamond - (a playing card in the minor suit that has one or more red rhombuses on it; 'he led a small diamond'; 'diamonds were trumps')
electrician, lineman, linesman - (a person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone lines)
plumber, pipe fitter - (a craftsman who installs and repairs pipes and fixtures and appliances)
hash - (chopped meat mixed with potatoes and browned)
beef, boeuf - (meat from an adult domestic bovine)
veal, veau - (meat from a calf)
pork, porc - (meat from a domestic hog or pig)
ham, jambon, gammon - (meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked))
bacon - (back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried)
mouton, mutton - (meat from a mature domestic sheep)
potter, thrower, ceramicist, ceramist - (a craftsman who shapes pottery on a potter's wheel and bakes them it a kiln)
pottery, clayware - (ceramic ware made from clay and baked in a kiln)
cause of death, killer - (the causal agent resulting in death; 'heart disease is the biggest killer in the United States')
harmed - (having had pain or loss or suffering inflicted)
fallen - (killed in battle; 'to honor fallen soldiers')
injured - (usually used of physical or mental injury to persons; 'injured soldiers'; 'injured feelings')
injury, hurt, harm, trauma - (any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.)
dislocation - (a displacement of a part (especially a bone) from its normal position (as in the shoulder or the vertebral column))
dislocate, luxate, splay, slip - (move out of position; 'dislocate joints'; 'the artificial hip joint luxated and had to be put back surgically')
disjointed, dislocated, separated - (separated at the joint; 'a dislocated knee'; 'a separated shoulder')
kill - (cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly; 'This man killed several people when he tried to rob a bank'; 'The farmer killed a pig for the holidays')
killing, kill, putting to death - (the act of terminating a life)
euthanasia, mercy killing - (the act of killing someone painlessly (especially someone suffering from an incurable illness))
hurt, injure - (cause damage or affect negatively; 'Our business was hurt by the new competition')
harm - (cause or do harm to; 'These pills won't harm your system')
misfortune, bad luck - (unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event)
injure, wound - (cause injuries or bodily harm to)
bruise, contuse - (injure the underlying soft tissue of bone of; 'I bruised my knee')
bruised, contused, contusioned - (injured without breaking the skin; 'a cut forehead and bruised cheek')
bruise, contusion - (an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration)
maim - (injure or wound seriously and leave permanent disfiguration or mutilation; 'people were maimed by the explosion')
cripple, lame - (deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg; 'The accident has crippled her for life')
crippling, disabling, incapacitating - (that cripples or disables or incapacitates; 'a crippling injury')
disable, invalid, incapacitate, handicap - (injure permanently; 'He was disabled in a car accident')
fracture - (become fractured; 'The tibia fractured from the blow of the iron pipe')
fracture - (break (a bone); 'She broke her clavicle')
tear, rupture, snap, bust - (separate or cause to separate abruptly; 'The rope snapped'; 'tear the paper')
hernia, herniation - (rupture in smooth muscle tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes)
inguinal hernia - (hernia in which a loop of intestine enters the inguinal canal; the most common type of hernia in males)
truss - ((medicine) a bandage consisting of a pad and belt; worn to hold a hernia in place by pressure)
fracture, break - (breaking of hard tissue such as bone; 'it was a nasty fracture'; 'the break seems to have been caused by a fall')
injure, wound - (cause injuries or bodily harm to)
hurt, wounded - (suffering from physical injury especially that suffered in battle; 'nursing his wounded arm'; 'ambulances...for the hurt men and women')
torture, excruciate, torment - (subject to torture; 'The sinners will be tormented in Hell, according to the Bible')
torture, torment - (unbearable physical pain)
pang - (a sharp spasm of pain)
intolerable, unbearable, unendurable - (incapable of being put up with; 'an intolerable degree of sentimentality')
decapitate, behead, decollate - (cut the head of; 'the French King was beheaded during the Revolution')
decapitation, beheading - (execution by cutting off the victim's head)
decapitation, beheading - (killing by cutting off the head)
crucify - (kill by nailing onto a cross; 'Jesus Christ was crucified')
crucifixion - (the act of executing by a method widespread in the ancient world; the victim's hands and feet are bound or nailed to a cross)
execution, executing, capital punishment, death penalty - (putting a condemned person to death)
execute, put to death - (kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment; 'In some states, criminals are executed')
chinchilla, Chinchilla laniger - (small rodent with soft pearly grey fur; native to the Andes but bred in captivity for fur)
beaver - (large semiaquatic rodent with webbed hind feet and a broad flat tail; construct complex dams and underwater lodges)
natural object - (an object occurring naturally; not made by man)
rabbit, coney, cony - (any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food)
hare - (swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes)
bunny, bunny rabbit - ((usually informal) especially a young rabbit)
transistor, junction transistor, electronic transistor - (a semiconductor device capable of amplification)
amplifier - (electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it)
amplify - (increase the volume of; 'amplify sound')
computerize, computerise - (store in a computer; 'computerized dictionary')
computerized, computerised - (stored, processed, analyzed, or generated by computer)
medium - (a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information)
storage medium, data-storage medium - (a medium for storing information)
transducer - (an electrical device that converts one form of energy into another)
convertible - (designed to be changed from one use or form to another; 'a convertible sofa'; 'a convertible coupe')
transduce - (cause transduction (of energy forms))
transduction - (the process whereby a transducer accepts energy in one form and gives back related energy in a different form; 'the transduction of acoustic waves into voltages by a microphone')
transduce - (cause transduction (of energy forms))
transduction - (the process whereby a transducer accepts energy in one form and gives back related energy in a different form; 'the transduction of acoustic waves into voltages by a microphone')
transduce - (cause transduction (of energy forms))
transduction - (the process whereby a transducer accepts energy in one form and gives back related energy in a different form; 'the transduction of acoustic waves into voltages by a microphone')
solar cell, photovoltaic cell - (a cell that converts solar energy into electrical energy)
solar array, solar battery, solar panel - (electrical device consisting of a large array of connected solar cells)
electro-acoustic transducer - (a transducer that converts electrical to acoustic energy or vice versa)
audio system, sound system - (a system of electronic equipment for recording or reproducing sound)
furnishing - ((usually plural) the instrumentalities (furniture and appliances and other movable accessories including curtains and rugs) that make a home (or other area) livable)
loudspeaker, speaker, speaker unit, loudspeaker system, speaker system - (electro-acoustic transducer that converts electrical signals into sounds loud enough to be heard at a distance)
loudspeaker, speaker, speaker unit, loudspeaker system, speaker system - (electro-acoustic transducer that converts electrical signals into sounds loud enough to be heard at a distance)
stereophonic, stereo, two-channel - (designating sound transmission from two sources through two channels)
stereo, stereophony, stereo system, stereophonic system - (reproducer in which two microphones feed two or more loudspeakers to give a three-dimensional effect to the sound)
stereoscopic - (of or relating to a stereoscope; 'stereoscopic lenses')
stereoscopic - (of or relating to stereoscopy; 'stereoscopic vision')
record player, phonograph - (machine in which rotating records cause a stylus to vibrate and the vibrations are amplified acoustically or electronically)
vending machine - (a slot machine for selling goods)
cash machine, cash dispenser, automated teller machine, automatic teller machine, automated teller, automatic teller, ATM - (an unattended machine (outside some banks) that dispenses money when a personal coded card is used)
jukebox, nickelodeon - (a cabinet containing an automatic record player; records are played by inserting a coin)
radio receiver, receiving set, radio set, radio, tuner, wireless - (an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals)
radio receiver, receiving set, radio set, radio, tuner, wireless - (an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals)
satellite receiver - (a receiver on a communications satellite)
satellite transmitter - (a transmitter on a communications satellite)
transmitter, sender - (set used to broadcast radio or tv signals)
transponder - (electrical device designed to receive a specific signal and automatically transmit a specific reply)
wireless - (having no wires; 'a wireless security system')
wireless - (having no wires; 'a wireless security system')
radio, radiocommunication, wireless - (medium for communication)
wireless - (transmission by radio waves)
fallout, radioactive dust - (the radioactive particles that settle to the ground after a nuclear explosion)
nuclear explosion, atomic explosion - (the explosion of an atomic bomb)
ramp, incline - (an inclined surface connecting two levels)
rat - (any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse)
refrigerator, icebox - (white goods in which food can be stored at low temperatures)
electric refrigerator, fridge - (a refrigerator in which the coolant is pumped around by an electric motor)
cooler, ice chest - (a refrigerator for cooling liquids)
deep-freeze, Deepfreeze, deep freezer, freezer - (electric refrigerator (trade name Deepfreeze) in which food is frozen and stored for long periods of time)
contact, tangency - ((electronics) a junction where things (as two electrical conductors) touch or are in physical contact; 'they forget to solder the contacts')
jack - (an electrical device consisting of a connector socket designed for the insertion of a plug)
plug, male plug - (an electrical device with two or three pins that is inserted in a socket to make an electrical connection)
terminal, pole - (a contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves)
resistor, resistance - (an electrical device that resists the flow of electrical current)
manageable - (capable of being managed or controlled)
uncontrollable, uncorrectable, unmanageable - (incapable of being controlled or managed; 'uncontrollable children'; 'an uncorrectable habit')
uncontrollable, unmanageable - (difficult to solve or alleviate; 'uncontrollable pain')
uncontrollable, uncorrectable, unmanageable - (incapable of being controlled or managed; 'uncontrollable children'; 'an uncorrectable habit')
break - (cause to give up a habit; 'She finally broke herself of smoking cigarettes')
indocile, uncontrollable, ungovernable, unruly - (of persons; 'the little boy's parents think he is spirited, but his teacher finds him unruly')
uncontrollable, uncorrectable, unmanageable - (incapable of being controlled or managed; 'uncontrollable children'; 'an uncorrectable habit')
unmanageable, difficult - (difficult to manage or control; 'a difficult child', 'an unmanageable situation')
controllable, governable - (capable of being controlled)
rheostat, variable resistor - (resistor for regulating current)
dimmer - (a rheostat that varies the current through an electric light in order to control the level of illumination)
capacitor, capacitance, condenser, electrical condenser - (an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge)
diode, rectifying tube, rectifying valve - (a thermionic tube having two electrodes; used as a rectifier)
diode, semiconductor diode, junction rectifier, crystal rectifier - (a semiconductor that consists of a p-n junction)
retina - (the light-sensitive membrane covering the back wall of the eyeball; it is continuous with the optic nerve)
virtual image - (a reflected optical image (as seen in a plane mirror))
rug, carpet, carpeting - (floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile))
rug, carpet, carpeting - (floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile))
mat - (a thick flat pad used as a floor covering)
mat, gym mat - (sports equipment consisting of a piece of thick padding on the floor for gymnastic sports)
mat - (a small pad of material that is used to protect a surface from an object placed on it)
crust, incrustation, encrustation - (a hard outer layer that covers something)
crusted, encrusted, crusty, crustlike - (having a hardened crust as a covering)
pie - (dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top)
tart - (a small open pie with a fruit filling)
tart - (a pastry cup with a filling of fruit or custard and no top crust)
filling - (a food mixture used to fill pastry or sandwiches etc.)
sailor, crewman - (any member of a ship's crew)
mariner, seaman, tar, Jack-tar, Jack, old salt, seafarer, gob, sea dog - (a man who serves as a sailor)
bluejacket, navy man, sailor, sailor boy - (a serviceman in the navy)
captain, skipper - (the naval officer in command of a military ship)
master, captain, sea captain, skipper - (an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship)
deckhand, roustabout - (a member of a ship's crew who performs manual labor)
helmsman, steersman, steerer - (the person who steers a ship)
form, take form, take shape, spring - (develop into a distinctive entity; 'our plans began to take shape')
shape, form - (give shape or form to; 'shape the dough'; 'form the young child's character')
shape, form, work, mold, mould, forge - (make something, usually for a specific function; 'She molded the rice balls carefully'; 'Form cylinders from the dough'; 'shape a figure'; 'Work the metal into a sword')
formative - (capable of forming new cells and tissues; 'a formative zone in developing bone')
shape, form, work, mold, mould, forge - (make something, usually for a specific function; 'She molded the rice balls carefully'; 'Form cylinders from the dough'; 'shape a figure'; 'Work the metal into a sword')
shape, form - (give shape or form to; 'shape the dough'; 'form the young child's character')
reshape, remold - (shape again or shape differently)
recast, remold, remould - (cast again; 'The bell cracked and had to be recast')
sew, run up, sew together, stitch - (fasten by sewing; do needlework)
sewed, sewn, stitched - (fastened with stitches)
thread, yarn - (a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving)
trade, craft - (the skilled practice of a practical occupation; 'he learned his trade as an apprentice')
woodcraft - (skill in carving or fashioning objects from wood)
woodwork - (work made of wood; especially moldings or stairways or furniture)
woodcarving - (a carving created by carving wood)
carpentry, woodworking, woodwork - (the craft of a carpenter: making things out of wood)
crochet - (create by looping or crocheting; 'crochet a bedspread')
crochet, hook - (make a piece of needlework by interlocking and looping thread with a hooked needle; 'She sat there crocheting all day')
darn - (repair by sewing; 'darn socks')
darning - (the act of mending a hole in a garment with crossing threads)
crochet needle, crochet hook - (a needle with a hook on the end; used in crocheting)
knit - (make (textiles) by knitting; 'knit a scarf')
needlework, needlecraft - (work (such as sewing or embroidery) that is done with a needle)
needlework, needlecraft - (a creation created or assembled by needle and thread)
needlepoint, needlepoint embroidery - (embroidery consisting of allover embroidered canvas resembling tapestry)
embroider, broider - (decorate with needlework)
embroidered - (adorned with embroidery)
embroidery, fancywork - (decorative needlework)
quilting - (stitching through layers of fabric and a filling so as to create a design)
quilt - (create by stitching together)
knitting needle - (needle consisting of a slender rod with pointed ends; usually used in pairs)
shield, buckler - (armor carried on the arm to intercept blows)
transport - (move something or somebody around; usually over long distances)
skull - (the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates)
cheekbone, zygomatic bone, zygomatic, malar, malar bone, jugal bone, os zygomaticum - (the arch of bone beneath the eye that forms the prominence of the cheek)
cranium, braincase, brainpan - (the part of the skull that encloses the brain)
sternum, breastbone - (the flat bone that articulates with the clavicles and the first seven pairs of ribs)
gladiolus, corpus sternum - (the large central part of the breastbone)
scapula, shoulder blade, shoulder bone - (either of two flat triangular bones one on each side of the shoulder in human beings)
clavicle, collarbone - (bone linking the scapula and sternum)
hyoid, hyoid bone, os hyoideum - (a U-shaped bone at the base of the tongue that supports the tongue muscles)
vertebra - (one of the bony segments of the spinal column)
arm bone - (a bone in the arm)
radius - (the outer and slightly shorter of the two bones of the human forearm)
metacarpal, metacarpal bone - (any bone of the hand between the wrist and fingers)
metatarsal - (any bone of the foot between the ankle and the toes)
metacarpus - (the part of the hand between the carpus and phalanges)
metatarsus - (the skeleton of the human foot between the toes and the tarsus; the corresponding part of the foot in birds or of the hind foot in quadrupeds)
leg bone - (a bone of the leg)
fibula, calf bone - (the outer and thinner of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle)
tibia, shinbone, shin - (the inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle)
ossicle, bonelet, ossiculum - (a small bone; especially one in the middle ear)
auditory ossicle - (ossicles of the middle ear that transmit acoustic vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear)
malleus, hammer - (the ossicle attached to the eardrum)
stapes, stirrup - (the stirrup-shaped ossicle that transmits sound from the incus to the cochlea)
incus, anvil - (the ossicle between the malleus and the stapes)
short bone, os breve - (a bone that is of approximately equal dimension in all directions)
patella, kneecap, kneepan - (a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint)
femur, thighbone, femoris - (the longest and thickest bone of the human skeleton; extends from the pelvis to the knee)
long bone, os longum - (in limbs of vertebrate animals: a long cylindrical bone that contains marrow)
humerus - (bone extending from the shoulder to the elbow)
ulna, elbow bone - (the inner and longer of the two bones of the human forearm)
diaphysis, shaft - (the main (mid) section of a long bone)
process, outgrowth, appendage - (a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant; 'a bony process')
condyle - (a round bump on a bone where it forms a joint with another bone)
flagellum - (a lash-like appendage used for locomotion (e.g., in sperm cells and some bacteria and protozoa))
coccyx, tail bone - (the end of the vertebral column in humans and tailless apes)
sacrum - (wedge-shaped bone consisting of five fused vertebrae forming the posterior part of the pelvis; its base connects with the lowest lumbar vertebra and its tip with the coccyx)
cigar - (a roll of tobacco for smoking)
cigarette, cigaret, coffin nail, butt, fag - (finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking)
pipe, tobacco pipe - (a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco)
hookah, narghile, nargileh, sheesha, shisha, chicha, calean, kalian, water pipe, hubble-bubble, hubbly-bubbly - (an oriental tobacco pipe with a long flexible tube connected to a container where the smoke is cooled by passing through water; 'a bipolar world with the hookah and Turkish coffee versus hamburgers and Coca Cola')
hosiery, hose - (socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear))
sock - (hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot; worn inside the shoe; reaches to between the ankle and the knee)
stocking - (close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural))
club - (stout stick that is larger at one end; 'he carried a club in self defense'; 'he felt as if he had been hit with a club')
golf club, golf-club, club - (golf equipment used by a golfer to hit a golf ball)
club - (stout stick that is larger at one end; 'he carried a club in self defense'; 'he felt as if he had been hit with a club')
bludgeon - (a club used as a weapon)
truncheon, nightstick, baton, billy, billystick, billy club - (a short stout club used primarily by policemen)
spear, lance, shaft - (a long pointed rod used as a weapon)
wand - (a rod used by a magician or water diviner)
wand - (a rod used by a magician or water diviner)
spinal column, vertebral column, spine, backbone, back, rachis - (the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord; 'the fall broke his back')
spinal - (of or relating to the spine or spinal cord; 'spinal cord'; 'spinal injury')
spinal cord, medulla spinalis - (a major part of the central nervous system which conducts sensory and motor nerve impulses to and from the brain; a long tubelike structure extending from the base of the brain through the vertebral canal to the upper lumbar region)
spleen, lien - (a large dark-red oval organ on the left side of the body between the stomach and the diaphragm; produces cells involved in immune responses)
league, conference - (an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members)
basketball league - (a league of basketball teams)
baseball league - (a league of baseball teams)
little league - (a commercially sponsored baseball league for players between 8 and 12 years of age)
little leaguer - (a player between 8 and 12 years of age who is a member of a little-league team)
major league, big league, majors - (the most important league in any sport (especially baseball))
minor league, minors, bush league - (a league of teams that do not belong to a major league (especially baseball))
baseball club, ball club, club, nine - (a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together; 'each club played six home games with teams in its own division')
team, squad - (a cooperative unit)
varsity, first team - (a team representing a college or university)
team, squad - (a cooperative unit)
flying squad - (a mobile group of trained people (police or executives or officials) able to move quickly in the case of emergencies)
teammate, mate - (a fellow member of a team; 'it was his first start against his former teammates')
defense, defence, defending team - ((sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring; 'his teams are always good on defense')
defend - (be on the defensive; act against an attack)
baseball team - (a team that plays baseball)
basketball team, five - (a team that plays basketball)
change of shape - (an action that changes the shape of something)
change shape, change form, deform - (assume a different shape or form)
deform - (make formless; 'the heat deformed the plastic sculpture')
contort, deform, distort, wring - (twist and press out of shape)
flex, bend, deform, twist, turn - (cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form; 'bend the rod'; 'twist the dough into a braid'; 'the strong man could turn an iron bar')
deform, distort, strain - (alter the shape of (something) by stress; 'His body was deformed by leprosy')
morph - (change shape as via computer animation; 'In the video, Michael Jackson morphed into a panther')
deform - (become misshapen; 'The sidewalk deformed during the earthquake')
change shape, change form, deform - (assume a different shape or form)
deformed, distorted, ill-shapen, malformed, misshapen - (so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly; 'deformed thalidomide babies'; 'his poor distorted limbs'; 'an ill-shapen vase'; 'a limp caused by a malformed foot'; 'misshapen old fingers')
sag, droop, swag, flag - (droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness)
flex, bend, deform, twist, turn - (cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form; 'bend the rod'; 'twist the dough into a braid'; 'the strong man could turn an iron bar')
twist, twine, distort - (form into a spiral shape; 'The cord is all twisted')
twist - (form into twists; 'Twist the strips of dough')
twined, twisted - (wound or wrapped around something; 'hair twined around her fingers'; 'bulky with twisted stitches around the edges')
contorted, distorted, twisted - (strained or wrenched out of normal shape; 'old trees with contorted branches'; 'scorched and distorted fragments of steel'; 'trapped under twisted steel girders')
crouch, stoop, bend, bow - (bend one's back forward from the waist on down; 'he crouched down'; 'She bowed before the Queen'; 'The young man stooped to pick up the girl's purse')
spread, overspread - (spread across or over; 'A big oil spot spread across the water')
spread, scatter, spread out - (strew or distribute over an area; 'He spread fertilizer over the lawn'; 'scatter cards across the table')
spread - (cover by spreading something over; 'spread the bread with cheese')
spread - (distribute over a surface in a layer; 'spread cheese on a piece of bread')
spill, slop, splatter - (cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container; 'spill the milk'; 'splatter water')
scatter, sprinkle, dot, dust, disperse - (distribute loosely; 'He scattered gun powder under the wagon')
scatter - (sow by scattering; 'scatter seeds')
spread, scatter, spread out - (strew or distribute over an area; 'He spread fertilizer over the lawn'; 'scatter cards across the table')
scattered - (occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space; 'scattered showers'; 'scattered villages')
scatter, sprinkle, dot, dust, disperse - (distribute loosely; 'He scattered gun powder under the wagon')
scatter - (sow by scattering; 'scatter seeds')
spread, scatter, spread out - (strew or distribute over an area; 'He spread fertilizer over the lawn'; 'scatter cards across the table')
salt - (add salt to)
unsalted, unseasoned - (without salt or seasoning)
unsalted, unseasoned - (without salt or seasoning)
daub, smear - (cover (a surface) by smearing (a substance) over it; 'smear the wall with paint'; 'daub the ceiling with plaster')
dirty, soil, begrime, grime, colly, bemire - (make soiled, filthy, or dirty; 'don't soil your clothes when you play outside!)
pollute, foul, contaminate - (make impure; 'The industrial wastes polluted the lake')
pollute, foul, contaminate - (make impure; 'The industrial wastes polluted the lake')
contamination, pollution - (the act of contaminating or polluting; including (either intentionally or accidentally) unwanted substances or factors)
contaminated, polluted - (rendered unwholesome by contaminants and pollution; 'had to boil the contaminated water'; 'polluted lakes and streams')
uncontaminated, unpolluted - (free from admixture with noxious elements; clean; 'unpolluted streams'; 'a contaminated lake')
discolor - (lose color or turn colorless; 'The painting discolored')
discolor - (cause to lose or change color; 'The detergent discolored my shirts')
discolor, discolour, colour, color - (change color, often in an undesired manner; 'The shirts discolored')
discoloration, discolouration - (the act of changing the natural color of something by making it duller or dingier or unnatural or faded)
smear - (stain by smearing or daubing with a dirty substance)
stain - (produce or leave stains; 'Red wine stains the table cloth')
bloody - (cover with blood; 'bloody your hands')
bloody - (having or covered with or accompanied by blood; 'a bloody nose'; 'your scarf is all bloody'; 'the effects will be violent and probably bloody'; 'a bloody fight')
spatter, splatter, plash, splash, splosh, swash - (dash a liquid upon or against; 'The mother splashed the baby's face with water')
spatter, bespatter - (spot, splash, or soil; 'The baby spattered the bib with food')
swash - (make violent, noisy movements)
squirt, force out, squeeze out, eject - (cause to come out in a squirt; 'the boy squirted water at his little sister')
discharge - (pour forth or release; 'discharge liquids')
discharge, expel, eject, release - (eliminate (substances) from the body)
discharge, outpouring, run - (the pouring forth of a fluid)
jet, squirt, spurt, spirt - (the occurrence of a sudden discharge (as of liquid))
spray - (be discharged in sprays of liquid; 'Water sprayed all over the floor')
spray - (scatter in a mass or jet of droplets; 'spray water on someone'; 'spray paint on the wall')
spraying - (the application of a liquid in the form of small particles ejected from a sprayer)
water, irrigate - (supply with water, as with channels or ditches or streams; 'Water the fields')
watering - (wetting with water; 'the lawn needs a great deal of watering')
squirrel - (a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail)
eastern chipmunk, hackee, striped squirrel, ground squirrel, Tamias striatus - (small striped semiterrestrial eastern American squirrel with cheek pouches)
chipmunk - (a burrowing ground squirrel of western America and Asia; has cheek pouches and a light and dark stripe running down the body)
stairway, staircase - (a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps)
stairs, steps - (a flight of stairs or a flight of steps)
escalator, moving staircase, moving stairway - (a stairway whose steps move continuously on a circulating belt)
flight, flight of stairs, flight of steps - (a stairway (set of steps) between one floor or landing and the next)
stairs, steps - (a flight of stairs or a flight of steps)
step, stair - (support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway; 'he paused on the bottom step')
lubricate, lube - (apply a lubricant to; 'lubricate my car')
lubricate - (make slippery or smooth through the application of a lubricant; 'lubricate the key')
sweeten, dulcify, edulcorate, dulcorate - (make sweeter in taste)
continuity, persistence - (the property of a continuous and connected period of time)
continued - (without stop or interruption; 'to insure the continued success of the war'; 'the continued existence of nationalism'; 'the continued popularity of Westerns')
continual - (seemingly without interruption; chiefly restricted to what recurs regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series; 'the continual banging of the shutters')
continual - ('continual' (meaning seemingly uninterrupted) is often used interchangeably with 'continuous' (meaning without interruption))
around-the-clock, day-and-night, nonstop, round-the-clock - (at all times; 'around-the-clock nursing care')
around the clock, for 24 hours, round the clock - (without stopping; 'she worked around the clock')
nonstop - ((of a journey especially a flight) occurring without stops; 'a nonstop flight to Atlanta')
nonstop - (without stopping; 'we are flying nonstop form New York to Tokyo')
continually - (seemingly without interruption; 'complained continually that there wasn't enough money')
acceleration - (an increase in rate of change; 'modern science caused an acceleration of cultural change')
acceleration, quickening, speedup - (the act of accelerating; increasing the speed)
accelerate, speed up, speed, quicken - (move faster; 'The car accelerated')
accelerate, speed, speed up - (cause to move faster; 'He accelerated the car')
accelerated, speeded up - (caused to go more rapidly)
birthrate, birth rate, fertility, fertility rate, natality - (the ratio of live births in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 population per year)
incidence, relative incidence - (the relative frequency of occurrence of something)
pace, gait - (the rate of moving (especially walking or running))
acceleration - ((physics) a rate of increase of velocity)
quicker, faster - (more quickly)
senior - (older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service; 'senior officer')
junior - (younger; lower in rank; shorter in length of tenure or service)
steroid - (any of several fat-soluble organic compounds having as a basis 17 carbon atoms in four rings; many have important physiological effects)
cholesterol, cholesterin - (an animal sterol that is normally synthesized by the liver; the most abundant steroid in animal tissues)
amine, aminoalkane - (a compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals)
amoxicillin, Amoxil, Larotid, Polymox, Trimox, Augmentin - (an antibiotic; a semisynthetic oral penicillin (trade names Amoxil and Larotid and Polymox and Trimox and Augmentin) used to treat bacterial infections)
amphetamine, pep pill, upper, speed - (a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression)
catecholamine - (any of a group of chemicals including epinephrine and norepinephrine that are produced in the medulla of the adrenal gland)
epinephrine, epinephrin, adrenaline, Adrenalin - (a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action)
thyroid hormone - (any of several closely related compounds that are produced by the thyroid gland and are active metabolically)
calcitonin, thyrocalcitonin - (thyroid hormone that tends to lower the level of calcium in the blood plasma and inhibit resorption of bone)
thyroid gland, thyroid - (located near the base of the neck)
insulin - (hormone secreted by the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas; regulates storage of glycogen in the liver and accelerates oxidation of sugar in cells)
thyrotropin, thyrotropic hormone, thyrotrophin, thyrotrophic hormone, thyroid-stimulating hormone, TSH - (anterior pituitary hormone that stimulates the function of the thyroid gland)
thyroxine, thyroxin, tetraiodothyronine, T - (hormone produced by the thyroid glands to regulate metabolism by controlling the rate of oxidation in cells; 'thyroxine is 65% iodine')
thyroid gland, thyroid - (located near the base of the neck)
steroid hormone, steroid, sex hormone - (any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs)
anabolic steroid - (any of a group of synthetic steroid hormones used to stimulate muscle and bone growth; more than 100 have been developed and each requires a prescription to be used legally in the United States; sometimes used illicitly by athletes to increase their strength)
estrus, oestrus, heat, rut - (applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity)
corticosteroid, corticoid, adrenal cortical steroid - (a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response; 'adrenal cortical steroids are used to treat many different conditions')
corticosterone - (secreted by the adrenal cortex; involved in regulating water and electrolyte balance in the body)
glucocorticoid - (a steroid hormone that is produced by the adrenal cortex of animals; affects functioning of gonads and has anti-inflammatory activity)
cortisone, Cortone Acetate - (a corticosteroid hormone (trade name Cortone Acetate) normally produced by the adrenal cortex; is converted to hydrocortisone)
estrogen, oestrogen - (a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics)
progesterone, Lipo-Lutin - (a steroid hormone (trade name Lipo-Lutin) produced in the ovary; prepares and maintains the uterus for pregnancy)
androgen, androgenic hormone - (male sex hormone that is produced in the testes and responsible for typical male sexual characteristics)
testosterone - (a potent androgenic hormone produced chiefly by the testes; responsible for the development of male secondary sex characteristics)
stimulant, stimulant drug, excitant - (a drug that temporarily quickens some vital process)
stir - (move an implement through with a circular motion; 'stir the soup'; 'stir my drink')
note, musical note, tone - (a notation representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound; 'the singer held the note too long')
eighth note, quaver - (a musical note having the time value of an eighth of a whole note)
eighth note, quaver - (a musical note having the time value of an eighth of a whole note)
chord - (a combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when sounded together)
stringed instrument - (a musical instrument in which taut strings provide the source of sound)
bowed stringed instrument, string - (stringed instruments that are played with a bow; 'the strings played superlatively well')
bow - (a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands, used in playing certain stringed instrument)
violin, fiddle - (bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow)
viola - (a bowed stringed instrument slightly larger than a violin, tuned a fifth lower)
cello, violoncello - (a large stringed instrument; seated player holds it upright while playing)
harp - (a chordophone that has a triangular frame consisting of a sounding board and a pillar and a curved neck; the strings stretched between the neck and the soundbox are plucked with the fingers)
pluck, plunk, pick - (pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion; 'he plucked the strings of his mandolin')
pluck - (the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord)
guitar - (a stringed instrument usually having six strings; played by strumming or plucking)
suicide, self-destruction, self-annihilation - (the act of killing yourself; 'it is a crime to commit suicide')
harakiri, hara-kiri, harikari, suppuku - (ritual suicide by self-disembowelment on a sword; practiced by samurai in the traditional Japanese society)
doctor, doc, physician, MD, Dr., medico - (a licensed medical practitioner; 'I felt so bad I went to see my doctor')
doctor, Dr. - (a person who holds Ph.D. degree (or the equivalent) from an academic institution; 'she is a doctor of philosophy in physics')
specialist, medical specialist - (practices one branch of medicine)
dermatologist, skin doctor - (a doctor who specializes in the physiology and pathology of the skin)
dermatology - (the branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases)
cardiologist, heart specialist, heart surgeon - (a specialist in cardiology; a specialist in the structure and function and disorders of the heart)
cardiology - (the branch of medicine dealing with the heart and its diseases)
allergist - (a physician skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of allergies)
surgeon, operating surgeon, sawbones - (a physician who specializes in surgery)
wilderness, wild - (a wild and uninhabited area left in its natural condition; 'it was a wilderness preserved for the hawks and mountaineers')
zone - (an area or region distinguished from adjacent parts by a distinctive feature or characteristic)
sector - (a portion of a military position)
bridgehead, foothold - (an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies; 'an attempt to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines'; 'the only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar')
combat zone, combat area - (a military area where combat forces operate)
barren, waste, wasteland - (an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation; 'the barrens of central Africa'; 'the trackless wastes of the desert')
frontier - (a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country; 'the individualism of the frontier in Andrew Jackson's day')
deforestation, disforestation - (the removal of trees)
forest, wood, woods - (the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area)
forest, woodland, timberland, timber - (land that is covered with trees and shrubs)
wetland - (a low area where the land is saturated with water)
swamp, swampland - (low land that is seasonally flooded; has more woody plants than a marsh and better drainage than a bog)
bog, peat bog - (wet spongy ground of decomposing vegetation; has poorer drainage than a swamp; soil is unfit for cultivation but can be cut and dried and used for fuel)
jungle - (an impenetrable equatorial forest)
rain forest, rainforest - (a forest with heavy annual rainfall)
swimming pool, swimming bath, natatorium - (pool that provides a facility for swimming; ''swimming bath' is a British term')
pool - (an excavation that is (usually) filled with water)
firearm, piece, small-arm - (a portable gun; 'he wore his firearm in a shoulder holster')
bullet, slug - (a projectile that is fired from a gun)
shell, case, casing - (the housing or outer covering of something; 'the clock has a walnut case')
ammunition, ammo - (projectiles to be fired from a gun)
shell - (ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun)
round, unit of ammunition, one shot - (a charge of ammunition for a single shot)
cartridge - (ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun)
shotgun shell - (a shell containing lead shot; used in shotguns)
firearm, piece, small-arm - (a portable gun; 'he wore his firearm in a shoulder holster')
pistol, handgun, side arm, shooting iron; 'side arm' is more general, nicluding swords, and represented by the parent ''Sidearm''. - (a firearm that is held and fired with one hand)
revolver, six-gun, six-shooter - (a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets))
cutting implement - (a tool used for cutting or slicing)
cutter, cutlery, cutting tool - (a cutting implement; a tool for cutting)
edge tool - (any cutting tool with a sharp cutting edge (as a chisel or knife or plane or gouge))
blade - (the flat part of a tool or weapon that (usually) has a cutting edge)
blade - (the flat part of a tool or weapon that (usually) has a cutting edge)
knife - (edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle)
knife - (a weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point)
hunting knife - (a large sharp knife with a handle shaped to fit the grip)
cleaver, meat cleaver, chopper - (a butcher's knife having a large square blade)
carving knife - (a large knife used to carve cooked meat)
sword, blade, brand, steel - (a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard)
sword, blade, brand, steel - (a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard)
bayonet - (a knife that can be fixed to the end of a rifle and used as a weapon)
user - (a person who makes use of a thing; someone who uses or employs something)
operator, manipulator - (an agent that operates some apparatus or machine; 'the operator of the switchboard')
driver - (the operator of a motor vehicle)
teamster, trucker, truck driver - (someone who drives a truck as an occupation)
crewman, crew member - (a member of a flight crew)
driver - (the operator of a motor vehicle)
motorist, automobilist - (someone who drives (or travels in) an automobile)
pilot, airplane pilot - (someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight)
chauffeur - (a man paid to drive a privately owned car)
driver - (someone who drives animals that pull a vehicle)
cab, hack, taxi, taxicab - (a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money)
four-wheel drive, 4WD - (a motor vehicle with a four-wheel drive transmission system)
jeep, landrover - (a car suitable for traveling over rough terrain)
septum - ((anatomy) a dividing partition between two tissues or cavities)
connective tissue - (tissue of mesodermal origin consisting of e.g. collagen fibroblasts and fatty cells; supports organs and fills spaces between them and forms tendons and ligaments)
ligament - (a sheet or band of tough fibrous tissue connecting bones or cartilages or supporting muscles or organs)
tendon, sinew - (a cord or band of inelastic tissue connecting a muscle with its bony attachment)
adipose tissue, fat, fatty tissue - (a kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; it also cushions and insulates vital organs; 'fatty tissue protected them from the severe cold')
marrow, bone marrow - (the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones)
little finger, pinkie, pinky - (the finger farthest from the thumb)
index, index finger, forefinger - (the finger next to the thumb)
thumb, pollex - (the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb)
ticket - (a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment))
token - (a metal or plastic disk that can be used (as a substitute for coins) in slot machines)
tobacco, baccy - (leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion)
spout - (an opening that allows the passage of liquids or grain)
watering can, watering pot - (a container with a handle and a spout with a perforated nozzle; used to sprinkle water over plants)
basin - (a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids; 'she mixed the dough in a large basin')
basin - (a natural depression in the surface of the land often with a lake at the bottom of it; 'the basin of the Great Salt Lake')
washbasin, basin, washbowl, washstand, lavatory - (a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face; 'he ran some water in the basin and splashed it on his face')
bird feed, bird food, birdseed - (food given to birds; usually mixed seeds)
birdbath - (an ornamental basin (usually in a garden) for birds to bathe in)
bowl - (a round vessel that is open at the top; used for holding fruit or liquids or for serving food)
bowl - (a dish that is round and open at the top for serving foods)
bowl - (a round vessel that is open at the top; used for holding fruit or liquids or for serving food)
flatware - (tableware that is relatively flat and fashioned as a single piece)
platter - (a large shallow dish used for serving food)
bowl - (a dish that is round and open at the top for serving foods)
condenser - (an apparatus that converts vapor into liquid)
boiler, steam boiler - (sealed vessel where water is converted to steam)
tub, vat - (a large open vessel for holding or storing liquids)
chemical reactor - (an apparatus for holding substances that are undergoing a chemical reaction)
bathtub, bathing tub, bath, tub - (a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body)
tub, vat - (a large open vessel for holding or storing liquids)
drinking fountain, water fountain, bubbler - (a public fountain to provide a jet of drinking water)
bathtub, bathing tub, bath, tub - (a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body)
washtub - (a tub in which clothes or linens can be washed)
shower - (a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you; 'they installed a shower in the bathroom')
shower - (a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you; 'they installed a shower in the bathroom')
toilet, can, commode, crapper, pot, potty, stool, throne - (a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination)
urinal - (a plumbing fixture (usually attached to the wall) used by men to urinate)
toilet bowl - (the bowl of a toilet that can be flushed with water)
anus, arse, arsehole, asshole - (excretory opening at the end of the alimentary canal)
rectum - (the terminal section of the alimentary canal; from the sigmoid flexure to the anus)
stool, defecate, shit, take a shit, take a crap, ca-ca, crap, make - (have a bowel movement; 'The dog had made in the flower beds')
elimination, evacuation, excretion, excreting, voiding - (the bodily process of discharging waste matter)
evacuate, void, empty - (excrete or discharge from the body)
fecal matter, faecal matter, feces, faeces, BM, stool, ordure, dejection - (solid excretory product evacuated from the bowels)
crap, dirt, shit, shite, poop, turd - (obscene terms for feces)
droppings, dung, muck - (fecal matter of animals)
fertilizer, fertiliser, plant food - (any substance such as manure or a mixture of nitrates used to make soil more fertile)
manure - (any animal or plant material used to fertilize land especially animal excreta usually with litter material)
make, urinate, piddle, puddle, micturate, piss, pee, pee-pee, make water, relieve oneself, take a leak, spend a penny, wee, wee-wee, pass water - (eliminate urine; 'Again, the cat had made on the expensive rug')
slop, slops, swill, pigswill, pigwash - (wet feed (especially for pigs) consisting of mostly kitchen waste mixed with water or skimmed or sour milk)
slop, mire - (deep soft mud in water or slush; 'they waded through the slop')
slop - ((usually plural) waste water from a kitchen or bathroom or chamber pot that has to be emptied by hand; 'she carried out the sink slops')
slop - ((usually plural) weak or watery unappetizing food or drink; 'he lived on the thin slops that food kitchens provided')
urine, piss, pee, piddle, weewee, water - (liquid excretory product; 'there was blood in his urine'; 'the child had to make water')
name - (a language unit by which a person or thing is known; 'his name really is George Washington'; 'those are two names for the same thing')
nominal - (relating to or constituting or bearing or giving a name; 'the Russian system of nominal brevity'; 'a nominal lists of priests'; 'taxable males as revealed by the nominal rolls')
nominal - (pertaining to a noun or to a word group that functions as a noun; 'nominal phrase'; 'noun phrase')
alias, assumed name, false name - (a name that has been assumed temporarily)
alias, assumed name, false name - (a name that has been assumed temporarily)
towel - (a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping)
napkin, table napkin, serviette - (a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing)
bolt - (a roll of cloth or wallpaper of a definite length)
dishrag, dishcloth - (a cloth for washing dishes)
bib - (a napkin tied under the chin of a child while eating)
paper towel - (a disposable towel made of absorbent paper)
branch - (a division of a stem, or secondary stem arising from the main stem of a plant)
branchlet, twig, sprig - (a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year)
limb, tree branch - (any of the main branches arising from the trunk or a bough of a tree)
limb, tree branch - (any of the main branches arising from the trunk or a bough of a tree)
snowplow, snowplough - (a vehicle used to push snow from roads)
blade, vane - (flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water)
recreational vehicle, RV, R.V. - (a motorized wheeled vehicle used for camping or other recreational activities)
camper, camping bus, motor home - (a recreational vehicle equipped for camping out while traveling)
van, caravan - (a camper equipped with living quarters)
truck, motortruck - (an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling)
tractor - (a truck that has a cab but no body; used for pulling large trailers or vans)
trailer - (a large transport conveyance designed to be pulled by a truck or tractor)
trailer truck, tractor trailer, trucking rig, rig, articulated lorry, semi - (a truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together)
lorry, camion - (a large truck designed to carry heavy loads; usually without sides)
pickup, pickup truck - (a light truck with an open body and low sides and a tailboard)
turbine - (rotary engine in which the kinetic energy of a moving fluid is converted into mechanical energy by causing a bladed rotor to rotate)
urea, carbamide - (the chief solid component of mammalian urine; synthesized from ammonia and carbon dioxide and used as fertilizer and in animal feed and in plastics)
vein, vena, venous blood vessel - (a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart; 'all veins except the pulmonary vein carry unaerated blood')
vowel - (a letter of the alphabet standing for a spoken vowel)
vowel, vowel sound - (a speech sound made with the vocal tract open)
vulture - (any of various large diurnal birds of prey having naked heads and weak claws and feeding chiefly on carrion)
fan - (a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces)
electric fan, blower - (a fan run by an electric motor)
punkah - (a large fan consisting of a frame covered with canvas that is suspended from the ceiling; used in India for circulating air in a room)
rampart, bulwark, wall - (an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes; 'they stormed the ramparts of the city'; 'they blew the trumpet and the walls came tumbling down')
wall - (a masonry fence (as around an estate or garden); 'the wall followed the road'; 'he ducked behind the garden wall and waited')
wall - (an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure; 'the south wall had a small window'; 'the walls were covered with pictures')
wallpaper - (a decorative paper for the walls of rooms)
wallpaper - (a decorative paper for the walls of rooms)
bolt - (a roll of cloth or wallpaper of a definite length)
place of business, business establishment - (an establishment (a factory or an assembly plant or retail store or warehouse etc.) where business is conducted, goods are made or stored or processed or where services are rendered)
warehouse, storage warehouse - (a storehouse for goods and merchandise)
gambling house, gambling den, gambling hell, gaming house - (a public building in which a variety of games of chance can be played (operated as a business))
casino, gambling casino - (a public building for gambling and entertainment)
forfeit, give up, throw overboard, waive, forgo - (lose or lose the right to by some error, offense, or crime)
confiscate, forfeit, forfeited - (surrendered as a penalty)
let go of, let go, release, relinquish - (release, as from one's grip; 'Let go of the door handle, please!'; 'relinquish your grip on the rope - you won't fall')
release, relinquish, resign, free, give up - (part with a possession or right; 'I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest'; 'resign a claim to the throne')
let go of, let go, release, relinquish - (release, as from one's grip; 'Let go of the door handle, please!'; 'relinquish your grip on the rope-you won't fall')
relinquished, surrendered - (given up often unwillingly; 'a relinquishment is a piece of relinquished or abandoned land')
discard, fling, toss, toss out, toss away, chuck out, cast aside, dispose, throw out, cast out, throw away, cast away, put away - (throw or cast away; 'Put away your worries')
disposal, disposition - (the act or means of getting rid of something)
disengage, withdraw - (release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles; 'I want to disengage myself from his influence'; 'disengage the gears')
sacrifice, give - (endure the loss of; 'He gave his life for his children'; 'I gave two sons to the war')
loss - (the experience of losing a loved one; 'he sympathized on the loss of their grandfather')
sacrifice - (personnel that are sacrificed (e.g., surrendered or lost in order to gain an objective))
jilt - (cast aside capriciously or unfeelingly; 'jilt a lover or a bride')
jilted, rejected, spurned - (rebuffed (by a lover) without warning; 'jilted at the altar')
abandon - (forsake, leave behind; 'We abandoned the old car in the empty parking lot')
abandon, give up - (give up with the intent of never claiming again; 'Abandon your life to God'; 'She gave up her children to her ex-husband when she moved to Tahiti'; 'We gave the drowning victim up for dead')
vacate, empty, abandon - (leave behind empty; move out of; 'You must vacate your office by tonight')
leave behind - (depart and not take along; 'He left behind all his possessions when he moved to Europe')
abandonment, forsaking, desertion - (the act of giving something up)
abandoned, derelict - (forsaken by owner or keeper ; 'weed-grown yard of an abandoned farmhouse')
discard - (anything that is cast aside or discarded)
rubbish, trash, scrap - (worthless material that is to be disposed of)
waste, waste material, waste matter, waste product - (any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted; 'they collect the waste once a week'; 'much of the waste material is carried off in the sewers')
rubbish, trash, scrap - (worthless material that is to be disposed of)
debris, dust, junk, rubble, detritus - (the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up)
debris, dust, junk, rubble, detritus - (the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up)
waste, waste material, waste matter, waste product - (any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted; 'they collect the waste once a week'; 'much of the waste material is carried off in the sewers')
effluent, wastewater, sewer water - (water mixed with waste matter)
sewage, sewerage - (waste matter carried away in sewers or drains)
effluent, wastewater, sewer water - (water mixed with waste matter)
garbage, refuse, food waste, scraps - (food that is discarded (as from a kitchen))
scrap iron - (iron to be melted again and reworked)
ashcan, trash can, garbage can, wastebin, ash bin, ash-bin, ashbin, dustbin, trash barrel, trash bin - (a bin that holds rubbish until it is collected)
ashcan, trash can, garbage can, wastebin, ash bin, ash-bin, ashbin, dustbin, trash barrel, trash bin - (a bin that holds rubbish until it is collected)
bucket, pail - (a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top)
wastepaper basket, waste-paper basket, wastebasket, waste basket, circular file - (a container with an open top; for discarded paper and other rubbish)
wastepaper basket, waste-paper basket, wastebasket, waste basket, circular file - (a container with an open top; for discarded paper and other rubbish)
basket, handbasket - (a container that is usually woven and has handles)
bucket, pail - (a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top)
pot, flowerpot - (a container in which plants are cultivated)
planter - (a decorative pot for house plants)
houseplant - (any of a variety of plants grown indoors for decorative purposes)
bucket, pail - (a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top)
scuttle, coal scuttle - (container for coal; shaped to permit pouring the coal onto the fire)
manger, trough - (a container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed)
wax - (any of various substances of either mineral origin or plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water)
whip - (an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping)
flog, welt, whip, lather, lash, slash, strap, trounce - (beat severely with a whip or rod; 'The teacher often flogged the students'; 'The children were severely trounced')
whipping, tanning, flogging, lashing, flagellation - (beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment)
smack, thwack - (deliver a hard blow to; 'The teacher smacked the student who had misbehaved')
slap - (hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand; 'The impatient teacher slapped the student'; 'a gunshot slapped him on the forehead')
slap, smack - (a blow from a flat object (as an open hand))
swat - (hit swiftly with a violent blow; 'Swat flies')
willow, willow tree - (any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix)
pussy willow, Salix discolor - (small willow of eastern North America having greyish leaves and silky catkins that come before the leaves)
tower - (a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building)
turret - (a small tower extending above a building)
pylon, power pylon - (a large vertical steel tower supporting high-tension power lines; 'power pylons are a favorite target for terrorists')
pylon, power pylon - (a large vertical steel tower supporting high-tension power lines; 'power pylons are a favorite target for terrorists')
windmill - (a mill that is powered by the wind)
steeple, spire - (a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top)
pinnacle - ((architecture) a slender upright spire at the top of a buttress of tower)
luggage compartment, automobile trunk, trunk - (compartment in an automobile that carries luggage or shopping or tools; 'he put his golf bag in the trunk')
boot - (British term for the luggage compartment in a car)
bumper - (a mechanical device consisting of bars at either end of a vehicle to absorb shock and prevent serious damage)
hood, bonnet, cowl, cowling - (protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine; 'there are powerful engines under the hoods of new cars'; 'the mechanic removed the cowling in order to repair the plane's engine')
footboard - (a narrow platform on which to stand or brace the feet)
running board - (a narrow footboard serving as a step beneath the doors of some old cars)
footboard - (a vertical board or panel forming the foot of a bedstead)
fender, wing - (a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud; 'in England they call a fender a wing')
scleroprotein, albuminoid - (a simple protein found in horny and cartilaginous tissues and in the lens of the eye)
keratin, ceratin - (a fibrous scleroprotein that occurs in the outer layer of the skin and in horny tissues such as hair feathers nails and hooves)
antibody - (any of a large variety of proteins normally present in the body or produced in response to an antigen which it neutralizes, thus producing an immune response)
enzymatic - (of or relating to or produced by an enzyme)
enzyme - (any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions)
photosynthesis - (synthesis of compounds with the aid of radiant energy (especially in plants))
ferment, work - (cause to undergo fermentation; 'We ferment the grapes for a very long time to achieve high alcohol content'; 'The vintner worked the wine in big oak vats')
sour, turn, ferment, work - (go sour or spoil; 'The milk has soured'; 'The wine worked'; 'The cream has turned - we have to throw it out')
ethyl alcohol, ethanol, fermentation alcohol, grain alcohol - (the intoxicating agent in fermented and distilled liquors; used pure or denatured as a solvent or in medicines and colognes and cleaning solutions and rocket fuel; proposed as a renewable clean-burning additive to gasoline)
nonalcoholic - (characterized by the absence of alcohol; 'nonalcoholic beverages')
alcohol, alcoholic beverage, intoxicant, inebriant - (a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent; 'alcohol (or drink) ruined him')
proof spirit - (a mixture containing half alcohol by volume at 60 degrees Fahrenheit)
mixed drink - (made of two or more ingredients)
cocktail - (a short mixed drink)
daiquiri, rum cocktail - (a cocktail made with rum and lime or lemon juice)
martini - (a cocktail made of gin (or vodka) with dry vermouth)
succulent - (a plant adapted to arid conditions and characterized by fleshy water-storing tissues that act as water reservoirs)
desert plant, xerophyte, xerophytic plant, xerophile, xerophilous plant - (plant adapted for life with a limited supply of water; compare hydrophyte and mesophyte)
agave, century plant, American aloe - (tropical American plants with basal rosettes of fibrous sword-shaped leaves and flowers in tall spikes; some cultivated for ornament or for fiber)
tequila - (Mexican liquor made from fermented juices of an agave plant)
margarita - (a cocktail made of tequila and triple sec with lime and lemon juice)
pina colada - (a mixed drink made of pineapple juice and coconut cream and rum)
liqueur, cordial - (strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal)
absinth, absinthe - (strong green liqueur flavored with wormwood and anise)
beer - (a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops)
winery, wine maker - (distillery where wine is made)
ale - (a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume)
wine, vino - (fermented juice (of grapes especially))
fortified wine - (wine to which alcohol (usually grape brandy) has been added)
sherry - (dry to sweet amber wine from the Jerez region of southern Spain or similar wines produced elsewhere; usually drunk as an aperitif)
red wine - (wine having a red color derived from skins of dark-colored grapes)
Burgundy, Burgundy wine - (red table wine from the Burgundy region of France (or any similar wine made elsewhere))
cooler - (an iced drink especially white wine and fruit juice)
foam, froth, fizz, effervesce, sparkle - (form bubbles; 'The boiling soup was frothing'; 'The river was foaming'; 'Sparkling water')
sparkling, effervescent - (used of wines and waters; charged naturally or artificially with carbon dioxide; 'sparkling wines'; 'sparkling water')
effervescent - ((of a liquid) giving off bubbles)
bubbling, bubbly, foaming, foamy, frothy, effervescing - (emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation; 'bubbling champagne'; 'foamy (or frothy) beer')
sparkling wine - (effervescent wine)
champagne, bubbly - (a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there)
white wine - (pale yellowish wine made from white grapes or red grapes with skins removed before fermentation)
blush wine, pink wine, rose, rose wine - (pinkish table wine from red grapes whose skins were removed after fermentation began)
wine bottle - (a bottle for holding wine)
goblet - (a drinking glass with a base and stem)
wineglass - (a glass that has a stem and in which wine is served)
flute, flute glass, champagne flute - (a tall narrow wineglass)
synovial joint, articulatio synovialis, diarthrosis - (a joint so articulated as to move freely)
gliding joint, articulatio plana - (a freely moving joint in which the articulations allow only gliding motions)
ankle, ankle joint, mortise joint, articulatio talocruralis - (a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus)
ankle, ankle joint, mortise joint, articulatio talocruralis - (a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus)
wrist, carpus, wrist joint, radiocarpal joint, articulatio radiocarpea - (a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones)
holiday - (a day on which work is suspended by law or custom; 'no mail is delivered on federal holidays'; 'it's a good thing that New Year's was a holiday because everyone had a hangover')
movable feast, moveable feast - (a religious holiday that falls on different dates in different years)
Passover, Pesach, Pesah, Feast of the Unleavened Bread - ((Judaism) a Jewish festival (traditionally 8 days from Nissan 15) celebrating the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt)
Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Day - (fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag)
intermittent - (stopping and starting at irregular intervals; 'intermittent rain showers')
periodic - (recurring or reappearing from time to time; 'periodic feelings of anxiety')
intermittently - (in an intermittent manner; 'intermittently we questioned the barometer')
periodic, periodical - (happening or recurring at regular intervals)
periodic - (recurring at regular intervals)
intermittent - (stopping and starting at regular intervals)
sporadically, periodically - (in a sporadic manner; 'he only works sporadically')
sporadic - (recurring in scattered and irregular or unpredictable instances; 'a city subjected to sporadic bombing raids')
sporadically, periodically - (in a sporadic manner; 'he only works sporadically')
periodic event, recurrent event - (an event that recurs at intervals)
session - (a meeting for execution of a group's functions; 'it was the opening session of the legislature')
school term, academic term, academic session, session - (the time during which a school holds classes; 'they had to shorten the school term')
semester - (one of two divisions of an academic year)
school term, academic term, academic session, session - (the time during which a school holds classes; 'they had to shorten the school term')
school year, academic year - (the period of time each year when the school is open and people are studying)
school, schooltime, school day - (the period of instruction in a school; the time period when schools is in session; 'stay after school'; 'he didn't miss a single day of school'; 'when the school day was done we would walk home together')
complex number, complex quantity, imaginary number, imaginary - ((mathematics) a number of the form a+bi where a and b are real numbers and i is the square root of -1)
pure imaginary number - (an imaginary number of the form a+bi where a is 0)
menu, bill of fare, card, carte du jour, carte - (a list of dishes available at a restaurant; 'the menu was in French')
menu, computer menu - ((computer science) a list of options available to a computer user)
date - (the particular day, month, or year (usually according to the Gregorian calendar)
life, lifetime, life-time, lifespan - (the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death); 'the battery had a short life'; 'he lived a long and happy life')
life, lifetime, life-time, lifespan - (the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death); 'the battery had a short life'; 'he lived a long and happy life')
afterlife, hereafter - (life after death)
birthday, natal day - (the date on which a person was born)
death, last - (the time at which life ends; continuing until dead; 'she stayed until his death'; 'a struggle to the last')
deadline - (the point in time at which something must be completed)
association - (a relation resulting from interaction or dependence; 'flints were found in association with the prehistoric remains of the bear'; 'the host is not always injured by association with a parasite')
correlation, correlativity - (a reciprocal relation between two or more things)
correlation, correlational statistics - (a statistical relation between two or more variables such that systematic changes in the value of one variable are accompanied by systematic changes in the other)
correlation coefficient, coefficient of correlation, correlation - (a statistic representing how closely two variables co-vary; it can vary from -1 (perfect negative correlation) through 0 (no correlation) to +1 (perfect positive correlation); 'what is the correlation between those two variables?')
page - (one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains)
blank, clean, white - ((of a surface) not written or printed on; 'blank pages'; 'fill in the blank spaces'; 'a clean page'; 'wide white margins')
prion - ((microbiology) an infectious protein particle similar to a virus but lacking nucleic acid; thought to be the agent responsible for scrapie and other degenerative diseases of the nervous system)
electric resistance, electrical resistance, impedance, resistance, resistivity, ohmic resistance - (a material's opposition to the flow of electric current; measured in ohms)
capacitance, electrical capacity, capacity - (an electrical phenomenon whereby an electric charge is stored)
flash point, flashpoint - (the lowest temperature at which the vapor of a combustible liquid can be ignited in air)
ohm - (a unit of electrical resistance equal to the resistance between two points on a conductor when a potential difference of one volt between them produces a current of one ampere)
farad, F - (the capacitance of a capacitor that has an equal and opposite charge of 1 coulomb on each plate and a voltage difference of 1 volt between the plates)
lumen, lm - (a unit of luminous flux equal to the amount of light given out through a solid angle of 1 steradian by a point source of 1 candela intensity radiating uniformly in all directions)
kilowatt hour, kW-hr, Board of Trade unit, B.T.U. - (a unit of energy equal to the work done by a power of 1000 watts operating for one hour)
linkage - (an associative relation)
link, nexus - (the means of connection between things linked in series)
holistic - (emphasizing the organic or functional relation between parts and the whole)
vessel, vas - (a tube in which a body fluid circulates)
blood vessel - (a vessel in which blood circulates)
digestive system, gastrointestinal system, systema alimentarium, systema digestorium - (the system that makes food absorbable into the body)
alimentary canal, alimentary tract, digestive tube, digestive tract, gastrointestinal tract, GI tract - (tubular passage of mucous membrane and muscle extending about 8.3 meters from mouth to anus; functions in digestion and elimination)
gastrointestinal, GI - (of or relating to the stomach and intestines; 'a gastrointestinal disorder')
lasagna, lasagne - (baked dish of layers of lasagna pasta with sauce and cheese and meat or vegetables)
barbecued spareribs, spareribs - (baked or roasted with a spicy sauce)
spareribs - (cut of pork from the rib section with most of the meat trimmed off)
trachea, windpipe - (membranous tube with cartilaginous rings that conveys inhaled air from the larynx to the bronchi)
larynx, voice box - (a cartilaginous structure at the top of the trachea; contains elastic vocal cords that are the source of the vocal tone in speech)
esophagus, oesophagus, gorge, gullet - (the passage between the pharynx and the stomach)
artery, arteria, arterial blood vessel - (a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body)
aorta - (the large trunk artery that carries blood from the left ventricle of the heart to branch arteries)
lung - (either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood)
pneumonic, pulmonary, pulmonic - (relating to or affecting the lungs; 'pulmonary disease')
heart, pump, ticker - (the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the body; 'he stood still, his heart thumping wildly')
cardiac - (of or relating to the heart; 'cardiac arrest')
coronary - (surrounding like a crown (especially of the blood vessels surrounding the heart); 'coronary arteries')
coronary artery, arteria coronaria - (the artery that branches from the aorta to supply blood to the heart)
liver - (large and complicated reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity; secretes bile and functions in metabolism of protein and carbohydrate and fat; synthesizes substances involved in the clotting of the blood; synthesizes vitamin A; detoxifies poisonous substances and breaks down worn-out erythrocytes)
appendix, vermiform appendix, vermiform process, cecal appendage - (a vestigial process that extends from the lower end of the cecum and that resembles a small pouch)
tongue, lingua, glossa, clapper - (a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity)
tooth - (hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense)
cavity, caries, dental caries, tooth decay - (soft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth)
tusk - (a long pointed tooth specialized for fighting or digging; especially in an elephant or walrus or hog)
canine, canine tooth, eyetooth, eye tooth, dogtooth, cuspid - (one of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars)
fang - (canine tooth of a carnivorous animal; used to seize and tear its prey)
fang - (hollow or grooved tooth of a venomous snake; used to inject its poison)
gladiolus, gladiola, glad, sword lily - (any of numerous plants of the genus Gladiolus native chiefly to tropical and South Africa having sword-shaped leaves and one-sided spikes of brightly colored funnel-shaped flowers; widely cultivated)
bone, os - (rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates)
skeletal system, skeleton, frame, systema skeletale - (the hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body of an animal)
skeletal system, skeleton, frame, systema skeletale - (the hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body of an animal)
throat, pharynx - (the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone)
sac - (a structure resembling a bag in an animal)
pouch, pocket - ((anatomy) saclike structure in any of various animals (as a marsupial or gopher or pelican))
bladder, vesica - (a distensible membranous sac (usually containing liquid or gas))
urinary bladder - (a membranous sac for temporary retention of urine)
distensible - (capable of being distended; able to stretch and expand; 'the stomach is a distensible organ')
gallbladder - (a muscular sac attached to the liver that secretes bile and stores it until needed for digestion)
gallstone, bilestone - (a calculus formed in the gall bladder or its ducts)
abdomen, venter, stomach, belly - (the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis)
abdominal - (of or relating to or near the abdomen; 'abdominal muscles')
stomach, tummy, tum, breadbasket - (an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion)
gastric, stomachic, stomachal - (relating to or involving the stomach; 'gastric ulcer')
intestine, bowel, gut - (the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus)
intestinal, enteric, enteral - (of or relating to or inside the intestines; 'intestinal disease')
small intestine - (the longest part of the alimentary canal; where digestion is completed)
ileum - (the part of the small intestine between the jejunum and the cecum)
large intestine - (beginning with the cecum and ending with the rectum; includes the cecum and the colon and the rectum; extracts moisture from food residues which are later excreted as feces)
jejunum - (the part of the small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum)
duodenum - (the part of the small intestine between the stomach and the jejunum)
cecum, caecum, blind gut - (the cavity in which the large intestine begins and into which the ileum opens; 'the appendix is an offshoot of the cecum')
colon - (the part of the large intestine between the cecum and the rectum; it extracts moisture from food residues before they are excreted)
skin cancer - (a malignant neoplasm of the skin)
melanoma, malignant melanoma - (any of several malignant neoplasms (usually of the skin) consisting of melanocytes)
malignant - (dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor))
colon cancer - (a malignant tumor of the colon; early symptom is bloody stools)
urinary bladder - (a membranous sac for temporary retention of urine)
meninx, meninges - (a membrane (one of 3) that envelops the brain and spinal cord)
menopause, climacteric, change of life - (the time in a woman's life in which the menstrual cycle ends)
pericardium - (a serous membrane with two layers that surrounds the heart)
peritoneum - (a transparent membrane that lines the abdominal cavity in mammals and covers most of the viscera)
hypothalamus - (a basal part of the diencephalon governing autonomic nervous system)
eye, oculus, optic - (the organ of sight)
wide-eyed, wide - ((used of eyes) fully open or extended; 'stared with wide eyes')
childlike, wide-eyed, round-eyed, dewy-eyed, simple - (exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity; 'childlike trust'; 'dewy-eyed innocence'; 'listened in round-eyed wonder')
teary, teary-eyed, watery-eyed - (with eyes full of tears)
binocular - (relating to both eyes; 'binocular vision')
binocular vision - (vision involving the use of both eyes)
eye, oculus, optic - (the organ of sight)
cornea - (transparent anterior portion of the outer covering of the eye; it covers the lens and iris and is continuous with the sclera)
eyebrow, brow, supercilium - (the arch of hair above each eye)
eyelash, lash, cilium - (any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids)
eyelid, lid, palpebra - (either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye; 'his lids would stay open no longer')
scalp - (the skin that covers the top of the head; 'they wanted to take his scalp as a trophy')
ear - (the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium)
ear - (the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium)
cheek - (either side of the face below the eyes)
nose, olfactory organ - (the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals; 'he has a cold in the nose')
rhinal, nasal - (of or in or relating to the nose; 'nasal passages')
beak, honker, hooter, nozzle, snoot, snout, schnozzle, schnoz - (informal terms for the nose)
proboscis - (the human nose (especially when it is large))
proboscis, trunk - (a long flexible snout as of an elephant)
chew, masticate, manducate, jaw - (chew (food); 'He jawed his bubble gum'; 'Chew your food and don't swallow it!'; 'The cows were masticating the grass')
gnaw - (bite or chew on with the teeth; 'gnaw an old cracker')
chomp, champ - (chew noisily; 'The boy chomped his sandwich')
crunch, munch - (chew noisily; 'The children crunched the celery sticks')
bite, chomp - (the act of gripping or chewing off with the teeth and jaws)
munch - (a large bite; 'he tried to talk between munches on the sandwich')
nod - (lower and raise the head, as to indicate assent or agreement or confirmation; 'The teacher nodded when the student gave the right answer')
nod - (the act of nodding the head)
lip - (fleshy folds of tissue as those surrounding the mouth)
lip - (fleshy folds of tissue as those surrounding the mouth)
lip - (fleshy folds of tissue as those surrounding the mouth)
kiss, buss, osculate - (touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.; 'The newly married couple kissed'; 'She kissed her grandfather on the forehead when she entered the room')
kiss, buss, osculation - (the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof))
smack, smooch - (an enthusiastic kiss)
lick, lap - (pass the tongue over; 'the dog licked her hand')
lick, lap - (touching with the tongue; 'the dog's laps were warm and wet')
lap, lap up, lick - (take up with the tongue; 'The cat lapped up the milk'; 'the cub licked the milk from its mother's breast')
animal skin - (the outer covering of an animal)
parchment, sheepskin, lambskin - (skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on)
hide, fell - (the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal))
hide, pelt, skin - (body covering of a living animal)
blueprint - (photographic print of plans or technical drawings etc.)
foil, transparency - (picture consisting of a positive photograph or drawing on a transparent base; viewed with a projector)
slide, lantern slide - (a transparency mounted in a frame; viewed with a slide projector)
photograph, photo, exposure, pic - (a picture of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide; recorded by a camera on light-sensitive material)
picture, image, icon, ikon - (a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface; 'they showed us the pictures of their wedding'; 'a movie is a series of images projected so rapidly that the eye integrates them')
snapshot, snap, shot - (an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera; 'my snapshots haven't been developed yet'; 'he tried to get unposed shots of his friends')
vignette - (a photograph whose edges shade off gradually)
closeup - (a photograph taken at close range)
phone number, telephone number, number - (the number is used in calling a particular telephone; 'he has an unlisted number')
URL, uniform resource locator, universal resource locator - (the address of a web page on the world wide web)
unmanned, remote-controlled - (lacking a crew; 'an unmanned satellite to Mars')
manned - (having a crew; 'a manned earth satellite was considered a necessary research step')
stone - (an avoirdupois unit used to measure the weight of a human body; equal to 14 pounds; 'a heavy chap who must have weighed more than twenty stone')
have, have got, hold - (have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense; 'She has $1,000 in the bank'; 'He has got two beautiful daughters'; 'She holds a Master's degree from Harvard')
miss, lack - (be without; 'This soup lacks salt'; 'There is something missing in my jewellery box!')
lack, deficiency, want - (the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable; 'there is a serious lack of insight into the problem'; 'water is the critical deficiency in desert regions'; 'for want of a nail the shoe was lost')
lack, deficiency, want - (the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable; 'there is a serious lack of insight into the problem'; 'water is the critical deficiency in desert regions'; 'for want of a nail the shoe was lost')
deficit, shortage, shortfall - (the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required; 'new blood vessels bud out from the already dilated vascular bed to make up the nutritional deficit')
dearth, famine, shortage - (an acute insufficiency)
sleeveless - (having no sleeves; 'sleeveless summer dresses')
vacancy - (being unoccupied)
vacant - (without an occupant or incumbent; 'the throne is never vacant')
hairless - (having no hair or fur; 'a Mexican Hairless is about the size of a fox terrier and hairless except for a tufts on the head and tail')
bald, bald-headed, bald-pated - (lacking hair on all or most of the scalp; 'a bald pate'; 'a bald-headed gentleman')
possession, ownership - (the act of having and controlling property)
own, have, possess - (have ownership or possession of; 'He owns three houses in Florida'; 'How many cars does she have?')
have, have got, hold - (have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense; 'She has $1,000 in the bank'; 'He has got two beautiful daughters'; 'She holds a Master's degree from Harvard')
own, have, possess - (have ownership or possession of; 'He owns three houses in Florida'; 'How many cars does she have?')
ownership - (the relation of an owner to the thing possessed; possession with the right to transfer possession to others)
possession, ownership - (the act of having and controlling property)
ownership - (the state or fact of being an owner)
own, have, possess - (have ownership or possession of; 'He owns three houses in Florida'; 'How many cars does she have?')
owned - (having an owner; often used in combination; 'state-owned railways')
save, preserve - (to keep up and reserve for personal or special use; 'She saved the old family photographs in a drawer')
keep, preserve - (maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger; 'May God keep you')
preserve - (keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing; 'preserve the forest and the lakes')
preserve, keep - (prevent (food) from rotting; 'preserved meats'; 'keep potatoes fresh')
conserve, preserve, maintain, keep up - (keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction; 'We preserve these archeological findings'; 'The old lady could not keep up the building'; 'children must be taught to conserve our national heritage'; 'The museum curator conserved the ancient manuscripts')
conservation, preservation - (an occurrence of improvement by virtue of preventing loss or injury or other change)
store, hive away, lay in, put in, salt away, stack away, stash away - (keep or lay aside for future use; 'store grain for the winter'; 'The bear stores fat for the period of hibernation when he doesn't eat')
store - (find a place for and put away for storage; 'where should we stow the vegetables?'; 'I couldn't store all the books in the attic so I sold some')
stored - (accumulated until needed; 'stored energy in the condenser'; 'the computer can use stored information')
store, hive away, lay in, put in, salt away, stack away, stash away - (keep or lay aside for future use; 'store grain for the winter'; 'The bear stores fat for the period of hibernation when he doesn't eat')
storage - (the act of storing something)
keep - (store or keep customarily; 'Where do you keep your gardening tools?')
keep - (have as a supply; 'I always keep batteries in the freezer'; 'keep food for a week in the pantry'; 'She keeps a sixpack and a week's worth of supplies in the refrigerator')
keep, maintain - (maintain for use and service; 'I keep a car in the countryside'; 'She keeps an apartment in Paris for her shopping trips')
keep, maintain, hold - (keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., 'keep clean'; 'hold in place'; 'She always held herself as a lady'; 'The students keep me on my toes')
retain, continue, keep, keep on, keep going - (allow to remain in a place or position; 'We cannot continue several servants any longer'; 'She retains a lawyer'; 'The family's fortune waned and they could not keep their household staff'; 'Our grant has run out and we cannot keep you on'; 'We kept the work going as long as we could')
prevent, keep - (prevent from doing something or being in a certain state; 'We must prevent the cancer from spreading'; 'His snoring kept me from falling asleep'; 'Keep the child from eating the marbles')
keep, hold on - (retain possession of; Can I keep my old stuffed animals?; She kept her maiden name after she married)
retain, hold, keep back, hold back - (secure and keep for possible future use or application; 'The landlord retained the security deposit'; 'I reserve the right to disagree')
retention, keeping, holding - (the act of retaining something)
artificial language - (a language that is deliberately created for a specific purpose)
markup language - (a set of symbols and rules for their use when doing a markup of a document)
hypertext markup language, hypertext mark-up language, HTML - (a set of tags and rules (conforming to SGML) for using them in developing hypertext documents)
programming language, programing language - ((computer science) a language designed for programming computers)
FORTRAN - (a high-level programing language for mathematical and scientific purposes; stands for formula translation)
tubular, cannular, tubelike, tube-shaped, vasiform - (constituting a tube; having hollow tubes (as for the passage of fluids))
tube, tubing - (conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases)
pipe, pipage, piping - (a long tube made of metal or plastic that is used to carry water or oil or gas etc.)
hose, hosepipe - (a flexible pipe for conveying a liquid or gas)
manifold - (a pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes)
tube, tubing - (conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases)
fire hose - (a large hose that carries water from a fire hydrant to the site of the fire)
garden hose - (a hose used for watering a lawn or garden)
pipeline, line - (a pipe used to transport liquids or gases; 'a pipeline runs from the wells to the seaport')
main - (a principal pipe in a system that distributes water or gas or electricity or that collects sewage)
gas line - (a pipeline used to transport natural gas; 'the workmen broke through the gas line')
control, controller - (a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine; 'the speed controller on his turntable was not working properly'; 'I turned the controls over to her')
dial - (the control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning)
rein - (one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse)
switch, electric switch, electrical switch - (control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit)
toggle switch, toggle, on-off switch, on/off switch - (a hinged switch that can assume either of two positions)
push button, push, button - (an electrical switch operated by pressing; 'the elevator was operated by push buttons'; 'the push beside the bed operated a buzzer at the desk')
regulator - (any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc.)
doorbell, bell, buzzer - (a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed)
valve - (a structure in a hollow organ (like the heart) with a flap to insure one-way flow of fluid through it)
valve - (device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone)
valve - (control consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid)
cutoff - (a device that terminates the flow in a pipe)
humanistic discipline, humanities, liberal arts, arts - (studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills); 'the college of arts and sciences')
classicism, classicalism - (a movement in literature and art during the 17th and 18th centuries in Europe that favored rationality and restraint and strict forms; 'classicism often derived its models from the ancient Greeks and Romans')
literary study - (the humanistic study of literature)
poetics - (study of poetic works)
linguistics, philology - (the humanistic study of language and literature)
history - (the discipline that records and interprets past events involving human beings; 'he teaches Medieval history'; 'history takes the long view')
observer, commentator - (an expert who observes and comments on something)
observer, commentator - (an expert who observes and comments on something)
historian, historiographer - (a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it)
philosophy - (the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics)
dialectic - (any formal system of reasoning that arrives at the truth by the exchange of logical arguments)
dialectic, dialectical - (of or relating to or employing dialectic; 'the dialectical method')
epistemology - (the philosophical theory of knowledge)
epistemic, epistemological - (of or relating to epistemology; 'epistemic modal')
metaphysics - (the philosophical study of being and knowing)
metaphysical - (pertaining to or of the nature of metaphysics; 'metaphysical philosophy')
aesthetics, esthetics - ((art) the branch of philosophy dealing with beauty and taste (emphasizing the evaluative criteria that are applied to art); 'traditional aesthetics assumed the existence of universal and timeless criteria of artistic value')
aesthetic, esthetic, aesthetical, esthetical - (concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste; 'the aesthetic faculties'; 'an aesthetic person'; 'aesthetic feeling'; 'the illustrations made the book an aesthetic success')
force - ((physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity; 'force equals mass times acceleration')
torsion, torque - (a twisting force)
density, denseness - (the amount per unit size)
density, denseness - (the amount per unit size)
density, denseness - (the amount per unit size)
building material - (material used for constructing buildings)
siding - (material applied to the outside of a building to make it weatherproof)
stone - (building material consisting of a piece of rock hewn in a definite shape for a special purpose; 'he wanted a special stone to mark the site')
cornerstone - (a stone in the exterior of a large and important building; usually carved with a date and laid with appropriate ceremonies)
shingle, shake - (building material used as siding or roofing)
building material - (material used for constructing buildings)
logging - (the work of cutting down trees for timber)
log, lumber - (cut lumber, as in woods and forests)
lumberman, lumberjack, logger, feller, faller - (a person who fells trees)
lumber, timber - (the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material)
lumber, timber - (the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material)
flooring - (building material used in laying floors)
concrete - (a strong hard building material composed of sand and gravel and cement and water)
seal - (close with or as if with a seal; 'She sealed the letter with hot wax')
seal, seal off - (make tight; secure against leakage; 'seal the windows')
sealed - (closed or secured with or as if with a seal; 'my lips are sealed'; 'the package is still sealed'; 'the premises are sealed')
leakproof - (not subject to leaks)
airtight, air-tight, gas-tight - (not allowing air or gas to pass in or out)
hermetic - (completely sealed; completely airtight)
plug, stop up, secure - (fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug; 'plug the hole'; 'stop up the leak')
plug, stopper, stopple - (blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly)
sealant, sealer - (a kind of sealing material that is used to form a hard coating on a porous surface (as a coat of paint or varnish used to size a surface))
caulk, caulking - (a waterproof sealant and filler that is used in building and repair to make watertight)
shoot - (fire a shot)
shooting, shot - (the act of firing a projectile; 'his shooting was slow but accurate')
launch - (propel with force; 'launch the space shuttle'; 'Launch a ship')
spit, ptyalize, ptyalise, spew, spue - (expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth; 'The father of the victim spat at the alleged murderer')
expectorate, cough up, cough out, spit up, spit out - (discharge (phlegm or sputum) from the lungs and out of the mouth)
excrete, egest, eliminate, pass - (eliminate from the body; 'Pass a kidney stone')
exude, exudate, transude, ooze out, ooze - (release (a liquid) in drops or small quantities; 'exude sweat through the pores')
secrete, release - (generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids; 'secrete digestive juices'; 'release a hormone into the blood stream')
secretion, secernment - (the organic process of synthesizing and releasing some substance)
secretion - (a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell)
saliva, spit, spittle - (a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches)
heave - (throw with great effort)
heave, heaving - (throwing something heavy (with great effort); 'he gave it a mighty heave'; 'he was not good at heaving passes')
transport, carry - (move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body; 'You must carry your camping gear'; 'carry the suitcases to the car'; 'This train is carrying nuclear waste'; 'These pipes carry waste water into the river')
carry, pack, take - (have with oneself; have on one's person; 'She always takes an umbrella'; 'I always carry money'; 'She packs a gun when she goes into the mountains')
bear - (move while holding up or supporting; 'Bear gifts'; 'bear a heavy load'; 'bear news'; 'bearing orders')
carrier, bearer, toter - (someone whose employment involves carrying something; 'the bonds were transmitted by carrier')
carrier - (a self-propelled wheeled vehicle designed specifically to carry something; 'refrigerated carriers have revolutionized the grocery business')
aircraft carrier, carrier, flattop, attack aircraft carrier - (a large warship that carries planes and has a long flat deck for takeoffs and landings)
carrier - (an inactive substance that is a vehicle for a radioactive tracer of the same substance and that assists in its recovery after some chemical reaction)
carrier, common carrier - (a person or firm in the business of transporting people or goods or messages)
mailman, postman, mail carrier, letter carrier, carrier - (a man who delivers the mail)
carrier, newsboy - (a boy who delivers newspapers)
carrier, immune carrier - ((medicine) a person (or animal) who has some pathogen to which he is immune but who can pass it on to others)
carrier - (a rack attached to a vehicle; for carrying luggage or skis or the like)
carrier - ((genetics) an organism that possesses a recessive gene whose effect is masked by a dominant allele; the associated trait is not apparent but can be passed on to offspring)
flight deck, landing deck - (the upper deck of an aircraft carrier; used as a runway)
aircraft carrier, carrier, flattop, attack aircraft carrier - (a large warship that carries planes and has a long flat deck for takeoffs and landings)
packing, backpacking - (carrying something in a pack on the back; 'the backpacking of oxygen is essential for astronauts')
backpack, pack - (hike with a backpack; 'Every summer they are backpacking in the Rockies')
team sport - (a sport that involves competition between teams of players; 'baseball is a team sport by golf is not')
cycling - (the sport of traveling on a bicycle or motorcycle)
fencing - (the art or sport of fighting with swords (especially the use of foils or epees or sabres to score points under a set of rules))
fencer, swordsman - (someone skilled at fencing)
fencing - (the art or sport of fighting with swords (especially the use of foils or epees or sabres to score points under a set of rules))
motorcyclist - (a traveler who rides a motorcycle)
motorbike, motorcycle, cycle - (ride a motorcycle)
ride, sit - (sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions; 'She never sat a horse!'; 'Did you ever ride a camel?'; 'The girl liked to drive the young mare')
riding, horseback riding, equitation - (the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements)
riding, horseback riding - (to be carried on horseback as a means of transportation)
jockey - (ride a racehorse as a professional jockey)
rider - (a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel))
horseman, equestrian, horseback rider - (a man skilled in equitation)
jockey - (someone employed to ride horses in horse races)
bring, convey, take - (take something or somebody with oneself somewhere; 'Bring me the box from the other room'; 'Take these letters to the boss'; 'This brings me to the main point')
bring, get, convey, fetch - (go or come after and bring or take back; 'Get me those books over there, please'; 'Could you bring the wine?'; 'The dog fetched the hat')
transport, carry - (move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body; 'You must carry your camping gear'; 'carry the suitcases to the car'; 'This train is carrying nuclear waste'; 'These pipes carry waste water into the river')
lug, tote, tug - (carry with difficulty; 'You'll have to lug this suitcase')
capacious - (large in capacity; 'she carried a capacious bag')
carryall, holdall, tote, tote bag - (a capacious bag or basket)
garbage truck, dustcart - (a truck for collecting domestic refuse; 'in England a garbage truck is called a dustcart')
take away, bear off, bear away, carry away, carry off - (remove from a certain place, environment, or mental or emotional state; transport into a new location or state; 'Their dreams carried the Romantics away into distant lands'; 'The car carried us off to the meeting'; 'I'll take you away on a holiday'; 'I got carried away when I saw the dead man and I started to cry')
take away, take out - (take out or remove; 'take out the chicken after adding the vegetables')
take away - (take from a person or place; 'We took the abused child away from its parents')
disarm, unarm - (take away the weapons from; render harmless)
disarm, demilitarize, demilitarise - (remove offensive capability from)
disarming, disarmament - (act of reducing or depriving of arms; 'the disarmament of the aggressor nations must be complete')
disarm, demilitarize, demilitarise - (remove offensive capability from)
van - (a truck with an enclosed cargo space)
passenger van - (a van that carries passengers)
minivan - (a small box-shaped passenger van; usually has removable seats; used as a family car)
take away, bear off, bear away, carry away, carry off - (remove from a certain place, environment, or mental or emotional state; transport into a new location or state; 'Their dreams carried the Romantics away into distant lands'; 'The car carried us off to the meeting'; 'I'll take you away on a holiday'; 'I got carried away when I saw the dead man and I started to cry')
take away, take out - (take out or remove; 'take out the chicken after adding the vegetables')
take away - (take from a person or place; 'We took the abused child away from its parents')
export - (sell or transfer abroad; 'we export less than we import and have a negative trade balance')
exporter - (a businessperson who transports goods abroad (for sale))
export, exportation - (commodities (goods or services) sold to a foreign country)
import - (bring in from abroad)
importer - (someone whose business involves importing goods from outside (especially from a foreign country))
imported - (used of especially merchandise brought from a foreign source; 'imported wines')
import, importation - (commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country)
cargo ship, cargo vessel - (a ship designed to carry cargo)
morpheme - (minimal meaningful language unit; it cannot be divided into smaller meaningful units)
platform, weapons platform - (any military structure or vehicle bearing weapons)
gun enclosure, gun turret, turret - (a self-contained weapons platform housing guns and capable of rotation)
glossary, gloss - (an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field)
tesla - (a unit of magnetic flux density equal to one weber per square meter)
idol, graven image, god - (a material effigy that is worshipped; 'thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image'; 'money was his god')
bodily property - (an attribute of the body)
fatness, fat, blubber, avoirdupois - (excess bodily weight; 'she disliked fatness in herself as well as in others')
fleshiness, obesity, corpulency - (more than average fatness)
carriage, bearing, posture - (characteristic way of bearing one's body; 'stood with good posture')
position, posture, attitude - (the arrangement of the body and its limbs; 'he assumed an attitude of surrender')
agility, legerity, lightness, lightsomeness, nimbleness - (the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble)
agile, nimble, quick, spry - (moving quickly and lightly; 'sleek and agile as a gymnast'; 'as nimble as a deer'; 'nimble fingers'; 'quick of foot'; 'the old dog was so spry it was halfway up the stairs before we could stop it')
gram, gramme, gm, g - (a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram)
calorie, gram calorie, small calorie - (unit of heat defined as the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree centigrade at atmospheric pressure)
Calorie, kilogram calorie, kilocalorie, large calorie, nutritionist's calorie - (a unit of heat equal to the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree at one atmosphere pressure; used by nutritionists to characterize the energy-producing potential in food)
weber, Wb - (a unit of magnetic flux equal to 100,000,000 maxwells)
pascal, Pa - (a unit of pressure equal to one newton per square meter)
rubber, natural rubber, India rubber, gum elastic, caoutchouc - (an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products)
rubber, synthetic rubber - (any of various synthetic elastic materials whose properties resemble natural rubber)
rubber, natural rubber, India rubber, gum elastic, caoutchouc - (an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products)
rubber, synthetic rubber - (any of various synthetic elastic materials whose properties resemble natural rubber)
sign - (communicate in sign language; 'I don't know how to sign, so I could not communicate with my deaf cousin')
oral, unwritten - (using speech rather than writing; 'an oral tradition'; 'an oral agreement')
oral - (of or relating to or affecting or for use in the mouth; 'oral hygiene'; 'an oral thermometer'; 'an oral vaccine')
oral - (of or involving the mouth or mouth region or the surface on which the mouth is located; 'the oral cavity'; 'the oral mucous membrane'; 'the oral surface of a starfish')
spoken - (uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination; 'a spoken message'; 'the spoken language'; 'a soft-spoken person'; 'sharp-spoken')
mute, tongueless, unspoken, wordless - (expressed without speech; especially because words would be inappropriate or inadequate; 'a mute appeal'; 'a silent curse'; 'best grief is tongueless'- Emily Dickinson; 'the words stopped at her lips unsounded'; 'unspoken grief'; 'choking exasperation and wordless shame'- Thomas Wolfe)
unexpressed, unsaid, unstated, unuttered, unverbalized, unverbalised, unvoiced, unspoken - (not made explicit; 'the unexpressed terms of the agreement'; 'things left unsaid'; 'some kind of unspoken agreement'; 'his action is clear but his reason remains unstated')
verbal - (communicated in the form of words; 'verbal imagery'; 'a verbal protest')
verbal - (of or relating to or formed from words in general; 'verbal ability')
verbally - (by means of language; 'verbally expressive')
verbal - (of or relating to or formed from a verb; 'verbal adjectives like 'running' in 'hot and cold running water'')
speech, speech communication, spoken communication, spoken language, language, voice communication, oral communication - ((language) communication by word of mouth; 'his speech was garbled'; 'he uttered harsh language'; 'he recorded the spoken language of the streets')
monologue - (a long utterance by one person (especially one that prevents others from participating in the conversation))
soliloquy, monologue - (speech you make to yourself)
soliloquy - (a (usually long) dramatic speech intended to give the illusion of unspoken reflections)
non-standard speech - (speech that differs from the usual accepted, easily recognizable speech of native adult members of a speech community)
dialect, idiom, accent - (the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people; 'the immigrants spoke an odd dialect of English'; 'he has a strong German accent'; 'it has been said that a language is a dialect with an army and navy')
words - (the words that are spoken; 'I listened to his words very closely')
public speaking, speechmaking, speaking, oral presentation - (delivering an address to a public audience; 'people came to see the candidates and hear the speechmaking')
address, speech - (the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience; 'he listened to an address on minor Roman poets')
address, turn to - (speak to; 'He addressed the crowd outside the window')
address, speak - (give a speech to; 'The chairman addressed the board of trustees')
public speaking, speechmaking, speaking, oral presentation - (delivering an address to a public audience; 'people came to see the candidates and hear the speechmaking')
washout - (the channel or break produced by erosion of relatively soft soil by water; 'it was several days after the storm before they could repair the washout and open the road')
streambed, creek bed - (a channel occupied (or formerly occupied) by a stream)
riverbed, river bottom - (a channel occupied (or formerly occupied) by a river)
whirlpool, vortex, maelstrom - (a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides))
gully - (deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour))
arroyo - (a stream or brook)
stream, watercourse - (a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth)
brook, creek - (a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river); 'the creek dried up every summer')
rapid - (a part of a river where the current is very fast)
white water, whitewater - (frothy water as in rapids or waterfalls)
degree - (a unit of temperature on a specified scale; 'the game was played in spite of the 40-degree temperature')
degree Fahrenheit, F - (a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature)
degree - (a unit of temperature on a specified scale; 'the game was played in spite of the 40-degree temperature')
degree centigrade, degree Celsius, C - (a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature)
degree, arcdegree - (a measure for arcs and angles; 'there are 360 degrees in a circle')
prime, prime quantity - (a number that has no factor but itself and 1)
prime number - (an integer that has no integral factors but itself and 1)
short ton, ton, net ton - (a United States unit of weight equivalent to 2000 pounds)
metric ton, MT, tonne, t - (a unit of weight equivalent to 1000 kilograms)
gram molecule, mole, mol - (the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites)
rifle - (a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore; 'he lifted the rifle to his shoulder and fired')
shotgun, scattergun - (firearm that is a double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon for firing shot at short ranges)
groove, channel - (a long narrow furrow cut either by a natural process (such as erosion) or by a tool (as e.g. a groove in a phonograph record))
groove, channel - (a long narrow furrow cut either by a natural process (such as erosion) or by a tool (as e.g. a groove in a phonograph record))
groove - (make a groove in, or provide with a groove; 'groove a vinyl record')
grooving, rifling - (the cutting of spiral grooves on the inside of the barrel of a firearm)
catapult, arbalest, arbalist, ballista, bricole, mangonel, onager, trebuchet, trebucket - (medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles)
slingshot, sling, catapult - (a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones)
torpedo - (armament consisting of a long cylindrical self-propelled underwater projectile that detonates on contact with a target)
helicopter, chopper, whirlybird, eggbeater - (an aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades)
drone, pilotless aircraft, radio-controlled aircraft - (an aircraft without a pilot that is operated by remote control)
airplane, aeroplane, plane - (an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets; 'the flight was delayed due to trouble with the airplane')
airliner - (a commercial airplane that carries passengers)
unpowered - (not having or using power; 'an autogiro is supported in flight by unpowered rotating wings')
glider, sailplane - (aircraft supported only by the dynamic action of air against its surfaces)
warplane, military plane - (an aircraft designed and used for combat)
bomber - (a military aircraft that drops bombs during flight)
bomber - (a person who plants bombs)
aircraft engine - (the engine that powers and aircraft)
jet engine - (a gas turbine produces a stream of hot gas that propels a jet plane by reaction propulsion)
fountain, jet - (an artificially produced flow of water)
jet, squirt, spurt, spirt - (the occurrence of a sudden discharge (as of liquid))
monoplane - (an airplane with a single wing)
monorail - (a railway having a single track)
line, railway line, rail line - (the road consisting of railroad track and roadbed)
railroad track, railroad, railway - (a line of track providing a runway for wheels; 'he walked along the railroad track')
track, rail, rails - (a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll)
biplane - (old fashioned airplane; has two wings one above the other)
jet, jet plane, jet-propelled plane - (an airplane powered by one or more jet engines)
spacecraft, ballistic capsule, space vehicle - (a craft capable of traveling in outer space; technically, a satellite around the sun)
starship, spaceship - (a spacecraft designed to carry a crew into interstellar space (especially in science fiction))
missile - (a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control)
regulator - (any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc.)
flywheel - (regulator consisting of a heavy wheel that stores kinetic energy and smooths the operation of a reciprocating engine)
thermostat, thermoregulator - (a regulator for automatically regulating temperature by starting or stopping the supply of heat)
detector, sensor, sensing element - (any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner)
epoch, date of reference - ((astronomy) the precise date that is the point of reference for which information (as coordinates of a celestial body) is referred)
TNT, trinitrotoluene - (explosive consisting of a yellow crystalline compound that is a flammable toxic derivative of toluene)
dynamite - (an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp)
qualify, characterize, characterise - (describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of; 'You can characterize his behavior as that of an egotist'; 'This poem can be characterized as a lament for a dead lover')
define - (give a definition for the meaning of a word; 'Define 'sadness'')
defined - (clearly characterized or delimited; 'lost in a maze of words both defined and undefined'; 'each child has clearly defined duties')
redefine - (give a new or different definition of (a word))
describable - (capable of being described)
indefinable, indescribable, ineffable, unspeakable, untellable, unutterable - (defying expression or description; 'indefinable yearnings'; 'indescribable beauty'; 'ineffable ecstasy'; 'inexpressible anguish'; 'unspeakable happiness'; 'unutterable contempt'; 'a thing of untellable splendor')
describe, depict, draw - (give a description of; 'He drew an elaborate plan of attack')
report, describe, account - (to give an account or representation of in words; 'Discreet Italian police described it in a manner typically continental')
description - (the act of describing something)
report, describe, account - (to give an account or representation of in words; 'Discreet Italian police described it in a manner typically continental')
sketch, vignette - (a brief literary description)
specify, particularize, particularise, specialize, specialise - (be specific about; 'Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?')
delineate - (describe in vivid detail)
delineate, limn, outline - (trace the shape of)
describe, depict, draw - (give a description of; 'He drew an elaborate plan of attack') representation of in words; 'Discreet Italian police described it in a manner typically continental')
portray - (portray in words; 'The book portrays the actor as a selfish person')
report, describe, account - (to give an account or representation of in words; 'Discreet Italian police described it in a manner typically continental')
report - (announce as the result of an investigation, or announce something to the proper authorities; 'Dozens of incidents of wife beatings are reported daily in this city'; 'The team reported significant advances in their research')
reported - (made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account; 'his reported opinion'; 'the reported findings')
report, cover - (be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism; 'Snow reported on China in the 1950's'; 'The cub reporter covered New York City')
report, describe, account - (to give an account or representation of in words; 'Discreet Italian police described it in a manner typically continental')
report - (announce as the result of an investigation, or announce something to the proper authorities; 'Dozens of incidents of wife beatings are reported daily in this city'; 'The team reported significant advances in their research')
journalism - (the profession of reporting or photographing or editing news stories for one of the media)
journalistic - (of or relating to or having the characteristics of journalism; 'journalistic writing')
accountancy, accounting - (the occupation of maintaining and auditing records and preparing financial reports for a business)
accountant, comptroller, controller - (someone who maintains and audits business accounts)
bookkeeper - (someone who records the transactions of a business)
bookkeeping, clerking - (the activity of recording business transactions)
deductible - ((taxes) an amount that can be deducted (especially for the purposes of calculating income tax))
deductible - (a clause in an insurance policy that relieves the insurer of responsibility to pay the initial loss up to a stated amount)
deductible - (acceptable as a deduction (especially as a tax deduction))
journalist - (a writer for newspapers and magazines)
reporter, newsman, newsperson - (a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories)
correspondent, newspaperman, newspaperwoman, newswriter, pressman - (a journalist employed to provide news stories for newspapers or broadcast media)
graffito, graffiti - (a rude decoration inscribed on rocks or walls)
scratch, engrave, grave, inscribe - (carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface; 'engrave a pen'; 'engraved the winner's name onto the trophy cup'; 'the lovers scratched their names into the bark of the tree')
inscribed - (written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface)
engraved, etched, graven, incised, inscribed - (cut or impressed into a surface; 'an incised design'; 'engraved invitations')
dated - (bearing a date; 'dated and stamped documents')
inscription, lettering - (letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something)
verse, verse line - (a line of metrical text)
pentameter - (a verse line having five metrical feet)
underscore, underline - (a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter))
breve - (a diacritical mark (U-shaped) placed over a vowel to indicate a short sound)
mark - (a written or printed symbol (as for punctuation); 'his answer was just a punctuation mark')
punctuation, punctuation mark - (the marks used to clarify meaning by indicating separation of words into sentences and clauses and phrases)
parenthesis - (either of two punctuation marks (or) used to enclose textual material)
ampersand - (a punctuation mark (&) used to represent conjunction (and))
diacritical mark, diacritic - (a mark added to a letter to indicate a special pronunciation)
character, grapheme, graphic symbol - (a written symbol that is used to represent speech; 'the Greek alphabet has 24 characters')
small letter, lowercase, lower-case letter, minuscule - (the characters that were once kept in bottom half of a compositor's type case)
lowercase - (relating to small (not capitalized) letters that were kept in the lower half of a compositor's type case; 'lowercase letters; a and b and c etc')
capital, capital letter, uppercase, upper-case letter, majuscule - (one of the large alphabetic characters used as the first letter in writing or printing proper names and sometimes for emphasis; 'printers once kept the type for capitals and for small letters in separate cases; capitals were kept in the upper half of the type case and so became known as upper-case letters')
uppercase - (relating to capital letters which were kept in the top half of a compositor's type case; 'uppercase letters; X and Y and Z etc')
copyread, subedit, copyedit - (edit and correct (written or printed material))
proofread, proof - (read for errors; 'I should proofread my manuscripts')
editor, editor in chief - (a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine))
correct, rectify, right - (make right or correct; 'Correct the mistakes'; 'rectify the calculation')
correction, rectification - (the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right)
adjust, conform, adapt - (adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions; 'We must adjust to the bad economic situation')
adjustment, accommodation, fitting - (making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances)
adaptation, adaption, adjustment - (the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions))
adaptive, adaptative - (having a capacity for adaptation; 'the adaptive coloring of a chameleon')
adapt, accommodate - (make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose; 'Adapt our native cuisine to the available food resources of the new country')
adaptation, adaption, adjustment - (the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions))
convert - (change religious beliefs, or adopt a religious belief; 'She converted to Buddhism')
convert - (change religious beliefs, or adopt a religious belief; 'She converted to Buddhism')
convert - (cause to adopt a new or different faith; 'The missionaries converted the Indian population')
reassess, reevaluate - (revise or renew one's assessment)
reappraisal, revaluation, review, reassessment - (a new appraisal or evaluation)
partisan, zealot, drumbeater - (a fervent and even militant proponent of something)
nonpartisan, nonpartizan - (free from party affiliation or bias)
partisan, partizan - (devoted to a cause or party)
partiality, partisanship - (an inclination to favor one group or view or opinion over alternatives)
missionary - (someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program)
missionary, missioner - (someone sent on a mission-especially a religious or charitable mission to a foreign country)
proselytize, proselytise - (convert to another faith or religion)
proselytize, proselytise - (convert to another faith or religion)
change, alter, modify - (cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; 'The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city'; 'The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue')
alteration, modification, adjustment - (the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment))
change - (the action of changing something; 'the change of government had no impact on the economy'; 'his change on abortion cost him the election')
altered - (changed in form or character without becoming something else; 'the altered policy promised success'; 'following an altered course we soon found ourselves back in civilization'; 'he looked...with clouded eyes and with an altered manner of breathing'- Charles Dickens)
redress, remedy, remediation - (act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil)
rectify, remediate, remedy, repair, amend - (set straight or right; 'remedy these deficiencies'; 'rectify the inequities in salaries'; 'repair an oversight')
adjust, set, correct - (alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard; 'Adjust the clock, please'; 'correct the alignment of the front wheels')
alteration, modification, adjustment - (the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment))
adjusted - (altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation; 'an adjusted insurance claim'; 'the car runs more smoothly with the timing adjusted')
adjusted - ((especially of garments) having the fit or style adjusted; 'for my wedding I had my mother's wedding dress altered to fit me')
weighted - (adjusted to reflect value or proportion; 'votes weighted according to the size of constituencies'; 'a law weighted in favor of landlords'; 'a weighted average')
tune, tune up - (adjust for (better) functioning; 'tune the engine')
fine-tune, tweak - (adjust finely; 'fine-tune the engine')
allowance, adjustment - (an amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances; 'an allowance for profit')
align, ordinate, coordinate - (bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation; 'align the wheels of my car'; 'ordinate similar parts')
regulate, modulate - (fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of; 'regulate the temperature'; 'modulate the pitch')
soundtrack - (sound recording on a narrow strip of a motion picture film)
soundtrack - (sound recording on a narrow strip of a motion picture film)
film, shoot, take - (make a film or photograph of something; 'take a scene'; 'shoot a movie')
moviemaking, movie making, film making - (the production of movies)
film - (record in film; 'The coronation was filmed')
film, cinema, celluloid - (a medium that disseminates moving pictures; 'theater pieces transferred to celluloid'; 'this story would be good cinema'; 'film coverage of sporting events')
dub - (provide (movies) with a soundtrack of a foreign language)
synchronize, synchronise, sync - (make synchronous and adjust in time or manner; 'Let's synchronize our efforts')
attune - (adjust or accustom to; bring into harmony with)
synchronize, synchronise - (cause to indicate the same time or rate; 'synchronize your watches')
set - (set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly; 'set clocks or instruments')
reset - (set anew; 'They re-set the date on the clock')
determined, dictated, set - (determined or decided upon as by an authority; 'date and place are already determined'; 'the dictated terms of surrender'; 'the time set for the launching')
reset - (device for resetting instruments or controls)
calibrate, graduate, fine-tune - (make fine adjustments or divide into marked intervals for optimal measuring; 'calibrate an instrument'; 'graduate a cylinder')
edit, redact - (prepare for publication or presentation by correcting, revising, or adapting; 'Edit a book on lexical semantics'; 'she edited the letters of the politician so as to omit the most personal passages')
editing, redaction - (putting something (as a literary work or a legislative bill) into acceptable form)
report, news report, story, account, write up - (a short account of the news; 'the report of his speech'; 'the story was on the 11 o'clock news'; 'the account of his speech that was given on the evening news made the governor furious')
newsletter, newssheet - (report or open letter giving informal or confidential news of interest to a special group)
bulletin - (a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast))
tag, label, mark - (attach a tag or label to; 'label these bottles')
labeled, labelled, tagged - (bearing or marked with a label or tag; 'properly labeled luggage')
labeled, labelled, tagged - (bearing or marked with a label or tag; 'properly labeled luggage')
manuscript, ms - (the form of a literary work submitted for publication)
manuscript, holograph - (handwritten book or document)
unpublished - (not published; 'unpublished letters and diaries')
published - (prepared and printed for distribution and sale; 'the complete published works Dickens')
codex, leaf-book - (an unbound manuscript of some ancient classic (as distinguished from a scroll))
scroll, roll - (a document that can be rolled up (as for storage))
typescript - (typewritten matter especially a typewritten copy of a manuscript)
type, typewrite - (write by means of a keyboard with types; 'type the acceptance letter, please')
typed, typewritten - (written on a typewriter)
tag - (a label made of cardboard or plastic or metal)
affix, stick on - (attach to; 'affix the seal here')
tag, label, mark - (attach a tag or label to; 'label these bottles')
treatise - (a formal exposition)
monograph - (a detailed and documented treatise on a particular subject)
dissertation, thesis - (a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree)
report, account - (the act of informing by verbal report; 'he heard reports that they were causing trouble'; 'by all accounts they were a happy couple')
report, news report, story, account, write up - (a short account of the news; 'the report of his speech'; 'the story was on the 11 o'clock news'; 'the account of his speech that was given on the evening news made the governor furious')
report, study, written report - (a written document describing the findings of some individual or group; 'this accords with the recent study by Hill and Dale')
organic process, biological process - (a process occurring in living organisms)
assimilation, absorption - (the process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion)
replicate, copy - (reproduce or make an exact copy of; 'replicate the cell'; 'copy the genetic information')
replication - ((genetics) the process whereby DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division)
reproduction - (the process of generating offspring)
reproduction, procreation, breeding, facts of life - (the sexual activity of conceiving and bearing offspring)
breed, multiply - (have young (animals); 'pandas rarely breed in captivity')
reproduce, procreate, multiply - (have offspring or young; 'The deer in our neighborhood reproduce madly'; 'The Catholic Church tells people to procreate, no matter what their economic situation may be')
generative, procreative, reproductive - (producing new life or offspring; 'the reproductive potential of a species is its relative capacity to reproduce itself under optimal conditions'; 'the reproductive or generative organs')
inherit - (receive by genetic transmission; 'I inherited my good eyesight from my mother')
heredity - (the biological process whereby genetic factors are transmitted from one generation to the next)
inheritance, hereditary pattern - ((genetics) attributes acquired via biological heredity from the parents)
reproduction - (the process of generating offspring)
bud - (start to grow or develop; 'a budding friendship')
budding - (beginning to develop; 'a budding genius')
bud - (develop buds; 'The hibiscus is budding!')
bud - (develop buds; 'The hibiscus is budding!')
asexual, nonsexual - (not having or involving sex; 'an asexual spore'; 'asexual reproduction')
military installation - (any facility servicing military forces)
arsenal, armory, armoury - (a military structure where arms and ammunition and other military equipment are stored and training is given in the use of arms)
base, home - (the place where you are stationed and from which missions start and end)
base, base of operations - (installation from which a military force initiates operations; 'the attack wiped out our forward bases')
base, home - (the place where you are stationed and from which missions start and end)
outpost - (a military post stationed at a distance from the main body of troops)
military post, post - (military installation at which a body of troops is stationed; 'this military post provides an important source of income for the town nearby'; 'there is an officer's club on the post')
obstacle - (an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented))
hazard - (an obstacle on a golf course)
bunker, sand trap, trap - (a hazard on a golf course)
public property - (property owned by a government)
personal property, personal estate, personalty, private property - (movable property (as distinguished from real estate))
public square, square - (an open area at the meeting of two or more streets)
diary, journal - (a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations)
story - (a piece of fiction that narrates a chain of related events; 'he writes stories for the magazines')
prose - (ordinary writing as distinguished from verse)
adventure story, heroic tale - (a story of an adventure)
thriller - (a suspenseful adventure story or play or movie)
saga - (a narrative telling the adventures of a hero or a family; originally (12th to 14th centuries) a story of the families that settled Iceland and their descendants but now any prose narrative that resembles such an account)
fiction - (a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact)
love story, romance - (a story dealing with love)
legend, fable - (a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events)
fabled, legendary - (celebrated in fable or legend; 'the fabled Paul Bunyan and his blue ox'; 'legendary exploits of Jesse James')
form, variant, strain, var. - ((biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups; 'a new strain of microorganisms')
Pygmy, Pigmy - (any member of various peoples having an average height of less than five feet)
wisp - (a small person; 'a mere wisp of a girl')
dwarf, midget, nanus - (a person who is markedly small)
gnome, dwarf - (a legendary creature resembling a tiny old man; lives in the depths of the earth and guards buried treasure)
fable, parable, allegory, apologue - (a short moral story (often with animal characters))
fantasy, phantasy - (fiction with a large amount of imagination in it; 'she made a lot of money writing romantic fantasies')
novel - (a extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story)
movie, film, picture, moving picture, moving-picture show, motion picture, motion-picture show, picture show, pic, flick - (a form of entertainment that enacts a story by a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement; 'they went to a movie every Saturday night'; 'the film was shot on location')
cast, cast of characters, dramatis personae - (the actors in a play)
cast, cast of characters, dramatis personae - (the actors in a play)
cast, cast of characters, dramatis personae - (the actors in a play)
actor, histrion, player, thespian, role player - (a theatrical performer)
actress - (a female actor)
actress - (a female actor)
star, principal, lead - (an actor who plays a principal role)
co-star - (one of two actors who are given equal status as stars in a play or film)
screen actor, movie actor - (an actor who plays a role in a film)
film star, movie star - (a star who plays leading roles in the cinema)
record, record book, book - (a compilation of the known facts regarding something or someone; 'Al Smith used to say, 'Let's look at the record''; 'his name is in all the record books')
log - (a written record of events on a voyage (of a ship or plane))
log - (a written record of messages sent or received; 'they kept a log of all transmission by the radio station'; 'an email log')
logbook - (a book in which the log is written)
dramatic composition, dramatic work - (a play for performance on the stage or television or in a movie etc.)
regimen, regime - ((medicine) a systematic plan for therapy (often including diet))
scriptwriter - (someone who writes scripts for plays or movies or broadcast dramas)
screenwriter, film writer - (someone who writes screenplays)
script, book, playscript - (a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance)
script, book, playscript - (a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance)
play, drama, dramatic play - (a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage; 'he wrote several plays but only one was produced on Broadway')
screenplay - (a script for a film including dialogue and descriptions of characters and sets)
play, drama, dramatic play - (a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage; 'he wrote several plays but only one was produced on Broadway')
dialogue, dialog - (the lines spoken by characters in drama or fiction)
direct - (guide the actors in (plays and films))
film director, director - (the person who directs the making of a film)
documentary, docudrama, documentary film, infotainment - (a film or TV program presenting the facts about a person or event)
footage - (film that has been shot; 'they had stock footage of lightning, tornados, and hurricanes'; 'he edited the news footage')
anecdote - (short account of an incident (especially a biographical one))
anecdotal - (having the character of an anecdote; 'anecdotal evidence')
article - (nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication)
article - (nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication)
entry - (an item inserted in a written record)
entry, accounting entry, ledger entry - (a written record of a commercial transaction)
debit, debit entry - (an accounting entry acknowledging sums that are owing)
narrative, narration, story, tale - (a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program; 'his narrative was interesting'; 'Disney's stories entertain adults as well as children')
travelogue, travelog - (a film or illustrated lecture on traveling)
short story - (a prose narrative shorter than a novel)
biographer - (someone who writes an account of a person's life)
copywriter - (a person employed to write advertising or publicity copy)
novelist - (one who writes novels)
dramatist, playwright - (someone who writes plays)
poetic, poetical - (of or relating to poetry; 'poetic works'; 'a poetic romance')
poem, verse form - (a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines)
poetry, poesy, verse - (literature in metrical form)
poet - (a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry))
Shakespeare, William Shakespeare, Shakspere, William Shakspere, Bard of Avon - (English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616))
bard - (a lyric poet)
ad, advertisement, advertizement, advertising, advertizing, advert - (a public promotion of some product or service)
preview, prevue, trailer - (an advertisement consisting of short scenes from a motion picture that will appear in the near future)
ad, advertisement, advertizement, advertising, advertizing, advert - (a public promotion of some product or service)
pi - (the ratio of the circumference to the diameter of a circle; approximately equal to 3.14159265358979323846...)
waterpower - (the power to do work that is latent in a head of water)
heat, heat energy - (a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature)
chemical energy - (that part of the energy in a substance that can be released by a chemical reaction)
potential energy, P.E. - (the mechanical energy that a body has by virtue of its position; stored energy)
high-energy - (of or relating to elementary particles having energies of hundreds of thousands of electron volts)
high-energy - (providing a relatively large amount of energy upon undergoing a chemical reaction)
mechanical energy - (energy in a mechanical form)
wind generation, wind power - (power derived from the wind (as by windmills))
kinetic energy, K.E. - (the mechanical energy that a body has by virtue of its motion)
moonlight, moonshine, moon - (the light of the moon; 'moonlight is the smuggler's enemy'; 'the moon was bright enough to read by')
lamplight - (light from a lamp)
daylight - (light during the daytime)
rainbow - (an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain)
aurora - (an atmospheric phenomenon consisting of bands of light caused by charged solar particles following the earth's magnetic lines of force)
nuclear fuel - (fuel (such as uranium) that can be used in nuclear reactors as a source of electricity)
atomic power, nuclear power - (nuclear energy regarded as a source of electricity for the power grid (for civilian use))
candlelight, candle flame - (the light provided by a burning candle)
sunlight, sunshine, sun - (the rays of the sun; 'the shingles were weathered by the sun and wind')
capital, working capital - (assets available for use in the production of further assets)
ship - (a vessel that carries passengers or freight)
wreckage - (the remaining parts of something that has been wrecked; 'they searched the wreckage for signs of survivors')
flotsam, jetsam - (the floating wreckage of a ship)
jetsam - (the part of a ship's equipment or cargo that is thrown overboard to lighten the load in a storm)
trade name, brand name, brand, marque - (a name given to a product or service)
Social Security number - (the number of a particular individual's social security account)
play - (emit recorded sound; 'The tape was playing for hours'; 'the stereo was playing Beethoven when I entered')
play, run - (cause to emit recorded sounds; 'They ran the tapes over and over again'; 'Can you play my favorite record?')
play - (emit recorded sound; 'The tape was playing for hours'; 'the stereo was playing Beethoven when I entered')
play, run - (cause to emit recorded sounds; 'They ran the tapes over and over again'; 'Can you play my favorite record?')
beam, beam of light, light beam, ray, ray of light, shaft, shaft of light, irradiation - (a column of light (as from a beacon))
sunbeam, sunray - (a ray of sunlight)
moonbeam, moon ray, moon-ray - (a ray of moonlight)
ionizing radiation - (high-energy radiation capable of producing ionization in substances through which it passes)
alpha radiation, alpha ray - (the radiation of alpha particles during radioactive decay)
alpha radiation, alpha ray - (the radiation of alpha particles during radioactive decay)
cosmic ray - (highly penetrating ionizing radiation of extraterrestrial origin; consisting chiefly of protons and alpha particles; collision with atmospheric particles results in rays and particles of many kinds)
cosmic radiation - (radiation consisting of cosmic rays)
X ray, X-ray, X-radiation, roentgen ray - (electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength produced when high-speed electrons strike a solid target)
mammogram - (X-ray film of the soft tissue of the breast)
roentgenogram, X ray, X-ray, X-ray picture, X-ray photograph - (a radiogram made by exposing photographic film to X rays; used in medical diagnosis)
x-ray - (examine by taking x-rays)
x-ray - (take an x-ray of something or somebody; 'The doctor x-rayed my chest')
X-ray machine - (an apparatus that provides a source of X rays)
gamma radiation, gamma ray - (electromagnetic radiation emitted during radioactive decay and having an extremely short wavelength)
infrared, infrared light, infrared radiation, infrared emission - (electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light but shorter than radio waves)
ultraviolet, ultraviolet radiation, ultraviolet light, ultraviolet illumination, UV - (radiation lying in the ultraviolet range; wave lengths shorter than light but longer than X rays)
microwave - (a short electromagnetic wave (longer than infrared but shorter than radio waves); used for radar and microwave ovens and for transmitting telephone, facsimile, video and data)
baggage, luggage - (a case used to carry belongings when traveling)
baggage, luggage - (a case used to carry belongings when traveling)
baggage, luggage - (a case used to carry belongings when traveling)
dressing case - (a small piece of luggage for carrying brushes and bottles and toilet articles while traveling)
kit, outfit - (gear consisting of a set of articles or tools for a specified purpose)
carpenter's kit, tool kit - (a set of carpenter's tools)
shredder - (a device that shreds documents (usually in order to prevent the wrong people from reading them))
shred, tear up, rip up - (tear into shreds)
razor - (edge tool used in shaving)
razorblade - (a blade that has very sharp edge)
bag, traveling bag, grip, suitcase - (a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes; 'he carried his small bag onto the plane with him')
briefcase - (a case with a handle; for carrying papers or files or books)
satchel - (luggage consisting of a small case with a flat bottom and (usually) a shoulder strap)
bus, autobus, coach, charabanc, double-decker, jitney, motorbus, motorcoach, omnibus, passenger vehicle - (a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport; 'he always rode the bus to work')
streetcar, tram, tramcar, trolley, trolley car - (a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity; 'tram' and 'tramcar' are British terms)
clinic - (a medical establishment run by a group of medical specialists)
medical institution - (an institution created for the practice of medicine)
clinic - (a medical establishment run by a group of medical specialists)
outpatient - (a patient who does not reside in the hospital where he is being treated)
hospital, infirmary - (a health facility where patients receive treatment)
hospital - (a medical institution where sick or injured people are given medical or surgical care)
commit, institutionalize, institutionalise, send, charge - (cause to be admitted; of persons to an institution; 'After the second episode, she had to be committed'; 'he was committed to prison')
institutionalized, institutionalised - (officially placed in or committed to a specialized institution; 'had hopes of rehabilitating the institutionalized juvenile delinquents')
hospitalize, hospitalise - (admit into a hospital; 'Mother had to be hospitalized because her blood pressure was too high')
hospitalization, hospitalisation, hospital care - (placing in medical care in a hospital)
hospitalization - (a period of time when you are confined to a hospital; 'now they try to shorten the patient's hospitalization')
mental hospital, psychiatric hospital, mental institution, institution, mental home, insane asylum, asylum - (a hospital for mentally incompetent or unbalanced person)
Bedlam, booby hatch, crazy house, cuckoo's nest, funny farm, funny house, loony bin, madhouse, nut house, nuthouse, sanatorium, snake pit - (pejorative terms for an insane asylum)
unit, social unit - (an organization regarded as part of a larger social group; 'the coach said the offensive unit did a good job'; 'after the battle the soldier had trouble rejoining his unit')
political unit, political entity - (a unit with political responsibilities)
cell, cadre - (a small unit serving as part of or as the nucleus of a larger political movement)
cadre - (a nucleus of military personnel capable of expansion)
cell, cadre - (a small unit serving as part of or as the nucleus of a larger political movement)
administrative unit, administrative body - (a unit with administrative responsibilities)
secretariat, secretariate - (an administrative unit responsible for maintaining records and other secretarial duties; especially for international organizations)
committee, commission - (a special group delegated to consider some matter; 'a committee is a group that keeps minutes and loses hours' - Milton Berle)
commissioner - (a member of a commission)
unit, social unit - (an organization regarded as part of a larger social group; 'the coach said the offensive unit did a good job'; 'after the battle the soldier had trouble rejoining his unit')
army unit - (a military unit that is part of an army)
corps, army corps - (an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support)
troop - (a group of soldiers)
company - (small military unit; usually two or three platoons)
squad - (a smallest army unit)
regiment - (army unit smaller than a division)
squad - (a smallest army unit)
platoon - (a military unit that is a subdivision of a company; usually has a headquarters and two or more squads; usually commanded by a lieutenant)
squadron - (a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms)
squadron - (an air force unit larger than a flight and smaller than a group)
squadron - (a naval unit that is detached from the fleet for a particular task)
brigade - (army unit smaller than a division)
fleet - (a group of warships organized as a tactical unit)
submarine, pigboat, sub, U-boat - (a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes)
submarine, pigboat, sub, U-boat - (a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes)
destroyer, guided missile destroyer - (a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship)
galleon - (a large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts; used by the Spanish for commerce and war from the 15th to 18th centuries)
frigate - (a medium size square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries)
frigate - (a United States warship larger than a destroyer and smaller than a cruiser)
cruiser - (a large fast warship; smaller than a battleship and larger than a destroyer)
trout - (any of various game and food fishes of cool fresh waters mostly smaller than typical salmons)
passenger, rider - (a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it)
fare - (a paying (taxi) passenger)
pedestrian, walker, footer - (a person who travels by foot)
passerby, passer-by, passer - (a person who passes by casually or by chance)
passenger ship - (a ship built to carry passengers)
flagship - (the ship that carries the commander of a fleet and flies his flag)
cargo ship, cargo vessel - (a ship designed to carry cargo)
abandoned ship, derelict - (a ship abandoned on the high seas)
oil tanker, oiler, tanker, tank ship - (a cargo ship designed to carry crude oil in bulk)
container ship, containership, container vessel - (a cargo ship designed to hold containerized cargoes; 'the weight of the documentation of all the consignments on board a contemporary container ship can exceed 90 pounds')
ferry, ferryboat - (a boat that transports people or vehicles across a body of water and operates on a regular schedule)
warship, war vessel, combat ship - (a government ship that is available for waging war)
battleship, battlewagon - (large and heavily armoured warship)
dreadnought, dreadnaught - (battleship that has big guns all of the same caliber)
steamer, steamship - (a ship powered by one or more steam engines)
liner, ocean liner - (a large commercial ship (especially one that carries passengers on a regular schedule))
cabin liner - (a liner with cabins for passengers)
muscle, musculus - (one of the contractile organs of the body)
muscle, musculus - (one of the contractile organs of the body)
skeletal muscle, striated muscle - (a muscle that is connected at either or both ends to a bone and so move parts of the skeleton; a muscle that is characterized by transverse stripes)
skeletal muscle, striated muscle - (a muscle that is connected at either or both ends to a bone and so move parts of the skeleton; a muscle that is characterized by transverse stripes)
abductor, abductor muscle - (a muscle that draws a body part away from the median line)
biceps - (any skeletal muscle having two origins (but especially the muscle that flexes the forearm))
triceps - (any skeletal muscle having three origins (but especially the triceps brachii))
horn - (one of the bony outgrowths on the heads of certain ungulates)
neck, cervix - (the part of an organism that connects the head to the rest of the body; 'he admired her long graceful neck')
long-armed - (having relatively long arms)
gangling, gangly, lanky, rangy - (tall and thin and having long slender limbs; 'a gangling teenager'; 'a lanky kid transformed almost overnight into a handsome young man')
wing - (a movable organ for flying (one of a pair))
rear, back - (the side that goes last or is not normally seen; 'he wrote the date on the back of the photograph')
front, front end, forepart - (the side that is forward or prominent)
front - (the side that is seen or that goes first)
shopfront, storefront - (the front side of a store facing the street; usually contains display windows)
facade, frontage, frontal - (the face or front of a building)
forefront, head - (the part in the front or nearest the viewer; 'he was in the forefront'; 'he was at the head of the column')
berry - (any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves)
berry - (a small fruit having any of various structures, e.g., simple (grape or blueberry) or aggregate (blackberry or raspberry))
blackberry - (large sweet black or very dark purple edible aggregate fruit of any of various bushes of the genus Rubus)
blackberry, blackberry bush - (bramble with sweet edible black or dark purple berries that usually do not separate from the receptacle)
blueberry - (sweet edible dark-blue berries of either low-growing or high-growing blueberry plants)
blueberry, blueberry bush - (any of numerous shrubs of the genus Vaccinium bearing blueberries)
hydrangea - (any of various deciduous or evergreen shrubs of the genus Hydrangea)
strawberry - (sweet fleshy red fruit)
cranberry - (any of numerous shrubs of genus Vaccinium bearing cranberries)
currant - (any of several tart red or black berries used primarily for jellies and jams)
currant, currant bush - (any of various deciduous shrubs of the genus Ribes bearing currants)
cranberry - (very tart red berry used for sauce or juice)
raspberry - (red or black edible aggregate berries usually smaller than the related blackberries)
wildflower, wild flower - (wild or uncultivated flowering plant)
dandelion, blowball - (any of several herbs of the genus Taraxacum having long tap roots and deeply notched leaves and bright yellow flowers followed by fluffy seed balls)
daisy - (any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl)
aster - (any of various chiefly fall-blooming herbs of the genus Aster with showy daisylike flowers)
pink, garden pink - (any of various flowers of plants of the genus Dianthus cultivated for their fragrant flowers)
carnation, clove pink, gillyflower, Dianthus caryophyllus - (Eurasian plant with pink to purple-red spice-scented usually double flowers; widely cultivated in many varieties and many colors)
tulip - (any of numerous perennial bulbous herbs having linear or broadly lanceolate leaves and usually a single showy flower)
violet - (any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers)
violet - (any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers)
chrysanthemum - (the flower of a chrysanthemum plant)
florist's chrysanthemum, florists' chrysanthemum, mum, Dendranthema grandifloruom, Chrysanthemum morifolium - (of China)
chrysanthemum - (any of numerous perennial Old World herbs having showy brightly colored flower heads of the genera Chrysanthemum, Argyranthemum, Dendranthema, Tanacetum; widely cultivated)
spore - (a small usually single-celled asexual reproductive body produced by many nonflowering plants and fungi and some bacteria and protozoans and that are capable of developing into a new individual without sexual fusion; 'a sexual spore is formed after the fusion of gametes')
pollen - (the fine spores that contain male gametes and that are borne by an anther in a flowering plant)
vegetable, veggie - (edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant)
cruciferous vegetable - (a vegetable of the mustard family: especially mustard greens; various cabbages; broccoli; cauliflower; brussels sprouts)
solanaceous vegetable - (any of several fruits of plants of the family Solanaceae; especially of the genera Solanum, Capsicum, and Lycopersicon)
root vegetable - (any of various fleshy edible underground roots or tubers)
radish - (pungent fleshy edible root)
radish plant, radish - (a cruciferous plant of the genus Raphanus having a pungent edible root)
onion - (an aromatic flavorful bulb)
department, section - (a specialized division of a large organization; 'you'll find it in the hardware department'; 'she got a job in the historical section of the Treasury')
departmental - (of or relating to a department; 'departmental policy')
federal department, federal office, department of the federal government - (a department of the federal government of the United States)
Department of Defense, Defense Department, United States Department of Defense, Defense, DoD - (the federal department responsible for safeguarding national security of the United States; created in 1947)
Department of Justice, Justice Department, Justice, DoJ - (the United States federal department responsible for enforcing federal laws (including the enforcement of all civil rights legislation); created in 1870)
bank - (sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water); 'they pulled the canoe up on the bank'; 'he sat on the bank of the river and watched the currents')
riverbank, riverside - (the bank of a river)
bank - (sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water); 'they pulled the canoe up on the bank'; 'he sat on the bank of the river and watched the currents')
river - (a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek); 'the river was navigable for 50 miles')
estuary - (the wide part of a river where it nears the sea; fresh and salt water mix)
delta - (a low triangular area where a river divides before entering a larger body of water)
Amazon, Amazon River - (a major South American river; arises in the Andes and flows eastward into the South Atlantic; the world's 2nd longest river (4000 miles))
Brahmaputra, Brahmaputra River - (an Asian river; flows into the Bay of Bengal)
Grand Canyon - (the enormous gorge of the Colorado River in northern Arizona)
Colorado, Colorado River - (an important river in the southwestern United States; rises in the Rocky Mountains of northern Colorado and flows southwest through Utah into Arizona (where it flows through the Grand Canyon) and then southward through the southern tip of Nevada, then forming the border between California and Arizona and finally into Mexico where it empties into the Gulf of California; the main source of water in the southwestern United States)
Columbia, Columbia River - (a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring)
cafeteria - (a restaurant where you serve yourself and pay a cashier)
restaurant, eating house, eating place - (a building where people go to eat)
diner - (a restaurant that resembles a dining car)
pizza, pizza pie - (Italian open pie made of thin bread dough spread with a spiced mixture of e.g. tomato sauce and cheese)
pizzeria, pizza shop, pizza parlor - (a shop where pizzas are made and sold)
cafe, coffeehouse, coffee shop, coffee bar - (a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold)
station - (a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose; 'he started looking for a gas station'; 'the train pulled into the station')
jewelry dealer, jewelry store - (a firm that sells and buys jewelry)
cinema, movie theater, movie theatre, movie house, picture palace - (a theater where films are shown)
caffeine, caffein - (a bitter alkaloid found in coffee and tea that is responsible for their stimulating effects)
antiprotozoal, antiprotozoal drug - (a medicinal drug used to fight diseases (like malaria) that are caused by protozoa)
antimalarial, antimalarial drug - (a medicinal drug used to prevent or treat malaria)
quinine - (a bitter alkaloid extracted from chinchona bark; used in malaria therapy)
atropine - (a poisonous crystalline alkaloid extracted from the nightshade family; used as an antispasmodic and to dilate the eye pupil; also administered in large amounts as an antidote for organophosphate nerve agents or organophosphate insecticides)
transportation company - (a company providing transportation)
grocery store, grocery, food market, market - (a marketplace where groceries are sold; 'the grocery store included a meat market')
supermarket - (a large self-service grocery store selling groceries and dairy products and household goods)
checkout, checkout counter - (a counter in a supermarket where you pay for your purchases)
cash register, register - (a cashbox with an adding machine to register transactions; used in shops to add up the bill)
check out - (record, add up, and receive payment for items purchased; 'She was checking out the apples that the customer had put on the conveyer belt')
selling, merchandising, marketing - (the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money)
rent, hire, charter, lease - (hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services)
lease, rent, hire, charter, engage, take - (engage for service under a term of contract; 'We took an apartment on a quiet street'; 'Let's rent a car'; 'Shall we take a guide in Rome?')
rent, hire, charter, lease - (hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services)
lease, rent, hire, charter, engage, take - (engage for service under a term of contract; 'We took an apartment on a quiet street'; 'Let's rent a car'; 'Shall we take a guide in Rome?')
rent, lease - (let for money; 'We rented our apartment to friends while we were abroad')
lease, let, rent - (grant use or occupation of under a term of contract; 'I am leasing my country estate to some foreigners')
rent, hire, charter, lease - (hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services)
lease, rent, hire, charter, engage, take - (engage for service under a term of contract; 'We took an apartment on a quiet street'; 'Let's rent a car'; 'Shall we take a guide in Rome?')
rental - (available to rent or lease; 'a rental car')
lease, rent, hire, charter, engage, take - (engage for service under a term of contract; 'We took an apartment on a quiet street'; 'Let's rent a car'; 'Shall we take a guide in Rome?')
tenant, renter - (someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else; 'the landlord can evict a tenant who doesn't pay the rent')
partake, share, partake in - (have, give, or receive a share of; 'We shared the cake')
share, divvy up, portion out, apportion, deal - (give out as one's portion or share)
lend, loan - (give temporarily; let have for a limited time; 'I will lend you my car'; 'loan me some money')
borrow - (get temporarily; 'May I borrow your lawn mower?')
borrower - (someone who receives something on the promise to return it or its equivalent)
lender, loaner - (someone who lends money or gives credit in business matters)
refinance - (renew the financing of)
finance - (obtain or provide money for; 'Can we finance the addition to our home?')
finance - (the commercial activity of providing funds and capital)
finance - (obtain or provide money for; 'Can we finance the addition to our home?')
finance - (obtain or provide money for; 'Can we finance the addition to our home?')
loan - (the temporary provision of money (usually at interest))
documentation, certification, corroboration - (confirmation that some fact or statement is true)
certificate, certification, credential, credentials - (a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts)
certificate, certification, credential, credentials - (a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts)
honorary - (given as an honor without the normal duties; 'an honorary degree')
academic degree, degree - (an award conferred by a college or university signifying that the recipient has satisfactorily completed a course of study; 'he earned his degree at Princeton summa cum laude')
bachelor's degree, baccalaureate - (an academic degree conferred on someone who has successfully completed undergraduate studies)
doctor's degree, doctorate - (one of the highest earned academic degrees conferred by a university)
doctoral, doctorial - (of or relating to a doctor or doctorate; 'doctoral dissertation'; 'doctorial candidates')
Ph.D., PhD - (an American doctorate usually based on at least 3 years graduate study and a dissertation; the highest degree awarded by a graduate school)
Doctor of Philosophy - (a doctorate awarded for original contributions to knowledge)
master's degree - (an academic degree higher than a bachelor's but lower than a doctor's)
Bachelor of Arts, BA, Artium Baccalaurens, AB - (a bachelor's degree in arts and sciences)
Bachelor of Science, BS, SB - (a bachelor's degree in science)
certificate of deposit, CD - (a debt instrument issued by a bank; usually pays interest)
passport - (a document issued by a country to a citizen allowing that person to travel abroad and re-enter the home country)
visa - (an endorsement made in a passport that allows the bearer to enter the country issuing it)
visa - (an endorsement made in a passport that allows the bearer to enter the country issuing it)
receive, have - (get something; come into possession of; 'receive payment'; 'receive a gift'; 'receive letters from the front')
pick up, receive - (register (perceptual input); 'pick up a signal')
receive - (partake of the Holy Eucharist sacrament)
get, acquire - (come into the possession of something concrete or abstract; 'She got a lot of paintings from her uncle'; 'They acquired a new pet'; 'Get your results the next day'; 'Get permission to take a few days off from work')
reception, receipt - (the act of receiving)
recipient, receiver - (a person who gets something)
recipient role, recipient - (the semantic role of the animate entity that is passively involved in the happening denoted by the verb in the clause)
accrue, fall - (come into the possession of; 'The house accrued to the oldest son')
pensioner, pensionary - (the beneficiary of a pension fund)
acquirer - (a person who acquires something (usually permanently))
recipient, receiver - (a person who gets something)
beneficiary, donee - (the recipient of funds or other benefits)
benefactive role, beneficiary - (the semantic role of the intended recipient who benefits from the happening denoted by the verb in the clause)
beneficiary, donee - (the recipient of funds or other benefits)
heir, inheritor, heritor - (a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another)
obtain - (come into possession of; 'How did you obtain the visa?')
obtain - (come into possession of; 'How did you obtain the visa?')
