{
  "chapter": {
    "def": "(noun) one of the main sections of a book",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "island": {
    "def": "(noun) an area of land that is surrounded by water",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cross": {
    "def": "(noun) a long piece of wood with a shorter piece across it near the top that people were once fastened to and left to die on as a form of punishment",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "couple": {
    "def": "(noun) two people who are married or who have a romantic or sexual relationship",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "minute": {
    "def": "(noun) a unit of time equal to 60 seconds : one 60th of an hour",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hang": {
    "def": "(verb) to attach or place something so that it is held up without support from below",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flow": {
    "def": "(verb) to move in a steady and continuous way —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flight": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of flying : the act of moving through the air by the use of wings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fully": {
    "def": "(adverb) in every way or detail : completely or entirely —sometimes used with more and most",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "further": {
    "def": "(adverb) to or at a more distant place or time : farther",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mighty": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing great strength or power",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "somewhat": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a small amount or degree : to some degree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "awaken": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop sleeping : to wake up —often used as (be) awakened —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "widen": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) wide or wider : broaden",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "extend": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something, such as your arm or leg) to straighten out or to stretch out",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sheer": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to emphasize the large amount, size, or degree of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brute": {
    "def": "(noun) a cruel, rough, or violent man",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slender": {
    "def": "(adjective) thin especially in an attractive or graceful way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tremendous": {
    "def": "(adjective) very large or great",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "torso": {
    "def": "(noun) the main part of the human body not including the head, arms, and legs : trunk",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "obsidian": {
    "def": "(noun) a dark natural glass that forms when lava cools",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "magma": {
    "def": "(noun) hot liquid rock below the surface of the Earth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tighten": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) tight or tighter or to become tight or tighter",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "loosen": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) less tight or firm : to make (something) loose or looser —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brighten": {
    "def": "(verb) to add more light to (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "darken": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) dark or to become dark or darker in color",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "soften": {
    "def": "(verb) to become less hard or firm or to make (something) less hard or firm",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "harden": {
    "def": "(verb) to become hard or firm or to make (something) hard or firm",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deepen": {
    "def": "(verb) to become or to cause (something) to become deep or deeper",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strengthen": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone or something) stronger, more forceful, more effective, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "weaken": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something or someone) weaker, less forceful, less effective, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lengthen": {
    "def": "(verb) to become longer",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shorten": {
    "def": "(verb) to become shorter",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "heighten": {
    "def": "(verb) to increase the amount, degree, or extent of (something) : increase",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "worsened": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) worse or to become worse",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slightly": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a very small amount or degree : a little",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mostly": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to say that a statement you are making is true or correct at most times or that it describes a usual situation or condition",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mainly": {
    "def": "(adjective) most important : chief principal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "partly": {
    "def": "(adverb) somewhat but not completely : to some extent or in some degree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "barely": {
    "def": "(adverb) hardly or scarcely—used to say that something was almost not possible or almost did not happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deeply": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a way that is very complete, extreme, strongly felt, etc. : in a deep way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "widely": {
    "def": "(adverb) over or through a wide area : in or to many places",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "highly": {
    "def": "(adverb) to a great degree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "closely": {
    "def": "(adjective) near in space : not far away or distant —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "firmly": {
    "def": "(adjective) fairly hard or solid : not soft",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "freely": {
    "def": "(adjective) not costing any money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fairly": {
    "def": "(adverb) to some degree or extent but not very or extremely : to a reasonable or moderate extent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nearly": {
    "def": "(adverb) not completely : almost but not quite",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "merely": {
    "def": "(adverb) only just—used to say that someone or something is small, unimportant, etc. —used to describe the only reason for something or the only effect of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lately": {
    "def": "(adverb) in the recent period of time : recently",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "simply": {
    "def": "(adverb) nothing more than : only, merely, or just",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "solely": {
    "def": "(adverb) without anything or anyone else involved",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "largely": {
    "def": "(adverb) not completely but mostly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wholly": {
    "def": "(adverb) completely or fully",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "briefly": {
    "def": "(adverb) in only a few words : in a brief way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sharply": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a harsh, critical, or angry way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bravely": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling or showing no fear : not afraid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "quickly": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a fast or quick manner",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slowly": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a slow way or at a low speed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "softly": {
    "def": "(adjective) easy to press, bend, cut, etc. : not hard or firm",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "loudly": {
    "def": "(adjective) making or causing a lot of noise : strong and noticeable in sound",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "calmly": {
    "def": "(adjective) not angry, upset, excited, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gently": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing a kind and quiet nature : not harsh or violent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "roughly": {
    "def": "(adverb) not exactly but close in number, quality, meaning, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "darkly": {
    "def": "(adverb) in dark colors",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lightly": {
    "def": "(adverb) with little weight or force",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sight": {
    "def": "(noun) the sense through which a person or animal becomes aware of light, color, etc., by using the eyes : the ability to see",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "might": {
    "def": "(verb) —used to say that something is possible",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "height": {
    "def": "(noun) a measurement of how tall a person or thing is : the distance from the bottom to the top of a person or thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "weight": {
    "def": "(noun) a measurement that indicates how heavy a person or thing is",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "length": {
    "def": "(noun) the distance from one end of something to the other end : a measurement of how long something is",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strength": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality or state of being physically strong",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "growth": {
    "def": "(noun) natural increase in size —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "death": {
    "def": "(noun) the end of life : the time when someone or something dies",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wealth": {
    "def": "(noun) a large amount of money and possessions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "health": {
    "def": "(noun) the condition of being well or free from disease",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stealth": {
    "def": "(noun) a secret, quiet, and clever way of moving or behaving",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "warmth": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality or state of being warm in temperature",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "depth": {
    "def": "(noun) a distance below a surface",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "width": {
    "def": "(noun) the distance from one side of something to the other side : a measurement of how wide something is",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "truth": {
    "def": "(noun) the real facts about something : the things that are true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "youth": {
    "def": "(noun) the time of life when someone is young : the time when a young person has not yet become an adult",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "oath": {
    "def": "(noun) a formal and serious promise to tell the truth or to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wrath": {
    "def": "(noun) extreme anger —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "filth": {
    "def": "(noun) a large and very unpleasant amount of dirt : very dirty conditions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shoot": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause a bullet, arrow, etc., to move forward with great force from a weapon",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gain": {
    "def": "(verb) to get (something wanted or valued)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "figure": {
    "def": "(noun) a symbol that represents a number : digit",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "throat": {
    "def": "(noun) the tube inside the neck that leads to the stomach and lungs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "notion": {
    "def": "(noun) an idea or opinion",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bolt": {
    "def": "(noun) a bright line of light that appears in the sky during a storm : a flash of lightning —often used figuratively in the phrases a bolt from the blue and a bolt out of the blue",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "demand": {
    "def": "(noun) a forceful statement in which you say that something must be done or given to you —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "speed": {
    "def": "(noun) the rate at which someone or something moves or travels",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "task": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of work that has been given to someone : a job for someone to do",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "habit": {
    "def": "(noun) a usual way of behaving : something that a person does often in a regular and repeated way —often followed by of + -ing verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "quality": {
    "def": "(noun) how good or bad something is —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "value": {
    "def": "(noun) the amount of money that something is worth : the price or cost of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "coast": {
    "def": "(noun) the land along or near a sea or ocean",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "harbor": {
    "def": "(noun) a part of the ocean, a lake, etc., that is next to land and that is protected and deep enough to provide safety for ships",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "earn": {
    "def": "(verb) to get (money, a salary, etc.) for work that you have done",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "risk": {
    "def": "(noun) the possibility that something bad or unpleasant (such as an injury or a loss) will happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spread": {
    "def": "(verb) to open, arrange, or place (something) over a large area —often + out",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beat": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit (something) repeatedly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slam": {
    "def": "(verb) to close (something) in a forceful way that makes a loud noise",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "smash": {
    "def": "(verb) to break (something) into many pieces : to shatter or destroy (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "guess": {
    "def": "(verb) to form an opinion or give an answer about something when you do not know much or anything about it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wonder": {
    "def": "(noun) something or someone that is very surprising, beautiful, amazing, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hide": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something) in a place where it cannot be seen or found",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "seek": {
    "def": "(verb) to search for (someone or something) : to try to find (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scramble": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or climb over something quickly especially while also using your hands",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "level": {
    "def": "(noun) a specific height",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stage": {
    "def": "(noun) a particular point or period in the growth or development of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rate": {
    "def": "(noun) the speed at which something happens over a particular period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "manner": {
    "def": "(noun) the way that something is done or happens —often used after in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nature": {
    "def": "(noun) the physical world and everything in it (such as plants, animals, mountains, oceans, stars, etc.) that is not made by people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reason": {
    "def": "(noun) a statement or fact that explains why something is the way it is, why someone does, thinks, or says something, or why someone behaves a certain way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cause": {
    "def": "(noun) something or someone that produces an effect, result, or condition : something or someone that makes something happen or exist —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "effect": {
    "def": "(noun) a change that results when something is done or happens : an event, condition, or state of affairs that is produced by a cause",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "detail": {
    "def": "(noun) a small part of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aspect": {
    "def": "(noun) a part of something —usually + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "merchant": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who buys and sells goods especially in large amounts",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "friar": {
    "def": "(noun) a member of a men's Roman Catholic group who is poor and studies or teaches about Christianity",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "knowing": {
    "def": "(adjective) showing that you have special knowledge",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dart": {
    "def": "(noun) a small object that has a sharp point at one end and that is thrown in the game of darts or used as a weapon —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "surge": {
    "def": "(verb) to move very quickly and suddenly in a particular direction",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mutter": {
    "def": "(verb) to speak quietly so that it is difficult for other people to hear what you say",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wince": {
    "def": "(verb) to have an expression on your face for a very short time which shows that you are embarrassed or in pain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flinch": {
    "def": "(verb) to move suddenly because you are afraid of being hit or hurt",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brood": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of young birds (such as chickens) that were all born at the same time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ponder": {
    "def": "(verb) to think about or consider (something) carefully —+ on, over, or about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "feign": {
    "def": "(verb) to pretend to feel or be affected by (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stammer": {
    "def": "(verb) to speak with many pauses and repetitions because you have a speech problem or because you are very nervous, frightened, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scheme": {
    "def": "(noun) a clever and often dishonest plan to do or get something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "jaw": {
    "def": "(noun) either one of the two bones of the face where teeth grow —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brow": {
    "def": "(noun) the upper edge of a steep slope",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cheek": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of the face that is below the eye and to the side of the nose and mouth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wrist": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of your body where your hand joins your arm",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "elbow": {
    "def": "(noun) the joint where your arm bends",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ankle": {
    "def": "(noun) the joint where the foot joins the leg",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "heel": {
    "def": "(noun) the back part of your foot that is below the ankle",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "knuckle": {
    "def": "(noun) any one of the thick, bony parts (called joints) in your fingers",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "robe": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, loose piece of clothing that is worn on top of other clothes to show that someone has a high rank or an important job —often plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tunic": {
    "def": "(noun) a loose piece of clothing usually without sleeves that reaches to the knees and that was worn by men and women in ancient Greece and Rome",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mantle": {
    "def": "(noun) a loose piece of clothing without sleeves that was worn over other clothes especially in the past : cloak",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gauntlet": {
    "def": "(noun) a situation in which someone is attacked, criticized, questioned, etc., by many people—usually used in the phrase run the gauntlet",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "profit": {
    "def": "(noun) money that is made in a business, through investing, etc., after all the costs and expenses are paid : a financial gain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "benefit": {
    "def": "(noun) a good or helpful result or effect",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "yield": {
    "def": "(verb) to produce or provide (something, such as a plant or crop)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "obligation": {
    "def": "(noun) something that you must do because of a law, rule, promise, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "section": {
    "def": "(noun) one of the parts that form something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "verse": {
    "def": "(noun) writing in which words are arranged in a rhythmic pattern : poetry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "port": {
    "def": "(noun) a town or city where ships stop to load and unload cargo",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dock": {
    "def": "(noun) an area of water in a port where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shore": {
    "def": "(noun) the land along the edge of an area of water (such as an ocean, lake, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enigmatic": {
    "def": "(adjective) full of mystery and difficult to understand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cryptic": {
    "def": "(adjective) difficult to understand : having or seeming to have a hidden meaning",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stratagem": {
    "def": "(noun) a trick or plan for deceiving an enemy or for achieving a goal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gambit": {
    "def": "(noun) a planned series of moves at the beginning of a game of chess",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ruse": {
    "def": "(noun) a trick or act that is used to fool someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recluse": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who lives alone and avoids other people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hermit": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who lives in a simple way apart from others especially for religious reasons",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sage": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is very wise",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "oracle": {
    "def": "(noun) a person (such as a priestess) through whom a god was believed to speak",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ascetic": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or having a strict and simple way of living that avoids physical pleasure",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "he": {
    "def": "(pronoun) that male—used to indicate a male person or animal that is the subject of a verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "him": {
    "def": "(pronoun) —used to refer to a certain man, boy, or male animal as the object of a verb or preposition",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "his": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or belonging to a certain man, boy, or male animal : made or done by a certain man, boy, or male animal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "himself": {
    "def": "(pronoun) —used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to a man, boy, or male animal that has already been mentioned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "she": {
    "def": "(pronoun) that female—used to indicate a female person or animal that is the subject of a verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "her": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or belonging to a certain woman, girl, or female animal : made or done by a certain woman, girl, or female animal —sometimes used figuratively to refer to something thought of as female (such as a ship, car, machine, or country)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "herself": {
    "def": "(pronoun) —used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to a woman, girl, or female animal that has already been mentioned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "they": {
    "def": "(pronoun) those people, animals, or things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "them": {
    "def": "(pronoun) —used to refer to certain people, animals, or things as the objects of a verb or preposition",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "their": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or belonging to certain people, animals, or things : made or done by certain people, animals, or things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "themselves": {
    "def": "(pronoun) —used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to people, animals, or things that have already been mentioned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "we": {
    "def": "(pronoun) —used to refer to the speaker and another person or group of people as the subject of a verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "us": {
    "def": "(pronoun) —used to refer to the speaker and another person or group of people as the indirect object or direct object of a verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "our": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or belonging to us : made or done by us",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ourselves": {
    "def": "(pronoun) —used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to a group that includes you after that group has already been mentioned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "you": {
    "def": "(pronoun) —used to refer to the person or group of people that is being addressed as the subject of a verb or as the object of a verb or preposition",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "your": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or belonging to you : made or done by you",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "yourself": {
    "def": "(pronoun) —used as the object of a verb or preposition when the person being addressed has already been mentioned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "yourselves": {
    "def": "(pronoun) —used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to a group of people who are being addressed with a command or after that group has already been mentioned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "i": {
    "def": "(noun) the ninth letter of the English alphabet",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "me": {
    "def": "(pronoun) —used to refer to the speaker as the indirect object or direct object of a verb —used to refer to the speaker as the object of a preposition",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "my": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or belonging to me : made or done by me",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "myself": {
    "def": "(pronoun) —used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to yourself after you have already been mentioned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "it": {
    "def": "(pronoun) that one just mentioned—used to refer to an object or substance —used to refer to a living thing whose sex is unknown or is being ignored —used to refer to an idea, quality, emotion, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "its": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or belonging to a certain thing, animal, etc. : made or done by a certain thing, animal, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "itself": {
    "def": "(pronoun) —used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to something that has already been mentioned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "who": {
    "def": "(pronoun) what or which person or people—used when you do not know the name or identity of a person or group of people that you are talking about or asking about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "what": {
    "def": "(pronoun) —used to ask for information about someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "which": {
    "def": "(adjective) what one or ones of a group : what particular one or ones—used to indicate what is being shown, pointed to, or mentioned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "whose": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used in questions to ask who owns something, has something, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "whom": {
    "def": "(pronoun) —used in formal writing or speech",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "father": {
    "def": "(noun) a male parent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mother": {
    "def": "(noun) a female parent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "son": {
    "def": "(noun) a male child —sometimes used figuratively —sometimes used by an older person to address a younger man or a boy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "daughter": {
    "def": "(noun) a female child",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brother": {
    "def": "(noun) a boy or man who has one or both of the same parents as you",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sister": {
    "def": "(noun) a girl or woman who has one or both of the same parents as you",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "child": {
    "def": "(noun) a young person —often used before another noun.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "baby": {
    "def": "(noun) a very young child —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "boy": {
    "def": "(noun) a male child",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "girl": {
    "def": "(noun) a female child",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "man": {
    "def": "(noun) an adult male human being",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "woman": {
    "def": "(noun) an adult female human being —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "person": {
    "def": "(noun) a human being —sometimes used in compounds to avoid using man or woman",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "family": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people who are related to each other",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "parent": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is a father or mother : a person who has a child",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "husband": {
    "def": "(noun) a married man : the man someone is married to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wife": {
    "def": "(noun) a married woman : the woman someone is married to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grandfather": {
    "def": "(noun) the father of your father or mother",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grandmother": {
    "def": "(noun) the mother of your father or mother",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "uncle": {
    "def": "(noun) the brother of your father or mother or the husband of your aunt",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aunt": {
    "def": "(noun) the sister of your father or mother or the wife of your uncle",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "body": {
    "def": "(noun) a person's or animal's whole physical self —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "head": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of the body containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "face": {
    "def": "(noun) the front part of the head that has the eyes, nose, and mouth on it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hand": {
    "def": "(noun) the body part at the end of your arm that includes your fingers and thumb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "eye": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of the body that you see with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ear": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of the body that you hear with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nose": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of the face or head through which a person or animal smells and breathes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mouth": {
    "def": "(noun) the opening through which food passes into the body : the part of the face that includes the lips and the opening behind them",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lip": {
    "def": "(noun) either one of the two soft parts that surround the mouth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "arm": {
    "def": "(noun) either one of the two long body parts that join the top of your body at the shoulder and that end at the hand or wrist",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "leg": {
    "def": "(noun) one of the long body parts that are used especially for standing, walking, and running",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "foot": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of the leg on which an animal or person stands and moves : the part of the leg below the ankle —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "back": {
    "def": "(noun) the rear part of the body : the part of the body that is opposite to the stomach and chest and that goes from the neck to the top of the legs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shoulder": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of your body where your arm is connected —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "finger": {
    "def": "(noun) one of the five long parts of the hand that are used for holding things; especially : one of the four that are not the thumb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thumb": {
    "def": "(noun) the short, thick finger on the side of your hand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "toe": {
    "def": "(noun) one of the five separate parts at the end of your foot",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "knee": {
    "def": "(noun) the joint that bends at the middle of your leg",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chest": {
    "def": "(noun) a container (such as a box or case) for holding things or moving them from place to place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "neck": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of the body between the head and the shoulders",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "skin": {
    "def": "(noun) the natural outer layer of tissue that covers the body of a person or animal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bone": {
    "def": "(noun) any one of the hard pieces that form the frame (called a skeleton) inside a person's or animal's body —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blood": {
    "def": "(noun) the red liquid that flows through the bodies of people and animals",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hair": {
    "def": "(noun) a thin threadlike growth from the skin of a person or animal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "heart": {
    "def": "(noun) the organ in your chest that pumps blood through your veins and arteries —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stomach": {
    "def": "(noun) the organ in your body where food goes and begins to be digested after you swallow it —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brain": {
    "def": "(noun) the organ of the body in the head that controls functions, movements, sensations, and thoughts —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sky": {
    "def": "(noun) the space over the Earth where the sun, moon, stars, and clouds appear",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sun": {
    "def": "(noun) the star that the Earth moves around and that gives the Earth heat and light",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "moon": {
    "def": "(noun) the large round object that circles the Earth and that shines at night by reflecting light from the sun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "star": {
    "def": "(noun) any one of the objects in space that are made of burning gas and that look like points of light in the night sky",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cloud": {
    "def": "(noun) a white or gray mass in the sky that is made of many very small drops of water",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rain": {
    "def": "(noun) water that falls in drops from clouds in the sky",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "snow": {
    "def": "(noun) soft, white pieces of frozen water that fall to the ground from the sky in cold weather",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wind": {
    "def": "(noun) a natural movement of air outside",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "storm": {
    "def": "(noun) an occurrence of bad weather in which there is a lot of rain, snow, etc., and often strong winds",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "water": {
    "def": "(noun) the clear liquid that has no color, taste, or smell, that falls from clouds as rain, that forms streams, lakes, and seas, and that is used for drinking, washing, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fire": {
    "def": "(noun) the light and heat and especially the flame produced by burning",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "earth": {
    "def": "(noun) the planet on which we live",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stone": {
    "def": "(noun) a hard substance that comes from the ground and is used for building, carving, etc. —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rock": {
    "def": "(verb) to move (someone or something) back and forth or from side to side",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sand": {
    "def": "(noun) the very tiny, loose pieces of rock that cover beaches, deserts, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mud": {
    "def": "(noun) soft, wet dirt",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ice": {
    "def": "(noun) frozen water",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "air": {
    "def": "(noun) the invisible mixture of gases (such as nitrogen and oxygen) that surrounds the Earth and that people and animals breathe",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tree": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually tall plant that has a thick, wooden stem and many large branches",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flower": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of a plant that is often brightly colored, that usually lasts a short time, and from which the seed or fruit develops —sometimes used figuratively.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grass": {
    "def": "(noun) plants that have narrow green leaves, that are eaten by cows, sheep, horses, etc., and that are commonly grown on lawns and in gardens —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "leaf": {
    "def": "(noun) one of the flat and typically green parts of a plant that grow from a stem or twig",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wood": {
    "def": "(noun) the hard substance that makes up the stems and branches of trees and shrubs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mountain": {
    "def": "(noun) an area of land that rises very high above the land around it and that is higher than a hill",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hill": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually rounded area of land that is higher than the land around it but that is not as high as a mountain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "river": {
    "def": "(noun) a large natural flow of water that crosses an area of land and goes into an ocean, a lake, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lake": {
    "def": "(noun) a large area of water that is surrounded by land —often used in names",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sea": {
    "def": "(noun) the salt water that covers much of the Earth's surface —often used with the —often used before another noun (literary)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "forest": {
    "def": "(noun) a thick growth of trees and bushes that covers a large area —often used before another noun —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "field": {
    "def": "(noun) an open area of land without trees or buildings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ground": {
    "def": "(noun) the surface of the earth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "land": {
    "def": "(noun) the solid part of the surface of the Earth : an area of ground —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "soil": {
    "def": "(noun) the top layer of earth in which plants grow",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "path": {
    "def": "(noun) a track that is made by people or animals walking over the ground",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "road": {
    "def": "(noun) a hard flat surface for vehicles, people, and animals to travel on —often used in names",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bridge": {
    "def": "(noun) a structure built over something (such as a river) so that people or vehicles can get across",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "valley": {
    "def": "(noun) an area of low land between hills or mountains",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "horse": {
    "def": "(noun) a large animal that is used for riding and for carrying and pulling things —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dog": {
    "def": "(noun) a type of animal that is often kept as a pet or trained to work for people by guarding buildings, hunting, etc. —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cat": {
    "def": "(noun) a small animal that is related to lions and tigers and that is often kept by people as a pet —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bird": {
    "def": "(noun) an animal that has wings and is covered with feathers",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fish": {
    "def": "(noun) a cold-blooded animal that lives in water, breathes with gills, and usually has fins and scales",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bear": {
    "def": "(noun) any one of a group of large and heavy animals that have thick hair and sharp claws and that can stand on two legs like a person —sometimes used figuratively to describe a large man",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wolf": {
    "def": "(noun) a large wild animal that is similar to a dog and that often hunts in groups",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deer": {
    "def": "(noun) a large wild animal that has four long thin legs, brown fur, and antlers if male",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rabbit": {
    "def": "(noun) a small animal that usually lives in holes in the ground and has long ears, soft fur, and back legs that are longer than its front legs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cow": {
    "def": "(noun) a large animal that is raised by people for milk or meat usually on a farm; especially : the adult female of this animal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pig": {
    "def": "(noun) an animal that has a fat body with short legs, a small tail, and a wide nose and that is raised on a farm or lives in the wild",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sheep": {
    "def": "(noun) an animal with a thick woolly coat that is often raised for meat or for its wool and skin",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lion": {
    "def": "(noun) a large wild cat that has golden brown fur and that lives mainly in Africa",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tiger": {
    "def": "(noun) a large, wild cat that has a coat of usually yellow or orange fur and black stripes and that lives in Asia",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "eagle": {
    "def": "(noun) a large bird that has very good eyesight and that kills other birds and animals for food",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "snake": {
    "def": "(noun) an animal that has a long, thin body and no arms or legs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dragon": {
    "def": "(noun) an imaginary animal that can breathe out fire and looks like a very large lizard with wings, a long tail, and large claws",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "house": {
    "def": "(noun) a building in which a family lives —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "home": {
    "def": "(noun) the place (such as a house or apartment) where a person lives",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "room": {
    "def": "(noun) a part of the inside of a building that is divided from other areas by walls and a door and that has its own floor and ceiling",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "door": {
    "def": "(noun) a movable piece of wood, glass, or metal that swings or slides open and shut so that people can enter or leave a room, building, vehicle, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "window": {
    "def": "(noun) an opening in a wall, door, etc., that usually contains a sheet of glass",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wall": {
    "def": "(noun) a structure of brick, stone, etc., that surrounds an area or separates one area from another —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "floor": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of a room on which you stand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "roof": {
    "def": "(noun) the cover or top of a building, vehicle, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stair": {
    "def": "(noun) a series of steps that go from one level or floor to another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gate": {
    "def": "(noun) a place in a wall or a fence that has a movable part which can be opened or closed like a door; also : the movable part itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "street": {
    "def": "(noun) a road in a city or town that has houses or other buildings on one or both sides —often used in names —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "town": {
    "def": "(noun) a place where people live that is larger than a village but smaller than a city",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "village": {
    "def": "(noun) a small town in the country",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "city": {
    "def": "(noun) a place where people live that is larger or more important than a town : an area where many people live and work",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "castle": {
    "def": "(noun) a large building usually with high, thick walls and towers that was built in the past to protect against attack",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "church": {
    "def": "(noun) a building that is used for Christian religious services —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "school": {
    "def": "(noun) a place where children go to learn —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "market": {
    "def": "(noun) a place where products are bought and sold",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shop": {
    "def": "(noun) a building or room where goods and services are sold",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inn": {
    "def": "(noun) a house usually in the country where people can eat and rent a room to sleep in —often used in the names of hotels",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tavern": {
    "def": "(noun) a place where alcoholic drinks are served : bar",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tower": {
    "def": "(noun) a tall, narrow building or structure that may stand apart from or be attached to another building or structure",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "book": {
    "def": "(noun) a set of printed sheets of paper that are held together inside a cover : a long written work —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bag": {
    "def": "(noun) a container made of thin material (such as paper, plastic, or cloth) that opens at the top and is used for holding or carrying things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "box": {
    "def": "(noun) a container that is made of a hard material (such as wood, metal, or cardboard) and that usually has four straight sides",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cup": {
    "def": "(noun) a small round container that often has a handle and that is used for drinking liquids (such as tea and coffee)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plate": {
    "def": "(noun) a flat and usually round dish that is used for eating or serving food",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "table": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of furniture that has a flat top and one or more legs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chair": {
    "def": "(noun) a seat for one person that has a back and usually four legs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bed": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of furniture that people sleep on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lamp": {
    "def": "(noun) a device that produces light",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "key": {
    "def": "(noun) a device that is used to open a lock or start an automobile —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rope": {
    "def": "(noun) a strong, thick string that is made by twisting many thin strings or fibers together",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ring": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of jewelry that is worn usually on a finger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cloth": {
    "def": "(noun) material that is made by weaving together threads of cotton, wool, nylon, etc., and that is used to make clothes, sheets, etc. —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "coat": {
    "def": "(noun) an outer piece of clothing that can be long or short and that is worn to keep warm or dry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "boot": {
    "def": "(noun) a covering usually of leather or rubber for the entire foot and the lower part of the leg",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sword": {
    "def": "(noun) a weapon with a long metal blade that has a sharp point and edge",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "knife": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually sharp blade attached to a handle that is used for cutting or as a weapon",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "axe": {
    "def": "(noun) a tool that has a heavy metal blade and a long handle and that is used for chopping wood",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bow": {
    "def": "(verb) to bend forward at the neck or waist as a formal way of greeting someone or showing respect —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "arrow": {
    "def": "(noun) a weapon that is made to be shot from a bow and that is usually a stick with a point at one end and feathers at the other end",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ship": {
    "def": "(noun) a large boat used for traveling long distances over the sea",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "boat": {
    "def": "(noun) a small vehicle that is used for traveling on water",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wheel": {
    "def": "(noun) one of the round parts underneath a car, wagon, etc., that rolls and allows something to move",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cart": {
    "def": "(noun) a wagon with two wheels that is pulled by an animal (such as a horse or donkey)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bread": {
    "def": "(noun) a baked food made from a mixture of flour and water —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "meat": {
    "def": "(noun) the flesh of an animal used as food",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "egg": {
    "def": "(noun) a hard-shelled oval thing from which a young bird is born; also : an oval or round thing from which a snake, frog, insect, etc., is born",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "milk": {
    "def": "(noun) a white liquid produced by a woman to feed her baby or by female animals to feed their young; especially : milk from cows or goats that is used as food by people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wine": {
    "def": "(noun) an alcoholic drink made from the juice of grapes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ale": {
    "def": "(noun) an alcoholic drink that is similar to beer",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "food": {
    "def": "(noun) the things that people and animals eat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "meal": {
    "def": "(noun) the foods eaten or prepared for eating at one time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "time": {
    "def": "(noun) the thing that is measured as seconds, minutes, hours, days, years, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "day": {
    "def": "(noun) a period of 24 hours beginning at midnight : one of the seven time periods that make up a week",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "night": {
    "def": "(noun) the time of darkness between one day and the next : the part of the day when no light from the sun can be seen and most people and animals sleep",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "morning": {
    "def": "(noun) the early part of the day : the time of day from sunrise until noon —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "evening": {
    "def": "(noun) the last part of the day and early part of the night —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "year": {
    "def": "(noun) a unit of time that is equal to 12 months or 365 or sometimes 366 days",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "week": {
    "def": "(noun) a period of seven days",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hour": {
    "def": "(noun) one of the 24 equal parts of a day : 60 minutes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "moment": {
    "def": "(noun) a very short period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "second": {
    "def": "(adjective) occupying the number two position in a series",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "way": {
    "def": "(noun) how someone or something does something : how someone or something behaves, appears, feels, etc.—usually singular —often followed by to + verb —often used with in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "side": {
    "def": "(noun) a place, space, or direction that is away from or beyond the center of something —often used with on or to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "end": {
    "def": "(noun) a point that marks the limit of something : the point at which something no longer continues to happen or exist",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "part": {
    "def": "(noun) one of the pieces, sections, qualities, etc., that make or form something —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "kind": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people or things that belong together or have some shared quality : a particular type or variety of person or thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "name": {
    "def": "(noun) a word or phrase that refers to or that can refer to a specific person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "word": {
    "def": "(noun) a sound or combination of sounds that has a meaning and is spoken or written",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "life": {
    "def": "(noun) the ability to grow, change, etc., that separates plants and animals from things like water or rocks",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "world": {
    "def": "(noun) the earth and all the people and things on it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "place": {
    "def": "(noun) a specific area or region of the world : a particular city, country, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thing": {
    "def": "(noun) an object whose name is not known or stated",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "matter": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is being done, talked about, or thought about —often used in an ironic way to refer to a difficult or important situation or problem",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "point": {
    "def": "(noun) an idea that you try to make other people accept or understand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "line": {
    "def": "(noun) a long narrow mark on a surface",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "group": {
    "def": "(noun) a number of people or things that are together or in the same place —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "voice": {
    "def": "(noun) the sounds that you make with your mouth and throat when you are speaking, singing, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sound": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is heard",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "light": {
    "def": "(noun) the form of energy that makes it possible to see things : the brightness produced by the sun, by fire, by a lamp, etc. —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dark": {
    "def": "(adjective) having very little or no light",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "color": {
    "def": "(noun) a quality such as red, blue, green, yellow, etc., that you see when you look at something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sense": {
    "def": "(noun) one of the five natural powers (touch, taste, smell, sight, and hearing) through which you receive information about the world around you —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pain": {
    "def": "(noun) the physical feeling caused by disease, injury, or something that hurts the body",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "power": {
    "def": "(noun) the ability or right to control people or things —often + over",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "force": {
    "def": "(noun) physical strength, power, or effect",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "need": {
    "def": "(verb) to be in a condition or situation in which you must have (something) : to require (something) —often used of things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lot": {
    "def": "(noun) a small piece of land that is or could be used for building something or for some other purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bit": {
    "def": "(noun) a small piece of something —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "piece": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount that is cut or separated from a larger section of something —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "top": {
    "def": "(noun) the highest part, point, or level of something —usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bottom": {
    "def": "(noun) the lowest part, point, or level of something—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "front": {
    "def": "(noun) the forward part or surface of something : the part of something that is seen first—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "center": {
    "def": "(noun) the middle point or part of something —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "middle": {
    "def": "(adjective) equally distant from the ends or sides : halfway between two points",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "edge": {
    "def": "(noun) the line or part where an object or area begins or ends",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "go": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or travel to a place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "come": {
    "def": "(verb) to move toward someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "get": {
    "def": "(verb) to receive or be given (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "give": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause or allow someone to have (something) as a present : to make a present of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "take": {
    "def": "(verb) to carry or move (something) to a place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "make": {
    "def": "(verb) to build, create, or produce (something) by work or effort —often followed by with to describe the things that are used to produce something —often followed by of to describe the material that forms something —often followed by from to describe the source of a product",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "see": {
    "def": "(verb) to notice or become aware of (someone or something) by using your eyes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "know": {
    "def": "(verb) to have (information of some kind) in your mind —often + how, why, where, etc. —often + about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "find": {
    "def": "(verb) to discover (something or someone) without planning or trying to : to discover (something or someone) by chance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "think": {
    "def": "(verb) to believe that something is true, that a particular situation exists, that something will happen, etc. —often + that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "look": {
    "def": "(verb) to direct your eyes in a particular direction —often + at",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "want": {
    "def": "(verb) to desire or wish for (something) —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "say": {
    "def": "(verb) to use your voice to express (something) with words",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tell": {
    "def": "(verb) to say or write (something) to (someone) —often + about —often + that —often + what, where, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ask": {
    "def": "(verb) to say or write something to someone as a way of gaining information : to request an answer to a question —often + about —often + if or whether —often + why, what, etc. —often + about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "feel": {
    "def": "(verb) to be aware of (something that affects you physically, such as pain, heat, or an object touching your body)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "try": {
    "def": "(verb) to make an effort to do something : to attempt to accomplish or complete something —often followed by to + verb —often followed by and + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "leave": {
    "def": "(verb) to go away from (a place) —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "put": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone or something) to be in a particular place or position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "use": {
    "def": "(verb) to do something with (an object, machine, person, method, etc.) in order to accomplish a task, do an activity, etc. —often followed by to + verb —often + for —often + as",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "call": {
    "def": "(verb) to speak in a loud voice",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "keep": {
    "def": "(verb) to continue having or holding (something) : to not return, lose, sell, give away, or throw away (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "let": {
    "def": "(verb) to allow or permit (someone or something) to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "begin": {
    "def": "(verb) to do the first part of an action : to start doing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "start": {
    "def": "(verb) to do the first part of something : to begin doing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "show": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause or allow (something) to be seen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hear": {
    "def": "(verb) to be aware of (sound) through the ear",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "play": {
    "def": "(verb) to do activities for fun or enjoyment —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "run": {
    "def": "(verb) to move with your legs at a speed that is faster than walking —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "walk": {
    "def": "(verb) to move with your legs at a speed that is slower than running —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "move": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something or someone) to go from one place or position to another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "live": {
    "def": "(verb) to be alive",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bring": {
    "def": "(verb) to come with (something or someone) to a place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "happen": {
    "def": "(verb) to take place especially without being planned : occur",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stand": {
    "def": "(verb) to be in an upright position with all of your weight on your feet",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lose": {
    "def": "(verb) to be unable to find (something or someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pay": {
    "def": "(verb) to give money for goods or services —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "meet": {
    "def": "(verb) to see and speak to (someone) for the first time : to be introduced to or become acquainted with (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "help": {
    "def": "(verb) to do something that makes it easier for someone to do a job, to deal with a problem, etc. : to aid or assist someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stop": {
    "def": "(verb) to not move, walk, etc., after doing so before",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fall": {
    "def": "(verb) to come or go down quickly from a high place or position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "turn": {
    "def": "(verb) to move around a central point —often + around",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "write": {
    "def": "(verb) to form letters or numbers on a surface with a pen, pencil, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "read": {
    "def": "(verb) to look at and understand the meaning of letters, words, symbols, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "speak": {
    "def": "(verb) to say words in order to express your thoughts, feelings, opinions, etc., to someone : to talk to someone —often + to —often + with in U.S. English —often used at the beginning of telephone conversations",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "open": {
    "def": "(adjective) not covering an opening",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "close": {
    "def": "(verb) to move (a door, window, etc.) so that things cannot pass through an opening : shut",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cut": {
    "def": "(verb) to use a sharp tool (such as a knife) to open or divide (something, such as paper or wood) —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hold": {
    "def": "(verb) to have or keep (something) in your hand, arms, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sit": {
    "def": "(verb) to be in a position in which your bottom is resting on a chair, the ground, etc., especially with your back upright",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reach": {
    "def": "(verb) to be able to touch, pick up, or grab (something) by moving or stretching",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pull": {
    "def": "(verb) to hold onto and move (someone or something) in a particular direction and especially toward yourself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "push": {
    "def": "(verb) to use force to move (someone or something) forward or away from you —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "throw": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something) to move out of your hand and through the air by quickly moving your arm forward",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "catch": {
    "def": "(verb) to use your hands to stop and hold (an object that is moving through the air)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "set": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something) in a place or position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "buy": {
    "def": "(verb) to get (something) by paying money for it : purchase",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "draw": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (a picture, image, etc.) by making lines on a surface especially with a pencil, pen, marker, chalk, etc., but not usually with paint",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "drive": {
    "def": "(verb) to direct the movement of (a car, truck, bus, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "eat": {
    "def": "(verb) to take food into your mouth and swallow it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "win": {
    "def": "(verb) to achieve victory in a fight, contest, game, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "die": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop living",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fight": {
    "def": "(verb) to use weapons or physical force to try to hurt someone, to defeat an enemy, etc. : to struggle in battle or physical combat —often + against",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "kill": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause the death of (a person, animal, or plant) : to end the life of (someone or something) —often used figuratively —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hit": {
    "def": "(verb) to move your hand, a bat, etc., quickly so that it touches someone or something in a forceful or violent way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ride": {
    "def": "(verb) to sit on and control the movements of (a horse, motorcycle, bicycle, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "climb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or go up (something) using your feet and often your hands",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "jump": {
    "def": "(verb) to move your body upward from the ground and often forward, backward, or sideways through the air by pushing with your legs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fly": {
    "def": "(verb) to move through the air with wings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "carry": {
    "def": "(verb) to move (something) while holding and supporting it —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sleep": {
    "def": "(verb) to rest your mind and body by closing your eyes and becoming unconscious —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wake": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (a person or animal) to be awake after sleeping —often + up",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wait": {
    "def": "(verb) to stay in a place until an expected event happens, until someone arrives, until it is your turn to do something, etc. —often followed by to + verb —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "watch": {
    "def": "(verb) to look at (someone or something) for an amount of time and pay attention to what is happening",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "follow": {
    "def": "(verb) to go or come after or behind (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lead": {
    "def": "(verb) to guide someone to a place especially by going in front —often + to —often used as (be) led —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "return": {
    "def": "(verb) to come or go to a place again : to come back or go back again —often + from or to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "step": {
    "def": "(noun) a movement made by lifting your foot and putting it down in a different place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "raise": {
    "def": "(verb) to lift or move (something or someone) to a higher position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "drop": {
    "def": "(noun) a very small amount of liquid that falls in a rounded shape —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pick": {
    "def": "(verb) to choose or select (someone or something) from a group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "touch": {
    "def": "(verb) to put your hand, fingers, etc., on someone or something —usually used in negative statements",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grab": {
    "def": "(verb) to quickly take and hold (someone or something) with your hand or arms",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enter": {
    "def": "(verb) to go or come into (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pass": {
    "def": "(verb) to move past someone or something —often + by —often + by",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rise": {
    "def": "(verb) to move upward —often + up —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "big": {
    "def": "(adjective) large in size",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "small": {
    "def": "(adjective) little in size",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "large": {
    "def": "(adjective) great in size or amount : big",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "little": {
    "def": "(adjective) small in size",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "long": {
    "def": "(adjective) extending a great distance from one end to the other end : not short",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "short": {
    "def": "(adjective) extending a small distance from one end to the other end : having little length : not long",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tall": {
    "def": "(adjective) greater in height than the average person, building, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "high": {
    "def": "(adjective) rising or extending upward a great distance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "low": {
    "def": "(adjective) not rising or extending upward a great distance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wide": {
    "def": "(adjective) extending a great distance from one side to the other : not narrow",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deep": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a large distance to the bottom from the surface or highest point —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thin": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a small distance between the top and bottom or front and back surfaces : not thick",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thick": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a large distance between the top and bottom or front and back surfaces : not thin",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "old": {
    "def": "(adjective) having lived for many years : not young",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "young": {
    "def": "(adjective) in an early stage of life, growth, or development : not yet old",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "new": {
    "def": "(adjective) not old : recently born, built, or created",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "early": {
    "def": "(adverb) at or near the beginning of a period of time or a process, activity, series, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "late": {
    "def": "(adjective) existing or happening near the end of a period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "good": {
    "def": "(adjective) of high quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bad": {
    "def": "(adjective) low or poor in quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "great": {
    "def": "(adjective) very large in size : very big —usually used before a noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "right": {
    "def": "(adjective) morally or socially correct or acceptable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wrong": {
    "def": "(adjective) not agreeing with the facts or truth : incorrect",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "true": {
    "def": "(adjective) agreeing with the facts : not false",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "real": {
    "def": "(adjective) actually existing or happening : not imaginary",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sure": {
    "def": "(adjective) not having any doubt about something : convinced or certain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "certain": {
    "def": "(adjective) not having any doubt about something : convinced or sure",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "possible": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to be done",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "same": {
    "def": "(adjective) not different—used when referring to a particular person or thing that is connected to more than one person, time, place, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "different": {
    "def": "(adjective) not of the same kind : partly or totally unlike —often + from, than, or to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "other": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to refer to the one person or thing that remains or that has not been mentioned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "next": {
    "def": "(adjective) coming after this one : coming after the one that just came, happened, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "last": {
    "def": "(verb) to continue in time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "first": {
    "def": "(adjective) coming before all others in time, order, or importance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "only": {
    "def": "(adjective) alone in a class or category : existing with no other or others of the same kind—usually used with the or a possessive (such as my, her, its, their, John's, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "own": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to say that something belongs or relates to a particular person or thing and to no other—always used after a possessive (such as \"my,\" \"your,\" or \"their\")",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "whole": {
    "def": "(adjective) complete or full : not lacking or leaving out any part",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "every": {
    "def": "(adjective) including each person or thing in a group or series",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "closed": {
    "def": "(adjective) covering an opening : having an opening that is covered",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "full": {
    "def": "(adjective) containing or holding as much or as many as possible —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "empty": {
    "def": "(adjective) containing nothing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "free": {
    "def": "(adjective) not costing any money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hard": {
    "def": "(adjective) very firm or solid : not easy to bend, cut, etc. : not soft",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "soft": {
    "def": "(adjective) easy to press, bend, cut, etc. : not hard or firm",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hot": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a high temperature",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cold": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a very low temperature",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "warm": {
    "def": "(adjective) somewhat hot : not cool or cold",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cool": {
    "def": "(adjective) somewhat cold : not warm or hot",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fast": {
    "def": "(adjective) moving or able to move quickly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slow": {
    "def": "(adjective) not moving quickly : not able to move quickly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "quick": {
    "def": "(adjective) done or happening in a short amount of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "heavy": {
    "def": "(adjective) having great weight : difficult to lift or move",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bright": {
    "def": "(adjective) producing a lot of light : filled with light",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "white": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the color of fresh snow or milk",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "black": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the very dark color of coal or the night sky",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "red": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the color of blood",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blue": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the color of the clear sky",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "green": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the color of growing grass",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "yellow": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the color of the sun or of ripe lemons",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brown": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a color like coffee or chocolate",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grey": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a color between black and white : having a color that is like the color of smoke",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dead": {
    "def": "(adjective) no longer alive or living : no longer having life",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "alive": {
    "def": "(adjective) having life : living : not dead",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "safe": {
    "def": "(adjective) not able or likely to be hurt or harmed in any way : not in danger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ready": {
    "def": "(adjective) prepared to do something —often followed by to + verb —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "near": {
    "def": "(adverb) close to someone or something in distance —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "far": {
    "def": "(adverb) at or to a great distance in space or time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "alone": {
    "def": "(adjective) without anyone or anything else : not involving or including anyone or anything else : separate from other people or things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "still": {
    "def": "(adverb) happening or existing before now and continuing into the present—used to say that an action or condition continues",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strong": {
    "def": "(adjective) having great physical power and ability : having a lot of strength",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "weak": {
    "def": "(adjective) having little physical power or ability : not strong",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sick": {
    "def": "(adjective) affected with a disease or illness : ill —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hurt": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause pain or injury to (yourself, someone else, or a part of your body)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tired": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling a need to rest or sleep : weary",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "afraid": {
    "def": "(adjective) worried that something will cause pain or injury —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "happy": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling pleasure and enjoyment because of your life, situation, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sad": {
    "def": "(adjective) not happy : feeling or showing grief or unhappiness",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "angry": {
    "def": "(adjective) filled with anger : having a strong feeling of being upset or annoyed —often + at or with —often + about or over",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brave": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling or showing no fear : not afraid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wise": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing wisdom or knowledge usually from learning or experiencing many things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strange": {
    "def": "(adjective) different from what is usual, normal, or expected : odd",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pale": {
    "def": "(adjective) light in color",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "quiet": {
    "def": "(adjective) making very little noise",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "loud": {
    "def": "(adjective) making or causing a lot of noise : strong and noticeable in sound",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wild": {
    "def": "(adjective) living in nature without human control or care : not tame",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "one": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 1",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "two": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 2",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "three": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 3",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "four": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 4",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "five": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 5",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "six": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 6",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "seven": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 7",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "eight": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 8",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nine": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 9",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ten": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 10",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hundred": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 100",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thousand": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 1,000",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "million": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 1,000,000",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "zero": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 0",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "half": {
    "def": "(noun) one of two equal or nearly equal parts into which something can be divided",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "third": {
    "def": "(adjective) occupying the number three position in a series",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fourth": {
    "def": "(noun) number four in a series",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fifth": {
    "def": "(noun) number five in a series",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dozen": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of 12 people or things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pair": {
    "def": "(noun) two things that are the same and are meant to be used together",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "few": {
    "def": "(adjective) not many but some—used in the phrase a few",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "many": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to refer to a large number of things or people —often used in negative statements",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "several": {
    "def": "(adjective) more than two but not very many",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "number": {
    "def": "(noun) a word or symbol (such as \"five\" or \"16\") that represents a specific amount or quantity",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "count": {
    "def": "(verb) to add (people or things) together to find the total number —often + up",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "something": {
    "def": "(pronoun) a thing that is not known, named, or specified",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nothing": {
    "def": "(pronoun) not anything : not a thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "anything": {
    "def": "(pronoun) a thing of any kind",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "everything": {
    "def": "(pronoun) every thing there is : all that exists",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "someone": {
    "def": "(pronoun) some person : somebody",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "anyone": {
    "def": "(pronoun) any person : anybody",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "everyone": {
    "def": "(pronoun) every person : everybody",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nobody": {
    "def": "(pronoun) no person : no one",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "somebody": {
    "def": "(pronoun) a person who is not known, named, or specified : someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "somewhere": {
    "def": "(adverb) in, at, or to a place not known, named, or specified",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "anywhere": {
    "def": "(adverb) in, at, or to any place —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "everywhere": {
    "def": "(adverb) in or to every place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nowhere": {
    "def": "(adverb) not in or at any place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "somehow": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a way that is not known or certain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sometime": {
    "def": "(adverb) at an unspecified time in the future",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sometimes": {
    "def": "(adverb) at certain times : occasionally",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "whenever": {
    "def": "(conjunction) at any or every time that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wherever": {
    "def": "(adverb) in what place : where—used in questions that express surprise or confusion",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "again": {
    "def": "(adverb) for another time : one more time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "already": {
    "def": "(adverb) before this time : before now : before that time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "also": {
    "def": "(adverb) in addition",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "always": {
    "def": "(adverb) at all times : on every occasion : in a way that does not change",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "away": {
    "def": "(adverb) from this or that place : in or to another place or direction",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "down": {
    "def": "(adverb) from a higher to a lower place or position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "up": {
    "def": "(adverb) from a lower to a higher place or position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ever": {
    "def": "(adverb) at any time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "even": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a flat, smooth, or level surface",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enough": {
    "def": "(adjective) equal to what is needed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "finally": {
    "def": "(adverb) at the end of a period of time : after a long time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "here": {
    "def": "(adverb) in this place : at this location —used in speech when something is found",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "there": {
    "def": "(adverb) in that place : at that location —used in speech when something is found",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "just": {
    "def": "(adjective) agreeing with what is considered morally right or good : fair",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "never": {
    "def": "(adverb) not ever : not at any time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "now": {
    "def": "(adverb) at the present time —often used to show that you are annoyed about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "once": {
    "def": "(adverb) one time only",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "out": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a direction away from the inside or center of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "quite": {
    "def": "(adverb) to a very noticeable degree or extent : very",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rather": {
    "def": "(adverb) to some degree or extent —often used to make a statement less forceful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "really": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to refer to what is true or real",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "so": {
    "def": "(adverb) to a degree that is suggested or stated —often + that —often used with as when making a comparison, when giving an example of some quality, or when describing someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "soon": {
    "def": "(adverb) at a time that is not long from now",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "then": {
    "def": "(adverb) at that time : at the time mentioned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "too": {
    "def": "(adverb) in addition : also —often used for emphasis",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "very": {
    "def": "(adverb) to a great degree : extremely—used for emphasis before adjectives and adverbs —often used in negative statements",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "well": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a successful way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "yet": {
    "def": "(adverb) until now : so far",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "forward": {
    "def": "(adverb) toward the front : to or toward what is ahead or in front",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ahead": {
    "def": "(adverb) in or toward the front",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "around": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a circle",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "together": {
    "def": "(adverb) with each other",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "along": {
    "def": "(preposition) in a line matching the length or direction of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "off": {
    "def": "(adverb) away from a place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "over": {
    "def": "(adverb) in an upward and forward direction across something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "through": {
    "def": "(preposition) into one side and out the other side of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "across": {
    "def": "(preposition) from one side to the other side of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inside": {
    "def": "(noun) an inner side, edge, or surface of something—usually singular —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "outside": {
    "def": "(noun) an area around or near something (such as a building)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "about": {
    "def": "(adverb) almost or nearly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "above": {
    "def": "(adverb) in or to a higher place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "after": {
    "def": "(adverb) following in time : at a later time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "against": {
    "def": "(preposition) in opposition to (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "before": {
    "def": "(adverb) at an earlier time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "behind": {
    "def": "(adverb) in or toward the back",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "below": {
    "def": "(adverb) in or to a lower place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beside": {
    "def": "(preposition) by the side of (someone or something) : next to (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "between": {
    "def": "(preposition) in the space that separates (two things or people) —often used figuratively —often used in the phrase in between",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beyond": {
    "def": "(adverb) on or to the farther part or side",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "during": {
    "def": "(preposition) throughout the entire time of (an event, period, occurrence, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "except": {
    "def": "(preposition) not including (someone or something) : other than (something or someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "from": {
    "def": "(preposition) —used to indicate the starting point of a physical movement or action",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "into": {
    "def": "(preposition) to or toward the inside of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "onto": {
    "def": "(preposition) to a position that is on (something, such as a surface, area, or object) —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "since": {
    "def": "(preposition) in the time after (a specified time or event in the past) : from (a point in the past) until the present time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "than": {
    "def": "(conjunction) —used to introduce the second or last of two or more things or people that are being compared—used with the comparative form of an adjective or adverb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "toward": {
    "def": "(preposition) in the direction of (something or someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "under": {
    "def": "(preposition) in or to a lower place than (something) : below or beneath (something) : underneath",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "until": {
    "def": "(preposition) up to (a particular time)—used to indicate the time when a particular situation, activity, or period ends",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "upon": {
    "def": "(preposition) —used to say that someone or something is very close or has arrived",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "within": {
    "def": "(preposition) inside (a certain area or space)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "without": {
    "def": "(preposition) not having or including (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "human": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or affecting people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "such": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to say that something is great in degree, quality, or number",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gentle": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing a kind and quiet nature : not harsh or violent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "natural": {
    "def": "(adjective) existing in nature and not made or caused by people : coming from nature",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "physical": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to the body of a person instead of the mind",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "personal": {
    "def": "(adjective) belonging or relating to a particular person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "social": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or involving activities in which people spend time talking to each other or doing enjoyable things with each other",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "special": {
    "def": "(adjective) different from what is normal or usual; especially : unusual in a good way : better or more important than others",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "local": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or occurring in a particular area, city, or town",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "national": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to an entire nation or country",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "common": {
    "def": "(adjective) belonging to or shared by two or more people or groups",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "general": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or affecting all the people or things in a group : involving or including many or most people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "normal": {
    "def": "(adjective) usual or ordinary : not strange",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "serious": {
    "def": "(adjective) having an important or dangerous possible result",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "terrible": {
    "def": "(adjective) very shocking and upsetting",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "horrible": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing horror : very shocking and upsetting",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "awful": {
    "def": "(adjective) extremely bad or unpleasant",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "excellent": {
    "def": "(adjective) very good : extremely good",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "perfect": {
    "def": "(adjective) having no mistakes or flaws",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "complete": {
    "def": "(adjective) having all necessary parts : not lacking anything —often used in book titles",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "total": {
    "def": "(adjective) complete or absolute",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "final": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening or coming at the end",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "main": {
    "def": "(adjective) most important : chief principal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "single": {
    "def": "(adjective) not having or including another : only one —sometimes used to emphasize the largeness or importance of something —sometimes used in negative statements to emphasize that there is a complete lack of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "double": {
    "def": "(adjective) made of two parts that are similar or exactly the same",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "simple": {
    "def": "(adjective) not hard to understand or do",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "basic": {
    "def": "(adjective) forming or relating to the most important part of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "similar": {
    "def": "(adjective) almost the same as someone or something else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "likely": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to indicate the chance that something will happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "asleep": {
    "def": "(adjective) in a state of sleep : sleeping",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aware": {
    "def": "(adjective) knowing that something (such as a situation, condition, or problem) exists —often + of —often + that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unable": {
    "def": "(adjective) not able to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "worth": {
    "def": "(preposition) —used to indicate the value of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "actual": {
    "def": "(adjective) real and not merely possible or imagined : existing in fact",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recent": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening or beginning not long ago",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "direct": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone or something) to turn, move, or point in a particular way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "form": {
    "def": "(noun) a type or kind of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tear": {
    "def": "(verb) to separate (something) into parts by pulling it, cutting it, etc. : to rip, split, or open (something) quickly or violently",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "faith": {
    "def": "(noun) strong belief or trust in someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ridge": {
    "def": "(noun) a long area of land that is on top of a mountain or hill",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spirit": {
    "def": "(noun) the force within a person that is believed to give the body life, energy, and power",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ability": {
    "def": "(noun) the power or skill to do something —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fear": {
    "def": "(noun) an unpleasant emotion caused by being aware of danger : a feeling of being afraid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hope": {
    "def": "(verb) to want something to happen or be true and think that it could happen or be true —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fact": {
    "def": "(noun) something that truly exists or happens : something that has actual existence —often used in the phrase the fact that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thought": {
    "def": "(noun) an idea, plan, opinion, picture, etc., that is formed in your mind : something that you think of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "feeling": {
    "def": "(noun) an awareness by your body of something in it or on it : sensation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mind": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of a person that thinks, reasons, feels, and remembers",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "soul": {
    "def": "(noun) the spiritual part of a person that is believed to give life to the body and in many religions is believed to live forever",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "danger": {
    "def": "(noun) the possibility that you will be hurt or killed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chance": {
    "def": "(noun) an opportunity to do something : an amount of time or a situation in which something can be done —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "choice": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of choosing : the act of picking or deciding between two or more possibilities",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deal": {
    "def": "(verb) to give cards to the players in a card game —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "period": {
    "def": "(noun) a length of time during which a series of events or an action takes place or is completed —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "space": {
    "def": "(noun) the amount of an area, room, surface, etc., that is empty or available for use",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "distance": {
    "def": "(noun) the amount of space between two places or things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "direction": {
    "def": "(noun) the course or path on which something is moving or pointing —often used after in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "position": {
    "def": "(noun) the place where someone or something is in relation to other people or things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "surface": {
    "def": "(noun) an outside part or layer of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shape": {
    "def": "(noun) the form or outline of an object",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "size": {
    "def": "(noun) the total amount of physical space that a person or thing occupies : how large or small someone or something is",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "age": {
    "def": "(noun) the amount of time during which a person or animal has lived —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rest": {
    "def": "(noun) a period of time in which you relax, sleep, or do nothing after you have been active or doing work —usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "breath": {
    "def": "(noun) the air that you take into your lungs and send out from your lungs when you breathe : air that is inhaled and exhaled in breathing —sometimes used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sign": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of paper, wood, etc., with words or pictures on it that gives information about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mark": {
    "def": "(noun) a small area on the surface of something that is dirty, damaged, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "smell": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality of a thing that you can sense with your nose : odor",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "taste": {
    "def": "(noun) the sweet, sour, bitter, or salty quality of a thing that you can sense when it is in your mouth : the flavor that you can taste when you eat or drink something —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pattern": {
    "def": "(noun) a repeated form or design especially that is used to decorate something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "example": {
    "def": "(noun) a person or way of behaving that is seen as a model that should be followed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "situation": {
    "def": "(noun) all of the facts, conditions, and events that affect someone or something at a particular time and in a particular place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "condition": {
    "def": "(noun) a way of living or existing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "event": {
    "def": "(noun) something (especially something important or notable) that happens",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "type": {
    "def": "(noun) a particular kind or group of things or people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "amount": {
    "def": "(noun) a quantity of something —usually + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "degree": {
    "def": "(noun) a unit for measuring temperature —abbr. deg.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "perhaps": {
    "def": "(adverb) possibly but not certainly : maybe",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "maybe": {
    "def": "(adverb) possibly but not certainly : perhaps",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "probably": {
    "def": "(adverb) very likely : almost certainly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "almost": {
    "def": "(adverb) only a little less than : nearly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "instead": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to say that one thing is done or that one thing or person is chosen when another is not chosen, cannot be done, etc. —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suddenly": {
    "def": "(adverb) very quickly in usually an unexpected way : in a sudden way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "immediately": {
    "def": "(adverb) with no person or thing in between",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "quietly": {
    "def": "(adjective) making very little noise",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "carefully": {
    "def": "(adjective) using care",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "easily": {
    "def": "(adverb) in an easy manner : without difficulty",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clearly": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a clear manner : in a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exactly": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to stress that something is accurate, complete, or correct",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "directly": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a direct way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "seriously": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a serious way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "completely": {
    "def": "(adjective) having all necessary parts : not lacking anything —often used in book titles",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "certainly": {
    "def": "(adverb) without doubt : definitely —sometimes used for emphasis",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "especially": {
    "def": "(adverb) more than usually : very extremely",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "particularly": {
    "def": "(adverb) more than usually : very extremely",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recently": {
    "def": "(adverb) during the period of time that has just passed : not long ago",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "actually": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to refer to what is true or real",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "usually": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to describe what happens or exists most of the time or in most cases",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "become": {
    "def": "(verb) to begin to be or come to be something specified : to begin to have a specified quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "appear": {
    "def": "(verb) to seem to be something : to make someone think that a person or thing has a particular characteristic : look seem —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "remain": {
    "def": "(verb) to be left when the other parts are gone or have been used",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "continue": {
    "def": "(verb) to do something without stopping : to keep doing something in the same way as before",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "seem": {
    "def": "(verb) to appear to be something or to do something : to have a quality, appearance, etc., that shows or suggests a particular characteristic, feeling, etc. —often followed by to + verb —often used in the phrases seem like, seem as if, and seem as though",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "allow": {
    "def": "(verb) to permit (something) : to regard or treat (something) as acceptable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prevent": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop (something) from happening or existing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "affect": {
    "def": "(verb) to act on (someone or something) and cause a change",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "support": {
    "def": "(verb) to agree with or approve of (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "avoid": {
    "def": "(verb) to stay away from (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prepare": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone or something) ready for some activity, purpose, use, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "attempt": {
    "def": "(verb) to try to do (something) : to try to accomplish or complete (something) —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "manage": {
    "def": "(verb) to have control of (something, such as a business, department, sports team, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "notice": {
    "def": "(noun) information that tells you or warns you about something that is going to happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "realize": {
    "def": "(verb) to understand or become aware of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recognize": {
    "def": "(verb) to know and remember (someone or something) because of previous knowledge or experience",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "remember": {
    "def": "(verb) to have or keep an image or idea in your mind of (something or someone from the past) : to think of (something or someone from the past) again",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "forget": {
    "def": "(verb) to be unable to think of or remember (something) —often followed by to + verb —often + about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wish": {
    "def": "(verb) to want (something) to be true or to happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "decide": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a choice about (something) : to choose (something) after thinking about it —often followed by to + verb —often + what, where, whether, if, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "choose": {
    "def": "(verb) to decide that a particular person or thing is the one that you want",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "agree": {
    "def": "(verb) to have the same opinion —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accept": {
    "def": "(verb) to receive or take (something offered)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "refuse": {
    "def": "(verb) to say that you will not accept (something, such as a gift or offer)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "offer": {
    "def": "(verb) to give someone the opportunity to accept or take (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suggest": {
    "def": "(verb) to mention (something) as a possible thing to be done, used, thought about, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "expect": {
    "def": "(verb) to think that something will probably or certainly happen —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prefer": {
    "def": "(verb) to like (someone or something) better than someone or something else —often + to or over —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enjoy": {
    "def": "(verb) to take pleasure in (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hate": {
    "def": "(noun) a very strong feeling of dislike —sometimes used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "love": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of strong or constant affection for a person —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "miss": {
    "def": "(verb) to fail to hit, catch, reach, or get (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "laugh": {
    "def": "(verb) to show that you are happy or that you think something is funny by smiling and making a sound from your throat —often + at",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cry": {
    "def": "(verb) to produce tears from your eyes often while making loud sounds because of pain, sorrow, or other strong emotions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "smile": {
    "def": "(noun) an expression on your face that makes the corners of your mouth turn up and that shows happiness, amusement, pleasure, affection, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shout": {
    "def": "(verb) to say (something) very loudly —often + out",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "whisper": {
    "def": "(verb) to speak very softly or quietly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nod": {
    "def": "(verb) to move your head up and down as a way of answering \"yes\" or of showing agreement, understanding, or approval",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shake": {
    "def": "(verb) to move sometimes violently back and forth or up and down with short, quick movements",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bend": {
    "def": "(verb) to use force to cause (something, such as a wire or pipe) to become curved",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lean": {
    "def": "(verb) to bend or move from a straight position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stretch": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) wider or longer by pulling it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "guard": {
    "def": "(noun) a state in which someone is carefully looking for possible danger, threats, problems, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "soldier": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is in the military : a member of an army",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "knight": {
    "def": "(noun) a soldier in the past who had a high social rank and who fought while riding a horse and usually wearing armor",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "warrior": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who fights in battles and is known for having courage and skill —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chief": {
    "def": "(noun) the person who is the leader of a group of people, of an organization, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lord": {
    "def": "(noun) a man who ruled over a large area of land in the Middle Ages",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prince": {
    "def": "(noun) a male member of a royal family; especially : the son or grandson of a king or queen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "princess": {
    "def": "(noun) a female member of a royal family; especially : a daughter or granddaughter of a king or queen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "queen": {
    "def": "(noun) a woman who rules a country and who usually inherits her position and rules for life",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "king": {
    "def": "(noun) a male ruler of a country who usually inherits his position and rules for life",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "master": {
    "def": "(noun) someone (especially a man) who has a servant or slave",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "servant": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is hired to do household or personal duties such as cleaning and cooking",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slave": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who is legally owned by another person and is forced to work for that person without pay",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "apprentice": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who learns a job or skill by working for a fixed period of time for someone who is very good at that job or skill —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "student": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who attends a school, college, or university —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "teacher": {
    "def": "(noun) a person or thing that teaches something; especially : a person whose job is to teach students about certain subjects",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "leader": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who guides other people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "follower": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who supports and is guided by another person or by a group, religion, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stranger": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who you have not met before or do not know",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "traveler": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who is traveling or who travels often",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "captain": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is in charge of a ship or an airplane",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enemy": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who hates another : someone who attacks or tries to harm another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "army": {
    "def": "(noun) a large group of soldiers organized to fight battles on land",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "battle": {
    "def": "(noun) a military fight between groups of soldiers, ships, airplanes, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "camp": {
    "def": "(noun) a place that is usually far away from cities and that has tents, small houses, etc., that people can live in for a short period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "weapon": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a gun, knife, club, or bomb) that is used for fighting or attacking someone or for defending yourself when someone is attacking you",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shield": {
    "def": "(noun) a large piece of metal, wood, etc., carried by someone (such as a soldier or police officer) for protection",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "armor": {
    "def": "(noun) special clothing that people wear to protect their bodies from weapons",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spear": {
    "def": "(noun) a weapon that has a long straight handle and a sharp point",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "magic": {
    "def": "(noun) a power that allows people (such as witches and wizards) to do impossible things by saying special words or performing special actions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ghost": {
    "def": "(noun) the soul of a dead person thought of as living in an unseen world or as appearing to living people —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "demon": {
    "def": "(noun) an evil spirit",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "angel": {
    "def": "(noun) a spiritual being that serves especially as a messenger from God or as a guardian of human beings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "god": {
    "def": "(noun) the perfect and all-powerful spirit or being that is worshipped especially by Christians, Jews, and Muslims as the one who created and rules the universe",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "goddess": {
    "def": "(noun) a female god (sense 2)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "monk": {
    "def": "(noun) a member of a religious community of men who usually promise to remain poor, unmarried, and separated from the rest of society",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "priest": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who has the authority to lead or perform ceremonies in some religions and especially in some Christian religions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wizard": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is skilled in magic or who has magical powers : a sorcerer or magician",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "witch": {
    "def": "(noun) a woman who is thought to have magic powers",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "monster": {
    "def": "(noun) a strange or horrible imaginary creature",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "creature": {
    "def": "(noun) an animal of any type",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beast": {
    "def": "(noun) an animal; especially : a wild animal that is large, dangerous, or unusual",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "giant": {
    "def": "(adjective) very large : much larger or more powerful than normal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dwarf": {
    "def": "(noun) a creature that looks like a small man and that often lives underground and has magical powers",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "elf": {
    "def": "(noun) a small creature in stories usually with pointed ears and magical powers",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "goblin": {
    "def": "(noun) an ugly and sometimes evil creature that likes to cause trouble",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "anger": {
    "def": "(noun) a strong feeling of being upset or annoyed because of something wrong or bad : the feeling that makes someone want to hurt other people, to shout, etc. : the feeling of being angry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "joy": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of great happiness",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grief": {
    "def": "(noun) deep sadness caused especially by someone's death",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sorrow": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of sadness or grief caused especially by the loss of someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "guilt": {
    "def": "(noun) responsibility for a crime or for doing something bad or wrong",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shame": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of guilt, regret, or sadness that you have because you know you have done something wrong",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pride": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling that you respect yourself and deserve to be respected by other people : self-respect",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "desire": {
    "def": "(verb) to want or wish for (something) : to feel desire for (something) —sometimes followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "courage": {
    "def": "(noun) the ability to do something that you know is difficult or dangerous",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "honor": {
    "def": "(noun) respect that is given to someone who is admired",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "glory": {
    "def": "(noun) public praise, honor, and fame",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shadow": {
    "def": "(noun) a dark shape that appears on a surface when someone or something moves between the surface and a source of light —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "darkness": {
    "def": "(noun) a state in which little or no light can be seen : a dark state or condition",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "silence": {
    "def": "(noun) a lack of sound or noise : quiet",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "peace": {
    "def": "(noun) a state in which there is no war or fighting",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "war": {
    "def": "(noun) a state or period of fighting between countries or groups —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "birth": {
    "def": "(noun) the time when a baby comes out from the body of its mother —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dream": {
    "def": "(noun) a series of thoughts, visions, or feelings that happen during sleep",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vision": {
    "def": "(noun) the ability to see : sight or eyesight",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "memory": {
