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anovulatory drug |
Noun
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a contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent conception |
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anovulant |
Noun
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a contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent conception |
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alms box |
Noun
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box for collecting alms, especially one in a church |
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assembly line |
Noun
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mechanical system in a factory whereby an article is conveyed through sites at which successive operations are performed on it |
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autocue |
Noun
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a device that displays words for people to read |
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auto-changer |
Noun
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an automatic mechanical device on a record player that causes new records to be played without manual intervention |
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atherodyde |
Noun
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a simple type of jet engine |
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athodyd |
Noun
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a simple type of jet engine |
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artificial lake |
Noun
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lake used to store water for community use |
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artificial satellite |
Noun
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man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon |
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adobe house |
Noun
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a house built of sod or adobe laid in horizontal courses |
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athletic wear |
Noun
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attire worn for sport or for casual wear |
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activewear |
Noun
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attire worn for sport or for casual wear |
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asdic |
Noun
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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 |
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audio recording |
Noun
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a recording of acoustic signals |
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anti-sway bar |
Noun
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a rigid metal bar between the front suspensions and between the rear suspensions of cars and trucks |
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after part |
Noun
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the rear part of a ship |
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appetite suppressant |
Noun
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a drug that suppresses appetite |
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arras |
Noun
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a wall hanging of heavy handwoven fabric with pictorial designs |
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anti-torque rotor |
Noun
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rotor consisting of a rotating airfoil on the tail of a single-rotor helicopter |
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Alpine lift |
Noun
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a surface lift where riders hold a bar and are pulled up the hill on their skis |
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army tank |
Noun
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an enclosed armored military vehicle |
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armored combat vehicle |
Noun
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an enclosed armored military vehicle |
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armoured combat vehicle |
Noun
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an enclosed armored military vehicle |
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articulated lorry |
Noun
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a truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together |
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aerial tramway |
Noun
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a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers |
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antianxiety agent |
Noun
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a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity |
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ataractic drug |
Noun
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a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity |
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automatic washer |
Noun
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a home appliance for washing clothes and linens automatically |
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anti-impotence drug |
Noun
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drug to treat impotence attributable to erectile dysfunction |
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aerogenerator |
Noun
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generator that extracts usable energy from winds |
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affectionateness |
Noun
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a quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love |
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affectionateness |
Noun
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a positive feeling of liking |
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anal personality |
Noun
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(psychoanalysis) a personality characterized by meticulous neatness and suspicion and reserve |
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anal retentive personality |
Noun
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(psychoanalysis) a personality characterized by meticulous neatness and suspicion and reserve |
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airiness |
Noun
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lightness in movement or manner |
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airiness |
Noun
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the property of something weightless and insubstantial |
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airiness |
Noun
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the property of something spacious and abounding in fresh air |
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alacrity |
Noun
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liveliness and eagerness |
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ambiversion |
Noun
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(psychology) a balanced disposition intermediate between extroversion and introversion |
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aloneness |
Noun
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a disposition toward being alone |
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animality |
Noun
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the physical (or animal) side of a person as opposed to the spirit or intellect |
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animal nature |
Noun
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the physical (or animal) side of a person as opposed to the spirit or intellect |
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animalism |
Noun
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preoccupation with satisfaction of physical drives and appetites |
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animalism |
Noun
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the doctrine that human beings are purely animal in nature and lacking a spiritual nature |
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apathy |
Noun
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the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally |
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apathy |
Noun
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an absence of emotion or enthusiasm |
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affability |
Noun
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a disposition to be friendly and approachable; easy to talk to |
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affableness |
Noun
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a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to) |
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amiability |
Noun
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a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to) |