acquiring, getting - (the act of acquiring something; 'I envied his talent for acquiring'; 'he's much more interested in the getting than in the giving')
acquisition - (the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something; 'the acquisition of wealth'; 'the acquisition of one company by another')
buyout - (acquisition of a company by purchasing a controlling percentage of its stock)
leisure - (freedom to choose a pastime or enjoyable activity; 'he lacked the leisure for golf')
agreeable - (conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature; 'Is the plan agreeable to you?'; 'he's an agreeable fellow'; 'My idea of an agreeable person...is a person who agrees with me'- Disraeli; 'an agreeable manner')
relaxing, restful, reposeful - (affording or marked by rest or repose; 'the time spent was pleasant and relaxing'; 'a restful night'; 'a cool and reposeful glen')
rest - (be at rest)
rest, breathe, catch one's breath, take a breather - (take a short break from one's activities in order to relax)
rest, ease, repose, relaxation - (freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility); 'took his repose by the swimming pool')
relax, loosen up, unbend, unwind, decompress, slow down - (become less tense, rest, or take one's ease; 'He relaxed in the hot tub'; 'Let's all relax after a hard day's work')
sleep, slumber - (a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended; 'he didn't get enough sleep last night'; 'calm as a child in dreamless slumber')
sleep, kip, slumber, log Z's, catch some Z's - (be asleep)
sleeping - (the state of being asleep)
sleep, nap - (a period of time spent sleeping; 'he felt better after a little sleep'; 'there wasn't time for a nap')
nap, catnap, cat sleep, forty winks, short sleep, snooze - (sleeping for a short period of time (usually not in bed))
nap, catnap, catch a wink - (take a siesta; 'She naps everyday after lunch for an hour')
siesta - (a nap in the early afternoon (especially in hot countries))
oversleep - (sleep longer than intended)
unplanned - (without apparent forethought or prompting or planning; 'an unplanned economy'; 'accepts an unplanned order'; 'an unplanned pregnancy'; 'unplanned remarks')
unintentional, unplanned, unwitting - (not intentional; 'an unintended slight'; 'an unintentional pun'; 'the offense was unintentional'; 'an unwitting mistake may be overlooked')
undesigned, unintentional - (not done or made or performed with purpose or intent)
snooze, drowse, doze - (sleep lightly or for a short period of time)
doze, drowse - (a light fitful sleep)
paradoxical sleep, rapid eye movement sleep, REM sleep, rapid eye movement, REM - (a recurring sleep state during which dreaming occurs; a state of rapidly shifting eye movements during sleep)
perspiration, sweat, sudor - (salty fluid secreted by sweat glands; 'sweat poured off his brow')
sweat, sudate, perspire - (excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin; 'Exercise makes one sweat')
perspiration, sweating, diaphoresis, sudation, hidrosis - (the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid; 'perspiration is a homeostatic process')
breath - (the air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration; 'his sour breath offended her')
halitus, exhalation - (exhaled breath)
halitosis - (offensive breath)
shed blood, bleed, hemorrhage - (lose blood from one's body)
bleeding, hemorrhage, haemorrhage - (flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessels)
nosebleed, epistaxis - (bleeding from the nose)
sputter - (make an explosive sound; 'sputtering engines')
menstruate, flow - (undergo menstruation; 'She started menstruating at the age of 11')
menstruation, menses, menstruum, catamenia, period, flow - (the monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women from puberty to menopause; 'the women were sickly and subject to excessive menstruation'; 'a woman does not take the gout unless her menses be stopped' - Hippocrates; 'the semen begins to appear in males and to be emitted at the same time of life that the catamenia begin to flow in females'-Aristotle)
menstrual, catamenial - (of or relating to menstruation or the menses; 'menstrual period')
menarche - (the first occurrence of menstruation in a woman)
lay - (lay eggs; 'This hen doesn't lay')
spawn - (lay spawn; 'The salmon swims upstream to spawn')
spawn - (the mass of eggs deposited by fish or amphibians or molluscs)
reproduction, procreation, breeding, facts of life - (the sexual activity of conceiving and bearing offspring)
reproduce, procreate, multiply - (have offspring or young; 'The deer in our neighborhood reproduce madly'; 'The Catholic Church tells people to procreate, no matter what their economic situation may be')
breed, multiply - (have young (animals); 'pandas rarely breed in captivity')
coupling, mating, pairing, conjugation, union, sexual union - (the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes; 'the casual couplings of adolescents'; 'the mating of some species occurs only in the spring')
crossbreed, cross, hybridize, hybridise, interbreed - (breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties; 'cross a horse and a donkey'; 'Mendel tried crossbreeding'; 'these species do not interbreed')
breeder, stock breeder - (a person who breeds animals)
anoxia - (severe hypoxia; absence of oxygen in inspired gases or in arterial blood or in the tissues)
poisoning, toxic condition, intoxication - (the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance)
food poisoning, gastrointestinal disorder - (illness caused by poisonous or contaminated food)
botulism - (food poisoning from ingesting botulin; not infectious; affects the CNS; can be fatal if not treated promptly)
botulinum toxin - (any of several neurotoxins that are produced by the anaerobic bacterium Clostridium botulinum; causes muscle paralysis)
boulder, bowlder - (a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin)
disagree, differ, dissent, take issue - (be of different opinions; 'I beg to differ!'; 'She disagrees with her husband on many questions')
disagreement - (the speech act of disagreeing or arguing or disputing)
confrontation, encounter, showdown, face-off - (a hostile disagreement face-to-face)
confrontational - (of or relating to confrontation)
argue, contend, debate, fence - (have an argument about something)
quarrel, dispute, scrap, argufy, altercate - (have a disagreement over something; 'We quarreled over the question as to who discovered America'; 'These two fellows are always scrapping over something')
discord, strife - (lack of agreement or harmony)
strife - (bitter conflict; heated often violent dissension)
dispute, difference, difference of opinion, conflict - (a disagreement or argument about something important; 'he had a dispute with his wife'; 'there were irreconcilable differences'; 'the familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats')
argue, contend, debate, fence - (have an argument about something)
quarrel, dispute, scrap, argufy, altercate - (have a disagreement over something; 'We quarreled over the question as to who discovered America'; 'These two fellows are always scrapping over something')
controversy, contention, contestation, disputation, disceptation, tilt, argument, arguing - (a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; 'they were involved in a violent argument')
quarrel, wrangle, row, words, run-in, dustup - (an angry dispute; 'they had a quarrel'; 'they had words')
controversy, contention, contestation, disputation, disceptation, tilt, argument, arguing - (a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; 'they were involved in a violent argument')
affray, altercation, fracas - (noisy quarrel)
argue, contend, debate, fence - (have an argument about something)
quarrel, dispute, scrap, argufy, altercate - (have a disagreement over something; 'We quarreled over the question as to who discovered America'; 'These two fellows are always scrapping over something')
contentious, combative, disputatious, disputative, litigious - (inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits; 'a style described as abrasive and contentious'; 'a disputatious lawyer'; 'a litigious and acrimonious spirit')
contestant - (a person who participates in competitions)
rival, challenger, competitor, competition, contender - (the contestant you hope to defeat; 'he had respect for his rivals'; 'he wanted to know what the competition was doing')
contestant - (a person who participates in competitions)
rival, challenger, competitor, competition, contender - (the contestant you hope to defeat; 'he had respect for his rivals'; 'he wanted to know what the competition was doing')
finalist - (a contestant who reaches the final stages of a competition)
adversary, antagonist, opponent, opposer, resister - (someone who offers opposition)
anti-American - (a person who is opposed to the United States and its policies)
anti-American - (opposed to the United States and its policies)
rival, challenger, competitor, competition, contender - (the contestant you hope to defeat; 'he had respect for his rivals'; 'he wanted to know what the competition was doing')
front-runner, favorite, favourite - (a competitor thought likely to win)
runner-up, second best - (the competitor who finishes second)
synthesize, synthesise - (combine so as to form a more complex, product; 'his operas synthesize music and drama in perfect harmony')
compound, combine - (put or add together; 'combine resources')
compound, combine - (combine so as to form a whole; mix; 'compound the ingredients')
combine - (add together from different sources; 'combine resources')
combine - (join for a common purpose or in a common action; 'These forces combined with others')
aggregate, combine - (gather in a mass, sum, or whole)
blend, flux, mix, conflate, commingle, immix, fuse, coalesce, meld, combine, merge - (mix together different elements; 'The colors blend well')
coalesce - (fuse or cause to grow together)
combined - (made or joined or united into one)
combined, concerted, conjunct, conjunctive, cooperative, united - (involving the joint activity of two or more; 'the attack was met by the combined strength of two divisions'; 'concerted action'; 'the conjunct influence of fire and strong wind'; 'the conjunctive focus of political opposition'; 'a cooperative effort'; 'a united effort'; 'joint military activities')
cooperative - (done with or working with others for a common purpose or benefit; 'a cooperative effort')
jointly, collectively, conjointly, together, put together - (in conjunction with; combined; 'our salaries put together couldn't pay for the damage'; 'we couldn't pay for the damages with all our salaries put together')
together - (in contact with each other; 'the leaves stuck together')
together - (assembled in one place; 'we were gathered together')
together - (in each other's company; 'we went to the movies together'; 'the family that prays together stays together')
jointly - (in collaboration or cooperation; 'this paper was written jointly')
incorporate, incorporated, integrated, merged, unified - (formed or united into a whole)
combination - (a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities)
patchwork, patchwork quilt - (a quilt made by sew patches of different materials together)
blend, flux, mix, conflate, commingle, immix, fuse, coalesce, meld, combine, merge - (mix together different elements; 'The colors blend well')
mix, mingle, commix, unify, amalgamate - (to bring or combine together or with something else; 'resourcefully he mingled music and dance')
mix - (combine (electronic signals); 'mixing sounds')
mix, mix in - (add as an additional element or part; 'mix water into the drink')
blend in, mix in - (cause (something) to be mixed with (something else); 'At this stage of making the cake, blend in the nuts')
mix, mix in - (add as an additional element or part; 'mix water into the drink')
paradoxical, self-contradictory - (seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true; 'it is paradoxical that standing is more tiring than walking')
paradoxically - (in a paradoxical manner; 'paradoxically, ice ages seem to occur when the sun gets hotter')
assorted, miscellaneous, mixed, motley, sundry - (consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds (even to the point of incongruity); 'an arrangement of assorted spring flowers'; 'assorted sizes'; 'miscellaneous accessories'; 'a mixed program of baroque and contemporary music'; 'a motley crew'; 'sundry sciences commonly known as social'- I.A.Richards)
amalgamated, intermingled, mixed, integrated - (caused to combine or unite)
integrate, incorporate - (make into a whole or make part of a whole; 'She incorporated his suggestions into her proposal')
internalize, internalise, interiorize, interiorise - (incorporate within oneself; make subjective or personal; 'internalize a belief')
desegregate, integrate, mix - (open (a place) to members of all races and ethnic groups; 'This school is completely desegregated')
integration, integrating, desegregation - (the action of incorporating a racial or religious group into a community)
integrated - (not segregated; designated as available to all races or groups; 'integrated schools')
expedite, hasten - (speed up the progress of; facilitate; 'This should expedite the process')
catalyst, accelerator - ((chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected)
catalysis, contact action - (acceleration of a chemical reaction induced by the presence of material that is chemically unchanged at the end of the reaction; 'of the top 50 commodity chemicals, 30 are created directly by catalysis and another 6 are made from raw materials that are catalytically produced')
catalyze, catalyse - (change by catalysis or cause to catalyze)
reactant - (a chemical substance that is present at the start of a chemical reaction)
precursor - (a substance from which another substance is formed (especially by a metabolic reaction))
intermediate - (a substance formed during a chemical process before the desired product is obtained)
product - (a chemical substance formed as a result of a chemical reaction; 'a product of lime and nitric acid')
synthesis - (the process of producing a chemical compound (usually by the union of simpler chemical compounds))
synthesize, synthesise - (combine so as to form a more complex, product; 'his operas synthesize music and drama in perfect harmony')
hear - (perceive (sound) via the auditory sense)
heard - (detected or perceived by the sense of hearing; 'a conversation heard through the wall')
look - (perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards; 'She looked over the expanse of land'; 'Look at your child!'; 'Look - a deer in the backyard!')
observe - (watch attentively; 'Please observe the reaction of these two chemicals')
watch, observe, follow, watch over, keep an eye on - (follow with the eyes or the mind; 'Keep an eye on the baby, please!'; 'The world is watching Sarajevo'; 'She followed the men with the binoculars')
observation - (the act of making and recording a measurement)
observation, observance, watching - (the act of observing; taking a patient look)
regard, consider - (look at attentively)
look, looking, looking at - (the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually; 'he went out to have a look'; 'his look was fixed on her eyes'; 'he gave it a good looking at'; 'his camera does his looking for him')
behold, lay eyes on - (see with attention; 'behold Christ!')
sighting - (the act of observing; 'several sightings of enemy troops were reported')
sight - (catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes; 'he caught sight of the king's men coming over the ridge')
leer - (look suggestively or obliquely; look or gaze with a sly, immodest, or malign expression; 'The men leered at the young women on the beach')
leer - (a suggestive or sneering look or grin)
squint - (partly close one's eyes, as when hit by direct blinding light; 'The driver squinted as the sun hit his windshield')
squint - (the act of squinting; looking with the eyes partly closed)
ogle - (look at with amorous intentions)
sneer, leer - (a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls)
descry, spot, espy, spy - (catch sight of)
watch - (look attentively; 'watch a basketball game')
watch, view, see, catch, take in - (see or watch; 'view a show on television'; 'This program will be seen all over the world'; 'view an exhibition'; 'Catch a show on Broadway'; 'see a movie')
preview - (watch (a movie or play) before it is released to the general public)
gaze, stare - (look at with fixed eyes; 'The students stared at the teacher with amazement')
stare - (fixate one's eyes; 'The ancestor in the painting is staring down menacingly')
stare - (a fixed look with eyes open wide)
glower, glare - (look at with a fixed gaze; 'The girl glared at the man who tried to make a pass at her')
glare, glower - (an angry stare)
goggle, gape, gawp, gawk - (look with amazement; look stupidly)
gape - (a stare of amazement (usually with the mouth open))
gaze, stare - (look at with fixed eyes; 'The students stared at the teacher with amazement')
gaze, regard - (a long fixed look; 'he fixed his paternal gaze on me')
admire - (look at with admiration)
peer - (look searchingly; 'We peered into the back of the shop to see whether a salesman was around')
peek, peep - (a secret look)
glance, peek, glint - (throw a glance at; take a brief look at; 'She only glanced at the paper'; 'I only peeked-I didn't see anything interesting')
glance, glimpse, coup d'oeil - (a quick look)
glimpse - (catch a glimpse of or see briefly; 'We glimpsed the Queen as she got into her limousine')
determine, find, find out, ascertain - (establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study; 'find the product of two numbers'; 'The physicist who found the elusive particle won the Nobel Prize')
determine, check, find out, see, ascertain, watch, learn - (find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort; 'I want to see whether she speaks French'; 'See whether it works'; 'find out if he speaks Russian'; 'Check whether the train leaves on time')
determination, finding - (the act of determining the properties of something)
read - (interpret something that is written or printed; 'read the advertisement'; 'Have you read Salman Rushdie?')
clear, decipherable, readable - (easily deciphered)
reread - (read anew; read again; 'He re-read her letters to him')
speaker, talker, utterer, verbalizer, verbaliser - (someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous); 'the speaker at commencement'; 'an utterer of useful maxims')
orator, speechmaker, rhetorician, public speaker, speechifier - (a person who delivers a speech or oration)
narrator, storyteller, teller - (someone who tells a story)
gossip, gossiper, gossipmonger, rumormonger, rumourmonger, newsmonger - (a person given to gossiping and divulging personal information about others)
dish the dirt, gossip - (wag one's tongue; speak about others and reveal secrets or intimacies; 'She won't dish the dirt')
tattletale, tattler, taleteller, talebearer, telltale, blabbermouth - (someone who gossips indiscreetly)
chatterer, babbler, prater, chatterbox, magpie, spouter - (an obnoxious and foolish and loquacious talker)
motormouth - (someone who talks incessantly; 'I wish that motormouth would shut up')
unwrap, disclose, let on, bring out, reveal, discover, expose, divulge, impart, break, give away, let out - (make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret; 'The auction house would not disclose the price at which the van Gogh had sold'; 'The actress won't reveal how old she is'; 'bring out the truth'; 'he broke the news to her'; 'unwrap the evidence in the murder case')
disclosed - (made known (especially something secret or concealed); 'the disclosed purpose of their wicked plan')
undisclosed, unrevealed - (not made known)
yarn - (tell or spin a yarn)
narration, recital, yarn - (the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events; 'his narration was hesitant')
narrator, storyteller, teller - (someone who tells a story)
read - (interpret something that is written or printed; 'read the advertisement'; 'Have you read Salman Rushdie?')
read - (interpret something that is written or printed; 'read the advertisement'; 'Have you read Salman Rushdie?')
write - (mark or trace on a surface; 'The artist wrote Chinese characters on a big piece of white paper'; 'Russian is written with the Cyrillic alphabet')
capitalize, capitalise - (write in capital letters)
spell, write - (write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word); 'He spelled the word wrong in this letter')
punctuate, mark - (insert punctuation marks into)
dry, dry out - (remove the moisture from and make dry; 'dry clothes'; 'dry hair')
dry, dry out - (become dry or drier; 'The laundry dries in the sun')
wipe, pass over - (rub with a circular motion; 'wipe the blackboard'; 'He passed his hands over the soft cloth')
wipe up, mop up, mop - (to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop; 'Mop the hallway now'; 'He mopped her forehead with a towel')
tumble dry - (dry by spinning with hot air inside a cylinder; 'These fabrics are delicate and cannot be tumbled dry')
dehumidify - (make less humid; 'The air conditioner dehumidifies the air in the summer')
dishtowel, dish towel, tea towel - (a towel for drying dishes)
dishwasher, dish washer, dishwashing machine - (a machine for washing dishes)
washer, automatic washer, washing machine - (a home appliance for washing clothes and linens automatically)
dryer, drier - (an appliance that removes moisture)
clothes dryer, clothes drier - (a dryer that dries clothes wet from washing)
humidify, moisturize, moisturise - (make (more) humid; 'We have a machine that humidifies the air in the house')
desiccant, drying agent, drier, sicative - (a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture))
dry, dry out - (remove the moisture from and make dry; 'dry clothes'; 'dry hair')
parch, sear - (cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat; 'The sun parched the earth')
adust, baked, parched, scorched, sunbaked - (dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight; 'a vast desert all adust'; 'land lying baked in the heat'; 'parched soil'; 'the earth was scorched and bare'; 'sunbaked salt flats')
sun-dried, sundried - (dried naturally by the sun; 'sun-dried apricots')
sun, sunbathe - (expose one's body to the sun)
sunbather - (someone who basks in the sunshine in order to get a suntan)
spontaneous, self-generated - (happening or arising without apparent external cause; 'spontaneous laughter'; 'spontaneous combustion'; 'a spontaneous abortion')
spontaneously - (in a spontaneous manner; 'this shift occurs spontaneously')
causality - (the relation between causes and effects)
causal agent, cause, causal agency - (any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results)
cause - (events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something; 'they are trying to determine the cause of the crash')
cause - (events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something; 'they are trying to determine the cause of the crash')
predate, precede, forego, forgo, antecede, antedate - (be earlier in time; go back further; 'Stone tools precede bronze tools')
preceding - (existing or coming before)
follow, come after - (come after in time, as a result; 'A terrible tsunami followed the earthquake')
postdate, follow - (be later in time; 'Tuesday always follows Monday')
predecessor - (one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office))
succeed, come after, follow - (be the successor (of); 'Carter followed Ford'; 'Will Charles succeed to the throne?')
successor, replacement - (a person who follows next in order; 'he was President Lincoln's successor')
consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshot - (a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; 'the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise'; 'his decision had depressing consequences for business'; 'he acted very wise after the event')
result, resultant, final result, outcome, termination - (something that results; 'he listened for the results on the radio')
offspring, materialization, materialisation - (something that comes into existence as a result; 'industrialism prepared the way for acceptance of the French Revolution's various socialistic offspring'; 'this skyscraper is the solid materialization of his efforts')
sequel, subsequence - (something that follows something else)
dent - (an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening); 'it made a dent in my bank account')
consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshot - (a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; 'the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise'; 'his decision had depressing consequences for business'; 'he acted very wise after the event')
result, resultant, final result, outcome, termination - (something that results; 'he listened for the results on the radio')
result, resultant, final result, outcome, termination - (something that results; 'he listened for the results on the radio')
consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshot - (a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; 'the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise'; 'his decision had depressing consequences for business'; 'he acted very wise after the event')
result, resultant, final result, outcome, termination - (something that results; 'he listened for the results on the radio')
climax, flood tide - (the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding; 'the climax of the artist's career'; 'in the flood tide of his success')
denouement - (the outcome of a complex sequence of events)
aftermath, wake, backwash - (the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event); 'the aftermath of war'; 'in the wake of the accident no one knew how many had been injured')
consequence, aftermath - (the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual; 'that result is of no consequence')
climax, culmination - (the decisive moment in a novel or play; 'the deathbed scene is the climax of the play')
omission, skip - (a mistake resulting from neglect)
omission - (something that has been omitted; 'she searched the table for omissions')
destiny, fate - (an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future)
karma - ((Hinduism and Buddhism) the effects of a person's actions that determine his destiny in his next incarnation)
doom, doomsday, day of reckoning, end of the world - (an unpleasant or disastrous destiny; 'everyone was aware of the approaching doom but was helpless to avoid it'; 'that's unfortunate but it isn't the end of the world')
doom, doomsday, day of reckoning, end of the world - (an unpleasant or disastrous destiny; 'everyone was aware of the approaching doom but was helpless to avoid it'; 'that's unfortunate but it isn't the end of the world')
Judgment Day, Judgement Day, Day of Judgment, Day of Judgement, Doomsday, Last Judgment, Last Judgement, Last Day, day of reckoning, doomsday, crack of doom, end of the world - ((New Testament) day of the Last Judgment when God will decree the fates of all men according to the good and evil of their earthly lives)
outgrowth, branch, offshoot, offset - (a natural consequence of development)
impact, wallop - (a forceful consequence; a strong effect; 'the book had an important impact on my thinking'; 'the book packs a wallop')
impingement, encroachment, impact - (influencing strongly; 'they resented the impingement of American values on European culture')
result, resultant, final result, outcome, termination - (something that results; 'he listened for the results on the radio')
result, resultant, final result, outcome, termination - (something that results; 'he listened for the results on the radio')
examiner, tester, quizzer - (someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications)
census, nose count, nosecount - (a periodic count of the population)
pollster, poll taker, headcounter, canvasser - (someone who conducts surveys of public opinion; 'a pollster conducts public opinion polls'; 'a headcounter counts heads')
poll, opinion poll, public opinion poll, canvass - (an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people)
poll, canvass, canvas - (get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions)
test, mental test, mental testing, psychometric test - (any standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or memory or intelligence or aptitude or personality etc; 'the test was standardized on a large sample of students')
test, mental test, mental testing, psychometric test - (any standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or memory or intelligence or aptitude or personality etc; 'the test was standardized on a large sample of students')
quiz, test - (examine someone's knowledge of something; 'The teacher tests us every week'; 'We got quizzed on French irregular verbs')
test, mental test, mental testing, psychometric test - (any standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or memory or intelligence or aptitude or personality etc; 'the test was standardized on a large sample of students')
test, mental test, mental testing, psychometric test - (any standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or memory or intelligence or aptitude or personality etc; 'the test was standardized on a large sample of students')
test, mental test, mental testing, psychometric test - (any standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or memory or intelligence or aptitude or personality etc; 'the test was standardized on a large sample of students')
result, resultant, final result, outcome, termination - (something that results; 'he listened for the results on the radio')
measure, quantity, amount - (how much there is of something that you can quantify)
test, prove, try, try out, examine, essay - (put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to; 'This approach has been tried with good results'; 'Test this recipe')
screen, test - (test or examine for the presence of disease or infection; 'screen the blood for the HIV virus') 'The teacher tests us every week'; 'We got quizzed on French irregular verbs')
test - (determine the presence or properties of (a substance))
test, trial, run - (the act of testing something; 'in the experimental trials the amount of carbon was measured separately'; 'he called each flip of the coin a new trial')
measurement, measuring, measure, mensuration - (the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule; 'the measurements were carefully done'; 'his mental measurings proved remarkably accurate')
measure, mensurate, measure out - (determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of; 'Measure the length of the wall')
measured - (determined by measurement; 'the measured distance was less than a mile')
quantitative - (expressible as a quantity or relating to or susceptible of measurement; 'export wheat without quantitative limitations'; 'quantitative analysis determines the amounts and proportions of the chemical constituents of a substance or mixture')
quantitative - (relating to the measurement of quantity; 'quantitative studies')
qualitative - (involving distinctions based on qualities; 'qualitative change'; 'qualitative data'; 'qualitative analysis determines the chemical constituents of a substance or mixture')
qualitative - (relating to or involving comparisons based on qualities)
test, trial, run - (the act of testing something; 'in the experimental trials the amount of carbon was measured separately'; 'he called each flip of the coin a new trial')
elf, hob, gremlin, pixie, pixy, brownie, imp - ((folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous)
extraterrestrial being, extraterrestrial, alien - (a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere)
monster - (an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts)
research - (systematic investigation to establish facts)
research, search, explore - (inquire into; 'the students had to research the history of the Second World War for their history project'; 'He searched for information on his relatives on the web'; 'Scientists are exploring the nature of consciousness')
research - (attempt to find out in a systematically and scientific manner; 'The student researched the history of that word')
field work - (an investigation carried out in the field rather than in a laboratory or headquarters)
applied - (concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles; opposed to theoretical; 'applied physics'; 'applied psychology'; 'technical problems in medicine, engineering, economics and other applied discipcdlines'- Sidney Hook)
google - (search the internet (for information) using the Google search engine; 'He googled the woman he had met at the party'; 'My children are googling all day')
check, check up on, look into, check out, suss out, check over, go over, check into - (examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition; 'check the brakes'; 'Check out the engine')
check - (make an examination or investigation; 'check into the rumor'; 'check the time of the class')
see, check, insure, see to it, ensure, control, ascertain, assure - (be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something; 'He verified that the valves were closed'; 'See that the curtains are closed'; 'control the quality of the product')
assay, check - (an appraisal of the state of affairs; 'they made an assay of the contents'; 'a check on its dependability under stress')
analysis - (an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole)
analysis, analytic thinking - (the abstract separation of a whole into its constituent parts in order to study the parts and their relations)
analyze, analyse, study, examine, canvass, canvas - (consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning; 'analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare'; 'analyze the evidence in a criminal trial'; 'analyze your real motives')
analyze, analyse - (break down into components or essential features; 'analyze today's financial market')
analyze, analyse, break down, dissect, take apart - (make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features; 'analyze a specimen'; 'analyze a sentence'; 'analyze a chemical compound')
analytic, analytical - (using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole - intellectual or substantial - into its elemental parts or basic principles); 'an analytic experiment'; 'an analytic approach'; 'a keenly analytic man'; 'analytical reasoning'; 'an analytical mind')
intuitive, nonrational, visceral - (obtained through intuition rather than from reasoning or observation)
notional, speculative - (not based on fact or investigation; 'a notional figure of cost helps in determining production costs'; 'speculative knowledge')
survey, appraise - (consider in a comprehensive way; 'He appraised the situation carefully before acting')
survey - (look over in a comprehensively, inspect; 'He surveyed his new classmates')
survey, study - (a detailed critical inspection)
theoretical, theoretic - (concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; 'theoretical science')
theoretical - (concerned with theories rather than their practical applications; 'theoretical physics')
theoretically, on paper, in theory - (according to the assumed facts; 'on paper the candidate seems promising')
theoretically - (in a theoretical manner; 'he worked the problem out theoretically')
conjectural, divinatory, hypothetical, hypothetic, supposed, suppositional, suppositious, supposititious - (based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence; 'theories about the extinction of dinosaurs are still highly conjectural'; 'the supposed reason for his absence'; 'suppositious reconstructions of dead languages'; 'hypothetical situation')
experimental - (relating to or based on experiment; 'experimental physics')
experimental, data-based, observational - (relying on observation or experiment; 'experimental results that supported the hypothesis')
experiment, experimentation - (the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation)
experimenter - (a research worker who conducts experiments)
experimenter - (a person who enjoys testing innovative ideas; 'she was an experimenter in new forms of poetry')
ledger, leger, account book, book of account, book - (a record in which commercial accounts are recorded; 'they got a subpoena to examine our books')
audit, scrutinize, scrutinise, inspect - (examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification; 'audit accounts and tax returns')
auditor - (a qualified accountant who inspects the accounting records and practices of a business or other organization)
audited account, audit - (an inspection of the accounting procedures and records by a trained accountant or CPA)
test, trial, run - (the act of testing something; 'in the experimental trials the amount of carbon was measured separately'; 'he called each flip of the coin a new trial')
chemical analysis, qualitative analysis - (the act of decomposing a substance into its constituent elements)
quantitative analysis, quantitative chemical analysis - (chemical analysis to determine the amounts of each element in the substance)
assay - (a quantitative or qualitative test of a substance (especially an ore or a drug) to determine its components; frequently used to test for the presence or concentration of infectious agents or antibodies etc.)
bioassay, bio-assay - (appraisal of the biological activity of a substance by testing its effect on an organism and comparing the result with some agreed standard)
blood test - (a serologic analysis of a sample of blood)
transfusion, blood transfusion - (the introduction of blood or blood plasma into a vein or artery)
spectroscopy, spectrometry, spectroscopic analysis, spectrum analysis, spectrographic analysis - (the use of spectroscopes to analyze spectra)
urinalysis, uranalysis - ((medicine) the chemical analysis of urine (for medical diagnosis))
biopsy - (examination of tissues or liquids from the living body to determine the existence or cause of a disease)
mathematics department, department of mathematics - (the academic department responsible for teaching and research in mathematics)
mathematics, math, maths - (a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement)
nonlinear - (designating or involving an equation whose terms are not of the first degree)
algebra - (the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations)
calculus, infinitesimal calculus - (the branch of mathematics that is concerned with limits and with the differentiation and integration of functions)
mathematician - (a person skilled in mathematics)
arithmetic - (the branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations)
geometry - (the pure mathematics of points and lines and curves and surfaces)
geometric, geometrical - (of or relating to or determined by geometry)
trigonometry, trig - (the mathematics of triangles and trigonometric functions)
data, information - (a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn; 'statistical data')
data, information - (a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn; 'statistical data')
datum, data point - (an item of factual information derived from measurement or research)
statistic - (a datum that can be represented numerically)
band - (a range of frequencies between two limits)
band - (a range of frequencies between two limits)
distribution, statistical distribution - ((statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence)
variance - (the second moment around the mean; the expected value of the square of the deviations of a random variable from its mean value)
standard deviation - (the square root of the variance)
statistical - (of or relating to statistics; 'statistical population')
statistically - (with respect to statistics; 'this is statistically impossible')
statistics - (a branch of applied mathematics concerned with the collection and interpretation of quantitative data and the use of probability theory to estimate population parameters)
correlate - (bring into a mutual, complementary, or reciprocal relation; 'I cannot correlate these two pieces of information')
moment - (the n-th moment of a distribution is the expected value of the n-th power of the deviations from a fixed value)
marketing - (the commercial processes involved in promoting and selling and distributing a product or service; 'most companies have a manager in charge of marketing')
market - (engage in the commercial promotion, sale, or distribution of; 'The company is marketing its new line of beauty products')
advertise, publicize, advertize, publicise - (call attention to; 'Please don't advertise the fact that he has AIDS')
publicize, publicise, air, bare - (make public; 'She aired her opinions on welfare')
publicized, publicised - (made known; especially made widely known)
advertise, publicize, advertize, publicise - (call attention to; 'Please don't advertise the fact that he has AIDS')
ad, advertisement, advertizement, advertising, advertizing, advert - (a public promotion of some product or service)
promotion, publicity, promotional material, packaging - (a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution; 'the packaging of new ideas')
promotional - (of or relating to serving as publicity; 'promotional fares')
advertise, publicize, advertize, publicise - (call attention to; 'Please don't advertise the fact that he has AIDS')
commercial, commercial message - (a commercially sponsored ad on radio or television)
grandiloquent, overblown, pompous, pontifical, portentous - (puffed up with vanity; 'a grandiloquent and boastful manner'; 'overblown oratory'; 'a pompous speech'; 'pseudo-scientific gobbledygook and pontifical hooey'- Newsweek)
ballyhoo, hoopla, hype, plug - (blatant or sensational promotion)
commercial, commercial message - (a commercially sponsored ad on radio or television)
newspaper ad, newspaper advertisement - (a printed advertisement that is published in a newspaper)
classified ad, classified advertisement, classified - (a short ad in a newspaper or magazine (usually in small print) and appearing along with other ads of the same type)
pricing - (the evaluation of something in terms of its price)
price - (determine the price of; 'The grocer priced his wares high')
solicit - (make a solicitation or petition for something desired; 'She is too shy to solicit')
advertise, advertize, promote, push - (make publicity for; try to sell (a product); 'The salesman is aggressively pushing the new computer model'; 'The company is heavily advertizing their new laptops')
aggression - (deliberately unfriendly behavior)
aggression, hostility - (violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked)
plundering, pillage, pillaging - (the act of stealing valuable things from a place; 'the plundering of the Parthenon'; 'his plundering of the great authors')
mistreat, maltreat, abuse, ill-use, step, ill-treat - (treat badly; 'This boss abuses his workers'; 'She is always stepping on others to get ahead')
mistreatment - (the practice of treating (someone or something) badly; 'he should be punished for his mistreatment of his mother')
harassment, molestation - (the act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks and criticism)
harass, hassle, harry, chivy, chivvy, chevy, chevvy, beset, plague, molest, provoke - (annoy continually or chronically; 'He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked'; 'This man harasses his female co-workers')
torment, rag, bedevil, crucify, dun, frustrate - (treat cruelly; 'The children tormented the stuttering teacher')
rite of passage - (a ritual performed in some cultures at times when a individual changes his status (as from adolescence to adulthood))
bar mitzvah - ((Judaism) an initiation ceremony marking the 13th birthday of a Jewish boy and signifying the beginning of religious responsibility; 'a bar mitzvah is an important social event')
haze - (harass by imposing humiliating or painful tasks, as in military institutions)
persecute, oppress - (cause to suffer; 'Jews were persecuted in the former Soviet Union')
persecution - (the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion))
oppression, subjugation - (the act of subjugating by cruelty; 'the tyrant's oppression of the people')
battle, conflict, fight, engagement - (a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war; 'Grant won a decisive victory in the battle of Chickamauga'; 'he lost his romantic ideas about war when he got into a real engagement')
conflict, struggle, battle - (an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals); 'the harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph' - Thomas Paine; 'police tried to control the battle between the pro- and anti-abortion mobs')
fight, fighting, combat, scrap - (the act of fighting; any contest or struggle; 'a fight broke out at the hockey game'; 'there was fighting in the streets'; 'the unhappy couple got into a terrible scrap')
battle, conflict, fight, engagement - (a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war; 'Grant won a decisive victory in the battle of Chickamauga'; 'he lost his romantic ideas about war when he got into a real engagement')
battle, combat - (battle or contend against in or as if in a battle; 'The Kurds are combating Iraqi troops in Northern Iraq'; 'We must combat the prejudices against other races'; 'they battled over the budget')
siege, besieging, beleaguering, military blockade - (the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack)
besiege, beleaguer, surround, hem in, circumvent - (surround so as to force to give up; 'The Turks besieged Vienna')
besieged - (surrounded by hostile forces; 'the besieged town')
fight, fighting, combat, scrap - (the act of fighting; any contest or struggle; 'a fight broke out at the hockey game'; 'there was fighting in the streets'; 'the unhappy couple got into a terrible scrap')
military action, action - (a military engagement; 'he saw action in Korea')
assault - (close fighting during the culmination of a military attack)
gunfight, gunplay, shootout - (a fight involving shooting small arms with the intent to kill or frighten)
smoke - (inhale and exhale smoke from cigarettes, cigars, pipes; We never smoked marijuana'; 'Do you smoke?')
smoker, tobacco user - (a person who smokes tobacco)
basketball, basketball game, hoops - (a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal hoop)
basketball - (an inflated ball used in playing basketball)
net - (a goal lined with netting (as in soccer or hockey))
basket, basketball hoop, hoop - (horizontal circular metal hoop supporting a net through which players try to throw the basketball)
backboard, basketball backboard - (a raised vertical board with basket attached; used to play basketball; 'he banked the shot off the backboard')
coach, manager, handler - ((sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team)
basketball coach - (a coach of basketball players)
fishnet, fishing net - (a net that will enclose fish when it is pulled in)
basketball court - (the court on which basketball is played)
basketball, basketball game, hoops - (a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal hoop)
volleyball, volleyball game - (a game in which two teams hit an inflated ball over a high net using their hands)
volleyball, volleyball game - (a game in which two teams hit an inflated ball over a high net using their hands)
volleyball net - (the high net that separates the two teams and over which the volleyball must pass)
volleyball - (an inflated ball used in playing volleyball)
rebound - (the act of securing possession of the rebounding basketball after a missed shot)
baseball, baseball game - (a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs; 'he played baseball in high school'; 'there was a baseball game on every empty lot'; 'there was a desire for National League ball in the area'; 'play ball!')
golf, golf game - (a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes)
golf course, links course - (course consisting of a large landscaped area for playing golf)
links, golf links - (a golf course that is built on sand ground near a shore)
golf stroke, golf shot, swing - (the act of swinging a golf club at a golf ball and (usually) hitting it)
stroke - (strike a ball with a smooth blow)
golf ball - (a small hard ball used in playing golf; dimpled to reduce wind resistance)
racket, racquet - (a sports implement (usually consisting of a handle and an oval frame with a tightly interlaced network of strings) used to strike a ball (or shuttlecock) in various games)
Indian club - (a bottle-shaped club used in exercises)
pool, pocket billiards - (any of various games played on a pool table having 6 pockets)
billiards - (any of several games played on rectangular cloth-covered table (with cushioned edges) in which long tapering cue sticks are used to propel ivory (or composition) balls)
masse, masse shot - (a shot in billiards made by hitting the cue ball with the cue held nearly vertically; the cue ball spins around another ball before hitting the object ball)
cue, cue stick, pool cue, pool stick - (sports implement consisting of a tapering rod used to strike a cue ball in pool or billiards)
cue ball - (the ball that the billiard player or pool player strikes with his cue)
billiard ball - (ball used in playing billiards)
pool table, billiard table, snooker table - (game equipment consisting of a heavy table on which pool is played)
trampoline - (gymnastic apparatus consisting of a strong canvas sheet attached with springs to a metal frame; used for tumbling)
ball game, ballgame - (a field game played with a ball (especially baseball))
baseball, baseball game - (a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs; 'he played baseball in high school'; 'there was a baseball game on every empty lot'; 'there was a desire for National League ball in the area'; 'play ball!')
softball, softball game - (a game closely resembling baseball that is played on a smaller diamond and with a ball that is larger and softer)
softball, playground ball - (ball used in playing softball)
twin bill, doubleheader, double feature - (two games instead of one (especially in baseball when the same two teams play two games on the same day))
nightcap - (the final game of a double header)
deliver, pitch - (throw or hurl from the mound to the batter, as in baseball; 'The pitcher delivered the ball')
pitching - ((baseball) playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team)
right-hander, right hander, righthander - (a person who uses the right hand more skillfully than the left)
left-hander, lefty, southpaw - (a person who uses the left hand with greater skill than the right; 'their pitcher was a southpaw')
left-handed pitcher, left-hander, left hander, lefthander, lefty, southpaw - (a baseball pitcher who throws the ball with the left hand)
set, circle, band, lot - (an unofficial association of people or groups; 'the smart set goes there'; 'they were an angry lot')
car pool - (a small group of car drivers who arrange to take turns driving while the others are passengers)
dissentient, dissenting, dissident - (disagreeing, especially with a majority)
discord, dissension - (disagreement among those expected to cooperate)
dissentious, divisive, factious - (dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion))
dissenter, dissident, protester, objector, contestant - (a person who dissents from some established policy)
nonconformist, recusant - (someone who refuses to conform to established standards of conduct)
maverick, rebel - (someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action)
faction, sect - (a dissenting clique)
clique, coterie, ingroup, inner circle, pack, camp - (an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose)
mafia, maffia - (any tightly knit group of trusted associates)
cabal, faction, junto, camarilla - (a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue)
uncommunicative, incommunicative - (not inclined to talk or give information or express opinions)
close, closelipped, closemouthed, secretive, tightlipped - (inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information; 'although they knew her whereabouts her friends kept close about it')
close, closelipped, closemouthed, secretive, tightlipped - (inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information; 'although they knew her whereabouts her friends kept close about it')
discreet - (marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint; 'his trusted discreet aide'; 'a discreet, finely wrought gold necklace')
discreetly - (with discretion; prudently and with wise self-restraint; 'I sent for the sergeant of the platoon both men were in and asked him to try to find out discreetly what lay behind this')
indiscreet - (lacking discretion; injudicious; 'her behavior was indiscreet at the very best')
in-person, in the flesh - (an appearance carried out personally in someone else's physical presence; 'he carried out the negotiations in person'; 'a personal appearance is an appearance by a person in the flesh')
firsthand - (received directly from a source; 'firsthand information')
firsthand - (at first hand or directly; 'I heard this story firsthand')
secondhand - (derived from what is primary or original; not firsthand; 'a secondhand report'; 'a secondhand account of a memory of something once read'; 'most of our knowledge is secondhand')
telecast, televise - (broadcast via television; 'The Royal wedding was televised')
call, telephone, call up, phone, ring - (get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone; 'I tried to call you all night'; 'Take two aspirin and call me in the morning')
call, phone call, telephone call - (a telephone connection; 'she reported several anonymous calls'; 'he placed a phone call to London'2; 'he heard the phone ringing but didn't want to take the call')
caller, caller-up, phoner, telephoner - (the person initiating a telephone call; 'there were so many callers that he finally disconnected the telephone')
post - (an upright consisting of a piece of timber or metal fixed firmly in an upright position; 'he set a row of posts in the ground and strung barbwire between them')
post - (an upright consisting of a piece of timber or metal fixed firmly in an upright position; 'he set a row of posts in the ground and strung barbwire between them')
lamppost - (a metal post supporting an outdoor lamp (such as a streetlight))
post - (an upright consisting of a piece of timber or metal fixed firmly in an upright position; 'he set a row of posts in the ground and strung barbwire between them')
telephone pole, telegraph pole, telegraph post - (tall pole supporting telephone wires)
post, stake - (a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track); 'a pair of posts marked the goal'; 'the corner of the lot was indicated by a stake')
fence, fencing - (a barrier that serves to enclose an area)
lab, laboratory, research lab, research laboratory, science lab, science laboratory - (a workplace for the conduct of scientific research)
lock - (a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed)
cylinder lock - (a lock in which a cylinder rotates to move a bolt; tumblers are pins; inserting the key lifts and aligns the pins to free the cylinder to rotate)
catch - (a fastener that fastens or locks a door or window)
hinge, flexible joint - (a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other)
hinge - (attach with a hinge)
hasp - (a fastener for a door or lid; a hinged metal strap fits over a staple and is locked with a pin or padlock)
padlock - (fasten with a padlock)
padlock - (a detachable lock; has a hinged shackle that can be passed through the staple of a hasp or the links in a chain and then snapped shut)
shackle - (a U-shaped bar; the open end can be passed through chain links and closed with a bar)
lock - (fasten with a lock; 'lock the bike to the fence')
unlock - (open the lock of; 'unlock the door')
unlock - (open the lock of; 'unlock the door')
key - (metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated)
alarm, warning device, alarm system - (a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event)
fire alarm, smoke alarm - (an alarm that is tripped off by fire or smoke)
whiplash, whiplash injury - (an injury to the neck (the cervical vertebrae) resulting from rapid acceleration or deceleration (as in an automobile accident))
blow, bump - (an impact (as from a collision); 'the bump threw him off the bicycle')
jolt, jar, jounce - (a sudden impact; 'the door closed with a jolt')
jolt, jar - (move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion)
pounding, buffeting - (repeated heavy blows)
blow - (a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon; 'a blow on the head')
concussion - (injury to the brain caused by a blow; usually resulting in loss of consciousness)
wrench, twist, pull - (a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments; 'the wrench to his knee occurred as he fell'; 'he was sidelined with a hamstring pull')
sprain - (a painful injury to a joint caused by a sudden wrenching of its ligaments)
twist, sprain, wrench, turn, wrick, rick - (twist suddenly so as to sprain; 'wrench one's ankle'; 'The wrestler twisted his shoulder'; 'the hikers sprained their ankles when they fell'; 'I turned my ankle and couldn't walk for several days')
blister, bulla, bleb - ((pathology) an elevation of the skin filled with serous fluid)
scar, cicatrix, cicatrice - (a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue)
scratch, scrape, scar, mark - (an indication of damage)
scratch, scrape, scar, mark - (an indication of damage)
necktie, tie - (neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front; 'he stood in front of the mirror tightening his necktie'; 'he wore a vest and tie')
bow tie, bow-tie, bowtie - (a man's tie that ties in a bow)
bolo tie, bolo, bola tie, bola - (a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie)
descend, fall, go down, come down - (move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way; 'The temperature is going down'; 'The barometer is falling'; 'The curtain fell on the diva'; 'Her hand went up and then fell again')
descent - (a movement downward)
cascade, cascade down - (rush down in big quantities, like a cascade)
uplifting - (the rise of something; 'the uplifting of the clouds revealed the blue of a summer sky')
takeoff - (the initial ascent of an airplane as it becomes airborne)
takeoff - (the initial ascent of an airplane as it becomes airborne)
people, populate - (fill with people or supply with inhabitants; 'people a room'; 'The government wanted to populate the remote area of the country')
people, populate - (furnish with people; 'The plains are sparsely populated')
pounce, swoop - (move down on as if in an attack; 'The raptor swooped down on its prey'; 'The teacher swooped down upon the new students')
landing - (the act of coming down to the earth (or other surface); 'the plane made a smooth landing'; 'his landing on his feet was catlike')
landing - (the act of coming down to the earth (or other surface); 'the plane made a smooth landing'; 'his landing on his feet was catlike')
climb, climb up, mount, go up - (go upward with gradual or continuous progress; 'Did you ever climb up the hill behind your house?')
clamber, scramble, shin, shinny, skin, struggle, sputter - (climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling)
climber - (someone who climbs as a sport; especially someone who climbs mountains; 'the lead climber looked strong still but his partner often slumped in his ropes')
envelop, enfold, enwrap, wrap, enclose - (enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering; 'Fog enveloped the house')
enclosure, enclosing, envelopment, inclosure - (the act of enclosing something inside something else)
envelop, enfold, enwrap, wrap, enclose - (enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering; 'Fog enveloped the house')
engulf - (flow over or cover completely; 'The bright light engulfed him completely')
enclosure - (artifact consisting of a space that has been enclosed for some purpose)
recess, niche - (an enclosure that is set back or indented)
apse, apsis - (a domed or vaulted recess or projection on a building especially the east end of a church; usually contains the altar)
alcove, bay - (a small recess opening off a larger room)
cage, coop - (an enclosure made of wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept)
aquarium, fish tank, marine museum - (a tank or pool or bowl filled with water for keeping live fish and underwater animals)
gas tank, gasoline tank - (a tank for holding gasoline to supply a vehicle)
pen - (an enclosure for confining livestock)
cage, coop - (an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept)
cow pen, cattle pen, corral - (a pen for cattle)
penal institution, penal facility - (an institution where persons are confined for punishment and to protect the public)
correctional institution - (a penal institution maintained by the government)
correctional - (concerned with or providing correction; 'a correctional institution')
prison, prison house - (a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment)
jail, jailhouse, gaol, clink, slammer, poky, pokey - (a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence))
cell, jail cell, prison cell - (a room where a prisoner is kept)
cooler, tank - (a cell for violent prisoners)
cabin - (small room on a ship or boat where people sleep)
insert, infix, enter, introduce - (put or introduce into something; 'insert a picture into the text')
insert, enclose, inclose, stick in, put in, introduce - (introduce; 'Insert your ticket here')
tuck, insert - (fit snugly into; 'insert your ticket into the slot'; 'tuck your shirttail in')
implant, engraft, embed, imbed, plant - (fix or set securely or deeply; 'He planted a knee in the back of his opponent'; 'The dentist implanted a tooth in the gum')
interpolate, alter, falsify - (insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby)
embedded - (enclosed firmly in a surrounding mass; 'found pebbles embedded in the silt'; 'stone containing many embedded fossils'; 'peach and plum seeds embedded in a sweet edible pulp')
embedded - (inserted as an integral part of a surrounding whole; 'confused by the embedded Latin quotations'; 'an embedded subordinate clause')
tuck, insert - (fit snugly into; 'insert your ticket into the slot'; 'tuck your shirttail in')
launch - (propel with force; 'launch the space shuttle'; 'Launch a ship)
launch - (launch for the first time; launch on a maiden voyage; 'launch a ship)
launch - (propel with force; 'launch the space shuttle'; 'Launch a ship)
plumbing, plumbing system - (utility consisting of the pipes and fixtures for the distribution of water or gas in a building and for the disposal of sewage)
plumbing fixture - (a fixture for the distribution and use of water in a building)
organized - (formed into a structured or coherent whole)
tight-knit, tightly knit - (closely and firmly integrated; 'a tight-knit organization')
disordered, unordered - (not arranged in order)
unorganized, unorganised - (not having or belonging to a structured whole; 'unorganized territories lack a formal government')
organize, organise - (cause to be structured or ordered or operating according to some principle or idea)
organize, organise, coordinate - (bring order and organization to; 'Can you help me organize my files?')
arrange, set up - (put into a proper or systematic order; 'arrange the books on the shelves in chronological order')
order - (bring order to or into; 'Order these files')
sequence - (arrange in a sequence)
systematize, systematise, systemize, systemise - (arrange according to a system or reduce to a system; 'systematize our scientific knowledge')
codify - (organize into a code or system, such as a body of law; 'Hammurabi codified the laws')
code, codification - (a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones))
structure - (give a structure to; 'I need to structure my days')
structured - (having definite and highly organized structure; 'a structured environment')
restructure, reconstitute - (construct or form anew or provide with a new structure; 'After his accident, he had to restructure his life'; 'The governing board was reconstituted')
arrange, set up - (put into a proper or systematic order; 'arrange the books on the shelves in chronological order')
arranged, ordered - (disposed or placed in a particular kind of order; 'the carefully arranged chessmen'; 'haphazardly arranged interlobular septa'; 'comfortable chairs arranged around the fireplace')
space - (place at intervals; 'Space the interviews so that you have some time between the different candidates')
spaced - (arranged with spaces between; often used as a combining form; 'widely spaced eyes')
rearrange - (put into a new order or arrangement; 'Please rearrange these files'; 'rearrange the furniture in my room')
reorder - (assign a new order to)
automaton, robot, golem - (a mechanism that can move automatically)
revolutionize, revolutionise, overturn - (change radically; 'E-mail revolutionized communication in academe')
revolution - (a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving; 'the industrial revolution was also a cultural revolution')
centralize, centralise, concentrate - (make central; 'The Russian government centralized the distribution of food')
centralized, centralised - (drawn toward a center or brought under the control of a central authority; 'centralized control of emergency relief efforts'; 'centralized government')
decentralized, decentralised - (withdrawn from a center or place of concentration; especially having power or function dispersed from a central to local authorities; 'a decentralized school administration')
decentralize, deconcentrate, decentralise - (make less central; 'After the revolution, food distribution was decentralized')
disable, disenable, incapacitate - (make unable to perform a certain action; 'disable this command on your computer')
override - (counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle))
diversify - (make (more) diverse; 'diversify a course of study')
diversify, branch out, broaden - (vary in order to spread risk or to expand; 'The company diversified')
diversification, variegation - (the act of introducing variety (especially in investments or in the variety of goods and services offered); 'my broker recommended a greater diversification of my investments'; 'he limited his losses by diversification of his product line')
personalize, personalise, individualize, individualise - (make personal or more personal; 'personalized service')
individualized, individualised, personalized, personalised - (made for or directed or adjusted to a particular individual; 'personalized luggage'; 'personalized advice')
automatize, automatise, automate - (make automatic or control or operate automatically; 'automatize the production'; 'automate the movement of the robot')
automation, mechanization, mechanisation - (the act of implementing the control of equipment with advanced technology; usually involving electronic hardware; 'automation replaces human workers by machines')
automation - (the condition of being automatically operated or controlled; 'automation increases productivity')
automated, machine-controlled, machine-driven - (operated by automation; 'an automated stoker')
destabilize, destabilise - (make unstable; 'Terrorism destabilized the government')
destabilize, destabilise - (become unstable; 'The economy destabilized rapidly')
stabilize, stabilise - (make stable and keep from fluctuating or put into an equilibrium; 'The drug stabilized her blood pressure'; 'stabilize prices')
stabilization, stabilisation - (the act of stabilizing something or making it more stable; 'he worked for price stabilization for farm products'; 'wage stabilization is necessary for industrial peace'; 'stabilization means that the product can be handled under atmospheric conditions')
stabilize, stabilise - (become stable or more stable; 'The economy stabilized')
brace, steady, stabilize, stabilise - (support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace; 'brace your elbows while working on the potter's wheel')
stabilization, stabilisation - (the act of making something (as a vessel or aircraft) less likely to overturn)
disorder, disarray - (bring disorder to)
disarrange - (disturb the arrangement of; 'disarrange the papers')
randomize, randomise - (arrange in random order; 'Randomize the order of the numbers')
randomized, randomised - (set up or distributed in a deliberately random way)
shuffle, ruffle, mix - (mix so as to make a random order or arrangement; 'shuffle the cards')
shuffle, shuffling, make - (the act of mixing cards haphazardly)
range, array, lay out, set out - (lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line; 'lay out the clothes'; 'lay out the arguments')
layout - (a plan or design of something that is laid out)
format, arrange - (set (printed matter) into a specific format; 'Format this letter so it can be printed out')
format, formatting, data format, data formatting - (the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing))
format - (the general appearance of a publication)
bite, seize with teeth - (to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws; 'Gunny invariably tried to bite her')
bite, seize with teeth - (to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws; 'Gunny invariably tried to bite her')
nibble - (bite off very small pieces; 'She nibbled on her cracker')
tweak - (pinch or squeeze sharply)
pinch, squeeze, twinge, tweet, nip, twitch - (squeeze tightly between the fingers; 'He pinched her behind'; 'She squeezed the bottle')
pinch - (an injury resulting from getting some body part squeezed)
wound, lesion - (any break in the skin or an organ caused by violence or surgical incision)
lesion - (any visible abnormal structural change in a bodily part)
cut, gash, slash, slice - (a wound made by cutting; 'he put a bandage over the cut')
bite - (a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person)
nip, pinch - (a small sharp bite or snip)
row - (propel with oars; 'row the boat across the lake')
applaud, clap, spat, acclaim - (clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval)
applause, hand clapping, clapping - (a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together)
ovation, standing ovation - (enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause))
clack, clap - (a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated)
clack, clap - (a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated)
dress, get dressed - (put on clothes; 'we had to dress quickly'; 'dress the patient'; 'Can the child dress by herself?')
wear, put on, get into, don, assume - (put clothing on one's body; 'What should I wear today?'; 'He put on his best suit for the wedding'; 'The princess donned a long blue dress'; 'The queen assumed the stately robes'; 'He got into his jeans')
load, lade, laden, load up - (fill or place a load on; 'load a car'; 'load the truck with hay')
load, charge - (provide with munition; 'He loaded his gun carefully')
load - (put (something) on a structure or conveyance; 'load the bags onto the trucks')
drop, drop off, set down, put down, unload, discharge - (leave or unload, especially of passengers or cargo;)
unload, unlade, offload - (take the load off (a container or vehicle); 'unload the truck'; 'offload the van')
preempt - (acquire for oneself before others can do so)
honoree - (a recipient of honors in recognition of noteworthy accomplishments)
award-winning - (having received awards; 'this award-winning bridge spans a distance of five miles')
open-ended - (without fixed limits or restrictions; 'an open-ended discussion')
mooch, bum, cadge, grub, sponge - (ask for and get free; be a parasite)
take - (take into one's possession; 'We are taking an orphan from Romania'; 'I'll take three salmon steaks')
appropriate, capture, seize, conquer - (take possession of by force, as after an invasion; 'the invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants'; 'The army seized the town'; 'The militia captured the castle')
impound, attach, sequester, confiscate, seize - (take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority; 'The FBI seized the drugs'; 'The customs agents impounded the illegal shipment'; 'The police confiscated the stolen artwork')
capture, gaining control, seizure - (the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property)
collect, take in - (call for and obtain payment of; 'we collected over a million dollars in outstanding debts'; 'he collected the rent')
raise - (collect funds for a specific purpose; 'The President raised several million dollars for his college')
fund-raise, fund raise, fundraise - (raise money for a cause or project; 'We are fundraising for AIDS research')
charity - (a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals))
charity - (an institution set up to provide help to the needy)
fundraiser - (someone who solicits financial contributions)
fundraiser - (a social function that is held for the purpose of raising money)
injunction, enjoining, enjoinment, cease and desist order - ((law) a judicial remedy issued in order to prohibit a party from doing or continuing to do a certain activity; 'injunction were formerly obtained by writ but now by a judicial order')
law - (legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity; 'there is a law against kidnapping')
legal power, jurisdiction - ((law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law; 'courts having jurisdiction in this district')
jurisdiction - (in law; the territory within which power can be exercised)
ordain, enact - (order by virtue of superior authority; decree; 'The King ordained the persecution and expulsion of the Jews'; 'the legislature enacted this law in 1985')
politicize, politicise - (give a political character to; 'politicize the discussion')
legislative act, statute - (an act passed by a legislative body)
statutory - (relating to or created by statutes; 'statutory matters'; 'statutory law')
statutory - (prescribed or authorized by or punishable under a statute; 'statutory restrictions'; 'a statutory age limit'; 'statutory crimes'; 'statutory rape')
ordinance - (a statute enacted by a city government)
legislation, statute law - (law enacted by a legislative body)
standardize, standardise - (cause to conform to standard or norm; 'The weights and measures were standardized')
legislate, pass - (make laws, bills, etc. or bring into effect by legislation; 'They passed the amendment'; 'We cannot legislate how people's spend their free time')
legislation, legislating, lawmaking - (the act of making or enacting laws)
legislate, pass - (make laws, bills, etc. or bring into effect by legislation; 'They passed the amendment'; 'We cannot legislate how people's spend their free time')
ordain, enact - (order by virtue of superior authority; decree; 'The King ordained the persecution and expulsion of the Jews'; 'the legislature enacted this law in 1985')
enactment, passage - (the passing of a law by a legislative body)
legislative - (relating to a legislature or composed of members of a legislature; 'legislative council')
legislative - (of or relating to or created by legislation; 'legislative proposal')
law - (legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity; 'there is a law against kidnapping')
legislation, statute law - (law enacted by a legislative body)
fair, just - (free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; or conforming with established standards or rules; 'a fair referee'; 'fair deal'; 'on a fair footing'; 'a fair fight'; 'by fair means or foul')
justly, right - (in accordance with moral or social standards; 'that serves him right'; 'do right by him')
unfair, unjust - (not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception; 'used unfair methods'; 'it was an unfair trial'; 'took an unfair advantage')
unjust - (violating principles of justice; 'unjust punishment'; 'an unjust judge'; 'an unjust accusation')
inequitable, unjust - (not equitable or fair; 'the inequitable division of wealth'; 'inequitable taxation')
unfairly, below the belt - (in an unfair manner; 'they dealt with him unfairly'; 'their accusations hit below the belt')
wrong, wrongfulness - (that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law; 'he feels that you are in the wrong')
injustice, unfairness, iniquity, shabbiness - (an unjust act)
error, wrongdoing - (departure from what is ethically acceptable)
wrongdoing, wrongful conduct, misconduct, actus reus - (activity that transgresses moral or civil law; 'he denied any wrongdoing')
wrongdoer, offender - (a person who transgresses moral or civil law)
wrongdoer, offender - (a person who transgresses moral or civil law)
attacker, aggressor, assailant, assaulter - (someone who attacks)
beast, wolf, savage, brute, wildcat - (a cruelly rapacious person)
conflict, run afoul, infringe, contravene - (go against, as of rules and laws; 'He ran afoul of the law'; 'This behavior conflicts with our rules')
transgress, offend, infract, violate, go against, breach, break - (act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises; 'offend all laws of humanity'; 'violate the basic laws or human civilization'; 'break a law'; 'break a promise')
violate, go against, break - (fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns; 'This sentence violates the rules of syntax')
transgress, offend, infract, violate, go against, breach, break - (act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises; 'offend all laws of humanity'; 'violate the basic laws or human civilization'; 'break a law'; 'break a promise')
civil suit - (a lawsuit alleging violations of civil law by the defendant)
tort, civil wrong - ((law) any wrongdoing for which an action for damages may be brought)
actionable - (affording grounds for legal action; 'slander is an actionable offense')
malpractice - (professional wrongdoing that results in injury or damage; 'the widow sued his surgeon for malpractice')
wrongdoing, wrongful conduct, misconduct, actus reus - (activity that transgresses moral or civil law; 'he denied any wrongdoing')
crime, law-breaking - ((criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; 'a long record of crimes')
eliminate, get rid of, do away with - (terminate or take out; 'Let's eliminate the course on Akkadian hieroglyphics')
poacher - (someone who hunts or fishes illegally on the property of another)
poach - (hunt illegally; 'people are poaching elephants for their ivory')
trespass, intrude - (enter unlawfully on someone's property; 'Don't trespass on my land!')
intrude, horn in, pry, nose, poke - (search or inquire in a meddlesome way; 'This guy is always nosing around the office')
pry - (be nosey; 'Don't pry into my personal matters!')
nosy, nosey, prying, snoopy - (offensively curious or inquisitive; 'curious about the neighbor's doings'; 'he flipped through my letters in his nosy way'; 'prying eyes'; 'the snoopy neighbor watched us all day')
intrude, irrupt - (enter uninvited; 'They intruded on our dinner party'; 'She irrupted into our sitting room')
intrusive - (tending to intrude (especially upon privacy); 'she felt her presence there was intrusive')
intruder, interloper, trespasser - (someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission)
squatter - (someone who settles on land without right or title)
barge in, crash, gate-crash - (enter uninvited; informal; 'let's crash the party!')
gatecrasher, crasher, unwelcome guest - (someone who gets in (to a party) without an invitation or without paying)
misdemeanor, misdemeanour, infraction, offence, offense, violation, infringement - (a crime less serious than a felony)
felony - (a serious crime (such as murder or arson))
arson, incendiarism, fire-raising - (malicious burning to destroy property; 'the British term for arson is fire-raising')
extortion - (the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence))
extort - (obtain through intimidation)
extort, squeeze, rack, gouge, wring - (obtain by coercion or intimidation; 'They extorted money from the executive by threatening to reveal his past to the company boss'; 'They squeezed money from the owner of the business by threatening him')
blackmail - (extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting information)
blackmail, blackjack, pressure - (exert pressure on someone through threats)
blackmail - (obtain through threats)
thief, stealer - (a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it)
bandit, brigand - (an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band)
burglar - (a thief who enters a building with intent to steal)
burglary - (entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property)
robbery - (larceny by threat of violence)
rob - (take something away by force or without the consent of the owner; 'The burglars robbed him of all his money')
robber - (a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence)
steal - (take without the owner's consent; 'Someone stole my wallet on the train'; 'This author stole entire paragraphs from my dissertation')
larceny, theft, thievery, thieving, stealing - (the act of taking something from someone unlawfully; 'the thieving is awful at Kennedy International')
hook, snitch, thieve, cop, knock off, glom - (take by theft; 'Someone snitched my wallet!')
embezzle, defalcate, peculate, misappropriate, malversate - (appropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use; 'The accountant embezzled thousands of dollars while working for the wealthy family')
embezzlement, peculation, defalcation, misapplication, misappropriation - (the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else)
pilfer, cabbage, purloin, pinch, abstract, snarf, swipe, hook, sneak, filch, nobble, lift - (make off with belongings of others)
purloined, stolen - (taken dishonestly; 'the purloined letter')
homicide - (the killing of a human being by another human being)
manslaughter - (homicide without malice aforethought)
zap, vaporize - (kill with or as if with a burst of gunfire or electric current or as if by shooting; 'in this computer game, space travellers are vaporized by aliens')
microwave, micro-cook, zap, nuke - (cook or heat in a microwave oven; 'You can microwave the leftovers')
murder, slaying, execution - (unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being)
murder, slay, hit, dispatch, bump off, off, polish off, remove - (kill intentionally and with premeditation; 'The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered')
murdered - (killed unlawfully; 'the murdered woman'; 'lay a wreath on murdered Lincoln's bier')
homicidal, murderous - (characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being ; 'a homicidal rage'; 'murderous thugs')
massacre, slaughter, mow down - (kill a large number of people indiscriminately; 'The Hutus massacred the Tutsis in Rwanda')
slaughter, massacre, mass murder, carnage, butchery - (the savage and excessive killing of many people)
genocide, race murder, racial extermination - (systematic killing of a racial or cultural group)
genocide, race murder, racial extermination - (systematic killing of a racial or cultural group)
bloodbath, bloodletting, bloodshed, battue - (indiscriminate slaughter; 'a bloodbath took place when the leaders of the plot surrendered'; 'ten days after the bloodletting Hitler gave the action its name'; 'the valley is no stranger to bloodshed and murder'; 'a huge prison battue was ordered')
killer, slayer - (someone who causes the death of a person or animal)
murderer, liquidator, manslayer - (a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being))
hit - (a murder carried out by an underworld syndicate; 'it has all the earmarks of a Mafia hit')
gunman, gunslinger, hired gun, gun, gun for hire, triggerman, hit man, hitman, torpedo, shooter - (a professional killer who uses a gun)
gunman, gunslinger, hired gun, gun, gun for hire, triggerman, hit man, hitman, torpedo, shooter - (a professional killer who uses a gun)
huddle, powwow - ((informal) a quick private conference)
gang, pack, ring, mob - (an association of criminals; 'police tried to break up the gang'; 'a pack of thieves')
crowd, crew, gang, bunch - (an informal body of friends; 'he still hangs out with the same crowd')
crowd, crew, gang, bunch - (an informal body of friends; 'he still hangs out with the same crowd')
underworld - (the criminal class)
gang, pack, ring, mob - (an association of criminals; 'police tried to break up the gang'; 'a pack of thieves')
syndicate, crime syndicate, mob, family - (a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities)
organized crime, gangland, gangdom - (underworld organizations)
mafioso - (a member of the Sicilian Mafia)
mafioso - (a member of the Mafia crime syndicate in the United States)
gangster, mobster - (a criminal who is a member of a gang)
smuggle - (import or export without paying customs duties; 'She smuggled cigarettes across the border')
smuggler, runner, contrabandist, moon curser, moon-curser - (someone who imports or exports without paying duties)
grenade - (a small explosive bomb thrown by hand or fired from a missile)
hand grenade - (a grenade designed to be thrown by hand)
shell - (ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun)
shrapnel - (shell containing lead pellets that explodes in flight)
intervene, step in, interfere, interpose - (get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force; 'Why did the U.S. not intervene earlier in WW II?')
intervention, interference - (a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries)
hindrance, hinderance, interference - (the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding)
assault - (a threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped)
assail, assault, set on, attack - (attack someone physically or emotionally; 'The mugger assaulted the woman'; 'Nightmares assailed him regularly')
rape, ravish, violate, assault, dishonor, dishonour, outrage - (force (someone) to have sex against their will; 'The woman was raped on her way home at night')
rape, violation, assault, ravishment - (the crime of forcing a woman to submit to sexual intercourse against her will)
raper, rapist - (someone who forces another to have sexual intercourse)
tackle - (seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball)
yield, relent, soften - (give in, as to influence or pressure)
grind to a halt, get stuck, bog down, mire - (be unable to move further; 'The car bogged down in the sand')
mire, bog down - (cause to get stuck as if in a mire; 'The mud mired our cart')
carjack - (take someone's car from him by force, usually with the intention of stealing it; 'My car was carjacked last night!')
carjacking - (the violent theft of an occupied car)
highjacking, hijacking - (robbery of a traveler or vehicle in transit or seizing control of a vehicle by the use of force)
commandeer, hijack, highjack, pirate - (take arbitrarily or by force; 'The Cubans commandeered the plane and flew it to Miami')
highjacker, hijacker - (someone who uses force to take over a vehicle (especially an airplane) in order to reach an alternative destination)
piracy, buccaneering - (hijacking on the high seas or in similar contexts; taking a ship or plane away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it; 'air piracy')
pirate, buccaneer, sea robber, sea rover - (someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation)
pirate, pirate ship - (a ship that is manned by pirates)
sabotage, undermine, countermine, counteract, subvert, weaken - (destroy property or hinder normal operations; 'The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war')
sabotage - (a deliberate act of destruction or disruption in which equipment is damaged)
picket - (serve as pickets or post pickets; 'picket a business to protest the layoffs')
vandalism, hooliganism, malicious mischief - (willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others)
dam, dike, dyke - (a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea)
Lake Mead - (the largest reservoir in the United States; located in southeastern Nevada and northwestern Arizona and formed by the Hoover Dam on the Colorado River; the center of a recreational area)
barrier - (a structure or object that impedes free movement)
dam, dike, dyke - (a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea)
embankment - (a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection)
levee - (an embankment that is built in order to prevent a river from overflowing)
stop - (a spot where something halts or pauses; 'his next stop is Atlanta')
checkpoint - (a place (as at a frontier) where travellers are stopped for inspection and clearance)
layby, lay-by, pull-off, rest area, rest stop - (designated paved area beside a main road where cars can stop temporarily; 'in England they call a rest area a lay-by')
bus stop - (a place on a bus route where buses stop to discharge and take on passengers)
stop - (a spot where something halts or pauses; 'his next stop is Atlanta')
railway station, railroad station, railroad terminal, train station, train depot - (terminal where trains load or unload passengers or goods)
station - (a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose; 'he started looking for a gas station'; 'the train pulled into the station')
passenger train - (a train that carries passengers)
subway train - (a train that runs in a subway system)
civilian - (a nonmilitary citizen)
convoy - (a procession of land vehicles traveling together)
convoy - (a collection of merchant ships with an escort of warships)
tactful - (having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others; 'she was tactful enough not to shatter his illusion'; 'a tactful remark eased her embarrassment')
diplomatic, diplomatical - (skilled in dealing with sensitive matters or people)
tactful, kid-glove - (showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people; 'by diplomatic conduct he avoided antagonizing anyone'; 'a tactful way of correcting someone'; 'the agency got the kid-glove treatment on Capitol Hill')
diplomatic - (relating to or characteristic of diplomacy; 'diplomatic immunity')
diplomat, diplomatist - (an official engaged in international negotiations)
envoy, envoy extraordinary, minister plenipotentiary - (a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador)
consul - (a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country)
consulate - (diplomatic building that serves as the residence or workplace of a consul)
ambassador, embassador - (a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another)
commodity exchange, commodities exchange, commodities market - (an exchange for buying and selling commodities for future delivery)
stock exchange, stock market, securities market - (an exchange where security trading is conducted by professional stockbrokers)
workplace, work - (a place where work is done; 'he arrived at work early today')
brewery - (a plant where beer is brewed by fermentation)
bakery, bakeshop, bakehouse - (a workplace where baked goods (breads and cakes and pastries) are produced or sold)
office building, office block - (a building containing offices where work is done)
ballistic missile - (a missile that is guided in the first part of its flight but falls freely as it approaches target)
splint - (an orthopedic mechanical device used to immobilize and protect a part of the body (as a broken leg))
depressor - (a device used by physician to press a part down or aside)
bandage, patch - (a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body)
sling, scarf bandage, triangular bandage - (bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck)
compression bandage, tourniquet - (bandage that stops the flow of blood from an artery by applying pressure)
aluminum foil, aluminium foil, tin foil - (foil made of aluminum)
wax paper - (paper that has been waterproofed by treatment with wax of paraffin)
banker - (someone who owns or is an executive in a bank)
sports equipment - (equipment needed to participate in a particular sport)
athletic facility - (a facility for athletic events)
field house, sports arena - (a building for indoor sports)
rink, skating rink - (building that contains a surface for ice skating or roller skating)
gymnasium, gym - (athletic facility equipped for sports or physical training)
gymnastics, gymnastic exercise - (a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility)
topical - (pertaining to the surface of a body part; 'a drug for topical (or local) application'; 'a topical anesthesia')
thematic - (relating to or constituting a topic of discourse)
toiletry, toilet article - (an artifact used in making your toilet)
portfolio - (a large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps; usually leather; 'he remembered her because she was carrying a large portfolio')
compact, powder compact - (a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse)
locket - (a small ornamental case; usually contains a picture or a lock of hair and is worn on a necklace)
softener - (a substance added to another to make it less hard)
conditioner - (a substance used in washing (clothing or hair) to make things softer)
cream, ointment, emollient - (toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin)
sunscreen, sunblock, sun blocker - (a cream spread on the skin; contains a chemical (as PABA) to filter out ultraviolet light and so protect from sunburn)
cosmetic - (a toiletry designed to beautify the body)
makeup, make-up, war paint - (cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance)
rouge, paint, blusher - (makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks)
eyeliner - (makeup applied to emphasize the shape of the eyes)
mascara - (makeup that is used to darken and thicken the eye lashes)
eyeshadow - (makeup consisting of a cosmetic substance used to darken the eyes)
lipstick, lip rouge - (makeup that is used to color the lips)
socket - (receptacle where something (a pipe or probe or end of a bone) is inserted)
socket - (a receptacle into which an electric device can be inserted)
receptacle - (an electrical (or electronic) fitting that is connected to a source of power and equipped to receive an insert)
receptacle - (an electrical (or electronic) fitting that is connected to a source of power and equipped to receive an insert)
wall socket, wall plug, electric outlet, electrical outlet, outlet, electric receptacle -(receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where current can be taken to run electrical devices)
wall socket, wall plug, electric outlet, electrical outlet, outlet, electric receptacle -(receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where current can be taken to run electrical devices)
converter, convertor - (a device for changing one substance or form or state into another)
adapter, adaptor - (device that enables something to be used in a way different from that for which it was intended or makes different pieces of apparatus compatible)
gear, pitch - (set the level or character of; 'She pitched her speech to the teenagers in the audience')
popularize, popularise - (make understandable to the general public; 'Carl Sagan popularized cosmology in his books')
transformer - (an electrical device by which alternating current of one voltage is changed to another voltage)
generator - (engine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction)
alternating current, AC - (an electric current that reverses direction sinusoidally; 'In the US most household current is AC at 60 cycles per second')
alternator - (an old term for an electric generator that produces alternating current (especially in automobiles))
battery, electric battery - (a device that produces electricity; may have several primary or secondary cells arranged in parallel or series)
battery, electric battery - (a device that produces electricity; may have several primary or secondary cells arranged in parallel or series)
battery, electric battery - (a device that produces electricity; may have several primary or secondary cells arranged in parallel or series)
power station, power plant, powerhouse - (an electrical generating station)
moving - (in motion; 'a constantly moving crowd'; 'the moving parts of the machine')
flowing, streaming - (moving smoothly and continuously; 'crowds flowing through the canyons of the streets'; 'fan streaming into the concert hall')
revolve, go around, rotate - (turn on or around an axis or a center; 'The Earth revolves around the Sun'; 'The lamb roast rotates on a spit over the fire')
rotation, rotary motion - (the act of rotating as if on an axis; 'the rotation of the dancer kept time with the music')
turn - (move around an axis or a center; 'The wheels are turning')
twist, turn - (turning or twisting around (in place); 'with a quick twist of his head he surveyed the room')
spin, twirl, twist, twisting, whirl - (the act of rotating rapidly; 'he gave the crank a spin'; 'it broke off after much twisting') 'with a quick twist of his head he surveyed the room')
moving - (in motion; 'a constantly moving crowd'; 'the moving parts of the machine')
sluggish, sulky - (with little movement; very slow; 'a sluggish stream')
Albania, Republic of Albania - (a republic in southeastern Europe on the Adriatic coast of the Balkan Peninsula)
Algeria, Algerie, Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria - (a republic in northwestern Africa on the Mediterranean Sea with a population that is predominantly Sunni Muslim; colonized by France in the 19th century but gained autonomy in the early 1960s)
Andorra, Principality of Andorra - (a small republic in the eastern Pyrenees between Spain and France)
Angola, Republic of Angola - (a republic in southwestern Africa on the Atlantic Ocean; achieved independence from Portugal in 1975 and was the scene of civil war until 1990)
Antarctica, Antarctic continent - (an extremely cold continent at the south pole almost entirely below the Antarctic Circle; covered by an ice cap up to 13,000 feet deep; 'Antarctica is twice the size of Australia')
Argentina, Argentine Republic - (a republic in southern South America; second largest country in South America)
Armenia, Republic of Armenia, Hayastan - (a landlocked republic in southwestern Asia; formerly an Asian soviet; modern Armenia is but a fragment of ancient Armenia which was one of the world's oldest civilizations; throughout 2500 years the Armenian people have been invaded and oppressed by their neighbors)
Aruba - (a popular island resort in the Netherlands Antilles)
Australia, Commonwealth of Australia - (a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony)
Austria, Republic of Austria, Oesterreich - (a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century)
Azerbaijan, Azerbaijani Republic, Azerbajdzhan, Azerbajdzhan Republic - (a landlocked republic in southwestern Asia; formerly an Asian soviet)
Bahamas, Commonwealth of the Bahamas, Bahama Islands - (island country in the Atlantic east of Florida and Cuba; a popular winter resort)
Bahrain, State of Bahrain, Bahrein - (an island country in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Saudi Arabia; oil revenues funded progressive programs until reserves were exhausted in 1970s)
Bangladesh, People's Republic of Bangladesh, Bangla Desh, East Pakistan - (a Muslim republic in southern Asia bordered by India to the north and west and east and the Bay of Bengal to the south; formerly part of India and then part of Pakistan; it achieved independence in 1971)
Belgium, Kingdom of Belgium, Belgique - (a monarchy in northwestern Europe; headquarters for the European Union and for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization)
Belize, British Honduras - (a country on the northeastern coast of Central America on the Caribbean; formerly under British control)
Benin, Republic of Benin, Dahomey - (a country on western coast of Africa; formerly under French control)
Bermuda, Bermudas - (a group of islands in the Atlantic off the Carolina coast; British colony; a popular resort)
Bhutan, Kingdom of Bhutan - (a landlocked principality in the Himalayas northeast of India)
Botswana, Republic of Botswana - (a landlocked republic in south-central Africa that became independent from British control in the 1960s)
Bolivia, Republic of Bolivia - (a landlocked republic in central South America; Simon Bolivar founded Bolivia in 1825 after winning independence from Spain)
Brazil, Federative Republic of Brazil, Brasil - (the largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world; located in the central and northeastern part of South America; world's leading coffee exporter)
Bulgaria, Republic of Bulgaria - (a republic in the eastern part of the Balkan Peninsula in southeastern Europe)
Burundi, Republic of Burundi - (a landlocked republic in east central Africa on the northeastern shore of Lake Tanganyika)
Cambodia, Kingdom of Cambodia, Kampuchea - (a nation in southeastern Asia; was part of Indochina under French rule until 1946)
Cameroon, Republic of Cameroon, Cameroun - (a republic on the western coast of central Africa; was under French and British control until 1960)
Canada - (a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada; 'the border between the United States and Canada is the longest unguarded border in the world')
Chad, Republic of Chad, Tchad - (a landlocked desert republic in north-central Africa; was under French control until 1960)
Chile, Republic of Chile - (a republic in southern South America on the western slopes of the Andes on the south Pacific coast)
Colombia, Republic of Colombia - (a republic in northwestern South America with a coastline on the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea; achieved independence from Spain in 1821 under the leadership of Simon Bolivar; Spanish is the official language)
Comoros, Federal Islamic Republic of the Comoros - (a country on the Comoro Islands)
Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zaire, Belgian Congo - (a republic in central Africa; achieved independence from Belgium in 1960)
Cuba, Republic of Cuba - (a communist state in the Caribbean on the island of Cuba)
Cyprus, Republic of Cyprus - (a country on the island of Cyprus; 80% of the people are of Greek origin and 20% or Turkish origin)
Czechoslovakia - (a former republic in central Europe; divided into Czech Republic and Slovakia in 1993)
Denmark, Kingdom of Denmark, Danmark - (a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe; consists of the mainland of Jutland and many islands between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea)
Djibouti, Republic of Djibouti, Afars and Issas - (a country in northeastern Africa on the Somali peninsula; formerly under French control but became independent in 1997)
Dominica, Commonwealth of Dominica - (a country on the island of Dominica)
Ecuador, Republic of Ecuador - (a republic in northwestern South America; became independent from Spain in 1822; the landscape is dominated by the Andes)
Egypt, Arab Republic of Egypt, United Arab Republic - (a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC)
Eritrea, State of Eritrea - (an African country north of Ethiopia on the Red Sea; achieved independence from Ethiopia in 1993)
Estonia, Esthonia, Republic of Estonia - (a republic in northeastern Europe on the Baltic Sea)
Ethiopia, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Yaltopya, Abyssinia - (Ethiopia is a republic in northeastern Africa on the Red Sea; formerly called Abyssinia)
Fiji, Republic of Fiji - (an independent state within the British Commonwealth located on the Fiji Islands)
Finland, Republic of Finland, Suomi - (republic in northern Europe; achieved independence from Russia in 1917)
France, French Republic - (a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe)
Macedonia - (landlocked republic on the Balkan Peninsula; achieved independence from Yugoslavia in 1991)
Gabon, Gabonese Republic, Gabun - (a republic on the west coast of Africa)
Georgia, Sakartvelo - (a republic in Asia Minor on the Black Sea separated from Russia by the Caucasus mountains; formerly an Asian soviet but became independent in 1991)
Germany, Federal Republic of Germany, Deutschland, FRG - (a republic in central Europe; split into East German and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990)
Germany, Federal Republic of Germany, Deutschland, FRG - (a republic in central Europe; split into East German and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990)
Gibraltar, Rock of Gibraltar, Calpe - (location of a colony of the United Kingdom on a limestone promontory at the southern tip of Spain; strategically important because it can control the entrance of ships into the Mediterranean; one of the Pillars of Hercules)
United Kingdom, UK, U.K., Great Britain, GB, Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - (a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland)
Greenland, Gronland, Kalaallit Nunaat - (the largest island in the world; lies between the North Atlantic and the Arctic Ocean; a self-governing province of Denmark)
Grenada - (an island state in the West Indies in the southeastern Caribbean Sea; an independent state within the British Commonwealth)
Guam, GU - (the largest and southernmost island in the Marianas which is administered as a territory of the United States; it was ceded by Spain to the United States in 1898)
Guatemala, Republic of Guatemala - (a republic in Central America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; noted for low per capita income and illiteracy; politically unstable)
Guinea, Republic of Guinea, French Guinea - (a republic in western Africa on the Atlantic; formerly a French colony; achieved independence from France in 1958)
Guyana, Co-operative Republic of Guyana, British Guiana - (a republic in northeastern South America; achieved independence from England in 1966)
Haiti, Republic of Haiti - (a republic in the West Indies on the western part of the island of Hispaniola; achieved independence from France in 1804; the poorest and most illiterate nation in the western hemisphere)
Honduras, Republic of Honduras - (a republic in Central America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; an early center of Mayan culture)
Hong Kong - (formerly a Crown Colony on the coast of southern China in Guangdong province; leased by China to Britain in 1842 and returned in 1997; one of the world's leading commercial centers)
Hungary, Republic of Hungary, Magyarorszag - (a republic in central Europe)
Iceland, Republic of Iceland - (an island republic on the island of Iceland; became independent of Denmark in 1944)
Iran, Islamic Republic of Iran, Persia - (a theocratic Islamic republic in the Middle East in western Asia; Iran was the core of the ancient empire that was known as Persia until 1935; rich in oil)
Iraq, Republic of Iraq, Al-Iraq, Irak - (a republic in the Middle East in western Asia; the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia was in the area now known as Iraq)
Ireland, Eire, Irish Free State - (a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921)
Israel, State of Israel, Yisrael, Zion, Sion - (Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine)
Italy, Italian Republic, Italia - (a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD)
Jamaica - (a country on the island of Jamaica; became independent of England in 1962; much poverty; the major industry is tourism)
Jordan, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan - (an Arab kingdom in southwestern Asia on the Red Sea)
Kenya, Republic of Kenya - (a republic in eastern Africa; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1963; major archeological discoveries have been made in the Great Rift Valley in Kenya)
Kuwait, State of Kuwait, Koweit - (an Arab kingdom in Asia on the northwestern coast of the Persian Gulf; a major source of petroleum)
Laos, Lao People's Democratic Republic - (a mountainous landlocked communist state in southeastern Asia; achieved independence from France in 1949)
Latvia, Republic of Latvia - (a republic in northeastern Europe on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea)
Lebanon, Lebanese Republic - (an Asian republic at east end of Mediterranean)
Liechtenstein, Principality of Liechtenstein - (a small landlocked principality (constitutional monarchy) in central Europe located in the Alps between Austria and Switzerland)
Liberia, Republic of Liberia - (a republic in West Africa; established in 1822 by Americans as a way to free negro slaves)
Libya, Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya - (a country in northern Africa on the Mediterranean, formerly a military dictatorship; consists almost entirely of desert; a major exporter of petroleum)
Lesotho, Kingdom of Lesotho, Basutoland - (a landlocked constitutional monarchy in southern Africa; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1966)
Lithuania, Republic of Lithuania, Lietuva - (a republic in northeastern Europe on the Baltic Sea)
Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Luxemburg - (a grand duchy (a constitutional monarchy) landlocked in northwestern Europe between France and Belgium and Germany; an international financial center)
Madagascar, Republic of Madagascar, Malagasy Republic - (a republic on the island of Madagascar; achieved independence from France in 1960)
Malawi, Republic of Malawi, Nyasaland - (a landlocked republic in southern central Africa; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1964)
Malaysia, Malaya - (a constitutional monarchy in southeastern Asia on Borneo and the Malay Peninsula; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1957)
Maldives, Republic of Maldives - (a republic on the Maldive Islands; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1965)
Mali, Republic of Mali, French Sudan - (a landlocked republic in northwestern Africa; achieved independence from France in 1960; Mali was a center of West African civilization for more than 4,000 years)
Malta, Republic of Malta - (a republic on the island of Malta in the Mediterranean; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1964)
Malawi, Republic of Malawi, Nyasaland - (a landlocked republic in southern central Africa; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1964)
Malawi, Republic of Malawi, Nyasaland - (a landlocked republic in southern central Africa; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1964)
Mexico, United Mexican States - (a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810)
Micronesia, Federated States of Micronesia, TT - (a country scattered over Micronesia with a constitutional government in free association with the United States; achieved independence in 1986)
Monaco, Principality of Monaco - (a constitutional monarchy in a tiny enclave on the French Riviera)
Morocco, Kingdom of Morocco, Maroc, Marruecos, Al-Magrib - (a kingdom (constitutional monarchy) in northwestern Africa with a largely Muslim population; achieved independence from France in 1956)
Mongolia, Mongolian People's Republic, Outer Mongolia - (a landlocked socialist republic in central Asia)
Mozambique, Republic of Mozambique, Mocambique - (a republic on the southeastern coast of Africa on the Mozambique Channel; became independent from Portugal in 1975)
Nepal, Kingdom of Nepal - (a small landlocked Asian country high in the Himalayas between India and China)
Netherlands, The Netherlands, Kingdom of The Netherlands, Nederland, Holland - (a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level)
Nicaragua, Republic of Nicaragua - (a republic in Central America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821)
Niger, Republic of Niger - (a landlocked republic in West Africa; gained independence from France in 1960; most of the country is dominated by the Sahara Desert)
Nigeria, Federal Republic of Nigeria - (a republic in West Africa on the Gulf of Guinea; gained independence from Britain in 1960; most populous African country)
Norway, Kingdom of Norway, Norge, Noreg - (a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe on the western side of the Scandinavian Peninsula; achieved independence from Sweden in 1905)
Oman, Sultanate of Oman, Muscat and Oman - (a strategically located monarchy on the southern and eastern coasts of the Arabian Peninsula; the economy is dominated by oil)
Panama, Republic of Panama - (a republic on the Isthmus of Panama; achieved independence from Colombia in 1903)
Paraguay, Republic of Paraguay - (a landlocked republic in south central South America; achieved independence from Spain in 1811)
Peru, Republic of Peru - (a republic in western South America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; was the heart of the Inca empire from the 12th to 16th centuries)
Philippines, Republic of the Philippines - (a republic on the Philippine Islands; achieved independence from the United States in 1946)
Poland, Republic of Poland, Polska - (a republic in central Europe; the invasion of Poland by Germany in 1939 started World War II)
Portugal, Portuguese Republic - (a republic in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; Portuguese explorers and colonists in the 15th and 16th centuries created a vast overseas empire (including Brazil))
Qatar, State of Qatar, Katar, State of Katar - (an Arab country on the peninsula of Qatar; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1971; the economy is dominated by oil)
Romania, Roumania, Rumania - (a Balkan republic in southeastern Europe)
Rwanda, Rwandese Republic, Ruanda - (a landlocked republic in central Africa; formerly a German colony)
Samoa, Independent State of Samoa, Western Samoa, Samoa i Sisifo - (a constitutional monarchy on the western part of the islands of Samoa in the South Pacific)
Senegal, Republic of Senegal - (a republic in northwestern Africa on the coast of the Atlantic; formerly a French colony but achieved independence in 1960)
Seychelles, Republic of Seychelles - (a republic on the Seychelles islands; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1976)
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - (a country in southeastern Asia on the island of Singapore; achieved independence from Malaysia in 1965)
Spain, Kingdom of Spain, Espana - (a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power)
Sudan, Republic of the Sudan, Soudan - (a republic in northeastern Africa on the Red Sea; achieved independence from Egypt and the United Kingdom in 1956)
Swaziland, Kingdom of Swaziland - (a landlocked monarchy in southeastern Africa; member of the commonwealth that achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1968)
Sweden, Kingdom of Sweden, Sverige - (a Scandinavian kingdom in the eastern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula)
Switzerland, Swiss Confederation, Suisse, Schweiz, Svizzera - (a landlocked federal republic in central Europe)
Syria, Syrian Arab Republic - (an Asian republic in the Middle East at the east end of the Mediterranean; site of some of the world's most ancient centers of civilization)
Taiwan, China, Nationalist China, Republic of China - (a government on the island of Taiwan established in 1949 by Chiang Kai-shek after the conquest of mainland China by the communists led by Mao Zedong)
Tanzania, United Republic of Tanzania - (a republic in eastern Africa)
Thailand, Kingdom of Thailand, Siam - (a country of southeastern Asia that extends southward along the Isthmus of Kra to the Malay peninsula; 'Thailand is the official name of the former Siam')
Togo, Togolese Republic - (a republic on the western coast of Africa on the Gulf of Guinea; formerly under French control)
Tunisia, Republic of Tunisia - (a republic in northwestern Africa on the Mediterranean coast; achieved independence from France in 1956; 'southern Tunisia is mostly desert')
Turkey, Republic of Turkey - (a Eurasian republic in Asia Minor and the Balkans; achieved independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1923)
Uganda, Republic of Uganda - (a landlocked republic in eastern Africa; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1962)
Ukraine, Ukrayina - (a republic in southeastern Europe; formerly a European soviet; the center of the original Russian state which came into existence in the ninth century)
Uruguay - (a South American republic on the southeast coast of South America; achieved independence from Brazil in 1825)
Soviet Union, Russia, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, USSR - (a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991)
Uzbekistan, Republic of Uzbekistan, Uzbek - (a landlocked republic in west central Asia; formerly an Asian soviet)
Venezuela, Republic of Venezuela - (a republic in northern South America on the Caribbean; achieved independence from Spain in 1811; rich in oil)
Vietnam, Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Viet Nam, Annam - (a communist state in Indochina on the South China Sea; achieved independence from France in 1945)
Yemen, Republic of Yemen - (a republic on the southwestern shores of the Arabian Peninsula on the Indian Ocean; formed in 1990)
Yugoslavia - (a former country of southeastern Europe bordering the Adriatic Sea; formed in 1918 and named Yugoslavia in 1929; controlled by Marshal Tito as a communist state until his death in 1980; 'Tito's Yugoslavia included Slovenia, Croatia, Macedonia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia, and Montenegro')
Zambia, Republic of Zambia, Northern Rhodesia - (a republic in central Africa; formerly controlled by Great Britain and called Northern Rhodesia until it gained independence within the commonwealth in 1964)
Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zaire, Belgian Congo - (a republic in central Africa; achieved independence from Belgium in 1960)
Zimbabwe, Republic of Zimbabwe, Rhodesia, Southern Rhodesia - (a landlocked republic in south central Africa formerly called Rhodesia; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1980)
Syrian - (of or relating to or characteristic of Syria or its people or culture; 'the Syrian government')
Palestine - (a former British mandate on the east coast of the Mediterranean; divided between Jordan and Israel in 1948)
military - (of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare; 'military law')
military - (characteristic of or associated with soldiers or the military; 'military uniforms')
military - (associated with or performed by armed services as contrasted with civilians; 'military police')
martial - (of or relating to the armed forces; 'martial law')
militarily - (with respect to the military; 'on a militarily significant scale')
enlist - (join the military)
enlisted person - (a serviceman who ranks below a commissioned officer)
hire - (a newly hired employee; 'the new hires need special training')
recruit, enlistee - (any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces))
recruit, military recruit - (a recently enlisted soldier)
recruit, enlistee - (any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces))
recruitment, enlisting - (the act of getting recruits; enlisting people for the army (or for a job or a cause etc.))
recruit - (seek to employ; 'The lab director recruited an able crew of assistants')
recruiter - (someone who supplies members or employees)
commissioned officer - (a military officer holding a commission)
noncommissioned officer, noncom - (a military officer appointed from enlisted personnel)
private, buck private, common soldier - (an enlisted man of the lowest rank; 'our prisoner was just a private and knew nothing of value')
corporal - (a noncommissioned officer in the army or airforce or marines)
lieutenant - (a commissioned military officer)
second lieutenant - (a commissioned officer in the army or air force or marine corps holding the lowest rank)
sergeant - (any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the army or air force or marines ranking above a corporal)
captain - (an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant)
captain, skipper - (the naval officer in command of a military ship)
captain - (an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant)
captain, skipper - (the naval officer in command of a military ship)
lieutenant colonel, light colonel - (a commissioned officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines holding a rank above major and below colonel)
colonel - (a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general)
lieutenant general - (a general officer ranking above a major general and below a full general)
brigadier, brigadier general - (a general officer ranking below a major general)
major - (a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain)
major-general - (a general officer ranking above a brigadier general and below a lieutenant general)
general, full general - (a general officer of the highest rank)
database - (an organized body of related information)
row - (an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; 'a row of chairs')
row - (a linear array of numbers side by side)
succession - (a group of people or things arranged or following in order; 'a succession of stalls offering soft drinks'; 'a succession of failures')
concert - (a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging)
figurine, statuette - (a small carved or molded figure)
llama - (wild or domesticated South American cud-chewing animal related to camels but smaller and lacking a hump)
diarrhea, diarrhoea, looseness of the bowels, looseness - (frequent and watery bowel movements; can be a symptom of infection or food poisoning or colitis or a gastrointestinal tumor)
heart attack - (a sudden severe instance of abnormal heart function)
seizure, ictus, raptus - (a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease; 'he suffered an epileptic seizure')
epileptic seizure - (convulsions accompanied by impaired consciousness)
pneumonia - (respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma (excluding the bronchi) with congestion caused by viruses or bacteria or irritants)
viral pneumonia - (pneumonia caused by a virus)
diplococcus - (Gram-positive bacteria usually occurring in pairs)
pneumococcus, Diplococcus pneumoniae - (bacterium causing pneumonia in mice and humans)
pneumococcal pneumonia - (pneumonia caused by bacteria of the genus pneumococcus)
injury - (an act that injures someone)
knife, stab - (use a knife on; 'The victim was knifed to death')
stab, thrust, knife thrust - (a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument; 'one strong stab to the heart killed him')
stabbed - (pierced with a pointed weapon)
ink - (a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing)
ink - (a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing)
writing implement - (an implement that is used to write)
writing implement - (an implement that is used to write)
chalk - (a piece of calcite or a similar substance, usually in the shape of a crayon, that is used to write or draw on blackboards or other flat surfaces)
crayon, wax crayon - (writing implement consisting of a colored stick of composition wax used for writing and drawing)
nausea, sickness - (the state that precedes vomiting)
nauseated, nauseous, queasy, sick, sickish - (feeling nausea; feeling about to vomit)
rabies, hydrophobia, lyssa, madness - (an acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal); rabies is fatal if the virus reaches the brain)
cold, common cold - (a mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs); 'will they never find a cure for the common cold?')
sneeze - (exhale spasmodically, as when an irritant entered one's nose; 'Pepper makes me sneeze')
salivate - (produce saliva; 'We salivated when he described the great meal')
salivation - (the secretion of saliva)
hiccup, hiccough, singultus - ((usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound; sometimes a symptom of indigestion; 'how do you cure the hiccups?')
hiccup, hiccough - (breathe spasmodically, and make a sound; 'When you have to hiccup, drink a glass of cold water')
spider - (predatory arachnid that usually has silk-spinning organs at the back end of the body; they spin silk to make cocoons for eggs or traps for prey)
tarantula - (large hairy tropical spider that can inflict painful but not highly venomous bites)
black widow, Latrodectus mactans - (venomous New World spider; the female is black with an hourglass-shaped red mark on the underside of the abdomen)
poisonous, toxicant - (having the qualities or effects of a poison)
poisonous - (not safe to eat)
toxic - (of or relating to or caused by a toxin or poison; 'suffering from exposure to toxic substances')
noxious, harmful - (injurious to physical or mental health; 'noxious chemical wastes'; 'noxious ideas')
toxicity - (the degree to which something is poisonous)
chiropractor - (a therapist who practices chiropractic)
toxicologist - (one who studies the nature and effects of poisons and their treatment)
deadly, venomous, virulent - (extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom; 'venomous snakes'; 'a virulent insect bite')
psychotropic agent - (a chemical substance that can influence human consciousness)
hashish, hasheesh, haschisch, hash - (purified resinous extract of the hemp plant; used as a hallucinogen)
expectorant, expectorator - (a medicine promoting expectoration)
tranquilizer, tranquillizer, tranquilliser, antianxiety agent, ataractic drug, ataractic agent, ataractic - (a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity)
psychedelic - (producing distorted sensory perceptions and feelings or altered states of awareness or sometimes states resembling psychosis; 'psychedelic drugs like psilocybin and mescaline')
hallucinogen, hallucinogenic drug, psychedelic drug, psychodelic drug - (a psychoactive drug that induces hallucinations or altered sensory experiences)
poison, toxicant, poisonous substance - (any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism)
toxin - (a poisonous substance produced during the metabolism and growth of certain microorganisms and some higher plant and animal species)
venom - (toxin secreted by animals; secreted by certain snakes and poisonous insects (e.g., spiders and scorpions))
spider-shaped - (shaped in the form of a spider)
network, web - (an interconnected system of things or people; 'he owned a network of shops'; 'retirement meant dropping out of a whole network of people who had been part of my life'; 'tangled in a web of cloth')
sunburn, erythema solare - (redness of the skin caused by exposure to the rays of the sun)
tan, suntan, sunburn, burn - (a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun)
vomit, vomitus, puke, barf - (the matter ejected in vomiting)
vomit, vomit up, purge, cast, sick, cat, be sick, disgorge, regorge, retch, puke, barf, spew, spue, chuck, upchuck, honk, regurgitate, throw up - (eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth; 'After drinking too much, the students vomited'; 'He purged continuously'; 'The patient regurgitated the food we gave him last night')
vomit, vomiting, emesis, regurgitation, disgorgement, puking - (the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth)
gendarme - (a French policeman)
gendarmerie, gendarmery - (French police force; a group of gendarmes or gendarmes collectively)
Roman - (relating to or characteristic of people of Rome; 'Roman virtues'; 'his Roman bearing in adversity'; 'a Roman nose')
Roman, Romanic - (of or relating to or derived from Rome (especially ancient Rome); 'Roman architecture'; 'the old Roman wall')
Parisian - (a native or resident of Paris)
Parisian - (of or relating to or characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants; 'Parisian restaurants can be expensive')
principle, rule - (a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct; 'their principles of composition characterized all their works')
principle - (a rule or standard especially of good behavior; 'a man of principle'; 'he will not violate his principles')
principle - (a basic truth or law or assumption; 'the principles of democracy')
principle, rule - (a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system; 'the principle of the conservation of mass'; 'the principle of jet propulsion'; 'the right-hand rule for inductive fields')
principle, precept - (rule of personal conduct)
rationale, principle - ((law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature); 'the rationale for capital punishment'; 'the principles of internal-combustion engines')
aristocrat, blue blood, patrician - (a member of the aristocracy)
Lord, noble, nobleman - (a titled peer of the realm)
marchioness - (the wife or widow of a marquis)
marchioness, marquise - (a noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess)
marquess - (a British peer ranking below a duke and above an earl)
marquis, marquess - (nobleman (in various countries) ranking above a count)
duke - (a British peer of the highest rank)
duke - (a nobleman (in various countries) of high rank)
duchess - (the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right)
countess - (female equivalent of a count or earl)
baron - (a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank)
baron - (a British peer of the lowest rank)
baroness - (a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron)
baronet, Bart - (a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight; 'since he was a baronet he had to be addressed as Sir Henry Jones, Bart.')
princess - (a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign))
prince - (a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign))
hero - (a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength; 'RAF pilots were the heroes of the Battle of Britain')
heroine - (a woman possessing heroic qualities or a woman who has performed heroic deeds)
hero - (a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength; 'RAF pilots were the heroes of the Battle of Britain')
ruler, swayer - (a person who rules or commands; 'swayer of the universe')
head of state, chief of state - (the chief public representative of a country who may also be the head of government)
Mogul, Moghul - (a member of the Muslim dynasty that ruled India until 1857)
overlord, master, lord - (a person who has general authority over others)
liege, liege lord - (a feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service)
sovereign, crowned head, monarch - (a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right)
emperor - (the male ruler of an empire)
czar, tsar, tzar - (a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917))
prince - (a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign))
chancellor, premier, prime minister - (the person who is head of state (in several countries))
world power, major power, great power, power, superpower - (a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world)
kingdom - (a country with a king as head of state)
fatherland, homeland, motherland, mother country, country of origin, native land - (the country where you were born)
foreign country - (any state of which you are not a citizen; 'working in a foreign country takes a bit of getting used to')
consider, take, deal, look at - (take into consideration for exemplifying purposes; 'Take the case of China'; 'Consider the following case')
regard, consider - (look at attentively)
consider - (regard or treat with consideration, respect, and esteem; 'Please consider your family')
consideration - (the process of giving careful thought to something)
consider, count, weigh - (show consideration for; take into account; 'You must consider her age'; 'The judge considered the offender's youth and was lenient')
consider, debate, moot, turn over, deliberate - (think about carefully; weigh; 'They considered the possibility of a strike'; 'Turn the proposal over in your mind')
debate, deliberate - (discuss the pros and cons of an issue)
study, consider - (give careful consideration to; 'consider the possibility of moving')
view, consider, look at - (look at carefully; study mentally; 'view a problem')
deliberation, weighing, advisement - (careful consideration; 'a little deliberation would have deterred them')
studied, deliberate - (produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation; 'a studied smile'; 'a note of biting irony and studied insult'- V.L.Parrington)
deliberate - (marked by careful consideration or reflection; 'a deliberate decision')
calculated, deliberate, measured - (carefully thought out in advance; 'a calculated insult'; 'with measured irony')
contemplation, reflection, reflexion, rumination, musing, thoughtfulness - (a calm lengthy intent consideration)
reconsider - (consider again; give new consideration to; usually with a view to changing; 'Won't you reconsider your decision?')
reconsider - (consider again (a bill) that had been voted upon before, in legislation)
reconsideration - (a consideration of a topic (as in a meeting) with a view to changing an earlier decision)
reconsideration, second thought, afterthought, rethink - (thinking again about a choice previously made; 'he had second thoughts about his purchase')
contemplate - (look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought; 'contemplate one's navel')
continue, go on, proceed, go along, keep - (continue a certain state, condition, or activity; 'Keep on working!'; 'We continued to work into the night'; 'Keep smiling'; 'We went on working until well past midnight')
continuance, continuation - (the act of continuing an activity without interruption)
go, proceed, move - (follow a procedure or take a course; 'We should go farther in this matter'; 'She went through a lot of trouble'; 'go about the world in a certain manner'; 'Messages must go through diplomatic channels')
continue, go on, carry on, proceed - (continue talking; 'I know it's hard,' he continued, 'but there is no choice'; 'carry on-pretend we are not in the room')
ramble on, ramble, jog - (continue talking or writing in a desultory manner; 'This novel rambles on and jogs')
resume, restart, re-start - (take up or begin anew; 'We resumed the negotiations')
continue, uphold, carry on, bear on, preserve - (keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last; 'preserve the peace in the family'; 'continue the family tradition'; 'Carry on the old traditions')
prolong, sustain, keep up - (lengthen or extend in duration or space; 'We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible'; 'prolong the treatment of the patient'; 'keep up the good work')
sustained - (maintained at length without interruption or weakening; 'sustained flight')
persevere, persist, hang in, hang on, hold on - (be persistent, refuse to stop; 'he persisted to call me every night'; 'The child persisted and kept asking questions')
perseverance, persistence, perseveration - (the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior; 'his perseveration continued to the point where it was no longer appropriate')
perpetuate - (cause to continue or prevail; 'perpetuate a myth')
proceed, go forward, continue - (move ahead; travel onward in time or space; 'We proceeded towards Washington'; 'She continued in the direction of the hills'; 'We are moving ahead in time now')
resumption, recommencement - (beginning again)
uncomplicated, unsophisticated - (lacking complexity; 'small and uncomplicated cars for those really interested in motoring'; 'an unsophisticated machine')
simple - (having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved; 'a simple problem'; 'simple mechanisms'; 'a simple design'; 'a simple substance')
simplify - (make simpler or easier or reduce in complexity or extent; 'We had to simplify the instructions'; 'this move will simplify our lives')
reduction, simplification - (the act of reducing complexity)
oversimplify - (simplify to an excessive degree; 'Don't oversimplify the problem')
oversimplify - (make too simple; 'Don't oversimplify the instructions')
complicate, perplex - (make more complicated; 'There was a new development that complicated the matter')
complicate, refine, rarify, elaborate - (make more complex, intricate, or richer; 'refine a design or pattern')
complication - (the act or process of complicating)
intricate - (having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate; 'intricate lacework')
complicated - (difficult to analyze or understand; 'a complicated problem'; 'complicated Middle East politics')
simplified - (made easy or uncomplicated)
complexity, complexness - (the quality of being intricate and compounded; 'he enjoyed the complexity of modern computers')
complex - (complicated in structure; consisting of interconnected parts; 'a complex set of variations based on a simple folk melody'; 'a complex mass of diverse laws and customs')
simplicity, simpleness - (the quality of being simple or uncompounded; 'the simplicity of a crystal')
elementary, simple, uncomplicated, unproblematic - (easy and not involved or complicated; 'an elementary problem in statistics'; 'elementary, my dear Watson'; 'a simple game'; 'found an uncomplicated solution to the problem')
elementary, simple, uncomplicated, unproblematic - (easy and not involved or complicated; 'an elementary problem in statistics'; 'elementary, my dear Watson'; 'a simple game'; 'found an uncomplicated solution to the problem')
easy - (posing no difficulty; requiring little effort; 'an easy job'; 'an easy problem'; 'an easy victory'; 'the house is easy to heat'; 'satisfied with easy answers'; 'took the easy way out of his dilemma')
easily, easy - (with ease ('easy' is sometimes used informally for 'easily'); 'she was easily excited'; 'was easily confused'; 'he won easily'; 'this china breaks very easily'; 'success came too easy')
readily - (without much difficulty; 'these snakes can be identified readily')
arguably - (as can be shown by argument; 'she is arguably the best')
effortless - (requiring or apparently requiring no effort; 'the swallows glided in an effortless way through the busy air')
effortlessly - (without effort or apparent effort; 'she danced gracefully and effortlessly'; 'swallows gliding effortlessly through the air')
difficult, hard - (not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure; 'a difficult task'; 'nesting places on the cliffs are difficult of access'; 'difficult times'; 'a difficult child'; 'found himself in a difficult situation'; 'why is it so hard for you to keep a secret?')
difficult - (requiring much effort and trouble; 'the mountain climb was long, steep, and difficult')
arduous, backbreaking, grueling, gruelling, hard, heavy, laborious, operose, punishing, toilsome - (characterized by toilsome effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort; 'worked their arduous way up the mining valley'; 'a grueling campaign'; 'hard labor'; 'heavy work'; 'heavy going'; 'spent many laborious hours on the project'; 'set a punishing pace')
rugged, tough - (very difficult; severely testing stamina or resolution; 'a rugged competitive examination'; 'the rugged conditions of frontier life'; 'the competition was tough'; 'it's a tough life'; 'it was a tough job')
foolproof, unfailing - (not liable to failure; 'a foolproof identification system'; 'the unfailing sign of an amateur'; 'an unfailing test')
convenient - (suited to your comfort or purpose or needs; 'a convenient excuse for not going')
convenient, handy, ready to hand - (easy to reach; 'found a handy spot for the can opener')
commodious, convenient - (large and roomy ('convenient' is archaic in this sense); 'a commodious harbor'; 'a commodious building suitable for conventions')
at hand, close at hand - (close in space; within reach; 'the town is close at hand')
handily, conveniently - (in a convenient manner; 'the switch was conveniently located')
inconvenient - (not suited to your comfort, purpose or needs; 'it is inconvenient not to have a telephone in the kitchen'; 'the back hall is an inconvenient place for the telephone')
inconvenient - (not conveniently timed; 'an early departure is inconvenient for us')
cook - (someone who cooks food)
chef - (a professional cook)
associate - (a person who joins with others in some activity; 'he had to consult his associate before continuing')
collaborator, cooperator, partner, pardner - (an associate who works with others toward a common goal; 'the musician and the librettist were collaborators')
partner - (a person who is a member of a partnership)
colleague, co-worker, fellow worker, workfellow - (an associate you work with)
collegial - (characterized by or having authority vested equally among colleagues; 'collegial harmony'; 'a tendency to turn from collegial to one-man management'- Merle Fainsod)
colleague, co-worker, fellow worker, workfellow - (an associate you work with)
domestic partner, significant other, spousal equivalent, spouse equivalent - (a person (not necessarily a spouse) with whom you cohabit and share a long-term sexual relationship)
lover - (a significant other to whom you are not related by marriage)
playmate, playfellow - (a companion at play)
odd, unmatched, unmated, unpaired - (of the remaining member of a pair, of socks e.g.)
warm - (having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat; 'a warm body'; 'a warm room'; 'a warm climate'; 'a warm coat')
cool - (neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat; 'a cool autumn day'; 'a cool room'; 'cool summer dresses'; 'cool drinks'; 'a cool breeze')
chill, chilly - (uncomfortably cool; 'a chill wind'; 'chilly weather')
consistent, uniform - (the same throughout in structure or composition; 'bituminous coal is often treated as a consistent and homogeneous product')
uniformly - (in a uniform manner; 'a uniformly bright surface')
uniformity - (a condition in which everything is regular and unvarying)
grain, caryopsis - (dry seedlike fruit produced by the cereal grasses: e.g. wheat, barley, Indian corn)
grain, caryopsis - (dry seedlike fruit produced by the cereal grasses: e.g. wheat, barley, Indian corn)
corn - (the dried grains or kernels or corn used as animal feed or ground for meal)
corn, edible corn - (ears of corn grown for human food)
nonwoody - (not woody; not consisting of or resembling wood)
turf, sod, sward, greensward - (surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots)
grass - (narrow-leaved green herbage: grown as lawns; used as pasture for grazing animals; cut and dried as hay)
grass - (narrow-leaved green herbage: grown as lawns; used as pasture for grazing animals; cut and dried as hay)
vegetable - (any of various herbaceous plants cultivated for an edible part such as the fruit or the root of the beet or the leaf of spinach or the seeds of bean plants or the flower buds of broccoli or cauliflower)
corn, maize, Indian corn, Zea mays - (tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times)
syrup, sirup - (a thick sweet sticky liquid)
corn syrup - (syrup prepared from corn)
pomegranate, pomegranate tree, Punica granatum - (shrub or small tree native to southwestern Asia having large red many-seeded fruit)
pomegranate - (large globular fruit having many seeds with juicy red pulp in a tough brownish-red rind)
grenadine - (thin syrup made from pomegranate juice; used in mixed drinks)
molasses - (thick dark syrup produced by boiling down juice from sugar cane; especially during sugar refining)
sauce - (flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food)
pesto - (a sauce typically served with pasta; contains crushed basil leaves and garlic and pine nuts and Parmesan cheese in olive oil)
puree - (food prepared by cooking and straining or processed in a blender)
puree, strain - (rub through a strainer or process in an electric blender; 'puree the vegetables for the baby')
tartare sauce, tartar sauce - (mayonnaise with chopped pickles and sometimes capers and shallots and parsley and hard-cooked egg; sauce for seafood especially fried fish)
catsup, ketchup, cetchup, tomato ketchup - (thick spicy sauce made from tomatoes)
gravy - (basically the juices that drip from cooking meats)
sand - (a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral)
lint - (fine ravellings of cotton or linen fibers)
corner - (a place off to the side of an area; 'he tripled to the rightfield corner'; 'he glanced out of the corner of his eye')
corner - (the point where two lines meet or intersect; 'the corners of a rectangle')
corner - (the point where three areas or surfaces meet or intersect; 'the corners of a cube')
corner - (the point where two lines meet or intersect; 'the corners of a rectangle')
corner, nook - (an interior angle formed be two meeting walls; 'a piano was in one corner of the room')
disaccharide - (any of a variety of carbohydrates that yield two monosaccharide molecules on complete hydrolysis)
sucrose, saccharose - (a complex carbohydrate found in many plants and used as a sweetening agent)
lactose, milk sugar - (a sugar comprising one glucose molecule linked to a galactose molecule; occurs only in milk; 'cow's milk contains about 4.7% lactose')
sucrose, saccharose - (a complex carbohydrate found in many plants and used as a sweetening agent)
powdered sugar - (sugar granulated into a fine powder)
lump sugar - (refined sugar molded into rectangular shapes convenient as single servings)
value - (the quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable; 'the Shakespearean Shylock is of dubious value in the modern world')
value, economic value - (the amount (of money or goods or services) that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else; 'he tried to estimate the value of the produce at normal prices')
worth - (an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value; '10 dollars worth of gasoline')
worth - (the quality that renders something desirable or valuable or useful)
valuation - (assessed price; 'the valuation of this property is much too high')
price, cost, toll - (value measured by what must be given or done or undergone to obtain something; 'the cost in human life was enormous'; 'the price of success is hard work'; 'what price glory?')
value, economic value - (the amount (of money or goods or services) that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else; 'he tried to estimate the value of the produce at normal prices')
value, economic value - (the amount (of money or goods or services) that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else; 'he tried to estimate the value of the produce at normal prices')
monetary value, price, cost - (the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold); 'the fluctuating monetary value of gold and silver'; 'he puts a high price on his services'; 'he couldn't calculate the cost of the collection')
markup - (the amount added to the cost to determine the asking price)
monetary value, price, cost - (the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold); 'the fluctuating monetary value of gold and silver'; 'he puts a high price on his services'; 'he couldn't calculate the cost of the collection')
charge - (the price charged for some article or service; 'the admission charge')
charge - (the price charged for some article or service; 'the admission charge')
fixed charge, fixed cost, fixed costs - (a periodic charge t hat does not vary with business volume (as insurance or rent or mortgage payments etc.))
fee - (a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services)
due - (a payment that is due (e.g., as the price of membership); 'the society dropped him for non-payment of dues')
service charge, service fee - (a percentage of a bill (as at a hotel or restaurant) added in payment for service)
fare, transportation - (the sum charged for riding in a public conveyance)
cab fare, taxi fare - (the fare charged for riding in a taxicab)
toll - (a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance))
interest - (a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed; 'how much interest do you pay on your mortgage?')
tax, taxation, revenue enhancement - (charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government)
commission - (a fee for services rendered based on a percentage of an amount received or collected or agreed to be paid (as distinguished from a salary); 'he works on commission')
tuition, tuition fee - (a fee paid for instruction (especially for higher education); 'tuition and room and board were more than $25,000')
turnpike - (an expressway on which tolls are collected)
tax collection - (the collection of taxes)
duty, tariff - (a government tax on imports or exports; 'they signed a treaty to lower duties on trade between their countries')
import duty - (a duty imposed on imports)
duty, tariff - (a government tax on imports or exports; 'they signed a treaty to lower duties on trade between their countries')
price, terms, damage - (the amount of money needed to purchase something; 'the price of gasoline'; 'he got his new car on excellent terms'; 'how much is the damage?')
monetary value, price, cost - (the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold); 'the fluctuating monetary value of gold and silver'; 'he puts a high price on his services'; 'he couldn't calculate the cost of the collection')
price, terms, damage - (the amount of money needed to purchase something; 'the price of gasoline'; 'he got his new car on excellent terms'; 'how much is the damage?')
price, terms, damage - (the amount of money needed to purchase something; 'the price of gasoline'; 'he got his new car on excellent terms'; 'how much is the damage?')
circular, handbill, bill, broadside, broadsheet, flier, flyer, throwaway - (an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution; 'he mailed the circular to all subscribers')
circular, handbill, bill, broadside, broadsheet, flier, flyer, throwaway - (an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution; 'he mailed the circular to all subscribers')
respiratory disease, respiratory illness, respiratory disorder - (a disease affecting the respiratory system)
pneumoconiosis, pneumonoconiosis - (chronic respiratory disease caused by inhaling metallic or mineral particles)
asthma, asthma attack, bronchial asthma - (respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin)
chronic - (being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; 'chronic indigestion'; 'a chronic shortage of funds'; 'a chronic invalid')
chronically, inveterately - (in a habitual and longstanding manner; 'smoking chronically')
chronically - (in a slowly developing and long lasting manner; 'chronically ill persons')
nervous disorder, neurological disorder, neurological disease - (a disorder of the nervous system)
neurological, neurologic - (of or relating to or used in or practicing neurology; 'neurological evidence')
brain disorder, encephalopathy, brain disease - (any disorder or disease of the brain)
epilepsy - (a disorder of the central nervous system characterized by loss of consciousness and convulsions)
neuropathy - (any pathology of the peripheral nerves)
cough, coughing - (sudden expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection or bronchitis or pneumonia or tuberculosis)
dose - (a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time)
suppository - (a small plug of medication designed for insertion into the rectum or vagina where it melts)
dose, dosage - (the quantity of an active agent (substance or radiation) taken in or absorbed at any one time)
pill, lozenge, tablet, tab - (a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet)
lozenge - (a small aromatic or medicated candy)
pill, lozenge, tablet, tab - (a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet)
vitamin pill - (a pill containing one or more vitamins; taken as a dietary supplement)
multivitamin, multivitamin pill - (a pill or tablet containing several vitamins)
over-the-counter drug, over-the-counter medicine - (a drug that is sold without a prescription)
lotion, application - (liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin; 'a lotion for dry skin')
lotion - (any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin)
calamine lotion - (a lotion consisting of a liquid preparation containing calamine; used to treat itching or mild skin irritations)
cough drop, troche, pastille, pastil - (a medicated lozenge used to soothe the throat)
cough, coughing - (sudden expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection or bronchitis or pneumonia or tuberculosis)
cough, coughing - (the act of exhaling air suddenly with a noise)
snot - (nasal mucus)
snot - (nasal mucus)
council - (a body serving in an administrative capacity; 'student council')
council - (a meeting of people for consultation; 'emergency council')
corps - (a body of people associated together; 'diplomatic corps')
government department - (a department of government)
Department of Justice, Justice Department, Justice, DoJ - (the United States federal department responsible for enforcing federal laws (including the enforcement of all civil rights legislation); created in 1870)
agency, federal agency, government agency, bureau, office, authority - (an administrative unit of government; 'the Central Intelligence Agency'; 'the Census Bureau'; 'Office of Management and Budget'; 'Tennessee Valley Authority')
sovereign, supreme - (greatest in status or authority or power; 'a supreme tribunal')
Supreme Court, Supreme Court of the United States, United States Supreme Court - (the highest federal court in the United States; has final appellate jurisdiction and has jurisdiction over all other courts in the nation)
court, tribunal, judicature - (an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business)
court, tribunal, judicature - (an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business)
sleeping bag - (large padded bag designed to be slept in outdoors; usually rolls up like a bedroll)
moneybag - (a drawstring bag for holding money)
lesbian, tribade, gay woman - (a female homosexual)
butch, dike, dyke - (offensive terms for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine)
homosexual, homophile, homo, gay - (someone who practices homosexuality; having a sexual attraction to persons of the same sex)
homosexual - (sexually attracted to members of your own sex)
heterosexual, heterosexual person, straight person, straight - (a heterosexual person; someone having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex)
heterosexual - (sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex)
coward - (a person who shows fear or timidity)
peer, equal, match, compeer - (a person who is of equal standing with another in a group)
stand-in, substitute, relief, reliever, backup, backup man, fill-in - (someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult); 'the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes'; 'we need extra employees for summer fill-ins')
surrogate, alternate, replacement - (someone who takes the place of another person)
press - (exert pressure or force to or upon; 'He pressed down on the boards'; 'press your thumb on this spot')
press - (place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure; 'pressed flowers')
compress, constrict, squeeze, compact, contract, press - (squeeze or press together; 'she compressed her lips'; 'the spasm contracted the muscle')
press - (create by pressing; 'Press little holes into the soft clay')
press, press out - (press from a plastic; 'press a record')
press, push - (make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby; ''Now push hard,' said the doctor to the woman')
frontal, head-on - (meeting front to front; 'a frontal attack'; 'a head-on collision')
head-on - (with the front foremost; 'the cars collided head-on')
collide, clash - (crash together with violent impact; 'The cars collided'; 'Two meteors clashed')
hit, strike, impinge on, run into, collide with - (hit against; come into sudden contact with; 'The car hit a tree'; 'He struck the table with his elbow')
impact - (the striking of one body against another)
collision, hit - ((physics) an brief event in which two or more bodies come together; 'the collision of the particles resulted in an exchange of energy and a change of direction')
crash - (fall or come down violently; 'The branch crashed down on my car'; 'The plane crashed in the sea')
crash - (move with, or as if with, a crashing noise; 'The car crashed through the glass door')
crash, ram - (undergo damage or destruction on impact; 'the plane crashed into the ocean'; 'The car crashed into the lamp post')
crash - (move violently as through a barrier; 'The terrorists crashed the gate')
crash, break up, break apart - (break violently or noisily; smash;)
crash - (occupy, usually uninvited; 'My son's friends crashed our house last weekend')
barge in, crash, gate-crash - (enter uninvited; informal; 'let's crash the party!')
crash - (cause to crash; 'The terrorists crashed the car into the gate of the palace')
crash, dash - (hurl or thrust violently; 'He dashed the plate against the wall'; 'Waves were dashing against the rock')
crash - (undergo a sudden and severe downturn; 'the economy crashed'; 'will the stock market crash again?')
crash, go down - (stop operating; 'My computer crashed last night'; 'The system goes down at least once a week')
doss, doss down, crash - (sleep in a convenient place; 'You can crash here, though it's not very comfortable')
decrease, diminution, reduction, step-down - (the act of decreasing or reducing something)
decrease, lessen, minify - (make smaller; 'He decreased his staff')
shrink, reduce - (reduce in size; reduce physically; 'Hot water will shrink the sweater'; 'Can you shrink this image?')
reduce, scale down - (make smaller; 'reduce an image')
decrease, decrement - (a process of becoming smaller or shorter)
extenuation, mitigation, palliation - (to act in such a way as to cause an offense to seem less serious)
extenuate, palliate, mitigate - (lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of; 'The circumstances extenuate the crime')
mitigate - (make less severe or harsh; 'mitigating circumstances')
cutback - (a reduction in quantity or rate)
reduce, cut down, cut back, trim, trim down, trim back, cut, bring down - (cut down on; make a reduction in; 'reduce your daily fat intake'; 'The employer wants to cut back health benefits')
take away, detract - (take away a part from; diminish; 'His bad manners detract from his good character')
fall - (descend in free fall under the influence of gravity; 'The branch fell from the tree'; 'The unfortunate hiker fell into a crevasse')
drop - (to fall vertically; 'the bombs are dropping on enemy targets')
dropping, falling - (coming down freely under the influence of gravity; 'the eerie whistle of dropping bombs'; 'falling rain')
fallen - (having dropped by the force of gravity; 'fallen leaves covered the forest floor'; 'sat on a fallen tree trunk')
fall - (descend in free fall under the influence of gravity; 'The branch fell from the tree'; 'The unfortunate hiker fell into a crevasse')
drop - (to fall vertically; 'the bombs are dropping on enemy targets')
tumble, topple - (fall down, as if collapsing; 'The tower of the World Trade Center tumbled after the plane hit it')
spill, tumble, fall - (a sudden drop from an upright position; 'he had a nasty spill on the ice')
fall, fall down - (lose an upright position suddenly; 'The vase fell over and the water spilled onto the table'; 'Her hair fell across her forehead')
fall, fall down - (lose an upright position suddenly; 'The vase fell over and the water spilled onto the table'; 'Her hair fell across her forehead')
drop - (let fall to the ground; 'Don't drop the dishes')
collapse, fall in, cave in, give, give way, break, founder - (break down, literally or metaphorically; 'The wall collapsed'; 'The business collapsed'; 'The dam broke'; 'The roof collapsed'; 'The wall gave in'; 'The roof finally gave under the weight of the ice')
crumble, crumple, tumble, break down, collapse - (fall apart; 'the building crumbled after the explosion'; 'Negotiations broke down')
collapse - (a mishap caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in)
implode, go off - (burst inward; 'The bottle imploded')
crash - (fall or come down violently; 'The branch crashed down on my car'; 'The plane crashed in the sea')
backfire - (a loud noise made by the explosion of fuel in the manifold or exhaust of an internal combustion engine)
backfire - (emit a loud noise as a result of undergoing a backfire; 'My old car backfires all the time')
boom, din - (make a resonant sound, like artillery; 'His deep voice boomed through the hall')
boom, roar, roaring, thunder - (a deep prolonged loud noise)
clang, clangor, clangour, clangoring, clank, clash, crash - (a loud resonant repeating noise; 'he could hear the clang of distant bells')
crawl, creep - (move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground; 'The crocodile was crawling along the riverbed')
sneak, mouse, creep, pussyfoot - (to go stealthily or furtively; '..stead of sneaking around spying on the neighbor's house')
grow over, creep - (grow in such a way as to cover (a building); 'ivy grew over the walls of the university buildings')
fawn, crawl, creep, cringe, cower, grovel - (show submission or fear)
crawl, creep - (move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground; 'The crocodile was crawling along the riverbed')
slither, slide - (to pass or move unobtrusively or smoothly; 'They slid through the wicket in the big gate')
cricket - (leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together)
football - (the inflated oblong ball used in playing American football)
cricket - (a game played with a ball and bat by two teams of 11 players; teams take turns trying to score runs)
cricket equipment - (sports equipment used in playing cricket)
wicket - (cricket equipment consisting of a set of three stumps topped by crosspieces; used in playing cricket)
American football, American football game - (a game played by two teams of 11 players on a rectangular field 100 yards long; teams try to get possession of the ball and advance it across the opponents goal line in a series of (running or passing) plays)
rugby, rugby football, rugger - (a form of football played with an oval ball)
game of chance, gambling game - (a game that involves gambling)
craps - (a gambling game played with two dice; a first throw of 7 or 11 wins and a first throw of 2, 3, or 12 loses and a first throw of any other number must be repeated to win before a 7 is thrown, which loses the bet and the dice)
boxcars - ((usually plural) when two dice are thrown and both come up showing six spots the result is called 'boxcars')
craps, snake eyes - (when two dice are thrown and both come up showing one spot the results is called 'craps' or 'snake eyes')
dice - (play dice)
rugby ball - (inflated oval ball used in playing rugby)
punt - (kick the ball)
punt, punting - ((football) a kick in which the football is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground; 'the punt traveled 50 yards'; 'punting is an important part of the game')
field goal - (a score in American football; a score made by kicking the ball between the opponents' goal posts)
goalpost - (one of a pair of posts (usually joined by a crossbar) that are set up as a goal at each end of a playing field)
trave, traverse, crossbeam, crosspiece - (a horizontal beam that extends across something)
crosspiece - (a transverse brace)
football field, gridiron - (the playing field on which football is played)
American football, American football game - (a game played by two teams of 11 players on a rectangular field 100 yards long; teams try to get possession of the ball and advance it across the opponents goal line in a series of (running or passing) plays)
football, football game - (any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal)
football play - ((American football) a play by the offensive team)
pass, passing play, passing game, passing - ((American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate; 'the coach sent in a passing play on third and long')
interception - ((American football) the act of catching a football by a player on the opposing team)
fumble - (drop or juggle or fail to play cleanly a grounder; 'fumble a grounder')
soccer, association football - (a football game in which two teams of 11 players try to kick or head a ball into the opponents' goal)
soccer, association football - (a football game in which two teams of 11 players try to kick or head a ball into the opponents' goal)
soccer player - (an athlete who plays soccer)
goalkeeper, goalie, goaltender, netkeeper, netminder - (the soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal)
goal - (game equipment consisting of the place toward which players of a game try to advance a ball or puck in order to score points)
soccer ball - (an inflated ball used in playing soccer)
field hockey, hockey - (a game resembling ice hockey that is played on an open field; two opposing teams use curved sticks try to drive a ball into the opponents' net)
ice hockey, hockey, hockey game - (a game played on an ice rink by two opposing teams of six skaters each who try to knock a flat round puck into the opponents' goal with angled sticks)
cross - (a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece)
crucifix, rood, rood-tree - (representation of the cross on which Jesus died)
Cross - (a representation of the structure on which Jesus was crucified; used as an emblem of Christianity or in heraldry)
traverse, track, cover, cross, pass over, get over, get across, cut through, cut across - (travel across or pass over; 'The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day')
traversal, traverse - (travel across)
gathering, assemblage - (a group of persons together in one place)
multitude, throng, concourse - (a large gathering of people)
horde, host, legion - (a vast multitude)
assembly - (a group of persons gathered together for a common purpose)
rally, mass meeting - (a large gathering of people intended to arouse enthusiasm)
muster, rally, summon, come up, muster up - (gather or bring together; 'muster the courage to do something'; 'she rallied her intellect'; 'Summon all your courage')
turnout - (the group that gathers together for a particular occasion; 'a large turnout for the meeting')
crowd - (a large number of things or people considered together; 'a crowd of insects assembled around the flowers')
mob, rabble, rout - (a disorderly crowd of people)
louse, sucking louse - (wingless usually flattened bloodsucking insect parasitic on warm-blooded animals)
flea - (any wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect noted for ability to leap)
sting, bite, insect bite - (a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin)
flea bite - (sting inflicted by a flea)
mosquito bite - (a sting inflicted by a mosquito)
bee sting - (a sting inflicted by a bee)
touch, adjoin, meet, contact - (be in direct physical contact with; make contact; 'The two buildings touch'; 'Their hands touched'; 'The wire must not contact the metal cover'; 'The surfaces contact at this point')
touch - (make physical contact with, come in contact with; 'Touch the stone for good luck'; 'She never touched her husband')
collide, clash - (crash together with violent impact; 'The cars collided'; 'Two meteors clashed')
hit, strike, impinge on, run into, collide with - (hit against; come into sudden contact with; 'The car hit a tree'; 'He struck the table with his elbow')
hit - (cause to move by striking; 'hit a ball')
hit, strike, impinge on, run into, collide with - (hit against; come into sudden contact with; 'The car hit a tree'; 'He struck the table with his elbow')
hit, hitting, striking - (the act of contacting one thing with another; 'repeated hitting raised a large bruise'; 'after three misses she finally got a hit')
splash - (strike and dash about in a liquid; 'The boys splashed around in the pool')
splash, splashing - (the act of scattering water about haphazardly)
stub - (strike (one's toe) accidentally against an object; 'She stubbed her toe in the dark and now it's broken)
hit - (deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument; 'He hit her hard in the face')
smite - (inflict a heavy blow on, with the hand, a tool, or a weapon)
whack, wham, whop, wallop - (hit hard; 'The teacher whacked the boy')
sock, bop, whop, whap, bonk, bash - (hit hard)
pummel, pommel, biff - (strike, usually with the fist; 'The pedestrians pummeled the demonstrators')
beat, beat up, work over - (give a beating to; subject to a beating, either as a punishment or as an act of aggression; 'Thugs beat him up when he walked down the street late at night'; 'The teacher used to beat the students')
club, bludgeon - (strike with a club or a bludgeon)
thrash, thresh, lam, flail - (give a thrashing to; beat hard)
thrash, thresh - (beat the seeds out of a grain)
flail - (an implement consisting of handle with a free swinging stick at the end; used in manual threshing)
spank, paddle, larrup - (give a spanking to; subject to a spanking)
spanking - (the act of slapping on the buttocks; 'he gave the brat a good spanking')
hammer - (a hand tool with a heavy rigid head and a handle; used to deliver an impulsive force by striking)
maul, sledge, sledgehammer - (a heavy long-handled hammer used to drive stakes or wedges)
head - (the striking part of a tool; 'the head of the hammer')
striker - (the part of a mechanical device that strikes something)
hammerhead - (the striking part of a hammer)
short list, shortlist - (a list of applicants winnowed from a longer list who have been deemed suitable and from which the successful person will be chosen)
batting order, card, lineup - ((baseball) a list of batters in the order in which they will bat; 'the managers presented their cards to the umpire at home plate')
lineup - (a line of persons arranged by police for inspection or identification)
swing - (move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting; 'He swung his left fist'; 'swing a bat')
baseball swing, swing, cut - (in baseball; a batter's attempt to hit a pitched ball; 'he took a vicious cut at the ball')
batter, hitter, slugger, batsman - ((baseball) a ballplayer who is batting)
batting - ((baseball) the batter's attempt to get on base)
fly, fly ball - ((baseball) a hit that flies up in the air)
blast - (a very long fly ball)
hammer - (beat with or as if with a hammer; 'hammer the metal flat')
hammer - (beat with or as if with a hammer; 'hammer the metal flat')
squash, crush, squelch, mash, squeeze - (to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition; 'crush an aluminum can'; 'squeeze a lemon')
squash, crush, squelch, mash, squeeze - (to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition; 'crush an aluminum can'; 'squeeze a lemon')
masculine - (associated with men and not with women)
masculine - (of grammatical gender)
install, instal, put in, set up - (set up for use; 'install the washer and dryer'; 'We put in a new sink')
installation, installing, installment, instalment - (the act of installing something (as equipment); 'the telephone installation took only a few minutes')
plant, set - (put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground; 'Let's plant flowers in the garden')
planting - (the act of fixing firmly in place; 'he ordered the planting of policemen outside every doorway')
planted - (set in the soil for growth)
mite - (any of numerous very small to minute arachnids often infesting animals or plants or stored foods)
harvest mite, chigger, jigger, redbug - (larval mite that sucks the blood of vertebrates including human beings causing intense irritation)
tick - (any of two families of small parasitic arachnids with barbed proboscis; feed on blood of warm-blooded animals)
Ixodes dammini, deer tick - (a northeastern tick now recognized as same species as Ixodes scapularis)
cuckoo - (any of numerous European and North American birds having pointed wings and a long tail)
juice - (the liquid part that can be extracted from plant or animal tissue)
juice - (the liquid part that can be extracted from plant or animal tissue)
juice - (the liquid part that can be extracted from plant or animal tissue)
fruit juice, fruit crush - (drink produced by squeezing or crushing fruit)
grape juice - (the juice of grapes)
sweet, confection - (a food rich in sugar)
sponge - (a porous mass of interlacing fibers that forms the internal skeleton of various marine animals and is usable to absorb water or any porous rubber or cellulose product similarly used)
marshmallow - (spongy confection made of gelatin and sugar and corn syrup and dusted with powdered sugar)
candy, confect - (a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts)
marshmallow - (spongy confection made of gelatin and sugar and corn syrup and dusted with powdered sugar)
caramel - (firm chewy candy made from caramelized sugar and butter and milk)
caramel, caramelized sugar - (burnt sugar; used to color and flavor food)
fudge - (soft creamy candy)
mint, mint candy - (a candy that is flavored with a mint oil)
hard candy - (candy that is brittle; 'you can break a tooth on that hard candy')
hard candy - (candy that is brittle; 'you can break a tooth on that hard candy')
lollipop, sucker, all-day sucker - (hard candy on a stick)
jelly bean, jelly egg - (sugar-glazed jellied candy)
candy cane - (a hard candy in the shape of a rod (usually with stripes))
orange juice - (bottled or freshly squeezed juice of oranges)
citrus, citrus fruit, citrous fruit - (any of numerous fruits of the genus Citrus having thick rind and juicy pulp; grown in warm regions)
citrus, citrus tree - (any of numerous tropical usually thorny evergreen trees of the genus Citrus having leathery evergreen leaves and widely cultivated for their juicy edible fruits having leathery aromatic rinds)
grapefruit, Citrus paradisi - (citrus tree bearing large round edible fruit having a thick yellow rind and juicy somewhat acid pulp)
grapefruit - (large yellow fruit with somewhat acid juicy pulp; usual serving consists of a half)
artichoke, globe artichoke, artichoke plant, Cynara scolymus - (Mediterranean thistlelike plant widely cultivated for its large edible flower head)
artichoke, globe artichoke - (a thistlelike flower head with edible fleshy leaves and heart)
orange, orange tree - (any citrus tree bearing oranges)
orange - (round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees)
lemon, lemon tree, Citrus limon - (a small evergreen tree that originated in Asia but is widely cultivated for its fruit)
lemon juice - (usually freshly squeezed juice of lemons)
lemon - (yellow oval fruit with juicy acidic flesh)
gourd, gourd vine - (any vine of the family Cucurbitaceae that bears fruits with hard rinds)
bottle gourd, calabash, Lagenaria siceraria - (Old World climbing plant with hard-shelled bottle-shaped gourds as fruits)
gourd - (any of numerous inedible fruits with hard rinds)
gourd, calabash - (bottle made from the dried shell of a bottle gourd)
melon, melon vine - (any of various fruit of cucurbitaceous vines including: muskmelons; watermelons; cantaloupes; cucumbers)
sweet melon, muskmelon, sweet melon vine, Cucumis melo - (any of several varieties of vine whose fruit has a netted rind and edible flesh and a musky smell)
melon - (any of numerous fruits of the gourd family having a hard rind and sweet juicy flesh)
watermelon, watermelon vine, Citrullus vulgaris - (an African melon)
watermelon - (large oblong or roundish melon with a hard green rind and sweet watery red or occasionally yellowish pulp)
cucumber, cucumber vine, Cucumis sativus - (a melon vine of the genus Cucumis; cultivated from earliest times for its cylindrical green fruit)
cucumber, cuke - (cylindrical green fruit with thin green rind and white flesh eaten as a vegetable; related to melons)
squash, squash vine - (any of numerous annual trailing plants of the genus Cucurbita grown for their fleshy edible fruits)
pumpkin, pumpkin vine, autumn pumpkin, Cucurbita pepo - (a coarse vine widely cultivated for its large pulpy round orange fruit with firm orange skin and numerous seeds; subspecies of Cucurbita pepo include the summer squashes and a few autumn squashes)
pumpkin - (usually large pulpy deep-yellow round fruit of the squash family maturing in late summer or early autumn)
zucchini, courgette - (marrow squash plant whose fruit are eaten when small)
zucchini, courgette - (small cucumber-shaped vegetable marrow; typically dark green)
sweet pea, sweetpea, Lathyrus odoratus - (climbing garden plant having fragrant pastel-colored flowers)
vinegar, acetum - (sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative)
vinegar - (dilute acetic acid)
acetic acid, ethanoic acid - (a colorless pungent liquid widely used in manufacturing plastics and pharmaceuticals)
anti-inflammatory, anti-inflammatory drug - (a medicine intended to reduce inflammation)
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, NSAID - (an anti-inflammatory drug that does not contain steroids; 'NSAIDs inhibit the activity of both Cox-1 and Cox-2 enzymes')
ibuprofen, isobutylphenyl propionic acid, Advil, Motrin, Nuprin - (a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicine (trade names Advil and Motrin and Nuprin) used to relieve the pain of arthritis and as an analgesic and antipyretic)
aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid, Bayer, Empirin, St. Joseph - (the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer and Empirin) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets)
area - (a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function; 'the spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants')
gazebo, summerhouse - (a small roofed building affording shade and rest)
cultivated land, farmland, plowland, ploughland, tilled land, tillage, tilth - (arable land that is worked by plowing and sowing and raising crops)
garden - (a plot of ground where plants are cultivated)
garden - (the flowers or vegetables or fruits or herbs that are cultivated in a garden)
ichor - ((Greek mythology) the rarified fluid said to flow in the veins of the Gods)
Eden, Garden of Eden - (a beautiful garden where Adam and Eve were placed at the Creation; when they disobeyed and ate the forbidden fruit from the tree of knowledge of good and evil they were driven from their paradise (the fall of man))
military position, position - (a point occupied by troops for tactical reasons)
battlefront, front, front line - (the line along which opposing armies face each other)
grove, woodlet, orchard, plantation - (garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth)
garden - (a yard or lawn adjoining a house)
foster, nurture - (help develop, help grow; 'nurture his talents')
rear, raise, bring up, nurture, parent - (bring up; 'raise a family'; 'bring up children')
nourish, nurture, sustain - (provide with nourishment; 'We sustained ourselves on bread and water'; 'This kind of food is not nourishing for young children')
nourish, nurture, sustain - (provide with nourishment; 'We sustained ourselves on bread and water'; 'This kind of food is not nourishing for young children')
cultivate - (foster the growth of)
cultivate - (foster the growth of)
production - ((economics) manufacturing or mining or growing something (usually in large quantities) for sale; 'he introduced more efficient methods of production')
grow, raise, farm, produce - (cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques; 'The Bordeaux region produces great red wines'; 'They produce good ham in Parma'; 'We grow wheat here'; 'We raise hogs here')
grow - (cause to grow or develop; 'He grows vegetables in his backyard')
grow, raise, farm, produce - (cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques; 'The Bordeaux region produces great red wines'; 'They produce good ham in Parma'; 'We grow wheat here'; 'We raise hogs here')
cultivation - ((agriculture) production of food by preparing the land to grow crops)
produce, green goods, green groceries, garden truck - (fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market)
homegrown - (grown or originating in a particular place; 'stands selling homegrown fruits and vegetables')
grow, raise, farm, produce - (cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques; 'The Bordeaux region produces great red wines'; 'They produce good ham in Parma'; 'We grow wheat here'; 'We raise hogs here')
rear, raise, bring up, nurture, parent - (bring up; 'raise a family'; 'bring up children')
rear, raise, bring up, nurture, parent - (bring up; 'raise a family'; 'bring up children')
breeding, bringing up, fostering, fosterage, nurture, raising, rearing, upbringing - (helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community; 'they debated whether nature or nurture was more important')
animal husbandry - (breeding and caring for farm animals)
drink, imbibe - (take in liquids; 'The patient must drink several liters each day'; 'The children like to drink soda')
slurp - (eat noisily; 'He slurped his soup')
gulp, quaff, swig - (to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught; 'The men gulped down their beers')
guzzle - (drink greedily or as if with great thirst; 'The boys guzzled the cheap vodka')
drinker - (a person who drinks liquids)
drink, booze, fuddle - (consume alcohol; 'We were up drinking all night')
drinker, imbiber, toper, juicer - (a person who drinks alcoholic beverages (especially to excess))
wine - (drink wine)
drink - (a single serving of a beverage; 'I asked for a hot drink'; 'likes a drink before dinner')
nightcap - (an alcoholic drink taken at bedtime; often alcoholic)
gulp, draft, draught, swig - (a large and hurried swallow; 'he finished it at a single gulp')
sip - (a small drink)
sip - (drink in sips; 'She was sipping her tea')
tableware - (articles for use at the table (dishes and silverware and glassware))
cupboard, closet - (a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space)
medicine chest, medicine cabinet - (cabinet that holds medicines and toiletries)
cupcake - (small cake baked in a muffin tin)
stop, halt - (come to a halt, stop moving; 'the car stopped'; 'She stopped in front of a store window')
discontinue, stop, cease, give up, quit, lay off - (put an end to a state or an activity; 'Quit teasing your little brother')
stop - (cause to stop; 'stop a car'; 'stop the thief')
end, stop, finish, terminate, cease - (have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical; 'the bronchioles terminate in a capillary bed'; 'Your rights stop where you infringe upon the rights of other'; 'My property ends by the bushes'; 'The symphony ends in a pianissimo')
end, terminate - (bring to an end or halt; 'She ended their friendship when she found out that he had once been convicted of a crime'; 'The attack on Poland terminated the relatively peaceful period after WW I')
end, stop, finish, terminate, cease - (have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical; 'the bronchioles terminate in a capillary bed'; 'Your rights stop where you infringe upon the rights of other'; 'My property ends by the bushes'; 'The symphony ends in a pianissimo')
sink, pass, lapse - (pass into a specified state or condition; 'He sank into Nirvana')
lapse - (end, at least for a long time; 'The correspondence lapsed')
finalize, finalise, settle, nail down - (make final; put the last touches on; put into final form; 'let's finalize the proposal')
hesitate, pause - (interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing; 'The speaker paused')
pause, intermit, break - (cease an action temporarily; 'We pause for station identification'; 'let's break for lunch')
falter, waver - (be unsure or weak; 'Their enthusiasm is faltering')
hesitation, waver, falter, faltering - (the act of pausing uncertainly; 'there was a hesitation in his speech')
discontinue, stop, cease, give up, quit, lay off - (put an end to a state or an activity; 'Quit teasing your little brother')
leave office, quit, step down, resign - (give up or retire from a position; 'The Secretary of the Navy will leave office next month'; 'The chairman resigned over the financial scandal')
foreswear, renounce, quit, relinquish - (turn away from; give up; 'I am foreswearing women forever')
drop out, give up, fall by the wayside, drop by the wayside, throw in, throw in the towel, quit, chuck up the sponge - (give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat; 'In the second round, the challenger gave up')
discontinued - (stopped permanently or temporarily; 'discontinued models'; 'a discontinued magazine'; 'a discontinued conversation')
abstain, refrain, desist - (choose not to consume; 'I abstain from alcohol')
discontinue, stop, cease, give up, quit, lay off - (put an end to a state or an activity; 'Quit teasing your little brother')
retire, withdraw - (withdraw from active participation; 'He retired from chess')
defect, desert - (desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army; 'If soldiers deserted Hitler's army, they were shot')
desertion, abandonment, defection - (withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility; 'his abandonment of his wife and children left them penniless')
relinquishment, relinquishing - (the act of giving up and abandoning a struggle or task etc.)