    "def": "(noun) the power or process of remembering what has been learned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lie": {
    "def": "(verb) to be in a flat position on a surface (such as a bed)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "secret": {
    "def": "(adjective) kept hidden from others : known to only a few people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mystery": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is not known : something that is difficult to understand or explain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "safety": {
    "def": "(noun) freedom from harm or danger : the state of being safe —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "freedom": {
    "def": "(noun) the power to do what you want to do : the ability to move or act freely",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "destiny": {
    "def": "(noun) what happens in the future : the things that someone or something will experience in the future",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fate": {
    "def": "(noun) a power that is believed to control what happens in the future",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "luck": {
    "def": "(noun) the things that happen to a person because of chance : the accidental way things happen without being planned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "journey": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of traveling from one place to another : trip —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "quest": {
    "def": "(noun) a journey made in search of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "adventure": {
    "def": "(noun) an exciting or dangerous experience —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mission": {
    "def": "(noun) a task or job that someone is given to do",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ally": {
    "def": "(noun) a country that supports and helps another country in a war",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "companion": {
    "def": "(noun) a person or animal you spend time with or enjoy being with —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hero": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is admired for great or brave acts or fine qualities",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "villain": {
    "def": "(noun) a character in a story, movie, etc., who does bad things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "victory": {
    "def": "(noun) success in defeating an opponent or enemy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "defeat": {
    "def": "(verb) to win a victory over (someone or something) in a war, contest, game, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "escape": {
    "def": "(verb) to get away from a place (such as a prison) where you are being held or kept",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "answer": {
    "def": "(noun) something you say or write when someone asks you a question",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "question": {
    "def": "(noun) a sentence, phrase, or word that asks for information or is used to test someone's knowledge",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plan": {
    "def": "(noun) a set of actions that have been thought of as a way to do or achieve something —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "idea": {
    "def": "(noun) a thought, plan, or suggestion about what to do",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "decision": {
    "def": "(noun) a choice that you make about something after thinking about it : the result of deciding",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "order": {
    "def": "(noun) a statement made by a person with authority that tells someone to do something : an instruction or direction that must be obeyed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "command": {
    "def": "(verb) to give (someone) an order : to tell (someone) to do something in a forceful and often official way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "warning": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as an action or a statement) that tells someone about possible danger or trouble",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "promise": {
    "def": "(noun) a statement telling someone that you will definitely do something or that something will definitely happen in the future",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "message": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of information that is sent or given to someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "news": {
    "def": "(noun) new information or a report about something that has happened recently",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "story": {
    "def": "(noun) a description of how something happened —often + about or of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tale": {
    "def": "(noun) a story about imaginary events : an exciting or dramatic story",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "history": {
    "def": "(noun) the study of past events",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "legend": {
    "def": "(noun) a story from the past that is believed by many people but cannot be proved to be true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "weather": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of the air and atmosphere at a particular time and place : the temperature and other outside conditions (such as rain, cloudiness, etc.) at a particular time and place —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "season": {
    "def": "(noun) one of the four periods (spring, summer, autumn, and winter) into which the year is commonly divided",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spring": {
    "def": "(noun) the season between winter and summer : the season when plants and trees begin to grow —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "summer": {
    "def": "(noun) the warmest season of the year that is after spring and before autumn —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "autumn": {
    "def": "(noun) the season between summer and winter —often used before another noun —called also (US) fall",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "winter": {
    "def": "(noun) the coldest season of the year that is after autumn and before spring —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dawn": {
    "def": "(noun) the time of day when sunlight first begins to appear",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dusk": {
    "def": "(noun) the time when day changes into night and the sky begins to get darker",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "noon": {
    "def": "(noun) the middle of the day : 12 o'clock in the daytime —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "midnight": {
    "def": "(noun) the middle of the night : 12 o'clock at night —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sunrise": {
    "def": "(noun) the time when the sun appears above the horizon in the morning : dawn or daybreak",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sunset": {
    "def": "(noun) the time when the sun goes below the horizon in the evening",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "silver": {
    "def": "(noun) a soft grayish-white metal that is very valuable and is used to make jewelry, coins, knives, forks, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gold": {
    "def": "(noun) a soft yellow metal that is very valuable and that is used especially in jewelry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "iron": {
    "def": "(noun) a heavy type of metal that is very common, occurs naturally in blood, and is used to make steel and in many products —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "steel": {
    "def": "(noun) a strong, hard metal made of iron and carbon —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "copper": {
    "def": "(noun) a reddish-brown metal that allows heat and electricity to pass through it easily —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gem": {
    "def": "(noun) a valuable stone that has been cut and polished for use in jewelry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crystal": {
    "def": "(noun) a small piece of a substance that has many sides and is formed when the substance turns into a solid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flame": {
    "def": "(noun) the hot, glowing gas that can be seen when a fire is burning",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "smoke": {
    "def": "(noun) the cloud of black, gray, or white gases and dust that is produced by burning something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dust": {
    "def": "(noun) fine dry powder that builds up inside buildings on surfaces that have not recently been cleaned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ash": {
    "def": "(noun) the soft gray powder that remains after something (such as a cigarette or wood) has been completely burned and destroyed by fire",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mist": {
    "def": "(noun) water in the form of very small drops floating in the air or falling as rain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fog": {
    "def": "(noun) many small drops of water floating in the air above the ground, the sea, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tent": {
    "def": "(noun) a portable shelter that is used outdoors, is made of cloth (such as canvas or nylon), and is held up with poles and ropes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "torch": {
    "def": "(noun) a long stick with material at one end that burns brightly —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lantern": {
    "def": "(noun) a light that has usually a glass covering and that can be carried by a handle",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hall": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually long, narrow passage inside a building with doors that lead to rooms on the sides",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "throne": {
    "def": "(noun) the special chair for a king, queen, or other powerful person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dungeon": {
    "def": "(noun) a dark underground prison in a castle",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prison": {
    "def": "(noun) a building where people are kept as punishment for a crime or while they are waiting to go to court —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "temple": {
    "def": "(noun) a building for worship",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "altar": {
    "def": "(noun) a raised place on which sacrifices and gifts are offered in some religions—sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shrine": {
    "def": "(noun) a place connected with a holy person or event where people go to worship",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tomb": {
    "def": "(noun) a building or chamber above or below the ground in which a dead body is kept",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wound": {
    "def": "(noun) an injury that is caused when a knife, bullet, etc., cuts or breaks the skin",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scar": {
    "def": "(noun) a mark that is left on your skin after a wound heals",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bruise": {
    "def": "(noun) a dark and painful area on your skin that is caused by an injury",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "heal": {
    "def": "(verb) to become healthy or well again",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "medicine": {
    "def": "(noun) a substance that is used in treating disease or relieving pain and that is usually in the form of a pill or a liquid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "poison": {
    "def": "(noun) a substance that can cause people or animals to die or to become very sick if it gets into their bodies especially by being swallowed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scream": {
    "def": "(verb) to suddenly cry out in a loud and high voice because of pain, surprise, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frown": {
    "def": "(noun) a serious facial expression that usually shows anger, displeasure, or concentration",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "kneel": {
    "def": "(verb) to move your body so that one or both of your knees are on the floor : to be in a position in which both of your knees are on the floor",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tremble": {
    "def": "(verb) to shake slightly because you are afraid, nervous, excited, etc. —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shiver": {
    "def": "(verb) to shake slightly because you are cold, afraid, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "freeze": {
    "def": "(verb) to become a hard substance (such as ice) because of cold",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sway": {
    "def": "(verb) to move slowly back and forth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crouch": {
    "def": "(verb) to lower your body to the ground by bending your legs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cover": {
    "def": "(verb) to put something over, on top of, or in front of (something else) especially in order to protect, hide, or close it —used in recipes and instructions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "search": {
    "def": "(noun) an attempt to find someone or something : the act or process of looking for someone or something —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hunt": {
    "def": "(verb) to chase and kill (wild animals) for food or pleasure",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chase": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of following and trying to catch a person, animal, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "attack": {
    "def": "(verb) to act violently against (someone or something) : to try to hurt, injure, or destroy (something or someone) —often used as (be) attacked",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "defend": {
    "def": "(verb) to fight in order to keep (someone or something) safe : to not allow a person or thing to hurt, damage, or destroy (someone or something) —often + from or against —usually + against",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "protect": {
    "def": "(verb) to keep (someone or something) from being harmed, lost, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "save": {
    "def": "(verb) to keep (someone or something) safe : to stop (someone or something) from dying or being hurt, damaged, or lost",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rescue": {
    "def": "(verb) to save (someone or something) from danger or harm —often + from —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "capture": {
    "def": "(verb) to take and hold (someone) as a prisoner especially by using force",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "release": {
    "def": "(verb) to allow (a person or animal) to leave a jail, cage, prison, etc. : to set (someone or something) free",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unlock": {
    "def": "(verb) to open the lock on (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gather": {
    "def": "(verb) to bring (things or people) together into a group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "collect": {
    "def": "(verb) to get (things) from different places and bring them together",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "build": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) by putting together parts or materials",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "destroy": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something) to end or no longer exist : to cause the destruction of (something) : to damage (something) so badly that it cannot be repaired",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "break": {
    "def": "(verb) to separate (something) into parts or pieces often in a sudden and forceful or violent way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lift": {
    "def": "(verb) to move (something or someone) to a higher position : raise",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "send": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (a letter, an e-mail, a package, etc.) to go or to be carried from one place or person to another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "receive": {
    "def": "(verb) to get or be given (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "share": {
    "def": "(verb) to have or use (something) with others —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trade": {
    "def": "(noun) the activity or process of buying, selling, or exchanging goods or services : commerce",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "steal": {
    "def": "(verb) to take (something that does not belong to you) in a way that is wrong or illegal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trust": {
    "def": "(noun) belief that someone or something is reliable, good, honest, effective, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "doubt": {
    "def": "(verb) to be uncertain about (something) : to believe that (something) may not be true or is unlikely",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "believe": {
    "def": "(verb) to accept or regard (something) as true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "worry": {
    "def": "(verb) to think about problems or fears : to feel or show fear and concern because you think that something bad has happened or could happen —often + about —sometimes + over —+ that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "understand": {
    "def": "(verb) to know the meaning of (something, such as the words that someone is saying or a language) : comprehend",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "learn": {
    "def": "(verb) to gain knowledge or skill by studying, practicing, being taught, or experiencing something —often + about —often + from —often + about —often to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "teach": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause or help (someone) to learn about a subject by giving lessons",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "imagine": {
    "def": "(verb) to think of or create (something that is not real) in your mind",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disagree": {
    "def": "(verb) to have a different opinion : to fail to agree —often + with —often + on, about, or over",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "argue": {
    "def": "(verb) to give reasons for or against something : to say or write things in order to change someone's opinion about what is true, what should be done, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "convince": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to believe that something is true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ancient": {
    "def": "(adjective) very old : having lived or existed for a very long time —often used in an exaggerated way to describe an old machine, person, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "holy": {
    "def": "(adjective) connected to a god or a religion",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sacred": {
    "def": "(adjective) worthy of religious worship : very holy —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cursed": {
    "def": "(adjective) affected by a curse that causes bad things to happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "powerful": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the ability to control or influence people or things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "magical": {
    "def": "(adjective) very pleasant or exciting",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "evil": {
    "def": "(adjective) morally bad",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "noble": {
    "def": "(adjective) having, showing, or coming from personal qualities that people admire (such as honesty, generosity, courage, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "loyal": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing complete and constant support for someone or something : faithful —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "faithful": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing true and constant support or loyalty —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "proud": {
    "def": "(adjective) very happy and pleased because of something you have done, something you own, someone you know or are related to, etc. : feeling pride —often + of —sometimes followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "humble": {
    "def": "(adjective) not proud : not thinking of yourself as better than other people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clever": {
    "def": "(adjective) intelligent and able to learn things quickly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "swift": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening or done quickly or immediately",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sharp": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a thin edge that is able to cut things or a fine point that is able to make a hole in things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clear": {
    "def": "(adjective) very obvious : not causing or allowing doubt —sometimes used in spoken phrases that express anger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pure": {
    "def": "(adjective) not mixed with anything else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rough": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a surface that is not even",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "smooth": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a flat, even surface : not rough : not having any bumps, ridges, or uneven parts",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flat": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a smooth, level, or even surface : not having curves or bumps",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "round": {
    "def": "(adjective) shaped like a circle or ball",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "straight": {
    "def": "(adjective) not having curves, bends, or angles",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crooked": {
    "def": "(adjective) not straight : having bends and curves",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "narrow": {
    "def": "(adjective) long and not wide : small from one side to the other side",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "broad": {
    "def": "(adjective) large from one side to the other side : wide",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "steep": {
    "def": "(adjective) almost straight up and down : rising or falling very sharply",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dense": {
    "def": "(adjective) having parts that are close together",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rich": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a lot of money and possessions : wealthy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "poor": {
    "def": "(adjective) having little money or few possessions : not having enough money for the basic things that people need to live properly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hungry": {
    "def": "(adjective) suffering because of a lack of food : greatly affected by hunger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thirsty": {
    "def": "(adjective) having an uncomfortable feeling because you need something to drink : feeling thirst",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "weary": {
    "def": "(adjective) lacking strength, energy, or freshness because of a need for rest or sleep : tired",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "steady": {
    "def": "(adjective) not shaking or moving : held firmly in one place or position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sudden": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening, coming, or done very quickly in a way that is usually not expected",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "silent": {
    "def": "(adjective) not speaking or making noise : quiet",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "calm": {
    "def": "(adjective) not angry, upset, excited, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nervous": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing feelings of being worried and afraid about what might happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "excited": {
    "def": "(adjective) very enthusiastic and eager about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "curious": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a desire to learn or know more about something or someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "confused": {
    "def": "(adjective) unable to understand or think clearly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "surprised": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing the feeling that people get when something unexpected or unusual happens : feeling or showing surprise —often followed by to + verb —often + at or by",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pleased": {
    "def": "(adjective) happy or satisfied —often + with —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disappointed": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling sad, unhappy, or displeased because something was not as good as expected or because something you hoped for or expected did not happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "determined": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a strong feeling that you are going to do something and that you will not allow anyone or anything to stop you—often followed by to + verb —often + that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "careful": {
    "def": "(adjective) using care",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hardly": {
    "def": "(adverb) barely scarcely—used to say that something was almost not possible or almost did not happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "swiftly": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening or done quickly or immediately",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "north": {
    "def": "(noun) the direction that is to your left when you are facing the rising sun : the direction that is the opposite of south",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "south": {
    "def": "(noun) the direction that is to your right when you are facing the rising sun : the direction that is the opposite of north",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "east": {
    "def": "(noun) the direction where the sun rises : the direction that is the opposite of west",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "west": {
    "def": "(noun) the direction where the sun sets : the direction that is the opposite of east",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "northeast": {
    "def": "(noun) the direction between north and east",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "northwest": {
    "def": "(noun) the direction between north and west",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "southeast": {
    "def": "(noun) the direction between south and east",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "southwest": {
    "def": "(noun) the direction between south and west",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "others": {
    "def": "(preposition) in or through (a group of people or things)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "done": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to say that an activity, job, etc., has ended",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "least": {
    "def": "(adjective) smallest in amount or degree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cannot": {
    "def": "(verb) to be able to (do something) : to know how to (do something) : to have the power or skill to (do something) : to be designed to (do something) —sometimes used without a following verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "less": {
    "def": "(adjective) not so much : smaller in amount or number",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "none": {
    "def": "(pronoun) not any of a group of people or things : no amount or part of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "neither": {
    "def": "(adjective) not one or the other of two people or things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nor": {
    "def": "(conjunction) —used after neither to show something is also not true, possible, allowed, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "both": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to indicate that two things or people are being referred to rather than just one",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "either": {
    "def": "(adjective) one and the other of two",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "much": {
    "def": "(adjective) large in amount or extent : not little —often used in questions and in negative statements",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "each": {
    "def": "(adjective) every one of two or more people or things considered separately",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "another": {
    "def": "(adjective) one more in addition",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "else": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a different or additional manner or place : at a different or additional time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "forth": {
    "def": "(adverb) out into notice or view : out",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hence": {
    "def": "(adverb) for this reason",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thus": {
    "def": "(adverb) in this way or manner : like this",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thereby": {
    "def": "(adverb) by means of that act, those words, that document, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "note": {
    "def": "(noun) a short piece of writing that is used to help someone remember something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reply": {
    "def": "(verb) to say, write, or do something as an answer or response",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "respond": {
    "def": "(verb) to say or write something as an answer to a question or request : reply",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "roll": {
    "def": "(verb) to move across the ground or another surface by turning over and over",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slip": {
    "def": "(verb) to slide out of the proper position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spin": {
    "def": "(verb) to turn or cause someone or something to turn around repeatedly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "swing": {
    "def": "(verb) to move backward and forward or from side to side while hanging from something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wave": {
    "def": "(verb) to move your hand or something held in your hand usually in a repeated motion in order to signal or greet someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pause": {
    "def": "(noun) a temporary stop : a period of time in which something is stopped before it is started again",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "glance": {
    "def": "(verb) to look at someone or something very quickly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stare": {
    "def": "(verb) to look at someone or something for a long time often with your eyes wide open —often + at —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gaze": {
    "def": "(verb) to look at someone or something in a steady way and usually for a long time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "peek": {
    "def": "(verb) to look at someone or something secretly especially from a hidden place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "add": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something) with another thing or group of things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "care": {
    "def": "(noun) effort made to do something correctly, safely, or without causing damage",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "kick": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit (someone or something) with your foot",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "kiss": {
    "def": "(verb) to touch (someone) with your lips as a greeting or as a way of showing love or sexual attraction",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "view": {
    "def": "(noun) an opinion or way of thinking about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "snap": {
    "def": "(verb) to break quickly with a short, sharp sound",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "club": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people who meet to participate in an activity (such as a sport or hobby)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hop": {
    "def": "(verb) to move by a quick jump or series of jumps",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "skip": {
    "def": "(verb) to not do (something that is usual or expected)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dip": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something) into a liquid and pull it out again quickly—usually + in or into",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tap": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit (someone or something) lightly especially with a small sound",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rub": {
    "def": "(verb) to move something (such as your hand or an object) back and forth along the surface of (something) while pressing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pat": {
    "def": "(verb) to lightly touch (someone or something) with your hand usually several times in order to show affection or approval or to provide comfort —often + on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wipe": {
    "def": "(verb) to clean or dry (something) by using a towel, your hand, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clean": {
    "def": "(adjective) free from dirt, marks, etc. : not dirty",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wash": {
    "def": "(verb) to clean (something) with water and usually soap",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dry": {
    "def": "(adjective) having no or very little water or liquid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wrap": {
    "def": "(verb) to cover (something) by winding or folding a piece of material around it —often + up, in, or with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fold": {
    "def": "(verb) to bend one part of (something) over or against another part",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tie": {
    "def": "(verb) to attach (someone or something) to something with a string, rope, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "knot": {
    "def": "(noun) a part that forms when you tie a piece of rope, string, fabric, etc., to itself or to something else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fix": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) whole or able to work properly again : to repair (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lock": {
    "def": "(noun) a device that keeps something (such as a door, window, or box) from being opened and that is usually opened by using a key",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fill": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) full",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pour": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something) to flow in a steady stream from or into a container or place —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mix": {
    "def": "(verb) to combine (two or more things) to make one thing that is the same throughout : to combine (two or more substances) to make a different substance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stir": {
    "def": "(verb) to mix (something) by making circular movements in it with a spoon or similar object",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cook": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who prepares and cooks food for eating at home, in a restaurant, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bake": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (food, such as bread and cake) by preparing a dough, batter, etc., and cooking it in an oven using dry heat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "press": {
    "def": "(noun) newspapers, magazines, and radio and television news reports —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "squeeze": {
    "def": "(verb) to press together the parts and especially the opposite sides of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pinch": {
    "def": "(verb) to squeeze (someone's skin) between your thumb and finger often in a painful way —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grip": {
    "def": "(verb) to grab or hold (something) tightly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clench": {
    "def": "(verb) to set (something) in a tightly closed position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flash": {
    "def": "(verb) to shine or give off bright light suddenly or in repeated bursts",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "glow": {
    "def": "(verb) to shine with low light and heat but usually without flame",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shine": {
    "def": "(verb) to give off light",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flicker": {
    "def": "(verb) to burn or glow in an unsteady way : to produce an unsteady light",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blink": {
    "def": "(verb) to close and then open your eyes very quickly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thud": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit something with a loud, dull sound",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crash": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit something hard enough to cause serious damage or destruction —often + into",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rumble": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a low, heavy, continuous sound or series of sounds",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "growl": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a deep threatening sound —often + at",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "roar": {
    "def": "(verb) to make the loud sound of a wild animal (such as a lion)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hiss": {
    "def": "(noun) a sound like a long \"s\"",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "screech": {
    "def": "(noun) a loud and very high cry that usually expresses extreme pain, anger, or fear",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hum": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a low continuous sound",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "buzz": {
    "def": "(verb) to make the low, continuous sound of a flying insect (such as a bee)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rush": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or do something very quickly or in a way that shows you are in a hurry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dash": {
    "def": "(verb) to run or move quickly or suddenly —often + off",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sprint": {
    "def": "(verb) to run or go very fast for a short distance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "charge": {
    "def": "(verb) to give an amount of electricity to (something) : to put electricity into a battery so that a machine or device will run",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flee": {
    "def": "(verb) to run away from danger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crawl": {
    "def": "(verb) to move on your hands and knees",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "creep": {
    "def": "(verb) to move slowly with the body close to the ground",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sneak": {
    "def": "(verb) to move quietly and secretly in order to avoid being noticed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "limp": {
    "def": "(verb) to walk in a slow and awkward way because of an injury to a leg or foot",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "collapse": {
    "def": "(verb) to break apart and fall down suddenly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stumble": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit your foot on something when you are walking or running so that you fall or almost fall : trip",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stagger": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or cause (someone) to move unsteadily from side to side",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trip": {
    "def": "(noun) a journey to a place —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spot": {
    "def": "(noun) a small area of a surface that is different from other areas —often + on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "image": {
    "def": "(noun) a picture that is produced by a camera, artist, mirror, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "course": {
    "def": "(noun) the path or direction that something or someone moves along —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "class": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of students who meet regularly to be taught a subject or activity",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "angle": {
    "def": "(noun) the difference between the direction of two lines or surfaces that come together : the space or shape formed when two lines or surfaces meet each other",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wing": {
    "def": "(noun) a part of an animal's body that is used for flying or gliding",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "corner": {
    "def": "(noun) the point or area where two lines, edges, or sides of something meet",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mile": {
    "def": "(noun) a unit of measurement equal to 5,280 feet (about 1,609 meters) —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blade": {
    "def": "(noun) the flat sharp part of a weapon or tool that is used for cutting",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hilt": {
    "def": "(noun) the handle of a sword or dagger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "staff": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people who work for an organization or business",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cloak": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of clothing that is used as a coat, that has no sleeves, and that is worn over the shoulders and attached at the neck",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hood": {
    "def": "(noun) a soft covering for the head and neck often attached to a coat or cape",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pouch": {
    "def": "(noun) a small bag",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flask": {
    "def": "(noun) a container that is shaped like a flattened bottle and that is used to carry alcohol —called also hip flask",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pack": {
    "def": "(noun) a bag or bundle of objects that is carried on a person's or animal's back",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sack": {
    "def": "(noun) a bag that is made of strong paper, cloth, or plastic",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "patch": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of material that is used to cover a hole in something or to provide extra protection to an area",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scrap": {
    "def": "(noun) a very small amount—usually used in negative statements",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bundle": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of things that are fastened, tied, or wrapped together —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pile": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of things that are put one on top of another —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "heap": {
    "def": "(noun) a large, disordered pile of things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gap": {
    "def": "(noun) a space between two people or things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crack": {
    "def": "(verb) to break (something) so that there are lines in its surface but it is usually not separated into pieces",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hole": {
    "def": "(noun) an opening into or through something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pit": {
    "def": "(noun) a hole in the ground usually made by digging",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cliff": {
    "def": "(noun) a high, steep surface of rock, earth, or ice",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slope": {
    "def": "(noun) ground that slants downward or upward : ground that slopes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "peak": {
    "def": "(noun) the pointed top of a mountain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bay": {
    "def": "(noun) a large area of water that is part of an ocean or lake and partly surrounded by land",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cove": {
    "def": "(noun) a small area of ocean that is partly surrounded by land : a small, sheltered inlet or bay",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "marsh": {
    "def": "(noun) an area of soft, wet land that has many grasses and other plants",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plain": {
    "def": "(adjective) having no pattern or decoration",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "meadow": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually flat area of land that is covered with tall grass",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thicket": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of bushes or small trees that grow close together —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grove": {
    "def": "(noun) a small group of trees; especially : a group of trees that produce fruit or nuts —sometimes used in street names",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "haze": {
    "def": "(noun) dust, smoke, or mist that has filled the air so that you cannot see clearly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gloom": {
    "def": "(noun) partial or total darkness",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gleam": {
    "def": "(noun) a small, bright light",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "coal": {
    "def": "(noun) a black or brownish-black hard substance within the earth that is used as a fuel —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ember": {
    "def": "(noun) a glowing piece of coal or wood from a fire—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spark": {
    "def": "(noun) a small piece of burning material that comes from a fire or is produced by rubbing or hitting two hard objects together",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pine": {
    "def": "(noun) a tree that has long, thin needles instead of leaves and that stays green throughout the year —called also pine tree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "oak": {
    "def": "(noun) a type of tree that grows in northern parts of the world and that produces acorns —called also oak tree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "birch": {
    "def": "(noun) a type of tree that has outer bark which can be pulled off easily —called also birch tree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "maple": {
    "def": "(noun) a type of tree that grows in northern parts of the world and has hard wood often used in making furniture —called also maple tree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cedar": {
    "def": "(noun) a very tall evergreen tree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hawk": {
    "def": "(noun) a kind of bird that kills other birds and animals for food",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crow": {
    "def": "(noun) a large black bird that has a loud and harsh cry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "owl": {
    "def": "(noun) a bird that usually hunts at night and that has a large head and eyes, a powerful hooked beak, and strong claws",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dove": {
    "def": "(noun) a small wild bird that is related to pigeons",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "swan": {
    "def": "(noun) a large usually white bird that lives on or near water and that has a very long and graceful neck",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "raven": {
    "def": "(noun) a bird that has shiny black feathers and looks like a crow but is larger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "claw": {
    "def": "(noun) a sharp curved part on the toe of an animal (such as a cat or bird) —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fang": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, sharp tooth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tail": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of an animal's body that extends from the animal's back end",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scale": {
    "def": "(noun) a device that is used for weighing people or things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "folk": {
    "def": "(noun) people in general",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crew": {
    "def": "(noun) the group of people who operate a ship, airplane, or train",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tribe": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people that includes many families and relatives who have the same language, customs, and beliefs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "band": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually small group of musicians who play popular music together",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cave": {
    "def": "(noun) a large hole that was formed by natural processes in the side of a cliff or hill or under the ground",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "den": {
    "def": "(noun) the home of some kinds of wild animals",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lair": {
    "def": "(noun) the place where a wild animal sleeps",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nest": {
    "def": "(noun) the place where a bird lays its eggs and takes care of its young",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "burrow": {
    "def": "(noun) a hole or tunnel in the ground that an animal (such as a rabbit or fox) makes to live in or for safety",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "score": {
    "def": "(noun) the number of points, goals, runs, etc., that each player or team has in a game or contest",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rank": {
    "def": "(noun) a position in a society, organization, group, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grade": {
    "def": "(noun) a level of study that is completed by a student during one year",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tone": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality of a person's voice",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rhythm": {
    "def": "(noun) a regular, repeated pattern of sounds or movements —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "seal": {
    "def": "(verb) to close (something) tightly so that air, liquid, etc., cannot get in or out —often + up",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brand": {
    "def": "(noun) a category of products that are all made by a particular company and all have a particular name —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "signal": {
    "def": "(noun) an event or act which shows that something exists or that gives information about something : sign —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deck": {
    "def": "(noun) a flat surface that forms the main outside floor of a boat or ship",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mast": {
    "def": "(noun) a long pole that supports the sails of a boat or ship",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hull": {
    "def": "(noun) the main part of a ship or boat : the deck, sides, and bottom of a ship or boat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sail": {
    "def": "(verb) to travel on water in a ship or boat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "anchor": {
    "def": "(noun) a heavy device that is attached to a boat or ship by a rope or chain and that is thrown into the water to hold the boat or ship in place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rod": {
    "def": "(noun) a straight, thin stick or bar",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pole": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, straight piece of wood, metal, etc., that is often placed in the ground so that it stands straight up",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stake": {
    "def": "(noun) a pointed stick or post that is pushed into the ground especially to mark a place or to support something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cape": {
    "def": "(noun) a large area of land that sticks out into a sea, bay, etc.—often used in proper names",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vest": {
    "def": "(noun) a sleeveless piece of clothing with buttons down the front that is worn over a shirt and under a suit jacket —called also (chiefly British) waistcoat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "belt": {
    "def": "(noun) a band of material (such as leather) that is worn around a person's waist",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strap": {
    "def": "(noun) a narrow and usually flat piece of a material that is used for fastening, holding together, or wrapping something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dagger": {
    "def": "(noun) a sharp pointed knife that is used as a weapon",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lance": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, pointed weapon used in the past by knights riding on horses",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mace": {
    "def": "(noun) a heavy club with many sharp points that was used as a weapon in the Middle Ages",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "helm": {
    "def": "(noun) a handle or wheel that is used to steer a ship or boat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trail": {
    "def": "(verb) to pull (something) behind you especially on the ground",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "track": {
    "def": "(noun) a mark left on the ground by a moving animal, person, or vehicle—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "route": {
    "def": "(noun) a way to get from one place to another place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tip": {
    "def": "(verb) to turn or move something so that it is not straight or level : to cause something to lean or slant : tilt",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "base": {
    "def": "(noun) the bottom or lowest part of something : the part on which something rests or is supported—usually singular —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inch": {
    "def": "(noun) a unit of measurement equal to 1/3₆ yard or 1/12 of a foot (2.54 centimeters)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "yard": {
    "def": "(noun) an outdoor area that is next to a house and is usually covered by grass",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pace": {
    "def": "(noun) the speed at which someone or something moves",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "span": {
    "def": "(noun) the period of time between two dates or events —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gray": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a color between black and white : having a color that is like the color of smoke",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scarlet": {
    "def": "(noun) a bright red color",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crimson": {
    "def": "(noun) a deep purplish-red color",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "azure": {
    "def": "(noun) the blue color of the sky",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "huge": {
    "def": "(adjective) very large : very great in size, amount, or degree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tiny": {
    "def": "(adjective) very small",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tight": {
    "def": "(adjective) difficult to move : fastened, attached, or held in a position that is not easy to move",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "loose": {
    "def": "(adjective) not tightly fastened, attached, or held",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wet": {
    "def": "(adjective) covered or soaked with water or another liquid : not dry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "damp": {
    "def": "(adjective) somewhat or slightly wet",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sticky": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a substance (such as glue or honey) on it that things easily attach to : covered in a substance that things stick to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "muddy": {
    "def": "(adjective) filled or covered with mud",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dull": {
    "def": "(adjective) not exciting or interesting : boring",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blunt": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a thick edge or point : not sharp",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hollow": {
    "def": "(adjective) having nothing inside : not solid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "solid": {
    "def": "(adjective) firm or hard : not having the form of a gas or liquid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sparse": {
    "def": "(adjective) present only in small amounts : less than necessary or normal; especially : thinly covering an area : not thick or full",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sloped": {
    "def": "(verb) to not be level : to have a downward or upward slant",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "curved": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a rounded shape",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "distant": {
    "def": "(adjective) existing or happening far away in space : separated by space",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nearby": {
    "def": "(adjective) not far away : located at a short distance from someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hidden": {
    "def": "(adjective) not seen or known",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "visible": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to be seen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "faint": {
    "def": "(adjective) not clearly seen, heard, tasted, felt, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dim": {
    "def": "(adjective) not bright or clear : not seen clearly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "misty": {
    "def": "(adjective) full of mist",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hazy": {
    "def": "(adjective) partly hidden, darkened, or clouded by dust, smoke, or mist : hidden by haze; also : having or filled with haze",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frozen": {
    "def": "(verb) to become a hard substance (such as ice) because of cold",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "melted": {
    "def": "(verb) to change or to cause (something) to change from a solid to a liquid usually because of heat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "burning": {
    "def": "(adjective) on fire : producing or having a flame",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "smoking": {
    "def": "(noun) the activity of smoking a cigarette, cigar, pipe, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "glowing": {
    "def": "(adjective) very enthusiastic : full of praise",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stiff": {
    "def": "(adjective) difficult to bend or move",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "numb": {
    "def": "(adjective) unable to feel anything in a particular part of your body because of cold, injury, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sore": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling or affected by pain : painful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aching": {
    "def": "(verb) to produce a dull continuous pain : to hurt in a way that is constant but not severe —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "awake": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop sleeping : to wake up",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "apart": {
    "def": "(adverb) separated by an amount of space —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "careless": {
    "def": "(adjective) not using care : not careful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fearless": {
    "def": "(adjective) not afraid : very brave",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "helpless": {
    "def": "(adjective) not protected : not able to defend yourself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hopeless": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or feeling no hope",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "useless": {
    "def": "(adjective) not at all useful : not doing or able to do what is needed : not producing or able to produce the effect you want",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "worthless": {
    "def": "(adjective) having no financial value",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "harmless": {
    "def": "(adjective) not causing harm : unable to cause harm : not dangerous : not meant to cause harm or offense —sometimes + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "restless": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling nervous or bored and tending to move around a lot : not relaxed or calm",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "immediate": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening or done without delay",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "constant": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening all the time or very often over a period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rapid": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening in a short amount of time : happening quickly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tender": {
    "def": "(adjective) very loving and gentle : showing affection and love for someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "harsh": {
    "def": "(adjective) unpleasant and difficult to accept or experience",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "firm": {
    "def": "(adjective) fairly hard or solid : not soft",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rigid": {
    "def": "(adjective) not able to be bent easily : stiff",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bare": {
    "def": "(adjective) not having a covering —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "golden": {
    "def": "(adjective) made of gold",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wooden": {
    "def": "(adjective) made of wood",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "foreign": {
    "def": "(adjective) located outside a particular place or country and especially outside your own country",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "modern": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the present time or the recent past : happening, existing, or developing at a time near the present time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "surely": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a confident way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "truly": {
    "def": "(adverb) in an honest manner : sincerely",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "perfectly": {
    "def": "(adverb) in every way : completely—used for emphasis",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "obviously": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a way that is easy to see, understand, or recognize",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "anymore": {
    "def": "(adverb) in the recent or present period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "awhile": {
    "def": "(adverb) for a while : for a short time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aside": {
    "def": "(adverb) to or toward the side —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "throughout": {
    "def": "(preposition) in or to every part of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "elsewhere": {
    "def": "(adverb) in or to another place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "indeed": {
    "def": "(adverb) without any question—used to stress the truth of a statement —often used after very",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "remark": {
    "def": "(noun) something that someone says or writes to express an opinion or idea : comment",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "patrol": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of walking or going around or through an area, building, etc., in order to make sure that it is safe : the act of patrolling an area",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "abbey": {
    "def": "(noun) a monastery run by an abbot",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "passage": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, narrow space that connects one place to another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strike": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit (someone or something) in a forceful way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "leap": {
    "def": "(verb) to jump from a surface",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "motion": {
    "def": "(noun) an act or process of moving : movement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "movement": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of moving people or things from one place or position to another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "expression": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of making your thoughts, feelings, etc., known by speech, writing, or some other method : the act of expressing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blow": {
    "def": "(verb) to move with speed or force",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "burn": {
    "def": "(verb) to give off heat, light, and gases",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shift": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or to cause (something or someone) to move to a different place, position, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "muscle": {
    "def": "(noun) a body tissue that can contract and produce movement —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "duty": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is done as part of a job",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "howl": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a long, loud cry that sounds sad",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "protest": {
    "def": "(verb) to show or express strong disagreement with or disapproval of something (US)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shrug": {
    "def": "(verb) to raise and lower your shoulders usually to show that you do not know or care about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "admit": {
    "def": "(verb) to say usually in an unwilling way that you accept or do not deny the truth or existence of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "branch": {
    "def": "(noun) a part of a tree that grows out from the trunk",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stalk": {
    "def": "(noun) a thick or tall stem of a plant",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lurk": {
    "def": "(verb) to be in a hidden place : to wait in a secret or hidden place especially in order to do something wrong or harmful —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pounce": {
    "def": "(verb) to suddenly jump toward and take hold of someone or something —usually + on —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lunge": {
    "def": "(noun) a sudden forward movement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dodge": {
    "def": "(verb) to move quickly to one side in order to avoid being hit by (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "parry": {
    "def": "(verb) to defend yourself by turning or pushing aside (a punch, a weapon, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thrust": {
    "def": "(verb) to push (someone or something) with force : shove —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slash": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a long cut in (something) with a knife or other sharp weapon",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hack": {
    "def": "(verb) to cut (something or someone) many times and usually in a rough and violent way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pierce": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a hole in or through (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "maim": {
    "def": "(verb) to injure (someone) very badly by violence —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cripple": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who cannot move or walk normally because of a permanent injury (such as a damaged leg or foot) or other physical problem",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slay": {
    "def": "(verb) to kill (someone or something) especially in a battle or war",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "absorb": {
    "def": "(verb) to take in (something, such as a liquid) in a natural or gradual way —often used as (be) absorbed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deflect": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something that is moving) to change direction",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "evade": {
    "def": "(verb) to stay away from (someone or something) : to avoid (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intercept": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop and take someone or something that is going from one place to another place before that person or thing gets there",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "summon": {
    "def": "(verb) to order (someone) to come to a place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "invoke": {
    "def": "(verb) to mention (someone or something) in an attempt to make people feel a certain way or have a certain idea in their mind",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "channel": {
    "def": "(noun) a television or radio station",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wield": {
    "def": "(verb) to hold (something, such as a tool or weapon) in your hands so that you are ready to use it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conjure": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) appear or seem to appear by using magic —usually + up",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scatter": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (things or people) to separate and go in different directions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shatter": {
    "def": "(verb) to break suddenly into many small pieces",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rupture": {
    "def": "(noun) a crack or break in something (such as a pipe)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fracture": {
    "def": "(noun) the result of breaking something : a crack or break; especially : a broken bone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crumble": {
    "def": "(verb) to break (something) into small pieces",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "soar": {
    "def": "(verb) to increase very quickly in amount or price",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "descend": {
    "def": "(verb) to go down : to go or move from a higher to a lower place or level",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "drift": {
    "def": "(noun) a slow and gradual movement or change from one place, condition, etc., to another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hover": {
    "def": "(verb) to float in the air without moving in any direction",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "glide": {
    "def": "(verb) to move in a smooth way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sink": {
    "def": "(verb) to go down below the surface of water, mud, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plunge": {
    "def": "(verb) to fall or jump suddenly from a high place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "submerge": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone or something) go under the surface of water or some other liquid : to cover (someone or something) with a liquid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "emerge": {
    "def": "(verb) to become known or apparent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "falter": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop being strong or successful : to begin to fail or weaken",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "waver": {
    "def": "(verb) to go back and forth between choices or opinions : to be uncertain about what you think about something or someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hesitate": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop briefly before you do something especially because you are nervous or unsure about what to do",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "halt": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop (something or someone) from moving or continuing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gesture": {
    "def": "(noun) a movement of your body (especially of your hands and arms) that shows or emphasizes an idea or a feeling",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "indicate": {
    "def": "(verb) to show (something) : to show that (something) exists or is true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beckon": {
    "def": "(verb) to signal (someone) with your arm or hand in order to tell that person to come closer or follow",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grasp": {
    "def": "(verb) to take and hold (something) with your fingers, hands, etc. —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "seize": {
    "def": "(verb) to use legal or official power to take (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "snatch": {
    "def": "(verb) to take (something) quickly or eagerly —often + up —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clutch": {
    "def": "(verb) to hold onto (someone or something) tightly with your hand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ravine": {
    "def": "(noun) a small, deep, narrow valley",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gorge": {
    "def": "(noun) a deep, narrow area between hills or mountains",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "canyon": {
    "def": "(noun) a deep valley with steep rock sides and often a stream or river flowing through it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bluff": {
    "def": "(verb) to pretend that you will do something or that you know or have something in order to trick someone into doing what you want",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "promontory": {
    "def": "(noun) a high area of land or rock that sticks out into the sea",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "peninsula": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of land that is almost entirely surrounded by water and is attached to a larger land area",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "archipelago": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of islands",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wilderness": {
    "def": "(noun) a wild and natural area in which few people live —often used before another noun —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "badlands": {
    "def": "(noun) a region in the U.S. where weather has worn away rocks into strange shapes and where there are very few plants",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tundra": {
    "def": "(noun) a large area of flat land in northern parts of the world where there are no trees and the ground is always frozen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "steppe": {
    "def": "(noun) a large, flat area of land with grass and very few trees especially in eastern Europe and Asia",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "moor": {
    "def": "(noun) a broad area of open land that is not good for farming—used especially to refer to land in Great Britain—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "glade": {
    "def": "(noun) a grassy open space in a forest",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "canopy": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of cloth that hangs over a bed, throne, etc., as a decoration or shelter",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "undergrowth": {
    "def": "(noun) underbrush",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shrub": {
    "def": "(noun) a plant that has stems of wood and is smaller than a tree : bush",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "torrent": {
    "def": "(noun) a large amount of water that moves very quickly in one direction",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cascade": {
    "def": "(noun) a small, steep waterfall; especially : one that is part of a series of waterfalls",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rapids": {
    "def": "(noun) a part of a river where the water flows very fast usually over rocks",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "estuary": {
    "def": "(noun) an area where a river flows into the sea",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tributary": {
    "def": "(noun) a stream that flows into a larger stream or river or into a lake —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "novice": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who has just started learning or doing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "initiate": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause the beginning of (something) : to start or begin (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "acolyte": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who follows and admires a leader",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rogue": {
    "def": "(noun) a man who is dishonest or immoral",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thief": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who steals something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "assassin": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who kills someone (such as a famous or important person) usually for political reasons or for money : a person who assassinates someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bandit": {
    "def": "(noun) a criminal who attacks and steals from travelers and who is often a member of a group of criminals",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "outlaw": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who has broken the law and who is hiding or running away to avoid punishment",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bounty": {
    "def": "(noun) good things that are given or provided freely and in large amounts",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "loot": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is stolen or taken by force",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plunder": {
    "def": "(verb) to steal things from (a place, such as a city or town) especially by force",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ransom": {
    "def": "(noun) money that is paid in order to free someone who has been captured or kidnapped —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tribute": {
    "def": "(noun) something that you say, give, or do to show respect or affection for someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "anguish": {
    "def": "(noun) extreme suffering, grief, or pain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "torment": {
    "def": "(noun) extreme physical or mental pain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "agony": {
    "def": "(noun) extreme mental or physical pain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "misery": {
    "def": "(noun) extreme suffering or unhappiness",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suffering": {
    "def": "(noun) pain that is caused by injury, illness, loss, etc. : physical, mental, or emotional pain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "valor": {
    "def": "(noun) courage or bravery",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chivalry": {
    "def": "(noun) the system of values (such as loyalty and honor) that knights in the Middle Ages were expected to follow",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gallantry": {
    "def": "(noun) very brave behavior : courage",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fealty": {
    "def": "(noun) loyalty to a person, group, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "covenant": {
    "def": "(noun) a formal and serious agreement or promise",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "parchment": {
    "def": "(noun) paper made from the skin of a sheep or goat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scroll": {
    "def": "(noun) a long piece of paper that rolls around one or two cylinders and that usually has something written or drawn on it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tome": {
    "def": "(noun) a very large, thick book",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "manuscript": {
    "def": "(noun) the original copy of a play, book, piece of music, etc., before it has been printed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chronicle": {
    "def": "(noun) a description of events in the order that they happened : history",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vivid": {
    "def": "(adjective) very bright in color",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "keen": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing an ability to think clearly and to understand what is not obvious or simple about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "acute": {
    "def": "(adjective) very serious or dangerous : requiring serious attention or action",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intense": {
    "def": "(adjective) very great in degree : very strong",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "severe": {
    "def": "(adjective) very bad, serious, or unpleasant",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "massive": {
    "def": "(adjective) very large and heavy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "immense": {
    "def": "(adjective) very great in size or amount",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vast": {
    "def": "(adjective) very great in size, amount, or extent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enormous": {
    "def": "(adjective) very great in size or amount",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "colossal": {
    "def": "(adjective) very large or great",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "murky": {
    "def": "(adjective) very dark or foggy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "turbid": {
    "def": "(adjective) not clean or clear : cloudy or muddy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "opaque": {
    "def": "(adjective) not letting light through : not transparent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "agile": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to move quickly and easily",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nimble": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to move quickly, easily, and lightly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lithe": {
    "def": "(adjective) moving in an easy and graceful way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "supple": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to bend or twist easily",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dexterous": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing great skill or cleverness : showing dexterity",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wary": {
    "def": "(adjective) not having or showing complete trust in someone or something that could be dangerous or cause trouble —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vigilant": {
    "def": "(adjective) carefully noticing problems or signs of danger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "alert": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to think clearly and to notice things —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cautious": {
    "def": "(adjective) careful about avoiding danger or risk",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "defiant": {
    "def": "(adjective) refusing to obey something or someone : full of defiance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "resolute": {
    "def": "(adjective) very determined : having or showing a lot of determination",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "steadfast": {
    "def": "(adjective) very devoted or loyal to a person, belief, or cause : not changing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unwavering": {
    "def": "(adjective) continuing in a strong and steady way : not changing or wavering",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gaunt": {
    "def": "(adjective) very thin usually because of illness or suffering",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "haggard": {
    "def": "(adjective) looking very thin and tired especially from great hunger, worry, or pain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pallid": {
    "def": "(adjective) very pale in a way that suggests poor health",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ashen": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a pale light gray color because of sickness, fear, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "jagged": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a sharp, uneven edge or surface",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gnarled": {
    "def": "(adjective) having many twists and hard bumps or knots",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "twisted": {
    "def": "(adjective) strange and unpleasant : not normal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "warped": {
    "def": "(verb) to twist or bend (something) into a different shape",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mangled": {
    "def": "(verb) to injure or damage (something or someone) severely by cutting, tearing, or crushing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scarcely": {
    "def": "(adverb) almost not at all : hardly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "briskly": {
    "def": "(adjective) moving or speaking quickly : quick and efficient",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nimbly": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to move quickly, easily, and lightly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "boldly": {
    "def": "(adjective) not afraid of danger or difficult situations",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fiercely": {
    "def": "(adjective) very violent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dimly": {
    "def": "(adjective) not bright or clear : not seen clearly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "faintly": {
    "def": "(adjective) not clearly seen, heard, tasted, felt, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vaguely": {
    "def": "(adverb) somewhat or slightly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vividly": {
    "def": "(adjective) very bright in color",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chamber": {
    "def": "(noun) a small space inside something (such as a machine or your body)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tunnel": {
    "def": "(noun) a passage that goes under the ground, through a hill, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "corridor": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, narrow passage inside a building or train with doors that lead to rooms on each side",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vault": {
    "def": "(noun) an arched structure that forms a ceiling or roof —sometimes used figuratively to refer to the sky",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ward": {
    "def": "(noun) a section in a hospital for patients needing a particular kind of care",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "district": {
    "def": "(noun) an area established by a government for official government business",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "region": {
    "def": "(noun) a part of a country, of the world, etc., that is different or separate from other parts in some way —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "province": {
    "def": "(noun) any one of the large parts that some countries are divided into",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "quarter": {
    "def": "(noun) one of four equal parts of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "settlement": {
    "def": "(noun) a formal agreement or decision that ends an argument or dispute; also : an amount of money that someone receives as part of such an agreement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "outpost": {
    "def": "(noun) a large military camp that is in another country or that is far from a country's center of activity",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fortress": {
    "def": "(noun) a place that is protected against attack : a fortified place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "citadel": {
    "def": "(noun) a castle or fort that in past times was used to protect the people of a city if the city was attacked —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "approach": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or become near or nearer to something or someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "advance": {
    "def": "(verb) to move forward",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "retreat": {
    "def": "(noun) movement by soldiers away from an enemy because the enemy is winning or has won a battle",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "withdraw": {
    "def": "(verb) to remove (money) from a bank account",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "assault": {
    "def": "(noun) the crime of trying or threatening to hurt someone physically",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "siege": {
    "def": "(noun) a situation in which soldiers or police officers surround a city, building, etc., in order to try to take control of it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ambush": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of hiding, waiting for others to appear, and then suddenly attacking them : a surprise attack",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "raid": {
    "def": "(noun) a surprise attack on an enemy by soldiers or other military forces",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "skirmish": {
    "def": "(noun) a brief and usually unplanned fight during a war",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recruit": {
    "def": "(verb) to find suitable people and get them to join a company, an organization, the armed forces, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "train": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of vehicles that travel on a track and are connected to each other and usually to an engine : a connected group of railroad cars —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "drill": {
    "def": "(noun) a tool used for making holes in hard substances",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "discipline": {
    "def": "(noun) control that is gained by requiring that rules or orders be obeyed and punishing bad behavior",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strategy": {
    "def": "(noun) a careful plan or method for achieving a particular goal usually over a long period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tactic": {
    "def": "(noun) an action or method that is planned and used to achieve a particular goal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "formation": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of forming or creating something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "injure": {
    "def": "(verb) to harm or damage (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recover": {
    "def": "(verb) to become healthy after an illness or injury : to return to normal health —often + from",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tend": {
    "def": "(verb) —used to describe what often happens or what someone often does or is likely to do—followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cure": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a drug or medical treatment) that stops a disease and makes someone healthy again —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "treat": {
    "def": "(verb) to deal with or think about (something) especially in a particular way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bind": {
    "def": "(verb) to tie or wrap (something) with rope, string, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bandage": {
    "def": "(noun) a covering (such as a strip of cloth) that protects or supports part of the body that has been hurt",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nurse": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is trained to care for sick or injured people and who usually works in a hospital or doctor's office",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reveal": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) known",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conceal": {
    "def": "(verb) to hide (something or someone) from sight",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "expose": {
    "def": "(verb) to leave (something) without covering or protection —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "discover": {
    "def": "(verb) to see, find, or become aware of (something) for the first time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "uncover": {
    "def": "(verb) to remove a cover from (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "detect": {
    "def": "(verb) to discover or notice the presence of (something that is hidden or hard to see, hear, taste, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trace": {
    "def": "(noun) a very small amount of something —sometimes used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "locate": {
    "def": "(verb) to find the place or position of (something or someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "identify": {
    "def": "(verb) to know and say who someone is or what something is",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "examine": {
    "def": "(verb) to look at (something) closely and carefully in order to learn more about it, to find problems, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inspect": {
    "def": "(verb) to look at (something) carefully in order to learn more about it, to find problems, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "analyze": {
    "def": "(verb) to study (something) closely and carefully : to learn the nature and relationship of the parts of (something) by a close and careful examination",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "assess": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a judgment about (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "judge": {
    "def": "(verb) to form an opinion about (something or someone) after careful thought",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "estimate": {
    "def": "(noun) a guess that you make based on the information you have about the size, amount, etc., of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "measure": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount or degree of something —usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "observe": {
    "def": "(verb) to watch and sometimes also listen to (someone or something) carefully",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "monitor": {
    "def": "(noun) a device that shows information or images on a screen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "witness": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who sees something (such as a crime) happen —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "assemble": {
    "def": "(verb) to collect (things) or gather (people) into one place or group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accumulate": {
    "def": "(verb) to gather or acquire (something) gradually as time passes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "store": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something that is not being used) in a place where it is available, where it can be kept safely, etc. —often + away",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "distribute": {
    "def": "(verb) to give or deliver (something) to people —usually + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "arrange": {
    "def": "(verb) to move and organize (things) into a particular order or position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "organize": {
    "def": "(verb) to arrange and plan (an event or activity)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "equip": {
    "def": "(verb) to provide (someone) with necessary materials or supplies",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "supply": {
    "def": "(noun) the amount of something that is available to be used",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "provide": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) available : to supply (something that is wanted or needed)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deliver": {
    "def": "(verb) to take (something) to a person or place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bond": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as an idea, interest, experience, or feeling) that is shared between people or groups and forms a connection between them",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "link": {
    "def": "(verb) to join or connect (two or more things, places, etc.) together",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "connect": {
    "def": "(verb) to join (two or more things) together —often used as (be) connected",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chain": {
    "def": "(noun) a series of usually metal links or rings that are connected to each other in a line and used for supporting heavy things, for holding things together, for decoration, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unite": {
    "def": "(verb) to join together to do or achieve something —often used as (be) united",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "divide": {
    "def": "(verb) to separate (something) into two or more parts or pieces —often used as (be) divided",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "separate": {
    "def": "(adjective) not joined, connected, or combined : placed or kept apart",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "isolate": {
    "def": "(verb) to put or keep (someone or something) in a place or situation that is separate from others —often + from",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "confine": {
    "def": "(verb) to keep (someone or something) within limits : to prevent (someone or something) from going beyond a particular limit, area, etc.—usually + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "murmur": {
    "def": "(noun) a low sound made when many people are speaking",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "announce": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) known in a public or formal way : to officially tell people about (something) —often + that —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "declare": {
    "def": "(verb) to say or state (something) in an official or public way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "proclaim": {
    "def": "(verb) to say or state (something) in a public, official, or definite way : to declare or announce (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "warn": {
    "def": "(verb) to tell (someone) about possible danger or trouble —usually + about or of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "threaten": {
    "def": "(verb) to say that you will harm someone or do something unpleasant or unwanted especially in order to make someone do what you want",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beg": {
    "def": "(verb) to ask people for money or food",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plead": {
    "def": "(verb) to ask for something in a serious and emotional way —often + for —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "swear": {
    "def": "(verb) to state (something) very strongly and sincerely",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vow": {
    "def": "(noun) a serious promise to do something or to behave in a certain way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pledge": {
    "def": "(noun) a serious promise or agreement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bargain": {
    "def": "(noun) an agreement in which people or groups say they will do or give something in exchange for something else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mercy": {
    "def": "(noun) kind or forgiving treatment of someone who could be treated harshly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "justice": {
    "def": "(noun) the process or result of using laws to fairly judge and punish crimes and criminals",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wisdom": {
    "def": "(noun) knowledge that is gained by having many experiences in life",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "loyalty": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality or state of being loyal —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "betrayal": {
    "def": "(verb) to give information about (a person, group, country, etc.) to an enemy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "alliance": {
    "def": "(noun) a union between people, groups, countries, etc. : a relationship in which people agree to work together",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "council": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people who are chosen to make rules, laws, or decisions about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "kingdom": {
    "def": "(noun) a country whose ruler is a king or queen —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "empire": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of countries or regions that are controlled by one ruler or one government; especially : a group of countries ruled by an emperor or empress",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "realm": {
    "def": "(noun) an area of activity, interest, or knowledge",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "territory": {
    "def": "(noun) an area of land that belongs to or is controlled by a government",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "border": {
    "def": "(noun) a line separating one country or state from another —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frontier": {
    "def": "(noun) a border between two countries",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prophecy": {
    "def": "(noun) a statement that something will happen in the future : prediction",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "omen": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is believed to be a sign or warning of something that will happen in the future",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "curse": {
    "def": "(noun) an offensive word that people say when they are angry : swearword",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blessing": {
    "def": "(noun) approval that allows or helps you to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ritual": {
    "def": "(noun) a formal ceremony or series of acts that is always performed in the same way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ceremony": {
    "def": "(noun) a formal act or event that is a part of a social or religious occasion",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tradition": {
    "def": "(noun) a way of thinking, behaving, or doing something that has been used by the people in a particular group, family, society, etc., for a long time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "custom": {
    "def": "(noun) an action or way of behaving that is usual and traditional among the people in a particular group or place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clan": {
    "def": "(noun) a large group of people who are related",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "race": {
    "def": "(noun) a competition between people, animals, vehicles, etc., to see which one is fastest",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lineage": {
    "def": "(noun) the people who were in someone's family in past times",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "heir": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who has the legal right to receive the property of someone who dies —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "atmosphere": {
    "def": "(noun) the whole mass of air that surrounds the Earth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crisis": {
    "def": "(noun) a difficult or dangerous situation that needs serious attention",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "incident": {
    "def": "(noun) an unexpected and usually unpleasant thing that happens",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "issue": {
    "def": "(noun) something that people are talking about, thinking about, etc. : an important subject or topic",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "factor": {
    "def": "(noun) something that helps produce or influence a result : one of the things that cause something to happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "feature": {
    "def": "(noun) an interesting or important part, quality, ability, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "function": {
    "def": "(noun) the special purpose or activity for which a thing exists or is used",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "impact": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or force of one thing hitting another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "influence": {
    "def": "(noun) the power to change or affect someone or something : the power to cause changes without directly forcing them to happen —often + on, upon, or over",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "method": {
    "def": "(noun) a way of doing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "process": {
    "def": "(noun) a series of actions that produce something or that lead to a particular result",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "result": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is caused by something else that happened or was done before",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "role": {
    "def": "(noun) the character played by an actor",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "source": {
    "def": "(noun) someone or something that provides what is wanted or needed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "structure": {
    "def": "(noun) the way that something is built, arranged, or organized",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "symbol": {
    "def": "(noun) an action, object, event, etc., that expresses or represents a particular idea or quality—often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "theme": {
    "def": "(noun) the main subject that is being discussed or described in a piece of writing, a movie, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "context": {
    "def": "(noun) the words that are used with a certain word or phrase and that help to explain its meaning",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "contrast": {
    "def": "(verb) to be different especially in a way that is very obvious —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "consequence": {
    "def": "(noun) something that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "patience": {
    "def": "(noun) the ability to wait for a long time without becoming annoyed or upset",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "endurance": {
    "def": "(noun) the ability to do something difficult for a long time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sacrifice": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of giving up something that you want to keep especially in order to get or do something else or to help someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "responsibility": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being the person who caused something to happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "burden": {
    "def": "(noun) something heavy that is carried : load",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "regret": {
    "def": "(verb) to feel sad or sorry about (something that you did or did not do) : to have regrets about (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "relief": {
    "def": "(noun) a pleasant and relaxed feeling that someone has when something unpleasant stops or does not happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frustration": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of anger or annoyance caused by being unable to do something : the state of being frustrated",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "temptation": {
    "def": "(noun) a strong urge or desire to have or do something —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "obsession": {
    "def": "(noun) a state in which someone thinks about someone or something constantly or frequently especially in a way that is not normal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "despair": {
    "def": "(noun) the feeling of no longer having any hope",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "compassion": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of wanting to help someone who is sick, hungry, in trouble, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sympathy": {
    "def": "(noun) the feeling that you care about and are sorry about someone else's trouble, grief, misfortune, etc. : a sympathetic feeling —often + for —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "empathy": {
    "def": "(noun) the feeling that you understand and share another person's experiences and emotions : the ability to share someone else's feelings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "contempt": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of any respect or approval",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "instinct": {
    "def": "(noun) a way of behaving, thinking, or feeling that is not learned : a natural desire or tendency that makes you want to act in a particular way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "impulse": {
    "def": "(noun) a sudden strong desire to do something —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "motivation": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of giving someone a reason for doing something : the act or process of motivating someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intention": {
    "def": "(noun) the thing that you plan to do or achieve : an aim or purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suspicion": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling that someone is possibly guilty of a crime or of doing something wrong",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "assumption": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is believed to be true or probably true but that is not known to be true : something that is assumed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conclusion": {
    "def": "(noun) a final decision or judgment : an opinion or decision that is formed after a period of thought or research",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "perception": {
    "def": "(noun) the way you think about or understand someone or something—often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "awareness": {
    "def": "(adjective) knowing that something (such as a situation, condition, or problem) exists —often + of —often + that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "attention": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or power of carefully thinking about, listening to, or watching someone or something —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "focus": {
    "def": "(noun) a subject that is being discussed or studied : the subject on which people's attention is focused—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pursue": {
    "def": "(verb) to follow and try to catch or capture (someone or something) for usually a long distance or time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "persist": {
    "def": "(verb) to continue to do something or to try to do something even though it is difficult or other people want you to stop",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "endure": {
    "def": "(verb) to continue to exist in the same state or condition",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "resist": {
    "def": "(verb) to fight against (something) : to try to stop or prevent (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "challenge": {
    "def": "(verb) to say or show that (something) may not be true, correct, or legal : dispute",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "confront": {
    "def": "(verb) to oppose or challenge (someone) especially in a direct and forceful way —often used as (be) confronted",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "overcome": {
    "def": "(verb) to defeat (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "survive": {
    "def": "(verb) to remain alive : to continue to live —often + on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "struggle": {
    "def": "(verb) to try very hard to do, achieve, or deal with something that is difficult or that causes problems —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suffer": {
    "def": "(verb) to experience pain, illness, or injury —often + from",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "betray": {
    "def": "(verb) to give information about (a person, group, country, etc.) to an enemy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deceive": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) believe something that is not true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "manipulate": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or control (something) with your hands or by using a machine",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "negotiate": {
    "def": "(verb) to discuss something formally in order to make an agreement —often + with or for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "consult": {
    "def": "(verb) to go to (someone, such as a doctor or lawyer) for advice : to ask for the professional opinion of (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "investigate": {
    "def": "(verb) to try to find out the facts about (something, such as a crime or an accident) in order to learn how it happened, who did it, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "explore": {
    "def": "(verb) to look at (something) in a careful way to learn more about it : to study or analyze (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "calculate": {
    "def": "(verb) to find (a number, answer, etc.) by using mathematical processes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "consider": {
    "def": "(verb) to think about (something or someone) carefully especially in order to make a choice or decision",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "evaluate": {
    "def": "(verb) to judge the value or condition of (someone or something) in a careful and thoughtful way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "determine": {
    "def": "(verb) to officially decide (something) especially because of evidence or facts : to establish (something) exactly or with authority",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "justify": {
    "def": "(verb) to provide or be a good reason for (something) : to prove or show (something) to be just, right, or reasonable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "maintain": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something) to exist or continue without changing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "obtain": {
    "def": "(verb) to gain or get (something) usually by effort",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "possess": {
    "def": "(verb) to have or own (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aggressive": {
    "def": "(adjective) ready and willing to fight, argue, etc. : feeling or showing aggression",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "arrogant": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing the insulting attitude of people who believe that they are better, smarter, or more important than other people : having or showing arrogance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "corrupt": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone or something) to become dishonest, immoral, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "desperate": {
    "def": "(adjective) very sad and upset because of having little or no hope : feeling or showing despair",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "devoted": {
    "def": "(adjective) having strong love or loyalty for something or someone —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fierce": {
    "def": "(adjective) very violent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ruthless": {
    "def": "(adjective) having no pity : cruel or merciless",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "treacherous": {
    "def": "(adjective) not able to be trusted : showing that someone cannot be trusted",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ambitious": {
    "def": "(adjective) having ambition : having a desire to be successful, powerful, or famous",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reckless": {
    "def": "(adjective) not showing proper concern about the possible bad results of your actions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "relentless": {
    "def": "(adjective) continuing without becoming weaker, less severe, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stubborn": {
    "def": "(adjective) refusing to change your ideas or to stop doing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cunning": {
    "def": "(adjective) getting what is wanted in a clever and often deceptive way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "honorable": {
    "def": "(adjective) deserving honor and respect",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "righteous": {
    "def": "(adjective) morally good : following religious or moral laws",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wicked": {
    "def": "(adjective) morally bad : evil",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vicious": {
    "def": "(adjective) very violent and cruel",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "merciless": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing no mercy : very cruel or harsh",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "apparently": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to describe something that appears to be true based on what is known",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "consequently": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening as a result of a particular action or set of conditions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nevertheless": {
    "def": "(adverb) in spite of what has just been said",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "moreover": {
    "def": "(adverb) in addition to what has been said",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "meanwhile": {
    "def": "(adverb) at or during the same time : in the meantime",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "therefore": {
    "def": "(adverb) for that reason : because of that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "furthermore": {
    "def": "(adverb) in addition to what has been said : moreover—used to introduce a statement that supports or adds to a previous statement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "however": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used when you are saying something that is different from or contrasts with a previous statement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gradually": {
    "def": "(adjective) moving or changing in small amounts : happening in a slow way over a long period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "eventually": {
    "def": "(adverb) at some later time : in the end",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "desperately": {
    "def": "(adjective) very sad and upset because of having little or no hope : feeling or showing despair",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reluctantly": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling or showing doubt about doing something : not willing or eager to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "eagerly": {
    "def": "(adjective) very excited and interested : feeling a strong and impatient desire to do something or for something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "instantly": {
    "def": "(adverb) without delay : immediately",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sovereignty": {
    "def": "(noun) unlimited power over a country—often + over",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hierarchy": {
    "def": "(noun) a group that controls an organization and is divided into different levels",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "authority": {
    "def": "(noun) the power to give orders or make decisions : the power or right to direct or control someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "supremacy": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality or state of having more power, authority, or status than anyone else : the state of being supreme",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mythology": {
    "def": "(noun) the myths of a particular group or culture",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "folklore": {
    "def": "(noun) traditional customs, beliefs, stories, and sayings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enchantment": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of being attracted by something interesting, pretty, etc. : the state of being enchanted —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sorcery": {
    "def": "(noun) the use of magical powers that are obtained through evil spirits : witchcraft",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "supernatural": {
    "def": "(adjective) unable to be explained by science or the laws of nature : of, relating to, or seeming to come from magic, a god, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mystical": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a spiritual meaning that is difficult to see or understand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "alchemy": {
    "def": "(noun) a science that was used in the Middle Ages with the goal of changing ordinary metals into gold",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "apparition": {
    "def": "(noun) a ghost or spirit of a dead person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "manifestation": {
    "def": "(noun) a sign that shows something clearly—usually + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "incarnation": {
    "def": "(noun) one of a series of lives that a person is believed to have had in the past in some religions —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ambiguity": {
    "def": "(noun) something that does not have a single clear meaning : something that is ambiguous",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "contradiction": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of saying something that is opposite or very different in meaning to something else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "paradox": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a situation) that is made up of two opposite things and that seems impossible but is actually true or possible",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dilemma": {
    "def": "(noun) a situation in which you have to make a difficult choice",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "phenomenon": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as an interesting fact or event) that can be observed and studied and that typically is unusual or difficult to understand or explain fully",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "perspective": {
    "def": "(noun) a way of thinking about and understanding something (such as a particular issue or life in general) —often + on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "presumption": {
    "def": "(noun) a belief that something is true even though it has not been proved—often + that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "speculation": {
    "def": "(noun) ideas or guesses about something that is not known",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "implication": {
    "def": "(noun) a possible future effect or result—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "correlation": {
    "def": "(noun) the relationship between things that happen or change together —often + between",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "distinction": {
    "def": "(noun) a difference that you can see, hear, smell, feel, etc. : a noticeable difference between things or people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "interpretation": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or result of explaining or interpreting something : the way something is explained or understood",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "acknowledge": {
    "def": "(verb) to say that you accept or do not deny the truth or existence of (something) : admit",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "articulate": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to express ideas clearly and effectively in speech or writing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "convey": {
    "def": "(verb) to take or carry (someone or something) from one place to another : transport",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "depict": {
    "def": "(verb) to show (someone or something) in a picture, painting, photograph, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "manifest": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to be seen : clearly shown or visible",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "perceive": {
    "def": "(verb) to notice or become aware of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "portray": {
    "def": "(verb) to describe (someone or something) in a particular way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "provoke": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause the occurrence of (a feeling or action) : to make (something) happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reconcile": {
    "def": "(verb) to find a way of making (two different ideas, facts, etc.) exist or be true at the same time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "retrieve": {
    "def": "(verb) to get and bring (something) back from a place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "transform": {
    "def": "(verb) to change (something) completely and usually in a good way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "diminish": {
    "def": "(verb) to become or to cause (something) to become less in size, importance, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enhance": {
    "def": "(verb) to increase or improve (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "illuminate": {
    "def": "(verb) to supply (something) with light : to shine light on (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "obscure": {
    "def": "(adjective) not well-known : not known to most people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "profound": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing great knowledge or understanding",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "subtle": {
    "def": "(adjective) hard to notice or see : not obvious",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intricate": {
    "def": "(adjective) having many parts",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "elaborate": {
    "def": "(adjective) made or done with great care or with much detail : having many parts that are carefully arranged or planned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ominous": {
    "def": "(adjective) suggesting that something bad is going to happen in the future",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sinister": {
    "def": "(adjective) having an evil appearance : looking likely to cause something bad, harmful, or dangerous to happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "formidable": {
    "def": "(adjective) very powerful or strong : deserving serious attention and respect",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inevitable": {
    "def": "(adjective) sure to happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "imminent": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening very soon",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "perilous": {
    "def": "(adjective) full of danger : dangerous",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ferocious": {
    "def": "(adjective) very fierce or violent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "harrowing": {
    "def": "(adjective) very painful or upsetting",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "excruciating": {
    "def": "(adjective) very painful : causing great mental or physical pain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "devastating": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing great damage or harm —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "arcane": {
    "def": "(adjective) secret or mysterious : known or understood by only a few people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "esoteric": {
    "def": "(adjective) only taught to or understood by members of a special group : hard to understand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ethereal": {
    "def": "(adjective) resembling heaven : seeming to belong to another world",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "elusive": {
    "def": "(adjective) hard to find or capture",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clandestine": {
    "def": "(adjective) done in a private place or way : done secretly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "surreptitious": {
    "def": "(adjective) done in a secret way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "labyrinthine": {
    "def": "(noun) a place that has many confusing paths or passages : maze",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "insidious": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing harm in a way that is gradual or not easily noticed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "malevolent": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing a desire to cause harm to another person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "benevolent": {
    "def": "(adjective) kind and generous",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "omnipotent": {
    "def": "(adjective) having complete or unlimited power : all-powerful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "omniscient": {
    "def": "(adjective) knowing everything : having unlimited understanding or knowledge",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "transcendent": {
    "def": "(adjective) going beyond the limits of ordinary experience",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ineffable": {
    "def": "(adjective) too great, powerful, beautiful, etc., to be described or expressed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ephemeral": {
    "def": "(adjective) lasting a very short time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inexorable": {
    "def": "(adjective) not able to be stopped or changed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "irrevocable": {
    "def": "(adjective) not capable of being changed : impossible to revoke",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "elucidate": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something that is hard to understand) clear or easy to understand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "circumvent": {
    "def": "(verb) to avoid being stopped by (something, such as a law or rule) : to get around (something) in a clever and sometimes dishonest way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "perpetuate": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something that should be stopped, such as a mistaken idea or a bad situation) to continue",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exacerbate": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (a bad situation, a problem, etc.) worse",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mitigate": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) less severe, harmful, or painful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "alleviate": {
    "def": "(verb) to reduce the pain or trouble of (something) : to make (something) less painful, difficult, or severe",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ameliorate": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something, such as a problem) better, less painful, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "corroborate": {
    "def": "(verb) to support or help prove (a statement, theory, etc.) by providing information or evidence —often used as (be) corroborated",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "substantiate": {
    "def": "(verb) to prove the truth of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "invalidate": {
    "def": "(verb) to weaken or destroy the effect of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vindicate": {
    "def": "(verb) to show that (someone) should not be blamed for a crime, mistake, etc. : to show that (someone) is not guilty",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "apotheosis": {
    "def": "(noun) the perfect form or example of something—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "numinous": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a mysterious, holy, or spiritual quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dauntless": {
    "def": "(adjective) very brave",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "implacable": {
    "def": "(adjective) opposed to someone or something in a very angry or determined way that cannot be changed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inimitable": {
    "def": "(adjective) impossible to copy or imitate",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "redoubtable": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing or deserving great fear or respect : very powerful, impressive, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "abolish": {
    "def": "(verb) to officially end or stop (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "abortion": {
    "def": "(noun) a medical procedure used to end a pregnancy and cause the death of the fetus",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "absence": {
    "def": "(noun) a state or condition in which something expected, wanted, or looked for is not present or does not exist : a state or condition in which something is absent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "absent": {
    "def": "(adjective) not present at a usual or expected place —often + from",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "abstract": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or involving general ideas or qualities rather than specific people, objects, or actions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "absurd": {
    "def": "(adjective) extremely silly, foolish, or unreasonable : completely ridiculous",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "abuse": {
    "def": "(verb) to treat (a person or animal) in a harsh or harmful way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "academy": {
    "def": "(noun) a school that provides training in special subjects or skills",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accelerate": {
    "def": "(verb) to move faster : to gain speed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accent": {
    "def": "(noun) a way of pronouncing words that occurs among the people in a particular region or country",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "acceptance": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of accepting something or someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accessible": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to be reached or approached",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accidentally": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening in a way that is not planned or intended : happening by accident : happening as an accident",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accommodate": {
    "def": "(verb) to provide room for (someone) : to provide a place to stay and sleep for (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accommodation": {
    "def": "(noun) a place (such as a room in a hotel) where travelers can sleep and find other services",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accomplish": {
    "def": "(verb) to succeed in doing (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accomplishment": {
    "def": "(noun) something done, achieved, or accomplished successfully",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accordingly": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a proper or appropriate way : in a way that suits the facts, needs, or requirements of a situation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accountability": {
    "def": "(adjective) required to explain actions or decisions to someone—usually + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accountable": {
    "def": "(adjective) required to explain actions or decisions to someone—usually + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accountant": {
    "def": "(noun) someone whose job is to keep the financial records of a business or person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accumulation": {
    "def": "(verb) to gather or acquire (something) gradually as time passes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accuracy": {
    "def": "(noun) freedom from mistake or error : the quality or state of being accurate : correctness",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accurately": {
    "def": "(adjective) free from mistakes or errors",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accusation": {
    "def": "(noun) a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal : a charge that someone has committed a fault or crime",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accused": {
    "def": "(verb) to blame (someone) for something wrong or illegal : to say that someone is guilty of a fault or crime —often + of —sometimes used humorously",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "acid": {
    "def": "(noun) a chemical with a sour taste that forms a salt when mixed with a base",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "acquisition": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of gaining skill, knowledge, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "acre": {
    "def": "(noun) a measure of land area in the U.S. and Britain that equals 4,840 square yards (about 4,047 square meters) —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "activate": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (a device) to start working",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "activation": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) active or more active: such as",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "activist": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who uses or supports strong actions (such as public protests) to help make changes in politics or society",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "adaptation": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is adapted; especially : a movie, book, play, etc., that is changed so that it can be presented in another form",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "addiction": {
    "def": "(noun) a strong and harmful need to regularly have something (such as a drug) or do something (such as gamble) —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "additionally": {
    "def": "(adjective) more than is usual or expected",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "adequate": {
    "def": "(adjective) enough for some need or requirement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "adequately": {
    "def": "(adjective) enough for some need or requirement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "adhere": {
    "def": "(verb) to stick to something : to attach firmly to something —usually + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "adjacent": {
    "def": "(adjective) close or near : sharing a border, wall, or point —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "adjust": {
    "def": "(verb) to change (something) in a minor way so that it works better",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "adjustment": {
    "def": "(noun) a small change that improves something or makes it work better",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "administer": {
    "def": "(verb) to manage the operation of (something, such as a company or government) or the use of (something, such as property)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "administrative": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the management of a company, school, or other organization",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "administrator": {
    "def": "(noun) a person whose job is to manage a company, school, or other organization",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "admission": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of admitting or allowing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "adolescent": {
    "def": "(noun) a young person who is developing into an adult : a young person who is going through adolescence",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "adoption": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of adopting a child",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "adverse": {
    "def": "(adjective) bad or unfavorable : not good",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "advocate": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who argues for or supports a cause or policy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aesthetic": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to art or beauty",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "affection": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of liking and caring for someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "affordable": {
    "def": "(verb) to be able to pay for (something) —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aftermath": {
    "def": "(noun) the period of time after a bad and usually destructive event—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aged": {
    "def": "(adjective) having reached a specified age",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aggression": {
    "def": "(noun) angry or violent behavior or feelings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "agricultural": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or used in farming or agriculture",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "agriculture": {
    "def": "(noun) the science or occupation of farming",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aide": {
    "def": "(noun) a person whose job is to assist someone : assistant",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aids": {
    "def": "(noun) a serious disease of the immune system that is caused by infection with a virus",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "alien": {
    "def": "(adjective) not familiar or like other things you have known : different from what you are used to —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "align": {
    "def": "(verb) to arrange things so that they form a line or are in proper position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "alignment": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being arranged in a line or in proper position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "alike": {
    "def": "(adjective) similar in appearance, nature, or form —often + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "allegation": {
    "def": "(noun) a statement saying that someone has done something wrong or illegal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "allege": {
    "def": "(verb) to state without definite proof that someone has done something wrong or illegal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "allegedly": {
    "def": "(adjective) accused of having done something wrong or illegal but not yet proven guilty",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "allocate": {
    "def": "(verb) to divide and give out (something) for a special reason or to particular people, companies, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "allocation": {
    "def": "(verb) to divide and give out (something) for a special reason or to particular people, companies, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "allowance": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of money that is given to someone regularly or for a specific purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "alongside": {
    "def": "(adverb) along or close at the side",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "altogether": {
    "def": "(adverb) completely and fully : totally entirely —often used with not —often used for emphasis before another adverb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aluminum": {
    "def": "(noun) a silver metal that is strong and light and that is used for making many products—often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "amateur": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who does something (such as a sport or hobby) for pleasure and not as a job",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ambassador": {
    "def": "(noun) the highest-ranking person who represents his or her own government while living in another country —often + to —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ambulance": {
    "def": "(noun) a vehicle used for taking hurt or sick people to the hospital especially in emergencies",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "amend": {
    "def": "(verb) to change some of the words and often the meaning of (a law, document, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "amendment": {
    "def": "(noun) a change in the words or meaning of a law or document (such as a constitution) —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "amid": {
    "def": "(preposition) in or into the middle of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "amusing": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing laughter or enjoyment : funny or enjoyable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "analogy": {
    "def": "(noun) a comparison of two things based on their being alike in some way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "analyst": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who studies or analyzes something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ancestor": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who was in someone's family in past times : one of the people from whom a person is descended",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "animation": {
    "def": "(noun) a lively or excited quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "annually": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening once a year",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "anonymous": {
    "def": "(adjective) not named or identified",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "anticipate": {
    "def": "(verb) to think of (something that will or might happen in the future) : expect",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "anxiety": {
    "def": "(noun) fear or nervousness about what might happen —usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "apology": {
    "def": "(noun) a statement saying that you are sorry about something : an expression of regret for having done or said something wrong",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "apparatus": {
    "def": "(noun) a tool or piece of equipment used for specific activities",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "apparel": {
    "def": "(noun) clothing of a particular kind —used chiefly in U.S. English to refer to clothing that is being sold in stores",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "appealing": {
    "def": "(adjective) having qualities that people like : pleasing or attractive —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "appetite": {
    "def": "(noun) a physical desire for food",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "applaud": {
    "def": "(verb) to strike the hands together over and over to show approval or praise",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "applicable": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to be applied or used in a particular situation —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "applicant": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who formally asks for something (such as a job or admission to a college) : someone who applies for something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "appoint": {
    "def": "(verb) to choose (someone) to have a particular job : to give (someone) a position or duty —often + to —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "appreciation": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of being grateful for something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "appropriately": {
    "def": "(adjective) right or suited for some purpose or situation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "arbitrary": {
    "def": "(adjective) not planned or chosen for a particular reason : not based on reason or evidence",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "architectural": {
    "def": "(noun) the art or science of designing and creating buildings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "archive": {
    "def": "(noun) a place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are kept; also : the material that is stored in an archive",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "arena": {
    "def": "(noun) a building for sports and other forms of entertainment that has a large central area surrounded by seats",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "array": {
    "def": "(noun) a large group or number of things—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "artwork": {
    "def": "(noun) a painting, sculpture, photograph, etc., that is created to be beautiful or to express an important idea or feeling : an artistic work",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aspiration": {
    "def": "(noun) something that a person wants very much to achieve —usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aspire": {
    "def": "(verb) to want to have or achieve something (such as a particular career or level of success)—often + to —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "assassination": {
    "def": "(verb) to kill (someone, such as a famous or important person) usually for political reasons",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "assembly": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of connecting together the parts of something (such as a machine) : the act of assembling something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "assert": {
    "def": "(verb) to state (something) in a strong and definite way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "assertion": {
    "def": "(verb) to state (something) in a strong and definite way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "asset": {
    "def": "(noun) a valuable person or thing —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "assign": {
    "def": "(verb) to give someone a particular job or duty : to require someone to do a particular task",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "assistance": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of helping or assisting someone : help or support",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "assurance": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being sure or certain about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "assure": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) certain : ensure",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "astonishing": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing a feeling of great surprise or wonder : causing astonishment : amazing astounding",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "asylum": {
    "def": "(noun) protection given by a government to someone who has left another country in order to escape being harmed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "athletic": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to athletes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "atrocity": {
    "def": "(noun) a very cruel or terrible act or action",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "attachment": {
    "def": "(noun) an extra part that can be used with a machine to make it do a particular job",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "attain": {
    "def": "(verb) to accomplish or achieve (something) : to succeed in getting or doing (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "attendance": {
    "def": "(noun) the number of people present at an event, meeting, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "attribute": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually good quality or feature that someone or something has",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "auction": {
    "def": "(noun) a public sale at which things are sold to the people who offer to pay the most",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "audio": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the sound that is heard on a recording or broadcast",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "audit": {
    "def": "(noun) a complete and careful examination of the financial records of a business or person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "authentic": {
    "def": "(adjective) real or genuine : not copied or false",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "authorize": {
    "def": "(verb) to give power or permission to (someone or something) —usually followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "auto": {
    "def": "(noun) automobile —usually used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "autonomy": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of existing or acting separately from others : independence",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "availability": {
    "def": "(adjective) easy or possible to get or use",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "await": {
    "def": "(verb) to wait for (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "awkward": {
    "def": "(adjective) not graceful : clumsy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "backdrop": {
    "def": "(noun) a painted cloth that is hung across the back of a stage",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "backing": {
    "def": "(noun) something that forms a back",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "backup": {
    "def": "(noun) a person or thing that can be used to replace or support another person or thing —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "badge": {
    "def": "(noun) a small object (such as a tag, pin, or metal shield) that is worn or held up by a person so that it can be easily seen, that has writing (such as a person's name) and often a picture on it, and that shows who the person is",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bail": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of money given to a court to allow a prisoner to leave jail and return later for a trial",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "balanced": {
    "def": "(adjective) having good or equal amounts of all the necessary parts of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ballet": {
    "def": "(noun) a kind of dancing that is performed on a stage and that uses dance, music, costumes, and scenery to tell a story —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "balloon": {
    "def": "(noun) a thin usually rubber bag that becomes larger when it is filled with air or gas",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ballot": {
    "def": "(noun) a ticket or piece of paper used to vote in an election",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bankruptcy": {
    "def": "(noun) the condition of being bankrupt : a condition of financial failure caused by not having the money that you need to pay your debts —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "banner": {
    "def": "(noun) a large strip of cloth with a design, picture, or writing on it —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "barrel": {
    "def": "(noun) a round usually wooden container with curved sides and flat ends",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "basement": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of a building that is entirely or partly below the ground",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "basket": {
    "def": "(noun) a container usually made by weaving together long thin pieces of material",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bass": {
    "def": "(noun) low and deep sound : the lowest range of sounds used in music",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bat": {
    "def": "(noun) a long rounded stick that is used to hit the ball in baseball",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "battlefield": {
    "def": "(noun) a place where a battle is fought",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beam": {
    "def": "(noun) a line of light coming from a source (such as the sun or a headlight)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "behavioral": {
    "def": "(noun) the way a person or animal acts or behaves",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beloved": {
    "def": "(adjective) very much loved : dearly loved",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bench": {
    "def": "(noun) a long and usually hard seat for two or more people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "benchmark": {
    "def": "(noun) something that can be used as a way to judge the quality or level of other, similar things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beneath": {
    "def": "(adverb) in or to a lower position : below",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beneficial": {
    "def": "(adjective) producing good or helpful results or effects : producing benefits",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beneficiary": {
    "def": "(noun) a person, organization, etc., that is helped by something : someone or something that benefits from something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "besides": {
    "def": "(preposition) other than (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beverage": {
    "def": "(noun) something you can drink : a liquid for drinking",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bias": {
    "def": "(noun) a tendency to believe that some people, ideas, etc., are better than others that usually results in treating some people unfairly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bid": {
    "def": "(verb) to offer to pay (a particular amount of money) for something that is being sold : to make a bid at an auction",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "biography": {
    "def": "(noun) the story of a real person's life written by someone other than that person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "biological": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to biology or to life and living things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bishop": {
    "def": "(noun) an official in some Christian religions who is ranked higher than a priest and who is usually in charge of church matters in a specific geographical area",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bizarre": {
    "def": "(adjective) very unusual or strange",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blanket": {
    "def": "(noun) a covering made of cloth that is used especially on a bed to keep you warm",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blast": {
    "def": "(noun) a mass of air that moves very quickly and forcefully",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bleed": {
    "def": "(verb) to lose or release blood because of a cut, injury, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blend": {
    "def": "(verb) to mix (things) thoroughly and usually with good results",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bless": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something or someone) holy by saying a special prayer",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "boast": {
    "def": "(verb) to express too much pride in yourself or in something you have, have done, or are connected to in some way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bold": {
    "def": "(adjective) not afraid of danger or difficult situations",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bombing": {
    "def": "(verb) to attack (a place or people) with a bomb or many bombs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bonus": {
    "def": "(noun) something good that is more than what was expected or required",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "booking": {
    "def": "(noun) an arrangement for a person or group (such as a singer or band) to perform at a particular place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "boom": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a deep and loud sound",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "boost": {
    "def": "(verb) to increase the force, power, or amount of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bounce": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (a ball, rock, etc.) to hit against a surface and quickly move in a different and usually opposite direction",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bound": {
    "def": "(adjective) very likely or certain to do or to be something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "boundary": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a river, a fence, or an imaginary line) that shows where an area ends and another area begins",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "breach": {
    "def": "(noun) a failure to do what is required by a law, an agreement, or a duty : failure to act in a required or promised way—usually + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "breakdown": {
    "def": "(noun) a failure of a machine to function : an occurrence in which a machine (such as a car) stops working",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "breakthrough": {
    "def": "(noun) a sudden increase in knowledge, understanding, etc. : an important discovery that happens after trying for a long time to understand or explain something —sometimes used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "breed": {
    "def": "(verb) to keep and take care of animals or plants in order to produce more animals or plants of a particular kind",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brick": {
    "def": "(noun) a small, hard block of baked clay that is used to build structures (such as houses) and sometimes to make streets, paths, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "broadband": {
    "def": "(noun) a fast electronic network that carries more than one type of communication (such as Internet and cable television signals)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "broadcaster": {
    "def": "(verb) to send out (signals, programs, etc.) by radio or television",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "broadly": {
    "def": "(adjective) large from one side to the other side : wide",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "browser": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who looks at the things being sold in a store to see if there is something worth buying : a person who browses",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brutal": {
    "def": "(adjective) extremely cruel or harsh",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "buck": {
    "def": "(noun) a male animal (such as a male deer)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "buddy": {
    "def": "(noun) a close friend—used especially to describe men or boys who are friends",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "buffer": {
    "def": "(noun) something that gives protection by separating things : a protective barrier —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bug": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually small insect —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bulk": {
    "def": "(noun) most of something : the largest part of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bureaucracy": {
    "def": "(noun) a large group of people who are involved in running a government but who are not elected",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "burial": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or ceremony of burying a dead person in a grave —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "burst": {
    "def": "(verb) to break open or into pieces in a sudden and violent way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cabin": {
    "def": "(noun) a small, simple house made of wood",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cabinet": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of furniture that is used for storing things and usually has doors and shelves",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "calculation": {
    "def": "(noun) a process or result of calculating something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "canal": {
    "def": "(noun) a long narrow place that is filled with water and was created by people so that boats could pass through it or to supply fields, crops, etc., with water",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "candle": {
    "def": "(noun) wax that has been formed into a stick or another shape and has a string in the middle that can be burned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "canvas": {
    "def": "(noun) a strong, rough cloth that is used to make bags, tents, sails, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "capability": {
    "def": "(noun) the ability to do something —often plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "capitalism": {
    "def": "(noun) a way of organizing an economy so that the things that are used to make and transport products (such as land, oil, factories, ships, etc.) are owned by individual people and companies rather than by the government",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "capitalist": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to capitalism : using capitalism as an economic system",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "carbon": {
    "def": "(noun) a chemical element that forms diamonds and coal and that is found in petroleum and in all living plants and animals",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cargo": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is carried from one place to another by boat, airplane, etc. —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "carriage": {
    "def": "(noun) a large vehicle with four wheels that is pulled by a horse and that carries people —called also coach",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "carve": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something, such as a sculpture or design) by cutting off pieces of the material it is made of —often + out of or from",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "casino": {
    "def": "(noun) a building or room that has games (such as roulette or blackjack) for gambling",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "casual": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening by chance : not planned or expected",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "casualty": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is hurt or killed during an accident, war, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "catalog": {
    "def": "(noun) a book containing a list of things that you can buy, use, etc., and often pictures",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cater": {
    "def": "(verb) to provide food and drinks at a party, meeting, etc., especially as a job",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cattle": {
    "def": "(noun) cows, bulls, or steers that are kept on a farm or ranch for meat or milk —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "caution": {
    "def": "(noun) care taken to avoid danger or risk : a careful attitude or way of behaving",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cease": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop happening : to end",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cemetery": {
    "def": "(noun) a place where dead people are buried : graveyard",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "certainty": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being or feeling certain about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "certificate": {
    "def": "(noun) a document that is official proof that something has happened",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "challenging": {
    "def": "(adjective) difficult in a way that is usually interesting or enjoyable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "championship": {
    "def": "(noun) an important competition that decides which player or team is the best in a particular sport, game, etc. —often plural —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chaos": {
    "def": "(noun) complete confusion and disorder : a state in which behavior and events are not controlled by anything",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "characterize": {
    "def": "(verb) to describe the character or special qualities of (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "charm": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is believed to have magic powers and especially to prevent bad luck",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "charming": {
    "def": "(adjective) very pleasing or appealing : full of charm",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "charter": {
    "def": "(noun) a document issued by a government that gives rights to a person or group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cheer": {
    "def": "(noun) a shout of praise or encouragement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "choir": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of singers especially in a church",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chop": {
    "def": "(verb) to cut (something) into pieces by hitting it with the sharp edge of an ax, knife, etc. —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chronic": {
    "def": "(adjective) continuing or occurring again and again for a long time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chunk": {
    "def": "(noun) a thick piece of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "circuit": {
    "def": "(noun) a series of performances, sports events, lectures, etc., that are held or done at many different places—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "circulate": {
    "def": "(verb) to move without stopping through a system, place, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "circulation": {
    "def": "(noun) the movement of blood through the body that is caused by the pumping action of the heart",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "citizenship": {
    "def": "(noun) the fact or status of being a citizen of a particular place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "civic": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to a city or town or the people who live there",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "civilian": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is not a member of the military or of a police or firefighting force",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "civilization": {
    "def": "(noun) the condition that exists when people have developed effective ways of organizing a society and care about art, science, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clarify": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) easier to understand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clarity": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality of being easily understood",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clash": {
    "def": "(verb) to be in a situation in which you are fighting or disagreeing : to come into conflict with someone —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "classification": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of putting people or things into groups based on ways that they are alike",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "classify": {
    "def": "(verb) to arrange (people or things) into groups based on ways that they are alike —often used as (be) classified",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cling": {
    "def": "(verb) to hold onto something or someone very tightly —usually + to or onto",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clinic": {
    "def": "(noun) a place where people get medical help",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clinical": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or based on work done with real patients : of or relating to the medical treatment that is given to patients in hospitals, clinics, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clip": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually small piece of metal or plastic that holds things together or keeps things in place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "closure": {
    "def": "(noun) a situation or occurrence in which something (such as a business or factory) closes forever",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cluster": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of things or people that are close together",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "coalition": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people, groups, or countries who have joined together for a common purpose —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "coastal": {
    "def": "(noun) the land along or near a sea or ocean",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cocktail": {
    "def": "(noun) an alcoholic drink that is a mixture of one or more liquors and other ingredients (such as fruit juice) —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cognitive": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or involving conscious mental activities (such as thinking, understanding, learning, and remembering)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "coincide": {
    "def": "(verb) to happen at the same time as something else —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "coincidence": {
    "def": "(noun) a situation in which events happen at the same time in a way that is not planned or expected",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "collaborate": {
    "def": "(verb) to work with another person or group in order to achieve or do something —often + on or in —sometimes followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "collaboration": {
    "def": "(verb) to work with another person or group in order to achieve or do something —often + on or in —sometimes followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "collective": {
    "def": "(adjective) shared or done by a group of people : involving all members of a group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "collector": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who collects certain things as a hobby",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "collision": {
    "def": "(noun) a crash in which two or more things or people hit each other —often + between or with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "colonial": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to a colony",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "colony": {
    "def": "(noun) an area that is controlled by or belongs to a country and is usually far away from it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "colorful": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a bright color or a lot of different colors : full of color",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "columnist": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who writes a newspaper or magazine column",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "combat": {
    "def": "(noun) active fighting especially in a war —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "comic": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to a comedy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "commander": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is in charge of a group of people —often used as a title",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "commentary": {
    "def": "(noun) spoken or written discussion in which people express opinions about someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "commentator": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who discusses important people and events on television, in newspapers, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "commerce": {
    "def": "(noun) activities that relate to the buying and selling of goods and services",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "commissioner": {
    "def": "(noun) a member of a commission : one of a group of people who have been given the official job of finding information about something or controlling something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "commodity": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is bought and sold",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "communist": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who believes in communism or is a member of a political party that supports communism",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "comparable": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to say that two or more things are very similar and can be compared to each other",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "comparative": {
    "def": "(adjective) involving the act of looking at the ways that things are alike or different",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "compel": {
    "def": "(verb) to force (someone) to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "compelling": {
    "def": "(adjective) very interesting : able to capture and hold your attention",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "compensate": {
    "def": "(verb) to provide something good as a balance against something bad or undesirable : to make up for some defect or weakness",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "compensation": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is done or given to make up for damage, trouble, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "competence": {
    "def": "(noun) the ability to do something well : the quality or state of being competent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "competent": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the necessary ability or skills : able to do something well or well enough to meet a standard",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "compile": {
    "def": "(verb) to create (a CD, book, list, etc.) by gathering things (such as songs or pieces of writing or information)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "complement": {
    "def": "(noun) something that completes something else or makes it better",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "completion": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of completing or finishing something : the state of being complete or finished",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "complexity": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality or state of not being simple : the quality or state of being complex",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "compliance": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of doing what you have been asked or ordered to do : the act or process of complying",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "complication": {
    "def": "(noun) something that makes something harder to understand, explain, or deal with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "comply": {
    "def": "(verb) to do what you have been asked or ordered to do —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "compose": {
    "def": "(verb) to come together to form or make (something) —usually used as (be) composed of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "composer": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who writes music",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "composition": {
    "def": "(noun) the way in which something is put together or arranged : the combination of parts or elements that make up something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "compound": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is formed by combining two or more parts; especially, technical : a substance created when the atoms of two or more chemical elements join together",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "comprise": {
    "def": "(verb) to be made up of (something) : to include or consist of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "compromise": {
    "def": "(noun) a way of reaching agreement in which each person or group gives up something that was wanted in order to end an argument or dispute —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "compulsory": {
    "def": "(adjective) required by a law or rule",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "compute": {
    "def": "(verb) to find out (something) by using mathematical processes : calculate",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "concede": {
    "def": "(verb) to say that you accept or do not deny the truth or existence of (something) : to admit (something) usually in an unwilling way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conceive": {
    "def": "(verb) to think of or create (something) in the mind —+ of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conception": {
    "def": "(noun) the process of forming an idea",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "concession": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of giving up something or doing something in order to reach agreement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "concrete": {
    "def": "(noun) a hard, strong material that is used for building and made by mixing cement, sand, and broken rocks with water",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "condemn": {
    "def": "(verb) to say in a strong and definite way that someone or something is bad or wrong —often + for —often + as",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "confer": {
    "def": "(verb) to discuss something important in order to make a decision —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "confess": {
    "def": "(verb) to admit that you did something wrong or illegal —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "confession": {
    "def": "(noun) a written or spoken statement in which you say that you have done something wrong or committed a crime",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "configuration": {
    "def": "(noun) the way the parts of something are arranged",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "confirmation": {
    "def": "(noun) proof which shows that something is true or correct —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "confrontation": {
    "def": "(noun) a situation in which people, groups, etc., fight, oppose, or challenge each other in an angry way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "confusion": {
    "def": "(noun) a situation in which people are uncertain about what to do or are unable to understand something clearly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "congratulate": {
    "def": "(verb) to tell (someone) that you are happy because of his or her success or good luck",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "congregation": {
    "def": "(noun) the people who are attending a religious service",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "congressional": {
    "def": "(noun) a formal meeting in which representatives or experts discuss important matters, make decisions, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conquer": {
    "def": "(verb) to take control of (a country, city, etc.) through the use of force",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conscience": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of the mind that makes you aware of your actions as being either morally right or wrong —usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "consciousness": {
    "def": "(noun) the condition of being conscious : the normal state of being awake and able to understand what is happening around you",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "consecutive": {
    "def": "(adjective) following one after the other in a series : following each other without interruption",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "consensus": {
    "def": "(noun) a general agreement about something : an idea or opinion that is shared by all the people in a group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "consent": {
    "def": "(verb) to agree to do or allow something : to give permission for something to happen or be done —often + to —sometimes followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conservation": {
    "def": "(noun) the protection of animals, plants, and natural resources —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conserve": {
    "def": "(verb) to keep (something) safe or from being damaged or destroyed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "considerable": {
    "def": "(adjective) large in size, amount, or quantity",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "considerably": {
    "def": "(adjective) large in size, amount, or quantity",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "consistency": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality or fact of staying the same at different times; especially : the quality or fact of being good each time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "consistently": {
    "def": "(adjective) always acting or behaving in the same way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "consolidate": {
    "def": "(verb) to join or combine together into one thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conspiracy": {
    "def": "(noun) a secret plan made by two or more people to do something that is harmful or illegal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "constitute": {
    "def": "(verb) to make up or form something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "constitution": {
    "def": "(noun) the system of beliefs and laws by which a country, state, or organization is governed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "constitutional": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the system of beliefs and laws that govern a country : of or relating to a constitution",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "constraint": {
    "def": "(noun) something that limits or restricts someone or something —usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "consultant": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who gives professional advice or services to companies for a fee",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "consultation": {
    "def": "(noun) a meeting in which someone (such as a doctor or lawyer) talks to a person about a problem, question, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "consumption": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of eating or drinking something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "contemplate": {
    "def": "(verb) to think deeply or carefully about (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "contend": {
    "def": "(verb) to argue or state (something) in a strong and definite way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "contender": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who tries to win something in a contest; especially : a person who has a good chance of winning",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "content": {
    "def": "(noun) the things that are in something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "contention": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a belief, opinion, or idea) that is argued or stated",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "continually": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening without interruption : not stopping or ending",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "contractor": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is hired to perform work or to provide goods at a certain price or within a certain time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "contrary": {
    "def": "(adjective) exactly opposite to something else : entirely different from something else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "contributor": {
    "def": "(verb) to give (something, such as money, goods, or time) to help a person, group, cause, or organization—usually + to or toward",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "controversial": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or causing much discussion, disagreement, or argument : likely to produce controversy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "controversy": {
    "def": "(noun) argument that involves many people who strongly disagree about something : strong disagreement about something among a large group of people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "convenience": {
    "def": "(noun) a quality or situation that makes something easy or useful for someone by reducing the amount of work or time required to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "convention": {
    "def": "(noun) a large meeting of people who come to a place for usually several days to talk about their shared work or other interests or to make decisions as a group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conventional": {
    "def": "(adjective) used and accepted by most people : usual or traditional",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conversion": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of changing from one form, state, etc., to another—often + to or into",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "convict": {
    "def": "(verb) to prove that someone is guilty of a crime in a court of law",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conviction": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of proving that a person is guilty of a crime in a court of law",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "convincing": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing someone to believe that something is true or certain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cooperate": {
    "def": "(verb) to work together : to work with another person or group to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cooperative": {
    "def": "(adjective) willing to be helpful by doing what someone wants or asks for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "coordinate": {
    "def": "(verb) to make arrangements so that two or more people or groups of people can work together properly and well",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "coordination": {
    "def": "(noun) the process of organizing people or groups so that they work together properly and well",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "coordinator": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who organizes people or groups so that they work together properly and well",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cop": {
    "def": "(noun) police officer",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cope": {
    "def": "(verb) to deal with problems and difficult situations and try to come up with solutions —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "copyright": {
    "def": "(noun) the legal right to be the only one to reproduce, publish, and sell a book, musical recording, etc., for a certain period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "corporation": {
    "def": "(noun) a large business or organization that under the law has the rights and duties of an individual and follows a specific purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "correction": {
    "def": "(noun) a change that makes something right, true, accurate, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "correlate": {
    "def": "(verb) to have a close connection with something : to have a correlation to something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "correspond": {
    "def": "(verb) to be similar or equal to something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "correspondence": {
    "def": "(noun) the activity of writing letters or e-mails to someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "correspondent": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who writes letters or e-mails to another person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "corresponding": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the same characteristics as something else : matching something else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "corruption": {
    "def": "(noun) dishonest or illegal behavior especially by powerful people (such as government officials or police officers)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "costly": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a high price : costing a lot : expensive",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "councilor": {
    "def": "(noun) a member of a council",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "counseling": {
    "def": "(noun) advice and support that is given to people to help them deal with problems, make important decisions, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "counselor": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who provides advice as a job : a person who counsels people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "counter": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of furniture with a flat surface that workers and customers stand on opposite sides of when doing business in a store, restaurant, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "counterpart": {
    "def": "(noun) someone or something that has the same job or purpose as another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "countless": {
    "def": "(adjective) too many to be counted : very many",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "coup": {
    "def": "(noun) coup d'état",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "courtesy": {
    "def": "(noun) polite behavior that shows respect for other people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "coverage": {
    "def": "(noun) the activity of reporting about an event or subject in newspapers, on television news programs, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cowboy": {
    "def": "(noun) a man who rides a horse and whose job is to take care of cows or horses especially in the western U.S.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "craft": {
    "def": "(noun) an activity that involves making something in a skillful way by using your hands",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "creativity": {
    "def": "(noun) the ability to make new things or think of new ideas",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "creator": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who makes something new",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "credibility": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality of being believed or accepted as true, real, or honest",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "credible": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to be believed : reasonable to trust or believe",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "critically": {
    "def": "(adjective) expressing criticism or disapproval",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "critique": {
    "def": "(noun) a careful judgment in which you give your opinion about the good and bad parts of something (such as a piece of writing or a work of art)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crown": {
    "def": "(noun) a decorative object that is shaped like a circle and worn on the head of a king or queen for special ceremonies",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crude": {
    "def": "(adjective) very simple and basic : made or done in a way that does not show a lot of skill",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cruise": {
    "def": "(verb) to travel on a boat or ship to a number of places as a vacation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crush": {
    "def": "(verb) to press or squeeze (something) so hard that it breaks or loses its shape",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cue": {
    "def": "(noun) a word, phrase, or action in a play, movie, etc., that is a signal for a performer to say or do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cult": {
    "def": "(noun) a small religious group that is not part of a larger and more accepted religion and that has beliefs regarded by many people as extreme or dangerous",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cultivate": {
    "def": "(verb) to prepare and use (soil) for growing plants",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "curiosity": {
    "def": "(noun) the desire to learn or know more about something or someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "curriculum": {
    "def": "(noun) the courses that are taught by a school, college, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "custody": {
    "def": "(noun) the legal right to take care of a child (such as a child whose parents are divorced)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cute": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a pleasing and usually youthful appearance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cutting": {
    "def": "(noun) a stem, leaf, or root that is cut from a plant and used to grow a new plant",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cynical": {
    "def": "(adjective) believing that people are generally selfish and dishonest —often + about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dairy": {
    "def": "(noun) a farm that produces milk",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dam": {
    "def": "(noun) a structure that is built across a river or stream to stop water from flowing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "damaging": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing or able to cause damage",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dare": {
    "def": "(verb) to have enough courage or confidence to do something : to not be too afraid to do something —often followed by to + verb —often followed by an infinitive verb without to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "database": {
    "def": "(noun) a collection of pieces of information that is organized and used on a computer —called also data bank",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deadline": {
    "def": "(noun) a date or time when something must be finished : the last day, hour, or minute that something will be accepted",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deadly": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing or able to cause death",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dealer": {
    "def": "(verb) to give cards to the players in a card game —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "debris": {
    "def": "(noun) the pieces that are left after something has been destroyed —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "debut": {
    "def": "(noun) the first time an actor, musician, athlete, etc., does something in public or for the public —sometimes used to refer to the first appearance of a product, sport, event, etc. —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "decision-making": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of deciding something especially with a group of people —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "decisive": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to make choices quickly and confidently",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "declaration": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of making an official statement about something : the act of declaring something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dedicated": {
    "def": "(adjective) having very strong support for or loyalty to a person, group, cause, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dedication": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of very strong support for or loyalty to someone or something : the quality or state of being dedicated to a person, group, cause, etc. —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deed": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is done : an act or action",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deem": {
    "def": "(verb) to think of (someone or something) in a particular way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "default": {
    "def": "(noun) —used to describe something that happens or is done when nothing else has been done or can be done—usually used in the phrase by default —sometimes used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "defect": {
    "def": "(noun) a physical problem that causes something to be less valuable, effective, healthy, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "defender": {
    "def": "(verb) to fight in order to keep (someone or something) safe : to not allow a person or thing to hurt, damage, or destroy (someone or something) —often + from or against —usually + against",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "defensive": {
    "def": "(adjective) defending or protecting someone or something from attack : helping to keep a person or thing safe",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deficiency": {
    "def": "(noun) a lack of something that is needed : the state of not having enough of something necessary",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deficit": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount (such as an amount of money) that is less than the amount that is needed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "defy": {
    "def": "(verb) to refuse to obey (something or someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "delegate": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is chosen or elected to vote or act for others : representative",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "delegation": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people who are chosen to vote or act for someone else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "delete": {
    "def": "(verb) to remove (something, such as words, pictures, or computer files) from a document, recording, computer, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "delicate": {
    "def": "(adjective) easily broken or damaged",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "delighted": {
    "def": "(adjective) made very happy : full of great pleasure or satisfaction",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "democracy": {
    "def": "(noun) a form of government in which people choose leaders by voting",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "democratic": {
    "def": "(adjective) based on a form of government in which the people choose leaders by voting : of or relating to democracy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "demonstration": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of showing someone how something is used or done —sometimes used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "denial": {
    "def": "(noun) a statement saying that something is not true or real : a statement in which someone denies something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "denounce": {
    "def": "(verb) to publicly state that someone or something is bad or wrong : to criticize (someone or something) harshly and publicly —often + as",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "density": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality of having parts that are close together",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "depart": {
    "def": "(verb) to leave a place especially to start a journey (US)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dependence": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of needing something or someone else for support, help, etc.—+ on or upon",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dependent": {
    "def": "(adjective) decided or controlled by something else—+ on or upon",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deploy": {
    "def": "(verb) to organize and send out (people or things) to be used for a particular purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deployment": {
    "def": "(verb) to organize and send out (people or things) to be used for a particular purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deposit": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (money) in a bank account",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "depression": {
    "def": "(noun) a state of feeling sad",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deputy": {
    "def": "(noun) an important assistant who helps the leader of a government, organization, etc. —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "derive": {
    "def": "(verb) to take or get (something) from (something else) —often used as (be) derived",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "descent": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of going from a higher to a lower place or level—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "designate": {
    "def": "(verb) to officially choose (someone or something) to do or be something : to officially give (someone or something) a particular role or purpose —often used as (be) designated —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "desirable": {
    "def": "(adjective) having good or pleasing qualities : worth having or getting",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "desktop": {
    "def": "(noun) the top surface of a desk",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "destruction": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of damaging something so badly that it no longer exists or cannot be repaired : the act or process of destroying something —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "destructive": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing a very large amount of damage : causing destruction or harm",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "detain": {
    "def": "(verb) to officially prevent (someone) from leaving a place : to hold or keep (someone) in a prison or some other place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "detection": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of discovering, finding, or noticing something —sometimes used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "detention": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of keeping someone in a prison or similar place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deteriorate": {
    "def": "(verb) to become worse as time passes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "determination": {
    "def": "(noun) a quality that makes you continue trying to do or achieve something that is difficult —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "devastate": {
    "def": "(verb) to destroy much or most of (something) : to cause great damage or harm to (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "devil": {
    "def": "(noun) the most powerful spirit of evil in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam who is often represented as the ruler of hell",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "devise": {
    "def": "(verb) to invent or plan (something that is difficult or complicated)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "diagnose": {
    "def": "(verb) to recognize (a disease, illness, etc.) by examining someone —often + as",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "diagnosis": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of identifying a disease, illness, or problem by examining someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dictate": {
    "def": "(verb) to speak or read (something) to a person who writes it down or to a machine that records it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dictator": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who rules a country with total authority and often in a cruel or brutal way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "differ": {
    "def": "(verb) to be different —often + from",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "differentiate": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone or something) different in some way —often + from",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dignity": {
    "def": "(noun) a way of appearing or behaving that suggests seriousness and self-control",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dime": {
    "def": "(noun) a U.S. or Canadian coin that is worth 10 cents",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dimension": {
    "def": "(noun) the length, width, height, or depth of something : a measurement in one direction (such as the distance from the ceiling to the floor in a room)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "diplomat": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who represents his or her country's government in a foreign country : someone whose work is diplomacy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "diplomatic": {
    "def": "(adjective) involving the work of maintaining good relations between the governments of different countries : of or relating to diplomats or their work",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "directory": {
    "def": "(noun) a book that contains an alphabetical list of names of people, businesses, etc.; especially : phone book",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disability": {
    "def": "(noun) a condition (such as an illness or an injury) that damages or limits a person's physical or mental abilities",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disabled": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a physical or mental disability : unable to perform one or more natural activities (such as walking or seeing) because of illness, injury, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disagreement": {
    "def": "(noun) failure to agree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disappoint": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) unhappy by not being as good as expected or by not doing something that was hoped for or expected",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disappointment": {
    "def": "(noun) the state or feeling of being disappointed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disastrous": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing great suffering or loss",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "discard": {
    "def": "(verb) to throw (something) away because it is useless or unwanted —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "discharge": {
    "def": "(verb) to allow (someone) to leave a hospital, prison, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disclose": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) known to the public",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disclosure": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of making something known : the act of disclosing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "discourage": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) less determined, hopeful, or confident —often used (be/get) discouraged",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "discourse": {
    "def": "(noun) the use of words to exchange thoughts and ideas",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "discretion": {
    "def": "(noun) the right to choose what should be done in a particular situation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "discrimination": {
    "def": "(noun) the practice of unfairly treating a person or group of people differently from other people or groups of people —often + against",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dismissal": {
    "def": "(verb) to decide not to think about or consider (something or someone) —often + as",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disorder": {
    "def": "(noun) a confused or messy state : a lack of order or organization —often used with in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "displace": {
    "def": "(verb) to take the job or position of (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disposal": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of throwing something away",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dispose": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to be likely to do or have something—+ to or toward",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dispute": {
    "def": "(noun) a disagreement or argument —often + over or about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disrupt": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something) to be unable to continue in the normal way : to interrupt the normal progress or activity of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disruption": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something) to be unable to continue in the normal way : to interrupt the normal progress or activity of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dissolve": {
    "def": "(verb) to mix with a liquid and become part of the liquid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "distinct": {
    "def": "(adjective) different in a way that you can see, hear, smell, feel, etc. : noticeably different",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "distinctive": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a quality or characteristic that makes a person or thing different from others : different in a way that is easy to notice",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "distinguish": {
    "def": "(verb) to notice or recognize a difference between people or things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "distort": {
    "def": "(verb) to change the natural, normal, or original shape, appearance, or sound of (something) in a way that is usually not attractive or pleasing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "distract": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to stop thinking about or paying attention to someone or something and to think about or pay attention to someone or something else instead",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "distress": {
    "def": "(noun) unhappiness or pain : suffering that affects the mind or body",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disturb": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop (someone) from working, sleeping, etc. : to interrupt or bother (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disturbing": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop (someone) from working, sleeping, etc. : to interrupt or bother (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dive": {
    "def": "(verb) to jump into water with your arms and head going in first",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "diverse": {
    "def": "(adjective) different from each other",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "diversity": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality or state of having many different forms, types, ideas, etc. —usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "divert": {
    "def": "(verb) to change the direction or use of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "divine": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or coming from God or a god",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "divorce": {
    "def": "(noun) the ending of a marriage by a legal process —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "doctrine": {
    "def": "(noun) a set of ideas or beliefs that are taught or believed to be true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "documentation": {
    "def": "(noun) the documents, records, etc., that are used to prove something or make something official",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "domain": {
    "def": "(noun) the land that a ruler or a government controls : territory",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dominance": {
    "def": "(adjective) more important, powerful, or successful than most or all others",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dominant": {
    "def": "(adjective) more important, powerful, or successful than most or all others",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "donation": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as money, food, clothes, etc.) that you give in order to help a person or organization",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "donor": {
    "def": "(noun) a person or group that gives something (such as money, food, or clothes) in order to help a person or organization",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dose": {
    "def": "(noun) the amount of a medicine, drug, or vitamin that is taken at one time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dot": {
    "def": "(noun) a small round mark",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "drain": {
    "def": "(verb) to remove (liquid) from something by letting it flow away or out —often + from",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dramatically": {
    "def": "(adjective) sudden and extreme",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "driving": {
    "def": "(adjective) falling or blowing with great force and speed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "drought": {
    "def": "(noun) a long period of time during which there is very little or no rain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "drown": {
    "def": "(verb) to die by being underwater too long and unable to breathe",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dual": {
    "def": "(adjective) having two different parts, uses, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dub": {
    "def": "(verb) to give (someone or something) a name or title",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dumb": {
    "def": "(adjective) not showing or having good judgment or intelligence : stupid or foolish",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dump": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something) somewhere in a quick and careless way —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "duo": {
    "def": "(noun) two people who perform together, are usually seen together, or are associated with each other",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "duration": {
    "def": "(noun) the length of time that something exists or lasts",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dynamic": {
    "def": "(adjective) always active or changing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "eager": {
    "def": "(adjective) very excited and interested : feeling a strong and impatient desire to do something or for something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "earnings": {
    "def": "(noun) money received as wages or gained as profit",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ease": {
    "def": "(noun) freedom from pain or trouble : comfort of body or mind",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "echo": {
    "def": "(noun) a sound that is a copy of another sound and that is produced when sound waves bounce off a surface (such as a wall)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ecological": {
    "def": "(noun) a science that deals with the relationships between groups of living things and their environments",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "economics": {
    "def": "(noun) a science concerned with the process or system by which goods and services are produced, sold, and bought",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "economist": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who studies or specializes in economics (sense 1)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "editorial": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to an editor",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "educator": {
    "def": "(noun) a person (such as a teacher or a school administrator) who has a job in the field of education",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "effectiveness": {
    "def": "(adjective) producing a result that is wanted : having an intended effect",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "efficiency": {
    "def": "(noun) the ability to do something or produce something without wasting materials, time, or energy : the quality or degree of being efficient (technical)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "efficiently": {
    "def": "(adjective) capable of producing desired results without wasting materials, time, or energy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ego": {
    "def": "(noun) the opinion that you have about yourself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "electoral": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to an election or to the process by which people are elected",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "electronics": {
    "def": "(noun) devices (such as televisions, radios, and computers) that operate using many small electrical parts",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "elegant": {
    "def": "(adjective) showing good taste : graceful and attractive",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "elementary": {
    "def": "(adjective) basic and simple : involving the simplest parts of a subject",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "elevate": {
    "def": "(verb) to lift (something) up",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "eligible": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to be chosen for something : able to do or receive something —often followed by to + verb —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "eliminate": {
    "def": "(verb) to remove (something that is not wanted or needed) : to get rid of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "elite": {
    "def": "(noun) the people who have the most wealth and status in a society : the most successful or powerful group of people—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "embark": {
    "def": "(verb) to begin a journey especially on a ship or airplane",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "embarrassment": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of feeling foolish in front of others",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "embassy": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people who work under an ambassador and represent their country in a foreign country",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "embed": {
    "def": "(verb) to place or set (something) firmly in something else —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "embody": {
    "def": "(verb) to represent (something) in a clear and obvious way : to be a symbol or example of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "embrace": {
    "def": "(verb) to hold someone in your arms as a way of expressing love or friendship",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "emergence": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of becoming known or coming into view : the act of emerging",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "emission": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of producing or sending out something (such as energy or gas) from a source",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "emotionally": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to emotions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "empirical": {
    "def": "(adjective) based on testing or experience",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "empower": {
    "def": "(verb) to give power to (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enact": {
    "def": "(verb) to perform (something, such as a scene in a play)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "encompass": {
    "def": "(verb) to include (something) as a part",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "encouragement": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of making something more appealing or more likely to happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "encouraging": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing a hopeful feeling",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "endeavor": {
    "def": "(verb) to seriously or continually try to do (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "endless": {
    "def": "(adjective) having no end : seeming to have no end : lasting or taking a long time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "endorse": {
    "def": "(verb) to publicly or officially say that you support or approve of (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "endorsement": {
    "def": "(noun) a public or official statement of support or approval",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enforce": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (a law, rule, etc.) active or effective : to make sure that people do what is required by (a law, rule, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enforcement": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (a law, rule, etc.) active or effective : to make sure that people do what is required by (a law, rule, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "engagement": {
    "def": "(noun) an agreement to be married : the act of becoming engaged or the state of being engaged to be married —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "engaging": {
    "def": "(adjective) very attractive or pleasing in a way that holds your attention",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enjoyable": {
    "def": "(verb) to take pleasure in (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enrich": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) rich or richer",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enroll": {
    "def": "(verb) to enter (someone) as a member of or participant in something—usually + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ensue": {
    "def": "(verb) to come at a later time : to happen as a result",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enterprise": {
    "def": "(noun) a project or activity that involves many people and that is often difficult",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "entertaining": {
    "def": "(adjective) amusing and enjoyable : providing entertainment",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enthusiast": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who feels enthusiasm for something : a person who enjoys something very much",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "entitle": {
    "def": "(verb) to give a title to (something, such as a book) : title",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "entity": {
    "def": "(noun) something that exists by itself : something that is separate from other things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "entrepreneur": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who starts a business and is willing to risk loss in order to make money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "envelope": {
    "def": "(noun) an enclosing cover for a letter, card, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "epidemic": {
    "def": "(noun) an occurrence in which a disease spreads very quickly and affects a large number of people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "equality": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality or state of being equal : the quality or state of having the same rights, social status, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "equation": {
    "def": "(noun) a statement that two expressions are equal (such as 8 + 3 = 11 or 2x - 3 = 7)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "equivalent": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the same value, use, meaning, etc. —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "era": {
    "def": "(noun) a period of time that is associated with a particular quality, event, person, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "erect": {
    "def": "(adjective) straight up and down",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "erupt": {
    "def": "(verb) to send out rocks, ash, lava, etc., in a sudden explosion; also : to come out in a sudden explosion—+ from",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "escalate": {
    "def": "(verb) to become worse or to make (something) worse or more severe",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "essence": {
    "def": "(noun) the basic nature of a thing : the quality or qualities that make a thing what it is",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "essentially": {
    "def": "(adjective) extremely important and necessary —often + to or for —often followed by to + verb —often + that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "establishment": {
    "def": "(noun) a place or organization where people live or do business",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "eternal": {
    "def": "(adjective) having no beginning and no end in time : lasting forever",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ethic": {
    "def": "(noun) rules of behavior based on ideas about what is morally good and bad —usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ethnic": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to races or large groups of people who have the same customs, religion, origin, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "evacuate": {
    "def": "(verb) to remove (someone) from a dangerous place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "evaluation": {
    "def": "(verb) to judge the value or condition of (someone or something) in a careful and thoughtful way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "evident": {
    "def": "(adjective) clear to the sight or mind : obvious",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "evoke": {
    "def": "(verb) to bring (a memory, feeling, image, etc.) into the mind",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "evolution": {
    "def": "(noun) a theory that the differences between modern plants and animals are because of changes that happened by a natural process over a very long time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "evolutionary": {
    "def": "(noun) a theory that the differences between modern plants and animals are because of changes that happened by a natural process over a very long time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "evolve": {
    "def": "(verb) to change or develop slowly often into a better, more complex, or more advanced state : to develop by a process of evolution",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exaggerate": {
    "def": "(verb) to think of or describe something as larger or greater than it really is",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exceed": {
    "def": "(verb) to be greater or more than (something) : to be better than (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "excellence": {
    "def": "(noun) extremely high quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exception": {
    "def": "(noun) someone or something that is different from others : someone or something that is not included",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exceptional": {
    "def": "(adjective) not usual : unusual or uncommon",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "excess": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount that is more than the usual or necessary amount",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "excessive": {
    "def": "(adjective) going beyond what is usual, normal, or proper",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exclude": {
    "def": "(verb) to prevent (someone) from doing something or being a part of a group —often + from",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exclusion": {
    "def": "(verb) to prevent (someone) from doing something or being a part of a group —often + from",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exclusive": {
    "def": "(adjective) not shared : available to only one person or group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exclusively": {
    "def": "(adjective) not shared : available to only one person or group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "execute": {
    "def": "(verb) to kill (someone) especially as punishment for a crime",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "execution": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of killing someone especially as punishment for a crime",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exert": {
    "def": "(verb) to use (strength, ability, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exile": {
    "def": "(noun) a situation in which you are forced to leave your country or home and go to live in a foreign country —often used after in or into —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exotic": {
    "def": "(adjective) very different, strange, or unusual",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "expansion": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of becoming bigger or of making something bigger : the act of expanding",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "expedition": {
    "def": "(noun) a journey especially by a group of people for a specific purpose (such as to explore a distant place or to do research) —also used in a playful way to refer to a short trip for a specific purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "expenditure": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of money that is spent on something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "experimental": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to a scientific experiment or to scientific experiments in general",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "expertise": {
    "def": "(noun) special skill or knowledge : the skill or knowledge an expert has",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "expire": {
    "def": "(verb) to end : to no longer be valid after a period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "explicit": {
    "def": "(adjective) very clear and complete : leaving no doubt about the meaning",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "explicitly": {
    "def": "(adjective) very clear and complete : leaving no doubt about the meaning",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exploit": {
    "def": "(noun) an exciting act or action—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exploitation": {
    "def": "(verb) to get value or use from (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "explosive": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to cause an explosion : used for exploding something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exposure": {
    "def": "(noun) the fact or condition of being affected by something or experiencing something : the condition of being exposed to something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "extension": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of making something longer or greater",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "extensive": {
    "def": "(adjective) large in size or amount : very full or complete",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "extensively": {
    "def": "(adjective) large in size or amount : very full or complete",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "extract": {
    "def": "(verb) to remove (something) by pulling it out or cutting it out",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "extremist": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who has extreme ideas about politics, religion, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fabric": {
    "def": "(noun) woven or knitted material : cloth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fabulous": {
    "def": "(adjective) very large in amount or size",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "facilitate": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) easier : to help cause (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "faction": {
    "def": "(noun) a group within a larger group that has different ideas and opinions than the rest of the group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "faculty": {
    "def": "(noun) the group of teachers in a school or college —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fade": {
    "def": "(verb) to lose strength or freshness : to become weaker",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "failed": {
    "def": "(verb) to not succeed : to end without success —followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fairness": {
    "def": "(adjective) agreeing with what is thought to be right or acceptable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fake": {
    "def": "(adjective) not true or real : meant to look real or genuine but not real or genuine",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fame": {
    "def": "(noun) the condition of being known or recognized by many people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fantasy": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is produced by the imagination : an idea about doing something that is far removed from normal reality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fare": {
    "def": "(verb) to do something well or badly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fatal": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing death",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "favorable": {
    "def": "(adjective) showing approval",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "feat": {
    "def": "(noun) an act or achievement that shows courage, strength, or skill",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "felony": {
    "def": "(noun) a serious crime (such as murder or rape)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "feminist": {
    "def": "(noun) the belief that men and women should have equal rights and opportunities",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fiber": {
    "def": "(noun) plant material that cannot be digested but that helps you to digest other food",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "filmmaker": {
    "def": "(noun) a person (such as a director or producer) who makes movies",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "filter": {
    "def": "(noun) a device that is used to remove something unwanted from a liquid or gas that passes through it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fine": {
    "def": "(adjective) good, acceptable, or satisfactory : ok",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "firearm": {
    "def": "(noun) a small gun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "firefighter": {
    "def": "(noun) a member of a group that works to put out fires",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "firework": {
    "def": "(noun) a small device that explodes to make a display of light and noise—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fiscal": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to money and especially to the money a government, business, or organization earns, spends, and owes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fit": {
    "def": "(adjective) proper or acceptable : morally or socially correct—often + for —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flavor": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality of something that you can taste",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flaw": {
    "def": "(noun) a small physical problem (such as a crack) that makes something less valuable : defect",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flawed": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a mistake, fault, or weakness",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fleet": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of military ships that are controlled by one leader",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flesh": {
    "def": "(noun) the soft parts of the body of an animal or person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flexibility": {
    "def": "(adjective) capable of bending or being bent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flourish": {
    "def": "(verb) to grow well : to be healthy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fluid": {
    "def": "(adjective) capable of flowing freely like water",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fond": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling or showing love or friendship : affectionate",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fool": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who lacks good sense or judgment : a stupid or silly person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "footage": {
    "def": "(noun) scenes or action recorded on film or video",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "forbid": {
    "def": "(verb) to order (someone) not to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "forecast": {
    "def": "(verb) to say that (something) will happen in the future : to predict (something, such as weather) after looking at the information that is available",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "foreigner": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is from a country that is not your own",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "forge": {
    "def": "(verb) to form something by heating and shaping metal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "format": {
    "def": "(noun) the form, design, or arrangement of something (such as a book, magazine, or television or radio program)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "formerly": {
    "def": "(adverb) at an earlier time : in the past",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "formula": {
    "def": "(noun) a plan or method for doing, making, or achieving something —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "formulate": {
    "def": "(verb) to create, invent, or produce (something) by careful thought and effort",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "forthcoming": {
    "def": "(adjective) appearing, happening, or arriving soon",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fortunate": {
    "def": "(adjective) having good luck : enjoying good fortune : lucky",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "forum": {
    "def": "(noun) a meeting at which a subject can be discussed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fossil": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a leaf, skeleton, or footprint) that is from a plant or animal which lived in ancient times and that you can see in some rocks —sometimes used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "foster": {
    "def": "(verb) to help (something) grow or develop",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "foundation": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually stone or concrete structure that supports a building from underneath",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "founder": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who creates or establishes something that is meant to last for a long time (such as a business or school) : a person who founds something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fraction": {
    "def": "(noun) a number (such as 1/2 or 3/4) which indicates that one number is being divided by another; also : a number (such as 3.323) that consists of a whole number and a decimal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fragile": {
    "def": "(adjective) easily broken or damaged : very delicate : not strong",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fragment": {
    "def": "(noun) a broken part or piece of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "framework": {
    "def": "(noun) the basic structure of something : a set of ideas or facts that provide support for something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "franchise": {
    "def": "(noun) the right to sell a company's goods or services in a particular area; also : a business that is given such a right",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frankly": {
    "def": "(adverb) in an honest and direct way —often used to introduce a statement that tells your true opinion, reason, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fraud": {
    "def": "(noun) the crime of using dishonest methods to take something valuable from another person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frequent": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening often",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "freshman": {
    "def": "(noun) a student in the first year of high school or college —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frustrated": {
    "def": "(adjective) very angry, discouraged, or upset because of being unable to do or complete something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frustrating": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing feelings of anger and annoyance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fulfill": {
    "def": "(verb) to do what is required by (something, such as a promise or a contract)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "full-time": {
    "def": "(adjective) working the full number of hours considered normal or standard",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "functional": {
    "def": "(adjective) designed to have a practical use",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fundamentally": {
    "def": "(adverb) at the most basic level",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fundraising": {
    "def": "(noun) activity done to collect money for a political party, charity, school, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "funeral": {
    "def": "(noun) a ceremony held for a dead person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "furious": {
    "def": "(adjective) very angry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gallon": {
    "def": "(noun) a unit of liquid measurement equal to four U.S. quarts or 3.785 liters",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gambling": {
    "def": "(noun) the practice or activity of betting money : the practice of risking money in a game or bet —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gaming": {
    "def": "(noun) the activity of playing computer games",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gathering": {
    "def": "(noun) an occasion when people come together as a group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gay": {
    "def": "(adjective) sexually attracted to someone who is the same sex : homosexual",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gear": {
    "def": "(noun) supplies, tools, or clothes needed for a special purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gender": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being male or female : sex",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gene": {
    "def": "(noun) a part of a cell that controls or influences the appearance, growth, etc., of a living thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "generic": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to a whole group or class",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "genetic": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or involving genes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "genius": {
    "def": "(noun) a very smart or talented person : a person who has a level of talent or intelligence that is very rare or remarkable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "genocide": {
    "def": "(noun) the deliberate killing of people who belong to a particular racial, political, or cultural group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "genuine": {
    "def": "(adjective) actual, real, or true : not false or fake —often used in the phrase the genuine article to refer to someone or something that is not a copy or substitute",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "genuinely": {
    "def": "(adjective) actual, real, or true : not false or fake —often used in the phrase the genuine article to refer to someone or something that is not a copy or substitute",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gig": {
    "def": "(noun) a job for a musician, an actor, etc.; broadly, US : job",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "glimpse": {
    "def": "(verb) to look at or see (something or someone) for a very short time —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "globalization": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) cover, involve, or affect the entire world",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "globe": {
    "def": "(noun) an object that is shaped like a large ball with a map of the world on it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "glorious": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or deserving glory, fame, or honor",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "goodness": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality or state of being kind, honest, generous, helpful, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gorgeous": {
    "def": "(adjective) very beautiful or attractive",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "governance": {
    "def": "(noun) the way that a city, company, etc., is controlled by the people who run it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grace": {
    "def": "(noun) a way of moving that is smooth and attractive and that is not stiff or awkward",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "graphic": {
    "def": "(adjective) shown or described in a very clear way—used especially to refer to things that are unpleasant or shocking",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "graphics": {
    "def": "(noun) pictures or images on the screen of a computer, television, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grave": {
    "def": "(noun) a hole in the ground for burying a dead body",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gravity": {
    "def": "(noun) a very serious quality or condition : the condition of being grave or serious",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "greatly": {
    "def": "(adverb) to a great extent or degree : very much",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "greenhouse": {
    "def": "(noun) a building or part of a building that has glass walls and a glass roof and that is used for growing plants",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grid": {
    "def": "(noun) a metal frame with bars running across it that is used to cover an opening",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grin": {
    "def": "(verb) to smile widely",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grind": {
    "def": "(verb) to crush or break (something) into very small pieces by rubbing it against a rough surface or using a special machine",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gross": {
    "def": "(adjective) very obvious or noticeable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "guerrilla": {
    "def": "(noun) a member of a usually small group of soldiers who do not belong to a regular army and who fight in a war as an independent unit —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "guidance": {
    "def": "(noun) help or advice that tells you what to do : the act or process of guiding someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "guideline": {
    "def": "(noun) a rule or instruction that shows or tells how something should be done—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gut": {
    "def": "(noun) the internal organs of an animal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "habitat": {
    "def": "(noun) the place or type of place where a plant or animal naturally or normally lives or grows",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hail": {
    "def": "(noun) pieces of ice that fall from clouds like rain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "halfway": {
    "def": "(adjective) in the middle between two points",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "handful": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount that you can hold in your hand —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "handling": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of touching, feeling, holding, or moving something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "handy": {
    "def": "(adjective) very useful or helpful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "harassment": {
    "def": "(verb) to annoy or bother (someone) in a constant or repeated way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hardware": {
    "def": "(noun) things (such as tools or parts of machines) that are made of metal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "harmony": {
    "def": "(noun) the combination of different musical notes played or sung at the same time to produce a pleasing sound —often used after in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "harvest": {
    "def": "(noun) the season when crops are gathered from the fields or the activity of gathering crops",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hatred": {
    "def": "(noun) a very strong feeling of dislike : hate",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "haunt": {
    "def": "(verb) to visit or live in (a place)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hazard": {
    "def": "(noun) a source of danger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "headquarters": {
    "def": "(noun) a place from which something (such as a business or a military action) is controlled or directed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "healthcare": {
    "def": "(noun) the prevention or treatment of illness by doctors, dentists, psychologists, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "helmet": {
    "def": "(noun) a hard hat that is worn to protect your head",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "herb": {
    "def": "(noun) a plant or a part of a plant that is used as medicine or to give flavor to food",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "heritage": {
    "def": "(noun) the traditions, achievements, beliefs, etc., that are part of the history of a group or nation—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "high-profile": {
    "def": "(adjective) attracting a lot of attention in newspapers, on television, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hilarious": {
    "def": "(adjective) very funny",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hint": {
    "def": "(noun) a small piece of information that helps you guess an answer or do something more easily",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hip": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of your body between your waist and legs on each side",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "historian": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who studies or writes about history",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "homeland": {
    "def": "(noun) the country where someone was born or grew up",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "homeless": {
    "def": "(adjective) having no place to live",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "honesty": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality of being fair and truthful : the quality of being honest",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "honey": {
    "def": "(noun) a thick, sweet substance made by bees",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hook": {
    "def": "(noun) a curved or bent tool for catching, holding, or pulling something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hopeful": {
    "def": "(adjective) full of hope : feeling or showing hope",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hopefully": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a hopeful manner",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "horizon": {
    "def": "(noun) the line where the earth or sea seems to meet the sky",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "horn": {
    "def": "(noun) one of the hard pointed parts that grows on the head of some animals (such as cattle, goats, or sheep)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hostage": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is captured by someone who demands that certain things be done before the captured person is freed —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hostile": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to an enemy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hostility": {
    "def": "(noun) an unfriendly or hostile state, attitude, or action",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "humanitarian": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who works to make other people's lives better",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "humanity": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality or state of being human",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hunger": {
    "def": "(noun) a very great need for food : a severe lack of food",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hydrogen": {
    "def": "(noun) a chemical element that has no color or smell and that is the simplest, lightest, and most common element",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hypothesis": {
    "def": "(noun) an idea or theory that is not proven but that leads to further study or discussion",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "icon": {
    "def": "(noun) a small picture on a computer screen that represents a program or function",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "id": {
    "def": "(noun) a part of a person's unconscious mind that relates to basic needs and desires",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "identical": {
    "def": "(adjective) exactly the same",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "identification": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of finding out who someone is or what something is : the act of identifying someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ideological": {
    "def": "(noun) the set of ideas and beliefs of a group or political party",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ideology": {
    "def": "(noun) the set of ideas and beliefs of a group or political party",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "idiot": {
    "def": "(noun) a very stupid or foolish person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ignorance": {
    "def": "(noun) a lack of knowledge, understanding, or education : the state of being ignorant —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "illusion": {
    "def": "(noun) something that looks or seems different from what it is : something that is false or not real but that seems to be true or real",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "imagery": {
    "def": "(noun) pictures or photographs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "immigration": {
    "def": "(verb) to come to a country to live there—often + to —sometimes + from",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "immune": {
    "def": "(adjective) not capable of being affected by a disease—usually + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "implement": {
    "def": "(noun) an object used to do work : tool",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "implementation": {
    "def": "(verb) to begin to do or use (something, such as a plan) : to make (something) active or effective",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "imprison": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (someone) in prison —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inability": {
    "def": "(noun) the condition of not being able to do something : lack of ability",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inadequate": {
    "def": "(adjective) not enough or not good enough : not adequate",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inappropriate": {