run out, expire - (lose validity; 'My passports expired last month')
termination, expiration, expiry - (a coming to an end of a contract period; 'the expiry of his driver's license')
expired - (having come to an end or become void after passage of a period of time; 'an expired passport'; 'caught driving with an expired license')
cessation, surcease - (a stopping; 'a cessation of the thunder')
stop, halt - (come to a halt, stop moving; 'the car stopped'; 'She stopped in front of a store window')
premature, untimely - (uncommonly early or before the expected time; 'illness led to his premature death'; 'alcohol brought him to an untimely end')
prematurely, untimely - (too soon; in a premature manner; 'I spoke prematurely')
prematurely - ((of childbirth) before the end of the normal period of gestation; 'the child was born prematurely')
termination, ending, conclusion - (the act of ending something; 'the termination of the agreement')
abort - (terminate before completion; 'abort the mission'; 'abort the process running on my computer')
abort - (the act of terminating a project or procedure before it is completed; 'I wasted a year of my life working on an abort'; 'he sent a short message requesting an abort due to extreme winds in the area')
abolish, get rid of - (do away with; 'Slavery was abolished in the mid-19th century in America and in Russia')
abolition, abolishment - (the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery); 'the abolition of capital punishment')
dissolution, breakup - (the termination or disintegration of a relationship (between persons or nations))
sunken, submerged - (under water; e.g. at the bottom of a body of water; 'sunken treasure'; 'a sunken ship')
abortion - (termination of pregnancy)
spontaneous abortion, miscarriage, stillbirth - (a natural loss of the products of conception)
abortion - (termination of pregnancy)
abort - (terminate a pregnancy by undergoing an abortion)
pro-life - (advocating full legal protection of embryos and fetuses (especially opposing the legalization of induced abortions))
pro-lifer - (an advocate of full legal protection for embryos and fetuses; someone opposed to legalized induced abortion)
pro-lifer - (an advocate of full legal protection for embryos and fetuses; someone opposed to legalized induced abortion)
settle, settle down - (settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground; 'dust settled on the roofs')
perch, roost, rest - (sit, as on a branch; 'The birds perched high in the tree')
alight, light, perch - (to come to rest, settle; 'Misfortune lighted upon him')
hover - (hang in the air; fly or be suspended above)
poise - (be motionless, in suspension; 'The bird poised for a few moments before it attacked')
fly, wing - (travel through the air; be airborne; 'Man cannot fly')
fly, wing - (travel through the air; be airborne; 'Man cannot fly')
flight, flying - (an instance of traveling by air; 'flying was still an exciting adventure for him')
astronaut, spaceman, cosmonaut - (a person trained to travel in a spacecraft; 'the Russians called their astronauts cosmonauts')
spaceflight, space travel, spacefaring - (a voyage outside the Earth's atmosphere) curve, curved shape - (the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes)
wave, undulation - (an undulating curve)
arc - (a continuous portion of a circle)
semicircle, hemicycle - (a plane figure with the shape of half a circle)
arced, arched, arching, arciform, arcuate, bowed - (forming or resembling an arch; 'an arched ceiling')
coiling, helical, spiral, spiraling, volute, voluted, whorled, turbinate - (in the shape of a coil)
coiled - (curled or wound (especially in concentric rings or spirals); 'a coiled snake ready to strike'; 'the rope lay coiled on the deck')
helix, spiral - (a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle)
coiling, helical, spiral, spiraling, volute, voluted, whorled, turbinate - (in the shape of a coil)
curly - ((of hair) having curls or waves; 'they envied her naturally curly hair')
crisp, frizzly, frizzy, kinky, nappy - (of hair in small tight curls)
coiling, helical, spiral, spiraling, volute, voluted, whorled, turbinate - (in the shape of a coil)
coiled - (curled or wound (especially in concentric rings or spirals); 'a coiled snake ready to strike'; 'the rope lay coiled on the deck')
coil, spiral, volute, whorl, helix - (a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops; 'a coil of rope')
coil, spiral, volute, whorl, helix - (a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops; 'a coil of rope')
lock, curl, ringlet, whorl - (a strand or cluster of hair)
lock, curl, ringlet, whorl - (a strand or cluster of hair)
curl, wave - (twist or roll into coils or ringlets; 'curl my hair, please')
current, stream - (a steady flow (usually from natural causes); 'the raft floated downstream on the current'; 'he felt a stream of air')
current, stream - (a steady flow (usually from natural causes); 'the raft floated downstream on the current'; 'he felt a stream of air')
airstream - (a relatively well-defined prevailing wind)
slipstream, airstream, race, backwash, wash - (the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller)
ambient - (completely enveloping; 'the ambient air'; 'ambient sound'; 'the ambient temperature')
hot air - (air that has been heated and tends to rise)
overload - (an electrical load that exceeds the available electrical power)
overload, overburden - (an excessive burden)
burden, burthen, weight, weight down - (weight down with a load)
overburden - (load with excessive weight)
overload, surcharge, overcharge - (place too much a load on; 'don't overload the car')
current, electric current - (a flow of electricity through a conductor; 'the current was measured in amperes')
electricity - (a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons)
ampere, amp, A - (the basic unit of electric current adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites; 'a typical household circuit carries 15 to 50 amps')
dictate - (say out loud for the purpose of recording; 'He dictated a report to his secretary')
dictation - (speech intended for reproduction in writing)
exclaim, cry, cry out, outcry, call out, shout - (utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy; ''I won!' he exclaimed'; ''Help!' she cried'; ''I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost')
ignorance - (the lack of knowledge or education)
ignorantness, nescience, unknowing, unknowingness - (ignorance (especially of orthodox beliefs))
asymmetrical, asymmetric - (characterized by asymmetry in the spatial arrangement or placement of parts or components)
asymmetrical, crooked - (irregular in shape or outline; 'asymmetrical features'; 'a dress with an crooked hemline')
askew, awry, cockeyed, lopsided, wonky, skew-whiff - (turned or twisted toward one side; 'a...youth with a gorgeous red necktie all awry'- G.K.Chesterton; 'his wig was, as the British say, skew-whiff')
symmetrical, symmetric - (having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding parts)
bilateral, isobilateral, bilaterally symmetrical, bilaterally symmetric - (having identical parts on each side of an axis)
joint - (affecting or involving two or more; 'joint income-tax return'; 'joint ownership')
bilateral - (affecting or undertaken by two parties; 'a bilateral agreement between the United States and Japan')
bilateral, two-sided - (having two sides or parts)
symmetry, symmetricalness, correspondence, balance - ((mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane)
chic, chicness, chichi, modishness, smartness, stylishness, swank, last word - (elegance by virtue of being fashionable)
chic, smart, voguish - (elegant and stylish; 'chic elegance'; 'a smart new dress'; 'a suit of voguish cut')
elegance - (a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste; 'she conveys an aura of elegance and gentility')
elegance - (a quality of neatness and ingenious simplicity in the solution of a problem (especially in science or mathematics); 'the simplicity and elegance of his invention')
inelegance - (the quality of lacking refinement and good taste)
profanity - (vulgar or irreverent speech or action)
curse, cuss, blaspheme, swear, imprecate - (utter obscenities or profanities; 'The drunken men were cursing loudly in the street')
curse - (heap obscenities upon; 'The taxi driver who felt he didn't get a high enough tip cursed the passenger')
curse, curse word, expletive, oath, swearing, swearword, cuss - (profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger; 'expletives were deleted')
obscenity, smut, vulgarism, filth, dirty word - (an offensive or indecent word or phrase)
blaspheme - (speak of in an irreverent or impious manner; 'blaspheme God')
exclamation, exclaiming - (an abrupt excited utterance; 'she gave an exclamation of delight'; 'there was much exclaiming over it')
ooh, aah - (express admiration and pleasure by uttering 'ooh' or 'aah'; 'They oohed and aahed when they unwrapped the presents')
hurrah, hooray - (a victory cheer; 'let's give the team a big hurrah')
hurrah - (shout 'hurrah!')
ejaculation, interjection - (an abrupt emphatic exclamation expressing emotion)
curve, curved shape - (the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes)
curve - (a line on a graph representing data)
curvature, curve - (the property possessed by the curving of a line or surface)
bend, curve - (curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.))
hairpin bend - (a U-shaped bend in a road)
aquiline, hooked - (curved down like an eagle's beak)
by, past - (so as to pass a given point; 'every hour a train goes past')
aggressively, sharply - (in an aggressive manner; 'she was being sharply questioned')
sharply, crisply - (in a well delineated manner; 'the new style of Minoan pottery was sharply defined')
sharply, sharp, acutely - (changing suddenly in direction and degree; 'the road twists sharply after the light'; 'turn sharp left here'; 'the visor was acutely peaked'; 'her shoes had acutely pointed toes')
precipitously, sharply - (very suddenly and to a great degree; 'conditions that precipitously increase the birthrate'; 'prices rose sharply')
sink, settle, go down, go under - (go under, 'The raft sank and its occupants drowned')
sunken, submerged - (under water; e.g. at the bottom of a body of water; 'sunken treasure'; 'a sunken ship')
anchor, ground tackle - (a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving)
anchor, cast anchor, drop anchor - (secure a vessel with an anchor; 'We anchored at Baltimore')
resist, stand, fend - (withstand the force of something; 'The trees resisted her'; 'stand the test of time'; 'The mountain climbers had to fend against the ice and snow')
snag - (catch on a snag; 'I snagged my stocking')
hook, claw - (a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something)
hook - (a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something)
fishhook - (a sharp barbed hook for catching fish)
curtain, drape, drapery, mantle, pall - (hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window))
curtain, drape, drapery, mantle, pall - (hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window))
shower curtain - (a curtain that keeps water from splashing out of the shower area)
drought, drouth - (a shortage of rainfall; 'farmers most affected by the drought hope that there may yet be sufficient rain early in the growing season')
crisis - (an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty; 'they went bankrupt during the economic crisis')
crisis - (a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something; 'after the crisis the patient either dies or gets better')
juncture, occasion - (an event that occurs at a critical time; 'at such junctures he always had an impulse to leave'; 'it was needed only on special occasions')
juncture, critical point, crossroads - (a crisis situation or point in time when a critical decision must be made; 'at that juncture he had no idea what to do'; 'he must be made to realize that the company stands at a critical point')
global warming - (an increase in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere (especially a sustained increase that causes climatic changes))
precipitate, come down, fall - (fall from clouds; 'rain, snow and sleet were falling'; 'Vesuvius precipitated its fiery, destructive rage on Herculaneum')
precipitation, downfall - (the falling to earth of any form of water (rain or snow or hail or sleet or mist))
storm, violent storm - (a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightening)
drop, drib, driblet - (a small indefinite quantity (especially of a liquid); 'he had a drop too much to drink'; 'a drop of each sample was analyzed'; 'there is not a drop of pity in that man'; 'years afterward, they would pay the blood-money, driblet by driblet'-Kipling)
rain, rainwater - (drops of fresh water that fall as precipitation from clouds)
rain, rainfall - (water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere)
rain, rain down - (precipitate as rain; 'If it rains much more, we can expect some flooding')
shower, rain shower - (a brief period of precipitation; 'the game was interrupted by a brief shower')
drizzle, mizzle - (rain lightly; 'When it drizzles in summer, hiking can be pleasant')
drizzle, mizzle - (very light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower)
storm, violent storm - (a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightening)
hurricane - (a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving a 73-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale))
hurricane - (a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving a 73-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale))
tornado, twister - (a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground)
hazard, jeopardy, peril, risk, endangerment - (a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune; 'drinking alcohol is a health hazard')
danger - (a dangerous place; 'He moved out of danger')
challenge - (issue a challenge to; 'Fischer challenged Spassky to a match')
challenge - (issue a challenge to; 'Fischer challenged Spassky to a match')
challenge - (a call to engage in a contest or fight)
gambler, risk taker - (someone who risks loss or injury in the hope of gain or excitement)
adventurer, venturer - (a person who enjoys taking risks)
mountaineer, mountain climber - (someone who climbs mountains)
boldness, daring, hardiness, hardihood - (the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger; 'the proposal required great boldness'; 'the plan required great hardiness of heart')
audacious, daring, venturesome, venturous - (disposed to venture or take risks; 'audacious visions of the total conquest of space'; 'an audacious interpretation of two Jacobean dramas'; 'the most daring of contemporary fiction writers'; 'a venturesome investor'; 'a venturous spirit')
daredevil, madcap, hothead, swashbuckler, lunatic, harum-scarum - (a reckless impetuous irresponsible person)
daredevil, madcap, hothead, swashbuckler, lunatic, harum-scarum - (a reckless impetuous irresponsible person)
hotspur - (a rash or impetuous person)
mountain climbing, mountaineering - (the activity of climbing a mountain)
mountaineer - (climb mountains for pleasure as a sport)
chance - (a risk involving danger; 'you take a chance when you let her drive')
hazard, jeopardy, peril, risk, endangerment - (a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune; 'drinking alcohol is a health hazard')
risk, peril, danger - (a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury; 'he saw the rewards but not the risks of crime'; 'there was a danger he would do the wrong thing') 'you take a chance when you let her drive')
risk, put on the line, lay on the line - (expose to a chance of loss or damage; 'We risked losing a lot of money in this venture'; 'Why risk your life?'; 'She laid her job on the line when she told the boss that he was wrong')
gamble, chance, risk, hazard, take chances, adventure, run a risk, take a chance - (take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome; 'When you buy these stocks you are gambling')
risk, put on the line, lay on the line - (expose to a chance of loss or damage; 'We risked losing a lot of money in this venture'; 'Why risk your life?'; 'She laid her job on the line when she told the boss that he was wrong')
gamble, chance, risk, hazard, take chances, adventure, run a risk, take a chance - (take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome; 'When you buy these stocks you are gambling')
gambler - (a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events)
bet, wager - (the act of gambling; 'he did it on a bet')
bet, wager, play - (stake on the outcome of an issue; 'I bet $100 on that new horse'; 'She played all her money on the dark horse')
gamble - (play games for money)
gambling, gaming, play - (the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize); 'his gambling cost him a fortune'; 'there was heavy play at the blackjack table')
stake, stakes, bet, wager - (the money risked on a gamble)
dare, daring - (a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy; 'he could never refuse a dare')
intractability, intractableness - (the trait of being hard to influence or control)
intractable - (not tractable; difficult to manage or mold; 'an intractable disposition'; 'intractable pain'; 'the most intractable issue of our era'; 'intractable metal')
defiance, rebelliousness - (intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude)
defy, dare - (challenge; 'I dare you!')
exhibit - (show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill; 'he exhibits a great talent')
testify, bear witness, prove, evidence, show - (provide evidence for; 'The blood test showed that he was the father'; 'Her behavior testified to her incompetence')
show - (make visible or noticeable; 'She showed her talent for cooking'; 'Show me your etchings, please')
beloved, darling, dear - (dearly loved)
dearly, affectionately, dear - (with affection; 'she loved him dearly'; 'he treats her affectionately')
owe - (be obliged to pay or repay)
owe - (be in debt; 'She owes me $200'; 'The thesis owes much to his adviser')
debt - (the state of owing something (especially money); 'he is badly in debt')
debtor, debitor - (a person who owes a creditor; someone who has the obligation of paying a debt)
creditor - (a person to whom money is owed by a debtor; someone to whom an obligation exists)
debt - (money or goods or services owed by one person to another)
refund, return, repay, give back - (pay back; 'Please refund me my money')
requite, repay - (make repayment for or return something)
refund, repayment - (the act of returning money received previously)
repayment, quittance - (payment of a debt or obligation)
amortize, amortise - (liquidate gradually)
amortization, amortisation - (the reduction of the value of an asset by prorating its cost over a period of years)
amortization, amortisation - (payment of an obligation in a series of installments or transfers)
due, owed - (owed and payable immediately or on demand; 'payment is due')
delinquent, overdue - (past due; not paid at the scheduled time; 'an overdue installment'; 'a delinquent account')
collectible, collectable, payable - (subject to or requiring payment especially as specified; 'a collectible bill'; 'a note payable on demand'; 'a check payable to John Doe')
indebted - (under a legal obligation to someone)
indebtedness, liability, financial obligation - (an obligation to pay money to another party)
debt - (the state of owing something (especially money); 'he is badly in debt')
debt - (money or goods or services owed by one person to another)
debt - (an obligation to pay or do something)
indebtedness, liability, financial obligation - (an obligation to pay money to another party)
falsehood, falsity, untruth - (a false statement)
lie, prevarication - (a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth)
fabrication, fiction, fable - (a deliberately false or improbable account)
misrepresentation, deceit, deception - (a misleading falsehood)
pretense, pretence, feigning, dissembling - (pretending with intention to deceive)
pretext, stalking-horse - (something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason)
evasion, equivocation - (a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth)
misperceive - (perceive incorrectly)
optical illusion - (an optical phenomenon that results in a false or deceptive visual impression)
mirage - (an optical illusion in which atmospheric refraction by a layer of hot air distorts or inverts reflections of distant objects)
illusion, semblance - (an erroneous mental representation)
deceive, lead on, delude, cozen - (be false to; be dishonest with)
deceive, betray, lead astray - (cause someone to believe an untruth; 'The insurance company deceived me when they told me they were covering my house')
deception, deceit, dissembling, dissimulation - (the act of deceiving)
victimize, swindle, rook, goldbrick, nobble, diddle, bunco, defraud, scam, mulct, gyp, gip, hornswoggle, short-change, con - (deprive of by deceit; 'He swindled me out of my inheritance'; 'She defrauded the customers who trusted her'; 'the cashier gypped me when he gave me too little change')
deceive, lead on, delude, cozen - (be false to; be dishonest with)
cozen - (cheat or trick; 'He cozened the money out of the old man')
cheat, rip off, chisel - (deprive somebody of something by deceit; 'The con-man beat me out of $50'; 'This salesman ripped us off!'; 'we were cheated by their clever-sounding scheme'; 'They chiseled me out of my money')
swindle, cheat, rig - (the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme; 'that book is a fraud')
scam, cozenage - (a fraudulent business scheme)
overcharge, soak, surcharge, gazump, fleece, plume, pluck, rob, hook - (rip off; ask an unreasonable price)
pose, impersonate, personate - (pretend to be someone you are not; sometimes with fraudulent intentions; 'She posed as the Czar's daughter')
imposture, impersonation - (pretending to be another person)
misinform, mislead - (give false or misleading information to)
misrepresent, belie - (represent falsely; 'This statement misrepresents my intentions')
falsify, distort, garble, warp - (make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story)
distortion, overrefinement, straining, torture, twisting - (the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean)
misinformation - (information that is incorrect)
hyperbole, exaggeration - (extravagant exaggeration)
overstate, exaggerate, overdraw, hyperbolize, hyerbolise, magnify, amplify - (to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth; 'tended to romanticize and exaggerate this 'gracious Old South' imagery')
exaggeration, overstatement, magnification - (making to seem more important than it really is)
exaggerated, overdone, overstated - (represented as greater than is true or reasonable; 'an exaggerated opinion of oneself')
egotist, egoist, swellhead - (a conceited and self-centered person)
bragger, braggart, boaster, blowhard, line-shooter, vaunter - (a very boastful and talkative person)
boastful, braggart, bragging, braggy, big, cock-a-hoop, crowing, self-aggrandizing, self-aggrandising - (exhibiting self-importance; 'big talk')
boast, tout, swash, shoot a line, brag, gas, blow, bluster, vaunt, gasconade - (show off)
brag, bragging, crow, crowing, vaporing, line-shooting, gasconade - (an instance of boastful talk; 'his brag is worse than his fight'; 'whenever he won we were exposed to his gasconade')
hypocrisy - (insincerity by virtue of pretending to have qualities or beliefs that you do not really have)
lie - (tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive; 'Don't lie to your parents'; 'She lied when she told me she was only 29')
perjury, bearing false witness, lying under oath - (criminal offense of making false statements under oath)
liar, prevaricator - (a person who has lied or who lies repeatedly)
cheat, chisel - (engage in deceitful behavior; practice trickery or fraud; 'Who's chiseling on the side?')
mention, advert, bring up, cite, name, refer - (make reference to; 'His name was mentioned in connection with the invention')
mention, cite - (commend; 'he was cited for his outstanding achievements')
discourse, talk about, discuss - (to consider or examine in speech or writing; 'The article covered all the different aspects of this question'; 'The class discussed Dante's ''Inferno'' )
note, observe, mention, remark - (make mention of; 'She observed that his presentation took up too much time'; 'They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing')
allude, touch, advert - (make a more or less disguised reference to; 'He alluded to the problem but did not mention it')
allusion - (passing reference or indirect mention)
declare - (state emphatically and authoritatively; 'He declared that he needed more money to carry out the task he was charged with')
declaration - (a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written))
declarative, declaratory, asserting - (relating to the use of or having the nature of a declaration)
declaration - (a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written))
manifesto, pronunciamento - (a public declaration of intentions (as issued by a political party or government))
profess - (confess one's faith in, or allegiance to; 'The terrorists professed allegiance to the Muslim faith'; 'he professes to be a Communist')
pronouncement, dictum, say-so - (an authoritative declaration)
consecrate, bless, hallow, sanctify - (render holy by means of religious rites)
directive - (a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity; 'the boss loves to send us directives')
assurance, pledge - (a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something; 'an assurance of help when needed'; 'signed a pledge never to reveal the secret')
pledge, plight - (promise solemnly and formally; 'I pledge that will honor my wife')
vow - (make a vow; promise; 'He vowed never to drink alcohol again')
vow - (a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner; 'they took vows of poverty')
incentive, inducement, motivator - (a positive motivational influence)
disincentive, deterrence - (a negative motivational influence)
proclaim, exclaim, promulgate - (state or announce; ''I am not a Communist,' he exclaimed'; 'The King will proclaim an amnesty')
testament - (a profession of belief; 'he stated his political testament')
announcement, proclamation, annunciation, declaration - (a formal public statement; 'the government made an announcement about changes in the drug war'; 'a declaration of independence')
proclamation, promulgation - (the formal act of proclaiming; giving public notice; 'his promulgation of the policy proved to be premature')
protest, protestation - (a formal and solemn declaration of objection; 'they finished the game under protest to the league president'; 'the senator rose to register his protest'; 'the many protestations did not stay the execution')
decoration - (the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive))
decorate, adorn, grace, ornament, embellish, beautify - (make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.; 'Decorate the room for the party'; 'beautify yourself for the special day')
deck, adorn, decorate, grace, embellish, beautify - (be beautiful to look at; 'Flowers adorned the tables everywhere') dress, decorate - (provide with decoration; 'dress the windows')
adorned, decorated - (provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction)
festoon - (decorate with strings of flowers; 'The public buildings were festooned for the holiday')
festoon - (a curtain of fabric draped and bound at intervals to form graceful loops)
festoon, festoonery - (flower chains suspended in loops between points)
trim - (decorate, as with ornaments; 'trim the christmas tree'; 'trim a shop window')
mousetrap - (a trap for catching mice)
mouse - (any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails)
house mouse, Mus musculus - (brownish-grey Old World mouse now a common household pest worldwide)
deer mouse, Peromyscus maniculatus - (brownish New World mouse; most widely distributed member of the genus)
local road, local street - (a street that is primarily used to gain access to the property bordering it)
highway, main road - (a major road for any form of motor transport)
interstate - (involving and relating to the mutual relations of states especially of the United States; 'Interstate Highway Commission'; 'interstate highways'; 'Interstate Commerce Commission'; 'interstate commerce')
expressway, freeway, motorway, pike, state highway, superhighway, throughway, thruway - (a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic)
interstate, interstate highway - (one of the system of highways linking major cities in the 48 contiguous states of the United States)
deep - (having great spatial extension or penetration downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or laterally or outward from a center; sometimes used in combination; 'a deep well'; 'a deep dive'; 'deep water'; 'a deep casserole'; 'a deep gash'; 'deep massage'; 'deep pressure receptors in muscles'; 'deep shelves'; 'a deep closet'; 'surrounded by a deep yard'; 'hit the ball to deep center field'; 'in deep space'; 'waist-deep')
shallow - (lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center; 'shallow water'; 'a shallow dish'; 'a shallow cut'; 'a shallow closet'; 'established a shallow beachhead'; 'hit the ball to shallow left field')
get the better of, overcome, defeat - (win a victory over; 'You must overcome all difficulties'; 'defeat your enemies'; 'He overcame his shyness'; 'She conquered here fear of mice'; 'He overcame his infirmity'; 'Her anger got the better of her and she blew up')
defend - (be on the defensive; act against an attack)
defend, guard, hold - (protect against a challenge or attack; 'Hold that position behind the trees!'; 'Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks')
fight, oppose, fight back, fight down, defend - (fight against or resist strongly; 'The senator said he would oppose the bill'; 'Don't fight it!')
defend, represent - (be the defense counsel for someone in a trial; 'Ms. Smith will represent the defendant')
defend, guard, hold - (protect against a challenge or attack; 'Hold that position behind the trees!'; 'Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks')
defense, defence, defensive measure - (military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies; 'they died in the defense of Stalingrad'; 'they were developed for the defense program')
defense, defence - (protection from harm; 'sanitation is the best defense against disease')
defense, defence, defensive measure - (military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies; 'they died in the defense of Stalingrad'; 'they were developed for the defense program')
self-defense, self-defence, self-protection - (the act of defending yourself)
defensive - (intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack; 'defensive weapons'; 'a defensive stance')
defensive, justificative, justificatory - (attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing)
defensive - (serving as or appropriate for defending or protecting; 'defensive fortifications'; 'defensive dikes to protect against floods')
defensively - (in an apologetic and defensive manner; '`I felt it better you should know,' said Sir Cedric defensively')
defensively - (in a defensive manner; 'the general conviction that our side is in the right and acting defensively over what Russians call the German question and Americans the Berlin crisis')
maintain, defend - (state or assert; 'He maintained his innocence')
defend, guard, hold - (protect against a challenge or attack; 'Hold that position behind the trees!'; 'Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks')
defend, guard, hold - (protect against a challenge or attack; 'Hold that position behind the trees!'; 'Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks')
delay, detain, hold up - (cause to be slowed down or delayed; Traffic was delayed by the bad weather'; 'she delayed the work that she didn't want to perform')
delayed - (caused to be slower or later; 'the delayed plane finally arrived')
delayed - (not as far along as normal in development)
idle, laze, slug, stagnate - (be idle; exist in a changeless situation; 'The old man sat and stagnated on his porch'; 'He slugged in bed all morning')
idle - (not in action or at work; 'an idle laborer'; 'idle drifters'; 'the idle rich'; 'an idle mind')
idly, lazily - (in an idle manner; 'this is what I always imagined myself doing in the south of France, sitting idly, drinking coffee, watching the people')
delay, holdup - (the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time)
filibuster - (obstruct deliberately by delaying; of legislation)
filibuster - (a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches)
filibuster, filibusterer - (a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes)
delay - (act later than planned, scheduled, or required; 'Don't delay your application to graduate school or else it won't be considered')
postpone, prorogue, hold over, put over, table, shelve, set back, defer, remit, put off - (hold back to a later time; 'let's postpone the exam')
linger, dawdle - (take one's time; proceed slowly)
dally, dawdle - (waste time; 'Get busy-don't dally!')
procrastinate, stall, drag one's feet, drag one's heels, shillyshally, dilly-dally, dillydally - (postpone doing what one should be doing; 'He did not want to write the letter and procrastinated for days')
hesitate, waver, waffle - (pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness; 'Authorities hesitate to quote exact figures')
hesitation, vacillation, wavering - (indecision in speech or action)
hover, vibrate, vacillate, oscillate - (be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action; 'He oscillates between accepting the new position and retirement')
groping, hesitant - (acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence; 'a groping effort to understand')
heavy - (of comparatively great physical weight or density; 'a heavy load'; 'lead is a heavy metal'; 'heavy mahogany furniture')
wieldy - (easy to handle or use or manage; 'a large but wieldy book')
unwieldy, unmanageable - (difficult to use or handle or manage because of size or weight or shape; 'we set about towing the unwieldy structure into the shelter'; 'almost dropped the unwieldy parcel')
cumbersome, cumbrous - (difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight; 'a cumbersome piece of machinery'; 'cumbrous protective clothing')
load, loading, burden - (weight to be borne or conveyed)
light - (of comparatively little physical weight or density; 'a light load'; 'magnesium is a light metal-having a specific gravity of 1.74 at 20 degrees C')
sturdy, tough - (substantially made or constructed; 'sturdy steel shelves'; 'sturdy canvas'; 'a tough all-weather fabric'; 'some plastics are as tough as metal')
durable, indestructible, perdurable, undestroyable - (very long lasting; 'less durable rocks were gradually worn away to form valleys'; 'the perdurable granite of the ancient Appalachian spine of the continent')
durable, indestructible, perdurable, undestroyable - (very long lasting; 'less durable rocks were gradually worn away to form valleys'; 'the perdurable granite of the ancient Appalachian spine of the continent')
tough - (resistant to cutting or chewing)
delicate - (exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury; 'a delicate violin passage'; 'delicate china'; 'a delicate flavor'; 'the delicate wing of a butterfly')
delicate, fragile, frail - (easily broken or damaged or destroyed; 'a kite too delicate to fly safely'; 'fragile porcelain plates'; 'fragile old bones'; 'a frail craft')
finely, fine, delicately, exquisitely - (in a delicate manner; 'finely shaped features'; 'her fine drawn body')
flimsy, fragile - (lacking solidity or strength and liable to break; 'a flimsy table'; 'flimsy construction'; 'a fragile link with the past')
dainty, exquisite - (delicately beautiful; 'a dainty teacup'; 'an exquisite cameo')
daintily - (in a refined manner; 'she nibbled daintily at her cake')
scenic - (used of locations; having beautiful natural scenery; 'scenic drives')
deliver - (bring to a destination, make a delivery; 'our local super market delivers')
delivery, bringing - (the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail); 'his reluctant delivery of bad news')
deliveryman, delivery boy, deliverer - (someone employed to make deliveries)
mailman, postman, mail carrier, letter carrier, carrier - (a man who delivers the mail)
milkman - (someone who delivers milk)
carrier, newsboy - (a boy who delivers newspapers)
applicant, applier - (a person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment or admission)
apply - (ask (for something); 'He applied for a leave of absence'; 'She applied for college'; 'apply for a job')
application - (a verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school; 'December 31 is the deadline for applications')
application - (a verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school; 'December 31 is the deadline for applications')
insist, take a firm stand - (be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge; 'I must insist!')
importune, insist - (beg persistently and urgently; 'I importune you to help them')
demand - (request urgently and forcefully; 'The victim's family is demanding compensation'; 'The boss demanded that he be fired immediately'; 'She demanded to see the manager')
insistence, insistency - (the act of insisting on something; 'insistence on grammatical correctness is a conservative position')
ultimatum - (a final peremptory demand)
refer, pertain, relate, concern, come to, bear on, touch, touch on - (have to do with or be relevant to; 'There were lots of questions referring to her talk'; 'My remark pertained to your earlier comments')
relate, interrelate - (be in a relationship with; 'How are these two observations related?')
relation - (an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together)
affinity, kinship - (a close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or character; 'found a natural affinity with the immigrants'; 'felt a deep kinship with the other students'; 'anthropology's kinship with the humanities')
affinity - (a natural attraction or feeling of kinship; 'an affinity for politics'; 'the mysterious affinity between them'; 'James's affinity with Sam')
rapport, resonance - (a relationship of mutual understanding or trust and agreement between people)
involve, affect, regard - (connect closely and often incriminatingly; 'This new ruling affects your business')
depend - (be contingent upon (something that is elided); 'That depends')
depend on, devolve on, depend upon, ride, turn on, hinge on, hinge upon - (be contingent on; 'The outcomes rides on the results of the election'; 'Your grade will depend on your homework')
dependence, dependance, dependency - (lack of independence or self-sufficiency)
reciprocality, reciprocity - (a relation of mutual dependence or action or influence)
mutuality, interdependence, interdependency - (a reciprocal relation between interdependent entities (objects or individuals or groups))
depend on, rely on - (be dependent on, as for support or maintenance; 'elderly parents often depend on their adult children')
trust, swear, rely, bank - (have confidence or faith in; 'We can trust in God'; 'Rely on your friends'; 'bank on your good education'; 'I swear by my grandmother's recipes')
desert - (arid land with little or no vegetation)
pendent, pendant, dependent, hanging, hanging down - (supported from above; 'a pendant bunch of grapes')
icicle - (a pendent spear of ice formed by the freezing of dripping water)
deserve, merit - (be worthy or deserving; 'You deserve a promotion after all the hard work you have done')
merited, deserved - (properly deserved; 'a merited success')
earn, garner - (acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions)
gain, take in, clear, make, earn, realize, realise, pull in, bring in - (earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages; 'How much do you make a month in your new job?'; 'She earns a lot in her new job'; 'this merger brought in lots of money'; 'He clears $5,000 each month')
earner, wage earner - (someone who earn wages in return for their labor)
jobholder - (an employee who has a regular job)
earned - (gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action; 'a well-earned reputation for honesty'; 'earned income'; 'an earned run in baseball')
tablecloth - (a covering spread over a dining table)
doily, doyley, doyly - (a small round piece of linen place under a dish or bowl)
handkerchief, hankie, hanky, hankey - (a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory)
neckerchief - (a kerchief worn around the neck)
desk - (a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments)
base, pedestal, stand - (a support or foundation; 'the base of the lamp')
pedestal, plinth, footstall - (an architectural support or base (as for a column or statue))
stand - (a small table for holding articles of various kinds; 'a bedside stand')
lectern, reading desk - (desk or stand with a slanted top used to hold a text at the proper height for a lecturer)
drawer - (a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out)
pull - (a device used for pulling something; 'he grabbed the pull and opened the drawer')
prop - (a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling)
back, backrest - (a support that you can lean against while sitting; 'the back of the dental chair was adjustable')
armrest - (a support for the arm)
high-backed - (having a high back; 'a high-backed sofa')
hanger - (anything from which something can be hung)
coat hanger, clothes hanger, dress hanger - (a hanger that is shaped like a person's shoulders and used to hang garments on)
flagpole, flagstaff - (a tall staff or pole on which a flag is raised)
halyard, halliard - (a rope for raising or lowering a sail or flag)
hoist, run up - (raise; 'hoist the flags'; 'hoist a sail')
wardrobe, closet, press - (a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes)
chest of drawers, chest, bureau, dresser - (furniture with drawers for keeping clothes)
bookcase - (a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books)
case, display case, showcase, vitrine - (a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home)
lamp - (a piece of furniture holding one or more electric light bulbs)
light, light source - (any device serving as a source of illumination; 'he stopped the car and turned off the lights')
dream, dreaming - (a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep; 'I had a dream about you last night')
dream - (experience while sleeping; 'She claims to never dream'; 'He dreamt a strange scene')
dream, daydream, woolgather, stargaze - (have a daydream; indulge in a fantasy)
daydream, moon - (have dreamlike musings or fantasies while awake; 'She looked out the window, daydreaming')
image, mental image - (an iconic mental representation; 'her imagination forced images upon her too awful to contemplate')
image, mental image - (an iconic mental representation; 'her imagination forced images upon her too awful to contemplate')
representation, mental representation, internal representation - (a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image)
visual image, visualization, visualisation - (a mental image that is similar to a visual perception)
schema, scheme - (an internal representation of the world; an organization of concepts and actions that can be revised by new information about the world)
dream, dreaming - (a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep; 'I had a dream about you last night')
reverie, revery, daydream, daydreaming, oneirism, air castle, castle in the air, castle in Spain - (absentminded dreaming while awake)
vision - (a vivid mental image; 'he had a vision of his own death')
ride, sit - (sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions; 'She never sat a horse!'; 'Did you ever ride a camel?'; 'The girl liked to drive the young mare')
ride - (be carried or travel on or in a vehicle; 'I ride to work in a bus'; 'He rides the subway downtown every day')
ride - (sit on and control a vehicle; 'He rides his bicycle to work every day'; 'She loves to ride her new motorcycle through town')
ride - (ride over, along, or through; 'Ride the freeways of California')
traverse, track, cover, cross, pass over, get over, get across, cut through, cut across - (travel across or pass over; 'The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day')
stick, control stick, joystick - (a lever used by a pilot to control the ailerons and elevators of an airplane)
joystick - (a manual control consisting of a vertical handle that can move freely in two directions; used as an input device to computers or to devices controlled by computers)
rudder - ((nautical) steering mechanism consisting of a hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern of a vessel)
steering system, steering mechanism - (a mechanism by which something is steered (especially a motor vehicle))
tiller - (lever used to turn the rudder on a boat)
helm - (steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered)
steering wheel, wheel - (a handwheel that is used for steering)
brake - (a restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle)
brake system, the brakes - (a brake consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle)
hydraulic brake, hydraulic brakes - (brake system in which a brake pedal moves a piston in the master cylinder; brake fluid then applies great force to the brake pads or shoes)
hydraulic - (moved or operated or effected by liquid (water or oil); 'hydraulic erosion'; 'hydraulic brakes')
acceleration, quickening, speedup - (the act of accelerating; increasing the speed)
accelerate, speed, speed up - (cause to move faster; 'He accelerated the car')
acceleration - ((physics) a rate of increase of velocity)
deceleration - (the act of decelerating; decreasing the speed; 'he initiated deceleration by braking')
retard - (cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate; 'This drug will retard your heart rate')
slowdown, lag, retardation - (the act of slowing down or falling behind)
decelerate, slow down - (reduce the speed of; 'He slowed down the car')
brake - (stop travelling by applying a brake; 'We had to brake suddenly when a chicken crossed the road')
brake - (cause to stop by applying the brakes; 'brake the car before you go into a curve')
deceleration, slowing, retardation - (a decrease in rate of change; 'the deceleration of the arms race')
deceleration - ((physics) a rate of decrease in velocity)
decelerate, slow, slow down, slow up, retard - (lose velocity; move more slowly; 'The car decelerated')
guide, steer - (be a guiding force, as with directions or advice; 'The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses')
guiding - (exerting control or influence; 'a guiding principle')
directing, directional, directive, guiding - (showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on; 'felt his mother's directing arm around him'; 'the directional role of science on industrial progress')
steer, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, direct, point, head, guide, channelize, channelise - (direct the course; determine the direction of travelling)
steer, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, direct, point, head, guide, channelize, channelise - (direct the course; determine the direction of travelling)
navigate, pilot - (act as the navigator in a car, plane, or vessel and plan, direct, plot the path and position of the conveyance; 'Is anyone volunteering to navigate during the trip?'; 'Who was navigating the ship during the accident?')
navigation, pilotage, piloting - (the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place)
steer, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, direct, point, head, guide, channelize, channelise - (direct the course; determine the direction of travelling)
steer, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, direct, point, head, guide, channelize, channelise - (direct the course; determine the direction of travelling)
drive - (operate or control a vehicle; 'drive a car or bus'; 'Can you drive this four-wheel truck?')
driving - (the act of controlling and steering the movement of a vehicle or animal)
lift - (a ride in a car; 'he gave me a lift home')
drive, ride - (a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile); 'he took the family for a drive in his new car')
ride - (be carried or travel on or in a vehicle; 'I ride to work in a bus'; 'He rides the subway downtown every day')
ride - (sit on and control a vehicle; 'He rides his bicycle to work every day'; 'She loves to ride her new motorcycle through town')
cross-country - (moving across open country rather than following tracks or roads; 'a cross-country race')
cross-country - (from one side of a country to the other; 'a cross-country railway')
ride - (be carried or travel on or in a vehicle; 'I ride to work in a bus'; 'He rides the subway downtown every day')
ride - (sit on and control a vehicle; 'He rides his bicycle to work every day'; 'She loves to ride her new motorcycle through town')
ride - (be carried or travel on or in a vehicle; 'I ride to work in a bus'; 'He rides the subway downtown every day')
ride - (sit on and control a vehicle; 'He rides his bicycle to work every day'; 'She loves to ride her new motorcycle through town')
sail - (travel in a boat propelled by wind; 'I love sailing, especially on the open sea')
seafaring, navigation, sailing - (the work of a sailor)
sail - (traverse or travel by ship on (a body of water); 'We sailed the Atlantic'; 'He sailed the Pacific all alone')
detail, item, point - (an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole; 'several of the details are similar'; 'a point of information')
details, inside information - (true confidential information; 'after the trial he gave us the real details')
technicality, trifle, triviality - (a detail that is considered insignificant)
technical - (of or relating to technique; 'technical innovation in recent novels'; 'technical details')
technical - (characterizing or showing skill in or specialized knowledge of applied arts and sciences; 'a technical problem'; 'highly technical matters hardly suitable for the general public'; 'a technical report'; 'producing the A-bomb was a challenge to the technical people of this country'; 'technical training'; 'technical language')
technical, technological - (of or relating to a practical subject that is organized according to scientific principles; 'technical college'; 'technological development')
technologically - (by means of technology; 'technologically impossible')
technically - (with regard to technique; 'technically lagging behind the Japanese')
technically - (with regard to technical skill; 'a technically brilliant solution')
determined - (characterized by great determination; 'a struggle against a determined enemy')
banshee, banshie - ((Irish folklore) a female spirit who wails to warn of impending death)
magic, thaumaturgy - (any art that invokes supernatural powers)
imaginary place, mythical place, fictitious place - (a place that exists only in imagination; a place said to exist in fictional or religious writings)
Eden, paradise, Nirvana, heaven, promised land, Shangri-la - (any place of complete bliss and delight and peace)
Heaven - (the abode of God and the angels)
Hell, perdition, Inferno, infernal region, nether region, pit - ((Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment; 'Hurl'd headlong...To bottomless perdition, there to dwell'- John Milton; 'a demon from the depths of the pit')
Hel, Hell, Hades, infernal region, netherworld, Scheol, underworld - ((religion) the world of the dead; 'he didn't want to go to hell when he died')
almighty, all-powerful, omnipotent - (having unlimited power)
God, Supreme Being - (the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions)
Godhead, Lord, Creator, Maker, Divine, God Almighty, Almighty, Jehovah - (terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God)
Yahweh, YHWH, Yahwe, Yahveh, YHVH, Yahve, Wahvey, Jahvey, Jahweh, Jehovah, JHVH - (a name for the God of the Old Testament as transliterated from the Hebrew consonants YHVH)
Allah - (Muslim name for the one and only God)
miracle - (a marvellous event manifesting a supernatural act of God)
miracle (any amazing or wonderful occurrence)
sorcerer, magician, wizard, necromancer, thaumaturge, thaumaturgist - (one who practices magic or sorcery)
magician, prestidigitator, conjurer, conjuror, illusionist - (someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience)
witch - (a being (usually female) imagined to have special powers derived from the devil)
witchcraft, witchery - (the art of sorcery)
occultist - (a believer in occultism; someone versed in the occult arts)
psychic - (a person apparently sensitive to things beyond the natural range of perception)
psychic - (a person apparently sensitive to things beyond the natural range of perception)
psychic, psychical - (outside the sphere of physical science; 'psychic phenomena')
enchantress, witch - (a female sorcerer or magician) sorcerer, magician, wizard, necromancer, thaumaturge, thaumaturgist - (one who practices magic or sorcery)
telepathy, thought transference - (apparent communication from one mind to another without using sensory perceptions)
fairy, faery, faerie, fay, sprite - (a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers)
sandman - (an elf in fairy stories who sprinkles sand in children's eyes to make them sleepy)
troll - ((Scandanavian folklore) a supernatural creature (either a dwarf or a giant) that is supposed to live in caves or in the mountains)
ogre - ((folklore) a giant who likes to eat human beings)
unicorn - (an imaginary creature represented as a white horse with a long horn growing from its forehead)
werewolf, wolfman, lycanthrope - (a monster able to change appearance from human to wolf)
vampire, lamia - ((folklore) a corpse that rises at night to drink the blood of the living)
divine, godly - (emanating from God; 'divine judgment'; 'divine guidance'; 'everything is black1 or white...satanic or godly'-Saturday Review)
providential, divine - (resulting from divine providence; 'providential care'; 'a providential visitation')
divine, godlike - (being or having the nature of a god; 'the custom of killing the divine king upon any serious failure of his...powers'-J.G.Frazier; 'the divine will'; 'the divine capacity for love'; ' 'Tis wise to learn; 'tis God-like to create ' -J.G.Saxe)
divine, godlike - (appropriate to or befitting a god; 'the divine strength of Achilles'; 'a man of godlike sagacity'; 'man must play God for he has acquired certain godlike powers'-R.H.Roveref)
deity, divinity, god, immortal - (any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force)
Hindu deity - (a deity worshipped by the Hindus)
avatar - (the manifestation of a Hindu deity (especially Vishnu) in human or superhuman or animal form; 'the Buddha is considered an avatar of the god Vishnu')
goddess - (a female deity)
Venus, Urania - (goddess of love; counterpart of Greek Aphrodite)
angel - (spiritual being attendant upon God)
devil, fiend, demon, daemon, daimon - (one of the evil spirits of traditional Jewish and Christian belief)
Antichrist - ((Christianity) the adversary of Christ (or Christianity) mentioned in the New Testament; the Antichrist will rule the world until overthrown by the Second Coming of Christ)
Satan, Old Nick, Devil, Lucifer, Beelzebub, the Tempter, Prince of Darkness - ((Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell)
digest - (convert food into absorbable substances; 'I cannot digest milk products')
digestion - (the organic process by which food is converted into substances that can be absorbed into the body)
hole, hollow - (a depression hollowed out of solid matter)
burrow, tunnel - (move through by or as by digging; 'burrow through the forest')
burrow, tunnel - (a hole in the ground made by an animal for shelter)
ditch - (a long narrow excavation in the earth)
ditch - (a long narrow excavation in the earth)
moat, fosse - (ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water)
trench - (any long ditch cut in the ground)
furrow - (a long shallow trench in the ground (especially one made by a plow))
pit, cavity - (a sizeable hole (usually in the ground); 'they dug a pit to bury the body')
dig, delve, cut into, turn over - (turn up, loosen, or remove earth; 'Dig we must'; 'turn over the soil for aeration')
dig, dig out - (create by digging; 'dig a hole'; 'dig out a channel')
excavation, digging, dig - (the act of digging; 'there's an interesting excavation going on near Princeton')
dig, dig out - (create by digging; 'dig a hole'; 'dig out a channel')
entrench, dig in - (occupy a trench or secured area; 'The troops dug in for the night')
entrenched - (dug in)
dig, dig out - (create by digging; 'dig a hole'; 'dig out a channel')
excavate, unearth - (lay bare through digging; 'Schliemann excavated Troy')
excavate, dig up, turn up - (find by digging in the ground; 'I dug up an old box in the garden')
excavate - (form by hollowing; 'Carnegie had a lake excavated for Princeton University's rowing team'; 'excavate a cavity')
power shovel, excavator, digger, shovel - (a machine for excavating)
dredge - (a power shovel to remove material from a channel or riverbed)
dredge - (remove with a power shovel, usually from a bottom of a body of water)
eyesore - (something very ugly and offensive)
inapposite, out of place - (of an inappropriate or misapplied nature)
mining, excavation - (the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth)
mine - (get from the earth by excavation; 'mine ores and metals')
coal mine, coalpit - (a mine where coal is dug from the ground)
direct - (guide the actors in (plays and films))
direct - (be in charge of)
direct - (give directions to; point somebody into a certain direction; 'I directed them towards the town hall')
directed - (manageable by a supervising agent; 'a directed program of study')
form, organize, organise - (create (as an entity); 'social groups form everywhere'; 'They formed a company')
reorganize, reorganise, shake up - (organize anew; 'We must reorganize the company if we don't want to go under')
reorganization - (an extensive alteration of the structure of a corporation or government; 'after the takeover there was a thorough reorganization'; 'the reorganization was prescribed by federal bankruptcy laws')
reorganize, reorganise, shake up - (organize anew; 'We must reorganize the company if we don't want to go under')
reorganize, reorganise, regroup - (organize anew, as after a setback)
organizer, organiser, arranger - (a person who brings order and organization to an enterprise)
mismanagement, misdirection - (management that is careless or inefficient; 'he accomplished little due to the mismanagement of his energies')
homemaking - (the management of a household)
housewife, homemaker, lady of the house, woman of the house - (a wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income)
operate, run - (direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.; 'She is running a relief operation in the Sudan')
direct - (be in charge of)
conduct, lead, direct - (lead, as in the performance of a composition; 'conduct an orchestra; Barenboim conducted the Chicago symphony for years')
mastermind, engineer, direct, organize, organise, orchestrate - (plan and direct (a complex undertaking); 'he masterminded the robbery')
running - (the act of administering or being in charge of something; 'he has responsibility for the running of two companies at the same time')
originator, conceiver, mastermind - (someone who creates new things)
mastermind, engineer, direct, organize, organise, orchestrate - (plan and direct (a complex undertaking); 'he masterminded the robbery')
direct - (direct in spatial dimensions; proceeding without deviation or interruption; straight and short; 'a direct route'; 'a direct flight'; 'a direct hit')
direct, unmediated - (having no intervening persons, agents, conditions; 'in direct sunlight'; 'in direct contact with the voters'; 'direct exposure to the disease'; 'a direct link'; 'the direct cause of the accident'; 'direct vote')
indirect - (having intervening factors or persons or influences; 'reflection from the ceiling provided a soft indirect light'; 'indirect evidence'; 'an indirect cause')
indirect - (not direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination; 'sometimes taking an indirect path saves time'; 'you must take an indirect course in sailing')
collateral, indirect - (descended from a common ancestor but through different lines; 'cousins are collateral relatives'; 'an indirect descendant of the Stuarts')
indirect - (extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action; 'making indirect but legitimate inquiries'; 'an indirect insult'; 'doubtless they had some indirect purpose in mind'; 'though his methods are indirect they are not dishonest'; 'known as a shady indirect fellow')
indirect - (not as a direct effect or consequence; 'indirect benefits'; 'an indirect advantage')
indirectly - (not in a forthright manner; 'he answered very indirectly')
tell, narrate, recount, recite - (narrate or give a detailed account of; 'Tell what happened'; 'The father told a story to his child')
narrative - (consisting of or characterized by the telling of a story; 'narrative poetry')
narrative, narration, story, tale - (a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program; 'his narrative was interesting'; 'Disney's stories entertain adults as well as children')
story - (a piece of fiction that narrates a chain of related events; 'he writes stories for the magazines')
rhetorical device - (a use of language that creates a literary effect (but often without regard for literal significance))
onomatopoeia - (using words that imitate the sound they denote)
trope, figure of speech, figure, image - (language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense)
metaphor - (a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not literally denote in order to suggest a similarity)
simile - (a figure of speech that expresses a resemblance between things of different kinds (usually formed with 'like' or 'as'))
sober - (not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol))
sober up, sober - (become more realistic; 'After thinking about the potential consequences of his plan, he sobered up')
sobering - (tending to make sober or more serious; 'the news had a sobering effect')
disappoint, let down - (fail to meet the hopes or expectations of; 'Her boyfriend let her down when he did not propose marriage')
disenchant, disillusion - (free from enchantment)
disenchanted - (freed from enchantment)
disillusioned, enlightened - (freed from illusion)
illusion, fantasy, phantasy, fancy - (something many people believe that is false; 'they have the illusion that I am very wealthy')
reelection - (election again; 'he did not run for reelection')
conceive - (become pregnant; undergo conception; 'She cannot conceive'; 'My daughter was conceived in Christmas Day')
conception - (the act of becoming pregnant; fertilization of an ovum by a spermatozoon)
disappoint, let down - (fail to meet the hopes or expectations of; 'Her boyfriend let her down when he did not propose marriage')
disappointing, dissatisfactory, unsatisfying - (not up to expectations; 'a disappointing performance from one who had seemed so promising')
discourage - (deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged)
depress, deject, cast down, get down, dismay, dispirit, demoralize, demoralise - (lower someone's spirits; make downhearted; 'These news depressed her'; 'The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her')
oppressive - (weighing heavily on the senses or spirit; 'the atmosphere was oppressive'; 'oppressive sorrows')
discouragement, disheartenment, dismay - (the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles)
explorer, adventurer - (someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose))
potholer, spelunker, speleologist, spelaeologist - (a person who explores caves)
cave, spelunk - (explore natural caves)
caller, caller-out - (a person who announces the changes of steps during a dance; 'you need a fiddler and a caller for country dancing')
caller - (someone who proclaims or summons in a loud voice; 'the callers were mothers summoning their children home for dinner')
caller, caller-up, phoner, telephoner - (the person initiating a telephone call; 'there were so many callers that he finally disconnected the telephone')
inventor, discoverer, artificer - (someone who is the first to think of or make something)
finder, discoverer, spotter - (someone who is the first to observe something) little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose))
finder, discoverer, spotter - (someone who is the first to observe something)
finder, discoverer, spotter - (someone who is the first to observe something)
theorist, theoretician, theorizer, theoriser, idealogue - (someone who theorizes (especially in science or art))
inventor, discoverer, artificer - (someone who is the first to think of or make something)
invent, contrive, devise, excogitate, formulate, forge - (come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort; 'excogitate a way to measure the speed of light')
invention, innovation, excogitation, conception, design - (the creation of something in the mind)
invent, contrive, devise, excogitate, formulate, forge - (come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort; 'excogitate a way to measure the speed of light')
invention - (the act of inventing)
wrapping, wrap, wrapper - (the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped)
plastic wrap - (wrapping consisting of a very thin transparent sheet of plastic)
dish - (a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food; 'we gave them a set of dishes for a wedding present')
tray - (an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food)
saucer - (a small shallow dish for holding a cup at the table)
dismiss, disregard, brush aside, brush off, discount, push aside, ignore - (bar from attention or consideration; 'She dismissed his advances')
ignore - (fail to notice)
neglect, ignore, disregard - (give little or no attention to; 'Disregard the errors')
ignored, neglected, unheeded - (disregarded; 'his cries were unheeded'; 'Shaw's neglected one-act comedy, `A Village Wooing''; 'her ignored advice')
dismissive - (showing indifference or disregard; 'a dismissive shrug')
dismissive - (tending to dismiss or reject; 'a dismissive gesture')
dismiss, disregard, brush aside, brush off, discount, push aside, ignore - (bar from attention or consideration; 'She dismissed his advances')
ambulance - (a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals)
fire engine, fire truck - (any of various large trucks that carry firemen and equipment to the site of a fire)
paramedic, paramedical - (a person trained to assist medical professionals and to give emergency medical treatment)
primary care - (the medical care received on first contact with the medical system (before being referred elsewhere))
fireman, firefighter, fire fighter, fire-eater - (a member of a fire department who tries to extinguish fires)
snuff out, blow out, extinguish, quench - (put out, as of fires, flames, or lights; 'Too big to be extinguished at once, the forest fires at best could be contained'; 'quench the flames'; 'snuff out the candles')
smother, put out - (deprive of the oxygen necessary for combustion; 'smother fires')
douse, put out - (put out, as of a candle or a light; 'Douse the lights')
divide, split, split up, separate, dissever, carve up - (separate into parts or portions; 'divide the cake into three equal parts'; 'The British carved up the Ottoman Empire after World War I')
separate, divide - (make a division or separation)
division - (the act or process of dividing)
break up, fragment, fragmentize, fragmentise - (break or cause to break into pieces; 'The plate fragmented')
atomization, atomisation, fragmentation - (separating something into fine particles)
atomization, atomisation, fragmentation - (separating something into fine particles)
part, section, division - (one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole; 'the written part of the exam'; 'the finance section of the company'; 'the BBC's engineering division')
divided - (separated into parts or pieces; 'opinions are divided')
disconnected, disunited, fragmented, split - (having been divided; having the unity destroyed; 'Congress...gave the impression of...a confusing sum of disconnected local forces'-Samuel Lubell; 'a league of disunited nations'- E.B.White; 'a fragmented coalition'; 'a split group')
partition, partition off - (divide into parts, pieces, or sections; 'The Arab peninsula was partitioned by the British')
partition, zone - (separate or apportion into sections; 'partition a room off')
zone, district - (regulate housing in; of certain areas of towns)
zoning - (dividing an area into zones or sections reserved for different purposes such as residence and business and manufacturing etc)
detached, separated - (no longer connected or joined; 'a detached part'; 'on one side of the island was a huge rock, almost detached'; 'the separated spacecraft will return to their home bases')
sprawling, straggling, straggly - (spreading out carelessly (as if wandering) in different directions; 'sprawling handwriting'; 'straggling branches'; 'straggly hair')
sprawling, straggling, straggly - (spreading out carelessly (as if wandering) in different directions; 'sprawling handwriting'; 'straggling branches'; 'straggly hair')
thinly - (in a widely distributed manner; 'thinly overgrown mountainside')
bunched, bunchy, clustered - (occurring close together in bunches or clusters)
indivisible - (impossible of undergoing division; 'an indivisible union of states'; 'one nation indivisible')
segment, section - (divide into segments; 'segment an orange'; 'segment a compound word')
division - (an administrative unit in government or business)
division - (an army unit large enough to sustain combat; 'two infantry divisions were held in reserve')
division, air division - (a unit of the United States Air Force usually comprising two or more wings)
division, naval division - (a group of ships of similar type)
make, do - (engage in; 'make love, not war'; 'make an effort'; 'do research'; 'do nothing'; 'make revolution')
perform, execute, do - (carry out or perform an action; 'John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters'; 'the skater executed a triple pirouette'; 'she did a little dance')
do, perform - (get (something) done; 'I did my job')
run, execute - (carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine; 'Run the dishwasher'; 'run a new program on the Mac'; 'the computer executed the instruction')
run - (cause to perform; 'run a subject'; 'run a process')
performance, execution, carrying out, carrying into action - (the act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it; 'they criticised his performance as mayor'; 'experience generally improves performance')
carry through, accomplish, execute, carry out, action, fulfill, fulfil - (put in effect; 'carry out a task'; 'execute the decision of the people'; 'He actioned the operation')
conduct, carry on, deal - (direct the course of; manage or control; 'You cannot conduct business like this')
perform - (perform a function; 'Who will perform the wedding?')
cause, do, make - (give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally; 'cause a commotion'; 'make a stir'; 'cause an accident')
overdo, exaggerate - (do something to an excessive degree; 'He overdid it last night when he did 100 pushups')
change by reversal, turn, reverse - (change to the contrary; 'The trend was reversed'; 'the tides turned against him'; 'public opinion turned when it was revealed that the president had an affair with a White House intern')
undo - (cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect; 'I wish I could undo my actions)
unmake, undo - (deprive of certain characteristics)
unfasten - (cause to become undone; 'unfasten your belt')
tie down, tie up, bind, truss - (secure with or as if with ropes; 'tie down the prisoners'; 'tie up the old newspapers and bring them to the recycling shed')
tether - (tie with a tether; 'tether horses')
rope, leash - (fasten with a rope; 'rope the bag securely')
walk off, walk away - (go away from; 'The actor walked off before he got his cue'; 'I got annoyed and just walked off')
unravel, unknot, unscramble, untangle, unpick - (become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of; 'unravel the thread')
unwind, disentangle - (separate the tangles of)
untie, unbrace, unlace - (undo the ties of; 'They untied the prisoner')
untie, undo, loosen - (cause to become loose; 'undo the shoelace'; 'untie the knot'; 'loosen the necktie')
plaything, toy - (an artifact designed to be played with)
kite - (plaything consisting of a light frame covered with tissue paper; flown in wind at end of a string)
snowball - (snow pressed into a ball for throwing (playfully))
snowball - (throw snowballs at)
chuck, toss - (throw carelessly; 'chuck the ball')
sandbox, sandpile - (plaything consisting of a pile of sand or a box filled with sand for children to play in)
plaything, toy - (an artifact designed to be played with)
yo-yo - (a toy consisting of a spool that is reeled up and down on a string by motions of the hand)
teddy, teddy bear - (plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials))
rattle - (a baby's toy that makes percussive noises when shaken)
doll, dolly - (a small replica of a person; used as a toy)
dollhouse, doll's house - (a small model of a house used as a toy by children)
jumping jack - (plaything consisting of a toy figure with movable joints that can be made to dance by pulling strings)
balloon - (small thin inflatable rubber bag with narrow neck)
balloon - (large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air)
dog, domestic dog, Canis familiaris - (a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds; 'the dog barked all night')
hunting dog - (a dog used in hunting game)
terrier - (any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground)
Skye terrier - (Scottish breed of terrier with shaggy hair and long low body with short legs; native to the Isle of Skye)
Scotch terrier, Scottish terrier, Scottie - (old Scottish breed of small long-haired usually black terrier with erect tail and ears)
spaniel - (any of several breeds of small to medium-sized gun dogs with a long silky coat and long frilled ears)
cocker spaniel, English cocker spaniel, cocker - (a small breed with a wavy silky hair originally developed in England)
poodle, poodle dog - (an intelligent dog with a heavy curly solid-colored coat that is usually clipped; an old breed sometimes trained as sporting dogs or as performing dogs)
working dog - (any of several breeds of usually large powerful dogs bred to work as draft animals and guard and guide dogs)
Eskimo dog, husky - (breed of heavy-coated Arctic sled dog)
shepherd dog, sheepdog, sheep dog - (any of various usually long-haired breeds of dog reared to herd and guard sheep)
watchdog, guard dog - (a dog trained to guard property)
attack dog - (a watchdog trained to attack on command)
Samoyed, Samoyede - (Siberian breed of white or cream dog of the spitz family)
mastiff - (an old breed of powerful deep-chested smooth-coated dog used chiefly as a watchdog and guard dog)
collie - (a silky-coated sheepdog with a long ruff and long narrow head developed in Scotland)
hound, hound dog - (any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears)
bulldog, English bulldog - (a sturdy thickset short-haired breed with a large head and strong undershot lower jaw; developed originally in England for bull baiting)
whippet - (small slender dog of greyhound type developed in England)
Afghan hound, Afghan - (tall graceful breed of hound with a long silky coat; native to the Near East)
bloodhound, sleuthhound - (a breed of large powerful hound of European origin having very acute smell and used in tracking)
dagger, sticker - (a short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing)
dachshund, dachsie, badger dog - (small long-bodied short-legged German breed of dog having a short sleek coat and long drooping ears; suited for following game into burrows)
dalmatian, coach dog, carriage dog - (a large breed having a smooth white coat with black or brown spots; originated in Dalmatia)
borzoi, Russian wolfhound - (tall fast-moving dog breed)
basenji - (small smooth-haired breed of African origin having a tightly curled tail and the inability to bark)
beagle - (a small short-legged smooth-coated breed of hound)
pug, pug-dog - (small compact smooth-coated breed of Asiatic origin having a tightly curled tail and broad flat wrinkled muzzle)
petfood, pet-food, pet food - (food prepared for animal pets)
dog food - (food prepared for dogs)
cat food, cat chow - (food prepared for cats)
bird feed, bird food, birdseed - (food given to birds; usually mixed seeds)
point, dot - (a very small circular shape; 'a row of points'; 'draw lines between the dots')
point, dot - (a very small circular shape; 'a row of points'; 'draw lines between the dots')
great circle - (a circular line on the surface of a sphere formed by intersecting it with a plane passing through the center)
equator - (an imaginary line around the Earth forming the great circle that is equidistant from the north and south poles; 'the equator is the boundary between the northern and southern hemispheres')
equatorial - (of or relating to or at an equator; 'equatorial diameter')
equatorial - (of or relating to conditions at the geographical equator; 'equatorial heat')
equatorial - (of or existing at or near the geographic equator; 'equatorial Africa')
bracket, angle bracket - (either of two punctuation marks ('<' or '>') used in computer programming and sometimes used to enclose textual material)
period, point, full stop, stop, full point - (a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations; 'in England they call a period a stop')
semicolon - (a punctuation mark (';') used to connect independent clauses; indicates a closer relation than does a period)
comma - (a punctuation mark (,) used to indicate the separation of elements within the grammatical structure of a sentence)
hyphen, dash - (a punctuation mark (-) used between parts of a compound word or between the syllables of a word when the word is divided at the end of a line of text)
colon - (a punctuation mark (:) used after a word introducing a series or an example or an explanation (or after the salutation of a business letter))
apostrophe - (the mark (') used to indicate the omission of one or more letters from a printed word)
doubt, uncertainty, incertitude, dubiety, doubtfulness, dubiousness - (the state of being unsure of something)
on the fence, undecided - (characterized by indecision; 'some who had been on the fence came out in favor of the plan'; 'too many voters still declare they are undecided')
undecided - (not yet having made a commitment; 'undecided voters')
indefinite - (not decided or not known; 'were indefinite about their plans'; 'plans are indefinite')
indefinite - (vague or not clearly defined or stated; 'must you be so indefinite?'; 'amorphous blots of color having vague and indefinite edges'; 'he would not answer so indefinite a proposal')
indefinitely - (to an indefinite extent; for an indefinite time; 'this could go on indefinitely')
ambivalent - (uncertain or unable to decide about what course to follow; 'was ambivalent about having children')
indecision, indecisiveness, irresolution - (doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action; 'his indecision was only momentary but the opportunity was lost')
ambivalence, ambivalency - (mixed feelings or emotions)
doubt, uncertainty, incertitude, dubiety, doubtfulness, dubiousness - (the state of being unsure of something)
doubt, dubiousness, doubtfulness, question - (uncertainty about the truth or factuality of existence of something; 'the dubiousness of his claim'; 'there is no question about the validity of the enterprise')
disbelieve, discredit - (reject as false; refuse to accept)
agnostic, doubter - (someone who is doubtful or noncommittal about something)
skeptic, sceptic, doubter - (someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs)
cynic, faultfinder - (someone who is critical of the motives of others)
critic - (someone who frequently finds fault or makes harsh and unfair judgments)
pessimism - (the feeling that things will turn out badly)
pessimism - (a general disposition to look on the dark side and to expect the worst in all things)
cynic, faultfinder - (someone who is critical of the motives of others)
cynicism - (a cynical feeling of distrust)
cynical, misanthropic, misanthropical - (believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others)
detractor, disparager, depreciator, knocker - (one who disparages or belittles the worth of something)
incredulity, disbelief, skepticism, mental rejection - (doubt about the truth of something)
preoccupation, preoccupancy, absorption, engrossment - (the mental state of being preoccupied by something)
bemused, deep in thought, lost, preoccupied - (deeply absorbed in thought; 'as distant and bemused as a professor listening to the prattling of his freshman class'; 'lost in thought'; 'a preoccupied frown')
lotus position - (a sitting position with the legs crossed; used in yoga)
chew over, think over, meditate, ponder, excogitate, contemplate, muse, reflect, mull, mull over, ruminate, speculate - (reflect deeply on a subject; 'I mulled over the events of the afternoon'; 'philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years'; 'The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate')
meditation - ((religion) contemplation of spiritual matters (usually on religious or philosophical subjects))
study, meditate, contemplate - (think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes; 'He is meditating in his study')
introspect - (reflect on one's own thoughts and feelings)
introspection, self-contemplation, self-examination - (the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct)
brooding, broody, contemplative, meditative, musing, pensive, pondering, reflective, ruminative - (persistently or morbidly thoughtful)
brood, dwell - (think moodily or anxiously about something)
dreamy, moony, woolgathering - (dreamy in mood or nature; 'a woolgathering moment')
intuit - (know or grasp by intuition or feeling)
doubt - (consider unlikely or have doubts about; 'I doubt that she will accept his proposal of marriage')
amnesia, memory loss, blackout - (partial or total loss of memory; 'he has a total blackout for events of the evening')
mere - (being nothing more than specified; 'a mere child')
tank, storage tank - (a large (usually metallic) vessel for holding gases or liquids)
capsule - (a small container)
capsule - (a pill in the form of a small rounded gelatinous container with medicine inside)
capsule - (a small container)
capsule - (a structure that encloses a body part)
eyeball, orb - (the ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye)
eye socket, orbit, cranial orbit, orbital cavity - (the bony cavity in the skull containing the eyeball)
orbital - (of or relating to the eye socket; 'orbital scale'; 'orbital arch')
can, tin, tin can - (airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.)
beer can - (a can that holds beer)
goose - (web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks)
gander - (mature male goose)
honker, Canada goose, Canadian goose, Branta canadensis - (common greyish-brown wild goose of North America)
barrel, drum - (a bulging cylindrical shape; hollow with flat ends)
drum, metal drum - (a cylindrical metal container used for shipping or storage of liquids)
drum, membranophone, tympan - (a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end)
musician, instrumentalist, player - (someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession))
pianist, piano player - (a person who plays the piano)
violinist, fiddler - (a musician who plays the violin)
strum, thrum - (sound the strings of (a string instrument); 'strum a guitar')
guitarist, guitar player - (a musician who plays the guitar)
drummer - (someone who plays a drum)
drumstick - (a stick used for playing a drum)
snare drum, snare, side drum - (a small drum with two heads and a snare stretched across the lower head)
drumhead, head - (a membrane that is stretched taut over a drum)
tambourine - (a shallow drum with a single drumhead and with metallic disks in the sides)
tenor drum, tom-tom - (any of various drums with small heads)
anklebone, astragal, astragalus, talus - (the bone in the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint)
intoxicated, drunk, inebriated - (stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol); 'a noisy crowd of intoxicated sailors'; 'helplessly inebriated')
intoxicate, soak, inebriate - (make drunk (with alcoholic drinks))
intoxicate - (have an intoxicating effect on, of a drug)
intoxicate, soak, inebriate - (make drunk (with alcoholic drinks))
drunkenness, inebriation, inebriety, intoxication, tipsiness, insobriety - (a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol)
intoxicant, intoxicating - (able to intoxicate)
intoxicated, drunk, inebriated - (stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol); 'a noisy crowd of intoxicated sailors'; 'helplessly inebriated')
bibulous, boozy, drunken, sottish - (given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol; 'a bibulous fellow'; 'a bibulous evening'; 'his boozy drinking companions'; 'thick boozy singing'; 'a drunken binge'; 'two drunken gentlemen holding each other up'; 'sottish behavior')
hopped-up, stoned - (under the influence of narcotics)
besotted, blind drunk, blotto, crocked, cockeyed, fuddled, loaded, pie-eyed, pissed, pixilated, plastered, potty, slopped, sloshed, smashed, soaked, soused, sozzled, squiffy, stiff, tiddly, tiddley, tight, tipsy, wet - (very drunk)
earnest, sincere, solemn - (characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions; 'both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate'; 'an entirely sincere and cruel tyrant'; 'a film with a solemn social message')
recently, newly, freshly, fresh, new - (very recently; 'they are newly married'; 'newly raised objections'; 'a newly arranged hairdo'; 'grass new washed by the rain'; 'a freshly cleaned floor'; 'we are fresh out of tomatoes')
seriously, earnestly, in earnest - (in a serious manner; 'talking earnestly with his son'; 'she started studying snakes in earnest'; 'a play dealing seriously with the question of divorce')
strongly - (with strength or in a strong manner; 'argues very strongly for his proposal'; 'he was strongly opposed to the government')
powerfully, strongly - (in a powerful manner; 'the federal government replaced the powerfully pro-settler Sir Godfrey Huggins with the even tougher and more determined ex-trade unionist')
profoundly, deeply - (to a great depth psychologically; 'They felt the loss deeply')
profound - (showing intellectual penetration or emotional depths; from the depths of your being; 'the differences are profound'; 'a profound insight'; 'a profound book'; 'a profound mind'; 'profound contempt'; 'profound regret')
deep - (relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply; 'a deep breath'; 'a deep sigh'; 'deep concentration'; 'deep emotion'; 'a deep trance'; 'in a deep sleep')
deep - (marked by depth of thinking; 'deep thoughts'; 'a deep allegory')
badly, severely, gravely, seriously - (to a severe or serious degree; 'fingers so badly frozen they had to be amputated'; 'badly injured'; 'a severely impaired heart'; 'is gravely ill'; 'was seriously ill')
dust - (free microscopic particles of solid material; 'astronomers say that the empty space between planets actually contains measurable amounts of dust')
particulate, particulate matter - (a small discrete mass of solid or liquid matter that remains individually dispersed in gas or liquid emissions (usually considered to be an atmospheric pollutant))
dust - (fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air; 'the furniture was covered with dust')
dusty, dust-covered - (covered with a layer of dust; 'a dusty pile of books')
weedy - (abounding with or resembling weeds; 'a weedy path'; 'weedy plants that take over a garden')
dust - (fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air; 'the furniture was covered with dust')
dust - (free microscopic particles of solid material; 'astronomers say that the empty space between planets actually contains measurable amounts of dust')
dust cloud - (a cloud of dust suspended in the air)
dust devil - (a miniature whirlwind strong enough to whip dust and leaves and litter into the air)
eastern - (lying toward or situated in the east; 'the eastern end of the island')
easterly, eastern - (lying in or toward the east; 'the east side of New York'; 'eastern cities')
western - (relating to or characteristic of regions of western parts of the world; 'Western Europe'; 'the Western Roman Empire')
westerly, western - (lying in or toward the west)
western - (of or characteristic of regions of the United States west of the Mississippi River; 'a Western ranch')
western - (lying toward or situated in the west; 'our company's western office')
northerly, northern - (situated in or oriented toward the north; 'the northern suburbs'; 'going in a northerly direction')
southerly, southern - (situated in or oriented toward the south; 'a southern exposure'; 'took a southerly course')
south - (situated in or facing or moving toward or coming from the south; 'the south entrance')
northeastern, northeasterly, northeast - (situated in or oriented toward the northeast; 'the northeasterly part of the island')
northwestern, northwesterly, northwest - (situated in or oriented toward the northwest)
southeast, southeastern, southeasterly - (situated in or oriented toward the southeast)
southwest, southwestern, southwesterly - (situated in or oriented toward the southwest)
former - (the first of two or the first mentioned of two; 'Tom and Dick were both heroes but only the former is remembered today')
former - (referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several); 'the novel was made into a film in 1943 and again in 1967; I prefer the former version to the latter one')
latter - (the second of two or the second mentioned of two; 'Tom and Dick were both heroes but only the latter is remembered today')
latter - (referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several); 'in the latter case')
first, 1st - (indicating the beginning unit in a series)
second, 2nd, 2d - (coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude)
intermediate - (lying between two extremes in time or space or degree; 'going from sitting to standing without intermediate pushes with the hands'; 'intermediate stages in a process'; 'intermediate stops on the route'; 'an intermediate level')
average, intermediate, medium - (around the middle of a scale of evaluation of physical measures; 'an orange of average size'; 'intermediate capacity'; 'a plane with intermediate range'; 'medium bombers')
average, intermediate, medium - (around the middle of a scale of evaluation of physical measures; 'an orange of average size'; 'intermediate capacity'; 'a plane with intermediate range'; 'medium bombers')
first, number one, number 1 - (the first element in a countable series; 'the first of the month')
second - (following the first in an ordering or series; 'he came in a close second')
third - (following the second position in an ordering or series; 'a distant third'; 'he answered the first question willingly, the second reluctantly, and the third with resentment')
fourth, 4th, quaternary - (coming next after the third and just before the fifth in position or time or degree or magnitude; 'the quaternary period of geologic time extends from the end of the tertiary period to the present')
fifth, 5th - (coming next after the fourth and just before the sixth in position)
sixth, 6th - (coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position)
seventh, 7th - (coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position)
eighth, 8th - (coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position)
ninth, 9th - (coming next after the eighth and just before the tenth in position)
tenth, 10th - (coming next after the ninth and just before the eleventh in position)
eleventh, 11th - (coming next after the tenth and just before the twelfth in position)
twelfth, 12th - (coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position)
thirteenth, 13th - (coming next after the twelfth in position)
fifteenth, 15th - (coming next after the fourteenth and just before the sixteenth in position)
fourteenth, 14th - (coming next after the thirteenth in position)
sixteenth - (position 16 in a countable series of things)
seventeenth, 17th - (coming next after the sixteenth in position)
eighteenth, 18th - (coming next after the seventeenth in position)
nineteenth, 19th - (coming next after the eighteenth in position)
twentieth - (position 20 in a countable series of things)
twenty-first, 21st - (coming next after the twentieth in position)
thirtieth - (position 30 in a countable series of things)
sixtieth - (position 60 in a countable series of things)
hundredth - (position 100 in a countable series of things)
thousandth - (position 1,000 in a countable series of things)
millionth - (position 1,000,000 in a countable series of things)
efficiency - (the ratio of the output to the input of any system)
efficiency - (the ratio of the output to the input of any system)
man hour, person hour - (a time unit used in industry for measuring work)
preciseness, precision - (the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance; 'he handled it with the preciseness of an automaton'; 'note the meticulous precision of his measurements')
electric, electrical - (using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity; 'electric current'; 'electric wiring'; 'electrical appliances'; 'an electrical storm')
either - (after a negative statement used as an intensive meaning something like 'likewise' or 'also'; 'he isn't stupid, but he isn't exactly a genius either'; 'I don't know either'; 'if you don't order dessert I won't either')
by the way, by the bye, incidentally - (introducing a different topic; 'by the way, I won't go to the party')
else - (other than what is under consideration or implied; 'ask somebody else'; 'I don't know what else to do'; 'where else can we look?')
empty - (having nothing inside; 'an empty sphere')
emptiness - (the state of containing nothing)
empty - (holding or containing nothing; 'an empty glass'; 'an empty room'; 'full of empty seats'; 'empty hours')
teeming - (abundantly filled with especially living things; 'the Third World's teeming millions'; 'the teeming boulevard')
abounding, galore - (existing in abundance; 'abounding confidence'; 'whiskey galore')
abound - (be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities)
full - (containing as much or as many as is possible or normal; 'a full glass'; 'a sky full of stars'; 'a full life'; 'the auditorium was full to overflowing')
filled - ((usually followed by 'with' or used as a combining form) generously supplied with; 'theirs was a house filled with laughter'; 'a large hall filled with rows of desks'; 'fog-filled air')
laden, loaded, ladened - (filled with a great quantity; 'a tray loaded with dishes'; 'table laden with food'; '`ladened' is not current usage')
stuffed - (filled with something; 'a stuffed turkey')
stuffed - (filled with something; 'a stuffed turkey')
stuffed - (crammed with food; 'a full stomach'; 'I feel stuffed')
jam, jampack, ram, chock up, cram, wad - (crowd or pack to capacity; 'the theater was jampacked')
jammed, jam-packed, packed - (filled to capacity; 'a suitcase jammed with dirty clothes'; 'stands jam-packed with fans'; 'a packed theater')
chockablock, chock-full, chockful, choke-full, chuck-full, cram full - (packed full to capacity; 'chowder chockablock with pieces of fish')
chockablock, chock-full, chockful, choke-full, chuck-full, cram full - (packed full to capacity; 'chowder chockablock with pieces of fish')
brimful, brimfull, brimming - (filled to capacity; 'a brimful cup'; 'I am brimful of chowder'; 'a child brimming over with curiosity'; 'eyes brimming with tears')
alligatored, cracked - (of paint or varnish; having the appearance of alligator hide)
preciseness, precision - (the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance; 'he handled it with the preciseness of an automaton'; 'note the meticulous precision of his measurements')
preciseness, clearcutness - (clarity as a consequence of precision)
belated, late, tardy - (after the expected or usual time; delayed; 'a belated birthday card'; 'I'm late for the plane'; 'the train is late'; 'tardy children are sent to the principal'; 'always tardy in making dental appointments')
arouse, elicit, enkindle, kindle, evoke, fire, raise, provoke - (call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses); 'arouse pity'; 'raise a smile'; 'evoke sympathy')
arouse, elicit, enkindle, kindle, evoke, fire, raise, provoke - (call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses); 'arouse pity'; 'raise a smile'; 'evoke sympathy')
provoke, stimulate - (provide the needed stimulus for)
provocative - (serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy; 'a provocative remark'; 'a provocative smile'; 'provocative Irish tunes which...compel the hearers to dance'- Anthony Trollope)
arouse, elicit, enkindle, kindle, evoke, fire, raise, provoke - (call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses); 'arouse pity'; 'raise a smile'; 'evoke sympathy')
suggest, evoke, paint a picture - (call to mind; 'this remark evoked sadness')
smack, reek - (have an element suggestive (of something); 'his speeches smacked of racism')
evocative, redolent, remindful, reminiscent - (serving to bring to mind; 'cannot forbear to close on this redolent literary note'- Wilder Hobson; 'a campaign redolent of machine politics')
graphic, lifelike, pictorial, vivid - (evoking lifelike images within the mind; 'pictorial poetry and prose'; 'graphic accounts of battle'; 'a lifelike portrait'; 'a vivid description')
vivid - (having the clarity and freshness of immediate experience; 'a vivid recollection')
vividly - (in a vivid manner; 'he described his adventures vividly')
stimulate, arouse, brace, energize, energise, perk up - (cause to be alert and energetic; 'Coffee and tea stimulate me'; 'This herbal infusion doesn't stimulate')
enliven, liven, liven up, invigorate, animate - (make lively; 'let's liven up this room a bit')
spirit, spirit up, inspirit - (infuse with spirit; 'The company spirited him up')
stimulate, shake, shake up, excite, stir - (stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of; 'These stories shook the community'; 'the civil war shook the country')
stimulate, excite, stir - (stir feelings in; 'stimulate my appetite'; 'excite the audience'; 'stir emotions')
thrill - (cause to be thrilled by some perceptual input; 'The men were thrilled by a loud whistle blow')
stimulating - (rousing or quickening activity or the senses; 'a stimulating discussion')
electrifying, thrilling - (causing a surge of emotion or excitement; 'she gave a electrifying performance'; 'a thrilling performer to watch')
thrilled - (feeling intense pleasurable excitement)
tempt, allure - (dispose or incline or entice to; 'We were tempted by the delicious-looking food')
tempt, invite - (give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting; 'the window displays tempted the shoppers')
enticement, temptation - (the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire; 'his enticements were shameless')
entice, lure, tempt - (provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion; 'He lured me into temptation') 'his enticements were shameless')
seduce, score, make - (induce to have sex; 'Harry finally seduced Sally'; 'Did you score last night?'; 'Harry made Sally')
seduce - (lure or entice away from duty, principles, or proper conduct; 'She was seduced by the temptation of easy money and started to work in a massage parlor')
seduction - (enticing someone astray from right behavior)
seduction, conquest - (an act of winning the love or sexual favor of someone)
seduce, score, make - (induce to have sex; 'Harry finally seduced Sally'; 'Did you score last night?'; 'Harry made Sally')
tease, razz, rag, cod, tantalize, tantalise, bait, taunt, twit, rally, ride - (harass with persistent criticism or carping; 'The children teased the new teacher'; 'Don't ride me so hard over my failure'; 'His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie')
overwhelm, overpower, sweep over, whelm, overcome, overtake - (overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli)
stagger - (astound or overwhelm, as with shock; 'She was staggered with bills after she tried to rebuild her house following the earthquake')
encouraging - (giving courage or confidence or hope; 'encouraging advances in medical research')
encouraging, supporting - (furnishing support and encouragement; 'the anxious child needs supporting and accepting treatment from the teacher')
black, bleak, dim - (offering little or no hope; 'the future looked black'; 'prospects were bleak'; 'Life in the Aran Islands has always been bleak and difficult'- J.M.Synge; 'took a dim view of things')
discouraging - (depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action; 'where never is heard a discouraging word')
daunting, intimidating - (discouraging through fear)
encourage - (inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to)
encouragement - (the expression of approval and support)
encourage - (inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to)
spur, goad - (give heart or courage to)
goad, goading, prod, prodding, urging, spur, spurring - (a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; 'the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves')
encouragement - (the feeling of being encouraged)
end, last, final stage - (the concluding parts of an event or occurrence; 'the end was exciting'; 'I had to miss the last of the movie')
culminate, climax - (end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage; 'The meeting culminated in a tearful embrace')
apogee, culmination - (a final climactic stage; 'their achievements stand as a culmination of centuries of development')
beginning - (the event consisting of the start of something; 'the beginning of the war')
origin, origination, inception - (an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events)
start - (the beginning of anything; 'it was off to a good start')
onset, oncoming - (the beginning or early stages; 'the onset of pneumonia')
preliminary, overture, prelude - (something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows; 'training is a necessary preliminary to employment'; 'drinks were the overture to dinner')
overture - (orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio)
onset, oncoming - (the beginning or early stages; 'the onset of pneumonia')
afflict, trouble, ail, pain - (cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed)
afflicted, stricken - (grievously affected especially by disease)
onset, oncoming - (the beginning or early stages; 'the onset of pneumonia')
attack - (a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition; 'an attack of diarrhea')
occlusion - (closure or blockage (as of a blood vessel))
thrombosis - (the formation or presence of a thrombus (a clot of coagulated blood attached at the site of its formation) in a blood vessel)
coronary thrombosis, coronary - (obstruction of blood flow in a coronary artery by a blood clot (thrombus))
blockage, block, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppage - (an obstruction in a pipe or tube; 'we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe')
obstruction, blockage - (the state or condition of being obstructed)
end, ending - (the point in time at which something ends; 'the end of the year'; 'the ending of warranty period')
beginning, origin, root, rootage, source - (the place where something begins, where it springs into being; 'the Italian beginning of the Renaissance'; 'Jupiter was the origin of the radiation'; 'Pittsburgh is the source of the Ohio River'; 'communism's Russian root')
end - (either extremity of something that has length; 'the end of the pier'; 'she knotted the end of the thread'; 'they rode to the end of the line')
adversary, antagonist, opponent, opposer, resister - (someone who offers opposition)
bad guy - (any person who is not on your side)
enemy - (any hostile group of people; 'he viewed lawyers as the real enemy')
foe, enemy - (a personal enemy; 'they had been political foes for years')
enemy, foe, foeman, opposition - (an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force); 'a soldier must be prepared to kill his enemies')
veteran, old-timer, oldtimer, old hand, warhorse, old stager, stager - (an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service)
veteran, veteran soldier - (a serviceman who has seen considerable active service; 'the veterans laughed at the new recruits')
engineer, applied scientist, technologist - (a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems)
interior decoration, interior design - (the trade of planning the layout and furnishings of an architectural interior)
interior designer, designer, interior decorator, house decorator, room decorator, decorator - (a person who specializes in designing architectural interiors and their furnishings)
couturier, fashion designer, clothes designer, designer - (someone who designs clothing)
architect, designer - (someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings))
landscape architect, landscape gardener, landscaper, landscapist - (someone who arranges features of the landscape or garden attractively)
landscaping, landscape gardening - (working as a landscape gardener)
landscaping - (a garden laid out for esthetic effect; 'they spent a great deal of money on the landscaping')
adequate, decent, enough - (enough to meet a purpose; 'an adequate income'; 'the food was adequate'; 'a decent wage'; 'enough food'; 'food enough')
sufficient - (of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant; 'sufficient food')
inadequate - ((sometimes followed by 'to') not meeting the requirements especially of a task; 'inadequate training'; 'the staff was inadequate'; 'she was inadequate to the job')
unfit - (below the required standards for a purpose; 'an unfit parent'; 'unfit for human consumption')
nonexistent - (not having existence or being or actuality; 'chimeras are nonexistent')
lacking, missing, nonexistent, wanting - (not existing; 'innovation has been sadly lacking'; 'character development is missing from the book')
devoid - (completely lacking)
nonexistence, nonentity - (the state of not existing)
nonbeing - (the state of not being)
impossibility, impossibleness - (incapability of existing or occurring)
impossibility, impossible action - (an alternative that is not available)
deficient, lacking, wanting - (inadequate in amount or degree; 'a deficient education'; 'deficient in common sense'; 'lacking in stamina'; 'tested and found wanting')
lean, skimpy - (containing little excess; 'a lean budget'; 'a skimpy allowance')
meager, meagre, meagerly, stingy, scrimpy - (deficient in amount or quality or extent; 'meager resources'; 'meager fare')
insufficient, deficient - (of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement; 'insufficient funds')
inadequate, poor, short - (not sufficient to meet a need; 'an inadequate income'; 'a poor salary'; 'money is short'; 'on short rations'; 'food is in short supply'; 'short on experience')
meagerly, sparingly, slenderly, meagrely - (to a meager degree or in a meager manner; 'these voices are meagerly represented at the conference'; 'the area is slenderly endowed with natural resources')
ample - (more than enough in size or scope or capacity; 'had ample food for the party'; 'an ample supply')
amply, richly - (to an ample degree or in an ample manner; 'these voices were amply represented'; 'we benefited richly')
plentiful - (existing in great number or quantity; 'rhinoceroses were once plentiful here')
ample, copious, plenteous, plentiful, rich - (affording an abundant supply; 'had ample food for the party'; 'copious provisions'; 'food is plentiful'; 'a plenteous grape harvest'; 'a rich supply')
abundant - (present in great quantity; 'an abundant supply of water')
overmuch, too much - (more than necessary; 'she eats too much'; 'let's not blame them overmuch')
pass, go through, go across - (go across or through; 'We passed the point where the police car had parked'; 'A terrible thought went through his mind')
travel by, pass by, surpass, go past, go by, pass - (pass by; 'A black limousine passed by when she looked out the window'; 'He passed his professor in the hall'; 'One line of soldiers surpassed the other')
pass, overtake, overhaul - (travel past; 'The sports car passed all the trucks')
pass, go through, go across - (go across or through; 'We passed the point where the police car had parked'; 'A terrible thought went through his mind')
travel by, pass by, surpass, go past, go by, pass - (pass by; 'A black limousine passed by when she looked out the window'; 'He passed his professor in the hall'; 'One line of soldiers surpassed the other')
pass, overtake, overhaul - (travel past; 'The sports car passed all the trucks')
transit, pass through, move through, pass across, pass over - (make a passage or journey from one place to another; 'The tourists moved through the town and bought up all the souvenirs;' 'Some travellers pass through the desert')
pass, overtake, overhaul - (travel past; 'The sports car passed all the trucks')
enter, come in, get into, get in, go into, go in, move into - (to come or go into; 'the boat entered an area of shallow marshes')
entrance, entering - (a movement into or inward)
re-enter - (enter again; 'You cannot re-enter the country with this visa')
enter, come in, get into, get in, go into, go in, move into - (to come or go into; 'the boat entered an area of shallow marshes')
exit, go out, get out, leave - (move out of or depart from; 'leave the room'; 'the fugitive has left the country')
board, get on - (get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.))
enter, come in, get into, get in, go into, go in, move into - (to come or go into; 'the boat entered an area of shallow marshes')
boarding, embarkation, embarkment - (the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft)
board, get on - (get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.))
boarding, embarkation, embarkment - (the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft)
board, get on - (get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.))
enter, come in, get into, get in, go into, go in, move into - (to come or go into; 'the boat entered an area of shallow marshes')
entrance, entering, entry, ingress, incoming - (the act of entering; 'she made a grand entrance')
opener - (a hand tool used for opening sealed containers (bottles or cans))
bottle opener - (an opener for removing caps or corks from bottles)
corkscrew, bottle screw - (a bottle opener that pulls corks)
uncork - (draw the cork from (bottles); 'uncork the French wine')
open, open up - (become open; 'The door opened')
open, open up - (cause to open or to become open; 'Mary opened the car door')
reopen - (open again or anew; 'They reopened the theater')
portal - (a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically); 'the portals of the cathedral'; 'the portals of heaven'; 'the portals of success')
entrance, entranceway, entryway, entry, entree - (something that provides access (to get in or get out); 'they waited at the entrance to the garden'; 'beggars waited just outside the entryway to the cathedral')
exit, issue, outlet, way out - (an opening that permits escape or release; 'he blocked the way out'; 'the canyon had only one issue')
hatch - (a movable barrier covering a hatchway)
hatchway, opening, scuttle - (an entrance equipped with a hatch; especially a passageway between decks of a ship)
intake - (an opening through which fluid is admitted to a tube or container)
exterior door, outside door - (a doorway that allows entrance to or exit from a building)
front door, front entrance - (exterior door (at the entrance) at the front of a building)
blink, wink, nictitate, nictate - (briefly shut the eyes; 'The TV announcer never seems to blink')
wink - (signal by winking; 'She winked at him')
close, shut - (move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut; 'Close the door'; 'shut the window')
slam, bang - (close violently; 'He slammed the door shut')
even, fifty-fifty - (equal in degree or extent or amount; or equally matched or balanced; 'even amounts of butter and sugar'; 'on even terms'; 'it was a fifty-fifty (or even) split'; 'had a fifty-fifty (or even) chance'; 'an even fight')
tied, even, level - (of the score in a contest; 'the score is tied')
evenly, equally - (in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way; 'a class evenly divided between girls and boys'; 'they split their winnings equally'; 'deal equally with rich and poor')
evenly - (in a level and regular way)
even - (being level or straight or regular and without variation as e.g. in shape or texture; or being in the same plane or at the same height as something else (i.e. even with); 'an even application of varnish'; 'an even floor'; 'the road was not very even'; 'the picture is even with the window')
leave, go forth, go away - (go away from a place; 'At what time does your train leave?'; 'She didn't leave until midnight'; 'The ship leaves at midnight')
go, go away, depart - (move away from a place into another direction; 'Go away before I start to cry'; 'The train departs at noon')
depart, part, start, start out, set forth, set off, set out, take off - (leave; 'The family took off for Florida')
depart, take leave, quit - (go away or leave)
departure, going, going away, leaving - (act of departing)
outgoing - (leaving a place or a position; 'an outgoing steamship'; 'the outgoing president')
away, gone, departed - (not present; having left; 'he's away right now'; 'you must not allow a stranger into the house when your mother is away'; 'everyone is gone now'; 'the departed guests')
shun, eschew - (avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of)
hedge, fudge, evade, put off, circumvent, parry, elude, skirt, dodge, duck, sidestep - (avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues); 'He dodged the issue'; 'she skirted the problem'; 'They tend to evade their responsibilities'; 'he evaded the questions skillfully')
rejoinder, retort, return, riposte, replication, comeback, counter - (a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one); 'it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher')
witty - (combining clever conception and facetious expression; 'his sermons were unpredictably witty and satirical as well as eloquent')
abscond, bolt, absquatulate, decamp, run off, go off, make off - (run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along; 'The thief made off with our silver'; 'the accountant absconded with the cash from the safe')
run off, run out, bolt, bolt out, beetle off - (leave suddenly and as if in a hurry; 'The listeners bolted when he discussed his strange ideas'; 'When she started to tell silly stories, I ran out')
scat, run, scarper, turn tail, lam, run away, hightail it, bunk, head for the hills, take to the woods, escape, fly the coop, break away - (flee; take to one's heels; cut and run; 'If you see this man, run!'; 'The burglars escaped before the police showed up')
run away - (escape from the control of; 'Industry is running away with us all')
chute, parachute, jump - (jump from an airplane and descend with a parachute)
flee, fly, take flight - (run away quickly; 'He threw down his gun and fled')
scat, run, scarper, turn tail, lam, run away, hightail it, bunk, head for the hills, take to the woods, escape, fly the coop, break away - (flee; take to one's heels; cut and run; 'If you see this man, run!'; 'The burglars escaped before the police showed up')
run away - (escape from the control of; 'Industry is running away with us all')
couple, twosome, duo, duet - (a pair who associate with one another; 'the engaged couple'; 'an inseparable twosome')
elope, run off - (run away secretly with one's beloved; 'The young couple eloped and got married in Las Vegas')
scat, run, scarper, turn tail, lam, run away, hightail it, bunk, head for the hills, take to the woods, escape, fly the coop, break away - (flee; take to one's heels; cut and run; 'If you see this man, run!'; 'The burglars escaped before the police showed up')
elude, evade, bilk - (escape, either physically or mentally; 'The thief eluded the police'; 'This difficult idea seems to evade her'; 'The event evades explanation')
getaway, lam - (a rapid escape (as by criminals); 'the thieves made a clean getaway'; 'after the expose he had to take it on the lam')
elude, escape - (be incomprehensible to; escape understanding by; 'What you are seeing in him eludes me')
elude, evade, bilk - (escape, either physically or mentally; 'The thief eluded the police'; 'This difficult idea seems to evade her'; 'The event evades explanation')
escape, flight - (the act of escaping physically; 'he made his escape from the mental hospital'; 'the canary escaped from its cage'; 'his flight was an indication of his guilt')
escape, get away, break loose - (run away from confinement; 'The convicted murderer escaped from a high security prison')
escapee - (someone who escapes)
evasion - (the act of physically escaping from something (an opponent or a pursuer or an unpleasant situation) by some adroit maneuver)
break, breakout, jailbreak, gaolbreak, prisonbreak, prison-breaking - (an escape from jail; 'the breakout was carefully planned')
founder, beginner, founding father, father - (a person who founds or establishes some institution; 'George Washington is the father of his country')
cofounder - (one of a group of founders)
established, constituted - (brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established; 'the established social order'; 'distrust the constituted authority'; 'a team established as a member of a major league'; 'enjoyed his prestige as an established writer'; 'an established precedent'; 'the established Church')
banal, commonplace, hackneyed, old-hat, shopworn, stock, threadbare, timeworn, tired, trite, well-worn - (repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse; 'bromidic sermons'; 'his remarks were trite and commonplace'; 'hackneyed phrases'; 'a stock answer'; 'repeating threadbare jokes'; 'parroting some timeworn axiom'; 'the trite metaphor 'hard as nails'')
orthodox - (adhering to what is commonly accepted; 'an orthodox view of the world')
unorthodox - (breaking with convention or tradition; 'an unorthodox lifestyle')
idiosyncratic - (peculiar to the individual; 'we all have our own idiosyncratic gestures'; 'Michelangelo's highly idiosyncratic style of painting')
establishment - (a public or private structure (business or governmental or educational) including buildings and equipment for business or residence)
even - (divisible by two)
odd - (not divisible by two)
belt - (endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys)
conveyer belt, conveyor belt, conveyer, conveyor, transporter - (a moving belt that transports objects (as in a factory))
piston, plunger - (mechanical device that has a plunging or thrusting motion)
gearshift, gearstick, shifter, gear lever - (a mechanical device for engaging and disengaging gears; 'in England they call a gearshift a gear lever')
shift - (change gears; 'you have to shift when you go down a steep hill')
tape - (a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening; 'he used a piece of tape for a belt'; 'he wrapped a tape around the package')
banner, streamer - (long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising)
adhesive tape - (tape coated with adhesive)
duct tape - (a wide silvery adhesive tape intended to seal joints in sheet metal duct work but having many other uses; 'duct tape holds the world together')
masking tape, masking paper - (adhesive tape used to cover the part of a surface that should not be painted)
playing field, athletic field, playing area, field - (a piece of land prepared for playing a game; 'the home crowd cheered when Princeton took the field')
ball field, baseball field, diamond - (the baseball playing field)
limber up, warm up, loosen up - (make one's body limber or suppler by stretching, as if to prepare for strenuous physical activity)
warm-up, tune-up, prolusion - (exercising in preparation for strenuous activity)
limber - (cause to become limber; 'The violist limbered her wrists before the concert')
limber, supple - ((used of persons' bodies) capable of moving or bending freely)
bullpen - (a place on a baseball field where relief pitchers can warm up during a game)
nonconforming, nonconformist - (not conforming to established customs or doctrines especially in religion)
conform - (be similar, be in line with)
canonic, canonical, sanctioned - (conforming to orthodox or recognized rules; 'the drinking of cocktails was as canonical a rite as the mixing'- Sinclair Lewis)
canonically - (in a canonical manner; 'the deacon was canonically inducted')
accurate, exact, precise - ((of ideas, images, representations, expressions) characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth ; strictly correct; 'a precise image'; 'a precise measurement')
accurate - (conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy; 'an accurate reproduction'; 'the accounting was accurate'; 'accurate measurements'; 'an accurate scale')
accurate, exact, precise - ((of ideas, images, representations, expressions) characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth ; strictly correct; 'a precise image'; 'a precise measurement')
accurately - (with few mistakes; 'he works very accurately')
accurately - (strictly correctly; 'repeated the order accurately')
inaccurate - (not accurate; 'an inaccurate translation'; 'the thermometer is inaccurate')
bally, blinking, bloody, blooming, crashing, flaming, fucking - ((used of persons) informal intensifiers; 'what a bally (or blinking) nuisance'; 'a bloody fool'; 'a crashing bore'; 'you flaming idiot')
literally - (in a literal sense; 'literally translated'; 'he said so literally')
literal - (limited to the explicit meaning of a word or text; 'a literal translation')
figurative, nonliteral - ((used of the meanings of words or text) not literal; using figures of speech; 'figurative language')
metaphorical, metaphoric - (expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another; 'a metaphorical expression'; 'metaphoric language')
ease, easiness, simplicity, simpleness - (freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort; 'he rose through the ranks with apparent ease'; 'they put it into containers for ease of transportation'; 'the very easiness of the deed held her back')
accurate, exact, precise - ((of ideas, images, representations, expressions) characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth ; strictly correct; 'a precise image'; 'a precise measurement')
accurate - (conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy; 'an accurate reproduction'; 'the accounting was accurate'; 'accurate measurements'; 'an accurate scale')
precisely, exactly, on the nose, on the dot, on the button - (just as it should be; ''Precisely, my lord,' he said')
precisely, incisively, exactly - (in a precise manner; 'she always expressed herself precisely')
precisely, exactly, just - (indicating exactness or preciseness; 'he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do'; 'it was just as he said-the jewel was gone'; 'it has just enough salt')
precisely, exactly, on the nose, on the dot, on the button - (just as it should be; ''Precisely, my lord,' he said')
precisely, incisively, exactly - (in a precise manner; 'she always expressed herself precisely')
approximately, about, close to, just about, some, roughly, more or less, around, or so - ((of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct; 'lasted approximately an hour'; 'in just about a minute'; 'he's about 30 years old'; 'I've had about all I can stand'; 'we meet about once a month'; 'some forty people came'; 'weighs around a hundred pounds'; 'roughly $3,000'; 'holds 3 gallons, more or less'; '20 or so people were at the party')
thereabout, thereabouts - (near that time or date; 'come at noon or thereabouts')
thereabout, thereabouts - (near that time or date; 'come at noon or thereabouts')
examine, see - (observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect; 'The customs agent examined the baggage'; 'I must see your passport before you can enter the country')
inspect - (look over carefully; 'Please inspect your father's will carefully')
inspection, review - (a formal or official examination; 'the platoon stood ready for review'; 'we had to wait for the inspection before we could use the elevator')
inspector - (a high ranking police officer)
examiner, inspector - (an investigator who observes carefully; 'the examiner searched for clues')
detective, investigator, tec, police detective - (a police officer who investigates crimes)
inspector - (a high ranking police officer)
lieutenant, police lieutenant - (an officer in a police force)
detective - (an investigator engaged or employed in obtaining information not easily available to the public)
check, checkout, check-out procedure - (the act of inspecting or verifying; 'they made a check of their equipment'; 'the pilot ran through the check-out procedure')
scan - (examine minutely or intensely; 'the surgeon scanned the X-ray')
peruse - (examine or consider with attention and in detail; 'Please peruse this report at your leisure')
examination, scrutiny - (the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes))
size up, take stock, scrutinize, scrutinise - (to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail; 'he scrutinized his likeness in the mirror')
audit, scrutinize, scrutinise, inspect - (examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification; 'audit accounts and tax returns')
dissect - (cut open or cut apart; 'dissect the bodies for analysis')
autopsy, necropsy, postmortem, post-mortem, PM, postmortem examination, post-mortem examination - (an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease)
mammography - (a diagnostic procedure to detect breast tumors by the use of X rays) medical, health check - (a thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person)
examination, testing - (the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned)
probe, examine - (question or examine thoroughly and closely)
examine - (question closely)
probe, examine - (question or examine thoroughly and closely)
testifier, deponent, deposer - (a person who testifies or gives a deposition)
witness - ((law) a person who testifies under oath in a court of law)
cross examine, cross question - (question closely, or question a witness that has already been questioned by the opposing side; 'The witness was cross-examined by the defense')
re-examine - (question after cross-examination by opposing counsel; 're-examine one's witness')
examination, exam, test - (a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge; 'when the test was stolen the professor had to make a new set of questions')
comprehensive examination, comprehensive, comp - (an intensive examination testing a student's proficiency in some special field of knowledge; 'she took her comps in English literature')
take - (carry out; 'take action'; 'take steps'; 'take vengeance')
quiz - (an examination consisting of a few short questions)
example, illustration, instance, representative - (an item of information that is representative of a type; 'this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome'; 'there is an example on page 10')
model, example - (a representative form or pattern; 'I profited from his example')
microcosm - (a miniature model of something)
exemplar, example, model, good example - (something to be imitated; 'an exemplar of success'; 'a model of clarity'; 'he is the very model of a modern major general')
model, example - (a representative form or pattern; 'I profited from his example')
template, templet, guide - (a model or standard for making comparisons)
convention, normal, pattern, rule, formula - (something regarded as a normative example; 'the convention of not naming the main character'; 'violence is the rule not the exception'; 'his formula for impressing visitors')
exemplary, model - (worthy of imitation; 'exemplary behavior'; 'model citizens')
normative - (relating to or dealing with norms; 'normative discipline'; 'normative samples')
prototype, paradigm, epitome, image - (a standard or typical example; 'he is the prototype of good breeding'; 'he provided America with an image of the good father')
shape, embodiment - (a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept; 'a circle was the embodiment of his concept of life')
archetypal, archetypical, prototypal, prototypic, prototypical - (representing or constituting an original type after which other similar things are patterned; 'archetypal patterns'; 'she was the prototypal student activist')
quintessential - (representing the perfect example of a class or quality)
precedent, case in point - (an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time)
exception - (an instance that does not conform to a rule or generalization; 'all her children were brilliant; the only exception was her last child'; 'an exception tests the rule')
counterexample - (refutation by example)
agitate, rouse, turn on, charge, commove, excite, charge up - (cause to be agitated, excited, or roused; 'The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks')
excitedly, with excitement - (in an excited manner; 'she shook his hand excitedly')
agitated - (troubled emotionally and usually deeply; 'agitated parents')
distraught, overwrought - (deeply agitated especially from emotion; 'distraught with grief')
frantic, frenetic, phrenetic, frenzied - (excessively agitated; transported with rage or other violent emotion; 'frantic with anger and frustration'; 'frenetic screams followed the accident'; 'a frenzied look in his eye')
frantically - (in an uncontrolled manner; 'they searched frantically for their child')
stressed, distressed, in a bad way - (suffering severe physical strain or distress; 'he dropped out of the race, clearly distressed and having difficulty breathing'; 'the victim was in a bad way and needed immediate attention')
nerve-racking, nerve-wracking, stressful, trying - (extremely irritating to the nerves; 'nerve-racking noise'; 'the stressful days before a war'; 'a trying day at the office')
exhilaration, excitement - (the feeling of lively and cheerful joy; 'he could hardly conceal his excitement when she agreed')
enthusiasm - (a feeling of excitement)
enthusiasm - (a lively interest; 'enthusiasm for his program is growing')
enthusiast, partisan, partizan - (an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity)
fancier, enthusiast - (a person having a strong liking for something)
enthusiastic - (having or showing great excitement and interest; 'enthusiastic crowds filled the streets'; 'an enthusiastic response'; 'was enthusiastic about taking ballet lessons')
enthusiastically - (with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner; 'they discussed the question enthusiastically')
exuberance - (joyful enthusiasm)
exuberance, enthusiasm, ebullience - (overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval)
ebullient, exuberant, high-spirited - (joyously unrestrained)
overboard - (to extremes; 'he went overboard to please his in-laws')
sports fan, fan, rooter - (an enthusiastic devotee of sports)
fan, buff, devotee, lover - (an ardent follower and admirer)
aficionado - (a serious devotee of some particular music genre or musical performer)
aficionado - (a fan of bull fighting)
addict, nut, freak, junkie, junky - (someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction; 'a golf addict'; 'a car nut'; 'a bodybuilding freak'; 'a news junkie')
fanatic, fiend - (a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause); 'A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject'-Winston Churchill)
fanatic, fanatical, overzealous, rabid - (marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea; 'rabid isolationist')
fanaticism, fanatism, zealotry - (excessive intolerance of opposing views)
excuse, pardon - (accept an excuse for; 'Please excuse my dirty hands')
assassination - (murder of a public figure by surprise attack)
assassinate - (murder; especially of socially prominent persons; 'Anwar Sadat was assassinated because many people did not like his peace politics with Israel')
assassin, assassinator, bravo - (a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a treacherous surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed; 'his assassins were hunted down like animals'; 'assassinators of kings and emperors')
audience - (the part of the general public interested in a source of information or entertainment; 'every artist needs an audience'; 'the broadcast reached an audience of millions')
readership - (the audience reached by written communications (books or magazines or newspapers etc.))
audience - (a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance; 'the audience applauded'; 'someone in the audience began to cough')
gallery - (spectators at a golf or tennis match)
hearer, listener, auditor, attender - (someone who listens attentively)
listen - (hear with intention; 'Listen to the sound of this cello')
listening, hearing - (the act of hearing attentively; 'you can learn a lot by just listening'; 'they make good music - you should give them a hearing')
catch, take in, overhear - (hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers; 'We overheard the conversation at the next table')
voyeurism - (a perversion in which a person receives sexual gratification from seeing the genitalia of others or witnessing others' sexual behavior)
browser - (a viewer who looks around casually without seeking anything in particular)
voyeur, Peeping Tom, peeper - (a viewer who enjoys seeing the sex acts or sex organs of others)
listen in, eavesdrop - (listen without the speaker's knowledge; 'the jealous man was eavesdropping on his wife's conversations')
intercept, stop - (seize on its way; 'The fighter plane was ordered to intercept an aircraft that had entered the country's airspace')
interception - (the act of intercepting; preventing something from proceeding or arriving; 'he resorted to the interception of his daughter's letters'; 'he claimed that the interception of one missile by another would be impossible')
wiretap, tap, intercept, bug - (tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information; 'The FBI was tapping the phone line of the suspected spy'; 'Is this hotel room bugged?')
wiretap, tap - (the act of tapping a telephone or telegraph line to get information)
touch - (perceive via the tactile sense; 'Helen Keller felt the physical world by touching people and objects around her')
touch - (cause to be in brief contact with; 'He touched his toes to the horse's flanks')
feel, sense - (perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles; 'He felt the wind'; 'She felt an object brushing her arm'; 'He felt his flesh crawl'; 'She felt the heat when she got out of the car')
feel - (grope or feel in search of something; 'He felt for his wallet')
feel, finger - (examine by touch; 'Feel this soft cloth!'; 'The customer fingered the sweater')
palpate, feel - (examine (a body part) by palpation; 'The nurse palpated the patient's stomach'; 'The runner felt her pulse')
jab, prod, stab, poke, dig - (poke or thrust abruptly; 'he jabbed his finger into her ribs')
chuck, pat - (pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin)
dab, pat - (hit lightly; 'pat him on the shoulder')
taste, taste sensation, gustatory sensation, taste perception, gustatory perception - (the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus; 'the candy left him with a bad taste'; 'the melon had a delicious taste')
taste - (perceive by the sense of taste; 'Can you taste the garlic?')
taste, tasting - (a kind of sensing; distinguishing substances by means of the taste buds; 'a wine tasting')
sample, try, try out, taste - (take a sample of; 'Try these new crackers'; 'Sample the regional dishes')
tasting, savoring, savouring, relishing, degustation - (taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality; 'cooking was fine but it was the savoring that he enjoyed most')
smell, odor, odour, olfactory sensation, olfactory perception - (the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form; 'she loved the smell of roses')
smell - (inhale the odor of; perceive by the olfactory sense)
sniff, whiff - (perceive by inhaling through the nose; 'sniff the perfume')
garlic, ail - (aromatic bulb used as seasoning)
anise, aniseed - (liquorice-flavored seeds or oil u sed in cookies or cakes or pickles)
capsicum, pepper, capsicum pepper plant - (any of various tropical plants of the genus Capsicum bearing peppers)
cayenne, cayenne pepper, chili pepper, chilli pepper, long pepper, jalapeno, Capsicum annuum longum - (plant bearing very hot and finely tapering long peppers; usually red)
pepper - (sweet and hot varieties of fruits of plants of the genus Capsicum)
hot pepper - (any of various pungent capsicum fruits)
chili, chili pepper, chilli, chilly, chile - (very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency)
jalapeno, jalapeno pepper - (hot green or red pepper of southwestern United States and Mexico)
pepper, peppercorn - (pungent seasoning from the berry of the common pepper plant of East India; use whole or ground)
pepper, common pepper, black pepper, white pepper, Madagascar pepper, Piper nigrum - (climber having dark red berries (peppercorns) when fully ripe; southern India and Sri Lanka; naturalized in northern Burma and Assam)
dispenser - (a container so designed that the contents can be used in prescribed amounts)
atomizer, atomiser, spray, sprayer, nebulizer, nebuliser - (a dispenser that turns a liquid (such as perfume) into a fine mist)
inhaler, inhalator - (a dispenser that produces a chemical vapor to be inhaled in order to relieve nasal congestion)
airbrush - (an atomizer to spray paint by means of compressed air)
airbrush - (paint with an airbrush; 'The old car looks like new now that we airbrushed it')
churn - (stir (cream) vigorously in order to make butter)
shaker - (a container in which something can be shaken)
saltshaker, salt shaker - (a shaker with a perforated top for sprinkling salt)
pepper shaker, pepper box, pepper pot - (a shaker with a perforated top for sprinkling ground pepper)
shake, agitate - (move or cause to move back and forth; 'The chemist shook the flask vigorously'; 'My hands were shaking')
rock, sway, shake - (move back and forth or sideways; 'the ship was rocking'; 'the tall building swayed'; 'She rocked back and forth on her feet')
jiggle, joggle, wiggle - (move to and fro; 'Don't jiggle your finger while the nurse is putting on the bandage!')
wiggle, wriggle, squirm - (the act of wiggling)
vibration, quiver, quivering - (the act of vibrating)
shake, agitate - (move or cause to move back and forth; 'The chemist shook the flask vigorously'; 'My hands were shaking')
agitate, vex, disturb, commove, shake up, stir up, raise up - (change the arrangement or position of)
beat, scramble - (stir vigorously; 'beat the egg whites'; 'beat the cream')
whisk, whip - (whip with or as if with a wire whisk; 'whisk the eggs')
overturn, tip over, turn over, upset, knock over, bowl over, tump over - (cause to overturn from an upright or normal position; 'The cat knocked over the flower vase'; 'the clumsy customer turned over the vase'; 'he tumped over his beer')
overturn, turn over, tip over, tump over - (turn from an upright or normal position; 'The big vase overturned'; 'The canoe tumped over')
turn back, invert, reverse - (turn inside out or upside down)
inversion, upending - (turning upside down; setting on end)
turn back, invert, reverse - (turn inside out or upside down)
capsize, turtle, turn turtle - (overturn accidentally; 'Don't rock the boat or it will capsize!')
distribute, administer, mete out, deal, parcel out, lot, dispense, shell out, deal out, dish out, allot, dole out - (administer or bestow, as in small portions; 'administer critical remarks to everyone present'; 'dole out some money'; 'shell out pocket money for the children'; 'deal a blow to someone')
administer, dispense - (give or apply (medications))
spread, distribute - (distribute or disperse widely; 'The invaders spread their language all over the country')
distribute, administer, mete out, deal, parcel out, lot, dispense, shell out, deal out, dish out, allot, dole out - (administer or bestow, as in small portions; 'administer critical remarks to everyone present'; 'dole out some money'; 'shell out pocket money for the children'; 'deal a blow to someone')
distribute, give out, hand out, pass out - (give out; 'The teacher handed out the exams')
redistribution - (distributing again; 'the revolution resulted in a redistribution of wealth')
assign, allot, portion - (give out or allot; 'We were assigned new uniforms')
allocate, apportion - (distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose; 'I am allocating a loaf of bread to everyone on a daily basis'; 'I'm allocating the rations for the camping trip')
allotment, apportionment, apportioning, allocation, parceling, parcelling, assignation - (the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan; 'the apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives is based on the relative population of each state')
allotment, allocation - (a share set aside for a specific purpose)
orifice, opening, porta - (an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity; 'the orifice into the aorta from the lower left chamber of the heart')
orifice, opening, porta - (an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity; 'the orifice into the aorta from the lower left chamber of the heart')
navel, umbilicus, bellybutton, omphalos, omphalus - (scar where the umbilical cord was attached)
expectation, outlook, prospect - (belief about (or mental picture of) the future)
anticipation, expectancy - (something expected (as on the basis of a norm); 'each of them had their own anticipations'; 'an indicator of expectancy in development')
anticipation, expectancy - (pleasurable expectation)
anticipation, expectation - (wishing with confidence of fulfillment)
expect, look, await, wait - (look forward to the probable occurrence of; 'We were expecting a visit from our relatives'; 'She is looking to a promotion'; 'he is waiting to be drafted')
expect, anticipate - (regard something as probable or likely; 'The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow')
anticipatory, prevenient - (in anticipation)
preempt, displace - (take the place of or have precedence over; 'live broadcast of the presidential debate preempts the regular news hour'; 'discussion of the emergency situation will preempt the lecture by the professor')
preemptive, pre-emptive - (designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence; 'a preemptive business offer')
anticipated, awaited, hoped-for - (expected hopefully)
suspense - (excited anticipation of an approaching climax; 'the play kept the audience in suspense')
expect, anticipate - (regard something as probable or likely; 'The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow')
proactive - (descriptive of any event or stimulus or process that has an effect on events or stimuli or processes that occur subsequently; 'proactive inhibition'; 'proactive interference')
proactive - ((of a policy or person or action) controlling a situation by causing something to happen rather than waiting to respond to it after it happens)
explanation - (the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible; 'I heard his explanation of the accident')
explain, explicate - (make plain and comprehensible; 'He explained the laws of physics to his students')
explain - (define; 'The committee explained their plan for fund-raising to the Dean')
unexplained - (not explained; 'accomplished by some unexplained process')
unexplained - (having the reason or cause not made clear; 'an unexplained error')
explanatory - (serving or intended to explain or make clear; 'explanatory notes'; 'an explanatory paragraph')
explanation, account - (a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.; 'the explanation was very simple'; 'I expected a brief account')
explanation - (thought that makes something comprehensible)
explanation - (the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible; 'I heard his explanation of the accident')
clarify, clear up, elucidate - (make clear and (more) comprehensible; 'clarify the mystery surrounding her death')
elucidation - (an act of explaining that serves to clear up and cast light on)
clarification, elucidation, illumination - (an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding; 'the professor's clarification helped her to understand the textbook')
elaborate, lucubrate, expatiate, exposit, enlarge, flesh out, expand, expound, dilate - (add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing; 'She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation')
supplementary, supplemental - (added to complete or make up a deficiency; 'produced supplementary volumes')
addendum, supplement, postscript - (textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end)
appendix - (supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book)
exemplify, illustrate, instance - (clarify by giving an example of)
illustrate - (depict with an illustration)
apologize, apologise, excuse, justify, rationalize, rationalise - (defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning; 'rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior'; 'he rationalized his lack of success')
expressive - (characterized by expression; 'a very expressive face')
express, verbalize, verbalise, utter, give tongue to - (articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise; 'She expressed her anger'; 'He uttered a curse')
expression, verbal expression, verbalism - (the communication (in speech or writing) of your beliefs or opinions; 'expressions of good will'; 'he helped me find verbal expression for my ideas'; 'the idea was immediate but the verbalism took hours')
give voice, formulate, word, phrase, articulate - (put into words or an expression; 'He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees')
articulate, enunciate, vocalize, vocalise - (express or state clearly)
embroider, pad, lard, embellish, aggrandize, aggrandise, blow up, dramatize, dramatise - (add details to)
partially, partly, part - (in part; in some degree; not wholly; 'I felt partly to blame'; 'He was partially paralyzed')
decidedly, unquestionably, emphatically, definitely, in spades, by all odds - (without question and beyond doubt; 'it was decidedly too expensive'; 'she told him off in spades'; 'by all odds they should win')
stress, emphasize, emphasise, punctuate, accent, accentuate - (to stress, single out as important; 'Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet')
give, render - (bestow; 'give homage'; 'render thanks')
compliment, congratulate - (say something to someone that expresses praise; 'He complimented her on her last physics paper')
congratulate, felicitate - (express congratulations)
congratulation, felicitation - (the act of acknowledging that someone has an occasion for celebration)
congratulation, felicitation - ((usually plural) an expression of pleasure at the success or good fortune of another; 'I sent them my sincere congratulations on their marriage')
praise, congratulations, kudos, extolment - (an expression of approval and commendation; 'he always appreciated praise for his work')
approval, commendation - (a message expressing a favorable opinion; 'words of approval seldom passed his lips')
praise - (express approval of; 'The parents praised their children for their academic performance')
praise, congratulations, kudos, extolment - (an expression of approval and commendation; 'he always appreciated praise for his work')
rave, gush - (praise enthusiastically; 'She raved about that new restaurant')
laud, extol, exalt, glorify, proclaim - (praise, glorify, or honor; 'extol the virtues of one's children'; 'glorify one's spouse's cooking')
compliment - (a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration)
compliment, congratulate - (say something to someone that expresses praise; 'He complimented her on her last physics paper')
compliment - (express respect or esteem for)
applaud - (express approval of; 'I applaud your efforts')
herald, trumpeter - ((formal) a person who announces important news; 'the chieftain had a herald who announced his arrival with a trumpet')
acclaim, hail, herald - (praise vociferously; 'The critics hailed the young pianist as a new Rubinstein')
commend - (express approval of)
flatter, blandish - (praise somewhat dishonestly)
flattering - (showing or representing to advantage; 'a flattering color')
sycophant, toady, crawler, lackey - (a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage)
fawn, toady, truckle, bootlick, kowtow, kotow, suck up - (try to gain favor by cringing or flattering; 'He is always kowtowing to his boss')
curry favor, curry favour, court favor, court favour - (seek favor by fawning or flattery; 'This employee is currying favor with his superordinates')
flattery - (excessive or insincere praise)
adulation - (servile flattery; exaggerated and hypocritical praise)
encomium, eulogy, panegyric, paean, pean - (a formal expression of praise)
eulogy, eulogium - (a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently)
tribute, testimonial - (something given or done as an expression of esteem)
acclaim, acclamation, plaudits, plaudit, eclat - (enthusiastic approval; 'the book met with modest acclaim'; 'he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd'; 'they gave him more eclat than he really deserved')
compliment - (a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration)
honor, honour, reward - (bestow honor or rewards upon; 'Today we honor our soldiers'; 'The scout was rewarded for courageous action')
authorize, authorise, pass, clear - (grant authorization or clearance for; 'Clear the manuscript for publication'; 'The rock star never authorized this slanderous biography')
authorization, authorisation, empowerment - (the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant)
authority, authorization, authorisation, sanction - (official permission or approval; 'authority for the program was renewed several times')
validate, formalize, formalise - (declare or make legally valid)
sign, ratify - (approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation; 'All parties ratified the peace treaty'; 'Have you signed your contract yet?')
ratification, confirmation - (making something valid by formally ratifying or confirming it; 'the ratification of the treaty'; 'confirmation of the appointment')
accredit, recognize, recognise - (grant credentials to; 'The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution'; 'recognize an academic degree')
license, licence, certify - (authorize officially; 'I am licensed to practice law in this state')
license, licence, certify - (authorize officially; 'I am licensed to practice law in this state')
licensee, licencee - (someone to whom a license is granted)
license, licence, certify - (authorize officially; 'I am licensed to practice law in this state')
accredited, commissioned, licensed, licenced - (given official approval to act; 'an accredited college'; 'commissioned broker'; 'licensed pharmacist'; 'authorized representative')
accreditation - (the act of granting credit or recognition (especially with respect to educational institution that maintains suitable standards); 'a commission is responsible for the accreditation of medical schools')
empower, authorise, authorize - (give or delegate power or authority to; 'She authorized her assistant to sign the papers')
authorization, authorisation, empowerment - (the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant)
approve, O.K., okay, sanction - (give sanction to; 'I approve of his educational policies')
sanction, countenance, endorsement, indorsement, warrant, imprimatur - (formal and explicit approval; 'a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement')
appearance, visual aspect - (outward or visible aspect of a person or thing)
look - (physical appearance; 'I don't like the looks of this place')
guise, pretense, pretence, pretext - (an artful or simulated semblance; 'under the guise of friendship he betrayed them')
appearance, visual aspect - (outward or visible aspect of a person or thing)
look - (physical appearance; 'I don't like the looks of this place')
freshness, glow - (an alert and refreshed state)
countenance, visage - (the appearance conveyed by a person's face; 'a pleasant countenance'; 'a stern visage')
expression, look, aspect, facial expression, face - (the feelings expressed on a person's face; 'a sad expression'; 'a look of triumph'; 'an angry face')
salute, present - (recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position; 'When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute')
grimace, make a face, pull a face - (contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state; 'He grimaced when he saw the amount of homework he had to do')
expression, look, aspect, facial expression, face - (the feelings expressed on a person's face; 'a sad expression'; 'a look of triumph'; 'an angry face')
mean, intend, signify, stand for - (denote or connote; ''maison' means 'house' in French'; 'An example sentence would show what this word means')
signify - (convey or express a meaning; 'These words mean nothing to me!'; 'What does his strange behavior signify?')
signify - (make known with a word or signal; 'He signified his wish to pay the bill for our meal')
entail, imply, mean - (have as a logical consequence; 'The water shortage means that we have to stop taking long showers')
smile - (change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure)
smile, smiling, grin, grinning - (a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement)
wince - (make a face indicating disgust or dislike; 'She winced when she heard his pompous speech')
wince - (the facial expression of sudden pain)
smirk, simper - (smile affectedly or derisively)
smirk - (a smile expressing smugness or scorn instead of pleasure)
sneer - (smile contemptuously; 'she sneered at her little sister's efforts to play the song on the piano')
sneer, leer - (a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls)
gape - (an expression of openmouthed astonishment)
grin - (to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl)
scowl - (frown with displeasure)
frown, scowl - (a facial expression of dislike or displeasure)
frown, glower, lour, lower - (look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval)
grimace, make a face, pull a face - (contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state; 'He grimaced when he saw the amount of homework he had to do')
deadpan, expressionless, impassive, poker-faced, unexpressive - (deliberately impassive in manner; 'deadpan humor'; 'his face remained expressionless as the verdict was read')
shamefaced, sheepish - (showing a sense of shame)
grimace, face - (a contorted facial expression; 'she made a grimace at the prospect')
laugh, express joy, express mirth - (produce laughter)
snicker, snigger - (laugh quietly)
snicker, snort, snigger - (a disrespectful laugh)
giggle, titter - (laugh nervously; 'The girls giggled when the rock star came into the classroom')
giggle - (a foolish or nervous laugh)
convulse - (make someone convulse with laughter; 'The comedian convulsed the crowd')
convulse - (be overcome with laughter)
cry, weep - (shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain; 'She cried bitterly when she heard the news of his death'; 'The girl in the wheelchair wept with frustration when she could not get up the stairs')
crying, weeping, tears - (the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds); 'I hate to hear the crying of a child'; 'she was in tears')
wail, whimper, mewl, pule - (cry weakly or softly; 'she wailed with pain')
bawl - (cry loudly; 'Don't bawl in public!')
howl, ululate, wail, roar, yawl, yaup - (emit long loud cries; 'wail in self-pity'; 'howl with sorrow')
wailing, bawling - (loud cries made while weeping)
sob - (weep convulsively; 'He was sobbing inconsolably')
sob, sobbing - (convulsive gasp made while weeping)
moderate - (being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme; 'moderate prices'; 'a moderate income'; 'a moderate fine'; 'moderate demands'; 'a moderate estimate'; 'a moderate eater'; 'moderate success'; 'a kitchen of moderate size'; 'the X-ray showed moderate enlargement of the heart')
moderate, temperate - (not extreme; 'a moderate penalty'; 'temperate in his response to criticism')
moderate, restrained - (marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes; 'moderate in his demands'; 'restrained in his response')
intense - (in an extreme degree; 'intense heat'; 'intense anxiety'; 'intense desire'; 'intense emotion'; 'the skunk's intense acrid odor'; 'intense pain'; 'enemy fire was intense')
acute, intense - (extremely sharp or intense; 'acute pain'; 'felt acute annoyance'; 'intense itching and burning')
terrific - (very great or intense; 'a terrific noise'; 'a terrific thunderstorm storm'; 'fought a terrific battle')
intensely - (in an intense manner; 'he worked intensely')
mild - (moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme; 'a mild winter storm'; 'a mild fever'; 'fortunately the pain was mild'; 'a mild rebuke'; 'mild criticism')
mildly - (to a moderate degree; 'he was mildly interested')
cloudy, nebulose, nebulous - (lacking definite form or limits; 'gropes among cloudy issues toward a feeble conclusion'- H.T.Moore; 'nebulous distinction between pride and conceit')
dim, faint, shadowy, vague, wispy - (lacking clarity or distinctness; 'a dim figure in the distance'; 'only a faint recollection'; 'shadowy figures in the gloom'; 'saw a vague outline of a building through the fog'; 'a few wispy memories of childhood')
faint, weak - (deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc; 'a faint outline'; 'the wan sun cast faint shadows'; 'the faint light of a distant candle'; 'weak colors'; 'a faint hissing sound'; 'a faint aroma'; 'a weak pulse')
dim, faint, shadowy, vague, wispy - (lacking clarity or distinctness; 'a dim figure in the distance'; 'only a faint recollection'; 'shadowy figures in the gloom'; 'saw a vague outline of a building through the fog'; 'a few wispy memories of childhood')
faintly - (to a faint degree or weakly perceived; 'between him and the dim light a form was outlined faintly'; 'stars shining faintly through the overcast'; 'could hear his distant shouts only faintly'; 'the rumors weren't even faintly true')
weakly - (in a weak or feeble manner or to a minor degree; 'weakly agreed to a compromise';'wheezed weakly'; 'he was weakly attracted to her')
dimly, indistinctly - (in a dim indistinct manner; 'we perceived the change only dimly')
acute - (having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course; 'acute appendicitis'; 'the acute phase of the illness'; 'acute patients')
hot, raging - (characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense; 'the fighting became hot and heavy'; 'a hot engagement'; 'a raging battle'; 'the river became a raging torrent')
heated - (marked by emotional heat; vehement; 'a heated argument')
heatedly, hotly - (in a heated manner; '`To say I am behind the strike is so much nonsense,' declared Mr Harvey heatedly'; 'the children were arguing hotly')
hard, knockout, severe - (very strong or vigorous; 'strong winds'; 'a hard left to the chin'; 'a knockout punch'; 'a severe blow')
severe, terrible, wicked - (intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality; 'severe pain'; 'a severe case of flu'; 'a terrible cough'; 'under wicked fire from the enemy's guns'; 'a wicked cough')
severe - (very bad in degree or extent; 'a severe worldwide depression'; 'the house suffered severe damage')
badness, severity, severeness - (used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather)
tragic, tragical - (very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction; 'a tragic face'; 'a tragic plight'; 'a tragic accident')
tragically - (in a tragic manner; with tragic consequences; 'the adventure ended tragically'; 'tragically, she contracted AIDS')
homemade - (made or produced in the home or by yourself; 'homemade bread')
homemade - (made or produced in the home or by yourself; 'homemade bread')
manufacture, fabricate, construct - (put together out of components or parts; 'the company fabricates plastic chairs'; 'They manufacture small toys')
fabrication, manufacture - (the act of making something (a product) from raw materials; 'the synthesis and fabrication of single crystals'; 'an improvement in the manufacture of explosives'; 'manufacturing is vital to Great Britain')
production - ((economics) manufacturing or mining or growing something (usually in large quantities) for sale; 'he introduced more efficient methods of production')
produce, make, create - (create or manufacture a man-made product; 'We produce more cars than we can sell'; 'The company has been making toys for two centuries')
make - (make by shaping or bringing together constituents; 'make a dress'; 'make a cake'; 'make a wall of stones')
mass production - (the production of large quantities of a standardized article (often using assembly line techniques))
mass-produce - (produce on a large scale)
handcraft - (make something by hand; 'We handcraft all our paper')
handicraft, handcraft, handiwork, handwork - (a work produced by hand labor)
handmade, hand-crafted - (made by hand or a hand process; 'delicate handmade baby dresses')
factory, mill, manufacturing plant, manufactory - (a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing)
plant, works, industrial plant - (buildings for carrying on industrial labor; 'they built a large plant to manufacture automobiles')
facility, installation - (a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry; 'the assembly plant is an enormous facility')
still - (an apparatus used for the distillation of liquids; consists of a vessel in which a substance is vaporized by heat and a condenser where the vapor is condensed)
distillery, still - (a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation)
factory, mill, manufacturing plant, manufactory - (a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing)
factory, mill, manufacturing plant, manufactory - (a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing)
lumbermill, sawmill - (a mill for dressing logs and lumber)
shape, form - (give shape or form to; 'shape the dough'; 'form the young child's character')
shape, form, work, mold, mould, forge - (make something, usually for a specific function; 'She molded the rice balls carefully'; 'Form cylinders from the dough'; 'shape a figure'; 'Work the metal into a sword')
formation, shaping - (the fabrication of something in a particular shape)
beat - (shape by beating; 'beat swords into ploughshares')
beaten - (formed or made thin by hammering; 'beaten gold')
cast, mold, mould - (form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold; 'cast a bronze sculpture')
molding, casting - (the act of creating something by casting it in a mold)
mold, mould, cast - (container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens)
cast - ((of molten metal or glass) formed by pouring or pressing into a mold)
shaped, molded, wrought - (shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort); 'a shaped handgrip'; 'the molded steel plates'; 'the wrought silver bracelet')
cast, casting - (object formed by a mold)
scheelite - (a mineral used as an ore of tungsten)
gypsum - (a common white or colorless mineral (hydrated calcium sulphate) used to make cements and plasters (especially plaster of Paris))
plaster of Paris, plaster - (any of several gypsum cements; a white powder (a form of calcium sulphate) that forms a paste when mixed with water and hardens into a solid; used in making molds and sculptures and casts for broken limbs)
gesso - (gypsum or plaster of Paris spread on a surface to make it suitable for painting or gilding (or a surface so prepared))
manufacture, fabricate, construct - (put together out of components or parts; 'the company fabricates plastic chairs'; 'They manufacture small toys')
fabrication, manufacture - (the act of making something (a product) from raw materials; 'the synthesis and fabrication of single crystals'; 'an improvement in the manufacture of explosives'; 'manufacturing is vital to Great Britain')
fabrication, assembly - (the act of constructing something (as a piece of machinery))
fail, go wrong, miscarry - (be unsuccessful; 'Where do today's public schools fail?'; 'The attempt to rescue the hostages failed miserably')
failure - (an act that fails; 'his failure to pass the test')
unfortunate, unfortunate person - (a person who suffers misfortune)
outcast, castaway, pariah, Ishmael - (a person who is rejected (from society or home))
failure, loser, nonstarter, unsuccessful person - (a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently)
flop, dud, washout - (someone who is unsuccessful)
search, look - (search or seek; 'We looked all day and finally found the child in the forest'; 'Look elsewhere for the perfect gift!')
corruptness, corruption - (lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain)
crooked, corrupt - (not straight; dishonest or immoral or evasive)
term - (a limited period of time; 'a prison term'; 'he left school before the end of term')
regulation time - ((sports) the normal prescribed duration of a game; 'the game was finished in regulation time')
overtime, extra time - (playing time beyond regulation, to break a tie)
season - (a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field; 'he celebrated his 10th season with the ballet company'; 'she always looked forward to the avocado season')
postoperative - (happening or done after a surgical operation; 'postoperative complications'; 'postoperative care')
preseason - (a period prior to the beginning of the regular season which is devoted to training and preparation)
playoff - (any final competition to determine a championship)
faint, conk, swoon, pass out - (pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain)
faint, swoon, syncope, deliquium - (a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain)
conscious - ((followed by 'of') showing realization or recognition of something; 'few voters seem conscious of the issue's importance'; 'conscious of having succeeded'; 'the careful tread of one conscious of his alcoholic load'- Thomas Hardy)
dark, dour, glowering, glum, moody, morose, saturnine, sour, sullen - (showing a brooding ill humor; 'a dark scowl'; 'the proverbially dour New England Puritan'; 'a glum, hopeless shrug'; 'he sat in moody silence'; 'a morose and unsociable manner'; 'a saturnine, almost misanthropic young genius'- Bruce Bliven; 'a sour temper'; 'a sullen crowd')
darkly - (in a dark glowering menacing manner; 'he stared darkly at her')
dourly, sullenly, glumly - (in a sullen manner; 'he sat in his chair dourly')
dourly, sullenly, glumly - (in a sullen manner; 'he sat in his chair dourly')
moody, temperamental - (subject to sharply varying moods; 'a temperamental opera singer')
unrealistic - (not realistic; 'unrealistic expectations'; 'prices at unrealistic high levels')
unrealistically - (in an unrealistic manner; 'his expectations were unrealistically high')
realistic - (aware or expressing awareness of things as they really are; 'a realistic description'; 'a realistic view of the possibilities'; 'a realistic appraisal of our chances'; 'the actors tried to create a realistic portrayal of the Africans')
realistically - (in a realistic manner; 'let's look at the situation realistically')
realistically - (in a realistic manner; 'the figure was realistically painted')
realist - (a person who accepts the world as it literally is and deals with it accordingly)
anticipant, anticipative, expectant - (marked by eager anticipation; 'an expectant hush'')
pessimist - (a person who expects the worst)
defeatist, negativist - (someone who is resigned to defeat without offering positive suggestions)
pessimistic - (expecting the worst in this worst of all possible worlds)
optimist - (a person disposed to take a favorable view of things)
hopeful - (having or manifesting or inspiring hope; 'a line of people hopeful of obtaining tickets'; 'found a hopeful way of attacking the problem')
hopeful - (having or manifesting or inspiring hope; 'a line of people hopeful of obtaining tickets'; 'found a hopeful way of attacking the problem')
hopefully - (with hope; in a hopeful manner; 'we searched hopefully for a good position')
hopefully - (it is hoped; 'hopefully the weather will be fine on Sunday')
allegedly - (according to what has been alleged; 'he was on trial for allegedly murdering his wife')
affirmative, optimistic - (expecting the best; 'an affirmative outlook')
cheerful, pollyannaish, upbeat - (pleasantly (even unrealistically) optimistic)
optimistic - (expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds; 'in an optimistic mood'; 'optimistic plans'; 'took an optimistic view')
prototherian - (primitive oviparous mammals found only in Australia and Tasmania and New Guinea)
monotreme, egg-laying mammal - (the most primitive mammals comprising the only extant members of the subclass Prototheria)
platypus, duckbill, duckbilled platypus, duck-billed platypus, Ornithorhynchus anatinus - (small densely furred aquatic monotreme of Australia and Tasmania having a broad bill and tail and webbed feet; only species in the family Ornithorhynchidae)
goat, caprine animal - (any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns)
goat, caprine animal - (any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns)
goat cheese, chevre - (made from goats' milk)
jury - (a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law)
grand jury - (a jury to inquire into accusations of crime and to evaluate the grounds for indictments)
juror, juryman, jurywoman - (someone who serves (or waits to be called to serve) on a jury)
interruption, break - (some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity; 'the telephone is an annoying interruption'; 'there was a break in the action when a player was hurt')
interrupt, disrupt, break up, cut off - (make a break in; 'We interrupt the program for the following messages')
interrupt, disturb - (destroy the peace or tranquility of; 'Don't interrupt me when I'm reading')
interrupt, disrupt - (interfere in someone else's activity; 'Please don't interrupt me while I'm on the phone')
interrupt, break - (terminate; 'She interrupted her pregnancy'; 'break a lucky streak'; 'break the cycle of poverty')
interrupted - (discontinued temporarily; 'we resumed the interrupted discussion')
uninterrupted - (having undisturbed continuity; 'a convalescent needs uninterrupted sleep')
continuous, uninterrupted - (continuing in time or space without interruption; 'a continuous rearrangement of electrons in the solar atoms results in the emission of light'- James Jeans; 'a continuous bout of illness lasting six months'; 'lived in continuous fear'; 'a continuous row of warehouses'; 'a continuous line has no gaps or breaks in it'; 'moving midweek holidays to the nearest Monday or Friday allows uninterrupted work weeks')
unbroken - (marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence; 'cars in an unbroken procession'; 'the unbroken quiet of the afternoon')
interject, come in, interpose, put in, throw in, inject - (to insert between other elements; 'She interjected clever remarks')
trouble, put out, inconvenience, disoblige, discommode, incommode, bother - (to cause inconvenience or discomfort to; 'Sorry to trouble you, but...')
undisturbed, unmolested - (untroubled by interference or disturbance; 'food supplies were allowed through unmolested'; 'he could pursue his studies undisturbed')
breakdown, equipment failure - (a cessation of normal operation; 'there was a power breakdown')
blow out, burn out, blow - (melt, break, or become otherwise unusable; 'The lightbulbs blew out'; 'The fuse blew')
suspension, respite, reprieve, hiatus, abatement - (an interruption in the intensity or amount of something)
pause - (temporary inactivity)
deferral, recess - (a state of abeyance or suspended business)
respite, recess, break, time out - (a pause from doing something (as work); 'we took a 10-minute break'; 'he took time out to recuperate')
respite, recess, break, time out - (a pause from doing something (as work); 'we took a 10-minute break'; 'he took time out to recuperate')
time-out - (a brief suspension of play; 'each team has two time-outs left')
abeyance, suspension - (temporary cessation or suspension)
deadlock, dead end, impasse, stalemate, standstill - (a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible; 'reached an impasse on the negotiations')
spring break - (a week or more of recess during the spring term at school)
pause, intermission, break, interruption, suspension - (a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something)
halftime - (an intermission between the first and second half of a game)
halftime - (an intermission between the first and second half of a game)
blackout - (a suspension of radio or tv broadcasting)
lapse - (a break or intermission in the occurrence of something; 'a lapse of three weeks between letters')
delay, hold, time lag, postponement, wait - (time during which some action is awaited; 'instant replay caused too long a delay'; 'he ordered a hold in the action')
moratorium - (suspension of an ongoing activity)
moratorium - (a legally authorized postponement before some obligation must be discharged)
extension - (a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt; 'they applied for an extension of the loan')
wartime - (a period of time during which there is armed conflict)
festival - (a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration)
sight, vision, visual sense, visual modality - (the ability to see; the visual faculty) 'he had a visual sensation of intense light')
ocular, optic, optical, visual - (relating to or using sight; 'ocular inspection'; 'an optical illusion'; 'visual powers'; 'visual navigation')
smell, odor, odour, olfactory sensation, olfactory perception - (the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form; 'she loved the smell of roses')
cutaneous sensation, haptic sensation, skin sensation - (a sensation localized on the skin)
prickling, tingle, tingling - (a somatic sensation as from many tiny prickles)
tickle - (a cutaneous sensation often resulting from light stroking)
tickle, titillate, vellicate - (touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements)
touch, touch sensation, tactual sensation, tactile sensation, feeling - (the sensation produced by pressure receptors in the skin; 'she likes the touch of silk on her skin'; 'the surface had a greasy feeling')
haptic, tactile, tactual - (of or relating to or proceeding from the sense of touch; 'haptic data'; 'a tactile reflex')
equitable, just - (implying justice dictated by reason, conscience, and a natural sense of what is fair to all; 'equitable treatment of all citizens'; 'an equitable distribution of gifts among the children')
religion, faith, organized religion - (an institution to express belief in a divine power; 'he was raised in the Baptist religion'; 'a member of his own faith contradicted him')
reliance, trust - (certainty based on past experience; 'he wrote the paper with considerable reliance on the work of other scientists'; 'he put more trust in his own two legs than in the gun')
faith, trust - (complete confidence in a person or plan etc; 'he cherished the faith of a good woman'; 'the doctor-patient relationship is based on trust')
confidence - (a feeling of trust (in someone or something); 'I have confidence in our team'; 'confidence is always borrowed, never owned')
trust, swear, rely, bank - (have confidence or faith in; 'We can trust in God'; 'Rely on your friends'; 'bank on your good education'; 'I swear by my grandmother's recipes')
believe, trust - (be confident about something; 'I believe that he will come back from the war')
sure, trusted - ((of persons) worthy of trust or confidence; 'a sure (or trusted) friend')
reliable, dependable - (worthy of reliance or trust; 'a reliable source of information'; 'a dependable worker')
dependable, honest, reliable, true - (worthy of being depended on; 'a dependable worker'; 'an honest working stiff'; 'a reliable source of information'; 'he was true to his word'; 'I would be true for there are those who trust me')
faithfully, dependably, reliably - (in a faithful manner; 'it always came on, faithfully, like the radio')
right-hand - (most helpful and reliable; 'my right-hand man')
deserving, meriting, worth - (having sufficient worth; 'an idea worth considering'; 'a cause deserving or meriting support'; 'the deserving poor' (often used ironically))
responsible - (worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable; 'a responsible adult'; 'responsible journalism'; 'a responsible position'; 'the captain is responsible for the ship's safety'; 'the cabinet is responsible to the parliament')
responsibly - (in a responsible manner; 'we must act responsibly')
irresponsible - (showing lack of care for consequences; 'behaved like an irresponsible idiot'; 'hasty and irresponsible action')
trustworthy, trusty - (worthy of trust or belief; 'a trustworthy report'; 'an experienced and trustworthy traveling companion')
untrustworthy, untrusty - (not worthy of trust or belief; 'an untrustworthy person')
undependable, unreliable - (liable to be erroneous or misleading; 'an undependable generalization')
unreliable, undependable - (not worthy of reliance or trust; 'in the early 1950s computers were large and expensive and unreliable'; 'an undependable assistant')
unreliable - (lacking a sense of responsibility)
fidelity, faithfulness - (the quality of being faithful)
loyalty - (feelings of allegiance)
loyalty, trueness - (the quality of being loyal)
allegiance, fealty - (the loyalty that citizens owe to their country (or subjects to their sovereign))
solidarity - (a union of interests or purposes or sympathies among members of a group)
patriot, nationalist - (one who loves and defends his or her country)
patriotism, nationalism - (love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it; 'they rode the same wave of popular patriotism'; 'British nationalism was in the air and patriotic sentiments ran high')
patriotic, loyal - (inspired by love for your country)
chauvinism, jingoism, superpatriotism, ultranationalism - (fanatical patriotism)
chauvinist, jingoist, jingo, flag-waver, hundred-percenter, patrioteer - (an extreme bellicose nationalist)
chauvinistic, flag-waving, jingoistic, nationalistic, ultranationalistic, superpatriotic - (fanatically patriotic)
nationalism - (the doctrine that your national culture and interests are superior to any other)
nationalism - (the doctrine that nations should act independently (rather than collectively) to attain their goals)
chauvinistic, flag-waving, jingoistic, nationalistic, ultranationalistic, superpatriotic - (fanatically patriotic)
nationalist, nationalistic - (devotion to the interests or culture of a particular nation including promoting the interests of one country over those of others; 'nationalist aspirations'; 'minor nationalistic differences')
loyal - (steadfast in allegiance or duty; 'loyal subjects'; 'loyal friends stood by him')
patriotic, loyal - (inspired by love for your country)
firm, loyal, truehearted, fast - (unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause; 'a firm ally'; 'loyal supporters'; 'the true-hearted soldier...of Tippecanoe'- Campaign song for William Henry Harrison; 'fast friends')
unspecified - (not stated explicitly or in detail; 'threatened unspecified reprisals')
specified - (clearly and explicitly stated; 'meals are at specified times')
specific - (stated explicitly or in detail; 'needed a specific amount')
specificity - (the quality of being specific rather than general; 'add a desirable note of specificity to the discussion'; 'the specificity of the symptoms of the disease')
name, figure, public figure - (a well-known or notable person; 'they studied all the great names in the history of France'; 'she is an important figure in modern music')
Jesus, Jesus of Nazareth, the Nazarene, Jesus Christ, Christ, Savior, Saviour, Good Shepherd, Redeemer, Deliverer - (a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29))
Job - (a Jewish hero in the Old Testament who maintained his faith in God in spite of afflictions that tested him)
name, figure, public figure - (a well-known or notable person; 'they studied all the great names in the history of France'; 'she is an important figure in modern music')
celebrity, famous person - (a widely known person; 'he was a baseball celebrity')
politician - (a leader engaged in civil administration)
politician, politico, pol, political leader - (a person active in party politics)
Federalist - (a member of a former political party in the United States that favored a strong centralized federal government)
federalism - (the idea of a federal organization of more or less self-governing units)
governmental - (of or relating to the governing authorities; 'the core of a governmental system'; 'public confidence and governmental morale')
nongovernmental organization, NGO - (an organization that is not part of the local or state or federal government)
enforce, implement, apply - (ensure observance of laws and rules; 'Apply the rules to everyone';)
enforcement - (the act of enforcing; insuring observance of or obedience to)
law enforcement - (insuring obedience to the laws)
lawman, law officer, peace officer - (an officer of the law)
judge, justice, jurist, magistrate - (a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice)
judicial - (decreed by or proceeding from a court of justice; 'a judicial decision')
judicial - (belonging or appropriate to the office of a judge; 'judicial robes')
prosecutor, public prosecutor, prosecuting officer, prosecuting attorney - (a government official who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state)
official, functionary - (a worker who holds or is invested with an office)
fire warden, forest fire fighter, ranger - (an official who is responsible for managing and protecting an area of forest)
agent, federal agent - (any agent or representative of a federal agency or bureau)
Federal, Fed, federal official - (any federal law-enforcement officer)
statesman, solon, national leader - (a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs)
Communist - (a member of the communist party)
communist, commie - (a socialist who advocates communism)
mayor, city manager - (the head of a city government)
mayoral - (of or relating to a mayor or the office of mayor; 'mayoral elections')
mayor, city manager - (the head of a city government)
state government - (the government of a state in the United States)
governor - (the head of a state government)
president - (the chief executive of a republic)
fancy - (not plain; decorative or ornamented; 'fancy handwriting'; 'fancy clothes')
plain - (not elaborate or elaborated; simple; 'plain food'; 'stuck to the plain facts'; 'a plain blue suit'; 'a plain rectangular brick building')
plain, bare, spare, unembellished, unornamented - (lacking embellishment or ornamentation; 'a plain hair style'; 'unembellished white walls'; 'functional architecture featuring stark unornamented concrete')
near, close, nigh - (not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances; 'near neighbors'; 'in the near future'; 'they are near equals'; 'his nearest approach to success'; 'a very near thing'; 'a near hit by the bomb'; 'she was near tears'; 'she was close to tears'; 'had a close call')
close - (at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other; 'close to noon'; 'how close are we to town?'; 'a close formation of ships')
far - (at a great distance in time or space or degree; 'we come from a far country'; 'far corners of the earth'; 'the far future'; 'a far journey'; 'the far side of the road'; 'far from the truth'; 'far in the future')
far - (being of a considerable distance or length; 'a far trek')
far - (beyond a norm in opinion or actions; 'the far right')
distant - (separated in space or coming from or going to a distance; 'distant villages'; 'the sound of distant traffic'; 'a distant sound'; 'a distant telephone call')
faraway, far-off - (very far away in space or time; 'faraway mountains'; 'the faraway future'; 'troops landing on far-off shores'; 'far-off happier times')
at hand, close at hand - (close in space; within reach; 'the town is close at hand')
close - (at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other; 'close to noon'; 'how close are we to town?'; 'a close formation of ships')
near, close, nigh - (not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances; 'near neighbors'; 'in the near future'; 'they are near equals'; 'his nearest approach to success'; 'a very near thing'; 'a near hit by the bomb'; 'she was near tears'; 'she was close to tears'; 'had a close call')
late, recent - (of the immediate past or just previous to the present time; 'a late development'; 'their late quarrel'; 'his recent trip to Africa'; 'in recent months'; 'a recent issue of the journal')
recent - (near to or not long before the present; 'recent times'; 'of recent origin')
at hand, close at hand, imminent, impendent, impending - (close in time; about to occur; 'retribution is at hand'; 'some people believe the day of judgment is close at hand'; 'in imminent danger'; 'his impending retirement')
nearby - (close at hand; 'the nearby towns'; 'concentrated his study on the nearby planet Venus')
farther - (more distant in especially space or time; 'they live in the farther house')
distant, remote - (apart in space; 'distant lands'; 'remote stars')
distant - (separated in space or coming from or going to a distance; 'distant villages'; 'the sound of distant traffic'; 'a distant sound'; 'a distant telephone call')
far - (being of a considerable distance or length; 'a far trek')
faraway, far-off - (very far away in space or time; 'faraway mountains'; 'the faraway future'; 'troops landing on far-off shores'; 'far-off happier times')
far-flung - (remote; 'far-flung corners of the Empire')
deserted - (remote from civilization; 'the victim was lured to a deserted spot')
remotely - (in a remote manner; 'when the measured speech of the chorus passes over into song the tones are, remotely but unmistakably, those taught by the orthodox liturgy')
remotely - (to a remote degree; 'it is remotely possible')
farm - (workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit; 'it takes several people to work the farm')
dairy, dairy farm - (a farm where dairy products are produced)
vineyard, vinery - (a farm of grapevines where wine grapes are produced)
farmhouse - (house for a farmer and family)
farm building - (a building on a farm)
barn - (an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals)
stable, stalls, horse barn - (a farm building for housing horses or other livestock)
stall - (a compartment in a stable where a single animal is confined and fed)
chicken coop, coop, hencoop, henhouse - (a farm building for housing poultry)
farmyard - (an area adjacent to farm buildings)
farm - (workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit; 'it takes several people to work the farm')
farmhand, fieldhand, field hand, farm worker - (a hired hand on a farm)
sower - (someone who sows)
tiller - (someone who tills land (prepares the soil for the planting of crops))
till - (work land as by ploughing, harrowing, and manuring, in order to make it ready for cultivation; 'till the soil')
ranching - (farming for the raising of livestock (particularly cattle))
ranch, spread, cattle ranch, cattle farm - (farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle))
farmer, husbandman, granger, sodbuster - (a person who operates a farm)
planter, plantation owner - (the owner or manager of a plantation)
plantation - (an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas))
rancher - (a person who owns or operates a ranch)
agriculturist, agriculturalist, cultivator, grower, raiser - (someone concerned with the science or art or business of cultivating the soil)
fleshy, heavy, overweight - (usually describes a large person who is fat but has a large frame to carry it)
buxom, chubby, embonpoint, plump, zaftig, zoftig - (euphemisms for slightly fat; 'a generation ago...buxom actresses were popular ' - Robt.A.Hamilton; 'chubby babies'; 'pleasingly plump')
fat - (having much flesh (especially fat); 'he hadn't remembered how fat she was')
portly, stout - (euphemisms for 'fat'; 'men are portly and women are stout')
fatty, fat - (containing or composed of fat; 'fatty food'; 'fat tissue')
nonfat, fat-free, fatless - (without fat or fat solids; 'nonfat or fat-free milk')
Destiny, Fate - (the ultimate agency that predetermines the course of events (often personified as a woman); 'we are helpless in the face of Destiny')
destine, fate, doom, designate - (decree or designate beforehand; 'She was destined to become a great pianist')
bound, destined - ((usually followed by 'to') governed by fate; 'bound to happen'; 'an old house destined to be demolished'; 'he is destined to be famous')
doomed, fated - ((usually followed by 'to') determined by tragic fate; 'doomed to unhappiness'; 'fated to be the scene of Kennedy's assassination')
financial aid - (assistance given in the form of money)
social welfare, welfare - (governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need)
philanthropy, philanthropic gift - (voluntary promotion of human welfare)
philanthropic - (of or relating to or characterized by philanthropy; 'a philanthropic society')
favor, favour - (an act of gracious kindness)
charity - (an activity or gift that benefits the public at large)
handout - (giving money or food or clothing to a needy person)
poor people, poor - (people without possessions or wealth (considered as a group); 'the urban poor need assistance')
needy - (needy people collectively; 'they try to help the needy')
marketplace, mart - (an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up)
plaza, mall, center, shopping mall, shopping center, shopping centre - (mercantile establishment consisting of a carefully landscaped complex of shops representing leading merchandisers; usually includes restaurants and a convenient parking area; a modern version of the traditional marketplace; 'a good plaza should have a movie house'; 'they spent their weekends at the local malls')
well - (a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine)
gas well - (a well that yields or has yielded natural gas)
oil well, oiler - (a well that yields or has yielded oil)
arrangement, organization, organisation, system - (an organized structure for arranging or classifying; 'he changed the arrangement of the topics'; 'the facts were familiar but it was in the organization of them that he was original'; 'he tried to understand their system of classification')
structure - (the complex composition of knowledge as elements and their combinations; 'his lectures have no structure')
coordinate system, frame of reference, reference system, reference frame - (a system that uses coordinates to establish position)
syntax, sentence structure, phrase structure - (the grammatical arrangement of words in sentences)
syntactic, syntactical - (of or relating to or conforming to the rules of syntax; 'the syntactic rules of a language')
reference book, reference, reference work, book of facts - (a book to which you can refer for authoritative facts; 'he contributed articles to the basic reference work on that topic')
directory - (an alphabetical list of names and addresses)
bibliography - (a list of writings with time and place of publication (such as the writings of a single author or the works referred to in preparing a document etc.))
atlas, book of maps, map collection - (a collection of maps in book form)
annual, yearly, yearbook - (a reference book that is published regularly once every year)
yearbook - (a book published annually by the graduating class of a high school or college usually containing photographs of faculty and graduating students)
almanac, farmer's calendar - (an annual publication including weather forecasts and other miscellaneous information arranged according to the calendar of a given year)
almanac - (an annual publication containing tabular information in a particular field or fields arranged according to the calendar of a given year)
handbook, enchiridion, vade mecum - (a concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or location)
guidebook, guide - (something that offers basic information or instruction)
manual - (a small handbook)
dictionary, lexicon - (a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them)
encyclopedia, cyclopedia, encyclopaedia, cyclopaedia - (a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty)
thesaurus, synonym finder - (a book containing a classified list of synonyms)
oilfield - (a region rich in petroleum deposits (especially one with producing oil wells))
convex shape, convexity - (a shape that curves or bulges outward)
ridge - (any long raised strip)
ridge - (a long narrow natural elevation on the floor of the ocean)
ridge, ridgeline - (a long narrow range of hills)
ridge - (a long narrow natural elevation or striation)
bluff - (a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion))
corrugation - (a ridge on a corrugated surface)
concave shape, concavity, incurvation, incurvature - (a shape that curves or bends inward)
indentation, indenture - (a concave cut into a surface or edge (as in a coastline))
notch - (a V-shaped or U-shaped indentation carved or scratched into a surface; 'there were four notches in the handle of his revolver')
cleft - (a split or indentation in something (as the palate or chin))
dimple - (a small natural hollow in the cheek or chin; 'His dimple appeared whenever he smiled')
fold, crease, plication, flexure, crimp, bend - (an angular or rounded shape made by folding; 'a fold in the napkin'; 'a crease in his trousers'; 'a plication on her blouse'; 'a flexure of the colon'; 'a bend of his elbow')
pleat, plait - (any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape)
distorted shape, distortion - (a shape resulting from distortion)
deformation - (alteration in the shape or dimensions of an object as a result of the application of stress to it)
constriction, bottleneck, chokepoint - (a narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel)
bottleneck - (the narrow part of a bottle near the top)
landfill - (a low area that has been filled in)
overboard - (from on board a vessel into the water; 'they dropped their garbage overboard')
dump - (throw away as refuse; 'No dumping in these woods!')
dump, garbage dump, trash dump, rubbish dump, wasteyard, waste-yard, dumpsite - (a piece of land where waste materials are dumped)
sanitary landfill - (a low area where waste is buried between layers of earth)
lowland - (low level country)
sinkhole, sink, swallow hole - (a depression in the ground communicating with a subterranean passage (especially in limestone) and formed by solution or by collapse of a cavern roof)
depression, impression, imprint - (a concavity in a surface produced by pressing; 'he left the impression of his fingers in the soft mud')
incision, scratch, prick, slit, dent - (a depression scratched or carved into a surface)
lacerate - (cut or tear irregularly)
laceration - (a torn ragged wound)
jagged, jaggy, scraggy - (having a sharply uneven surface or outline; 'the jagged outline of the crags'; 'scraggy cliffs')
ragged - (having an irregular outline; 'text set with ragged right margins'; 'herded the class into a ragged line')
invasive - (relating to a technique in which the body is entered by puncture or incision)
noninvasive - (relating to a technique that does not involve puncturing the skin or entering a body cavity)
incise - (make an incision into by carving or cutting)
incision, scratch, prick, slit, dent - (a depression scratched or carved into a surface)
incision, section, surgical incision - (the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation))
scratch, scrape, scratch up - (cut the surface of; wear away the surface of)
deep-set, sunken, recessed - (having a sunken area; 'hunger gave their faces a sunken look')
volcanic crater, crater - (a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano)
crater - (a bowl-shaped depression formed by the impact of a meteorite or bomb)
col, gap - (a pass between mountain peaks)
cranny - (a small opening or crevice (especially in a rock face or wall))
crack, cleft, crevice, fissure, scissure - (a long narrow opening)
loss - (something that is lost; 'the car was a total loss'; 'loss of livestock left the rancher bankrupt')
loss - (gradual decline in amount or activity; 'weight loss'; 'a serious loss of business')
loss, deprivation - (the disadvantage that results from losing something; 'his loss of credibility led to his resignation'; 'losing him is no great deprivation')
nonpayment, default, nonremittal - (loss resulting from failure of a debt to be paid)
financial loss - (loss of money or decrease in financial value)
loss, red ink, red - (the amount by which the cost of a business exceeds its revenue; 'the company operated at a loss last year'; 'the company operated in the red last year')
write-off, write-down - ((accounting) reduction in the book value of an asset)
loss - (something that is lost; 'the car was a total loss'; 'loss of livestock left the rancher bankrupt')
sorrow - (an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement; 'he tried to express his sorrow at her loss')
sorrow, regret, rue, ruefulness - (sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment; 'he drank to drown his sorrows'; 'he wrote a note expressing his regret'; 'to his rue, the error cost him the game')
sadness, sorrow, sorrowfulness - (the state of being sad; 'she tired of his perpetual sadness')
grief, heartache, heartbreak, brokenheartedness - (intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death))
grieve, sorrow - (feel grief; eat one's heart out)
mourn - (feel sadness; 'She is mourning her dead child')
mourning, bereavement - (state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one)
brokenhearted, heartbroken, heartsick - (full of sorrow)
bereaved, bereft, grief-stricken, grieving, mourning, sorrowing - (sorrowful through loss or deprivation; 'bereft of hope')
grievous, heartbreaking, heartrending - (causing or marked by grief or anguish; 'a grievous loss'; 'a grievous cry'; 'her sigh was heartbreaking'; 'the heartrending words of Rabin's granddaughter')
misery - (a feeling of intense unhappiness; 'she was exhausted by her misery and grief')
resignation, surrender - (acceptance of despair)
resigned - ((followed by 'to') having come to accept; 'resigned to his fate')
abject, resigned, unhopeful - (showing utter resignation or hopelessness; 'abject surrender')
toothpaste - (a dentifrice in the form of a paste)
tooth powder, toothpowder - (a dentifrice in the form of a powder)
gargle, rinse - (rinse one's mouth and throat with mouthwash; 'gargle with this liquid')
shampoo - (use shampoo on (hair))
shampoo - (cleansing agent consisting of soaps or detergents used for washing the hair)
toilet tissue, toilet paper, bathroom tissue - (a soft thin absorbent paper for use in toilets)
dental floss, floss - (a soft thread for cleaning the spaces between the teeth)
diet - (follow a regimen or a diet, as for health reasons; 'He has high blood pressure and must stick to a low-salt diet')
diet - (eat sparingly, for health reasons or to lose weight)
dietary, dietetic, dietetical - (of or relating to the diet; 'dietary restrictions')
diet, dieting - (the act of restricting your food intake (or your intake of particular foods))
bald - (grow bald; lose hair on one's head; 'He is balding already')
balding - (getting bald)
lip-gloss - (makeup that makes the lips shiny)
nematode, nematode worm, roundworm - (unsegmented worms with elongated rounded body pointed at both ends; mostly free-living but some are parasitic)
wash, lave - (cleanse (one's body) with soap and water)
wash, launder - (cleanse with a cleaning agent, such as soap, and water; 'Wash the towels, please!')
wash up, lave - (wash one's face and hands; 'She freshened up in the bathroom')
rinse, rinse off - (wash off soap or remaining dirt)
flush, scour, purge - (rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid; 'flush the wound with antibiotics'; 'purge the old gas tank')
toothpick - (pick consisting of a small strip of wood or plastic; used to pick food from between the teeth)
bath towel - (a large towel; to dry yourself after a bath)
bathroom, bath - (a room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet)
bath - (you soak and wash your body in a bathtub; 'he has a good bath every morning')
washup, bathing - (the act of washing yourself (or another person))
bathe - (cleanse the entire body; 'bathe daily')
shower - (take a shower; wash one's body in the shower; 'You should shower after vigorous exercise')
pronunciation - (the manner in which someone utters a word; 'they are always correcting my pronunciation')
video, picture - (the visible part of a television transmission; 'they could still receive the sound but the picture was gone')
video recording, video - (a recording of both the video and audio components (especially one containing a recording of a movie or television program))
video, picture - (the visible part of a television transmission; 'they could still receive the sound but the picture was gone')
favorite, favourite - (something regarded with special favor or liking; 'that book is one of my favorites')
acquainted, acquainted with, familiar with - (having fair knowledge of; 'they were acquainted'; 'fully acquainted with the facts')
acquainted, acquainted with, familiar with - (having fair knowledge of; 'they were acquainted'; 'fully acquainted with the facts')
acquainted, acquainted with, familiar with - (having fair knowledge of; 'they were acquainted'; 'fully acquainted with the facts')
know - (be familiar or acquainted with a person or an object; 'She doesn't know this composer'; 'Do you know my sister?'; 'We know this movie'; 'I know him under a different name'; 'This flower is known as a Peruvian Lily')
intimate - (marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity; 'intimate friend'; 'intimate relations between economics, politics, and legal principles' - V.L. Parrington)
wish, care, like - (prefer or wish to do something; Do you care to try this dish?; Would you like to come along to the movies?)
like - (find enjoyable or agreeable; I like jogging; She likes to read Russian novels)
like - (be fond of; I like my nephews)
like - (feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard; How did you like the President's speech last night?)
cause, do, make - (give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally; 'cause a commotion'; 'make a stir'; 'cause an accident')
produce, bring about, give rise - (cause to happen, occur or exist; 'This procedure produces a curious effect'; 'The new law gave rise to many complaints'; 'These chemicals produce a noxious vapor'; 'the new President must bring about a change in the health care system')
lead - (tend to or result in; 'This remark lead to further arguments among the guests')
result, ensue - (issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end; 'result in tragedy')
result, ensue - (issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end; 'result in tragedy')
follow, come after - (come after in time, as a result; 'A terrible tsunami followed the earthquake')
ensuing - (following immediately and as a result of what went before; 'ensuing events confirmed the prediction')
engender, breed, spawn - (call forth)
induce, stimulate, cause, have, get, make - (cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner; 'The ads induced me to buy a VCR'; 'My children finally got me to buy a computer'; 'My wife made me buy a new sofa')
subject - (cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to; 'He subjected me to his awful poetry'; 'The sergeant subjected the new recruits to many drills'; 'People in Chernobyl were subjected to radiation')
subject - (make accountable for; 'He did not want to subject himself to the judgments of his superiors')
incur - (make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to; 'People who smoke incur a great danger to their health')
inflict, bring down, visit, impose - (impose something unpleasant; 'The principal visited his rage on the students')
bring, work, play, wreak, make for - (cause to happen or to occur as a consequence; 'I cannot work a miracle'; 'wreak havoc'; 'bring comments'; 'play a joke'; 'The rain brought relief to the drought-stricken area')
necessitate - (cause to be a concomitant)
entail, implicate - (impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result; 'What does this move entail?')
affect, impress, move, strike - (have an emotional or cognitive impact upon; 'This child impressed me as unusually mature'; 'This behavior struck me as odd')
annoy, rag, get to, bother, get at, irritate, rile, nark, nettle, gravel, vex, chafe, devil - (cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations; 'Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me'; 'It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves')
annoyance, annoying, irritation, vexation - (the act of troubling or annoying someone)
probability, chance - (a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible; 'the probability that an unbiased coin will fall with the head up is 0.5')
odds - (the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring)
odds, betting odds - (the ratio by which one better's wager is greater than that of another; 'he offered odds of two to one')
possibility, possibleness - (capability of existing or happening or being true; 'there is a possibility that his sense of smell has been impaired')
probability, chance - (a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible; 'the probability that an unbiased coin will fall with the head up is 0.5')
likelihood, likeliness - (the probability of a specified outcome)
certainty, sure thing, foregone conclusion - (something that is certain; 'his victory is a certainty')
opportunity, chance - (a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances; 'the holiday gave us the opportunity to visit Washington'; 'now is your chance')
promise, hope - (grounds for feeling hopeful about the future; 'there is little or no promise that he will recover')
prospect, chance - (the possibility of future success; 'his prospects as a writer are excellent')
probability, chance - (a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible; 'the probability that an unbiased coin will fall with the head up is 0.5')
risk, risk of infection - (the probability of becoming infected given that exposure to an infectious agent has occurred)
likelihood, likeliness - (the probability of a specified outcome)
likely - (has a good chance of being the case or of coming about; 'these services are likely to be available to us all before long'; 'she is likely to forget'; 'a likely place for a restaurant'; 'the broken limb is likely to fall'; 'rain is likely'; 'a likely topic for investigation'; 'likely candidates for the job')
probable, likely - (likely but not certain to be or become true or real; 'a likely result'; 'he foresaw a probable loss')
probable - (apparently destined; 'the probable consequences of going ahead with the scheme')
feed, eat - (take in food; used of animals only; 'This dog doesn't eat certain kinds of meat'; 'What do whales eat?')
eat - (take in solid food; 'She was eating a banana'; 'What did you eat for dinner last night?')
feed - (provide as food; 'Feed the guests the nuts')
feed, give - (give food to; 'Feed the starving children in India'; 'don't give the child this tough meat')
brood - (the young of an animal cared for at one time)
animal group - (a group of animals)
generation - (group of genetically related organisms constituting a single step in the line of descent)
drove, horde, swarm - (a moving crowd)
swarm, cloud - (a group of many insects; 'a swarm of insects obscured the light'; 'a cloud of butterflies')
litter - (the offspring at one birth of a multiparous mammal)
wolf pack - (a group of wolves hunting together)
herd - (a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans)
flock, fold - (a group of sheep or goats)
flock - (a group of birds)
herd - (a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans)
herd - (a group of wild mammals of one species that remain together: antelope or elephants or seals or whales or zebra)
feed - (provide as food; 'Feed the guests the nuts')
feed, give - (give food to; 'Feed the starving children in India'; 'don't give the child this tough meat')
provide, supply, ply, cater - (provide what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance; 'The hostess provided lunch for all the guests')
pocketknife, pocket knife - (a knife with a blade that folds into the handle; suitable for carrying in the pocket)
switchblade, switchblade knife, flick knife - (a pocketknife with a blade that springs open at the press of a button)
clasp knife, jackknife - (a large knife with one or more folding blades)
accidental, adventitious - (associated by chance and not an integral part; 'poetry is something to which words are the accidental, not by any means the essential form'- Frederick W. Robertson; 'they had to decide whether his misconduct was adventitious or the result of a flaw in his character')
accidental, casual, chance - (occurring or appearing or singled out by chance; 'their accidental meeting led to a renewal of their friendship'; 'seek help from casual passers-by'; 'a casual meeting'; 'a chance occurrence')
colleague, confrere, fellow - (a person who is member of your class or profession; 'the surgeon consulted his colleagues'; 'he sent e-mail to his fellow hackers')
competitive, militant - (showing a fighting disposition; 'highly competitive sales representative'; 'militant in fighting for better wages for workers'; 'his self-assertive and ubiquitous energy')
competitiveness, fight - (an aggressive willingness to compete; 'the team was full of fight')
pitiless, remorseless, ruthless, unpitying - (without mercy or pity; 'an act of ruthless ferocity'; 'a monster of remorseless cruelty')
cutthroat, fierce, bowelless - (ruthless in competition; 'cutthroat competition'; 'bowelless readiness to take advantage')
fiercely - (in an emotionally fierce manner; 'she was fiercely proud of her children')
ambitious - (having a strong desire for success or achievement)
illustration - (artwork that helps make something clear or attractive)
figure, fig - (a diagram or picture illustrating textual material; 'the area covered can be seen from Figure 2')
fill, fill up, make full - (make full, also in a metaphorical sense; 'fill a container'; 'fill the child with pride')
fill, fill up - (become full; 'The pool slowly filled with water'; 'The theater filled up slowly')
fill, fill up, make full - (make full, also in a metaphorical sense; 'fill a container'; 'fill the child with pride')
fill, fill up - (become full; 'The pool slowly filled with water'; 'The theater filled up slowly')
unpack, take out - (remove from its packing; 'unpack the presents')
empty - (make void or empty of contents; 'Empty the box'; 'The alarm emptied the building')
empty, discharge - (become empty or void of its content; 'The room emptied')
drain - (empty of liquid; drain the liquid from; 'We drained the oil tank')
drained - (emptied or exhausted of (as by drawing off e.g. water or other liquid); 'a drained marsh'; 'a drained tank'; 'a drained and apathetic old man...not caring any longer about anything')
evacuate - (empty completely; 'evacuate the bottle')
cave, undermine - (hollow out as if making a cave or opening; 'The river was caving the banks')
consistency, consistence, body - (the property of holding together and retaining its shape; 'when the dough has enough consistency it is ready to bake')
softness - (the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded)
compressibility, squeezability, sponginess - (the property of being able to occupy less space)
compress, compact, pack together - (make more compact by or as if by pressing; 'compress the data')
compression, condensation, contraction - (the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together; 'the contraction of a gas on cooling')
pack, bundle, wad, compact - (compress into a wad; 'wad paper into the box')
compress, compact, pack together - (make more compact by or as if by pressing; 'compress the data')
compress, compact, pack together - (make more compact by or as if by pressing; 'compress the data')
compression, condensation, contraction - (the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together; 'the contraction of a gas on cooling')
compaction, compression, concretion, densification - (an increase in the density of something)
compressed - (reduced in volume by pressure; 'compressed air')
coarseness, graininess, granularity - (the quality of being composed of relatively large particles)
ticket, fine - (issue a ticket or a fine to as a penalty; 'I was fined for parking on the wrong side of the street'; 'Move your car or else you will be ticketed!')
fine, mulct, amercement - (money extracted as a penalty)
particulate - (composed of distinct particles)
fine - (of textures that are smooth to the touch or substances consisting of relatively small particles; 'wood with a fine grain'; 'fine powdery snow'; 'fine rain'; 'batiste is a cotton fabric with a fine weave'; 'covered with a fine film of dust')
finely - (in tiny pieces; 'the surfaces were finely granular')
coarse, harsh - (of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles; 'coarse meal'; 'coarse sand'; 'a coarse weave')
coarsely - (in coarse pieces; 'the surfaces were coarsely granular')
firm - (not subject to revision or change; 'a firm contract'; 'a firm offer')
indecisive - (characterized by lack of decision and firmness; 'an indecisive manager brought the enterprise to a standstill')
firm, firmly, steadfastly, unwaveringly - (with resolute determination; 'we firmly believed it'; 'you must stand firm')
decisively, resolutely - (with firmness; 'I will come along,' she said decisively')
decisively - (with finality; conclusively; 'the voted settled the argument decisively')
resolutely - (showing firm determination or purpose; 'she resolutely refused to look at him or speak to him'; 'he entered the building resolutely')
bouncer, chucker-out - (a person whose duty is to throw troublemakers out of a bar or public meeting)
cashier - (a person responsible for receiving payments for goods and services (as in a shop or restaurant))
fisherman, fisher - (someone whose occupation is catching fish)
fit, go - (be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired; 'This piece won't fit into the puzzle')
fit - (conform to some shape or size; 'How does this shirt fit?')
flashlight, torch - (a small portable battery-powered electric lamp)
flash - (a sudden intense burst of radiant energy)
flash - (a momentary brightness)
flare, flash - (a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate) (gleam or glow intermittently; 'The lights were flashing')
gleam, gleaming, glimmer - (a flash of light (especially reflected light))
flicker, spark, glint - (a momentary flash of light)
flash, blink, wink, twinkle, winkle - (gleam or glow intermittently; 'The lights were flashing')
flicker, waver, flitter, flutter, quiver - (move back and forth very rapidly; 'the candle flickered')
flicker, flick - (shine unsteadily; 'The candle flickered')
gutter - (burn unsteadily, feebly, or low; flicker; 'The cooling lava continued to gutter toward lower ground')
flicker, flick - (flash intermittently; 'The lights flicked on and off')
pulp, flesh - (a soft moist part of a fruit)
fly - (travel in an airplane; 'she is flying to Cincinnati tonight'; 'Are we driving or flying?')
flight, flying - (an instance of traveling by air; 'flying was still an exciting adventure for him')
flight - (a scheduled trip by plane between designated airports; 'I took the noon flight to Chicago')
air travel, aviation, air - (travel via aircraft; 'air travel involves too much waiting in airports'; 'if you've time to spare go by air')
nonstop flight, nonstop - (a flight made without intermediate stops between source and destination; 'how many nonstops are there to Dallas?')
flour - (fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain)
rice - (annual or perennial rhizomatous marsh grasses; seed used for food; straw used for paper)
rice - (grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished)
flour - (fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain)
cornmeal, Indian meal - (coarsely ground corn)
wheat, wheat berry - (grains of common wheat; sometimes cooked whole or cracked as cereal; usually ground into flour)
wheat flour - (flour prepared from wheat)
wheat flour - (flour prepared from wheat)
flour - (fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain)
wheat - (annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains)
mosquito - (two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals)
dragonfly, darning needle, devil's darning needle, sewing needle, snake feeder, snake doctor, mosquito hawk, skeeter hawk - (slender-bodied non-stinging insect having iridescent wings that are outspread at rest; adults and nymphs feed on mosquitoes etc.)
fly - (two-winged insects characterized by active flight)
housefly, house fly, Musca domestica - (common fly that frequents human habitations and spreads many diseases)
horse tick, horsefly, Hippobosca equina - (winged fly parasitic on horses)
horsefly, cleg, clegg, horse fly - (large swift fly the female of which sucks blood of various animals)
track - (observe or plot the moving path of something; 'track a missile')
trailing, tracking - (the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind)
chase, chase after, trail, tail, tag, give chase, dog, go after, track - (go after with the intent to catch; 'The policeman chased the mugger down the alley'; 'the dog chased the rabbit')
trace - (a visible mark (as a footprint) left by the passage of person or animal or vehicle)
lead, track, trail - (evidence pointing to a possible solution; 'the police are following a promising lead'; 'the trail led straight to the perpetrator')
implicative, suggestive - (tending to suggest or imply; 'artifacts suggestive of an ancient society'; 'an implicative statement')
indicative, indicatory, revelatory, significative, suggestive - ((usually followed by 'of') pointing out or revealing clearly; 'actions indicative of fear')
trail - (a track or mark left by something that has passed; 'there as a trail of blood'; 'a tear left its trail on her cheek')
follow - (to travel behind, go after, come after; 'The ducklings followed their mother around the pond'; 'Please follow the guide through the museum')
chase, chase after, trail, tail, tag, give chase, dog, go after, track - (go after with the intent to catch; 'The policeman chased the mugger down the alley'; 'the dog chased the rabbit')
pursuit, chase, pursual, following - (the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture; 'the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit')
follower - (someone who travels behind or pursues another)
haunt, stalk - (follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to; 'her ex-boyfriend stalked her'; 'the ghost of her mother haunted her')
unsympathetic - (not sympathetic or disposed toward; 'unsympathetic officialdom'; 'people unsympathetic to the revolution'; 'his dignity made him seem aloof and unsympathetic')
indifferent - (showing no care or concern in attitude or action; 'indifferent to the sufferings of others'; 'indifferent to her plea')
unloving - (not giving or reciprocating affection)
callous, indurate, pachydermatous - (emotionally hardened; 'a callous indifference to suffering'; 'cold-blooded and indurate to public opinion')
coldhearted - (lacking in sympathy or feeling)
hardhearted, stonyhearted, unfeeling - (devoid of feeling for others; 'an unfeeling wretch')
hardhearted, heartless - (lacking in feeling or pity or warmth)
hardhearted, stonyhearted, unfeeling - (devoid of feeling for others; 'an unfeeling wretch')
egoistic, egoistical, egocentric, self-centered, self-centred - (limited to or caring only about yourself and your own needs)
sympathetic - (expressing or feeling or resulting from sympathy or compassion or friendly fellow feelings; disposed toward; 'sympathetic to the students' cause'; 'a sympathetic observer'; 'a sympathetic gesture')
compassionate - (showing or having compassion; 'heard the soft and compassionate voices of women')
friendly - (favorably disposed; not antagonistic or hostile; 'a government friendly to our interests'; 'an amicable agreement')
sociable - (inclined to or conducive to companionship with others; 'a sociable occasion'; 'enjoyed a sociable chat'; 'a sociable conversation'; 'Americans are sociable and gregarious')
extroverted, forthcoming, outgoing - (at ease in talking to others)
touchy-feely - ((often derogatory) openly expressing love and affection (especially through physical contact))
intimate - (marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity; 'intimate friend'; 'intimate relations between economics, politics, and legal principles' - V.L. Parrington)
close-knit, closely knit - (held together as by social or cultural ties; 'a close-knit family'; 'close-knit little villages'; 'the group was closely knit')
closeness, intimacy - (a feeling of being intimate and belonging together; 'their closeness grew as the night wore on')
togetherness - (affectionate closeness; 'togetherness is the new wonder ingredient in marriage')
unconcern - (a feeling of lack of concern)
apathy, indifference, numbness, spiritlessness - (the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally)
apathy - (an absence of emotion or enthusiasm)
emotionlessness, impassivity, impassiveness, phlegm, indifference, stolidity, unemotionality - (apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions)
withdrawal, detachment - (avoiding emotional involvement)
frigid, frosty, frozen, glacial, icy, wintry - (devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain; 'a frigid greeting'; 'got a frosty reception'; 'a frozen look on their faces'; 'a glacial handshake'; 'icy stare'; 'wintry smile')
unfriendly - (not disposed to friendship or friendliness; 'an unfriendly coldness of manner'; 'an unfriendly action to take')
offish, standoffish - (lacking cordiality; unfriendly; 'a standoffish manner')
friendliness - (a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company)
friendliness - (a friendly disposition)
brotherhood - (the feeling that men should treat one another like brothers)
friend - (a person you know well and regard with affection and trust; 'he was my best friend at the university')
acquaintance, friend - (a person with whom you are acquainted; 'I have trouble remembering the names of all my acquaintances'; 'we are friends of the family')
kitchen utensil - (a utensil used in preparing food)
cooking utensil, cookware - (a kitchen utensil made of material that does not melt easily; used for cooking)
cooker - (a utensil for cooking)
Crock Pot - (an electric cooker that maintains a relatively low temperature)
mixer - (a kitchen utensil that is used for mixing foods)
saucepan - (a deep pan with a handle; used for stewing or boiling)
frying pan, frypan, skillet - (a pan used for frying foods)
pan, cooking pan - (cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel)
nonstick - ((of surfaces especially of cooking utensils) permitting easy removal of adherent food particles; 'a frying pan with a nonstick surface')
spatula - (a hand tool with a thin flexible blade used to mix or spread soft substances)
griddle - (cooking utensil consisting of a flat heated surface (as on top of a stove) on which food is cooked)
griddle - (cook on a griddle; 'griddle pancakes')
cutlery, eating utensil - (tableware implements for cutting and eating food)
cutlery, eating utensil - (tableware implements for cutting and eating food)
server - (utensil used in serving food or drink)
measuring cup - (graduated cup used for measuring ingredients)
calibrated, graduated - (marked with or divided into degrees; 'a calibrated thermometer')
ladle - (a spoon-shaped vessel with a long handle; used to transfer liquids)
dipper - (a ladle that has a cup with a long handle)
scoop - (a large ladle; 'he used a scoop to serve the ice cream')
chopstick - (one of a pair of slender sticks used as oriental tableware to eat food with)
fork - (cutlery used for serving and eating food)
table knife - (a knife used for eating at dining table)
spoon - (a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food)
spoon - (a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food)
tablespoon - (a spoon larger than a dessert spoon; used for serving)
teaspoon - (a small spoon used for stirring tea or coffee; holds about one fluid dram)
teaspoon, teaspoonful - (as much as a teaspoon will hold)
restriction, limitation - (a principle that limits the extent of something; 'I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements')
restraint - (a rule or condition that limits freedom; 'legal restraints'; 'restraints imposed on imports')
decline, diminution - (change toward something smaller or lower)
decline, declination - (a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state)
discount, price reduction, deduction - (the act of reducing the selling price of merchandise)
discount - (give a reduction in price on; 'I never discount these books-they sell like hot cakes')
reduced, rock-bottom - (well below normal (especially in price))
newfound - (newly discovered; 'his newfound aggressiveness'; 'Hudson pointed his ship down the coast of the newfound sea')
minimize, minimise - (make small or insignificant; 'Let's minimize the risk')
thin out - (make sparse; 'thin out the young plants')
snip, clip, crop, trim, lop, dress, prune, cut back - (cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of; 'dress the plants in the garden')
specialize, specialise, narrow, narrow down - (become more special; 'We specialize in dried flowers')
specialize, specialise - (suit to a special purpose; 'specialize one's research')
specialize, specialise - (devote oneself to a special area of work; 'She specializes in honey bees'; 'This plumber specialized in jacuzzis')
specialization, specialisation - (the act of specializing; making something suitable for a special purpose)
specialized, specialised - (developed or designed for a special activity or function; 'a specialized tool')
specialized, specialised - (marked by or characteristic of specialization in a mechanical or scientific subject; 'his specialized qualifications for the job'; 'all kinds of specialized technical books')
specialization, specialisation, specialization, speciality, specialism - (the special line of work you have adopted as your career; 'his specialization is gastroenterology')
practice - (the exercise of a profession; 'the practice of the law'; 'I took over his practice when he retired')
line, product line, line of products, line of merchandise, business line, line of business - (a particular kind of product or merchandise; 'a nice line of shoes')
restrict, restrain, trammel, limit, bound, confine, throttle - (place limits on (extent or access); 'restrict the use of this parking lot'; 'limit the time you can spend with your friends')
confining, constraining, constrictive, limiting, restricting - (restricting the scope or freedom of action)
restrictive - (serving to restrict; 'teenagers eager to escape restrictive home environments')
circumscribed, limited - (subject to limits or subjected to limits)
unlimited, limitless - (having no limits in range or scope; 'to start with a theory of unlimited freedom is to end up with unlimited despotism'- Philip Rahv; 'the limitless reaches of outer space')
boundless, unbounded, limitless - (seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent; 'unbounded enthusiasm'; 'children with boundless energy'; 'a limitless supply of money')
illimitable, limitless, measureless, unmeasured - (without limits in extent or size or quantity; 'immeasurable vastness of our solar system')
boundlessly, immeasurably, infinitely - (without bounds; 'he is infinitely wealthy')
infinitely, endlessly - (continuing forever without end; 'there are infinitely many possibilities')
qualified - (limited or restricted; not absolute; 'gave only qualified approval')
unqualified - (not limited or restricted; 'an unqualified denial')
categoric, categorical, flat, unconditional - (not modified or restricted by reservations; 'a categorical denial'; 'a flat refusal')
flatly, categorically, unconditionally - (in an unqualified manner; 'he flatly denied the charges')
restrict, curtail, curb, cut back - (place restrictions on; 'curtail drinking in school')
restrict - (place under restrictions; limit access to; 'This substance is controlled')
limitation, restriction - (an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation))
restrictive - (serving to restrict; 'teenagers eager to escape restrictive home environments')
consequent, ensuant, resultant, resulting, sequent - (following as an effect or result; 'the period of tension and consequent need for military preparedness'; 'the ensuant response to his appeal'; 'the resultant savings were considerable'; 'the health of the plants and the resulting flowers')
accompanying, attendant, concomitant, incidental, incidental to - (following as a consequence; 'an excessive growth of bureaucracy, with attendant problems'; 'snags incidental to the changeover in management')
segregate - (separate by race or religion; practice a policy of racial segregation; 'This neighborhood is segregated'; 'We don't segregate in this county')
minority - (a group of people who differ racially or politically from a larger group of which it is a part)
segregation, separatism - (a social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups)
apartheid - (a social policy or racial segregation involving political and economic and legal discrimination against people who are not Whites; the former official policy in South Africa)
segregated, unintegrated - (separated or isolated from others or a main group; 'a segregated school system'; 'a segregated neighborhood')
prohibition, ban, proscription - (a decree that prohibits something)
forbid, prohibit, interdict, proscribe, veto, disallow - (command against; 'I forbid you to call me late at night'; 'Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store')
ban - (prohibit especially by legal means or social pressure; 'Smoking is banned in this building')
forbidden, out, prohibited, proscribed, taboo, tabu, verboten - (excluded from use or mention; 'forbidden fruit'; 'in our house dancing and playing cards were out'; 'a taboo subject')
banned, prohibited - (forbidden by law)
bar, debar, exclude - (prevent from entering; keep out; 'He was barred from membership in the club')
enjoin - (issue an injunction)
barricade, block, blockade, stop, block off, block up, bar - (render unsuitable for passage; 'block the way'; 'barricade the streets'; 'stop the busy road')
impassable, unpassable - (incapable of being passed)
roadblock, barricade - (a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.) the advance of an enemy); 'they stormed the barricade')
barricade - (a barrier (usually thrown up hastily so as to impede the advance of an enemy); 'they stormed the barricade')
clog, choke off, clog up, back up, congest, choke, foul - (become or cause to become obstructed; 'The leaves clog our drains in the Fall'; 'The water pipe is backed up')
shadow, shade, shade off - (cast a shadow over)
occult - (hide from view; 'The lids were occulting her eyes')
reorient - (set or arrange in a new or different determinate position; 'Orient the house towards the South')
skew - (turn or place at an angle; 'the lines on the sheet of paper are skewed')
skew, skewed - (having an oblique or slanting direction or position; 'the picture was skew')
align, aline, line up, adjust - (place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight; ' align the car with the curb '; ' align the sheets of paper on the table ')
eclipse, occultation - (one celestial body obscures another)
eclipse, occultation - (one celestial body obscures another)
eclipse, occult - (cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention; 'The Sun eclipses the moon today'; 'Planets and stars often are occulted by other celestial bodies')
solar eclipse - (the moon interrupts light from the sun)
lunar eclipse - (the earth interrupts light shining on the moon)
choked, clogged - (stopped up; clogged up; 'clogged pipes'; 'clogged up freeways'; 'streets choked with traffic')
controlled substance - (a drug or chemical substance whose possession and use are controlled by law)
induce, stimulate, cause, have, get, make - (cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner; 'The ads induced me to buy a VCR'; 'My children finally got me to buy a computer'; 'My wife made me buy a new sofa')
brow, forehead - (the part of the face above the eyes)
foreign - (of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own); 'foreign trade'; 'a foreign office')
foreign, strange - (relating to or originating in or characteristic of another place or part of the world; 'foreign nations'; 'a foreign accent'; 'on business in a foreign city')
foreigner, alien, noncitizen, outlander - (a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country)
forgive - (stop blaming or grant forgiveness; 'I forgave him his infidelity'; 'She cannot forgive him for forgetting her birthday')
forgiveness, pardon - (the act of excusing a mistake or offense)
pardon - (grant a pardon to; 'Ford pardoned Nixon'; 'The Thanksgiving turkey was pardoned by the President')
absolve - (grant remission of a sin to; 'The priest absolved him and told him to say ten Hail Mary's')
absolve, justify, free - (let off the hook; 'I absolve you from this responsibility')
excuse, condone - (excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with; 'excuse someone's behavior'; 'She condoned her husband's occasional infidelities')
informal - (not formal; 'conservative people unaccustomed to informal dress'; 'an informal free-and-easy manner'; 'an informal gathering of friends')
easygoing - (relaxed and informal in attitude or standards; 'an easygoing teacher who allowed extra time for assignments')
informally - (without formality; 'he visited us informally')
casual, everyday - (suited for everyday use; 'casual clothes'; 'everyday clothes')
formal - (being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress); 'pay one's formal respects'; 'formal dress'; 'a formal ball'; 'the requirement was only formal and often ignored'; 'a formal education')
formally - (in a formal manner; 'he was dressed rather formally')
dinner dress, dinner gown, formal, evening gown - (a gown for evening wear)
erstwhile, former, old, onetime, quondam, sometime - (belonging to some prior time; 'erstwhile friend'; 'our former glory'; 'the once capital of the state'; 'her quondam lover')
former, late, previous - ((used especially of persons) of the immediate past; 'the former president'; 'our late President is still very active'; 'the previous occupant of the White House')
defensive structure, defense, defence - (a structure used to defend against attack; 'the artillery battered down the defenses')
fortification, munition - (defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it)
fieldwork - (a temporary fortification built by troops in the field)
stronghold, fastness - (a strongly fortified defensive structure)
defense, defence, defense force, defence force - (an organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack; 'he joined the defense against invasion')
bastion - (a group that defends a principle; 'a bastion against corruption'; 'the last bastion of communism')
bastion, citadel - (a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle)
bunker, dugout - (a fortification of earth; mostly or entirely below ground)
fortress, fort - (a fortified defensive structure)
garrison, fort - (a fortified military post where troops are stationed)
fortunate - (having unexpected good fortune; 'other, less fortunate, children died'; 'a fortunate choice')
lucky - (blessed with good fortune; 'considered himself lucky that the tornado missed his house'; 'a lucky guess')
unfortunate - (not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune; 'an unfortunate turn of events'; 'an unfortunate decision'; 'unfortunate investments'; 'an unfortunate night for all concerned')
unlucky, luckless - (having or bringing misfortune; 'Friday the 13th is an unlucky date')
deceptive, misleading, shoddy - (designed to deceive or mislead either deliberately or inadvertently; 'the deceptive calm in the eye of the storm'; 'deliberately deceptive packaging'; 'a misleading similarity'; 'statistics can be presented in ways that are misleading'; 'shoddy business practices')
deceitful, fallacious, fraudulent - (intended to deceive; 'deceitful advertising'; 'fallacious testimony'; 'smooth, shining, and deceitful as thin ice' - S.T.Coleridge; 'a fraudulent scheme to escape paying taxes')
hapless, miserable, misfortunate, pathetic, piteous, pitiable, pitiful, poor, wretched - (deserving or inciting pity; 'a hapless victim'; 'miserable victims of war'; 'the shabby room struck her as extraordinarily pathetic'- Galsworthy; 'piteous appeals for help'; 'pitiable homeless children'; 'a pitiful fate'; 'Oh, you poor thing'; 'his poor distorted limbs'; 'a wretched life')
regrettable, too bad - (deserving regret; 'regrettable remarks'; 'it's regrettable that she didn't go to college'; 'it's too bad he had no feeling himself for church')
unfortunate - (unsuitable or regrettable; 'an unfortunate choice of words'; 'an unfortunate speech')
fortunate - (having unexpected good fortune; 'other, less fortunate, children died'; 'a fortunate choice')
lucky - (blessed with good fortune; 'considered himself lucky that the tornado missed his house'; 'a lucky guess')
unfortunate - (not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune; 'an unfortunate turn of events'; 'an unfortunate decision'; 'unfortunate investments'; 'an unfortunate night for all concerned')
unlucky, luckless - (having or bringing misfortune; 'Friday the 13th is an unlucky date')
fortune - (a large amount of wealth or prosperity)
inherit, come into - (obtain from someone after their death; 'I inherited a castle from my French grandparents')
inheritance, heritage - (that which is inherited; a title or property or estate that passes by law to the heir on the death of the owner)
bequest, legacy - ((law) a gift of personal property by will)
heirloom - (something that has been in a family for generations)
treasure, hoarded wealth - (accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.; 'the pirates hid their treasure on a small island in the West Indies')
fortune - (a large amount of wealth or prosperity)
ease, comfort - (a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state; 'a life of luxury and ease'; 'he had all the material comforts of this world')
poor - (having little money or few possessions; 'deplored the gap between rich and poor countries'; 'the proverbial poor artist living in a garret')
destitute, impoverished, indigent, necessitous, needy, poverty-stricken - (poor enough to need help from others)
broken, wiped out, impoverished - (destroyed financially; 'the broken fortunes of the family')
needy - (needy people collectively; 'they try to help the needy')
middle-class - (occupying a socioeconomic position intermediate between those of the lower classes and the wealthy)
bourgeois, conservative, materialistic - (conforming to the standards and conventions of the middle class; 'a bourgeois mentality')
bracket - (an L-shaped support projecting from a wall (as to hold a shelf))
framework, frame, framing - (a structure supporting or containing something)
sawhorse, horse, sawbuck, buck - (a framework for holding wood that is being sawed)
mounting - (framework used for support or display)
mount, setting - (a mounting consisting of a piece of metal (as in a ring or other jewelry) that holds a gem in place; 'the diamond was in a plain gold mount')
skeleton, skeletal frame, frame, underframe - (the internal supporting structure that gives an artifact its shape; 'the building has a steel skeleton')
enclose, hold in, confine - (close in or confine)
enclosed - (closed in or surrounded or included within; 'an enclosed porch'; 'an enclosed yard'; 'the enclosed check is to cover shipping and handling')
framed - (provided with a frame; 'there were framed snapshots of family and friends on her desk')
frame - (enclose in a frame, as of a picture)
framework, frame, framing - (a structure supporting or containing something)
picture frame - (a framework in which a picture is mounted)
picture frame - (a framework in which a picture is mounted)
free - (able to act at will; not hampered; not under compulsion or restraint; 'free enterprise'; 'a free port'; 'a free country'; 'I have an hour free'; 'free will'; 'free of racism'; 'feel free to stay as long as you wish'; 'a free choice')
unconstrained - (free from constraint; 'he was unconstrained by any of the sanctions of polite society'; 'the dog was unconstrained'; 'idle, unconstrained gossip')
freely - (in a free manner; 'the painting featured freely brushed strokes')
independent - (not dependent on or conditioned by or relative to anything else)
independent - (free from external control and constraint; 'an independent mind'; 'a series of independent judgments'; 'fiercely independent individualism'; 'an independent republic')
autonomous, independent, self-governing, sovereign - ((of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces; 'an autonomous judiciary'; 'a sovereign state')
unaccompanied - (without accompaniment or companions; 'the soloist sang unaccompanied'; 'it had dramatic energy unaccompanied by an adequate sense of dramatic form'; 'unaccompanied women were excluded')
chaperon, chaperone - (one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people)
chaperone, chaperon - (accompany as a chaperone)
independently - (on your own; without outside help; 'the children worked on the project independently')
alone, solo, unaccompanied - (without anybody else; 'the child stayed home alone'; 'he flew solo')
autonomous, independent, self-governing, sovereign - ((of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces; 'an autonomous judiciary'; 'a sovereign state')
self-sufficient, self-sufficing, self-sustaining - (able to provide for your own needs without help from others; 'a self-sufficing economic unit')
automatic - (operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control; 'automatic transmission'; 'a budget deficit that caused automatic spending cuts')
mechanically, automatically - (in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism; 'this door opens mechanically')
restrain, encumber, cumber, constrain - (hold back)
stiffen, tighten, tighten up, constrain - (restrict; 'Tighten the rules'; 'stiffen the regulations')
restricted - (subject to restriction or subjected to restriction; 'of restricted importance')
controlled, restricted - (curbed or regulated; 'controlled emotions')
freebie, freebee - (something that is free (usually provided as part of a promotional scheme); 'the road map was a freebie')
complimentary, costless, free, gratis, gratuitous - (costing nothing; 'complimentary tickets'; 'free admission')
hindrance, hinderance, hitch, preventive, preventative, encumbrance, incumbrance, interference - (any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome)
obstacle, obstruction - (something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted; 'lack of imagination is an obstacle to one's advancement'; 'the poverty of a district is an obstacle to good education'; 'the filibuster was a major obstruction to the success of their plan')
difficulty - (a factor causing trouble in achieving a positive result or tending to produce a negative result; 'serious difficulties were encountered in obtaining a pure reagent')
obstruction, obstructor, obstructer, impediment, impedimenta - (any structure that makes progress difficult)
obstacle, obstruction - (something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted; 'lack of imagination is an obstacle to one's advancement'; 'the poverty of a district is an obstacle to good education'; 'the filibuster was a major obstruction to the success of their plan')
obstruction - (the act of obstructing; 'obstruction of justice')
obstruction - (getting in someone's way)
clogging, hindering, impeding, obstructive - (preventing movement; 'the clogging crowds of revelers overflowing into the street')
restraint, constraint - (a device that retards something's motion; 'the car did not have proper restraints fitted')
restrain, suppress, keep, keep back, hold back - (keep under control; keep in check; 'suppress a smile'; 'Keep your temper'; 'keep your cool')
leash, tether, lead - (restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal)
shackle, bond, hamper, trammel - (a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner))
handcuff, cuff, handlock, manacle - (shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs)
irons, chains - (metal shackles; for hands or legs)
barrier, roadblock - (any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective; 'intolerance is a barrier to understanding')
wall - (anything that suggests a wall in structure or function or effect; 'a wall of water'; 'a wall of smoke'; 'a wall of prejudice'; 'negotiations ran into a brick wall')
impede, hinder - (be a hindrance or obstacle to; 'She is impeding the progress of our project')
counterproductive - (tending to hinder the achievement of a goal)
obstruct, blockade, block, hinder, stymie, stymy, embarrass - (hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; 'His brother blocked him at every turn')
block - (interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia; 'block a nerve'; 'block a muscle')
obstruct, block - (shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight; 'The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage'; 'The trees obstruct my view of the mountains')
parry, block, deflect - (impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball); 'block an attack')
freeze, block, immobilize, immobilise - (prohibit the conversion or use of (assets); 'Blocked funds'; 'Freeze the assets of this hostile government')
stunt - (check the growth or development of; 'You will stunt your growth by building all these muscles')
scrawny, scrubby, stunted - (inferior in size or quality; 'scrawny cattle'; 'scrubby cut-over pine'; 'old stunted thorn trees')
barrier, roadblock - (any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective; 'intolerance is a barrier to understanding')
obstacle, obstruction - (something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted; 'lack of imagination is an obstacle to one's advancement'; 'the poverty of a district is an obstacle to good education'; 'the filibuster was a major obstruction to the success of their plan')
permit, allow, let, countenance - (consent to, give permission; 'She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband'; 'I won't let the police search her basement'; 'I cannot allow you to see your exam')
approve, O.K., okay, sanction - (give sanction to; 'I approve of his educational policies)
permissible, allowable - (that may be permitted especially as according to rule; 'permissible behavior in school'; 'a permissible tax deduction')
permissible - (that may be accepted or conceded; 'a kind of speculation that was permissible in cosmology but inadmissible in medicine')
legalize, legalise, decriminalize, decriminalise, legitimize, legitimise, legitimate, legitimatize, legitimatise - (make legal; 'Marijuana should be legalized')
copyright, right of first publication - (a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work)
copyright - (secure a copyright on a written work; 'did you copyright your manuscript?')
copyright infringement, infringement of copyright - (a violation of the rights secured by a copyright)
plagiarism, plagiarization, plagiarisation, piracy - (the act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own)
plagiarize, plagiarise, lift - (take without referencing from someone else's writing or speech; of intellectual property)
plagiarist, plagiarizer, plagiariser, literary pirate, pirate - (someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own)
plagiarism, plagiarization, plagiarisation, piracy - (the act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own)
permission - (approval to do something; 'he asked permission to leave')
consent - (permission to do something; 'he indicated his consent')
consensual - (existing by consent; 'a consensual contract')
accept, consent, go for - (give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to; 'I cannot accept your invitation'; 'I go for this resolution')
consenting - (having given consent; 'consenting adults')
wetness - (the condition of containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water); 'he confirmed the wetness of the swimming trunks')
total, number, add up, come, amount - (add up in number or quantity; 'The bills amounted to $2,000'; 'The bill came to $2,000')
outnumber - (be larger in number)
visibility, visibleness - (quality or fact or degree of being visible; perceptible by the eye or obvious to the eye; 'low visibility caused by fog')
busy, occupy - (keep busy with; 'She busies herself with her butterfly collection')
potter, putter - (work lightly; 'The old lady is pottering around in the garden')
dabble, smatter, play around - (work with in an amateurish manner; 'She dabbles in astronomy'; 'He plays around with investments but he never makes any money')
mortality - (the quality or state of being mortal)
mortal - (subject to death; 'mortal beings')
immortal - (not subject to death)
permanence, permanency - (the property of being able to exist for an indefinite duration)
immortality - (the quality or state of being immortal)
freedom - (the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints)
unsusceptibility, immunity - (the state of not being susceptible; 'unsusceptibility to rust')
immunity - (the quality of being unaffected by something; 'immunity to criticism')
independence, independency - (freedom from control or influence of another or others)
autonomy, liberty - (immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence)
liberty - (freedom of choice; 'liberty of opinion'; 'liberty of worship'; 'liberty-perfect liberty-to think or feel or do just as one pleases'; 'at liberty to choose whatever occupation one wishes')
discretion - (freedom to act or judge on one's own)
license, licence - (excessive freedom; lack of due restraint; 'when liberty becomes license dictatorship is near'- Will Durant; 'the intolerable license with which the newspapers break...the rules of decorum'- Edmund Burke)
self-government, self-determination, self-rule - (government of a political unit by its own people)
sovereignty - (government free from external control)
liberty - (freedom of choice; 'liberty of opinion'; 'liberty of worship'; 'liberty - perfect liberty-to think or feel or do just as one pleases'; 'at liberty to choose whatever occupation one wishes')
license, licence, permit - (a legal document giving official permission to do something)
license, licence, permit - (a legal document giving official permission to do something)
driver's license, driver's licence, driving license, driving licence - (a license authorizing the bearer to drive a motor vehicle)
will, testament - (a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die)
driver's license, driver's licence, driving license, driving licence - (a license authorizing the bearer to drive a motor vehicle)
registration - (a document certifying an act of registering)
occupation license, occupation licence - (a license to pursue a particular occupation)
admit, allow in, let in, intromit - (allow to enter; grant entry to; 'We cannot admit non-members into our club')
entree, access, accession, admittance - (the right to enter)
admission, admittance - (the act of admitting someone to enter; 'the surgery was performed on his second admission to the clinic')
admit, let in, include - (allow participation in or the right to be part of; permit to exercise the rights, functions, and responsibilities of; 'admit someone to the profession'; 'She was admitted to the New Jersey Bar')
accept, admit, take, take on - (admit into a group or community; 'accept students for graduate study'; 'We'll have to vote on whether or not to admit a new member')
initiate, induct - (accept young people into society, usually with some rite; 'African men are initiated when they reach puberty')
join, fall in, get together - (become part of; become a member of a group or organization; 'He joined the Communist Party as a young man')
let, allow, permit - (make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen; 'This permits the water to rush in'; 'This sealed door won't allow the water come into the basement'; 'This will permit the rain to run off')
limitation - (the quality of being limited or restricted; 'it is a good plan but it has serious limitations')
constraint, restraint - (the state of being physically constrained; 'dogs should be kept under restraint')
limit, bound, boundary - (the greatest possible degree of something; 'what he did was beyond the bounds of acceptable behavior'; 'to the limit of his ability')
limit - (as far as something can go)
limit, limit point, point of accumulation - (the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity)
limit, limitation - (the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed; 'there are limits on the amount you can bet'; 'it is growing rapidly with no limitation in sight')
extent - (the point or degree to which something extends; 'the extent of the damage'; 'the full extent of the law'; 'to a certain extent she was right')
extent - (the distance or area or volume over which something extends; 'the vast extent of the desert'; 'an orchard of considerable extent')
limit, limit point, point of accumulation - (the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity)
extremum, peak - (the most extreme possible amount or value; 'voltage peak')
speed limit - (regulation establishing the top speed permitted on a given road)
constraint, restraint - (the state of being physically constrained; 'dogs should be kept under restraint')
constraint, restraint - (the state of being physically constrained; 'dogs should be kept under restraint')
prestige, prestigiousness - (a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.; 'he wanted to achieve power and prestige')
championship, title - (the status of being a champion; 'he held the title for two years')
presidency, presidentship - (the office and function of president; 'Andrew Jackson expanded the power of the presidency beyond what was customary before his time')
kingship - (the dignity or rank or position of a king)
champion, champ, title-holder - (someone who has won first place in a competition)
dominance, ascendance, ascendence, ascendancy, ascendency, control - (the state that exists when one person or group has power over another; 'her apparent dominance of her husband was really her attempt to make him pay attention to her')
monopoly - (exclusive control or possession of something; 'They have no monopoly on intelligence')
domination, mastery, supremacy - (power to dominate or defeat; 'mastery of the seas')
monopoly - ((economics) a market in which there are many buyers but only one seller; 'a monopoly on silver'; 'when you have a monopoly you can ask any price you like')
driving, impulsive - (having the power of driving or impelling; 'a driving personal ambition'; 'the driving force was his innate enthusiasm'; 'an impulsive force')
high-octane, high-powered, high-power, high-voltage, high-energy - (vigorously energetic or forceful; 'a high-octane sales manager'; 'a high-octane marketing plan'; 'high-powered executives'; 'a high-voltage theatrical entrepreneur')
forceful - (characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical); 'a forceful speaker'; 'a forceful personality'; 'forceful measures'; 'a forceful plan for peace')
potent, strong - (having or wielding force or authority; 'providing the ground soldier with increasingly potent weapons')
forcefully - (with full force; 'we are seeing this film too late to feel its original impact forcefully')
inhibit - (limit the range or extent of; 'Contact between the young was inhibited by strict social customs')
inhibition - ((physiology) the process whereby nerves can retard or prevent the functioning of an organ or part; 'the inhibition of the heart by the vagus nerve')
inhibit - (limit the range or extent of; 'Contact between the young was inhibited by strict social customs')
inhibition - ((physiology) the process whereby nerves can retard or prevent the functioning of an organ or part; 'the inhibition of the heart by the vagus nerve')
influential - (having or exercising influence or power; 'an influential newspaper'; 'influential leadership for peace')
efficient - (being effective without wasting time or effort or expense; 'an efficient production manager'; 'efficient engines save gas')
inefficient - (not producing desired results; wasteful; 'an inefficient campaign against drugs'; 'outdated and inefficient design and methods')
efficiently, expeditiously, with efficiency - (in an efficient manner; 'he functions efficiently')
potent, strong, stiff - (having a strong physiological or chemical effect; 'a potent toxin'; 'potent liquor'; 'a potent cup of tea', 'a stiff drink')
authority, authorization, authorisation, potency, dominance, say-so - (the power or right to give orders or make decisions; 'he has the authority to issue warrants'; 'deputies are given authorization to make arrests'; 'a place of potency in the state')
dominant - (exercising influence or control; 'television plays a dominant role in molding public opinion'; 'the dominant partner in the marriage')
control, command - (exercise authoritative control or power over; 'control the budget'; 'Command the military forces')
operate, control - (handle and cause to function; 'do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol'; 'control the lever')
control - (a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another; 'measures for the control of disease'; 'they instituted controls over drinking on campus')
control - (the activity of managing or exerting control over something; 'the control of the mob by the police was admirable')
containment - (the act of containing; keeping something from spreading; 'the containment of the AIDS epidemic'; 'the containment of the rebellion')
control - (a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another; 'measures for the control of disease'; 'they instituted controls over drinking on campus')
self-denial, self-discipline, self-control - (the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses)
control, hold in, hold, contain, check, curb, moderate - (lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; 'moderate your alcohol intake'; 'hold your tongue'; 'hold your temper'; 'control your anger')
self-control, self-possession, possession, willpower, self-command, self-will - (the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior)
discipline - (the trait of being well behaved; 'he insisted on discipline among the troops')
self-discipline, self-denial - (the trait of practicing self discipline)
inability - (lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something)
inability, unfitness - (lacking the power to perform)
inefficiency - (unskillfulness resulting from a lack of efficiency)
incompetence, incompetency - (lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications)
remainder, difference - (the number that remains after subtraction; the number that when added to the subtrahend gives the minuend)
more, more than - ((comparative of 'much' used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree; 'more land'; 'more support'; 'more rain fell'; 'more than a gallon')
remainder, difference - (the number that remains after subtraction; the number that when added to the subtrahend gives the minuend)
remainder, difference - (the number that remains after subtraction; the number that when added to the subtrahend gives the minuend)
fresh - (recently made, produced, or harvested; 'fresh bread'; 'a fresh scent')
fresh - (not canned or otherwise preserved; 'fresh vegetables')
stale - (showing deterioration from age; 'stale bread')
bad, spoiled, spoilt - ((of foodstuffs) not in an edible or usable condition; 'bad meat'; 'a refrigerator full of spoilt food')
frighten, fright, scare, affright - (cause fear in; 'The stranger who hangs around the building frightens me'; 'Ghosts could never affright her')
awful, dire, direful, dread, dreaded, dreadful, fearful, fearsome, frightening, horrendous, horrific, terrible - (causing fear or dread or terror; 'the awful war'; 'an awful risk'; 'dire news'; 'a career or vengeance so direful that London was shocked'; 'the dread presence of the headmaster'; 'polio is no longer the dreaded disease it once was'; 'a dreadful storm'; 'a fearful howling'; 'horrendous explosions shook the city'; 'a terrible curse')
chilling, scarey, scary, shivery, shuddery - (so scary as to cause chills and shudders; 'the most terrible and shuddery...tales of murder and revenge')
terrific, terrifying - (causing extreme terror; 'a terrifying wail')
intimidate - (make timid or fearful; 'Her boss intimidates her')
intimidate, restrain - (to compel or deter by or as if by threats)
determent, deterrence, intimidation - (a communication that makes you afraid to try something)
strong-arm, bully, browbeat, bullyrag, ballyrag, boss around, hector, push around - (be bossy towards; 'Her big brother always bullied her when she was young')
bully, tough, hooligan, ruffian, roughneck, rowdy, yob, yobo, yobbo - (a cruel and brutal fellow)
terrify, terrorize, terrorise - (fill with terror; frighten greatly)
bluff, bluff out - (deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand)
bluff - (frighten someone by pretending to be stronger than one really is)
bluff - (pretense that your position is stronger than it really is; 'his bluff succeeded in getting him accepted')
bluff, bluff out - (deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand)
bluff, four flush - (the act of bluffing in poker; deception by a false show of confidence in the strength of your cards)
soporific, soporiferous, somniferous, somnific, hypnogogic, hypnagogic - (sleep inducing)
narcotic, soporiferous, soporific - (inducing mental lethargy; 'a narcotic speech')
drowsy, drowsing, dozy - (half asleep; 'made drowsy by the long ride'; 'it seemed a pity to disturb the drowsing (or dozing) professor'; 'a tired dozy child'; 'the nodding (or napping) grandmother in her rocking chair')
sleepy, sleepy-eyed, sleepyheaded - (ready to fall asleep; 'beginning to feel sleepy'; 'a sleepy-eyed child with drooping eyelids'; 'sleepyheaded students')
sleepyhead - (a sleepy person)
sleepiness, drowsiness, somnolence - (a very sleepy state; 'sleepiness causes many driving accidents')
baleful, forbidding, menacing, minacious, minatory, ominous, sinister, threatening - (threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments; 'a baleful look'; 'forbidding thunderclouds'; 'his tone became menacing'; 'ominous rumblings of discontent'; 'sinister storm clouds'; 'a sinister smile'; 'his threatening behavior'; 'ugly black clouds'; 'the situation became ugly')
brood, hover, loom, bulk large - (hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing; 'The terrible vision brooded over her all day long')
officiate - (act in an official capacity in a ceremony or religious ritual, such as a wedding; 'Who officiated at your wedding?')
carry through, accomplish, execute, carry out, action, fulfill, fulfil - (put in effect; 'carry out a task'; 'execute the decision of the people'; 'He actioned the operation')
job - (the performance of a piece of work; 'she did an outstanding job as Ophelia'; 'he gave it up as a bad job')
fur - (dense coat of fine silky hairs on mammals (e.g., cat or seal or weasel))
fur, pelt - (the dressed hairy coat of a mammal)
fur - (a garment made of the dressed hairy coat of a mammal)
fur - (a garment made of the dressed hairy coat of a mammal)
gate - (a movable barrier in a fence or wall)
gateway - (an entrance that can be closed by a gate)
general - (applying to all or most members of a category or group; 'the general public'; 'general assistance'; 'a general rule'; 'in general terms'; 'comprehensible to the general reader')
general - (not specialized or limited to one class of things; 'general studies'; 'general knowledge')
general - (prevailing among and common to the general public; 'the general discontent')
broadly, loosely, broadly speaking, generally - (without regard to specific details or exceptions; 'he interprets the law broadly')
in a sense, in a way - (in some respects; 'in a sense, language is like math')
insofar, in so far, so far, to that extent, to that degree - (to the degree or extent that; 'insofar as it can be ascertained, the horse lung is comparable to that of man'; 'so far as it is reasonably practical he should practice restraint')
excess, extra, redundant, spare, supererogatory, superfluous, supernumerary, surplus - (more than is needed, desired, or required; 'trying to lose excess weight'; 'found some extra change lying on the dresser'; 'yet another book on heraldry might be thought redundant'; 'skills made redundant by technological advance'; 'sleeping in the spare room'; 'supernumerary ornamentation'; 'it was supererogatory of her to gloat'; 'delete superfluous (or unnecessary) words'; 'extra ribs as well as other supernumerary internal parts'; 'surplus cheese distributed to the needy')
repetitive, repetitious - (characterized by repetition; 'repetitive movement')
repetitiveness, repetitiousness - (verboseness resulting from excessive repetitions)
uncomplimentary - (tending to (or intended to) detract or disparage)
complimentary - (conveying or resembling a compliment; 'a complimentary remark')
insistent, repetitive - (persistently continual; 'the bluejay's insistent cry')
humdrum, monotonous - (tediously repetitious or lacking in variety; 'a humdrum existence; all work and no play'; 'nothing is so monotonous as the sea')
flat, monotone, monotonic, monotonous - (sounded or spoken in a tone unvarying in pitch; 'the owl's faint monotonous hooting')
kind - (having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior; 'kind to sick patients'; 'a kind master'; 'kind words showing understanding and sympathy'; 'thanked her for her kind letter')
kindly - (in a kind manner or out of kindness; 'He spoke kindly to the boy'; 'she kindly overlooked the mistake')
inconsiderate - (lacking regard for the rights or feelings of others; 'shockingly inconsiderate behavior')
warmhearted - (marked by warmth of feeling like kindness and sympathy and generosity; 'gave a warmhearted welcome to the stranger')
generosity, generousness - (the trait of being willing to give your money or time)
generosity, unselfishness - (acting generously)
generous - (willing to give and share unstintingly; 'a generous donation')
unselfish - (disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others)
big, bighearted, bounteous, bountiful, freehanded, handsome, giving, liberal, openhanded - (given or giving freely; 'was a big tipper'; 'the bounteous goodness of God'; 'bountiful compliments'; 'a freehanded host'; 'a handsome allowance'; 'Saturday's child is loving and giving'; 'a liberal backer of the arts'; 'a munificent gift'; 'her fond and openhanded grandfather')
liberally, munificently, generously - (in a generous manner; 'he gave liberally to several charities')
altruistic, selfless - (showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others)
altruism, selflessness - (the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others)
unselfishness - (the quality of not putting yourself first but being willing to give your time or money or effort etc. for others; 'rural people show more devotion and unselfishness than do their urban cousins')
generosity, unselfishness - (acting generously)
selfish - (concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others; 'Selfish men were...trying to make capital for themselves out of the sacred cause of civil rights'- Maria Weston Chapman)
selfishness - (stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others)
opportunism, self-interest, self-seeking, expedience - (taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others)
kindness, benignity - (a kind act)
generosity, unselfishness - (acting generously)
heavy - (of great intensity or power or force; 'a heavy blow'; 'the fighting was heavy'; 'heavy seas')
easy, gentle, soft - (having little impact; 'an easy pat on the shoulder'; 'gentle rain'; 'a gentle breeze'; 'a soft (or light) tapping at the window')
gentle - (having or showing a kindly or tender nature; 'the gentle touch of her hand'; 'her gentle manner was comforting'; 'a gentle sensitive nature'; 'gentle blue eyes')
gentleness, softness, mildness - (acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered; 'his fingers have learned gentleness'; 'suddenly her gigantic power melted into softness for the baby'; 'even in the pulpit there are moments when mildness of manner is not enough')
kindness, benignity - (a kind act)
gentleman - (a man of refinement)
straw, drinking straw - (a thin paper or plastic tube used to such liquids into the mouth)
beanstalk - (stem of a bean plant)
corm - (solid swollen underground bulb-shaped stem or stem base and serving as a reproductive structure)
rhizome, rootstock, rootstalk - (a horizontal plant stem with shoots above and roots below serving as a reproductive structure)
trunk, tree trunk, bole - (the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber)
straw - (plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder)
chaff, husk, shuck, stalk, straw, stubble - (material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds)
bran - (broken husks of the seeds of cereal grains that are separated from the flour by sifting)
bran - (broken husks of the seeds of cereal grains that are separated from the flour by sifting)
rust, rusty, rust-brown - (of the brown color of rust)
aureate, gilded, gilt, gold, golden - (having the deep slightly brownish color of gold; 'long aureate (or golden) hair'; 'a gold carpet')
adieu, adios, arrivederci, auf wiedersehen, au revoir, bye, bye-bye, cheerio, good-by, goodby, good-bye, goodbye, good day, sayonara, so long - (a farewell remark; 'they said their good-byes')
crisp, curt, laconic, terse - (brief and to the point; effectively cut short; 'a crisp retort'; 'a response so curt as to be almost rude'; 'the laconic reply; 'yes''; 'short and terse and easy to understand')
long-winded, tedious, verbose, windy, wordy - (using or containing too many words; 'long-winded (or windy) speakers'; 'verbose and ineffective instructional methods'; 'newspapers of the day printed long wordy editorials'; 'proceedings were delayed by wordy disputes')
prolix - (tediously prolonged or tending to speak or write at great length; 'editing a prolix manuscript'; 'a prolix lecturer telling you more than you want to know')
verboseness, verbosity - (an expressive style that uses excessive or empty words)
graceful - (characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution)
gracefully - (in a graceful manner; 'she swooped gracefully')
gracefulness - (beautiful carriage)
grace, gracility - (elegance and beauty of movement or expression)
gracefulness - (beautiful carriage)
govern, rule - (exercise authority over; as of nations; 'Who is governing the country now?')
government, governing, governance, government activity - (the act of governing; exercising authority; 'regulations for the governing of state prisons'; 'he had considerable experience of government')
govern, rule - (exercise authority over; as of nations; 'Who is governing the country now?')
dictate - (rule as a dictator)
convincing - (causing one to believe the truth of something; 'a convincing story'; 'a convincing manner')
persuade - (cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm; 'You can't persuade me to buy this ugly vase!')
convert, win over, convince - (make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something; 'He had finally convinced several customers of the advantages of his product')
certain, sure - (having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured; 'felt certain of success'; 'was sure (or certain) she had seen it'; 'was very sure in his beliefs'; 'sure of her friends')
convinced, positive, confident - (persuaded of; very sure; 'were convinced that it would be to their advantage to join'; 'I am positive he is lying'; 'was confident he would win')
command, require, compel - (make someone do something)
coerce, hale, squeeze, pressure, force - (to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :'She forced him to take a job in the city'; 'He squeezed her for information')
impel, force - (urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate)
coercion - (the act of compelling by force of authority)
compulsion, coercion - (using force to cause something; 'though pressed into rugby under compulsion I began to enjoy the game'; 'they didn't have to use coercion')
coercive - (serving or intended to coerce; 'authority is directional instead of coercive')
forced - (forced or compelled; 'promised to abolish forced labor')
driven, goaded - (compelled forcibly by an outside agency; 'mobs goaded by blind hatred')
charge, saddle, burden - (impose a task upon, assign a responsibility to; 'He charged her with cleaning up all the files over the weekend')
charge - (fill or load to capacity; 'charge the wagon with hay')
burdened, heavy-laden, loaded down - (bearing a physically heavy weight or load; 'tree limbs burdened with ice'; 'a heavy-laden cart'; 'loaded down with packages')
leaden, weighted - (made heavy or weighted down with weariness; 'his leaden arms'; 'weighted eyelids')
burdened, heavy-laden, loaded down - (bearing a physically heavy weight or load; 'tree limbs burdened with ice'; 'a heavy-laden cart'; 'loaded down with packages')
burdened - (bearing a heavy burden of work or difficulties or responsibilities; 'she always felt burdened by the load of paper work')
overwhelm, deluge, flood out - (charge someone with too many tasks)
persuade - (cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm; 'You can't persuade me to buy this ugly vase!')
brainwash - (persuade completely, often through coercion; 'The propaganda brainwashed many people')
brainwash - (submit to brainwashing; indoctrinate forcibly)
brainwashed - (subjected to intensive forced indoctrination resulting in the rejection of old beliefs and acceptance of new ones; 'brainwashed prisoners of war'; 'captive audiences for TV commercials can become brainwashed consumers')
gradually, bit by bit, step by step - (in a gradual manner; 'the snake moved gradually toward its victim')
bit-by-bit, in small stages, piecemeal, step-by-step, stepwise - (one thing at a time)
gradual - (proceeding in small stages; 'a gradual increase in prices')
incremental - (increasing gradually by regular degrees or additions; 'lecturers enjoy...steady incremental growth in salary')
sudden - (happening without warning or in a short space of time; 'a sudden storm'; 'a sudden decision'; 'a sudden cure')
abrupt - (exceedingly sudden and unexpected; 'came to an abrupt stop'; 'an abrupt change in the weather')
abrupt - (surprisingly and unceremoniously brusque in manner; 'an abrupt reply')
linguistics - (the scientific study of language)
linguistics, philology - (the humanistic study of language and literature)
linguist, linguistic scientist - (a specialist in linguistics)
phonetician - (a specialist in phonetics)
phonologist - (a specialist in phonology)
phonology, phonemics - (the study of the sound system of a given language and the analysis and classification of its phonemes)
sociolinguistics - (the study of language in relation to its sociocultural context)
lexicographer, lexicologist - (a compiler or writer of a dictionary; a student of the lexical component of language)
semantics - (the study of language meaning)
semanticist, semiotician - (a specialist in the study of meaning)
semantic - (of or relating to meaning or the study of meaning; 'semantic analysis')
seltzer - (naturally effervescent mineral water)
soda water, carbonated water, club soda, seltzer, sparkling water - (effervescent beverage artificially charged with carbon dioxide)
grammar - (the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics or morphology))
morphology - (studies of the rules for forming admissible words)
grammatical, grammatic - (of or pertaining to grammar; 'the grammatic structure of a sentence'; 'grammatical rules'; 'grammatical gender')
admirable - (deserving of the highest esteem or admiration; 'an estimable young professor'; 'trains ran with admirable precision'; 'his taste was impeccable, his health admirable')
admirable - (inspiring admiration or approval; 'among her many admirable qualities are generosity and graciousness')
impressive - (making a strong or vivid impression; 'an impressive ceremony')
amazing, awe-inspiring, awesome, awful, awing - (inspiring awe or admiration or wonder; 'New York is an amazing city'; 'the Grand Canyon is an awe-inspiring sight'; 'the awesome complexity of the universe'; 'this sea, whose gently awful stirrings seem to speak of some hidden soul beneath'- Melville; 'Westminster Hall's awing majesty, so vast, so high, so silent')
baronial, imposing, noble, stately - (impressive in appearance; 'a baronial mansion'; 'an imposing residence'; 'a noble tree'; 'severe-looking policemen sat astride noble horses'; 'stately columns')
epic, heroic, larger-than-life - (very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale); 'an epic voyage'; 'of heroic proportions'; 'heroic sculpture')
ultimate - (furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme; 'the ultimate achievement'; 'the ultimate question'; 'man's ultimate destiny'; 'the ultimate insult'; 'one's ultimate goal in life')
unimpressive - (not capable of impressing)
expansive, grand, heroic - (of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope; 'an expansive lifestyle'; 'in the grand manner'; 'collecting on a grand scale'; 'heroic undertakings')
grand - (large and impressive in physical size or extent; 'the bridge is a grand structure')
elusive, subtle - (be difficult to detect or grasp by the mind; 'his whole attitude had undergone a subtle change'; 'a subtle difference'; 'that elusive thing the soul')
subtly - (in a subtle manner; 'late nineteenth-century French opera at its most beautiful, subtly romantic with a twilight melancholy')
humble, low, lowly, modest, small - (low or inferior in station or quality; 'a humble cottage'; 'a lowly parish priest'; 'a modest man of the people'; 'small beginnings')
bigger, larger - (large or big relative to something else)
outsize, outsized, oversize, oversized - (larger than normal for its kind)
cramped - (constricted in size; 'cramped quarters'; 'trying to bring children up in cramped high-rise apartments')
smaller, littler - (small or little relative to something else)
lesser - (of less size or importance; 'the lesser anteater'; 'the lesser of two evils')
lesser - (smaller in size or amount or value; 'the lesser powers of Europe'; 'the lesser anteater')
minimal, minimum - (the least possible; 'needed to enforce minimal standards'; 'her grades were minimal'; 'minimum wage'; 'a minimal charge for the service')
minimally - (to a minimal degree; 'the cells minimally responsive to lines in this orientation will not fire')
miniature - (being on a very small scale; 'a miniature camera')
life-size, lifesize, life-sized, full-size - (being of the same size as an original; 'a life-size sculpture')
bantam, diminutive, lilliputian, midget, petite, tiny, flyspeck - (very small; 'diminutive in stature'; 'a lilliputian chest of drawers'; 'her petite figure'; 'tiny feet'; 'the flyspeck nation of Bahrain moved toward democracy')
pocket-size, pocket-sized, pocketable - (small enough to be carried in a garment pocket; 'pocket-size paperbacks')
minor, modest, small, small-scale, pocket-size, pocket-sized - (limited in size or scope; 'a small business'; 'a newspaper with a modest circulation'; 'small-scale plans'; 'a pocket-size country')
bitty, bittie, teensy, teentsy, teeny, wee, weeny, weensy, teensy-weensy, teeny-weeny, itty-bitty, itsy-bitsy - ((used informally) very small; 'a wee tot')
grandparent - (a parent of your father or mother)
grandma, grandmother, granny, grannie, gran - (the mother of your father or mother)
grandfather, gramps, granddad, grandad, granddaddy, grandpa - (the father of your father or mother)
grateful, thankful - (feeling or showing gratitude; 'a grateful heart'; 'grateful for the tree's shade'; 'a thankful smile')
appreciative - (feeling or expressive of gratitude; 'was appreciative of his efforts'; 'an appreciative word')
thankfully - (for which you are thankful; 'thankfully he didn't come to the party')
appreciatively, gratefully - (with appreciation; in a grateful manner; 'he accepted my offer appreciatively')
considerable - (large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree; 'a considerable quantity'; 'the economy was a considerable issue in the campaign'; 'went to considerable trouble for us'; 'spent a considerable amount of time on the problem')
great - (relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind; 'a great juicy steak'; 'a great multitude'; 'the great auk'; 'a great old oak'; 'a great ocean liner'; 'a great delay')
heavy - (unusually great in degree or quantity or number; 'heavy taxes'; 'a heavy fine'; 'heavy casualties'; 'heavy losses'; 'heavy rain'; 'heavy traffic')
insignificant, trivial - (not large enough to consider or notice)
large-scale - (unusually large in scope; 'a large-scale attack on AIDS is needed')
heavy - (of the military or industry; using (or being) the heaviest and most powerful armaments or weapons or equipment; 'heavy artillery'; 'heavy infantry'; 'a heavy cruiser'; 'heavy guns'; 'heavy industry involves large-scale production of basic products (such as steel) used by other industries')
giant - (any creature of exceptional size)
giant, hulk, heavyweight, whale - (a very large person; impressive in size or qualities)
giant, goliath, behemoth, monster, colossus - (someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful)
huge, immense, vast, Brobdingnagian - (unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope; 'huge government spending'; 'huge country estates'; 'huge popular demand for higher education'; 'a huge wave'; 'the Los Angeles aqueduct winds like an immense snake along the base of the mountains'; 'immense numbers of birds'; 'at vast (or immense) expense'; 'the vast reaches of outer space'; 'the vast accumulation of knowledge...which we call civilization ' - W.R.Inge)
enormous, tremendous - (extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree; 'an enormous boulder'; 'enormous expenses'; 'tremendous sweeping plains'; 'a tremendous fact in human experience; that a whole civilization should be dependent on technology'- Walter Lippman; 'a plane took off with a tremendous noise')
elephantine, gargantuan, giant, jumbo - (of great mass; huge and bulky; 'a jumbo jet'; 'jumbo shrimp')
humongous, banging, thumping, whopping, walloping - ((used informally) very large; 'a thumping loss')
whopping - (extremely; 'they all were whopping drunk')
enormously, tremendously, hugely, staggeringly - (extremely; 'he was enormously popular')
vastly, immensely - (to an exceedingly great extent or degree; 'He had vastly overestimated his resources'; 'was immensely more important to the project as a scientist than as an administrator')
colossal, prodigious, stupendous - (so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe; 'colossal crumbling ruins of an ancient temple'; 'has a colossal nerve'; 'a prodigious storm'; 'a stupendous field of grass'; 'stupendous demand')
gigantic, mammoth - (so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth; 'a gigantic redwood'; 'gigantic disappointment'; 'a mammoth ship'; 'a mammoth multinational corporation')
extensive, extended - (large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity; 'an extensive Roman settlement in northwest England'; 'extended farm lands'; 'surgeons with extended experience'; 'they suffered extensive damage')
extensively - (in a widespread way; 'oxidation ponds are extensively used for sewage treatment in the Midwest')
massive, monolithic, monumental - (imposing in size or bulk or solidity; 'massive oak doors'; 'Moore's massive sculptures'; 'the monolithic proportions of Stalinist architecture'; 'a monumental scale')
monolith - (a single great stone (often in the form of a column or obelisk))
monolithic - (characterized by massiveness and rigidity and total uniformity; 'a monolithic society'; 'a monolithic worldwide movement')
greeting, salutation - ((usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting))
greet, recognize, recognise - (express greetings upon meeting someone)
outgrow - (grow too large or too mature for; 'I have outgrown these clothes'; 'She outgrew her childish habits')
boom, prosper, thrive, get ahead, flourish, expand - (grow stronger; 'The economy was booming')
flourishing, growing, thriving - (having or showing vigorous vegetal or animal life; 'flourishing crops'; 'flourishing chicks'; 'a growing boy'; 'fast-growing weeds'; 'a thriving deer population')
booming, flourishing, palmy, prospering, prosperous, roaring, thriving - (very lively and profitable; 'flourishing businesses'; 'a palmy time for stockbrokers'; 'a prosperous new business'; 'doing a roaring trade'; 'a thriving tourist center'; 'did a thriving business in orchids')
expand - (become larger in size or volume or quantity; 'his business expanded rapidly)
expand - (make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity; 'expand the house by adding another wing')
expansion, enlargement - (the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope)
enlarge - (make larger; 'She enlarged the flower beds')
enlarge - (become larger or bigger)
expanded - (increased in extent or size or bulk or scope)
expansion, expanding upon - (adding information or detail)
elaborate, lucubrate, expatiate, exposit, enlarge, flesh out, expand, expound, dilate - (add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing; 'She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation')
amplification, elaboration - (addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail; 'a few remarks added in amplification and defense'; 'an elaboration of the sketch followed')
enlargement - (the state of being enlarged)
swelling, puffiness, lump - (abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement)
swell - (cause to become swollen; 'The water swells the wood')
distend - (cause to expand as it by internal pressure; 'The gas distended the animal's body')
distend - (swell from or as if from internal pressure; 'The distended bellies of the starving cows')
swell - (increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity; 'The music swelled to a crescendo')
swell, swell up, intumesce, tumefy, tumesce - (expand abnormally; 'The bellies of the starving children are swelling')
swell, swell up, intumesce, tumefy, tumesce - (expand abnormally; 'The bellies of the starving children are swelling')
tumefy - (cause to become very swollen)
swelling, puffiness, lump - (abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement)
edema, oedema, hydrops, dropsy - (swelling from excessive accumulation of serous fluid in tissue)
billow, surge - (a large sea wave)
billow, surge - (a large sea wave)
billowy, billowing, surging - (characterized by great swelling waves or surges; 'billowy storm clouds'; 'the restless billowing sea'; 'surging waves')
bouffant, puffy - (being puffed out; used of hair style or clothing; 'a bouffant skirt')
bloated, distended, puffed, puffy, swollen, intumescent, tumescent, tumid, turgid - (abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas; 'hungry children with bloated stomachs'; 'he had a grossly distended stomach'; 'eyes with puffed (or puffy) lids'; 'swollen hands'; 'tumescent tissue'; 'puffy tumid flesh')
enlarged - (larger than normal; 'enlarged joints')
decrease, diminish, lessen, fall - (decrease in size, extent, or range; 'The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester'; 'The cabin pressure fell dramatically'; 'her weight fall to under a hundred pounds'; 'his voice fell to a whisper')
abate, let up, slack off, slack, die away - (become less in amount or intensity; 'The storm abated'; 'The rain let up after a few hours')
dwindle, dwindle away, dwindle down - (become smaller or lose substance; 'Her savings dwindled down')
dwindling, tapering, tapering off - (gradually decreasing until little remains)
shrivel, shrivel up, shrink, wither - (wither, as with a loss of moisture; 'The fruit dried and shriveled')
shrink, reduce - (reduce in size; reduce physically; 'Hot water will shrink the sweater'; 'Can you shrink this image?')
shrink, contract - (become smaller or draw together; 'The fabric shrank'; 'The balloon shrank')
shrunk, shrunken - (reduced in size by being drawn together; 'the shrunken dress was entirely too tight to wear')
shrivel, shrivel up, shrink, wither - (wither, as with a loss of moisture; 'The fruit dried and shriveled')
extrude, squeeze out - (form or shape by forcing through an opening; 'extrude steel')
draw - (reduce the diameter of (a wire or metal rod) by pulling it through a die; 'draw wire')
expand, spread out - (extend in one or more directions; 'The dough expands')
inflatable - (designed to be filled with air or gas; 'an inflatable mattress'; 'an inflatable boat')
inflate, blow up - (fill with gas or air; 'inflate a balloons')
deflate - (collapse by releasing contained air or gas; 'deflate a balloon')
deflate - (release contained air or gas from; 'deflate the air mattress')
deflated - (collapsed through the release of gas or air)
inflate, blow up - (fill with gas or air; 'inflate a balloons')
inflated - (expanded by (or as if by) gas or air; 'an inflated balloon')
guide, steer - (be a guiding force, as with directions or advice; 'The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses')
rede, advise, counsel - (give advice to; 'The teacher counsels troubled students'; 'The lawyer counselled me when I was accused of tax fraud')
guidance, counsel, counseling, counselling, direction - (something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action)
guidance, steering - (the act of guiding or showing the way)
guided - (subject to guidance or control especially after launching; 'a guided missile')
lead, take, direct, conduct, guide - (take somebody somewhere; 'We lead him to our chief'; 'can you take me to the main entrance?'; 'He conducted us to the palace')
guidance, counsel, counseling, counselling, direction - (something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action)
guilt, guiltiness - (the state of having committed an offense)
complicity - (guilt as an accomplice in a crime or offense)
guilty - (responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act; or marked by guilt; 'guilty of murder'; 'the guilty person'; 'secret guilty deeds'; 'a guilty conscience'; 'guilty behavior')
delinquent - (guilty of a minor misdeed; 'delinquent minors')
delinquent, juvenile delinquent - (a young offender)
delinquency, juvenile delinquency - (an antisocial misdeed in violation of the law by a minor)
innocence - (a state or condition of being innocent of a specific crime or offense; 'the trial established his innocence')
innocent, guiltless, clean-handed - (free from evil or guilt; 'an innocent child'; 'the principle that one is innocent until proved guilty')
impeccant, innocent, sinless - (free from sin)
purity, pureness, sinlessness, innocence, whiteness - (the state of being unsullied by sin or moral wrong; lacking a knowledge of evil)
blameless, inculpable, irreproachable, unimpeachable - (free of guilt; not subject to blame; 'has lived a blameless life'; 'of irreproachable character'; 'an unimpeachable reputation')
hairy, haired, hirsute - (having or covered with hair; 'Jacob was a hairy man'; 'a hairy caterpillar')
furred, furry - (covered with a dense coat of fine silky hairs; 'furred animals'; 'a furry teddy bear')
planetarium - (a building housing an instrument for projecting the positions of the planets onto a domed ceiling)
projection - (the projection of an image from a film onto a screen)
projector - (an optical instrument that projects an enlarged image onto a screen)
planetarium - (an optical device for projecting images of celestial bodies and other astronomical phenomena onto the inner surface of a hemispherical dome)
slide projector - (projector that projects an enlarged image of a slide onto a screen)
congregate - (come together, usually for a purpose; 'The crowds congregated in front of the Vatican on Christmas Eve')
hall - (a large room for gatherings or entertainment; 'lecture hall'; 'pool hall')
assembly hall - (a hall where many people can congregate)
showroom, salesroom, saleroom - (an area where merchandise (such as cars) can be displayed; 'in England a showroom is called a salesroom')
auditorium - (the area of a theater or concert hall where the audience sits)
passageway - (a passage between rooms or between buildings)
passage, passageway - (a path or channel or duct through or along which something may pass; 'the nasal passages')
passage - (a way through or along which someone or something may pass)
roofed - (covered with a roof; having a roof as specified (often used in combination); 'roofed picnic areas'; 'a slate-roofed house'; 'palmleaf-roofed huts')
arcade - (a covered passageway; often between streets with shops or stalls)
passage, passageway - (a path or channel or duct through or along which something may pass; 'the nasal passages')
meatus - (a natural body passageway)
auditory meatus, acoustic meatus, ear canal, auditory canal, external auditory canal - (either of the passages in the outer ear from the auricle to the tympanic membrane)
channel - (a passage for water (or other fluids) to flow through; 'the fields were crossed with irrigation channels'; 'gutters carried off the rainwater into a series of channels under the street')
overhang - (projection that extends beyond or hangs over something else)
eaves - (the overhang at the lower edge of a roof)
gutter, trough - (a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater)
hallway, hall - (an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open; 'the elevators were at the end of the hall')
corridor - (an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it)
shaft - (a vertical passageway through a building (as for an elevator))
well - (an open shaft through the floors of a building (as for a stairway))
elevator shaft - (a vertical shaft in a building to permit the passage of an elevator from floor to floor)
stairwell - (a vertical well around which there is a stairway)
aisle, gangway - (passageway between seating areas as in an auditorium or passenger vehicle or between areas of shelves of goods as in stores)
aisle - (part of a church divided laterally from the nave proper by rows of pillars or columns)
twiddle, fiddle with - (manipulate, as in a nervous or unconscious manner; 'He twiddled her thumbs while waiting for the interview')
prop up, prop, shore up, shore - (support by placing against something solid or rigid; 'shore and buttress an old building')
hold, take hold - (have or hold in one's hands or grip; 'Hold this bowl for a moment, please'; 'A crazy idea took hold of him')
hang, hang up - (cause to be hanging or suspended; 'Hang that picture on the wall')
suspend - (hang freely; 'The secret police suspended their victims from the ceiling and beat them')
hang - (be suspended or hanging; 'The flag hung on the wall')
dangle, swing, drop - (hang freely; 'the ornaments dangled from the tree'; 'The light dropped from the ceiling')
dangle - (cause to dangle or hang freely; 'He dangled the ornaments from the Christmas tree')
dangle - (cause to dangle or hang freely; 'He dangled the ornaments from the Christmas tree')
float, drift, be adrift, blow - (be in motion due to some air or water current; 'The leaves were blowing in the wind'; 'the boat drifted on the lake'; 'The sailboat was adrift on the open sea'; 'the shipwrecked boat drifted away from the shore')
float, swim - (be afloat; stay on a liquid surface; not sink)
floating - (borne up by or suspended in a liquid; 'the ship is still floating'; 'floating logs'; 'floating seaweed')
adrift - (afloat on the surface of a body of water; 'after the storm the boats were adrift')
difficulty - (a condition or state of affairs almost beyond one's ability to deal with and requiring great effort to bear or overcome; 'grappling with financial difficulties')
predicament, quandary, plight - (a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one; 'finds himself in a most awkward predicament'; 'the woeful plight of homeless people')
adversity, hardship, hard knocks - (a state of misfortune or affliction; 'debt-ridden farmers struggling with adversity'; 'a life of hardship')
ill-being - (lack of prosperity or happiness or health)
misery, wretchedness, miserableness - (a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune; 'the misery and wretchedness of those slums is intolerable')
suffering, woe - (misery resulting from affliction)
starvation, famishment - (a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period)
starve, hunger, famish - (be hungry; go without food; 'Let's eat-I'm starving!')
starved, starving - (suffering from lack of food)
deleterious, hurtful, injurious - (harmful to living things; 'deleterious chemical additives')
evil, harmful, injurious - (tending to cause great harm)
noxious, harmful - (injurious to physical or mental health; 'noxious chemical wastes'; 'noxious ideas')
harmful - (able or likely to do harm) 'too much sun is harmful to the skin'; 'harmful effects of smoking')
evil, harmful, injurious - (tending to cause great harm)
love - (a strong positive emotion of regard and affection; 'his love for his work'; 'children need a lot of love')
love - (have a great affection or liking for; 'I love French food'; 'She loves her boss and works hard for him')
ardor, ardour - (intense feeling of love)
love, sexual love, erotic love - (a deep feeling of sexual desire and attraction; 'their love left them indifferent to their surroundings'; 'she was his first love')
love - (be enamored or in love with; 'She loves her husband deeply')
adoration, latria - (the worship given to God alone)
adore - (love intensely; 'he just adored his wife')
adore - (love intensely; 'he just adored his wife')
worship, adoration - (a feeling of profound love and admiration)
idolize, idolise, worship, hero-worship, revere - (love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol; 'Many teenagers idolized the Beatles')
devotion, devotedness - (feelings of ardent love; 'their devotion to each other was beautiful')
soul mate - (someone for whom you have a deep affinity)
admirer - (a person who admires; someone who esteems or respects or approves)
lover - (a person who loves or is loved)
suitor, suer, wooer - (a man who courts a woman; 'a suer for the hand of the princess')
girlfriend, girl, lady friend - (a girl or young woman with whom a man is romantically involved;'his girlfriend kicked him out')
boyfriend, fellow, beau, swain, young man - (a man who is the lover of a girl or young woman; 'if I'd known he was her boyfriend I wouldn't have asked')
girlfriend, girl, lady friend - (a girl or young woman with whom a man is romantically involved;'his girlfriend kicked him out')
contempt, disdain, scorn, despite - (lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike; 'he was held in contempt'; 'the despite in which outsiders were held is legendary')
contemptuous, disdainful, insulting, scornful - (expressing extreme contempt)
disdainful, haughty, lordly, prideful, sniffy, supercilious, swaggering - (having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy; 'some economists are disdainful of their colleagues in other social disciplines'; 'haughty aristocrats'; 'his lordly manners were offensive'; 'walked with a prideful swagger'; 'very sniffy about breaches of etiquette'; 'his mother eyed my clothes with a supercilious air'; 'a more swaggering mood than usual'- W.L.Shirer)
antipathy, aversion, distaste - (a feeling of intense dislike)
hate, hatred - (the emotion of hate; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action)
hate, detest - (dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards; 'I hate Mexican food'; 'She detests politicians')
contemn, despise, scorn, disdain - (look down on with disdain; 'He despises the people he has to work for'; 'The professor scorns the students who don't catch on immediately')
abhorrence, abomination, detestation, execration, loathing, odium - (hate coupled with disgust)
abhor, loathe, abominate, execrate - (find repugnant; 'I loathe that man'; 'She abhors cats')
malice, maliciousness, spite, spitefulness, venom - (feeling a need to see others suffer)
cattiness, bitchiness, spite, spitefulness, nastiness - (malevolence by virtue of being malicious or spiteful or nasty)
malicious - (having the nature of or resulting from malice; 'malicious gossip'; 'took malicious pleasure in...watching me wince' - Rudyard Kipling)
disgust - (strong feelings of dislike)
disgusted, fed up, sick, sick of, tired of - (having a strong distaste from surfeit; 'grew more and more disgusted'; 'fed up with their complaints'; 'sick of it all'; 'sick to death of flattery'; 'gossip that makes one sick'; 'tired of the noise and smoke')
repugnance, repulsion, revulsion, horror - (intense aversion)
sanity, saneness - (normal or sound powers of mind)
sane - (mentally healthy; free from mental disorder; 'appears to be completely sane')
heel - (the back part of the human foot)
here - (the present location; this place; 'where do we go from here?')
there - (a location other than here; that place; 'you can take it from there')
yonder, yon - (at or in an indicated (usually distant) place ('yon' is archaic and dialectal); 'the house yonder'; 'scattered here and yon'- Calder Willingham)
yonder, yon - (distant but within sight ('yon' is dialectal); 'yonder valley'; 'the hills yonder'; 'what is yon place?')
hide, pelt, skin - (body covering of a living animal)
fur, pelt - (the dressed hairy coat of a mammal)
hide, conceal - (prevent from being seen or discovered; 'Muslim women hide their faces'; 'hide the money')
concealment, concealing, hiding - (the activity of keeping something secret)
overt, open - (open and observable; not secret or hidden; 'an overt lie'; 'overt hostility'; 'overt intelligence gathering'; 'open ballots')
overtly - (in an overt manner; 'he did it overtly')
unconcealed - (not concealed or hidden; 'her unconcealed hostility poisoned the atmosphere'; 'watched with unconcealed curiosity')
pointed - (direct and obvious in meaning or reference; often unpleasant; 'a pointed critique'; 'a pointed allusion to what was going on'; 'another pointed look in their direction')
pointedly - (in such a manner as to make something clearly evident; 'he pointedly ignored the question')
blatant, blazing, conspicuous - (without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious; 'blatant disregard of the law'; 'a blatant appeal to vanity'; 'a blazing indiscretion')
blatantly - (in a blatant manner; 'they blatantly violated the laws')
cover-up - (concealment that attempts to prevent something scandalous from becoming public)
cover, cover up - (hide from view or knowledge; 'The President covered the fact that he bugged the offices in the White House')
hide, hide out - (be or go into hiding; keep out of sight, as for protection and safety; 'Probably his horse would be close to where he was hiding'; 'She is hiding out in a cabin in Montana')
historical - (of or relating to the study of history; 'historical scholars'; 'a historical perspective')
historic, historical - (belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past; 'historic victories'; 'historical (or historic) times'f; 'a historical character')
prewar - (existing or belonging to a time before a war; 'prewar levels of industrial production')
complacent, self-satisfied, self-complacent - (contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions; 'he had become complacent after years of success'; 'his self-satisfied dignity')
smug, self-satisfied - (marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction; 'a smug glow of self-congratulation')
smugness - (an excessive feeling of self-satisfaction)
arrogant, chesty, self-important - (having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride; 'an arrogant official'; 'arrogant claims'; 'chesty as a peacock')
arrogance, haughtiness, hauteur, high-handedness, lordliness - (overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors)
hubris - (overbearing pride or presumption)
historically - (throughout history; 'historically they have never coexisted peacefully')
historic - (important in history; 'the historic first voyage to outer space')
holy - (belonging to or derived from or associated with a divine power)
consecrated, sacred, sanctified - (made or declared or believed to be holy; devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use; 'a consecrated church'; 'the sacred mosque'; 'sacred elephants'; 'sacred bread and wine'; 'sanctified wine')
holiness, sanctity, sanctitude - (the quality of being holy)
angelic, angelical, beatific, saintlike, saintly, sainted - (marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint; 'angelic beneficence'; 'a beatific smile'; 'a saintly concern for his fellow men'; 'my sainted mother')
holier-than-thou, pietistic, pietistical, pharisaic, pharisaical, sanctimonious, self-righteous - (excessively or hypocritically pious; 'a sickening sanctimonious smile')
owner, possessor - (a person who owns something; 'they are searching for the owner of the car'; 'who is the owner of that friendly smile?')
holder, bearer - (the person who is in possession of a check or note or bond or document of title that is endorsed to him or to whoever holds it; ' the bond was marked `payable to bearer' ')
saver - (someone who saves (especially money))
miser - (a stingy hoarder of money and possessions (often living miserably)
cheapskate, tightwad - (a miserly person)
spendthrift, spend-all, spender, scattergood - (someone who spends money prodigally)
hoarder - (a person who accumulates things and hides them away for future use)
landowner, landholder, property owner - (a holder or proprietor of land)
landlord - (a landowner who leases to others)
lease, rental, letting - (property that is leased or rented out or let)
owner, proprietor - ((law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business; 'he is the owner of a chain of restaurants')
homeowner, householder - (someone who owns a home)
home, place - (where you live at a particular time; 'deliver the package to my home'; 'he doesn't have a home to go to'; 'your place or mine?')