    "def": "(adjective) not right or suited for some purpose or situation : not appropriate or suitable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "incarcerate": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (someone) in prison : imprison—usually used as (be) incarcerated",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "incarceration": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (someone) in prison : imprison—usually used as (be) incarcerated",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "incentive": {
    "def": "(noun) something that encourages a person to do something or to work harder",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "incidence": {
    "def": "(noun) the number of times something happens or develops : the rate at which something occurs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inclined": {
    "def": "(adjective) wanting to do something or likely to do something —usually followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inclusion": {
    "def": "(verb) to have (someone or something) as part of a group or total : to contain (someone or something) in a group or as a part of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "incorporate": {
    "def": "(verb) to include (something) as part of something else —often + in or into",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "incorrect": {
    "def": "(adjective) not true or accurate : wrong",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "incur": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause yourself to have or experience (something unpleasant or unwanted)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "independence": {
    "def": "(noun) freedom from outside control or support : the state of being independent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "index": {
    "def": "(noun) an alphabetical list at the end of a book that shows the page where each thing in the list can be found",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "indication": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a sign or signal) that points out or shows something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "indicator": {
    "def": "(noun) a sign that shows the condition or existence of something —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "indictment": {
    "def": "(noun) an official written statement charging a person with a crime",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "indigenous": {
    "def": "(adjective) produced, living, or existing naturally in a particular region or environment —sometimes + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "induce": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone or something) to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "indulge": {
    "def": "(verb) to allow (yourself) to have or do something as a special pleasure —often + in —often + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inequality": {
    "def": "(noun) an unfair situation in which some people have more rights or better opportunities than other people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inevitably": {
    "def": "(adjective) sure to happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "infamous": {
    "def": "(adjective) well-known for being bad : known for evil acts or crimes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "infant": {
    "def": "(noun) a very young child : baby",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "infect": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone or something) to become sick or affected by disease —often used as (be) infected",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "infer": {
    "def": "(verb) to form (an opinion) from evidence : to reach (a conclusion) based on known facts —often + from —often + that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inflation": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of inflating something : the state of being inflated",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inflict": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause someone to experience or be affected by (something unpleasant or harmful) —often + on or upon",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "influential": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the power to cause changes : having influence —sometimes + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "info": {
    "def": "(noun) information",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "infrastructure": {
    "def": "(noun) the basic equipment and structures (such as roads and bridges) that are needed for a country, region, or organization to function properly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inhabitant": {
    "def": "(noun) a person or animal that lives in a particular place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inherent": {
    "def": "(adjective) belonging to the basic nature of someone or something —often + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inherit": {
    "def": "(verb) to receive (money, property, etc.) from someone when that person dies",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inhibit": {
    "def": "(verb) to keep (someone) from doing what he or she wants to do",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inject": {
    "def": "(verb) to force a liquid medicine or drug into someone or something by using a special needle—often + into —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "injection": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of forcing a liquid medicine or drug into someone or something by using a special needle",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "injustice": {
    "def": "(noun) unfair treatment : a situation in which the rights of a person or a group of people are ignored",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ink": {
    "def": "(noun) colored liquid that is used for writing or printing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inmate": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is kept in a prison or mental hospital",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "innovation": {
    "def": "(noun) a new idea, device, or method",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "innovative": {
    "def": "(adjective) introducing or using new ideas or methods",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "input": {
    "def": "(noun) advice or opinions that help someone make a decision",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inquire": {
    "def": "(verb) to ask for information —usually + about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "insert": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something) in something —often + in or into",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "insertion": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of putting something into something else : the act or process of inserting something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "insider": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who belongs to a group or organization and has special knowledge about it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inspection": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of looking at something closely in order to learn more about it, to find problems, etc. : the act of inspecting something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inspector": {
    "def": "(noun) a person whose job is to inspect something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inspiration": {
    "def": "(noun) something that makes someone want to do something or that gives someone an idea about what to do or create : a force or influence that inspires someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "installation": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of making a machine, a service, etc., ready to be used in a certain place : the act of installing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "instant": {
    "def": "(noun) a very short period of time : moment",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "institutional": {
    "def": "(noun) an established organization",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "instruct": {
    "def": "(verb) to teach (someone) a subject, skill, etc.—usually + in or on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "instrumental": {
    "def": "(adjective) very important in helping or causing something to happen or be done—often + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "insufficient": {
    "def": "(adjective) not having or providing enough of what is needed : not sufficient —often followed by to + verb —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "insult": {
    "def": "(verb) to do or say something that is offensive to (someone) : to do or say something that shows a lack of respect for (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intact": {
    "def": "(adjective) not broken or damaged : having every part",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intake": {
    "def": "(noun) the amount of something (such as food or drink) that is taken into your body",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "integral": {
    "def": "(adjective) very important and necessary —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "integrate": {
    "def": "(verb) to combine (two or more things) to form or create something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "integrated": {
    "def": "(adjective) having different parts working together as a unit",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "integration": {
    "def": "(verb) to combine (two or more things) to form or create something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "integrity": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality of being honest and fair",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intellectual": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the ability to think in a logical way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intensify": {
    "def": "(verb) to become stronger or more extreme : to become more intense",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intensity": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality or state of being intense : extreme strength or force",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intensive": {
    "def": "(adjective) involving very great effort or work",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intent": {
    "def": "(noun) the thing that you plan to do or achieve : an aim or purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "interact": {
    "def": "(verb) to talk or do things with other people —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "interaction": {
    "def": "(verb) to talk or do things with other people —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "interactive": {
    "def": "(adjective) designed to respond to the actions, commands, etc., of a user",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "interface": {
    "def": "(noun) the place or area at which different things meet and communicate with or affect each other",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "interfere": {
    "def": "(verb) to become involved in the activities and concerns of other people when your involvement is not wanted —often + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "interference": {
    "def": "(noun) involvement in the activities and concerns of other people when your involvement is not wanted : the act of interfering",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "interim": {
    "def": "(noun) a period of time between events : interval",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "interior": {
    "def": "(adjective) located on the inside of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intermediate": {
    "def": "(adjective) occurring in the middle of a process or series",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intersection": {
    "def": "(noun) the place or point where two or more things come together; especially : the place where two or more streets meet or cross each other",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "interval": {
    "def": "(noun) a period of time between events : pause",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intervene": {
    "def": "(verb) to come or occur between two times or events",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intervention": {
    "def": "(verb) to come or occur between two times or events",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intimate": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a very close relationship : very warm and friendly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intriguing": {
    "def": "(adjective) extremely interesting : fascinating",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "invade": {
    "def": "(verb) to enter (a place, such as a foreign country) in order to take control by military force",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "invasion": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of entering a place in an attempt to take control of it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inventory": {
    "def": "(noun) a complete list of the things that are in a place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "investigator": {
    "def": "(verb) to try to find out the facts about (something, such as a crime or an accident) in order to learn how it happened, who did it, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "investor": {
    "def": "(verb) to use money to earn more money : to use your money to purchase stock in a company, to buy property, etc., in order to make future profit —often + in —often + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "invisible": {
    "def": "(adjective) impossible to see : not visible",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "involvement": {
    "def": "(verb) to have or include (someone or something) as a part of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ironic": {
    "def": "(adjective) using words that mean the opposite of what you really think especially in order to be funny",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ironically": {
    "def": "(adjective) using words that mean the opposite of what you really think especially in order to be funny",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "irony": {
    "def": "(noun) the use of words that mean the opposite of what you really think especially in order to be funny",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "irrelevant": {
    "def": "(adjective) not important or relating to what is being discussed right now : not relevant —sometimes + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "isolated": {
    "def": "(adjective) separate from others",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "isolation": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being in a place or situation that is separate from others : the condition of being isolated",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "jail": {
    "def": "(noun) a place where people are kept when they have been arrested and are being punished for a crime",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "jet": {
    "def": "(noun) a fast airplane that has one or more jet engines —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "joint": {
    "def": "(noun) a point where two bones meet in the body",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "journalism": {
    "def": "(noun) the activity or job of collecting, writing, and editing news stories for newspapers, magazines, television, or radio",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "judicial": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to courts of law or judges",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "jurisdiction": {
    "def": "(noun) the power or right to make judgments about the law, to arrest and punish criminals, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "jury": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people who are members of the public and are chosen to make a decision in a legal case",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "justification": {
    "def": "(noun) an acceptable reason for doing something : something that justifies an action",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "kidnap": {
    "def": "(verb) to take away (someone) by force usually in order to keep the person as a prisoner and demand money for returning the person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "kidney": {
    "def": "(noun) either of two organs in your body that remove waste products from your blood and make urine —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "kindergarten": {
    "def": "(noun) a school or class for very young children",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "kit": {
    "def": "(noun) a set of tools or supplies that a person uses for a particular purpose or activity",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ladder": {
    "def": "(noun) a device used for climbing that has two long pieces of wood, metal, or rope with a series of steps or rungs between them",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "landing": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of returning to the ground or another surface after a flight —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "landlord": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who owns a house, apartment, etc., and rents it to other people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "landmark": {
    "def": "(noun) an object or structure on land that is easy to see and recognize",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lane": {
    "def": "(noun) a narrow road or path —often used in the names of streets",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lap": {
    "def": "(noun) the area between the knees and the hips of a person who is sitting down",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "large-scale": {
    "def": "(adjective) involving many people or things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "laser": {
    "def": "(noun) a device that produces a narrow and powerful beam of light that has many special uses in medicine, industry, etc. —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "latter": {
    "def": "(adjective) coming or happening near the end of a process, activity, series, life, etc. : later",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lawmaker": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who makes laws : legislator",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lawn": {
    "def": "(noun) an area of ground (such as the ground around a house or in a garden or park) that is covered with short grass",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lawsuit": {
    "def": "(noun) a process by which a court of law makes a decision to end a disagreement between people or organizations",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "layout": {
    "def": "(noun) the design or arrangement of something : the way something is laid out",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "leak": {
    "def": "(verb) to let something (such as a liquid or gas) in or out through a hole in a surface",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "legacy": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as property or money) that is received from someone who has died",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "legendary": {
    "def": "(adjective) told about in a legend",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "legislation": {
    "def": "(noun) a law or set of laws made by a government",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "legislative": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the power to make laws",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "legislature": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people with the power to make or change laws",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "legitimate": {
    "def": "(adjective) allowed according to rules or laws",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lengthy": {
    "def": "(adjective) lasting for a long time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lens": {
    "def": "(noun) a clear curved piece of glass or plastic that is used in eyeglasses, cameras, telescopes, etc., to make things look clearer, smaller, or bigger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lesbian": {
    "def": "(noun) a woman who is sexually attracted to other women : a female homosexual",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lesser": {
    "def": "(adjective) of smaller size",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lethal": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing or able to cause death —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "liable": {
    "def": "(adjective) legally responsible for something —usually + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "liberal": {
    "def": "(adjective) believing that government should be active in supporting social and political change : relating to or supporting political liberalism",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "liberation": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of freeing someone or something from another's control : the act of liberating someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "liberty": {
    "def": "(noun) the state or condition of people who are able to act and speak freely : freedom",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lifelong": {
    "def": "(adjective) continuing or lasting through a person's life",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lifetime": {
    "def": "(noun) the time during which a person is alive —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lighting": {
    "def": "(noun) light that is of a particular kind or that has a particular quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "likelihood": {
    "def": "(noun) the chance that something will happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "likewise": {
    "def": "(adverb) in the same way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "limb": {
    "def": "(noun) a leg or arm",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "limitation": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of controlling the size or extent of something : the act of limiting something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "linear": {
    "def": "(adjective) formed by lines : made up of lines",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lineup": {
    "def": "(noun) a list of the players who are playing in a game (such as baseball)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "linger": {
    "def": "(verb) to stay somewhere beyond the usual or expected time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "listing": {
    "def": "(noun) a printed list—usually + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "liter": {
    "def": "(noun) a metric unit for measuring the volume of a liquid or gas that is equal to 1.057 quarts",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "literacy": {
    "def": "(noun) the ability to read and write",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "literally": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a way that uses the ordinary and usual meaning of a word",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "literary": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to literature",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "litter": {
    "def": "(noun) things that have been thrown away and that are lying on the ground in a public place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "liver": {
    "def": "(noun) a large organ of the body that produces bile and cleans the blood",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lobby": {
    "def": "(noun) a large open area inside and near the entrance of a public building (such as a hotel or theater)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "log": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, heavy section of a tree that has fallen or been cut down",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "logic": {
    "def": "(noun) a proper or reasonable way of thinking about or understanding something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "logo": {
    "def": "(noun) a symbol that is used to identify a company and that appears on its products",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "long-standing": {
    "def": "(adjective) lasting or existing for a long time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "longtime": {
    "def": "(adjective) having been something specified for many years",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "loom": {
    "def": "(verb) to appear in a large, strange, or frightening form often in a sudden way : to appear in an impressively large or great form",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "loop": {
    "def": "(noun) a curved part or shape made when something long and thin (such as a rope or thread) bends so that it touches or crosses over itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lottery": {
    "def": "(noun) a way of raising money for a government, charity, etc., in which many tickets are sold and a few of the tickets are chosen by chance to win prizes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lyric": {
    "def": "(noun) the words of a song —usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "machinery": {
    "def": "(noun) machines of a particular kind or machines in general",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "magnetic": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to a magnet or magnetism",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "magnificent": {
    "def": "(adjective) very beautiful or impressive : very great",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "magnitude": {
    "def": "(noun) the size, extent, or importance of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mainland": {
    "def": "(noun) a large area of land that forms a country or a continent and that does not include islands—used with the —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mainstream": {
    "def": "(verb) to place (a child with special educational needs) in regular school classes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "maintenance": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of keeping property or equipment in good condition by making repairs, correcting problems, etc. —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "makeup": {
    "def": "(noun) the way in which something is put together or arranged—often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "making": {
    "def": "(noun) the action or process of producing or making something —often used in combination",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mandate": {
    "def": "(noun) an official order to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mandatory": {
    "def": "(adjective) required by a law or rule",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "manipulation": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or control (something) with your hands or by using a machine",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "manufacture": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) usually in large amounts by using machines",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "manufacturing": {
    "def": "(noun) the industry or business of making products especially with machines in factories",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "marathon": {
    "def": "(noun) a running race that is about 26 miles (42 kilometers) long",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "march": {
    "def": "(verb) to walk with regular steps as a group : to walk in the regular and organized way of soldiers",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "margin": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of a page that is above, below, or to the side of the printed part",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "marginal": {
    "def": "(adjective) not very important",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "marine": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the sea or the plants and animals that live in the sea",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "marker": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a sign or an object) that shows the location of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "marketplace": {
    "def": "(noun) the economic system through which different companies compete with each other to sell their products",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "martial": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to war or soldiers",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mask": {
    "def": "(noun) a covering used to hide or disguise your face",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "massacre": {
    "def": "(noun) the violent killing of many people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mate": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who lives with you, works in the same place as you, etc.—usually used in combination with another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mathematical": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or involving mathematics",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mature": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing the mental and emotional qualities of an adult",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "maximize": {
    "def": "(verb) to increase (something) as much as possible : to increase (something) to a maximum",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "meaningful": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a clear meaning",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "meantime": {
    "def": "(noun) the time in Greenwich, England, that is used as the basis of standard time throughout the world —called also (US) Greenwich time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mechanic": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who repairs machines (such as car engines) and keeps them running properly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mechanical": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to machinery",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mechanism": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of machinery : a mechanical part or group of parts having a particular function",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "medal": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of metal often in the form of a coin with designs and words in honor of a special event, a person, or an achievement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "medication": {
    "def": "(noun) a substance used in treating disease or relieving pain : medicine",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "medieval": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the Middle Ages : of or relating to the period of European history from about A.D. 500 to about 1500",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "meditation": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of spending time in quiet thought : the act or process of meditating",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "melody": {
    "def": "(noun) a pleasing series of musical notes that form the main part of a song or piece of music",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "membership": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of belonging to or being a part of a group or an organization : the state of being a member",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "memo": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually brief written message from one person or department in an organization, company, etc., to another : memorandum",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "memoir": {
    "def": "(noun) a written account in which someone (such as a famous performer or politician) describes past experiences",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "memorable": {
    "def": "(adjective) very good or interesting and worth remembering",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "memorial": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a monument or ceremony) that honors a person who has died or serves as a reminder of an event in which many people died —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mentor": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who teaches or gives help and advice to a less experienced and often younger person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mere": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to say that something or someone is small, unimportant, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "merge": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (two or more things, such as two companies) to come together and become one thing : to join or unite (one thing) with another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "merger": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of combining two or more businesses into one business",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "merit": {
    "def": "(noun) a good quality or feature that deserves to be praised —usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "metaphor": {
    "def": "(noun) a word or phrase for one thing that is used to refer to another thing in order to show or suggest that they are similar",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "methodology": {
    "def": "(noun) a set of methods, rules, or ideas that are important in a science or art : a particular procedure or set of procedures",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "midst": {
    "def": "(noun) the middle area or part of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "migration": {
    "def": "(verb) to move from one country or place to live or work in another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "militant": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing a desire or willingness to use strong, extreme, and sometimes forceful methods to achieve something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "militia": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people who are not part of the armed forces of a country but are trained like soldiers",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mill": {
    "def": "(noun) a building with machinery for grinding grain into flour",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "miner": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who works in a mine",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "minimal": {
    "def": "(adjective) very small or slight in size or amount",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "minimize": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something bad or not wanted) as small as possible",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mining": {
    "def": "(noun) the process or business of digging in mines to obtain minerals, metals, jewels, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ministry": {
    "def": "(noun) religious leaders as a group : ministers as a group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "miracle": {
    "def": "(noun) an unusual or wonderful event that is believed to be caused by the power of God",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "miserable": {
    "def": "(adjective) very unhappy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "misleading": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to believe something that is not true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "missile": {
    "def": "(noun) an object that is thrown, shot, or launched as a weapon; especially : a rocket that explodes when it hits a distant target",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mob": {
    "def": "(noun) a large group or crowd of people who are angry or violent or difficult to control",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mobile": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to move from one place to another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mobility": {
    "def": "(noun) the ability or tendency to move from one position or situation to another usually better one",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mobilize": {
    "def": "(verb) to bring (people) together for action",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mode": {
    "def": "(noun) a particular form or type of something (such as transportation or behavior)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "moderate": {
    "def": "(adjective) average in size or amount : neither too much nor too little",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "modest": {
    "def": "(adjective) not very large in size or amount",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "modification": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of changing parts of something : the act or process of modifying something —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "module": {
    "def": "(noun) one of a set of parts that can be connected or combined to build or complete something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "momentum": {
    "def": "(noun) the strength or force that something has when it is moving",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "monopoly": {
    "def": "(noun) complete control of the entire supply of goods or of a service in a certain area or market",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "monthly": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening, done, or made every month",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "monument": {
    "def": "(noun) a building, statue, etc., that honors a person or event —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "morality": {
    "def": "(noun) beliefs about what is right behavior and what is wrong behavior",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mortgage": {
    "def": "(noun) a legal agreement in which a person borrows money to buy property (such as a house) and pays back the money over a period of years —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mosque": {
    "def": "(noun) a building that is used for Muslim religious services",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mosquito": {
    "def": "(noun) a small flying insect that bites the skin of people and animals and sucks their blood",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "motivate": {
    "def": "(verb) to give (someone) a reason for doing something —often used as (be) motivated",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "motive": {
    "def": "(noun) a reason for doing something —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "moving": {
    "def": "(adjective) changing place or position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "municipal": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the government of a city or town",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mutual": {
    "def": "(adjective) shared between two or more people or groups",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "myth": {
    "def": "(noun) an idea or story that is believed by many people but that is not true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "naked": {
    "def": "(adjective) not wearing any clothes : not covered by clothing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "namely": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used when giving exact information about something you have already mentioned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nasty": {
    "def": "(adjective) very unpleasant to see, smell, taste, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nationwide": {
    "def": "(adjective) including or involving all parts of a nation or country",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "naval": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to a country's navy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "navigation": {
    "def": "(noun) the act, activity, or process of finding the way to get to a place when you are traveling in a ship, airplane, car, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "necessity": {
    "def": "(noun) something that you must have or do : something that is necessary",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "neglect": {
    "def": "(verb) to fail to take care of or to give attention to (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "negotiation": {
    "def": "(noun) a formal discussion between people who are trying to reach an agreement : an act of negotiating —usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "neighboring": {
    "def": "(adjective) near or next to something or someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "net": {
    "def": "(noun) a device that is used for catching or holding things or for keeping things out of a space and that is made of pieces of string, rope, wire, etc., woven together with spaces in between —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "neutral": {
    "def": "(adjective) not supporting either side of an argument, fight, war, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "newly": {
    "def": "(adverb) a short time ago : recently",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "newsletter": {
    "def": "(noun) a short written report that tells about the recent activities of an organization and that is sent to members of the organization",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "niche": {
    "def": "(noun) a job, activity, etc., that is very suitable for someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nickel": {
    "def": "(noun) a hard silver-white metal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nominate": {
    "def": "(verb) to formally choose (someone) as a candidate for a job, position, office, etc. —often used as (be) nominated",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nomination": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of formally choosing someone as a candidate for a job, position, office, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nominee": {
    "def": "(noun) someone or something that has been chosen as a candidate for a job, position, office, honor, award, etc. : someone or something that has been nominated —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nonetheless": {
    "def": "(adverb) in spite of what has just been said : nevertheless",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nonprofit": {
    "def": "(adjective) not existing or done for the purpose of making a profit",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nonsense": {
    "def": "(noun) words or ideas that are foolish or untrue",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "norm": {
    "def": "(noun) standards of proper or acceptable behavior",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "notable": {
    "def": "(adjective) unusual and worth noticing : remarkable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "notably": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a way that attracts or deserves attention",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "notebook": {
    "def": "(noun) a book with blank pages that is used for writing notes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "notify": {
    "def": "(verb) to tell (someone) officially about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "notorious": {
    "def": "(adjective) well-known or famous especially for something bad",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "novel": {
    "def": "(noun) a long written story usually about imaginary characters and events",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "novelist": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who writes novels",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nowadays": {
    "def": "(adverb) at the present time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nursery": {
    "def": "(noun) the room where a baby sleeps",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nursing": {
    "def": "(noun) the job of taking care of people who are sick, injured, or old",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nutrition": {
    "def": "(noun) the process of eating the right kind of food so you can grow properly and be healthy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "obesity": {
    "def": "(adjective) very fat : fat in a way that is unhealthy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "objection": {
    "def": "(noun) a reason for disagreeing with or opposing something : a reason for objecting —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "oblige": {
    "def": "(verb) to force or require (someone or something) to do something because of a law or rule or because it is necessary —usually used as (be) obliged",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "observer": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who sees and notices someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "obsess": {
    "def": "(verb) to be the only person or thing that someone thinks or talks about —usually used as (be) obsessed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "obstacle": {
    "def": "(noun) something that makes it difficult to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "occasional": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening or done sometimes but not often : not happening or done in a regular or frequent way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "occupation": {
    "def": "(noun) the work that a person does : a person's job or profession",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "occupy": {
    "def": "(verb) to live in (a house, apartment, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "occurrence": {
    "def": "(noun) something that happens",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "odds": {
    "def": "(noun) the possibility that something will happen : the chance that one thing will happen instead of a different thing —often used with the",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "offender": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who commits a crime",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "offering": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is given to God or a god as a part of religious worship",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "offspring": {
    "def": "(noun) a person's child",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ongoing": {
    "def": "(adjective) continuing to exist, happen, or progress : continuing without reaching an end",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "openly": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a direct and honest way : without hiding feelings or opinions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "opera": {
    "def": "(noun) a kind of performance in which actors sing all or most of the words of a play with music performed by an orchestra —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "operational": {
    "def": "(adjective) ready for use : able to be used",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "operator": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who uses and controls something (such as a machine, device, or business) : someone who operates something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "opt": {
    "def": "(verb) to choose one thing instead of another—often + for —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "optical": {
    "def": "(adjective) used to help a person see",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "optimism": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling or belief that good things will happen in the future : a feeling or belief that what you hope for will happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "optimistic": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing hope for the future : expecting good things to happen : hopeful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "oral": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the mouth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "orchestra": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of musicians who play usually classical music together and who are led by a conductor",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "organic": {
    "def": "(adjective) grown or made without the use of artificial chemicals",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "organizational": {
    "def": "(noun) a company, business, club, etc., that is formed for a particular purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "orientation": {
    "def": "(noun) a person's feelings, interests, and beliefs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "originate": {
    "def": "(verb) to begin to exist : to be produced or created",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "outbreak": {
    "def": "(noun) a sudden start or increase of fighting or disease —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "outfit": {
    "def": "(noun) a set of clothes that are worn together",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "outing": {
    "def": "(noun) a brief trip that people take for fun usually as a group —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "outlet": {
    "def": "(noun) something that people use to express their emotions or talents —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "outlook": {
    "def": "(noun) the way that a person thinks about things —often + on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "output": {
    "def": "(noun) the amount of something that is produced by a person or thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "outrage": {
    "def": "(noun) extreme anger : a strong feeling of unhappiness because of something bad, hurtful, or morally wrong",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "outsider": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who does not belong to or is not accepted as part of a particular group or organization",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "outstanding": {
    "def": "(adjective) extremely good or excellent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "overlook": {
    "def": "(verb) to fail to see or notice (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "overly": {
    "def": "(adverb) to an excessive degree : too",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "overnight": {
    "def": "(adverb) for or during the entire night",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "oversee": {
    "def": "(verb) to watch and direct (an activity, a group of workers, etc.) in order to be sure that a job is done correctly : supervise",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "overturn": {
    "def": "(verb) to turn (something) over",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "overwhelm": {
    "def": "(verb) to affect (someone) very strongly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "overwhelming": {
    "def": "(adjective) very great in number, effect, or force",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ownership": {
    "def": "(noun) the state or fact of owning something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "oxygen": {
    "def": "(noun) a chemical that is found in the air, that has no color, taste, or smell, and that is necessary for life —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "packet": {
    "def": "(noun) a small, thin package —called also (British) sachet",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pad": {
    "def": "(noun) an object that is thin, flat, and usually soft",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "palm": {
    "def": "(noun) the inside part of the hand between the wrist and the fingers",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "panic": {
    "def": "(noun) a state or feeling of extreme fear that makes someone unable to act or think normally",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "parade": {
    "def": "(noun) a public celebration of a special day or event that usually includes many people and groups moving down a street by marching or riding in cars or on special vehicles (called floats)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "parallel": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe lines, paths, etc., that are the same distance apart along their whole length and do not touch at any point",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "parameter": {
    "def": "(noun) a rule or limit that controls what something is or how something should be done—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "parental": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is a father or mother : a person who has a child",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "parliament": {
    "def": "(noun) the group of people who are responsible for making the laws in some kinds of government",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "part-time": {
    "def": "(adjective) working or involving fewer hours than is considered normal or standard",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "partial": {
    "def": "(adjective) not complete or total",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "partially": {
    "def": "(adverb) somewhat but not completely : to some extent or in some degree : partly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "participation": {
    "def": "(verb) to be involved with others in doing something : to take part in an activity or event with others —often + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "partnership": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being partners",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "passing": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of moving toward and beyond something—usually + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "passionate": {
    "def": "(adjective) having, showing, or expressing strong emotions or beliefs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "passive": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe someone who allows things to happen or who accepts what other people do or decide without trying to change anything",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "password": {
    "def": "(noun) a secret word or phrase that a person must know before being given permission to enter a place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pastor": {
    "def": "(noun) a minister or priest in charge of a church or parish",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "patent": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or concerned with patents",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "patron": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who gives money and support to an artist, organization, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "peasant": {
    "def": "(noun) a poor farmer or farm worker who has low social status—used especially to refer to poor people who lived in Europe in the past or to poor people who live in some countries around the world today —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "peculiar": {
    "def": "(adjective) not usual or normal : strange",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "peer": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who belongs to the same age group or social group as someone else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "penalty": {
    "def": "(noun) punishment for breaking a rule or law",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pension": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of money that a company or the government pays to a person who is old or sick and no longer works",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "permanently": {
    "def": "(adjective) lasting or continuing for a very long time or forever : not temporary or changing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "persistent": {
    "def": "(adjective) continuing to do something or to try to do something even though it is difficult or other people want you to stop",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "personnel": {
    "def": "(noun) the people who work for a particular company or organization",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "petition": {
    "def": "(noun) a written document that people sign to show that they want a person or organization to do or change something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pharmacy": {
    "def": "(noun) a store or part of a store in which drugs and medicines are prepared and sold",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "philosopher": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who studies ideas about knowledge, truth, the nature and meaning of life, etc. : a person who studies philosophy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "philosophical": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or based on philosophy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "physician": {
    "def": "(noun) a medical doctor; especially : a medical doctor who is not a surgeon",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pill": {
    "def": "(noun) a small, rounded object that you swallow and that contains medicine, vitamins, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pioneer": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who helps create or develop new ideas, methods, etc.—often + in —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pipeline": {
    "def": "(noun) a line of connected pipes that are used for carrying liquids and gases over a long distance —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pirate": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who attacks and steals from a ship at sea —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pity": {
    "def": "(noun) a strong feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "placement": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of putting something in a particular place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plea": {
    "def": "(noun) a serious and emotional request for something —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plug": {
    "def": "(noun) a part at the end of an electric cord that has two or three metal pins that connect the cord to a source of electricity",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "poll": {
    "def": "(noun) an activity in which several or many people are asked a question or a series of questions in order to get information about what most people think about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pond": {
    "def": "(noun) an area of water that is surrounded by land and that is smaller than a lake",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pop": {
    "def": "(verb) to suddenly break open or come away from something often with a short, loud noise",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "portfolio": {
    "def": "(noun) a flat case for carrying documents or drawings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "portion": {
    "def": "(noun) a part of a larger amount, area, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "postpone": {
    "def": "(verb) to decide that something which had been planned for a particular time will be done at a later time instead",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "postwar": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening, existing, or made after a war; especially : happening, existing, or made after World War II",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "potentially": {
    "def": "(adjective) capable of becoming real : possible",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "practitioner": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who works in a professional medical or legal business",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "preach": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a speech about religion in a church or other public place : to deliver a sermon",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "precede": {
    "def": "(verb) to happen, go, or come before (something or someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "precedent": {
    "def": "(noun) a similar action or event that happened at an earlier time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "precious": {
    "def": "(adjective) rare and worth a lot of money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "precise": {
    "def": "(adjective) very accurate and exact",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "precisely": {
    "def": "(adjective) very accurate and exact",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "precision": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality of being precise : exactness or accuracy —often used after with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "predator": {
    "def": "(noun) an animal that lives by killing and eating other animals : an animal that preys on other animals",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "predecessor": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who had a job or position before someone else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "predictable": {
    "def": "(adjective) capable of being known before happening or being done",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "predominantly": {
    "def": "(adjective) more important, powerful, successful, or noticeable than other people or things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "preference": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of liking or wanting one person or thing more than another person or thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pregnancy": {
    "def": "(noun) the condition of a woman or female animal that is going to have a baby or babies : the condition of a pregnant woman or female animal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prejudice": {
    "def": "(noun) an unfair feeling of dislike for a person or group because of race, sex, religion, etc. —often + against",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "preliminary": {
    "def": "(adjective) coming before the main part of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "premier": {
    "def": "(noun) prime minister",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "premise": {
    "def": "(noun) a building and the area of land that it is on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "premium": {
    "def": "(noun) the price of insurance : the amount paid for insurance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prescribe": {
    "def": "(verb) to officially tell someone to use (a medicine, therapy, diet, etc.) as a remedy or treatment",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prescription": {
    "def": "(noun) a written message from a doctor that officially tells someone to use a medicine, therapy, etc. —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "presently": {
    "def": "(adverb) during the time that is happening now : at the present time : now",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "preservation": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of keeping something in its original state or in good condition—often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "preside": {
    "def": "(verb) to be in charge of something (such as a trial) —often + at",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "presidency": {
    "def": "(noun) the job of a president or the period of time when a person is president—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "presidential": {
    "def": "(noun) the head of the government in some countries —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prestigious": {
    "def": "(noun) the respect and admiration that someone or something gets for being successful or important",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "presumably": {
    "def": "(adverb) very likely—used to say what you think is likely to happen or be true even though you are not sure",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "presume": {
    "def": "(verb) to think that (something) is true without knowing that it is true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prevail": {
    "def": "(verb) to defeat an opponent especially in a long or difficult contest —often + against or over —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prevalence": {
    "def": "(adjective) accepted, done, or happening often or over a large area at a particular time : common or widespread",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prevention": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or practice of stopping something bad from happening : the act of preventing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prey": {
    "def": "(noun) an animal that is hunted or killed by another animal for food",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "primarily": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to indicate the main purpose of something, reason for something, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prior": {
    "def": "(adjective) existing earlier in time : previous",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "privatization": {
    "def": "(verb) to remove (something) from government control and place it in private control or ownership",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "privilege": {
    "def": "(noun) a right or benefit that is given to some people and not to others",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "probability": {
    "def": "(noun) the chance that something will happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "probable": {
    "def": "(adjective) likely to happen or to be true but not certain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "probe": {
    "def": "(verb) to ask a lot of questions in order to find secret or hidden information about someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "problematic": {
    "def": "(adjective) difficult to understand, solve, or fix",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "proceed": {
    "def": "(verb) to continue to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "proceeding": {
    "def": "(noun) the process of appearing before a court of law so a decision can be made about an argument or claim : a legal action —usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "proceeds": {
    "def": "(noun) the total amount of money or profit that is made",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "processing": {
    "def": "(verb) to change (something) from one form into another by preparing, handling, or treating it in a special way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "processor": {
    "def": "(noun) a machine, company, etc., that treats, prepares, or handles something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "productive": {
    "def": "(adjective) doing or achieving a lot : working hard and getting good results",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "productivity": {
    "def": "(noun) the rate at which goods are produced or work is completed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "profitable": {
    "def": "(adjective) making money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "programming": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or job of creating computer programs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "progressive": {
    "def": "(adjective) moving forward",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prohibit": {
    "def": "(verb) to order (someone) not to use or do something—+ from",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "projection": {
    "def": "(noun) an estimate of what might happen in the future based on what is happening now",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prominent": {
    "def": "(adjective) important and well-known",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "promising": {
    "def": "(adjective) likely to succeed or to be good : full of promise",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "promotion": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of moving someone to a higher or more important position or rank in an organization",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prompt": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pronounced": {
    "def": "(adjective) very noticeable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "propaganda": {
    "def": "(noun) ideas or statements that are often false or exaggerated and that are spread in order to help a cause, a political leader, a government, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "proportion": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount that is a part of a whole —usually + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "proposition": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a plan or offer) that is presented to a person or group of people to consider",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prosecute": {
    "def": "(verb) to hold a trial against a person who is accused of a crime to see if that person is guilty",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prosecution": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of holding a trial against a person who is accused of a crime to see if that person is guilty",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prosecutor": {
    "def": "(noun) a lawyer who represents the side in a court case that accuses a person of a crime and who tries to prove that the person is guilty",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prospective": {
    "def": "(adjective) likely to be or become something specified in the future",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prosperity": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being successful usually by making a lot of money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "protective": {
    "def": "(adjective) used to protect someone or something : giving or meant to give protection",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "protein": {
    "def": "(noun) a substance found in foods (such as meat, milk, eggs, and beans) that is an important part of the human diet",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "protester": {
    "def": "(verb) to show or express strong disagreement with or disapproval of something (US)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "protocol": {
    "def": "(noun) a system of rules that explain the correct conduct and procedures to be followed in formal situations",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "provincial": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or coming from a province",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "provision": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of supplying or providing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "psychiatric": {
    "def": "(noun) a branch of medicine that deals with mental or emotional disorders",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "psychological": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the mind : mental",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "publicity": {
    "def": "(noun) something that attracts the attention of the public",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "publishing": {
    "def": "(noun) the business of producing books, magazines, etc., to sell to the public",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pulse": {
    "def": "(noun) the regular movement of blood through your body that is caused by the beating of your heart and that can be felt by touching certain parts of your body—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pump": {
    "def": "(noun) a device that forces liquid, air, or gas into or out of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "punch": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit (someone or something) hard with your fist",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "punk": {
    "def": "(noun) a rude and violent young man",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "purely": {
    "def": "(adverb) completely or only",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pursuit": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of following or chasing someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "puzzle": {
    "def": "(noun) a question or problem that requires thought, skill, or cleverness to be answered or solved",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "query": {
    "def": "(noun) a question or a request for information about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "questionnaire": {
    "def": "(noun) a written set of questions that are given to people in order to collect facts or opinions about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "quota": {
    "def": "(noun) an official limit on the number or amount of people or things that are allowed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "racial": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or based on race",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "racism": {
    "def": "(noun) poor treatment of or violence against people because of their race",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "racist": {
    "def": "(noun) poor treatment of or violence against people because of their race",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "radar": {
    "def": "(noun) a device that sends out radio waves for finding out the position and speed of a moving object (such as an airplane) —often used figuratively in informal U.S. English",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "radiation": {
    "def": "(noun) a type of dangerous and powerful energy that is produced by radioactive substances and nuclear reactions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "radical": {
    "def": "(adjective) very new and different from what is traditional or ordinary",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rage": {
    "def": "(noun) a strong feeling of anger that is difficult to control",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rail": {
    "def": "(noun) a bar that goes from one post or support to another and that is used to form a barrier",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rally": {
    "def": "(noun) a public meeting to support or oppose someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "random": {
    "def": "(adjective) chosen, done, etc., without a particular plan or pattern",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ranking": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a high position or the highest position in a group or organization",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rape": {
    "def": "(verb) to force (someone) to have sex with you by using violence or the threat of violence",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rat": {
    "def": "(noun) a small animal that has a pointed nose and a long, thin tail",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rating": {
    "def": "(noun) a measurement of how good, difficult, efficient, etc., something or someone is",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ratio": {
    "def": "(noun) the relationship that exists between the size, number, or amount of two things and that is often represented by two numbers —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rational": {
    "def": "(adjective) based on facts or reason and not on emotions or feelings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ray": {
    "def": "(noun) one of the lines of light that you can see coming from an object",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "readily": {
    "def": "(adverb) quickly and easily",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "realization": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of understanding or becoming aware of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rear": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of something that is opposite to or away from the front part : the back part of something —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reasonably": {
    "def": "(adverb) to a fair or moderate degree : fairly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reasoning": {
    "def": "(noun) the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reassure": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) feel less afraid, upset, or doubtful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rebel": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who opposes or fights against a government —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rebellion": {
    "def": "(noun) an effort by many people to change the government or leader of a country by the use of protest or violence",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rebuild": {
    "def": "(verb) to build (something) again after it has been damaged or destroyed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "receiver": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of a telephone that you pick up and hold near your face when you are making or receiving a phone call",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recession": {
    "def": "(noun) a period of time in which there is a decrease in economic activity and many people do not have jobs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recipient": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who receives something —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reckon": {
    "def": "(verb) to think or suppose (something) : to believe that (something) is true or possible",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recognition": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of accepting that something is true or important or that it exists",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reconstruction": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of building something that was damaged or destroyed again",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recount": {
    "def": "(verb) to tell someone about (something that happened) : to describe or give an account of (an event)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recovery": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of becoming healthy after an illness or injury : the act or process of recovering—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recruitment": {
    "def": "(verb) to find suitable people and get them to join a company, an organization, the armed forces, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "referee": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who makes sure that players act according to the rules of a game or sport",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "referendum": {
    "def": "(noun) an event in which the people of a county, state, etc., vote for or against a law that deals with a specific issue : a public vote on a particular issue",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reflection": {
    "def": "(noun) an image that is seen in a mirror or on a shiny surface",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reform": {
    "def": "(verb) to improve (someone or something) by removing or correcting faults, problems, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "refuge": {
    "def": "(noun) shelter or protection from danger or trouble —often + in or from —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "refugee": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who has been forced to leave a country because of war or for religious or political reasons",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "refusal": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of saying or showing that you will not do, give, or accept something : an act of refusing —often + of —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "regain": {
    "def": "(verb) to get (something) again : to get back (something that you lost)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "regardless": {
    "def": "(adverb) in spite of difficulty, trouble, etc. : without being stopped by difficulty, trouble, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "regime": {
    "def": "(noun) a form of government : a particular government",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "registration": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of entering information about something in a book or system of public records —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "regulate": {
    "def": "(verb) to set or adjust the amount, degree, or rate of (something) : control",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "regulator": {
    "def": "(noun) a device for controlling the level or amount of something (such as speed or temperature)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "regulatory": {
    "def": "(adjective) making or concerned with making official rules about what is acceptable in a particular business, activity, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rehabilitation": {
    "def": "(verb) to bring (someone or something) back to a normal, healthy condition after an illness, injury, drug problem, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reign": {
    "def": "(noun) the period of time during which a king, queen, emperor, etc., is ruler of a country",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reinforce": {
    "def": "(verb) to strengthen (a group of people) with new supplies or more people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rejection": {
    "def": "(verb) to refuse to believe, accept, or consider (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "relevance": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to a subject in an appropriate way —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reliability": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to be trusted to do or provide what is needed : able to be relied on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "relieve": {
    "def": "(verb) to reduce or remove (something, such as pain or an unpleasant feeling)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "relieved": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling relaxed and happy because something difficult or unpleasant has been stopped, avoided, or made easier : feeling relief",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reluctant": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling or showing doubt about doing something : not willing or eager to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "remainder": {
    "def": "(noun) the part that is left when the other people or things are gone, used, etc. —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "remains": {
    "def": "(noun) the dead body of a person or animal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "remarkable": {
    "def": "(adjective) unusual or surprising : likely to be noticed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "remarkably": {
    "def": "(adjective) unusual or surprising : likely to be noticed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "remedy": {
    "def": "(noun) a medicine or treatment that relieves pain or cures a usually minor illness",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reminder": {
    "def": "(noun) something that causes you to remember or to think about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "removal": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of moving or taking something away from a place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "render": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone or something) to be in a specified condition",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "renew": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) new, fresh, or strong again",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "renowned": {
    "def": "(adjective) known and admired by many people for some special quality or achievement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rental": {
    "def": "(noun) the amount of money paid or collected as rent —usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "replacement": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of replacing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reportedly": {
    "def": "(adverb) according to what has been said—used to indicate what has been said or reported",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reporting": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or activity of telling people the news in a newspaper or on television or radio",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "representation": {
    "def": "(noun) a person or group that speaks or acts for or in support of another person or group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reproduce": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a copy of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reproduction": {
    "def": "(noun) the process that produces babies, young animals, or new plants",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "republic": {
    "def": "(noun) a country that is governed by elected representatives and by an elected leader (such as a president) rather than by a king or queen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "resemble": {
    "def": "(verb) to look or be like (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reside": {
    "def": "(verb) to live in a particular place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "residence": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of living in a particular place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "residential": {
    "def": "(adjective) containing mostly homes instead of stores, businesses, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "residue": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually small amount of something that remains after a process has been completed or a thing has been removed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "resign": {
    "def": "(verb) to give up (a job or position) in a formal or official way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "resignation": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of giving up a job or position in a formal or official way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "resistance": {
    "def": "(noun) refusal to accept something new or different —often + from —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "resolution": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of finding an answer or solution to a conflict, problem, etc. : the act of resolving something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "respective": {
    "def": "(adjective) belonging or relating to each one of the people or things that have been mentioned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "respectively": {
    "def": "(adjective) belonging or relating to each one of the people or things that have been mentioned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "restoration": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of returning something to its original condition by repairing it, cleaning it, etc. —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "restore": {
    "def": "(verb) to give back (someone or something that was lost or taken) : to return (someone or something)—often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "restraint": {
    "def": "(noun) a way of limiting, controlling, or stopping something—usually plural—often + on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "restrict": {
    "def": "(verb) to limit the amount or range of (something) —often used as (be) restricted",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "restriction": {
    "def": "(noun) a law or rule that limits or controls something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "resume": {
    "def": "(verb) to begin again after stopping",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "retail": {
    "def": "(noun) the business of selling things directly to customers for their own use",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "retirement": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of ending your working or professional career : the act of retiring",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "revelation": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually secret or surprising fact that is made known",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "revenge": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of doing something to hurt someone because that person did something that hurt you",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "revenue": {
    "def": "(noun) money that is made by or paid to a business or an organization",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reverse": {
    "def": "(verb) to change (something) to an opposite state or condition",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "revision": {
    "def": "(noun) a change or a set of changes that corrects or improves something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "revival": {
    "def": "(noun) a period in which something becomes popular again after a long period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "revive": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone or something) strong, healthy, or active again",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "revolutionary": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to, involving, or supporting a political revolution",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rhetoric": {
    "def": "(noun) language that is intended to influence people and that may not be honest or reasonable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ridiculous": {
    "def": "(adjective) extremely silly or unreasonable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rifle": {
    "def": "(noun) a gun that has a long barrel and that is held against your shoulder when you shoot it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "riot": {
    "def": "(noun) a situation in which a large group of people behave in a violent and uncontrolled way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rip": {
    "def": "(verb) to tear, split, or open (something) quickly or violently",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "risky": {
    "def": "(adjective) involving the possibility of something bad or unpleasant happening : involving risk",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rival": {
    "def": "(noun) a person or thing that tries to defeat or be more successful than another —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rob": {
    "def": "(verb) to take money or property from (a person or a place) illegally and sometimes by using force, violence, or threats —often + of —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "robbery": {
    "def": "(noun) the crime of stealing money or property : the crime of robbing a person or place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "robust": {
    "def": "(adjective) strong and healthy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rocket": {
    "def": "(noun) a type of very powerful engine that is powered by gases that are released from burning fuel —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "romance": {
    "def": "(noun) an exciting and usually short relationship between lovers",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rookie": {
    "def": "(noun) a first-year player in a professional sport —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rose": {
    "def": "(noun) a flower with a sweet smell that is usually white, yellow, red, or pink and that grows on a bush which has thorns on the stems",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "roster": {
    "def": "(noun) a list of the people or things that belong to a particular group, team, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rotate": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or turn in a circle",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rotation": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of moving or turning around a central point",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ruin": {
    "def": "(verb) to damage (something) so badly that it is no longer useful, valuable, enjoyable, etc. : to spoil or destroy (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ruling": {
    "def": "(noun) an official decision made by a judge, referee, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rumor": {
    "def": "(noun) information or a story that is passed from person to person but has not been proven to be true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "saint": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is officially recognized by the Christian church as being very holy because of the way he or she lived —used as a title before a saint's name —abbr. St.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sake": {
    "def": "(noun) the benefit of someone or something—used in phrases with for to say that something is done to help a particular person or thing —used in phrases with for to say that something is done for a particular purpose or to achieve a particular goal or result",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sanction": {
    "def": "(noun) an action that is taken or an order that is given to force a country to obey international laws by limiting or stopping trade with that country, by not allowing economic aid for that country, etc.—usually plural —often + against",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "satisfaction": {
    "def": "(noun) a happy or pleased feeling because of something that you did or something that happened to you",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scandal": {
    "def": "(noun) an occurrence in which people are shocked and upset because of behavior that is morally or legally wrong",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scare": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to become afraid : frighten",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scattered": {
    "def": "(adjective) placed or found far apart",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scenario": {
    "def": "(noun) a description of what could possibly happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scholar": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it : an intelligent and well-educated person who knows a particular subject very well",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scholarship": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of money that is given by a school, an organization, etc., to a student to help pay for the student's education",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scope": {
    "def": "(noun) the area that is included in or dealt with by something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scratch": {
    "def": "(verb) to rub your skin with something sharp (such as your fingernails) especially in order to stop an itch —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "screening": {
    "def": "(noun) an event in which a movie is shown to an audience",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "screw": {
    "def": "(noun) a narrow, pointed metal cylinder that has a wide flat or rounded top and a ridge (called a thread) that goes around it in a spiral",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scrutiny": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of carefully examining something especially in a critical way : the act of scrutinizing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "secondly": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to introduce a statement that is the second statement in a series",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "secular": {
    "def": "(adjective) not spiritual : of or relating to the physical world and not the spiritual world",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "seeker": {
    "def": "(verb) to search for (someone or something) : to try to find (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "seemingly": {
    "def": "(adjective) appearing to be true but not being true or certain : apparent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "segment": {
    "def": "(noun) one of the parts into which something can be divided : section —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "seldom": {
    "def": "(adverb) not often : almost never",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "selective": {
    "def": "(adjective) careful to choose only the best people or things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "seminar": {
    "def": "(noun) a meeting in which you receive information on and training in a particular subject",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sensation": {
    "def": "(noun) a particular feeling or effect that your body experiences",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sensitivity": {
    "def": "(noun) the tendency to become upset about things that are done to you, are said about you, or relate to you —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sentiment": {
    "def": "(noun) an attitude or opinion",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "separation": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of separating people or things or the state of being separated",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "serial": {
    "def": "(adjective) arranged or happening in a series",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "settler": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who goes to live in a new place where usually there are few or no people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "setup": {
    "def": "(noun) the process of making something (such as a machine or computer program) ready to be used —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "severely": {
    "def": "(adjective) very bad, serious, or unpleasant",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sexuality": {
    "def": "(noun) the sexual habits and desires of a person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sexy": {
    "def": "(adjective) sexually appealing, attractive, or exciting",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shaped": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a particular shape or form —often used in combination",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shareholder": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who owns shares in a company or business : stockholder",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shed": {
    "def": "(verb) to get rid of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shipping": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or business of sending goods to people, stores, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shocking": {
    "def": "(adjective) very surprising and upsetting or causing a sudden feeling of horror or disgust",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "short-term": {
    "def": "(adjective) lasting for, relating to, or involving a short period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shortage": {
    "def": "(noun) a state in which there is not enough of something that is needed —often + of (chiefly Brit)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shortly": {
    "def": "(adverb) in or within a short time : soon",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shrink": {
    "def": "(verb) to become smaller in amount, size, or value",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sibling": {
    "def": "(noun) a brother or sister",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sidewalk": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually concrete path along the side of a street for people to walk on —called also (British) pavement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sigh": {
    "def": "(verb) to take in and let out a long, loud breath in a way that shows you are bored, disappointed, relieved, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "signature": {
    "def": "(noun) a person's name written in that person's handwriting",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "significance": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality of being important : the quality of having notable worth or influence",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "simulate": {
    "def": "(verb) to look, feel, or behave like (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "simulation": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is made to look, feel, or behave like something else especially so that it can be studied or used to train people —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "simultaneously": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening at the same time —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sin": {
    "def": "(noun) an action that is considered to be wrong according to religious or moral law",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "situated": {
    "def": "(adjective) located in a particular place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "skeptical": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or expressing doubt about something (such as a claim or statement)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sketch": {
    "def": "(noun) a quick, rough drawing that shows the main features of an object or scene",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "skilled": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the training, knowledge, and experience that is needed to do something : having a lot of skill",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "skull": {
    "def": "(noun) the structure of bones that form the head and face of a person or animal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slap": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit (someone or something) with the front or back of your open hand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slavery": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being a slave",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slogan": {
    "def": "(noun) a word or phrase that is easy to remember and is used by a group or business to attract attention",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slot": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, thin opening",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "so-called": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to indicate the name that is commonly or usually used for something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "soak": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something) in a liquid for a period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "socialist": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who believes in socialism",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sole": {
    "def": "(adjective) only or single",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "solidarity": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of unity between people who have the same interests, goals, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "solo": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of music that is performed by one singer or musician",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sophisticated": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing a lot of experience and knowledge about the world and about culture, art, literature, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sophomore": {
    "def": "(noun) a student in the second year of high school or college —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spam": {
    "def": "(noun) e-mail that is not wanted : e-mail that is sent to large numbers of people and that consists mostly of advertising",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spare": {
    "def": "(adjective) kept as something extra that can be used if it is needed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "specialize": {
    "def": "(verb) to limit your business or area of study to one specific subject —usually + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "specialized": {
    "def": "(adjective) made or used for one particular purpose, job, place, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "specification": {
    "def": "(noun) a detailed description of work to be done or materials to be used in a project : an instruction that says exactly how to do or make something—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "specify": {
    "def": "(verb) to name or mention (someone or something) exactly and clearly : to be specific about (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "specimen": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as an animal or plant) collected as an example of a particular kind of thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spectacle": {
    "def": "(noun) a very impressive show",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spectacular": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing wonder and admiration : very impressive",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spectator": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who watches an event, show, game, activity, etc., often as part of an audience",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spectrum": {
    "def": "(noun) the group of colors that a ray of light can be separated into including red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet : the colors that can be seen in a rainbow",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "speculate": {
    "def": "(verb) to think about something and make guesses about it : to form ideas or theories about something usually when there are many things not known about it —+ that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spell": {
    "def": "(verb) to say, write, or print the letters of (a word or name) —sometimes + out",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sphere": {
    "def": "(noun) a round object : globe",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spice": {
    "def": "(noun) a substance (such as pepper or nutmeg) that is used in cooking to add flavor to food and that comes from a dried plant and is usually a powder or seed —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spill": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause or allow (something) to fall, flow, or run over the edge of a container usually in an accidental way —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spine": {
    "def": "(noun) the row of connected bones down the middle of the back : backbone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spite": {
    "def": "(noun) a desire to harm, anger, or defeat another person especially because you feel that you have been treated wrongly in some way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spoil": {
    "def": "(verb) to have a bad effect on (something) : to damage or ruin (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spokesman": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who speaks for or represents a person, company, etc. —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spokesperson": {
    "def": "(noun) a man or woman who speaks for or represents someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spokeswoman": {
    "def": "(noun) a woman who speaks for or represents someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sponsorship": {
    "def": "(noun) an arrangement in which a sponsor agrees to give money to someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spotlight": {
    "def": "(noun) a device that directs a narrow, bright beam of light on a small area",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spouse": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who is married : a husband or wife",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spy": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who tries secretly to get information about a country or organization for another country or organization —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "squad": {
    "def": "(noun) a part of a police force that deals with a specific type of crime",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stab": {
    "def": "(noun) a wound made by a pointed weapon (such as a knife)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stability": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality or state of something that is not easily changed or likely to change",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stabilize": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop quickly changing, increasing, getting worse, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stall": {
    "def": "(noun) a small open counter or partially enclosed structure where things are displayed for sale",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stance": {
    "def": "(noun) a publicly stated opinion—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "standing": {
    "def": "(adjective) used in or for standing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stark": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a very plain and often cold or empty appearance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "starve": {
    "def": "(verb) to suffer or die from lack of food : to suffer extreme hunger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "statistical": {
    "def": "(noun) a number that represents a piece of information (such as information about how often something is done, how common something is, etc.) —often plural —sometimes used figuratively —called also (US, informal) stat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "steadily": {
    "def": "(adjective) not shaking or moving : held firmly in one place or position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "steam": {
    "def": "(noun) the hot gas that is created when water is boiled",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "steer": {
    "def": "(verb) to control the direction in which something (such as a ship, car, or airplane) moves",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stem": {
    "def": "(noun) the main long and thin part of a plant that rises above the soil and supports the leaves and flowers",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stereotype": {
    "def": "(noun) an often unfair and untrue belief that many people have about all people or things with a particular characteristic",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stimulate": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) more active : to cause or encourage (something) to happen or develop",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stimulus": {
    "def": "(noun) something that causes something else to happen, develop, or become more active",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "storage": {
    "def": "(noun) space where you put things when they are not being used",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "straightforward": {
    "def": "(adjective) easy to do or understand : not complicated",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strain": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of stress and worry that you have because you are trying to do too much, are dealing with a difficult problem, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strand": {
    "def": "(noun) a thin piece of thread, wire, hair, etc. —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strategic": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to a general plan that is created to achieve a goal in war, politics, etc., usually over a long period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strictly": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe a command, rule, etc., that must be obeyed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "striking": {
    "def": "(adjective) unusual or extreme in a way that attracts attention",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strip": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, narrow piece of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strive": {
    "def": "(verb) to try very hard to do or achieve something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stroke": {
    "def": "(noun) a serious illness caused when a blood vessel in your brain suddenly breaks or is blocked",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "structural": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to the way something is built or organized : relating to the structure of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stun": {
    "def": "(verb) to surprise or upset (someone) very much",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stunning": {
    "def": "(adjective) very surprising or shocking",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "submission": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of giving a document, proposal, piece of writing, etc., to someone so that it can be considered or approved : an act of submitting something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "subscriber": {
    "def": "(verb) to pay money to get a publication or service regularly —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "subscription": {
    "def": "(noun) an agreement that you make with a company to get a publication or service regularly and that you usually pay for in advance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "subsequent": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening or coming after something else —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "subsequently": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening or coming after something else —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "subsidy": {
    "def": "(noun) money that is paid usually by a government to keep the price of a product or service low or to help a business or organization to continue to function",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "substantial": {
    "def": "(adjective) large in amount, size, or number",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "substantially": {
    "def": "(adverb) very much : a lot",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "substitute": {
    "def": "(noun) a person or thing that takes the place of someone or something else —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "substitution": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of substituting or replacing one person or thing with another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suburb": {
    "def": "(noun) a town or other area where people live in houses near a larger city —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suburban": {
    "def": "(adjective) living in or relating to a suburb or to suburbs in general",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "succession": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of getting a title or right after the person who had that title or right before you has died or is no longer able or allowed to have it; also : the process by which this happens",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "successive": {
    "def": "(adjective) following one after the other in a series : following each other without interruption",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "successor": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who has a job, position, or title after someone else : someone who succeeds another person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suck": {
    "def": "(verb) to pull (liquid, air, etc.) into your mouth especially while your lips are forming a small hole",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sue": {
    "def": "(verb) to use a legal process by which you try to get a court of law to force a person, company, or organization that has treated you unfairly or hurt you in some way to give you something or to do something : to bring a lawsuit against someone or something —often + for —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sufficient": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or providing as much as is needed : enough",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sufficiently": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or providing as much as is needed : enough",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suicide": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of killing yourself because you do not want to continue living",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suite": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of rooms that is used for one purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "summit": {
    "def": "(noun) the highest point of a mountain : the top of a mountain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "super": {
    "def": "(adjective) extremely good",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "superb": {
    "def": "(adjective) extremely good : excellent or brilliant in a very noticeable way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "superintendent": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who directs or manages a place, department, organization, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "superior": {
    "def": "(adjective) of high quality : high or higher in quality —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "supervise": {
    "def": "(verb) to be in charge of (someone or something) : to watch and direct (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "supervision": {
    "def": "(noun) the action or process of watching and directing what someone does or how something is done : the action or process of supervising someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "supervisor": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who supervises someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "supplement": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is added to something else in order to make it complete",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "supportive": {
    "def": "(adjective) giving help or encouragement to someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "supposedly": {
    "def": "(adverb) according to what someone has said or what is generally believed to be true or real",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suppress": {
    "def": "(verb) to end or stop (something) by force",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "supreme": {
    "def": "(adjective) highest in rank or authority",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "surgeon": {
    "def": "(noun) a doctor who performs operations that involve cutting into someone's body in order to repair or remove damaged or diseased parts : a doctor who performs surgery",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "surgical": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the process of performing a medical operation : of or relating to surgery",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "surplus": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount (such as an amount of money) that is more than the amount that is needed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "surrender": {
    "def": "(verb) to agree to stop fighting, hiding, resisting, etc., because you know that you will not win or succeed —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "surveillance": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of carefully watching someone or something especially in order to prevent or detect a crime",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "survival": {
    "def": "(noun) the state or fact of continuing to live or exist especially in spite of difficult conditions —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "survivor": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who continues to live after an accident, illness, war, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suspend": {
    "def": "(verb) to force (someone) to leave a job, position, or place for a usually short period of time as a form of punishment",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suspension": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of forcing someone to leave a job, position, or place for a usually short period of time as a form of punishment : the act of suspending someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suspicious": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing a feeling that something is wrong or that someone is behaving wrongly : causing suspicion",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sustain": {
    "def": "(verb) to provide what is needed for (something or someone) to exist, continue, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sustainable": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to be used without being completely used up or destroyed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "swallow": {
    "def": "(verb) to take (something) into your stomach through your mouth and throat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "symbolic": {
    "def": "(adjective) expressing or representing an idea or quality without using words —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sympathetic": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling or showing concern about someone who is in a bad situation : having or showing feelings of sympathy —often + to or toward",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "syndrome": {
    "def": "(noun) a disease or disorder that involves a particular group of signs and symptoms",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "synthesis": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is made by combining different things (such as ideas, styles, etc.)—often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "systematic": {
    "def": "(adjective) using a careful system or method : done according to a system",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tackle": {
    "def": "(noun) equipment that is used for a particular activity (especially fishing)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tactical": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or used for a specific plan that is created to achieve a particular goal in war, politics, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tag": {
    "def": "(noun) a small piece of cloth, paper, metal, etc., that is attached to something and that has information written on it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "taxpayer": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who pays taxes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "technological": {
    "def": "(noun) the use of science in industry, engineering, etc., to invent useful things or to solve problems",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "teen": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who is between 13 and 19 years old : teenager",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "temporarily": {
    "def": "(adjective) continuing for a limited amount of time : not permanent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tempt": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to do or want to do something even though it may be wrong, bad, or unwise —often + into —often followed by to + verb —often used as (be) tempted",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tenant": {
    "def": "(noun) a person, business, group, etc., that pays to use another person's property : someone who rents or leases a house, apartment, etc., from a landlord",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tendency": {
    "def": "(noun) a quality that makes something likely to happen or that makes someone likely to think or behave in a particular way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tension": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of nervousness that makes you unable to relax",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tenure": {
    "def": "(noun) the amount of time that a person holds a job, office, or title",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "terminal": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing death eventually : leading finally to death",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "terminate": {
    "def": "(verb) to end in a particular way or at a particular place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "terms": {
    "def": "(noun) a word or phrase that has an exact meaning",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "terrain": {
    "def": "(noun) land of a particular kind",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "terribly": {
    "def": "(adverb) very or extremely",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "terrific": {
    "def": "(adjective) extremely good : excellent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "terrify": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to be extremely afraid : to frighten (someone) very much",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "terror": {
    "def": "(noun) a very strong feeling of fear",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "terrorism": {
    "def": "(noun) the use of violent acts to frighten the people in an area as a way of trying to achieve a political goal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "terrorist": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who uses or supports the use of terrorism",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "testify": {
    "def": "(verb) to talk and answer questions about something especially in a court of law while formally promising that what you are saying is true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "testimony": {
    "def": "(noun) something that someone says especially in a court of law while formally promising to tell the truth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "testing": {
    "def": "(adjective) difficult to deal with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "textbook": {
    "def": "(noun) a book about a particular subject that is used in the study of that subject especially in a school",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "texture": {
    "def": "(noun) the way that something feels when you touch it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thankfully": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a way that makes you feel thankful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "theatrical": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the theater",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "theft": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or crime of stealing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "theology": {
    "def": "(noun) the study of religious faith, practice, and experience : the study of God and God's relation to the world",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "theoretical": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to what is possible or imagined rather than to what is known to be true or real",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "therapist": {
    "def": "(noun) a person trained in methods of treating illnesses especially without the use of drugs or surgery",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thereafter": {
    "def": "(adverb) after that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thesis": {
    "def": "(noun) a long piece of writing on a particular subject that is done to earn a degree at a university",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thorough": {
    "def": "(adjective) including every possible part or detail",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thoroughly": {
    "def": "(adjective) including every possible part or detail",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thought-provoking": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing people to think seriously about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thoughtful": {
    "def": "(adjective) serious and quiet because you are thinking",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thread": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, thin piece of cotton, silk, etc., used for sewing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "threshold": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of wood, metal, or stone that forms the bottom of a door and that you walk over as you enter a room or building",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thrilled": {
    "def": "(adjective) very excited and happy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thrive": {
    "def": "(verb) to grow or develop successfully : to flourish or succeed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tide": {
    "def": "(noun) the regular upward and downward movement of the level of the ocean that is caused by the pull of the Sun and the Moon on the Earth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "timber": {
    "def": "(noun) trees that are grown in order to produce wood",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "timely": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening at the correct or most useful time : not happening too late",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "timing": {
    "def": "(noun) the time when something happens or is done especially when it is thought of as having a good or bad effect on the result",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tissue": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of soft and very thin paper that is used especially for cleaning",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tobacco": {
    "def": "(noun) a plant that produces leaves which are smoked in cigarettes, pipes, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tolerance": {
    "def": "(noun) willingness to accept feelings, habits, or beliefs that are different from your own",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tolerate": {
    "def": "(verb) to allow (something that is bad, unpleasant, etc.) to exist, happen, or be done",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "toll": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of money that you are required to pay for the use of a road or bridge",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "torture": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of causing severe physical pain as a form of punishment or as a way to force someone to do or say something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "toss": {
    "def": "(verb) to throw (something) with a quick, light motion",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tournament": {
    "def": "(noun) a sports competition or series of contests that involves many players or teams and that usually continues for at least several days",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "toxic": {
    "def": "(adjective) containing poisonous substances : poisonous —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trademark": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a word) that identifies a particular company's product and cannot be used by another company without permission —abbr. TM",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trading": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or practice of buying and selling something (such as stocks or bonds) —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tragedy": {
    "def": "(noun) a very bad event that causes great sadness and often involves someone's death",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tragic": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing strong feelings of sadness usually because someone has died in a way that seems very shocking, unfair, etc. —sometimes used in an exaggerated way to describe something that is very bad, unfortunate, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trailer": {