dwelling, home, domicile, abode, habitation, dwelling house - (housing that someone is living in; he built a modest dwelling near the pond; they raise money to provide homes for the homeless)
hearth, fireside - (home symbolized as a part of the fireplace; 'driven from hearth and home'; 'fighting in defense of their firesides')
haunt, hangout, resort, repair, stamping ground - (a frequently visited place)
seating, seats, seating room, seating area - (an area that includes places where several people can sit; 'there is seating for 40 students in this classroom')
tiered seat - (seating that is arranged in sloping tiers so that spectators in the back can see over the heads of those in front)
stand - (tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade))
bleachers - (an outdoor grandstand without a roof; patrons are exposed to the sun as linens are when they are bleached)
grandstand, covered stand - (a stand at a racecourse or stadium consisting of tiers with rows of individual seats that are under a protective roof)
seating, seats, seating room, seating area - (an area that includes places where several people can sit; 'there is seating for 40 students in this classroom')
gathering place - (a favorite haunt where people gather)
midair - (some point in the air; above ground level; 'the planes collided in midair')
attitude, mental attitude - (a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways; 'he had the attitude that work was fun')
orientation - (an integrated set of attitudes and beliefs)
orthodoxy - (the quality of being orthodox (especially in religion))
unorthodoxy, heterodoxy, heresy - (any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position)
heresy, unorthodoxy - (a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion)
credence, acceptance - (the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true; 'he gave credence to the gossip'; 'acceptance of Newtonian mechanics was unquestioned for 200 years')
impartiality, nonpartisanship - (an inclination to weigh both views or opinions equally)
mentality, outlook, mindset, mind-set - (a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations)
fairness, fair-mindedness, candor, candour - (ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty)
partiality, partisanship - (an inclination to favor one group or view or opinion over alternatives)
predisposition - (a disposition in advance to react in a particular way)
bias, prejudice, preconception - (a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation)
paternalism - (the attitude (of a person or a government) that subordinates should be controlled in a fatherly way for their own good)
well-intentioned, well-meaning, well-meant - (marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results; 'a well-intentioned but clumsy waiter'; 'a well-meaning but tactless fellow'; 'the son's well-meaning efforts threw a singular chill upon the father's admirers'- S.W.Maughm; 'blunt but well-meant criticism')
benevolent - (intending or showing kindness; 'a benevolent society')
charitable, benevolent, kindly, sympathetic, good-hearted, openhearted, large-hearted - (showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity; 'was charitable in his opinions of others'; 'kindly criticism'; 'a kindly act'; 'sympathetic words'; 'a large-hearted mentor')
paternalistic - (benevolent but sometimes intrusive)
humane - (marked or motivated by concern with the alleviation of suffering)
xenophobia - (an irrational fear of foreigners or strangers)
xenophobic - (suffering from xenophobia; having abnormal fear or hatred of the strange or foreign)
racism - (the prejudice that members of one race are intrinsically superior to members of other races)
racist, racialist - (a person with a prejudiced belief that one race is superior to others)
anti-Semite, Jew-baiter - (someone who hates and would persecute Jews)
anti-Semitism, antisemitism - (the intense dislike for and prejudice against Jewish people)
anti-semitic, antisemitic - (relating to or characterized by anti-Semitism; hating Jews)
slant, angle - (a biased way of looking at or presenting something)
slant, angle, weight - (present with a bias; 'He biased his presentation so as to please the share holders')
prejudice, prepossess - (influence (somebody's) opinion in advance)
bias, predetermine - (cause to be biased)
point of view, viewpoint, stand, standpoint - (a mental position from which things are viewed; 'we should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians'; 'teaching history gave him a special point of view toward current events')
light - (a particular perspective or aspect of a situation; 'although he saw it in a different light, he still did not understand')
orientation - (an integrated set of attitudes and beliefs)
iconoclasm - (the orientation of an iconoclast)
iconoclast - (someone who attacks cherished ideas or traditional institutions)
position, stance, posture - (a rationalized mental attitude)
position, view, perspective - (a way of regarding situations or topics etc.; 'consider what follows from the positivist view')
hard line - (a firm and uncompromising stance or position; 'the governor took a hard line on drugs')
uncompromising, sturdy, inflexible - (not making concessions; 'took an uncompromising stance in the peace talks'; 'uncompromising honesty')
hard-line, hardline - (firm and uncompromising; 'a hard-line policy')
Weltanschauung, world view - (a comprehensive view of the world and human life)
futurism - (the position that the meaning of life should be sought in the future)
futuristic, futurist - (of or relating to futurism; 'futurist art')
dishonesty, knavery - (lack of honesty; acts of lying or cheating or stealing)
crying, egregious, flagrant, glaring, gross, rank - (conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible; 'a crying shame'; 'an egregious lie'; 'flagrant violation of human rights'; 'a glaring error'; 'gross ineptitude'; 'gross injustice'; 'rank treachery')
grossly - (in a gross manner)
flagrantly - (in a flagrant manner; 'he is flagrantly disregarding the law')
honest, honorable - (not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent; 'honest lawyers'; 'honest reporting'; 'an honest wage'; 'honest weight')
candid, open, heart-to-heart - (openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness; 'his candid eyes'; 'an open and trusting nature'; 'a heart-to-heart talk')
overt, open - (open and observable; not secret or hidden; 'an overt lie'; 'overt hostility'; 'overt intelligence gathering'; 'open ballots')
evasive - (deliberately vague or ambiguous; 'his answers were brief, constrained and evasive'; 'an evasive statement')
blunt, candid, forthright, frank, free-spoken, outspoken, plainspoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulder - (characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion; 'blunt talking and straight shooting'; 'a blunt New England farmer'; ' I gave them my candid opinion'; 'forthright criticism'; 'a forthright approach to the problem'; 'tell me what you think - and you may just as well be frank'; 'it is possible to be outspoken without being rude'; 'plainspoken and to the point'; 'a point-blank accusation')
bluffly, bluntly, brusquely, flat out, roundly - (in a blunt direct manner; 'he spoke bluntly'; 'he stated his opinion flat-out'; 'he was criticized roundly')
honestly, candidly, frankly - ((used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that; 'honestly, I don't believe it'; 'candidly, I think she doesn't have a conscience'; 'frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn')
squarely, forthrightly, forthright - (directly and without evasion; not roundabout; 'to face a problem squarely'; 'the responsibility lies squarely with them'; 'spoke forthright (or forthrightly) and to the point')
square, straightforward, straight - (without evasion or compromise; 'a square contradiction'; 'he is not being as straightforward as it appears')
squarely, square - (in a straight direct way; 'looked him squarely in the eye'; 'ran square into me')
unprofessional - (not characteristic of or befitting a profession or one engaged in a profession; 'described in unprofessional language so that high school students could understand it'; 'was censured for unprofessional conduct'; 'unprofessional repairs')
dishonest, dishonorable - (deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive)
dishonest - (lacking honesty and oblivious to what is honorable)
untruthful - (not expressing or given to expressing the truth; 'the statement given under oath was untruthful'; 'an untruthful person')
untruthfulness - (the quality of being untruthful)
equivocation, prevarication, evasiveness - (intentionally vague or ambiguous)
candor, candour, candidness, frankness, directness, forthrightness - (the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech)
honesty, honestness - (the quality of being honest)
integrity - (moral soundness; 'he expects to find in us the common honesty and integrity of men of business'; 'they admired his scrupulous professional integrity')
honor, honour - (the quality of being honorable and having a good name; 'a man of honor')
morality - (concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct)
immorality - (the quality of not being in accord with standards of right or good conduct; 'the immorality of basing the defense of the West on the threat of mutual assured destruction')
unrighteousness - (failure to adhere to moral principles; 'forgave us our sins and cleansed us of all unrighteousness')
injustice, unjustness - (the practice of being unjust or unfair)
unfairness, inequity - (injustice by virtue of not conforming with rules or standards)
righteous - (characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice; 'the...prayer of a righteous man availeth much'- James 5:16)
righteousness - (adhering to moral principles)
honorableness, honourableness - (the quality of deserving honor or respect; characterized by honor)
nobility, nobleness, magnanimousness, grandeur (the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct)
piety, piousness - (righteousness by virtue of being pious)
ethical, honorable, honourable, moral - (adhering to ethical and moral principles; 'it seems ethical and right'; 'followed the only honorable course of action'; 'had the moral courage to stand alone')
principled - (based on or manifesting objectively defined standards of rightness or morality; 'principled pragmatism and unprincipled expediency'; 'a principled person')
respective, several, various - (considered individually; 'the respective club members'; 'specialists in their several fields'; 'the various reports all agreed')
respectable - (characterized by proper behavior or conventional conduct; worthy of respect; 'a respectable woman')
honor, honour, laurels - (the state of being honored)
glory, glorification - (a state of high honor; 'he valued glory above life itself')
condition, status - (a state at a particular time; 'a condition (or state) of disrepair'; 'the current status of the arms negotiations')
equality, equivalence, equation, par - (a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced; 'on a par with the best')
seniority, senior status, higher status, higher rank - (higher rank than that of others especially by reason of longer service)
high profile - (a position attracting much attention and publicity)
status, position - (the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society; 'he had the status of a minor'; 'the novel attained the status of a classic'; 'atheists do not enjoy a favorable position in American life')
low status, lowness, lowliness - (a position of inferior status; low in station or rank or fortune or estimation)
inferiority, lower status, lower rank - (the state of being inferior)
backseat - (a secondary or inferior position or status; 'tennis has had to take a backseat while his work is so demanding')
standing - (social or financial or professional status or reputation; 'of equal standing'; 'a member in good standing')
ranking - (position on a scale in relation to others in a sport)
importance, grandness - (a prominent status; 'a person of importance')
primacy - (the state of being first in importance)
standing - (an ordered listing of scores or results showing the relative positions of competitors (individuals or teams) in a sporting event)
footing, terms - (status with respect to the relations between people or groups; 'on good terms with her in-laws'; 'on a friendly footing')
rank - (relative status; 'his salary was determined by his rank and seniority')
first, number one - (the first or highest in an ordering or series; 'He wanted to be the first')
slot - (a position in a hierarchy or organization; 'Bob Dylan occupied the top slot for several weeks'; 'she beat some tough competition for the number one slot')
position, post, berth, office, spot, billet, place, situation - (a job in an organization; 'he occupied a post in the treasury')
ranking - (position on a scale in relation to others in a sport)
nomination - (the condition of having been proposed as a suitable candidate for appointment or election; 'there was keen competition for the nomination'; 'his nomination was hotly protested')
friendship, friendly relationship - (the state of being friends)
anonymity, namelessness - (the state of being anonymous)
recognition, acknowledgment, acknowledgement - (the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged; 'the partners were delighted with the recognition of their work'; 'she seems to avoid much in the way of recognition or acknowledgement of feminist work prior to her own')
success - (a state of prosperity or fame; 'he is enjoying great success'; 'he does not consider wealth synonymous with success')
success - (a state of prosperity or fame; 'he is enjoying great success'; 'he does not consider wealth synonymous with success')
success - (a state of prosperity or fame; 'he is enjoying great success'; 'he does not consider wealth synonymous with success')
big time - (the highest level of an occupation (especially in entertainment))
fame, celebrity, renown - (the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed)
notoriety, ill fame - (the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality)
repute, reputation - (the state of being held in high esteem and honor)
reputable - (having a good reputation; 'a reputable business'; 'a reputable scientist'; 'a reputable wine')
ill-famed, infamous, notorious - (having an exceedingly bad reputation; 'a notorious gangster'; 'the tenderloin district was notorious for vice')
notoriously - (to a notorious degree; 'European emigres, who notoriously used to repair to the British Museum to write seditious pamphlets')
celebrated, famed, far-famed, famous, illustrious, notable, noted, renowned - (widely known and esteemed; 'a famous actor'; 'a celebrated musician'; 'a famed scientist'; 'an illustrious judge'; 'a notable historian'; 'a renowned painter')
famously - (in a manner or to an extent that is well known; 'in his famously anecdotal style')
known - (apprehended with certainty; 'a known quantity'; 'the limits of the known world'; 'a musician known throughout the world'; 'a known criminal')
well-known - (widely or fully known; 'a well-known politician'; 'well-known facts'; 'a politician who is well known'; 'these facts are well known')
familiar - (well known or easily recognized; 'a familiar figure'; 'familiar songs'; 'familiar guests')
unfamiliar - (not known or well known; 'a name unfamiliar to most'; 'be alert at night especially in unfamiliar surroundings')
best-known - (most familiar or renowned; 'Stevenson's best-known work is probably 'Treasure Island'')
little-known - (unknown to most people)
obscure, unknown, unsung - (not famous or acclaimed; 'an obscure family'; 'unsung heroes of the war')
bootless, fruitless, futile, sleeveless, vain - (unproductive of success; 'a fruitless search'; 'futile years after her artistic peak'; 'a sleeveless errand'; 'a vain attempt')
ineffective, uneffective, ineffectual - (not producing an intended effect; 'an ineffective teacher'; 'ineffective legislation')
unproductive - (not producing desired results; 'the talks between labor and management were unproductive')
hopeless - (certain to fail; 'the situation is hopeless')
hopelessly - (in a hopeless manner; 'the papers were hopelessly jumbled'; 'he is hopelessly romantic')
hopeless - (without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success; in an agony of hopeless grief; with a hopeless sigh he sat down)
horizon, apparent horizon, visible horizon, sensible horizon, skyline - (the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet)
hostile - (characterized by enmity or ill will; 'a hostile nation'; 'a hostile remark'; 'hostile actions')
hostile - (very unfriendly; 'a hostile attitude')
hostility, ill will - (a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition; 'he could not conceal his hostility')
hostility, enmity, ill will (the feeling of a hostile person; 'he could no longer contain his hostility')
hostility, enmity, antagonism - (a state of deep-seated ill-will)
animosity, animus, bad blood - (a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility)
host - (a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there)
hostess - (a woman host)
host - (an animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite; it does not benefit and is often harmed by the association)
parasite - (an animal or plant that lives in or on a host (another animal or plant); it obtains nourishment from the host without benefiting or killing the host)
house - (a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families; 'he has a house on Cape Cod'; 'she felt she had to get out of the house')
summer house - (a country house (usually located in the country) that provides a cool place to live in the summer)
mansion, mansion house, manse, hall, residence - (a large and imposing house)
palace, castle - (a large and stately mansion)
palace - (official residence of an exalted person (as a sovereign))
mango, mango tree, Mangifera indica - (large evergreen tropical tree cultivated for its large oval fruit)
manor, manor house - (the mansion of a lord or wealthy person)
estate, land, landed estate, acres, demesne - (extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use; 'the family owned a large estate on Long Island')
manor - (the landed estate of a lord (including the house on it))
row house, town house - (a house that is one of a row of identical houses situated side by side and sharing common walls)
cabin - (a small house built of wood; usually in a wooded area)
villa - (pretentious and luxurious country residence with extensive grounds)
bungalow, cottage - (a small house with a single story)
boll - (the rounded seed-bearing capsule of a cotton or flax plant)
humorous, humourous - (full of or characterized by humor; 'humorous stories'; 'humorous cartoons'; 'in a humorous vein')
dry, ironic, ironical, wry - (humorously sarcastic or mocking; 'dry humor'; 'an ironic remark often conveys an intended meaning obliquely'; 'an ironic novel'; 'an ironical smile'; 'with a wry Scottish wit')
hilarious, screaming, uproarious - (marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter; 'hilarious broad comedy'; 'a screaming farce'; 'uproarious stories')
killing, sidesplitting - (very funny; 'a killing joke'; 'sidesplitting antics')
approval, commendation - (a message expressing a favorable opinion; 'words of approval seldom passed his lips')
laudatory, praiseful, praising - (full of or giving praise; 'a laudatory remark')
baloney, boloney, bilgewater, bosh, drool, humbug, taradiddle, tarradiddle, tommyrot, tosh, twaddle - (pretentious or silly talk or writing)
bunk, bunkum, buncombe, guff, rot, hogwash - (unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements))
bullshit, bull, Irish bull, horseshit, shit, crap, dogshit - (obscene words for unacceptable behavior; 'I put up with a lot of bullshit from that jerk'; 'what he said was mostly bull')
drivel, garbage - (a worthless message)
pap, pablum - (worthless or oversimplified ideas)
wit, humor, humour, witticism, wittiness - (a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter)
caricature, imitation, impersonation - (a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect)
caricature, ape - (represent in or produce a caricature of; 'The drawing caricatured the President')
parody, lampoon, spoof, sendup, mockery, takeoff, burlesque, travesty, charade, pasquinade, put-on - (a composition that imitates somebody's style in a humorous way)
sarcasm, irony, satire, caustic remark - (witty language used to convey insults or scorn; 'he used sarcasm to upset his opponent'; 'irony is wasted on the stupid'; 'Satire is a sort of glass, wherein beholders do generally discover everybody's face but their own'-Jonathan Swift)
dry, ironic, ironical, wry - (humorously sarcastic or mocking; 'dry humor'; 'an ironic remark often conveys an intended meaning obliquely'; 'an ironic novel'; 'an ironical smile'; 'with a wry Scottish wit')
ironically - (in an ironic manner; 'she began to mimic him ironically')
sarcastic - (expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds)
satirical, satiric - (exposing human folly to ridicule; 'a persistent campaign of mockery by the satirical fortnightly magazine')
temper, mood, humor, humour - (a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling; 'whether he praised or cursed me depended on his temper at the time'; 'he was in a bad humor')
rush, hasten, hurry, look sharp, festinate - (act or move at high speed; 'We have to rush!'; 'hurry-it's late!')
reproductive organ, sex organ - (any organ involved in sexual reproduction)
female internal reproductive organ - (the reproductive organs of a woman)
ovary - ((vertebrates) one of usually two organs that produce ova and secrete estrogen and progesterone)
ovarian - (of or involving the ovaries; 'ovarian cancer')
testis, testicle, orchis, ball, ballock, bollock, nut, egg - (one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens; 'she kicked him in the balls and got away')
genitalia, genital organ, genitals, private parts, privates, crotch - (external sex organ)
genital, venereal - (of or relating to the external sex organs; 'genital herpes'; 'venereal disease')
vagina - (the lower part of the female reproductive tract; a moist canal in female mammals extending from the labia minora to the uterus; 'the vagina receives the penis during coitus'; 'the vagina is elastic enough to allow the passage of a fetus')
vaginal - (of or relating to the vagina; 'vaginal suppository')
penis, phallus, member - (the male organ of copulation ('member' is a euphemism))
penis, phallus, member - (the male organ of copulation ('member' is a euphemism))
cock, prick, dick, shaft, pecker, peter, tool, putz - (obscene terms for penis)
scrotum - (the external pouch that contains the testes)
vulva - (external parts of the female genitalia)
labia majora - (the two outer folds of the vulva)
labia minora - (the two inner folds of the vulva)
oral sex, head - (oral stimulation of the genitals; 'they say he gives good head')
cunnilingus, cunnilinctus - (oral stimulation of the vulva or clitoris)
fellatio, fellation - (oral stimulation of the penis)
cunt, puss, pussy, slit, snatch, twat - (obscene terms for female genitals)
clitoris, clit, button - (a female sexual organ homologous to the penis)
hovel, hut, hutch, shack, shanty - (small crude shelter used as a dwelling)
hot - (used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning; 'hot stove'; 'hot water'; 'a hot August day'; 'a hot stuffy room'; 'she's hot and tired'; 'a hot forehead')
fiery, igneous - (like or suggestive of fire; 'the burning sand'; 'a fiery desert wind'; 'an igneous desert atmosphere')
ardent, burning, fervent, fervid, fiery, impassioned, perfervid, torrid - (characterized by intense emotion; 'ardent love'; 'an ardent lover'; 'a burning enthusiasm'; 'a fervent desire to change society'; 'a fervent admirer'; 'fiery oratory'; 'an impassioned appeal'; 'a torrid love affair')
fiery, flaming - (very intense; 'a fiery temper'; 'flaming passions')
cold - (used of physical coldness; having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration; 'a cold climate'; 'a cold room'; 'dinner has gotten cold'; 'cold fingers'; 'if you are cold, turn up the heat'; 'a cold beer')
cold - (used of physical coldness; having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration; 'a cold climate'; 'a cold room'; 'dinner has gotten cold'; 'cold fingers'; 'if you are cold, turn up the heat'; 'a cold beer')
icy - (covered with or containing or consisting of ice; 'icy northern waters')
arctic, frigid, gelid, glacial, icy, polar - (extremely cold; 'an arctic climate'; 'a frigid day'; 'gelid waters of the North Atlantic'; 'glacial winds'; 'icy hands'; 'polar weather')
cryogenic - (of or relating to very low temperatures)
icy - (covered with or containing or consisting of ice; 'icy northern waters')
frozen - (turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold; 'the frozen North'; 'frozen pipes'; 'children skating on a frozen brook')
frozen - (not thawed)
flash-frozen, quick-frozen, frozen - ((used of foods) preserved by freezing sufficiently rapidly to retain flavor and nutritional value; 'frozen foods')
idea, thought - (the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about; 'it was not a good idea'; 'the thought never entered my mind')
inkling, intimation, glimmering, glimmer - (a slight suggestion or vague understanding; 'he had no inkling what was about to happen')
concept, conception, construct - (an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances)
notion - (a general inclusive concept)
conceptual - (being or characterized by concepts or their formation; 'conceptual discussions'; 'the schizophrenic loses ability to abstract or do conceptual thinking'; 'sex is a notional category, gender is a grammatical category')
conceptional, ideational, notional - (being of the nature of a notion or concept; 'a plan abstract and conceptional'; 'to improve notional comprehension'; 'a notional response to the question')
impression, feeling, belief, notion, opinion - (a vague idea in which some confidence is placed; 'his impression of her was favorable'; 'what are your feelings about the crisis?'; 'it strengthened my belief in his sincerity'; 'I had a feeling that she was lying')
intuition, hunch, suspicion - (an impression that something might be the case; 'he had an intuition that something had gone wrong')
payment, defrayal, defrayment - (the act of paying money)
rent - (a regular payment by a tenant to a landlord for use of some property)
interest - (a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed; 'how much interest do you pay on your mortgage?')
gross, revenue, receipts - (the entire amount of income before any deductions are made)
tax income, taxation, tax revenue, revenue - (government income due to taxation)
income - (the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time)
wage, pay, earnings, remuneration, salary - (something that remunerates; 'wages were paid by check'; 'he wasted his pay on drink'; 'they saved a quarter of all their earnings')
fringe benefit, perquisite, perk - (an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right); 'a limousine is one of the fringe benefits of the job')
exist, survive, live, subsist - (support oneself; 'he could barely exist on such a low wage'; 'Can you live on $2000 a month in New York City?'; 'Many people in the world have to subsist on $1 a day')
subsistence - (a means of surviving; 'farming is a hard means of subsistence')
subsistence - (minimal (or marginal) resources for subsisting; 'social security provided only a bare subsistence')
living wage - (a wage sufficient for a worker and family to subsist comfortably)
raise, rise, wage hike, hike, wage increase, salary increase - (the amount a salary is increased; 'he got a 3% raise'; 'he got a wage hike')
raise, rise, wage hike, hike, wage increase, salary increase - (the amount a salary is increased; 'he got a 3% raise'; 'he got a wage hike')
piano, pianoforte, forte-piano - (a stringed instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds)
clavier, Klavier - (a stringed instrument that has a keyboard)
piano keyboard, fingerboard, clavier - (a bank of keys on a musical instrument)
harpsichord, cembalo - (a clavier with strings that are plucked by plectra mounted on pivots)
importance - (the quality of being important and worthy of note; 'the importance of a well-balanced diet')
significance - (the quality of being significant; 'do not underestimate the significance of nuclear power)
industry, manufacture - (the organized action of making of goods and services for sale; 'American industry is making increased use of computers to control production')
industrialization, industrialisation, industrial enterprise - (the development of industry on an extensive scale)
industry - (the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise; 'each industry has its own trade publications')
industrial - (of or relating to or resulting from industry; 'industrial output')
industrial - (employed in industry; 'industrial workers'; 'the industrial term in use among professional thieves')
industrial - (employed in industry; 'the industrial classes'; 'industrial work')
industrial - (employed in industry; 'industrial workers'; 'the industrial term in use among professional thieves')
industrial - (employed in industry; 'the industrial classes'; 'industrial work')
infect - (communicate a disease to; 'Your children have infected you with this head cold')
infect, taint - (contaminate with a disease or microorganism)
infection - ((medicine) the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms and their multiplication which can lead to tissue damage and disease)
septic, infected - (containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms; 'a septic sore throat'; 'a septic environment'; 'septic sewage')
catching, communicable, contagious, contractable, transmissible, transmittable - ((of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection)
jaw - (the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth)
muzzle - (forward projecting part of the head of certain animals; includes the jaws and nose)
snout, neb - (a long projecting or anterior elongation of an animal's head; especially the nose)
rib, costa - (any of the 12 pairs of curved arches of bone extending from the spine to or toward the sternum in humans (and similar bones in most vertebrates))
rib cage - (the bony enclosing wall of the chest)
flank - (the side between ribs and hipbone)
ilium - (the upper and widest of the three bones making up the hipbone)
pubis, pubic bone, os pubis - (one of the three sections of the hipbone; together these two bones form the front of the pelvis)
lower jaw, mandible, mandibula, mandibular bone, submaxilla, lower jawbone, jawbone, jowl - (the jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth)
upper jaw, upper jawbone, maxilla, maxillary - (the jaw in vertebrates that is fused to the cranium)
cooler, ice chest - (a refrigerator for cooling liquids)
conflagration, inferno - (a very intense and uncontrolled fire)
wildfire - (a raging and rapidly spreading conflagration)
forest fire - (an uncontrolled fire in a wooded area)
fatality, human death - (a death resulting from an accident or a disaster; 'a decrease in the number of automobile fatalities')
cover, insure, underwrite - (protect by insurance; 'The insurance won't cover this')
insure - (take out insurance for)
insured - (covered by insurance; 'an insured risk'; 'all members of the film cast and crew are insured')
uninsured - (not covered by insurance; 'an uninsured motorist')
intend, mean, think - (have in mind as a purpose; 'I mean no harm'; 'I only meant to help you'; 'She didn't think to harm me'; 'We thought to return early that night')
mean, intend - (mean or intend to express or convey; 'You never understand what I mean!'; 'what do his words intend?')
ethical motive, ethics, morals, morality - (motivation based on ideas of right and wrong)
international - (concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations; 'international affairs'; 'an international agreement'; 'international waters')
international - (concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations; 'international affairs'; 'an international agreement'; 'international waters')
internationally - (throughout the world; 'She is internationally known')
introduce, present, acquaint - (cause to come to know personally; 'permit me to acquaint you with my son'; 'introduce the new neighbors to the community')
presentation, introduction, intro - (formally making a person known to another or to the public)
reintroduce, re-introduce - (introduce anew; 'We haven't met in a long time, so let me reintroduce myself')
dialogue, dialog, duologue - (a conversation between two persons)
confer, confabulate, confab, consult - (have a conference in order to talk something over; 'We conferred about a plan of action')
consultation - (a conference between two or more people to consider a particular question; 'frequent consultations with his lawyer'; 'a consultation of several medical specialists')
conference, group discussion - (a discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic)
round table, roundtable, round-table conference - (a meeting of peers for discussion and exchange of views; 'a roundtable on the future of computing')
teleconference, teleconferencing - (a conference of people who are in different locations that is made possible by the use of such telecommunications equipment as closed-circuit television)
teleconference, teleconferencing - (a conference of people who are in different locations that is made possible by the use of such telecommunications equipment as closed-circuit television)
discussion, give-and-take, word - (an exchange of views on some topic; 'we had a good discussion'; 'we had a word or two about it')
hash out, discuss, talk over - (speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion; 'We discussed our household budget')
discourse, talk about, discuss - (to consider or examine in speech or writing; 'The article covered all the different aspects of this question'; 'The class discussed Dante's 'Inferno'')
line - (text consisting of a row of words written across a page or computer screen; 'the letter consisted of three short lines'; 'there are six lines in every stanza')
cue - (an actor's line that immediately precedes and serves as a reminder for some action or speech)
invitation - (a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something; 'an invitation to lunch'; 'she threw the invitation away')
invitation - (a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something; 'an invitation to lunch'; 'she threw the invitation away')
invite, ask over, ask round - (invite someone to one's house; 'Can I invite you for dinner on Sunday night?')
invite, pay for - (have as a guest; 'I invited them to a restaurant')
invite, ask in - (ask to enter; 'We invited the neighbors in for a cup of coffee')
invite, call for - (request the participation or presence of; 'The organizers invite submissions of papers for the conference')
invite, ask over, ask round - (invite someone to one's house; 'Can I invite you for dinner on Sunday night?')
invite, pay for - (have as a guest; 'I invited them to a restaurant')
invite, ask in - (ask to enter; 'We invited the neighbors in for a cup of coffee')
resentful - (full of or marked by resentment or indignant ill will; 'resentful at the way he was treated'; 'a sullen resentful attitude')
indignant, incensed, outraged, umbrageous - (angered at something unjust or wrong; 'an indignant denial'; 'incensed at the judges' unfairness'; 'a look of outraged disbelief'; 'umbrageous at the loss of their territory')
indignation, outrage - (a feeling of righteous anger)
envy, enviousness - (a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another)
jealousy, green-eyed monster - (a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival))
desirous, wishful - (having or expressing desire for something; 'desirous of high office'; 'desirous of finding a quick solution to the problem')
acquisitive - (eager to acquire and possess things especially material possessions or ideas; 'an acquisitive mind'; 'an acquisitive society in which the craving for material things seems never satisfied')
avaricious, covetous, grabby, grasping, greedy, prehensile - (immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth; 'they are avaricious and will do anything for money'; 'casting covetous eyes on his neighbor's fields'; 'a grasping old miser'; 'grasping commercialism'; 'greedy for money and power'; 'grew richer and greedier'; 'prehensile employers stingy with raises for their employees')
greed - (excessive desire to acquire or possess more (especially more material wealth) than one needs or deserves)
materialism, philistinism - (a desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters)
covetous, envious, jealous - (showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages; 'he was never covetous before he met her'; 'jealous of his success and covetous of his possessions'; 'envious of their art collection')
jealous, green-eyed, overjealous - (suspicious or unduly suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival; 'a jealous lover')
mental illness, mental disease, psychopathy - (any disease of the mind; the psychological state of someone who has emotional or behavioral problems serious enough to require psychiatric intervention)
pathological - (caused by or evidencing a mentally disturbed condition; 'a pathological liar'; 'a pathological urge to succeed')
trauma, psychic trauma - (an emotional wound or shock often having long-lasting effects)
derangement, mental unsoundness, unbalance - (a state of mental disturbance and disorientation)
insanity - (relatively permanent disorder of the mind)
lunacy, madness, insaneness - (obsolete terms for legal insanity)
madden, craze - (cause to go crazy; cause to lose one's mind)
brainsick, crazy, demented, distracted, disturbed, mad, sick, unbalanced, unhinged - (affected with madness or insanity; 'a man who had gone mad')
insane - (afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement; 'was declared insane'; 'insane laughter')
balmy, barmy, bats, batty, bonkers, buggy, cracked, crackers, daft, dotty, fruity, haywire, kooky, kookie, loco, loony, loopy, nuts, nutty, round the bend, around the bend, wacky, whacky - (informal or slang terms for mentally irregular; 'it used to drive my husband balmy')
crazed, deranged, half-crazed - (driven insane)
brainsick, crazy, demented, distracted, disturbed, mad, sick, unbalanced, unhinged - (affected with madness or insanity; 'a man who had gone mad')
insanely, crazily, dementedly, madly - (in an insane manner; 'she behaved insanely'; 'he behaves crazily when he is off his medication'; 'the witch cackled madly'; 'screaming dementedly')
tactic, tactics, maneuver, manoeuvre - (a plan for attaining a particular goal)
anticipate, foresee, forestall, counter - (act in advance of; deal with ahead of time)
hedge - (minimize loss or risk; 'diversify your financial portfolio to hedge price risks'; 'hedge your bets')
fiddle, shirk, shrink from, goldbrick - (avoid (one's assigned duties); 'The derelict soldier shirked his duties')
scheme, strategy - (an elaborate and systematic plan of action)
scheme, strategy - (an elaborate and systematic plan of action)
venue, locale, locus - (the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting))
joke, gag, laugh, jest, jape - (a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter; 'he told a very funny joke'; 'he knows a million gags'; 'thanks for the laugh'; 'he laughed unpleasantly at his own jest'; 'even a schoolboy's jape is supposed to have some ascertainable point')
joke, jest - (tell a joke; speak humorously; 'He often jokes even when he appears serious')
gag, quip - (make jokes or quips; 'The students were gagging during dinner')
wisecrack, crack, sally, quip - (witty remark)
pun - (make a play on words; 'Japanese like to pun-their language is well suited to punning')
pun, punning, wordplay, paronomasia - (a humorous play on words; 'I do it for the pun of it'; 'his constant punning irritated her')
legume, leguminous plant - (an erect or climbing bean or pea plant of the family Leguminosae)
legume, leguminous plant - (an erect or climbing bean or pea plant of the family Leguminosae)
soy, soya, soybean, soya bean, soybean plant, soja, soja bean, Glycine max - (erect bushy hairy annual herb having trifoliate leaves and purple to pink flowers; extensively cultivated for food and forage and soil improvement but especially for its nutritious oil-rich seeds; native to Asia)
soy, soybean, soya bean - (a source of oil; used for forage and soil improvement and as food)
soybean oil, soyabean oil - (oil from soya beans)
soy sauce, soy - (thin sauce made of fermented soy beans)
pea, pea plant - (a leguminous plant of the genus Pisum with small white flowers and long green pods containing edible green seeds)
pea - (seed of a pea plant used for food)
pea - (the fruit or seed of a pea plant)
pea, pea plant - (a leguminous plant of the genus Pisum with small white flowers and long green pods containing edible green seeds)
pebble - (a small smooth rounded rock)
rock, stone - (a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter; 'he threw a rock at me')
foothold, footing - (a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing)
stepping stone - (a stone in a marsh or shallow water that can be stepped on in crossing)
pecan - (smooth brown oval nut of south central United States)
pecan, pecan tree, Carya illinoensis, Carya illinoinsis - (tree of southern United States and Mexico cultivated for its nuts)
ginkgo, gingko, maidenhair tree, Ginkgo biloba - (deciduous dioecious Chinese tree having fan-shaped leaves and fleshy yellow seeds; exists almost exclusively in cultivation especially as an ornamental street tree)
ginseng, nin-sin, Panax ginseng, Panax schinseng, Panax pseudoginseng - (Chinese herb with palmately compound leaves and small greenish flowers and forked aromatic roots believed to have medicinal powers)
ginseng - (aromatic root of ginseng plants)
nut - (usually large hard-shelled seed)
cashew, cashew nut - (kidney-shaped nut edible only when roasted)
cashew, cashew tree, Anacardium occidentale - (tropical American evergreen tree bearing kidney-shaped nuts that are edible only when roasted)
tomato, love apple, tomato plant, Lycopersicon esculentum - (native to South America; widely cultivated in many varieties)
tomato - (mildly acid red or yellow pulpy fruit eaten as a vegetable)
tomato juice - (the juice of tomatoes (usually bottled or canned))
apple juice - (the juice of apples)
sweet cider - (unfermented cider)
cider, cyder - (a beverage made from juice pressed from apples)
hard cider - (alcoholic drink from fermented cider; 'cider' and 'cyder' are European (especially British) usages for the fermented beverage)
lemonade - (sweetened beverage of diluted lemon juice)
justice, justness - (the quality of being just or fair)
kneel - (rest one's weight on one's knees; 'In church you have to kneel during parts of the service')
throbbing - (a sound with a strong rhythmic beat; 'the throbbing of the engines')
drum, beat, thrum - (make a rhythmic sound; 'Rain drummed against the windshield'; 'The drums beat all night')
knock, knocking - (the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing); 'the knocking grew louder')
whack - (the sound made by a sharp swift blow)
thump, thumping, clump, clunk, thud - (a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects))
knock - (rap with the knuckles; 'knock on the door')
knock - (rap with the knuckles; 'knock on the door')
tap, rap, knock, pink - (make light, repeated taps on a surface; 'he was tapping his fingers on the table impatiently')
overwork, exploit - (work excessively hard; 'he is exploiting the students')
overwork, overworking - (the act of working too much or too long; 'he became ill from overwork')
labor, labour, toil - (productive work (especially physical work done for wages); 'his labor did not require a great deal of skill')
labor, labour, toil, fag, travail, grind, drudge, dig, moil - (work hard; 'She was digging away at her math homework'; 'Lexicographers drudge all day long')
requirement, demand - (required activity; 'the requirements of his work affected his health'; 'there were many demands on his time')
necessity, essential, requirement, requisite, necessary - (anything indispensable; 'food and shelter are necessities of life'; 'the essentials of the good life'; 'allow farmers to buy their requirements under favorable conditions'; 'a place where the requisites of water fuel and fodder can be obtained')
prerequisite, requirement - (something that is required in advance; 'Latin was a prerequisite for admission')
must - (a necessary or essential thing; 'seat belts are an absolute must')
necessity, essential, requirement, requisite, necessary - (anything indispensable; 'food and shelter are necessities of life'; 'the essentials of the good life'; 'allow farmers to buy their requirements under favorable conditions'; 'a place where the requisites of water fuel and fodder can be obtained')
precondition - (a condition that is a prerequisite)
vacuum, vacuity - (the absence of matter)
lady - (a polite name for any woman; 'a nice lady at the library helped me')
dame, madam, ma'am, lady, gentlewoman - (a woman of refinement; 'a chauffeur opened the door of the limousine for the grand lady')
Lady, noblewoman, peeress - (a woman of the peerage in Britain)
lake - (a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land)
lake bed, lake bottom - (the bottom of a lake)
pond, pool - (a small lake; 'the pond was too small for sailing')
lamb - (young sheep)
calf - (young of domestic cattle)
put on, apply - (apply to a surface; 'She applied paint to the back of the house'; 'Put on make-up!')
coat, surface - (put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface; 'coat the cake with chocolate')
mark - (make or leave a mark on; 'the scouts marked the trail'; 'ash marked the believers' foreheads')
marked - (having or as if having an identifying mark or a mark as specified; often used in combination; 'played with marked cards'; 'a scar-marked face'; 'well-marked roads')
unmarked - (not having an identifying mark; 'unmarked cards'; 'an unmarked police car')
picture, depict, render, show - (show in, or as in, a picture; 'This scene depicts country life'; 'the face of the child is rendered with much tenderness in this painting')
draw - (represent by making a drawing of, as with a pencil, chalk, etc. on a surface; 'She drew an elephant'; 'Draw me a horse')
portray, depict, limn - (make a portrait of; 'Goya wanted to portray his mistress, the Duchess of Alba')
drawing, draftsmanship, drafting - (the creation of artistic pictures or diagrams; 'he learned drawing from his father')
engraving, etching - (making engraved or etched plates and printing designs from them)
etch - (make an etching of)
drawing - (an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book or magazine; 'it is shown by the drawing in Fig. 7')
drawing - (a representation of forms or objects on a surface by means of lines; 'drawings of abstract forms'; 'he did complicated pen-and-ink drawings like medieval miniatures')
position - (cause to be in an appropriate place, state, or relation)
put, set, place, pose, position, lay - (put into a certain place or abstract location; 'Put your things here'; 'Set the tray down'; 'Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children'; 'Place emphasis on a certain point')
poise - (cause to be balanced or suspended)
deploy - (place troops or weapons in battle formation)
deploy - (to distribute systematically or strategically; 'The U.S. deploys its weapons in the Middle East')
readiness, preparedness, preparation - (the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action); 'putting them in readiness'; 'their preparation was more than adequate')
indolence, laziness - (inactivity resulting from a dislike of work)
faineant, indolent, lazy, otiose, slothful, work-shy - (disinclined to work or exertion; 'faineant kings under whose rule the country languished'; 'an indolent hanger-on'; 'too lazy to wash the dishes'; 'shiftless idle youth'; 'slothful employees'; 'the unemployed are not necessarily work-shy')
moderate, chair, lead - (preside over; 'John moderated the discussion')
head, lead - (be in charge of; 'Who is heading this project?')
lead - (cause to undertake a certain action; 'Her greed led her to forge the checks')
leadership, leading - (the activity of leading; 'his leadership inspired the team')
spearhead - (be the leader of; 'She spearheaded the effort to find a cure for the disease')
wheedle, cajole, palaver, blarney, coax, sweet-talk, inveigle - (influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering; 'He palavered her into going along')
atilt, canted, leaning, tilted, tipped - (departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal; 'the leaning tower of Pisa'; 'the headstones were tilted')
lean, tilt, tip, slant, angle - (to incline or bend from a vertical position; 'She leaned over the banister')
sink, drop, drop down - (fall or drop to a lower place or level; 'He sank to his knees')
sag, droop, swag, flag - (droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness)
slump, slouch - (assume a drooping posture or carriage)
slouch - (a stooping carriage in standing and walking)
lean - (rely on for support; 'We can lean on this man')
least - (the superlative of 'little' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by 'the'; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree; 'didn't care the least bit'; 'he has the least talent of anyone')
greatest, sterling, superlative - (highest in quality)
body - (the central message of a communication; 'the body of the message was short')
precede, preface, premise, introduce - (furnish with a preface or introduction; 'She always precedes her lectures with a joke'; 'He prefaced his lecture with a critical remark about the institution')
foreword, preface, prolusion - (a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book)
introduction - (the first section of a communication)
introductory - (serving to open or begin; 'began the slide show with some introductory remarks')
basic, introductory - (serving as a base or starting point; 'a basic course in Russian'; 'basic training for raw recruits'; 'a set of basic tools'; 'an introductory art course')
introduction - (a basic or elementary instructional text)
body - (the central message of a communication; 'the body of the message was short')
letter, missive - (a written message addressed to a person or organization; 'mailed an indignant letter to the editor')
letter, missive - (a written message addressed to a person or organization; 'mailed an indignant letter to the editor')
enclosure, inclosure - (something (usually a supporting document) that is enclosed in an envelope with a covering letter)
letter, missive - (a written message addressed to a person or organization; 'mailed an indignant letter to the editor')
flat, level, plane - (having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another; 'a flat desk'; 'acres of level farmland'; 'a plane surface'; 'skirts sewn with fine flat seams')
degree, grade, level - (a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality; 'a moderate grade of intelligence'; 'a high level of care is required'; 'it is all a matter of degree')
grade, level, tier - (a relative position or degree of value in a graded group; 'lumber of the highest grade')
library - (a room where books are kept; 'they had brandy in the library')
boardroom, council chamber - (a room where a committee meets (such as the board of directors of a company))
library, depository library - (a depository built to contain books and other materials for reading and study)
library - (a collection of literary documents or records kept for reference or borrowing)
life - (living things collectively; 'the oceans are teeming with life')
vegetation, flora, botany - (all the plant life in a particular region or period; 'Pleistocene vegetation'; 'the flora of southern California'; 'the botany of China')
brush, brushwood, coppice, copse, thicket - (a dense growth of bushes)
wildlife - (all living things (except people) that are undomesticated; 'chemicals could kill all the wildlife')
survivor, subsister - (one who lives through affliction; 'the survivors of the fire were taken to a hospital')
survivor - (an animal that survives in spite of adversity; 'only the fittest animals were survivors of the cold winters')
survive, last, live, live on, go, endure, hold up, hold out - (continue to live; endure or last; 'We went without water and food for 3 days'; 'These superstitions survive in the backwaters of America'; 'The race car driver lived through several very serious accidents'; 'how long can a person last without food and water?')
outlive, outlast, survive - (live longer than; 'She outlived her husband by many years')
life, lifetime, life-time, lifespan - (the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death); 'the battery had a short life'; 'he lived a long and happy life')
animation, life, living, aliveness - (the condition of living or the state of being alive; 'while there's life there's hope'; 'life depends on many chemical and physical processes')
long-life - ((of perishable goods) treated to stay fresh longer than usual; 'long-life milk')
longevity, seniority - (the property of being long-lived)
adjunct, assistant - (of or relating to a person who is subordinate to another)
strategic, strategical - (relating to or concerned with strategy; 'strategic weapon'; 'the islands are of strategic importance'; 'strategic considerations')
strategic - (highly important to or an integral part of a strategy or plan of action especially in war; 'a strategic chess move'; 'strategic withdrawal'; 'strategic bombing missions')
strategically - (with regard to strategy; 'strategically important decisions')
tactical - (of or pertaining to tactic or tactics; 'a tactical error')
literary - (of or relating to or characteristic of literature; 'literary criticism')
literature - (creative writing of recognized artistic value)
literature - (published writings in a particular style on a particular subject; 'the technical literature'; 'one aspect of Waterloo has not yet been treated in the literature')
fortified - (having something added to increase the strength; 'fortified wine')
spot, bit - (a small quantity; 'a spot of tea'; 'a bit of paper')
individual, single - (being or characteristic of a single thing or person; 'individual drops of rain'; 'please mark the individual pages'; 'they went their individual ways')
single - (existing alone or consisting of one entity or part or aspect or individual; 'upon the hill stood a single tower'; 'had but a single thought which was to escape'; 'a single survivor'; 'a single serving'; 'a single lens'; 'a single thickness')
multiple - (having or involving or consisting of more than one part or entity or individual; 'multiple birth'; 'multiple ownership'; 'made multiple copies of the speech'; 'his multiple achievements in public life'; 'her multiple personalities'; 'a pineapple is a multiple fruit')
octuple, eightfold, eight-fold - (having eight units or components)
double, dual, twofold, two-fold, treble, threefold, three-fold - (having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities; 'a double (or dual) role for an actor'; 'the office of a clergyman is twofold; public preaching and private influence'- R.W.Emerson; 'every episode has its double and treble meaning'-Frederick Harrison)
double, dual, duple - (consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs; 'an egg with a double yolk'; 'a double (binary) star'; 'double doors'; 'dual controls for pilot and copilot'; 'duple (or double) time consists of two (or a multiple of two) beats to a measure')
doubly, double, twice - (to double the degree; 'she was doubly rewarded'; 'his eyes were double bright')
doubly, in two ways - (in a twofold manner; 'he was doubly wrong')
ternary, treble, triple, triplex - (having three units or components or elements; 'a ternary operation'; 'a treble row of red beads'; 'overcrowding made triple sessions necessary'; 'triple time has three beats per measure'; 'triplex windows')
treble, threefold, three-fold, triple - (three times as great or many; 'a claim for treble (or triple) damages'; 'a threefold increase')
quadruple, quadruplicate, quadruplex, fourfold, four-fold - (having four units or components; 'quadruple rhythm has four beats per measure'; 'quadruplex wire')
quadruple, fourfold, four-fold - (four times as great or many; 'a fourfold increase in the dosage')
quintuple, fivefold, five-fold - (having five units or components)
sextuple, sixfold, six-fold - (having six units or components)
septuple, sevenfold, seven-fold - (having seven units or components)
nonuple, ninefold, nine-fold - (having nine units or components)
lone, lonesome, only, sole, solitary - (being the only one; single and isolated from others; 'the lone doctor in the entire county'; 'a lonesome pine'; 'an only child'; 'the sole heir'; 'the sole example'; 'a solitary instance of cowardice'; 'a solitary speck in the sky')
several - ((used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many; 'several letters came in the mail'; 'several people were injured in the accident')
few - (a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by 'a'; a small but indefinite number; 'a few weeks ago'; 'a few more wagons than usual'; 'an invalid's pleasures are few and far between'; 'few roses were still blooming'; 'few women have led troops in battle')
a few, a couple of - (more than one but indefinitely small in number; 'a few roses'; a couple of roses')
few - (a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by 'a'; a small but indefinite number; 'a few weeks ago'; 'a few more wagons than usual'; 'an invalid's pleasures are few and far between'; 'few roses were still blooming'; 'few women have led troops in battle')
fewer - ((comparative of 'few' used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of; 'fewer birds came this year'; 'the birds are fewer this year'; 'fewer trains were late')
some - (relatively many but unspecified in number; 'they were here for some weeks'; 'we did not meet again for some years')
any, whatever, whatsoever - (one or some or every or all without specification; 'give me any peaches you don't want'; 'not any milk is left'; 'any child would know that'; 'pick any card'; 'any day now'; 'cars can be rented at almost any airport'; 'at twilight or any other time'; 'beyond any doubt'; 'need any help we can get'; 'give me whatever peaches you don't want'; 'no milk whatsoever is left')
little - ((quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with 'a') at least some; 'little rain fell in May'; 'gave it little thought'; 'little hope remained'; 'little time is left'; 'we still have little money'; 'a little hope remained')
slight - (almost no or (with 'a') at least some; very little; 'there's slight chance that it will work'; 'there's a slight chance it will work')
plenty, plentifulness, plenteousness, plenitude, plentitude - (a full supply; 'there was plenty of food for everyone')
enough, plenty - (as much as necessary; 'Have I eaten enough?'; ('plenty' is nonstandard) 'I've had plenty, thanks')
batch, deal, flock, good deal, great deal, hatful, heap, lot, mass, mess, mickle, mint, muckle, peck, pile, plenty, pot, quite a little, raft, sight, slew, spate, stack, tidy sum, wad, whole lot, whole slew - ((often followed by 'of') a large number or amount or extent; 'a batch of letters'; 'a deal of trouble'; 'a lot of money'; 'he made a mint on the stock market'; 'it must have cost plenty')
tons, dozens, heaps, lots, mountain, piles, scores, stacks, loads, rafts, slews, wads, oodles, gobs, scads, lashings - (a large number or amount; 'made lots of new friends'; 'she amassed a mountain of newspapers')
abundance, copiousness, teemingness - (the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply; 'an age of abundance')
plenty, plentifulness, plenteousness, plenitude, plentitude - (a full supply; 'there was plenty of food for everyone')
surfeit, excess, overabundance - (the state of being more than full)
overabundance, overmuch, overmuchness, superabundance - (a quantity that is more than what is appropriate; 'four-year-olds have an overabundance of energy'; 'we received an inundation of email')
excess, surplus, surplusage, nimiety - (a quantity much larger than is needed)
redundancy, redundance - (the attribute of being superfluous and unneeded; 'the use of industrial robots created redundancy among workers')
amplitude, bountifulness, bounty - (the property of copious abundance)
local - (of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular locality or neighborhood; 'local customs'; 'local schools'; 'the local citizens'; 'a local point of view'; 'local outbreaks of flu'; 'a local bus line')
generalized, generalised - (spread throughout a body or system; 'generalized edema')
localized, localised - (confined or restricted to a particular location; 'the localized infection formed a definite abscess')
locally - (by a particular locality; 'it was locally decided')
national - (of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country; 'national hero'; 'national anthem'; 'a national landmark')
national - (limited to or in the interests of a particular nation; 'national interests'; 'isolationism is a strictly national policy')
national - (concerned with or applicable to or belonging to an entire nation or country; 'the national government'; 'national elections'; 'of national concern'; 'the national highway system'; 'national forests')
nationally - (with regard to a nation taken as a whole; 'a nationally uniform culture')
nationally, nationwide, across the nation, across the country - (extending throughout an entire nation; 'nationally advertised'; 'it was broadcast nationwide')
chop, chop up - (cut into pieces; 'Chop wood'; 'chop meat')
chopped, shredded, sliced - (prepared by cutting; 'sliced tomatoes'; 'sliced ham'; 'chopped clams'; 'chopped meat'; 'shredded cabbage')
sliced - (used of meat; cut into pieces for serving)
mince - (cut into small pieces; 'mince the garlic')
mincemeat - (spiced mixture of chopped raisins and apples and other ingredients with or without meat)
saw - (cut with a saw; 'saw wood for the fireplace')
saw - (cut with a saw; 'saw wood for the fireplace')
log - (a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches)
log - (a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches)
driftwood - (wood that is floating or that has been washed ashore)
durable, lasting, long-lasting, long-lived - (existing for a long time; 'hopes for a durable peace'; 'a long-lasting friendship')
long - (primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified; 'a long life'; 'a long boring speech'; 'a long time'; 'a long friendship'; 'a long game'; 'long ago'; 'an hour long')
full-length, uncut - (complete; 'the full-length play')
unabridged - ((used of texts) not shortened; 'an unabridged novel')
long-run, long-term, semipermanent - (relating to or extending over a relatively long time; 'the long-run significance of the elections'; 'the long-term reconstruction of countries damaged by the war'; 'a long-term investment')
concise - (expressing much in few words; 'a concise explanation')
short - (primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration; 'a short life'; 'a short flight'; 'a short holiday'; 'a short story'; 'only a few short months')
brief, little - (of short duration or distance; 'a brief stay in the country'; 'in a little while'; 'it's a little way away')
fleeting, fugitive, momentaneous, momentary - (lasting for a markedly brief time; 'a fleeting glance'; 'fugitive hours'; 'rapid momentaneous association of things that meet and pass'; 'a momentary glimpse')
momentarily, momently - (for an instant or moment; 'we paused momentarily before proceeding'; 'a cardinal perched momently on the dogwood branch')
ceaseless, constant, incessant, never-ending, perpetual, unceasing, unremitting - (uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing; 'the ceaseless thunder of surf'; 'in constant pain'; 'night and day we live with the incessant noise of the city'; 'the never-ending search for happiness'; 'the perpetual struggle to maintain standards in a democracy'; 'man's unceasing warfare with drought and isolation'; 'unremitting demands of hunger')
ageless, aeonian, eonian, eternal, everlasting, perpetual, unending, unceasing - (continuing forever or indefinitely; 'the ageless themes of love and revenge'; 'eternal truths'; 'life everlasting'; 'hell's perpetual fires'; 'the unending bliss of heaven')
dateless, endless, sempiternal - (having no known beginning and presumably no end; 'the dateless rise and fall of the tides'; 'time is endless'; 'sempiternal truth')
endless, eternal, interminable - (tiresomely long; seemingly without end; 'endless debates'; 'an endless conversation'; 'the wait seemed eternal'; 'eternal quarreling'; 'an interminable sermon')
endless - (having the ends united so as to form a continuous whole; 'an endless chain')
durable, long-wearing - (serviceable for a long time; 'durable denim jeans')
heavy-duty - (designed for heavy work; 'a heavy-duty detergent'; 'heavy-duty gloves')
light-duty - (not designed for heavy work; 'a light-duty detergent')
lastingness, durability, enduringness, strength - (permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force; 'they advertised the durability of their products')
permanent, lasting - (continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place; 'permanent secretary to the president'; 'permanent address'; 'literature of permanent value')
permanent - (not capable of being reversed or returned to the original condition; 'permanent brain damage')
permanently, for good - (for a long time without essential change; 'he is permanently disabled')
ephemeral, passing, short-lived, transient, transitory, fugacious - (lasting a very short time; 'the ephemeral joys of childhood'; 'a passing fancy'; 'youth's transient beauty'; 'love is transitory but hate is eternal'; 'fugacious blossoms')
impermanent, temporary - (not permanent; not lasting; 'politics is an impermanent factor of life'- James Thurber; 'impermanent palm cottages'; 'a temporary arrangement'; 'temporary housing')
temporarily - (for a limited time only; not permanently; 'he will work here temporarily'; 'he was brought out of retirement temporarily'; 'a power failure temporarily darkened the town')
interim - (serving during an intermediate interval of time; 'an interim agreement')
short-run, short-term - (relating to or extending over a limited period; 'short-run planning'; 'a short-term lease'; 'short-term credit')
durable, long-wearing - (serviceable for a long time; 'durable denim jeans')
look, appear, seem - (give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect; 'She seems to be sleeping'; 'This appears to be a very difficult problem'; 'This project looks fishy'; 'They appeared like people who had not eaten or slept for a long time')
leap out, jump out, jump, stand out, stick out - (be highly noticeable)
loom, tower, predominate, hulk - (appear very large or occupy a commanding position; 'The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain'; 'Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall')
loose - (not restrained or confined or attached; 'a pocket full of loose bills'; 'knocked the ball loose'; 'got loose from his attacker')
loose - (not compact or dense in structure or arrangement; 'loose gravel')
loose - (not tight; not closely constrained or constricted or constricting; 'loose clothing'; 'the large shoes were very loose')
close, snug, close-fitting - (fitting closely but comfortably; 'a close fit')
tight-fitting, tightly fitting, skinny - (fitting snugly; 'a tightly-fitting cover'; 'tight-fitting clothes')
tight - (closely constrained or constricted or constricting; 'tight skirts'; 'he hated tight starched collars'; 'fingers closed in a tight fist'; 'a tight feeling in his chest')
tight - (closely constrained or constricted or constricting; 'tight skirts'; 'he hated tight starched collars'; 'fingers closed in a tight fist'; 'a tight feeling in his chest')
firm, strong - (strong and sure; 'a firm grasp'; 'gave a strong pull on the rope')
tightly - (in a tight or constricted manner; 'a tightly packed pub')
tightly - (securely fixed or fastened; 'the window was tightly sealed')
loose - (not tight; not closely constrained or constricted or constricting; 'loose clothing'; 'the large shoes were very loose')
tighten, fasten - (make tight or tighter; 'Tighten the wire')
loosen, loose - (make loose or looser; 'loosen the tension on a rope')
Lord, noble, nobleman - (a titled peer of the realm)
peer - (a nobleman (duke or marquis or earl or viscount or baron) who is a member of the British peerage)
viscount - (a British peer who ranks below an earl and above a baron)
viscountess - (a wife or widow of a viscount)
viscountess - (a noblewoman holding the rank of viscount in her own right)
earl - (a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount)
deafening, earsplitting, roaring, thunderous, thundery - (loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss)
deafening, earsplitting, roaring, thunderous, thundery - (loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss)
loudly, loud, aloud - (with relatively high volume; 'the band played loudly'; 'she spoke loudly and angrily'; 'he spoke loud enough for those at the back of the room to hear him'; 'cried aloud for help')
blatant, clamant, clamorous, strident, vociferous - (conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry; 'blatant radios'; 'a clamorous uproar'; 'strident demands'; 'a vociferous mob')
clamor, clamoring, clamour, clamouring, hue and cry - (loud and persistent outcry from many people; 'he ignored the clamor of the crowd')
clamor, clamour - (utter or proclaim insistently and noisily; 'The delegates clamored their disappointment')
soft - ((of sound) relatively low in volume; 'soft voices'; 'soft music')
low, low-toned - (very low in volume; 'a low murmur'; 'the low-toned murmur of the surf')
soar, soar up, soar upwards, surge, zoom - (rise rapidly; 'the dollar soared against the yen')
rocket, skyrocket - (shoot up abruptly, like a rocket; 'prices skyrocketed')
raise, lift, elevate, get up, bring up - (raise from a lower to a higher position; 'Raise your hands'; 'Lift a load')
lift, raise - (move upwards; 'lift one's eyes')
raise, lift, elevate, get up, bring up - (raise from a lower to a higher position; 'Raise your hands'; 'Lift a load')
lift - (take hold of something and move it to a different location; 'lift the box onto the table')
hike, hike up, boost - (increase; 'The landlord hiked up the rents')
rise, boost, hike, cost increase - (an increase in cost; 'they asked for a 10% rise in rates')
increase, increment, growth - (a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important; 'the increase in unemployment'; 'the growth of population')
enhance, heighten, raise - (increase; 'This will enhance your enjoyment'; 'heighten the tension')
enhancement, sweetening - (an improvement that makes something more agreeable)
enhanced - (increased or intensified in value or beauty or quality; 'her enhanced beauty was the result of a good night's sleep rather than makeup'; 'careful cleaning was responsible for the enhanced value of the painting')
raise - (raise the level or amount of something; 'raise my salary'; 'raise the price of bread')
raised, inflated - (increased especially to abnormal levels; 'the raised prices frightened away customers'; 'inflated wages'; 'an inflated economy')
escalate, intensify, step up - (increase in extent or intensity; 'The Allies escalated the bombing')
escalation - (an increase to counteract a perceived discrepancy; 'higher wages caused an escalation of prices'; 'there was a gradual escalation of hostilities')
intensify, compound, heighten, deepen - (make more intense, stronger, or more marked; 'The efforts were intensified', 'Her rudeness intensified his dislike for her'; 'Pot smokers claim it heightens their awareness'; 'This event only deepened my convictions')
heighten - (make more extreme; raise in quantity, degree, or intensity; 'heightened interest')
intensified - (made more intense; 'the intensified scrutiny of the candidate's background')
lower, take down, let down, get down, bring down - (move something or somebody to a lower position; 'take down the vase from the shelf')
fade, melt - (become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly; 'The scene begins to fade'; 'The tree trunks are melting into the forest at dusk')
evanesce, fade, blow over, pass off, fleet, pass - (disappear gradually; 'The pain eventually passed off')
decreased, reduced - (made less in size or amount or degree)
bleached, faded, washed-out, washy - (having lost freshness or brilliance of color; 'sun-bleached deck chairs'; 'faded jeans'; 'a very pale washed-out blue'; 'washy colors')
attenuate, attenuated, faded, weakened - (reduced in strength; 'the faded tones of an old recording')
lower, lour - (set lower; 'lower a rating'; 'lower expectations')
coveted, desired, in demand, sought after - (greatly desired)
craved, desired - (wanted intensely; 'the child could no longer resist taking one of the craved cookies'; 'it produced the desired effect')
golden, favorable, favourable, lucky, prosperous - (favoring or bringing good luck; 'a favorable time to ask for a raise'; 'lucky stars'; 'a prosperous moment to make a decision')
blessed, blest - (highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace); 'our blessed land'; 'the blessed assurance of a steady income')
blessed, blessed with, endued with - (having good fortune bestowed or conferred upon; sometimes used as in combination; 'blessed with a strong healthy body'; 'a nation blessed with peace'; 'a peace-blessed era')
mechanical - (using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices; 'a mechanical process'; 'his smile was very mechanical'; 'a mechanical toy')
mechanical, mechanically skillful - (relating to or concerned with machinery or tools; 'mechanical arts'; 'mechanical design'; 'mechanical skills')
chief, main, primary, principal - (most important element; 'the chief aim of living'; 'the main doors were of solid glass'; 'the principal rivers of America'; 'the principal example'; 'policemen were primary targets')
primary - (of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondhand; 'primary goals'; 'a primary effect'; 'primary sources'; 'a primary interest')
chief, main, primary, principal - (most important element; 'the chief aim of living'; 'the main doors were of solid glass'; 'the principal rivers of America'; 'the principal example'; 'policemen were primary targets')
relevant - (having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue; 'the scientist corresponds with colleagues in order to learn about matters relevant to her own research')
irrelevant - (having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue; 'an irrelevant comment'; 'irrelevant allegations')
crucial, important - (of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis; 'a crucial moment in his career'; 'a crucial election'; 'a crucial issue for women')
crucial - (having crucial relevance; 'crucial to the case'; 'relevant testimony')
pivotal, polar - (being of crucial importance; 'a pivotal event'; 'Its pivotal location has also exposed it to periodic invasions'- Henry Kissinger; 'the polar events of this study'; 'a polar principal')
curative, healing, alterative, remedial, sanative, therapeutic - (tending to cure or restore to health; 'curative powers of herbal remedies'; 'her gentle healing hand'; 'remedial surgery'; 'a sanative environment of mountains and fresh air'; 'a therapeutic agent'; 'therapeutic diets')
fungicidal, antifungal - (capable of destroying fungi)
antibacterial - (destroying bacteria or inhibiting their growth)
applicable - (capable of being applied; having relevance; 'gave applicable examples to support her argument')
fat, fertile, productive, rich - (marked by great fruitfulness; 'fertile farmland'; 'a fat land'; 'a productive vineyard'; 'rich soil')
primary - (of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondhand; 'primary goals'; 'a primary effect'; 'primary sources'; 'a primary interest')
chief, main, primary, principal - (most important element; 'the chief aim of living'; 'the main doors were of solid glass'; 'the principal rivers of America'; 'the principal example'; 'policemen were primary targets')
secondary - (being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate; 'the stone will be hauled to a secondary crusher'; 'a secondary source'; 'a secondary issue'; 'secondary streams')
oversee, supervise, superintend, manage - (watch and direct; 'Who is overseeing this project?')
management, direction - (the act of managing something; 'he was given overall management of the program'; 'is the direction of the economy a function of government?')
administer, administrate - (work in an administrative capacity; supervise; 'administer a program')
supervision, supervising, superintendence, oversight - (management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group)
oversee, supervise, superintend, manage - (watch and direct; 'Who is overseeing this project?')
coordinate - (bring into common action, movement, or condition; 'coordinate the painters, masons, and plumbers'; 'coordinate his actions with that of his colleagues'; 'coordinate our efforts')
coordination - (the regulation of diverse elements into an integrated and harmonious operation)
report, describe, account - (to give an account or representation of in words; 'Discreet Italian police described it in a manner typically continental')
proctor, monitor - (someone who supervises (an examination))
director, manager, managing director - (someone who controls resources and expenditures)
coordinator - (someone whose task is to see that work goes harmoniously)
administration, governance, governing body, establishment, brass, organization, organisation - (the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something; 'he claims that the present administration is corrupt'; 'the governance of an association is responsible to its members'; 'he quickly became recognized as a member of the establishment')
management - (those in charge of running a business)
management - (those in charge of running a business)
lockout - (a management action resisting employee's demands; employees are barred from entering the workplace until they agree to terms)
government officials, officialdom - (people elected or appointed to administer a government)
bureaucracy - (any organization in which action is obstructed by insistence on unnecessary procedures and red tape)
bureaucracy, bureaucratism - (nonelective government officials)
bureaucratic - (of or relating to or resembling a bureaucrat or bureaucracy; 'his bureaucratic behavior annoyed his colleagues'; 'a bureaucratic nightmare')
bureaucrat, administrative official - (an official of a bureaucracy)
iron, branding iron - (implement used to brand live stock)
brand - (burn with a branding iron to indicate ownership; of animals)
branded - (marked with a brand; 'branded cattle'; 'branded criminal')
unbranded - (not marked with a brand; 'unbranded cattle')
brand - (identification mark on skin, made by burning)
cartilaginous fish, chondrichthian - (fishes in which the skeleton may be calcified but not ossified)
eel - (voracious snakelike marine or freshwater fishes with smooth slimy usually scaleless skin and having a continuous vertical fin but no ventral fins)
shark - (any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with small toothlike scales)
elasmobranch, selachian - (any of numerous fishes of the class Chondrichthyes characterized by a cartilaginous skeleton and placoid scales: sharks; rays; skates)
ray - (cartilaginous fishes having horizontally flattened bodies and enlarged winglike pectoral fins with gills on the underside; most swim by moving the pectoral fins)
stingray - (large venomous ray with large barbed spines near the base of a thin whiplike tail capable of inflicting severe wounds)
mackerel shark - (fierce pelagic and oceanic sharks)
great white shark, white shark, man-eater, man-eating shark, Carcharodon carcharias - (large aggressive shark widespread in warm seas; known to attack humans)
hammerhead, hammerhead shark - (medium-sized live-bearing shark with eyes at either end of a flattened hammer-shaped head; worldwide in warm waters; can be dangerous)
whale shark, Rhincodon typus - (large spotted shark of warm surface waters worldwide; resembles a whale and feeds chiefly on plankton)
marlin - (large long-jawed oceanic sport fishes; related to sailfishes and spearfishes; not completely cold-blooded i.e. able to warm their brains and eyes)
bony fish - (any fish of the class Osteichthyes)
minnow, Phoxinus phoxinus - (very small European freshwater fish common in gravelly streams)
food fish - (any fish used for food by human beings)
cod, codfish - (major food fish of arctic and cold-temperate waters)
anchovy - (tiny fishes usually canned or salted; used for hors d'oeuvres or as seasoning in sauces)
anchovy - (tiny fishes usually canned or salted; used for hors d'oeuvres or as seasoning in sauces)
freshwater bass, bass - (any of various North American freshwater fish with lean flesh (especially of the genus Micropterus))
company, companionship, fellowship, society - (the state of being with someone; 'he missed their company'; 'he enjoyed the society of his friends')
union, unification - (the state of being joined or united or linked; 'there is strength in union')
connection, link, connectedness - (the state of being connected; 'the connection between church and state is inescapable')
coherence, coherency, cohesion, cohesiveness - (the state of cohering or sticking together)
groom, bridegroom - (a man participant in his own marriage ceremony)
groom, bridegroom - (a man who has recently been married)
bride - (a woman who has recently been married)
marriage, wedding, marriage ceremony - (the act of marrying; the nuptial ceremony; 'their marriage was conducted in the chapel')
betrothal, espousal - (the act of becoming betrothed or engaged)
betroth, engage, affiance, plight - (give to in marriage)
betrothed - (the person to whom you are engaged)
fiance, groom-to-be - (a man who is engaged to be married)
fiancee, bride-to-be - (a woman who is engaged to be married)
affianced, bespoken, betrothed, engaged, pledged - (pledged to be married; 'the engaged couple')
betrothal, troth, engagement - (a mutual promise to marry)
betrothal, troth, engagement - (a mutual promise to marry)
marry, get married, wed, conjoin, hook up with, get hitched with, espouse - (take in marriage)
remarry - (marry, not for the first time; 'After her divorce, she remarried her high school sweetheart')
marriage, matrimony, union, spousal relationship, wedlock - (the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce); 'a long and happy marriage'; 'God bless this union')
marital, matrimonial, married - (of or relating to the state of marriage; 'marital status'; 'marital fidelity'; 'married bliss')
newlywed, honeymooner - (someone recently married)
exwife, ex - (a woman who was formerly a particular man's wife; 'all his exes live in Texas')
ex-husband, ex - (a man who was formerly a certain woman's husband)
wife, married woman - (a married woman; a man's partner in marriage)
housewife, homemaker, lady of the house, woman of the house - (a wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income)
housework, housekeeping - (the work of cleaning and running a house)
paperwork - (work that involves handling papers: forms or letters or reports etc.)
husband, hubby, married man - (a married man; a woman's partner in a marriage)
lighter, light, igniter, ignitor - (a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires; 'do you have a light?')
cigar lighter, cigarette lighter, pocket lighter - (a lighter for cigars or cigarettes)
fuse, fuze, fusee, fuzee, primer, priming - (any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant)
match, lucifer, friction match - (lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction; 'he always carries matches to light his pipe'; 'as long you've a lucifer to light your fag')
decathlon - (an athletic contest consisting of ten different events)
match - (a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete)
aid, assistance, help - (a resource; 'visual aids in teaching'; 'economic assistance to depressed areas')
material - (things needed for doing or making something; 'writing materials'; 'useful teaching materials')
aid, assistance, help - (a resource; 'visual aids in teaching'; 'economic assistance to depressed areas')
spiritual, unearthly - (concerned with or affecting the spirit or soul; 'a spiritual approach to life'; 'spiritual fulfillment'; 'spiritual values'; 'unearthly love')
spiritual - (lacking material body or form or substance; 'spiritual beings'; 'the vital transcendental soul belonging to the spiritual realm'-Lewis Mumford)
nonnatural, otherworldly, preternatural, transcendental - (existing outside of or not in accordance with nature; 'find transcendental motives for sublunary action'-Aldous Huxley)
transcendent - (beyond and outside the ordinary range of human experience or understanding; 'philosophers...often explicitly reject the notion of any transcendent reality beyond thought...and claim to be concerned only with thought itself...'- W.P.Alston; 'the unknowable mysteries of life')
earthly - (of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven; 'earthly beings'; 'believed that our earthly life is all that matters'; 'earthly love'; 'our earthly home')
musical - (characterized by or capable of producing music; 'a musical evening'; 'musical instruments')
musically - (in a musical manner; 'She sang very musically')
fiscal, financial - (involving financial matters; 'fiscal responsibility')
financially - (from a financial point of view; 'this was financially unattractive')
commercial - (connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises; 'commercial trucker'; 'commercial TV'; 'commercial diamonds')
commercial - (of or relating to commercialism; 'a commercial attache'; 'commercial paper'; 'commercial law')
commercially - (in a commercial manner; 'the product is commercially available')
medical - (relating to the study or practice of medicine; 'the medical profession'; 'a medical student'; 'medical school')
biomedical - (relating to the activities and applications of science to clinical medicine; 'biomedical research laboratory')
medically - (involving medical practice; 'medically trained nurses'; 'medically correct treatment')
clinical - (relating to a clinic or conducted in or as if in a clinic and depending on direct observation of patients; 'clinical observation'; 'clinical case study')
clinically - (in a clinical manner; 'she is clinically qualified')
medicative, medicinal - (having the properties of medicine; 'medicative drugs'; 'medicinal herbs'; 'medicinal properties')
medicine, medical specialty - (the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques)
medicine, practice of medicine - (the learned profession that is mastered by graduate training in a medical school and that is devoted to preventing or alleviating or curing diseases and injuries; 'he studied medicine at Harvard')
microbiology - (the branch of biology that studies microorganisms and their effects on humans)
plant disease - (a disease that affects plants)
blight - (any plant disease resulting in withering without rotting)
potato blight, potato mold, potato disease, potato mildew, potato murrain - (a blight of potatoes)
botany, phytology - (the branch of biology that studies plants)
botanic, botanical - (of or relating to plants or botany; 'botanical garden')
bacteriology - (the branch of medical science that studies bacteria in relation to disease)
law school, school of law - (a graduate school offering study leading to a law degree)
medical school, school of medicine - (a graduate school offering study leading to a medical degree)
medicine, practice of medicine - (the learned profession that is mastered by graduate training in a medical school and that is devoted to preventing or alleviating or curing diseases and injuries; 'he studied medicine at Harvard')
nurse - (one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician))
obstetrician, accoucheur - (a physician specializing in obstetrics)
obstetrics, OB, tocology, midwifery - (the branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of the mother)
midwife, accoucheuse - (a woman skilled in aiding the delivery of babies)
nursing - (the profession of a nurse)
conform - (be similar, be in line with)
meet, fit, conform to - (satisfy a condition or restriction; 'Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?')
member - (one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participates in a group organization); 'only members will be admitted'; 'a member of the faculty'; 'she was introduced to all the members of his family')
mend, patch, darn - (sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment); 'her stockings had several mends')
mention, reference - (a remark that calls attention to something or someone; 'she made frequent mention of her promotion'; 'there was no mention of it'; 'the speaker made several references to his wife')
jollity, jolliness, joviality - (feeling jolly and jovial and full of good humor)
hilarity, mirth, mirthfulness, glee, gleefulness - (great merriment)
gaiety, merriment - (a gay feeling)
flash, flashing - (a short vivid experience; 'a flash of emotion swept over him'; 'the flashings of pain were a warning')
good time, blast - (a highly pleasurable or exciting experience; 'we had a good time at the party'; 'celebrating after the game was a blast')
gaiety, merriment - (a gay feeling)
gay, festal, festive, merry - (offering fun and gaiety; 'a festive (or festal) occasion'; 'gay and exciting night life'; 'a merry evening')
gay, jocund, jolly, jovial, merry, mirthful - (full of or showing high-spirited merriment; 'when hearts were young and gay'; 'a poet could not but be gay, in such a jocund company'- Wordsworth; 'the jolly crowd at the reunion'; 'jolly old Saint Nick'; 'a jovial old gentleman'; 'have a merry Christmas'; 'peals of merry laughter'; 'a mirthful laugh')
inform - (impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to; 'I informed him of his rights')
messenger, courier - (a person who carries a message)
attest, certify, manifest, demonstrate, evidence - (provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes; 'His high fever attested to his illness'; 'The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication'; 'This decision demonstrates his sense of fairness')
testify, bear witness, prove, evidence, show - (provide evidence for; 'The blood test showed that he was the father'; 'Her behavior testified to her incompetence')
tell, evidence - (give evidence; 'he was telling on all his former colleague')
reflect - (manifest or bring back; 'This action reflects his true beliefs')
reflect - (give evidence of a certain behavior; 'His lack of interest in the project reflects badly on him')
misinform, mislead - (give false or misleading information to)
confirm, corroborate, sustain, substantiate, support, affirm - (establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; 'his story confirmed my doubts'; 'The evidence supports the defendant')
confirm, reassert - (strengthen or make more firm; 'The witnesses confirmed the victim's account')
confirm, corroborate, sustain, substantiate, support, affirm - (establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; 'his story confirmed my doubts'; 'The evidence supports the defendant')
validate, corroborate - (give evidence for)
corroborate, underpin, bear out, support - (support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm; 'The stories and claims were born out by the evidence')
validate - (prove valid; show or confirm the validity of something)
validate, corroborate - (give evidence for)
confirmation, verification, check, substantiation - (additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct; 'fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory')
validation, proof, substantiation - (the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something)
documentation, certification, corroboration - (confirmation that some fact or statement is true)
verify - (confirm the truth of; 'Please verify that the doors are closed'; 'verify a claim')
authenticate - (establish the authenticity of something)
authentic, bona fide, unquestionable, veritable - (not counterfeit or copied; 'an authentic signature'; 'a bona fide manuscript'; 'an unquestionable antique'; 'photographs taken in a veritable bull ring')
genuine, echt - (not fake or counterfeit; 'a genuine Picasso'; 'genuine leather')
original - (not derived or copied or translated from something else; 'the play is original; not an adaptation'; 'he kept the original copy and gave her only a xerox'; 'the translation misses much of the subtlety of the original French')
authenticity, genuineness, legitimacy - (undisputed credibility)
attested, authenticated, documented - (established as genuine)
copied, traced - (derived by copying something else; especially by following lines seen through a transparent sheet)
documentation, certification, corroboration - (confirmation that some fact or statement is true)
metric, metrical - (based on the meter as a standard of measurement; 'the metric system'; 'metrical equivalents')
power, powerfulness - (possession of controlling influence; 'the deterrent power of nuclear weapons'; 'the power of his love saved her'; 'his powerfulness was concealed by a gentle facade')
weak - (having little physical or spiritual strength; 'a weak link')
weak - (deficient or lacking in some skill; 'he's weak in spelling')
weak - (not having authority, political strength, or governing power; 'a weak president')
weak - (deficient in intelligence or mental power; 'a weak mind')
decrepit, debile, feeble, infirm, rickety, sapless, weak, weakly - (lacking physical strength or vitality; 'a feeble old woman'; 'her body looked sapless')
wan - (lacking vitality as from weariness or illness or unhappiness; 'a wan smile')
flimsy, slight, tenuous, thin - (having little substance or significance; 'a flimsy excuse'; 'slight evidence'; 'a tenuous argument'; 'a thin plot')
weakness - (the property of lacking physical or mental strength; liability to failure under pressure or stress or strain; 'his weakness increased as he became older'; 'the weakness of the span was overlooked until it collapsed')
weakness - (the condition of being financially weak; 'the weakness of the dollar against the yen')
strong - (having strength or power greater than average or expected; 'a strong radio signal'; 'strong medicine'; 'a strong man')
robust - (physically strong)
heavy - (of the military or industry; using (or being) the heaviest and most powerful armaments or weapons or equipment; 'heavy artillery'; 'heavy infantry'; 'a heavy cruiser'; 'heavy guns'; 'heavy industry involves large-scale production of basic products (such as steel) used by other industries')
powerful - (having great power or force or potency or effect; 'the most powerful government in western Europe'; 'his powerful arms'; 'a powerful bomb'; 'the horse's powerful kick'; 'powerful drugs'; 'a powerful argument')
knock-down, powerful - (strong enough to knock down or overwhelm; 'a knock-down blow')
potent, powerful - (having great influence)
effective, effectual, efficacious - (producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect; 'an air-cooled motor was more effective than a witch's broomstick for rapid long-distance transportation'-LewisMumford; 'effective teaching methods'; 'effective steps toward peace'; 'made an effective entrance'; 'his complaint proved to be effectual in bringing action'; 'an efficacious law')
brawny, hefty, muscular, powerful, sinewy - ((of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful; 'a hefty athlete'; 'a muscular boxer'; 'powerful arms')
beefy, burly, husky, strapping, buirdly - (muscular and heavily built; 'a beefy wrestler'; 'had a tall burly frame'; 'clothing sizes for husky boys'; 'a strapping boy of eighteen'; 'buirdly' is a Scottish term')
mighty - (having or showing great strength or force or intensity; 'struck a mighty blow'; 'the mighty logger Paul Bunyan'; 'the pen is mightier than the sword'- Bulwer-Lytton)
potent, powerful - (having great influence)
mighty - (having or showing great strength or force or intensity; 'struck a mighty blow'; 'the mighty logger Paul Bunyan'; 'the pen is mightier than the sword'- Bulwer-Lytton)
potent, powerful - (having great influence)
office, power - ((of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power; 'being in office already gives a candidate a great advantage'; 'during his first year in office'; 'during his first year in power'; 'the power of the president')
pull, clout - (special advantage or influence; 'the chairman's nephew has a lot of pull')
formidable - (extremely impressive in strength or excellence; 'a formidable opponent'; 'the challenge was formidable'; 'had a formidable array of compositions to his credit'; 'the formidable army of brains at the Prime Minister's disposal')
formidable, redoubtable, unnerving - (inspiring fear; 'the formidable prospect of major surgery'; 'a tougher and more redoubtable adversary than the heel-clicking, jackbooted fanatic'- G.H.Johnston; 'something unnerving and prisonlike about high grey wall')
mighty - (having or showing great strength or force or intensity; 'struck a mighty blow'; 'the mighty logger Paul Bunyan'; 'the pen is mightier than the sword'- Bulwer-Lytton)
herculean, powerful - (displaying superhuman strength or power; 'herculean exertions')
vein, mineral vein - (a layer of ore between layers of rock)
bonanza - (an especially rich vein of precious ore)
ore - (a mineral that contains metal that is valuable enough to be mined)
mine - (excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted)
pit, quarry, stone pit - (a surface excavation for extracting stone or slate; 'a British term for 'quarry' is 'stone pit'')
satellite - (any celestial body orbiting around a planet or star)
moon - (any natural satellite of a planet; 'Jupiter has sixteen moons')
satellite, artificial satellite, orbiter - (man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon)
satellite, artificial satellite, orbiter - (man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon)
weather satellite, meteorological satellite - (a satellite that transmits frequent picture of the earth below)
communications satellite - (an artificial satellite that relays signals back to earth; moves in a geostationary orbit)
astronomy satellite - (a satellite equipped with a telescope to observe infrared radiation)
spy satellite - (a satellite with sensors to detect nuclear explosions)
Moon - (the natural satellite of the Earth; 'the average distance to the moon is 384,400 kilometers'; 'men first stepped on the moon in 1969')
lunar - (of or relating to or associated with the moon; 'lunar surface'; 'lunar module')
curate, minister of religion, minister, parson, pastor, rector - (a person authorized to conduct religious worship; 'clergymen are usually called ministers in Protestant churches')
ministerial - (of or relating to a minister of religion or the minister's office; 'ministerial duties')
pastoral - (of or relating to a pastor; 'pastoral work'; 'a pastoral letter')
minister - (work as a minister; 'She is ministering in an old parish')
ministry - (the work of a minister of religion; 'he is studying for the ministry')
minister, government minister - (a person appointed to a high office in the government; 'Minister of Finance')
minister - (the job of a head of a government department)
ministerial - (of or relating to a government minister or ministry; 'ministerial decree')
miss - (fail to reach; 'The arrow missed the target')
miss - (fail to reach; 'The arrow missed the target')
miss - (fail to attend an event or activity; 'I missed the concert'; 'He missed school for a week')
miss - (fail to reach or get to; 'She missed her train')
default, nonpayment, nonremittal - (act of failing to meet a financial obligation)
default, default on - (fail to pay up)
miss - (fail to reach or get to; 'She missed her train')
miss, lose - (fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind; 'I missed that remark'; 'She missed his point'; 'We lost part of what he said')
lost, missed - (not caught with the senses or the mind; 'words lost in the din')
heard - (detected or perceived by the sense of hearing; 'a conversation heard through the wall')
botch, bodge, bumble, fumble, botch up, muff, blow, flub, screw up, ball up, spoil, muck up, bungle, fluff, bollix, bollix up, bollocks, bollocks up, bobble, mishandle, louse up, foul up, mess up, fuck up - (make a mess of, destroy or ruin; 'I botched the dinner and we had to eat out'; 'the pianist screwed up the difficult passage in the second movement')
blunder, blooper, bloomer, bungle, pratfall, foul-up, fuckup, flub, botch, boner, boo-boo - (an embarrassing mistake)
flop, bust, fizzle - (a complete failure; 'the play was a dismal flop')
miss - (feel or suffer from the lack of; 'He misses his mother')
know, cognize, cognise - (be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about; 'I know that the President lied to the people'; 'I want to know who is winning the game!'; 'I know it's time')
know - (know how to do or perform something; 'She knows how to knit'; 'Does your husband know how to cook?')
know - (be aware of the truth of something; have a belief or faith in something; regard as true beyond any doubt; 'I know that I left the key on the table'; 'Galileo knew that the earth moves around the sun')
knowing - (a clear and certain mental apprehension)
understand, realize, realise, see - (perceive (an idea or situation) mentally; 'Now I see!'; 'I just can't see your point'; 'Does she realize how important this decision is?'; 'I don't understand the idea')
grok, get the picture, comprehend, savvy, dig, grasp, compass, apprehend - (get the meaning of something; 'Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?')
understanding, apprehension, discernment, savvy - (the cognitive condition of someone who understands; 'he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect')
interpret, construe, see - (make sense of; assign a meaning to; 'What message do you see in this letter?'; 'How do you interpret his behavior?')
understand - (know and comprehend the nature or meaning of; 'She did not understand her husband'; 'I understand what she means')
penetrate, fathom, bottom - (come to understand)
realization, realisation, recognition - (coming to understand something clearly and distinctly; 'a growing realization of the risk involved'; 'a sudden recognition of the problem he faced'; 'increasing recognition that diabetes frequently coexists with other chronic diseases')
recognize, recognise, realize, realise, agnize, agnise - (be fully aware or cognizant of)
hindsight - (understanding the nature of an event after it has happened; 'hindsight is always better than foresight')
interpret, construe, see - (make sense of; assign a meaning to; 'What message do you see in this letter?'; 'How do you interpret his behavior?')
interpretative, interpretive - (that provides interpretation)
understand, read, interpret, translate - (make sense of a language; 'She understands French'; 'Can you read Greek?')
read - (interpret something that is written or printed; 'read the advertisement'; 'Have you read Salman Rushdie?')
lipread, lip-read, speech-read - (interpret by lipreading; of deaf people)
penetration, insight - (clear or deep perception of a situation)
insight, brainstorm, brainwave - (the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation)
insight, sixth sense - (grasping the inner nature of things intuitively)
insightful - (exhibiting insight or clear and deep perception; 'an insightful parent'; 'the chapter is insightful and suggestive of new perspectives' - R.C.Angell)
revelation - (an enlightening or astonishing disclosure)
discovery, breakthrough, find - (a productive insight)
miss, lose - (fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind; 'I missed that remark'; 'She missed his point'; 'We lost part of what he said')
misconstrue, misinterpret, misconceive, misunderstand, misapprehend, be amiss - (interpret in the wrong way; 'Don't misinterpret my comments as criticism'; 'She misconstrued my remarks')
misinterpretation, misunderstanding, mistaking - (putting the wrong interpretation on; 'his misinterpretation of the question caused his error'; 'there was no mistaking her meaning')
mistake, error, fault - (a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention; 'he made a bad mistake'; 'she was quick to point out my errors'; 'I could understand his English in spite of his grammatical faults')
error, misplay - ((baseball) a failure of a defensive player to make an out when normal play would have sufficed)
slip, slip-up, miscue, parapraxis - (a minor inadvertent mistake usually observed in speech or writing or in small accidents or memory lapses etc.)
oversight, lapse - (a mistake resulting from inattention)
faux pas, gaffe, solecism, slip, gaucherie - (a socially awkward or tactless act)
erroneous, inaccurate - (containing or characterized by error; 'erroneous conclusions'; 'the answer was inaccurate')
false - (not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality; 'gave false testimony under oath'; 'false tales of bravery')
false, mistaken - (arising from error; 'a false assumption'; 'a mistaken view of the situation')
ill-conceived, misguided - (poorly conceived or thought out; 'an ill-conceived plan to take over the company')
misguided, mistaken - (wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment; 'well-meaning but misguided teachers'; 'a mistaken belief'; 'mistaken identity')
mistakenly, erroneously - (in a mistaken manner; 'he mistakenly believed it')
mistake, error, fault - (a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention; 'he made a bad mistake'; 'she was quick to point out my errors'; 'I could understand his English in spite of his grammatical faults')
error, misplay - ((baseball) a failure of a defensive player to make an out when normal play would have sufficed)
error, mistake - (part of a statement that is not correct; 'the book was full of errors')
misbelieve - (hold a false or unorthodox belief)
mistake, misunderstanding, misapprehension - (an understanding of something that is not correct; 'he wasn't going to admit his mistake'; 'make no mistake about his intentions'; 'there must be some misunderstanding - I don't have a sister')
error, erroneous belief - (a misconception resulting from incorrect information)
misconception - (an incorrect conception)
fallacy, false belief - (a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning)
pseudoscience - (an activity resembling science but based on fallacious assumptions)
astrology, star divination - (a pseudoscience claiming divination by the positions of the planets and sun and moon)
magic trick, conjuring trick, trick, magic, legerdemain, conjuration, thaumaturgy, illusion, deception - (an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers)
magic trick, conjuring trick, trick, magic, legerdemain, conjuration, thaumaturgy, illusion, deception - (an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers)
prestidigitation, sleight of hand - (manual dexterity in the execution of tricks)
model, simulation - (representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale))
microprocessor - (integrated circuit semiconductor chip that performs the bulk of the processing and controls the parts of a system; 'a microprocessor functions as the central processing unit of a microcomputer'; 'a disk drive contains a microprocessor to handle the internal functions of the drive')
scanner, digital scanner, image scanner - (an electronic device that generates a digital representation of an image for data input to a computer)
display, video display - (an electronic device that represents information in visual form)
screen, CRT screen - (display on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube on which is electronically created)
computer monitor - (a device that displays signals on a computer screen)
screen, CRT screen - (display on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube on which is electronically created)
monitor, monitoring device - (display produced by a device that takes signals and displays them on a television screen or a computer monitor)
background, desktop, screen background - ((computer science) the area of the screen in graphical user interfaces against which icons and windows appear)
modem - ((from a combination of MOdulate and DEModulate) electronic equipment consisting of a device used to connect computers by a telephone line)
model, poser - (a person who poses for a photographer or painter or sculptor; 'the president didn't have time to be a model so the artist worked from photos')
mannequin, manikin, mannikin, manakin, fashion model, model - (a woman who wears clothes to display fashions; 'she was too fat to be a mannequin')
moment, minute, second, instant - (a particular point in time; 'the moment he arrived the party began')
moment, minute, second, bit - (an indefinitely short time; 'wait just a moment'; 'it only takes a minute'; 'in just a bit')
blink of an eye, flash, heartbeat, instant, jiffy, split second, trice, twinkling, wink, New York minute - (a very short time (as the time it takes the eye blink or the heart to beat); 'if I had the chance I'd do it in a flash')
moment, minute, second, instant - (a particular point in time; 'the moment he arrived the party began')
eleventh hour, last minute - (the latest possible moment; 'money became available at the eleventh hour'; 'at the last minute the government changed the rules')
last-minute - (just before a deadline; at the last minute; 'last-minute arrangements')
now - (the momentary present; 'Now is a good time to do it'; 'it worked up to right now')
presently, currently - (at this time or period; now; 'he is presently our ambassador to the United Nations'; 'currently they live in Connecticut')
then - (that time; that moment; 'we will arrive before then'; 'we were friends from then on')
present, nowadays - (the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech; 'that is enough for the present'; 'he lives in the present with no thought of tomorrow')
real-time - (of or relating to computer systems that update information at the same rate they receive information)
time being, nonce - (the present occasion; 'for the nonce')
nonce word, hapax legomenon - (a word with a special meaning used for a special occasion)
ethical, honorable, honourable, moral - (adhering to ethical and moral principles; 'it seems ethical and right'; 'followed the only honorable course of action'; 'had the moral courage to stand alone')
ethical, honorable, honourable, moral - (adhering to ethical and moral principles; 'it seems ethical and right'; 'followed the only honorable course of action'; 'had the moral courage to stand alone')
morally, virtuously - (in a moral manner; 'he acted morally under the circumstances')
morally - (with respect to moral principles; 'morally unjustified')
virtuous - (morally excellent)
ethical - (conforming to accepted standards of social or professional behavior; 'an ethical lawyer'; 'ethical medical practice'; 'an ethical problem'; 'had no ethical objection to drinking'; 'Ours is a world of nuclear giants and ethical infants'- Omar N. Bradley)
ethically - (in an ethical manner; from an ethical point of view; according to ethics; 'he behaved ethically'; 'this is ethically unacceptable')
base, dishonorable, dishonourable, immoral, unethical - (not adhering to ethical or moral principles; 'base and unpatriotic motives'; 'a base, degrading way of life'; 'cheating is dishonorable'; 'they considered colonialism immoral'; 'unethical practices in handling public funds')
immoral - (deliberately violating accepted principles of right and wrong)
immoral - (morally unprincipled; 'immoral behavior')
bad, immoral - (characterized by wickedness or immorality; 'led a very bad life')
depraved, immoral, perverse, perverted, reprobate - (marked by immorality; deviating from what is considered right or proper or good; 'depraved criminals'; 'a perverted sense of loyalty'; 'the reprobate conduct of a gambling aristocrat')
debauched, degenerate, degraded, dissipated, dissolute, libertine, profligate, riotous, fast - (unrestrained by convention or morality; 'Congreve draws a debauched aristocratic society'; 'deplorably dissipated and degraded'; 'riotous living'; 'fast women')
unsuitable, improper, wrong - (not appropriate for a purpose or occasion; 'unsuitable attire for the office'; 'said all the wrong things')
inappropriate - (not suitable for a particular occasion etc; 'noise seems inappropriate at a time of sadness'; 'inappropriate shoes for a walk on the beach'; 'put inappropriate pressure on them')
malevolent - (wishing or appearing to wish evil to others; arising from intense ill will or hatred; 'a gossipy malevolent old woman'; 'failure made him malevolent toward those who were successful')
evil - (morally bad or wrong; 'evil purposes'; 'an evil influence'; 'evil deeds')
wicked - (morally bad in principle or practice) 'a sinful person')
iniquitous, sinful, ungodly - (characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin; 'iniquitous deeds'; 'he said it was sinful to wear lipstick'; 'ungodly acts')
sinful, unholy, wicked - (having committed unrighteous acts; 'a sinful person')
slippery, slippy - (causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide; 'slippery sidewalks'; 'a slippery bar of soap'; 'the streets are still slippy from the rain')
waxlike, wax-coated, waxy, ceraceous - (resembling or covered with wax; 'as shiny as a waxy pippin'; 'the ceraceous surface of the leaves')
lubricant, lubricator, lubricating substance, lube - (a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery)
motorboat, powerboat - (a boat propelled by an internal-combustion engine)
tugboat, tug, towboat, tower - (a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships)
tug - (tow (a vessel) with a tug; 'The tugboat tugged the freighter into the harbor')
cabin cruiser, cruiser, pleasure boat, pleasure craft - (a large motorboat that has a cabin and plumbing and other conveniences necessary for living on board)
mud, clay - (water soaked soil; soft wet earth)
uncertainty, uncertainness, precariousness - (being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance; 'the uncertainty of the outcome'; 'the precariousness of his income')
mystery, enigma, secret, closed book - (something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained; 'how it got out is a mystery'; 'it remains one of nature's secrets')
mystery, mystery story, whodunit - (a story about a crime (usually murder) presented as a novel or play or movie)
mystery, mystery story, whodunit - (a story about a crime (usually murder) presented as a novel or play or movie)
nasty, awful - (offensive or even (of persons) malicious; 'in a nasty mood'; 'a nasty accident'; 'a nasty shock'; 'a nasty smell'; 'a nasty trick to pull'; 'Will he say nasty things at my funeral?'- Ezra Pound)
nasty, awful - (offensive or even (of persons) malicious; 'in a nasty mood'; 'a nasty accident'; 'a nasty shock'; 'a nasty smell'; 'a nasty trick to pull'; 'Will he say nasty things at my funeral?'- Ezra Pound)
atrocious, abominable, awful, dreadful, painful, terrible, unspeakable - (exceptionally bad or displeasing; 'atrocious taste'; 'abominable workmanship'; 'an awful voice'; 'dreadful manners'; 'a painful performance'; 'terrible handwriting'; 'an unspeakable odor came sweeping into the room')
awful, dire, direful, dread, dreaded, dreadful, fearful, fearsome, frightening, horrendous, horrific, terrible - (causing fear or dread or terror; 'the awful war'; 'an awful risk'; 'dire news'; 'a career or vengeance so direful that London was shocked'; 'the dread presence of the headmaster'; 'polio is no longer the dreaded disease it once was'; 'a dreadful storm'; 'a fearful howling'; 'horrendous explosions shook the city'; 'a terrible curse')
awful, dire, direful, dread, dreaded, dreadful, fearful, fearsome, frightening, horrendous, horrific, terrible - (causing fear or dread or terror; 'the awful war'; 'an awful risk'; 'dire news'; 'a career or vengeance so direful that London was shocked'; 'the dread presence of the headmaster'; 'polio is no longer the dreaded disease it once was'; 'a dreadful storm'; 'a fearful howling'; 'horrendous explosions shook the city'; 'a terrible curse')
icky, crappy, lousy, rotten, shitty, stinking, stinky - (very bad; 'a lousy play'; 'it's a stinking world')
atrocious, abominable, awful, dreadful, painful, terrible, unspeakable - (exceptionally bad or displeasing; 'atrocious taste'; 'abominable workmanship'; 'an awful voice'; 'dreadful manners'; 'a painful performance'; 'terrible handwriting'; 'an unspeakable odor came sweeping into the room')
atrocious, frightful, horrifying, horrible, ugly - (provoking horror; 'an atrocious automobile accident'; 'a frightful crime of decapitation'; 'an alarming, even horrifying, picture'; 'war is beyond all words horrible'- Winston Churchill; 'an ugly wound')
dismay, alarm, appal, appall, horrify - (fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised; 'I was horrified at the thought of being late for my interview'; 'The news of the executions horrified us')
alarmed - (experiencing a sudden sense of danger)
atrocious, flagitious, grievous, heinous, monstrous - (shockingly brutal or cruel; 'murder is an atrocious crime'; 'a grievous offense against morality'; 'a grievous crime'; 'no excess was too monstrous for them to commit')
naval - (connected with or belonging to or used in a navy; 'naval history'; 'naval commander'; 'naval vessels')
neat - (showing care in execution; 'neat homework'; 'neat handwriting')
tidy - (marked by good order and cleanliness in appearance or habits; 'a tidy person'; 'a tidy house'; 'a tidy mind')
neat - (clean or orderly; 'her neat dress'; 'a neat room')
tidy - (marked by good order and cleanliness in appearance or habits; 'a tidy person'; 'a tidy house'; 'a tidy mind')
kempt, tidy - ((of hair) neat and tidy; 'a nicely kempt beard')
orderly - (marked by or adhering to method or system; 'a clean orderly man'; 'an orderly mind'; 'an orderly desk')
cluttered, littered - (filled or scattered with a disorderly accumulation of objects or rubbish; 'the storm left the drivewaylittered with sticks nd debris'; 'his library was a cluttered room with piles of books on every chair')
need, want - (anything that is necessary but lacking; 'he had sufficient means to meet his simple needs'; 'I tried to supply his wants')
needle - (a sharp pointed implement (usually steel))
fingertip - (the end (tip) of a finger)
nail - (horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits)
nail - (horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits)
fingernail - (the nail at the end of a finger)
toenail - (the nail at the end of a toe)
penetrable - (admitting of penetration or passage into or through; 'a penetrable wall'; 'penetrable defenses')
impenetrable - (not admitting of penetration or passage into or through; 'an impenetrable fortress'; 'impenetrable rain forests')
gap, breach - (make an opening or gap in)
pierce, thrust - (penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument)
puncture - (pierce with a pointed object; make a hole into; 'puncture a tire')
transfix, impale, empale, spike - (pierce with a sharp stake or point; 'impale a shrimp on a skewer')
impale, stake - (kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole; 'the enemies were impaled and left to die')
prickle, prick - (make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn; 'The nurse pricked my finger to get a small blood sample')
prick, pricking - (the act of puncturing with a small point; 'he gave the balloon a small prick')
alternative medicine - (the practice of medicine without the use of drugs; may involve herbal medicines or self-awareness or biofeedback or acupuncture)
chiropractic - (a method of treatment that manipulates body structures (especially the spine) to relieve low back pain or even headache or high blood pressure)
chisel - (an edge tool with a flat steel blade with a cutting edge)
chisel - (carve with a chisel; 'chisel the marble')
biofeedback - (a training program in which a person is given information about physiological processes (heart rate or blood pressure) that is not normally available with the goal of gaining conscious control of them)
acupuncture, stylostixis - (treatment of pain or disease by inserting the tips of needles at specific points on the skin)
needle - (a sharp pointed implement (usually steel))
syringe - (a medical instrument used to inject or withdraw fluids)
endoscope - (a long slender medical instrument for examining the interior of a bodily organ or performing minor surgery)
stethoscope - (a medical instrument for listening to the sounds generated inside the body)
stem, stanch, staunch, halt - (stop the flow of a liquid; 'staunch the blood flow'; 'them the tide')
medical instrument - (instrument used in the practice of medicine)
surgical instrument - (a medical instrument used in surgery)
surgical knife - (a very sharp knife used in surgery)
hemostat, haemostat - (a surgical instrument that stops bleeding by clamping the blood vessel)
injection, shot - (the act of putting a liquid into the body by means of a syringe; 'the nurse gave him a flu shot')
inject, shoot - (give an injection to; 'We injected the glucose into the patient's vein')
infuse - (introduce into the body through a vein, for therapeutic purposes; 'Some physiologists infuses sugar solutions into the veins of animals')
intramuscular injection - (an injection into a muscle)
intravenous injection - (an injection into a vein)
intravenous, endovenous - (within or by means of a vein; 'an intravenous inflammation'; 'intravenous feeding')
subcutaneous injection - (an injection under the skin)
vicinity, locality, neighborhood, neighbourhood, neck of the woods - (a surrounding or nearby region; 'the plane crashed in the vicinity of Asheville'; 'it is a rugged locality'; 'he always blames someone else in the immediate neighborhood'; 'I will drop in on you the next time I am in this neck of the woods')
residential district, residential area, community - (a district where people live; occupied primarily by private residences)
vicinity, locality, neighborhood, neighbourhood, neck of the woods - (a surrounding or nearby region; 'the plane crashed in the vicinity of Asheville'; 'it is a rugged locality'; 'he always blames someone else in the immediate neighborhood'; 'I will drop in on you the next time I am in this neck of the woods')
neighborhood, neighbourhood - (people living near one another; 'it is a friendly neighborhood'; 'my neighborhood voted for Bush')
community - (a group of people living in a particular local area; 'the team is drawn from all parts of the community')
coevals, contemporaries, generation - (all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age)
generational - (of or relating to a generation)
baby boom, baby-boom generation - (the larger than expected generation in United States born shortly after World War II)
baby boomer, boomer - (a member of the baby boom generation in the 1950s; 'they expanded the schools for a generation of baby boomers')
patrol - (a group that goes through a region at regular intervals for the purpose of security)
neighbor, neighbour - (a nearby object of the same kind; 'Fort Worth is a neighbor of Dallas'; 'what is the closest neighbor to the Earth?')
neighbor, neighbour - (a person who lives (or is located) near another)
neigh, nicker, whicker, whinny - (make a characteristic sound, of a horse)
meow, mew, miaou, miaow, miaul - (the sound made by a cat (or any sound resembling this))
baa - (the cry made by sheep)
bleat, blate, blat, baa - (cry plaintively; 'The lambs were bleating')
bark - (a noise resembling the bark of a dog)
coo - (the sound made by a pigeon)
coo - (cry softly, as of pigeons)
hoot - (utter the characteristic sound of owls)
hoot - (a loud raucous cry (as of an owl))
quack - (utter quacking noises; 'The ducks quacked')
quack - (the harsh sound of a duck)
moo - (the sound made by a cow or bull)
moo, low - (make a low noise, characteristic of bovines)
hee-haw, bray - (braying characteristic of donkeys)
bray - (the cry of an ass)
hee-haw, horselaugh, ha-ha, haw-haw - (a loud laugh that sounds like a horse neighing)
grunt, oink - (the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs)
squeal, oink - (utter a high-pitched cry, characteristic of pigs)
squeal - (a high-pitched howl)
bow-wow - (the bark of a dog)
bark - (make barking sounds; 'The dogs barked at the stranger')
grumble, growl, rumble - (to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds; 'he grumbled a rude response'; 'Stones grumbled down the cliff')
net - (a trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects)
net, network, mesh, meshing, meshwork - (an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals)
net - (game equipment consisting of a strip of netting dividing the playing area in tennis or badminton)
net - (a trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects)
never, ne'er - (not ever; at no time in the past or future; 'I have never been to China'; 'I shall never forget this day'; 'had never seen a circus'; 'never on Sunday'; 'I will never marry you!')
never, ne'er - (not ever; at no time in the past or future; 'I have never been to China'; 'I shall never forget this day'; 'had never seen a circus'; 'never on Sunday'; 'I will never marry you!')
news, intelligence, tidings, word - (new information about specific and timely events; 'they awaited news of the outcome')
news - (new information of any kind; 'it was news to me')
news - (information reported in a newspaper or news magazine; 'the news of my death was greatly exaggerated')
item, point - (a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list; 'he noticed an item in the New York Times'; 'she had several items on her shopping list'; 'the main point on the agenda was taken up first')
following, next - (immediately following in time or order; 'the following day'; 'next in line'; 'the next president'; 'the next item on the list')
former, late, previous - ((used especially of persons) of the immediate past; 'the former president'; 'our late President is still very active'; 'the previous occupant of the White House')
anterior, prior - (earlier in time)
last - (immediately past; 'last Thursday'; 'the last chapter we read')
adjacent, next, side by side - (nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space; 'had adjacent rooms'; 'in the next room'; 'the person sitting next to me'; 'our rooms were side by side')
abutting, adjacent, adjoining, conterminous, contiguous, neighboring - (having a common boundary or edge; touching; 'abutting lots'; 'adjoining rooms'; 'Rhode Island has two bordering states; Massachusetts and Conncecticut'; 'the side of Germany conterminous with France'; 'Utah and the contiguous state of Idaho'; 'neighboring cities')
neighboring, neighbouring - (situated near one another; 'neighbor states')
encompassing, surrounding, circumferent - (closely encircling; 'encompassing mountain ranges'; 'the surrounding countryside')
noble - (having or showing or indicative of high or elevated character; 'a noble spirit'; 'noble deeds')
imperial, majestic, purple, regal, royal - (belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler; 'golden age of imperial splendor'; 'purple tyrant'; 'regal attire'; 'treated with royal acclaim'; 'the royal carriage of a stag's head')
baronial, imposing, noble, stately - (impressive in appearance; 'a baronial mansion'; 'an imposing residence'; 'a noble tree'; 'severe-looking policemen sat astride noble horses'; 'stately columns')
aristocratic, aristocratical, blue, blue-blooded, gentle, patrician - (belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy; 'an aristocratic family'; 'aristocratic Bostonians'; 'aristocratic government'; 'a blue family'; 'blue blood'; 'the blue-blooded aristocracy'; 'of gentle blood'; 'patrician landholders of the American South'; 'aristocratic bearing'; 'aristocratic features'; 'patrician tastes')
noble - (of or belonging to or constituting the hereditary aristocracy especially as derived from feudal times; 'of noble birth')
noise - (sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound); 'he enjoyed the street noises'; 'they heard indistinct noises of people talking'; 'during the firework display that ended the gala the noise reached 98 decibels')
noise, dissonance, racket - (the auditory experience of sound that lacks musical quality; sound that is a disagreeable auditory experience; 'modern music is just noise to me')
splash, plash - (the sound like water splashing)
splat - (a single splash; 'he heard a splat as it hit the floor')
blare, blaring, cacophony, clamor, din - (a loud harsh or strident noise)
clatter - (a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement); 'the shutters clattered against the house'; 'the clatter of iron wheels on cobblestones')
clatter - (a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement); 'the shutters clattered against the house'; 'the clatter of iron wheels on cobblestones')
clatter, clack, brattle - (make a rattling sound; 'clattering dishes')
bang, clap, eruption, blast, bam - (a sudden very loud noise)
chug - (the dull explosive noise made by an engine)
clack, clap - (a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated)
clang, clangor, clangour, clangoring, clank, clash, crash - (a loud resonant repeating noise; 'he could hear the clang of distant bells')
racket - (a loud and disturbing noise)
boom, roar, roaring, thunder - (a deep prolonged loud noise)
squeak - (a short high-pitched noise; 'the squeak of shoes on powdery snow')
squeak, screech, creak, screak, skreak - (make a high-pitched, screeching noise; 'The door creaked when I opened it slowly')
creak, creaking - (a squeaking sound; 'the creak of the floorboards gave him away')
squeak, screech, creak, screak, skreak - (make a high-pitched, screeching noise; 'The door creaked when I opened it slowly')
rattle, rattling, rale - (a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders); 'the death rattle')
rattle - (make short successive sounds)
snore, saw wood, saw logs - (breathe noisily during one's sleep; 'she complained that her husband snores')
snore - (the rattling noise produced when snoring)
nonsense, bunk, nonsensicality, meaninglessness, hokum - (a message that seems to convey no meaning)
absurdity, absurdness, ridiculousness - (a message whose content is at variance with reason)
gibberish, gibber - (unintelligible talking)
jabber, jabbering, gabble - (rapid and indistinct speech)
nonsense, nonsensical - (having no intelligible meaning; 'nonsense syllables'; 'a nonsensical jumble of words')
meaningless, nonmeaningful - (having no meaning or direction or purpose; 'a meaningless endeavor'; 'a meaningless life'; 'a verbose but meaningless explanation')
meaningless, nonmeaningful - (having no meaning or direction or purpose; 'a meaningless endeavor'; 'a meaningless life'; 'a verbose but meaningless explanation')
meaningful - (having a meaning or purpose; 'a meaningful explanation'; 'a meaningful discussion'; 'a meaningful pause')
notice, mark, note - (notice or perceive; 'She noted that someone was following her'; 'mark my words')
notice, observation, observance - (the act of noticing or paying attention; 'he escaped the notice of the police')
unnoticed - (not noticed; 'hoped his departure had passed unnoticed')
nowhere - (not anywhere; in or at or to no place; 'I am going nowhere')
nut - (a small (usually square or hexagonal) metal block with internal screw thread to be fitted onto a bolt)
nylon - (a thermoplastic polyamide; a family of strong resilient synthetic fibers)
rayon - (a synthetic silklike fabric)
nightwear, sleepwear, nightclothes - (garments designed to be worn in bed)
pajama, pyjama, pj's, jammies - ((usually plural) loose-fitting nightclothes worn for sleeping or lounging; have a jacket top and trousers)
nightgown, gown, nightie, night-robe, nightdress - (lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women)
nightshirt - (nightclothes worn by men)
underwear, underclothes, underclothing - (undergarment worn next to the skin and under the outer garments)
undergarment, unmentionable - (a garment worn under other garments)
singlet, vest, undershirt - (a collarless men's undergarment for the upper part of the body)
underpants - (an undergarment that covers the body from the waist no further than to the thighs; usually worn next to the skin)
briefs, Jockey shorts - (short tight-fitting underpants (trade name Jockey shorts))
pantie, panty, scanty, step-in - (short underpants for women or children (usually used in the plural))
brassiere, bra, bandeau - (an undergarment worn by women to support their breasts)
cup - (any cup-shaped concavity; 'bees filled the waxen cups with honey'; 'he wore a jock strap with a metal cup'; 'the cup of her bra')
camisole, underbodice - (a short sleeveless undergarment for women)
camisole - (a short negligee)
diaper, nappy, napkin - (garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch excrement)
corset, girdle, stays - (a woman's close-fitting foundation garment)
chemise, shimmy, shift, slip, teddy - (a woman's sleeveless undergarment)
chemise, shimmy, shift, slip, teddy - (a woman's sleeveless undergarment)
petticoat, half-slip, underskirt - (undergarment worn under a skirt)
lingerie, intimate apparel - (women's underwear and nightclothes)
stocking - (close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural))
pantyhose - (a woman's tights consisting of underpants and stockings)
tights, leotards - (skintight knit hose covering the body from the waist to the feet worn by acrobats and dancers and as stockings by women and girls)
reaction, response - (a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some foregoing stimulus or agent; 'a bad reaction to the medicine'; 'his responses have slowed with age')
chemical reaction, reaction - ((chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others; 'there was a chemical reaction of the lime with the ground water')
reaction - ((mechanics) the equal and opposite force that is produced when any force is applied to a body; 'every action has an equal and opposite reaction')
repercussion, reverberation - (a remote or indirect consequence of some action; 'his declaration had unforeseen repercussions'; 'reverberations of the market crash were felt years later')
reaction - (a response that reveals a person's feelings or attitude; 'he was pleased by the audience's reaction to his performance'; 'John feared his mother's reaction when she saw the broken lamp')
reaction, response - (a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some foregoing stimulus or agent; 'a bad reaction to the medicine'; 'his responses have slowed with age')
react, respond - (show a response or a reaction to something)
react, respond - (show a response or a reaction to something)
stimulation, stimulus, stimulant, input - (any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action)
overreact - (show an exaggerated response to something; 'Don't overreact to the bad news - take it easy')
input - (enter (data or a program) into a computer)
input - (enter (data or a program) into a computer)
mode - (a particular functioning condition or arrangement; 'switched from keyboard to voice mode')
wonder, marvel - (be amazed at; 'We marvelled at the child's linguistic abilities')
yield, give in, succumb, knuckle under, buckle under - (consent reluctantly)
deference, respect - (a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard; 'his deference to her wishes was very flattering'; 'be sure to give my respects to the dean')
court, homage - (respectful deference; 'pay court to the emperor')
deferent, deferential, regardful - (showing deference)
submit, bow, defer, accede, give in - (submit or yield to another's wish or opinion; 'The government bowed to the military pressure')
succumb, yield - (be fatally overwhelmed)
respondent, responder, answerer - (someone who responds)
responsive - (readily reacting to people or events or stimuli; showing emotion; 'children are often the quickest and most responsive members of the audience')
responsiveness - (the quality of being responsive; reacting quickly; as a quality of people, it involves responding with emotion to people and events)
responsiveness, reactivity - (responsive to stimulation)
get even, get back - (take revenge or even out a score; 'I cannot accept the defeat-I want to get even')
return, paying back, getting even - (a reciprocal group action; 'in return we gave them as good as we got')
retaliation, revenge - (action taken in return for an injury or offense)
vengeance, retribution, payback - (the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life; 'Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord'-Romans 12:19; 'For vengeance I would do nothing. This nation is too great to look for mere revenge'-James Garfield; 'he swore vengeance on the man who betrayed him'; 'the swiftness of divine retribution')
reception, response - (the manner in which something is greeted; 'she did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors')
answer, reply, response - (a statement (either spoken or written) that is made in reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation; 'I waited several days for his answer'; 'he wrote replies to several of his critics')
answer, reply, respond - (reply or respond to; 'She didn't want to answer'; 'answer the question'; 'We answered that we would accept the invitation')
answer - (give the correct answer or solution to; 'answer a question'; 'answer the riddle')
reply, response - (the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange; 'he growled his reply')
answer, reply, respond - (reply or respond to; 'She didn't want to answer'; 'answer the question'; 'We answered that we would accept the invitation')
unanswered, unreciprocated, unrequited - (not returned in kind; 'unrequited (unanswered) love')
conformity, conformation, compliance, abidance - (acting according to certain accepted standards; 'their financial statements are in conformity with generally accepted accounting practices')
comply, follow, abide by - (act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes; 'He complied with my instructions'; 'You must comply or else!'; 'Follow these simple rules'; 'abide by the rules')
adjust, conform, adapt - (adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions; 'We must adjust to the bad economic situation')
assimilate - (become similar to one's environment; 'Immigrants often want to assimilate quickly')
acculturate - (assimilate culturally)
socialization, socialisation, acculturation, enculturation - (the adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture; 'the socialization of children to the norms of their culture')
politeness, civility - (the act of showing regard for others)
formality - (compliance with formal rules; 'courtroom formality')
courtesy - (a courteous or respectful or considerate act)
cope, get by, make out, make do, contend, grapple, deal, manage - (come to terms or deal successfully with; 'We got by on just a gallon of gas'; 'They made do on half a loaf of bread every day')
improvise, extemporize - (manage in a makeshift way; do with whatever is at hand; 'after the hurricane destroyed our house, we had to improvise for weeks')
improvisation, temporary expedient - (an unplanned expedient)
submission, compliance - (the act of submitting; usually surrendering power to another)
obedience, obeisance - (the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person)
obedience, obeisance - (the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person)
obey - (be obedient to)
obedient - (dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority; 'an obedient soldier'; 'obedient children'; 'a little man obedient to his wife'; 'the obedient colonies...are heavily taxed; the refractory remain unburdened'- Edmund Burke)
dutiful, duteous - (willingly obedient out of a sense of duty and respect; 'a dutiful child'; 'a dutiful citizen'; 'Patient Griselda was a chaste and duteous wife')
dutifully - (out of a sense of duty; in a dutiful manner; 'he dutifully visited his mother every Sunday')
peremptory - (not allowing contradiction or refusal; 'spoke in peremptory tones'; 'peremptory commands')
autocratic, bossy, dominating, high-and-mighty, magisterial, peremptory - (offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power; 'an autocratic person'; 'autocratic behavior'; 'a bossy way of ordering others around'; 'a rather aggressive and dominating character'; 'managed the employees in an aloof magisterial way'; 'a swaggering peremptory manner')
manly, manful, manlike - (possessing qualities befitting a man)
butch, macho - (used of men; markedly masculine in appearance or manner)
male, manful, manlike, manly, virile -(characteristic of a man; 'a deep male voice'; 'manly sports')
disobedience, noncompliance - (the failure to obey)
disobedient - (not obeying or complying with commands of those in authority; 'disobedient children')
disobedient, unruly - (unwilling to submit to authority; 'unruly teenagers')
submission, compliance - (the act of submitting; usually surrendering power to another)
enlightening, informative, illuminating - (tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance; 'an enlightening glimpse of government in action'; 'an illuminating lecture')
instructive, informative - (serving to instruct of enlighten or inform)
informative, informatory - (providing or conveying information)
convincing - (causing one to believe the truth of something; 'a convincing story'; 'a convincing manner')
persuasive - (capable of convincing; 'a persuasive argument'; 'the evidence is persuasive but not conclusive')
cogent, telling, weighty - (powerfully persuasive; 'a cogent argument'; 'a telling presentation'; 'a weighty argument')
convincingly - (in a convincing manner; 'he argued convincingly')
unconvincing - (not convincing; 'unconvincing excuses'; 'as unconvincing as a forced smile')
unpersuasive - (not capable of persuading)
conclusive - (forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question; 'conclusive proof'; 'the evidence is conclusive')
conclusive - (final and deciding; 'the conclusive reason')
definitive, determinate - (supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement; 'a definitive verdict'; 'a determinate answer to the problem')
inconclusive - (not conclusive; not putting an end to doubt or question; 'an inconclusive reply'; 'inconclusive evidence'; 'the inconclusive committee vote')
inconclusive - (leading to no final results or outcome; 'an inconclusive experiment')
crucial, deciding, determinant, determinative, determining - (having the power or quality of deciding; 'the crucial experiment'; 'cast the deciding vote'; 'the determinative (or determinant) battle')
decisive - (determining or having the power to determine an outcome; 'cast the decisive vote'; 'two factors had a decisive influence')
decisive - (unmistakable; 'had a decisive lead in the polls')
probative, probatory - (tending to prove a particular proposition or to persuade you of the truth of an allegation; 'evidence should only be excluded if its probative value was outweighed by its prejudicial effect')
off - (not in operation or operational; 'the oven is off'; 'the lights are off')
on - (in operation or operational; 'left the oven on'; 'the switch is in the on position')
operational, in operation, operating - (being in effect or operation; 'de facto apartheid is still operational even in the 'new' African nations'- Leslie Marmon Silko; 'bus service is in operation during the emergency'; 'the company had several operating divisions')
running, operative, functional, working - ((of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing; 'in running (or working) order'; 'a functional set of brakes')
office, business office - (place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed; 'he rented an office in the new building')
porch - (a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance)
veranda, verandah, gallery - (a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed))
deck - (a porch that resembles the deck on a ship)
stoop, stoep - (small porch or set of steps at the front entrance of a house)
office, business office - (place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed; 'he rented an office in the new building')
government building - (a building that houses a branch of government)
Pentagon - (a government building with five sides that serves as the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense)
fire department - (the department of local government responsible for preventing and extinguishing fires)
fire station, firehouse - (a station housing fire apparatus and firemen)
courthouse - (a government building that houses the offices of a county government)
courthouse - (a building that houses judicial courts)
court, courtroom - (a room in which a lawcourt sits; 'television cameras were admitted in the courtroom')
anteroom, antechamber, entrance hall, hall, foyer, lobby, vestibule - (a large entrance or reception room or area)
replace - (substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected); 'He replaced the old razor blade'; 'We need to replace the secretary that left a month ago'; 'the insurance will replace the lost income'; 'This antique vase can never be replaced')
supplant, replace, supersede, supervene upon, supercede - (take the place or move into the position of; 'Smith replaced Miller as CEO after Miller left'; 'the computer has supplanted the slide rule'; 'Mary replaced Susan as the team's captain and the highest-ranked player in the school')
antique, demode, ex, old-fashioned, old-hat, outmoded, passe, passee - (out of fashion; 'a suit of rather antique appearance'; 'demode (or outmoded) attire'; 'outmoded ideas')
nonmodern - (not modern; of or characteristic of an earlier time)
newfangled, new - ((of a new kind or fashion) gratuitously new; 'newfangled ideas'; 'she buys all these new-fangled machines and never uses them')
antique - (any piece of furniture or decorative object or the like produced in a former period and valuable because of its beauty or rarity)
bulb - (a rounded part of a cylindrical instrument (usually at one end); 'the bulb of a syringe')
bulblike, bulbous, bulb-shaped - (shaped like a bulb)
bulb - (a modified bud consisting of a thickened globular underground stem serving as a reproductive structure)
monocot, monocotyledon, liliopsid, endogen - (a monocotyledonous flowering plant; the stem grows by deposits on its inside)
lily - (any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers)
yucca - (any of several evergreen plants of the genus Yucca having usually tall stout stems and a terminal cluster of white flowers; warmer regions of North America)
bulbous plant - (plant growing from a bulb)
narcissus - (bulbous plant having erect linear leaves and showy yellow or white flowers either solitary or in clusters)
daffodil, Narcissus pseudonarcissus - (any of numerous varieties of Narcissus plants having showy often yellow flowers with a trumpet-shaped central crown)
iris, flag, fleur-de-lis, sword lily - (plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals)
crocus - (any of numerous low-growing plants of the genus Crocus having slender grasslike leaves and white or yellow or purple flowers; native chiefly to the Mediterranean region but widely cultivated)
alliaceous plant - (bulbous plants having a characteristic pungent onion odor)
chives, chive, cive, schnittlaugh, Allium schoenoprasum - (perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning)
chives - (cylindrical leaves used fresh as a mild onion-flavored seasoning)
onion, onion plant, Allium cepa - (bulbous plant having hollow leaves cultivated worldwide for its rounded edible bulb)
onion - (edible bulb of an onion plant)
leek, scallion, Allium porrum - (plant having a large slender white bulb and flat overlapping dark green leaves; used in cooking; believed derived from the wild Allium ampeloprasum)
leek - (related to onions; white cylindrical bulb and flat dark-green leaves)
green onion, scallion - (young onion before the bulb has enlarged)
shallot - (aggregated bulb of the multiplier onion)
shallot, eschalot, multiplier onion, Allium cepa aggregatum, Allium ascalonicum - (type of onion plant producing small clustered mild-flavored bulbs used as seasoning)
shallot - (small mild-flavored onion-like or garlic-like clustered bulbs used for seasoning)
open, unfastened - (affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed; 'an open door'; 'they left the door open')
open - (affording free passage or access; 'open drains'; 'the road is open to traffic'; 'open ranks')
wide-open - (open wide; 'left the doors wide-open')
ajar - (slightly open; 'the door was ajar')
supposed - (firmly believed; 'the way things are supposed to be')
supposed - (mistakenly believed; 'the supposed existence of ghosts')
putative, purported, reputed, supposed - (commonly put forth or accepted as true on inconclusive grounds; 'the foundling's putative father'; 'the reputed (or purported) author of the book'; 'the supposed date of birth')
supposed - (designed to; 'medication that is supposed to relieve pain'; 'what's that gadget supposed to do?')
supposed - (required or under orders; 'I'm supposed to be there at ten'; 'he was supposed to go to the store')
purportedly, supposedly - (believed or reputed to be the case)
closed - (not open or affording passage or access; 'the many closed streets made travel difficult'; 'our neighbors peeped from behind closed curtains')
unprotected - (lacking protection or defense)
exposed, open - (with no protection or shield; 'the exposed northeast frontier'; 'open to the weather'; 'an open wound')
assailable, undefendable, undefended, open - (not defended or capable of being defended; 'an open city'; 'open to attack')
untouched - (not having come in contact)
untouched, untasted - (still full; 'an untouched cocktail in her hand')
uninfluenced, unswayed, untouched - (not influenced or affected; 'stewed in its petty provincialism untouched by the brisk debates that stirred the old world'- V.L.Parrington; 'unswayed by personal considerations')
unmoved, unaffected, untouched - (emotionally unmoved; 'always appeared completely unmoved and imperturbable')
open, open up - (start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning; 'open a business')
open, open up - (start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning; 'open a business')
close up, close, fold, shut down, close down - (cease to operate or cause to cease operating; 'The owners decided to move and to close the factory'; 'My business closes every night at 8 P.M.'; 'close up the shop')
closing time - (the regular time of day when an establishment closes to the public)
operation - (a planned activity involving many people performing various actions; 'they organized a rescue operation'; 'the biggest police operation in French history'; 'running a restaurant is quite an operation'; 'consolidate the companies various operations')
outsource - (obtain goods or services from an outside supplier; to contract work out; 'Many companies outsource and hire consultants rather in order to maintain a flexible workforce')
operation - (a business especially one run on a large scale; 'a large-scale farming operation'; 'a multinational operation'; 'they paid taxes on every stage of the operation'; 'they had to consolidate their operations')
commercial enterprise, business enterprise, business - (the activity of providing goods and services involving financial and commercial and industrial aspects; 'computers are now widely used in business')
business, business sector - (business concerns collectively; 'Government and business could not agree')
commerce, commercialism, mercantilism - (transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services))
tourism, touristry - (the business of providing services to tourists; 'Tourism is a major business in Bermuda')
confront, face - (oppose, as in hostility or a competition; 'You must confront your opponent'; 'Jackson faced Smith in the boxing ring'; 'The two enemies finally confronted each other')
oppose - (be against; express opposition to; 'We oppose the ban on abortion')
fight, oppose, fight back, fight down, defend - (fight against or resist strongly; 'The senator said he would oppose the bill'; 'Don't fight it!')
oppose, controvert, contradict - (be resistant to; 'The board opposed his motion')
resistance, opposition - (the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with; 'he encountered a general feeling of resistance from many citizens'; 'despite opposition from the newspapers he went ahead')
confrontation, opposition - (the act of hostile groups opposing each other; 'the government was not ready for a confrontation with the unions'; 'the invaders encountered stiff opposition')
contest, contend, repugn - (to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation; 'They contested the outcome of the race')
contested - (disputed or made the object of contention or competition; 'a contested election')
contester - (someone who contests an outcome (of a race or an election etc.))
challenge, dispute, gainsay - (take exception to; 'She challenged his claims')
dispute, difference, difference of opinion, conflict - (a disagreement or argument about something important; 'he had a dispute with his wife'; 'there were irreconcilable differences'; 'the familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats')
disputed - (subject to disagreement and debate)
contrary - (very opposed in nature or character or purpose; 'acts contrary to our code of ethics'; 'the facts point to a contrary conclusion')
opposed, opposing - (in opposition to (a policy or attitude etc.); 'an opposing vote')
opposed - (being in opposition or having an opponent; 'two bitterly opposed schools of thought')
con, in opposition - (on the negative side; 'much was written pro and con')
antipathetic, antipathetical, averse, indisposed, loath, loth - ((usually followed by 'to') strongly opposed; 'antipathetic to new ideas'; 'averse to taking risks'; 'loath to go on such short notice'; 'clearly indisposed to grant their request')
opposite - (being directly across from each other; facing; 'And I on the opposite shore will be, ready to ride and spread the alarm'- Longfellow; 'we lived on opposite sides of the street'; 'at opposite poles')
opposite, paired - (of leaves etc; growing in pairs on either side of a stem; 'opposite leaves')
opposite - (moving or facing away from each other; 'looking in opposite directions'; 'they went in opposite directions')
opposite - (the other one of a complementary pair; 'the opposite sex'; 'the two chess kings are set up on squares of opposite colors')
opposite - (altogether different in nature or quality or significance; 'the medicine's effect was opposite to that intended'; 'it is said that opposite characters make a union happiest'- Charles Reade)
diametric, diametrical, opposite, polar - (characterized by opposite extremes; completely opposed; 'in diametric contradiction to his claims'; 'diametrical (or opposite) points of view'; 'opposite meanings'; 'extreme and indefensible polar positions')
finished - (ended or brought to an end; 'are you finished?'; 'gave me the finished manuscript'; 'the manuscript is finished'; 'almost finished with his studies')
complete, concluded, ended, over, all over, terminated - (having come or been brought to a conclusion; 'the harvesting was complete'; 'the affair is over, ended, finished'; 'the abruptly terminated interview')
done, through, through with - (having finished or arrived at completion; 'certain to make history before he's done'; 'it's a done deed'; 'after the treatment, the patient is through except for follow-up'; 'almost through with his studies')
unfinished - (not brought to an end or conclusion; 'unfinished business'; 'the building is still unfinished')
bent, crumpled, dented - (of metal e.g.; 'bent nails'; 'a car with a crumpled front end'; 'dented fenders')
rumple, crumple, wrinkle, crease, crinkle - (become wrinkled or crumpled or creased; 'This fabric won't wrinkle')
bag - (put into a bag; 'The supermarket clerk bagged the groceries')
pack - (arrange in a container; 'pack the books into the boxes')
stow - (fill by packing tightly; 'stow the cart')
stuff - (fill completely; 'The child stuffed his pockets with candy')
thrust, stuff, shove, squeeze - (press or force; 'Stuff money into an envelope'; 'She thrust the letter into his hand')
stuff - (fill tightly with a material; 'stuff a pillow with feathers'; 'The old lady wants to have her dead poodle stuffed by the taxidermist')
jam, jampack, ram, chock up, cram, wad - (crowd or pack to capacity; 'the theater was jampacked')
pad, pad of paper, tablet - (a number of sheets of paper fastened together along one edge)
pack - (a group of hunting animals)
package, bundle, packet, parcel - (a collection of things wrapped or boxed together)
package, parcel - (a wrapped container)
packet - (a small package or bundle)
cargo, lading, freight, load, loading, payload, shipment, consignment - (goods carried by a large vehicle)
package, bundle, packet, parcel - (a collection of things wrapped or boxed together)
pack - (a convenient package or parcel (as of cigarettes or film))
pack - (a complete collection of similar things)
share, portion, part, percentage - (assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group; 'he wanted his share in cash')
parcel, portion, share - (the allotment of some amount by dividing something; 'death gets more than its share of attention from theologians')
pale - (very light colored; highly diluted with white; 'pale seagreen'; 'pale blue eyes')
pale, pallid, wan - (abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress; 'the pallid face of the invalid'; 'her wan face suddenly flushed')
pan, cooking pan - (cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel)
pan - (shallow container made of metal)
dustpan - (a short-handled receptacle into which dust can be swept)
dishpan - (large pan for washing dishes)
ceramic - (an artifact made of hard brittle material produced from nonmetallic minerals by firing at high temperatures)
porcelain - (ceramic ware made of a more or less translucent ceramic)
ceramic - (an artifact made of hard brittle material produced from nonmetallic minerals by firing at high temperatures)
ceramic ware - (utensils made from ceramic material)
chinaware, china - (dishware made of high quality porcelain)
parallel - (being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting; 'parallel lines never converge'; 'concentric circles are parallel'; 'dancers in two parallel rows')
parallel - (being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting; 'parallel lines never converge'; 'concentric circles are parallel'; 'dancers in two parallel rows')
along - (in line with a length or direction (often followed by 'by' or 'beside'); 'pass the word along'; 'ran along beside me'; 'cottages along by the river')
analogue, analog, parallel - (something having the property of being analogous to something else)
park, parkland - (a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property; 'there are laws that protect the wildlife in this park')
national park - (a tract of land declared by the national government to be public property)
park, commons, common, green - (a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area; 'they went for a walk in the park')
court, courtyard - (an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings; 'the house was built around an inner court')
quad, quadrangle - (a rectangular area surrounded on all sides by buildings)
terrace, bench - (a level shelf of land interrupting a declivity (with steep slopes above and below))
patio, terrace - (usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence)
deputation, commission, delegation, delegacy, mission - (a group of representatives or delegates)
legislature, legislative assembly, legislative, general assembly, law-makers - (persons who make or amend or repeal laws)
legislator - (someone who makes or enacts laws)
senate - (assembly possessing high legislative powers)
representative - (a person who represents others)
spokesperson, interpreter, representative, voice - (an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose; 'the meeting was attended by spokespersons for all the major organs of government')
congressman, congresswoman, representative - (a member of the United States House of Representatives)
delegate - (a person appointed or elected to represent others)
agent - (a representative who acts on behalf of other persons or organizations)
secret agent, intelligence officer, intelligence agent, operative - (a person secretly employed in espionage for a government)
spy, undercover agent - ((military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors)
congressman, congresswoman, representative - (a member of the United States House of Representatives)
democracy, republic, commonwealth - (a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them)
democracy, republic, commonwealth - (a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them)
republic - (a form of government whose head of state is not a monarch; 'the head of state in a republic is usually a president')
democracy, republic, commonwealth - (a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them)
republic - (a form of government whose head of state is not a monarch; 'the head of state in a republic is usually a president')
republican - (having the supreme power lying in the body of citizens entitled to vote for officers and representatives responsible to them or characteristic of such government; 'the United States shall guarantee to every state in this union a republican form of government'- United States Constitution; 'a very republican notion'; 'so little republican and so much aristocratic sentiment'- Philip Marsh; 'our republican and artistic simplicity'-Nathaniel Hawthorne)
congressional - (of or relating to congress; 'congressional hearing')
congress - (a national legislative assembly)
Congress, United States Congress, U.S. Congress, US Congress - (the legislature of the United States government)
United States Senate, U.S. Senate, US Senate, Senate - (the upper house of the United States Congress)
senator - (a member of a senate)
Indian, American Indian, Red Indian - (a member of the race of people living in America when Europeans arrived)
Amerindian, Native American - (any member of the peoples living in North or South America before the Europeans arrived)
Athapaskan, Athapascan, Athabaskan, Athabascan - (a member of any of the North American Indian groups speaking an Athapaskan language and living in the subarctic regions of western Canada and central Alaska)
Apache - (any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico); fought a losing battle from 1861 to 1886 with the United States and were resettled in Oklahoma)
Apache - (the language of the Apache)
Cherokee - (a member of an Iroquoian people formerly living in the Appalachian Mountains but now chiefly in Oklahoma)
Cherokee - (the Iroquoian language spoken by the Cherokee)
Eskimo, Esquimau, Inuit - (a member of a people inhabiting the Arctic (northern Canada or Greenland or Alaska or eastern Siberia); the Algonquians called them Eskimo ('eaters of raw flesh') but they call themselves the Inuit ('the people'))
White, white person, Caucasian - (a member of the Caucasoid race)
Black, Black person, blackamoor, Negro, Negroid - (a person with dark skin who comes from Africa (or whose ancestors came from Africa))
nigger, nigga, spade, coon, jigaboo, nigra - ((ethnic slur) extremely offensive name for a Black person; 'only a Black can call another Black a nigga')
Britisher, Briton, Brit - (a native or inhabitant of Great Britain)
American - (a native or inhabitant of the United States)
Canadian - (of or relating to Canada or its people)
Canadian - (a native or inhabitant of Canada)
Vietnamese - (of or relating to Vietnam; 'the Vietnamese countryside')
Vietnamese - (of or relating to the Vietnamese language; 'Vietnamese tones')
Vietnamese - (of or relating to or characteristic of the people of Vietnam; 'Vietnamese boat people')
Vietnamese, Annamese - (a native or inhabitant of Vietnam)
Vietnamese, Annamese, Annamite - (the Mon-Khmer language spoken in Vietnam)
Israeli - (a native or inhabitant of Israel)
Mexican - (a native or inhabitant of Mexico)
Asian, Asiatic - (a native or inhabitant of Asia)
President of the United States, United States President, President, Chief Executive - (the person who holds the office of head of state of the United States government; 'the President likes to jog every morning')
senator - (a member of a senate)
African-American, African American, Afro-American, Black American - (an American whose ancestors were born in Africa)
African-American, Afro-American - (pertaining to or characteristic of Americans of African ancestry; 'Afro-American culture'; 'many black people preferred to be called African-American or Afro-American')
Texan - (a native or resident of Texas)
Australian, Aussie - (a native or inhabitant of Australia)
Aborigine, Abo, Aboriginal, native Australian, Australian Aborigine - (a dark-skinned member of a race of people living in Australia when Europeans arrived)
Aboriginal - (of or pertaining to members of the indigenous people of Australia; 'an Aboriginal rite')
native, aboriginal - (characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from the beginning; 'native Americans'; 'the aboriginal peoples of Australia')
aborigine, autochthon - (the earliest known inhabitants of a region)
parliament - (a legislative assembly in certain countries)
parliamentary - (relating to or having the nature of a parliament; 'parliamentary reform'; 'a parliamentary body')
parliamentary - (having the supreme legislative power resting with a body of cabinet ministers chosen from and responsible to the legislature or parliament; 'parliamentary government')
particular, peculiar, special - (unique or specific to a person or thing or category; 'the particular demands of the job'; 'has a particular preference for Chinese art'; 'a peculiar bond of sympathy between them'; 'an expression peculiar to Canadians'; 'rights peculiar to the rich'; 'the special features of a computer'; 'my own special chair')
specific - ((sometimes followed by 'to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique; 'rules with specific application'; 'demands specific to the job'; 'a specific and detailed account of the accident')
particularity, specialness - (the quality of being particular and pertaining to a specific case or instance; 'the particularity of human situations')
special - (for a special service or occasion; 'a special correspondent'; 'a special adviser to the committee'; 'had to get special permission for the event')
particular - (separate and distinct from others of the same group or category; 'interested in one particular artist'; 'a man who wishes to make a particular woman fall in love with him')
passage, transition - (the act of passing from one state or place to the next)
transitional - (of or relating to or characterized by transition; 'adolescence is a transitional stage between childhood and adulthood')
conversion, transition, changeover - (an event that results in a transformation)
anterior, prior - (earlier in time)
earlier, earliest - ((comparative and superlative of 'early') more early than; most early; 'a fashion popular in earlier times'; 'his earlier work reflects the influence of his teacher'; 'Verdi's earliest and most raucous opera')
subsequent - (following in time or order; 'subsequent developments')
future, later, ulterior - (coming at a subsequent time or stage; 'the future president entered college at the age of 16'; 'awaiting future actions on the bill'; 'later developments'; 'without ulterior argument')
eventual - (expected to follow in the indefinite future from causes already operating; 'hope of eventual (or ultimate) rescue'; 'if this trend continues it is not reasonable to expect the eventual collapse of the stock market')
postwar - (belonging to the period after a war; 'postwar resettlement'; 'postwar inflation')
past - (earlier than the present time; no longer current; 'time past'; 'his youth is past'; 'this past Thursday'; 'the past year')
pastry - (any of various baked foods made of dough or batter)
pastry - (any of various baked foods made of dough or batter)
salad - (food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens)
dressing, salad dressing - (savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type)
French dressing, vinaigrette, sauce vinaigrette - (oil and vinegar with mustard and garlic)
marble - (a small ball of glass that is used in various games)
bead - (a small ball with a hole through the middle)
string - (a collection of objects threaded on a single strand)
string, thread, draw - (thread on or as if on a string; 'string pearls on a string'; 'the child drew glass beads on a string'; 'thread dried cranberries')
beads, string of beads - (several beads threaded together on a string)
Ave Maria, Hail Mary - (a salutation to the Virgin Mary now used in prayers to her)
Lord's Prayer - (the prayer that Christ gave his disciples in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 6:9-13))
rosary, prayer beads - (a string of beads used in counting prayers (especially by Catholics))
beaded, beady, bejeweled, bejewelled, bespangled, gemmed, jeweled, jewelled, sequined, spangled, spangly - (covered with beads or jewels or sequins)
pellet - (a small sphere)
BB, BB shot - (a small pellet fired from an air rifle or BB gun)
lime juice - (usually freshly squeezed juice of limes)
lime - (the green acidic fruit of any of various lime trees)
lime, lime tree, Citrus aurantifolia - (any of various related trees bearing limes)
patience, forbearance, longanimity - (good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence)
permissiveness, tolerance - (a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior)
lenience, leniency, mildness, lenity - (mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant)
lenience, leniency - (lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers)
clemency, mercifulness, mercy - (leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice; 'he threw himself on the mercy of the court')
mercifulness, mercy - (a disposition to be kind and forgiving; 'in those days a wife had to depend on the mercifulness of her husband')
mercifulness, mercy - (the feeling that motivates compassion)
patient - (enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance; 'a patient smile'; 'was patient with the children'; 'an exact and patient scientist'; 'please be patient')
patient - (enduring without protest or complaint)
patiently, with patience - (in a patient manner; 'he patiently played with the child')
impatiently, with impatience - (in an impatient manner; 'he answered her impatiently')
restlessness, impatience - (a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay)
impatience - (a dislike of anything that causes delay)
intolerance - (impatience with annoyances; 'his intolerance of interruptions')
impatient - (restless or short of temper under delay or opposition; 'impatient with the slower students'; 'impatient of criticism')
refrain, forbear - (resist doing something; He refrained from hitting him back; she could not forbear weeping)
abstain, refrain, desist - (choose not to consume; I abstain from alcohol)
abstain, refrain, desist - (choose not to consume; 'I abstain from alcohol')
abstinence, abstention - (the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol))
abstainer, abstinent, nondrinker - (a person who refrains from drinking intoxicating beverages)
teetotaler, teetotaller, teetotalist - (a total abstainer)
abstemious - (sparing in consumption of especially food and drink; 'the pleasures of the table, never of much consequence to one naturally abstemious'- John Galsworthy)
refrain, forbear - (resist doing something; 'He refrained from hitting him back'; 'she could not forbear weeping')
patience, forbearance, longanimity - (good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence)
forbearance - (a delay in enforcing rights or claims or privileges; refraining from acting; 'his forbearance to reply was alarming')
spare, save - (refrain from harming)
clemency, mercifulness, mercy - (leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice; 'he threw himself on the mercy of the court')
patient - (a person who requires medical care; 'the number of emergency patients has grown rapidly')
veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary surgeon, vet - (a doctor who practices veterinary medicine)
patient - (a person who requires medical care; 'the number of emergency patients has grown rapidly')
inpatient, inmate - (a patient who is residing in the hospital where he is being treated)
stop, stopover, layover - (a brief stay in the course of a journey; 'they made a stopover to visit their friends')
peace - (the state prevailing during the absence of war)
peace - (harmonious relations; freedom from disputes; 'the roommates lived in peace together')
harmony, harmoniousness - (compatibility in opinion and action)
compatible - (able to exist and perform in harmonious or agreeable combination; 'a compatible married couple'; 'her deeds were compatible with her ideology')
compatible, sympathetic - (having similar disposition and tastes; 'a compatible married couple'; 'with their many similar tastes, he found her a most sympathetic companion')
incompatible - (not compatible; 'incompatible personalities'; 'incompatible colors')
peace, peacefulness, peace of mind, repose, serenity, heartsease, ataraxis - (the absence of mental stress or anxiety)
peaceful - (not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war; 'a peaceful nation'; 'peaceful times'; 'a far from peaceful Christmas'; 'peaceful sleep')
peacefully - (in a peaceful manner; 'the hen settled herself on the nest most peacefully')
aboard, onboard - (on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle)
absolute - (perfect or complete or pure; 'absolute loyalty'; 'absolute silence'; 'absolute truth'; 'absolute alcohol')
absolute, downright, out-and-out, rank, right-down, sheer -'absolute freedom'; 'an absolute dimwit'; 'a downright lie'; 'out-and-out mayhem'; 'an out-and-out lie'; 'a rank outsider'; 'many right-down vices'; 'got the job through sheer persistence'; 'sheer stupidity')
absolute, conclusive - (expressing finality with no implication of possible change; 'an absolute guarantee to respect the nation's authority'; 'inability to make a conclusive refusal')
absolute, total, unconditioned - (without conditions or limitations; 'a total ban')
austere, severe, stark, stern - (severely simple; 'a stark interior')
blunt, crude, stark - (devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment; 'the blunt truth'; 'the crude facts'; 'facing the stark reality of the deadline')
wholly, entirely, completely, totally, all, altogether, whole - (to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent ('whole' is often used informally for 'wholly'); 'he was wholly convinced'; 'entirely satisfied with the meal'; 'it was completely different from what we expected'; 'was completely at fault'; 'a totally new situation'; 'the directions were all wrong'; 'it was not altogether her fault'; 'an altogether new approach'; 'a whole new idea')
quite - (to the greatest extent; completely; 'you're quite right'; 'she was quite alone'; 'was quite mistaken'; 'quite the opposite'; 'not quite finished'; 'did not quite make it')
through - (from beginning to end; 'read this book through')
through - (over the whole distance; 'this bus goes through to New York')
through - (to completion; 'think this through very carefully!')
chock, chock-a-block - (as completely as possible; 'it was chock-a-block full')
thoroughly, soundly, good - (in a complete and thorough manner ('good' is sometimes used informally for 'thoroughly'); 'he was soundly defeated'; 'we beat him good')
thoroughly, exhaustively - (in an exhaustive manner; 'we searched the files thoroughly')
soundly - (deeply or completely; 'slept soundly through the storm'; 'the baby is sleeping soundly')
fully, to the full, full - (to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; ('full' in this sense is used as a combining form); 'fully grown'; 'he didn't fully understand'; 'knew full well'; 'full-grown'; 'full-fledged')
stark - (completely; 'stark mad'; 'mouth stark open')
personal - (concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality; 'a personal favor'; 'for your personal use'; 'personal papers'; 'I have something personal to tell you'; 'a personal God'; 'he has his personal bank account and she has hers')
personal - (particular to a given individual)
personal - (of or arising from personality; 'personal magnetism')
personal - (intimately concerning a person's body or physical being; 'personal hygiene')
personally - (as yourself; 'speaking personally, I would not want to go')
personally - (concerning the speaker; 'personally, I find him stupid')
brush - (rub with a brush, or as if with a brush; 'Johnson brushed the hairs from his jacket')
brush - (touch lightly and briefly; 'He brushed the wall lightly')
brush - (clean with a brush; 'She brushed the suit before hanging it back into the closet')
brush, sweep - (sweep across or over; 'Her long skirt brushed the floor'; 'A gasp swept cross the audience')
brush - (remove with or as if with a brush; 'brush away the crumbs'; 'brush the dust from the jacket'; 'brush aside the objections')
abrade, corrade, abrase, rub down, rub off - (wear away)
ablate - (wear away through erosion or vaporization)
ablation - (the erosive process that reduces the size of glaciers)
wear, wear off, wear out, wear down, wear thin - (deteriorate through use or stress; 'The constant friction wore out the cloth')
fray, frazzle - (wear away by rubbing; 'The friction frayed the sleeve')
tattered, tatterdemalion - (worn to shreds; or wearing torn or ragged clothing; 'a man in a tattered shirt'; 'the tattered flag'; 'tied up in tattered brown paper'; 'a tattered barefoot boy'; 'a tatterdemalion prince')
frayed - (worn away or tattered along the edges; 'frayed cuffs')
abrade, corrade, abrase, rub down, rub off - (wear away)
abrasion, attrition, corrasion, detrition - (erosion by friction)
grinding, abrasion, attrition, detrition - (the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice)
attrition - (the act of rubbing together; wearing something down by friction)
scrub, scour - (clean with hard rubbing; 'She scrubbed his back')
scour, abrade - (rub hard or scrub; 'scour the counter tops')
scouring pad - (a small abrasive cleaning pad used for scouring pots and pans)
toothbrush - (small brush; has long handle; used to clean teeth)
nailbrush - (a brush used to clean a person's fingernails)
scrub brush, scrubbing brush, scrubber - (a brush with short stiff bristles for heavy cleaning)
dentition, teeth - (the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal)
photography, picture taking - (the act of taking and printing photographs)
photograph, snap, shoot - (record on photographic film; 'I photographed the scene of the accident'; 'She snapped a picture of the President')
videotape, tape - (record on videotape)
taped, tape-recorded - (recorded on tape)
video recording, video - (a recording of both the video and audio components (especially one containing a recording of a movie or television program))
play, run - (cause to emit recorded sounds; 'They ran the tapes over and over again'; 'Can you play my favorite record?')
play back, replay - (reproduce (a recording) on a recorder; 'The lawyers played back the conversation to show that their client was innocent')
replay, action replay - ((television) showing again some action (especially sports action) that has been recorded on video tape)
Iraqi, Iraki - (of or relating to Iraq or its people or culture; 'Iraqi oil'; 'Iraqi terrorists')
domestic - (of or relating to the home; 'domestic servant'; 'domestic science')
domestic - (of or involving the home or family; 'domestic worries'; 'domestic happiness'; 'they share the domestic chores'; 'everything sounded very peaceful and domestic'; 'an author of blood-and-thunder novels yet quite domestic in his taste')
domestically - (with respect to home or family; 'the housewife bored us with her domestically limited conversation')
bodily - (of or relating to or belonging to the body; 'a bodily organ'; 'bodily functions')
bodily, corporal, corporeal, somatic - (affecting or characteristic of the body as opposed to the mind or spirit; 'bodily needs'; 'a corporal defect'; 'corporeal suffering'; 'a somatic symptom or somatic illness')
physical - (involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit; 'physical exercise'; 'physical suffering'; 'was sloppy about everything but her physical appearance')
animal, carnal, fleshly, sensual - (marked by the appetites and passions of the body; 'animal instincts'; 'carnal knowledge'; 'fleshly desire'2; 'a sensual delight in eating'; 'music is the only sensual pleasure without vice')
mental - (involving the mind or an intellectual process; 'mental images of happy times'; 'mental calculations'; 'in a terrible mental state'; 'mental suffering'; 'free from mental defects')
mental - (of or relating to the mind; 'mental powers'; 'mental development'; 'mental hygiene')
mentally - (in your mind; 'he suffered mentally')
psychological - (mental or emotional as opposed to physical in nature; 'give psychological support'; 'psychological warfare')
psychological - (of or relating to or determined by psychology; 'psychological theories')
psychologically - (with regard to psychology; 'war that caught them in its toils either psychologically or physically'; 'the event was very damaging to the child psychologically')
psychologically - (in terms of psychology; 'classify poetry psychologically')
hypnotist, hypnotizer, hypnotiser, mesmerist, mesmerizer - (a person who induces hypnosis)
psychologist - (a scientist trained in psychology)
psychology, psychological science - (the science of mental life)
analyst, psychoanalyst - (a licensed practitioner of psychoanalysis)
physical - (relating to the sciences dealing with matter and energy; especially physics; 'physical sciences'; 'physical laws')
physically - (in accord with physical laws; 'it is physically impossible')
choice, pick, selection - (the person or thing chosen or selected; 'he was my pick for mayor')
swine - (stout-bodied short-legged omnivorous animals)
wild boar, boar, Sus scrofa - (Old World wild swine having a narrow body and prominent tusks from which most domestic swine come; introduced in United States)
sty, pigsty, pigpen - (a pen for swine)
hog, pig, grunter, squealer, Sus scrofa - (domestic swine)
sow - (an adult female hog)
piglet, piggy, shoat, shote - (a young pig)
piglet, piggy, shoat, shote - (a young pig)
hoggish, piggish, piggy, porcine, swinish - (resembling swine; coarsely gluttonous or greedy; 'piggish table manners'; 'the piggy fat-cheeked little boy and his porcine pot-bellied father'; 'swinish slavering over food')
porcine - (relating to or suggesting swine; 'comparison between human and porcine pleasures')
boorish, loutish, neanderthal, neandertal, oafish, swinish - (ill-mannered and coarse and contemptible in behavior or appearance; 'was boorish and insensitive'; 'the loutish manners of a bully'; 'her stupid oafish husband'; 'aristocratic contempt for the swinish multitude')
turtle - (any of various aquatic and land reptiles having a bony shell and flipper-like limbs for swimming)
tortoise - (usually herbivorous land turtles having clawed elephant-like limbs; worldwide in arid area except Australia and Antarctica)
shell - (the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals)
shell - (the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc)
shell, eggshell - (the exterior covering of a bird's egg)
carapace, shell, cuticle, shield - (hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles)
pest - (any unwanted and destructive insect or other animal that attacks food or crops or livestock etc.; 'he sprayed the garden to get rid of pests'; 'many pests have developed resistance to the common pesticides')
pesticide - (a chemical used to kill pests (as rodents or insects))
varmint, varment - (any usually predatory wild animal considered undesirable; e.g., coyote)
fly, aviate, pilot - (fly a plane)
link, linkup, tie, tie-in - (a fastener that serves to join or connect; 'the walls are held together with metal links placed in the wet mortar during construction')
link, linkup, tie, tie-in - (a fastener that serves to join or connect; 'the walls are held together with metal links placed in the wet mortar during construction')
peg, nog - (a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface)
tee, golf tee - (a short peg put into the ground to hold a golf ball off the ground)
skewer - (a long pin for holding meat in position while it is being roasted)
spit - (a skewer for holding meat over a fire)
skewer, spit - (drive a skewer through; 'skewer the meat for the BBQ')
safety pin - (a pin in the form of a clasp; has a guard so the point of the pin will not stick the user)
hairpin - (a double pronged pin used to hold women's hair in place)
pin - (a small slender (often pointed) piece of wood or metal used to support or fasten or attach things)
chromatic color, chromatic colour, spectral color, spectral colour - (a color that has hue)
achromatic color, achromatic colour - (a color lacking hue; white or grey or black)
pastel - (delicate and pale in color; 'pastel pink')
pastel - (any of various pale or light colors)
pink-orange, pinkish-orange, salmon - (of orange tinged with pink)
pink, pinkish - (of a light shade of red)
pink - (a light shade of red)
rose, rosiness - (a dusty pink color)
rose, roseate, rosaceous - (of something having a dusty purplish pink color; 'the roseate glow of dawn')
plain, field, champaign - (extensive tract of level open land; 'they emerged from the woods onto a vast open plain'; 'he longed for the fields of his youth')
moor, moorland - (open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss)
heath, heathland - (a tract of level wasteland; uncultivated land with sandy soil and scrubby vegetation)
plane, sheet - ((mathematics) an unbounded two-dimensional shape; 'we will refer to the plane of the graph as the X-Y plane'; 'any line joining two points on a plane lies wholly on that plane')
casserole - (large deep dish in which food can be cooked and served)
dish - (a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food; 'we gave them a set of dishes for a wedding present')
plate glass, sheet glass - (glass formed into large thin sheets)
disturb, upset, trouble - (move deeply; 'This book upset me'; 'A troubling thought')
sadden - (make unhappy; 'The news of her death saddened me')
depressing, depressive, gloomy, saddening - (causing or suggestive of sorrow or gloom; 'a gloomy outlook'; 'gloomy news')
please, delight - (give pleasure to or be pleasing to; 'These colors please the senses'; 'a pleasing sensation')
engaging, piquant - (attracting or delighting; 'an engaging frankness'; 'a piquant face with large appealing eyes')
inside, within - (on the inside; 'inside, the car is a mess')
point - (the precise location of something; a spatially limited location; 'she walked to a point where she could survey the whole street')
focus, focal point - (a point of convergence of light (or other radiation) or a point from which it diverges)
focal - (having or localized centrally at a focus; 'focal point'; 'focal infection')
focal - (of or relating to a focus; 'focal length')
center, centre, midpoint - (a point equidistant from the ends of a line or the extremities of a figure)
bull's eye, bull - (the center of a target)
summary, sum-up - (a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form; 'he gave a summary of the conclusions')
moral, lesson - (the significance of a story or event; 'the moral of the story is to love thy neighbor')
outline, synopsis, abstract, precis - (a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory)
summary, sum-up - (a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form; 'he gave a summary of the conclusions')
effect, essence, burden, core, gist - (the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work)
kernel, substance, core, center, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, marrow, meat, nub, pith, sum, nitty-gritty - (the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; 'the gist of the prosecutor's argument'; 'the heart and soul of the Republican Party'; 'the nub of the story')
overview - (a general summary of a subject; 'the treasurer gave a brief overview of the financial consequences')
pole - (one of two antipodal points where the Earth's axis of rotation intersects the Earth's surface)
pole - (one of two antipodal points where the Earth's axis of rotation intersects the Earth's surface)
polar - (located at or near or coming from the earth's poles; 'polar diameter'; 'polar zone'; 'a polar air mass'; 'Antarctica is the only polar continent')
polar - (of or existing at or near a geographical pole or within the Arctic or Antarctic Circles; 'polar regions')
popular - (carried on by or for the people (or citizens) at large; 'the popular vote'; 'popular representation'; 'institutions of popular government')
grassroots - (of or involving the common people as constituting a fundamental political and economic group; 'a grassroots movement for nuclear disarmament')
popular - (regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public; 'a popular tourist attraction'; 'a popular girl'; 'cabbage patch dolls are no longer popular')
trendy, voguish - (in accord with the latest fad; 'trendy ideas'; 'trendy clothes'; 'voguish terminology')
unpopular - (regarded with disfavor or lacking general approval; 'unpopular ideas'; 'an unpopular war')
popularity - (the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after; 'his charm soon won him affection and popularity'; 'the universal popularity of American movies')
popularity - (the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after; 'his charm soon won him affection and popularity'; 'the universal popularity of American movies')
site, situation - (physical position in relation to the surroundings; 'the sites are determined by highly specific sequences of nucleotides')
position, place - (the particular portion of space occupied by something; 'he put the lamp back in its place')
position - (the appropriate or customary location; 'the cars were in position')
place - (proper or appropriate position or location; 'a woman's place is no longer in the kitchen')
possession - (anything owned or possessed)
own, have, possess - (have ownership or possession of; 'He owns three houses in Florida'; 'How many cars does she have?')
wear, have on - (be dressed in; 'She was wearing yellow that day')
wear, bear - (have on one's person; 'He wore a red ribbon'; 'bear a scar')
hypothesis - (a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations)
hypothesis, possibility, theory - (a tentative theory about the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena; 'a scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory'; 'he proposed a fresh theory of alkalis that later was accepted in chemical practices')
post, station - (the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand; 'a soldier manned the entrance post'; 'a sentry station')
outstation, outpost - (a station in a remote or sparsely populated location)
mail, mail service, postal service, post - (the system whereby messages are transmitted via the post office; 'the mail handles billions of items every day'; 'he works for the United States mail service'; 'in England they call mail 'the post'')
postal - (of or relating to the system for delivering mail; 'postal delivery')
United States Postal Service, US Postal Service, USPS - (an independent federal agency that provides mail processing and delivery service for individuals and businesses in the United States)
headquarters, central office, main office, home office, home base - ((usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise; 'many companies have their headquarters in New York')
post office, local post office - (a local branch of the United States Post Office)
pot - (metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid)
pen - (a writing implement with a point from which ink flows)
ballpoint, ballpoint pen, ballpen, Biro - (a pen that has a small metal ball as the point of transfer of ink to paper)
inkwell, inkstand - (a small well holding writing ink into which a pen can be dipped)
nib, pen nib - (the writing point of a pen)
teapot - (pot for brewing tea; usually has a spout and handle)
kettle, boiler - (a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid)
teakettle - (kettle for boiling water to make tea)
coffeepot - (tall pot in which coffee is brewed)
eggplant, aubergine, brinjal, eggplant bush, garden egg, mad apple, Solanum melongena - (hairy upright herb native to southeastern Asia but widely cultivated for its large glossy edible fruit commonly used as a vegetable)
sweet potato, sweet potato vine, Ipomoea batatas - (pantropical vine widely cultivated in several varieties for its large sweet tuberous root with orange flesh)
sweet potato - (the edible tuberous root of the sweet potato vine which is grown widely in warm regions of the United States)
potato, white potato, Irish potato, murphy, spud, tater - (an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland)
potato, white potato, white potato vine, Solanum tuberosum - (annual native to South America having underground stolons bearing edible starchy tubers; widely cultivated as a garden vegetable; vines are poisonous)
pour - (cause to run; 'pour water over the floor')
relativity - (the quality of being relative and having significance only in relation to something else)
relativity, theory of relativity, relativity theory, Einstein's theory of relativity - ((physics) the theory that space and time are relative concepts rather than absolute concepts)
general relativity, general theory of relativity, general relativity theory, Einstein's general theory of relativity - (a generalization of special relativity to include gravity (based on the principle of equivalence))
postage, postage stamp, stamp - (a token that postal fees have been paid)
gummed label, sticker, paster - (an adhesive label)
postage, postage stamp, stamp - (a token that postal fees have been paid)
ZIP code, ZIP, postcode, postal code - (a code of letters and digits added to a postal address to aid in the sorting of mail)
biologist, life scientist - ((biology) a scientist who studies living organisms)
natural history - (the scientific study of plants or animals (more observational than experimental) usually published in popular magazines rather than in academic journals)
naturalist, natural scientist - (a biologist knowledgeable about natural history (especially botany and zoology))
physiologist - (a biologist specializing in physiology)
physiology - (the branch of the biological sciences dealing with the functioning of organisms)
kinesiology - (the branch of physiology that studies the mechanics and anatomy in relation to human movement)
zoologist, animal scientist - (a specialist in the branch of biology dealing with animals)
zoology, zoological science - (the branch of biology that studies animals)
menagerie, zoo, zoological garden - (the facility where wild animals are housed for exhibition)
brown rat, Norway rat, Rattus norvegicus - (common domestic rat; serious pest worldwide)
black rat, roof rat, Rattus rattus - (common household pest originally from Asia that has spread worldwide)
ornithologist, bird watcher - (a zoologist who studies birds)
ethologist - (a zoologist who studies the behavior of animals in their natural habitats)
microbiologist - (a specialist in microbiology)
botanist, phytologist, plant scientist - (a biologist specializing in the study of plants)
bacteriophage, phage - (a virus that is parasitic in bacteria; 'phage uses the bacterium's machinery and energy to produce more phage until the bacterium is destroyed and phage is released to invade surrounding bacteria')
bacteriologist - (a biologist who studies bacteria)
oceanographer - (a scientist who studies physical and biological aspects of the seas)
physicist - (a scientist trained in physics)
Einstein, Albert Einstein - (physicist born in Germany who formulated the special theory of relativity and the general theory of relativity; Einstein also proposed that light consists of discrete quantized bundles of energy (later called photons) (1879-1955))
practical - (concerned with actual use or practice; 'he is a very practical person'; 'the idea had no practical application'; 'a practical knowledge of Japanese'; 'woodworking is a practical art')
impractical - (not practical; not workable or not given to practical matters; 'refloating the ship proved impractical because of the expense'; 'he is intelligent but too impractical for commercial work'; 'an impractical solution')
airy, impractical, visionary, Laputan, windy - (not practical or realizable; speculative; 'airy theories about socioeconomic improvement'; 'visionary schemes for getting rich')
aired, airy - (open to or abounding in fresh air; 'airy rooms')
airless, close, stuffy, unaired - (lacking fresh air; 'a dusty airless attic'; 'the dreadfully close atmosphere'; 'hot and stuffy and the air was blue with smoke')
learn, larn, acquire - (gain knowledge or skills; 'She learned dancing from her sister'; 'I learned Sanskrit'; 'Children acquire language at an amazing rate')
learn, hear, get word, get wind, pick up, find out, get a line, discover, see - (get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally; 'I learned that she has two grown-up children'; 'I see that you have been promoted')
drill, exercise, practice, practise - (learn by repetition; 'We drilled French verbs every day'; 'Pianists practice scales')
rehearse, practise, practice - (engage in a rehearsal (of))
rehearsal, dry run - (a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert); 'he missed too many rehearsals'; 'a rehearsal will be held the day before the wedding')
invaluable, priceless - (having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth)
precious - (of high worth or cost; 'diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are precious stones')
care for, cherish, hold dear, treasure - (be fond of; be attached to)
cherished, precious, treasured, wanted - (characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for; 'a cherished friend'; 'children are precious'; 'a treasured heirloom'; 'so good to feel wanted')
gift - (something acquired without compensation)
present - (something presented as a gift; 'his tie was a present from his wife') ('submit' is excluded), and part of verb sense 7 of 'present' (it must be a physical object given in person); and part of verb sense 1 of 'award' (where a physical object is given as a symbol of the honor)
present, submit - (hand over formally)
award, present - (give, especially as an honor or reward; 'bestow honors and prizes at graduation')
give, gift, present - (give as a present; make a gift of; 'What will you give her for her birthday?')
award, present - (give, especially as an honor or reward; 'bestow honors and prizes at graduation')
award, present - (give, especially as an honor or reward; 'bestow honors and prizes at graduation')
confer, bestow - (present; 'The university conferred a degree on its most famous former student, who never graduated'; 'bestow an honor on someone')
endow, dower - (furnish with an endowment; 'When she got married, she got dowered')
award, present - (give, especially as an honor or reward; 'bestow honors and prizes at graduation')
presentation - (the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward); 'she gave the trophy but he made the presentation')
award, present - (give, especially as an honor or reward; 'bestow honors and prizes at graduation')
grant, give - (bestow, especially officially; 'grant a degree'; 'give a divorce'; 'This bill grants us new rights')
stork - (large mostly Old World wading birds typically having white-and-black plumage)
press, fourth estate - (newspaper writers and photographers)
photographer, lensman - (someone who takes photographs professionally)
cameraman, camera operator, cinematographer - (a photographer who operates a movie camera)
sports announcer, sportscaster, sports commentator - (an announcer who reads sports news or describes sporting events)
master of ceremonies, emcee, host - (a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers))
broadcaster - (someone who broadcasts on radio or television)
disk jockey, disc jockey, dj - (a person who announces and plays popular recorded music)
announcer - (reads news, commercials on radio or television)
newscaster - (someone who broadcasts the news)
television reporter, television newscaster, TV reporter, TV newsman - (someone who reports news stories via television)
newscast - (a broadcast of news or commentary on the news)
anchor, anchorman, anchorperson - (a television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute)
printer - ((computer science) an output device that prints the results of data processing)
press - (exert pressure or force to or upon; 'He pressed down on the boards'; 'press your thumb on this spot')
smooth - (having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities; 'smooth skin'; 'a smooth tabletop'; 'smooth fabric'; 'a smooth road'; 'water as smooth as a mirror')
textured, rough-textured, coarse-textured - (having surface roughness; 'a textured wall of stucco'; 'a rough-textured tweed')
bumpy - (covered with or full of bumps; 'a bumpy country road')
smoothly - (with no problems or difficulties; 'put the plans into effect quickly and smoothly')
swimmingly, smoothly - (with great ease and success; 'in spite of some mishaps, everything went swimmingly')
smoothly - (in a smooth and diplomatic manner; ''And now,' he said smoothly, 'we will continue the conversation'')
smooth, smoothen - (make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing; 'smooth the surface of the wood')
uneven - (not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture; 'an uneven color'; 'uneven ground'; 'uneven margins'; 'wood with an uneven grain')
rough, unsmooth - (having or caused by an irregular surface; 'trees with rough bark'; 'rough ground'; 'rough skin'; 'rough blankets'; 'his unsmooth face')
barbed, barbellate, briary, briery, bristled, bristly, burred, burry, prickly, setose, setaceous, spiny, thorny - (having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.; 'a horse with a short bristly mane'; 'bristly shrubs'; 'burred fruits'; 'setaceous whiskers')
cactus - (any succulent plant of the family Cactaceae native chiefly to arid regions of the New World and usually having spines)
prickly pear, prickly pear cactus - (cacti having spiny flat joints and oval fruit that is edible in some species; often used as food for stock)
pride - (a group of lions)
private - (confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy; 'a private place'; 'private discussions'; 'private lessons'; 'a private club'; 'a private secretary'; 'private property'; 'the former President is now a private citizen'; 'public figures struggle to maintain a private life')
privately, in private, in camera - (kept private or confined to those intimately concerned; 'it was discussed privately between the two men'; 'privately, she thought differently'; 'some member of his own party hoped privately for his defeat'; 'he was questioned in private')
publicly, publically, in public - (in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly; 'she admitted publicly to being a communist')
public - (not private; open to or concerning the people as a whole; 'the public good'; 'public libraries'; 'public funds'; 'public parks'; 'a public scandal'; 'public gardens'; 'performers and members of royal families are public figures')
public - (not private; open to or concerning the people as a whole; 'the public good'; 'public libraries'; 'public funds'; 'public parks'; 'a public scandal'; 'public gardens'; 'performers and members of royal families are public figures')
open - (open to or in view of all; 'an open protest'; 'an open letter to the editor')
open - (open to or in view of all; 'an open protest'; 'an open letter to the editor')
openly - (in an open way; 'he openly flaunted his affection for his sister')
impermeable - (preventing especially liquids to pass or diffuse through; 'impermeable stone'; 'an impermeable layer of scum'; 'a coat impermeable to rain')
watertight - (not allowing water to pass in or out)
procession - (the group action of a collection of people or animals or vehicles moving ahead in more or less regular formation; 'processions were forbidden')
parade - (a ceremonial procession including people marching)
couple, mates, match - (a pair of people who live together; 'a married couple from Chicago')
couple, twosome, duo, duet - (a pair who associate with one another; 'the engaged couple'; 'an inseparable twosome')
sexual - (of or relating to or characterized by sexuality; 'sexual orientation'; 'sexual distinctions')
sexual - (having or involving sex; 'sexual reproduction'; 'sexual spores')
intimate, sexual - (involved in a sexual relationship; 'the intimate (or sexual) relations between husband and wife'; 'she had been intimate with many men')
sexual activity, sexual practice, sex, sex activity - (activities associated with sexual intercourse; 'they had sex in the back seat')
arouse, sex, excite, turn on, wind up - (stimulate sexually; 'This movie usually arouses the male audience')
bestiality, zooerastia, zooerasty - (sexual activity between a person and an animal)
serve, service - (mate with; 'male animals serve the females for breeding purposes')
erotic, titillating - (giving sexual pleasure; sexually arousing)
homosexuality, homosexualism, homoeroticism, queerness, gayness - (a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the same sex)
foreplay, arousal, stimulation - (mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse)
autoeroticism, autoerotism - (using you own body as a sexual object)
promiscuity, promiscuousness, sleeping around - (indulging in promiscuous (casual and indiscriminate) sexual relations)
masturbation, onanism - (manual stimulation of the genital organs (of yourself or another) for sexual pleasure)
perversion, sexual perversion - (an aberrant sexual practice that is preferred to normal intercourse)
paraphilia - (abnormal sexual activity)
fetishism, fetichism - (sexual arousal or gratification resulting from handling a fetish (or a specific part of the body other than the sexual organs))
coupling, mating, pairing, conjugation, union, sexual union - (the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes; 'the casual couplings of adolescents'; 'the mating of some species occurs only in the spring')
copulate, mate, pair, couple - (make love; 'Birds mate in the Spring')
sexual intercourse, intercourse, sex act, copulation, coitus, coition, sexual congress, congress, sexual relation, relation, carnal knowledge - (the act of sexual procreation between a man and a woman; the man's penis is inserted into the woman's vagina and excited until orgasm and ejaculation occur)
sexual activity, sexual practice, sex, sex activity - (activities associated with sexual intercourse; 'they had sex in the back seat')
incest - (sexual intercourse between persons too closely related to marry (as between a parent and a child))
fornication - (voluntary sexual intercourse between persons not married to each other)
philander, womanize, womanise - (have amorous affairs; of men; 'He has been womanizing for years')
adultery, criminal conversation, fornication - (extramarital sex that willfully and maliciously interferes with marriage relations; ' adultery is often cited as grounds for divorce ')
marriage, married couple, man and wife - (two people who are married to each other; 'his second marriage was happier than the first'; 'a married couple without love')
roll in the hay, love, make out, make love, sleep with, get laid, have sex, know, do it, be intimate, have intercourse, have it away, have it off, screw, fuck, jazz, eff, hump, lie with, bed, have a go at it, bang, get it on, bonk - (have sexual intercourse with; 'This student sleeps with everyone in her dorm'; 'Adam knew Eve'; 'Were you ever intimate with this man?')
fuck, fucking, screw, screwing, ass, nooky, nookie, piece of ass, piece of tail, roll in the hay, shag, shtup - (slang for sexual intercourse)
reproduction, procreation, breeding, facts of life - (the sexual activity of conceiving and bearing offspring)
reproduce, procreate, multiply - (have offspring or young; 'The deer in our neighborhood reproduce madly'; 'The Catholic Church tells people to procreate, no matter what their economic situation may be')
breed, multiply - (have young (animals); 'pandas rarely breed in captivity')
transcript, copy - (a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record))
copy - (a secondary representation of an original; 'she made a copy of the designer dress')
replica, replication, reproduction - (copy that is not the original; something that has been copied)
transcript, copy - (a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record))
copy - (a secondary representation of an original; 'she made a copy of the designer dress')
replica, replication, reproduction - (copy that is not the original; something that has been copied)
xerox, xerox copy - (a copy made by a xerographic printer)
photocopy - (a photographic copy of written or printed or graphic work)
duplicate - (make a duplicate or duplicates of; 'Could you please duplicate this letter for me?')
duplication, gemination - (the act of copying or making a duplicate (or duplicates) of something; 'this kind of duplication is wasteful')
duplicate, duplication - (a copy that corresponds to an original exactly; 'he made a duplicate for the files')
backup, computer backup - ((computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device; 'he made a backup in case the original was accidentally damaged or erased')
master, master copy, original - (an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made)
original - (preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed; 'the original inhabitants of the Americas'; 'the book still has its original binding'; 'restored the house to its original condition'; 'the original performance of the opera'; 'the original cast'; 'retracted his original statement')
originality - (the quality of being new and original (not derived from something else))
originality - (the ability to think and act independently)
avant-garde, daring - (radically new or original; 'an avant-garde theater piece')
toy - (a nonfunctional replica of something else (frequently used as a modifier); 'a toy stove')
model, simulation - (representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale))
miniature, toy - (copy that reproduces something in greatly reduced size)
figure - (a model of a bodily form (especially of a person); 'he made a figure of Santa Claus')
puppet, marionette - (a small figure of a person operated from above with strings by a puppeteer)
puppet - (a doll with a hollow head of a person or animal and a cloth body; intended to fit over the hand and be manipulated with the fingers)
puppeteer - (one who operates puppets or marionettes)
puppet, marionette - (a small figure of a person operated from above with strings by a puppeteer)
puppet, marionette - (a small figure of a person operated from above with strings by a puppeteer)
puppet - (a doll with a hollow head of a person or animal and a cloth body; intended to fit over the hand and be manipulated with the fingers)
specimen - (an example regarded as typical of its class)
specimen - (a bit of tissue or blood or urine that is taken for diagnostic purposes; 'they collected a urine specimen for urinalysis')
professional - (engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood; ' the professional man or woman possesses distinctive qualifications'; 'began her professional career after the Olympics'; 'professional theater'; 'professional football'; 'a professional cook'; 'professional actors and athletes')
professionally - (in a professional manner; 'professionally trained staff')
profit, turn a profit - (make a profit; gain money or materially; 'The company has not profited from the merger')
profitable - (yielding material gain or profit; 'profitable speculation on the stock market')
profitable, profit-making - (providing profit; 'a profitable conversation')
fruitful, profitable - (productive of profit; 'a profitable enterprise'; 'a fruitful meeting')
lucrative, moneymaking, remunerative - (producing a sizeable profit; 'a remunerative business')
profitableness, profitability, gainfulness, lucrativeness - (the quality of affording gain or benefit or profit)
return, issue, take, takings, proceeds, yield, payoff - (the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property; 'the average return was about 5%')
net income, net, net profit, lucre, profit, profits, earnings - (the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses))
dividend - (that part of the earnings of a corporation that is distributed to its shareholders; usually paid quarterly)
gross sales, gross revenue, sales - (income (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time)
gross - (before any deductions; 'gross income'')
supply - (an amount of something available for use)
store, stock, fund - (a supply of something available for future use; 'he brought back a large store of Cuban cigars')
fare - (the food and drink that are regularly consumed)
ration - (the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel); 'the rations should be nutritionally balanced')
commissariat, provisions, provender, viands, victuals - (a stock or supply of foods)
reservoir - (a large or extra supply of something; 'a reservoir of talent')
reservoir, artificial lake - (lake used to store water for community use)
machine, simple machine - (a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point)
sprinkler - (mechanical device that attaches to a garden hose for watering lawn or garden)
pulley, pulley-block, block - (a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope)
pump - (a mechanical device that moves fluid or gas by pressure or suction)
prime - (fill with priming liquid; 'prime a car engine')
impregnate, saturate - (infuse or fill completely; 'Impregnate the cloth with alcohol')
impregnation, saturation - (the process of totally saturating something with a substance; 'the impregnation of wood with preservative'; 'the saturation of cotton with ether')
saturation - (the act of soaking thoroughly with a liquid)
drenched, saturated, soaked, soaking, sodden, sopping, soppy - (wet through and through; thoroughly wet; 'stood at the door drenched (or soaked) by the rain'; 'a shirt saturated with perspiration'; 'his shoes were sopping (or soaking)'; 'the speaker's sodden collar'; 'soppy clothes')
conduct, transmit, convey, carry, channel - (transmit or serve as the medium for transmission; 'Sound carries well over water'; 'The airwaves carry the sound'; 'Many metals conduct heat')
cable, line, transmission line - (a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power)
transmission - (communication by means of transmitted signals)
fiber optics, fiberoptics, fibre optics, fibreoptics - (the transmission of light signals via glass fibers)
fiber-optic, fiberoptic, fibre-optic, fibreoptic - (of or relating to fiber optics)
pump - (draw or pour with a pump)
pump - (raise (gases or fluids) with a pump)
pump - (raise (gases or fluids) with a pump)
service station - (a station where service is provided)
gasoline station, gas station, filling station, petrol station - (a service station that sells gasoline)
gas pump, gasoline pump, island dispenser - (a pump in a service station that draws gasoline from underground storage tanks)
schoolchild, school-age child, pupil - (a young person attending school (up through senior high school))
swot, grind, nerd, wonk, dweeb - (an insignificant student who is ridiculed as being affected or studying excessively)
pupil - (contractile aperture in the iris of the eye)
purple, violet, purplish - (of a color intermediate between red and blue)
violet, reddish blue - (a variable color that lies beyond blue in the spectrum)
one-fourth, fourth, quarter, fourth part, twenty-five percent, quartern - (one of four equal parts; 'a quarter of a pound')
quarter - (a district of a city having some distinguishing character; 'the Latin Quarter')
queen, queen regnant, female monarch - (a female sovereign ruler)
royalty, royal family, royal line, royal house - (royal persons collectively; 'the wedding was attended by royalty')
queen, queen regnant, female monarch - (a female sovereign ruler)
queen - (the wife or widow of a king)
imago - (an adult insect produced after metamorphosis)
queen - (the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs)
silence, quiet - (the absence of sound; 'he needed silence in order to sleep'; 'the street was quiet')
hush, stillness, still - ((poetic) tranquil silence; 'the still of the night')
silent, soundless, still - (marked by absence of sound; 'a silent house'; 'soundless footsteps on the grass'; 'the night was still')
mum, silent - (failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to; 'the witness remained silent')
mutely, wordlessly, silently, taciturnly - (without speaking; 'he sat mutely next to her')
silence - (the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking); 'there was a shocked silence'; 'he gestured for silence')
hush, quieten, silence, still, shut up, hush up - (cause to be quiet or not talk; 'Please silence the children in the church!')
quieten, hush, quiet, quiesce, quiet down, pipe down - (become quiet or quieter; 'The audience fell silent when the speaker entered')
shush - (silence (someone) by uttering 'shush!')
quiet - (free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound; 'a quiet audience at the concert'; 'the room was dark and quiet')
noisy - (full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds; 'a noisy cafeteria'; 'a small noisy dog')
boisterous, rambunctious, robustious, rumbustious, unruly - (noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline; 'a boisterous crowd'; 'a social gathering that became rambunctious and out of hand'; 'a robustious group of teenagers'; 'beneath the rumbustious surface of his paintings issympathy for the vulnerability of ordinary human beings'; 'an unruly class')
raucous, rowdy - (disturbing the public peace; loud and rough; 'a raucous party'; 'rowdy teenagers')
screaky, screechy, squeaking, squeaky, squealing - (having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge)
race - (people who are believed to belong to the same genetic stock; 'some biologists doubt that there are important genetic differences between races of human beings')
range, reach - (the limits within which something can be effective; 'range of motion'; 'he was beyond the reach of their fire')
row - (an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; 'a row of chairs')
line - (a formation of people or things one beside another; 'the line of soldiers advanced with their bayonets fixed'; 'they were arrayed in line of battle'; 'the cast stood in line for the curtain call')
queue, waiting line - (a line of people or vehicles waiting for something)
rank - (a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another; 'the entrance was guarded by ranks of policemen')
preference, penchant, predilection, taste - (a strong liking; 'my own preference is for good literature'; 'the Irish have a penchant for blarney')
predilection, preference, orientation - (a predisposition in favor of something; 'a predilection for expensive cars'; 'his sexual preferences'; 'showed a Marxist orientation')
alternatively, as an alternative, instead, or else - (in place of, or as an alternative to; 'Felix became a herpetologist instead'; 'alternatively we could buy a used car')
rather, instead - (on the contrary; 'rather than disappoint the children, he did two quick tricks before he left'; 'he didn't call; rather (or instead), he wrote her a letter'; 'used English terms instead of Latin ones')
prefer - (like better; value more highly; 'Some people prefer camping to staying in hotels'; 'We prefer sleeping outside')
favor, favour - (an inclination to approve; 'that style is in favor this season')
favor, favour - (a feeling of favorable regard)
prefer, favor, favour - (promote over another; 'he favors his second daughter')
pro, in favor of, in favor, in favour of, in favour - (favoring a proposition, opinion, etc.)
pro - (in favor of (an action or proposal etc.); 'a pro vote')
rather, instead - (on the contrary; 'rather than disappoint the children, he did two quick tricks before he left'; 'he didn't call; rather (or instead), he wrote her a letter'; 'used English terms instead of Latin ones')
preference, penchant, predilection, taste - (a strong liking; 'my own preference is for good literature'; 'the Irish have a penchant for blarney')
tasteful - (having or showing or conforming to good taste)
elegant - (refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style; 'elegant handwriting'; 'an elegant dark suit'; 'she was elegant to her fingertips'; 'small churches with elegant white spires'; 'an elegant mathematical solution - simple and precise and lucid')
elegant - (displaying effortless beauty and simplicity in movement or execution; 'an elegant dancer'; 'an elegant mathematical solution - simple and precise')
elegantly - (with elegance; in a tastefully elegant manner; 'the room was elegantly decorated')
elegantly - (in a gracefully elegant manner; 'the members of these groups do not express themselves as accurately or as elegantly as their critics do')
classy, posh, swish - (elegant and fashionable; 'classy clothes'; 'a classy dame'; 'a posh restaurant'; 'a swish pastry shop on the Rue du Bac'- Julia Child)
high-class, high-toned - (pretentiously elegant; 'a high-toned restaurant')
self-conscious, self-aware - (aware of yourself as an individual or of your own being and actions and thoughts; 'self-conscious awareness'; 'self-conscious about their roles as guardians of the social values'- D.M.Potter)
self-conscious - (excessively and uncomfortably conscious of your appearance or behavior; 'self-conscious teenagers'; 'wondered if she could ever be untidy without feeling self-conscious about it')
unselfconscious - (not self-conscious; 'she grew up with him in unselfconscious friendship')
affected, unnatural - (speaking or behaving in an artificial way to make an impression)
exquisite, recherche - (lavishly elegant and refined)
taste, appreciation, discernment, perceptiveness - (delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values); 'arrogance and lack of taste contributed to his rapid success'; 'to ask at that particular time was the ultimate in bad taste')
predilection, preference, orientation - (a predisposition in favor of something; 'a predilection for expensive cars'; 'his sexual preferences'; 'showed a Marxist orientation')
predilection, preference, orientation - (a predisposition in favor of something; 'a predilection for expensive cars'; 'his sexual preferences'; 'showed a Marxist orientation')
range, reach - (the limits within which something can be effective; 'range of motion'; 'he was beyond the reach of their fire')
planner, contriver, deviser - (a person who makes plans)
plan, project, contrive, design - (make or work out a plan for; devise; 'They contrived to murder their boss'; 'design a new sales strategy'; 'plan an attack')
strategist, strategian - (an expert in strategy (especially in warfare))
trainer - (one who trains other persons or animals)
train, prepare - (undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession; 'She is training to be a teacher'; 'He trained as a legal aid')
educate, school, train, cultivate, civilize, civilise - (train to be discriminative in taste or judgment; 'Cultivate your musical taste'; 'Train your tastebuds'; 'She is well schooled in poetry')
lesson - (a unit of instruction; 'he took driving lessons')
training, preparation, grooming - (activity leading to skilled behavior)
train, develop, prepare, educate - (create by training and teaching; 'The old master is training world-class violinists'; 'we develop the leaders for the future')
prepare, groom, train - (prepare (someone) for a future role or function; 'He is grooming his son to become his successor'; 'The prince was prepared to become King one day'; 'They trained him to be a warrior')
educate, school, train, cultivate, civilize, civilise - (train to be discriminative in taste or judgment; 'Cultivate your musical taste'; 'Train your tastebuds'; 'She is well schooled in poetry')
lesson - (a unit of instruction; 'he took driving lessons')
trainee - (someone who is being trained)
trained - (having acquired necessary skills by e.g. undergoing a course of study; 'a trained nurse'; 'a trained voice'; 'trained manpower'; 'psychologically trained workers')
untrained - (not disciplined or conditioned or made adept by training; 'an untrained voice'; 'untrained troops'; 'young minds untrained in the habit of concentration')
unbroken - (not subdued or trained for service or use; 'unbroken colts')
prepared - (equipped or prepared with necessary intellectual resources; 'graduates well equipped to handle such problems'; 'equipped to be a scholar')
broken, broken in - (tamed or trained to obey; 'a horse broken to the saddle'; 'this old nag is well broken in')
trained - (shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form; 'a trained mind'; 'trained pigeons'; 'well-trained servants')
drill - (train in the military, e.g., in the use of weapons)
break in, break - (make submissive, obedient, or useful; 'The horse was tough to break'; 'I broke in the new intern')
training, preparation, grooming - (activity leading to skilled behavior)
coach, train - (teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports; 'He is training our Olympic team'; 'She is coaching the crew')
training, preparation, grooming - (activity leading to skilled behavior)
coach, manager, handler - ((sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team)
make, get - (give certain properties to something; 'get someone mad'; 'She made us look silly'; 'He made a fool of himself at the meeting'; 'Don't make this into a big deal'; 'This invention will make you a millionaire'; 'Make yourself clear')
induce, stimulate, cause, have, get, make - (cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner; 'The ads induced me to buy a VCR'; 'My children finally got me to buy a computer'; 'My wife made me buy a new sofa')
ready - (completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress; 'get ready'; 'she is ready to resign'; 'the bridge is ready to collapse'; 'I am ready to work'; 'ready for action'; 'ready for use'; 'the soup will be ready in a minute'; 'ready to learn to read')
ready - (brought into readiness; 'dinner is ready')
lost - (no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered; 'a lost child'; 'lost friends'; 'his lost book'; 'lost opportunities')
present - (spatial sense; being or existing in a specified place; 'the murderer is present in this room'; 'present at the wedding'; 'present at the creation')
omnipresent, ubiquitous - (being present everywhere at once)
real, existent - (being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory; 'real objects'; 'real people; not ghosts'; 'a film based on real life'; 'a real illness'; 'real humility'; 'Life is real! Life is earnest!'- Longfellow)
actual - (taking place in reality; not pretended or imitated; 'we saw the actual wedding on television'; 'filmed the actual beating')
existent, existing - (having existence or being or actuality; 'an attempt to refine the existent machinery to make it more efficient'; 'much of the beluga caviar existing in the world is found in the Soviet Union and Iran')
existing - (existing in something specified; 'depletion of the oxygen existing in the bloodstream')
existing - (presently existing; 'the existing system')
actual, existent - (presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible; 'the predicted temperature and the actual temperature were markedly different'; 'actual and imagined conditions')
extant - (still in existence; not extinct or destroyed or lost; 'extant manuscripts'; 'specimens of graphic art found among extant barbaric folk'- Edward Clodd)
real, existent - (being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory; 'real objects'; 'real people; not ghosts'; 'a film based on real life'; 'a real illness'; 'real humility'; 'Life is real! Life is earnest!'- Longfellow)
ongoing, on-going - (currently happening; 'an ongoing economic crisis')
continuing - (remaining in force or being carried on without letup; 'the act provided a continuing annual appropriation'; 'the continuing struggle to put food on the table')
afoot, underway - (currently in progress; 'there is mischief afoot'; 'plans are afoot'; 'preparations for the trial are underway')
pending - (awaiting conclusion or confirmation; 'business still pending')
potential, possible - (existing in possibility; 'a potential problem'; 'possible uses of nuclear power')
latent - (potentially existing but not presently evident or realized; 'a latent fingerprint'; 'latent talent')
unearth - (bring to light; 'The CIA unearthed a plot to kill the President')
breakthrough - (making an important discovery)
distinguish, separate, differentiate, secern, secernate, severalize, severalise, tell, tell apart - (mark as different; 'We distinguish several kinds of maple')
discriminate, know apart - (recognize or perceive the difference)
discriminate - (distinguish; 'I could not discriminate the different tastes in this complicated dish')
discrimination, secernment - (the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished)
differentiation, distinction - (a discrimination between things as different and distinct; 'it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation')
severalize, severalise - (distinguish or separate)
distinguished - (set apart from other such things)
discriminate, separate, single out - (treat differently on the basis of sex or race)
discrimination, favoritism, favouritism - (unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice)
distinction - (a distinguishing difference; 'he learned the distinction between gold and lead')
categorize, categorise - (place into or assign to a category; 'Children learn early on to categorize')
relegate, classify - (assign to a class or kind; 'How should algae be classified?'; 'People argue about how to relegate certain mushrooms')
classification, categorization, categorisation, sorting - (the basic cognitive process of arranging into classes or categories)
analyze, analyse, study, examine, canvass, canvas - (consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning; 'analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare'; 'analyze the evidence in a criminal trial'; 'analyze your real motives')
grouping - (the activity of putting things together in groups)
pairing - (the act of grouping things or people in pairs)
match-up, matchup - (the pairing of people or things as for comparison or competition; 'it was a good match-up but the home team won'; 'we need a matchup of the best teachers with the neediest schools')
classify, class, sort, assort, sort out, separate - (arrange or order by classes or categories; 'How would you classify these pottery shards - are they prehistoric?')
separate, divide - (make a division or separation)
sort, sorting - (an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion; 'the bottleneck in mail delivery is the process of sorting')
group - (arrange into a group or groups; 'Can you group these shapes together?')
grouping - (the activity of putting things together in groups)
relegate, classify - (assign to a class or kind; 'How should algae be classified?'; 'People argue about how to relegate certain mushrooms')
categorize, categorise - (place into or assign to a category; 'Children learn early on to categorize')
classification, categorization, categorisation - (a group of people or things arranged by class or category)
dichotomy, duality - (being twofold; a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses; 'the dichotomy between eastern and western culture')
pigeonhole, stereotype, stamp - (treat or classify according to a mental stereotype; 'I was stereotyped as a lazy Southern European')
recognize, recognise, distinguish, discern, pick out, make out, tell apart - (detect with the senses; 'The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards'; 'I can't make out the faces in this photograph')
recognize, recognise - (perceive to be the same)
identify, place - (recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something; 'She identified the man on the 'wanted' poster')
recognition, identification - (the process of recognizing something or someone by remembering; 'a politician whose recall of names was as remarkable as his recognition of faces'; 'experimental psychologists measure the elapsed time from the onset of the stimulus to its recognition by the observer')
recognizable - (easily perceived; easy to become aware of; 'this situation produces recognizable stress symptoms')
recognizable, recognisable, placeable - (capable of being recognized)
identify - (consider to be equal or the same; 'He identified his brother as one of the fugitives')
recognize, recognise - (perceive to be the same)
identifiable - (capable of being identified)
profiling - (recording a person's behavior and analyzing psychological characteristics in order to predict or assess their ability in a certain sphere or to identify a particular group of people)
identify, place - (recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something; 'She identified the man on the 'wanted' poster')
flashback - (a transition (in literary or theatrical works or films) to an earlier event or scene that interrupts the normal chronological development of the story)
flashback - (an unexpected but vivid recurrence of a past experience (especially a recurrence of the effects of an hallucinogenic drug taken much earlier))
diagnostic procedure, diagnostic technique - (a procedure followed in making a medical diagnosis)
diagnostic - (concerned with diagnosis; used for furthering diagnosis; 'a diagnostic clinic'; 'a diagnostic reading test'; 'diagnostic information')
diagnose, name - (determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis)
diagnose - (subject to a medical analysis)
diagnosis, diagnosing - (identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon)
diagnose - (subject to a medical analysis)
diagnosis, diagnosing - (identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon)
recognize, recognise, distinguish, discern, pick out, make out, tell apart - (detect with the senses; 'The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards'; 'I can't make out the faces in this photograph')
disclosure, revelation, revealing - (the speech act of making something evident)
giveaway - (an unintentional disclosure)
relate - (give an account of; 'The witness related the events')
identify, place - (recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something; 'She identified the man on the 'wanted' poster')
identify - (consider to be equal or the same; 'He identified his brother as one of the fugitives')
detection, sensing - (the perception that something has occurred or some state exists; 'early detection can often lead to a cure')
detection, catching, espial, spying, spotting - (the act of detecting something; catching sight of something)
detection, sensing - (the perception that something has occurred or some state exists; 'early detection can often lead to a cure')
detect, observe, find, discover, notice - (discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of; 'She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water'; 'We found traces of lead in the paint')
detected - (perceived or discerned; 'the detected micrometeoritic material')
acknowledgment, acknowledgement - (a statement acknowledging something or someone; 'she must have seen him but she gave no sign of acknowledgment'; 'the preface contained an acknowledgment of those who had helped her')
condolence, commiseration - (an expression of sympathy with another's grief; 'they sent their condolences')
recognition, acknowledgment, acknowledgement - (the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged; 'the partners were delighted with the recognition of their work'; 'she seems to avoid much in the way of recognition or acknowledgement of feminist work prior to her own')
recognition, acknowledgment, acknowledgement - (the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged; 'the partners were delighted with the recognition of their work'; 'she seems to avoid much in the way of recognition or acknowledgement of feminist work prior to her own')
acknowledgment, acknowledgement - (a statement acknowledging something or someone; 'she must have seen him but she gave no sign of acknowledgment'; 'the preface contained an acknowledgment of those who had helped her')
acknowledge, recognize, recognise - (express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for; 'We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us')
recognition, credit - (approval; 'give her recognition for trying'; 'he was given credit for his work'; 'give her credit for trying'; 'the credits were given at the end of the film')
memorial, commemoration, remembrance - (a recognition of meritorious service)
credits - (a list of acknowledgements of those who contributed to the creation of a film (usually run at the end of the film))
find, feel - (come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds; 'I feel that he doesn't like me'; 'I find him to be obnoxious'; 'I found the movie rather entertaining')
rethink - (change one's mind; 'He rethought his decision to take a vacation')
backpedal - (modify one's opinion, make it less strong)
deem, hold, view as, take for - (keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view; 'take for granted'; 'view as important'; 'hold these truths to be self-evident'; 'I hold him personally responsible')
see, consider, reckon, view, regard - (deem to be; 'She views this quite differently from me'; 'I consider her to be shallow'; 'I don't see the situation quite as negatively as you do')
think, believe, consider, conceive - (judge or regard; look upon; judge; 'I think he is very smart'; 'I believe her to be very smart'; 'I think that he is her boyfriend'; 'The racist conceives such people to be inferior')
regular - (in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle; 'his regular calls on his customers'; 'regular meals'; 'regular duties')
regular - (conforming to a standard or pattern; 'following the regular procedure of the legislature'; 'a regular electrical outlet')
regular - (in accord with regular practice or procedure; 'took his regular morning walk'; 'her regular bedtime')
regular - (not deviating from what is normal; 'her regular bedtime')
conforming, conformist - (adhering to established customs or doctrines (especially in religion))
usual - (occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure; 'grew the usual vegetables'; 'the usual summer heat'; 'came at the usual time'; 'the child's usual bedtime')
conventional - (following accepted customs and proprieties; 'conventional wisdom'; 'she had strayed from the path of conventional behavior'; 'conventional forms of address')
conventional, established - (conforming with accepted standards; 'a conventional view of the world')
conventional - (in accord with or being a tradition or practice accepted from the past; 'a conventional church wedding with the bride in traditional white'; 'the conventional handshake')
normal - (conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal; 'serve wine at normal room temperature'; 'normal diplomatic relations'; 'normal working hours'; 'normal word order'; 'normal curiosity'; 'the normal course of events')
regular - (regularly scheduled for fixed times; 'at a regular meeting of the PTA'; 'regular bus departures')
even, regular - (occurring at fixed intervals; 'a regular beat'; 'the even rhythm of his breathing')
regularity - (the quality of being characterized by a fixed principle or rate; 'he was famous for the regularity of his habits')
flow, flow rate, rate of flow - (the amount of fluid that flows in a given time)
bits per second, bps - ((computer science) the rate at which data is transferred (as by a modem))
hertz, Hz, cycle per second, cycles/second, cps, cycle - (the unit of frequency; one hertz has a periodic interval of one second)
key - (pitch of the voice; 'he spoke in a low key')
pitch - (the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration)
regular - (regularly scheduled for fixed times; 'at a regular meeting of the PTA'; 'regular bus departures')
even, regular - (occurring at fixed intervals; 'a regular beat'; 'the even rhythm of his breathing')
regular - (regularly scheduled for fixed times; 'at a regular meeting of the PTA'; 'regular bus departures')
usual - (occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure; 'grew the usual vegetables'; 'the usual summer heat'; 'came at the usual time'; 'the child's usual bedtime')
recurring, revenant - (coming back; 'a revenant ghost')
haunting, persistent - (continually recurring to the mind; 'haunting memories'; 'the cathedral organ and the distant voices have a haunting beauty' - Claudia Cassidy)
seasonal - (occurring at or dependent on a particular season; 'seasonal labor'; 'a seasonal rise in unemployment')
daily - (measured by the day or happening every day; 'a daily newspaper'; 'daily chores'; 'average daily wage'; 'daily quota')
nightly - (happening every night; 'nightly television now goes on until 3:00 or 4:00 a.m.')
weekly - (occurring or payable every week; 'a weekly trip to town'; 'weekly wages'; 'weekly rent')
frequent - (coming at short intervals or habitually; 'a frequent guest'; 'frequent complaints')
habitual - (made a norm or custom or habit; 'his habitual practice was to eat an early supper'; 'her habitual neatness')
accustomed, customary, habitual, wonted - (commonly used or practiced; usual; 'his accustomed thoroughness'; 'took his customary morning walk'; 'his habitual comment'; 'with her wonted candor')
daily, day-to-day, day-after-day, every day - (occurring or done each day; 'a daily record'; 'day-by-day labors of thousands of men and women'- H.S.Truman; 'her day-after-day behavior'; 'an every day occurrence')
relative - (not absolute or complete; 'a relative stranger')
relatively, comparatively - (in a relative manner; by comparison to something else; 'the situation is relatively calm now')
proportional, relative - (properly related in size or degree or other measurable characteristics; usually followed by 'to'; 'the punishment ought to be proportional to the crime'; 'earnings relative to production')
disproportionate, disproportional - (out of proportion)
disproportionately - (out of proportion; 'this wall is disproportionately long')
conduct, lead, direct - (lead, as in the performance of a composition; 'conduct an orchestra; Barenboim conducted the Chicago symphony for years')
conducting - (the direction of an orchestra or choir; 'he does not use a baton for conducting')
conduct - (lead musicians in the performance of; 'Bernstein conducted Mahler like no other conductor'; 'she cannot conduct modern pieces')
singer, vocalist, vocalizer, vocaliser - (a person who sings)
alto - (a singer whose voice lies in the alto clef)
art, artistic creation, artistic production - (the creation of beautiful or significant things; 'art does not need to be innovative to be good'; 'I was never any good at art'; 'he said that architecture is the art of wasting space beautifully')
music - (an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner)
ceramics - (the art of making and decorating pottery)
musician, instrumentalist, player - (someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession))
musician - (artist who composes or conducts music as a profession)
performer, performing artist - (an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience)
singer, vocalist, vocalizer, vocaliser - (a person who sings)
opera star, operatic star - (singer of lead role in an opera)
prima donna, diva - (a distinguished female operatic singer; a female operatic star)
prima donna - (a vain and temperamental person)
rock star - (a famous singer of rock music)
conductor, music director, director - (the person who leads a musical group)
baton, wand - (a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir)
drum major - (the leader of a marching band or drum corps)
drum majorette, majorette - (a female drum major)
drum majorette, majorette - (a female baton twirler who accompanies a marching band)
rotate, circumvolve - (cause to turn on an axis or center; 'Rotate the handle')
whirl, birl, spin, twirl - (cause to spin; 'spin a coin')
twirl, swirl, twiddle, whirl - (turn in a twisting or spinning motion; 'The leaves swirled in the autumn wind')
whirl, birl, spin, twirl - (cause to spin; 'spin a coin')
baton twirler, twirler - (someone who twirls a baton)
baton - (a hollow metal rod that is wielded or twirled by a drum major or drum majorette)
stay, remain, rest - (stay the same; remain in a certain state; 'The dress remained wet after repeated attempts to dry it'; 'rest assured'; 'stay alone'; 'He remained unmoved by her tears'; 'The bad weather continued for another week')
stay, stay on, continue, remain - (continue in a place, position, or situation; 'After graduation, she stayed on in Cambridge as a student adviser'; 'Stay with me, please'; 'despite student protests, he remained Dean for another year'; 'She continued as deputy mayor for another year')
persist, remain, stay - (stay behind; 'The smell stayed in the room'; 'The hostility remained long after they made up')
begin, lead off, start, commence - (set in motion, cause to start; 'The U.S. started a war in the Middle East'; 'The Iraqis began hostilities'; 'begin a new chapter in your life')
dare - (to be courageous enough to try or do something; 'I don't dare call him', 'she dares to dress differently from the others')
stay - (continuing or remaining in a place or state; 'they had a nice stay in Paris'; 'a lengthy hospital stay'; 'a four-month stay in bankruptcy court')
bide, abide, stay - (dwell; 'You can stay with me while you are in town'; 'stay a bit longer-the day is still young')
loiter, lounge, footle, lollygag, loaf, lallygag, hang around, mess about, tarry, linger, lurk, mill about, mill around - (be about; 'The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square'; 'Who is this man that is hanging around the department?')
linger - (remain present although waning or gradually dying; 'Her perfume lingered on')
inaction, inactivity, inactiveness - (the state of being inactive)
inactivity - (being inactive; being less active)
passive, inactive - (lacking in energy or will; 'Much benevolence of the passive order may be traced to a disinclination to inflict pain upon oneself'- George Meredith)
stay, stay on, continue, remain - (continue in a place, position, or situation; 'After graduation, she stayed on in Cambridge as a student adviser'; 'Stay with me, please'; 'despite student protests, he remained Dean for another year'; 'She continued as deputy mayor for another year')
stay, stick, stick around, stay put - (stay put (in a certain place); 'We are staying in Detroit; we are not moving to Cincinnati'; 'Stay put in the corner here!'; 'Stick around and you will learn something!')
remain - (be left; of persons, questions, problems, results, evidence, etc.; 'There remains the question of who pulled the trigger'; 'Carter remains the only President in recent history under whose Presidency the U.S. did not fight a war')
leftover, left over, left, odd, remaining, unexpended - (not used up; 'leftover meatloaf'; 'she had a little money left over so she went to a movie'; 'some odd dollars left'; 'saved the remaining sandwiches for supper'; 'unexpended provisions')
remain - (be left; of persons, questions, problems, results, evidence, etc.; 'There remains the question of who pulled the trigger'; 'Carter remains the only President in recent history under whose Presidency the U.S. did not fight a war')
stay, stick, stick around, stay put - (stay put (in a certain place); 'We are staying in Detroit; we are not moving to Cincinnati'; 'Stay put in the corner here!'; 'Stick around and you will learn something!')
sojourn, visit - (a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest))
sojourn - (spend a certain length of time; reside temporarily)
comment, notice, remark, point out - (make or write a comment on; 'he commented the paper of his colleague')
remark, comment - (a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief; 'from time to time she contributed a personal comment on his account')
zinger - (a striking or amusing or caustic remark; 'he always greeted me with a new zinger'; 'she tried to think of some killer of an argument, a real zinger that would disarm all opposition')
article - (nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication)
sidebar - (a short news story presenting sidelights on a major story)
self-contained - (constituting a complete and independent unit in and of itself; 'the university is like a self-contained city with shops and all amenities')
comment, commentary - (a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material; 'he wrote an extended comment on the proposal')
mention, reference - (a remark that calls attention to something or someone; 'she made frequent mention of her promotion'; 'there was no mention of it'; 'the speaker made several references to his wife')
raise, bring up - (put forward for consideration or discussion; 'raise the question of promotions'; 'bring up an unpleasant topic')
submit, state, put forward, posit - (put before; 'I submit to you that the accused is guilty')
reference, cite - (refer to; 'he referenced his colleagues' work')
quote, cite - (repeat a passage from; 'He quoted the Bible to her')
citation, cite, acknowledgment, credit, reference, mention, quotation - (a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage; 'the student's essay failed to list several important citations'; 'the acknowledgments are usually printed at the front of a book'; 'the article includes mention of similar clinical cases')
quotation, quote, citation - (a passage or expression that is quoted or cited)
display - (exhibiting openly in public view; 'a display of courage')
flaunt, flash, show off, ostentate, swank - (display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously; 'he showed off his new sports car')
bravado, bluster - (a swaggering show of courage)
apologize, apologise - (acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing; 'I apologized for being late'; 'He apologized for the many typoes')
apology - (an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone; 'he wrote a letter of apology to the hostess')
memory, retention, retentiveness, retentivity - (the power of retaining and recalling past experience; 'he had a good memory when he was younger')
short-term memory, STM, immediate memory - (what you can repeat immediately after perceiving it)
working memory - (memory for intermediate results that must be held during thinking)
long-term memory, LTM - (your general store of remembered information)
memory - (something that is remembered; 'search as he would, the memory was lost')
recollection - (something recalled to the mind)
memory - (something that is remembered; 'search as he would, the memory was lost')
remember, retrieve, recall, call back, call up, recollect, think - (recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection; 'I can't remember saying any such thing'; 'I can't think what her last name was'; 'can you remember her phone number?'; 'Do you remember that he once loved you?'; 'call up memories')
remember, think of - (keep in mind for attention or consideration; 'Remember the Alamo'; 'Remember to call your mother every day!'; 'Think of the starving children in India!')
remember, think back - (recapture the past; indulge in memories; 'he remembered how he used to pick flowers')
memory, remembering - (the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered; 'he can do it from memory'; 'he enjoyed remembering his father')
recall, recollection, reminiscence - (the process of remembering (especially the process of recovering information by mental effort); 'he has total recall of the episode')
retrieval - (the cognitive operation of accessing information in memory; 'my retrieval of people's names is very poor')
retrospect - (contemplation of things past; 'in retrospect')
review, look back, retrospect - (look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events); remember; 'she reviewed her achievements with pride')
retrospective - (concerned with or related to the past; 'retrospective self-justification')
retrospectively - (in a manner contemplative of past events; 'retrospectively, he seems like a great artist')
reminisce - (recall the past; 'The grandparents sat there, reminiscing all afternoon')
memorable - (worth remembering)
unforgettable - (impossible to forget)
memorize, memorise, con, learn - (commit to memory; learn by heart; 'Have you memorized your lines for the play yet?')
remember, think of - (keep in mind for attention or consideration; 'Remember the Alamo'; 'Remember to call your mother every day!'; 'Think of the starving children in India!')
retain - (keep in one's mind; 'I cannot retain so much information')
memorization, memorisation, committal to memory - (learning so as to be able to remember verbatim; 'the actor's memorization of his lines')
memorize, memorise, con, learn - (commit to memory; learn by heart; 'Have you memorized your lines for the play yet?')
rote, rote learning - (memorization by repetition)
remind - (put in the mind of someone; 'Remind me to call Mother')
prompt, remind, cue - (assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned)
reminder - (a message that helps you remember something; 'he ignored his wife's reminders')
inspire - (supply the inspiration for; 'The article about the artist inspired the exhibition of his recent work')
prompt, inspire, instigate - (serve as the inciting cause of; 'She prompted me to call my relatives')
inspiration, stirring - (arousing to a particular emotion or action)
inspiring - (stimulating or exalting to the spirit)
inspiration - (arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity)
inspirational - (imparting a divine influence on the mind and soul)
recurrence, return - (happening again (especially at regular intervals); 'the return of spring')
recur, repeat - (happen or occur again; 'This is a recurring story')
repeat, repetition - (an event that repeats; 'the events today were a repeat of yesterday's')
repeat, reiterate, ingeminate, iterate, restate, retell - (to say, state, or perform again; 'She kept reiterating her request')
duplicate, reduplicate, double, repeat, replicate - (make or do or perform again; 'He could never replicate his brilliant performance of the magic trick')
repeat, repetition - (an event that repeats; 'the events today were a repeat of yesterday's')
repeat, reiterate, ingeminate, iterate, restate, retell - (to say, state, or perform again; 'She kept reiterating her request')
repeat, echo - (to say again or imitate; 'followers echoing the cries of their leaders')
repeat, repetition - (an event that repeats; 'the events today were a repeat of yesterday's')
pleonastic, redundant, tautologic, tautological - (repetition of same sense in different words; ''a true fact' and 'a free gift' are pleonastic expressions'; 'the phrase 'a beginner who has just started' is tautological'; 'at the risk of being redundant I return to my original proposition'- J.B.Conant)
tautology - (useless repetition; 'to say that something is 'adequate enough' is a tautology')
sum up, summarize, summarise, resume - (give a summary (of); 'he summed up his results'; 'I will now summarize')
imitate, copy, simulate - (reproduce someone's behavior or looks; 'The mime imitated the passers-by'; 'Children often copy their parents or older siblings')
model, simulate - (create a representation or model of; 'The pilots are trained in conditions simulating high-altitude flights')
simulator - (a machine that simulates an environment for the purpose of training or research)
model, mold, mould - (form in clay, wax, etc; 'model a head with clay')
model, mock up - (construct a model of; 'model an airplane')
imitate, copy, simulate - (reproduce someone's behavior or looks; 'The mime imitated the passers-by'; 'Children often copy their parents or older siblings')
fake, false, faux, imitation, simulated - (not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article; 'it isn't fake anything; it's real synthetic fur'; 'faux pearls'; 'false teeth'; 'decorated with imitation palm leaves'; 'a purse of simulated alligator hide')
simulated - (reproduced or made to resemble; imitative in character; 'under simulated combat conditions')
ersatz, substitute - (artificial and inferior; 'ersatz coffee'; 'substitute coffee')
counterfeit, imitative - (not genuine; imitating something superior; 'counterfeit emotion'; 'counterfeit money'; 'counterfeit works of art'; 'a counterfeit prince')
bogus, fake, phony, phoney, bastard - (fraudulent; having a misleading appearance)
fake, false, faux, imitation, simulated - (not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article; 'it isn't fake anything; it's real synthetic fur'; 'faux pearls'; 'false teeth'; 'decorated with imitation palm leaves'; 'a purse of simulated alligator hide')
virtual - (existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact; 'a virtual dependence on charity'; 'a virtual revolution'; 'virtual reality')
mimic, mime - (imitate (a person or manner), especially for satirical effect; 'The actor mimicked the President very accurately')
apery, mimicry - (the act of mimicking; imitative behavior)
ape - (imitate uncritically and in every aspect; 'Her little brother apes her behavior')
derisive, gibelike, jeering, mocking, taunting - (abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule; 'derisive laughter'; 'a jeering crowd'; 'her mocking smile'; 'taunting shouts of `coward' and `sissy'')
mock, bemock - (treat with contempt; 'The new constitution mocks all democratic principles')
mock - (the act of mocking or ridiculing; 'they made a mock of him')
jeer, jeering, mockery, scoff, scoffing - (showing your contempt by derision)
mock - (imitate with mockery and derision; 'The children mocked their handicapped classmate')
spoof, burlesque, parody - (make a parody of; 'The students spoofed the teachers')
take after, follow - (imitate in behavior; take as a model; 'Teenagers follow their friends in everything')
emulation - (ambition to equal or excel)
emulation - (effort to equal or surpass another)
emulate - (strive to equal or match, especially by imitating; 'He is emulating the skating skills of his older sister')
follower - (a person who accepts the leadership of another)
copycat, imitator, emulator, ape, aper - (someone who copies the words or behavior of another)
represent - (be a delegate or spokesperson for; represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute; 'I represent the silent majority')
typify, epitomize, epitomise - (embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of; 'The fugue typifies Bach's style of composition')
represent - (be representative or typical for; 'This period is represented by Beethoven')
exemplify, represent - (be characteristic of; 'This compositional style is exemplified by this fugue')
stationary - (standing still; 'the car remained stationary with the engine running')
stuck - (caught or fixed; 'stuck in the mud')
inactive, motionless, static, still - (not in physical motion; 'the inertia of an object at rest')
stationary - (standing still; 'the car remained stationary with the engine running;)
stand - (remain inactive or immobile; 'standing water')
stand, stand up - (be standing; be upright; 'We had to stand for the entire performance!')
stand - (remain inactive or immobile; 'standing water')
stand-up - (requiring a standing position; 'a stand-up bar'; 'a stand-up comic')
rest - (not move; be in a resting position)
stay, stick, stick around, stay put - (stay put (in a certain place); 'We are staying in Detroit; we are not moving to Cincinnati'; 'Stay put in the corner here!'; 'Stick around and you will learn something!')
feedback - (response to an inquiry or experiment)
refuse, decline - (show unwillingness towards; 'he declined to join the group on a hike')
deny, refuse - (refuse to let have; 'She denies me every pleasure'; 'he denies her her weekly allowance')
reject, turn down, turn away, refuse - (refuse entrance or membership; 'They turned away hundreds of fans'; 'Black people were often rejected by country clubs')
refusal - (the act of refusing)
denial - (the act of refusing to comply (as with a request); 'it resulted in a complete denial of his privileges')
deny - (declare untrue; contradict; 'He denied the allegations'; 'She denied that she had taken money')
traverse, deny - (deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit)
denial, disaffirmation - (the act of asserting that something alleged is not true)
counter - (speak in response; 'He countered with some very persuasive arguments')
negative - (characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features; 'a negative outlook on life'; 'a colorless negative personality'; 'a negative evaluation'; 'a negative reaction to an advertising campaign')
negatively - (in a negative way; 'he was negatively inclined')
affirmative, affirmatory - (affirming or giving assent; 'an affirmative decision'; 'affirmative votes'; 'an affirmative nod'; 'an affirmatory gesture')
positive - (characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.; 'a positive attitude'; 'the reviews were all positive'; 'a positive benefit'; 'a positive demand')
affirm, verify, assert, avow, aver, swan, swear - (to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true; 'Before God I swear I am innocent')
affirmation, assertion, statement - (the act of affirming or asserting or stating something)
affirm - (say yes to)
reaffirm - (affirm once again; 'He reaffirmed his faith in the church')
disavow - (refuse to acknowledge; disclaim knowledge of; responsibility for, or association with; 'Her husband disavowed her after 30 years of marriage and six children')
disclaim - (make a disclaimer about; 'He disclaimed any responsibility')
repudiate - (refuse to recognize or pay; 'repudiate a debt')
rebuff, snub, repel - (reject outright and bluntly; 'She snubbed his proposal')
rebuff, snub, repulse - (an instance of driving away or warding off)
disobey - (refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient; 'He disobeyed his supervisor and was fired')
resist, balk, baulk, jib - (refuse to comply)
refuse, decline - (show unwillingness towards; 'he declined to join the group on a hike')
refuse, reject, pass up, turn down, decline - (refuse to accept; 'He refused my offer of hospitality')
refusal - (the act of refusing)
reject, spurn, freeze off, scorn, pooh-pooh, disdain, turn down - (reject with contempt; 'She spurned his advances')
drown - (die from being submerged in water, getting water into the lungs, and asphyxiating; 'The child drowned in the lake')
drown - (kill by submerging in water; 'He drowned the kittens')
suffocation, asphyxiation - (killing by depriving of oxygen)
thwart, queer, spoil, scotch, foil, cross, frustrate, baffle, bilk - (hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of; 'What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge'; 'foil your opponent')
obstruct, blockade, block, hinder, stymie, stymy, embarrass - (hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; 'His brother blocked him at every turn')
frustration, thwarting, foiling - (an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts)
suppress, stamp down, inhibit, subdue, conquer, curb - (to put down by force or authority; 'suppress a nascent uprising'; 'stamp down on littering'; 'conquer one's desires')
oppress, suppress, crush - (come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority; 'The government oppresses political activists')
suppression, crushing, quelling, stifling - (forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority; 'the suppression of heresy'; 'the quelling of the rebellion'; 'the stifling of all dissent')
squelch, quell, quench - (suppress or crush completely; 'squelch any sign of dissent'; 'quench a rebellion')
suppression, crushing, quelling, stifling - (forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority; 'the suppression of heresy'; 'the quelling of the rebellion'; 'the stifling of all dissent')
repress, quash, keep down, subdue, subjugate, reduce - (put down by force or intimidation; 'The government quashes any attempt of an uprising'; 'China keeps down her dissidents very efficiently'; 'The rich landowners subjugated the peasants working the land')
suppress, stamp down, inhibit, subdue, conquer, curb - (to put down by force or authority; 'suppress a nascent uprising'; 'stamp down on littering'; 'conquer one's desires')
crackdown - (severely repressive actions)
inhibitory, repressive, repressing - (restrictive of action; 'a repressive regime'; 'an overly strict and inhibiting discipline')
smother, stifle, strangle, muffle, repress - (conceal or hide; 'smother a yawn'; 'muffle one's anger'; 'strangle a yawn')
smothered, stifled, strangled, suppressed - (held in check with difficulty; 'a smothered cough'; 'a stifled yawn'; 'a strangled scream'; 'suppressed laughter')
stifle, dampen - (smother or suppress; 'Stifle your curiosity')
smother, asphyxiate, suffocate - (deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing; 'Othello smothered Desdemona with a pillow'; 'The child suffocated herself with a plastic bag that the parents had left on the floor')
suffocation, asphyxiation - (killing by depriving of oxygen)
disinherit, disown - (prevent deliberately (as by making a will) from inheriting)
withhold, keep back - (hold back; refuse to hand over or share; 'The father is withholding the allowance until the son cleans his room')
weaned - (freed of dependence on something especially (for mammals) mother's milk; 'the just-weaned calf bawled for its mother')
wean, ablactate - (gradually deprive (infants and young mammals) of mother's milk; 'she weaned her baby when he was 3 months old and started him on powdered milk'; 'The kitten was weaned and fed by its owner with a bottle')
argument, argumentation, debate - (a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal; 'the argument over foreign aid goes on and on')
debate - (argue with one another; 'We debated the question of abortion'; 'John debated Mary')
argue, contend, debate, fence - (have an argument about something)
debate, disputation, public debate - (the formal presentation of and opposition to a stated proposition (usually followed by a vote))
sit, sit down - (be seated)
straddle - (sit or stand astride of)
straddle, span - (the act of sitting or standing astride)
astride, astraddle - (with one leg on each side; 'she sat astride the chair')
sprawl - (sit or lie with one's limbs spread out)
squat, crouch, scrunch, scrunch up, hunker, hunker down - (sit on one's heels; 'In some cultures, the women give birth while squatting'; 'The children hunkered down to protect themselves from the sandstorm')
squat, squatting - (the act of assuming or maintaining a crouching position with the knees bent and the buttocks near the heels)
model, pose, sit, posture - (assume a posture as for artistic purposes; 'We don't know the woman who posed for Leonardo so often')
arise, rise, uprise, get up, stand up - (rise to one's feet; 'The audience got up and applauded')
tasty - (pleasing to the sense of taste)
delectable, delicious, luscious, pleasant-tasting, scrumptious, toothsome, yummy - (extremely pleasing to the sense of taste)
pungent, acrid - (strong and sharp;'the pungent taste of radishes'; 'the acrid smell of burning rubber')
tasty - (pleasing to the sense of taste)
tasteless - (lacking flavor)
bland, flat, flavorless, flavourless, insipid, savorless, savourless, vapid - (lacking taste or flavor or tang; 'a bland diet'; 'insipid hospital food'; 'flavorless supermarket tomatoes'; 'vapid beer'; 'vapid tea')
return, homecoming - (a coming to or returning home; 'on his return from Australia we gave him a welcoming party')
return, coming back - (the occurrence of a change in direction back in the opposite direction)
restitution, return, restoration, regaining - (getting something back again; 'upon the restitution of the book to its rightful owner the child was given a tongue lashing')
return - (the act of going back to a prior location; 'they set out on their return to the base camp')
return, go back, get back, come back - (come back to place where one has been before, or return to a previous activity)
revert, return, retrovert, regress, turn back - (go back to a previous state; 'We reverted to the old rules')
resume, take up - (return to a previous location or condition; 'The painting resumed its old condition when we restored it')
return, homecoming - (a coming to or returning home; 'on his return from Australia we gave him a welcoming party')
return - (the act of going back to a prior location; 'they set out on their return to the base camp')
return, go back, get back, come back - (come back to place where one has been before, or return to a previous activity)
return, go back, get back, come back - (come back to place where one has been before, or return to a previous activity)
revert, return, retrovert, regress, turn back - (go back to a previous state; 'We reverted to the old rules')
name, call - (assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to; 'They named their son David'; 'The new school was named after the famous Civil Rights leader')
designate, denominate - (assign a name or title to)
called, named - (given or having a specified name; 'they called his name Jesus'; 'forces...which Empedocles called 'love' and 'hate''; 'an actor named Harold Lloyd'; 'a building in Cardiff named the Temple of Peace')
rename - (assign a new name to; 'Many streets in the former East Germany were renamed in 1990')
dub, nickname - (give a nickname to)
called, known as - (known or spoken of as; 'though she is named Katherine, she is called Kitty')
nickname, moniker, cognomen, sobriquet, soubriquet, byname - (a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name); 'Joe's mother would not use his nickname and always called him Joseph'; 'Henry's nickname was Slim')
entitle, title - (give a title to)
ennoble, gentle, entitle - (give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility)
proclaim - (declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles; 'He was proclaimed King')
reserve - (hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency; 'they held back their applause in anticipation')
save, preserve - (to keep up and reserve for personal or special use; 'She saved the old family photographs in a drawer')
reserved - (set aside for the use of a particular person or party)
reserve, backlog, stockpile - (something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose)
allow, appropriate, earmark, set aside, reserve - (give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause; 'I will earmark this money for your research'; 'She sets aside time for meditation every day')
dedicate - (open to public use, as of a highway, park, or building; 'The Beauty Queen spends her time dedicating parks and nursing homes')
interpret, render - (give an interpretation or rendition of; 'The pianist rendered the Beethoven sonata beautifully')
render, deliver, return - (pass down; 'render a verdict'; 'deliver a judgment')
give, render - (bestow; 'give homage'; 'render thanks')
rendition, rendering - (a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.; 'they heard a live rendition of three pieces by Schubert')
rendition, rendering, interpretation - (the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance; 'her rendition of Milton's verse was extraordinarily moving')
interpret, render - (give an interpretation or rendition of; 'The pianist rendered the Beethoven sonata beautifully')
honor, honour, reward - (bestow honor or rewards upon; 'Today we honor our soldiers'; 'The scout was rewarded for courageous action')
reward, repay, pay back - (act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions)
reward - (the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property)
bounty, premium - (payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military)
rid, free, disembarrass - (relieve from; 'Rid the house of pests')
get rid of, remove - (dispose of; 'Get rid of these old shoes!'; 'The company got rid of all the dead wood')
eliminate, get rid of, do away with - (terminate or take out; 'Let's eliminate the course on Akkadian hieroglyphics')
abolish, get rid of - (do away with; 'Slavery was abolished in the mid-19th century in America and in Russia')
ring, peal - (sound loudly and sonorously; 'the bells rang')
toll - (ring slowly; 'For whom the bell tolls')
bell, toll - (the sound of a bell being struck; 'saved by the bell'; 'she heard the distant toll of church bells')
ring, knell - (make (bells) ring, often for the purposes of musical edification; 'Ring the bells'; 'My uncle rings every Sunday at the local church')
ring, ringing, tintinnabulation - (the sound of a bell ringing; 'the distinctive ring of the church bell'; 'the ringing of the telephone'; 'the tintinnabulation that so voluminously swells from the ringing and the dinging of the bells'-E. A. Poe)
ding-dong - (the noise made by a bell)
move - (move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion; 'He moved his hand slightly to the right')
stir, shift, budge, agitate - (move very slightly; 'He shifted in his seat')
lunge, hurl, hurtle, thrust - (make a thrusting forward movement)
lurch, lunge - (the act of moving forward suddenly)
flicker, waver, flitter, flutter, quiver - (move back and forth very rapidly; 'the candle flickered')
waver, flutter, flicker - (the act of moving back and forth)
rock, sway, shake - (move back and forth or sideways; 'the ship was rocking'; 'the tall building swayed'; 'She rocked back and forth on her feet')
rock, sway - (cause to move back and forth; 'rock the cradle'; 'rock the baby'; 'the wind swayed the trees gently')
beam - (long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction)
beam - (long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction)
girder - (a beam made usually of steel; a main support in a structure)
rafter, balk, baulk - (one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof)
beam - (long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction)
column, pillar - ((architeture) a tall cylindrical vertical upright and used to support a structure)
rod - (a long thin implement made of metal or wood)
bar - (a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon; 'there were bars in the windows to prevent escape')
board - (a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose; 'he nailed boards across the windows')
board, plank - (a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes)
washboard - (device consisting of a corrugated surface to scrub clothes on)
ironing board - (narrow padded board on collapsible supports; used for ironing clothes)
sideboard - (a removable board fitted on the side of a wagon to increase its capacity)
sideboard - (a board that forms part of the side of a bed or crib)
board, plank - (a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes)
strip, slip - (artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material)
strip - (thin piece of wood or metal)
strip, slip - (artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material)
strip - (thin piece of wood or metal)
slat, spline - (a thin strip (wood or metal))
axle - (a shaft on which a wheel rotates)
crankshaft - (a rotating shaft driven by (or driving) a crank)
crank, starter - (a hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle)
rotating shaft, shaft - (a revolving rod that transmits power or motion)
camshaft - (has cams attached to it)
fin keel - (a metal plate projecting from the keel of a shallow vessel to give it greater lateral stability)
cam - (a rotating disk shaped to convert circular into linear motion)
timber - (a beam made of wood)
keel - one of the main longitudinal beams (or plates) of the hull of a vessel; can extend vertically into the water to provide lateral stability)
spot, speckle, dapple, patch, fleck, maculation - (a small contrasting part of something; 'a bald spot'; 'a leopard's spots'; 'a patch of clouds'; 'patches of thin ice'; 'a fleck of red')
hull - (the frame or body of ship)
centerboard, centreboard, drop keel, sliding keel - (a retractable fin keel used on sailboats to prevent drifting to leeward)
chalk - (write, draw, or trace with chalk)
work surface - (a horizontal surface for supporting objects used in working or playing games)
tabletop - (the top horizontal work surface of a table)
countertop - (the top side of a counter)
writing board - (work surface consisting of a wide lightweight board that can be placed across the lap and used for writing)
clipboard - (a small writing board with a clip at the top for holding papers)
blackboard, chalkboard - (sheet of slate; for writing with chalk)
fishing rod, fishing pole - (a rod of wood or steel or fiberglass that is used in fishing to extend the fishing line)
pole - (a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic)
stilt - (one of two stout poles with foot rests in the middle; used for walking high above the ground; 'he was so tall I thought he was on stilts')
spar - (a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging)
bowsprit - (a spar projecting from the bow of a vessel)
mast - (a vertical spar for supporting sails)
mainmast - (the chief mast of a sailing vessel with two or more masts)
deck - (any of various platforms built into a vessel)
hurricane deck, hurricane roof, promenade deck, awning deck - (a deck at the top of a passenger ship)
bow, fore, prow, stem - (front part of a vessel or aircraft; 'he pointed the bow of the boat toward the finish line')
stern, after part, quarter, poop, tail - (the rear part of a ship)
upper deck - (a higher deck)
main deck, second deck - (the uppermost sheltered deck that runs the entire length of a large vessel)
rigging, tackle - (gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails)
rig, rigging - (formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel)
crouton - (a small piece of toasted or fried bread; served in soup or salads)
matzo, matzoh, matzah, unleavened bread - (brittle flat bread eaten at Passover)
loaf of bread, loaf - (a shaped mass of baked bread)
bun, roll - (small rounded bread either plain or sweet)
sweet roll, coffee roll - (any of numerous yeast-raised sweet rolls with our without raisins or nuts or spices or a glaze)
danish, danish pastry - (light sweet yeast-raised roll usually filled with fruits or cheese)
bagel, beigel - ((Yiddish) glazed yeast-raised doughnut-shaped roll with hard crust)
biscuit - (small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda)
scone - (small biscuit (rich with cream and eggs) cut into diamonds or sticks and baked in an oven or (especially originally) on a griddle)
quick bread - (breads made with a leavening agent that permits immediate baking)
muffin, gem - (a sweet quick bread baked in a cup-shaped pan)
cut, cut of meat - (a piece of meat that has been cut from an animal carcass)
chop - (a small cut of meat including part of a rib)
steak - (a slice of meat cut from the fleshy part of an animal or large fish)
beefsteak - (a slice of beef usually cooked by broiling)
loin - (a cut of meat taken from the side and back of an animal between the ribs and the rump)
loin, lumbus - (either side of the backbone between the hipbone and the ribs in humans as well as quadrupeds)
tenderloin, undercut - (the tender meat of the loin muscle on each side of the vertebral column)
fillet, filet - (a boneless steak cut from the tenderloin of beef)
fillet, filet, fish fillet, fish filet - (a longitudinal slice or boned side of a fish)
crumb - (small piece of e.g. bread or cake)
wafer - (a small thin crisp cake or cookie)
wafer - (thin disk of unleavened bread used in a religious service (especially in the celebration of the Eucharist))
French toast - (bread slice dipped in egg and milk and fried; topped with sugar or fruit or syrup)
eye movement - (the movement of the eyes)
saccade - (a rapid, jerky movement of the eyes between positions of rest)
saccadic - (of or related to the rapid movement of the eyes between points of fixation)
roll, turn over - (move by turning over or rotating; 'The child rolled down the hill'; 'turn over on your left side')
roll, revolve - (cause to move by turning over or in a circular manner of as if on an axis; 'She rolled the ball'; 'They rolled their eyes at his words')
roof - (a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building)
dome - (a hemispherical roof)
vault - (an arched brick or stone ceiling or roof)
housetop - (the roof of a house; 'shout it from the housetops')
ceiling - (the overhead upper surface of a room; 'he hated painting the ceiling')
balcony - (an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium)
gallery - (narrow recessed balcony area along an upper floor on the interior of a building; usually marked by a colonnade)
tuber - (a fleshy underground stem or root serving for reproductive and food storage)
root - ((botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground)
turnip - (root of any of several members of the mustard family)
radish - (pungent edible root of any of various cultivated radish plants)
asparagus - (edible young shoots of the asparagus plant)
asparagus, edible asparagus, Asparagus officinales - (plant whose succulent young shoots are cooked and eaten as a vegetable)
carrot, cultivated carrot, Daucus carota sativa - (perennial plant widely cultivated as an annual in many varieties for its long conical orange edible roots; temperate and tropical regions)
beet, beetroot - (round red root vegetable)
beet, common beet, Beta vulgaris - (biennial Eurasian plant usually having a swollen edible root; widely cultivated as a food crop)
sugar beet - (form of the common beet having a sweet white root from which sugar is obtained)
sugar beet - (white-rooted beet grown as a source of sugar)
turnip, white turnip, Brassica rapa - (widely cultivated plant having a large fleshy edible white or yellow root)
rope - (a strong line)
tightrope - (tightly stretched rope or wire on which acrobats perform high above the ground)
funambulist, tightrope walker - (an acrobat who performs on a tightrope or slack rope)
cable - (a very strong thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire)
royal - (of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch; 'the royal party'; 'the royal crest'; 'by royal decree'; 'a royal visit')
royal - (established or chartered or authorized by royalty; 'the Royal Society')
royal - (being of the rank of a monarch; 'of royal ancestry'; 'princes of the blood royal')
royal - (invested with royal power as symbolized by a crown; 'the royal (or crowned) heads of Europe')
polite - (showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.)
courteous, gracious, nice - (exhibiting courtesy and politeness; 'a nice gesture')
courteous - (characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners; 'if a man be gracious and courteous to strangers it shows he is a citizen of the world'-Francis Bacon)
civil, polite - (not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others; 'even if he didn't like them he should have been civil'- W.S. Maugham)
politely, courteously - (in a polite manner; 'the policeman answered politely, 'Now look here, lady...'')
refined - ((used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel; 'she was delicate and refined and unused to hardship'; 'refined people with refined taste')
decent, nice - (socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous; 'from a decent family'; 'a nice girl')
considerate - (showing concern for the rights and feelings of others; 'friends considerate enough to leave us alone')
courteous, gracious, nice - (exhibiting courtesy and politeness; 'a nice gesture')
coarse, common, rough-cut, uncouth, vulgar - (lacking refinement or cultivation or taste; 'he had coarse manners but a first-rate mind'; 'behavior that branded him as common'; 'an untutored and uncouth human being'; 'an uncouth soldier-a real tough guy'; 'appealing to the vulgar taste for violence'; 'the vulgar display of the newly rich')
tasteless - (lacking aesthetic or social taste)
brassy, cheap, flash, flashy, garish, gaudy, gimcrack, loud, meretricious, tacky, tatty, tawdry, trashy - (tastelessly showy; 'a flash car'; 'a flashy ring'; 'garish colors'; 'a gaudy costume'; 'loud sport shirts'; 'a meretricious yet stylish book'; 'tawdry ornaments')
coarse, crude, earthy, gross, vulgar - conspicuously and tastelessly indecent; 'coarse language'; 'a crude joke'; 'crude behavior'; 'an earthy sense of humor'; 'a revoltingly gross expletive'; 'a vulgar gesture'; 'full of language so vulgar it should have been edited')
abusive, insulting, opprobrious, scurrilous - (expressing offensive reproach)
impolite - (not polite)
discourteous - (showing no courtesy; rude; 'a distant and at times discourteous young')
ill-mannered, bad-mannered, rude, unmannered, unmannerly - (socially incorrect in behavior; 'resentment flared at such an unmannered intrusion')
uncivil, rude - (lacking civility or good manners; 'want nothing from you but to get away from your uncivil tongue'- Willa Cather)
discourtesy, rudeness - (a manner that is rude and insulting)
brash, cheeky, nervy - (offensively bold; 'a brash newcomer disputed the age-old rules for admission to the club'; 'a nervy thing to say')
impudent, insolent, snotty-nosed, flip - (marked by casual disrespect; 'a flip answer to serious question'; 'the student was kept in for impudent behavior')
fresh, impertinent, impudent, overbold, smart, saucy, sassy, wise - (improperly forward or bold; 'don't be fresh with me'; 'impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup'; 'an impudent boy given to insulting strangers'; 'Don't get wise with me!')
brash, cheeky, nervy - (offensively bold; 'a brash newcomer disputed the age-old rules for admission to the club'; 'a nervy thing to say')
politeness, niceness - (a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage)
politeness, civility - (the act of showing regard for others)
rule, ruler - (measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths)
tab - (a short strip of material attached to or projecting from something in order to facilitate opening or identifying or handling it; 'pull the tab to open the can'; 'files with a red tab will be stored separately'; 'the collar has a tab with a button hole'; 'the filing cards were organized by cards having indexed tabs')
caliper, calliper - (an instrument for measuring the distance between two points (often used in the plural))
tape, tapeline, tape measure - (measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths; 'the carpenter should have used his tape measure')
yardstick, yard measure - (a ruler or tape that is three feet long)
and so forth, and so on, etcetera, etc. - (continuing in the same way)
purchasable, for sale - (available for purchase; 'purchasable goods'; 'many houses in the area are for sale')
satisfactory - (giving satisfaction; 'satisfactory living conditions'; 'his grades were satisfactory')
satisfactory, acceptable - (meeting requirements; 'the step makes a satisfactory seat')
all right, fine, o.k., ok, okay, hunky-dory - (being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition; 'an all-right movie'; 'the passengers were shaken up but are all right'; 'is everything all right?'; 'everything's fine'; 'things are okay'; 'dinner and the movies had been fine'; 'another minute I'd have been fine')
alright - (nonstandard usage)
acceptable - (worthy of acceptance or satisfactory; 'acceptable levels of radiation'; 'performances varied from acceptable to excellent')
satisfactory, acceptable - (meeting requirements; 'the step makes a satisfactory seat')
acceptable - (adequate for the purpose; 'the water was acceptable for drinking')
unsatisfactory - (not giving satisfaction; 'shops should take back unsatisfactory goods'; 'her performance proved to be unsatisfactory'; 'life is becoming increasingly unsatifactory'; 'our discussion was very unsatisfactory')
satisfy, gratify - (make happy or satisfied)
salvage, salve, relieve, save - (save from ruin, destruction, or harm)
save, carry through, pull through, bring through - (bring into safety; 'We pulled through most of the victims of the bomb attack')
rescue, deliver - (free from harm or evil)
rescue, deliverance, delivery, saving - (recovery or preservation from loss or danger; 'work is the deliverance of mankind'; 'a surgeon's job is the saving of lives')
damnation, eternal damnation - (the state of being condemned to eternal punishment in Hell)
bliss, blissfulness, cloud nine, seventh heaven, walking on air - (a state of extreme happiness)
blissful - (completely happy and contented; 'blissful young lovers'; 'in blissful ignorance')
redemption, salvation - ((Christianity) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil)
deliver, redeem, save - (save from sins)
eternity, infinity - (time without end)
eternal life, life eternal - (life without beginning or end)
ecstasy, rapture, transport, exaltation, raptus - (a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion; 'listening to sweet music in a perfect rapture'- Charles Dickens)
ecstasy, rapture - (a state of elated bliss)
ecstatic, enraptured, rapturous, rapt, rhapsodic - (feeling great rapture or delight)
save, preserve - (to keep up and reserve for personal or special use; 'She saved the old family photographs in a drawer')
preservation, saving - (the activity of protecting something from loss or danger)
conservation - (the preservation and careful management of the environment and of natural resources)
save, lay aside, save up - (feather one's nest; have a nest egg; 'He saves half his salary')
vapor pressure, vapour pressure - (the pressure exerted by a vapor; often understood to mean saturated vapor pressure (the vapor pressure of a vapor in contact with its liquid form))
pressure unit - (a unit measuring force per unit area)
tableau, tableau vivant - (a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting))
tableau - (any dramatic scene)
scenery - (the appearance of a place)
view, aspect, prospect, scene, vista, panorama - (the visual percept of a region; 'the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views')
view, aspect, prospect, scene, vista, panorama - (the visual percept of a region; 'the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views')
landscape - (an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view)
landscaping - (a garden laid out for esthetic effect; 'they spent a great deal of money on the landscaping')
scientific - (of or relating to the practice of science; 'scientific journals')
scientifically - (with respect to science; in a scientific way; 'this is scientifically interesting')
empirical, empiric - (derived from experiment and observation rather than theory; 'an empirical basis for an ethical theory'; 'empirical laws'; 'empirical data'; 'an empirical treatment of a disease about which little is known')
scientific - (conforming with the principles or methods used in science; 'a scientific approach')
empirically, through empirical observation, by trial and error - (in an empirical manner; 'this can be empirically tested')
scissors, pair of scissors - (and edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades)
shears - (large scissors with strong blades)
sheet metal - (sheet of metal formed into a thin plate)
ax, axe - (an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle)
pick, pickax, pickaxe - (a heavy iron tool with a wooden handle and a curved head that is pointed on both ends; 'they used picks and sledges to break the rocks')
crowbar, wrecking bar, pry, pry bar - (a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge)
hatchet - (a small ax with a short handle used with one hand (usually to chop wood))
tomahawk, hatchet - (weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians)
snowmobile - (tracked vehicle for travel on snow having skis in front)
runner - (device consisting of the parts on which something can slide along)
ski - (narrow wood or metal or plastic runners used in pairs for gliding over snow)
ski - (move along on skis; 'We love to ski the Rockies'; 'My children don't ski')
skiing - (a sport in which participants must travel on skis)
skier - (someone who skis)
target, butt - (sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at)
sled, sledge, sleigh - (a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow)
sled, sleigh - (ride (on) a sled)
dogsled, mush - (travel with a dogsled)
bobsled, bobsleigh, bob - (a long racing sled (for 2 or more people) with a steering mechanism)
dogsled, dog sled, dog sleigh - (a sled pulled by dogs)
toboggan - (a long narrow sled without runners; boards curve upward in front)
tricycle, trike, velocipede - (a vehicle with three wheels that is moved by foot pedals)
unicycle, monocycle - (a vehicle with a single wheel that is driven by pedals)
bicycle, bike, wheel, cycle - (a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals)
cyclist, bicyclist, bicycler, wheeler - (a person who rides a bicycle)
pedal, treadle, foot pedal, foot lever - (a lever that is operated with the foot)
pedal, treadle, foot pedal, foot lever - (a lever that is operated with the foot)
pedal, treadle, foot pedal, foot lever - (a lever that is operated with the foot)
bicycle, cycle, bike, pedal, wheel - (ride a bicycle)
bicycle race - (a race between people riding bicycles)
track, rail, rails - (a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll)
handlebar - (the shaped bar used to steer a bicycle)
rubber band, elastic band, elastic - (a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together)
rubber band, elastic band, elastic - (a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together)
seat, place - (a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane); 'he booked their seats in advance'; 'he sat in someone else's place')
secret - (something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on); 'the combination to the safe was a secret'; 'he tried to keep his drinking a secret')
confidential, secret - ((of information) given in confidence or in secret; 'this arrangement must be kept confidential'; 'their secret communications')
confidentiality - (discretion in keeping secret information)
confidentiality - (the state of being secret; 'you must respect the confidentiality of your client's communications')
secret - (not open or public; kept private or not revealed; 'a secret formula'; 'secret ingredients'; 'secret talks')
secretly, in secret, on the Q.T., on the QT - (in secrecy; not openly; 'met secretly to discuss the invasion plans'; 'the children secretly went to the movies when they were supposed to be at the library'; 'they arranged to meet in secret')
covert - (secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; 'covert actions by the CIA'; 'covert funding for the rebels')
classified - (official classification of information or documents; withheld from general circulation; 'thousands of classified documents have now been declassified')
unclassified - (not subject to a security classification)
stealth, stealing - (avoiding detection by moving carefully)
furtive, sneak, sneaky, stealthy, surreptitious - (marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed; 'a furtive manner'; 'a sneak attack'; 'stealthy footsteps'; 'a surreptitious glance at his watch')
clandestine, cloak-and-dagger, hole-and-corner, hugger-mugger, hush-hush, secret, surreptitious, undercover, underground - (conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods; 'clandestine intelligence operations'; 'cloak-and-dagger activities behind enemy lines'; 'hole-and-corner intrigue'; 'secret missions'; 'a secret agent'; 'secret sales of arms'; 'surreptitious mobilization of troops'; 'an undercover investigation'; 'underground resistance')
sneak, mouse, creep, pussyfoot - (to go stealthily or furtively; ,..stead of sneaking around spying on the neighbor's house')
surreptitiously, sneakily - (in a surreptitious manner; 'he was watching her surreptitiously as she waited in the hotel lobby')
furtively, on the sly - (in a furtive manner; 'the soldiers were furtively crawling through the night')
stealthily - (in a stealthy manner; 'stealthily they advanced upstream')
sub-rosa, under-the-table, behind-the-scenes - (designed and carried out secretly or confidentially; 'a sub-rosa report'; 'has their under-the-table backing')
privacy, privateness, secrecy, concealment - (the condition of being concealed or hidden)
secretary, secretarial assistant - (an assistant who handles correspondence and clerical work for a boss or an organization)
receptionist - (a secretary whose main duty is to answer the telephone and receive visitors)
catch, grab, take hold of - (take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of; 'Catch the ball!'; 'Grab the elevator door!')
seize, prehend, clutch - (take hold of; grab; 'The sales clerk quickly seized the money on the counter'; 'She clutched her purse'; 'The mother seized her child by the arm'; 'Birds of prey often seize small mammals')
pick up - (take up by hand; 'He picked up the book and started to read')
seize - (take or capture by force; 'The terrorists seized the politicians'; 'The rebels threaten to seize civilian hostages')
kidnap, nobble, abduct, snatch - (take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom; 'The industrialist's son was kidnapped')
kidnapper, kidnaper, abductor, snatcher - (someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom))
abduction - (the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife)
snatch, snatch up, snap - (to grasp hastily or eagerly; 'Before I could stop him the dog snatched the ham bone')
reach, reach out - (move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense; 'Government reaches out to the people')
catch, grab, take hold of - (take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of; 'Catch the ball!'; 'Grab the elevator door!')
seize, prehend, clutch - (take hold of; grab; 'The sales clerk quickly seized the money on the counter'; 'She clutched her purse'; 'The mother seized her child by the arm'; 'Birds of prey often seize small mammals')
pick up - (take up by hand; 'He picked up the book and started to read')
border, adjoin, edge, abut, march, butt, butt against, butt on - (lie adjacent to another or share a boundary; 'Canada adjoins the U.S.'; 'England marches with Scotland')
clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold - (the act of grasping; 'he released his clasp on my arm'; 'he has a strong grip for an old man'; 'she kept a firm hold on the railing')
cling to, hold close, hold tight, clutch - (hold firmly, usually with one's hands; 'She clutched my arm when she got scared')
grip - (hold fast or firmly; 'He gripped the steering wheel')
hold, take hold - (have or hold in one's hands or grip; 'Hold this bowl for a moment, please'; 'A crazy idea took hold of him')
clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold - (the act of grasping; 'he released his clasp on my arm'; 'he has a strong grip for an old man'; 'she kept a firm hold on the railing')
hand-held, handheld - (small and light enough to be operated while you hold it in your hands; 'a hand-held computer')
release - (a process that liberates or discharges something; 'there was a sudden release of oxygen'; 'the release of iodine from the thyroid gland')
let go of, let go, release, relinquish - (release, as from one's grip; 'Let go of the door handle, please!'; 'relinquish your grip on the rope-you won't fall')
liberation, release, freeing - (the act of liberating someone or something)
unleash - (release from a leash; 'unleash the dogs in the park')
free, liberate, release, unloose, unloosen, loose - (grant freedom to; free from confinement)
free, liberate, release, unloose, unloosen, loose - (grant freedom to; free from confinement)
parole - (release a criminal from detention and place him on parole; 'The prisoner was paroled after serving 10 years in prison')
grasp, hold on - (hold firmly)
embrace, hug, bosom, squeeze - (squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness; 'Hug me, please'; 'They embraced'; 'He hugged her close to him')
hug, clinch, squeeze - (a tight or amorous embrace; 'come here and give me a big hug')
embrace, embracing, embracement - (the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection))
cuddle, snuggle, nestle, nest, nuzzle, draw close - (move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position; 'We cuddled against each other to keep warm'; 'The children snuggled into their sleeping bags')
cuddle - (hold (a person or thing) close, as for affection, comfort, or warmth; 'I cuddled the baby')
cuddle, nestle, snuggle - (a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace)
caressing, cuddling, fondling, hugging, kissing, necking, petting, smooching, snuggling - (affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs))
neck, make out - (kiss, embrace, or fondle with sexual passion; 'The couple were necking in the back seat of the car')
smooch, snog, spoon - (snuggle and lie in a position where one person faces the back of the others)
take - (take by force; 'Hitler took the Baltic Republics'; 'The army took the fort on the hill')
taken - (having possession gained especially by force or effort)
appropriate, capture, seize, conquer - (take possession of by force, as after an invasion; 'the invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants'; 'The army seized the town'; 'The militia captured the castle')
conquer - (overcome by conquest; 'conquer your fears'; 'conquer a country')
conquest, conquering, subjection, subjugation - (the act of conquering)
take, get hold of - (get into one's hands, take physically; 'Take a cookie!'; 'Can you take this bag, please')
sample, try, try out, taste - (take a sample of; 'Try these new crackers'; 'Sample the regional dishes')
reclaim, repossess - (claim back)
take back, repossess - (regain possession of something)
repossession - (the action of regaining possession (especially the seizure of collateral securing a loan that is in default))
foreclose - (subject to foreclosing procedures; take away the right of mortgagors to redeem their mortgage)
foreclosure - (the legal proceedings initiated by a creditor to repossess the collateral for loan that is in default)
sample, try, try out, taste - (take a sample of; 'Try these new crackers'; 'Sample the regional dishes')
send, direct - (cause to go somewhere; 'The explosion sent the car flying in the air'; 'She sent her children to camp'; 'He directed all his energies into his dissertation')
send, send out - (to cause or order to be taken, directed, or transmitted to another place; 'He had sent the dispatches downtown to the proper people and had slept')
mail, post, send - (cause to be directed or transmitted to another place; 'send me your latest results'; 'I'll mail you the paper when it's written')
transport, send, ship - (transport commercially)
send, get off, send off - (transfer; 'The spy sent the classified information off to Russia')
sense, sensation, sentience, sentiency, sensory faculty - (the faculty through which the external world is apprehended; 'in the dark he had to depend on touch and on his senses of smell and hearing')
sensory, sensorial - (involving or derived from the senses; 'sensory experience'; 'sensory channels')
sense, sensation, sentience, sentiency, sensory faculty - (the faculty through which the external world is apprehended; 'in the dark he had to depend on touch and on his senses of smell and hearing')
hearing, audition, auditory sense, sense of hearing, auditory modality - (the ability to hear; the auditory faculty; 'his hearing was impaired')
taste, gustation, sense of taste, gustatory modality - (the faculty of distinguishing sweet, sour, bitter, and salty properties in the mouth; 'his cold deprived him of his sense of taste')
smell, sense of smell, olfaction, olfactory modality - (the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents)
touch, sense of touch, skin senses, touch modality, cutaneous senses - (the faculty by which external objects or forces are perceived through contact with the body (especially the hands); 'only sight and touch enable us to locate objects in the space around us')
sight, vision, visual sense, visual modality - (the ability to see; the visual faculty)
sense, signified - (the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted; 'the dictionary gave several senses for the word'; 'in the best sense charity is really a duty'; 'the signifier is linked to the signified')
awareness, consciousness, cognizance, cognisance, knowingness - (having knowledge of; 'he had no awareness of his mistakes'; 'his sudden consciousness of the problem he faced'; 'their intelligence and general knowingness was impressive')
awareness, sentience - (state of elementary or undifferentiated consciousness; 'the crash intruded on his awareness')
sense - (a general conscious awareness; 'a sense of security'; 'a sense of happiness'; 'a sense of danger'; 'a sense of self')
reasonable, sensible - (showing reason or sound judgment; 'a sensible choice'; 'a sensible person')
mindless, reasonless, senseless - (not marked by the use of reason; 'mindless violence'; 'reasonless hostility'; 'a senseless act')
irrational - (not consistent with or using reason; 'irrational fears'; 'irrational animals')
sensitivity, sensitiveness, sensibility - ((physiology) responsiveness to external stimuli; the faculty of sensation; 'sensitivity to pain')
sensitivity, sensitiveness - (the ability to respond to physical stimuli or to register small physical amounts or differences; 'a galvanometer of extreme sensitivity'; 'the sensitiveness of Mimosa leaves does not depend on a change of growth')
sensitivity, predisposition - (susceptibility to a pathogen)
sensitivity, sensitiveness - (sensitivity to emotional feelings (of self and others))
sensibility - (refined sensitivity to pleasurable or painful impressions; 'cruelty offended his sensibility')
sensitive - (responsive to physical stimuli; 'a mimosa's leaves are sensitive to touch'; 'a sensitive voltmeter'; 'sensitive skin'; 'sensitive to light')
sensitive - (being susceptible to the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others; 'sensitive to the local community and its needs')
huffy, thin-skinned, feisty, touchy - (quick to take offense)
oversensitive - (unduly sensitive or thin-skinned)
insensitive - (not responsive to physical stimuli; 'insensitive to radiation')
resistant - (impervious to being affected; 'resistant to the effects of heat'; 'resistant to persuasion')
separate - (independent; not united or joint; 'a problem consisting of two separate issues'; 'they went their separate ways'; 'formed a separate church')
aloof, distant, upstage - (remote in manner; 'stood apart with aloof dignity'; 'a distant smile'; 'he was upstage with strangers')
individually, separately, singly, severally, one by one, on an individual basis - (apart from others; 'taken individually, the rooms were, in fact, square'; 'the fine points are treated singly')
serious - (of great consequence; 'marriage is a serious matter')
consequential, eventful - (having important issues or results; 'the year's only really consequential legislation'; 'an eventful decision')
serious - (concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities; 'a serious student of history'; 'a serious attempt to learn to ski'; 'gave me a serious look'; 'a serious young man'; 'are you serious or joking?'; 'Don't be so serious!')
thoughtful, serious-minded - (acting with or showing thought and good sense; 'a sensible young man')
grave, sedate, sober, solemn - (dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises; 'a grave God-fearing man'; 'a quiet sedate nature'; 'as sober as a judge'; 'a solemn promise'; 'the judge was solemn as he pronounced sentence')
solemnly - (in a grave and sedate manner; 'the judge sat there solemnly')
unplayful, serious, sober - (completely lacking in playfulness)
gravity, solemnity - (a solemn and dignified feeling)
carefree, unworried - (free of trouble and worry and care; 'the carefree joys of childhood'; 'carefree millionaires, untroubled financially')
blithe, blithesome, lighthearted, lightsome, light-hearted - (carefree and happy and lighthearted; 'was loved for her blithe spirit'; 'a merry blithesome nature'; 'her lighthearted nature'; 'trilling songs with a lightsome heart')
frivolous - (not serious in content or attitude or behavior; 'a frivolous novel'; 'a frivolous remark'; 'a frivolous young woman')
jesting, jocose, jocular, joking - (characterized by jokes and good humor)
frivolity, frivolousness - (the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible)
joke, jest - (tell a joke; speak humorously; 'He often jokes even when he appears serious')
levity - (feeling an inappropriate lack of seriousness)
levity - (a manner lacking seriousness)
flippancy, light-mindedness - (inappropriate levity; 'her mood changed and she was all lightness and joy')
garbage man, garbageman, garbage collector, garbage carter, garbage hauler, refuse collector, dustman - (someone employed to collect and dispose of refuse)
doorkeeper, doorman, door guard, hall porter, porter, gatekeeper, ostiary - (someone who guards an entrance)
doormat, welcome mat - (a mat placed outside an exterior door for wiping the shoes before entering)
widow, widow woman - (a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried)
widowed - (single because of death of the spouse)
servant, retainer - (a person working in the service of another (especially in the household))
domestic, domestic help, house servant - (a servant who is paid to perform menial tasks around the household)
maid, maidservant, housemaid, amah - (a female domestic)
housekeeper - (a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household)
manservant - (a man servant)
valet, valet de chambre, gentleman, gentleman's gentleman, man - (a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer; 'Jeeves was Bertie Wooster's man')
butler, pantryman - (a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table)
settle, square off, square up, determine - (settle conclusively; come to terms; 'We finally settled the argument')
reconcile, patch up, make up, conciliate, settle - (come to terms; 'After some discussion we finally made up')
settlement, resolution, closure - (something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making; 'the finally reached a settlement with the union'; 'they never did achieve a final resolution of their differences'; 'he needed to grieve before he could achieve a sense of closure')
reconciliation, rapprochement - (the reestablishing of cordial relations)
adjourn, recess, break up - (close at the end of a session; 'The court adjourned')
adjournment, dissolution - (the termination of a meeting)
closure, closedown, closing, shutdown - (termination of operations; 'they regretted the closure of the day care center')
close up, close, fold, shut down, close down - (cease to operate or cause to cease operating; 'The owners decided to move and to close the factory'; 'My business closes every night at 8 P.M.'; 'close up the shop')
fit - (make fit; 'fit a dress'; 'He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out')
fit - (make fit; 'fit a dress'; 'He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out')
try on, try - (put on a garment in order to see whether it fits and looks nice; 'Try on this sweater to see how it looks')
fitting, try-on, trying on - (putting clothes on to see whether they fit)
sew, tailor, tailor-make - (create (clothes) with cloth; 'Can the seamstress sew me a suit by next week?')
sew, tailor, tailor-make - (create (clothes) with cloth; 'Can the seamstress sew me a suit by next week?')
shadow - (shade within clear boundaries)
shade, shadiness, shadowiness - (relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body; 'it is much cooler in the shade'; 'there's too much shadiness to take good photographs')
hue, chromaticity - (the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength)
saturation, chroma, intensity, vividness - (chromatic purity: freedom from dilution with white and hence vivid in hue)
shade, tint, tincture, tone - (a quality of a given color that differs slightly from a primary color; 'after several trials he mixed the shade of pink that she wanted')
convulse, thresh, thresh about, thrash, thrash about, slash, toss, jactitate - (move or stir about violently; 'The feverish patient thrashed around in his bed')
flail, thresh - (move like a flail; thresh about; 'Her arms were flailing')
shudder, shiver, throb, thrill - (tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement)
tremor, shudder - (an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear))
indistinct - (not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand; 'indistinct shapes in the gloom'; 'an indistinct memory'; 'only indistinct notions of what to do')
distinct - (easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined; 'a distinct flavor'; 'a distinct odor of turpentine'; 'a distinct outline'; 'the ship appeared as a distinct silhouette'; 'distinct fingerprints')
distinctly, clearly - (clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment; 'it's distinctly possible'; 'I could clearly see myself in his situation')
distinctly - (in a distinct and distinguishable manner; 'the subtleties of this distinctly British occasion')
distinctly - (to a distinct degree; 'urbanization in Spain is distinctly correlated with a fall in reproductive rate')
crisp, sharp - ((of something seen or heard) clearly defined; 'a sharp photographic image'; 'the sharp crack of a twig'; 'the crisp snap of dry leaves underfoot')
bed linen - (linen or cotton articles for a bed (as sheets and pillowcases))
case, pillowcase, slip, pillow slip - (bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow; 'the burglar carried his loot in a pillowcase')
steaming, steamy - (filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist; 'a steaming kettle'; 'steamy towels')
red-hot - (glowing red with heat)
incandescence, glow - (the phenomenon of light emission by a body as its temperature is raised)
glow - (emit a steady even light without flames; 'The fireflies were glowing and flying about in the garden')
incandescent, candent - (emitting light as a result of being heated; 'an incandescent bulb')
glare - (shine intensely; 'The sun glared down on us')
reflect, shine - (be bright by reflecting or casting light; 'Drive carefully - the wet road reflects')
grade - (level to the right gradient)
polish, smooth, smoothen, shine - (make (a surface) shine; 'shine the silver, please'; 'polish my shoes')
polished - (perfected or made shiny and smooth; 'his polished prose'; 'in a freshly ironed dress and polished shoes'; 'freshly polished silver')
shaping tool - (a tool for shaping metal)
die - (a device used for shaping metal)
flatten - (make flat or flatter; 'flatten a road'; 'flatten your stomach with these exercises')
roller - (a cylinder that revolves)
roll out, roll - (flatten or spread with a roller; 'roll out the paper')
metalworking, metalwork - (the activity of making things out of metal in a skillful manner)
saw - (hand tool having a toothed blade for cutting)
handsaw, hand saw, carpenter's saw - (a saw used with one hand for cutting wood)
power saw, saw, sawing machine - (a power tool for cutting wood)
saber saw, jigsaw, reciprocating saw - (a portable power saw with a reciprocating blade; can be used with a variety of blades depending on the application and kind of cut; generally have a plate that rides on the surface that is being cut)
chain saw, chainsaw - (portable power saw; teeth linked to form an endless chain)
file - (a steel hand tool with small sharp teeth on some or all of its surfaces; used for smoothing wood or metal)
file - (smooth with a file; 'file one's fingernails')
grind - (shape or form by grinding; 'grind lenses for glasses and cameras')
scuff - (get or become scuffed; 'These patent leather shoes scuffed')
scuff - (mar by scuffing; 'scuffed shoes')
scratch, scrape, scratch up - (cut the surface of; wear away the surface of)
skin, scrape - (bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of; 'The boy skinned his knee when he fell')
scratch, scrape, scar, mark - (an indication of damage)
birthmark, nevus - (a blemish on the skin that is formed before birth)
bisexual - (sexually attracted to both sexes)
wrinkle, furrow, crease, crinkle, seam, line - (a slight depression in the smoothness of a surface; 'his face has many lines'; 'ironing gets rid of most wrinkles')
wrinkled, wrinkly - (marked with wrinkles or furrows; 'her ancient wrinkled cheeks')
wrinkled - (marked by wrinkles; 'tired travelers in wrinkled clothes')
crinkled, crinkly, rippled, wavy, wavelike - (uneven by virtue of having wrinkles or waves)
shout, shout out, cry, call, yell, scream, holler, hollo, squall - (utter a sudden loud cry; 'she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle'; 'I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me')
shout - (utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking); 'My grandmother is hard of hearing - you'll have to shout')
shout, shout out, cry, call, yell, scream, holler, hollo, squall - (utter a sudden loud cry; 'she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle'; 'I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me')
yell, scream - (utter or declare in a very loud voice; 'You don't have to yell - I can hear you just fine')
bawl, bellow - (shout loudly and without restraint)
daze, shock, stupor - (the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally; 'his mother's death left him in a daze'; 'he was numb with shock')
shock - ((pathology) bodily collapse or near collapse caused by inadequate oxygen delivery to the cells; characterized by reduced cardiac output and rapid heartbeat and circulatory insufficiency and pallor; 'loss of blood is an important cause of shock')
electric shock, electrical shock, shock - (a reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body; 'subjects received a small electric shock when they made the wrong response'; 'electricians get accustomed to occasional shocks')
shock, stun, floor, ball over, blow out of the water, take aback - (surprise greatly; knock someone's socks off; 'I was floored when I heard that I was promoted')
shock - (strike with horror or terror; 'The news of the bombing shocked her')
shock, blow - (an unpleasant or disappointing surprise; 'it came as a shock to learn that he was injured')
lurid, shocking - (glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism; 'lurid details of the accident')
aghast, appalled, dismayed, shocked - (struck with fear, dread, or consternation)
flabbergast, boggle, bowl over - (overcome with amazement; 'This boggles the mind!')
flinch, squinch, funk, cringe, shrink, wince, recoil, quail - (draw back, as with fear or pain; 'she flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf')
bustle, bustle about, hustle - (move or cause to move energetically or busily; 'The cheerleaders bustled about excitingly before their performance')
startle, galvanize, galvanise - (to stimulate to action ; '..startled him awake'; 'galvanized into action')
startling - (so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm; 'Sydney's startling new Opera House'; 'startling news'; 'startling earthquake shocks')
startle, galvanize, galvanise - (to stimulate to action ; '..startled him awake'; 'galvanized into action')
startled - (excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement; 'students startled by the teacher's quiet return'; 'the sudden fluttering of the startled pigeons'; 'her startled expression')
startle, jump, start - (move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm; 'She startled when I walked into the room')
startle, jump, start - (a sudden involuntary movement; 'he awoke with a start')
shoot, hit, pip - (hit with a missile from a weapon)
shoot, pip - (kill by firing a missile)
shop - (do one's shopping; 'She goes shopping every Friday')
patronize, patronise, shop, shop at, buy at, frequent, sponsor - (do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of)
shop, browse - (shop around; not necessarily buying; 'I don't need help, I'm just browsing')
shopper - (someone who visits stores in search of articles to buy)
merchant, merchandiser - (a businessperson engaged in retail trade)
shopkeeper, tradesman, storekeeper, market keeper - (a merchant who owns or manages a shop)
shopkeeper, tradesman, storekeeper, market keeper - (a merchant who owns or manages a shop)
florist, florist shop, flower store - (a shop where flowers and ornamental plants are sold)
grocer - (a retail merchant who sells foodstuffs (and some household supplies))
foreman, chief, gaffer, honcho, boss - (a person who exercises control over workers; 'if you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman')
boss - (a person who exercises control and makes decisions; 'he is his own boss now')
margin, border, perimeter - (the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary)
edge, margin - (a strip near the boundary of an object; 'he jotted a note on the margin of the page')
fringy, marginal - (at or constituting a border or edge; 'the marginal strip of beach')
margin - (the blank space that surrounds the text on a page)
boundary, bound, bounds - (the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something)
boundary, edge, bound - (a line determining the limits of an area)
boundary line, border, borderline, delimitation, mete - (a line that indicates a boundary)
watershed, water parting, divide - (a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems)
ashore, on land, toward land, onto land - (towards the shore from the water; 'we invited them ashore')
shore - (the land along the edge of a body of water)
shoreline - (a boundary line between land and water)
seashore, coast, seacoast, sea-coast - (the shore of a sea or ocean)
seaside, seaboard - (the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort)
coastal - (of or relating to a coast; 'coastal erosion')
coastal - (located on or near or bordering on a coast; 'coastal marshes'; 'coastal waters'; 'the Atlantic coastal plain')
inland - (situated away from an area's coast or border)
inland - (towards or into the interior of a region; 'the town is five miles inland')
try, seek, attempt, essay, assay - (make an effort or attempt; 'He tried to shake off his fears'; 'The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps'; 'The police attempted to stop the thief; 'He sought to improve himself'; 'She always seeks to do good in the world')
attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try - ('earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something'; 'made an effort to cover all the reading material'; 'wished him luck in his endeavor'; 'she gave it a good try')
shot - (an attempt to score in a game)
shot, stab - (informal words for any attempt or effort; 'he gave it his best shot'; 'he took a stab at forecasting')
give it a whirl, give it a try - (try; 'let's give it a whirl!')
have a go, give it a try - (make an attempt at something; 'I never sat on a horse before but I'll give it a go')
take pains, be at pains - (try very hard to do something)
shot - (an attempt to score in a game)
stroke, shot - ((sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand; 'it took two strokes to get out of the bunker'; 'a good shot require good balance and tempo'; 'he left me an almost impossible shot')
signature - (your name written in your own handwriting)
autograph, John Hancock - (a person's own signature)
name - (a language unit by which a person or thing is known; 'his name really is George Washington'; 'those are two names for the same thing')
connection, connexion, connector, connecter, connective - (an instrumentality that connects; 'he soldered the connection'; 'he didn't have the right connector between the amplifier and the speakers')
short circuit, short - (accidental contact between two points in an electric circuit that have a potential difference)
show, demo, exhibit, present, demonstrate - (show or demonstrate something to an interested audience; 'She shows her dogs frequently'; 'We will demo the new software in Washington')
show - (the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining; 'a remarkable show of skill')
demonstration, demo - (a visual presentation showing how something works; 'the lecture was accompanied by dramatic demonstrations'; 'the lecturer shot off a pistol as a demonstration of the startle response')
display, show - (something intended to communicate a particular impression; 'made a display of strength'; 'a show of impatience'; 'a good show of looking interested')
indicate, point, show - (indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively; 'I showed the customer the glove section'; 'He pointed to the empty parking space'; 'he indicated his opponents')
presentation, presentment, demonstration - (a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view; 'the presentation of new data'; 'he gave the customer a demonstration')
uncover, bring out, unveil, reveal - (make visible; 'Summer brings out bright clothes'; 'He brings out the best in her'; 'The newspaper uncovered the President's illegal dealings')
unveil - (remove the veil from; 'Women must not unveil themselves in public in Islamic societies')
unveil - (remove the cover from; 'unveil a painting')
manifestation - (a clear appearance; 'a manifestation of great emotion')
manifestation - (a manifest indication of the existence or presence or nature of some person or thing; 'a manifestation of disease')
epiphany - (a divine manifestation)
silk - (fibers from silkworm cocoons provide threads for knitting)
silk - (a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae)
satin - (a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back)
larva - (the immature free-living form of most invertebrates and amphibians and fish which at hatching from the egg is fundamentally unlike its parent and must metamorphose)
metamorphosis, metabolism - (the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals)
grub - (a soft thick wormlike larva of certain beetles and other insects)
maggot - (the larva of the housefly and blowfly commonly found in decaying organic matter)
pupa - (an insect in the inactive stage of development (when it is not feeding) intermediate between larva and adult)
chrysalis - (pupa of a moth or butterfly enclosed in a cocoon)
caterpillar - (a wormlike and often brightly colored and hairy or spiny larva of a butterfly or moth)
silkworm - (hairless white caterpillar of the Asian silkworm moth; source of most commercial silk)
literate - (able to read and write)
ignorant, nescient, unenlightened, unlearned, unlettered - (uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication; 'an ignorant man'; 'nescient of contemporary literature'; 'an unlearned group incapable of understanding complex issues'; 'exhibiting contempt for his unlettered companions')
knowledgeable, knowing - (alert and fully informed; 'a knowing collector of rare books'; 'surprisingly knowledgeable about what was going on')
enlightened, knowing, knowledgeable, learned, lettered, well-educated, well-read - (highly educated; having extensive information or understanding; 'an enlightened public'; 'knowing instructors'; 'a knowledgeable critic'; 'a knowledgeable audience')
intimate, knowledgeable, versed - (thoroughly acquainted through study or experience; 'this girl, so intimate with nature'-W.H.Hudson; 'knowledgeable about the technique of painting'- Herbert Read)
erudite, learned - (having or showing profound knowledge; 'a learned jurist'; 'an erudite professor')
enlightened, knowing, knowledgeable, learned, lettered, well-educated, well-read - (highly educated; having extensive information or understanding; 'an enlightened public'; 'knowing instructors'; 'a knowledgeable critic'; 'a knowledgeable audience')
enlightened, knowing, knowledgeable, learned, lettered, well-educated, well-read - (highly educated; having extensive information or understanding; 'an enlightened public'; 'knowing instructors'; 'a knowledgeable critic'; 'a knowledgeable audience')
well-read - (well informed or deeply versed through reading; 'respect for a well-read man'; 'well-read in medieval history')
ash grey, ash gray, silver, silver grey, silver gray - (a light shade of grey)
argent, silver, silvery, silverish - (of lustrous grey; covered with or tinged with the color of silver; 'silvery hair')
silver, silvern, silvery - (having the white lustrous sheen of silver; 'a land of silver (or silvern) rivers where the salmon leap'; 'repeated scrubbings have given the wood a silvery sheen')
truthful, true - (expressing or given to expressing the truth; 'a true statement'; 'gave truthful testimony'; 'a truthful person')
truthfully - (with truth; 'I told him truthfully that I had just returned from my vacation'; 'he answered the question as truthfully as he could')
ambidextrous, deceitful, double-dealing, duplicitous, Janus-faced, two-faced, double-faced, double-tongued - (marked by deliberate deceptiveness especially by pretending one set of feelings and acting under the influence of another; 'she was a deceitful scheming little thing'- Israel Zangwill; 'a double-dealing double agent'; 'a double-faced infernal traitor and schemer'- W.M.Thackeray)
insincere - (lacking sincerity; 'a charming but thoroughly insincere woman'; 'their praise was extravagant and insincere')
sincere - (open and genuine; not deceitful; 'he was a good man, decent and sincere'; 'felt sincere regret that they were leaving'; 'sincere friendship')
insincerely - (without sincerity; 'she congratulated him somewhat insincerely')
sincerely, unfeignedly, truly - (with sincerity; without pretense; 'she praised him sincerely for his victory'; 'was unfeignedly glad to see his old teacher'; 'we are truly sorry for the inconvenience')
false, hollow - (deliberately deceptive; 'hollow (or false) promises'; 'false pretenses')
falsely - (in an insincerely false manner; 'a seduction on my part would land us with the necessity to rise, bathe and dress, chat falsely about this and that, and emerge into the rest of the evening as though nothing had happened')
dear, devout, earnest, heartfelt - (earnest; 'one's dearest wish'; 'devout wishes for their success'; 'heartfelt condolences')
dearly, in a heartfelt way - (in a sincere and heartfelt manner; 'I would dearly love to know')
singular - (grammatical number category referring to a single item or unit)
alone, unique, unequaled, unequalled, unparalleled - (radically distinctive and without equal; 'he is alone in the field of microbiology'; 'this theory is altogether alone in its penetration of the problem'; 'Bach was unique in his handling of counterpoint'; 'craftsmen whose skill is unequaled'; 'unparalleled athletic ability'; 'a breakdown of law unparalleled in our history')
singular, unique - (the single one of its kind; 'a singular example'; 'the unique existing example of Donne's handwriting'; 'a unique copy of an ancient manuscript'; 'certain types of problems have unique solutions')
alone, unique, unequaled, unequalled, unparalleled - (radically distinctive and without equal; 'he is alone in the field of microbiology'; 'this theory is altogether alone in its penetration of the problem'; 'Bach was unique in his handling of counterpoint'; 'craftsmen whose skill is unequaled'; 'unparalleled athletic ability'; 'a breakdown of law unparalleled in our history')
singular, unique - (the single one of its kind; 'a singular example'; 'the unique existing example of Donne's handwriting'; 'a unique copy of an ancient manuscript'; 'certain types of problems have unique solutions')
singularity, uniqueness - (the quality of being one of a kind; 'that singularity distinguished him from all his companions')
uniquely, unambiguously - (so as to be unique; 'he could determine uniquely the properties of the compound')
unprecedented - (having no precedent; novel; 'an unprecedented expansion in population and industry')
sink - (cause to sink; 'The Japanese sank American ships in Pearl Harbor')
sink, settle, go down, go under - (go under, 'The raft sank and its occupants drowned')
founder - (sink below the surface)
sink, settle, go down, go under - (go under, 'The raft sank and its occupants drowned')
sink - (plumbing fixture consisting of a water basin fixed to a wall or floor and having a drainpipe)
washbasin, basin, washbowl, washstand, lavatory - (a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face; 'he ran some water in the basin and splashed it on his face')
aqueduct - (a conduit that resembles a bridge but carries water over a valley)
sewer, sewerage, cloaca - (a waste pipe that carries away sewage or surface water)
skirt - (a garment hanging from the waist; worn mainly by girls and women)
kimono - (a loose robe; imitated from robes originally worn by Japanese)
kilt - (a knee-length pleated tartan skirt worn by men as part of the traditional dress in the Highlands of northern Scotland)
miniskirt, mini - (a very short skirt)
ballet skirt, tutu - (very short skirt worn by ballerinas)
hoopskirt, crinoline - (a skirt stiffened with hoops)
hoop - (a light curved skeleton to spread out a skirt)
space, infinite - (the unlimited expanse in which everything is located; 'they tested his ability to locate objects in space'; 'the boundless regions of the infinite')
blue sky, blue, blue air, wild blue yonder - (the sky as viewed during daylight; 'he shot an arrow into the blue')
sky - (the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth)
extraterrestrial - (originating or located or occurring outside Earth or its atmosphere; 'is there extraterrestrial life?')