    "def": "(noun) a long platform or box with wheels that is pulled behind a truck or car and used to transport things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trait": {
    "def": "(noun) a quality that makes one person or thing different from another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "transaction": {
    "def": "(noun) a business deal : an occurrence in which goods, services, or money are passed from one person, account, etc., to another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "transcript": {
    "def": "(noun) a written, printed, or typed copy of words that have been spoken",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "transformation": {
    "def": "(noun) a complete or major change in someone's or something's appearance, form, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "transit": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of moving people or things from one place to another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "transmission": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of sending electrical signals to a radio, television, computer, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "transmit": {
    "def": "(verb) to send (information, sound, etc.) in the form of electrical signals to a radio, television, computer, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "transparency": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality that makes it possible to see through something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "transparent": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to be seen through",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trap": {
    "def": "(noun) a device that is used for catching animals",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trauma": {
    "def": "(noun) a very difficult or unpleasant experience that causes someone to have mental or emotional problems usually for a long time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "treasure": {
    "def": "(noun) something valuable (such as money, jewels, gold, or silver) that is hidden or kept in a safe place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "treaty": {
    "def": "(noun) an official agreement that is made between two or more countries or groups",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tribal": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to a tribe or tribes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trigger": {
    "def": "(noun) a lever on a gun that you pull to fire the gun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trillion": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 1,000,000,000,000 : one thousand billion",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trio": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of three singers or musicians who perform together; also : a piece of music for such a group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "triumph": {
    "def": "(noun) a great or important victory",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "troop": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of soldiers",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trophy": {
    "def": "(noun) an object (such as a large cup or sculpture) that is given as a prize for winning a competition",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "troubled": {
    "def": "(adjective) worried or anxious",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trustee": {
    "def": "(noun) a person or organization that has been given responsibility for managing someone else's property or money through a trust",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tsunami": {
    "def": "(noun) a very high, large wave in the ocean that is usually caused by an earthquake under the sea and that can cause great destruction when it reaches land : tidal wave",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tuition": {
    "def": "(noun) money that is paid to a school for the right to study there",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tumor": {
    "def": "(noun) a mass of tissue found in or on the body that is made up of abnormal cells",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "turnout": {
    "def": "(noun) the number of people who go to or participate in something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "turnover": {
    "def": "(noun) the amount of money that is received in sales by a store or company —usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "twist": {
    "def": "(verb) to bend or turn (something) in order to change its shape",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ultimate": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening or coming at the end of a process, series of events, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unacceptable": {
    "def": "(adjective) not pleasing or welcome : not acceptable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "uncertainty": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality or state of being uncertain : doubt",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unconstitutional": {
    "def": "(adjective) not allowed by the constitution of a country or government : not constitutional",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "undergo": {
    "def": "(verb) to experience or endure (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "undergraduate": {
    "def": "(noun) a student at a college or university who has not yet earned a degree —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "underlying": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to identify the idea, cause, problem, etc., that forms the basis of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "undermine": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone or something) weaker or less effective usually in a secret or gradual way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "undertake": {
    "def": "(verb) to begin or attempt (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "undoubtedly": {
    "def": "(adjective) definitely true or existing : not doubted",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unfold": {
    "def": "(verb) to spread or cause (something) to spread or straighten out from a folded position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unfortunate": {
    "def": "(adjective) having bad luck : unlucky",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unify": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (people or things) to be joined or brought together : unite",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unity": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being in full agreement : harmony",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "universal": {
    "def": "(adjective) done or experienced by everyone : existing or available for everyone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unprecedented": {
    "def": "(adjective) not done or experienced before",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unveil": {
    "def": "(verb) to show or reveal (something) to others for the first time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "upcoming": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening or appearing soon",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "upgrade": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) better by including the most recent information or improvements",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "uphold": {
    "def": "(verb) to support or defend (something, such as a law)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "urgent": {
    "def": "(adjective) very important and needing immediate attention",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "usage": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of using something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "utility": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality or state of being useful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "utilize": {
    "def": "(verb) to use (something) for a particular purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "utterly": {
    "def": "(adjective) complete and total",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vacuum": {
    "def": "(noun) an empty space in which there is no air or other gas : a space from which all or most of the air has been removed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vague": {
    "def": "(adjective) not clear in meaning : stated in a way that is general and not specific",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "valid": {
    "def": "(adjective) fair or reasonable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "validity": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being acceptable according to the law : the state of being valid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vanish": {
    "def": "(verb) to disappear entirely without a clear explanation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "variable": {
    "def": "(adjective) able or likely to change or be changed : not always the same",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "variation": {
    "def": "(noun) a change in the form, position, condition, or amount of something —often + in —often + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "varied": {
    "def": "(adjective) having many forms or types : including many different things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vein": {
    "def": "(noun) any one of the tubes that carry blood from parts of the body back to the heart",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "venture": {
    "def": "(verb) to go somewhere that is unknown, dangerous, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "verbal": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or consisting of words",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "verdict": {
    "def": "(noun) the decision made by a jury in a trial",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "verify": {
    "def": "(verb) to prove, show, find out, or state that (something) is true or correct",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "versus": {
    "def": "(preposition) —used to indicate the two people, teams, etc., that are fighting or competing against each other or that are opposed to each other in a legal case —abbr. vs., v.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vertical": {
    "def": "(adjective) positioned up and down rather than from side to side : going straight up",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vessel": {
    "def": "(noun) a ship or large boat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "veteran": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who fought in a war as a soldier, sailor, etc. —called also (US, informal) vet",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "viable": {
    "def": "(adjective) capable of being done or used : workable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vibrant": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing great life, activity, and energy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vice": {
    "def": "(noun) bad or immoral behavior or habits : wickedness",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "viewpoint": {
    "def": "(noun) a way of looking at or thinking about something : point of view",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "violate": {
    "def": "(verb) to do something that is not allowed by (a law, rule, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "violation": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of doing something that is not allowed by a law or rule",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "virtue": {
    "def": "(noun) morally good behavior or character",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "visa": {
    "def": "(noun) an official mark or stamp on a passport that allows someone to enter or leave a country usually for a particular reason",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vocal": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or produced by the voice",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "voluntary": {
    "def": "(adjective) done or given because you want to and not because you are forced to : done or given by choice",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "voting": {
    "def": "(verb) to make an official choice for or against someone or something by casting a ballot, raising your hand, speaking your choice aloud, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vulnerability": {
    "def": "(adjective) easily hurt or harmed physically, mentally, or emotionally —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vulnerable": {
    "def": "(adjective) easily hurt or harmed physically, mentally, or emotionally —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wander": {
    "def": "(verb) to move around or go to different places usually without having a particular purpose or direction",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "warehouse": {
    "def": "(noun) a large building used for storing goods",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "warfare": {
    "def": "(noun) military fighting in a war",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "warming": {
    "def": "(verb) to become warm or to make (someone or something) warm",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "warrant": {
    "def": "(noun) a document issued by a court that gives the police the power to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "weave": {
    "def": "(verb) to make something (such as cloth) by crossing threads or other long pieces of material over and under each other",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "weed": {
    "def": "(noun) a plant that grows very quickly where it is not wanted and covers or kills more desirable plants",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "weekly": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening, done, or made every week",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "weird": {
    "def": "(adjective) unusual or strange",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "welfare": {
    "def": "(noun) a government program for poor or unemployed people that helps pay for their food, housing, medical costs, etc. —often used before another noun —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "well-being": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being happy, healthy, or successful —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "whatsoever": {
    "def": "(adjective) of any kind or amount at all",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wheat": {
    "def": "(noun) a kind of grain that is used to make flour for breads, cookies, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "whereby": {
    "def": "(conjunction) by which : according to which",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "whip": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, thin piece of leather or similar material that is attached to a handle and that is used for hitting a person as punishment or to hit an animal (such as a horse) to make it move faster",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "whoever": {
    "def": "(pronoun) whatever person : any person at all",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "widespread": {
    "def": "(adjective) common over a wide area or among many people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "widow": {
    "def": "(noun) a woman whose husband has died",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "willingness": {
    "def": "(adjective) not refusing to do something : ready—followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wit": {
    "def": "(noun) an ability to say or write things that are clever and usually funny",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "withdrawal": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of moving something away or taking something away",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "workforce": {
    "def": "(noun) the group of people who work for a particular organization or business",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "workout": {
    "def": "(noun) a period of physical exercise that you do in order to improve your fitness, ability, or performance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "workplace": {
    "def": "(noun) the office, factory, etc., where people work",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "workshop": {
    "def": "(noun) a place where things are made or repaired",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "worm": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, thin animal that has a soft body with no legs or bones and that often lives in the ground",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "worship": {
    "def": "(verb) to honor or respect (someone or something) as a god",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "worthwhile": {
    "def": "(adjective) worth doing or getting : good enough, important enough, etc., to be worth spending time, effort, or money on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "worthy": {
    "def": "(adjective) good and deserving respect, praise, or attention",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "yell": {
    "def": "(verb) to say (something) very loudly especially because you are angry, surprised, or are trying to get someone's attention —often + at —often + out",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "a": {
    "def": "(noun) the first letter of the English alphabet",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "abandon": {
    "def": "(verb) to leave and never return to (someone who needs protection or help)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "able": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the power, skill, money, etc., that is needed to do something —usually followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "abroad": {
    "def": "(adverb) in or to a foreign country",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "abscond": {
    "def": "(verb) to go away or escape from a place secretly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "absolute": {
    "def": "(adjective) complete and total —often used informally to make a statement more forceful —sometimes used with the most",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "absolutely": {
    "def": "(adverb) completely or totally —often used to make a statement more forceful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "abundance": {
    "def": "(noun) a large amount of something : an abundant amount of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "abundant": {
    "def": "(adjective) existing or occurring in large amounts",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "academic": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to schools and education",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "acceptable": {
    "def": "(adjective) capable or worthy of being accepted —sometimes + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "access": {
    "def": "(noun) a way of getting near, at, or to something or someone —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accident": {
    "def": "(noun) a sudden event (such as a crash) that is not planned or intended and that causes damage or injury",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accompany": {
    "def": "(verb) to go somewhere with (someone) : to be a companion for (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "according to": {
    "def": "(preposition) as stated, reported, or recorded by (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "account": {
    "def": "(noun) a record of money that has been paid and money that has been received : bill",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accurate": {
    "def": "(adjective) free from mistakes or errors",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accuse": {
    "def": "(verb) to blame (someone) for something wrong or illegal : to say that someone is guilty of a fault or crime —often + of —sometimes used humorously",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "achieve": {
    "def": "(verb) to get or reach (something) by working hard",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "achievement": {
    "def": "(noun) something that has been done or achieved through effort : a result of hard work",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "acquire": {
    "def": "(verb) to get (something) : to come to own (something) : to come to have (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "acrimony": {
    "def": "(noun) angry and bitter feelings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "act": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is done",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "action": {
    "def": "(noun) something that a person or group does —often used with take",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "active": {
    "def": "(adjective) doing things that require physical movement and energy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "activity": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being active : behavior or actions of a particular kind",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "actor": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who acts in a play, movie, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "actress": {
    "def": "(noun) a woman or girl who acts in a play, movie, etc. : a female actor",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ad": {
    "def": "(noun) advertisement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "adapt": {
    "def": "(verb) to change your behavior so that it is easier to live in a particular place or situation —usually + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "addition": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of joining something to something else : the act or process of adding something—often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "additional": {
    "def": "(adjective) more than is usual or expected",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "address": {
    "def": "(verb) to write on an envelope, package, letter, etc., the name and address of the person or business it is being sent to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "administration": {
    "def": "(noun) the activities that relate to running a company, school, or other organization",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "admire": {
    "def": "(verb) to feel respect or approval for (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "adopt": {
    "def": "(verb) to take a child of other parents legally as your own child",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "adulation": {
    "def": "(noun) extreme admiration or praise",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "adult": {
    "def": "(noun) a fully grown person or animal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "advanced": {
    "def": "(adjective) beyond the basic level",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "advantage": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a good position or condition) that helps to make someone or something better or more likely to succeed than others",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "adversity": {
    "def": "(noun) a difficult situation or condition : misfortune or tragedy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "advertise": {
    "def": "(verb) to make the public aware of something (such as a product) that is being sold",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "advertisement": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a short film or a written notice) that is shown or presented to the public to help sell a product or to make an announcement —often + for —called also ad, advert",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "advertising": {
    "def": "(noun) published or broadcast advertisements",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "advice": {
    "def": "(noun) an opinion or suggestion about what someone should do",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "advise": {
    "def": "(verb) to give an opinion or suggestion to someone about what should be done : to give advice to (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aegis": {
    "def": "(noun) the power to protect, control, or support something or someone—used in the phrase under the aegis of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "affair": {
    "def": "(noun) work or activities done for a purpose : commercial, professional, public, or personal business",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "afford": {
    "def": "(verb) to be able to pay for (something) —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "afternoon": {
    "def": "(noun) the middle part of the day : the part of the day between noon and evening —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "afterwards": {
    "def": "(adverb) at a later time : after something has happened",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "agency": {
    "def": "(noun) a business that provides a particular service",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "agenda": {
    "def": "(noun) a list of things to be considered or done",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "agent": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who does business for another person : a person who acts on behalf of another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ago": {
    "def": "(adverb) in the past : before the present time : before now",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "agreement": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of agreeing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ah": {
    "def": "(interjection) —used to express pleasure, relief, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aid": {
    "def": "(verb) to provide what is useful or necessary : help —usually + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aim": {
    "def": "(verb) to point (a weapon) at a target",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aircraft": {
    "def": "(noun) a machine (such as an airplane or a helicopter) that flies through the air —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "airline": {
    "def": "(noun) a company that owns and operates many airplanes which are used for carrying passengers and goods to different places —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "airport": {
    "def": "(noun) a place where aircraft land and take off and where there are buildings for passengers to wait in and for aircraft to be sheltered",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "alarm": {
    "def": "(noun) a device that makes a loud sound as a warning or signal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "albeit": {
    "def": "(conjunction) even though : although",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "album": {
    "def": "(noun) a book with blank pages in which you put a collection of photographs, stamps, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "alcohol": {
    "def": "(noun) a clear liquid that has a strong smell, that is used in some medicines and other products, and that is the substance in liquors (such as beer, wine, or whiskey) that can make a person drunk",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "alcoholic": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, containing, or caused by alcohol",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "all": {
    "def": "(adjective) the whole, entire, total amount, quantity, or extent of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "all right": {
    "def": "(adverb) fairly well : well enough",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aloud": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a way that can be clearly heard : in a voice that can be heard",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "alter": {
    "def": "(verb) to change (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "alternative": {
    "def": "(adjective) offering or expressing a choice",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "although": {
    "def": "(conjunction) despite the fact that : though—used to introduce a fact that makes another fact unusual or surprising",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "altruism": {
    "def": "(noun) feelings and behavior that show a desire to help other people and a lack of selfishness",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aluminium": {
    "def": "(noun) a silver metal that is strong and light and that is used for making many products—often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "amazed": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling or showing great surprise —often + that —often + at or by —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "amazing": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing great surprise or wonder : causing amazement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ambiguous": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to be understood in more than one way : having more than one possible meaning",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ambition": {
    "def": "(noun) a particular goal or aim : something that a person hopes to do or achieve",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ambivalent": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing very different feelings (such as love and hate) about someone or something at the same time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "among": {
    "def": "(preposition) in or through (a group of people or things)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "amulet": {
    "def": "(noun) a small object worn to protect the person wearing it against bad things (such as illness, bad luck, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "analyse": {
    "def": "(verb) to study (something) closely and carefully : to learn the nature and relationship of the parts of (something) by a close and careful examination",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "analysis": {
    "def": "(noun) a careful study of something to learn about its parts, what they do, and how they are related to each other",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "and": {
    "def": "(conjunction) —used to join words or groups of words",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "animal": {
    "def": "(noun) a living thing that is not a human being or plant —often used to refer specifically to mammals as distinguished from other living things (such as fish and birds)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "anniversary": {
    "def": "(noun) a date that is remembered or celebrated because a special or notable event occurred on that date in a previous year —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "announcement": {
    "def": "(noun) a written or spoken statement that tells people about something : public or formal words that announce something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "annoy": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to feel slightly angry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "annoyed": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to feel slightly angry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "annoying": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to feel slightly angry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "annual": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening once a year",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "anomaly": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is unusual or unexpected : something anomalous",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "antipathy": {
    "def": "(noun) a strong feeling of dislike —often + to or toward",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "anxious": {
    "def": "(adjective) afraid or nervous especially about what may happen : feeling anxiety",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "any": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to indicate a person or thing that is not particular or specific",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "any more": {
    "def": "(adverb) in the recent or present period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "anybody": {
    "def": "(pronoun) any person : anyone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "anyway": {
    "def": "(adverb) despite something that has been stated before",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "apartment": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually rented room or set of rooms that is part of a building and is used as a place to live",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "apathetic": {
    "def": "(adjective) not having or showing much emotion or interest",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "apologize": {
    "def": "(verb) to express regret for doing or saying something wrong : to give or make an apology",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "app": {
    "def": "(noun) a computer program that performs a special function : application",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "apparent": {
    "def": "(adjective) easy to see or understand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "appeal": {
    "def": "(noun) a quality that causes people to like someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "appearance": {
    "def": "(noun) the way that someone or something looks",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "apple": {
    "def": "(noun) a round fruit with red, yellow, or green skin and firm white flesh —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "application": {
    "def": "(noun) a formal and usually written request for something (such as a job, admission to a school, a loan, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "apply": {
    "def": "(verb) to ask formally for something (such as a job, admission to a school, a loan, etc.) usually in writing —often + for —sometimes followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "appointment": {
    "def": "(noun) an agreement to meet with someone at a particular time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "appreciate": {
    "def": "(verb) to understand the worth or importance of (something or someone) : to admire and value (something or someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "appropriate": {
    "def": "(adjective) right or suited for some purpose or situation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "approval": {
    "def": "(noun) the belief that something or someone is good or acceptable : a good opinion of someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "approve": {
    "def": "(verb) to believe that something or someone is good or acceptable —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "approximately": {
    "def": "(adjective) almost correct or exact : close in value or amount but not precise",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "april": {
    "def": "(noun) the fourth month of the year —abbr. Apr.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "architect": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who designs buildings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "architecture": {
    "def": "(noun) the art or science of designing and creating buildings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ardent": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing very strong feelings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "arduous": {
    "def": "(adjective) very difficult",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "area": {
    "def": "(noun) a part or section within a larger place : region",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "arguably": {
    "def": "(adverb) it can be argued—used to say that a statement is very possibly true even if it is not certainly true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "argument": {
    "def": "(noun) a statement or series of statements for or against something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "arise": {
    "def": "(verb) to begin to occur or to exist",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "armed": {
    "def": "(adjective) involving the use of weapons",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "armour": {
    "def": "(noun) special clothing that people wear to protect their bodies from weapons",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "arms": {
    "def": "(noun) either one of the two long body parts that join the top of your body at the shoulder and that end at the hand or wrist",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "arrangement": {
    "def": "(noun) the way that things or people are organized for a particular purpose or activity : the way that things or people are arranged",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "arrest": {
    "def": "(verb) to use the power of the law to take and keep (someone, such as a criminal) —often used as (be) arrested",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "arrival": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of coming to or reaching a place : the act of arriving",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "arrive": {
    "def": "(verb) to come to or reach a place after traveling, being sent, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "art": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is created with imagination and skill and that is beautiful or that expresses important ideas or feelings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "article": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of writing about a particular subject that is included in a magazine, newspaper, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "artificial": {
    "def": "(adjective) not natural or real : made, produced, or done to seem like something natural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "artist": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who creates art : a person who is skilled at drawing, painting, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "artistic": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to art or artists",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "as": {
    "def": "(adverb) to the same degree or amount",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ashamed": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling shame or guilt —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "assessment": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of making a judgment about something : the act of assessing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "assignment": {
    "def": "(noun) a job or duty that is given to someone : a task someone is required to do",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "assist": {
    "def": "(verb) to give support or help : to make it easier for someone to do something or for something to happen : help",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "assistant": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who helps someone; especially : a person whose job is to help another person to do work",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "associate": {
    "def": "(verb) to think of one person or thing when you think of another person or thing—usually + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "associated": {
    "def": "(verb) to think of one person or thing when you think of another person or thing—usually + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "association": {
    "def": "(noun) an organized group of people who have the same interest, job, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "assume": {
    "def": "(verb) to think that something is true or probably true without knowing that it is true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "astute": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "at": {
    "def": "(preposition) —used to indicate the place where someone or something is",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "athlete": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is trained in or good at sports, games, or exercises that require physical skill and strength",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "atone": {
    "def": "(verb) to do something good as a way to show that you are sorry about doing something bad—usually + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "attach": {
    "def": "(verb) to fasten or join one thing to another —often used as (be) attached —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "attend": {
    "def": "(verb) to go to and be present at (an event, meeting, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "attitude": {
    "def": "(noun) the way you think and feel about someone or something —often + to, toward, or towards",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "attorney": {
    "def": "(noun) lawyer—used chiefly as a title",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "attract": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to choose to do or be involved in something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "attraction": {
    "def": "(noun) something interesting or enjoyable that people want to visit, see, or do",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "attractive": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a pleasing appearance; especially : having a pleasing appearance that causes romantic or sexual feelings in someone : good-looking",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "audacious": {
    "def": "(adjective) very confident and daring : very bold and surprising or shocking",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "audience": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people who gather together to listen to something (such as a concert) or watch something (such as a movie or play) : the people who attend a performance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "august": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a formal and impressive quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "auspicious": {
    "def": "(adjective) showing or suggesting that future success is likely",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "author": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who has written something; especially : a person who has written a book or who writes many books",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "autocratic": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who rules with total power",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "automatic": {
    "def": "(adjective) having controls that allow something to work or happen without being directly controlled by a person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "automatically": {
    "def": "(adjective) having controls that allow something to work or happen without being directly controlled by a person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "available": {
    "def": "(adjective) easy or possible to get or use",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "avarice": {
    "def": "(noun) a strong desire to have or get money : greed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "average": {
    "def": "(noun) a number that is calculated by adding quantities together and then dividing the total by the number of quantities",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "award": {
    "def": "(verb) to give (a reward or prize) to someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "babble": {
    "def": "(verb) to talk foolishly or too much",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "background": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of a scene or picture that is farthest from the viewer : the part of a scene that is behind a main figure or object in a painting, photograph, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "backwards": {
    "def": "(adverb) toward the back : to or toward what is behind",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bacteria": {
    "def": "(noun) any one of a group of very small living things that often cause disease—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bade": {
    "def": "(verb) to offer to pay (a particular amount of money) for something that is being sold : to make a bid at an auction",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "badly": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a bad manner",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "balance": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of having your weight spread equally so that you do not fall",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ball": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually round object that is used in a game or sport or as a toy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ban": {
    "def": "(verb) to forbid people from using (something) : to say that something cannot be used or done",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "banal": {
    "def": "(adjective) boring or ordinary : not interesting",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "banana": {
    "def": "(noun) a long curved fruit with a thick peel that is yellow when it is ripe",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bank": {
    "def": "(noun) a business where people keep their money, borrow money, etc., or the building where such a business operates —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bar": {
    "def": "(noun) a building or room where alcoholic drinks and sometimes food are served",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "barrier": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a fence or natural obstacle) that prevents or blocks movement from one place to another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "baseball": {
    "def": "(noun) a game played on a large field by two teams of nine players who try to score runs by hitting a small ball with a bat and then running to each of the four bases without being put out —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "based": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe the base or basis of something —often used in combination",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "basically": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a general or basic way—used to say that something is true or correct as a general statement even if it is not entirely true or correct",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "basis": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as an idea or set of ideas) from which another thing develops or can develop —usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "basketball": {
    "def": "(noun) a game in which two teams of five players bounce a ball and try to score points by throwing the ball through one of the raised nets at each end of a rectangular court —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bath": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of washing the body usually by sitting or lying in a container filled with water",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bathroom": {
    "def": "(noun) a room with a sink and toilet and usually a bathtub or shower",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "battery": {
    "def": "(noun) a device that is placed inside a machine (such as a clock, toy, or car) to supply it with electricity",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "be": {
    "def": "(verb) —used to indicate the identity of a person or thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beach": {
    "def": "(noun) an area covered with sand or small rocks that is next to an ocean or lake",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bean": {
    "def": "(noun) a seed that is eaten as a vegetable and that comes from any one of many different kinds of climbing plants",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beautiful": {
    "def": "(adjective) very attractive in a physical way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beauty": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality of being physically attractive —sometimes used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "because": {
    "def": "(conjunction) for the reason that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bedroom": {
    "def": "(noun) a room used for sleeping",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bee": {
    "def": "(noun) a black and yellow flying insect that can sting and that is often kept in hives for the honey that it produces —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beef": {
    "def": "(noun) meat from a cow —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beer": {
    "def": "(noun) an alcoholic drink made from malt and flavored with hops",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beginning": {
    "def": "(noun) the point or time at which something begins : a starting point—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "behave": {
    "def": "(verb) to act in an acceptable way : to act properly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "behavior": {
    "def": "(noun) the way a person or animal acts or behaves",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "behaviour": {
    "def": "(noun) the way a person or animal acts or behaves",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "behemoth": {
    "def": "(noun) something very big and powerful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "being": {
    "def": "(noun) a living thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "belief": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of being sure that someone or something exists or that something is true —often + in —often + that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "belittle": {
    "def": "(verb) to describe (someone or something) as little or unimportant",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bell": {
    "def": "(noun) a hollow usually cup-shaped metal object that makes a ringing sound when it is hit",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bellicose": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing a tendency to argue or fight",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bellow": {
    "def": "(verb) to shout in a deep voice",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "belly": {
    "def": "(noun) a person's stomach or the part of the body that contains the stomach",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "belong": {
    "def": "(verb) —used to say that someone or something should be in a particular place or situation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bent": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a shape that is changed by bending : not straight",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "best": {
    "def": "(adjective) better than all others in quality or value",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bet": {
    "def": "(noun) an agreement in which people try to guess what will happen and the person who guesses wrong has to give something (such as money) to the person who guesses right",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "better": {
    "def": "(adjective) higher in quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bicycle": {
    "def": "(noun) a 2-wheeled vehicle that a person rides by pushing on foot pedals",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bike": {
    "def": "(noun) motorcycle",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bill": {
    "def": "(noun) a document that says how much money you owe for something you have bought or used",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "billion": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 1,000,000,000 : one thousand million",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bin": {
    "def": "(noun) a box that is used for storing things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "biology": {
    "def": "(noun) a science that deals with things that are alive (such as plants and animals)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "birthday": {
    "def": "(noun) the day when someone was born or the anniversary of that day —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "biscuit": {
    "def": "(noun) a small, light roll that is eaten as part of a meal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bite": {
    "def": "(verb) to press down on or cut into (someone or something) with the teeth —often + off —often + down, into, or through",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bitter": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a strong and often unpleasant flavor that is the opposite of sweet",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blame": {
    "def": "(verb) to say or think that a person or thing is responsible for something bad that has happened",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blank": {
    "def": "(adjective) without any writing, marks, or pictures",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blind": {
    "def": "(adjective) unable to see",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "block": {
    "def": "(noun) a solid piece of material (such as rock or wood) that has flat sides and is usually square or rectangular in shape",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blog": {
    "def": "(noun) a Web site on which someone writes about personal opinions, activities, and experiences; also : the things that a person writes on such a Web site",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blonde": {
    "def": "(adjective) of a yellow or very light brown color; also : having blond hair",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "board": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, thin, flat piece of wood",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bog": {
    "def": "(noun) an area of soft, wet land : marsh —often used figuratively to refer to a situation that is complicated or difficult",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "boil": {
    "def": "(verb) to become so hot that bubbles are formed in a liquid and rise to the top",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bolster": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) stronger or better : to give support to (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bomb": {
    "def": "(noun) a device that is designed to explode in order to injure or kill people or to damage or destroy property —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bored": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) tired and annoyed by being uninteresting or too much the same",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "boring": {
    "def": "(adjective) dull and uninteresting : causing boredom",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "born": {
    "def": "(adjective) brought into life by the process of birth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "borrow": {
    "def": "(verb) to take and use (something that belongs to someone else) for a period of time before returning it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "boss": {
    "def": "(noun) the person whose job is to tell other workers what to do",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bother": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to feel troubled, worried, or concerned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bottle": {
    "def": "(noun) a glass or plastic container that has a narrow neck and usually has no handle",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "boulder": {
    "def": "(noun) a very large stone or rounded piece of rock",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "boundaries": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a river, a fence, or an imaginary line) that shows where an area ends and another area begins",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bowl": {
    "def": "(noun) a round container that has tall, curving sides and that is used for preparing or serving foods and liquids",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "boyfriend": {
    "def": "(noun) a man that someone is having a romantic or sexual relationship with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "breakfast": {
    "def": "(noun) the first meal of the day —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "breast": {
    "def": "(noun) either one of the two soft parts on a woman's chest that produce milk when she has a baby—often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "breathe": {
    "def": "(verb) to move air into and out of your lungs : to inhale and exhale",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "breathing": {
    "def": "(verb) to move air into and out of your lungs : to inhale and exhale",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brevity": {
    "def": "(noun) the use of few words to say something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bride": {
    "def": "(noun) a woman who has just married or is about to be married",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brief": {
    "def": "(adjective) lasting only a short period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brilliant": {
    "def": "(adjective) very bright : flashing with light",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "broadcast": {
    "def": "(verb) to send out (signals, programs, etc.) by radio or television",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "broken": {
    "def": "(adjective) separated into parts or pieces by being hit, damaged, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brush": {
    "def": "(noun) a tool with many stiff hairs, fibers, etc., that is used for cleaning, smoothing, or painting something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bubble": {
    "def": "(noun) a tiny, round ball of air or gas inside a liquid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "budget": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of money available for spending that is based on a plan for how it will be spent —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "building": {
    "def": "(noun) a structure (such as a house, hospital, school, etc.) with a roof and walls that is used as a place for people to live, work, do activities, store things, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bullet": {
    "def": "(noun) a small piece of metal or another material that is shot out of a gun —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bunch": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of things of the same kind that are held or tied together or that grow together",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bury": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (a dead person or animal) in a grave",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bus": {
    "def": "(noun) a large vehicle that is used for carrying passengers especially along a particular route at particular times —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bush": {
    "def": "(noun) a plant that has stems of wood and is smaller than a tree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "business": {
    "def": "(noun) the activity of making, buying, or selling goods or providing services in exchange for money —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "businessman": {
    "def": "(noun) a man who works in business especially in a high position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "busy": {
    "def": "(adjective) actively doing something —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "but": {
    "def": "(conjunction) —used to introduce a statement that adds something to a previous statement and usually contrasts with it in some way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "butter": {
    "def": "(noun) a solid yellow substance made from milk or cream that is spread on food or used in cooking",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "button": {
    "def": "(noun) a small, usually round piece of plastic, glass, metal, etc., that is sewn to a piece of clothing and is pushed through a loop or hole to fasten one part of the clothing to another part",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "by": {
    "def": "(preposition) close to or next to (something or someone) : near",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bye": {
    "def": "(interjection) goodbye —often + now",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cable": {
    "def": "(noun) a thick, strong rope made of wires that are twisted together",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cafe": {
    "def": "(noun) a small restaurant where you can get simple meals and drinks (such as coffee)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cage": {
    "def": "(noun) a box made of wire or metal bars in which people keep animals or birds",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cake": {
    "def": "(noun) a sweet baked food made from a mixture of flour, sugar, and other ingredients (such as eggs and butter) —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "calf": {
    "def": "(noun) a very young cow",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "callous": {
    "def": "(adjective) not feeling or showing any concern about the problems or suffering of other people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "camera": {
    "def": "(noun) a device that is used for taking photographs or for making movies, television programs, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "campaign": {
    "def": "(noun) a series of activities designed to produce a particular result —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "camping": {
    "def": "(noun) the activity of sleeping outdoors in a tent usually for enjoyment",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "campus": {
    "def": "(noun) the area and buildings around a university, college, school, etc. —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "can": {
    "def": "(verb) to be able to (do something) : to know how to (do something) : to have the power or skill to (do something) : to be designed to (do something) —sometimes used without a following verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cancel": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop doing or planning to do (something) : to decide that something (such as a game, performance, etc.) will not happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cancer": {
    "def": "(noun) a serious disease caused by cells that are not normal and that can spread to one or many parts of the body —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "candidate": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is trying to be elected —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cantankerous": {
    "def": "(adjective) often angry and annoyed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cap": {
    "def": "(noun) a small, soft hat that often has a hard curved part (called a visor) that extends out over your eyes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "capable": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to do something : having the qualities or abilities that are needed to do something—+ of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "capacity": {
    "def": "(noun) the ability to hold or contain people or things—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "capital": {
    "def": "(adjective) in the form A, B, C, etc., rather than a, b, c : uppercase —sometimes used informally to give emphasis to a description",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "car": {
    "def": "(noun) a vehicle that has four wheels and an engine and that is used for carrying passengers on roads —often used before another noun —called also (US) automobile",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "caravan": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people or animals traveling together on a long journey especially through the desert",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "card": {
    "def": "(noun) a small piece of stiff paper that is marked with symbols or pictures to show its value, comes in a set, and is used for playing games (such as poker) —called also playing card",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "career": {
    "def": "(noun) a job or profession that someone does for a long time —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "carpet": {
    "def": "(noun) a heavy fabric cover for a floor",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "carrot": {
    "def": "(noun) the long orange root of a plant that is eaten as a vegetable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cartoon": {
    "def": "(noun) a drawing in a newspaper or magazine intended as a humorous comment on something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "case": {
    "def": "(noun) a situation or occurrence that is an instance or example of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cash": {
    "def": "(noun) money in the form of coins and bills —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cast": {
    "def": "(verb) to throw or move (something) in a forceful way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "catalogue": {
    "def": "(noun) a book containing a list of things that you can buy, use, etc., and often pictures",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "catapult": {
    "def": "(noun) an ancient weapon used for throwing large rocks",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "category": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people or things that are similar in some way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "caustic": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to destroy or burn something by chemical action",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cavern": {
    "def": "(noun) a large cave",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cd": {
    "def": "(noun) a small plastic disk on which information (such as music or computer data) is recorded —called also compact disc",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ceiling": {
    "def": "(noun) the inside surface at the top of a room —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "celebrate": {
    "def": "(verb) to do something special or enjoyable for an important event, occasion, holiday, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "celebration": {
    "def": "(noun) a party or other special event that you have for an important occasion, holiday, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "celebrity": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being famous or celebrated : fame",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cell": {
    "def": "(noun) a room in a prison, jail, etc., where prisoners live or are kept",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "censure": {
    "def": "(noun) official strong criticism",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cent": {
    "def": "(noun) a unit of money that is equal to 1/10₀ of the basic unit of money in many countries : one percent of a dollar, euro, rupee, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "central": {
    "def": "(adjective) in the middle of something : located in the center of a thing or place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "centre": {
    "def": "(noun) the middle point or part of something —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "century": {
    "def": "(noun) a period of 100 years",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chairman": {
    "def": "(noun) the person (especially a man) who is in charge of a meeting, committee, or event",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "champion": {
    "def": "(noun) someone or something (such as a team or an animal) that has won a contest or competition especially in sports —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "change": {
    "def": "(verb) to become different",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "character": {
    "def": "(noun) the way someone thinks, feels, and behaves : someone's personality—usually singular —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "characteristic": {
    "def": "(adjective) typical of a person, thing, or group : showing the special qualities or traits of a person, thing, or group —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "charity": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of giving money, food, or other kinds of help to people who are poor, sick, etc.; also : something (such as money or food) that is given to people who are poor, sick, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chart": {
    "def": "(noun) information in the form of a table, diagram, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chat": {
    "def": "(verb) to talk with someone in a casual way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cheap": {
    "def": "(adjective) not costing a lot of money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cheat": {
    "def": "(verb) to break a rule or law usually to gain an advantage at something —often + on or at",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "check": {
    "def": "(verb) to look at (something) carefully to find mistakes, problems, etc., or to make sure there is nothing wrong with it —+ for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cheerful": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling or showing happiness",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cheese": {
    "def": "(noun) a yellow or white solid food that is made from milk —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chef": {
    "def": "(noun) a professional cook who usually is in charge of a kitchen in a restaurant",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chemical": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to chemistry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chemistry": {
    "def": "(noun) a science that deals with the structure and properties of substances and with the changes that they go through",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chicanery": {
    "def": "(noun) actions or statements that trick people into believing something that is not true : deception or trickery",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chicken": {
    "def": "(noun) a bird that is raised by people for its eggs and meat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "childhood": {
    "def": "(noun) the period of time when a person is a child —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chill": {
    "def": "(noun) a cold feeling : a degree of cold that can be felt and that is usually unpleasant",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chin": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of the face below the mouth and above the neck",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chip": {
    "def": "(noun) a small piece that has been broken off from something larger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chocolate": {
    "def": "(noun) a food that is made from cacao beans and that is eaten as candy or used as a flavoring ingredient in other sweet foods",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chuckle": {
    "def": "(verb) to laugh in a quiet way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cigarette": {
    "def": "(noun) a small roll of paper that is filled with cut tobacco and smoked —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cinema": {
    "def": "(noun) the film industry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "circle": {
    "def": "(noun) a perfectly round shape : a line that is curved so that its ends meet and every point on the line is the same distance from the center",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "circumspect": {
    "def": "(adjective) thinking carefully about possible risks before doing or saying something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "circumstance": {
    "def": "(noun) a condition or fact that affects a situation —usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cite": {
    "def": "(verb) to write or say the words of (a book, author, etc.) : quote",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "citizen": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who legally belongs to a country and has the rights and protection of that country",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "civil": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the people who live in a country",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "claim": {
    "def": "(verb) to say that (something) is true when some people may say it is not true —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clang": {
    "def": "(verb) to make or cause (something) to make the loud, ringing sound of metal hitting against something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "classic": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to say that something has come to be considered one of the best of its kind",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "classical": {
    "def": "(adjective) of a kind that has been respected for a long time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "classroom": {
    "def": "(noun) a room where classes are taught in a school, college, or university",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clause": {
    "def": "(noun) a part of a sentence that has its own subject and verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clerk": {
    "def": "(noun) a person whose job is to keep track of records and documents for a business or office",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "click": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something) to make a short, sharp sound",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "client": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who pays a professional person or organization for services",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "climate": {
    "def": "(noun) a region with particular weather patterns or conditions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clock": {
    "def": "(noun) a device that shows what time it is and that is usually placed in a room or attached to a wall —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clothes": {
    "def": "(noun) the things that people wear to cover their bodies and that are usually made from cloth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clothing": {
    "def": "(noun) the things that people wear to cover their bodies —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clue": {
    "def": "(noun) something that helps a person find something, understand something, or solve a mystery or puzzle",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "coach": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who teaches and trains an athlete or performer",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "coalesce": {
    "def": "(verb) to come together to form one group or mass",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cobblestone": {
    "def": "(noun) a round stone that is used in paving streets",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "code": {
    "def": "(noun) a set of laws or regulations",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "coerce": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) do something by using force or threats—usually + into",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "coffee": {
    "def": "(noun) a dark brown drink made from ground coffee beans and boiled water —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "coherent": {
    "def": "(adjective) logical and well-organized : easy to understand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "coin": {
    "def": "(noun) a small, flat, and usually round piece of metal issued by a government as money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "colleague": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who works with you : a fellow worker",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "collection": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of getting things from different places and bringing them together",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "college": {
    "def": "(noun) a school in the U.S. that you go to after high school : a school that offers courses leading to a degree (such as a bachelor's degree or an associate's degree) —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "colour": {
    "def": "(noun) a quality such as red, blue, green, yellow, etc., that you see when you look at something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "coloured": {
    "def": "(adjective) having color : not black or white",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "colourful": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a bright color or a lot of different colors : full of color",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "column": {
    "def": "(noun) a long post made of steel, stone, etc., that is used as a support in a building",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "combination": {
    "def": "(noun) a result or product of combining two or more things or people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "combine": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (two or more things) to be together or to work together —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "comedy": {
    "def": "(noun) a play, movie, television program, novel, etc., that is meant to make people laugh",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "comfort": {
    "def": "(noun) a state or situation in which you are relaxed and do not have any physically unpleasant feelings caused by pain, heat, cold, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "comfortable": {
    "def": "(adjective) not causing any physically unpleasant feelings : producing physical comfort",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "commemorate": {
    "def": "(verb) to exist or be done in order to remind people of (an important event or person from the past)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "comment": {
    "def": "(noun) a spoken or written statement that expresses an opinion about someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "commercial": {
    "def": "(adjective) related to or used in the buying and selling of goods and services",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "commission": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people who have been given the official job of finding information about something or controlling something : committee",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "commit": {
    "def": "(verb) to do (something that is illegal or harmful)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "commitment": {
    "def": "(noun) a promise to do or give something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "committee": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people who are chosen to do a particular job or to make decisions about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "commonly": {
    "def": "(adjective) belonging to or shared by two or more people or groups",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "communicate": {
    "def": "(verb) to give information about (something) to someone by speaking, writing, moving your hands, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "communication": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express or exchange information or to express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc., to someone else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "community": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people who live in the same area (such as a city, town, or neighborhood)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "company": {
    "def": "(noun) a business organization that makes, buys, or sells goods or provides services in exchange for money —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "compare": {
    "def": "(verb) to say that (something) is similar to something else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "comparison": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of looking at things to see how they are similar or different",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "compete": {
    "def": "(verb) to try to get or win something (such as a prize or reward) that someone else is also trying to win : to try to be better or more successful than someone or something else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "competition": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of trying to get or win something (such as a prize or a higher level of success) that someone else is also trying to get or win : the act or process of competing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "competitive": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to a situation in which people or groups are trying to win a contest or be more successful than others : relating to or involving competition",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "competitor": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who is trying to win or do better than all others especially in business or sports : someone who is competing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "complacent": {
    "def": "(adjective) satisfied with how things are and not wanting to change them",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "complain": {
    "def": "(verb) to say or write that you are unhappy, sick, uncomfortable, etc., or that you do not like something —often + about or of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "complaint": {
    "def": "(noun) a statement that you are unhappy or not satisfied with something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "complex": {
    "def": "(adjective) having parts that connect or go together in complicated ways",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "complicated": {
    "def": "(adjective) hard to understand, explain, or deal with : having many parts or steps",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "component": {
    "def": "(noun) one of the parts of something (such as a system or mixture) : an important piece of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "comprehend": {
    "def": "(verb) to understand (something, such as a difficult or complex subject) —often used in negative statements",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "comprehensive": {
    "def": "(adjective) including many, most, or all things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "computer": {
    "def": "(noun) an electronic machine that can store and work with large amounts of information —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "concentrate": {
    "def": "(verb) to think about something : to give your attention to the thing you are doing, reading, etc. —often + on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "concentration": {
    "def": "(noun) the ability to give your attention or thought to a single object or activity : the ability to concentrate",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "concept": {
    "def": "(noun) an idea of what something is or how it works",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "concern": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of worry usually shared by many people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "concerned": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling worry or concern",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "concert": {
    "def": "(noun) a public performance of music —sometimes used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conclude": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop or finish : to come to an end : to end in a particular way or with a particular action",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "condescend": {
    "def": "(verb) to show that you believe you are more intelligent or better than other people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conduct": {
    "def": "(verb) to plan and do (something, such as an activity)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conference": {
    "def": "(noun) a formal meeting in which many people gather in order to talk about ideas or problems related to a particular topic (such as medicine or business) usually for several days —sometimes used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "confidence": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling or belief that you can do something well or succeed at something —often + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "confident": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a feeling or belief that you can do something well or succeed at something : having confidence",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "confirm": {
    "def": "(verb) to state or show that (something) is true or correct",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conflict": {
    "def": "(noun) a struggle for power, property, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "confound": {
    "def": "(verb) to surprise and confuse (someone or something) —often used as (be) confounded",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "confuse": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) uncertain or unable to understand something —often used as (be) confused",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "confusing": {
    "def": "(adjective) difficult to understand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "connected": {
    "def": "(adjective) joined or linked together",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "connection": {
    "def": "(noun) something that joins or connects two or more things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conscious": {
    "def": "(adjective) awake and able to understand what is happening around you",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conservative": {
    "def": "(adjective) believing in the value of established and traditional practices in politics and society : relating to or supporting political conservatism",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "consideration": {
    "def": "(noun) careful thought : the act of thinking carefully about something you will make a decision about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "consistent": {
    "def": "(adjective) always acting or behaving in the same way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "constantly": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening all the time or very often over a period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "constituency": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people who support or who are likely to support a politician or political party",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "construct": {
    "def": "(verb) to build or make (something physical, such as a road, bridge, or building)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "construction": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of building something (such as a house or road) —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "consume": {
    "def": "(verb) to eat or drink (something) —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "consumer": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who buys goods and services —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "contact": {
    "def": "(noun) the state or condition that exists when two people or things physically touch each other : a state of touching",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "contain": {
    "def": "(verb) to have (something) inside",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "container": {
    "def": "(noun) an object (such as a box or can) that can hold something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "contemporary": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening or beginning now or in recent times",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "contest": {
    "def": "(noun) an event in which people try to win by doing something better than others",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "continent": {
    "def": "(noun) one of the great divisions of land (such as North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, or Antarctica) of the Earth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "continuous": {
    "def": "(adjective) continuing without stopping : happening or existing without a break or interruption",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "contract": {
    "def": "(noun) a legal agreement between people, companies, etc. —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "contribute": {
    "def": "(verb) to give (something, such as money, goods, or time) to help a person, group, cause, or organization—usually + to or toward",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "contribution": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is given to help a person, a cause, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "control": {
    "def": "(verb) to direct the behavior of (a person or animal) : to cause (a person or animal) to do what you want",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "convenient": {
    "def": "(adjective) allowing you to do something easily or without trouble",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conversation": {
    "def": "(noun) an informal talk involving two people or a small group of people : the act of talking in an informal way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "convert": {
    "def": "(verb) to change (something) into a different form or so that it can be used in a different way—usually + to or into",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "convinced": {
    "def": "(adjective) completely certain or sure about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "convoluted": {
    "def": "(adjective) very complicated and difficult to understand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cooker": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of equipment that is used to cook food",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cooking": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of preparing and cooking food",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "copy": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is or looks exactly or almost exactly like something else : a version of something that is identical or almost identical to the original —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "core": {
    "def": "(noun) the central part of a fruit (such as an apple) that contains the seeds",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "corporate": {
    "def": "(adjective) involving or associated with a corporation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "correct": {
    "def": "(adjective) true or accurate : agreeing with facts : right",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "correctly": {
    "def": "(adjective) true or accurate : agreeing with facts : right",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cost": {
    "def": "(noun) the price of something : the amount of money that is needed to pay for or buy something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "costume": {
    "def": "(noun) the clothes that are worn by someone (such as an actor) who is trying to look like a different person or thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cottage": {
    "def": "(noun) a small house especially in the country",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cotton": {
    "def": "(noun) a soft, white material that grows on the seeds of a tall plant and that is used to make cloth; also : the plants on which this material grows",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "could": {
    "def": "(verb) —used as the past tense of can",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "councillor": {
    "def": "(noun) a member of a council",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "counselling": {
    "def": "(verb) to give advice to (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "counsellor": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who provides advice as a job : a person who counsels people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "country": {
    "def": "(noun) an area of land that is controlled by its own government : nation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "countryside": {
    "def": "(noun) land that is away from big towns and cities",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "county": {
    "def": "(noun) an area of a state or country that is larger than a city and has its own government to deal with local matters —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "court": {
    "def": "(noun) a formal legal meeting in which evidence about crimes, disagreements, etc., is presented to a judge and often a jury so that decisions can be made according to the law —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cousin": {
    "def": "(noun) a child of your uncle or aunt —called also first cousin",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "covered": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a cover or lid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crazy": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing severe mental illness",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cream": {
    "def": "(noun) the thick part of milk that rises to the top : the part of milk that contains fat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "create": {
    "def": "(verb) to make or produce (something) : to cause (something new) to exist",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "creation": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of making or producing something that did not exist before : the act of creating something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "creative": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing an ability to make new things or think of new ideas",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "credit": {
    "def": "(noun) money that a bank or business will allow a person to use and then pay back in the future",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crime": {
    "def": "(noun) an illegal act for which someone can be punished by the government",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "criminal": {
    "def": "(adjective) involving illegal activity : relating to crime",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "criterion": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is used as a reason for making a judgment or decision —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "critic": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who gives opinions about books, movies, or other forms of art",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "critical": {
    "def": "(adjective) expressing criticism or disapproval",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "criticism": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of expressing disapproval and of noting the problems or faults of a person or thing : the act of criticizing someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "criticize": {
    "def": "(verb) to express disapproval of (someone or something) : to talk about the problems or faults of (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crop": {
    "def": "(noun) a plant or plant product that is grown by farmers —sometimes used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crowd": {
    "def": "(verb) to fill (something) so that there is little or no room for anyone or anything else : to take up much or most of the space in (an area or space)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crowded": {
    "def": "(adjective) filled with too many people or things —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crucial": {
    "def": "(adjective) extremely important",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cruel": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe people who hurt others and do not feel sorry about it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cub": {
    "def": "(noun) a young animal that eats meat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cultural": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to a particular group of people and their habits, beliefs, traditions, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "culture": {
    "def": "(noun) the beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular society, group, place, or time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cupboard": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of furniture used for storage that has doors and contains shelves",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "curly": {
    "def": "(adjective) having curls",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "currency": {
    "def": "(noun) the money that a country uses : a specific kind of money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "current": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening or existing now : belonging to or existing in the present time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "currently": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening or existing now : belonging to or existing in the present time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "curtain": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of cloth that hangs down from above a window and can be used to cover the window",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "curve": {
    "def": "(noun) a smooth, rounded line, shape, path, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "customer": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who buys goods or services from a business —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cycle": {
    "def": "(noun) a set of events or actions that happen again and again in the same order : a repeating series of events or actions —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dad": {
    "def": "(noun) a person's father —often used as a form of address",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "daily": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening, done, made, used, or existing every day",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "damage": {
    "def": "(noun) physical harm that is done to something or to someone's body",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dance": {
    "def": "(verb) to move your body in a way that goes with the rhythm and style of music that is being played",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dancer": {
    "def": "(verb) to move your body in a way that goes with the rhythm and style of music that is being played",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dancing": {
    "def": "(verb) to move your body in a way that goes with the rhythm and style of music that is being played",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dangerous": {
    "def": "(adjective) involving possible injury, harm, or death : characterized by danger —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "data": {
    "def": "(noun) facts or information used usually to calculate, analyze, or plan something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "date": {
    "def": "(noun) a particular day of a month or year",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "daunting": {
    "def": "(adjective) tending to make people afraid or less confident : very difficult to do or deal with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dear": {
    "def": "(adjective) loved or valued very much —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "debacle": {
    "def": "(noun) a great disaster or complete failure",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "debate": {
    "def": "(noun) a discussion between people in which they express different opinions about something —often + on, about, or over —often + on, about, or over",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "debt": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of money that you owe to a person, bank, company, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "decade": {
    "def": "(noun) a period of 10 years; especially : a 10-year period beginning with a year ending in 0",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "december": {
    "def": "(noun) the 12th and last month of the year —abbr. Dec.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "decent": {
    "def": "(adjective) polite, moral, and honest",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "decline": {
    "def": "(verb) to become lower in amount or less in number",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "decorate": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) more attractive usually by putting something on it —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "decoration": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is added to something else to make it more attractive",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "decorous": {
    "def": "(adjective) correct and polite in a particular situation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "decrease": {
    "def": "(verb) to become smaller in size, amount, number, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dedicate": {
    "def": "(verb) to officially make (something) a place for honoring or remembering a person, event, etc. —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "defence": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of defending someone or something from attack",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "defense": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of defending someone or something from attack",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "define": {
    "def": "(verb) to explain the meaning of (a word, phrase, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "definite": {
    "def": "(adjective) said or done in such a way that others know exactly what you mean",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "definitely": {
    "def": "(adverb) without doubt : in a way that is certain or clear",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "definition": {
    "def": "(noun) an explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, etc. : a statement that defines a word, phrase, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "delay": {
    "def": "(noun) a situation in which something happens later than it should",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deliberate": {
    "def": "(adjective) done or said in a way that is planned or intended : done or said on purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deliberately": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a way that is meant, intended, or planned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "delicious": {
    "def": "(adjective) very pleasant to taste",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "delight": {
    "def": "(noun) a strong feeling of happiness : great pleasure or satisfaction",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "delineate": {
    "def": "(verb) to clearly show or describe (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "delivery": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of taking something to a person or place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "demonstrate": {
    "def": "(verb) to prove (something) by showing examples of it : to show evidence of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "denigrate": {
    "def": "(verb) to say very critical and often unfair things about (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dentist": {
    "def": "(noun) a person whose job is to care for people's teeth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deny": {
    "def": "(verb) to say that something is not true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "department": {
    "def": "(noun) one of the major parts of a company, organization, government, or school —abbr. dept.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "departure": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of leaving a place especially to start a journey",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "depend": {
    "def": "(verb) —used in speech in phrases like it depends and that depends to say that the answer to a question will be different in different situations",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "depravity": {
    "def": "(noun) a very evil quality or way of behaving",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "depressed": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling sad",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "depressing": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing someone to feel sad or without hope : causing depression",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "describe": {
    "def": "(verb) to tell someone the appearance, sound, smell, events, etc., of (something or someone) : to say what something or someone is like —often + as",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "description": {
    "def": "(noun) a statement that tells you how something or someone looks, sounds, etc. : words that describe something or someone —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "desert": {
    "def": "(noun) an area of very dry land that is usually covered with sand and is very hot —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deserve": {
    "def": "(verb) —used to say that someone or something should or should not have or be given something —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "design": {
    "def": "(verb) to plan and make decisions about (something that is being built or created) : to create the plans, drawings, etc., that show how (something) will be made",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "designer": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who plans how something new will look and be made : a person who creates and often produces a new product, style, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "desk": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of furniture that is like a table and often has drawers —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "desolate": {
    "def": "(adjective) lacking the people, plants, animals, etc., that make people feel welcome in a place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "despite": {
    "def": "(preposition) without being prevented by (something)—used to say that something happens or is true even though there is something that might prevent it from happening or being true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "despondent": {
    "def": "(adjective) very sad and without hope —often + over or about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "destination": {
    "def": "(noun) a place to which a person is going or something is being sent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "detailed": {
    "def": "(adjective) including many details : including a lot of information",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "detective": {
    "def": "(noun) a police officer whose job is to find information about crimes that have occurred and to catch criminals",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "detrimental": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing damage or injury —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "develop": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something) to grow or become bigger or more advanced",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "development": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of growing or causing something to grow or become larger or more advanced —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "device": {
    "def": "(noun) an object, machine, or piece of equipment that has been made for some special purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "devious": {
    "def": "(adjective) willing to lie and trick people in order to get what is wanted",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "diagram": {
    "def": "(noun) a drawing that explains or shows the parts of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dialogue": {
    "def": "(noun) the things that are said by the characters in a story, movie, play, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "diamond": {
    "def": "(noun) a very hard usually colorless stone that is a form of carbon and is used especially in jewelry —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "diary": {
    "def": "(noun) a book in which you write down your personal experiences and thoughts each day",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dictionary": {
    "def": "(noun) a reference book that contains words listed in alphabetical order and that gives information about the words' meanings, forms, pronunciations, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "didactic": {
    "def": "(adjective) designed or intended to teach people something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "diet": {
    "def": "(noun) the food that a person or animal usually eats —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "difference": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality that makes one person or thing unlike another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "differently": {
    "def": "(adjective) not of the same kind : partly or totally unlike —often + from, than, or to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "difficult": {
    "def": "(adjective) not easy : requiring much work or skill to do or make —often followed by to + verb —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "difficulty": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality of something that makes it hard to do : the difficult nature of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "diffidence": {
    "def": "(adjective) lacking confidence : not feeling comfortable around people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dig": {
    "def": "(verb) to move soil, sand, snow, etc., in order to create a hole",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "digital": {
    "def": "(adjective) showing the time with numbers instead of with hour and minute hands",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dilapidated": {
    "def": "(adjective) in very bad condition because of age or lack of care",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dilatory": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing a delay",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dinner": {
    "def": "(noun) the main meal of the day —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "director": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who manages an organized group of people or a part of an organization (such as a school or business)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dirt": {
    "def": "(noun) loose earth or soil",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dirty": {
    "def": "(adjective) indecent and offensive",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disadvantage": {
    "def": "(noun) something that causes difficulty : something that makes someone or something worse or less likely to succeed than others",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disappear": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop being visible : to pass out of sight",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disappointing": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) unhappy by not being as good as expected or by not doing something that was hoped for or expected",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disaster": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a flood, tornado, fire, plane crash, etc.) that happens suddenly and causes much suffering or loss to many people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disc": {
    "def": "(noun) a flat, thin, round object",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "discern": {
    "def": "(verb) to see, hear, or notice (something) with difficulty or effort",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "discordant": {
    "def": "(adjective) harsh or unpleasant in sound",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "discount": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount taken off a regular price : a price reduction",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "discovery": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of finding or learning something for the first time : the act of discovering something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "discuss": {
    "def": "(verb) to talk about (something) with another person or group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "discussion": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of talking about something with another person or a group of people : a conversation about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disease": {
    "def": "(noun) an illness that affects a person, animal, or plant : a condition that prevents the body or mind from working normally",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dish": {
    "def": "(noun) a shallow container that you cook or serve food in; specifically : a shallow bowl",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dishonest": {
    "def": "(adjective) saying or likely to say things that are untrue",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disk": {
    "def": "(noun) a flat, thin, round object",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dislike": {
    "def": "(verb) to not like (something or someone) : to feel dislike for (something or someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dismiss": {
    "def": "(verb) to decide not to think about or consider (something or someone) —often + as",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disparage": {
    "def": "(verb) to describe (someone or something) as unimportant, weak, bad, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "display": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something) where people can see it —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disproportionate": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing a difference that is not fair, reasonable, or expected : too large or too small in relation to something —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dissemble": {
    "def": "(verb) to hide your true feelings, opinions, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "distraught": {
    "def": "(adjective) very upset : so upset that you are not able to think clearly or behave normally",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "distribution": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of giving or delivering something to people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "division": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of dividing something into parts : the way that something is divided",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "divorced": {
    "def": "(verb) to legally end your marriage with (your husband or wife)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "do": {
    "def": "(verb) to perform (an action or activity)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "doctor": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is skilled in the science of medicine : a person who is trained and licensed to treat sick and injured people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "document": {
    "def": "(noun) an official paper that gives information about something or that is used as proof of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "documentary": {
    "def": "(noun) a movie or television program that tells the facts about actual people and events —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dollar": {
    "def": "(noun) a basic unit of money in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and other countries that is equal to 100 cents",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "domestic": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or made in your own country",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dominate": {
    "def": "(verb) to have control of or power over (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "donate": {
    "def": "(verb) to give (money, food, clothes, etc.) in order to help a person or organization",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "doom": {
    "def": "(noun) very bad events or situations that cannot be avoided",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "download": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or copy (a file, program, etc.) from a usually larger computer system to another computer or device",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "downstairs": {
    "def": "(adverb) on or to a lower floor of a building",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "downtown": {
    "def": "(noun) the main or central part of a city or town : the part of a city or town where there are tall buildings, stores, offices, etc.—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "downwards": {
    "def": "(adverb) from a higher place or level to a lower place or level",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "draft": {
    "def": "(noun) a version of something (such as a document) that you make before you make the final version",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "drag": {
    "def": "(verb) to pull (someone or something that is heavy or difficult to move) —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "drama": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of writing that tells a story and is performed on a stage",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dramatic": {
    "def": "(adjective) sudden and extreme",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "drawing": {
    "def": "(noun) a picture, image, etc., that is made by making lines on a surface with a pencil, pen, marker, chalk, etc., but usually not with paint",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dread": {
    "def": "(verb) to fear something that will or might happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dress": {
    "def": "(verb) to put clothes on (yourself or someone else)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dressed": {
    "def": "(adjective) wearing clothes : wearing clothes of a particular type",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "drink": {
    "def": "(verb) to take a liquid into your mouth and swallow it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "driver": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who drives a car, truck, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "drug": {
    "def": "(noun) a substance that is used as a medicine —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "drum": {
    "def": "(noun) a musical instrument that is made with a thin layer of skin or plastic stretched over the end of a round frame and that is played by hitting the skin or plastic with sticks or with your hands",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "drunk": {
    "def": "(adjective) having drunk so much alcohol that normal actions (such as talking, thinking, and moving) become difficult to do",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "duck": {
    "def": "(noun) any one of many different kinds of birds that swim and have a flat beak, a short neck, a heavy body, short legs, and webbed feet—often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "due": {
    "def": "(adjective) required or expected to happen : expected to be in a particular place at a particular time —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dvd": {
    "def": "(noun) a computer disk that contains a large amount of information (such as a movie); also : a movie that is recorded on a DVD",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "earthquake": {
    "def": "(noun) a shaking of a part of the Earth's surface that often causes great damage —called also quake",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "eastern": {
    "def": "(adjective) located toward the east",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "easy": {
    "def": "(adjective) not hard to do : not difficult",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ebullient": {
    "def": "(adjective) lively and enthusiastic",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "economic": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to an economy : relating to the process or system by which goods and services are produced, sold, and bought",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "economy": {
    "def": "(noun) the process or system by which goods and services are produced, sold, and bought in a country or region",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "edit": {
    "def": "(verb) to prepare (something written) to be published or used : to make changes, correct mistakes, etc., in (something written)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "edition": {
    "def": "(noun) a particular version of a book",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "editor": {
    "def": "(noun) a person whose job is to edit something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "educate": {
    "def": "(verb) to teach (someone) especially in a school, college, or university —often used as (be) educated",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "educated": {
    "def": "(adjective) having an education and especially a good education",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "education": {
    "def": "(noun) the action or process of teaching someone especially in a school, college, or university",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "educational": {
    "def": "(adjective) having to do with education",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "effective": {
    "def": "(adjective) producing a result that is wanted : having an intended effect",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "effectively": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a way that produces a desired result : in an effective manner",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "efficient": {
    "def": "(adjective) capable of producing desired results without wasting materials, time, or energy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "effort": {
    "def": "(noun) work done by the mind or body : energy used to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "effusive": {
    "def": "(adjective) expressing a lot of emotion",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "egregious": {
    "def": "(adjective) very bad and easily noticed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "eighteen": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 18",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "eighty": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 80",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "elderly": {
    "def": "(adjective) old or rather old : past middle age",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "elect": {
    "def": "(verb) to select (someone) for a position, job, etc., by voting",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "election": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of choosing someone for a public office by voting —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "electric": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to electricity",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "electrical": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to electricity",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "electricity": {
    "def": "(noun) a form of energy that is carried through wires and is used to operate machines, lights, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "electronic": {
    "def": "(adjective) operating through the use of many small electrical parts (such as microchips and transistors)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "element": {
    "def": "(noun) one of the basic substances that are made of atoms of only one kind and that cannot be separated by ordinary chemical means into simpler substances",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "elephant": {
    "def": "(noun) a very large gray animal that has a long, flexible nose and two long tusks",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "eleven": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 11",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "email": {
    "def": "(noun) a system for sending messages from one computer to another computer",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "embarrassed": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) feel confused and foolish in front of other people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "embarrassing": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) feel confused and foolish in front of other people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "embellish": {
    "def": "(verb) to decorate (something) by adding special details and features : to make (something) more appealing or attractive",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "embroil": {
    "def": "(verb) to involve (someone or something) in conflict or difficulties",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "emergency": {
    "def": "(noun) an unexpected and usually dangerous situation that calls for immediate action —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "emotion": {
    "def": "(noun) a strong feeling (such as love, anger, joy, hate, or fear)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "emotional": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to emotions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "emphasis": {
    "def": "(noun) a forceful quality in the way something is said or written",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "emphasize": {
    "def": "(verb) to give special attention to (something) : to place emphasis on (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "employ": {
    "def": "(verb) to use (something) for a particular purpose or to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "employee": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who works for another person or for a company for wages or a salary",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "employer": {
    "def": "(noun) a person or company that has people who do work for wages or a salary : a person or company that has employees",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "employment": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of using something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enable": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone or something) able to do or to be something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "encounter": {
    "def": "(verb) to have or experience (problems, difficulties, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "encourage": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) more determined, hopeful, or confident —often used as (be) encouraged —sometimes followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "endeavour": {
    "def": "(verb) to seriously or continually try to do (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ending": {
    "def": "(noun) the final part of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "energy": {
    "def": "(noun) ability to be active : the physical or mental strength that allows you to do things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enervate": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone or something) very weak or tired—usually used as (be) enervated",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "engage": {
    "def": "(verb) to hire (someone) to perform a particular service : to pay for (help, services, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "engaged": {
    "def": "(adjective) promised to be married",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "engine": {
    "def": "(noun) a machine that changes energy (such as heat from burning fuel) into mechanical motion",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "engineer": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who has scientific training and who designs and builds complicated products, machines, systems, or structures : a person who specializes in a branch of engineering",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "engineering": {
    "def": "(noun) the work of designing and creating large structures (such as roads and bridges) or new products or systems by using scientific methods",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enigma": {
    "def": "(noun) someone or something that is difficult to understand or explain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enquire": {
    "def": "(verb) to ask for information —usually + about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enquiry": {
    "def": "(noun) a request for information —often + into",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enrol": {
    "def": "(verb) to enter (someone) as a member of or participant in something—usually + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enrollment": {
    "def": "(verb) to enter (someone) as a member of or participant in something—usually + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ensure": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) sure, certain, or safe",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "entertain": {
    "def": "(verb) to have people as guests in your home or in a public place (such as a restaurant)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "entertainment": {
    "def": "(noun) amusement or pleasure that comes from watching a performer, playing a game, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enthusiasm": {
    "def": "(noun) strong excitement about something : a strong feeling of active interest in something that you like or enjoy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enthusiastic": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling or showing strong excitement about something : filled with or marked by enthusiasm",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "entire": {
    "def": "(adjective) complete or full : not lacking or leaving out any part",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "entirely": {
    "def": "(adjective) complete or full : not lacking or leaving out any part",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "entrance": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of entering something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "entry": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of entering something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "environment": {
    "def": "(noun) the conditions that surround someone or something : the conditions and influences that affect the growth, health, progress, etc., of someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "environmental": {
    "def": "(noun) the conditions that surround someone or something : the conditions and influences that affect the growth, health, progress, etc., of someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "episode": {
    "def": "(noun) an event or a short period of time that is important or unusual",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "equal": {
    "def": "(adjective) the same in number, amount, degree, rank, or quality —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "equally": {
    "def": "(adverb) in an equal or even manner",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "equanimity": {
    "def": "(noun) calm emotions when dealing with problems or pressure",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "equipment": {
    "def": "(noun) supplies or tools needed for a special purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "equivocal": {
    "def": "(adjective) having two or more possible meanings : ambiguous",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "error": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is not correct : a wrong action or statement : mistake",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "erudite": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing knowledge that is learned by studying",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "essay": {
    "def": "(noun) a short piece of writing that tells a person's thoughts or opinions about a subject",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "essential": {
    "def": "(adjective) extremely important and necessary —often + to or for —often followed by to + verb —often + that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "establish": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone or something) to be widely known and accepted",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "estate": {
    "def": "(noun) all of the things that a person owns",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ethical": {
    "def": "(adjective) involving questions of right and wrong behavior : relating to ethics",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "eulogy": {
    "def": "(noun) a speech that praises someone who has died",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "euphemism": {
    "def": "(noun) a mild or pleasant word or phrase that is used instead of one that is unpleasant or offensive",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "euro": {
    "def": "(noun) a monetary unit used by countries of the European Union since 1999",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "evanescent": {
    "def": "(adjective) lasting a very short time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "everybody": {
    "def": "(pronoun) every person : everyone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "everyday": {
    "def": "(adjective) used or seen every day : suitable for every day",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "evidence": {
    "def": "(noun) something which shows that something else exists or is true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "evocative": {
    "def": "(adjective) bringing thoughts, memories, or feelings into the mind —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exact": {
    "def": "(adjective) fully and completely correct or accurate",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exam": {
    "def": "(noun) examination",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "examination": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of looking at something closely and carefully : the act of examining something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exchange": {
    "def": "(noun) an occurrence in which people give things of similar value to each other : the act of giving or taking one thing in return for another thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "excitement": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of eager enthusiasm and interest : the state of being excited",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exciting": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing feelings of interest and enthusiasm : causing excitement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "excuse": {
    "def": "(verb) to forgive someone for making a mistake, doing something wrong, etc.,",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "executive": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who manages or directs other people in a company or organization",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exercise": {
    "def": "(noun) physical activity that is done in order to become stronger and healthier —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exhibit": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (a painting, sculpture, etc.) available for people to see",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exhibition": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of showing some quality or trait—+ of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exist": {
    "def": "(verb) to have actual being : to be real",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "existence": {
    "def": "(noun) the fact of having actual being : the state of being real",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exit": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a door) that is used as a way to go out of a place —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exonerate": {
    "def": "(verb) to prove that someone is not guilty of a crime or responsible for a problem, bad situation, etc. —sometimes + of or from",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exorbitant": {
    "def": "(adjective) going far beyond what is fair, reasonable, or expected : too high, expensive, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "expand": {
    "def": "(verb) to increase in size, range, or amount : to become bigger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "expectation": {
    "def": "(noun) a belief that something will happen or is likely to happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "expected": {
    "def": "(verb) to think that something will probably or certainly happen —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "expense": {
    "def": "(noun) the amount of money that is needed to pay for or buy something —often used after at",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "expensive": {
    "def": "(adjective) costing a lot of money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "experience": {
    "def": "(noun) the process of doing and seeing things and of having things happen to you",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "experienced": {
    "def": "(adjective) having skill or knowledge from doing something : having experience",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "experiment": {
    "def": "(noun) a scientific test in which you perform a series of actions and carefully observe their effects in order to learn about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "expert": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who has special skill or knowledge relating to a particular subject",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "explain": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) clear or easy to understand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "explanation": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of making something clear or easy to understand : the act or process of telling, showing, or being the reason for or cause of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "explode": {
    "def": "(verb) to suddenly break apart in a violent way with parts flying outward",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exploration": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of exploring something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "explosion": {
    "def": "(noun) the sudden, loud, and violent release of energy that happens when something (such as a bomb) breaks apart in a way that sends parts flying outward",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "export": {
    "def": "(verb) to send a product to be sold in another country",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "express": {
    "def": "(verb) to talk or write about (something that you are thinking or feeling)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "extent": {
    "def": "(noun) the range, distance, or space that is covered or affected by something or included in something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "external": {
    "def": "(adjective) located, seen, or used on the outside or surface of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "extra": {
    "def": "(adjective) more than is usual or necessary : additional",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "extraordinary": {
    "def": "(adjective) very unusual : very different from what is normal or ordinary",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "extreme": {
    "def": "(adjective) very great in degree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "extremely": {
    "def": "(adjective) very great in degree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "facility": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a building or large piece of equipment) that is built for a specific purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "factory": {
    "def": "(noun) a building or group of buildings where products are made —often used before another noun —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fail": {
    "def": "(verb) to not succeed : to end without success —followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "failure": {
    "def": "(noun) a lack of success in some effort",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fair": {
    "def": "(adjective) agreeing with what is thought to be right or acceptable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fallacious": {
    "def": "(adjective) containing a mistake : not true or accurate",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "false": {
    "def": "(adjective) not real or genuine—used to say that something is not really what it seems to be",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "familiar": {
    "def": "(adjective) frequently seen, heard, or experienced —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "famous": {
    "def": "(adjective) known or recognized by very many people : having fame —often + for or as",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fan": {
    "def": "(noun) a flat device that is held in your hand and waved back and forth in front of your face",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fancy": {
    "def": "(adjective) not plain or ordinary",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fantastic": {
    "def": "(adjective) extremely good",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "farm": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of land used for growing crops or raising animals",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "farmer": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who runs a farm",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "farming": {
    "def": "(noun) the job or business of running a farm",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fascinating": {
    "def": "(adjective) very interesting or appealing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fashion": {
    "def": "(noun) a popular way of dressing during a particular time or among a particular group of people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fashionable": {
    "def": "(adjective) currently popular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fasten": {
    "def": "(verb) to attach (something) or join (two things or two parts of something) especially by using a pin, nail, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fat": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a lot of extra flesh on your body : having a lot of body fat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fatuous": {
    "def": "(adjective) foolish or stupid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fault": {
    "def": "(noun) a bad quality or part of someone's character : a weakness in character",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "favorite": {
    "def": "(adjective) most liked",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "favour": {
    "def": "(noun) a kind or helpful act that you do for someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "favourable": {
    "def": "(adjective) showing approval",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "favourite": {
    "def": "(adjective) most liked",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "feather": {
    "def": "(noun) any one of the light growths that make up the outer covering of the body of a bird",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "february": {
    "def": "(noun) the second month of the year —abbr. Feb.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "feckless": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or resulting from a weak character or nature",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "federal": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to a form of government in which power is shared between a central government and individual states, provinces, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fee": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of money that must be paid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "feed": {
    "def": "(verb) to give food to (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "feedback": {
    "def": "(noun) helpful information or criticism that is given to someone to say what can be done to improve a performance, product, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fellow": {
    "def": "(noun) a male person : a boy or man",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "female": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the sex that can produce young or lay eggs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fence": {
    "def": "(noun) a structure like a wall built outdoors usually of wood or metal that separates two areas or prevents people or animals from entering or leaving",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fervent": {
    "def": "(adjective) felt very strongly : having or showing very strong feelings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "festival": {
    "def": "(noun) a special time or event when people gather to celebrate something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fever": {
    "def": "(noun) a body temperature that is higher than normal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fibre": {
    "def": "(noun) plant material that cannot be digested but that helps you to digest other food",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fiction": {
    "def": "(noun) written stories about people and events that are not real : literature that tells stories which are imagined by the writer",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fifteen": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 15",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fifty": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 50",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fighting": {
    "def": "(verb) to use weapons or physical force to try to hurt someone, to defeat an enemy, etc. : to struggle in battle or physical combat —often + against",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "file": {
    "def": "(noun) a device (such as a box, folder, or cabinet) in which documents that you want to keep are stored so that they can be found easily",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "film": {
    "def": "(noun) a special material that is used for taking photographs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "film-maker": {
    "def": "(noun) a person (such as a director or producer) who makes movies",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "finance": {
    "def": "(noun) the way in which money is used and handled; especially : the way in which large amounts of money are used and handled by governments and companies",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "financial": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "finding": {
    "def": "(noun) a legal decision : verdict",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "finish": {
    "def": "(verb) to reach the end of (something) : to stop doing (something) because it is completed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "firstly": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to introduce a statement that is the first in a series of statements",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fishing": {
    "def": "(noun) the sport or business of catching fish —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fist": {
    "def": "(noun) the hand with its fingers bent down into the palm",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fitness": {
    "def": "(adjective) proper or acceptable : morally or socially correct—often + for —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fixed": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe something that does not change",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fixture": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a light, toilet, sink, etc.) that is attached to a house or building and that is not removed when the house or building is sold—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flag": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as a symbol of a nation or group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flagstone": {
    "def": "(noun) a hard, flat piece of stone that is used for making paths —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flavour": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality of something that you can taste",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flexible": {
    "def": "(adjective) capable of bending or being bent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flint": {
    "def": "(noun) a hard type of rock that produces a small piece of burning material (called a spark) when it is hit by steel",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flippant": {
    "def": "(adjective) lacking proper respect or seriousness",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "float": {
    "def": "(verb) to rest on top of a liquid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flood": {
    "def": "(noun) a large amount of water covering an area of land that is usually dry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flour": {
    "def": "(noun) powder made from a grain (especially wheat) that is used in cooking for making bread, cakes, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flu": {
    "def": "(noun) a common disease that is caused by a virus and that causes fever, weakness, body aches, and breathing problems : influenza —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fluctuate": {
    "def": "(verb) to change level, strength, or value frequently",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flying": {
    "def": "(adjective) moving or able to move in the air",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "foe": {
    "def": "(adjective) certain to die",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "folding": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to be folded into a smaller shape : designed to be folded",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "following": {
    "def": "(adjective) coming next",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "football": {
    "def": "(noun) an American game that is played between two teams of 11 players each and in which the ball is moved forward by running or passing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "for": {
    "def": "(preposition) —used to indicate the place someone or something is going to or toward",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "forearm": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "foreboding": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling that something bad is going to happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "forever": {
    "def": "(adverb) for an endless time : for all time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "forgive": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop feeling anger toward (someone who has done something wrong) : to stop blaming (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fork": {
    "def": "(noun) a small tool with two or more pointed parts (called prongs or tines) used for picking up and eating food",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "formal": {
    "def": "(adjective) requiring or using serious and proper clothes and manners; also : suitable for a formal occasion",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "former": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to say what someone or something was in the past",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fortunately": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to say that something good or lucky has happened",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fortune": {
    "def": "(noun) a very large amount of money—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "forty": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 40",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "found": {
    "def": "(verb) to begin or create (something that is meant to last for a long time) : establish",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fourteen": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 14",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frame": {
    "def": "(noun) the basic structure and shape of the body of a person or animal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frantic": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling or showing a lot of fear and worry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "freckle": {
    "def": "(noun) a small, brownish spot on someone's skin",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frequency": {
    "def": "(noun) the fact or condition of happening often : common occurrence",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frequently": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening often",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fresh": {
    "def": "(adjective) newly produced, made, gathered, etc. : not preserved by being frozen, canned, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "friday": {
    "def": "(noun) the day of the week between Thursday and Saturday —abbr. Fri.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fridge": {
    "def": "(noun) refrigerator",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "friend": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who you like and enjoy being with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "friendly": {
    "def": "(adjective) acting like a friend : kind and helpful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "friendship": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being friends : the relationship between friends",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frighten": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to become afraid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frightened": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to become afraid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frightening": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to become afraid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frog": {
    "def": "(noun) a small animal that spends much of the time in water and has smooth skin, webbed feet, and long back legs for jumping",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frugal": {
    "def": "(adjective) careful about spending money or using things when you do not need to : using money or supplies in a very careful way —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fruit": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually sweet food (such as a blueberry, orange, or apple) that grows on a tree or bush —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fry": {
    "def": "(verb) to cook (food) in fat or oil",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fuel": {
    "def": "(noun) a material (such as coal, oil, or gas) that is burned to produce heat or power —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fulfil": {
    "def": "(verb) to do what is required by (something, such as a promise or a contract)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone or something that is amusing or enjoyable : an enjoyable experience or person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fund": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of money that is used for a special purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fundamental": {
    "def": "(adjective) forming or relating to the most important part of something : basic —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "funding": {
    "def": "(verb) to provide money for (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "funny": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing laughter",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fur": {
    "def": "(noun) the hairy coat of an animal especially when it is soft and thick",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "furniture": {
    "def": "(noun) chairs, tables, beds, etc., that are used to make a room ready for use",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fury": {
    "def": "(noun) violent anger : rage",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "future": {
    "def": "(noun) the period of time that will come after the present time —usually used with the",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gallery": {
    "def": "(noun) a room or building in which people look at paintings, sculptures, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gallop": {
    "def": "(noun) the way a horse or similar animal moves when it is running fast and all four of its feet leave the ground at the same time—often used after at—sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "game": {
    "def": "(noun) a physical or mental activity or contest that has rules and that people do for pleasure",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gang": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of criminals",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "garage": {
    "def": "(noun) a building or part of a building in which a car, truck, etc., is kept",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "garden": {
    "def": "(noun) an area of ground where plants (such as flowers or vegetables) are grown",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "garrulous": {
    "def": "(adjective) tending to talk a lot : very talkative",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gas": {
    "def": "(noun) a substance (such as oxygen or hydrogen) that is like air and has no fixed shape",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gasp": {
    "def": "(verb) to breathe in suddenly and loudly with your mouth open because of surprise, shock, or pain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "generally": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a general way : in a way that is not detailed or specific",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "generate": {
    "def": "(verb) to produce (something) or cause (something) to be produced",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "generation": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people born and living during the same time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "generous": {
    "def": "(adjective) freely giving or sharing money and other valuable things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "genre": {
    "def": "(noun) a particular type or category of literature or art",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gentleman": {
    "def": "(noun) a man who treats other people in a proper and polite way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "geography": {
    "def": "(noun) an area of study that deals with the location of countries, cities, rivers, mountains, lakes, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gift": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is given to another person or to a group or organization",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "girlfriend": {
    "def": "(noun) a woman that someone is having a romantic or sexual relationship with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "glacier": {
    "def": "(noun) a very large area of ice that moves slowly down a slope or valley or over a wide area of land",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "glad": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling pleasure, joy, or delight —sometimes + of —sometimes + for —sometimes followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "glare": {
    "def": "(verb) to shine with a harsh, bright light",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "glass": {
    "def": "(noun) a hard usually transparent material that is used for making windows and other products —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gleaming": {
    "def": "(verb) to shine brightly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "glitter": {
    "def": "(verb) to shine brightly : to shine with bright points of light",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "global": {
    "def": "(adjective) involving the entire world",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gloomy": {
    "def": "(adjective) somewhat dark : not bright or sunny",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "glove": {
    "def": "(noun) a covering for the hand that has separate parts for each finger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "goal": {
    "def": "(noun) something that you are trying to do or achieve",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "golf": {
    "def": "(noun) an outdoor game in which players use special clubs (called golf clubs) to try to hit a small ball with as few strokes as possible into each of 9 or 18 holes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "goodbye": {
    "def": "(interjection) —used to express good wishes when someone is leaving",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "goods": {
    "def": "(noun) morally good forces or influences",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "govern": {
    "def": "(verb) to officially control and lead (a group of people) : to make decisions about laws, taxes, social programs, etc., for (a country, state, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "government": {
    "def": "(noun) the group of people who control and make decisions for a country, state, etc. —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "governor": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is the leader of the government of a state, province, etc. —abbr. Gov.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "graduate": {
    "def": "(verb) to earn a degree or diploma from a school, college, or university",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grain": {
    "def": "(noun) the seeds of plants (such as wheat, corn, and rice) that are used for food; also : a single seed of wheat, corn, rice, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grand": {
    "def": "(adjective) involving or including many people or things : very large in scope : intended to have an important or impressive result",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grandiloquent": {
    "def": "(adjective) using words that are intended to sound very impressive and important",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grandparent": {
    "def": "(noun) a parent of your father or mother",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grant": {
    "def": "(verb) to agree to do, give, or allow (something asked for or hoped for)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "graphite": {
    "def": "(noun) a shiny black substance that is used in pencils",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grateful": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling or showing thanks : feeling or showing thanks to someone for some helpful act",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "greet": {
    "def": "(verb) to meet (someone who has just arrived) with usually friendly and polite words and actions : welcome",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gregarious": {
    "def": "(adjective) enjoying the company of other people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grim": {
    "def": "(adjective) unpleasant or shocking to see or think about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "groan": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a deep sound because of pain or some strong emotion (such as grief or disappointment)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grocery": {
    "def": "(noun) grocery store",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grow": {
    "def": "(verb) to become larger : to increase in size, amount, etc. —often + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "guarantee": {
    "def": "(noun) a promise that the quality of something (such as a product that is being sold) will be as good as expected",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "guest": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is invited to visit or stay in someone's home",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "guide": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who leads or directs other people on a journey",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "guile": {
    "def": "(noun) the use of clever and usually dishonest methods to achieve something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "guilty": {
    "def": "(adjective) responsible for committing a crime or doing something bad or wrong —often + of —sometimes used informally in a joking way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "guitar": {
    "def": "(noun) a musical instrument that is held against the front of your body and that has usually six strings which are played with your fingers or with a pick",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gun": {
    "def": "(noun) a weapon that shoots bullets or shells",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gust": {
    "def": "(noun) a sudden strong wind —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "guy": {
    "def": "(noun) —used to refer to two or more people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gym": {
    "def": "(noun) gymnasium health club",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hammer": {
    "def": "(noun) a tool that has a heavy metal head attached to a handle and that is used for hitting nails or breaking things apart",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "handle": {
    "def": "(noun) a part of something that is designed to be held by your hand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hapless": {
    "def": "(adjective) having no luck : very unfortunate",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "happily": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a happy way or state",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "happiness": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being happy : joy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "harbinger": {
    "def": "(noun) something that shows what is coming—usually + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "harbour": {
    "def": "(noun) a part of the ocean, a lake, etc., that is next to land and that is protected and deep enough to provide safety for ships",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "harm": {
    "def": "(noun) physical or mental damage or injury : something that causes someone or something to be hurt, broken, made less valuable or successful, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "harmful": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing or capable of causing damage or harm —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hat": {
    "def": "(noun) a covering for the head that often has a brim and a rounded or flat top",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "have": {
    "def": "(verb) to own, use, or hold (something) —also used for things that cannot be seen or touched —also have got",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "have to": {
    "def": "(verb) to own, use, or hold (something) —also used for things that cannot be seen or touched —also have got",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "headache": {
    "def": "(noun) an ache or pain in the head",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "headline": {
    "def": "(noun) the title written in large letters over a story in a newspaper",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "healthy": {
    "def": "(adjective) having good health : not sick or injured : well",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hearing": {
    "def": "(noun) the sense through which a person or animal is aware of sound : the ability to hear",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "heat": {
    "def": "(noun) energy that causes things to become warmer",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "heating": {
    "def": "(noun) a system that is used to provide warmth to a room or building",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "heaven": {
    "def": "(noun) the place where God lives and where good people go after they die according to some religions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "heavily": {
    "def": "(adverb) to a great degree : very much",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hegemony": {
    "def": "(noun) influence or control over another country, a group of people, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "helicopter": {
    "def": "(noun) an aircraft that can stay in the air without moving forward and that has metal blades that turn around on its top",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hell": {
    "def": "(noun) the place where the devil lives and where evil people go after they die according to some religions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hello": {
    "def": "(noun) —used as a greeting",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "helpful": {
    "def": "(adjective) making it easier to do a job, deal with a problem, etc. : giving help",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hers": {
    "def": "(pronoun) that which belongs to or is connected with her : her one : her ones",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hey": {
    "def": "(interjection) —used to attract someone's attention or to express surprise, joy, or anger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hi": {
    "def": "(interjection) —used as an informal way of saying \"hello\"",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "highlight": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as an event or a detail) that is very interesting, exciting, or important : the best part of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "highway": {
    "def": "(noun) a main road that connects cities, towns, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hire": {
    "def": "(verb) to give work or a job to (someone) in exchange for wages or a salary",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "historic": {
    "def": "(adjective) famous or important in history",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "historical": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to history",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hobby": {
    "def": "(noun) an activity that a person does for pleasure when not working",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hockey": {
    "def": "(noun) ice hockey",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "holiday": {
    "def": "(noun) a special day of celebration : a day when most people do not have to work —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "homework": {
    "def": "(noun) work that a student is given to do at home",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "honest": {
    "def": "(adjective) good and truthful : not lying, stealing, or cheating",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "honour": {
    "def": "(noun) respect that is given to someone who is admired",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "horror": {
    "def": "(noun) a very strong feeling of fear, dread, and shock",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hospital": {
    "def": "(noun) a place where sick or injured people are given care or treatment and where children are often born —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "host": {
    "def": "(noun) a person (especially a man) who is entertaining guests socially or as a job",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hotel": {
    "def": "(noun) a place that has rooms in which people can stay especially when they are traveling : a place that provides food, lodging, and other services for paying guests",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "household": {
    "def": "(noun) the people in a family or other group that are living together in one house",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "housing": {
    "def": "(noun) the houses, apartments, etc., in which people live",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "how": {
    "def": "(adverb) in what manner or way : by what means",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hubris": {
    "def": "(noun) a great or foolish amount of pride or confidence",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "huddle": {
    "def": "(verb) to come close together in a group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hug": {
    "def": "(verb) to put your arms around someone especially as a way of showing love or friendship",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "humor": {
    "def": "(noun) a funny or amusing quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "humorous": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing laughter : funny",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "humour": {
    "def": "(noun) a funny or amusing quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hunting": {
    "def": "(noun) the activity or sport of chasing and killing wild animals —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hurl": {
    "def": "(verb) to throw (something) with force",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hurricane": {
    "def": "(noun) an extremely large, powerful, and destructive storm with very strong winds that occurs especially in the western part of the Atlantic Ocean",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hurry": {
    "def": "(verb) to move, act, or go quickly —often + up",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hut": {
    "def": "(noun) a small and simple house or building",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ice cream": {
    "def": "(noun) a frozen food containing sweetened and flavored cream —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ideal": {
    "def": "(adjective) exactly right for a particular purpose, situation, or person : perfect",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "identity": {
    "def": "(noun) who someone is : the name of a person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "if": {
    "def": "(conjunction) —used to talk about the result or effect of something that may happen or be true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ignominious": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing disgrace or shame",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ignore": {
    "def": "(verb) to refuse to show that you hear or see (something or someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ill": {
    "def": "(adjective) not well or healthy : sick or unhealthy —usually used after a verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "illegal": {
    "def": "(adjective) not allowed by the law : not legal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "illness": {
    "def": "(noun) a condition of being unhealthy in your body or mind",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "illustrate": {
    "def": "(verb) to give examples in order to make (something) easier to understand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "illustration": {
    "def": "(noun) a picture or drawing in a book, magazine, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "imaginary": {
    "def": "(adjective) not real : existing only in your mind or imagination",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "imagination": {
    "def": "(noun) the ability to imagine things that are not real : the ability to form a picture in your mind of something that you have not seen or experienced",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "imbue": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone or something) to be deeply affected by a feeling or to have a certain quality —usually + with —often used as (be) imbued",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "immigrant": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who comes to a country to live there",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "impatient": {
    "def": "(adjective) not willing to wait for something or someone : not patient —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "impeccable": {
    "def": "(adjective) free from fault or error",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "impetuous": {
    "def": "(adjective) acting or done quickly and without thought : controlled by emotion rather than thought : impulsive",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "imply": {
    "def": "(verb) to express (something) in an indirect way : to suggest (something) without saying or showing it plainly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "import": {
    "def": "(verb) to bring a product into a country to be sold",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "importance": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality or state of being important : value or significance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "important": {
    "def": "(adjective) having serious meaning or worth : deserving or requiring serious attention",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "impose": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something, such as a tax, fine, rule, or punishment) to affect someone or something by using your authority —usually + on or upon",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "impossible": {
    "def": "(adjective) unable to be done or to happen : not possible",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "impress": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to feel admiration or interest —often used as (be) impressed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "impressed": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to feel admiration or interest —often used as (be) impressed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "impression": {
    "def": "(noun) the effect or influence that something or someone has on a person's thoughts or feelings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "impressive": {
    "def": "(adjective) deserving attention, admiration, or respect : making a good impression",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "imprisonment": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (someone) in prison —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "improve": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) better",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "improvement": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of improving something : the act or process of making something better",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "impugn": {
    "def": "(verb) to criticize (a person's character, intentions, etc.) by suggesting that someone is not honest and should not be trusted",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "in": {
    "def": "(preposition) —used to indicate location or position within something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inadvertent": {
    "def": "(adjective) not intended or planned : accidental",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "incessant": {
    "def": "(adjective) continuing without stopping : not stopping—used to describe something that is unpleasant or annoying",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inchoate": {
    "def": "(adjective) not completely formed or developed yet : vague",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "include": {
    "def": "(verb) to have (someone or something) as part of a group or total : to contain (someone or something) in a group or as a part of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "included": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to say that someone or something is part of a group or total",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "including": {
    "def": "(preposition) having (someone or something) as part of a group or total",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "income": {
    "def": "(noun) money that is earned from work, investments, business, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "incomprehensible": {
    "def": "(adjective) impossible to understand : not comprehensible",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "incorrigible": {
    "def": "(adjective) not able to be corrected or changed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "increase": {
    "def": "(verb) to become larger or greater in size, amount, number, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "increasingly": {
    "def": "(adverb) more and more : to an increasing degree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "incredible": {
    "def": "(adjective) difficult or impossible to believe",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "incredibly": {
    "def": "(adjective) difficult or impossible to believe",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "independent": {
    "def": "(adjective) not controlled or ruled by another country",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "indignant": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling or showing anger because of something that is unfair or wrong : very angry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "indirect": {
    "def": "(adjective) not going straight from one point to another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "individual": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or existing as just one member or part of a larger group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "indoor": {
    "def": "(adjective) done, living, located, or used inside a building",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "indoors": {
    "def": "(adverb) in, inside, or into a building",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "industrial": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to industry : of or relating to factories, the people who work in factories, or the things made in factories",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "industry": {
    "def": "(noun) the process of making products by using machinery and factories",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "infection": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of infecting someone or something : the state of being infected",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inform": {
    "def": "(verb) to give information to (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "informal": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a friendly and relaxed quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "information": {
    "def": "(noun) knowledge that you get about someone or something : facts or details about a subject",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ingredient": {
    "def": "(noun) one of the things that are used to make a food, product, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "initial": {
    "def": "(adjective) occurring at the beginning of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "initially": {
    "def": "(adjective) occurring at the beginning of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "initiative": {
    "def": "(noun) the power or opportunity to do something before others do",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "injured": {
    "def": "(adjective) suffering from an injury : physically hurt or harmed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "injury": {
    "def": "(noun) harm or damage : an act or event that causes someone or something to no longer be fully healthy or in good condition",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inner": {
    "def": "(adjective) located toward the inside of something : not on or at the edge or outside of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "innocent": {
    "def": "(adjective) not guilty of a crime or other wrong act",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inquiry": {
    "def": "(noun) a request for information —often + into",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "insect": {
    "def": "(noun) a small animal that has six legs and a body formed of three parts and that may have wings —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "insight": {
    "def": "(noun) the ability to understand people and situations in a very clear way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "insinuate": {
    "def": "(verb) to say (something, especially something bad or insulting) in an indirect way —often + that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "insist": {
    "def": "(verb) to demand that something happen or that someone do something —usually + that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inspire": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) want to do something : to give (someone) an idea about what to do or create —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "install": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (a machine, a service, etc.) ready to be used in a certain place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "instance": {
    "def": "(noun) an example of a particular type of action or situation : an occasion of something happening",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "institute": {
    "def": "(noun) an organization created for a particular purpose (such as research or education)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "institution": {
    "def": "(noun) an established organization",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "instruction": {
    "def": "(noun) a statement that describes how to do something —usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "instructor": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who teaches a subject or skill : someone who instructs people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "instrument": {
    "def": "(noun) a tool or device used for a particular purpose; especially : a tool or device designed to do careful and exact work",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "insurance": {
    "def": "(noun) an agreement in which a person makes regular payments to a company and the company promises to pay money if the person is injured or dies, or to pay money equal to the value of something (such as a house or car) if it is damaged, lost, or stolen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intelligence": {
    "def": "(noun) the ability to learn or understand things or to deal with new or difficult situations",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intelligent": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing the ability to easily learn or understand things or to deal with new or difficult situations : having or showing a lot of intelligence",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intend": {
    "def": "(verb) to plan or want to do (something) : to have (something) in your mind as a purpose or goal —usually followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intended": {
    "def": "(adjective) in your mind as a purpose or goal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "interest": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of wanting to learn more about something or to be involved in something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "interested": {
    "def": "(adjective) wanting to learn more about something or to become involved in something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "interesting": {
    "def": "(adjective) attracting your attention and making you want to learn more about something or to be involved in something : not dull or boring",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "internal": {
    "def": "(adjective) existing or located on the inside of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "international": {
    "def": "(adjective) involving two or more countries : occurring between countries",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "interpret": {
    "def": "(verb) to explain the meaning of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "interrupt": {
    "def": "(verb) to ask questions or say things while another person is speaking : to do or say something that causes someone to stop speaking",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "interview": {
    "def": "(noun) a formal meeting with someone who is being considered for a job or other position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intrepid": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling no fear : very bold or brave",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intrinsic": {
    "def": "(adjective) belonging to the essential nature of a thing : occurring as a natural part of something —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "introduce": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) known to someone else by name —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "introduction": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of making a person known to others by name—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "invent": {
    "def": "(verb) to create or produce (something useful) for the first time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "invention": {
    "def": "(noun) a useful new device or process",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "invest": {
    "def": "(verb) to use money to earn more money : to use your money to purchase stock in a company, to buy property, etc., in order to make future profit —often + in —often + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "investigation": {
    "def": "(verb) to try to find out the facts about (something, such as a crime or an accident) in order to learn how it happened, who did it, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "investment": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of using money to earn more money : the act of investing money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "invidious": {
    "def": "(adjective) unpleasant and likely to cause bad feelings in other people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "invitation": {
    "def": "(noun) a written or spoken request for someone to go somewhere or to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "invite": {
    "def": "(verb) to ask (someone) to go somewhere or do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "involve": {
    "def": "(verb) to have or include (someone or something) as a part of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "involved": {
    "def": "(adjective) very complicated",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "item": {
    "def": "(noun) an individual thing : a separate part or thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "jacket": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of clothing that is worn on your upper body over another piece of clothing (such as a shirt) : a usually short and light coat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "jam": {
    "def": "(verb) to fill (a place) completely",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "january": {
    "def": "(noun) the first month of the year —abbr. Jan.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "jazz": {
    "def": "(noun) a type of American music with lively rhythms and melodies that are often made up by musicians as they play —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "jeans": {
    "def": "(noun) pants made of a strong cloth (called denim)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "jewellery": {
    "def": "(noun) decorative objects (such as rings, necklaces, and earrings) that people wear on their body",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "job": {
    "def": "(noun) the work that a person does regularly in order to earn money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "join": {
    "def": "(verb) to put or bring (two or more things) together : to connect (two or more things)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "joke": {
    "def": "(noun) something said or done to cause laughter",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "journal": {
    "def": "(noun) a book in which you write down your personal experiences and thoughts : diary",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "journalist": {
    "def": "(noun) the activity or job of collecting, writing, and editing news stories for newspapers, magazines, television, or radio",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "judgement": {
    "def": "(noun) an opinion or decision that is based on careful thought",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "juice": {
    "def": "(noun) the liquid part that can be squeezed out of vegetables and fruits",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "july": {
    "def": "(noun) the seventh month of the year —abbr. Jul.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "junction": {
    "def": "(noun) a place where two things join",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "june": {
    "def": "(noun) the sixth month of the year —abbr. Jun.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "junior": {
    "def": "(adjective) younger in age",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "juxtaposition": {
    "def": "(verb) to place (different things) together in order to create an interesting effect or to show how they are the same or different",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "keyboard": {
    "def": "(noun) a row or set of keys that are pushed to play a musical instrument (such as a piano)—sometimes used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "kid": {
    "def": "(noun) a son or daughter : child",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "killing": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of killing someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "kilometre": {
    "def": "(noun) a unit of length equal to 1,000 meters—abbr. km",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "kitchen": {
    "def": "(noun) a room in which food is cooked —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "knock": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit something (such as a door) with the knuckles of your hand or with a hard object (such as a knocker) in order to get people's attention —usually + on —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "knowledge": {
    "def": "(noun) information, understanding, or skill that you get from experience or education",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lab": {
    "def": "(noun) laboratory —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "label": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of paper, cloth, or similar material that is attached to something to identify or describe it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "laboratory": {
    "def": "(noun) a room or building with special equipment for doing scientific experiments and tests —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "labour": {
    "def": "(noun) physical or mental effort : work",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lack": {
    "def": "(verb) to not have (something) : to not have enough of (something) (chiefly US)—+ for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "laconic": {
    "def": "(adjective) using few words in speech or writing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lad": {
    "def": "(noun) a boy or young man",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lady": {
    "def": "(noun) a woman who behaves in a polite way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lament": {
    "def": "(verb) to express sorrow, regret, or unhappiness about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "landscape": {
    "def": "(noun) a picture that shows a natural scene of land or the countryside",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "language": {
    "def": "(noun) the system of words or signs that people use to express thoughts and feelings to each other —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "languor": {
    "def": "(noun) a state of feeling tired and relaxed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lanky": {
    "def": "(adjective) tall and thin with usually an awkward quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "laptop": {
    "def": "(noun) a small computer that is designed to be easily carried —called also laptop computer",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "latent": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe something (such as a disease) that exists but is not active or cannot be seen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "later": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening near the end of a process, activity, series, life, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "latest": {
    "def": "(adjective) most recent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "laughter": {
    "def": "(noun) the action or sound of laughing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "launch": {
    "def": "(verb) to send or shoot (something, such as a rocket) into the air or water or into outer space",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lava": {
    "def": "(noun) melted rock from a volcano",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "law": {
    "def": "(noun) the whole system or set of rules made by the government of a town, state, country, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lawyer": {
    "def": "(noun) a person whose job is to guide and assist people in matters relating to the law",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lay": {
    "def": "(verb) to place (someone or something) down gently in a flat position —often + down",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "layer": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of something that is spread over an area",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lazy": {
    "def": "(adjective) not liking to work hard or to be active",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "leadership": {
    "def": "(noun) a position as a leader of a group, organization, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "leading": {
    "def": "(adjective) having great importance, influence, or success",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "leaflet": {
    "def": "(noun) a printed and often folded sheet of paper that is usually given to people for no cost",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "league": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of sports teams that play against each other —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "learning": {
    "def": "(noun) the activity or process of gaining knowledge or skill by studying, practicing, being taught, or experiencing something : the activity of someone who learns",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "leather": {
    "def": "(noun) animal skin that is chemically treated to preserve it and that is used in making clothes, shoes, furniture, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lecture": {
    "def": "(noun) a talk or speech given to a group of people to teach them about a particular subject",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "left": {
    "def": "(adjective) located on the same side of your body as your heart",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "legal": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the law",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "leisure": {
    "def": "(noun) time when you are not working : time when you can do whatever you want to do",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lemon": {
    "def": "(noun) a yellow citrus fruit that has a sour taste —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lend": {
    "def": "(verb) to give (something) to (someone) to be used for a period of time and then returned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lesson": {
    "def": "(noun) an activity that you do in order to learn something; also : something that is taught",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lethargy": {
    "def": "(noun) a lack of energy or a lack of interest in doing things : a lethargic feeling or state —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "letter": {
    "def": "(noun) any one of the marks that are symbols for speech sounds in written language and that form an alphabet",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "library": {
    "def": "(noun) a place where books, magazines, and other materials (such as videos and musical recordings) are available for people to use or borrow",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "licence": {
    "def": "(noun) an official document, card, etc., that gives you permission to do, use, or have something —often used to refer specifically to a driver's license",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "license": {
    "def": "(noun) an official document, card, etc., that gives you permission to do, use, or have something —often used to refer specifically to a driver's license",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lifestyle": {
    "def": "(noun) a particular way of living : the way a person lives or a group of people live",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lightning": {
    "def": "(noun) the flashes of light that are produced in the sky during a storm",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "like": {
    "def": "(verb) to enjoy (something) : to get pleasure from (something) —often + -ing verb —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "limit": {
    "def": "(noun) a point beyond which it is not possible to go",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "limited": {
    "def": "(adjective) not high or great in number, amount, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "limpid": {
    "def": "(adjective) perfectly clear : transparent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "line-up": {
    "def": "(noun) a list of the players who are playing in a game (such as baseball)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "liquid": {
    "def": "(noun) a substance that is able to flow freely : fluid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "list": {
    "def": "(noun) a series of names, words, numbers, etc., that are usually written down with each new one appearing below the previous one",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "listen": {
    "def": "(verb) to pay attention to someone or something in order to hear what is being said, sung, played, etc. —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "listener": {
    "def": "(verb) to pay attention to someone or something in order to hear what is being said, sung, played, etc. —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "literature": {
    "def": "(noun) written works (such as poems, plays, and novels) that are considered to be very good and to have lasting importance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "litre": {
    "def": "(noun) a metric unit for measuring the volume of a liquid or gas that is equal to 1.057 quarts",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lively": {
    "def": "(adjective) very active and energetic",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "living": {
    "def": "(adjective) not dead : having life",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "load": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is lifted and carried",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "loan": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of money that is given to someone for a period of time with a promise that it will be paid back : an amount of money that is borrowed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "located": {
    "def": "(verb) to find the place or position of (something or someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "location": {
    "def": "(noun) a place or position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "logical": {
    "def": "(adjective) agreeing with the rules of logic : sensible or reasonable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lonely": {
    "def": "(adjective) sad from being apart from other people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "long-term": {
    "def": "(adjective) lasting for, relating to, or involving a long period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "long-time": {
    "def": "(adjective) having been something specified for many years",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lorry": {
    "def": "(noun) a vehicle that carries things: such as",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "loss": {
    "def": "(noun) failure to keep or to continue to have something —usually + of —usually + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lost": {
    "def": "(adjective) unable to be found",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lounge": {
    "def": "(verb) to sit or lie in a relaxed way : to spend time resting or relaxing —often + around or (Brit) about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lovely": {
    "def": "(adjective) attractive or beautiful especially in a graceful way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lower": {
    "def": "(adjective) located below another or others of the same kind",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lucid": {
    "def": "(adjective) very clear and easy to understand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lucky": {
    "def": "(adjective) having good luck : fortunate",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lugubrious": {
    "def": "(adjective) full of sadness or sorrow : very sad especially in an exaggerated or insincere way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lunch": {
    "def": "(noun) a light meal eaten in the middle of the day",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lung": {
    "def": "(noun) either one of the two organs that people and animals use to breathe air",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "luxury": {
    "def": "(noun) a condition or situation of great comfort, ease, and wealth —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "machine": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of equipment with moving parts that does work when it is given power from electricity, gasoline, etc. —often used to refer informally to a specific type of machine",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mad": {
    "def": "(adjective) very angry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "magazine": {
    "def": "(noun) a type of thin book with a paper cover that contains stories, essays, pictures, etc., and that is usually published every week or month",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "magistrate": {
    "def": "(noun) a local official who has some of the powers of a judge",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mail": {
    "def": "(noun) the system used for sending letters and packages from one person to another —called also (chiefly British) post",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "major": {
    "def": "(adjective) very important",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "majority": {
    "def": "(noun) a number that is greater than half of a total",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "make-up": {
    "def": "(noun) the way in which something is put together or arranged—often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "male": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the sex that cannot produce young or lay eggs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "malfeasance": {
    "def": "(noun) illegal or dishonest activity especially by a public official or a corporation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "malicious": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing a desire to cause harm to another person : having or showing malice",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mall": {
    "def": "(noun) a large building or group of buildings containing stores of many different kinds and sizes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "management": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or skill of controlling and making decisions about a business, department, sports team, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "manager": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who is in charge of a business, department, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "map": {
    "def": "(noun) a picture or chart that shows the rivers, mountains, streets, etc., in a particular area",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "marketing": {
    "def": "(noun) the activities that are involved in making people aware of a company's products, making sure that the products are available to be bought, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "marriage": {
    "def": "(noun) the relationship that exists between two people who are united as spouses : the state of being married",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "married": {
    "def": "(adjective) united in marriage",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "marry": {
    "def": "(verb) to become the husband or wife of (someone) : to become joined with (someone) in marriage",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mass": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually large amount of a substance that has no particular shape —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "match": {
    "def": "(noun) someone or something that is equal to or as good as another person or thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "matching": {
    "def": "(verb) to be suited to (someone or something) : to go well with (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "material": {
    "def": "(noun) a substance from which something is made or can be made",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mathematics": {
    "def": "(noun) the science of numbers, quantities, and shapes and the relations between them —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "maths": {
    "def": "(noun) mathematics",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "maudlin": {
    "def": "(adjective) showing or expressing too much emotion especially in a foolish or annoying way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "maximum": {
    "def": "(noun) the highest number or amount that is possible or allowed—usually singular —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "may": {
    "def": "(verb) —used to indicate that something is possible or probable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mayor": {
    "def": "(noun) an official who is elected to be the head of the government of a city or town",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mean": {
    "def": "(verb) to have (a particular meaning)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "meaning": {
    "def": "(noun) the idea that is represented by a word, phrase, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "means": {
    "def": "(noun) a way of doing something or of achieving a desired result",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "measurement": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of measuring something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "media": {
    "def": "(noun) the radio stations, television stations, and newspapers through which information is communicated to the public : mass media —sometimes used with a singular verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "medical": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the treatment of diseases and injuries : of or relating to medicine",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "medium": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is sold in a medium size : something that is the middle size when compared with things that are larger and smaller",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "meeting": {
    "def": "(noun) a gathering of people for a particular purpose (such as to talk about business)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "melancholy": {
    "def": "(noun) a sad mood or feeling",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "melt": {
    "def": "(verb) to change or to cause (something) to change from a solid to a liquid usually because of heat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "member": {
    "def": "(noun) someone or something that belongs to or is a part of a group or an organization",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "memorize": {
    "def": "(verb) to learn (something) so well that you are able to remember it perfectly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mendacious": {
    "def": "(adjective) not honest : likely to tell lies",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mental": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the mind",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mention": {
    "def": "(verb) to talk about, write about, or refer to (something or someone) especially in a brief way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "menu": {
    "def": "(noun) a list of the foods that may be ordered at a restaurant",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mercurial": {
    "def": "(adjective) changing moods quickly and often—used to describe someone who often changes from being happy to being angry or upset in a quick and unexpected way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mess": {
    "def": "(noun) a very dirty or untidy state or condition—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "metal": {
    "def": "(noun) a substance (such as gold, tin, or copper) that usually has a shiny appearance, is a good conductor of electricity and heat, can be melted, and is usually capable of being shaped —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "meticulous": {
    "def": "(adjective) very careful about doing something in an extremely accurate and exact way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "metre": {
    "def": "(noun) the basic metric unit of length equal to about 39.37 inches",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mild": {
    "def": "(adjective) gentle in nature or behavior",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "military": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to soldiers or the armed forces (such as the army, navy, marines, and air force)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mine": {
    "def": "(pronoun) that which belongs to me : my one : my ones",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mineral": {
    "def": "(noun) a substance (such as quartz, coal, petroleum, salt, etc.) that is naturally formed under the ground",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "minimum": {
    "def": "(noun) the lowest number or amount that is possible or allowed—usually singular —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "minister": {
    "def": "(noun) a person whose job involves leading church services, performing religious ceremonies (such as marriages), and providing spiritual or religious guidance to other people : a member of the clergy in some Protestant churches",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "minor": {
    "def": "(adjective) not very important or valuable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "minority": {
    "def": "(noun) a number or amount that is less than half of a total",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mirror": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of glass that reflects images",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "misanthrope": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who does not like other people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "missing": {
    "def": "(adjective) unable to be found : not in a usual or expected place —often + from —sometimes used in the phrase go missing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mistake": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is not correct : a wrong action, statement, or judgment : error —often used with make",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mixed": {
    "def": "(adjective) made of different kinds of things mixed together or combined",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mixture": {
    "def": "(noun) something made by combining two or more ingredients —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "model": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually small copy of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "modify": {
    "def": "(verb) to change some parts of (something) while not changing other parts",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "monday": {
    "def": "(noun) the day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday —abbr. Mon.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "money": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as coins or bills) used as a way to pay for goods and services and to pay people for their work",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "monkey": {
    "def": "(noun) a type of animal that is closely related to apes and humans and that has a long tail and usually lives in trees",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "monstrous": {
    "def": "(adjective) extremely or unusually large : gigantic",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "month": {
    "def": "(noun) any one of the 12 parts into which the year is divided",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mood": {
    "def": "(noun) the way someone feels : a person's emotional state",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "moral": {
    "def": "(adjective) concerning or relating to what is right and wrong in human behavior",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "more": {
    "def": "(adjective) greater in amount, number, or size",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "morose": {
    "def": "(adjective) very serious, unhappy, and quiet",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "most": {
    "def": "(adjective) almost all : the majority of—usually used before a plural noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "motor": {
    "def": "(noun) a machine that produces motion or power for doing work",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "motorcycle": {
    "def": "(noun) a vehicle with two wheels that is powered by a motor and that can carry one or two people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "motorist": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who drives a car",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mount": {
    "def": "(verb) to go or climb up (something) : to climb up onto (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mouse": {
    "def": "(noun) a very small animal that has a pointed nose and a long, thin tail —sometimes used figuratively to refer to a weak, frightened, or quiet person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "movie": {
    "def": "(noun) a recording of moving images that tells a story and that people watch on a screen or television —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "multiple": {
    "def": "(adjective) more than one : many numerous",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "multiply": {
    "def": "(verb) to increase greatly in number or amount : to become much more numerous",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mum": {
    "def": "(adjective) not talking about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "munificent": {
    "def": "(adjective) very generous",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "murder": {
    "def": "(noun) the crime of deliberately killing a person —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "muscular": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to muscles",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "museum": {
    "def": "(noun) a building in which interesting and valuable things (such as paintings and sculptures or scientific or historical objects) are collected and shown to the public",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "music": {
    "def": "(noun) sounds that are sung by voices or played on musical instruments —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "musical": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to music",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "musician": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who writes, sings, or plays music",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "must": {
    "def": "(verb) —used to say that something is required or necessary",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mysterious": {
    "def": "(adjective) strange, unknown, or difficult to understand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nail": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, thin piece of metal that is sharp at one end and flat at the other end and that is used chiefly to attach things to wood",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nap": {
    "def": "(noun) a short period of sleep especially during the day",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "narrative": {
    "def": "(noun) a story that is told or written",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nation": {
    "def": "(noun) a large area of land that is controlled by its own government : country",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "native": {
    "def": "(adjective) born in a particular place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "naturally": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to describe something that happens or exists by itself without being controlled or changed by someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "neat": {
    "def": "(adjective) not messy : clean and orderly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "necessarily": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to say that something is necessary and cannot be changed or avoided",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "necessary": {
    "def": "(adjective) so important that you must do it or have it : absolutely needed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "needle": {
    "def": "(noun) a small, very thin object that is used in sewing and that has a sharp point at one end and a hole for thread",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nefarious": {
    "def": "(adjective) evil or immoral",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "negative": {
    "def": "(adjective) harmful or bad : not wanted",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "neighbor": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who lives next to or near another person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "neighbour": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who lives next to or near another person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "neighbourhood": {
    "def": "(noun) a section of a town or city —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "neighbouring": {
    "def": "(adjective) near or next to something or someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nerve": {
    "def": "(noun) one of the many thin parts that control movement and feeling by carrying messages between the brain and other parts of the body",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "network": {
    "def": "(noun) a system of lines, wires, etc., that are connected to each other —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "newspaper": {
    "def": "(noun) a set of large sheets of paper that have news stories, information about local events, advertisements, etc., and that are folded together and sold every day or every week —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "next to": {
    "def": "(adjective) coming after this one : coming after the one that just came, happened, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nice": {
    "def": "(adjective) giving pleasure or joy : good and enjoyable —often used with another adjective for emphasis",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nightmare": {
    "def": "(noun) a dream that frightens a sleeping person : a very bad dream",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nineteen": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 19",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ninety": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 90",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "no": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to give a negative answer or reply to a question, request, or offer",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "no one": {
    "def": "(pronoun) no person : nobody",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "noise": {
    "def": "(noun) a loud or unpleasant sound",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "noisy": {
    "def": "(adjective) making a lot of loud or unpleasant noise",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "non-profit": {
    "def": "(adjective) not existing or done for the purpose of making a profit",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nonchalant": {
    "def": "(adjective) relaxed and calm in a way that shows that you do not care or are not worried about anything",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "normally": {
    "def": "(adjective) usual or ordinary : not strange",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "northern": {
    "def": "(adjective) located in or toward the north",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "not": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to form the negative of modal verbs (such as \"should\" and \"could\") and auxiliary verbs (such as \"do\" and \"have\")",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "november": {
    "def": "(noun) the 11th month of the year —abbr. Nov.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nuance": {
    "def": "(noun) a very small difference in color, tone, meaning, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nuclear": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, producing, or using energy that is created when the nuclei of atoms are split apart or joined together",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nudge": {
    "def": "(verb) to touch or push (someone or something) gently",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "numerous": {
    "def": "(adjective) existing in large numbers",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nut": {
    "def": "(noun) a small dry fruit with a hard shell that grows on trees, bushes, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "o'clock": {
    "def": "(adverb) according to the clock—used when the time is a specific hour",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "obdurate": {
    "def": "(adjective) refusing to do what other people want : not willing to change your opinion or the way you do something : stubborn",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "obey": {
    "def": "(verb) to do what someone tells you to do or what a rule, law, etc., says you must do",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "object": {
    "def": "(noun) a thing that you can see and touch and that is not alive",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "objective": {
    "def": "(adjective) based on facts rather than feelings or opinions : not influenced by feelings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "oblivious": {
    "def": "(adjective) not conscious or aware of someone or something —usually + of or to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "obsequious": {
    "def": "(adjective) too eager to help or obey someone important",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "observation": {
    "def": "(noun) a statement about something you have noticed : a comment or remark",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "obtuse": {
    "def": "(adjective) stupid or unintelligent : not able to think clearly or to understand what is obvious or simple",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "obvious": {
    "def": "(adjective) easy to see or notice",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "occasion": {
    "def": "(noun) a special event or time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "occasionally": {
    "def": "(adverb) sometimes but not often",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "occur": {
    "def": "(verb) to appear or exist : to be found",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ocean": {
    "def": "(noun) the salt water that covers much of the Earth's surface —often used with the —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "october": {
    "def": "(noun) the 10th month of the year —abbr. Oct.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "odd": {
    "def": "(adjective) strange or unusual : different from what is normal or expected",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "of": {
    "def": "(preposition) belonging to, relating to, or connected with (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "offence": {
    "def": "(noun) something that causes a person to be hurt, angry, or upset",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "offend": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (a person or group) to feel hurt, angry, or upset by something said or done",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "offense": {
    "def": "(noun) something that causes a person to be hurt, angry, or upset",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "offensive": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing someone to feel hurt, angry, or upset : rude or insulting —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "office": {
    "def": "(noun) a building or room in which people work at desks doing business or professional activities —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "officer": {
    "def": "(noun) a member of a police force : police officer—often used as a title",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "official": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the job or work of someone in a position of authority",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "officious": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe an annoying person who tries to tell other people what to do in a way that is not wanted or needed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "often": {
    "def": "(adverb) many times : on many occasions : frequently",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "oh": {
    "def": "(interjection) —used to express surprise, happiness, disappointment, or sadness",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "oil": {
    "def": "(noun) a thick, black liquid that comes from the ground and that is used in making various products (such as gasoline) —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ok": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to ask for or express agreement, approval, or understanding",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "old-fashioned": {
    "def": "(adjective) no longer used or accepted : replaced by something more recent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "on": {
    "def": "(preposition) touching and being supported by the top surface of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "onerous": {
    "def": "(adjective) difficult and unpleasant to do or deal with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "onion": {
    "def": "(noun) a round vegetable that is usually white, yellow, or red and has a strong smell and taste",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "online": {
    "def": "(adjective) connected to a computer, a computer network, or the Internet",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "opening": {
    "def": "(noun) a hole or empty space that you can go through",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "operate": {
    "def": "(verb) to function or behave in a proper or particular way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "operation": {
    "def": "(noun) a process in which a doctor cuts into someone's body in order to repair or remove a damaged or diseased part",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "opinion": {
    "def": "(noun) a belief, judgment, or way of thinking about something : what someone thinks about a particular thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "opponent": {
    "def": "(noun) a person, team, group, etc., that is competing against another in a contest",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "opportunity": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of time or a situation in which something can be done : chance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "oppose": {
    "def": "(verb) to disagree with or disapprove of (something or someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "opposed": {
    "def": "(adjective) not agreeing with or approving of something or someone —usually + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "opposite": {
    "def": "(adjective) located at the other end, side, or corner of something : located across from something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "opposition": {
    "def": "(noun) actions or opinions that show that you disagree with or disapprove of someone or something —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "oppressive": {
    "def": "(adjective) very cruel or unfair",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "option": {
    "def": "(noun) the opportunity or ability to choose something or to choose between two or more things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "or": {
    "def": "(conjunction) —used to introduce another choice or possibility",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "orange": {
    "def": "(noun) a citrus fruit that is round and that has an orange skin —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ordinary": {
    "def": "(adjective) normal or usual : not unusual, different, or special",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ore": {
    "def": "(noun) rocks, earth, etc., from which a valuable metal can be taken",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "organ": {
    "def": "(noun) a part of the body (such as the heart or liver) that has a particular function",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "organization": {
    "def": "(noun) a company, business, club, etc., that is formed for a particular purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "organized": {
    "def": "(adjective) arranged into a formal group with leaders and with rules for doing or planning things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "organizer": {
    "def": "(verb) to arrange and plan (an event or activity)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "origin": {
    "def": "(noun) the point or place where something begins or is created : the source or cause of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "original": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening or existing first or at the beginning",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "originally": {
    "def": "(adverb) in the beginning : when something first happened or began",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ostentation": {
    "def": "(noun) an unnecessary display of wealth, knowledge, etc., that is done to attract attention, admiration, or envy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ostracize": {
    "def": "(verb) to not allow (someone) to be included in a group : to exclude (someone) from a group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "otherwise": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a different way or manner",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ought": {
    "def": "(verb) —used to indicate what is expected",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ours": {
    "def": "(pronoun) that which belongs to or is connected with us : our one : our ones",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "outcome": {
    "def": "(noun) something that happens as a result of an activity or process : result",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "outdoor": {
    "def": "(adjective) done, used, or located outside a building",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "outdoors": {
    "def": "(adverb) outside a building : not inside a building",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "outer": {
    "def": "(adjective) located on or toward the outside of something : not on or at the inside or center of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "outline": {
    "def": "(noun) a drawing or picture that shows only the shape of an object—often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "oven": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of cooking equipment that is used for baking or roasting food",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "overall": {
    "def": "(adverb) with everyone or everything included",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "overseas": {
    "def": "(adverb) in or to a foreign country that is across a sea or ocean",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "overwrought": {
    "def": "(adjective) very excited or upset",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "owe": {
    "def": "(verb) to need to pay or repay money to a person, bank, business, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "owner": {
    "def": "(noun) a person or group that owns something —often used in combination",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "package": {
    "def": "(noun) a box or large envelope that is sent or delivered usually through the mail or by another delivery service",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "page": {
    "def": "(noun) one side of a sheet of paper especially in a book, magazine, etc. —abbr. p",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "painful": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing pain to your body",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "paint": {
    "def": "(noun) a liquid that dries to form a thin colored layer when it is spread on a surface",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "painter": {
    "def": "(noun) a person whose job it is to paint walls, houses, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "painting": {
    "def": "(noun) a picture that is painted : a picture made by putting paint on a canvas, board, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "palace": {
    "def": "(noun) the official home of a king, queen, president, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pan": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually shallow and open metal container that has a handle and that is used for cooking or baking",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "panel": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people who answer questions, give advice or opinions about something, or take part in a discussion for an audience",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pants": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of clothing that covers your body from the waist to the ankle and has a separate part for each leg —sometimes used in the singular form pant especially before another noun and in clothing catalogs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "paper": {
    "def": "(noun) the material that is used in the form of thin sheets for writing or printing on, wrapping things, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "paragraph": {
    "def": "(noun) a part of a piece of writing that usually deals with one subject, that begins on a new line, and that is made up of one or more sentences",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "paranoia": {
    "def": "(noun) a serious mental illness that causes you to falsely believe that other people are trying to harm you",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "parish": {
    "def": "(noun) an area that has its own local church and priest or minister",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "park": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of public land in or near a city that is kept free of houses and other buildings and can be used for pleasure and exercise",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "parking": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of leaving a car, truck, motorcycle, etc., in a particular place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "parliamentary": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or including a parliament",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "participant": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is involved in an activity or event : a person who participates in an activity or event—often + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "participate": {
    "def": "(verb) to be involved with others in doing something : to take part in an activity or event with others —often + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "particular": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to indicate that one specific person or thing is being referred to and no others",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "partner": {
    "def": "(noun) someone's husband or wife or the person someone has sexual relations with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "party": {
    "def": "(noun) a social event in which entertainment, food, and drinks are provided —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "passenger": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is traveling from one place to another in a car, bus, train, ship, airplane, etc., and who is not driving or working on it —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "passion": {
    "def": "(noun) a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something or about doing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "passport": {
    "def": "(noun) an official document issued by the government of a country that identifies someone as a citizen of that country and that is usually necessary when entering or leaving a country",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "past": {
    "def": "(adjective) having existed in a time before the present : from, done, or used in an earlier time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "paternalistic": {
    "def": "(noun) the attitude or actions of a person, organization, etc., that protects people and gives them what they need but does not give them any responsibility or freedom of choice",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "patient": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to remain calm and not become annoyed when waiting for a long time or when dealing with problems or difficult people —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "payment": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of giving money for something : the act of paying",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "peaceful": {
    "def": "(adjective) quiet and calm : without noise, excitement, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pebble": {
    "def": "(noun) a small, round stone; especially : one that has been made smooth by the movement of water",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pedantic": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who annoys other people by correcting small errors and giving too much attention to minor details",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "peddler": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who sells things in small amounts often by traveling to different places : a person who peddles something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pen": {
    "def": "(noun) a writing instrument that uses ink",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pencil": {
    "def": "(noun) an instrument used for writing and drawing that has a hard outer part and a black or colored center part —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "penny": {
    "def": "(noun) a coin or a unit of money equal to 1/10₀ of a dollar : cent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pensive": {
    "def": "(adjective) quietly sad or thoughtful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "people": {
    "def": "(noun) individual human beings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pepper": {
    "def": "(noun) a food seasoning that is made by grinding the dried berries of an Indian plant along with their hard, black covers : black pepper",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "per": {
    "def": "(preposition) as directed by or stated in : according to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "per cent": {
    "def": "(noun) one part in a hundred : an amount that is equal to one one-hundredth of something —usually used with a number",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "percentage": {
    "def": "(noun) a number or rate that is expressed as a certain number of parts of something divided into 100 parts",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "perch": {
    "def": "(verb) to sit on or be on something high or on something from which it is easy to fall—usually + on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "perfidious": {
    "def": "(adjective) not able to be trusted : showing that someone cannot be trusted",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "perform": {
    "def": "(verb) to do an action or activity that usually requires training or skill",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "performance": {
    "def": "(noun) an activity (such as singing a song or acting in a play) that a person or group does to entertain an audience —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "permanent": {
    "def": "(adjective) lasting or continuing for a very long time or forever : not temporary or changing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "permission": {
    "def": "(noun) the right or ability to do something that is given by someone who has the power to decide if it will be allowed or permitted",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "permit": {
    "def": "(verb) to allow (something) to happen : to give permission for (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "personality": {
    "def": "(noun) the set of emotional qualities, ways of behaving, etc., that makes a person different from other people —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "personally": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to say that something was done or will be done by a particular person and not by someone else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "persuade": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to do something by asking, arguing, or giving reasons",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pertinent": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to the thing that is being thought about or discussed : relevant",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pet": {
    "def": "(noun) an animal (such as a dog, cat, bird, or fish) that people keep mainly for pleasure —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "petrol": {
    "def": "(noun) a liquid made from petroleum and used especially as a fuel for engines —called also (US) gas, petrol",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "petulant": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing the attitude of people who become angry and annoyed when they do not get what they want",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "phantom": {
    "def": "(noun) the soul of a dead person thought of as living in an unseen world or as appearing to living people : ghost",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "phase": {
    "def": "(noun) a part or step in a process : one part in a series of related events or actions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "philosophy": {
    "def": "(noun) the study of ideas about knowledge, truth, the nature and meaning of life, etc. —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "phone": {
    "def": "(noun) a system that uses wires and radio signals to send people's voices over long distances",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "photo": {
    "def": "(noun) photograph",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "photograph": {
    "def": "(noun) a picture made by a camera —called also photo",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "photographer": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who takes photographs especially as a job",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "photography": {
    "def": "(noun) the art, process, or job of taking pictures with a camera",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "phrase": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of two or more words that express a single idea but do not usually form a complete sentence",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "physics": {
    "def": "(noun) a science that deals with matter and energy and the way they act on each other in heat, light, electricity, and sound",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "piano": {
    "def": "(noun) a large musical instrument with a keyboard that you play by pressing black and white keys and that produces sound when small hammers inside the piano hit steel wires",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "picture": {
    "def": "(noun) a painting, drawing, or photograph of someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pilot": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who flies an airplane, helicopter, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pin": {
    "def": "(noun) a thin, pointed piece of stiff wire with a rounded head at one end that is used especially for fastening pieces of cloth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pink": {
    "def": "(noun) a pale red color : a color that is a mixture of red and white",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pipe": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, hollow tube for carrying water, steam, gas, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pitch": {
    "def": "(noun) the highness or lowness of a sound",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pithy": {
    "def": "(adjective) using few words in a clever and effective way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "placid": {
    "def": "(adjective) not easily upset or excited",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plane": {
    "def": "(noun) a vehicle that has wings and an engine and can carry people or things in the air : airplane —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "planet": {
    "def": "(noun) a large, round object in space (such as the Earth) that travels around a star (such as the sun)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "planning": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of making a plan to achieve or do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plant": {
    "def": "(noun) a living thing that grows in the ground, usually has leaves or flowers, and needs sun and water to survive",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plastic": {
    "def": "(noun) a light, strong substance that can be made into different shapes and that is used for making many common products",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "platform": {
    "def": "(noun) a flat surface that is raised higher than the floor or ground and that people stand on when performing or speaking",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "player": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who plays a sport or game",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pleasant": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing a feeling of happiness or pleasure",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "please": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to ask for something in a polite way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pleasure": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction : a pleasant or pleasing feeling",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plenty": {
    "def": "(pronoun) a large number or amount of something : a number or amount of something that is enough for a particular purpose —often + of —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plot": {
    "def": "(noun) an area of land that has been measured and is considered as a unit",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plus": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a value that is above zero : positive",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pocket": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually small cloth bag that is sewn into a piece of clothing, a larger bag, etc., and that is open at the top or side so that you can put things into it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "poem": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of writing that usually has figurative language and that is written in separate lines that often have a repeated rhythm and sometimes rhyme",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "poet": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who writes poems",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "poetry": {
    "def": "(noun) the writings of a poet : poems",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "poignant": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing a strong feeling of sadness",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pointed": {
    "def": "(adjective) ending in a point",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "poisonous": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing sickness or death by entering or touching the body : containing poison",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "poke": {
    "def": "(verb) to push your finger or something thin or pointed into or at someone or something —often + at",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "police": {
    "def": "(noun) the people or the department of people who enforce laws, investigate crimes, and make arrests —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "policeman": {
    "def": "(noun) a man who is a police officer",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "policy": {
    "def": "(noun) an officially accepted set of rules or ideas about what should be done",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "polite": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing good manners or respect for other people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "political": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to politics or government",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "politician": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who is active in government usually as an elected official",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "politics": {
    "def": "(noun) activities that relate to influencing the actions and policies of a government or getting and keeping power in a government —often used with a plural verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pollution": {
    "def": "(noun) the action or process of making land, water, air, etc., dirty and not safe or suitable to use",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pompous": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing the attitude of people who speak and behave in a very formal and serious way because they believe that they are better, smarter, or more important than other people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pool": {
    "def": "(noun) swimming pool",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "popular": {
    "def": "(adjective) liked or enjoyed by many people —often + with or among",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "popularity": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being liked, enjoyed, accepted, or done by a large number of people : the quality or state of being popular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "population": {
    "def": "(noun) the number of people who live in a place —often + of —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "portrait": {
    "def": "(noun) a painting, drawing, or photograph of a person that usually only includes the person's head and shoulders",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pose": {
    "def": "(verb) to be or create (a possible threat, danger, problem, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "positive": {
    "def": "(adjective) good or useful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "possession": {
    "def": "(noun) the condition of having or owning something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "possibility": {
    "def": "(noun) a chance that something might exist, happen, or be true : the state or fact of being possible —usually + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "possibly": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to say something might happen, exist, or be true but is not certain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "post": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of wood or metal that is set in an upright position into or on the ground especially as a support or marker",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "post-war": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening, existing, or made after a war; especially : happening, existing, or made after World War II",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "poster": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually large printed notice often having a picture on it that is put in a public place to advertise something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "posture": {
    "def": "(noun) the way in which your body is positioned when you are sitting or standing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pot": {
    "def": "(noun) a deep, round container that is used for cooking",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "potato": {
    "def": "(noun) a round root of a plant that has brown, yellow, or red skin and white or yellow flesh and that is eaten as a vegetable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "potential": {
    "def": "(adjective) capable of becoming real : possible",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "potion": {
    "def": "(noun) a drink that is meant to have a special or magical effect on someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pound": {
    "def": "(noun) a unit of weight that is equal to 16 ounces or 0.4536 kilograms",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "poverty": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being poor",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "powder": {
    "def": "(noun) a dry substance made up of very tiny pieces of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "practical": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to what is real rather than to what is possible or imagined",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "practice": {
    "def": "(verb) to do something again and again in order to become better at it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "practise": {
    "def": "(verb) to do something again and again in order to become better at it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pragmatic": {
    "def": "(adjective) dealing with the problems that exist in a specific situation in a reasonable and logical way instead of depending on ideas and theories",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "praise": {
    "def": "(verb) to say or write good things about (someone or something) : to express approval of (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pray": {
    "def": "(verb) to speak to God especially in order to give thanks or to ask for something —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prayer": {
    "def": "(noun) words spoken to God especially in order to give thanks or to ask for something —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "precarious": {
    "def": "(adjective) not safe, strong, or steady",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "precipitous": {
    "def": "(adjective) very steep",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "precocious": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing the qualities or abilities of an adult at an unusually early age",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "predict": {
    "def": "(verb) to say that (something) will or might happen in the future",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prediction": {
    "def": "(noun) a statement about what will happen or might happen in the future",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "predilection": {
    "def": "(noun) a natural liking for something : a tendency to do or to be attracted to something —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pregnant": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a baby or babies developing inside the body —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "preparation": {
    "def": "(noun) the activity or process of making something ready or of becoming ready for something —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prepared": {
    "def": "(adjective) made at an earlier time for later use : made ready in advance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "presence": {
    "def": "(noun) the fact of being in a particular place : the state of being present—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "present": {
    "def": "(noun) something that you give to someone especially as a way of showing affection or thanks : gift",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "presentation": {
    "def": "(noun) an activity in which someone shows, describes, or explains something to a group of people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "preserve": {
    "def": "(verb) to keep (something) in its original state or in good condition",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "president": {
    "def": "(noun) the head of the government in some countries —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pressure": {
    "def": "(noun) the weight or force that is produced when something presses or pushes against something else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "presumptuous": {
    "def": "(adjective) too confident especially in a way that is rude : done or made without permission, right, or good reason",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pretend": {
    "def": "(verb) to act as if something is true when it is not true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pretty": {
    "def": "(adjective) attractive to look at usually in a simple or delicate way —used especially of a girl or woman",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "previous": {
    "def": "(adjective) existing or happening before the present time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "previously": {
    "def": "(adjective) existing or happening before the present time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "price": {
    "def": "(noun) the amount of money that you pay for something or that something costs —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "primary": {
    "def": "(adjective) most important : main",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prime": {
    "def": "(adjective) most important : primary",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "primordial": {