Martian - (imaginary people who live on the planet Mars)
extraterrestrial being, extraterrestrial, alien - (a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere)
outer space - (any location outside the Earth's atmosphere; 'the astronauts walked in outer space without a tether')
slender, slight, slim, svelte - (being of delicate or slender build; 'she was slender as a willow shoot is slender'- Frank Norris; 'a slim girl with straight blonde hair'; 'watched her slight figure cross the street')
spare, trim - (thin and fit; 'the spare figure of a marathon runner'; 'a body kept trim by exercise')
snow, snowfall - (precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals)
snow - (a layer of snowflakes (white crystals of frozen water) covering the ground)
snow - (fall as snow; 'It was snowing all night')
snow, snowfall - (precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals)
sleety - (consisting of or of the nature of frozen or partially frozen rain)
sleet - (partially melted snow (or a mixture of rain and snow))
sleet - (precipitate as a mixture of rain and snow; 'If the temperature rises above freezing, it will probably sleet')
blizzard, snowstorm - (a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds)
blizzard, snowstorm - (a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds)
windstorm - (a storm consisting of violent winds)
whirlwind - (a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth)
cyclone - (a violent rotating windstorm)
tornado, twister - (a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground)
hail - (precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents)
hailstorm - (a storm during which hail falls)
hailstone - (small pellet of ice that falls during a hailstorm)
snowflake, flake - (a crystal of snow)
raindrop - (a drop of rain)
droplet - (a tiny drop)
socially - (by or with respect to society; 'socially accepted norms')
socially - (in a social manner; 'socially unpopular')
social, societal - (relating to human society and its members; 'social institutions'; 'societal evolution'; 'societal forces'; 'social legislation')
song, vocal - (a short musical composition with words; 'a successful musical must have at least three good songs')
lyric, words, language - (the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number; 'his compositions always started with the lyrics'; 'he wrote both words and music'; 'the song uses colloquial language')
songwriter, songster, ballad maker - (a composer of words or music for popular songs)
ballad, lay - (a narrative song with a recurrent refrain)
ballad, lay - (a narrative poem of popular origin)
aria - (an elaborate song for solo voice)
anthem - (a song of devotion or loyalty (as to a nation or school))
national anthem - (a song formally adopted as the anthem for a nation)
religious song - (religious music for singing)
spiritual, Negro spiritual - (a kind of religious song originated by Blacks in the southern United States)
hymn, anthem - (a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation))
vocal music, vocal - (music intended to be performed by one or more singers, usually with instrumental accompaniment)
vocal music - (music that is vocalized (as contrasted with instrumental music))
sing - (deliver by singing; 'Sing Christmas carols')
sing - (produce tones with the voice; 'She was singing while she was cooking'; 'My brother sings very well')
singing, vocalizing - (the act of singing vocal music)
karaoke - (singing popular songs accompanied by a recording of an orchestra (usually in bars or nightclubs))
yodel, warble, descant - (sing by changing register; sing by yodeling; 'The Austrians were yodeling in the mountains')
song, strain - (the act of singing; 'with a shout and a song they marched up to the gates')
soup - (liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food)
broth, stock - (liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered; used as a basis for e.g. soups or sauces; 'she made gravy with a base of beef stock')
chowder - (a thick soup or stew made with milk and bacon and onions and potatoes)
fish - (the flesh of fish used as food; 'in Japan most fish is eaten raw'; 'after the scare about foot-and-mouth disease a lot of people started eating fish instead of meat'; 'they have a chef who specializes in fish')
chicken, poulet, volaille - (the flesh of a chicken used for food)
ulcer, ulceration - (a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue)
sore - (an open skin infection)
sensitive, sore, raw, tender - (hurting; 'the tender spot on his jaw')
huffy, mad, sore - (roused to anger; 'stayed huffy a good while'- Mark Twain; 'she gets mad when you wake her up so early'; 'mad at his friend'; 'sore over a remark')
angered, enraged, furious, infuriated, maddened - (marked by extreme anger; 'the enraged bull attached'; 'furious about the accident'; 'a furious scowl'; 'infuriated onlookers charged the police who were beating the boy'; 'could not control the maddened crowd')
infuriate, exasperate, incense - (make furious)
madden - (make mad; 'His behavior is maddening')
sorrow, regret, rue, ruefulness - (sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment; 'he drank to drown his sorrows'; 'he wrote a note expressing his regret'; 'to his rue, the error cost him the game')
deplore, lament, bewail, bemoan - (regret strongly; 'I deplore this hostile action'; 'we lamented the loss of benefits')
pitying, sorry - (feeling or expressing sorrow or pity; 'a pitying observer threw his coat around her shoulder')
regretful, sorry, bad - (feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone; 'felt regretful over his vanished youth'; 'regretful over mistakes she had made'; 'he felt bad about breaking the vase')
contrite, remorseful, rueful, ruthful - (feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses)
compunction, remorse, self-reproach - (a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed))
vital principle, life principle - (a hypothetical force to which the functions and qualities peculiar to living things are sometimes ascribed)
soul, psyche - (the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life)
spirit - (the vital principle or animating force within living things)
ghost - (the visible disembodied soul of a dead person)
space, blank - (a blank character used to separate successive words in writing or printing; 'he said the space is the most important character in the alphabet')
baseball diamond, diamond, infield - (the area of a baseball field that is enclosed by 3 bases and home plate)
base, bag - (place that runner must touch before scoring; 'he scrambled to get back to the bag')
line - (in games or sports; a mark indicating positions or bounds of the playing area)
service line, baseline - (the back line bounding each end of a tennis or handball court; when serving the server must not step over this line)
baseline - (the lines a baseball player must follow while running the bases)
home plate, home base, home, plate - ((baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score; 'he ruled that the runner failed to touch home')
pitchfork - (a long-handled hand tool with sharp widely spaced prongs for lifting and pitching hay)
shovel - (a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle)
spade - (a sturdy hand shovel that can be pushed into the earth with the foot)
specialist, specializer, specialiser - (an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning)
specialist, medical specialist - (practices one branch of medicine)
dietician, dietitian, nutritionist - (a specialist in the study of nutrition)
analyst - (someone who is skilled at analyzing data)
analyst - (an expert who studies financial data (on credit or securities or sales or financial patterns etc.) and recommends appropriate business actions)
diplomatic building - (government building in which diplomats live or work)
embassy - (a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work)
embassy - (an ambassador and his entourage collectively)
attache - (a specialist assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission)
spell, spell out - (orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of; 'How do you spell this word?' 'We had to spell out our names for the police officer')
spell, write - (write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word); 'He spelled the word wrong in this letter')
misspell - (spell incorrectly)
consume, squander, waste, ware - (spend extravagantly; waste not, want not)
consume - (destroy completely; The fire consumed the building)
consumption, economic consumption, usance, use, use of goods and services - ((economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing; 'the consumption of energy has increased steadily')
consumption, using up, expenditure - (the act of consuming something)
drain - (deplete of resources; 'The exercise class drains me of energy')
depleted - (having resources completely depleted; 'our depleted resources')
depleted, low - (no longer sufficient; 'supplies are low'; 'our funds are depleted')
consume, eat up, use up, eat, deplete, exhaust, run through, wipe out - (use up (resources or materials); 'this car consumes a lot of gas'; 'We exhausted our savings'; 'They run through 20 bottles of wine a week')
depleted, low - (no longer sufficient; 'supplies are low'; 'our funds are depleted')
exhausted - (completely emptied of resources or properties; 'impossible to grow tobacco on the exhausted soil'; 'the exhausted food sources'; 'exhausted oil wells')
depleted - (having resources completely depleted; 'our depleted resources')
consume, eat up, use up, eat, deplete, exhaust, run through, wipe out - (use up (resources or materials); 'this car consumes a lot of gas'; 'We exhausted our savings'; 'They run through 20 bottles of wine a week')
use, expend - (use up, consume fully; 'The legislature expended its time on school questions')
run out - (become used up; be exhausted; 'Our supplies finally ran out')
depletion - (the act of decreasing something markedly)
replenish, refill, fill again - (fill something that had previously been emptied; 'refill my glass, please')
replenish, refill, fill again - (fill something that had previously been emptied; 'refill my glass, please')
take, occupy, use up - (require (time or space); 'It took three hours to get to work this morning'; 'This event occupied a very short time')
time-consuming - (of a task that takes time and patience)
denationalization, denationalisation, privatization, privatisation - (changing something from state to private ownership or control)
denationalize, denationalise - (put under private control or ownership; 'The steel industry was denationalized')
privatize, privatise - (change from governmental to private control or ownership; 'The oil industry was privatized')
spend, expend, drop - (pay out; 'spend money')
spend - (spend completely; 'I spend my pocket money in two days')
disburse, pay out - (pay out)
expending, expenditure - (the act of spending money for goods or services)
spending, disbursement, disbursal, outlay - (the act of spending or disbursing money)
spend - (spend completely; 'I spend my pocket money in two days')
misspend - (spend (money or other resources) unwisely)
consume, squander, waste, ware - (spend extravagantly; 'waste not, want not')
waste, blow, squander - (spend thoughtlessly; throw away; 'He wasted his inheritance on his insincere friends'; 'You squandered the opportunity to get and advanced degree')
uneconomical, wasteful - (inefficient in use of time and effort and materials; 'a clumsy and wasteful process'; 'wasteful duplication of effort'; 'uneconomical ebb and flow of power')
wasteful - (tending to squander and waste)
extravagant, prodigal, profligate, spendthrift - (recklessly wasteful; 'prodigal in their expenditures')
time - (a period of time considered as a resource under your control and sufficient to accomplish something; 'take time to smell the roses'; 'I didn't have time to finish'; 'it took more than half my time')
spin, spin around, whirl, reel, gyrate - (revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis; 'The dervishes whirl around and around without getting dizzy')
spin, twirl, twist, twisting, whirl - (the act of rotating rapidly; 'he gave the crank a spin'; 'it broke off after much twisting')
glorious, resplendent, splendid, splendiferous - (having great beauty and splendor; 'a glorious spring morning'; 'a glorious sunset'; 'splendid costumes'; 'a kind of splendiferous native simplicity')
dramatic, spectacular, striking - (sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect; 'a dramatic sunset'; 'a dramatic pause'; 'a spectacular display of northern lights'; 'it was a spectacular play'; 'his striking good looks always created a sensation')
strikingly - (in a striking manner; 'this was strikingly demonstrated'; 'the evidence was strikingly absent')
dramatically - (in a very impressive manner; 'your performance will improve dramatically')
spoil, go bad - (become unfit for consumption or use; 'the meat must be eaten before it spoils')
botch, bodge, bumble, fumble, botch up, muff, blow, flub, screw up, ball up, spoil, muck up, bungle, fluff, bollix, bollix up, bollocks, bollocks up, bobble, mishandle, louse up, foul up, mess up, fuck up - (make a mess of, destroy or ruin; 'I botched the dinner and we had to eat out'; 'the pianist screwed up the difficult passage in the second movement')
band, banding, stripe - (an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material)
stripe, streak - (a marking of a different color or texture from the background)
crisscross, cross, mark - (a marking that consists of lines that cross each other)
grate, grating - (a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air)
grate, grating - (a frame of iron bars to hold a fire)
striped, stripy - (marked or decorated with stripes)
striped, stripy - (marked or decorated with stripes)
bicolor, bicolour, bicolored, bicoloured, bichrome, dichromatic - (having two colors; 'a bicolor flower'; 'a bicolored postage stamp')
black-and-white - (lacking hue or shades of grey; part white and part black; 'a black-and-white cow'; 'black-and-white blooms'; 'black-and-white stripes')
spot, speckle, dapple, patch, fleck, maculation - (a small contrasting part of something; 'a bald spot'; 'a leopard's spots'; 'a patch of clouds'; 'patches of thin ice'; 'a fleck of red')
spot, speckle, dapple, patch, fleck, maculation - (a small contrasting part of something; 'a bald spot'; 'a leopard's spots'; 'a patch of clouds'; 'patches of thin ice'; 'a fleck of red')
dotted, flecked, specked, speckled, stippled - (having a pattern of dots)
dotted, flecked, specked, speckled, stippled - (having a pattern of dots)
stripe, streak - (a marking of a different color or texture from the background)
patterned - (having patterns (especially colorful patterns))
patched, spotty, spotted, black-and-white - (having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture); 'a field patched with ice and snow'; 'the wall had a spotty speckled effect'; 'a black-and-white spotted cow')
freckle, lentigo - (a small brownish spot (of the pigment melanin) on the skin)
freckled, lentiginous, lentiginose - (relating to or covered with or resembling freckles)
neurochemical - (any organic substance that occurs in neural activity)
neurotransmitter - (transmits nerve impulses across a synapse)
vitamin C, ascorbic acid - (a vitamin found in fresh fruits (especially citrus fruits) and vegetables; prevents scurvy)
vitamin D, calciferol, viosterol, ergocalciferol, cholecarciferol, D - (a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets)
choline - (a B-complex vitamin that is a constituent of lecithin; essential in the metabolism of fat)
B-complex vitamin, B complex, vitamin B complex, vitamin B, B vitamin, B - (originally thought to be a single vitamin but now separated into several B vitamins)
vitamin E, tocopherol, E - (a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body)
acetylcholine - (a neurotransmitter that is a derivative of choline; released at the ends of nerve fibers in the somatic and parasympathetic nervous systems)
melanin - (insoluble pigments that account for the color of e.g. skin and scales and feathers)
imperfection, imperfectness - (the state or an instance of being imperfect)
defect, shortcoming - (a failing or deficiency; 'that interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information')
defect, fault, flaw - (an imperfection in a device or machine; 'if there are any defects you should send it back to the manufacturer')
defect, fault, flaw - (an imperfection in a device or machine; 'if there are any defects you should send it back to the manufacturer')
blemished, flawed - (having a blemish or flaw; 'a flawed diamond')
faulty - (characterized by errors; 'he submitted a faulty report')
defective, faulty - (having a defect; 'I returned the appliance because it was defective')
bad, defective - (not working properly; 'a bad telephone connection'; 'a defective appliance')
bug, glitch - (a fault or defect in a system or machine)
imperfect - (not perfect; defective or inadequate; 'had only an imperfect understanding of his responsibilities'; 'imperfect mortals'; 'drainage here is imperfect')
flawless, unflawed - (without a flaw; 'a flawless gemstone')
faultless, immaculate, impeccable - (without fault or error; 'faultless logic'; 'speaks impeccable French'; 'timing and technique were immaculate'; 'an immaculate record')
perfection, flawlessness, ne plus ultra - (the state of being without a flaw or defect)
optimum, optimal - (most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied; 'an optimum return on capital'; 'optimal concentration of a drug')
all-time - (unsurpassed in some respect up to the present; 'prices at an all-time high'; 'morale at an all-time low'; 'among the all-time great lefthanders')
defect, fault, flaw - (an imperfection in a device or machine; 'if there are any defects you should send it back to the manufacturer')
run, ladder, ravel - (a row of unravelled stitches; 'she got a run in her stocking')
deface, disfigure, blemish - (mar or spoil the appearance of; 'scars defaced her cheeks'; 'The vandals disfigured the statue')
mar, impair, spoil, deflower, vitiate - (make imperfect; 'nothing marred her beauty')
blemish, defect, mar - (a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body); 'a facial blemish')
dent, ding, gouge, nick - (an impression in a surface (as made by a blow))
change surface - (undergo or cause to undergo a change in the surface)
spot, fleck, blob, blot - (make a spot or mark onto; 'The wine spotted the tablecloth')
stain, discoloration, discolouration - (a soiled or discolored appearance; 'the wine left a dark stain')
smudge, spot, blot, daub, smear, smirch, slur - (a blemish made by dirt; 'he had a smudge on his cheek')
bloodstain - (a discoloration caused by blood)
phase, stage - (any distinct time period in a sequence of events; 'we are in a transitional stage in which many former ideas must be revised or rejected')
birth, nativity, nascency, nascence - (the event of being born; 'they celebrated the birth of their first child')
parturition, birth, giving birth, birthing - (the process of giving birth)
give birth, deliver, bear, birth, have - (cause to be born; 'My wife had twins yesterday!')
childbirth, childbearing, accouchement, vaginal birth - (the parturition process in human beings; having a baby; the process of giving birth to a child)
reincarnation, rebirth, renascence - (a second or new birth)
born-again, converted, reborn - (spiritually reborn or converted; 'a born-again Christian'; 'a converted sinner')
reincarnation - (embodiment in a new form (especially the reappearance of a person in another form); 'his reincarnation as a lion')
Resurrection, Christ's Resurrection, Resurrection of Christ - ((New Testament) the rising of Christ on the third day after the Crucifixion)
parturiency, labor, labour, confinement, lying-in, travail, childbed - (concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of labor to the birth of a child; 'she was in labor for six hours')
parturition, birth, giving birth, birthing - (the process of giving birth)
give birth, deliver, bear, birth, have - (cause to be born; 'My wife had twins yesterday!')
born - (brought into existence; 'he was a child born of adultery')
hatch - (emerge from the eggs; 'young birds, fish, and reptiles hatch')
hatch, hatching - (the production of young from an egg)
mature, maturate, grow - (develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation; 'He matured fast'; 'The child grew fast')
maturation, ripening, maturement - (coming to full development; becoming mature)
ripen, mature - (cause to ripen or develop fully; 'The sun ripens the fruit'; 'Age matures a good wine')
ripen - (grow ripe; 'The plums ripen in July')
Vienna, Austrian capital, capital of Austria - (the capital and largest city of Austria; located on the Danube in northeastern Austria; was the home of Beethoven and Brahms and Haydn and Mozart and Schubert and Strauss)
unborn - (not yet brought into existence; 'unborn generations')
in utero - (in the uterus; 'the child was infected in utero from the mother')
embryonic, embryologic, embryonal - (of an organism prior to birth or hatching; 'in the embryonic stage'; 'embryologic development')
fetal, foetal - (of or relating to a fetus; 'fetal development')
embryologist - (a physician who specializes in embryology)
embryology - (the branch of biology that studies the formation and early development of living organisms)
neurobiology - (the branch of biology that deals with the anatomy and physiology and pathology of the nervous system)
neuroscience - (the scientific study of the nervous system)
umbilical - (relating to or resembling the umbilicus; 'umbilical cord')
umbilical cord, umbilical - (membranous duct connecting the fetus with the placenta)
embryo, conceptus, fertilized egg - (an animal organism in the early stages of growth and differentiation that in higher forms merge into fetal stages but in lower forms terminate in commencement of larval life)
fetus, foetus - (an unborn or unhatched vertebrate in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature animal)
quicken - (show signs of life; 'the fetus quickened')
fertilization, fertilisation, fecundation, impregnation - (creation by the physical union of male and female gametes; of sperm and ova in an animal or pollen and ovule in a plant)
pollinator - (an insect that carries pollen from one flower to another)
pollination, pollenation - (transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma of a plant)
fertilization, fertilisation, fecundation, impregnation - (creation by the physical union of male and female gametes; of sperm and ova in an animal or pollen and ovule in a plant)
inseminate, fecundate, fertilize, fertilise - (introduce semen into (a female))
impregnate - (fertilize and cause to grow; 'the egg was impregnated')
impregnate, knock up, bang up, prang up - (make pregnant; 'He impregnated his wife again')
pregnant - (carrying developing offspring within the body or being about to produce new life)
pregnancy, gestation, maternity - (the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus)
have a bun in the oven, bear, carry, gestate, expect - (be pregnant with; 'She is bearing his child'; 'The are expecting another child in January'; 'I am carrying his child')
gestation, gestation period - (the period during which an embryo develops (about 266 days in humans))
shoot, spud, germinate, pullulate, bourgeon, burgeon forth, sprout - (produce buds, branches, or germinate; 'the potatoes sprouted')
sprout - (any new growth of a plant such as a new branch or a bud)
bud - (a swelling on a plant stem consisting of overlapping immature leaves or petals)
flower bud - (a bud from which only a flower or flowers develop)
gestation, gestation period - (the period during which an embryo develops (about 266 days in humans))
larval - (relating to or typical of a larva; 'the larval eye')
infantile - (being or befitting or characteristic of an infant; 'infantile games')
impress, imprint - (mark or stamp with or as if with pressure; 'To make a batik, you impress a design with wax')
mint, coin, strike - (form by stamping, punching, or printing; 'strike coins'; 'strike a medal')
mint - (a plant where money is coined by authority of the government)
imprint, embossment - (an impression produced by pressure or printing)
stamp - (to mark, or produce an imprint in or on something; 'a man whose name is permanently stamped on our maps')
stamp - (a block or die used to imprint a mark or design)
seal, stamp - (a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents)
counter - (table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted)
partition, divider - (a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another))
partition, divider - (a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another))
forum, assembly, meeting place - (a public facility to meet for open discussion)
carrel, carrell, cubicle, stall - (small individual study area in a library)
booth, cubicle, stall, kiosk - (small area set off by walls for special use)
booth, cubicle, stall, kiosk - (small area set off by walls for special use)
confessional - (a booth where a priest sits to hear confessions)
box office, ticket office, ticket booth - (the office where tickets of admission are sold)
ticket agent, booking clerk - (someone who sells tickets (e.g., theater seats or travel accommodations))
tollbooth, tolbooth, tollhouse - (a booth at a tollgate where the toll collector collects tolls)
booth - (a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches)
stand - (a small table for holding articles of various kinds; 'a bedside stand')
standard, criterion, measure, touchstone - (a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated; 'the schools comply with federal standards'; 'they set the measure for all subsequent work')
benchmark - (a standard by which something can be measured or judged; 'his painting sets the benchmark of quality')
baseline - (an imaginary line or standard by which things are measured or compared; 'the established a baseline for the budget')
standing operating procedure, standard operating procedure, SOP, standard procedure - (a prescribed procedure to be followed routinely; 'rote memorization has been the educator's standard operating procedure for centuries')
scientific method - (a method of investigation involving observation and theory to test scientific hypotheses)
standard, criterion, measure, touchstone - (a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated; 'the schools comply with federal standards'; 'they set the measure for all subsequent work')
standard - (conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind; 'windows of standard width'; 'standard sizes'; 'the standard fixtures'; 'standard brands'; 'standard operating procedure')
standard - (commonly used or supplied; 'standard procedure'; 'standard car equipment')
standardized, standardised - (brought into conformity with a standard; 'standardized education')
exchangeable, interchangeable, similar, standardized, standardised - (capable of replacing or changing places with something else; permitting mutual substitution without loss of function or suitability; 'interchangeable electric outlets' 'interchangeable parts')
nonstandard - (varying from or not adhering to a standard; 'nonstandard windows'; 'envelopes of nonstandard sizes'; 'nonstandard lengths of board')
ace, adept, champion, sensation, maven, mavin, virtuoso, genius, hotshot, star, superstar, whiz, whizz, wizard, wiz - (someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field)
virtuoso - (a musician who is a consummate master of technique and artistry)
consummate, masterful, masterly, virtuoso - (having or revealing supreme mastery or skill; 'a consummate artist'; 'consummate skill'; 'a masterful speaker'; 'masterful technique'; 'a masterly performance of the sonata'; 'a virtuoso performance')
command, control, mastery - (great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity; 'a good command of French')
ace, adept, champion, sensation, maven, mavin, virtuoso, genius, hotshot, star, superstar, whiz, whizz, wizard, wiz - (someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field)
starting - (appropriate to the beginning or start of an event; 'the starting point'; 'hands in the starting position')
threshold - (the starting point for a new state or experience; 'on the threshold of manhood')
brink, threshold, verge - (a region marking a boundary)
beginning, commencement, first, outset, get-go, start, kickoff, starting time, showtime, offset - (the time at which something is supposed to begin; 'they got an early start'; 'she knew from the get-go that he was the man for her')
beginning, commencement, first, outset, get-go, start, kickoff, starting time, showtime, offset - (the time at which something is supposed to begin; 'they got an early start'; 'she knew from the get-go that he was the man for her')
end, ending - (the point in time at which something ends; 'the end of the year'; 'the ending of warranty period')
trip, actuate, trigger, activate, set off, spark off, spark, trigger off, touch off - (put in motion or move to act; 'trigger a reaction'; 'actuate the circuits')
energizing, activating, activation - (the activity of causing to have energy and be active)
activation - (making active and effective (as a bomb))
switch off, cut, turn off, turn out - (cause to stop operating by disengaging a switch; 'Turn off the stereo, please'; 'cut the engine'; 'turn out the lights')
root, root word, base, stem, theme, radical - ((linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed; 'thematic vowels are part of the stem')
inclined - (at an angle to the horizontal or vertical position; 'an inclined plane')
steep - (having a sharp inclination; 'the steep attic stairs'; 'steep cliffs')
stick - (an implement consisting of a length of wood; 'he collected dry sticks for a campfire'; 'the kid had a candied apple on a stick')
stick - (a small thin branch of a tree)
staff - (a strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose; 'he walked with the help of a wooden staff')
walking stick - (a stick carried in the hand for support in walking)
cane - (a stick that people can lean on to help them walk)
adhere, hold fast, bond, bind, stick, stick to - (stick to firmly; 'Will this wallpaper adhere to the wall?')
cling, cleave, adhere, stick, cohere - (come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation; 'The dress clings to her body'; 'The label stuck to the box'; 'The sushi rice grains cohere')
adhesiveness, adhesion, adherence, bond - (the property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition)
sting, stinging - (a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung; 'the sting of death'; 'he felt the stinging of nettles')
prickling, stinging, tingling - (causing or experiencing a painful shivering feeling as from many tiny pricks; 'a prickling blush of embarrassment'; 'the tingling feeling in a foot that has gone to sleep'; 'the stinging windblown sleet')
sew, run up, sew together, stitch - (fasten by sewing; do needlework)
sewing machine - (a textile machine used as a home appliance for sewing)
sewing needle - (a needle used in sewing to pull thread through cloth)
knotted, knotty, snarled, snarly - (tangled in knots or snarls; 'a mass of knotted string'; 'snarled thread')
knot - (any of various fastenings formed by looping and tying a rope (or cord) upon itself or to another rope or to another object)
stitch - (sewing consisting of a link or loop or knot made by drawing a threaded needle through a fabric)
station - (a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose; 'he started looking for a gas station'; 'the train pulled into the station')
stranger, alien, unknown - (anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found)
foreigner, outsider - (someone who is excluded from or is not a member of a group)
insider - (an officer of a corporation or others who have access to private information about the corporation's operations)
preserver - (someone who keeps safe from harm or danger)
defender, guardian, protector, shielder - (a person who cares for persons or property)
guard - (a person who keeps watch over something or someone)
guard - (a person who keeps watch over something or someone)
watchman, watcher, security guard - (a guard who keeps watch)
watchdog - (a guardian or defender against theft or illegal practices or waste; 'she is the global watchdog for human rights abuses')
lookout, lookout man, sentinel, sentry, watch, spotter, scout, picket - (a person employed to watch for something to happen)
strength - (the property of being physically or mentally strong; 'fatigue sapped his strength')
brawn, brawniness, muscle, muscularity, sinew, heftiness - (possessing muscular strength)
strength - (the property of being physically or mentally strong; 'fatigue sapped his strength')
stamina, staying power, toughness - (enduring strength and energy)
endurance - (the power to withstand hardship or stress; 'the marathon tests a runner's endurance')
stiffness - (the physical property of being inflexible and hard to bend)
rigidity, rigidness - (the physical property of being stiff and resisting bending)
prolong, protract, extend, draw out - (lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer; 'We prolonged our stay'; 'She extended her visit by another day'; 'The meeting was drawn out until midnight')
widen, broaden, extend - (extend in scope or range or area; 'The law was extended to all citizens'; 'widen the range of applications'; 'broaden your horizon'; 'Extend your backyard')
stretch - (become longer by being stretched and pulled; 'The fabric stretches')
elongate, stretch - (make long or longer by pulling and stretching; 'stretch the fabric')
lengthen - (make longer; 'Lengthen this skirt, please')
lengthen - (become long or longer; 'In Spring, the days lengthen')
elongation - (the act of lengthening something)
elongate, stretch - (make long or longer by pulling and stretching; 'stretch the fabric')
elongation - (the act of lengthening something)
delete, cancel - (remove or make invisible; 'Please delete my name from your list')
erase, delete - (wipe out magnetically recorded information)
edit, blue-pencil, delete - (cut or eliminate; 'she edited the juiciest scenes')
strike, scratch, expunge, excise - (remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line; 'Please strike this remark from the record'; 'scratch that remark')
infallible - (incapable of failure or error; 'an infallible antidote'; 'an infallible memory'; 'the Catholic Church considers the Pope infallible'; 'no doctor is infallible')
indelible, unerasable - (cannot be removed, washed away or erased; 'an indelible stain')
erase, rub out, score out, efface, wipe off - (remove by or as if by rubbing or erasing; 'Please erase the formula on the blackboard-it is wrong!')
eraser - (an implement used to erase something)
cancel, call off, scratch, scrub - (postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled; 'Call off the engagement'; 'cancel the dinner party'; 'we had to scrub our vacation plans'; 'scratch that meeting-the chair is ill')
cancellation - (the act of cancelling; calling off some arrangement)
unfold, stretch, stretch out, extend - (extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length; 'Unfold the newspaper'; 'stretch out that piece of cloth'; 'extend the TV antenna')
unfold, spread, spread out, open - (spread out or open from a closed or folded state; 'open the map'; 'spread your arms')
stretcher - (a litter for transporting people who are ill or wounded or dead; usually consists of a sheet of canvas stretched between two poles)
litter - (conveyance consisting of a chair or bed carried on two poles by bearers)
gurney - (a metal stretcher with wheels)
stroke, apoplexy, cerebrovascular accident, CVA - (a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain)
swim - (travel through water; 'We had to swim for 20 minutes to reach the shore'; 'a big fish was swimming in the tank')
bathing - (immersing the body in water or sunshine)
swimming, swim - (the act of swimming; 'it was the swimming they enjoyed most': 'they took a short swim in the pool')
predate, precede, forego, forgo, antecede, antedate - (be earlier in time; go back further; 'Stone tools precede bronze tools')
precede, come before - (be the predecessor of; 'Bill preceded John in the long line of Susan's husbands')
ally - (a friendly nation)
ally, friend - (an associate who provides assistance; 'he's a good ally in fight'; 'they were friends of the workers')
alliance, coalition, alignment, alinement - (an organization of people (or countries) involved in a pact or treaty)
bloc, axis - (a group of countries in special alliance)
treaty, pact, accord - (a written agreement between two states or sovereigns)
North American Free Trade Agreement, NAFTA - (an agreement for free trade between the United States and Canada and Mexico; became effective in 1994 for ten years)
feud - (carry out a feud; 'The two professors have been feuding for years')
feud - (a bitter quarrel between two parties)
quarrel, dispute, scrap, argufy, altercate - (have a disagreement over something; 'We quarreled over the question as to who discovered America'; 'These two fellows are always scrapping over something')
quarrel, wrangle, row, words, run-in, dustup - (an angry dispute; 'they had a quarrel'; 'they had words')
quibble, niggle, pettifog, bicker, squabble, brabble - (argue over petty things; 'Let's not quibble over pennies')
bicker, bickering, spat, tiff, squabble, pettifoggery, fuss - (a quarrel about petty points)
union, labor union, trade union, trades union, brotherhood - (an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer; 'you have to join the union in order to get a job')
trade unionist, unionist, union member - (a worker who belongs to a trade union)
union representative - (a representative for a labor union)
organizer, organiser, labor organizer - (someone who enlists workers to join a union)
unionize, unionise - (recruit for a union or organize into a union; 'We don't allow people to come into our plant and try to unionize the workers')
unionize, unionise, organize, organise - (form or join a union; 'The auto workers decided to unionize')
organized, organised, unionized, unionised - (being a member of or formed into a labor union; 'organized labor'; 'unionized workers'; 'a unionized shop')
strike, work stoppage - (a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions; 'the strike lasted more than a month before it was settled')
strike, walk out - (stop work in order to press demands; 'The auto workers are striking for higher wages'; 'The employees walked out when their demand for better benefits was not met')
striker - (an employee on strike against an employer)
struggle, battle - (an energetic attempt to achieve something; 'getting through the crowd was a real struggle'; 'he fought a battle for recognition')
struggle - (strenuous effort; 'the struggle to get through the crowd exhausted her')
fight, struggle - (make a strenuous or labored effort; 'She struggled for years to survive without welfare'; 'He fought for breath')
strive, reach, strain - (to exert much effort or energy; 'straining our ears to hear')
struggling - (engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity; 'a financially struggling theater'; 'struggling artists')
endeavor, endeavour, strive - (attempt by employing effort; 'we endeavor to make our customers happy')
striving, nisus, pains, strain - (an effortful attempt to attain a goal)
subject, case, guinea pig - (a person who is subjected to experimental or other observational procedures; someone who is an object of investigation; 'the subjects for this investigation were selected randomly'; 'the cases that we studied were drawn from two different communities')
success - (an event that accomplishes its intended purpose; 'let's call heads a success and tails a failure'; 'the election was a remarkable success for Republicans')
attainment - (the act of achieving an aim; 'the attainment of independence')
succeed, win, come through, bring home the bacon, deliver the goods - (attain success or reach a desired goal; 'The enterprise succeeded'; 'We succeeded in getting tickets to the show'; 'she struggled to overcome her handicap and won')
achieve, accomplish, attain, reach - (to gain with effort; 'she achieved her goal despite setbacks')
arrival, reaching - (accomplishment of an objective)
advent, coming - (arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous); 'the advent of the computer')
good fortune, luckiness, good luck - (an auspicious state resulting from favorable outcomes)
blessing, boon - (a desirable state; 'enjoy the blessings of peace'; 'a spanking breeze is a boon to sailors')
wellbeing, well-being, welfare, upbeat, eudaemonia, eudaimonia - (a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous; 'the town was finally on the upbeat after our recent troubles')
health, wellness - (a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease; 'physicians should be held responsible for the health of their patients')
prosperity, successfulness - (the condition of prospering; having good fortune)
success - (an attainment that is successful; 'his success in the marathon was unexpected'; 'his new play was a great success')
passing, pass, qualifying - (success in satisfying a test or requirement; 'his future depended on his passing that test'; 'he got a pass in introductory chemistry')
hit, smash, smasher, strike, bang - (a conspicuous success; 'that song was his first hit and marked the beginning of his career'; 'that new Broadway show is a real smasher'; 'the party went with a bang')
blockbuster, megahit, smash hit - (an unusually successful hit with widespread popularity and huge sales (especially a movie or play or recording or novel))
achiever, winner, success, succeeder - (a person with a record of successes; 'his son would never be the achiever that his father was'; 'only winners need apply'; 'if you want to be a success you have to dress like a success')
successful - (having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome; 'a successful architect'; 'a successful business venture')
successfully, with success - (in a successful manner; 'she performed the surgery successfully')
unsuccessful - (not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome)
abortive, stillborn, unsuccessful - (failing to accomplish an intended result; 'an abortive revolt'; 'a stillborn plot to assassinate the President')
unsuccessfully - (without success; 'she tried unsuccessfully to persuade him to buy a new car')
comer - (someone with a promising future)
stillborn - ((of newborn infant) showing no signs of life at birth; not liveborn; 'a stillborn baby')
boffo - (resoundingly successful and popular; 'for years he was a boffo box office certainty')
successful - (having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome; 'a successful architect'; 'a successful business venture')
successful - (having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome; 'a successful architect'; 'a successful business venture')
failed, failing - (unable to meet financial obligations; 'a failing business venture')
suck - (draw something in by or as if by a vacuum; 'Mud was sucking at her feet')
suck - (draw into the mouth by creating a practical vacuum in the mouth; 'suck the poison from the place where the snake bit'; 'suck on a straw'; 'the baby sucked on the mother's breast')
suffering, hurt - (feelings of mental or physical pain)
agony, torment, torture - (intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain; 'an agony of doubt'; 'the torments of the damned')
agonize, agonise - (suffer agony or anguish)
agonizing, agonising, excruciating, harrowing, torturing, torturous, torturesome - (extremely painful)
suffer, endure - (undergo or be subjected to; 'He suffered the penalty'; 'Many saints suffered martyrdom')
suffer, sustain, have, get - (undergo (as of injuries and illnesses); 'She suffered a fracture in the accident'; 'He had an insulin shock after eating three candy bars'; 'She got a bruise on her leg'; 'He got his arm broken in the scuffle')
suffer - (endure (emotional pain); 'Every time her husband gets drunk, she suffers')
summation, addition, plus - (the arithmetic operation of summing; calculating the sum of two or more numbers; 'the summation of four and three gives seven'; 'four plus three equals seven')
add, add together - (make an addition by combining numbers; 'Add 27 and 49, please!')
total, tot, tot up, sum, sum up, summate, tote up, add, add together, tally, add up - (determine the sum of; 'Add all the people in this town to those of the neighboring town')
attendance - (the number of people that are present; 'attendance was up by 50 per cent')
sum, amount, total - (a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers)
sum, total, totality, aggregate - (the whole amount)
product, mathematical product - (a quantity obtained by multiplication; 'the product of 2 and 3 is 6')
supper - (a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime)
supper - (a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime)
support - (support materially or financially; 'he does not support his natural children'; 'The scholarship supported me when I was in college')
support - (the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities; 'his support kept the family together'; 'they gave him emotional support during difficult times')
support - (support materially or financially; 'he does not support his natural children'; 'The scholarship supported me when I was in college')
support - (the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities; 'his support kept the family together'; 'they gave him emotional support during difficult times')
first step, initiative, opening move, opening - (the first of a series of actions)
originate, initiate, start - (bring into being; 'He initiated a new program'; 'Start a foundation')
get down, begin, get, start out, start, set about, set out, commence - (take the first step or steps in carrying out an action; 'We began working at dawn'; 'Who will start?'; 'Get working as soon as the sun rises!'; 'The first tourists began to arrive in Cambodia'; 'He began early in the day'; 'Let's get down to work now')
beginning - (the event consisting of the start of something; 'the beginning of the war')
beginning, start, commencement - (the act of starting something; 'he was responsible for the beginning of negotiations')
pioneer, open up - (open up an area or prepare a way; 'She pioneered a graduate program for women students')
initiate, pioneer - (take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of; 'This South African surgeon pioneered heart transplants')
pioneer - (open up and explore a new area; 'pioneer space')
pioneer, innovator, trailblazer, groundbreaker - (someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art)
introduce, innovate - (bring something new to an environment; 'A new word processor was introduced')
pioneer, innovator, trailblazer, groundbreaker - (someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art)
creative, originative - (having the ability or power to create; 'a creative imagination')
original - (being or productive of something fresh and unusual; or being as first made or thought of; 'a truly original approach'; 'with original music'; 'an original mind')
creatively - (in a creative manner; 'she solved the problem creatively')
new - (not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered; 'a new law'; 'new cars'; 'a new comet'; 'a new friend'; 'a new year'; 'the New World')
recent - (being new in a time not long past; 'recent graduates'; 'a recent addition to the house'; 'recent buds on the apple trees')
fresh, new, novel - (original and of a kind not seen before; 'the computer produced a completely novel proof of a well-known theorem')
innovative, innovational, groundbreaking - (being or producing something like nothing done or experienced or created before; 'stylistically innovative works'; 'innovative members of the artistic community'; 'a mind so innovational, so original')
advanced, forward-looking, innovative, modern - (ahead of the times; 'the advanced teaching methods'; 'had advanced views on the subject'; 'a forward-looking corporation'; 'is British industry innovative enough?')
high-tech, hi-tech - (resembling or making use of highly advanced technology or devices)
high technology, high tech - (highly advanced technological development (especially in electronics))
embark, enter - (set out on (an enterprise or subject of study); 'she embarked upon a new career')
venture, embark - (proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers; 'We ventured into the world of high-tech and bought a supercomputer')
first step, initiative, opening move, opening - (the first of a series of actions)
originate, initiate, start - (bring into being; 'He initiated a new program'; 'Start a foundation')
undertake, set about, attempt - (enter upon an activity or enterprise) 'He initiated a new program'; 'Start a foundation')
set about, go about, approach - (begin to deal with; 'approach a task'; 'go about a difficult problem'; 'approach a new project')
inauguration, startup - (the act of starting a new operation or practice; 'he opposed the inauguration of fluoridation'; 'the startup of the new factory was delayed by strikes')
stock company - (a company whose capital is represented by stock)
self-starter - (an energetic person with unusual initiative)
self-starter - (an energetic person with unusual initiative)
baron, big businessman, business leader, king, magnate, mogul, power, top executive, tycoon - (a very wealthy or powerful businessman; 'an oil baron')
entrepreneur, enterpriser - (someone who organizes a business venture and assumes the risk for it)
entrepreneurial - (of or relating to an entrepreneur; 'entrepreneurial risks')
entrepreneurial - (willing to take risks in order to make a profit)
support, financial support, funding, backing, financial backing - (financial resources provided to make some project possible; 'the foundation provided support for the experiment')
support, financial support, funding, backing, financial backing - (financial resources provided to make some project possible; 'the foundation provided support for the experiment')
financing, funding - (the act of financing)
fund - (furnish money for; 'The government funds basic research in many areas')
funded - (furnished with funds; 'well-funded research')
support, financial support, funding, backing, financial backing - (financial resources provided to make some project possible; 'the foundation provided support for the experiment')
endowment, endowment fund - (the capital that provides income for an institution)
project, projection - (a planned undertaking)
scientific research, research project - (research into questions posed by scientific theories and hypotheses)
venture - (any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome)
speculation, venture - (an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits; 'he knew the stock was a speculation when he bought it')
venture - (a commercial undertaking that risks a loss but promises a profit)
undertaking, project, task, labor - (any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted; 'he prepared for great undertakings')
venture - (a commercial undertaking that risks a loss but promises a profit)
research worker, researcher, investigator - (a scientist who devotes himself to doing research)
swallow - (small long-winged songbird noted for swift graceful flight and the regularity of its migrations)
parrot - (usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds)
parakeet, parrakeet, parroket, paraquet, paroquet, parroquet - (any of numerous small slender long-tailed parrots)
macaw - (long-tailed brilliantly colored parrot of Central America and South America; among the largest and showiest of parrots)
cockateel, cockatiel, cockatoo parrot, Nymphicus hollandicus - (small grey Australian parrot with a yellow crested head)
cockatoo - (white or light-colored crested parrot of the Australian region; often kept as cage birds)
budgerigar, budgereegah, budgerygah, budgie, grass parakeet, lovebird, shell parakeet, Melopsittacus undulatus - (small Australian parakeet usually light green with black and yellow markings in the wild but bred in many colors)
oath, swearing - (a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury)
oath - (a solemn promise, usually invoking a divine witness, regarding your future acts or behavior; 'they took an oath of allegiance')
hex, bewitch, glamour, witch, enchant, jinx - (cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something)
enchantment, bewitchment - (a magical spell)
enchantment, spell, trance - (a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation)
trance - (a state of mind in which consciousness is fragile and voluntary action is poor or missing; a state resembling deep sleep)
hypnotic trance - (a trance induced by the use of hypnosis; the person accepts the suggestions of the hypnotist)
hypnosis - (a state that resembles sleep but that is induced by suggestion)
hex, jinx, curse, whammy - (an evil spell; 'a witch put a curse on his whole family'; 'he put the whammy on me')
hex, jinx, curse, whammy - (an evil spell; 'a witch put a curse on his whole family'; 'he put the whammy on me')
curse, beshrew, damn, bedamn, anathemize, anathemise, imprecate, maledict - (wish harm upon; invoke evil upon; 'The bad witch cursed the child')
execration, condemnation, curse - (an appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group)
affirm, verify, assert, avow, aver, swan, swear - (to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true; 'Before God I swear I am innocent')
swear - (promise solemnly; take an oath)
sworn - (bound by or stated on oath; 'now my sworn friend and then mine enemy'- Shakespeare)
myth - (a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people)
mythology - (myths collectively; the body of stories associated with a culture or institution or person)
sweep, broom - (sweep with a broom or as if with a broom; 'Sweep the crumbs off the table'; 'Sweep under the bed')
wave, undulation - (an undulating curve)
wave, moving ridge - (one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water))
wave, moving ridge - (one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water))
ripple, rippling, riffle, wavelet - (a small wave on the surface of a liquid)
tsunami - (a cataclysm resulting from a destructive sea wave caused by an earthquake or volcanic eruption; 'a colossal tsunami destroyed the Minoan civilization in minutes')
tsunami - (a cataclysm resulting from a destructive sea wave caused by an earthquake or volcanic eruption; 'a colossal tsunami destroyed the Minoan civilization in minutes')
swell, crestless wave - (the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea)
shuttle - (travel back and forth between two points)
eddy, purl, whirlpool, swirl, whirl - (flow in a circular current, of liquids)
tail - (the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body)
tall - (great in vertical dimension; high in stature; 'tall people'; 'tall buildings'; 'tall trees'; 'tall ships')
hire, engage, employ - (engage or hire for work; 'They hired two new secretaries in the department'; 'How many people has she employed?')
engage - (ask to represent; of legal counsel; 'I'm retaining a lawyer')
engage, enlist - (hire for work or assistance; 'engage aid, help, services, or support')
lease, rent, hire, charter, engage, take - (engage for service under a term of contract; 'We took an apartment on a quiet street'; 'Let's rent a car'; 'Shall we take a guide in Rome?')
reserve - (obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance; 'We managed to reserve a table at Maxim's')
booking, reservation - (the act of reserving (a place or passage) or engaging the services of (a person or group); 'wondered who had made the booking')
reserve, hold, book - (arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance; 'reserve me a seat on a flight'; 'The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family'; 'please hold a table at Maxim's')
fill - (appoint someone to (a position or a job))
work, do work - (be employed; 'Is your husband working again?'; 'My wife never worked'; 'Do you want to work after the age of 60?'; 'She never did any work because she inherited a lot of money'; 'She works as a waitress to put herself through college')
fill, take - (assume, as of positions or roles; 'She took the job as director of development')
staff - (provide with staff; 'This position is not always staffed')
staff - (provide with staff; 'This position is not always staffed')
taxidriver, taximan, cabdriver, cabman, cabby, hack driver, hack-driver, livery driver - (someone who drives a taxi for a living)
tear, teardrop - (a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands; 'his story brought tears to her eyes')
tear, rupture, snap, bust - (separate or cause to separate abruptly; 'The rope snapped'; 'tear the paper')
rend, rip, rive, pull - (tear or be torn violently; 'The curtain ripped from top to bottom; 'pull the cooked chicken into strips')
lacerate, lacerated, mangled, torn - (having edges that are jagged from injury)
rip, rent, snag, split, tear - (an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart; 'there was a rip in his pants'; 'she had snags in her stockings')
duct, epithelial duct, canal, channel - (a bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells and conveying a secretion or other substance; 'the tear duct was obstructed'; 'the alimentary canal'; 'poison is released through a channel in the snake's fangs')
lacrimal duct, lachrymal duct, tear duct - (any of several small ducts that carry tears from the lacrimal glands)
lacrimal gland, lachrymal gland, tear gland - (any of the glands in the eyes that secrete tears)
television receiver, television, television set, tv, tv set, idiot box, boob tube, telly, goggle box - (an electronic device that receives television signals and displays them on a screen; 'the British call a tv set a telly')
remote control, remote - (a device that can be used to control a machine or apparatus from a distance; 'he lost the remote for his TV')
remote control, remote - (a device that can be used to control a machine or apparatus from a distance; 'he lost the remote for his TV')
tease, badger, pester, bug, beleaguer - (annoy persistently; 'The children teased the boy because of his stammer')
tease, razz, rag, cod, tantalize, tantalise, bait, taunt, twit, rally, ride - (harass with persistent criticism or carping; 'The children teased the new teacher'; 'Don't ride me so hard over my failure'; 'His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie')
eat into, fret, rankle, grate - (gnaw into; make resentful or angry; 'The injustice rankled her'; 'his resentment festered')
kid, chaff, jolly, josh, banter - (be silly or tease one another; 'After we relaxed, we just kidded around')
tease, razz, rag, cod, tantalize, tantalise, bait, taunt, twit, rally, ride - (harass with persistent criticism or carping; 'The children teased the new teacher'; 'Don't ride me so hard over my failure'; 'His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie')
effusion, gush, outburst, blowup, ebullition - (an unrestrained expression of emotion)
vent, ventilate, give vent - (give expression or utterance to; 'She vented her anger'; 'The graduates gave vent to cheers')
jeer, scoff, flout, barrack, gibe - (laugh at with contempt and derision; 'The crowd jeered at the speaker')
deride - (treat or speak of with contempt; 'He derided his student's attempt to solve the biggest problem in mathematics')
jeer, jeering, mockery, scoff, scoffing - (showing your contempt by derision)
warm - (psychologically warm; friendly and responsive; 'a warm greeting'; 'a warm personality'; 'warm support')
heartily, cordially, warmly - (in a hearty manner; '`Yes,' the children chorused heartily'; 'We welcomed her warmly')
tender - (given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality; 'a tender heart'; 'a tender smile'; 'tender loving care'; 'tender memories'; 'a tender mother')
affectionate, caring, fond, lovesome, tender, warm - (having or displaying warmth or affection; 'affectionate children'; 'caring parents'; 'a fond embrace'; 'fond of his nephew'; 'a tender glance'; 'a warm embrace')
affable, amiable, cordial, genial - (diffusing warmth and friendliness; 'an affable smile'; 'an amiable gathering'; 'cordial relations'; 'a cordial greeting'; 'a genial host')
amity, cordiality - (a cordial disposition)
cordial, hearty - (showing warm and heartfelt friendliness; 'gave us a cordial reception'; 'a hearty welcome')
affectionate, caring, fond, lovesome, tender, warm - (having or displaying warmth or affection; 'affectionate children'; 'caring parents'; 'a fond embrace'; 'fond of his nephew'; 'a tender glance'; 'a warm embrace')
loving - (feeling or showing love and affection; 'loving parents'; 'loving glances')
fondly, lovingly - (with fondness; with love; 'she spoke to her children fondly')
devoted - (zealous in devotion or affection; 'a devoted husband and father'; 'devoted friends')
tennis, lawn tennis - (a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court)
court game - (an athletic game played on a court)
badminton - (a game played on a court with light long-handled rackets used to volley a shuttlecock over a net)
tennis, lawn tennis - (a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court)
tennis racket, tennis racquet - (a racket used to play tennis)
tennis stroke, tennis shot - (the act of hitting a tennis ball with a tennis racket)
lob - (propel in a high arc; 'lob the tennis ball')
lob - (an easy return of a tennis ball in a high arc)
court - (a specially marked horizontal area within which a game is played; 'players had to reserve a court in advance')
course - (facility consisting of a circumscribed area of land or water laid out for a sport; 'the course had only nine holes'; 'the course was less than a mile')
tennis court - (the court on which tennis is played)
baseball equipment - (equipment used in playing baseball)
baseball - (a ball used in playing baseball)
swatter, flyswatter, flyswat - (an implement with a flat part (of mesh or plastic) and a long handle; used to kill insects)
bat - (a club used for hitting a ball in various games)
baseball glove, glove, baseball mitt, mitt - (the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball)
printer's ink, printing ink - (a semisolid quick drying ink made especially for use in printing)
tense - (in or of a state of physical or nervous tension)
tension, tenseness, stress - ((psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense; 'he suffered from fatigue and emotional tension'; 'stress is a vasoconstrictor')
cohesive - (cohering or tending to cohere; well integrated; 'a cohesive organization')
tense - (taut or rigid; stretched tight; 'tense piano strings')
taut, tight - (pulled or drawn tight; 'taut sails'; 'a tight drumhead'; 'a tight rope')
tent, collapsible shelter - (a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs); 'he pitched his tent near the creek')
pavilion, marquee - (large and often sumptuous tent)
canvas tent, canvas, canvass - (a tent made of canvas fabric)
backpacking tent, pack tent - (a tent that can be carried in a backpack)
lodge, indian lodge - (any of various native American dwellings)
tepee, tipi, teepee - (a native American tent; usually of conical shape)
wigwam - (a native American lodge frequently having an oval shape and covered with bark or hides)
tent, collapsible shelter - (a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs); 'he pitched his tent near the creek')
tense - (a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time)
compact, dense, thick - (having component parts closely crowded together; 'a compact shopping center'; 'a dense population'; 'thick crowds'; 'a thick forest'; 'thick hair')
densely, thickly - (in a concentrated manner; 'old houses are often so densely packed that perhaps three or four have to be demolished for every new one built'; 'a thickly populated area')
dense, thick - (hard to pass through because of dense growth; 'dense vegetation'; 'thick woods')
bushy, shaggy, shaggy-haired, shaggy-coated - (used of hair; thick and poorly groomed; 'bushy locks'; 'a shaggy beard')
sparse, thin - (not dense; 'a thin beard'; 'trees were sparse')
sparsely - (in a sparse manner; 'sparsely inhabited')
thick - (not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions; 'an inch thick'; 'a thick board'; 'a thick sandwich'; 'spread a thick layer of butter'; 'thick coating of dust'; 'thick warm blankets')
thin - (of relatively small extent from one surface to the opposite or in cross section; 'thin wire'; 'a thin chiffon blouse'; 'a thin book'; 'a thin layer of paint')
slender, thin - (very narrow; 'a thin line across the page')
thinly, lightly - (in a small quantity or extent; 'spread the margarine thinly over the meat'; 'apply paint lightly')
thin, lean - (lacking excess flesh; 'you can't be too rich or too thin'; 'Yon Cassius has a lean and hungry look'-Shakespeare)
scraggy, boney, scrawny, skinny, underweight, weedy - (being very thin; 'a child with skinny freckled legs'; 'a long scrawny neck')
stringy, wiry - (lean and sinewy)
bony, cadaverous, emaciated, gaunt, haggard, pinched, skeletal, wasted - (very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold; 'emaciated bony hands'; 'a nightmare population of gaunt men and skeletal boys'; 'eyes were haggard and cavernous'; 'small pinched faces'; 'kept life in his wasted frame only by grim concentration')
establish, base, ground, found - (use as a basis for; found on; 'base a claim on some observation')
think, opine, suppose, imagine, reckon, guess - (expect, believe, or suppose; 'I imagine she earned a lot of money with her new novel'; 'I thought to find her in a bad state'; 'he didn't think to find her in the kitchen'; 'I guess she is angry at me for standing her up')
guess, venture, pretend, hazard - (put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation; 'I am guessing that the price of real estate will rise again'; 'I cannot pretend to say that you are wrong')
suspect, surmise - (imagine to be the case or true or probable; 'I suspect he is a fugitive'; 'I surmised that the butler did it')
unsuspecting, unsuspicious - (not suspicious; 'deceiving the unsuspecting public')
suspect, surmise - (imagine to be the case or true or probable; 'I suspect he is a fugitive'; 'I surmised that the butler did it')
suspicion - (the state of being suspected; 'he tried to shield me from suspicion')
suspected - (believed likely; 'a suspected thief'; 'a suspected infection')
suspect - (someone who is under suspicion)
wonder, question - (place in doubt or express doubtful speculation; 'I wonder whether this was the right thing to do'; 'she wondered whether it would snow tonight')
guess, conjecture, supposition, surmise, surmisal, speculation, hypothesis - (a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence)
guess, guesswork, guessing, shot, dead reckoning - (an estimate based on little or no information)
approximate, approximative, rough - (not quite exact or correct; 'the approximate time was 10 o'clock'; 'a rough guess'; 'a ballpark estimate')
estimate, gauge, approximate, guess, judge - (judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time); 'I estimate this chicken to weigh three pounds')
undervalue, underestimate - (assign too low a value to; 'Don't underestimate the value of this heirloom-you may sell it at a good price')
underestimate, underestimation, underrating, underreckoning - (an estimation that is too low; an estimate that is less than the true or actual value)
overvalue, overestimate - (assign too high a value to; 'You are overestimating the value of your old car')
overestimate, overestimation, overrating, overreckoning - (a calculation that results in an estimate that is too high)
clock, time - (measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time; 'he clocked the runners')
timing - (the time when something happens)
estimate, estimation, approximation, idea - (an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth; 'an estimate of what it would cost'; 'a rough idea how long it would take')
approximate, approximative, rough - (not quite exact or correct; 'the approximate time was 10 o'clock'; 'a rough guess'; 'a ballpark estimate')
edacious, esurient, rapacious, ravening, ravenous, voracious, wolfish - (devouring or craving food in great quantities; 'edacious vultures'; 'a rapacious appetite'; 'ravenous as wolves'; 'voracious sharks')
gluttonous - (given to excess in consumption of especially food or drink; 'over-fed women and their gluttonous husbands'; 'a gluttonous debauch'; 'a gluttonous appetite for food and praise and pleasure')
glutton, gourmand, gourmandizer, trencherman - (a person who is devoted to eating and drinking to excess)
gluttony - (habitual eating to excess)
flighty, flyaway, head-in-the-clouds, scatterbrained - (guided by whim and fancy; 'flighty young girls')
indiscipline, undiscipline - (the trait of lacking discipline)
unrestraint - (the quality of lacking restraint)
intemperance - (the quality of being intemperate)
undisciplined, ungoverned - (lacking in discipline or control; 'undisciplined behavior'; 'ungoverned youth')
hungry - (feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food; 'a world full of hungry people')
hunger, hungriness - (a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation)
famished, ravenous, sharp-set, starved, esurient - (extremely hungry; 'they were tired and famished for food and sleep'; 'a ravenous boy'; 'the family was starved and ragged'; 'fell into the esurient embrance of a predatory enemy')
thirsty - (feeling a need or desire to drink; 'after playing hard the children were thirsty')
thirst, thirstiness - (a physiological need to drink)
exhaustive, thorough, thoroughgoing - (very thorough; exhaustively complete; 'an exhaustive study'; 'made a thorough search'; 'thoroughgoing research')
thorough - (painstakingly careful and accurate; 'our accountant is thorough'; 'thorough research')
thread, yarn - (a fine cord of twisted fibers (of cotton or silk or wool or nylon etc.) used in sewing and weaving)
weaving - (creating fabric)
weave, tissue - (create a piece of cloth by interlacing strands of fabric, such as wool or cotton; 'tissue textiles')
weaver - (a craftsman who weaves cloth)
threat - (a warning that something unpleasant is imminent; 'they were under threat of arrest')
threat - (declaration of an intention or a determination to inflict harm on another; 'his threat to kill me was quite explicit')
threaten - (to utter intentions of injury or punishment against: 'He threatened me when I tried to call the police')
throw - (the act of throwing (propelling something through the air with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist); 'the catcher made a good throw to second base')
throw - (project through the air; 'throw a frisbee')
flip, toss, sky, pitch - (throw or toss with a light motion; 'flip me the beachball'; 'toss me newspaper')
hurl, hurtle, cast - (throw forcefully)
flip, toss - (the act of flipping a coin)
discus, saucer - (a disk used in throwing competitions)
Frisbee - (a light plastic disk about 10 inches in diameter; sailed with a flip of the wrist for recreation or competition)
fling - (throw with force or recklessness; 'fling the frisbee')
fling - (the act of flinging)
deep-six, throw overboard - (throw from a boat)
lightning - (abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light)
thunderbolt, bolt, bolt of lightning - (a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder)
lightning - (the flash of light that accompanies an electric discharge in the atmosphere (or something resembling such a flash); can scintillate for a second or more)
thunderbolt, bolt, bolt of lightning - (a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder)
resound, echo, ring, reverberate - (ring or echo with sound; 'the hall resounded with laughter')
echo, reverberation, sound reflection, replication - (the persistence of a sound after its source has stopped)
thunder - (a booming or crashing noise caused by air expanding along the path of a bolt of lightning)
rainstorm - (a storm with rain)
thunderstorm, electrical storm, electric storm - (a storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning)
today - (the day that includes the present moment (as opposed to yesterday or tomorrow); 'Today is beautiful'; 'did you see today's newspaper?')
today - (on this day as distinct from yesterday or tomorrow; 'I can't meet with you today')
tonight - (the present or immediately coming night)
tonight, this evening, this night - (during the night of the present day; 'drop by tonight')
interim, meantime, meanwhile, lag - (the time between one event, process, or period and another; 'meanwhile the socialists are running the government')
someday - (some unspecified time in the future; 'someday you will understand my actions')
tomorrow - (the day after today; 'what are our tasks for tomorrow?')
tomorrow - (the next day, the day after, following the present day)
yesterday - (the day immediately before today; 'it was in yesterday's newspapers')
yesterday - (on the day preceding today; 'yesterday the weather was beautiful')
score - (a number that expresses the accomplishment of a team or an individual in a game or contest; 'the score was 7 to 0')
result, resultant, final result, outcome, termination - (something that results; 'he listened for the results on the radio')
rule - (directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted; 'he knew the rules of chess')
disqualify, unfit, indispose - (make unfit or unsuitable; 'Your income disqualifies you')
disqualify - (declare unfit; 'She was disqualified for the Olympics because she was a professional athlete')
unqualified - (not meeting the proper standards and requirements and training)
disqualified - (disqualified by law or rule or provision)
disqualified - (barred from competition for violation of rules; 'a disqualified player')
disqualification - (the act of preventing someone from participating by finding them unqualified)
shutout, skunk - (a defeat in a game where one side fails to score)
bull's eye - (in target shooting: a score made by hitting the center of the target; 'in repeated sets of five shots his numbers of bull's-eyes varied')
draw, standoff, tie - (the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided; 'the game ended in a draw'; 'their record was 3 wins, 6 losses and a tie')
tie - (equality of score in a contest)
score - (a number that expresses the accomplishment of a team or an individual in a game or contest; 'the score was 7 to 0')
draw, standoff, tie - (the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided; 'the game ended in a draw'; 'their record was 3 wins, 6 losses and a tie')
par - ((golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course; 'a par-5 hole'; 'par for this course is 72')
eagle - ((golf) a score of two strokes under par on a hole)
budget - (a summary of intended expenditures along with proposals for how to meet them; 'the president submitted the annual budget to Congress')
budgetary - (of or relating to a budget; 'budgetary considerations')
appropriation - (money set aside (as by a legislature) for a specific purpose)
allow, appropriate, earmark, set aside, reserve - (give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause; 'I will earmark this money for your research'; 'She sets aside time for meditation every day')
schedule - (plan for an activity or event; 'I've scheduled a concert next week')
schedule - (make a schedule; plan the time and place for events; 'I scheduled an exam for this afternoon')
scheduling, programming, programing - (setting an order and time for planned events)
program, programme - (arrange a program of or for; 'program the 80th birthday party')
scheduled - (planned or scheduled for some certain time or times; 'the scheduled meeting'; 'the scheduled flights had to be cancelled because of snow')
reschedule - (assign a new time and place for an event; 'We had to reschedule the doctor's appointment')
agenda, docket, schedule - (a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to)
timetable - (a schedule listing events and the times at which they will take place)
timetable - (a schedule of times of arrivals and departures)
tire, tyre - (hoop that covers a wheel; 'automobile tires are usually made of rubber and filled with compressed air')
tire, wear upon, tire out, wear, weary, jade, wear out, outwear, wear down, fag out, fag, fatigue - (exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress; 'We wore ourselves out on this hike')
tire, pall, weary, fatigue, jade - (get tired of something or somebody)
exhaustion - (extreme fatigue)
fatigue, weariness, tiredness - (temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work; 'he was hospitalized for extreme fatigue'; 'growing fatigue was apparent from the decline in the execution of their athletic skills'; 'weariness overcame her after twelve hours and she fell asleep')
tired - (depleted of strength or energy; 'tired mothers with crying babies'; 'too tired to eat')
aweary, weary - (physically and mentally fatigued; ''aweary' is archaic')
heavy - (marked by great psychological weight; weighted down especially with sadness or troubles or weariness; 'a heavy heart'; 'a heavy schedule'; 'heavy news'; 'a heavy silence'; 'heavy eyelids')
leaden, weighted - (made heavy or weighted down with weariness; 'his leaden arms'; 'weighted eyelids')
tiredly, wearily - (in a weary manner; 'he walked around tiredly')
exhausted, dog-tired, fagged, fatigued, played out, spent, washed-out, worn-out, worn out - (drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted; 'the day's shopping left her exhausted'; 'he went to bed dog-tired'; 'was fagged and sweaty'; 'the trembling of his played out limbs'; 'felt completely washed-out'; 'only worn-out horses and cattle'; 'you look worn out')
dizzy, giddy, woozy, vertiginous - (having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling; 'had a dizzy spell'; 'a dizzy pinnacle'; 'had a headache and felt giddy'; 'a giddy precipice'; 'feeling woozy from the blow on his head'; 'a vertiginous climb up the face of the cliff')
dizzy - (make dizzy or giddy; 'a dizzying pace')
jaded - (dulled by surfeit; 'the amoral, jaded, bored upper classes')
blase, bored - (uninterested because of frequent exposure or indulgence; 'his blase indifference'; 'a petulant blase air'; 'the bored gaze of the successful film star')
boredom, ennui, tedium - (the feeling of being bored by something tedious)
blahs - (a general feeling of boredom and dissatisfaction)
boring, deadening, dull, ho-hum, irksome, slow, tedious, tiresome, wearisome - (so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness; 'a boring evening with uninteresting people'; 'the deadening effect of some routine tasks'; 'a dull play'; 'his competent but dull performance'; 'a ho-hum speaker who couldn't capture their attention'; 'what an irksome task the writing of long letters is'- Edmund Burke; 'tedious days on the train'; 'the tiresome chirping of a cricket'- Mark Twain; 'other people's dreams are dreadfully wearisome')
bromidic, corny, platitudinal, platitudinous - (dull and tiresome but with pretensions of significance or originality; 'bromidic sermons')
bore, tire - (cause to be bored)
senesce, age, get on, mature, maturate - (grow old or older; 'She aged gracefully'; 'we age every day-what a depressing thought!'; 'Young men senesce')
mutate - (undergo mutation; 'cells mutate')
mutation, genetic mutation, chromosomal mutation - ((genetics) any event that changes genetic structure; any alteration in the inherited nucleic acid sequence of the genotype of an organism)
mutant - (tending to undergo or resulting from mutation; 'a mutant gene')
mutant, mutation, variation, sport - ((biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration)
freak, monster, monstrosity, lusus naturae - (a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed)
label - (a brief description given for purposes of identification; 'the label Modern is applied to many different kinds of architecture')
appellation, denomination, designation, appellative - (identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others)
appellation, denomination, designation, appellative - (identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others)
title - (the name of a work of art or literary composition etc.; 'he looked for books with the word 'jazz' in the title'; 'he refused to give titles to his paintings'; 'I can never remember movie titles')
title - (a general or descriptive heading for a section of a written work; 'the novel had chapter titles')
title - (a general or descriptive heading for a section of a written work; 'the novel had chapter titles')
title, title of respect, form of address - (an identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. 'Mr.' or 'General'; 'the professor didn't like his friends to use his formal title')
title, title of respect, form of address - (an identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. 'Mr.' or 'General'; 'the professor didn't like his friends to use his formal title')
Reverend - (a title of respect for a clergyman)
sir - (term of address for a man)
Lordship - (a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge; 'Your Lordship'; 'His Lordship')
Ladyship - (a title used to address any peeress except a duchess; 'Your Ladyship'; 'Her Ladyship')
madame - (title used for a married Frenchwoman)
dame, madam, ma'am, lady, gentlewoman - (a woman of refinement; 'a chauffeur opened the door of the limousine for the grand lady')
Miss - (a form of address for an unmarried woman)
mister, Mr, Mr. - (a form of address for a man)
Junior, Jr, Jnr - (a son who has the same first name as his father)
book, volume - (physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together; 'he used a large book as a doorstop')
page - (one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains)
bookmark, bookmarker - (a marker (a piece of paper or ribbon) placed between the pages of a book to mark the reader's place)
book - (a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together); 'I am reading a good book on economics')
trade book, trade edition - (a book intended for general readership)
best seller, bestseller - (a book that has had a large and rapid sale)
textbook, text, text edition, schoolbook, school text - (a book prepared for use in schools or colleges; 'his economics textbook is in its tenth edition'; 'the professor wrote the text that he assigned students to buy')
exercise, example - (a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding; 'you must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook')
catalog, catalogue - (a book or pamphlet containing an enumeration of things; 'he found it in the Sears catalog')
cookbook, cookery book - (a book of recipes and cooking directions)
textbook, text, text edition, schoolbook, school text - (a book prepared for use in schools or colleges; 'his economics textbook is in its tenth edition'; 'the professor wrote the text that he assigned students to buy')
primer - (an introductory textbook)
album - (a book of blank pages with pockets or envelopes; for organizing photographs or stamp collections etc)
scrapbook - (an album into which clippings or notes or pictures can be pasted)
picture book - (a book consisting chiefly of pictures)
diary - (a personal journal (as a physical object))
booklet, brochure, folder, leaflet, pamphlet - (a small book usually having a paper cover)
notebook - (a book with blank pages for recording notes or memoranda)
exercise, practice, drill, practice session, recitation - (systematic training by multiple repetitions; 'practice makes perfect')
drill, exercise, practice, practise - (learn by repetition; 'We drilled French verbs every day'; 'Pianists practice scales')
drill, exercise, practice, practise - (learn by repetition; 'We drilled French verbs every day'; 'Pianists practice scales')
exercise, example - (a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding; 'you must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook')
lesson - (a unit of instruction; 'he took driving lessons')
movie, film, picture, moving picture, moving-picture show, motion picture, motion-picture show, picture show, pic, flick - (a form of entertainment that enacts a story by a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement; 'they went to a movie every Saturday night'; 'the film was shot on location')
title, statute title, rubric - (a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with; 'Title 8 provided federal help for schools')
head - (the top of something; 'the head of the stairs'; 'the head of the page'; 'the head of the list')
bottom - (the lowest part of anything; 'they started at the bottom of the hill')
rear, back - (the side that goes last or is not normally seen; back 'he wrote the date on the back of the photograph')
back, rear - (the part of something that is furthest from the normal viewer; 'he stood at the back of the stage'; 'it was hidden in the rear of the store')
back - (the part of a garment that covers the back of your body; 'they pinned a 'kick me' sign on his back')
rear, backside, back end - (the side of an object that is opposite its front; 'his room was toward the rear of the hotel')
back, rear - (the part of something that is furthest from the normal viewer; 'he stood at the back of the stage'; 'it was hidden in the rear of the store')
sum, total, totality, aggregate - (the whole amount)
sightseeing, rubber-necking - (going about to look at places of interest)
finish, destination, goal - (the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey); 'a crowd assembled at the finish'; 'he was nearly exhausted as their destination came into view')
round trip - (a trip to some place and back again)
commute, travel back and forth - (travel back and forth regularly, as between one's place of work and home)
commute - (a regular journey of some distance to and from your place of work; 'there is standing room only on the high-speed commute')
commutation, commuting - (the travel of a commuter)
commuter - (someone who travels regularly from home in a suburb to work in a city)
bring, get, convey, fetch - (go or come after and bring or take back; 'Get me those books over there, please'; 'Could you bring the wine?'; 'The dog fetched the hat')
desire - (something that is desired)
tour, circuit - (a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area; 'they took an extended tour of Europe'; 'we took a quick circuit of the park'; 'a ten-day coach circuit of the island')
tour - (make a tour of a certain place; 'We toured the Provence this summer')
interpreter, translator - (someone who mediates between speakers of different languages)
translator, transcriber - (a person who translates written messages from one language to another)
translate, interpret, render - (restate (words) from one language into another language; 'I have to translate when my in-laws from Austria visit the U.S.'; 'Can you interpret the speech of the visiting dignitaries?'; 'She rendered the French poem into English'; 'He translates for the U.N.')
translation, interlingual rendition, rendering, version - (a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language)
translation, interlingual rendition, rendering, version - (a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language)
translate, interpret, render - (restate (words) from one language into another language; 'I have to translate when my in-laws from Austria visit the U.S.'; 'Can you interpret the speech of the visiting dignitaries?'; 'She rendered the French poem into English'; 'He translates for the U.N.')
translate, interpret, render - (restate (words) from one language into another language; 'I have to translate when my in-laws from Austria visit the U.S.'; 'Can you interpret the speech of the visiting dignitaries?'; 'She rendered the French poem into English'; 'He translates for the U.N.')
trap - (a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned)
web - (an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving; 'the trees cast a delicate web of shadows over the lawn')
spider web, spider's web - (a web spun by spiders to trap insect prey)
get, catch, capture - (succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase; 'We finally got the suspect'; 'Did you catch the thief?')
captor, capturer - (a person who captures and holds people or animals)
captive, confined, imprisoned, jailed - (in captivity)
recapture, retake - (capture again; 'recapture the escaped prisoner')
collar, nail, apprehend, arrest, pick up, nab, cop - (take into custody; 'the police nabbed the suspected criminals')
apprehension, arrest, catch, collar, pinch, taking into custody - (the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal); 'the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar')
fence, fence in - (enclose with a fence; 'we fenced in our yard')
confined, fenced in, penned - (enclosed by a confining fence)
confine - (prevent from leaving or from being removed)
enclose, hold in, confine - (close in or confine)
confine, detain - (deprive of freedom; take into confinement)
confinement - (the act of restraining of a person's liberty by confining them)
confinement - (the state of being confined; 'he was held in confinement')
restrain, confine, hold - (to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement; 'This holds the local until the express passengers change trains'; 'About a dozen animals were held inside the stockade'; 'The illegal immigrants were held at a detention center'; 'The terrorists held the journalists for ransom')
constraint - (the act of constraining; the threat or use of force to control the thoughts or behavior of others)
detention, detainment, hold, custody - (a state of being confined (usually for a short time); 'his detention was politically motivated'; 'the prisoner is on hold'; 'he is in the custody of police')
custody - (holding by the police; 'the suspect is in custody')
lockdown - (the act of confining prisoners to their cells (usually to regain control during a riot))
imprison, incarcerate, lag, immure, put behind bars, jail, jug, gaol, put away, remand - (lock up or confine, in or as in a jail; 'The suspects were imprisoned without trial'; 'the murderer was incarcerated for the rest of his life')
imprisonment - (putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment)
captive, confined, imprisoned, jailed - (in captivity)
captivity, imprisonment, incarceration, immurement - (the state of being imprisoned; 'he was held in captivity until he died'; 'the imprisonment of captured soldiers'; 'his ignominious incarceration in the local jail'; 'he practiced the immurement of his enemies in the castle dungeon')
captivity, imprisonment, incarceration, immurement - (the state of being imprisoned; 'he was held in captivity until he died'; 'the imprisonment of captured soldiers'; 'his ignominious incarceration in the local jail'; 'he practiced the immurement of his enemies in the castle dungeon')
trap, entrap, snare, ensnare, trammel - (catch in or as if in a trap; 'The men trap foxes')
catch, haul - (the quantity that was caught; 'the catch was only 10 fish')
catch - (anything that is caught (especially if it is worth catching); 'he shared his catch with the others')
prisoner, captive - (a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war)
captive - (an animal that is confined)
prisoner, captive - (a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war)
detainee, political detainee - (some held in custody)
hostage, surety - (a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms)
dainty, delicacy, goody, kickshaw, treat - (something considered choice to eat)
treat - (an occurrence that causes special pleasure or delight)
treat - (provide with a gift or entertainment; 'Grandmother always treated us to the circus'; 'I like to treat myself to a day at a spa when I am depressed')
treat - (an occurrence that causes special pleasure or delight)
tremble - (move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways; 'His hands were trembling when he signed the document')
tremble, shiver, shake - (a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement)
tremor - (shaking or trembling (usually resulting from weakness or stress or disease))
shiver, shudder - (shake, as from cold; 'The children are shivering - turn on the heat!')
tremble, shiver, shake - (a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement)
stumble, trip - (miss a step and fall or nearly fall; 'She stumbled over the tree root')
slip, trip - (an accidental misstep threatening (or causing) a fall; 'he blamed his slip on the ice'; 'the jolt caused many slips and a few spills')
trick, fast one - (a cunning or deceitful action or device; 'he played a trick on me'; 'he pulled a fast one and got away with it')
flim-flam, trick, fob, fox, pull a fast one on, play a trick on - (deceive somebody; 'We tricked the teacher into thinking that class would be cancelled next week')
trickery, chicanery, chicane, guile, wile, shenanigan - (the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them))
fraud - (intentional deception resulting in injury to another person)
fraud, fraudulence, dupery, hoax, humbug, put-on - (something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage)
Torrid Zone, tropical zone, tropics - (the part of the Earth's surface between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn; characterized by a hot climate)
tropical, tropic - (relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator); 'tropical islands'; 'tropical fruit')
humid - (containing or characterized by a great deal of water vapor; 'humid air'; 'humid weather')
wetness - (the condition of containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water); 'he confirmed the wetness of the swimming trunks')
humidity, humidness - (wetness in the atmosphere)
moisture, wet - (wetness caused by water; 'drops of wet gleamed on the window')
tropical, tropic - (of weather or climate; hot and humid as in the tropics; 'tropical weather')
trouble, problem - (a source of difficulty; 'one trouble after another delayed the job'; 'what's the problem?')
trouble - (an event causing distress or pain; 'what is the trouble?'; 'heart trouble')
binary - (of or pertaining to a number system having 2 as its base; 'a binary digit')
contradictory, mutually exclusive - (unable to be both true at the same time)
alternative, mutually exclusive - (necessitating a choice between mutually exclusive possibilities; ''either' and 'or' in 'either this or that'')
black-and-white - (of a situation that is sharply divided into mutually exclusive categories; 'he rejected a black-and-white world'; 'there are no black-and-white certainties'; 'there were no grey areas, you were either for him or against him, he was all black-and-white')
reversal, change of mind, flip-flop, turnabout, turnaround - (a decision to reverse an earlier decision)
interchange, tack, switch, alternate, flip, flip-flop - (reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action))
rethink - (change one's mind; 'He rethought his decision to take a vacation')
dilemma, quandary - (state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options)
teleost fish, teleost, teleostan - (a bony fish of the subclass Teleostei)
ganoid, ganoid fish - (primitive fishes having thick bony scales with a shiny covering)
soft-finned fish, malacopterygian - (any fish of the superorder Malacopterygii)
catfish, siluriform fish - (any of numerous mostly freshwater bottom-living fishes of Eurasia and North America with barbels like whiskers around the mouth)
cypriniform fish - (a soft-finned fish of the order Cypriniformes)
characin, characin fish, characid - (any freshwater fish of the family Characinidae)
piranha, pirana, caribe - (small voraciously carnivorous freshwater fishes of South America that attack and destroy living animals)
cyprinodont - (any member of the family Cyprinodontidae)
guppy, rainbow fish, Lebistes reticulatus - (small freshwater fish of South America and the West Indies; often kept in aquariums)
carp - (any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae)
goldfish, Carassius auratus - (small golden or orange-red freshwater fishes of Eurasia used as pond or aquarium fishes)
spiny-finned fish, acanthopterygian - (a teleost fish with fins that are supported by sharp inflexible rays)
percoid fish, percoid, percoidean - (any of numerous spiny-finned fishes of the order Perciformes)
scombroid, scombroid fish - (important marine food and game fishes found in all tropical and temperate seas; some are at least partially endothermic and can thrive in colder waters)
mackerel - (any of various fishes of the family Scombridae)
swordfish, Xiphias gladius - (large toothless marine food fish with a long swordlike upper jaw; not completely cold-blooded i.e. they are able to warm their brains and eyes: worldwide in warm waters but feed on cold ocean floor coming to surface at night)
flatfish - (any of several families of fishes having flattened bodies that swim along the sea floor on one side of the body with both eyes on the upper side)
halibut, holibut - (marine food fish of the northern Atlantic or northern Pacific; the largest flatfish and one of the largest teleost fishes)
barracuda - (any voracious marine fish of the genus Sphyraena having an elongated cylindrical body and large mouth with projecting lower jaw and long strong teeth)
snapper - (any of several large sharp-toothed marine food and sport fishes of the family Lutjanidae of mainly tropical coastal waters)
snapper, Chrysophrys auratus - (Australian food fish having a pinkish body with blue spots)
tuna, tunny - (any very large marine food and game fish of the genus Thunnus; related to mackerel; chiefly of warm waters)
tuna, tuna fish, tunny - (important warm-water fatty fish of the genus Thunnus of the family Scombridae; usually served as steaks)
tune, melody, air, strain, melodic line, line, melodic phrase - (a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence; 'she was humming an air from Beethoven')
melodic - (of or relating to melody; 'melodic harmony')
melodious, melodic, musical - (containing or constituting or characterized by pleasing melody; 'the melodious song of a meadowlark')
theme, melodic theme, musical theme, idea - ((music) melodic subject of a musical composition; 'the theme is announced in the first measures'; 'the accompanist picked up the idea and elaborated it')
painting - (creating a picture with paints; 'he studied painting and sculpture for many years')
type, typewrite - (write by means of a keyboard with types; 'type the acceptance letter, please')
typing, typewriting - (writing done with a typewriter)
type, typewrite - (write by means of a keyboard with types; 'type the acceptance letter, please')
typewriter - (hand-operated character printer for printing written messages one character at a time)
uniform - (clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification)
uniform, unvarying - (always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences; 'a street of uniform tall white buildings')
undifferentiated, uniform - (not differentiated)
united - (characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity; 'presented a united front')
joined, united - (of or relating to two people who are married to each other)
unmarried, single - (not married or related to the unmarried state; 'unmarried men and women'; 'unmarried life'; 'sex and the single girl'; 'single parenthood'; 'are you married or single?')
married - (joined in matrimony; 'a married man'; 'a married couple')
joined, united - (of or relating to two people who are married to each other)
apart, separate, separated - (not living together as man and wife; 'decided to live apart'; 'maintaining separate households'; 'they are separated')
division - (an army unit large enough to sustain combat; 'two infantry divisions were held in reserve')
division, air division - (a unit of the United States Air Force usually comprising two or more wings)
division, naval division - (a group of ships of similar type)
infantry, foot - (an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot; 'there came ten thousand horsemen and as many fully-armed foot')
battalion - (an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies)
division - (an army unit large enough to sustain combat; 'two infantry divisions were held in reserve')
unify, unite, merge - (become one; 'Germany unified officially in 1990'; 'Will the two Koreas unify?')
unite, unify, merge - (join or combine; 'We merged our resources')
union, unification, uniting, conjugation, jointure - (the act of making or becoming a single unit; 'the union of opposing factions'; 'he looked forward to the unification of his family for the holidays')
fusion, merger, unification - (an occurrence that involves the production of a union)
union, unification, uniting, conjugation, jointure - (the act of making or becoming a single unit; 'the union of opposing factions'; 'he looked forward to the unification of his family for the holidays')
reunify, reunite - (unify again, as of a country; 'Will Korea reunify?')
reunion, reunification - (the act of coming together again; 'monetary unification precipitated the reunification of the German state in October 1990')
incorporate, incorporated, integrated, merged, unified - (formed or united into a whole)
consolidate - (form into a solid mass or whole; 'The mud had consolidated overnight')
amalgamate, amalgamated, coalesced, consolidated, fused - (joined together into a whole; 'United Industries'; 'the amalgamated colleges constituted a university'; 'a consolidated school')
consolidated - (forming a solid mass)
consolidate - (unite into one; 'The companies consolidated')
consolidate - (bring together into a single whole or system; 'The town and county schools are being consolidated')
consolidation, integration - (the act of combining into an integral whole; 'a consolidation of two corporations'; 'after their consolidation the two bills were passed unanimously'; 'the defendants asked for a consolidation of the actions against them')
consolidation - (something that has consolidated into a compact mass; 'he dropped the consolidation into the acid bath')
federation - (an organization formed by merging several groups or parties)
amalgamation, merger, uniting - (the combination of two or more commercial companies)
federate, federalize, federalise - (enter into a league for a common purpose; 'The republics federated to become the Soviet Union')
valley, vale - (a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river)
canyon, canon - (a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall)
prize, value, treasure, appreciate - (hold dear; 'I prize these old photographs')
respect, esteem, value, prize, prise - (regard highly; think much of; 'I respect his judgement'; 'We prize his creativity')
respect, esteem, value, prize, prise - (regard highly; think much of; 'I respect his judgement'; 'We prize his creativity')
widespread - (widely circulated or diffused; 'a widespread doctrine'; 'widespread fear of nuclear war')
far-flung, widespread - (distributed over a considerable extent; 'far-flung trading operations'; 'the West's far-flung mountain ranges'; 'widespread nuclear fallout')
prevailing, prevalent, rife - (encountered generally especially at the present time; 'the prevailing opinion was that a trade war could be averted'; 'the most prevalent religion in our area'; 'speculation concerning the books author was rife')
prevailing, predominant - (most frequent or common; 'prevailing winds')
predominantly, preponderantly - (much greater in number or influence; 'the patients are predominantly indigenous')
predominate, dominate, rule, reign, prevail - (be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance; 'Money reigns supreme here'; 'Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood')
statewide - (occurring or extending throughout a state; 'the statewide recycling program')
countrywide, nationwide - (occurring or extending throughout a country or nation; 'the event aroused nationwide interest'; 'a countrywide fund-raising campaign')
ecumenic, oecumenic, ecumenical, oecumenical - (concerned with promoting unity among churches or religions; 'ecumenical thinking'; 'ecumenical activities'; 'the ecumenical movement')
worldwide, world-wide - (spanning or extending throughout the entire world; 'worldwide distribution'; 'a worldwide epidemic')
cosmopolitan, ecumenical, oecumenical, general, universal, worldwide, world-wide - (of worldwide scope or applicability; 'an issue of cosmopolitan import'; 'the shrewdest political and ecumenical comment of our time'- Christopher Morley; 'universal experience')
cosmopolitan, ecumenical, oecumenical, general, universal, worldwide, world-wide - (of worldwide scope or applicability; 'an issue of cosmopolitan import'; 'the shrewdest political and ecumenical comment of our time'- Christopher Morley; 'universal experience')
universal - (applicable to or common to all members of a group or set; 'the play opened to universal acclaim'; 'rap enjoys universal appeal among teenage boys')
universally - (everywhere; 'people universally agree on this')
everywhere, everyplace, all over - (to or in any or all places; 'You find fast food stores everywhere'; 'people everywhere are becoming aware of the problem'; 'he carried a gun everywhere he went'; 'looked all over for a suitable gift'; ('everyplace' is used informally for 'everywhere'))
one-on-one - (directly between two individuals; 'one-on-one instruction')
one-on-one, man-to-man - (being a system of play in which an individual defensive player guards an individual offensive player; 'one-on-one defense')
ahead, in the lead, leading - (having the leading position or higher score in a contest; 'he is ahead by a pawn'; 'the leading team in the pennant race')
high - ((literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like 'knee-high'); 'a high mountain'; 'high ceilings'; 'high buildings'; 'a high forehead'; 'a high incline'; 'a foot high')
exalted, sublime, grand, high-flown, high-minded, lofty, rarefied, rarified, idealistic, noble-minded - (of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style; 'an exalted ideal'; 'argue in terms of high-flown ideals'- Oliver Franks; 'a noble and lofty concept'; 'a grand purpose')
eminent, lofty, soaring, towering - (of imposing height; especially standing out above others; 'an eminent peak'; 'lofty mountains'; 'the soaring spires of the cathedral'; 'towering icebergs')
low - (literal meanings; being at or having a relatively small elevation or upward extension; 'low ceilings'; 'low clouds'; 'low hills'; 'the sun is low'; 'low furniture'; 'a low bow')
low-lying - (having a small elevation above the ground or horizon or sea level; 'low-lying clouds')
elevated - (raised above ground level; on elevated rails; 'elevated railway')
elevated - (raised above the ground; 'an elevated platform')
raised - (above the surround or above the normal position; 'a raised design'; 'raised eyebrows')
high - (greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount; 'a high temperature'; 'a high price'; 'the high point of his career'; 'high risks'; 'has high hopes'; 'the river is high'; 'he has a high opinion of himself')
average, mean - (approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value; 'the average income in New England is below that of the nation'; 'of average height for his age'; 'the mean annual rainfall')
low - (less than normal in degree or intensity or amount; 'low prices'; 'the reservoir is low')
many - (a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by 'as' or 'too' or 'so' or 'that'; amounting to a large but indefinite number; 'many temptations'; 'the temptations are many'; 'a good many'; 'a great many'; 'many directions'; 'take as many apples as you like'; 'too many clouds to see'; 'never saw so many people')
numerous - (amounting to a large indefinite number; 'numerous times'; 'the family was numerous')
abundant - (present in great quantity; 'an abundant supply of water')
manifold, multiplex - (many and varied; having many features or forms; 'manifold reasons'; 'our manifold failings'; 'manifold intelligence'; 'the multiplex opportunities in high technology')
each - ((used of count nouns) every one considered individually; 'each person is mortal'; 'each party is welcome')
much - ((quantifier used with mass nouns) great in quantity or degree or extent; 'not much rain'; 'much affection'; 'much grain is in storage')
excessive, inordinate, undue, unreasonable - (beyond normal limits; 'excessive charges'; 'a book of inordinate length'; 'his dress stops just short of undue elegance'; 'unreasonable demands')
glutted, overfull - (exceeding demand; 'a glutted market')
exorbitant, extortionate, outrageous, steep, unconscionable, usurious - (greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation; 'exorbitant rent'; 'extortionate prices'; 'spends an outrageous amount on entertainment'; 'usurious interest rate'; 'unconscionable spending')
excessive, extravagant, exuberant, overweening - (unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings; 'extravagant praise'; 'exuberant compliments'; 'overweening ambition'; 'overweening greed')
maximal, maximum - (the greatest or most complete or best possible; 'maximal expansion'; 'maximum pressure')
high - ((literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like 'knee-high'); 'a high mountain'; 'high ceilings'; 'high buildings'; 'a high forehead'; 'a high incline'; 'a foot high')
upper - (higher in place or position; 'the upper bunk'; 'in the upper center of the picture'; 'the upper stories')
upper - (the topmost one of two)
back - (related to or located at the back; 'the back yard'; 'the back entrance')
rear, rearward - (located in or toward the back or rear; 'the chair's rear legs'; 'the rear door of the plane'; 'on the rearward side')
back, hind, hinder - (located at or near the back of an animal; 'back (or hind) legs'; 'the hinder part of a carcass')
fair, just - (free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; or conforming with established standards or rules; 'a fair referee'; 'fair deal'; 'on a fair footing'; 'a fair fight'; 'by fair means or foul')
good, just, upright - (of moral excellence; 'a genuinely good person'; 'a just cause'; 'an upright and respectable man')
displease - (give displeasure to)
dissatisfy - (fail to satisfy)
disgruntle - (put into a bad mood or into bad humour; 'The employees were disgruntled by their bad working conditions')
disgruntled, dissatisfied - (in a state of sulky dissatisfaction)
ill humor, ill humour, distemper - (an angry and disagreeable mood)
good humor, good humour, good temper, amiability - (a cheerful and agreeable mood)
peeve - (an annoyed or irritated mood)
joy, delight, pleasure - (something or someone that provides pleasure; a source of happiness; 'a joy to behold'; 'the pleasure of his company'; 'the new car is a delight')
pleasure - (an activity that affords enjoyment; 'he puts duty before pleasure')
upset, discompose, untune, disconcert, discomfit - (cause to lose one's composure)
wrong-side-out, inside-out - (with the inside surface on the outside)
inverted, upside-down - (being in such a position that top and bottom are reversed; 'a quotation mark is sometimes called an inverted comma'; 'an upside-down cake')
overturned, upset, upturned - (having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom; 'an overturned car'; 'the upset pitcher of milk'; 'sat on an upturned bucket')
upstairs, up the stairs, on a higher floor - (on a floor above; 'they lived upstairs')
upstairs - (the part of a building above the ground floor; 'no one was allowed to see the upstairs')
upstairs, up the stairs, on a higher floor - (on a floor above; 'they lived upstairs')
upstairs - (the part of a building above the ground floor; 'no one was allowed to see the upstairs')
basement, cellar - (the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage)
floor, level, storey, story - (a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale; 'what level is the office on?')
ground floor, first floor, ground level - (the floor of a building that is at or nearest to the level of the ground around the building)
loft, attic, garret - (floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage)
loft - (floor consisting of a large unpartitioned space over a factory or warehouse or other commercial space)
appetite, appetency, appetence - (a feeling of craving something; 'an appetite for life'; 'the object of life is to satisfy as many appetencies as possible'- Granville Hicks)
sexual desire, eros, concupiscence, physical attraction - (a desire for sexual intimacy)
lecherousness, lust, lustfulness - (a strong sexual desire)
lecherousness, lust, lustfulness - (a strong sexual desire)
urge, impulse - (an instinctive motive; 'profound religious impulses')
urge, itch - (a strong restless desire; 'why this urge to travel?')
caprice, impulse, whim - (a sudden desire; 'he bought it on an impulse')
justifiable - (capable of being justified)
justifiable - (capable of being justified)
righteous - (morally justified; 'righteous indignation')
pro - (an argument in favor of a proposal)
con - (an argument opposed to a proposal)
con - (an argument opposed to a proposal)
justification - (something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary; 'he considered misrule a justification for revolution')
justification - (a statement in explanation of some action or belief)
reason, ground - (a rational motive for a belief or action; 'the reason that war was declared'; 'the grounds for their declaration')
defense, defence, vindication - (the justification for some act or belief; 'he offered a persuasive defense of the theory')
alibi - ((law) a defense by an accused person purporting to show that he or she could not have committed the crime in question)
pressing, urgent - (compelling immediate action; 'too pressing to permit of longer delay'; 'the urgent words 'Hurry! Hurry!''; 'bridges in urgent need of repair')
emergent - (occurring unexpectedly and requiring urgent action; 'emergent repair of an aorta')
urgency - (the state of being urgent; an earnest and insistent necessity)
urgently, desperately - (with great urgency; 'health care reform is needed urgently'; 'the soil desperately needed potash')
critical, vital - (urgently needed; absolutely necessary; 'a critical element of the plan'; 'critical medical supplies'; 'vital for a healthy society'; 'of vital interest')
assorted, various - (of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity; 'assorted sizes'; 'his disguises are many and various'; 'various experiments have failed to disprove the theory'; 'cited various reasons for his behavior')
versatile, various - (having great diversity or variety; 'his various achievements are impressive'; 'his vast and versatile erudition')
diverse, various - (distinctly dissimilar or unlike; 'celebrities as diverse as Bob Hope and Bob Dylan'; 'animals as various as the jaguar and the cavy and the sloth')
variously, diversely, multifariously - (in diverse ways; 'the alternatives that are variously represented by the participants'2; 'the speakers treated the subject most diversely')
disparate - (fundamentally different or distinct in quality or kind; 'such disparate attractions as grand opera and game fishing'; 'disparate ideas')
assortment, mixture, mixed bag, miscellany, miscellanea, variety, salmagundi, smorgasbord, potpourri, motley - (a collection containing a variety of sorts of things; 'a great assortment of cars was on display'; 'he had a variety of disorders'; 'a veritable smorgasbord of religions')
change, alter, vary - (make or become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence; 'her mood changes in accordance with the weather'; 'The supermarket's selection of vegetables varies according to the season')
vary - (be subject to change in accordance with a variable; 'Prices vary'; 'His moods vary depending on the weather')
variation, fluctuation - (an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change)
variation, variance - (an activity that varies from a norm or standard; 'any variation in his routine was immediately reported')
variation - (the process of varying or being varied)
deviation, divergence, departure, difference - (a variation that deviates from the standard or norm; 'the deviation from the mean')
fluctuate - (cause to fluctuate or move in a wavelike pattern)
fluctuate, vacillate, waver - (move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern; 'the line on the monitor vacillated')
fluctuate - (be unstable; 'The stock market fluctuates')
fluctuation - (a wave motion; 'the fluctuations of the sea')
variation, fluctuation - (an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change)
fluctuation, wavering - (the quality of being unsteady and subject to changes; 'he kept a record of price fluctuations')
experience, receive, have, get, undergo - (go through (mental or physical states or experiences); 'get an idea'; 'experience vertigo'; 'get nauseous'; 'undergo a strange sensation'; 'The chemical undergoes a sudden change'; 'The fluid undergoes shear'; 'receive injuries'; 'have a feeling')
experience, undergo, see, go through - (go or live through; 'We had many trials to go through'; 'he saw action in Viet Nam')
take, undergo, submit - (accept or undergo, often unwillingly; 'We took a pay cut')
know, experience, live - (have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations; 'I know the feeling!'; 'have you ever known hunger?'; 'I have lived a kind of hell when I was a drug addict'; 'The holocaust survivors have lived a nightmare'; 'I lived through two divorces')
experience, receive, have, get, undergo - (go through (mental or physical states or experiences); 'get an idea'; 'experience vertigo'; 'get nauseous'; 'undergo a strange sensation'; 'The chemical undergoes a sudden change'; 'The fluid undergoes shear'; 'receive injuries'; 'have a feeling')
feel, experience - (undergo an emotional sensation; 'She felt resentful'; 'He felt regret')
have, experience - (undergo; 'The stocks had a fast run-up')
vary - (be subject to change in accordance with a variable; 'Prices vary'; 'His moods vary depending on the weather')
laminate - (cover with a thin sheet; 'laminate the table')
roof - (provide a building with a roof; cover a building with a roof)
shingling - (the laying on of shingles; 'shingling is a craft very different from carpentry')
refinery - (an industrial plant for purifying a crude substance)
oil refinery, petroleum refinery - (a refinery for petroleum)
shipyard - (a workplace where ships are built or repaired)
shipbuilding - (the construction of ships)
flashing - (sheet metal shaped and attached to a roof for strength and weatherproofing)
plate - (a sheet of metal or wood or glass or plastic)
plate - (a sheet of metal or wood or glass or plastic)
nameplate - (a plate bearing a name)
damper - (a movable iron plate that regulates the draft in a stove or chimney or furnace)
paving material - (material used for pavement)
asphalt, mineral pitch - (a dark bituminous substance found in natural beds and as residue from petroleum distillation; consists mainly of hydrocarbons)
asphalt - (mixed asphalt and crushed gravel or sand; used especially for paving but also for roofing)
macadam - (broken stone used in macadamized roadways)
tarmacadam, tarmac - (a paving material of tar and broken stone; mixed in a factory and shaped during paving)
tarmacadam, tarmac, macadam - (a paved surface having compressed layers of broken rocks held together with tar)
at a loss, nonplused, nonplussed, puzzled - (filled with bewilderment; 'at a loss to understand those remarks'; 'puzzled that she left without saying goodbye')
stuck - (baffled; 'this problem has me completely stuck')
resurface - (cover with a new surface)
pave - (cover with a material such as stone or concrete to make suitable for vehicle traffic; 'pave the roads in the village')
glaze - (coat with a glaze; 'the potter glazed the dishes')
glaze - (coat with a glaze; 'the potter glazed the dishes')
glazed, shiny - (having a shiny surface or coating; 'glazed fabrics'; 'glazed doughnuts')
glazed - ((of foods) covered with a shiny coating by applying e.g. beaten egg or a sugar or gelatin mixture; 'glazed doughnuts'; 'a glazed ham')
plate - (coat with a layer of metal; 'plate spoons with silver')
refinish - (give a new surface; 'refinish the dining room furniture')
coating, finish, finishing - (a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance); 'the boat had a metallic finish'; 'he applied a coat of a clear finish'; 'when the finish is too thin it is difficult to apply evenly')
coating, finish, finishing - (a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance); 'the boat had a metallic finish'; 'he applied a coat of a clear finish'; 'when the finish is too thin it is difficult to apply evenly')
finish - (provide with a finish; 'The carpenter finished the table beautifully')
galvanize, galvanise - (cover with zinc; 'galvanize steel')
silverplate, silver-plate - (plate with silver; 'silverplate a watch')
silver plate - (a thin layer of silver deposited on something)
silver plate - (tableware that is plated with silver)
electroplate - (coat with metal by electrolysis; 'electroplate the watch')
violent - (acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity; 'a violent attack'; 'a violent person'; 'violent feelings'; 'a violent rage'; 'felt a violent dislike')
nonviolent - (abstaining (on principle) from the use of violence)
violently - (in a violent manner; 'they attacked violently')
visit - (the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time; 'he dropped by for a visit')
visit, see - (visit a place, as for entertainment; 'We went to see the Eiffel Tower in the morning')
travel to, visit - (go to certain places as for sightseeing; 'Did you ever visit Paris?')
socialize, socialise - (take part in social activities; interact with others; 'He never socializes with his colleagues'; 'The old man hates to socialize')
visit - (the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time; 'he dropped by for a visit')
visit - (the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time; 'he dropped by for a visit')
visitor, visitant - (someone who visits)
visitation - (an official visit for inspection or supervision; 'the commissioner made visitations to all the precinct stations'; 'the recent visitation of the bishop to his diocese')
voice, vocalization, vocalisation, vocalism, phonation, vox - (the sound made by the vibration of vocal folds modified by the resonance of the vocal tract; 'a singer takes good care of his voice'; 'the giraffe cannot make any vocalizations')
vocal - (relating to or designed for or using the singing voice; 'vocal technique'; 'the vocal repertoire'; 'organized a vocal group to sing his compositions')
vocal - (having or using the power to produce speech or sound; 'vocal organs'; 'all vocal beings hymned their praise')
vocally - (in a vocal manner; 'she defended herself vocally')
visual property - (an attribute of vision)
color property - (an attribute of color)
voice - (the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech; 'A shrill voice sounded behind us')
journey, journeying - (the act of traveling from one place to another)
travel, journey - (undertake a journey or trip)
travel, traveling, travelling - (the act of going from one place to another; 'he enjoyed selling but he hated the travel')
travel, journey - (undertake a journey or trip)
travel, trip, jaunt - (make a trip for pleasure)
travel, move around - (travel from place to place, as for the purpose of finding work, preaching, or acting as a judge)
travel - (undergo transportation as in a vehicle; 'We travelled North on Rte. 508')
trip - (a journey for some purpose (usually including the return); 'he took a trip to the shopping center')
traveled, travelled - (familiar with many parts of the world; 'a traveled, educated man'; 'well-traveled people')
cosmopolitan - (composed of people from or at home in many parts of the world; especially not provincial in attitudes or interests; 'his cosmopolitan benevolence impartially extended to all races and to all creeds'- T.B. Macaulay; 'the ancient and cosmopolitan societies of Syria and Egypt'; 'that queer, cosmopolitan, rather sinister crowd found around the Marseilles docks')
journey, journeying - (the act of traveling from one place to another)
travel, journey - (undertake a journey or trip)
travel, traveling, travelling - (the act of going from one place to another; 'he enjoyed selling but he hated the travel')
travel, journey - (undertake a journey or trip)
travel, trip, jaunt - (make a trip for pleasure)
travel - (undergo transportation as in a vehicle; 'We travelled North on Rte. 508')
trip - (a journey for some purpose (usually including the return); 'he took a trip to the shopping center')
accompany - (go or travel along with; 'The nurse accompanied the old lady everywhere')
escort - (accompany as an escort; 'She asked her older brother to escort her to the ball')
bodyguard, escort - (someone who escorts and protects a prominent person)
escort - (an attendant who is employed to accompany someone)
date, escort - (a participant in a date; 'his date never stopped talking')
traveler, traveller - (a person who changes location)
excursion, jaunt, outing, junket, pleasure trip, expedition, sashay - (a journey taken for pleasure; 'many summer excursions to the shore'; 'it was merely a pleasure trip'; 'after cautious sashays into the field')
journey, journeying - (the act of traveling from one place to another)
travel, journey - (undertake a journey or trip)
voyage - (a journey to some distant place)
trip - (a journey for some purpose (usually including the return); 'he took a trip to the shopping center')
trek - (any long and difficult trip)
trek - (make a long and difficult journey; 'They trekked towards the North Pole with sleds and skis')
errand - (a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission)
water travel, seafaring - (travel by water)
boating, yachting - (water travel for pleasure)
boat - (ride in a boat on water)
canoe - (travel by canoe; 'canoe along the canal')
ocean trip, voyage - (an act of traveling by water)
voyage, sail, navigate - (travel by boat propelled by wind or by other means; 'The QE2 will sail to Southampton tomorrow')
sail - (traverse or travel by ship on (a body of water); 'We sailed the Atlantic'; 'He sailed the Pacific all alone')
cruise, sail - (an ocean trip taken for pleasure)
cruise - (sail or travel about for pleasure, relaxation, or sightseeing; 'We were cruising in the Caribbean')
expedition - (an organized group of people undertaking a journey for a particular purpose; 'an expedition was sent to explore Mars')
expedition - (a journey organized for a particular purpose)
campaign, hunting expedition, safari - (an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa))
cognition, knowledge, noesis - (the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning)
cognitive - (of or being or relating to or involving cognition; 'cognitive psychology'; 'cognitive style')
process, cognitive process, mental process, operation, cognitive operation - ((psychology) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents; 'the process of thinking'; 'the cognitive operation of remembering')
basic cognitive process - (cognitive processes involved in obtaining and storing knowledge)
higher cognitive process - (cognitive processes that presuppose the availability of knowledge and put it to use)
linguistic process, language - (the cognitive processes involved in producing and understanding linguistic communication; 'he didn't have the language to express his feelings')
intuition - (instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes))
conditioning - (a learning process in which an organism's behavior becomes dependent on the occurrence of a stimulus in its environment)
condition - (establish a conditioned response)
habituate, accustom - (make psychologically or physically used (to something); 'She became habituated to the background music')
accustomed - ((often followed by 'to') in the habit of or adapted to; 'accustomed to doing her own work'; 'I've grown accustomed to her face')
used to, wont to - (in the habit; 'I am used to hitchhiking'; 'you'll get used to the idea'; '...was wont to complain that this is a cold world'- Henry David Thoreau)
habituation - (a general accommodation to unchanging environmental conditions)
apparition - (the appearance of a ghostlike figure; 'I was recalled to the present by the apparition of a frightening specter')
apparition, phantom, phantasm, phantasma, fantasm, specter, spectre - (a ghostly appearing figure; 'we were unprepared for the apparition that confronted us')
apparition, phantom, phantasm, phantasma, fantasm, shadow - (something existing in perception only; 'a ghostly apparition at midnight')
ghost, shade, spook, wraith, specter, spectre - (a mental representation of some haunting experience; 'he looked like he had seen a ghost'; 'it aroused specters from his past')
apparitional, ghostlike, ghostly, phantasmal, spectral, spiritual - (resembling or characteristic of a phantom; 'a ghostly face at the window'; 'a phantasmal presence in the room'; 'spectral emanations'; 'spiritual tappings at a seance')
vision - (a religious or mystical experience of a supernatural appearance; 'he had a vision of the Virgin Mary')
wait - (stay in one place and anticipate or expect something; 'I had to wait on line for an hour to get the tickets')
wait, waiting - (the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something); 'the wait was an ordeal for him')
wait, hold off, hold back - (wait before acting; 'the scientists held off announcing their results until they repeated the experiment')
haste, hurry, rush, rushing - (the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner; 'in his haste to leave he forgot his book')
rush, hotfoot, hasten, hie, speed, race, pelt along, rush along, cannonball along, bucket along, belt along - (step on it; 'He rushed down the hall to receive his guests'; 'The cars raced down the street')
travel rapidly, speed, hurry, zip - (move very fast; 'The runner zipped past us at breakneck speed')
riot, public violence - (a public act of violence by an unruly mob)
rioting, riot - (a state of disorder involving group violence)
riot - (take part in a riot; disturb the public peace by engaging in a riot; 'Students were rioting everywhere in 1968')
charge, bear down - (to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle; 'he saw Jess charging at him with a pitchfork')
flit, flutter, fleet, dart - (move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart; 'The hummingbird flitted among the branches')
wait, waitress - (serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant; 'I'm waiting on tables at Maxim's')
dining-room attendant, restaurant attendant - (someone employed to provide service in a dining room)
captain, headwaiter, maitre d'hotel, maitre d' - (a dining-room attendant who is in charge of the waiters and the seating of customers)
waiter, server - (a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant))
routine, modus operandi - (an unvarying or habitual method or procedure)
wake up, awake, arouse, awaken, wake, come alive, waken - (stop sleeping; 'She woke up to the sound of the alarm clock')
wake up, awake, arouse, awaken, wake, come alive, waken - (stop sleeping; 'She woke up to the sound of the alarm clock')
awaken, wake, waken, rouse, wake up, arouse - (cause to become awake or conscious; 'He was roused by the drunken men in the street'; 'Please wake me at 6 AM.')
awaken, wake, waken, rouse, wake up, arouse - (cause to become awake or conscious; 'He was roused by the drunken men in the street'; 'Please wake me at 6 AM.')
alarm clock, alarm - (a clock that wakes sleeper at present time)
awakened - ((somewhat formal) having been waked up; 'the awakened baby began to cry')
Hinduism, Hindooism - (the predominant religion of India; characterized by a caste system and belief in reincarnation)
Hinduism, Hindooism - (a body of religious and philosophical beliefs and cultural practices native to India and characterized by a belief in reincarnation and a supreme being of many forms and natures, by the view that opposing theories are aspects of one eternal truth, and by a desire for liberation from earthly evils)
yoga - (Hindu discipline aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility that is achieved through the three paths of actions and knowledge and devotion)
yoga - (a system of exercises practiced as part of the Hindu discipline to promote control of the body and mind)
enhance - (make better or more attractive; 'This sauce will enhance the flavor of the meat')
wash up, lave - (wash one's face and hands; 'She freshened up in the bathroom')
awake - (not in a state of sleep; completely conscious; 'lay awake thinking about his new job'; 'still not fully awake')
alert, awake - (not unconscious; especially having become conscious; 'the patient is now awake and alert')
wake - (be awake, be alert, be there)
get up, turn out, arise, uprise, rise - (get up and out of bed; 'I get up at 7 A.M. every day'; 'They rose early'; 'He uprose at night')
bedtime - (the time you go to bed)
go to bed, turn in, bed, crawl in, kip down, hit the hay, hit the sack, sack out, go to sleep, retire - (prepare for sleep; 'I usually turn in at midnight'; 'He goes to bed at the crack of dawn')
bed down, bunk down - (go to bed; 'We bedded down at midnight')
bed down, bunk down - (go to bed; 'We bedded down at midnight')
fall asleep, dope off, flake out, drift off, nod off, drop off, doze off, drowse off - (change from a waking to a sleeping state; 'he always falls asleep during lectures')
go home, head home - (return home; 'After the movie, we went home')
return, go back, get back, come back - (come back to place where one has been before, or return to a previous activity)
return, homecoming - (a coming to or returning home; 'on his return from Australia we gave him a welcoming party')
revisit - (visit again; 'We revisited Rome after 25 years')
trace, retrace - (to go back over again; 'we retraced the route we took last summer'; 'trace your path')
return, take back, bring back - (bring back to the point of departure)
returnable - (that may be returned; 'returnable bottles and cans'; 'this merchandise is returnable if you save the receipt')
sun, sunbathe - (expose one's body to the sun)
precondition - (a condition that is a prerequisite)
wake, viewing - (a vigil held over a corpse the night before burial; 'there's no weeping at an Irish wake')
wake, backwash - (the wave that spreads behind a boat as it moves forward; 'the motorboat's wake capsized the canoe')
surf, breaker, breakers - (waves breaking on the shore)
roll, wander, swan, stray, tramp, roam, cast, ramble, rove, range, drift, vagabond - (move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment; 'The gypsies roamed the woods'; 'roving vagabonds'; 'the wandering Jew'; 'The cattle roam across the prairie'; 'the laborers drift from one town to the next'; 'They rolled from town to town')
vagabond - (anything that resembles a vagabond in having no fixed place; 'pirate ships were vagabonds of the sea')
nomad - (a member of a people who have no permanent home but move about according to the seasons)
mobile, nomadic, peregrine, roving, wandering - ((of groups of people) tending to travel and change settlements frequently; 'a restless mobile society'; 'the nomadic habits of the Bedouins'; 'believed the profession of a peregrine typist would have a happy future'; 'wandering tribes')
weave, wind, thread, meander, wander - (to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course; 'the river winds through the hills'; 'the path meanders through the vineyards'; 'sometimes, the gout wanders through the entire body')
dispossessed, homeless, roofless - (physically or spiritually homeless or deprived of security; 'made a living out of shepherding dispossessed people from one country to another'- James Stern)
homelessness - (the state or condition of having no home (especially the state of living in the streets))
rootless, vagabond - (wandering aimlessly without ties to a place or community; 'led a vagabond life'; 'a rootless wanderer')
vagrant, drifter, floater, vagabond - (a wanderer who has no established residence or visible means of support)
wanderer, roamer, rover, bird of passage - (someone who leads a wandering unsettled life)
transient - (one who stays for only a short time; 'transient laborers')
tramp, hobo, bum - (a disreputable vagrant; 'a homeless tramp'; 'he tried to help the really down-and-out bums')
watch, ticker - (a small portable timepiece)
wristwatch, wrist watch - (a watch that is worn strapped to the wrist)
display, video display - (an electronic device that represents information in visual form)
clock face, clock dial - (the face of a clock showing hours and minutes of the day)
gauge, gage - (a measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity such as the thickness of wire or the amount of rain etc.)
windsock, wind sock, sock, air sock, air-sleeve, wind sleeve, wind cone, drogue - (a truncated cloth cone mounted on a mast; used (e.g., at airports) to show the direction of the wind)
altimeter - (an instrument that measures the height above ground; used in navigation)
pressure gauge, pressure gage - (gauge for measuring and indicating fluid pressure)
sphygmomanometer - (a pressure gauge for measuring blood pressure)
multimedia, multimedia system - (transmission that combine media of communication (text and graphics and sound etc.))
expose, exhibit, display - (to show, make visible or apparent; 'The Metropolitan Museum is exhibiting Goya's works this month'; 'Why don't you show your nice legs and wear shorter skirts?'; 'National leaders will have to display the highest skills of statesmanship')
display, presentation - (a visual representation of something)
speedometer, speed indicator - (a meter fixed to a vehicle that measures and displays its speed)
tachometer, tach - (measuring instrument for indicating speed of rotation)
odometer, hodometer, mileometer, milometer - (a meter that shows mileage traversed)
fit, go - (be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired; 'This piece won't fit into the puzzle')
convenience - (the state of being suitable or opportune; 'chairs arranged for his own convenience')
suit, accommodate, fit - (be agreeable or acceptable to; 'This suits my needs')
qualify, measure up - (prove capable or fit; meet requirements)
qualification, making - (an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something; 'her qualifications for the job are excellent'; 'one of the qualifications for admission is an academic degree'; 'she has the makings of fine musician')
warmth, warmness - (the quality of having a moderate degree of heat; 'an agreeable warmth in the house')
warm - (having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat; 'a warm body'; 'a warm room'; 'a warm climate'; 'a warm coat')
heat, warmth - (the sensation caused by heat energy)
affectionateness, fondness, lovingness, warmth - (a quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love)
warmheartedness, warmth - (a warmhearted feeling)
warmheartedness, warmth - (a warmhearted feeling)
bird's nest, bird nest, birdnest - (nest where birds lay their eggs and hatch their young)
waste - (use inefficiently or inappropriately; 'waste heat'; 'waste a joke on an unappreciative audience')
consume, squander, waste, ware - (spend extravagantly; 'waste not, want not')
waste, wastefulness, dissipation - (useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly; 'if the effort brings no compensating gain it is a waste'; 'mindless dissipation of natural resources')
gloved - (having the hands covered with gloves)
mask - (put a mask on or cover with a mask; 'Mask the children for Halloween')
cover, covering, screening, masking - (the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it; 'the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft')
cloaked, disguised, masked - (having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading; 'hidden agenda'; 'masked threat')
cowboy hat, ten-gallon hat - (a hat with a wide brim and a soft crown; worn by American ranch hands)
wear, have on - (be dressed in; 'She was wearing yellow that day')
wear, bear - (have on one's person; 'He wore a red ribbon'; 'bear a scar')
wear, wearing - (the act of having on your person as a covering or adornment; 'she bought it for everyday wear')
weigh, librate - (determine the weight of; 'The butcher weighed the chicken')
mass - (the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field)
weight - (the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity)
push, thrust - (the force used in pushing; 'the push of the water on the walls of the tank'; 'the thrust of the jet engines')
propulsion - (a propelling force)
severity, severeness, harshness, rigor, rigour, rigorousness, rigourousness, inclemency, hardness, stiffness - (excessive sternness; 'severity of character'; 'the harshness of his punishment was inhuman'; 'the rigors of boot camp')
welcome, receive - (bid welcome to; greet upon arrival)
shake hands - (take someone's hands and shake them as a gesture of greeting or congratulation)
handshake, shake, handshaking, handclasp - (grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract))
high-five - (a gesture of greeting or elation; one person's upraised palm slaps the upraised palm of another person)
cordial reception, hospitality - (kindness in welcoming guests or strangers)
hospitable - (disposed to treat guests and strangers with cordiality and generosity; 'a good-natured and hospitable man'; 'a hospitable act'; 'hospitable invitations')
inhospitable - (not hospitable; 'they are extremely inhospitable these days'; 'her greeting was cold and inhospitable')
welcome - (giving pleasure or satisfaction or received with pleasure or freely granted; 'a welcome relief'; 'a welcome guest'; 'made the children feel welcome'; 'you are welcome to join us')
unwelcome - (not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure; 'unwelcome publicity'; 'unwelcome interruptions'; 'unwelcome visitors')
unwelcome, unwished, unwished-for - (not welcome; 'unwelcome publicity')
harsh, rough - (unpleasantly stern; 'wild and harsh country full of hot sand and cactus'; 'the nomad life is rough and hazardous')
harsh, rough - (unkind or cruel or uncivil; 'had harsh words'; 'a harsh and unlovable old tyrant'; ' a rough answer')
harsh - (severe; 'a harsh penalty')
harsh, abrasive - (sharply disagreeable; rigorous; 'the harsh facts of court delays'; 'an abrasive character')
harshly - (in a harsh or unkind manner; '`That's enough!,' he cut in harshly')
harsh - (disagreeable to the senses; 'the harsh cry of a blue jay'; 'harsh cognac'; 'the harsh white light makes you screw up your eyes'; 'harsh irritating smoke filled the hallway')
welcome - (the state of being welcome; 'don't outstay your welcome')
West, Occident - (the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America)
East, Orient - (the countries of Asia)
snob, prig, snot, snoot - (a person regarded as arrogant and annoying)
clannish, cliquish, clubby, snobbish, snobby - (befitting or characteristic of those who incline to social exclusiveness and who rebuff the advances of people considered inferior)
tearful - (filled with or marked by tears; 'tearful eyes'; 'tearful entreaties')
snivel, whine - (talk in a tearful manner)
whine, grizzle, yammer, yawp - (complain whiningly)
snivel, sniveling - (whining in a tearful manner)
nag, peck, hen-peck - (bother persistently with trivial complaints; 'She nags her husband all day long')
scold, scolder, nag, nagger, common scold - (someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault)
shrewish, nagging - (continually complaining or faultfinding; 'a shrewish wife'; 'nagging parents')
whisper, whispering, susurration, voicelessness - (speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords)
whisper - (speak softly; in a low voice)
murmuring, susurrant, whispering - (making a low continuous indistinct sound; 'like murmuring waves'; 'susurrant voices')
hum - (sing with closed lips; 'She hummed a melody')
hum, humming - (a humming noise; 'the hum of distant traffic')
groan, moan, sough - (indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure; 'The students groaned when the professor got out the exam booklets'; 'The ancient door soughed when opened')
groan, moan - (an utterance expressing pain or disapproval)
sigh, suspire - (heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily; 'She sighed sadly')
sigh, suspiration - (an utterance made by exhaling audibly)
whistle - (make whistling sounds; 'He lay there, snoring and whistling')
acoustic device - (a device for amplifying or transmitting sound)
megaphone - (a cone-shaped acoustic device held to the mouth to intensify and direct the human voice)
silencer, muffler - (a tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise)
siren - (an acoustic device producing a loud often wailing sound as a signal or warning)
siren - (a warning signal that is a loud wailing sound)
whistle - (acoustic device that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound)
pennywhistle, tin whistle, whistle - (an inexpensive fipple flute)
whistle, whistling - (the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture)
wild - (marked by extreme lack of restraint or control; 'wild talk'; 'wild parties')
unrestrained - (not subject to restraint; 'unrestrained laughter')
delirious, excited, frantic, mad, unrestrained - (marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion; 'a crowd of delirious baseball fans'; 'something frantic in their gaiety'; 'a mad whirl of pleasure')
rampant - (unrestrained and violent; 'rampant aggression')
volition, will - (the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention; 'the exercise of their volition we construe as revolt'- George Meredith)
free will, discretion - (the power of making free choices unconstrained by external agencies)
wind, wrap, roll, twine - (wrap or coil around; 'roll your hair around your finger'; 'Twine the thread around the spool')
unwind, wind off, unroll - (reverse the winding or twisting of; 'unwind a ball of yarn')
bobbin, spool, reel - (a winder around which thread or tape or film or other flexible materials can be wound)
reel - (wind onto or off a reel)
rolling pin - (utensil consisting of a cylinder (usually of wood) with a handle at each end; used to roll out dough)
peeler - (a device for peeling vegetables or fruits; 'she invented a potato peeler')
braid, plait, tress, twist - (a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair)
spring - (a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed; 'the spring was broken')
spring - (a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed; 'the spring was broken')
wind, wind up - (coil the spring of (some mechanical device) by turning a stem; 'wind your watch')
cable, line, transmission line - (a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power)
wire, conducting wire - (a metal conductor that carries electricity over a distance)
power line, power cable - (cable used to distribute electricity)
electricity, electrical energy - (energy made available by the flow of electric charge through a conductor; 'they built a car that runs on electricity')
wiring - (the work of installing the wires for an electrical system or device)
wiring - (a circuit of wires for the distribution of electricity)
power system, power grid, grid - (a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region)
power outage, power failure - (equipment failure resulting when the supply of power fails; 'the ice storm caused a power outage')
undocumented - (lacking necessary documents (as for e.g. permission to live or work in a country); 'undocumented aliens'; 'undocumented tax deductions')
emotionless, passionless - (unmoved by feeling; 'he kept his emotionless objectivity and faith in the cause he served'; 'this passionless girl was like an icicle in the sunshine'-Margaret Deland)
blackout, brownout, dimout - (darkness resulting from the extinction of lights (as in a city invisible to enemy aircraft))
blackout - (the failure of electric power for a general region)
telephone wire, telephone line, telegraph wire, telegraph line - (the wire that carries telegraph and telephone signals)
window - (an opening in the wall of a building (usually to admit light and air); 'he stuck his head in the window')
window - (an opening in the wall of a building (usually to admit light and air); 'he stuck his head in the window')
window - (a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air)
window - (a transparent opening in a vehicle that allows vision out of the sides or back; usually is capable of being opened)
skylight, fanlight - (a window in a roof to admit daylight)
stained-glass window - (a window made of stained glass)
stained glass - (glass that has been colored in some way; used for church windows)
Tiffany glass - (a kind of opalescent colored glass that was used in the early 1900s for stained-glass windows and lamps)
windowpane, window - (a pane of glass in a window; 'the ball shattered the window')
windowpane, window - (a pane of glass in a window; 'the ball shattered the window')
wing - (one of the horizontal airfoils on either side of the fuselage of an airplane)
annex, annexe, extension, wing - (an addition that extends a main building)
wing - (the wing of a fowl; 'he preferred the drumsticks to the wings')
buffalo wing - (crisp spicy chicken wings)
wisdom - (accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment)
specialization, specialisation, specialty, speciality, specialism - (the special line of work you have adopted as your career; 'his specialization is gastroenterology')
expertness, expertise - (skillfulness by virtue of possessing special knowledge)
crackpot, crank, nut, nut case, nutcase, fruitcake, screwball - (a whimsically eccentric person)
sage - (a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom)
wish, indirect request - (an expression of some desire or inclination; 'I could tell that it was his wish that the guests leave'; 'his crying was an indirect request for attention')
wish - (the particular preference that you have; 'it was his last wish'; 'they should respect the wishes of the people')
ambition, aspiration, dream - (a cherished desire; 'his ambition is to own his own business')
wish - (make or express a wish; 'I wish that Christmas were over')
wish, wish well - (feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of)
wish - (order politely; express a wish for)
wish, bid - (invoke upon; 'wish you a nice evening'; 'bid farewell')
communicator - (a person who communicates with others)
viewing audience, TV audience, viewers - (the audience reached by television)
viewing audience, TV audience, viewers - (the audience reached by television)
publicist, publicizer, publiciser - (someone who publicizes)
advertiser, advertizer, adman - (someone whose business is advertising)
promoter, booster, plugger - (someone who is an active supporter and advocate)
informant, source - (a person who supplies information)
witness, witnesser, informant - (someone who sees an event and reports what happened)
eyewitness - (a spectator who can describe what happened)
onlooker, looker-on - (someone who looks on)
spectator, witness, viewer, watcher, looker - (a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind); 'the spectators applauded the performance'; 'television viewers'; 'sky watchers discovered a new star')
bystander - (a nonparticipant spectator)
astonishment, amazement - (the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising; 'he looked at me in astonishment')
wonder, wonderment, admiration - (the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising)
awe - (an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration; 'he stared over the edge with a feeling of awe')
awe - (an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration; 'he stared over the edge with a feeling of awe')
showery, rainy - ((of weather) wet by periods of rain; 'showery weather'; 'rainy days')
foulness, raininess - (of weather) the badness of the weather; 'they were wearied with the foulness of the weather')
blowy, breezy, windy - (abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes; 'blowy weather'; 'a windy bluff')
stormy - ((especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion; 'a stormy day'; 'wide and stormy seas')
white, snowy - (marked by the presence of snow; 'a white Christmas'; 'the white hills of a northern winter')
blowy, breezy, windy - (abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes; 'blowy weather'; 'a windy bluff')
gusty, puffy - (blowing in puffs or short intermittent blasts; 'puffy off-shore winds'; 'gusty winds ')
arid, waterless - (lacking sufficient water or rainfall; 'an arid climate'; 'a waterless well'; 'miles of waterless country to cross')
bright, shining, shiny, sunshiny, sunny - (abounding with sunlight; 'a bright sunny day'; 'one shining morning'- John Muir; 'when it is warm and shiny')
cloudy - (full of or covered with clouds; 'cloudy skies')
breeziness, windiness - (a mildly windy state of the air)
cloudless, unclouded - (free from clouds; 'under a cloudless sky')
cloudiness, cloud cover, overcast - (the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds)
corneous, hornlike, horny - (made of horn (or of a substance resembling horn))
wooden - (made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood; 'a wooden box'; 'an ancient cart with wooden wheels')
organic - (relating or belonging to the class of chemical compounds having a carbon basis; 'hydrocarbons are organic compounds')
organic - (of or relating to or derived from living organisms; 'organic soil')
alimentary, alimental, nourishing, nutrient, nutritious, nutritive - (of or providing nourishment; 'good nourishing stew')
hearty, satisfying, solid, square, substantial - (providing abundant nourishment; 'a hearty meal'; 'good solid food'; 'ate a substantial breakfast'; 'four square meals a day')
edible, comestible, eatable - (suitable for use as food)
drinkable, potable - (suitable for drinking)
worry, trouble - (a strong feeling of anxiety; 'his worry over the prospect of being fired'; 'it is not work but worry that kills'; 'he wanted to die and end his troubles')
worry - (be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy; 'I worry about my job')
worry, care - (be concerned with; 'I worry about my grades')
fuss, niggle, fret - (worry unnecessarily or excessively; 'don't fuss too much over the grandchildren-they are quite big now')
fret - (be agitated or irritated; 'don't fret over these small details')
fret, stew, sweat, lather, swither - (agitation resulting from active worry; 'don't get in a stew'; 'he's in a sweat about exams')
unreassuring, worrisome - (not reassuring; tending to cause anxiety)
concern, worry, headache, vexation - (something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness; 'New York traffic is a constant concern'; 'it's a major worry')
effortful - (requiring great physical effort)
burdensome, onerous, taxing - (not easily borne; wearing; 'the burdensome task of preparing the income tax return'; 'my duties weren't onerous; I only had to greet the guests'; 'a taxing schedule')
burden, load, encumbrance, incumbrance, onus - (an onerous or difficult concern; 'the burden of responsibility'; 'that's a load off my mind')
imposition - (an uncalled-for burden; 'he listened but resented the imposition')
complication - (a situation or condition that is complex or confused; 'her coming was a serious complication')
complication - (a situation or condition that is complex or confused; 'her coming was a serious complication')
match, fit - (make correspond or harmonize; 'Match my sweater')
different - (distinct or separate; 'each interviewed different members of the community')
diverge - (move or draw apart; 'The two paths diverge here')
diverge - (extend in a different direction; 'The lines start to diverge here'; 'Their interests diverged')
divergent - (diverging from another or from a standard; 'a divergent opinion')
discrete, distinct - (constituting a separate entity or part; 'a government with three discrete divisions'; 'on two distinct occasions')
differ - (be different; 'These two tests differ in only one respect')
differ - (be different; 'These two tests differ in only one respect')
difference - (the quality of being unlike or dissimilar; 'there are many differences between jazz and rock')
contrast, counterpoint - (to show differences when compared; be different; 'the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities')
conflict - (be in conflict; 'The two proposals conflict!')