    "def": "(adjective) existing from the beginning of time : very ancient",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "principal": {
    "def": "(adjective) most important : chief",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "principle": {
    "def": "(noun) a moral rule or belief that helps you know what is right and wrong and that influences your actions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "print": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (words, images, etc.) to appear on paper or cloth by using a machine (called a printer)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "printer": {
    "def": "(noun) a machine that is used for printing documents, photographs, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "printing": {
    "def": "(noun) the process of producing books, magazines, etc. by using machinery",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "priority": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is more important than other things and that needs to be done or dealt with first",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prisoner": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is kept in a prison",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "privacy": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being alone : the state of being away from other people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "private": {
    "def": "(adjective) for the use of a single person or group : belonging to one person or group : not public",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prize": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is won in a contest or given as an award",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "problem": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is difficult to deal with : something that is a source of trouble, worry, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "procedure": {
    "def": "(noun) a series of actions that are done in a certain way or order : an established or accepted way of doing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "proclivity": {
    "def": "(noun) a strong natural liking for something that is usually bad : a tendency to do something that is usually bad—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "produce": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) especially by using machines",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "producer": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who is in charge of making and usually providing the money for a play, movie, record, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "product": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is made or grown to be sold or used —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "production": {
    "def": "(noun) the process of making or growing something for sale or use —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "profession": {
    "def": "(noun) a type of job that requires special education, training, or skill",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "professional": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to a job that requires special education, training, or skill",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "professor": {
    "def": "(noun) a teacher especially of the highest rank at a college or university",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "profile": {
    "def": "(noun) the shape of a head or face that is seen or drawn from the side",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "profligate": {
    "def": "(adjective) carelessly and foolishly wasting money, materials, etc. : very wasteful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "program": {
    "def": "(noun) a plan of things that are done in order to achieve a specific result",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "programme": {
    "def": "(noun) a plan of things that are done in order to achieve a specific result",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "progress": {
    "def": "(noun) movement forward or toward a place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "project": {
    "def": "(noun) a planned piece of work that has a specific purpose (such as to find information or to make something new) and that usually requires a lot of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "proliferate": {
    "def": "(verb) to increase in number or amount quickly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "promote": {
    "def": "(verb) to change the rank or position of (someone) to a higher or more important one",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pronounce": {
    "def": "(verb) to make the sound of (a word or letter) with your voice",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "proof": {
    "def": "(noun) something which shows that something else is true or correct —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "proper": {
    "def": "(adjective) correct according to social or moral rules",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "properly": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a way that is acceptable or suitable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "property": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is owned by a person, business, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "propitious": {
    "def": "(adjective) likely to have or produce good results",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "proposal": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a plan or suggestion) that is presented to a person or group of people to consider",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "propose": {
    "def": "(verb) to suggest (something, such as a plan or theory) to a person or group of people to consider",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prospect": {
    "def": "(noun) the possibility that something will happen in the future",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "protection": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being kept from harm, loss, etc. : the state of being protected —often + against —often + from",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prove": {
    "def": "(verb) to show the existence, truth, or correctness of (something) by using evidence, logic, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prowl": {
    "def": "(verb) to move quietly through an area while hunting",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "psychologist": {
    "def": "(noun) a scientist who specializes in the study and treatment of the mind and behavior : a specialist in psychology",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "psychology": {
    "def": "(noun) the science or study of the mind and behavior",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pub": {
    "def": "(noun) a building or room especially in Britain or Ireland where alcoholic drinks and often food are served",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "public": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or affecting all or most of the people of a country, state, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "publication": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of producing a book, magazine, etc., and making it available to the public",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "publish": {
    "def": "(verb) to prepare and produce (a book, magazine, etc.) for sale",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "punish": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) suffer for a crime or for bad behavior",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "punishment": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of punishing someone or a way of punishing someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pupil": {
    "def": "(noun) a child or young person who is being taught : student",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "purchase": {
    "def": "(verb) to buy (property, goods, etc.) : to get (something) by paying money for it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "purple": {
    "def": "(noun) a color that is between red and blue",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "purpose": {
    "def": "(noun) the reason why something is done or used : the aim or intention of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "qualification": {
    "def": "(noun) a special skill or type of experience or knowledge that makes someone suitable to do a particular job or activity—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "qualified": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the necessary skill, experience, or knowledge to do a particular job or activity : having the qualifications to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "qualify": {
    "def": "(verb) to give (someone) the necessary skill or knowledge to do a particular job or activity",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "quantity": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount or number of something —often + of —abbr. qty.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "querulous": {
    "def": "(adjective) complaining in an annoyed way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "queue": {
    "def": "(noun) a line of people who are waiting for something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "quit": {
    "def": "(verb) to leave (a job, school, career, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "quiver": {
    "def": "(verb) to shake because of fear, cold, nervousness, etc. : tremble —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "quotation": {
    "def": "(noun) something that a person says or writes that is repeated or used by someone else in another piece of writing or a speech",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "quote": {
    "def": "(verb) to repeat (something written or said by another person) exactly—often + from",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "racing": {
    "def": "(noun) the sport or profession of racing horses, cars, etc. —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "radio": {
    "def": "(noun) the system or process that is used for sending and receiving signals through the air without using wires —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rampart": {
    "def": "(noun) a tall, thick stone or dirt wall that is built around a castle, town, etc., to protect it from attacks—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rancorous": {
    "def": "(noun) an angry feeling of hatred or dislike for someone who has treated you unfairly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "range": {
    "def": "(noun) a group or collection of different things or people that are usually similar in some way—usually singular—usually + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ranger": {
    "def": "(noun) a person in charge of managing and protecting part of a public forest —called also forest ranger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rapacious": {
    "def": "(adjective) always wanting more money, possessions, etc. : wanting more than is needed or deserved",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rapidly": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening in a short amount of time : happening quickly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rare": {
    "def": "(adjective) not common or usual : not often done, seen, or happening",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rarely": {
    "def": "(adverb) not very often",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "raucous": {
    "def": "(adjective) loud and unpleasant to listen to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "raw": {
    "def": "(adjective) not cooked",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "react": {
    "def": "(verb) to behave or change in a particular way when something happens, is said, etc. —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reaction": {
    "def": "(noun) the way someone acts or feels in response to something that happens, is said, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reader": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who reads a book, magazine, newspaper, etc. —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reading": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of reading something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "realistic": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to see things as they really are and to deal with them in a practical way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reality": {
    "def": "(noun) the true situation that exists : the real situation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reasonable": {
    "def": "(adjective) fair and sensible",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recalcitrant": {
    "def": "(adjective) stubbornly refusing to obey rules or orders",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recall": {
    "def": "(verb) to remember (something) from the past",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "receipt": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of paper on which the things that you buy or the services that you pay for are listed with the total amount paid and the prices for each",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reception": {
    "def": "(noun) the kind of welcome that someone or something is given—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recipe": {
    "def": "(noun) a set of instructions for making food —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recommend": {
    "def": "(verb) to say that (someone or something) is good and deserves to be chosen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recommendation": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of saying that someone or something is good and deserves to be chosen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "record": {
    "def": "(noun) an official written document that gives proof of something or tells about past events",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recording": {
    "def": "(noun) music, sounds, or images that have been stored on a record, CD, computer, etc., so that they can be heard or seen again",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recrimination": {
    "def": "(noun) an angry statement in which you accuse or criticize a person who has accused or criticized you",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recycle": {
    "def": "(verb) to make something new from (something that has been used before)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reduce": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) smaller in size, amount, number, etc. : decrease",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reduction": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of making something smaller in size, amount, number, etc. : the act of reducing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "refer": {
    "def": "(verb) to send (someone or something) to a particular person or place for treatment, help, advice, etc. —usually + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reference": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of mentioning something in speech or in writing : the act of referring to something or someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reflect": {
    "def": "(verb) to move in one direction, hit a surface, and then quickly move in a different and usually opposite direction—usually + off",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "regard": {
    "def": "(noun) care or concern for someone or something—often + for or to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "regional": {
    "def": "(noun) a part of a country, of the world, etc., that is different or separate from other parts in some way —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "register": {
    "def": "(noun) an official list, book, or system for keeping records of something—often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "regular": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening over and over again at the same time or in the same way : occurring every day, week, month, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "regularly": {
    "def": "(adverb) at the same time every day, week, month, etc. : on a regular basis",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "regulation": {
    "def": "(noun) an official rule or law that says how something should be done",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reject": {
    "def": "(verb) to refuse to believe, accept, or consider (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "relate": {
    "def": "(verb) to show or make a connection between (two or more things) —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "related": {
    "def": "(adjective) connected in some way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "relation": {
    "def": "(noun) the way in which two or more people, groups, countries, etc., talk to, behave toward, and deal with each other",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "relationship": {
    "def": "(noun) the way in which two or more people, groups, countries, etc., talk to, behave toward, and deal with each other",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "relative": {
    "def": "(noun) a member of your family",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "relatively": {
    "def": "(adverb) when compared to others",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "relax": {
    "def": "(verb) to become or to cause (something) to become less tense, tight, or stiff —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "relaxed": {
    "def": "(adjective) calm and free from stress, worry, or anxiety : not worried or tense",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "relaxing": {
    "def": "(adjective) helping you to rest and to feel less tense, worried, nervous, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "relevant": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to a subject in an appropriate way —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reliable": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to be trusted to do or provide what is needed : able to be relied on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "religion": {
    "def": "(noun) the belief in a god or in a group of gods",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "religious": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to religion",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "relinquish": {
    "def": "(verb) to give up (something) : to give (something, such as power, control, or possession) to another person or group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "remind": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) think about something again : to cause (someone) to remember something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "remote": {
    "def": "(adjective) far away : distant",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "remove": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or take (something) away from a place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rent": {
    "def": "(noun) money that you pay in return for being able to use property and especially to live in an apartment, house, etc., that belongs to someone else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "repair": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something that is broken or damaged) back into good condition : fix",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "repeat": {
    "def": "(verb) to say (something) again —sometimes used in speech to emphasize a word or phrase",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "repeated": {
    "def": "(adjective) said, done, or happening again and again",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "replace": {
    "def": "(verb) to be used instead of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "report": {
    "def": "(noun) a story in a newspaper or on radio or television that is about something that happened or that gives information about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reporter": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who writes news stories for a newspaper, magazine, etc., or who tells people the news on radio or television",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "represent": {
    "def": "(verb) to act or speak officially for (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "representative": {
    "def": "(adjective) typical of a particular group of people or of a particular thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "repudiate": {
    "def": "(verb) to refuse to accept or support (something) : to reject (something or someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reputation": {
    "def": "(noun) the common opinion that people have about someone or something : the way in which people think of someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "request": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of politely or formally asking for something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "require": {
    "def": "(verb) to need (something) —used to say that something is necessary",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "requirement": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is needed or that must be done",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "research": {
    "def": "(noun) careful study that is done to find and report new knowledge about something —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "researcher": {
    "def": "(noun) careful study that is done to find and report new knowledge about something —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reservation": {
    "def": "(noun) an arrangement to have something (such as a room, table, or seat) held for your use at a later time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reserve": {
    "def": "(verb) to make arrangements so that you will be able to use or have (something, such as a room, table, or seat) at a later time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "resident": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who lives in a particular place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "resolve": {
    "def": "(verb) to find an answer or solution to (something) : to settle or solve (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "resort": {
    "def": "(noun) a place where people go for vacations",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "resource": {
    "def": "(noun) something that a country has and can use to increase its wealth —usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "respect": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of admiring someone or something that is good, valuable, important, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "response": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is said or written as a reply to something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "responsible": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe the person or thing that causes something to happen —usually + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "restaurant": {
    "def": "(noun) a place where you can buy and eat a meal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "retain": {
    "def": "(verb) to continue to have or use (something) : keep",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reticent": {
    "def": "(adjective) not willing to tell people about things —often + about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "retire": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop a job or career because you have reached the age when you are not allowed to work anymore or do not need or want to work anymore",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "retired": {
    "def": "(adjective) not working anymore : having ended your working or professional career",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "retrograde": {
    "def": "(adjective) returning to an earlier and usually worse state or condition",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "review": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of carefully looking at or examining the quality or condition of something or someone : examination or inspection —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "revise": {
    "def": "(verb) to make changes especially to correct or improve (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "revolution": {
    "def": "(noun) the usually violent attempt by many people to end the rule of one government and start a new one",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reward": {
    "def": "(noun) money or another kind of payment that is given or received for something that has been done or that is offered for something that might be done —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rice": {
    "def": "(noun) small white or brown grains that come from a southeast Asian plant and that are used for food",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rid": {
    "def": "(verb) to sit on and control the movements of (a horse, motorcycle, bicycle, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "robot": {
    "def": "(noun) a real or imaginary machine that is controlled by a computer and is often made to look like a human or animal —sometimes used figuratively to describe a person who seems to do things automatically or who seems to have no feelings or emotions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "romantic": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or involving love between two people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "root": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of a plant that grows underground, gets water from the ground, and holds the plant in place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "routine": {
    "def": "(noun) a regular way of doing things in a particular order",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "row": {
    "def": "(noun) a straight line of people or things that are next to each other",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "royal": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to a king or queen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rubber": {
    "def": "(noun) a strong substance that stretches and that is made out of chemicals or from the juice of a tropical tree —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rubbish": {
    "def": "(noun) things that are no longer useful or wanted and that have been thrown out : trash",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ruby": {
    "def": "(noun) a deep red stone that is used in jewelry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rude": {
    "def": "(adjective) not having or showing concern or respect for the rights and feelings of other people : not polite",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rueful": {
    "def": "(adjective) showing or feeling regret for something done",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rugby": {
    "def": "(noun) a game played by two teams in which each team tries to carry or kick a ball over the other team's goal line —called also (chiefly British) rugby football",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rule": {
    "def": "(noun) a statement that tells you what is or is not allowed in a particular game, situation, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rumour": {
    "def": "(noun) information or a story that is passed from person to person but has not been proven to be true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rune": {
    "def": "(noun) any of the characters in the alphabets that were used in ancient times by people of Northern Europe",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "runner": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who runs as part of a sport, for exercise, or in a race",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "running": {
    "def": "(noun) the activity or sport of running",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rural": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the country and the people who live there instead of the city",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sacrosanct": {
    "def": "(adjective) too important and respected to be changed, criticized, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sadly": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a way that shows sadness or unhappiness",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sagacious": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing an ability to understand difficult ideas and situations and to make good decisions : wise",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sailing": {
    "def": "(noun) the sport or activity of traveling on water in a sailboat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sailor": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who works on a boat or ship as part of the crew",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "salad": {
    "def": "(noun) a mixture of raw green vegetables (such as different types of lettuce) usually combined with other raw vegetables",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "salary": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of money that an employee is paid each year",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sale": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of selling something : the exchange of goods, services, or property for money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "salt": {
    "def": "(noun) a natural white substance that is used especially to flavor or preserve food",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sample": {
    "def": "(noun) a small amount of something that gives you information about the thing it was taken from",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sandwich": {
    "def": "(noun) two pieces of bread with something (such as meat, peanut butter, etc.) between them",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sardonic": {
    "def": "(adjective) showing that you disapprove of or do not like someone or something : showing disrespect or scorn for someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "satellite": {
    "def": "(noun) an object (such as a moon) that moves around a much larger planet",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "satisfied": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a happy or pleased feeling because of something that you did or something that happened to you —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "satisfy": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to be happy or pleased",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "saturday": {
    "def": "(noun) the day of the week between Friday and Sunday —abbr. Sat.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sauce": {
    "def": "(noun) a thick liquid that is eaten with or on food to add flavor to it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "saving": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of something that is not spent or used —often plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scan": {
    "def": "(verb) to look at (something) carefully usually in order to find someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scared": {
    "def": "(adjective) afraid of something : nervous or frightened —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scary": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing fear",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scathing": {
    "def": "(adjective) very harsh or severe",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scene": {
    "def": "(noun) a division of an act in a play during which the action takes place in a single place without a break in time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sceptical": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or expressing doubt about something (such as a claim or statement)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "schedule": {
    "def": "(noun) a plan of things that will be done and the times when they will be done",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "science": {
    "def": "(noun) knowledge about or study of the natural world based on facts learned through experiments and observation —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scientific": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to science",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scientist": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is trained in a science and whose job involves doing scientific research or solving scientific problems",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scion": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who was born into a rich, famous, or important family",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scout": {
    "def": "(noun) girl scout",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "screen": {
    "def": "(noun) the usually flat part of a television or computer monitor that shows the images or text : the part of a television or computer that you look at when you are using it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "script": {
    "def": "(noun) the written form of a play, movie, television show, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scrupulous": {
    "def": "(adjective) very careful about doing something correctly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scrutinize": {
    "def": "(verb) to examine (something) carefully especially in a critical way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sculpture": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of art that is made by carving or molding clay, stone, metal, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "seat": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a chair) that you sit on : a place for sitting",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "secondary": {
    "def": "(adjective) not as important or valuable as something else —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "secretary": {
    "def": "(noun) a person whose job is to handle records, letters, etc., for another person in an office",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sector": {
    "def": "(noun) an area of an economy : a part of an economy that includes certain kinds of jobs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "secure": {
    "def": "(adjective) protected from danger or harm",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "security": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being protected or safe from harm —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "seed": {
    "def": "(noun) a small object produced by a plant from which a new plant can grow",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "select": {
    "def": "(verb) to choose (someone or something) from a group —often used as (be) selected",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "selection": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of choosing something or someone from a group —sometimes used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "self": {
    "def": "(noun) the person that someone normally or truly is—used to describe the way someone acts or feels",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sell": {
    "def": "(verb) to exchange (something) for money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "senator": {
    "def": "(noun) a member of a senate or the Senate",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "senior": {
    "def": "(adjective) older in age—usually + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sensible": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing good sense or judgment : reasonable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sensitive": {
    "def": "(adjective) easily upset by the things that people think or say about you —often + about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sentence": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of words that expresses a statement, question, command, or wish",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "september": {
    "def": "(noun) the ninth month of the year",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sequence": {
    "def": "(noun) the order in which things happen or should happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "serene": {
    "def": "(adjective) calm and peaceful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "series": {
    "def": "(noun) a number of things or events that are arranged or happen one after the other—usually singular —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "serve": {
    "def": "(verb) to give (food or drink) to someone at a meal, in a restaurant, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "service": {
    "def": "(noun) an organization, company, or system that provides something to the public",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "session": {
    "def": "(noun) a period of time that is used to do a particular activity",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "set-up": {
    "def": "(noun) the process of making something (such as a machine or computer program) ready to be used —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "setting": {
    "def": "(noun) the place and conditions in which something happens or exists",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "settle": {
    "def": "(verb) to end (something, such as an argument) by reaching an agreement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "seventeen": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 17",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "seventy": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 70",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sex": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being male or female : gender",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sexual": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or involving sex",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shade": {
    "def": "(noun) an area of slight darkness that is produced when something blocks the light of the sun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shall": {
    "def": "(verb) —used to say that something is expected to happen in the future",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shallow": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a small distance to the bottom from the surface or highest point",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sheet": {
    "def": "(noun) a large piece of cloth that is used to cover something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shelf": {
    "def": "(noun) a flat board which is attached to a wall, frame, etc., and on which objects can be placed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shell": {
    "def": "(noun) the hard outer covering of an animal, insect, etc., that protects it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shelter": {
    "def": "(noun) a structure that covers or protects people or things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shimmer": {
    "def": "(verb) to shine with a light that seems to move slightly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shiny": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a smooth, shining, bright appearance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shirt": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of clothing for the upper body that has sleeves and usually a collar and buttons down the front",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shock": {
    "def": "(noun) a sudden usually unpleasant or upsetting feeling caused by something unexpected—usually singular —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shocked": {
    "def": "(verb) to surprise and usually upset (someone) —often used as (be) shocked —often + at or by —often + into",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shoe": {
    "def": "(noun) an outer covering for your foot that usually has a stiff bottom part called a sole with a thicker part called a heel attached to it and an upper part that covers part or all of the top of your foot",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shooting": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to the act of shooting a gun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shopping": {
    "def": "(noun) the activity of visiting places where goods are sold in order to look at and buy things (such as food, clothing, etc.) —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shot": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of shooting a gun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "should": {
    "def": "(verb) —used to say or suggest that something is the proper, reasonable, or best thing to do",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shove": {
    "def": "(verb) to push (something) with force",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shower": {
    "def": "(noun) a device that produces a spray of water for you to stand under and wash your body",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shrewd": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing an ability to understand things and to make good judgments : mentally sharp or clever",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shriek": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a loud, high-pitched cry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shudder": {
    "def": "(verb) to shake because of fear, cold, etc.—often + with —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shut": {
    "def": "(verb) to close (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shy": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling nervous and uncomfortable about meeting and talking to people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "significant": {
    "def": "(adjective) large enough to be noticed or have an effect",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "significantly": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a way that is large or important enough to be noticed or have an effect",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "silk": {
    "def": "(noun) a smooth, soft, and shiny cloth that is made from thread produced by silkworms; also : the thread that is used to make silk —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "silly": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing a lack of thought, understanding, or good judgment : foolish or stupid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "similarity": {
    "def": "(noun) a quality that makes one person or thing like another —often + between",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "similarly": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a similar way : in almost the same way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sincere": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing true feelings that are expressed in an honest way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sing": {
    "def": "(verb) to use your voice to make musical sounds in the form of a song or tune",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "singer": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who sings; especially : a performer who sings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "singing": {
    "def": "(verb) to use your voice to make musical sounds in the form of a song or tune",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sir": {
    "def": "(noun) —used without a name as a form of polite address to a man you do not know",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "site": {
    "def": "(noun) the place where something (such as a building) is, was, or will be located",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sixteen": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 16",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sixty": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 60",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ski": {
    "def": "(noun) one of a pair of long narrow pieces of wood, metal, or plastic that curve upward slightly in front, are attached to shoes, and are used for gliding over snow",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "skiing": {
    "def": "(noun) the activity or sport of gliding on skis",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "skill": {
    "def": "(noun) the ability to do something that comes from training, experience, or practice",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "skirt": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of clothing worn by women and girls that hangs from the waist down",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slain": {
    "def": "(verb) to kill (someone or something) especially in a battle or war",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slice": {
    "def": "(noun) a thin piece of food that is cut from something larger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slide": {
    "def": "(verb) to move smoothly along a surface",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slight": {
    "def": "(adjective) very small in degree or amount",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slump": {
    "def": "(verb) to sit or fall down suddenly and heavily",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "smart": {
    "def": "(adjective) very good at learning or thinking about things : intelligent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "smartphone": {
    "def": "(noun) a mobile telephone that can be used to send and receive e-mail, connect to the Internet, take photographs, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "smirk": {
    "def": "(verb) to smile in an unpleasant way because you are pleased with yourself, glad about someone else's trouble, etc. —often + at",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "snarl": {
    "def": "(noun) a twisted knot of hairs, thread, etc. : tangle",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sneer": {
    "def": "(verb) to smile or laugh at someone or something with an expression on your face that shows dislike and a lack of respect—usually + at",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "snort": {
    "def": "(verb) to force air noisily through your nose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "soap": {
    "def": "(noun) a substance that is used for washing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sob": {
    "def": "(verb) to cry noisily while taking in short, sudden breaths",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "soccer": {
    "def": "(noun) a game played between two teams of 11 players in which a round ball is moved toward a goal usually by kicking —often used before another noun —called also (British) football",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "society": {
    "def": "(noun) people in general thought of as living together in organized communities with shared laws, traditions, and values",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sock": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of clothing that is worn on your foot and that covers your ankle and sometimes the lower part of your leg —usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "software": {
    "def": "(noun) the programs that run on a computer and perform certain functions —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "solar": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the sun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "solicitor": {
    "def": "(noun) a person whose job involves talking to many people and trying to persuade them to buy things, donate money, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "soliloquy": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, usually serious speech that a character in a play makes to an audience and that reveals the character's thoughts",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "solution": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is used or done to deal with and end a problem : something that solves a problem —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "solve": {
    "def": "(verb) to find a way to deal with and end (a problem)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "somber": {
    "def": "(adjective) very sad and serious",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "some": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to refer to a person or thing that is not known, named, or specified",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "song": {
    "def": "(noun) a short piece of music with words that are sung",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sophistry": {
    "def": "(noun) the use of reasoning or arguments that sound correct but are actually false",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sordid": {
    "def": "(adjective) very bad or dishonest",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sorry": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling sorrow or regret",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sort": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people or things that have some shared quality : a particular kind or type of person or thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "soup": {
    "def": "(noun) a food made by cooking vegetables, meat, or fish in a large amount of liquid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "southern": {
    "def": "(adjective) located in or toward the south",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sparkle": {
    "def": "(verb) to produce small flashes of light",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spat": {
    "def": "(noun) a short argument about something that is not important",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "speaker": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who speaks a particular language",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "specialist": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who has special knowledge and skill relating to a particular job, area of study, etc. : expert",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "species": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of animals or plants that are similar and can produce young animals or plants : a group of related animals or plants that is smaller than a genus",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "specific": {
    "def": "(adjective) special or particular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "specifically": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a definite and exact way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "speech": {
    "def": "(noun) a spoken expression of ideas, opinions, etc., that is made by someone who is speaking in front of a group of people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spelling": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of forming words from letters —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spend": {
    "def": "(verb) to use (money) to pay for something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spending": {
    "def": "(noun) the money that is spent especially by a government or organization",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spicy": {
    "def": "(adjective) flavored with or containing strong spices and especially ones that cause a burning feeling in your mouth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spider": {
    "def": "(noun) a small creature that has eight legs and usually creates a web of sticky threads in which it catches insects for food",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spike": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, thin rod that ends in a point and is often made of metal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spire": {
    "def": "(noun) a tall, narrow, pointed structure on the top of a building",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spiritual": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to a person's spirit",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "split": {
    "def": "(verb) to break apart or into pieces especially along a straight line",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spoken": {
    "def": "(adjective) using speech and not writing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sponsor": {
    "def": "(noun) a person or organization that pays the cost of an activity or event (such as a radio or television program, sports event, concert, etc.) in return for the right to advertise during the activity or event",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spoon": {
    "def": "(noun) an eating or cooking tool that has a small shallow bowl attached to a handle",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sport": {
    "def": "(noun) a contest or game in which people do certain physical activities according to a specific set of rules and compete against each other —often used in the plural especially in U.S. English to refer to sports in a general way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sporting": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or used in sports",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spun": {
    "def": "(verb) to turn or cause someone or something to turn around repeatedly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "square": {
    "def": "(noun) a four-sided shape that is made up of four straight sides that are the same length and that has four right angles —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "squint": {
    "def": "(verb) to look at something with your eyes partly closed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stable": {
    "def": "(adjective) in a good state or condition that is not easily changed or likely to change",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stadium": {
    "def": "(noun) a very large usually roofless building that has a large open area surrounded by many rows of seats and that is used for sports events, concerts, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stallion": {
    "def": "(noun) an adult male horse and especially one that is used for breeding",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stamp": {
    "def": "(noun) a small piece of paper that you buy and then stick to an envelope or package to pay the cost of mailing it —called also postage stamp",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "standard": {
    "def": "(noun) a level of quality, achievement, etc., that is considered acceptable or desirable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "state": {
    "def": "(noun) a way of living or existing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "statement": {
    "def": "(noun) something that you say or write in a formal or official way : something that is stated —often used in the phrase make a statement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "station": {
    "def": "(noun) a place where buses, trains, etc., regularly stop so that passengers can get on and off",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "statistic": {
    "def": "(noun) a number that represents a piece of information (such as information about how often something is done, how common something is, etc.) —often plural —sometimes used figuratively —called also (US, informal) stat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "statue": {
    "def": "(noun) a figure usually of a person or animal that is made from stone, metal, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "status": {
    "def": "(noun) the position or rank of someone or something when compared to others in a society, organization, group, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stay": {
    "def": "(verb) to continue to be in the same place or with the same person or group for a period of time : remain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stern": {
    "def": "(adjective) very serious especially in an unfriendly way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stick": {
    "def": "(noun) a cut or broken branch or twig",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sting": {
    "def": "(verb) to hurt (someone) by piercing the skin with a sharp, pointed part that usually contains poison",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stock": {
    "def": "(noun) the supply of goods available for sale in a store",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stocky": {
    "def": "(adjective) short and heavy or broad",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stoicism": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality or behavior of a person who accepts what happens without complaining or showing emotion",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stream": {
    "def": "(noun) a natural flow of water that is smaller than a river",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strenuous": {
    "def": "(adjective) requiring or showing great energy and effort",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stress": {
    "def": "(noun) a state of mental tension and worry caused by problems in your life, work, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strict": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe a command, rule, etc., that must be obeyed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stride": {
    "def": "(verb) to walk with very long steps",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strident": {
    "def": "(adjective) sounding harsh and unpleasant",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "string": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, thin piece of twisted thread that you use to attach things, tie things together, or hang things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strode": {
    "def": "(verb) to walk with very long steps",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strongly": {
    "def": "(adjective) having great physical power and ability : having a lot of strength",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "studio": {
    "def": "(noun) the building or room where an artist works",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "study": {
    "def": "(noun) the activity or process of learning about something by reading, memorizing facts, attending school, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stuff": {
    "def": "(noun) materials, supplies, or equipment",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stupid": {
    "def": "(adjective) not intelligent : having or showing a lack of ability to learn and understand things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sturdy": {
    "def": "(adjective) strongly made",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "style": {
    "def": "(noun) a particular way in which something is done, created, or performed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "subject": {
    "def": "(noun) the person or thing that is being discussed or described : topic",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "subjugate": {
    "def": "(verb) to defeat and gain control of (someone or something) by the use of force : to conquer and gain the obedience of (a group of people, a country, etc.) —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "submit": {
    "def": "(verb) to give (a document, proposal, piece of writing, etc.) to someone so that it can be considered or approved",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "substance": {
    "def": "(noun) a material of a particular kind",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "subversive": {
    "def": "(adjective) secretly trying to ruin or destroy a government, political system, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "succeed": {
    "def": "(verb) to do what you are trying to do : to achieve the correct or desired result —often + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "success": {
    "def": "(noun) the fact of getting or achieving wealth, respect, or fame",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "successful": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the correct or desired result : ending in success",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "successfully": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the correct or desired result : ending in success",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sugar": {
    "def": "(noun) a sweet substance usually in the form of white or brown crystals or white powder that comes from plants and is used to make foods sweeter",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suggestion": {
    "def": "(noun) an idea about what someone should do or how someone should behave",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suit": {
    "def": "(noun) a set of clothes that usually consists of a jacket and a skirt or pair of pants that are made out of the same material",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suitable": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the qualities that are right, needed, or appropriate for something —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sullen": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe an angry or unhappy person who does not want to talk, smile, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sum": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "summarize": {
    "def": "(verb) to tell (information) again using fewer words",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "summary": {
    "def": "(noun) a brief statement that gives the most important information about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sunday": {
    "def": "(noun) the day of the week between Saturday and Monday —abbr. Sun.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "supermarket": {
    "def": "(noun) a store where customers can buy a variety of foods and usually household items",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "supporter": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who supports an idea, a politician, a cause, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suppose": {
    "def": "(verb) to think of (something) as happening or being true in order to imagine what might happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "surgery": {
    "def": "(noun) medical treatment in which a doctor cuts into someone's body in order to repair or remove damaged or diseased parts (chiefly US)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "surprise": {
    "def": "(noun) an unexpected event, piece of information, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "surprising": {
    "def": "(adjective) unexpected or unusual : causing surprise",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "surround": {
    "def": "(verb) to be on every side of (someone or something) —often used as (be) surrounded",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "surrounding": {
    "def": "(adjective) near or around someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "survey": {
    "def": "(noun) an activity in which many people are asked a question or a series of questions in order to gather information about what most people do or think about something : poll",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suspect": {
    "def": "(verb) to think that (someone) is possibly guilty of a crime or of doing something wrong —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "swamp": {
    "def": "(noun) land that is always wet and often partly covered with water",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sweater": {
    "def": "(noun) one that is put on by pulling it over your head : pullover —called also (British) jumper",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sweep": {
    "def": "(verb) to remove (something, such as dust or dirt) from a surface with a broom or brush or with a quick movement of your hand, fingers, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sweet": {
    "def": "(adjective) containing a lot of sugar",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "swim": {
    "def": "(verb) to move through water by moving your arms and legs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "swimming": {
    "def": "(noun) the sport or activity of moving through water by moving your arms and legs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "switch": {
    "def": "(noun) a small device that starts or stops the flow of electricity to something (such as a lamp or a machine) when it is pressed or moved up and down",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sycophantic": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who praises powerful people in order to get their approval",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "symbolize": {
    "def": "(verb) to be a symbol of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "symptom": {
    "def": "(noun) a change in the body or mind which indicates that a disease is present —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "system": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of related parts that move or work together",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "t-shirt": {
    "def": "(noun) a shirt that has short sleeves and no collar and that is usually made of cotton",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tablet": {
    "def": "(noun) a flat piece of stone, clay, or wood that has writing on it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "talent": {
    "def": "(noun) a special ability that allows someone to do something well",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "talented": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a special ability to do something well : having talent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "talk": {
    "def": "(verb) to say words in order to express your thoughts, feelings, opinions, etc., to someone —often + to —often + about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tank": {
    "def": "(noun) a container for holding a liquid or gas",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tape": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, narrow piece of material that is sticky on one side and that is used to stick things together or to cover or repair something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "target": {
    "def": "(noun) something that you are trying to do or achieve",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tax": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of money that a government requires people to pay according to their income, the value of their property, etc., and that is used to pay for the things done by the government —often + on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "taxi": {
    "def": "(noun) a car that carries passengers to a place for an amount of money that is based on the distance traveled —often used before another noun —called also taxicab",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tea": {
    "def": "(noun) a drink that is made by soaking the dried leaves of an Asian plant in hot water",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "teaching": {
    "def": "(noun) the job or profession of a teacher",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "team": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people who compete in a sport, game, etc., against another group —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tease": {
    "def": "(verb) to laugh at and criticize (someone) in a way that is either friendly and playful or cruel and unkind",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "technical": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to the practical use of machines or science in industry, medicine, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "technique": {
    "def": "(noun) a way of doing something by using special knowledge or skill",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "technology": {
    "def": "(noun) the use of science in industry, engineering, etc., to invent useful things or to solve problems",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "teenage": {
    "def": "(adjective) between 13 and 19 years old",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "teenager": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who is between 13 and 19 years old",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "teens": {
    "def": "(noun) the numbers 13 through 19; especially : the years 13 through 19 in a century or a person's lifetime",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "telephone": {
    "def": "(noun) a system that uses wires and radio signals to send sounds (such as people's voices) over long distances : phone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "television": {
    "def": "(noun) an electronic system of sending images and sounds by a wire or through space",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "temerity": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality of being confident and unafraid of danger or punishment especially in a way that seems rude or foolish",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "temperature": {
    "def": "(noun) a measurement that indicates how hot or cold something is : a measurement in degrees showing the heat of something (such as air or water)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tempestuous": {
    "def": "(adjective) affected by a tempest : stormy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "temporary": {
    "def": "(adjective) continuing for a limited amount of time : not permanent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tenacious": {
    "def": "(adjective) not easily stopped or pulled apart : firm or strong",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tennis": {
    "def": "(noun) a game that is played by two people or two pairs of people on a special court (called a tennis court) where they hit a small ball back and forth over a net using rackets",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tenuous": {
    "def": "(adjective) not certain, definite, or strong : flimsy, weak, or uncertain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "term": {
    "def": "(noun) a word or phrase that has an exact meaning",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "terse": {
    "def": "(adjective) brief and direct in a way that may seem rude or unfriendly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "test": {
    "def": "(noun) a set of questions or problems that are designed to measure a person's knowledge, skills, or abilities",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "text": {
    "def": "(noun) the original words of a piece of writing or a speech",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thank": {
    "def": "(verb) to tell (someone) that you are grateful for something that he or she has done or given",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thanks": {
    "def": "(noun) a good feeling that you have towards someone who has helped you, given something to you, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "that": {
    "def": "(pronoun) —used to indicate which person, thing, fact, or idea is being shown, pointed to, or mentioned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "the": {
    "def": "(definite article) —used to indicate a person or thing that has already been mentioned or seen or is clearly understood from the situation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "theater": {
    "def": "(noun) a building where plays, shows, etc., are performed on a stage",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "theatre": {
    "def": "(noun) a building where plays, shows, etc., are performed on a stage",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "theirs": {
    "def": "(pronoun) that which belongs to or is connected with them : their one : their ones",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "theory": {
    "def": "(noun) an idea or set of ideas that is intended to explain facts or events",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "therapy": {
    "def": "(noun) the treatment of physical or mental illnesses",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thigh": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of your leg that is above the knee",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thinking": {
    "def": "(noun) the action of using your mind to produce ideas, decisions, memories, etc. : the activity of thinking about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thirteen": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 13",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thirty": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 30",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "this": {
    "def": "(pronoun) the person, thing, or idea that is present or near in place, time, or thought or that has just been mentioned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "though": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used when you are saying something that is different from or contrasts with a previous statement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "threat": {
    "def": "(noun) a statement saying you will be harmed if you do not do what someone wants you to do",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "throb": {
    "def": "(verb) to feel a pain that starts and stops quickly and repeatedly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thunder": {
    "def": "(noun) the very loud sound that comes from the sky during a storm : the sound that follows a flash of lightning",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thursday": {
    "def": "(noun) the day of the week between Wednesday and Friday —abbr. Thurs. or Thur. or Th.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ticket": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of paper that allows you to see a show, participate in an event, travel on a vehicle, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tidy": {
    "def": "(adjective) clean and organized : not messy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "till": {
    "def": "(verb) to prepare (soil, a piece of land, etc.) for growing crops",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tin": {
    "def": "(noun) a soft, shiny, bluish-white metal that has many different uses",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "title": {
    "def": "(noun) the name given to something (such as a book, song, or movie) to identify or describe it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "to": {
    "def": "(preposition) —used to indicate that the following verb is in the infinitive form —often used by itself in place of an infinitive verb when the verb is understood",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "today": {
    "def": "(noun) the present time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "toilet": {
    "def": "(noun) a large bowl attached to a pipe that is used for getting rid of bodily waste and then flushed with water",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tomato": {
    "def": "(noun) a round, soft, red fruit that is eaten raw or cooked and that is often used in salads, sandwiches, sauces, etc. —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tomorrow": {
    "def": "(noun) the day after today",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ton": {
    "def": "(noun) a unit for measuring weight that equals 2,000 pounds (907 kilograms)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tongue": {
    "def": "(noun) the soft, movable part in the mouth that is used for tasting and eating food and in human beings for speaking",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tonight": {
    "def": "(noun) this night or the night following this day",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tonne": {
    "def": "(noun) metric ton",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tool": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a hammer, saw, shovel, etc.) that you hold in your hand and use for a particular task",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tooth": {
    "def": "(noun) one of the hard white objects inside the mouth that are used for biting and chewing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "topic": {
    "def": "(noun) someone or something that people talk or write about : subject —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "topple": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something) to become unsteady and fall —often + over",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "torpor": {
    "def": "(noun) a state of not being active and having very little energy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "totally": {
    "def": "(adverb) completely or entirely",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "totem": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as an animal or plant) that is the symbol for a family, tribe, etc., especially among Native Americans",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tough": {
    "def": "(adjective) very difficult to do or deal with —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tour": {
    "def": "(noun) a journey through the different parts of a country, region, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tourism": {
    "def": "(noun) the activity of traveling to a place for pleasure",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tourist": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who travels to a place for pleasure",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "towards": {
    "def": "(preposition) in the direction of (something or someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "towel": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of cloth used for drying things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "toy": {
    "def": "(noun) something a child plays with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "traditional": {
    "def": "(adjective) based on a way of thinking, behaving, or doing something that has been used by the people in a particular group, family, society, etc., for a long time : following the tradition of a certain group or culture",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "traffic": {
    "def": "(noun) all the vehicles driving along a certain road or in a certain area",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trainer": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who teaches or coaches athletes or animals : a person who trains athletes or animals",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "training": {
    "def": "(noun) a process by which someone is taught the skills that are needed for an art, profession, or job",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "transfer": {
    "def": "(verb) to move (someone or something) from one place to another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "transition": {
    "def": "(noun) a change from one state or condition to another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "translate": {
    "def": "(verb) to change words from one language into another language",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "translation": {
    "def": "(noun) words that have been changed from one language into a different language : words that have been translated",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "transport": {
    "def": "(verb) to carry (someone or something) from one place to another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "transportation": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of moving people or things from one place to another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trapper": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who catches animals in traps; especially : someone who catches wild animals in traps and kills them for their fur",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "travel": {
    "def": "(verb) to go on a trip or journey : to go to a place and especially one that is far away —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "traveller": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who is traveling or who travels often",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "treatment": {
    "def": "(noun) the way that you think of and act toward someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trend": {
    "def": "(noun) a general direction of change : a way of behaving, proceeding, etc., that is developing and becoming more common",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trepidation": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of fear that causes you to hesitate because you think something bad or unpleasant is going to happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trial": {
    "def": "(noun) a formal meeting in a court in which evidence about crimes, disagreements, etc., is presented to a judge and often a jury so that decisions can be made according to the law",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tribunal": {
    "def": "(noun) a kind of court that has authority in a specific area",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trick": {
    "def": "(noun) an action that is meant to deceive someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tropical": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, occurring in, or used in the tropics",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trot": {
    "def": "(verb) to move at a speed faster than walking by stepping with each front leg at the same time as the opposite back leg",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trouble": {
    "def": "(noun) problems or difficulties —usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trousers": {
    "def": "(noun) the opening through which food passes into the body : the part of the face that includes the lips and the opening behind them",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "truck": {
    "def": "(noun) a very large, heavy vehicle that is used to move large or numerous objects —called also (British) lorry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "truculent": {
    "def": "(adjective) easily annoyed or angered and likely to argue",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tube": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, hollow object that is used especially to control the flow of a liquid or gas",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tuesday": {
    "def": "(noun) the day of the week between Monday and Wednesday —abbr. Tues., Tue., or Tu.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tug": {
    "def": "(verb) to pull something with a quick, forceful movement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tumble": {
    "def": "(verb) to fall down suddenly and quickly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tune": {
    "def": "(noun) a series of musical notes that produce a pleasing sound when played or sung",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "turbulent": {
    "def": "(adjective) moving in an irregular or violent way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tv": {
    "def": "(noun) television —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "twelve": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 12",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "twenty": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 20",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "twice": {
    "def": "(adverb) two times : on two occasions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "twig": {
    "def": "(noun) a small branch of a tree or bush",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "twin": {
    "def": "(noun) either one of two babies that are born at the same time to the same mother",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "typical": {
    "def": "(adjective) normal for a person, thing, or group : average or usual",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "typically": {
    "def": "(adverb) generally or normally—used to say what normally happens",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tyrannical": {
    "def": "(adjective) using power over people in a way that is cruel and unfair",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tyre": {
    "def": "(noun) a rubber ring that usually contains air and that fits around the wheel of a car, bicycle, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ugly": {
    "def": "(adjective) unpleasant to look at : not pretty or attractive",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ultimately": {
    "def": "(adverb) at the end of a process, period of time, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "umbrella": {
    "def": "(noun) a device that is used for protection from the rain and sun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "uncomfortable": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing a feeling of physical discomfort",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unconscious": {
    "def": "(adjective) not awake especially because of an injury, drug, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "underground": {
    "def": "(adjective) located or occurring below the surface of the earth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "understanding": {
    "def": "(noun) the knowledge and ability to judge a particular situation or subject—usually + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "underwear": {
    "def": "(noun) clothing that is worn next to your skin and under other clothing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unemployed": {
    "def": "(adjective) having no job : not employed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unemployment": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of not having a job",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unexpected": {
    "def": "(adjective) not expected",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unfair": {
    "def": "(adjective) treating people in a way that favors some over others : not fair, honest, or just",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unfortunately": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to say that something bad or unlucky has happened",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unhappy": {
    "def": "(adjective) sad, depressed, or disappointed : not happy —often + with —often + about —often + that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "uniform": {
    "def": "(noun) a special kind of clothing that is worn by all the members of a group or organization (such as an army or team)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "union": {
    "def": "(noun) an organization of workers formed to protect the rights and interests of its members —called also (US) labor union, trade union",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unique": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to say that something or someone is unlike anything or anyone else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unit": {
    "def": "(noun) a single thing, person, or group that is a part of something larger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "united": {
    "def": "(adjective) involving people or groups working together to achieve something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "universe": {
    "def": "(noun) all of space and everything in it including stars, planets, galaxies, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "university": {
    "def": "(noun) a school that offers courses leading to a degree (such as a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree) and where research is done —abbr. U., Univ.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unknown": {
    "def": "(adjective) not well-known : not famous",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unless": {
    "def": "(conjunction) —used to say what will happen, be done, or be true if something else does not happen, is not done, or is not true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unlike": {
    "def": "(preposition) different from (something or someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unlikely": {
    "def": "(adjective) not likely—used to say that something probably will not happen or is not true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unnecessary": {
    "def": "(adjective) not needed or necessary",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unpleasant": {
    "def": "(adjective) not pleasant or enjoyable : causing discomfort or pain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unusual": {
    "def": "(adjective) not normal or usual",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "update": {
    "def": "(verb) to change (something) by including the most recent information",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "upper": {
    "def": "(adjective) located above another or others of the same kind",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "upset": {
    "def": "(adjective) angry or unhappy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "upstairs": {
    "def": "(adverb) on or to a higher floor of a building",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "upwards": {
    "def": "(adverb) from a lower place or level to a higher place or level",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "urban": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to cities and the people who live in them",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "urge": {
    "def": "(verb) to ask people to do or support (something) in a way that shows that you believe it is very important",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "used": {
    "def": "(adjective) having been used before",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "used to": {
    "def": "(adjective) familiar with something so that it seems normal or usual",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "useful": {
    "def": "(adjective) helping to do or achieve something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "user": {
    "def": "(noun) a person or thing that uses something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "usual": {
    "def": "(adjective) done, found, or used most of the time or in most cases : normal or regular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "utter": {
    "def": "(adjective) complete and total",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vacation": {
    "def": "(noun) a period of time that a person spends away from home, school, or business usually in order to relax or travel —often used in the phrase on vacation —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vacuous": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing a lack of intelligence or serious thought : lacking meaning, importance, or substance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "valuable": {
    "def": "(adjective) worth a lot of money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "van": {
    "def": "(noun) a vehicle that is used for transporting goods and that is closed in on all sides",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vapid": {
    "def": "(adjective) not lively or interesting : dull or boring",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "variety": {
    "def": "(noun) a number or collection of different things or people—usually + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "various": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to refer to several different or many different things, people, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vary": {
    "def": "(verb) to be different or to become different : change",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vegetable": {
    "def": "(noun) a plant or plant part that is eaten as food",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vehement": {
    "def": "(adjective) showing strong and often angry feelings : very emotional",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vehicle": {
    "def": "(noun) a machine that is used to carry people or goods from one place to another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "venal": {
    "def": "(adjective) willing to do dishonest things in return for money : corrupt",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "venom": {
    "def": "(noun) poison that is produced by an animal (such as a snake) and used to kill or injure another animal usually through biting or stinging",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "venomous": {
    "def": "(adjective) capable of putting poison or venom into another animal's body usually by biting or stinging it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "venue": {
    "def": "(noun) the place where an event takes place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "verbose": {
    "def": "(adjective) using more words than are needed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "version": {
    "def": "(noun) a story or description that is different in some way from another person's story or description",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "via": {
    "def": "(preposition) by going through (a particular place) : by way of (a particular place)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "victim": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who has been attacked, injured, robbed, or killed by someone else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "video": {
    "def": "(noun) a movie, television show, event, etc., that has been recorded onto a videocassette, DVD, etc., so that it can be watched on a television or computer screen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "viewer": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who watches television",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "villager": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who lives in a village",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vine": {
    "def": "(noun) a plant that has very long stems and that grows along the ground or up and around something (such as a wall or tree)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "violence": {
    "def": "(noun) the use of physical force to harm someone, to damage property, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "violent": {
    "def": "(adjective) using or involving the use of physical force to cause harm or damage to someone or something : showing violence",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "virtual": {
    "def": "(adjective) very close to being something without actually being it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "virulent": {
    "def": "(adjective) full of hate or anger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "virus": {
    "def": "(noun) an extremely small particle that causes a disease and that spreads from one person or animal to another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "visit": {
    "def": "(verb) to go somewhere to spend time with (someone, such as a friend or relative) —often used + with in U.S. English",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "visitor": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who visits a person or place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "visual": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to seeing or to the eyes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vital": {
    "def": "(adjective) extremely important : crucial",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vitamin": {
    "def": "(noun) a natural substance that is usually found in foods and that helps your body to be healthy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "volatile": {
    "def": "(adjective) likely to change in a very sudden or extreme way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "volume": {
    "def": "(noun) the amount of sound that is produced by a television, radio, stereo, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "volunteer": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who chooses to join the military",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vote": {
    "def": "(verb) to make an official choice for or against someone or something by casting a ballot, raising your hand, speaking your choice aloud, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wage": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of money that a worker is paid based on the number of hours, days, etc., that are worked",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wail": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a loud, long cry of sadness or pain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "waiter": {
    "def": "(noun) a man who serves food or drinks to people in a restaurant",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "washing": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of washing something with water and soap",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "waste": {
    "def": "(noun) loss of something valuable that occurs because too much of it is being used or because it is being used in a way that is not necessary or effective",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "weakness": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality or state of being weak",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wealthy": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a lot of money and possessions : rich",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wear": {
    "def": "(verb) to use or have (something) as clothing : to have (a shirt, pants, etc.) over part of your body",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "web": {
    "def": "(noun) world wide web —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "website": {
    "def": "(noun) a place on the World Wide Web that contains information about a person, organization, etc., and that usually consists of many Web pages joined by hyperlinks",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wedding": {
    "def": "(noun) a ceremony at which two people are married to each other —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wednesday": {
    "def": "(noun) the day of the week between Tuesday and Thursday —abbr. Wed. or Weds.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "weekend": {
    "def": "(noun) Saturday and Sunday",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "weigh": {
    "def": "(verb) to find how heavy (someone or something) is : to measure the weight of (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "welcome": {
    "def": "(interjection) —used as a friendly greeting to someone who has arrived at a place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "western": {
    "def": "(adjective) located in or toward the west",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "whatever": {
    "def": "(pronoun) anything or everything that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "when": {
    "def": "(adverb) at what time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "where": {
    "def": "(adverb) at or in what place —sometimes + at in very informal speech",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "whereas": {
    "def": "(conjunction) —used to make a statement that describes how two people, groups, etc., are different",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "whether": {
    "def": "(conjunction) if it is or was true that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "while": {
    "def": "(conjunction) during the time that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "whimper": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a quiet crying sound",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "why": {
    "def": "(adverb) for what reason or purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wildlife": {
    "def": "(noun) animals living in nature : wild animals —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "will": {
    "def": "(verb) —used to say that something is expected to happen in the future",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "willing": {
    "def": "(adjective) not refusing to do something : ready—followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wink": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of closing and opening one eye very quickly often as a way of giving a secret signal or private message to someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "winner": {
    "def": "(noun) someone or something that wins a contest, prize, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wire": {
    "def": "(noun) a thin, flexible thread of metal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wistful": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing sad thoughts and feelings about something that you want to have or do and especially about something that made you happy in the past",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "with": {
    "def": "(preposition) —used to say that people or things are together in one place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wonderful": {
    "def": "(adjective) extremely good",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wool": {
    "def": "(noun) the soft, thick hair of sheep and some other animals",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "work": {
    "def": "(verb) to have a job",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "worker": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who does a particular job to earn money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "working": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a job",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "worldwide": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening or existing in all parts of the world",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "worried": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling or showing fear and concern because you think that something bad has happened or could happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "worse": {
    "def": "(adjective) lower in quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "worst": {
    "def": "(adjective) worse than all others",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "would": {
    "def": "(verb) —used to indicate what someone said or thought about what was going to happen or be done",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wow": {
    "def": "(interjection) —used to show that you are very surprised or pleased",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wrinkle": {
    "def": "(noun) a small line or fold that appears on your skin as you grow older—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "writer": {
    "def": "(noun) someone whose work is to write books, poems, stories, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "writing": {
    "def": "(noun) the activity or work of writing books, poems, stories, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "written": {
    "def": "(adjective) using writing and not speech",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "yeah": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used in speech to show that you are surprised by or disagree with what someone has said",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "yes": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to give a positive answer or reply to a question, request, or offer",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "yesterday": {
    "def": "(noun) the day before today",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "youngster": {
    "def": "(noun) a young person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "yours": {
    "def": "(pronoun) that which belongs to you : your one : your ones",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "zealous": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling or showing strong and energetic support for a person, cause, etc. : filled with zeal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "zombie": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who moves very slowly and is not aware of what is happening especially because of being very tired",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "zone": {
    "def": "(noun) an area that is different from other areas in a particular way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chapter:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) one of the main sections of a book",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "island:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an area of land that is surrounded by water",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cross:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long piece of wood with a shorter piece across it near the top that people were once fastened to and left to die on as a form of punishment",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cross:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to go from one side of (something) to the other : to go across (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cross:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) annoyed or angry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "couple:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) two people who are married or who have a romantic or sexual relationship",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "couple:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to join (two things) together : connect",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "couple:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) strange or unusual : different from what is normal or expected",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "minute:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a unit of time equal to 60 seconds : one 60th of an hour",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "minute:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very small : tiny",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "minute:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to own, use, or hold (something) —also used for things that cannot be seen or touched —also have got",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hang:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to attach or place something so that it is held up without support from below",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hang:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the way in which something hangs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flow:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move in a steady and continuous way —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flow:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of flowing : the movement of something that is flowing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flight:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of flying : the act of moving through the air by the use of wings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flight:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) made, done, or provided while you are flying in an airplane",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fully:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in every way or detail : completely or entirely —sometimes used with more and most",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fully:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) full-fledged",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fully:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make arrangements so that you will be able to use or have (something, such as a room, table, or seat) at a later time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "further:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to or at a more distant place or time : farther",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "further:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) additional more",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "further:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to help the progress of (something) : to cause (something) to become more successful or advanced",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "further:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) courses of study for adults : continuing education",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mighty:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing great strength or power",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mighty:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to a great degree : very",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mighty:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very small creature that often lives on plants, animals, and foods",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "somewhat:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a small amount or degree : to some degree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "somewhat:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) —used to make a statement or description less forceful or definite",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "somewhat:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of using something as clothing : the act of wearing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "awaken:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop sleeping : to wake up —often used as (be) awakened —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "widen:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) wide or wider : broaden",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "extend:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something, such as your arm or leg) to straighten out or to stretch out",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sheer:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to emphasize the large amount, size, or degree of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sheer:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) straight up or down",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sheer:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to turn suddenly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brute:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a cruel, rough, or violent man",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brute:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very strong or forceful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slender:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) thin especially in an attractive or graceful way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tremendous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very large or great",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "torso:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the main part of the human body not including the head, arms, and legs : trunk",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "obsidian:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a dark natural glass that forms when lava cools",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "magma:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) hot liquid rock below the surface of the Earth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tighten:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) tight or tighter or to become tight or tighter",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tighten:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a band of material (such as leather) that is worn around a person's waist",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "loosen:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) less tight or firm : to make (something) loose or looser —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "loosen:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the soft, movable part in the mouth that is used for tasting and eating food and in human beings for speaking",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brighten:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to add more light to (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "darken:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) dark or to become dark or darker in color",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "darken:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a movable piece of wood, glass, or metal that swings or slides open and shut so that people can enter or leave a room, building, vehicle, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "soften:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become less hard or firm or to make (something) less hard or firm",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "harden:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become hard or firm or to make (something) hard or firm",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "harden:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the organ in your chest that pumps blood through your veins and arteries —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deepen:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become or to cause (something) to become deep or deeper",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strengthen:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone or something) stronger, more forceful, more effective, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "weaken:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something or someone) weaker, less forceful, less effective, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lengthen:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become longer",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shorten:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become shorter",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "heighten:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to increase the amount, degree, or extent of (something) : increase",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "worsened:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) worse or to become worse",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slightly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a very small amount or degree : a little",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slightly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very small in degree or amount",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slightly:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of using something as clothing : the act of wearing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mostly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to say that a statement you are making is true or correct at most times or that it describes a usual situation or condition",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mainly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) most important : chief principal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "partly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) somewhat but not completely : to some extent or in some degree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "barely:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) hardly or scarcely—used to say that something was almost not possible or almost did not happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deeply:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a way that is very complete, extreme, strongly felt, etc. : in a deep way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deeply:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a large distance to the bottom from the surface or highest point —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deeply:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use money to earn more money : to use your money to purchase stock in a company, to buy property, etc., in order to make future profit —often + in —often + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "widely:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) over or through a wide area : in or to many places",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "widely:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to accept or regard (something) as true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "highly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to a great degree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "highly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) high-strung",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "highly:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to believe that something is true, that a particular situation exists, that something will happen, etc. —often + that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "closely:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) near in space : not far away or distant —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "closely:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to watch and sometimes also listen to (someone or something) carefully",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "firmly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) fairly hard or solid : not soft",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "freely:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not costing any money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "freely:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move air into and out of your lungs : to inhale and exhale",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fairly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to some degree or extent but not very or extremely : to a reasonable or moderate extent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nearly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) not completely : almost but not quite",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nearly:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sudden painful and dangerous condition in which your heart stops beating properly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "merely:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) only just—used to say that someone or something is small, unimportant, etc. —used to describe the only reason for something or the only effect of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "merely:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to say that something or someone is small, unimportant, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lately:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in the recent period of time : recently",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lately:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who has recently joined a group, started a new activity, etc. : newcomer",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "simply:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) nothing more than : only, merely, or just",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "solely:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) without anything or anyone else involved",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "largely:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) not completely but mostly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wholly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) completely or fully",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "briefly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in only a few words : in a brief way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sharply:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a harsh, critical, or angry way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sharply:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a thin edge that is able to cut things or a fine point that is able to make a hole in things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bravely:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling or showing no fear : not afraid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "quickly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a fast or quick manner",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "quickly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) done or happening in a short amount of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slowly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a slow way or at a low speed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "softly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) easy to press, bend, cut, etc. : not hard or firm",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "loudly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) making or causing a lot of noise : strong and noticeable in sound",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "calmly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not angry, upset, excited, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gently:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing a kind and quiet nature : not harsh or violent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gently:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to allow or permit (someone or something) to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "roughly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) not exactly but close in number, quality, meaning, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "darkly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in dark colors",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "darkly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having very little or no light",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sight:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the sense through which a person or animal becomes aware of light, color, etc., by using the eyes : the ability to see",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sight:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to see (something or someone that is being looked for or that is rarely seen or difficult to see)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "might:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) —used to say that something is possible",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "might:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) power to do something : force or strength",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "might:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a successful way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "height:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a measurement of how tall a person or thing is : the distance from the bottom to the top of a person or thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "weight:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a measurement that indicates how heavy a person or thing is",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "weight:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put a weight on (something) to make it heavier or to keep it from moving —often + down —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "length:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the distance from one end of something to the other end : a measurement of how long something is",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "length:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) reaching to the floor",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "length:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use a sharp tool (such as a knife) to open or divide (something, such as paper or wood) —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strength:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality or state of being physically strong",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strength:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) stronger, more powerful, or more intense than others of its kind",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strength:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use force to cause (something, such as a wire or pipe) to become curved",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "death:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the end of life : the time when someone or something dies",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "death:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very dangerous",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wealth:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large amount of money and possessions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wealth:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to open, arrange, or place (something) over a large area —often + out",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "health:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the condition of being well or free from disease",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "health:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to medical care",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stealth:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a secret, quiet, and clever way of moving or behaving",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stealth:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe military aircraft that are designed so that they cannot be easily seen by radar",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "warmth:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality or state of being warm in temperature",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "depth:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a distance below a surface",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "depth:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) covering many or all important points of a subject : thorough",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "width:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the distance from one side of something to the other side : a measurement of how wide something is",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "truth:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the real facts about something : the things that are true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "truth:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use force to cause (something, such as a wire or pipe) to become curved",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "truth:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to or at a more distant place or time or a more advanced point : further",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "truth:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not wearing any clothes : not covered by clothing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "youth:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the time of life when someone is young : the time when a young person has not yet become an adult",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "youth:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cover (something) with a thin layer of gold",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "oath:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a formal and serious promise to tell the truth or to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wrath:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) extreme anger —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "filth:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large and very unpleasant amount of dirt : very dirty conditions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shoot:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause a bullet, arrow, etc., to move forward with great force from a weapon",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shoot:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of a new plant that is just beginning to grow above the ground",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shoot:interjection": {