clash, jar, collide - (be incompatible; be or come into conflict; 'These colors clash')
clashing - (sharply and harshly discordant; 'clashing interests of loggers and conservationists'; 'clashing colors')
contradict, belie, negate - (be in contradiction with)
negate, contradict - (prove negative; show to be false)
contrasting, contrastive - (strikingly different; tending to contrast; 'contrasting (or contrastive) colors')
at odds, conflicting, contradictory, self-contradictory - (in disagreement; 'the figures are at odds with our findings'; 'contradictory attributes of unjust justice and loving vindictiveness'- John Morley)
contrast - (put in opposition to show or emphasize differences; 'The middle school teacher contrasted her best student's work with that of her weakest student')
contrast, direct contrast - (the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared; 'in contrast to', 'by contrast')
compare - (examine and note the similarities or differences of; 'John compared his haircut to his friend's'; 'We compared notes after we had both seen the movie')
comparison, comparing - (examining resemblances or differences)
comparison - (relation based on similarities and differences)
analogize, analogise - (make an analogy)
analogy - (drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect; 'the operation of a computer presents an interesting analogy to the working of the brain'; 'the models show by analogy how matter is built up')
analogy - (an inference that if things agree in some respects they probably agree in others)
compare, liken, equate - (consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous; 'We can compare the Han dynasty to the Romans'; 'You cannot equate success in financial matters with greed')
write, compose, pen, indite - (produce a literary work; 'She composed a poem'; 'He wrote four novels')
write - (communicate or express by writing; 'Please write to me every week')
write, drop a line - (communicate (with) in writing; 'Write her soon, please!')
write - (communicate by letter; 'He wrote that he would be coming soon')
correspondent, letter writer - (someone who communicates by means of letters)
comparison - (relation based on similarities and differences)
more, more than - ((comparative of 'much' used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree; 'more land'; 'more support'; 'more rain fell'; 'more than a gallon')
more - ((comparative of 'many' used with count nouns) quantifier meaning greater in number; 'a hall with more seats'; 'we have no more bananas'; 'more than one')
less - ((comparative of 'little' usually used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree; 'of less importance'; 'less time to spend with the family'; 'a shower uses less water'; 'less than three years old')
less - ((nonstandard in some uses but often idiomatic with measure phrases) fewer; 'less than three weeks'; 'no less than 50 people attended'; 'in 25 words or less')
difference - (the quality of being unlike or dissimilar; 'there are many differences between jazz and rock')
allowance, leeway, margin, tolerance - (a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits)
margin of safety, safety margin, margin of error - (the margin required in order to insure safety; 'in engineering the margin of safety is the strength of the material minus the anticipated stress')
most - ((superlative of 'many' used with count nouns and often preceded by 'the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number; 'who has the most apples?'; 'most people like eggs'; 'most fishes have fins')
worthy - (having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable; 'a worthy fellow'; 'no student deemed worthy, and chosen for admission, would be kept out for lack of funds'- Nathan Pusey; 'worthy of acclaim'; 'worthy of consideration'; 'a worthy cause')
desirable, suitable, worthy - (worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse; 'the parents found the girl suitable for their son')
worthy - (meriting respect or esteem; 'the worthy gentleman')
wrap, wrap up - (arrange or fold as a cover or protection; 'wrap the baby before taking her out'; 'Wrap the present')
wind, wrap, roll, twine - (wrap or coil around; 'roll your hair around your finger'; 'Twine the thread around the spool')
wrap, wrap up - (arrange or fold as a cover or protection; 'wrap the baby before taking her out'; 'Wrap the present')
wind, wrap, roll, twine - (wrap or coil around; 'roll your hair around your finger'; 'Twine the thread around the spool')
admit, acknowledge - (declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of; 'He admitted his errors'; 'She acknowledged that she might have forgotten')
admission - (an acknowledgment of the truth of something)
acknowledgment, acknowledgement - (a statement acknowledging something or someone; 'she must have seen him but she gave no sign of acknowledgment'; 'the preface contained an acknowledgment of those who had helped her')
true, admittedly, avowedly, confessedly - (as acknowledged; 'true, she is the smartest in her class')
admission - (an acknowledgment of the truth of something)
confess, squeal, shrive, fink - (confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure)
concede, profess, confess - (admit, make a clean breast of; 'She confessed that she had taken the money')
confession - (an admission of misdeeds or faults)
confession - (a written document acknowledging an offense and signed by the guilty party)
acknowledge, recognize, recognise - (express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for; 'We must acknowledge the kindness she showed towards us')
acknowledged - (recognized or made known or admitted; 'the acknowledged leader of the community'; 'a woman of acknowledged accomplishments'; 'his acknowledged error')
acknowledged - (generally accepted)
accepted, undisputed, unchallenged, unquestioned - (generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute; 'the accepted interpretation of the poem'; 'an accepted theory'; 'the undisputed fact')
accepted, received - (widely accepted as true or worthy; 'the accepted wisdom about old age'; 'a received moral idea'; 'Received political wisdom says not; surveys show otherwise'- Economist)
identified - (having the identity known or established; 'the identified bodies were released for burial')
accepted, recognized, recognised - (generally approved or compelling recognition; 'several accepted techniques for treating the condition'; 'his recognized superiority in this kind of work')
given, granted - (acknowledged as a supposition; 'given the engine's condition, it is a wonder that it started')
acknowledgment, acknowledgement - (a statement acknowledging something or someone; 'she must have seen him but she gave no sign of acknowledgment'; 'the preface contained an acknowledgment of those who had helped her')
thank, give thanks - (express gratitude or show appreciation to)
thanks - (an acknowledgment of appreciation)
adventure, escapade, risky venture, dangerous undertaking - (a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful))
science fiction - (literary fantasy involving the imagined impact of science on society)
novelette, novella - (a short novel)
argue, reason - (present reasons and arguments)
argue, indicate - (give evidence of; 'The evidence argues for your claim'; 'The results indicate the need for more work')
argue, reason - (present reasons and arguments)
argue, indicate - (give evidence of; 'The evidence argues for your claim'; 'The results indicate the need for more work')
disprove, confute - (prove to be false; 'The physicist disproved his colleagues' theories')
falsification, falsifying, disproof, refutation, refutal - (the act of determining that something is false)
disproof, falsification, refutation - (any evidence that helps to establish the falsity of something)
refute, rebut - (overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof; 'The speaker refuted his opponent's arguments')
refute, rebut, controvert - (prove to be false or incorrect)
defend, support, fend for - (argue or speak in defense of; 'She supported the motion to strike')
pro - (an argument in favor of a proposal)
uphold - (stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals)
documentation, support - (documentary validation; 'his documentation of the results was excellent'; 'the strongest support for this view is the work of Jones')
confirm, corroborate, sustain, substantiate, support, affirm - (establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; 'his story confirmed my doubts'; 'The evidence supports the defendant')
corroborate, underpin, bear out, support - (support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm; 'The stories and claims were born out by the evidence')
defend, support, fend for - (argue or speak in defense of; 'She supported the motion to strike')
argue, indicate - (give evidence of; 'The evidence argues for your claim'; 'The results indicate the need for more work')
justify, warrant - (show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for; 'The emergency does not warrant all of us buying guns'; 'The end justifies the means')
justify, vindicate - (show to be right by providing justification or proof; 'vindicate a claim')
apologize, apologise, excuse, justify, rationalize, rationalise - (defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning; 'rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior'; 'he rationalized his lack of success')
association - (the act of consorting with or joining with others; 'you cannot be convicted of criminal guilt by association')
consort, associate, affiliate, assort - (keep company with; hang out with; 'He associates with strange people'; 'She affiliates with her colleagues')
participation, involvement - (the condition of sharing in common with others (as fellows or partners etc.))
hang out - (spend time in a certain location or with certain people; 'She hangs out at the corner cafe')
critical - (characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; 'a critical reading'; 'a critical dissertation'; 'a critical analysis of Melville's writings')
critical - (of or involving or characteristic of critics or criticism; 'critical acclaim')
appraising, evaluative - (exercising or involving careful evaluations; 'looked him over with an appraising eye'; 'the literary judge uses many evaluative terms')
critically - (in a critical manner; 'this must be examined critically')
vital sign - (sign of life; usually an indicator of a person's general physical condition; 'he was still alive but his vital signs were weak')
death - (the absence of life or state of being dead; 'he seemed more content in death than he had ever been in life')
blood pressure - (the pressure of the circulating blood against the walls of the blood vessels; results from the systole of the left ventricle of the heart; sometimes measured for a quick evaluation of a person's health; 'adult blood pressure is considered normal at 120/80 where the first number is the systolic pressure and the second is the diastolic pressure')
high blood pressure, hypertension - (a common disorder in which blood pressure remains abnormally high (a reading of 140/90 mm Hg or greater))
pulse, pulse rate, heart rate - (the rate at which the heart beats; usually measured to obtain a quick evaluation of a person's health)
vital organ, vitals - (a bodily organ that is essential for life)
vital, life-sustaining - (performing an essential function in the living body; 'vital organs'; 'blood and other vital fluids'; 'the loss of vital heat in shock'; 'a vital spot'; 'life-giving love and praise')
vital - (manifesting or characteristic of life; 'a vital, living organism'; 'vital signs')
criticism, literary criticism - (a written evaluation of a work of literature)
opine, speak up, animadvert, sound off - (speak one's opinion without fear or hesitation; 'John spoke up at the meeting')
opine, speak up, animadvert, sound off - (speak one's opinion without fear or hesitation; 'John spoke up at the meeting')
unfavorable, unfavourable - ((of winds or weather) tending to hinder or oppose; 'unfavorable winds')
unfavorable, unfavourable - (not favorable; 'made an unfavorable impression'; 'unfavorable reviews')
trivialize, trivialise - (make trivial or insignificant; 'Don't trivialize the seriousness of the issue!')
review, critique - (appraise critically; 'She reviews books for the New York Times'; 'Please critique this performance')
review, critique, critical review, review article - (an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play))
criticism, critique - (a serious examination and judgment of something; 'constructive criticism is always appreciated')
critic - (a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art)
critic - (anyone who expresses a reasoned judgment of something)
reviewer, referee, reader - (someone who reads manuscripts and judges their suitability for publication)
knock, criticize, criticise, pick apart - (find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws; 'The paper criticized the new movie'; 'Don't knock the food - it's free')
criticize, criticise - (act as a critic; 'Those who criticize others often are not perfect, either')
attack, round, assail, lash out, snipe, assault - (attack in speech or writing; 'The editors of the left-leaning paper attacked the new House Speaker')
rave - (an extravagantly enthusiastic review; 'he gave it a rave')
criticism, unfavorable judgment - (disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings; 'the senator received severe criticism from his opponent')
criticism, critique - (a serious examination and judgment of something; 'constructive criticism is always appreciated')
criticism, literary criticism - (a written evaluation of a work of literature)
disparage, belittle, pick at - (express a negative opinion of; 'She disparaged her student's efforts')
disparagement, dispraise - (the act of speaking contemptuously of)
deprecate, depreciate, vilipend - (belittle; 'The teacher should not deprecate his student's efforts')
abuse, clapperclaw, blackguard, shout - (use foul or abusive language towards; 'The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket'; 'The angry mother shouted at the teacher')
abuse, insult, revilement, contumely, vilification - (a rude expression intended to offend or hurt; 'when a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse'; 'they yelled insults at the visiting team')
vilify, revile, vituperate, rail - (spread negative information about; 'The Nazi propaganda vilified the Jews')
vituperation, invective, vitriol - (abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will)
disparagement, depreciation, derogation - (a communication that belittles somebody or something)
aspersion, slur - (a disparaging remark; 'in the 19th century any reference to female sexuality was considered a vile aspersion'; 'it is difficult for a woman to understand a man's sensitivity to any slur on his virility')
slur - (speak disparagingly of; e.g., make a racial slur; 'your comments are slurring your co-workers')
aspersion, calumny, slander, defamation, denigration - (an abusive attack on a person's character or good name)
disrespect, discourtesy - (an expression of lack of respect)
disrespectful - (exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous; 'remarks disrespectful of the law'; 'disrespectful in the presence of his parents'; 'disrespectful toward his teacher')
nitpick - (be overly critical; criticize minor details)
derogative, derogatory, disparaging - (expressive of low opinion; 'derogatory comments'; 'disparaging remarks about the new house')
denounce - (speak out against; 'He denounced the Nazis')
denunciation, denouncement - (a public act of denouncing)
attack, round, assail, lash out, snipe, assault - (attack in speech or writing; 'The editors of the left-leaning paper attacked the new House Speaker')
fire, attack, flak, flack, blast - (intense adverse criticism; 'Clinton directed his fire at the Republican Party'; 'the government has come under attack'; 'don't give me any flak')
condemn, reprobate, decry, objurgate, excoriate - (express strong disapproval of; 'We condemn the racism in South Africa'; 'These ideas were reprobated')
disapprobation, condemnation - (an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable; 'his uncompromising condemnation of racism')
accuser - (someone who imputes guilt or blame)
accuse, impeach, incriminate, criminate - (bring an accusation against; level a charge against; 'He charged the man with spousal abuse')
charge, accuse - (blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against; 'he charged thee director with indifference')
accusation, accusal - (a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt)
incrimination, inculpation, blame - (an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed; 'his incrimination was based on my testimony'; 'the police laid the blame on the driver')
indict - (accuse formally of a crime)
ensnare, entrap, frame, set up - (take or catch as if in a snare or trap; 'I was set up!'; 'The innocent man was framed by the police')
frame-up, setup - (an act that incriminates someone on a false charge)
formal - (being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress); 'pay one's formal respects'; 'formal dress'; 'a formal ball'; 'the requirement was only formal and often ignored'; 'a formal education')
formal - (characteristic of or befitting a person in authority; 'formal duties'; 'an official banquet')
defame, slander, smirch, asperse, denigrate, calumniate, smear, sully, besmirch - (charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone; 'The journalists have defamed me!' 'The article in the paper sullied my reputation')
badmouth, malign, traduce, drag through the mud - (speak unfavorably about; 'She badmouths her husband everywhere')
reproach, upbraid - (express criticism towards; 'The president reproached the general for his irresponsible behavior')
allegation, allegement - (statements affirming or denying certain matters of fact that you are prepared to prove)
grudge, score, grievance - (a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation; 'holding a grudge'; 'settling a score')
grievance - (an allegation that something imposes an illegal obligation or denies some legal right or causes injustice)
accusation, charge - (an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence; 'the newspaper published charges that Jones was guilty of drunken driving')
allegation - ((law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law); 'an allegation of malpractice')
impeachment - (a formal document charging a public official with misconduct in office)
indictment, bill of indictment - (a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense)
accusative, accusatory, accusing, accusive - (containing or expressing accusation; 'an accusitive forefinger'; 'black accusatory looks'; 'accusive shoes and telltale trousers'- O.Henry; 'his accusing glare')
call on the carpet, take to task, rebuke, rag, trounce, reproof, lecture, reprimand, jaw, dress down, call down, scold, chide, berate, bawl out, remonstrate, chew out, chew up, have words, lambaste, lambast - (censure severely or angrily; 'The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car'; 'The deputy ragged the Prime Minister'; 'The customer dressed down the waiter for bringing cold soup')
chastise, castigate, objurgate, chasten, correct - (censure severely; 'She chastised him for his insensitive remarks')
bait, come-on, hook, lure, sweetener - (anything that serves as an enticement)
bait, decoy, lure - (something used to lure victims into danger)
bait, decoy, lure - (something used to lure victims into danger)
attract, pull, pull in, draw, draw in - (direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes; 'Her good looks attract the stares of many men'; 'The ad pulled in many potential customers'; 'This pianist pulls huge crowds'; 'The store owner was happy that the ad drew in many new customers')
attract, appeal - (be attractive to; 'The idea of a vacation appeals to me'; 'The beautiful garden attracted many people')
attractive - (having power to arouse interest; 'an attractive opportunity'; 'the job is attractive because of the pay')
capture, enamour, trance, catch, becharm, enamor, beguile, charm, fascinate, bewitch, - (attract; cause to be enamored; 'She captured all the men's hearts')
bewitching, captivating, enchanting, enthralling, entrancing, fascinating - (capturing interest as if by a spell; 'bewitching smile'; 'Roosevelt was a captivating speaker'; 'enchanting music'; 'an enthralling book'; 'antique papers of entrancing design'; 'a fascinating woman')
inherit, come into - (obtain from someone after their death; 'I inherited a castle from my French grandparents')
inherit - (receive from a predecessor; 'The new chairman inherited many problems from the previous chair')
inherit - (receive by genetic transmission; 'I inherited my good eyesight from my mother')
background - (a person's social heritage: previous experience or training; 'he is a lawyer with a sports background')
experience - (the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities; 'a man of experience'; 'experience is the best teacher')
balance - (a state of equilibrium)
chemical equilibrium, equilibrium - (a chemical reaction and its reverse proceed at equal rates)
equilibrium - (a stable situation in which forces cancel one another)
offset, countervail - (compensate for or counterbalance; 'offset deposits and withdrawals')
cancel, offset, set off - (make up for; 'His skills offset his opponent's superior strength')
counteract, countervail, neutralize, counterbalance - (oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions; 'This will counteract the foolish actions of my colleagues')
balance, equilibrate, equilibrize, equilibrise - (bring into balance or equilibrium; 'She has to balance work and her domestic duties'; 'balance the two weights')
balanced - (being in a state of proper balance or equilibrium; 'the carefully balanced seesaw'; 'a properly balanced symphony orchestra'; 'a balanced assessment of intellectual and cultural history'; 'a balanced blend of whiskeys'; 'the educated man shows a balanced development of all his powers')
balance, equilibrate, equilibrize, equilibrise - (bring into balance or equilibrium; 'She has to balance work and her domestic duties'; 'balance the two weights')
quince - (aromatic acid-tasting pear-shaped fruit used in preserves)
banana - (elongated crescent-shaped yellow fruit with soft sweet flesh)
crescent - (any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters)
crescent, crescent-shaped, semilunar, lunate - (resembling the new moon in shape)
rounded - (curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged; 'low rounded hills'; 'rounded shoulders')
cannon - (a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels)
cannon - (heavy gun fired from a tank)
cannon - (heavy automatic gun fired from an airplane)
radio beam, beam - (a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides pilots in darkness or bad weather)
radio beacon, beacon - (a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes)
rhythm, beat, musical rhythm - (the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music; 'the piece has a fast rhythm'; 'the conductor set the beat')
rhythmical, rhythmic - (recurring with measured regularity; 'the rhythmic chiming of church bells'- John Galsworthy; 'rhythmical prose')
path, route, itinerary - (an established line of travel or access)
circuit - (an established itinerary of venues or events that a particular group of people travel to; 'she's a familiar name on the club circuit'; 'on the lecture circuit'; 'the judge makes a circuit of the courts in his district'; 'the international tennis circuit')
beat, round - (a regular route for a sentry or policeman; 'in the old days a policeman walked a beat and knew all his people by name')
bitterly, with bitterness - (in a resentful manner; 'she complained bitterly')
resentment, bitterness, gall, rancor, rancour - (a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will)
acrimonious, bitter - (marked by strong resentment or cynicism; 'an acrimonious dispute'; 'bitter about the divorce')
acerb, acerbic, acid, acrid, bitter, blistering, caustic, sulfurous, sulphurous, venomous, virulent, vitriolic - (harsh or corrosive in tone; 'an acerbic tone piercing otherwise flowery prose'; 'a barrage of acid comments'; 'her acrid remarks make her many enemies'; 'bitter words'; 'blistering criticism'; 'caustic jokes about political assassination, talk-show hosts and medical ethics'; 'a sulfurous denunciation'; 'a vitriolic critique')
biochemist - (someone with special training in biochemistry)
chemistry, chemical science - (the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions)
chemist - (a scientist who specializes in chemistry)
biochemistry - (the organic chemistry of compounds and processes occuring in organisms; the effort to understand biology within the context of chemistry)
golf, golf game - (a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes)
golfer, golf player, linksman - (someone who plays the game of golf)
golf club, golf-club, club - (golf equipment used by a golfer to hit a golf ball)
iron - (a golf club that has a relatively narrow metal head)
putter, putting iron - (the iron normally used on the putting green)
driver, number one wood - (a golf club (a wood) with a near vertical face that is used for hitting long shots from the tee)
hole, golf hole - (one playing period (from tee to green) on a golf course; 'he played 18 holes')
hole, golf hole - (one playing period (from tee to green) on a golf course; 'he played 18 holes')
dealer - (the person who distributes the playing cards in a card game)
card player - (someone who plays (or knows how to play) card games)
card game, cards - (a game played with playing cards)
burn, burning - (pain that feels hot as if it were on fire)
center field, centerfield, center - (the piece of ground in the outfield directly ahead of the catcher; 'he hit the ball to deep center')
outfield - (the area of a baseball playing field beyond the lines connecting the bases)
right field, rightfield, right - (the piece of ground in the outfield on the catcher's right)
left field, leftfield, left - (the piece of ground in the outfield on the catcher's left; 'the batter flied out to left')
cardinal, central, fundamental, key, primal - (serving as an essential component; 'a cardinal rule'; 'the central cause of the problem'; 'an example that was fundamental to the argument'; 'computers are fundamental to modern industrial structure')
central - (in or near a center or constituting a center; the inner area; 'a central position'; 'central heating and air conditioning')
central - (used in the description of a place that in the middle of another place; 'the people of Central and Northern Europe'; 'country in central Africa')
central - (centrally located and easy to reach; 'the central city has good bus service'; 'the shop has a central location')
central - (in or near a center or constituting a center; the inner area; 'a central position'; 'central heating and air conditioning')
central - (used in the description of a place that in the middle of another place; 'the people of Central and Northern Europe'; 'country in central Africa')
centrally - (in or near or toward a center or according to a central role or function; 'The theater is centrally located')
mid - (used in combination to denote the middle; 'midmorning'; 'midsummer'; 'in mid-1958'; 'a mid-June wedding')
center, halfway, middle, midway - (equally distant from the extremes)
halfway - (at a point midway between two extremes; 'at the halfway mark')
employment, work - (the occupation for which you are paid; 'he is looking for employment'; 'a lot of people are out of work')
unemployment - (the state of being unemployed or not having a job; 'unemployment is a serious social evil'; 'the rate of unemployment is an indicator of the health of an economy')
unemployment rate - (the percentage of the work force that is unemployed at any given date)
position, post, berth, office, spot, billet, place, situation - (a job in an organization; 'he occupied a post in the treasury')
job - (the responsibility to do something; 'it is their job to print the truth')
function, office, part, role - (the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group; 'the function of a teacher'; 'the government must do its part'; 'play its role')
stead, position, place, lieu - (the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another; 'can you go in my stead?'; 'took his place'; 'in lieu of')
behalf - (as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as 'on behalf of' rather than 'in behalf of'); 'the guardian signed the contract on behalf of the minor child'; 'this letter is written on behalf of my client';)
subject, content, depicted object - (something (a person or object or scene) selected by an artist or photographer for graphic representation; 'a moving picture of a train is more dramatic than a still picture of the same subject')
computer file - ((computer science) a file maintained in computer-readable form)
draft, draft copy - (preliminary version of a written work)
bill, measure - (a statute in draft before it becomes law; 'they held a public hearing on the bill')
web page, webpage - (a document connected to the World Wide Web and viewable by anyone connected to the internet who has a web browser)
paint - (make a painting; 'he painted all day in the garden'; 'He painted a painting of the garden')
paint - (apply paint to; coat with paint; 'We painted the rooms yellow')
wax - (cover with wax; 'wax the car')
waxed - (treated with wax; 'waxed floors'; 'waxed mustache')
varnish, seal - (cover with varnish)
paint - (make a painting; 'he painted all day in the garden'; 'He painted a painting of the garden')
supply - (an amount of something available for use)
palette, pallet - (board that provides a flat surface on which artists mix paints and the range of colors used)
paint - (apply paint to; coat with paint; 'We painted the rooms yellow')
put, set, place, pose, position, lay - (put into a certain place or abstract location; 'Put your things here'; 'Set the tray down'; 'Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children'; 'Place emphasis on a certain point')
set down, put down, place down - (cause to sit or seat or be in a settled position or place; 'set down your bags here')
laid, set - (set down according to a plan: 'a carefully laid table with places set for four people'; 'stones laid in a pattern')
lay, put down, repose - (put in a horizontal position; 'lay the books on the table'; 'lay the patient carefully onto the bed')
plank, flump, plonk, plop, plunk, plump down, plunk down, plump - (set (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise; 'He planked the money on the table'; 'He planked himself into the sofa')
plonk down, plump down, plank down - (drop heavily)
suit, suit of clothes - (a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color; 'they buried him in his best suit')
pants suit - (a slack suit for women)
angle - (the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians)
angle - (the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians)
bag - (a flexible container with a single opening; 'he stuffed his laundry into a large bag')
wallet, billfold, notecase, pocketbook - (a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money)
backpack, back pack, knapsack, packsack, rucksack, haversack - (a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder)
strap - (an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position)
strap - (an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position)
strap - (hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it)
strap, shoulder strap - (a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag)
bag - (a flexible container with a single opening; 'he stuffed his laundry into a large bag')
pouch - (a small or medium size container for holding or carrying things)
sack, poke, paper bag, carrier bag - (a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases)
plastic bag - (a bag made of thin plastic material)
tea bag - (small paper bag holding a measure of tea)
sack, poke, paper bag, carrier bag - (a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases)
washerman, laundryman - (operates industrial washing machine)
launderette, Laundromat - (a self-service laundry (service mark Laundromat) where coin-operated washing machines are available to individual customers)
wash, launder - (cleanse with a cleaning agent, such as soap, and water; 'Wash the towels, please!')
laundry, wash, washing, washables - (garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering)
hamper - (a basket usually with a cover)
clothes hamper, laundry basket, clothes basket, voider - (a hamper that holds dirty clothes to be washed or wet clothes to be dried)
bag, handbag, pocketbook, purse - (a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women); 'she reached into her bag and found a comb')
traffic - (the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time)
vehicular traffic, vehicle traffic - (the aggregation of vehicles coming and going in a particular locality)
truck traffic - (trucks coming and going)
high-speed, high-velocity - (operating at high speed; 'a high-speed food processor'; 'a high-velocity shell')
traffic - (the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time)
shame, disgrace, ignominy - (a state of dishonor; one mistake brought shame to all his family'; 'suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison')
reproach - (disgrace or shame; 'he brought reproach upon his family')
discredited, disgraced, dishonored, shamed - (suffering shame)
ashamed - (feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse; 'are you ashamed for having lied?'; 'felt ashamed of my torn coat')
guilt-ridden - (feeling or revealing a sense of guilt; 'so guilt-ridden he could not face his father')
guilty, hangdog, shamefaced, shamed - (showing a sense of guilt; 'a guilty look'; 'the hangdog and shamefaced air of the retreating enemy'- Eric Linklater)
dignity, self-respect, self-esteem, self-regard, self-worth - (the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; 'it was beneath his dignity to cheat'; 'showed his true dignity when under pressure')
dignified - (having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance; 'her dignified demeanor'; 'the director of the school was a dignified white-haired gentleman')
undignified - (lacking dignity)
self-esteem, self-pride - (a feeling of pride in yourself)
pride, pridefulness - (a feeling of self-respect and personal worth)
pride - (satisfaction with your (or another's) achievements; 'he takes pride in his son's success')
egotism, self-importance, swelled head - (an exaggerated opinion of your own importance)
ego, egotism, self-importance - (an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others)
conceit, conceitedness, vanity - (the trait of being unduly vain and conceited)
proud - (feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride; 'proud parents'; 'proud of his accomplishments'; 'a proud moment'; 'proud to serve his country'; 'a proud name'; 'proud princes')
proudly, with pride - (in a proud manner; 'he walked proudly into town')
clasp - (a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together)
buckle - (fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong)
barroom, bar, saloon, ginmill, taproom - (a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter; 'he drowned his sorrows in whiskey at the bar')
tavern, tap house - (a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks)
public house, pub, saloon, pothouse, gin mill, taphouse - (tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals)
guest, invitee - (a visitor to whom hospitality is extended)
company - (a social gathering of guests or companions; 'the house was filled with company when I arrived')
alert - (very attentive or observant; 'an alert and responsive baby is a joy'; 'caught by a couple of alert cops'; 'alert enough to spot the opportunity when it came'; 'constantly alert and vigilant, like a sentinel on duty')
unsleeping, wide-awake - (fully awake; 'the unsleeping city'; 'so excited she was wide-awake all night')
argus-eyed, open-eyed, vigilant, wakeful, watchful - (carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger; 'a policy of open-eyed awareness'; 'the vigilant eye of the town watch'; 'there was a watchful dignity in the room'; 'a watchful parent with a toddler in tow')
alertness, alerting - (a state of readiness to respond; 'alerting was indicated by the desynchronization of the EEG')
watchfulness, wakefulness, vigilance, alertness - (the process of paying close and continuous attention; 'wakefulness, watchfulness, and bellicosity make a good hunter'; 'vigilance is especially susceptible to fatigue')
busy - (actively or fully engaged or occupied; 'busy with her work'; 'a busy man'; 'too busy to eat lunch'; 'the line is busy')
engaged, occupied - (having ones attention or mind or energy engaged; 'she keeps herself fully occupied with volunteer activities'; 'deeply engaged in conversation')
captive, absorbed, engrossed, enwrapped, intent, wrapped - (giving or marked by complete attention to; 'that engrossed look or rapt delight'; 'then wrapped in dreams'; 'so intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred'- Walter de la Mare; 'rapt with wonder'; 'wrapped in thought')
intently - (with strained or eager attention; 'listened intently'; 'stood watching intently')
captive, absorbed, engrossed, enwrapped, intent, wrapped - (giving or marked by complete attention to; 'that engrossed look or rapt delight'; 'then wrapped in dreams'; 'so intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred'- Walter de la Mare; 'rapt with wonder'; 'wrapped in thought')
feverish, hectic - (marked by intense agitation or emotion; 'worked at a feverish pace')
asleep - (in a state of sleep; 'were all asleep when the phone rang'; 'fell asleep at the wheel')
camp, encamp, camp out, bivouac, tent - (live in or as if in a tent; 'Can we go camping again this summer?'; 'The circus tented near the town'; 'The houseguests had to camp in the living room')
camper - (someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation)
shelf - (a support that consists of a horizontal surface for holding objects)
bookshelf - (a shelf on which to keep books)
bookend - (a support placed at the end of a row of books to keep them upright (on a shelf or table))
mantel, mantelpiece, mantle, mantlepiece, chimneypiece - (shelf that projects from wall above fireplace; 'in England they call a mantel a chimneypiece')
structural member - (support that is a constituent part of any structure or building)
brace, bracing - (a structural member used to stiffen a framework)
upright, vertical - (a vertical structural member as a post or stake; 'the ball sailed between the uprights')
scantling, stud - (an upright in house framing)
strut - (brace consisting of a bar or rod used to resist longitudinal compression)
sill - (structural member consisting of a continuous horizontal timber forming the lowest member of a framework or supporting structure)
doorsill, doorstep, threshold - (the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway)
windowsill - (the sill of a window; the horizontal member at the bottom of the window frame)
band - (instrumentalists not including string players)
dance band, band, dance orchestra - (a group of musicians playing popular music for dancing)
jazz band, jazz group, combo - (a small band of jazz musicians)
bed - (a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep; 'he sat on the edge of the bed'; 'the room had only a bed and chair')
bedside - (space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person); 'the doctor stood at her bedside')
hospital bed - (a single bed with a frame in three sections so the head or middle or foot can be raised as required)
berth, bunk, built in bed - (a bed on a ship or train; usually in tiers)
bunk bed, bunk - (beds built one above the other)
cot, camp bed - (a small bed that folds up for storage or transport)
hammock, sack - (a hanging bed of canvas or rope netting (usually suspended between two trees); swings easily)
single bed - (a bed for one occupant)
double bed - (a bed wide enough to accommodate two sleepers)
king-size, king-sized - (extra large; 'a king-size bed')
extra large - (a garment size for a very large person)
baby bed, baby's bed - (a small bed for babies; enclosed by sides to prevent the baby from falling)
bassinet - (a basket (usually hooded) used as a baby's bed)
crib, cot - (baby bed with high sides made of slats)
cradle - (a baby bed with sides and rockers)
optical disk, optical disc - (a disk coated with plastic that can store digital data as tiny pits etched in the surface; is read with a laser that scans the surface)
compact disk, compact disc, CD - (a digitally encoded recording on an optical disk that is smaller than a phonograph record; played back by a laser)
videodisk, videodisc, DVD - (a digital recording (as of a movie) on an optical disk that can be played on a computer or a television set)
ensemble - (a group of musicians playing or singing together; 'a string ensemble')
chorus - (a group of people assembled to sing together)
choral - (related to or written for or performed by a chorus or choir; 'choral composition'; 'choral ensemble')
choir - (a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony)
orchestra - (a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players)
symphony orchestra, symphony, philharmonic - (a large orchestra; can perform symphonies; 'we heard the Vienna symphony')
philharmonic - (composing or characteristic of an orchestral group; 'philharmonic players')
sit down, sit - (take a seat)
writhe, wrestle, wriggle, worm, squirm, twist - (to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling); 'The prisoner writhed in discomfort'; 'The child tried to wriggle free from his aunt's embrace')
chase, chase after, trail, tail, tag, give chase, dog, go after, track - (go after with the intent to catch; 'The policeman chased the mugger down the alley'; 'the dog chased the rabbit')
pursuit, chase, pursual, following - (the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture; 'the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit')
busman, bus driver - (someone who drives a bus)
project, cast, contrive, throw - (put or send forth; 'She threw the flashlight beam into the corner'; 'The setting sun threw long shadows'; 'cast a spell'; 'cast a warm light')
transportation, shipping, transport - (the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials)
navigation - (ship traffic; 'the channel will be open to navigation as soon as the ice melts')
transport, send, ship - (transport commercially)
haul - (transport in a vehicle; 'haul stones from the quarry in a truck'; 'haul vegetables to the market')
steam engine - (external-combustion engine in which heat is used to raise steam which either turns a turbine or forces a piston to move up and down in a cylinder)
pad - (a usually thin flat mass of padding)
potholder - (an insulated pad for holding hot pots)
pincushion - (a small stiff cushion into which pins are stuck ready for use)
cassette - (a container that holds a magnetic tape used for recording or playing sound or video)
videocassette - (a cassette for videotape)
circuit, electrical circuit, electric circuit - (an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow)
circuit, electrical circuit, electric circuit - (an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow)
computer circuit - (a circuit that is part of a computer)
printed circuit - (computer circuit consisting of an electronic sub-assembly; copper conductors are laminated on an insulating board or card and circuit components are inserted into holes and dip soldered)
busbar, bus - (an electrical conductor that makes a common connection between several circuits; 'the busbar in this computer can transmit data either way between any two components of the system')
complexion, skin color, skin colour - (the coloring of a person's face)
rubicund, ruddy, florid, sanguine - (inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life; 'a ruddy complexion'; 'Santa's rubicund cheeks'; 'a fresh and sanguine complexion')
windshield, windscreen - (transparent screen (as of glass) to protect occupants of a vehicle)
catch, grab, take hold of - (take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of; 'Catch the ball!'; 'Grab the elevator door!')
incurable - (incapable of being cured; 'an incurable disease'; 'an incurable addiction to smoking')
bring around, cure, heal - (provide a cure for, make healthy again; 'The treatment cured the boy's acne'; 'The quack pretended to heal patients but never managed to')
mend, heal - (heal or recover; 'My broken leg is mending')
heal - (get healthy again; 'The wound is healing slowly')
recuperate, recover, convalesce - (get over an illness or shock; 'The patient is recuperating')
recuperate - (restore to good health or strength)
recuperate, recover, convalesce - (get over an illness or shock; 'The patient is recuperating')
convalescence, recuperation, recovery - (gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury)
cured, healed, recovered - (freed from illness or injury; 'the patient appears cured'; 'the incision is healed'; 'appears to be entirely recovered'; 'when the recovered patient tries to remember what occurred during his delirium'- Normon Cameron)
bite, sting, burn - (cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort; 'The sun burned his face')
prick, sting, twinge - (cause a stinging pain; 'The needle pricked his skin')
sting, bite, prick - (deliver a sting to; 'A bee stung my arm yesterday')
bite - (a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person)
reason, ground - (a rational motive for a belief or action; 'the reason that war was declared'; 'the grounds for their declaration')
principle - (a rule or standard especially of good behavior; 'a man of principle'; 'he will not violate his principles')
principle, precept - (rule of personal conduct)
conscience, scruples, moral sense, sense of right and wrong - (motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions)
conscience - (conformity to one's own sense of right conduct; 'a person of unflagging conscience')
conscience - (a feeling of shame when you do something immoral; 'he has no conscience about his cruelty')
ethical motive, ethics, morals, morality - (motivation based on ideas of right and wrong)
Eisenhower, Dwight Eisenhower, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Dwight David Eisenhower, Ike, President Eisenhower - (United States general who supervised the invasion of Normandy and the defeat of Nazi Germany; 34th President of the United States (1890-1961))
instill, instil - (enter drop by drop; 'instill medication into my eye')
immerse, plunge - (thrust or throw into; 'Immerse yourself in hot water')
press down, depress - (press down; 'Depress the space key')
submerge, submerse - (put under water; 'submerge your head completely')
dunk, dip, souse, plunge, douse - (immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate; 'dip the garment into the cleaning solution'; 'dip the brush into the paint')
dunk, dip, souse, plunge, douse - (immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate; 'dip the garment into the cleaning solution'; 'dip the brush into the paint')
warn - (notify of danger, potential harm, or risk; 'The director warned him that he might be fired'; 'The doctor warned me about the dangers of smoking')
heads-up - (a warning message; 'he sent a heads-up to the District Attorney')
warning - (a message informing of danger)
admonition, monition, warning, word of advice - (cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger))
warning - (a message informing of danger)
admonition, monition, warning, word of advice - (cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger))
warning - (a message informing of danger)
caution, caveat - (a warning against certain acts; 'a caveat against unfair practices')
forget, block, blank out, draw a blank - (be unable to remember; 'I'm drawing a blank'; 'You are blocking the name of your first wife!')
forget - (forget to do something; 'Don't forget to call the chairman of the board to the meeting!')
forget, bury - (dismiss from the mind; stop remembering; 'i tried to bury these unpleasant memories')
suppress, repress - (put out of one's consciousness)
obscurity - (an obscure and unimportant standing; not well known; 'he worked in obscurity for many years')
oblivion, limbo - (the state of being disregarded or forgotten)
disregarded, forgotten - (not noticed inadvertently; 'her aching muscles forgotten she danced all night'; 'he was scolded for his forgotten chores')
absent, absentminded, abstracted, scatty - (lost in thought; showing preoccupation; 'an absent stare'; 'an absentminded professor'; 'the scatty glancing quality of a hyperactive but unfocused intelligence')
absently, abstractedly, inattentively, absentmindedly - (in an absentminded or preoccupied manner; 'he read the letter absently')
loser, also-ran - (a contestant who loses the contest)
winner, victor - (the contestant who wins the contest)
winner - (a gambler who wins a bet)
victor, master, superior - (a combatant who is able to defeat rivals)
winner, victor - (the contestant who wins the contest)
victor, master, superior - (a combatant who is able to defeat rivals)
medalist, medallist - (someone who has won a medal)
win - (be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious; 'He won the Gold Medal in skating'; 'Our home team won'; 'Win the game')
prevail, triumph - (prove superior; 'The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight')
victory, triumph - (a successful ending of a struggle or contest; 'a narrow victory'; 'the general always gets credit for his army's victory'; 'clinched a victory'; 'convincing victory'; 'the agreement was a triumph for common sense')
meritorious, meritable - (deserving reward or praise; 'a lifetime of meritorious service'; 'meritorious conduct')
champion, prizewinning - (holding first place in a contest; 'a champion show dog'; 'a prizewinning wine')
champion, prizewinning - (holding first place in a contest; 'a champion show dog'; 'a prizewinning wine')
victorious, winning - (having won; 'the victorious entry'; 'the winning team')
triumphant, victorious - (experiencing triumph)
prevail, triumph - (prove superior; 'The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight')
lose - (fail to win; 'We lost the battle but we won the war')
loss - (the act of losing; 'everyone expected him to win so his loss was a shock')
surrender, give up - (give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another; 'The last Taleban fighters finally surrendered')
yield - (cease opposition; stop fighting)
surrender, give up - (give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another; 'The last Taleban fighters finally surrendered')
capitulation, fall, surrender - (the act of surrendering (under agreed conditions); 'they were protected until the capitulation of the fort')
eunuch, castrate - (a man who has been castrated and is incapable of reproduction; 'eunuchs guarded the harem')
king, male monarch, Rex - (a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom)
banjo - (a stringed instrument of the guitar family that has long neck and circular body)
music - (musical activity (singing or whistling etc.); 'his music was his central interest')
play - (play on an instrument; 'The band played all night long')
percuss - (strike or tap firmly; 'the doctor percussed his chest and back')
drum, beat, thrum - (make a rhythmic sound; 'Rain drummed against the windshield'; 'The drums beat all night')
percussion - (the act of playing a percussion instrument)
drum - (play a percussion instrument)
drumming -2 (the act of playing drums; 'he practiced his drumming several hours every day')
rock group, rock band - (a band of musicians who play rock'n'roll music)
can, tin, put up - (preserve in a can or tin; 'tinned foods are not very tasty')
canned, tinned - (sealed in a can or jar)
smoked, smoke-cured, smoke-dried - ((used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke)
incorporate - (form a corporation)
estrange, alienate, alien, disaffect - (arouse hostility or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness; 'She alienated her friends when she became fanatically religious')
alienated, estranged - (caused to be unloved)
alienation, disaffection, estrangement - (the feeling of being alienated from other people)
divorce, divorcement - (the legal dissolution of a marriage)
divorce, split up - (get a divorce; formally terminate a marriage; 'The couple divorced after only 6 months')
divorced - (of someone whose marriage has been legally dissolved)
matrix - (a rectangular array of elements (or entries) set out by rows and columns)
determinant - (a square matrix used to solve simultaneous equations)
blow up, enlarge, magnify - (make large; 'blow up an image')
magnification - (the act of expanding something in apparent size)
exaggerated, magnified, enlarged - (enlarged to an abnormal degree; 'thick lenses exaggerated the size of her eyes')
telescope, scope - (a magnifier of images of distant objects)
refracting telescope - (optical telescope that has a large convex lens that produces an image that is viewed through the eyepiece)
field glass, glass, spyglass - (a small refracting telescope)
astronomical telescope - (any telescope designed to collect and record electromagnetic radiation from cosmic sources)
observatory - (a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena)
stargazing - (observation of the stars)
stargaze - (observe the stars)
microscope - (magnifier of the image of small objects; 'the invention of the microscope led to the discovery of the cell')
microscopic, microscopical - (of or relating to or used in microscopy; 'microscopic analysis'; 'microscopical examination')
binoculars, field glasses, opera glasses - (an optical instrument designed for simultaneous use by both eyes)
hand glass, simple microscope, magnifying glass - (light microscope consisting of a single convex lens that is used to produce an enlarged image; 'the magnifying glass was invented by Roger Bacon in 1250')
eyepiece, ocular - (combination of lenses at the viewing end of optical instruments)
target, mark - (a reference point to shoot at; 'his arrow hit the mark')
prey, quarry, target, fair game - (a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence; 'he fell prey to muggers'; 'everyone was fair game'; 'the target of a manhunt')
criminal, felon, crook, outlaw, malefactor - (someone who has committed (or been legally convicted of) a crime)
perpetrator, culprit - (someone who perpetrates wrongdoing)
hood, hoodlum, goon, punk, thug, tough, toughie, strong-armer - (an aggressive and violent young criminal)
fugitive, fugitive from justice - (someone who is sought by law officers; someone trying to elude justice)
prey, quarry, target, fair game - (a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence; 'he fell prey to muggers'; 'everyone was fair game'; 'the target of a manhunt')
victimize, victimise - (make a victim of; 'I was victimized by this con-man')
victim - (an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance)
victim, dupe - (a person who is tricked or swindled)
scapegoat, whipping boy - (someone punished for the errors of others)
punic, perfidious, treacherous - (tending to betray; especially having a treacherous character as attributed to the Carthaginians by the Romans; 'Punic faith'; 'the perfidious Judas'; 'the fiercest and most treacherous of foes'; 'treacherous intrigues')
fail, betray - (disappoint, prove undependable to; abandon, forsake; 'His sense of smell failed him this time'; 'His strength finally failed him'; 'His children failed him in the crisis')
betray, sell - (deliver to an enemy by treachery; 'Judas sold Jesus'; 'The spy betrayed his country')
sell out - (give information that compromises others)
treachery, betrayal, treason, perfidy - (an act of deliberate betrayal)
double-crosser, double-dealer, two-timer, betrayer, traitor - (a person who says one thing and does another)
cheat on, cheat, cuckold, betray, wander - (be sexually unfaithful to one's partner in marriage; 'She cheats on her husband'; 'Might her husband be wandering?')
two-time - (carry on a romantic relationship with two people at the same time)
deceiver, cheat, cheater, trickster, beguiler, slicker - (someone who leads you to believe something that is not true)
two-timer - (someone who deceives a lover or spouse by carrying on a sexual relationship with somebody else)
treason, high treason, lese majesty - (a crime that undermines the offender's government)
unpatriotic, disloyal - (showing lack of love for your country)
unfaithful - (not true to duty or obligation or promises; 'an unfaithful lover')
unfaithful - (having sexual relations with someone other than your husband or wife, or your boyfriend or girlfriend; 'her husband was unfaithful')
infidelity, unfaithfulness - (the quality of being unfaithful)
infidelity, unfaithfulness - (the quality of being unfaithful)
disloyalty - (the quality of being disloyal)
faithless, traitorous, unfaithful, treasonable, treasonous - (having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor; 'the faithless Benedict Arnold'; 'a lying traitorous insurrectionist')
traitor, treasonist - (someone who betrays his country by committing treason)
martyr, sufferer - (one who suffers for the sake of principle)
martyr - (one who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty for refusing to renounce their religion)
casualty - (someone injured or killed or captured or missing in a military engagement)
casualty, injured party - (someone injured or killed in an accident)
pest, blighter, cuss, pesterer, gadfly - (a persistently annoying person)
prey, quarry, target, fair game - (a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence; 'he fell prey to muggers'; 'everyone was fair game'; 'the target of a manhunt')
chump, fool, gull, mark, patsy, fall guy, sucker, soft touch, mug - (a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of)
chump, fool, gull, mark, patsy, fall guy, sucker, soft touch, mug - (a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of)
namesake - (a person with the same name as another)
naif - (a naive or inexperienced person)
naive, naif - (marked by or showing unaffected simplicity and lack of guile or worldly experience; 'a teenager's naive ignorance of life'; 'the naive assumption that things can only get better'; 'this naive simple creature with wide friendly eyes so eager to believe appearances')
fleeceable, green, gullible - (naive and easily deceived or tricked; 'at that early age she had been gullible and in love')
gullible - (easily tricked because of being too trusting; 'gullible tourists taken in by the shell game')
event - (a phenomenon located at a single point in space-time; the fundamental observational entity in relativity theory)
evil, immorality, wickedness, iniquity - (morally objectionable behavior)
evil - (that which causes harm or destruction or misfortune; 'the evil that men do lives after them; the good is oft interred with their bones'- Shakespeare)
transgression, evildoing - (the act of transgressing; the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle; 'the boy was punished for the transgressions of his father')
foul play - (unfair or treacherous behavior (especially involving violence))
vice - (a specific form of evildoing; 'vice offends the moral standards of the community')
evil, vicious - (having the nature of vice)
break - (destroy the integrity of; usually by force; cause to separate into pieces or fragments; 'He broke the glass plate'; 'She broke the match')
smash, dash - (break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over; 'Smash a plate')
shatter - (break into many pieces; 'shatter the plate')
break up, fragment, fragmentize, fragmentise - (break or cause to break into pieces; 'The plate fragmented')
rag, shred, tag, tag end, tatter - (a small piece of cloth or paper)
fragment - (a piece broken off or cut off of something else; 'a fragment of rock')
shard, sherd, fragment - (a broken piece of a brittle artifact)
bit, chip, flake, fleck, scrap - (a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; 'a bit of rock caught him in the eye')
check, chip - (a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something)
fragment - (a piece broken off or cut off of something else; 'a fragment of rock')
diamond - (a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem)
opal - (a translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color; some varieties are used as gemstones)
opal - (a translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color; some varieties are used as gemstones)
list, name - (give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of; 'List the states west of the Mississippi')
number, list - (enumerate; 'We must number the names of the great mathematicians')
clear - (remove; 'clear the leaves from the lawn'; 'Clear snow from the road')
unclutter, clear - (rid of obstructions; 'Clear your desk')
skim, skim off, cream off, cream - (remove from the surface; 'skim cream from the surface of milk')
strip - (remove the surface from; 'strip wood')
coating, coat - (a thin layer covering something; 'a second coat of paint')
coat of paint - (a layer of paint covering something else)
coated - (having a coating; covered with an outer layer or film; often used in combination; 'coated paper has a smooth polished coating especially suitable for halftone printing'; 'sugar-coated pills')
painted - (coated with paint; 'freshly painted lawn furniture')
collegian, college man, college boy - (a student (or former student) at a college or university)
college student, university student - (a student enrolled in a college or university)
undergraduate, undergrad - (a university student who has not yet received a first degree)
newcomer, fledgling, fledgeling, starter, neophyte, freshman, newbie, entrant - (any new participant in some activity)
cub, greenhorn, rookie - (an awkward and inexperienced youth)
newcomer, fledgling, fledgeling, starter, neophyte, freshman, newbie, entrant - (any new participant in some activity)
newcomer - (a recent arrival; 'he's a newcomer to Boston')
freshman, first-year - (used of a person in the first year of an experience (especially in United States high school or college); 'a freshman senator'; 'freshman year in high school or college')
sophomore, soph - (a second-year undergraduate)
sophomore, second-year - (used of the second year in United States high school or college; 'the sophomore class'; 'his sophomore year')
junior, third-year, next-to-last - (used of the third or next to final year in United States high school or college; 'the junior class'; 'a third-year student')
junior - (a third-year undergraduate)
senior - (an undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation)
senior, fourth-year - (used of the fourth and final year in United States high school or college; 'the senior prom')
staff, faculty - (the body of teachers and administrators at a school; 'the dean addressed the letter to the entire staff of the university')
academician, academic, faculty member - (an educator who works at a college or university)
academician, academic, faculty member - (an educator who works at a college or university)
comb - (straighten with a comb; 'comb your hair')
comb, ransack - (search thoroughly; 'They combed the area for the missing child')
comb, comb out, disentangle - (smoothen and neaten with or as with a comb; 'comb your hair before dinner'; 'comb the wool')
concern - (something that interests you because it is important or affects you; 'the safety of the ship is the captain's concern')
conviction, strong belief, article of faith - (an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence)
confusion, mental confusion, confusedness, muddiness, disarray - (a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior; 'a confusion of impressions')
bewilderment, obfuscation, puzzlement, befuddlement, mystification, bafflement, bemusement - (confusion resulting from failure to understand)
confuse, throw, fox, befuddle, fuddle, bedevil, confound, discombobulate - (be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly; 'These questions confuse even the experts'; 'This question completely threw me'; 'This question befuddled even the teacher')
confuse, blur, obscure, obnubilate - (make unclear, indistinct, or blurred; 'Her remarks confused the debate'; 'Their words obnubilate their intentions')
confusing, perplexing, puzzling - (lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity; 'sent confusing signals to Iraq'; 'perplexing to someone who knew nothing about it'; 'a puzzling statement')
perplex, vex, stick, get, puzzle, mystify, baffle, beat, pose, bewilder, flummox, stupefy, nonplus, gravel, amaze, dumbfound - (be a mystery or bewildering to; 'This beats me!'; 'Got me-I don't know the answer!'; 'a vexing problem'; 'This question really stuck me')
stump, mix up - (cause to be perplexed or confounded; 'This problem stumped her')
disorient, disorientate - (cause to be lost or disoriented)
confused, disoriented, lost - (having lost your bearings; confused as to time or place or personal identity; 'I frequently find myself disoriented when I come up out of the subway'; 'the anesthetic left her completely disoriented')
at a loss, nonplused, nonplussed, puzzled - (filled with bewilderment; 'at a loss to understand those remarks'; 'puzzled that she left without saying goodbye')
stuck - (baffled; 'this problem has me completely stuck')
amaze, astonish, astound - (affect with wonder; 'Your ability to speak six languages amazes me!')
amazed, astonied, astonished, astounded, stunned - (filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock; 'an amazed audience gave the magician a standing ovation'; 'I stood enthralled, astonished by the vastness and majesty of the cathedral'; 'astounded viewers wept at the pictures from the Oklahoma City bombing'; 'stood in stunned silence'; 'stunned scientists found not one but at least three viruses')
stun, bedaze, daze - (overcome as with astonishment or disbelief; 'The news stunned her')
dazed, stunned, stupefied, stupid - (in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock; 'he had a dazed expression on his face'; 'lay semiconscious, stunned (or stupefied) by the blow'; 'was stupid from fatigue')
dazzle - (amaze or bewilder, as with brilliant wit or intellect or skill; 'Her arguments dazzled everyone'; 'The dancer dazzled the audience with his turns and jumps')
dazzled - (stupefied or dizzied by something overpowering; 'I fall back dazzled at beholding myself all rosy red, / At having, I myself, caused the sun to rise.'- `Chanticler' by Rostand)
perplexed - (full or difficulty or confusion or bewilderment; 'perplexed language'; 'perplexed state of the world')
baffled, befuddled, bemused, bewildered, confounded, confused, lost, mazed, mixed-up, at sea - (perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment; 'obviously bemused by his questions'; 'bewildered and confused'; 'a cloudy and confounded philosopher'; 'just a mixed-up kid'; 'she felt lost on the first day of school')
dumbfounded, dumfounded, flabbergasted, stupefied, thunderstruck, dumbstruck, dumbstricken - (as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise; 'a circle of policement stood dumbfounded by her denial of having seen the accident'; 'the flabbergasted aldermen were speechless'; 'was thunderstruck by the news of his promotion')
consonant - (a letter of the alphabet standing for a spoken consonant)
look around - (look about oneself; 'look around to see whether you can find the missing document')
rummage - (search haphazardly; 'We rummaged through the drawers')
content - (everything that is included in a collection; 'he emptied the contents of his pockets'; 'the two groups were similar in content')
jug - (a large bottle with a narrow mouth)
carafe, decanter - (a bottle with a stopper; for serving wine or water)
peck - (a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 2 gallons)
peck - (a United States dry measure equal to 8 quarts or 537.605 cubic inches)
gallon, gal - (United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters)
gallon, Imperial gallon, congius - (a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 quarts or 4.545 liters)
faucet, spigot - (a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid from a reservoir)
water faucet, water tap, tap, hydrant - (a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask)
tap, spigot - (a plug for a bunghole in a cask)
tap water - (water directly from the spigot)
judicious, wise, heady - (marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters; 'judicious use of one's money'; 'a wise decision')
wise - (having or prompted by wisdom or discernment; 'a wise leader'; 'a wise and perceptive comment')
wisely, sagely - (in a wise manner; 'she acted wisely when she invited her parents')
nervous - (easily agitated; 'quick nervous movements')
spook - (frighten or scare, and often provoke into a violent action; 'The noise spooked the horse')
skittish, flighty, spooky, nervous - (unpredictably excitable (especially of horses))
follow up - (increase the effectiveness or success of by further action; 'The doctor followed up the surgery with radiation')
follow-up, followup - (an activity that continues something that has already begun or that repeats something that has already been done)
fool, sap, saphead, muggins, tomfool - (a person who lacks good judgment)
stupidity, betise, folly, foolishness, imbecility - (a stupid mistake)
heroic, heroical - (having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes; 'the heroic attack on the beaches of Normandy'; 'heroic explorers')
foolish - (devoid of good sense or judgment; 'foolish remarks'; 'a foolish decision')
anserine, dopy, dopey, foolish, goosey, goosy, gooselike, jerky - (having or revealing stupidity; 'ridiculous anserine behavior'; 'a dopey answer'; 'a dopey kid'; 'some fool idea about rewriting authors' books')
clumsy person - (a person with poor motor coordination)
klutz - ((Yiddish) a clumsy dolt)
lout, clod, stumblebum, goon, oaf, lubber, lummox, lump, gawk - (an awkward stupid person)
jerk, dork - (a dull stupid fatuous person)
causative - (producing an effect; 'poverty as a causative factor in crime')
gawky, clumsy, clunky, ungainly, unwieldy - (lacking grace in movement or posture; 'a gawky lad with long ungainly legs'; 'clumsy fingers'; 'what an ungainly creature a giraffe is'; 'heaved his unwieldy figure out of his chair')
give, dedicate, consecrate, commit, devote - (give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; 'She committed herself to the work of God'; 'give one's talents to a good cause'; 'consecrate your life to the church')
dedicated - (devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose; 'a dedicated dancer'; 'dedicated teachers'; 'dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal'- A.Lincoln)
committed - (bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude; 'committed church members'; 'a committed Marxist')
correct, right - (socially right or correct; 'it isn't right to leave the party without saying goodbye'; 'correct behavior')
politically correct - (exhibiting political correctness)
political correctness, political correctitude - (avoidance of expressions or actions that can be perceived to exclude or marginalize or insult people who are socially disadvantaged or discriminated against)
correct, right - (free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth; 'the correct answer'; 'the correct version'; 'the right answer'; 'took the right road'; 'the right decision')
correctness, rightness - (conformity to fact or truth)
correctly, right, aright - (in a correct manner; 'he guessed right')
halve - (divide by two; divide into halves; 'Halve the cake')
halve - (divide by two; divide into halves; 'Halve the cake')
divide, split, split up, separate, dissever, carve up - (separate into parts or portions; 'divide the cake into three equal parts'; 'The British carved up the Ottoman Empire after World War I')
crack, check, break - (become fractured; break or crack on the surface only; 'The glass cracked when it was heated')
crack - (break partially but keep its integrity; 'The glass cracked')
crack - (cause to become cracked; 'heat and light cracked the back of the leather chair')
fracture, crack, cracking - (the act of cracking something)
chip, chip off, come off, break away, break off - (break off (a piece from a whole); 'Her tooth chipped')
chip, knap, cut off, break off - (break a small piece off from; 'chip the glass'; 'chip a tooth')
crevice, cranny, crack, fissure, chap - (a long narrow depression in a surface)
crack, cleft, crevice, fissure, scissure - (a long narrow opening)
crevasse - (a deep fissure)
Shenandoah Valley - (a large valley between the Allegheny Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains in northern Virginia; site of numerous battles during the American Civil War)
ravine - (a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water))
gorge - (a deep ravine (usually with a river running through it))
chasm - (a deep opening in the earth's surface)
abyss, abysm - (a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively))
gorilla, Gorilla gorilla - (largest anthropoid ape; terrestrial and vegetarian; of forests of central west Africa)
gore - (wound by piercing with a sharp or penetrating object or instrument)
crack, cleft, crevice, fissure, scissure - (a long narrow opening)
rift - (a narrow fissure in rock)
fault, faulting, geological fault, shift, fracture, break - ((geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other; 'they built it right over a geological fault'; 'he studied the faulting of the earth's crust')
cream - (the part of milk containing the butterfat)
heavy cream - (contains more than 36% butterfat)
whipped cream - (cream that has been beaten until light and fluffy)
frost, ice - (decorate with frosting; 'frost a cake')
frosting, icing, ice - (a flavored sugar topping used to coat and decorate cakes)
butterfat - (the fatty substance of milk from which butter is made)
blanket, cover - (bedding that keeps a person warm in bed; 'he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep')
quilt, comforter, puff - (bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together)
afghan - (a blanket knitted or crocheted in strips or squares; sometimes used as a shawl)
blanket, cover - (bedding that keeps a person warm in bed; 'he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep')
security blanket - (a blanket (or toy) that a child carries around in order to reduce anxiety)
medication - (the act of treating with medicines or remedies)
medicate, medicine - (treat medicinally, treat with medicine)
administer, dispense - (give or apply (medications))
medicate, medicine - (treat medicinally, treat with medicine)
drug, dose - (administer a drug to; 'They drugged the kidnapped tourist')
overdose, o.d. - (dose too heavily; 'The rock star overdosed and was found dead in his hotel room')
chemotherapy - (the use of chemical agents to treat or control disease (or mental illness))
chemotherapeutic, chemotherapeutical - (of or relating to chemotherapy)
axillary - (of or relating to the armpit; 'axillary gland')
clinical thermometer, mercury-in-glass clinical thermometer - (a mercury thermometer designed to measure the temperature of the human body; graduated to cover a range a few degrees on either side of the normal body temperature)
millennium, millenary - (a span of 1000 years)
century - (a period of 100 years)
week, hebdomad - (any period of seven consecutive days; 'it rained for a week')
era, epoch - (a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event)
historic period, age - (an era of history having some distinctive feature; 'we live in a litigious age')
Renaissance, Renascence - (the period of European history at the close of the Middle Ages and the rise of the modern world; a cultural rebirth from the 14th through the middle of the 17th centuries)
flower, prime, peak, heyday, bloom, blossom, efflorescence, flush - (the period of greatest prosperity or productivity)
millennium, millenary - (a span of 1000 years)
millennium, millenary - (the 1000th anniversary (or the celebration of it))
century - (a period of 100 years)
decade, decennary, decennium - (a period of 10 years)
twenties, 1920s - (the decade from 1920 to 1929)
decade, decennary, decennium - (a period of 10 years)
bridge - (any of various card games based on whist for four players)
poker, poker game - (any of various card games in which players bet that they hold the highest-ranking hand)
stud, stud poker - (poker in which each player receives hole cards and the remainder are dealt face up; bets are placed after each card is dealt)
shed, molt, exuviate, moult, slough - (cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers; 'our dog sheds every Spring')
stag - (adult male deer)
buck - (mature male of various mammals (especially deer or antelope))
deer, cervid - (distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers)
fawn - (young deer)
Virginia deer, white tail, whitetail, white-tailed deer, whitetail deer, Odocoileus Virginianus - (common North American deer; tail has a white underside)
wapiti, American elk, Cervus canadensis - (large North American deer with large much-branched antlers)
elk, European elk, moose, Alces alces - (large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called 'elk' in Europe and 'moose' in North America)
stag - (adult male deer)
antler - (deciduous horn of a member of the deer family)
bifurcate, biramous, branched, forked, fork-like, forficate, pronged, prongy - (resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches; 'the biramous appendages of an arthropod'; 'long branched hairs on its legson which pollen collects'; 'a forked river'; 'a forked tail'; 'forked lightning'; 'horseradish grown in poor soil may develop prongy roots')
pronged, tined - (having prongs or tines; usually used in combination; 'a three-tined fork')
caribou, reindeer, Greenland caribou, Rangifer tarandus - (arctic deer with large antlers in both sexes; called 'reindeer' in Eurasia and 'caribou' in North America)
description, verbal description - (a statement that represents something in words)
graphic, lifelike, pictorial, vivid - (evoking lifelike images within the mind; 'pictorial poetry and prose'; 'graphic accounts of battle'; 'a lifelike portrait'; 'a vivid description')
word picture, word-painting, delineation, depiction, picture, characterization, characterisation - (a graphic or vivid verbal description; 'too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures'; 'the author gives a depressing picture of life in Poland'; 'the pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters')
portrayal, portraiture, portrait - (a word picture of a person's appearance and character)
definition - (a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol)
definition - (a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol)
please, delight - (give pleasure to or be pleasing to; 'These colors please the senses'; 'a pleasing sensation')
librarian, bibliothec - (a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services)
library science - (the study of the principles and practices of library administration)
anthropology - (the social science that studies the origins and social relationships of human beings)
anthropologist - (a social scientist who specializes in anthropology)
anthropological - (of or concerned with the science of anthropology; 'anthropological studies')
ethnography, descriptive anthropology - (the branch of anthropology that provides scientific description of individual human societies)
ethnographic, ethnographical - (of or relating to ethnography; 'ethnographical data')
archaeological, archeological, archaeologic, archeologic - (related to or dealing with or devoted to archaeology; 'an archaeological dig'; 'a dramatic archaeological discovery')
archeologist, archaeologist - (an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people and their culture)
archeology, archaeology - (the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures)
dependent - (not independent; 'dependent children')
dependent, subordinate - ((of a clause) unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence; 'a subordinate (or dependent) clause functions as a noun or adjective or adverb within a sentence')
subject, dependent - (being under the power or sovereignty of another or others; 'subject peoples'; 'a dependent prince')
interdependent, mutualist, mutually beneficial - (mutually dependent)
intestate - (having made no legally valid will before death or not disposed of by a legal will; 'he died intestate'; 'intestate property')
contingent, contingent on, dependent on, dependant on, depending on - (determined by conditions or circumstances not yet established; 'arms sales contingent on the approval of congress')
dependent, dependant, qualified - (contingent on something else)
act, play, represent - (play a role or part; 'Gielgud played Hamlet'; 'She wants to act Lady Macbeth, but she is too young for the role'; 'She played the servant to her husband's master')
act, play, act as - (pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind; 'He acted the idiot'; 'She plays deaf when the news are bad')
acting, playing, playacting, performing - (the performance of a part or role in a drama)
act, play, roleplay, playact - (perform on a stage or theater; 'She acts in this play'; 'He acted in 'Julius Caesar''; 'I played in 'A Christmas Carol'')
uniformed - (dressed in a uniform; 'uniformed policemen lined the President's route')
masquerade - (pretend to be someone or something that you are not; 'he is masquerading as an expert on the Internet'; 'This silly novel is masquerading as a serious historical treaty')
act, play, represent - (play a role or part; 'Gielgud played Hamlet'; 'She wants to act Lady Macbeth, but she is too young for the role'; 'She played the servant to her husband's master')
acting, playing, playacting, performing - (the performance of a part or role in a drama)
business, stage business, byplay - (incidental activity performed by an actor for dramatic effect; 'his business with the cane was hilarious')
character, role, theatrical role, part, persona - (an actor's portrayal of someone in a play; 'she played the part of Desdemona')
develop - (make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation; 'Her company developed a new kind of building material that withstands all kinds of weather'; 'They developed a new technique')
formative - (susceptible to alteration by development and experience; 'formative years')
evolve, germinate, develop - (work out; 'We have developed a new theory of evolution')
explicate, formulate, develop - (elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses; 'Could you develop the ideas in your thesis')
developer - (someone who develops real estate (especially someone who prepares a site for residential or commercial use))
developmental - (of or relating to or constituting development; 'developmental psychology')
developmentally - (with respect to development; 'developmentally retarded')
development, evolution - (a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage); 'the development of his ideas took many years'; 'the evolution of Greek civilization'; 'the slow development of her skill as a writer')
develop - (grow, progress, unfold, or evolve through a process of evolution, natural growth, differentiation, or a conducive environment; 'A flower developed on the branch'; 'The country developed into a mighty superpower'; 'The embryo develops into a fetus'; 'This situation has developed over a long time')
develop, grow - (grow emotionally or mature; 'The child developed beautifully in her new kindergarten'; 'When he spent a summer at camp, the boy grew noticeably and no longer showed some of his old adolescent behavior')
development, evolution - (a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage); 'the development of his ideas took many years'; 'the evolution of Greek civilization'; 'the slow development of her skill as a writer')
evolution, organic evolution, phylogeny, phylogenesis - ((biology) the sequence of events involved in the evolutionary development of a species or taxonomic group of organisms)
evolve - (undergo development or evolution; 'Modern man evolved a long time ago')
evolutionary - (of or relating to or produced by evolution; 'evolutionary biology')
evolution, organic evolution, phylogeny, phylogenesis - ((biology) the sequence of events involved in the evolutionary development of a species or taxonomic group of organisms)
effort, elbow grease, exertion, travail, sweat - (use of physical or mental energy; hard work; 'he got an A for effort'; 'they managed only with great exertion')
exert - (make a great effort at a mental or physical task; 'exert oneself')
intensive - (characterized by a high degree or intensity; often used as a combining form; 'the questioning was intensive'; 'intensive care'; 'research-intensive'; 'a labor-intensive industry')
effort, elbow grease, exertion, travail, sweat - (use of physical or mental energy; hard work; 'he got an A for effort'; 'they managed only with great exertion')
exert - (make a great effort at a mental or physical task; 'exert oneself')
trouble, difficulty - (an effort that is inconvenient; 'I went to a lot of trouble'; 'he won without any trouble'; 'had difficulty walking'; 'finished the test only with great difficulty')
troublesome - (difficult to deal with; 'a troublesome infection'; 'a troublesome situation')
drop, dip, fall, free fall - (a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity; 'a drop of 57 points on the Dow Jones index'; 'there was a drop in pressure in the pulmonary artery'; 'a dip in prices'; 'when that became known the price of their stock went into free fall')
dip - (go down momentarily; 'Prices dipped')
hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, check, handicap - (something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress)
deter, discourage - (try to prevent; show opposition to; 'We should discourage this practice among our youth')
deter, discourage - (try to prevent; show opposition to; 'We should discourage this practice among our youth')
dissuade, deter - (turn away from by persuasion; 'Negative campaigning will only dissuade people')
hit - ((baseball) a successful stroke in an athletic contest (especially in baseball); 'he came all the way around on Williams' hit')
homer, home run - (a base hit on which the batter scores a run)
single, bingle - (a base hit on which the batter stops safely at first base)
double, two-base hit, two-bagger, two-baser - (a base hit on which the batter stops safely at second base; 'he hit a double to deep centerfield')
triple, three-base hit, three-bagger - (a base hit at which the batter stops safely at third base)
strike - ((baseball) a pitch that the batter swings at and misses, or that the batter hits into foul territory, or that the batter does not swing at but the umpire judges to be in the area over home plate and between the batter's knees and shoulders; 'this pitcher throws more strikes than balls')
pitch, delivery - ((baseball) the act of throwing a baseball by a pitcher to a batter)
deliver, pitch - (throw or hurl from the mound to the batter, as in baseball; 'The pitcher delivered the ball')
fastball, heater, smoke, hummer, bullet - ((baseball) a pitch thrown with maximum velocity; 'he swung late on the fastball'; 'he showed batters nothing but smoke')
curve, curve ball, breaking ball, bender - (a pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approach the batter)
spitball, spitter - (an illegal pitch in which a foreign substance (spit or Vaseline) is applied to the ball by the pitcher before he throws it)
transsexual, transexual - (a person who has undergone a sex change operation)
transsexual, transexual - (a person whose sexual identification is entirely with the opposite sex)
transgender, transgendered - (involving a partial or full reversal of gender)
double, image, look-alike - (someone who closely resembles a famous person (especially an actor); 'he could be Gingrich's double'; 'she's the very image of her mother')
multiplication - (a multiplicative increase; 'repeated copying leads to a multiplication of errors'; 'this multiplication of cells is a natural correlate of growth')
multiply, manifold - (combine or increase by multiplication; 'He managed to multiply his profits')
double, duplicate - (increase twofold; 'The population doubled within 50 years')
doubling, double - (raising the stakes in a card game by a factor of 2; 'I decided his double was a bluff')
down, down feather - (soft fine feathers)
England - (a division of the United Kingdom)
Englishman - (a man who is a native or inhabitant of England)
English - (of or relating to or characteristic of England or its culture or people; 'English history'; 'the English landed aristocracy'; 'English literature')
English - (of or relating to the English language)
diagram - (a drawing intended to explain how something works; a drawing showing the relation between the parts)
engraving - (a print made from an engraving)
engraving - (a print made from an engraving)
sketch, study - (preliminary drawing for later elaboration; 'he made several studies before starting to paint')
vignette - (a small illustrative sketch (as sometimes placed at the beginning of chapters in books))
delineation, depiction, limning, line drawing - (a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects)
cartoon, sketch - (a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine)
comic book - (a magazine devoted to comic strips)
comic strip, cartoon strip, strip, funnies - (a sequence of drawings telling a story in a newspaper or comic book)
nerve, nervus - (any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body)
cranial nerve - (any of the 12 paired nerves that originate in the brain stem)
mischief, mischief-making, mischievousness, deviltry, devilry, devilment, rascality, roguery, roguishness, shenanigan - (reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others)
sin, sinning - (an act that is regarded by theologians as a transgression of God's will)
sin, transgress, trespass - (commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law)
sinner, evildoer - (a person who sins (without repenting))
mulch - (a protective covering of rotting vegetable matter spread to reduce evaporation and soil erosion)
mulch - (a protective covering of rotting vegetable matter spread to reduce evaporation and soil erosion)
bark - (tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants)
bark - (tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants)
fingerspell, finger-spell - (communicate by means of specific gestures, as an alternative to sign language; 'The Deaf often fingerspell')
sign language, signing - (language expressed by visible hand gestures)
ASL, American sign language - (the sign language used in the United States)
server, host - ((computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network)
minicomputer - (a digital computer of medium size)
mainframe, mainframe computer - (a large digital computer serving 100-400 users and occupying a special air-conditioned room)
personal digital assistant, PDA, personal organizer, personal organiser, organizer, organiser - (a lightweight consumer electronic device that looks like a hand-held computer but instead performs specific tasks; can serve as a diary or a personal database or a telephone or an alarm clock etc.)
personal computer, PC, microcomputer - (a small digital computer based on a microprocessor and designed to be used by one person at a time)
workstation - (a desktop digital computer that is conventionally considered to be more powerful than a microcomputer)
laptop, laptop computer - (a portable computer small enough to use in your lap)
school, schoolhouse - (a building where young people receive education; 'the school was built in 1932'; 'he walked to school every morning')
school, schoolhouse - (a building where young people receive education; 'the school was built in 1932'; 'he walked to school every morning')
school bus - (a bus used to transport children to or from school)
vigilante, vigilance man - (member of a vigilance committee)
vigilantism - (the actions of a vigilance committee in trying to enforce the laws)
criminal, felon, crook, outlaw, malefactor - (someone who has committed (or been legally convicted of) a crime)
convict - (a person who has been convicted of a criminal offence)
condemned, convicted - (pronounced or proved guilty; 'the condemned man faced the firing squad with dignity'; 'a convicted criminal')
convict, con, inmate, jail bird, jailbird, gaolbird, yard bird, yardbird - (a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison)
companion, comrade, fellow, familiar, associate - (a person who is frequently in the company of another; 'drinking companions'; 'comrades in arms')
buddy, brother, chum, crony, pal, sidekick - (a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities)
mate - (informal term for a friend of the same sex)
beloved, dear, dearest, loved one, honey, love - (a beloved person; used as terms of endearment)
sweetheart, sweetie, steady, truelove - (a person loved by another person)
darling, favorite, favourite, pet, dearie, deary, ducky - (a special loved one)
valentine - (a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day; 'will you be my valentine?')
garage, service department - (a repair shop where cars and trucks are serviced and repaired)
history - (the aggregate of past events; 'a critical time in the school's history')
history - (the continuum of events occurring in succession leading from the past to the present and even into the future; 'all of human history')
timeline - (a sequence of related events arranged in chronological order and displayed along a line (usually drawn left to right or top to bottom))
hold, throw, have, make, give - (organize or be responsible for; 'hold a reception'; 'have, throw, or make a party'; 'give a course')
hold, throw, have, make, give - (organize or be responsible for; 'hold a reception'; 'have, throw, or make a party'; 'give a course')
celebration, festivity - (any joyous diversion)
gala, gala affair, jamboree, blowout - (a gay festivity)
celebration, jubilation - (a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event)
celebrate, fete - (have a celebration; 'They were feting the patriarch of the family'; 'After the exam, the students were celebrating')
merrymaking, conviviality, jollification - (a boisterous celebration; a merry festivity)
revel, revelry - (unrestrained merrymaking)
revel, racket, make whoopie, make merry, make happy, whoop it up, jollify, wassail - (celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities; 'The members of the wedding party made merry all night'; 'Let's whoop it up-the boss is gone!')
festival, fete - (an organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place); 'a drama festival')
carnival - (a festival marked by merrymaking and processions)
host - (be the host of or for; 'We hosted 4 couples last night')
party - (an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment; he planned a party to celebrate Bastille Day)
reception - (a formal party of people; as after a wedding)
work time - (a time period when you are required to work)
hours - (a period of time assigned for work; 'they work long hours')
overtime - (work done in addition to regular working hours)
downtime - (a period of time when something (as a machine or factory) is not operating (especially as a result of malfunctions))
vacation, holiday - (leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure; we get two weeks of vacation every summer; we took a short holiday in Puerto Rico)
honeymoon - (a holiday taken by a newly married couple)
cephalopod, cephalopod mollusk - (marine mollusk characterized by well-developed head and eyes and sucker-bearing tentacles)
octopus, devilfish - (bottom-living cephalopod having a soft oval body with eight long tentacles)
squid - (widely distributed fast-moving ten-armed cephalopod mollusk having a long tapered body with triangular tail fins)
tentacle - (any of various elongated tactile or prehensile flexible organs that occur on the head or near the mouth in many animals; used for feeling or grasping or locomotion)
city, metropolis, urban center - (a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts; 'Ancient Troy was a great city')
suburb, suburbia, suburban area - (a residential district located on the outskirts of a city)
suburban - (relating to or characteristic of or situated in suburbs; 'suburban population')
equity - (the ownership interest of shareholders in a corporation)
interest, stake - ((law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something; 'they have interests all over the world'; 'a stake in the company's future')
controlling interest - (ownership of more than 50% of a corporation's voting shares)
vested interest - ((law) an interest in which there is a fixed right to present or future enjoyment and that can be conveyed to another)
good will, goodwill - ((accounting) an intangible asset valued according to the advantage or reputation a business has acquired (over and above its tangible assets))
economy, economic system - (the system of production and distribution and consumption)
constitutional - (of or relating to a constitution; 'constitutional amendments')
constitutionally - (according to the constitution; 'this was constitutionally ruled out')
unconstitutional - (not consistent with or according to a constitution; contrary to the U.S. Constitution)
fundamental law, organic law, constitution - (law determining the fundamental political principles of a government)
council member, councillor - (a member of a council)
liberal, liberalist, progressive - (a person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties)
left, left wing - (those who support varying degrees of social or political or economic change designed to promote the public welfare)
leftist, left-of-center, left-wing - (believing in or supporting tenets of the political left)
collectivist, leftist, left-winger - (a person who belongs to the political left)
centrist, middle of the roader, moderate, moderationist - (a person who takes a position in the political center)
centrist, middle-of-the-road - (supporting or pursuing a course of action that is neither liberal nor conservative)
pacifism, pacificism - (the belief that all international disputes can be settled by arbitration)
pacifist, pacificist, disarmer - (someone opposed to violence as a means of settling disputes)
dove, peacenik - (someone who prefers negotiations to armed conflict in the conduct of foreign relations)
pacifist, pacifistic, dovish - (opposed to war)
hippie, hippy, hipster, flower child - (someone who rejects the established culture; advocates extreme liberalism in politics and lifestyle)
conservative, conservativist - (a person who has conservative ideas or opinions)
reactionary, ultraconservative, extreme right-winger - (an extreme conservative; an opponent of progress or liberalism)
reactionary, reactionist, far-right - (extremely conservative)
capitalist - (a conservative advocate of capitalism)
conservatism, conservativism - (a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes)
liberalism - (a political orientation that favors progress and reform)
hardliner - (a conservative who is uncompromising)
traditionalist, diehard - (one who adheres to traditional views)
traditionalism, traditionality - (strict adherence to traditional methods or teachings)
rightist, right-winger - (a member of a right wing political party)
fascist - (an adherent of fascism or other right-wing authoritarian views)
fascism - (a political theory advocating an authoritarian hierarchical government (as opposed to democracy or liberalism))
Nazi, German Nazi - (a German member of Adolf Hitler's political party)
Democrat - (a member of the Democratic Party)
Republican - (a member of the Republican Party)
principal, dealer - (the major party to a financial transaction at a stock exchange; buys and sells for his own account)
statistic - (a datum that can be represented numerically)
index, index number, indicant, indicator - (a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time)
security, certificate - (a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends; 'he held several valuable securities')
share - (any of the equal portions into which the capital stock of a corporation is divided and ownership of which is evidenced by a stock certificate; 'he bought 100 shares of IBM at the market price')
stock certificate, stock - (a certificate documenting the shareholder's ownership in the corporation; 'the value of his stocks doubled during the past year')
stock option - (the right to buy or sell a stock at a specified price within a stated period)
bond, bond certificate - (a certificate of debt (usually interest-bearing or discounted) that is issued by a government or corporation in order to raise money; the issuer is required to pay a fixed sum annually until maturity and then a fixed sum to repay the principal)
share - (any of the equal portions into which the capital stock of a corporation is divided and ownership of which is evidenced by a stock certificate; 'he bought 100 shares of IBM at the market price')
portfolio - (a list of the financial assets held by an individual or a bank or other financial institution; 'they were disappointed by the poor returns on their stock portfolio')
stock certificate, stock - (a certificate documenting the shareholder's ownership in the corporation; 'the value of his stocks doubled during the past year')
market, marketplace - (the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold; 'without competition there would be no market'; 'they were driven from the marketplace')
market, securities industry - (the securities markets in the aggregate; 'the market always frustrates the small investor')
convertible, exchangeable - (capable of being exchanged for or replaced by something of equal value; 'convertible securities')
convertible, convertible security - (a corporate security (usually bonds or preferred stock) that can be exchanged for another form of security (usually common stock))
stock - (the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest (equity); 'he owns a controlling share of the company's stock')
stock certificate, stock - (a certificate documenting the shareholder's ownership in the corporation; 'the value of his stocks doubled during the past year')
stock exchange, stock market, securities market - (an exchange where security trading is conducted by professional stockbrokers)
foreseen, foretold, predicted - (known beforehand)
expected - (considered likely or probable to happen or arrive; 'prepared for the expected attack')
expected - (looked forward to as probable)
expected, likely, potential - (expected to become or be; in prospect; 'potential clients'; 'expected income')
due - (scheduled to arrive; 'the train is due in 15 minutes')
anticipate, previse, foreknow, foresee - (realize beforehand)
foreseeable - (capable of being anticipated; 'foreseeable costs were well within the budget')
unforeseeable - (incapable of being anticipated; 'unforeseeable consequences')
unanticipated, unforeseen, unlooked-for, out of the blue - (not anticipated; 'unanticipated and disconcerting lines of development'- H.W.Glidden; 'unforeseen circumstances'; 'a virtue unlooked-for in people so full of energy'; 'like a bolt out of the blue')
unexpected - (not expected or anticipated; 'unexpected guests'; 'unexpected news')
unexpectedly, out of the blue - (in a way that was not expected; 'her brother showed up at the wedding out of the blue')
surprising - (causing surprise or wonder or amazement; 'the report shows a surprising lack of hard factual data'; 'leaped up with surprising agility'; 'she earned a surprising amount of money')
predict, foretell, prognosticate, call, forebode, anticipate, promise - (make a prediction about; tell in advance; 'Call the outcome of an election')
predictive, prognostic, prognosticative - (of or relating to prediction; having value for making predictions)
prediction, foretelling, forecasting, prognostication - (a statement made about the future)
predict, foretell, prognosticate, call, forebode, anticipate, promise - (make a prediction about; tell in advance; 'Call the outcome of an election')
clairvoyance, second sight, extrasensory perception, E.S.P., ESP - (apparent power to perceive things that are not present to the senses)
mystic, mystical - (relating to or characteristic of mysticism; 'mystical religion')
mystic, mystical - (relating to or resembling mysticism; 'mystical intuition'; 'mystical theories about the securities market')
extrasensory, paranormal - (seemingly outside normal sensory channels)
paranormal - (not in accordance with scientific laws; 'what seemed to be paranormal manifestations')
prophecy, prognostication, vaticination - (knowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained from a divine source))
prophecy, divination - (a prediction uttered under divine inspiration)
divination, foretelling, soothsaying, fortune telling - (the art or gift of prophecy (or the pretense of prophecy) by supernatural means)
prophetic, prophetical - (foretelling events as if by supernatural intervention; 'prophetic writings'; 'prophetic powers'; 'words that proved prophetic')
fateful, foreboding, portentous - (ominously prophetic)
apocalyptic, apocalyptical, revelatory - (prophetic of devastation or ultimate doom)
apocalyptic - (of or relating to an apocalypse)
interpolate, extrapolate - (estimate the value of)
projection - (a prediction made by extrapolating from past observations)
horoscope - (a prediction of someone's future based on the relative positions of the planets)
prognosis, forecast - (a prediction about how something (as the weather) will develop)
prognosis, prospect, medical prognosis - (a prediction of the course of a disease)
weather forecast, weather outlook - (a forecast of the weather)
meteorology, weather forecasting - (predicting what the weather will be)
meteorology - (the earth science dealing with phenomena of the atmosphere (especially weather))
meteorologist - (a specialist who studies processes in the earth's atmosphere that cause weather conditions)
publication - (a copy of a printed work offered for distribution)
reference, source - (a publication (or a passage from a publication) that is referred to; 'he carried an armful of references back to his desk'; 'he spent hours looking for the source of that quotation')
collection, compendium - (a publication containing a variety of works)
anthology - (a collection of selected literary passages)
publisher, publishing house, publishing firm, publishing company - (a firm in the publishing business)
newspaper, paper, newspaper publisher - (a business firm that publishes newspapers; 'Murdoch owns many newspapers')
print, publish - (put into print; 'The newspaper published the news of the royal couple's divorce'; 'These news should not be printed')
publish, bring out, put out, issue, release - (prepare and issue for public distribution or sale; 'publish a magazine or newspaper')
publish, write - (have (one's written work) issued for publication; 'How many books did Georges Simenon write?'; 'She published 25 books during her long career')
meter - (any of various measuring instruments for measuring a quantity)
meter - (measure with a meter; 'meter the flow of water')
system of measurement, metric - (a system of related measures that facilitates the quantification of some particular characteristic)
information measure - (a system of measurement of information based on the probabilities of the events that convey information)
bandwidth - (a data transmission rate; the maximum amount of information (bits/second) that can be transmitted along a channel)
prosthesis, prosthetic device - (corrective consisting of a replacement for a part of the body)
prosthetic - (of or relating to prosthetics)
prosthetic - (relating to or serving as a prosthesis)
correction - (something substituted for an error)
implant - (a prosthesis placed permanently in tissue)
mannequin, manikin, mannikin, manakin, fashion model, model - (a woman who wears clothes to display fashions; 'she was too fat to be a mannequin')
expose, exhibit, display - (to show, make visible or apparent; 'The Metropolitan Museum is exhibiting Goya's works this month'; 'Why don't you show your nice legs and wear shorter skirts?'; 'National leaders will have to display the highest skills of statesmanship')
exposure - (presentation to view in an open or public manner; 'the exposure of his anger was shocking')
brandish, flourish, wave - (move or swing back and forth; 'She waved her gun')
brandish - (exhibit aggressively; 'brandish a sword')
moon - (expose one's buttocks to; 'moon the audience')
nowadays, now, today - (in these times; 'it is solely by their language that the upper classes nowadays are distinguished'- Nancy Mitford; 'we now rarely see horse-drawn vehicles on city streets'; 'today almost every home has television')
nurse - (try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury; 'He nursed his cold with Chinese herbs')
nurse - (serve as a nurse; care for sick or handicapped people)
infant feeding - (feeding an infant)
breastfeed, bottle-feed, suckle, suck, nurse, wet-nurse, lactate, give suck - (give suck to; 'The wetnurse suckled the infant'; 'You cannot nurse your baby in public in some places')
bottlefeed - (feed (infants) with a bottle)
vegetable oil, oil - (any of a group of liquid edible fats that are obtained from plants)
drying oil - (an oil that hardens in air due to oxidation and is often used as a paint or varnish base)
linseed oil, flaxseed oil - (a drying oil extracted from flax seed and used in making such things as oil paints)
drying oil - (an oil that hardens in air due to oxidation and is often used as a paint or varnish base)
olive oil - (oil from olives)
organ, pipe organ - (wind instrument whose sound is produced by means of pipes arranged in sets supplied with air from a bellows and controlled from a large complex musical keyboard)
villain, baddie - (the principle bad character in a film or work of fiction)
protagonist, agonist - (the principal character in a work of fiction)
good guy - (any person who is on your side)
demigod, superman, Ubermensch - (a person with great powers and abilities)
fight, oppose, fight back, fight down, defend - (fight against or resist strongly; 'The senator said he would oppose the bill'; 'Don't fight it')
parking space, parking zone - (a space where an automobile can be parked)
parking - (space in which vehicles can be parked; 'there is plenty of parking behind the store')
parking meter - (a coin-operated timer located next to a parking space; depositing money into it entitles you to park your car there for a specified length of time)
parking lot, car park, park, parking area - (a lot where cars are parked)
park - (maneuver a vehicle into a parking space; 'Park the car in front of the library'; 'Can you park right here?')
parked - (that have been left; 'there were four parked cars across the street')
motel - (a motor hotel)
park - (maneuver a vehicle into a parking space; 'Park the car in front of the library'; 'Can you park right here?')
carbon black, lampblack, soot, smut, crock - (a black colloidal substance consisting wholly or principally of amorphous carbon and used to make pigments and ink)
abrasive, scratchy - (causing abrasion)
emery paper, sandpaper - (stiff paper coated with powdered emery or sand)
sandpaper, sand - (rub with sandpaper; 'sandpaper the wooden surface')
abrasive, abradant, abrasive material - (a substance that abrades or wears down)
jade, jadestone - (a semiprecious gemstone that takes a high polish; is usually green but sometimes whitish; consists of jadeite or nephrite)
jadeite - (a hard green mineral consisting of sodium aluminum silicate in monoclinic crystalline form; a source of jade; found principally in Burma)
zircon, zirconium silicate - (a common mineral occurring in small crystals; chief source of zirconium; used as a refractory when opaque and as a gem when transparent)
halite, rock salt - (naturally occurring crystalline sodium chloride)
dolomite - (a kind of sedimentary rock resembling marble or limestone but rich in magnesium carbonate)
mica, isinglass - (any of various minerals consisting of hydrous silicates of aluminum or potassium etc. that crystallize in forms that allow perfect cleavage into very thin leaves; used as dielectrics because of their resistance to electricity)
biotite - (dark brown to black mica found in igneous and metamorphic rock)
chlorite - (a generally green or black mineral; it occurs as a constituent of many rocks typically in the form of a flat crystal)
apatite - (a common complex mineral consisting of calcium fluoride phosphate or calcium chloride phosphate; a source of phosphorus)
fullerene - (a form of carbon having a large molecule consisting of an empty cage of sixty or more carbon atoms)
buckminsterfullerene, buckyball - (a spheroidal fullerene; the first known example of a fullerene)
carbon nanotube, nanotube - (a fullerene molecule having a cylindrical or toroidal shape)
carbon nanotube, nanotube - (a fullerene molecule having a cylindrical or toroidal shape)
graphite, black lead, plumbago - (used as a lubricant and as a moderator in nuclear reactors)
graphite, black lead, plumbago - (used as a lubricant and as a moderator in nuclear reactors)
sawdust - (fine particles of wood made by sawing wood)
pencil - (a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood)
lead pencil - (pencil that has graphite as the marking substance)
oil - (a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water)
oil - (a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water)
napalm - (gasoline jelled with aluminum soaps; highly incendiary liquid used in fire bombs and flame throwers)
flamethrower - (a weapon that squirts ignited fuel for several yards)
pet - (stroke or caress gently; 'pet the lamb')
stroke, fondle - (touch lightly and with affection, with brushing motions; 'He stroked his long beard')
theme, motif - (a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in a literary or artistic work; 'it was the usual 'boy gets girl' theme')
keynote - (the principal theme in a speech or literary work)
keynote - (a fundamental or central idea)
keynote speech, keynote address - (a speech setting forth the keynote)
pastime, interest, pursuit - (a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly); 'sailing is her favorite pastime'; 'his main pastime is gambling'; 'he counts reading among his interests'; 'they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits')
poison - (kill with poison; 'She poisoned her husband')
poison - (administer poison to; 'She poisoned her husband but he did not die')
poisoning - (the act of giving poison to a person or animal with the intent to kill)
pool - (combine into a common fund; 'We pooled resources')
pool - (join or form a pool of people)
proximity, propinquity - (the property of being close together)
proximity - (the region close around a person or thing)
by-product, byproduct, spin-off - (a product made during the manufacture of something else)
side effect - (a secondary and usually adverse effect of a drug or therapy; 'severe headaches are one of the side effects of the drug')
side effect, fallout - (any adverse and unwanted secondary effect; 'a strategy to contain the fallout from the accounting scandal')
by-product, byproduct - (a secondary and sometimes unexpected consequence)
carrier, common carrier - (a person or firm in the business of transporting people or goods or messages)
railway, railroad, railroad line, railway line, railway system - (line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight)
airline, airline business, airway - (a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengers)
note, annotation, notation - (a comment or instruction (usually added); 'his notes were appended at the end of the article'; 'he added a short notation to the address on the envelope')
footnote, footer - (a printed note placed below the text on a printed page)
annotate, footnote - (add explanatory notes to or supply with critical comments; 'The scholar annotated the early edition of a famous novel')
review, critique, critical review, review article - (an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play))
column, editorial, newspaper column - (an article giving opinions or perspectives)
column, editorial, newspaper column - (an article giving opinions or perspectives)
editorial - (of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives; 'editorial column')
editorial - (relating to or characteristic of an editor; 'editorial duties')
columnist, editorialist - (a journalist who writes editorials)
sound recording, audio recording - (a recording of just the sound)
album, record album - (one or more recordings issued together; originally released on 12-inch phonograph records (usually with attractive record covers) and later on cassette audio tape and compact disc)
phonograph record, phonograph recording, record, disk, disc, platter - (sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove)
microfiche - (small sheet of microfilm on which many pages of material have been photographed; a magnification system is used to read the material)
microfilm - (film on which materials are photographed at greatly reduced size; useful for storage; a magnification system is used to read the material)
imaging, tomography - ((medicine) obtaining pictures of the interior of the body)
sonography, ultrasonography, echography, ultrasound - (using the reflections of high-frequency sound waves to construct an image of a body organ (a sonogram); commonly used to observe fetal growth or study bodily organs)
sonogram, echogram - (an image of a structure that is produced by ultrasonography (reflections of high-frequency sound waves); used to observe fetal growth or to study bodily organs)
inlet, recess - (an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands))
fjord, fiord - (a long narrow inlet of the sea between steep cliffs; common in Norway)
seaport, haven, harbor, harbour - (a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo)
seaport, haven, harbor, harbour - (a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo)
port - (a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country)
beach - (an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake)
sandy - (abounding in sand; 'Florida's sandy beaches')
fossil - (the remains (or an impression) of a plant or animal that existed in a past geological age and that has been excavated from the soil)
dinosaur - (any of numerous extinct terrestrial reptiles of the Mesozoic era)
play, child's play - (activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules; 'Freud believed in the utility of play to a small child')
hopscotch - (a game in which a child tosses a stone into an area drawn on the ground and then hops through it and back to regain the stone)
hide-and-seek, hide and go seek - (a game in which a child covers his eyes while the other players hide then tries to find them)
peekaboo, bopeep - (a game played with young children; you hide your face and suddenly reveal it as you say boo!)
tag - (a game in which one child chases the others; the one who is caught becomes the next chaser)
fulcrum - (the pivot about which a lever turns)
lever - (a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum)
pry, prise, prize, lever, jimmy - (to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open; 'The burglar jimmied the lock', 'Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail')
leverage, purchase - (the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever)
seesaw, teeter, teeter-totter, teetertotter, teeterboard, tilting board, dandle board - (a plaything consisting of a board balanced on a fulcrum; the board is ridden up and down by children at either end)
swing - (mechanical device used as a plaything to support someone swinging back and forth)
slide - (plaything consisting of a sloping chute down which children can slide) or rocks or snow etc.)
slide - ((geology) the descent of a large mass of earth or rocks or snow etc.)
landslide, landslip - (a slide of a large mass of dirt and rock down a mountain or cliff)
avalanche - (a slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain)
jungle gym - (a structure of vertical and horizontal rods where children can climb and play)
item, point - (a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list; 'he noticed an item in the New York Times'; 'she had several items on her shopping list'; 'the main point on the agenda was taken up first')
unit, building block - (a single undivided natural thing occurring in the composition of something else; 'units of nucleic acids')
building block - (a block of material used in construction work)
quantity - (something that has a magnitude and can be represented in mathematical expressions by a constant or a variable)
variable, variable quantity - (a quantity that can assume any of a set of values)
constant - (a number representing a quantity assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context; 'the velocity of light is a constant')
coefficient - (a constant number that serves as a measure of some property or characteristic)
parameter, parametric quantity - (a constant in the equation of a curve that can be varied to yield a family of similar curves)
chancy, fluky, flukey, iffy - (subject to accident or chance or change; 'a chancy appeal at best'; 'getting that job was definitely fluky'; 'a fluky wind'; 'an iffy proposition')
variable - (liable to or capable of change; 'rainfall in the tropics is notoriously variable'; 'variable winds'; 'variable expenses')
changeless, constant, invariant, unvarying - (persistent in occurrence and unvarying in nature; 'maintained a constant temperature'; 'principles of unvarying validity')
fixed - ((of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value)
fixed - ((of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value)
fixed, frozen - (incapable of being changed or moved or undone; e.g. 'frozen prices'; 'living on fixed incomes')
variable - (something that is likely to vary; something that is subject to variation; 'the weather is one variable to be considered')
variable, variable quantity - (a quantity that can assume any of a set of values)
variable - (a symbol (like x or y) that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a variable quantity)
draw, cast - (choose at random; 'draw a card'; 'cast lots')
random - (lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance; 'a random choice'; 'bombs fell at random'; 'random movements')
random - (taken haphazardly; 'a random choice')
randomly, indiscriminately, haphazardly, willy-nilly, arbitrarily, at random, every which way - (in a random manner; 'the houses were randomly scattered'; 'bullets were fired into the crowd at random')
draw, lot - (anything (straws or pebbles etc.) taken or chosen at random; 'the luck of the draw'; 'they drew lots for it')
film - (a thin coating or layer; 'the table was covered with a film of dust')
charm, good luck charm - (something believed to bring good luck)
philosopher - (a specialist in philosophy)
libertarian - (someone who believes the doctrine of free will)
libertarianism - (an ideological belief in freedom of thought and speech)
moralist - (a philosopher who specializes in morals and moral problems)
elitist - (someone who believes in rule by an elite group)
elitism - (the attitude that society should be governed by an elite group of individuals)
dominion, rule - (dominance or power through legal authority; 'France held undisputed dominion over vast areas of Africa'; 'the rule of Caesar')
elect, elite - (selected as the best; 'an elect circle of artists'; 'elite colleges')
egalitarian, equalitarian - (a person who believes in the equality of all people)
classless, egalitarian - (favoring social equality; 'a classless society')
egalitarianism, equalitarianism - (the doctrine of the equality of mankind and the desirability of political and economic and social equality)
eclectic - (selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas)
creed, credo - (any system of principles or beliefs)
doctrine, philosophy, philosophical system, school of thought, ism - (a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school)
teaching, precept, commandment - (a doctrine that is taught; 'the teachings of religion'; 'he believed all the Christian precepts')
philosophic, philosophical - (of or relating to philosophy or philosophers; 'philosophical writing'; 'a considerable knowledge of philosophical terminology')
pluralism - (the doctrine that reality consists of several basic substances or elements)
humanitarianism, humanism - (the doctrine that people's duty is to promote human welfare)
human-centered, human-centred, humanist, humanistic, humanitarian - (marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare; 'a humane physician'; 'released the prisoner for humanitarian reasons'; 'respect and humanistic regard for all members of our species')
humanitarian - (of or relating to or characteristic of humanitarianism; 'humanitarian aid')
philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory - (a doctrine accepted by adherents to a philosophy)
semiotics, semiology - ((philosophy) a philosophical theory of the functions of signs and symbols)
religious doctrine, church doctrine, gospel, creed - (the written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group)
doctrinal - (relating to or involving or preoccupied with doctrine; 'quibbling over doctrinal minutiae')
dogma, tenet - (a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof)
dogma - (a doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative; 'he believed all the Marxist dogma')
realism, naive realism - ((philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that physical objects continue to exist when not perceived)
philosophy - (any personal belief about how to live or how to deal with a situation; 'self-indulgence was his only philosophy'; 'my father's philosophy of child-rearing was to let mother do it')
realism, pragmatism - (the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth)
superstition, superstitious notion - (an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear)
superstitious - (showing ignorance or the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance; 'finally realized that the horror he felt was superstitious in origin')
mainstream - (the prevailing current of thought; 'his thinking was in the American mainstream')
thought - (the organized beliefs of a period or group or individual; '19th century thought'; 'Darwinian thought')
juju, voodoo, hoodoo, fetish, fetich - (a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers)
hoodoo - (something believed to bring bad luck)
reminder - (a message that helps you remember something; 'he ignored his wife's reminders')
memento, souvenir - (a reminder of past events)
memorabilia - (a record of things worth remembering)
keepsake, souvenir, token, relic - (something of sentimental value)
party favor, party favour, favor, favour - (souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party)
cracker, snapper, cracker bonbon - (a party favor consisting of a paper roll (usually containing candy or a small favor) that pops when pulled at both ends)
makeweight, filler - (anything added to fill out a whole; 'some of the items in the collection are mere makeweights')
stage - (a large platform on which people can stand and can be seen by an audience; 'he clambered up onto the stage and got the actors to help him into the box')
stage - (a large platform on which people can stand and can be seen by an audience; 'he clambered up onto the stage and got the actors to help him into the box')
stage set, set - (representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production; 'the sets were meticulously authentic')
stage - (a large platform on which people can stand and can be seen by an audience; 'he clambered up onto the stage and got the actors to help him into the box')
scenery, scene - (the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale; 'they worked all night painting the scenery')
backdrop, background, backcloth - (scenery hung at back of stage)
property, prop - (any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play or movie; 'before every scene he ran down his checklist of props')
snake - (something long, thin, and flexible that resembles a snake)
merchandise, ware, product - (commodities offered for sale; 'good business depends on having good merchandise'; 'that store offers a variety of products')
stock, inventory - (the merchandise that a shop has on hand; 'they carried a vast inventory of hardware'; 'they stopped selling in exact sizes in order to reduce inventory')
contraband - (goods whose importation or exportation or possession is prohibited by law)
stuff - (miscellaneous unspecified objects; 'the trunk was full of stuff')
technicality, trifle, triviality - (a detail that is considered insignificant)
triviality, trivia, trifle, small beer - (something of small importance)
skin, rind, peel - (the tissue forming the hard outer layer (of e.g. a fruit))
skin, rind, peel - (the tissue forming the hard outer layer (of e.g. a fruit))
skin, rind, peel - (the tissue forming the hard outer layer (of e.g. a fruit))
paring, sliver, shaving - (a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something)
peel, skin - (the rind of a fruit or vegetable)
paring - ((usually plural) a part of a fruit or vegetable that is pared or cut off; especially the skin or peel; 'she could peel an apple with a single long paring')
skin, peel, pare - (strip the skin off; 'pare apples')
skin, peel, pare - (strip the skin off; 'pare apples')
whittle, pare - (cut small bits or pare shavings from; 'whittle a piece of wood')
skin, peel, pare - (strip the skin off; 'pare apples')
pare, trim - (remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size; 'pare one's fingernails'; 'trim the photograph'; 'trim lumber')
skin, peel, pare - (strip the skin off; 'pare apples')
parer, paring knife - (a small sharp knife used in paring fruits or vegetables)
remove, take, take away, withdraw - (remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract; 'remove a threat'; 'remove a wrapper'; 'Remove the dirty dishes from the table'; 'take the gun from your pocket'; 'This machine withdraws heat from the environment')
withdraw, draw, take out, draw off - (remove (a commodity) from (a supply source); 'She drew $2,000 from the account'; 'The doctors drew medical supplies from the hospital's emergency bank')
take off - (take away or remove; 'Take that weight off me!')
undress, discase, uncase, unclothe, strip, strip down, disrobe, peel - (get undressed; 'please don't undress in front of everybody!'; 'She strips in front of strangers every night for a living')
unappareled, unattired, unclad, undressed, ungarbed, ungarmented - (having removed clothing)
withdraw, draw, take out, draw off - (remove (a commodity) from (a supply source); 'She drew $2,000 from the account'; 'The doctors drew medical supplies from the hospital's emergency bank')
withdraw, draw, take out, draw off - (remove (a commodity) from (a supply source); 'She drew $2,000 from the account'; 'The doctors drew medical supplies from the hospital's emergency bank')
withdrawal - (the act of taking out money or other capital)
withdraw, draw, take out, draw off - (remove (a commodity) from (a supply source); 'She drew $2,000 from the account'; 'The doctors drew medical supplies from the hospital's emergency bank')
withdrawal - (the act of taking out money or other capital)
commemorate, memorialize, memorialise, immortalize, immortalise, record - (be or provide a memorial to a person or an event; 'This sculpture commemorates the victims of the concentration camps'; 'We memorialized the Dead')
commemorate, memorialize, memorialise, immortalize, immortalise, record - (be or provide a memorial to a person or an event; 'This sculpture commemorates the victims of the concentration camps'; 'We memorialized the Dead')
commemoration, memorialization, memorialisation - (a ceremony to honor the memory of someone or something)
commemorative - (an object (such as a coin or postage stamp) made to mark an event or honor a person)
brass, memorial tablet, plaque - (a memorial made of brass)
reunion - (a party of former associates who have come together again)
reunite - (have a reunion; unite again)
dinner, dinner party - (a party of people assembled to have dinner together; 'guests should never be late to a dinner party')
banquet, feast - (a ceremonial dinner party for many people)
wine and dine - (eat sumptuously; 'we wined and dined in Paris')
wine and dine - (provide with food and drink, usually lavishly)
masquerade, masquerade party, masque, mask - (a party of guests wearing costumes and masks)
dance - (a party of people assembled for dancing)
dance - (a party for social dancing)
rave - (a dance party that lasts all night and electronically synthesized music is played; 'raves are very popular in Berlin')
ball, formal - (a lavish dance requiring formal attire)
promenade, prom - (a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year)
funeral - (a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated; 'hundreds of people attended his funeral')
initiation, induction, installation - (a formal entry into an organization or position or office; 'his initiation into the club'; 'he was ordered to report for induction into the army'; 'he gave a speech as part of his installation into the hall of fame')
induct, invest, seat - (place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position; 'there was a ceremony to induct the president of the Academy')
invest, vest, enthrone - (provide with power and authority; 'They vested the council with special rights')
inauguration, inaugural - (the ceremonial induction into a position; 'the new president obviously enjoyed his inauguration')
install - (put into an office or a position; 'the new president was installed immediately after the election')
enthrone, throne - (put a monarch on the throne; 'The Queen was enthroned more than 50 years ago')
invest, clothe, adorn - (furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors)
mausoleum - (a large burial chamber, usually above ground)
grave, tomb - (a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone); 'he put flowers on his mother's grave')
grave, tomb - (a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone); 'he put flowers on his mother's grave')
burial chamber, sepulcher, sepulchre, sepulture - (a chamber that is used as a grave)
vault, burial vault - (a burial chamber (usually underground))
cemetery, graveyard, burial site, burial ground, burying ground, memorial park, necropolis - (a tract of land used for burials)
Taj Mahal - (beautiful mausoleum at Agra built by the Mogul emperor Shah Jahan (completed in 1649) in memory of his favorite wife)
memorial, monument - (a structure erected to commemorate persons or events)
gravestone, headstone, tombstone - (a stone that is used to mark a grave)
obelisk - (a stone pillar having a rectangular cross section tapering towards a pyramidal top)
pile, spile, piling, stilt - (a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure)
floater - (an object that floats or is capable of floating)
reservoir, source - (anything (a person or animal or plant or substance) in which an infectious agent normally lives and multiplies; 'an infectious agent depends on a reservoir for its survival')
fomite, vehicle - (any inanimate object (as a towel or money or clothing or dishes or books or toys etc.) that can transmit infectious agents from one person to another)
vehicle - (a substance that facilitates the use of a drug or pigment or other material that is mixed with it)
growth - (vegetation that has grown; 'a growth of trees'; 'the only growth was some salt grass')
growth - ((pathology) an abnormal proliferation of tissue (as in a tumor))
growth - (something grown or growing; 'a growth of hair')
comet - ((astronomy) a relatively small extraterrestrial body consisting of a frozen mass that travels around the sun in a highly elliptical orbit)
nebula - (an immense cloud of gas (mainly hydrogen) and dust in interstellar space)
asterism - ((astronomy) a cluster of stars (or a small constellation))
constellation - (a configuration of stars as seen from the earth)
Big Dipper, Dipper, Plough, Charles's Wain, Wain, Wagon - (a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major)
head - (a rounded compact mass; 'the head of a comet')
asteroid - (any of numerous small celestial bodies composed of rock and metal that move around the sun (mainly between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter))
ice - (the frozen part of a body of water)
iceberg, berg - (a large mass of ice floating at sea; usually broken off of a polar glacier)
ice cube - (a small cube of artificial ice; used for cooling drinks)
moon - (any object resembling a moon; 'he made a moon lamp that he used as a night light'; 'the clock had a moon that showed various phases')
maser - (an acronym for microwave amplification by stimulated emission of radiation; an amplifier that works on the same principle as a laser and emits coherent microwave radiation)
laser, optical maser - (an acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation; an optical device that produces an intense monochromatic beam of coherent light)
first cause, prime mover, primum mobile - (an agent that is the cause of all things but does not itself have a cause; 'God is the first cause')
supernatural, occult - (supernatural forces and events and beings collectively; 'She doesn't believe in the supernatural')
catalyst, accelerator - ((chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected)
catalyst - (something that causes an important event to happen; 'the invasion acted as a catalyst to unite the country')
deus ex machina - (any active agent who appears unexpectedly to solve an insoluble difficulty)
power, force - (one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority; 'the mysterious presence of an evil power'; 'may the force be with you'; 'the forces of evil')
engine - (something used to achieve a purpose; 'an engine of change')
agent - (a substance that exerts some force or effect)
bleaching agent, bleach, blanching agent, whitener - (an agent that makes things white or colorless)
antacid, gastric antacid, alkalizer, alkaliser, antiacid - (an agent that counteracts or neutralizes acidity (especially in the stomach))
bleach, bleach out, decolor, decolour, decolorize, decolourize, decolorise, decolourise, discolorize, discolourise, discolorise - (remove color from; 'The sun bleached the red shirt')
bleach - (make whiter or lighter; 'bleach the laundry')
protoplasm, living substance - (the substance of a living cell (including cytoplasm and nucleus))
cytoplasm, cytol - (the protoplasm of a cell excluding the nucleus; is full of proteins that control cell metabolism)
powderize, powderise, powder, pulverize, pulverise - (make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust; 'pulverize the grains')
powderize, pulverize, pulverise, powderise - (become powder or dust; 'When it was blown up, the building powderized')
jig - (a device that holds a piece of machine work and guides the tools operating on it)
mill, grinder, milling machinery - (machinery that processes materials by grinding or crushing)
flour mill - (a mill for grinding grain into flour)
grind, mash, crunch, bray, comminute - (reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading; 'grind the spices in a mortar'; 'mash the garlic')
pulp, mush - (any soft or soggy mass; 'he pounded it to a pulp')
grind, mash, crunch, bray, comminute - (reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading; 'grind the spices in a mortar'; 'mash the garlic')
powderize, powderise, powder, pulverize, pulverise - (make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust; 'pulverize the grains')
grinding - (matter resulting from the process of grinding; 'vegetable grindings clogged the drain')
dark matter - ((cosmology) a hypothetical form of matter that is believed to make up 90 percent of the matter in the universe; it is invisible (does not absorb or emit light) and does not collide with atomic particles but exerts gravitational force)
antimatter - (matter consisting of elementary particles that are the antiparticles of those making up normal matter)
philosopher's stone, philosophers' stone, elixir - (a hypothetical substance that the alchemists believed to be capable of changing base metals into gold)
substrate - (the substance that is acted upon by an enzyme or ferment)
allergy, allergic reaction - (hypersensitivity reaction to a particular allergen; symptoms can vary greatly in intensity)
allergic - (characterized by or caused by allergy; 'an allergic reaction')
allergic, hypersensitive, hypersensitized, hypersensitised, sensitized, sensitised, supersensitive, supersensitized, supersensitised - (having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor); 'allergic children'; 'hypersensitive to pollen')
allergen - (any substance that can cause an allergy)
allergy, allergic reaction - (hypersensitivity reaction to a particular allergen; symptoms can vary greatly in intensity)
pyrogen, pyrectic - (any substance that can cause a rise in body temperature)
hydrocolloid - (a substance that forms a gel with water)
jello, Jell-O - (fruit-flavored dessert (trade mark Jell-O) made from a commercially prepared gelatin powder)
additive - (something added to enhance food or gasoline or paint or medicine)
adulterant, adulterator - (any substance that adulterates (lessens the purity or effectiveness of a substance); 'it is necessary to remove the adulterants before use')
propellant, propellent - (something that propels)
denaturant - (any substance that serves as a denaturing agent)
inhibitor - (a substance that retards or stops an activity)
antioxidant - (substance that inhibits oxidation or inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen or peroxides)
ointment, unction, unguent, balm, salve - (semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation)
antiseptic - (a substance that destroys micro-organisms that carry disease without harming body tissues)
narcotic - (a drug that produces numbness or stupor; often taken for pleasure or to reduce pain; extensive use can lead to addiction)
methadone, methadone hydrochloride, methadon, dolophine hydrochloride, fixer, synthetic heroin - (synthetic narcotic drug similar to morphine but less habit-forming; used in narcotic detoxification and maintenance of heroin addiction)
deodorize, deodorise, deodourise - (eliminate the odor from; 'This stick will deodorize your armpits')
deodorant, deodourant - (a toiletry applied to the skin in order to mask unpleasant odors)
antiperspirant - (an astringent substance applied to the skin to reduce perspiration)
tier - (one of two or more layers one atop another; 'tier upon tier of huge casks'; 'a three-tier wedding cake')
gallery - (narrow recessed balcony area along an upper floor on the interior of a building; usually marked by a colonnade)
stratum - (one of several parallel layers of material arranged one on top of another (such as a layer of tissue or cells in an organism or a layer of sedimentary rock))
substrate, substratum - (any stratum or layer lying underneath another)
carcinogen - (any substance that produces cancer)
carcinogenic - (causing or tending to cause cancer; 'the carcinogenic action of certain chemicals')
element - (one of four substances thought in ancient and medieval cosmology to constitute the physical universe; 'the alchemists believed that there were four elements')
gum - (any of various substances (soluble in water) that exude from certain plants; they are gelatinous when moist but harden on drying)
gum arabic, gum acacia - (gum from an acacia tree; used as a thickener (especially in candies and pharmaceuticals))
chlorophyll, chlorophyl - (any of a group of green pigments found in photosynthetic organisms; there are four naturally occurring forms)
incense - (a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned)
mucilage - (a gelatinous substance secreted by plants)
glue, gum, mucilage - (cement consisting of a sticky substance that is used as an adhesive)
bubble gum - (a kind of chewing gum that can be blown into bubbles)
chewing gum, gum - (a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing)
cense, incense, thurify - (perfume especially with a censer)
inoculant, inoculum - (a substance (a virus or toxin or immune serum) that is introduced into the body to produce or increase immunity to a particular disease)
leaven, leavening - (a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid)
raise, leaven, prove - (cause to puff up with a leaven; 'unleavened bread')
leavened - (made light by aerating, as with yeast or baking powder; often used as a combining form; 'leavened bread'; 'well-leavened'; 'yeast-leavened breads')
unleavened, unraised - (made without leavening; 'unleavened bread is often simply flour mixed with water')
raise, leaven, prove - (cause to puff up with a leaven; 'unleavened bread')
yeast, barm - (a commercial leavening agent containing yeast cells; used to raise the dough in making bread and for fermenting beer or whiskey)
Saccharomyces, genus Saccharomyces - (single-celled yeasts that reproduce asexually by budding; used to ferment carbohydrates)
yeast - (any of various single-celled fungi that reproduce asexually by budding or division) => baker's yeast, brewer's yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae - (used as a leaven in baking and brewing) => wine-maker's yeast, Saccharomyces ellipsoides - (used in making wine)
baker's yeast, brewer's yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae - (used as a leaven in baking and brewing)
mildew - (a fungus that produces a superficial (usually white) growth on organic matter)
polish - (a preparation used in polishing)
shoe polish, blacking - (a substance used to produce a shiny protective surface on footwear)
shoe polish, blacking - (a substance used to produce a shiny protective surface on footwear)
sludge, slime, goo, gook, guck, gunk, muck, ooze - (any thick messy substance)
slimed, slimy - (covered with or resembling slime; 'a slimy substance covered the rocks')
refrigerant - (a substance used to provide cooling (as in a refrigerator))
chemical irritant - (a substance producing irritation)
precipitate - (a precipitated solid substance in suspension or after settling or filtering)
dry ice - (solidified carbon dioxide; dry ice sublimates at -78.5 C and is used mainly as a refrigerant)
volatile - (a volatile substance; a substance that changes readily from solid or liquid to a vapor; 'it was heated to evaporate the volatiles')
essence - (any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted)
metabolite - (any substance involved in metabolism (either as a product of metabolism or as necessary for metabolism))
metabolize, metabolise - (produce by metabolism)
metabolism, metabolic process, metastasis - (the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life)
metabolic - (of or relating to metabolism; 'metabolic rate')
solvate - (a compound formed by solvation (the combination of solvent molecules with molecules or ions of the solute))
solvate - (cause a solvation in (a substance))
solvate - (undergo solvation or convert into a solvate)
solvation - (a chemical process in which solvent molecules and molecules or ions of the solute combine to form a compound)
chelation - ((medicine) the process of removing a heavy metal from the bloodstream by means of a chelate as in treating lead or mercury poisoning)
chelation - (the process of forming a ring by forming one or more hydrogen bonds)
chelate - (form a chelate, in chemistry)
degeneration, devolution -(the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality)
devolve, deteriorate, drop, degenerate - (grow worse; 'Her condition deteriorated'; 'Conditions in the slums degenerated'; 'The discussion devolved into a shouting match')
pine away, waste, languish - (lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief; 'After her husband died, she just pined away')
languish, fade - (become feeble; 'The prisoner has been languishing for years in the dungeon')
globalization, globalisation - (growth to a global or worldwide scale; 'the globalization of the communication industry')
inflation, rising prices - (a general and progressive increase in prices; 'in inflation everything gets more valuable except money')
deflation - (a contraction of economic activity resulting in a decline of prices)
disinflation - (a reduction of prices intended to improve the balance of payments)
inflation rate, rate of inflation - (the rate of change of prices (as indicated by a price index) calculated on a monthly or annual basis)
proliferation - (a rapid increase in number (especially a rapid increase in the number of deadly weapons); 'the proliferation of nuclear weapons')
proliferate - (grow rapidly; 'Pizza parlors proliferate in this area')
proliferate - (cause to grow or increase rapidly; 'We must not proliferate nuclear arms')
widening, broadening - (an increase in width)
widen - (become broader or wider or more extensive; 'The road widened')
widen - (make wider; 'widen the road')
dilate, distend - (become wider; 'His pupils were dilated')
pace, rate - (the relative speed of progress or change; 'he lived at a fast pace'; 'he works at a great rate'; 'the pace of events accelerated')
retrieval - ((computer science) the operation of accessing information from the computer's memory)
floating-point operation, flop - (an arithmetic operation performed on floating-point numbers; 'this computer can perform a million flops per second')
iteration, loop - ((computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated; 'the solution took hundreds of iterations')
iteration, looping - ((computer science) executing the same set of instructions a given number of times or until a specified result is obtained; 'the solution is obtained by iteration')
instruction, command, statement, program line - ((computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program)
code, computer code - ((computer science) the symbolic arrangement of data or instructions in a computer program or the set of such instructions)
computer operation, machine operation - (an elementary operation that a computer is designed and built to perform)
protocol, communications protocol - ((computer science) rules determining the format and transmission of data)
computer user - (a person who uses computers for work or entertainment or communication or business)
programmer, computer programmer, coder, software engineer - (a person who designs and writes and tests computer programs)
cracker - (a programmer who 'cracks' (gains unauthorized access to) computers, typically to do malicious things; 'crackers are often mistakenly called hackers')
hacker - (a programmer for whom computing is its own reward; may enjoy the challenge of breaking into other computers but does no harm; 'true hackers subscribe to a code of ethics and look down upon crackers')
hacker, cyber-terrorist, cyberpunk - (a programmer who breaks into computer systems in order to steal or change or destroy information as a form of cyber-terrorism)
hack, hack on - (fix a computer program piecemeal until it works; 'I'm not very good at hacking but I'll give it my best')
programming, programing, computer programming, computer programing - (creating a sequence of instructions to enable the computer to do something)
program, programme - (write a computer program)
program, programme, computer program, computer programme - ((computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute; 'the program required several hundred lines of code')
code, computer code - ((computer science) the symbolic arrangement of data or instructions in a computer program or the set of such instructions)
interface, user interface - ((computer science) a program that controls a display for the user (usually on a computer monitor) and that allows the user to interact with the system)
emulation - ((computer science) technique of one machine obtaining the same results as another)
emulate - (imitate the function of (another system), as by modifying the hardware or the software)
compiler, compiling program - ((computer science) a program that decodes instructions written in a higher order language and produces an assembly language program)
software, software program, computer software, software system, software package, package - ((computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory; 'the market for software is expected to expand')
execution, instruction execution - ((computer science) the process of carrying out an instruction by a computer)
application, application program, applications programme - (a program that gives a computer instructions that provide the user with tools to accomplish a task; 'he has tried several different word processing applications')
browser, web browser - (a program used to view HTML documents)
chumminess, camaraderie, comradeliness, comradery, comradeship - (the quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability)
population - (the people who inhabit a territory or state; 'the population seemed to be well fed and clothed')
crew - (the men who man a ship or aircraft)
crew - (the team of men manning a racing shell)
gang, crew, work party - (an organized group of workmen)
crew - (the men who man a ship or aircraft)
gang, crew, work party - (an organized group of workmen)
antic, joke, prank, trick, caper, put-on - (a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement)
practical joke - (a prank or trick played on a person (especially one intended to make the victim appear foolish))
diversion, recreation - (an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates; 'scuba diving is provided as a diversion for tourists'; 'for recreation he wrote poetry and solved crossword puzzles'; 'drug abuse is often regarded as a form of recreation')
refreshment, recreation - (activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation; 'time for rest and refreshment by the pool'; 'days of joyous recreation with his friends')
recreational - (of or relating to recreation; 'a recreational area with a pool and ball fields')
play - (participate in games or sport; 'We played hockey all afternoon'; 'play cards'; 'Pele played for the Brazilian teams in many important matches')
play - (be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children; 'The kids were playing outside all day'; 'I used to play with trucks as a little girl')
play - (participate in games or sport; 'We played hockey all afternoon'; 'play cards'; 'Pele played for the Brazilian teams in many important matches')
fumble - (drop or juggle or fail to play cleanly a grounder; 'fumble a grounder')
fumble, muff - ((sports) dropping the ball)
frolic, lark, rollick, skylark, disport, sport, cavort, gambol, frisk, romp, run around, lark about - (play boisterously; 'The children frolicked in the garden'; 'the gamboling lambs in the meadows'; 'The toddlers romped in the playroom')
play, frolic, romp, gambol, caper - (gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement; 'it was all done in play'; 'their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly')
escapade, lark - (any carefree episode)
horseplay - (rowdy or boisterous play)
chat up, flirt, dally, butterfly, coquet, coquette, romance, philander, mash - (talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions; 'The guys always try to chat up the new secretaries'; 'My husband never flirts with other women')
flirt, flirting, flirtation, coquetry, dalliance, toying - (playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest)
bowling - (a game in which balls are rolled at an object or group of objects with the aim of knocking them over or moving them)
bowler - (a player who rolls balls down an alley at pins)
bowler hat, bowler, derby hat, derby, plug hat - (a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim)
shuttlecock, bird, birdie, shuttle - (badminton equipment consisting of a ball of cork or rubber with a crown of feathers)
bowling pin, pin - (a club-shaped wooden object used in bowling; set up in triangular groups of ten as the target)
bowling ball, bowl - (a large ball with finger holes used in the sport of bowling)
resort area, playground, vacation spot - (an area where many people go for recreation)
resort, resort hotel, holiday resort - (a hotel located in a resort area)
resort hotel, spa - (a fashionable hotel usually in a resort area)
playground - (yard consisting of an outdoor area for children's play)
attraction - (an entertainment that is offered to the public)
attraction, attractor, attracter, attractive feature, magnet - (a characteristic that provides pleasure and attracts; 'flowers are an attractor for bees')
drawing card, draw, attraction, attractor, attracter - (an entertainer who attracts large audiences; 'he was the biggest drawing card they had')
amusement park, funfair, pleasure ground - (a commercially operated park with stalls and shows for amusement)
theme park - (an amusement park that is organized around some theme (as the world of tomorrow))
ride - (a mechanical device that you ride for amusement or excitement)
carousel, carrousel, merry-go-round, roundabout, whirligig - (large mechanical apparatus with seats for children to ride on)
Ferris wheel - (rotating mechanism consisting of a large upright wheel with suspended seats that remain upright as the wheel turns; provides a ride at an amusement park)
roller coaster, big dipper, chute-the-chute - (elevated railway in an amusement park (usually with sharp curves and steep inclines))
functional, usable, useable, in working order, operable, operational - (fit or ready for use or service; 'the toaster was still functional even after being dropped'; 'the lawnmower is a bit rusty but still usable'; 'an operational aircraft'; 'the dishwasher is now in working order')
utility, usefulness - (the quality of being of practical use)
avail, help, service - (a means of serving; 'of no avail'; 'there's no help for it')
helpfulness - (the property of providing useful assistance)
practicality - (concerned with actual use rather than theoretical possibilities)
practicability, practicableness - (the quality of being usable)
operation, functioning, performance - (process or manner of functioning or operating; 'the power of its engine determine its operation'; 'the plane's operation in high winds'; 'they compared the cooking performance of each oven'; 'the jet's performance conformed to high standards')
functionality - (capable of serving a purpose well; 'software with greater functionality')
operation, functioning, performance - (process or manner of functioning or operating; 'the power of its engine determine its operation'; 'the plane's operation in high winds'; 'they compared the cooking performance of each oven'; 'the jet's performance conformed to high standards')
sign - (a public display of a (usually written) message; 'he posted signs in all the shop windows')
poster, posting, placard, notice, bill, card - (a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement; 'a poster advertised the coming attractions')
billboard, hoarding - (large outdoor signboard)
signboard, sign - (structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted; 'the highway was lined with signboards')
traffic light, traffic signal, stoplight - (a visual signal to control the flow of traffic at intersections)
yacht, racing yacht - (an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing)
ark - (a boat built by Noah to save his family and animals from the flood)
butcher, meatman - (a retailer of meat)
confectioner, candymaker - (someone who makes candies and other sweets)
finger food - (food to be eaten with the fingers)
takeout, takeout food, takeaway - (prepared food that is intended to be eaten off of the premises; 'in England they call takeout food 'takeaway'')
delicatessen, deli, food shop - (a shop selling ready-to-eat food products)
confectionery, confectionary, candy store - (a confectioner's shop)
baker - (someone who bakes commercially)
poverty, poorness, impoverishment - (the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions)
poor person, have-not - (a person with few or no possessions)
pauper, poor man - (a person who is very poor)
derelict - (a person unable to support himself)
beggar, mendicant - (a pauper who lives by begging)
moocher, mooch, cadger, scrounger - (someone who mooches or cadges (tries to get something free))
bug - (general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate)
umbrella - (a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy)
parasol, sunshade - (a handheld collapsible source of shade)
cave - (a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea)
cavern - (a large cave or a large chamber in a cave)
cavernous - (being or suggesting a cavern; 'vast cavernous chambers hollowed out of limestone')
transmission, transmission system - (the gears that transmit power from an automobile engine via the driveshaft to the live axle)
amendment - (a statement that is added to or revises or improves a proposal or document (a bill or constitution etc.))
dancer, professional dancer, terpsichorean - (a performer who dances)
dancer, social dancer - (a person who participates in a social gathering arranged for dancing (as a ball))
ballet dancer - (a trained dancer who is a member of a ballet company)
ballerina, danseuse - (a female ballet dancer)
stripper, striptease artist, striptease, stripteaser, exotic dancer, ecdysiast, peeler - (a performer who provides erotic entertainment by undressing to music)
strip, striptease, strip show - (a form of erotic entertainment in which a dancer gradually undresses to music; 'she did a strip right in front of everyone')
coincident, coincidental, coinciding, concurrent, co-occurrent, cooccurring, simultaneous - (occurring or operating at the same time; 'a series of coincident events')
simultaneously, at the same time - (at the same instant; 'they spoke simultaneously')
coincidentally, coincidently - (happening at the same time)
radiation - (energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or waves or particles)
radiate - (send out rays or waves; 'The sun radiates heat')
political orientation, ideology, political theory - (an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation)
political orientation, ideology, political theory - (an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation)
totalitarian - (characterized by a government in which the political authority exercises absolute and centralized control; 'a totalitarian regime crushes all autonomous institutions in its drive to seize the human soul'- Arthur M.Schlesinger, Jr.)
absolutism, totalitarianism, totalism - (the principle of complete and unrestricted power in government)
extremism - (any political theory favoring immoderate uncompromising policies)
political orientation, ideology, political theory - (an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation)
politics, political sympathies - (the opinion you hold with respect to political questions)
ideological, ideologic - (concerned with or suggestive of ideas; 'an ideological argument'; 'ideological application of a theory'; 'the drama's symbolism was very ideological')
ideologically - (with respect to ideology; 'ideologically, we do not see eye to eye')
last - (coming after all others in time or space or degree or being the only one remaining; 'the last time I saw Paris'; 'the last day of the month'; 'had the last word'; 'waited until the last minute'; 'he raised his voice in a last supreme call'; 'the last game of the season'; 'down to his last nickel')
concluding, final, last, terminal - (occurring at or forming an end or termination; 'his concluding words came as a surprise'; 'the final chapter'; 'the last days of the dinosaurs'; 'terminal leave')
ultimate - (being the last or concluding element of a series; 'the ultimate sonata of that opus'; 'a distinction between the verb and noun senses of 'conflict' is that in the verb the stress is on the ultimate (or last) syllable')
terminally - (at the end; 'terminally ill')
concluding, final, last, terminal - (occurring at or forming an end or termination; 'his concluding words came as a surprise'; 'the final chapter'; 'the last days of the dinosaurs'; 'terminal leave')
initial - (occurring at the beginning; 'took the initial step toward reconciliation')
preliminary - (designed to orient or acquaint with a situation before proceeding; 'a preliminary investigation')
comfortable - (free from stress or conducive to mental ease; having or affording peace of mind; 'was settled in a comfortable job, one for which he was well prepared'; 'the comfortable thought that nothing could go wrong'; 'was comfortable in his religious beliefs'; 'she's a comfortable person to be with'; 'she felt comfortable with her fiance's parents')
comfortable, comfy - (providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief ('comfy' is informal); 'comfortable clothes'; 'comfortable suburban houses'; 'made himself comfortable in an armchair'; 'the antihistamine made her feel more comfortable'; 'are you comfortable?'; 'feeling comfy now?')
comfortably - (in mental comfort; without stress; 'he works comfortably on three continents')
comfortably - (in physical comfort; 'she could have been lying comfortably in bed getting the same relief')
well, comfortably - (in financial comfort; 'They live well'; 'she has been able to live comfortably since her husband died')
uncomfortable - (providing or experiencing physical discomfort; 'an uncomfortable chair'; 'an uncomfortable day in the hot sun')
uncomfortably - (in physical discomfort; 'she lay on the couch, her body uncomfortably twisted')
cozy, cosy, snug - (enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space; 'a cozy nook near the fire'; 'snug in bed'; 'a snug little apartment')
playoff - (any final competition to determine a championship)
infrastructure, substructure - (the basic structure or features of a system or organization)
infrastructure, base - (the stock of basic facilities and capital equipment needed for the functioning of a country or area; 'the industrial base of Japan')
questionnaire - (a form containing a set of questions; submitted to people to gain statistical information)
ballot - (a document listing the alternatives that is used in voting)
prosecute - (conduct a prosecution in a court of law)
prosecute - (bring a criminal action against (in a trial); 'The State of California prosecuted O.J. Simpson')
prosecution, criminal prosecution - (the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior)
drain, drainpipe, waste pipe - (a pipe through which liquid is carried away)
systematically, consistently - (in a systematic or consistent manner; 'they systematically excluded women')
stadium, bowl, arena, sports stadium - (a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments)
arena - (the central area of an ancient Roman amphitheater where contests and spectacles were held; especially an area that was strewn with sand)
arena, scene of action - (a playing field where sports events take place)
amphitheater, amphitheatre, coliseum - (an oval large stadium with tiers of seats; an arena in which contests and spectacles are held)
ballpark, park - (a facility in which ball games are played (especially baseball games); 'take me out to the ballpark')
dirt track - (a racetrack that is not paved)
dirt track - (a racetrack that is not paved)
theater, theatre, house - (a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented; 'the house was full')
theater, theatre, house - (a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented; 'the house was full')
theatrical - (of or relating to the theater)
theatrical - (suited to or characteristic of the stage or theater; 'a theatrical pose'; 'one of the most theatrical figures in public life')
nightmare - (a terrifying or deeply upsetting dream)
written - (set down in writing in any of various ways; 'written evidence')
handwritten - (written by hand)
recession - (the state of the economy declines; a widespread decline in the GDP and employment and trade lasting from six months to a year)
meltdown - (a disaster comparable to a nuclear meltdown; 'there is little likelihood of a meltdown comparable to the American banking collapse in March 1933')
resistible - (capable of being resisted or withstood or frustrated; 'a resistible attack'; 'such resistible temptations')
overpowering, overwhelming - (so strong as to be irresistible; 'an overpowering need for solitude'; 'the temptation to despair may become overwhelming'; 'an overwhelming majority')
consuming, overwhelming - (very intense; 'politics is his consuming passion'; 'overwhelming joy')
irresistible, resistless - (impossible to resist; overpowering; 'irresistible (or resistless) impulses'; 'what happens when an irresistible force meets an immovable object?')
overwhelmingly, overpoweringly, irresistibly - (incapable of being resisted; 'the candy looked overwhelmingly desirable to the dieting man')
invincible, unbeatable, unvanquishable - (incapable of being overcome or subdued; 'an invincible army'; 'her invincible spirit')
mind-boggling - (intellectually or emotionally overwhelming; 'a mind-boggling display'; 'a mind-boggling puzzle')