    "def": "(interjection) —used to show that you are annoyed or surprised",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shoot:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having simple controls that do not need to be changed by the user and that make it possible to take pictures easily",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gain:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to get (something wanted or valued)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gain:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something wanted or valued that is gotten : something that is gained; especially : money gotten through some activity or process : profit",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "figure:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a symbol that represents a number : digit",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "figure:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to expect or think (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "notion:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an idea or opinion",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "notion:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not clearly seen, heard, tasted, felt, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bolt:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a bright line of light that appears in the sky during a storm : a flash of lightning —often used figuratively in the phrases a bolt from the blue and a bolt out of the blue",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bolt:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or go very suddenly and quickly from or to a particular place, position, or condition",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bolt:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) with the back in a very straight position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bolt:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) positioned to be straight up : vertical",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "demand:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a forceful statement in which you say that something must be done or given to you —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "demand:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say in a forceful way that something must be done or given to you : to say that you have a right to (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "demand:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) available when needed or wanted",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "speed:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the rate at which someone or something moves or travels",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "speed:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move fast",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "task:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of work that has been given to someone : a job for someone to do",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "task:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to assign (someone) a piece of work : to give (someone) a job to do—usually used as (be) tasked with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "habit:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a usual way of behaving : something that a person does often in a regular and repeated way —often followed by of + -ing verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "habit:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing a strong need to regularly have something (such as a drug) or do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "habit:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to come or go down quickly from a high place or position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "quality:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) how good or bad something is —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "quality:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very good or excellent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "value:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the amount of money that something is worth : the price or cost of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "value:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a judgment about the amount of money that something is worth—usually + at —usually used as (be) valued",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "coast:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the land along or near a sea or ocean",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "coast:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move forward using no power or very little power",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "coast:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) going across an entire nation or continent from one coast to another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "harbor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a part of the ocean, a lake, etc., that is next to land and that is protected and deep enough to provide safety for ships",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "harbor:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give shelter to (someone) : to hide and protect (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "earn:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to get (money, a salary, etc.) for work that you have done",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "earn:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the hard outer surface of bread",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "risk:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the possibility that something bad or unpleasant (such as an injury or a loss) will happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "risk:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something) in a situation in which it could be lost, damaged, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "risk:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) likely to result in failure, harm, or injury : having a lot of risk",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spread:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to open, arrange, or place (something) over a large area —often + out",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spread:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) growth or increase that causes something to cover a larger area, affect a larger number of people, etc.—often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spread:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) with arms and legs spread wide apart",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beat:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit (something) repeatedly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beat:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of beating",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beat:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very tired : exhausted",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slam:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to close (something) in a forceful way that makes a loud noise",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slam:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of closing something in a forceful way that makes a loud noise—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "smash:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to break (something) into many pieces : to shatter or destroy (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "smash:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone or something that is very successful or popular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "smash:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe a robbery that is done by breaking a window of a car, store, etc., and stealing whatever you can take quickly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "guess:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to form an opinion or give an answer about something when you do not know much or anything about it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "guess:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an attempt to give an opinion or answer about something when you do not know much about it or are not sure about it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "guess:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) living in nature without human control or care : not tame",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wonder:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something or someone that is very surprising, beautiful, amazing, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wonder:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have interest in knowing or learning something : to think about something with curiosity",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hide:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something) in a place where it cannot be seen or found",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hide:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the skin of a usually large animal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "seek:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to search for (someone or something) : to try to find (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "seek:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) hide-and-seek",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "level:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a specific height",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "level:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a flat or even surface",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "level:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) flat or level",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stage:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a particular point or period in the growth or development of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stage:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to produce (a play, performance, etc.) on a stage",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stage:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) on the left side of a stage when you are on the stage and facing the audience",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rate:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the speed at which something happens over a particular period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a judgment about the quality, ability, or value of (someone or something) —often used as (be) rated",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rate:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) selling goods or services at very low prices",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "manner:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the way that something is done or happens —often used after in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "manner:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) brought into life by the process of birth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "manner:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say words in order to express your thoughts, feelings, opinions, etc., to someone : to talk to someone —often + to —often + with in U.S. English —often used at the beginning of telephone conversations",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nature:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the physical world and everything in it (such as plants, animals, mountains, oceans, stars, etc.) that is not made by people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reason:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a statement or fact that explains why something is the way it is, why someone does, thinks, or says something, or why someone behaves a certain way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reason:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to think in a logical way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reason:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) easy to see or understand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cause:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something or someone that produces an effect, result, or condition : something or someone that makes something happen or exist —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cause:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) happen or exist : to be the cause of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cause:conjunction": {
    "def": "(conjunction) because—used in informal speech",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "effect:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a change that results when something is done or happens : an event, condition, or state of affairs that is produced by a cause",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "effect:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something) : to make (something) happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "detail:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small part of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "detail:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to state particular facts or information about (something) : to describe or discuss the details of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "detail:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing a lot of violence and blood",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aspect:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a part of something —usually + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "merchant:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who buys and sells goods especially in large amounts",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "merchant:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) used for or involved in trading goods",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "friar:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a member of a men's Roman Catholic group who is poor and studies or teaches about Christianity",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "knowing:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) showing that you have special knowledge",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "knowing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have (information of some kind) in your mind —often + how, why, where, etc. —often + about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dart:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small object that has a sharp point at one end and that is thrown in the game of darts or used as a weapon —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dart:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to run or move quickly or suddenly in a particular direction or to a particular place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "surge:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move very quickly and suddenly in a particular direction",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "surge:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sudden, large increase",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mutter:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to speak quietly so that it is difficult for other people to hear what you say",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wince:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have an expression on your face for a very short time which shows that you are embarrassed or in pain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flinch:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move suddenly because you are afraid of being hit or hurt",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brood:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of young birds (such as chickens) that were all born at the same time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brood:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to think a lot about something in an unhappy way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ponder:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to think about or consider (something) carefully —+ on, over, or about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "feign:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to pretend to feel or be affected by (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stammer:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to speak with many pauses and repetitions because you have a speech problem or because you are very nervous, frightened, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scheme:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a clever and often dishonest plan to do or get something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scheme:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make plans to do or get something in a secret and often dishonest way —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "jaw:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) either one of the two bones of the face where teeth grow —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "jaw:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to talk in an angry way or for a very long time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brow:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the upper edge of a steep slope",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brow:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or affected by a fever—usually used in the phrase fevered brow",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brow:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (a piece of clothing) from yarn or thread by using long needles or a special machine",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cheek:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of the face that is below the eye and to the side of the nose and mouth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cheek:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a way that is not serious and that is meant to be funny",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cheek:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move around a central point —often + around",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wrist:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of your body where your hand joins your arm",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "elbow:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the joint where your arm bends",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "elbow:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to push or shove (someone) with your elbow —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ankle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the joint where the foot joins the leg",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "heel:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the back part of your foot that is below the ankle",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "heel:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) —used as a command to tell a dog to walk next to you",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "heel:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) looking or seeming cheap or poor and dirty or worn",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "knuckle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) any one of the thick, bony parts (called joints) in your fingers",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "knuckle:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) without boxing gloves —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "robe:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, loose piece of clothing that is worn on top of other clothes to show that someone has a high rank or an important job —often plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tunic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a loose piece of clothing usually without sleeves that reaches to the knees and that was worn by men and women in ancient Greece and Rome",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mantle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a loose piece of clothing without sleeves that was worn over other clothes especially in the past : cloak",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mantle:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cover or surround (something)—usually used as (be) mantled",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gauntlet:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a situation in which someone is attacked, criticized, questioned, etc., by many people—usually used in the phrase run the gauntlet",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "profit:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) money that is made in a business, through investing, etc., after all the costs and expenses are paid : a financial gain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "profit:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to get an advantage or benefit from something—often + by or from",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "profit:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) existing or done for the purpose of making a profit",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "benefit:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a good or helpful result or effect",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "benefit:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be useful or helpful to (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "benefit:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the study of how much money a company earns compared to how much money it spends",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "yield:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to produce or provide (something, such as a plant or crop)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "yield:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the amount of something that is produced by a plant, farm, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "obligation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that you must do because of a law, rule, promise, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "section:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) one of the parts that form something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "section:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to divide (something) into parts",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "verse:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) writing in which words are arranged in a rhythmic pattern : poetry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "port:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a town or city where ships stop to load and unload cargo",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dock:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an area of water in a port where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dock:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to bring a ship or boat into a dock",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shore:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the land along the edge of an area of water (such as an ocean, lake, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enigmatic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) full of mystery and difficult to understand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cryptic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) difficult to understand : having or seeming to have a hidden meaning",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stratagem:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a trick or plan for deceiving an enemy or for achieving a goal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gambit:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a planned series of moves at the beginning of a game of chess",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ruse:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a trick or act that is used to fool someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recluse:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who lives alone and avoids other people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hermit:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who lives in a simple way apart from others especially for religious reasons",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sage:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is very wise",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "oracle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person (such as a priestess) through whom a god was believed to speak",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ascetic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or having a strict and simple way of living that avoids physical pleasure",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "he:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) that male—used to indicate a male person or animal that is the subject of a verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "he:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a boy, man, or male animal —sometimes used in combination",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "he:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to speak in a loud voice",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "him:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) —used to refer to a certain man, boy, or male animal as the object of a verb or preposition",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "him:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that a person or group does —often used with take",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "him:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give an opinion or suggestion to someone about what should be done : to give advice to (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "him:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a way that shows a lack of trust or approval",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "his:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or belonging to a certain man, boy, or male animal : made or done by a certain man, boy, or male animal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "his:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) that which belongs to or is connected with him : his one : his ones",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "his:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a man whose name you have forgotten or do not know",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "she:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) that female—used to indicate a female person or animal that is the subject of a verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "she:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a girl, woman, or female animal —sometimes used in combination",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "she:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or travel to a place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "she:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a very small amount or degree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "her:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or belonging to a certain woman, girl, or female animal : made or done by a certain woman, girl, or female animal —sometimes used figuratively to refer to something thought of as female (such as a ship, car, machine, or country)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "her:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) —used to refer to a certain woman, girl, or female animal as the object of a verb or a preposition",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "her:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a woman whose name you have forgotten or do not know",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "her:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say that you accept or do not deny the truth or existence of (something) : admit",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "they:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) those people, animals, or things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "they:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a bird that is raised by people for its eggs and meat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "they:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move toward someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "them:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) —used to refer to certain people, animals, or things as the objects of a verb or preposition",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "them:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit (something) repeatedly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "them:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the best person or thing : the best group of people or things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "their:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or belonging to certain people, animals, or things : made or done by certain people, animals, or things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "their:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of helping someone : help or assistance given to someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "we:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) —used to refer to the speaker and another person or group of people as the subject of a verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "we:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to perform (an action or activity)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "we:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in this place : at this location —used in speech when something is found",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "we:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to a king or queen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "us:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) —used to refer to the speaker and another person or group of people as the indirect object or direct object of a verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "us:abbreviation": {
    "def": "(abbreviation) United States (of America)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "us:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the 21st letter of the English alphabet",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "us:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give an opinion or suggestion to someone about what should be done : to give advice to (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "us:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in, at, or to any place —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "us:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or located on a continent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "our:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or belonging to us : made or done by us",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "our:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) lord's prayer",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "our:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to place something in an open area where there is a lot of moving air to make it cool, dry, or clean",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "you:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) —used to refer to the person or group of people that is being addressed as the subject of a verb or as the object of a verb or preposition",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "you:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) —used in speech to refer to something that is not named but is known to both the hearer and speaker",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "you:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe a system of payment in which bills are paid when they are due or goods and services are paid for when they are bought",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "you:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a circle",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "you:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say or write something to someone as a way of gaining information : to request an answer to a question —often + about —often + if or whether —often + why, what, etc. —often + about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "your:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or belonging to you : made or done by you",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "your:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a formal or official agreement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "your:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do something : to take action",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "i:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the ninth letter of the English alphabet",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "i:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) the person who is speaking or writing—used as the subject of a verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "i:abbreviation": {
    "def": "(abbreviation) island, isle",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "i:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something) with another thing or group of things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "me:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) —used to refer to the speaker as the indirect object or direct object of a verb —used to refer to the speaker as the object of a preposition",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "me:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) chronic fatigue syndrome",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "me:abbreviation": {
    "def": "(abbreviation) medical examiner",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "me:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) owned or used by someone else before you : secondhand—used especially of clothing —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "me:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to permit (something) : to regard or treat (something) as acceptable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "my:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or belonging to me : made or done by me",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "my:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who is known but who is not a close friend",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "it:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the player in some children's games (such as hide-and-seek and tag) who performs the main action of the game (such as finding or catching other players)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "it:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to work (such as fixing or building something) that you do yourself instead of hiring someone to do it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "it:trademark": {
    "def": "(trademark) —used for a small, colored slip of paper with a sticky edge",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "it:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) almost or nearly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "it:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to understand the worth or importance of (something or someone) : to admire and value (something or someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "its:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or belonging to a certain thing, animal, etc. : made or done by a certain thing, animal, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "its:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the player in some children's games (such as hide-and-seek and tag) who performs the main action of the game (such as finding or catching other players)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "its:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to break open or into pieces in a sudden and violent way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "who:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) what or which person or people—used when you do not know the name or identity of a person or group of people that you are talking about or asking about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "who:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) —used in speech to refer to someone who is not named but is known to both the hearer and speaker",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "who:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say or write something to someone as a way of gaining information : to request an answer to a question —often + about —often + if or whether —often + why, what, etc. —often + about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "what:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to ask someone to indicate the identity or nature of someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "what:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in what way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "what:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) harsh words or punishment",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "which:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) what one or ones of a group : what particular one or ones—used to indicate what is being shown, pointed to, or mentioned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "which:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) what one or ones out of a group—used to indicate or ask what is being shown, pointed to, or mentioned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "which:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a baked food made from a mixture of flour and water —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "which:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to spread or put butter on (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "whose:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used in questions to ask who owns something, has something, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "whose:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) that or those belonging to a person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "whose:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a place, space, or direction that is away from or beyond the center of something —often used with on or to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "whom:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to relate to (something or someone) : to be about (something or someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "father:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a male parent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "father:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become the father of (a child) : to make a woman pregnant so that she gives birth to (a child)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mother:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a female parent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mother:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give birth to (a child)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "son:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a male child —sometimes used figuratively —sometimes used by an older person to address a younger man or a boy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "son:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) carelessly and foolishly spending money, time, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "daughter:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a female child",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "daughter:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) carelessly and foolishly spending money, time, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brother:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a boy or man who has one or both of the same parents as you",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brother:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) small in size",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sister:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a girl or woman who has one or both of the same parents as you",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sister:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) belonging to the same kind or group : having similar qualities or characteristics",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "child:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a young person —often used before another noun.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "baby:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very young child —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "baby:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very small : much smaller than usual",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "baby:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to treat (someone) like a baby : to be kind or too kind to (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "boy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a male child",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "boy:interjection": {
    "def": "(interjection) —used as a way to express surprise or enthusiasm",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "girl:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a female child",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "man:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an adult male human being",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "man:interjection": {
    "def": "(interjection) —used to express excitement, surprise, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "man:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be the person who controls or is in charge of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "man:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) made by people rather than by nature",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "woman:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an adult female human being —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "woman:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) done, performed, or controlled by one woman",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "person:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a human being —sometimes used in compounds to avoid using man or woman",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "person:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) involving two people or going directly from one person to another person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "person:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to decorate or add beauty to (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "family:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people who are related to each other",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "family:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to a family",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "parent:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is a father or mother : a person who has a child",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "husband:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a married man : the man someone is married to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "husband:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to carefully use or manage (something, such as a resource)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wife:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a married woman : the woman someone is married to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wife:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause someone to be no longer friendly or close to another person or group—usually + from —often used as (be) estranged",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grandfather:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the father of your father or mother",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grandmother:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the mother of your father or mother",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "uncle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the brother of your father or mother or the husband of your aunt",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "uncle:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use your voice to express (something) with words",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aunt:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the sister of your father or mother or the wife of your uncle",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aunt:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not married",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "body:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person's or animal's whole physical self —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "head:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of the body containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "head:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be the leader of (something) —often + up",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "head:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) with the head or front hitting first",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "face:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the front part of the head that has the eyes, nose, and mouth on it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "face:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to stand or sit with your face and body turned toward (something or someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "face:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) done to keep someone from looking foolish",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hand:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the body part at the end of your arm that includes your fingers and thumb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hand:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give (something) to someone using your hands",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hand:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) owned or used by someone else before you : secondhand—used especially of clothing —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "eye:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of the body that you see with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "eye:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to watch or look at (someone or something) in a very close or careful way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "eye:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very noticeable because of being unusual or attractive",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ear:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of the body that you hear with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ear:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use force to cause (something, such as a wire or pipe) to become curved",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nose:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of the face or head through which a person or animal smells and breathes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nose:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to push or move (something) with the nose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mouth:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the opening through which food passes into the body : the part of the face that includes the lips and the opening behind them",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mouth:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say or repeat (something) without really meaning it or understanding it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mouth:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a very delicious taste or appealing smell",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lip:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) either one of the two soft parts that surround the mouth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lip:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to understand what people are saying by watching the movement of their lips",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lip:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a lot of extra flesh on your body : having a lot of body fat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "arm:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) either one of the two long body parts that join the top of your body at the shoulder and that end at the hand or wrist",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "arm:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to provide (yourself, a group, a country, etc.) with weapons especially in order to fight a war or battle —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "arm:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) using force or threats to make someone do what is wanted",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "leg:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) one of the long body parts that are used especially for standing, walking, and running",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "leg:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to separate (something) into parts or pieces often in a sudden and forceful or violent way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "foot:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of the leg on which an animal or person stands and moves : the part of the leg below the ankle —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "back:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the rear part of the body : the part of the body that is opposite to the stomach and chest and that goes from the neck to the top of the legs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "back:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in, toward, or at the back or rear",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "back:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the back : located at the back",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "back:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give help to (someone) : support",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shoulder:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of your body where your arm is connected —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shoulder:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to deal with or accept (something) as your responsibility or duty",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shoulder:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) reaching as high as your shoulder",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "finger:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) one of the five long parts of the hand that are used for holding things; especially : one of the four that are not the thumb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "finger:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to touch (something) with your fingers",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thumb:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the short, thick finger on the side of your hand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thumb:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to ask for or get a ride in a passing vehicle by sticking out your arm with your thumb up as you stand on the side of the road : hitchhike",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thumb:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to be placed against one or more of the other fingers or toes on the same hand or foot",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "toe:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) one of the five separate parts at the end of your foot",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "toe:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to touch, reach, or kick (something) with your toe or with the end of your foot",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "toe:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to describe a fight in which two people stand close together facing each other —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "knee:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the joint that bends at the middle of your leg",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "knee:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit (a person) with your knee",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "knee:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) reaching as high as your knees",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chest:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a container (such as a box or case) for holding things or moving them from place to place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chest:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) near in space : not far away or distant —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "neck:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of the body between the head and the shoulders",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "neck:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to kiss for a long time in a sexual way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "neck:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) reaching as high as your neck",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "skin:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the natural outer layer of tissue that covers the body of a person or animal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "skin:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to remove the skin of (an animal, fruit, or vegetable)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "skin:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not very deep at all : relating to, affecting, or involving only the surface",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bone:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) any one of the hard pieces that form the frame (called a skeleton) inside a person's or animal's body —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bone:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to remove the bones from (a fish or meat) : debone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bone:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) extremely or very : completely or totally —often used in combination",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bone:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing strong feelings of fear, terror, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blood:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the red liquid that flows through the bodies of people and animals",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hair:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a thin threadlike growth from the skin of a person or animal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hair:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very frightening or exciting",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hair:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to press down on or cut into (someone or something) with the teeth —often + off —often + down, into, or through",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "heart:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the organ in your chest that pumps blood through your veins and arteries —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "heart:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) good for the health of your heart",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stomach:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the organ in your body where food goes and begins to be digested after you swallow it —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stomach:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to accept or experience (something unpleasant) without becoming sick, upset, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stomach:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) containing nothing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brain:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the organ of the body in the head that controls functions, movements, sensations, and thoughts —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brain:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit (someone) on the head very hard",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brain:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) showing no sign of activity in the brain : having no brain function",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sky:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the space over the Earth where the sun, moon, stars, and clouds appear",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sky:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) extremely high",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sky:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to a very high degree, level, or amount",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sun:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the star that the Earth moves around and that gives the Earth heat and light",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sun:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to sit or lie in the light of the sun especially in order to make your skin darker",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sun:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) made very hard and dry by the heat of the sun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "moon:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the large round object that circles the Earth and that shines at night by reflecting light from the sun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "moon:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to bend over and show your bare buttocks to someone as a rude joke or insult",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "moon:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) one time only",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "star:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) any one of the objects in space that are made of burning gas and that look like points of light in the night sky",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "star:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to play the most important role in a movie, play, etc.—usually + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "star:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not lucky : having bad luck",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cloud:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a white or gray mass in the sky that is made of many very small drops of water",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cloud:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to confuse (a person's mind or judgment)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cloud:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having very little or no light",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rain:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) water that falls in drops from clouds in the sky",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rain:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) —used with it to say that rain is falling",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "snow:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) soft, white pieces of frozen water that fall to the ground from the sky in cold weather",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "snow:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) —used with it to say that snow is falling",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "snow:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) white as snow : completely white",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wind:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a natural movement of air outside",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wind:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to follow a series of curves and turns",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "storm:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an occurrence of bad weather in which there is a lot of rain, snow, etc., and often strong winds",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "storm:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) —used with it to say that a storm (sense 1) is happening",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "water:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the clear liquid that has no color, taste, or smell, that falls from clouds as rain, that forms streams, lakes, and seas, and that is used for drinking, washing, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "water:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to pour water on (something, such as a plant)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fire:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the light and heat and especially the flame produced by burning",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fire:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to shoot a weapon —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fire:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to produce a stream of fire from the mouth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "earth:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the planet on which we live",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "earth:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) informal and easy to talk to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stone:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a hard substance that comes from the ground and is used for building, carving, etc. —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stone:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to throw stones at (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stone:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) totally or completely —sometimes used in combination",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stone:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) showing no emotion",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rock:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move (someone or something) back and forth or from side to side",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rock:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the hard, solid material that the surface of the Earth is made of —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sand:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the very tiny, loose pieces of rock that cover beaches, deserts, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sand:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make the surface of something smooth by rubbing it with sandpaper —often + down",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mud:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) soft, wet dirt",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mud:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very obvious : not causing or allowing doubt —sometimes used in spoken phrases that express anger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mud:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to pull (someone or something that is heavy or difficult to move) —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ice:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) frozen water",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ice:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) cold with ice",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "air:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the invisible mixture of gases (such as nitrogen and oxygen) that surrounds the Earth and that people and animals breathe",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "air:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to place something in an open area where there is a lot of moving air to make it cool, dry, or clean",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tree:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually tall plant that has a thick, wooden stem and many large branches",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tree:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having trees on both sides",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flower:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of a plant that is often brightly colored, that usually lasts a short time, and from which the seed or fruit develops —sometimes used figuratively.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flower:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to produce flowers : bloom blossom",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grass:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) plants that have narrow green leaves, that are eaten by cows, sheep, horses, etc., and that are commonly grown on lawns and in gardens —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grass:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cover (an area) with grass —often + over",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "leaf:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) one of the flat and typically green parts of a plant that grow from a stem or twig",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "leaf:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) designed so that sheets of paper can be added or removed by opening a locking device that holds the sheets of paper in place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "leaf:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move sometimes violently back and forth or up and down with short, quick movements",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wood:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the hard substance that makes up the stems and branches of trees and shrubs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wood:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) made of wood : wooden",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wood:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit something (such as a door) with the knuckles of your hand or with a hard object (such as a knocker) in order to get people's attention —usually + on —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mountain:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an area of land that rises very high above the land around it and that is higher than a hill",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mountain:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to build, create, or produce (something) by work or effort —often followed by with to describe the things that are used to produce something —often followed by of to describe the material that forms something —often followed by from to describe the source of a product",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hill:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually rounded area of land that is higher than the land around it but that is not as high as a mountain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "river:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large natural flow of water that crosses an area of land and goes into an ocean, a lake, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "river:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to exchange (something) for money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lake:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large area of water that is surrounded by land —often used in names",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sea:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the salt water that covers much of the Earth's surface —often used with the —often used before another noun (literary)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "forest:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a thick growth of trees and bushes that covers a large area —often used before another noun —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "forest:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to fail to hit, catch, reach, or get (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "field:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an open area of land without trees or buildings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "field:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to catch or stop and throw a ball; also : to play (a position) on a baseball team",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ground:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the surface of the earth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ground:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to provide a basis or reason for (something)—usually used as (be) grounded —often + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ground:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) occurring or lying at or near the ground",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "land:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the solid part of the surface of the Earth : an area of ground —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "land:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to return to the ground or another surface after a flight",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "soil:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the top layer of earth in which plants grow",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "soil:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) dirty —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "path:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a track that is made by people or animals walking over the ground",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "path:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit (something) repeatedly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "path:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) formed into a desired shape by being hit with a hammer",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "road:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a hard flat surface for vehicles, people, and animals to travel on —often used in names",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bridge:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a structure built over something (such as a river) so that people or vehicles can get across",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bridge:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a bridge over or across (something)—usually used figuratively —often used in the phrase bridge the gap",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "valley:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an area of low land between hills or mountains",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "horse:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large animal that is used for riding and for carrying and pulling things —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "horse:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) pulled by a horse or by a group of horses",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dog:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a type of animal that is often kept as a pet or trained to work for people by guarding buildings, hunting, etc. —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dog:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to follow (someone) very closely",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dog:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having some pages with the top corners folded down —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cat:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small animal that is related to lions and tigers and that is often kept by people as a pet —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bird:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an animal that has wings and is covered with feathers",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fish:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a cold-blooded animal that lives in water, breathes with gills, and usually has fins and scales",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fish:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to catch or try to catch fish",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bear:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) any one of a group of large and heavy animals that have thick hair and sharp claws and that can stand on two legs like a person —sometimes used figuratively to describe a large man",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bear:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to accept or endure (something) —usually used in questions and negative statements with can, can't, could, and couldn't (US)—+ for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wolf:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large wild animal that is similar to a dog and that often hunts in groups",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wolf:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to eat (something) very quickly —usually + down",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large wild animal that has four long thin legs, brown fur, and antlers if male",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rabbit:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small animal that usually lives in holes in the ground and has long ears, soft fur, and back legs that are longer than its front legs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cow:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large animal that is raised by people for milk or meat usually on a farm; especially : the adult female of this animal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cow:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) too afraid to do something : intimidate",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cow:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) connected to a god or a religion",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pig:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an animal that has a fat body with short legs, a small tail, and a wide nose and that is raised on a farm or lives in the wild",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sheep:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an animal with a thick woolly coat that is often raised for meat or for its wool and skin",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sheep:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (two or more people or things) to stop being together, joined, or connected : to make (people or things) separate",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lion:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large wild cat that has golden brown fur and that lives mainly in Africa",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tiger:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large, wild cat that has a coat of usually yellow or orange fur and black stripes and that lives in Asia",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "eagle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large bird that has very good eyesight and that kills other birds and animals for food",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "eagle:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to score an eagle on (a hole in golf)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "snake:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an animal that has a long, thin body and no arms or legs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "snake:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move like a snake : to follow a twisting path with many turns",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dragon:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an imaginary animal that can breathe out fire and looks like a very large lizard with wings, a long tail, and large claws",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dragon:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to pull (someone or something that is heavy or difficult to move) —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "house:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a building in which a family lives —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "house:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to provide shelter or a living space for (someone) —often used as (be) housed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "home:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the place (such as a house or apartment) where a person lives",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "home:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to or at the place where you live",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "home:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to a home or family",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "room:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a part of the inside of a building that is divided from other areas by walls and a door and that has its own floor and ceiling",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "room:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to live in a room, apartment, or house with another person—+ together or with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "door:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a movable piece of wood, glass, or metal that swings or slides open and shut so that people can enter or leave a room, building, vehicle, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "door:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) going or made by going to each house, apartment, or building in an area",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "door:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in the next house, apartment, room, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "window:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an opening in a wall, door, etc., that usually contains a sheet of glass",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "window:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to walk in front of stores and look at the products displayed in the windows without buying anything",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wall:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a structure of brick, stone, etc., that surrounds an area or separates one area from another —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wall:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) attached to a wall",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "floor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of a room on which you stand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "floor:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cover (a surface) with material to make a floor—usually used as (be) floored",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "floor:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) reaching to the floor",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "roof:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the cover or top of a building, vehicle, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "roof:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cover (something, such as a building) with a roof—often + over or in —often used as (be) roofed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stair:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a series of steps that go from one level or floor to another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gate:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a place in a wall or a fence that has a movable part which can be opened or closed like a door; also : the movable part itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "street:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a road in a city or town that has houses or other buildings on one or both sides —often used in names —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "street:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to streets",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "town:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a place where people live that is larger than a village but smaller than a city",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "town:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) coming from or going to another town or city",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "village:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small town in the country",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "city:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a place where people live that is larger or more important than a town : an area where many people live and work",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "city:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to a large city : coming from or living in a large city",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "castle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large building usually with high, thick walls and towers that was built in the past to protect against attack",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "church:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a building that is used for Christian religious services —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "school:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a place where children go to learn —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "school:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to teach or train (someone or something) to do something —often + in —often used as (be) schooled",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "school:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening or done after the end of the school day",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "market:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a place where products are bought and sold",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "market:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do things that cause people to know about and want to buy (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shop:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a building or room where goods and services are sold",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shop:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to visit places where goods are sold in order to look at and buy things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shop:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) store-bought",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inn:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a house usually in the country where people can eat and rent a room to sleep in —often used in the names of hotels",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tavern:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a place where alcoholic drinks are served : bar",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tower:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a tall, narrow building or structure that may stand apart from or be attached to another building or structure",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "book:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a set of printed sheets of paper that are held together inside a cover : a long written work —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "book:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make arrangements so that you will be able to use or have (something, such as a room, table, or seat) at a later time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "book:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) learned from reading books and not from experience",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bag:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a container made of thin material (such as paper, plastic, or cloth) that opens at the top and is used for holding or carrying things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bag:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something) into a bag",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "box:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a container that is made of a hard material (such as wood, metal, or cardboard) and that usually has four straight sides",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "box:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something) in a box —often + up",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cup:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small round container that often has a handle and that is used for drinking liquids (such as tea and coffee)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cup:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to curve (your hand) into the shape of a cup",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plate:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a flat and usually round dish that is used for eating or serving food",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to add a layer of metal to the outside of (something)—usually used as (be) plated",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "table:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of furniture that has a flat top and one or more legs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "table:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to decide not to discuss (something) until a later time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chair:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a seat for one person that has a back and usually four legs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chair:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be in charge of a meeting, organization, committee, or event : to be the chairperson of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bed:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of furniture that people sleep on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bed:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have sex with (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lamp:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a device that produces light",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "key:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a device that is used to open a lock or start an automobile —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "key:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) extremely important",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "key:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to enter (information) by using the keys of a computer, typewriter, etc. —often + in —often + into",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rope:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a strong, thick string that is made by twisting many thin strings or fibers together",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rope:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to bind, fasten, or tie (something or someone) with a rope",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ring:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of jewelry that is worn usually on a finger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ring:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to form a circle around (something or someone) : to surround (something or someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cloth:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) material that is made by weaving together threads of cotton, wool, nylon, etc., and that is used to make clothes, sheets, etc. —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cloth:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use a sharp tool (such as a knife) to open or divide (something, such as paper or wood) —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cloth:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) complete or full : not lacking or leaving out any part",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "coat:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an outer piece of clothing that can be long or short and that is worn to keep warm or dry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "coat:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cover (something or someone) with a thin layer of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "boot:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a covering usually of leather or rubber for the entire foot and the lower part of the leg",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "boot:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to kick (something) forcefully",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sword:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a weapon with a long metal blade that has a sharp point and edge",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sword:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to come or go down quickly from a high place or position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sword:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a blade that is sharp on both sides : having two sharp edges",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "knife:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually sharp blade attached to a handle that is used for cutting or as a weapon",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "knife:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to injure (someone) with a knife",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "axe:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a tool that has a heavy metal blade and a long handle and that is used for chopping wood",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "axe:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cut or remove (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bow:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to bend forward at the neck or waist as a formal way of greeting someone or showing respect —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bow:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of bending forward at the neck or waist in order to greet someone or show respect : the act of bowing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "arrow:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a weapon that is made to be shot from a bow and that is usually a stick with a point at one end and feathers at the other end",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ship:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large boat used for traveling long distances over the sea",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ship:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to send (something) to a customer",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ship:noun suffix": {
    "def": "(noun suffix) the state or condition of being something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "boat:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small vehicle that is used for traveling on water",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "boat:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to travel in a boat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "boat:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) newly produced, made, gathered, etc. : not preserved by being frozen, canned, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wheel:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) one of the round parts underneath a car, wagon, etc., that rolls and allows something to move",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wheel:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move (someone or something) on a vehicle that has wheels —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wheel:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having four wheels",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cart:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a wagon with two wheels that is pulled by an animal (such as a horse or donkey)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cart:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to carry or move (something) in a cart",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bread:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a baked food made from a mixture of flour and water —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bread:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cover (food) with bread crumbs before cooking it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bread:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) basic and important",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "meat:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the flesh of an animal used as food",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "meat:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or preferring simple food (such as meat and potatoes) instead of fancy food",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "egg:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a hard-shelled oval thing from which a young bird is born; also : an oval or round thing from which a snake, frog, insect, etc., is born",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "egg:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe a situation in which it is difficult to tell which of two things happened first",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "milk:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a white liquid produced by a woman to feed her baby or by female animals to feed their young; especially : milk from cows or goats that is used as food by people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "milk:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to get milk from (an animal)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wine:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an alcoholic drink made from the juice of grapes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ale:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an alcoholic drink that is similar to beer",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "food:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the things that people and animals eat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "meal:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the foods eaten or prepared for eating at one time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "meal:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) whole wheat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "time:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the thing that is measured as seconds, minutes, hours, days, years, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "time:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to choose the hour, day, month, etc., when (something) will happen : to schedule (something, such as an event) to happen at a particular time —often used as (be) timed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "time:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) using or needing a large amount of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "day:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a period of 24 hours beginning at midnight : one of the seven time periods that make up a week",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "day:trademark": {
    "def": "(trademark) —used for materials or colors that are very bright",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "day:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) done or happening every day",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "night:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the time of darkness between one day and the next : the part of the day when no light from the sun can be seen and most people and animals sleep",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "night:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the night",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "morning:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the early part of the day : the time of day from sunrise until noon —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "morning:interjection": {
    "def": "(interjection) —used to say hello to someone in the morning",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "evening:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the last part of the day and early part of the night —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "evening:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) equal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "evening:interjection": {
    "def": "(interjection) —used to say hello to someone in the evening",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "evening:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to refer to the one person or thing that remains or that has not been mentioned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "year:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a unit of time that is equal to 12 months or 365 or sometimes 366 days",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "year:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) made or done at the end of the year",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "week:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a period of seven days",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hour:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) one of the 24 equal parts of a day : 60 minutes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "moment:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very short period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "moment:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) done suddenly and without planning",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "moment:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to explain the meaning of (a word, phrase, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "moment:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to an exact degree or in an exact manner",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "second:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) occupying the number two position in a series",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "second:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a position that only comes after one other in time, order, or importance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "second:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is second : the second thing in a series",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "second:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to approve (something, such as a motion) during a meeting so that discussion or voting can begin",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "way:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) how someone or something does something : how someone or something behaves, appears, feels, etc.—usually singular —often followed by to + verb —often used with in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "way:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to a great distance or extent : very far",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "way:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very strange or unusual",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "side:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a place, space, or direction that is away from or beyond the center of something —often used with on or to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "side:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or located on the side of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "side:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cover the outside walls of (a building) with long pieces of material (called siding)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "end:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a point that marks the limit of something : the point at which something no longer continues to happen or exist",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "end:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop or finish : to no longer continue to happen or exist",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "part:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) one of the pieces, sections, qualities, etc., that make or form something —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "part:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to separate into two or more parts that move away from each other",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "part:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) somewhat but not completely : to some extent or in some degree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "part:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not complete or total",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "kind:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people or things that belong together or have some shared quality : a particular type or variety of person or thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "kind:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing a gentle nature and a desire to help others : wanting and liking to do good things and to bring happiness to others —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "name:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a word or phrase that refers to or that can refer to a specific person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "name:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give a name to (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "name:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a well-known name and good reputation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "word:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sound or combination of sounds that has a meaning and is spoken or written",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "word:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say (something) in a particular way by choosing which words to use —often used as (be) worded",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "word:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) correct in every detail : letter-perfect",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "life:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the ability to grow, change, etc., that separates plants and animals from things like water or rocks",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "life:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to life",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "world:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the earth and all the people and things on it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "world:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the whole world",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "place:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a specific area or region of the world : a particular city, country, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "place:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something or someone) in a particular place or position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thing:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an object whose name is not known or stated",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thing:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) one more in addition",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "matter:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is being done, talked about, or thought about —often used in an ironic way to refer to a difficult or important situation or problem",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "matter:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be important —often + that —often + how, who, what, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "matter:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not showing emotion especially when talking about exciting or upsetting things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "point:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an idea that you try to make other people accept or understand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "point:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to show someone where to look by moving your finger or an object held in your hand in a particular direction —often + at —often + to —often + toward",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "point:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) used by pointing to images on a computer screen and pressing a mouse or other device",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "point:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) from a very close distance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "line:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long narrow mark on a surface",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "line:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to place or form a line along (something, such as a hallway, building, or street)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "group:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a number of people or things that are together or in the same place —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "group:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (people or things) in a group—often + together —often used as (be) grouped",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "voice:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the sounds that you make with your mouth and throat when you are speaking, singing, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "voice:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to express (something) in words",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "voice:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) doing things that require physical movement and energy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sound:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is heard",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sound:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something) to make a sound or be heard —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sound:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) in good condition : solid and strong",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sound:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) deeply and completely",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "light:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the form of energy that makes it possible to see things : the brightness produced by the sun, by fire, by a lamp, etc. —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "light:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not dark or deep in color : pale",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "light:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to provide light for (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dark:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having very little or no light",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dark:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a state in which no light can be seen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dark:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to throw or move (something) in a forceful way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "color:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a quality such as red, blue, green, yellow, etc., that you see when you look at something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "color:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give color to (something) : to change the color of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "color:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) unable to see the difference between certain colors",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sense:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) one of the five natural powers (touch, taste, smell, sight, and hearing) through which you receive information about the world around you —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sense:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to understand or be aware of (something) without being told about it or having evidence that it is true —often + that, what, when, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pain:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the physical feeling caused by disease, injury, or something that hurts the body",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pain:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to feel emotional pain : to make (someone) upset, sad, worried, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "power:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the ability or right to control people or things —often + over",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "power:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to supply (something) with power—usually used as (be) powered",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "power:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to electrical power",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "force:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) physical strength, power, or effect",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "force:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) do something that he or she does not want to do",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "need:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be in a condition or situation in which you must have (something) : to require (something) —often used of things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "need:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a situation in which someone or something must do or have something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "need:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) without any question—used to stress the truth of a statement —often used after very",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lot:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small piece of land that is or could be used for building something or for some other purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lot:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say or write something when someone asks you a question : to give an answer to (a question)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lot:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) extremely bad or unpleasant",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bit:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small piece of something —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bit:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to press down on or cut into (someone or something) with the teeth —often + off —often + down, into, or through",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bit:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not very important or valuable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "piece:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount that is cut or separated from a larger section of something —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "piece:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) consisting of a single piece",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "top:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the highest part, point, or level of something —usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "top:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) located at the highest part or position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "top:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be or become more than (a particular amount)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bottom:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the lowest part, point, or level of something—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bottom:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) in the lowest position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "front:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the forward part or surface of something : the part of something that is seen first—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "front:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the front : located at the front",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "front:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have the face or front toward (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "center:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the middle point or part of something —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "center:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to place (something) in the middle of something —often used as (be) centered",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "middle:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) equally distant from the ends or sides : halfway between two points",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "middle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a middle part, point, or position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "edge:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the line or part where an object or area begins or ends",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "edge:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give an edge to (something) —usually used as (be) edged",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "edge:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) near in space : not far away or distant —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "go:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or travel to a place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "go:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an attempt to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "go:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) allowing a team to take the lead in a game",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "come:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move toward someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "come:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) attracting someone especially in a sexual way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "come:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that a person says or does to try to start a sexual relationship with someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "give:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause or allow someone to have (something) as a present : to make a present of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "give:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the ability of a material to bend or stretch",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "take:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to carry or move (something) to a place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "take:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the way that a particular person thinks about or understands something : a distinct point of view—often + on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "take:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the qualities of a forceful leader : able to make decisions in a confident way and then act on them",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "make:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to build, create, or produce (something) by work or effort —often followed by with to describe the things that are used to produce something —often followed by of to describe the material that forms something —often followed by from to describe the source of a product",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "make:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of products that are all made by a particular company and given a particular name",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "make:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) resulting in either definite success or definite failure",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "see:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to notice or become aware of (someone or something) by using your eyes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "see:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the area in which a bishop has authority : diocese",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "see:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) from one side or end to the other",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "see:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) thin enough to be seen through",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "know:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have (information of some kind) in your mind —often + how, why, where, etc. —often + about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "know:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) know-it-all",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "find:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to discover (something or someone) without planning or trying to : to discover (something or someone) by chance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "find:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something or someone that has been found; especially : a valuable person or thing that has been found or discovered",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "find:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having qualities that people like : pleasing or attractive —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "think:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to believe that something is true, that a particular situation exists, that something will happen, etc. —often + that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "think:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of thinking about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "think:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) from one side or end to the other",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "think:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) better than all others in quality or value",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "look:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to direct your eyes in a particular direction —often + at",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "look:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of looking at something—usually singular —often + at",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "look:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) producing a lot of light : filled with light",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "want:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to desire or wish for (something) —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "want:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the state or condition of not having any or enough of something : lack",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tell:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say or write (something) to (someone) —often + about —often + that —often + what, where, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tell:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a book that contains new and usually shocking information about someone or something—often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tell:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) telling private details about romantic relationships",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tell:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) at or to a great distance in space or time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ask:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say or write something to someone as a way of gaining information : to request an answer to a question —often + about —often + if or whether —often + why, what, etc. —often + about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ask:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the large round object that circles the Earth and that shines at night by reflecting light from the sun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ask:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a direction away from the inside or center of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "feel:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be aware of (something that affects you physically, such as pain, heat, or an object touching your body)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "feel:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality of a thing that is experienced by touching it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "feel:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) producing good or happy feelings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "try:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make an effort to do something : to attempt to accomplish or complete something —often followed by to + verb —often followed by and + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "try:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an effort or attempt to do something—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "leave:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to go away from (a place) —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "leave:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a period of time when someone has special permission to be away from a job or from military service —called also leave of absence",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "leave:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not present at a usual or expected place —often + from",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "put:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone or something) to be in a particular place or position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "put:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of throwing a shot put",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "put:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not having curves, bends, or angles",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "use:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do something with (an object, machine, person, method, etc.) in order to accomplish a task, do an activity, etc. —often followed by to + verb —often + for —often + as",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "use:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of using something —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "use:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening over and over again at the same time or in the same way : occurring every day, week, month, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "call:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to speak in a loud voice",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "call:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of using the telephone : an act of calling someone on the telephone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "keep:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to continue having or holding (something) : to not return, lose, sell, give away, or throw away (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "keep:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the strongest part of a castle built in the Middle Ages",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "keep:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) at a fast speed or pace : quickly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "let:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to allow or permit (someone or something) to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "let:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a serve that is not accepted or allowed officially and must be done again",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "let:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) without help from anyone or anything else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "let:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very obvious : not causing or allowing doubt —sometimes used in spoken phrases that express anger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "begin:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do the first part of an action : to start doing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "start:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do the first part of something : to begin doing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "start:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the time at which something begins—usually singular —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "show:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause or allow (something) to be seen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "show:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a performance in a theater that usually includes singing and dancing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hear:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be aware of (sound) through the ear",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hear:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a point that marks the limit of something : the point at which something no longer continues to happen or exist",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "play:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do activities for fun or enjoyment —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "play:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of writing that tells a story through the actions and words of characters and that is performed on a stage",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "run:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move with your legs at a speed that is faster than walking —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "run:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of running",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "run:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) in very bad condition because of age or lack of care",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "walk:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move with your legs at a speed that is slower than running —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "walk:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of walking : an act of going somewhere by walking—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "walk:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) large enough to be walked into",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "move:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something or someone) to go from one place or position to another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "move:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of moving your body or a part of your body : movement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "live:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be alive",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "live:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having life : living or alive",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "live:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) during, from, or at the actual time that something (such as a performance or event) happens",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "live:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a movie or scene in which actors and sets are used : a movie or scene that is not produced by animation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bring:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to come with (something or someone) to a place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bring:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a state of not being respected or trusted by most people : a state of having a bad reputation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bring:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having life : living : not dead",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "happen:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to take place especially without being planned : occur",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "happen:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sudden event (such as a crash) that is not planned or intended and that causes damage or injury",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stand:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be in an upright position with all of your weight on your feet",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stand:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a strongly held opinion about something—usually singular —often + on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stand:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to operate without control from another system, company, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lose:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be unable to find (something or someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lose:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a physical desire for food",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pay:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give money for goods or services —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pay:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) money received in exchange for work : money paid to someone for doing work",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pay:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe a system of payment in which bills are paid when they are due or goods and services are paid for when they are bought",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "meet:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to see and speak to (someone) for the first time : to be introduced to or become acquainted with (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "meet:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large gathering of athletes for a sports competition —called also (British) meeting",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "meet:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) in the middle between two points",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "help:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do something that makes it easier for someone to do a job, to deal with a problem, etc. : to aid or assist someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "help:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) activities or efforts that make it easier to do a job, deal with a problem, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "help:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) only —sometimes used for emphasis",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "turn:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move around a central point —often + around",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "turn:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an opportunity or responsibility to do or use something before or after other people —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "write:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to form letters or numbers on a surface with a pen, pencil, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "write:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a candidate in an election whose name is not printed on the ballot and whose name must be written on the ballot by voters",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "write:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to or at the place where you live",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "read:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to look at and understand the meaning of letters, words, symbols, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "read:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a book) that is read—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "read:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having knowledge that has been gained from reading books, articles, etc.—used after an adverb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "speak:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say words in order to express your thoughts, feelings, opinions, etc., to someone : to talk to someone —often + to —often + with in U.S. English —often used at the beginning of telephone conversations",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "speak:noun combining form": {
    "def": "(noun combining form) —used to form words that refer to the special languages or words used for particular activities or by particular groups",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "speak:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that a person or group does —often used with take",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "speak:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) divided into two parts at one end : shaped like the letter Y",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "close:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move (a door, window, etc.) so that things cannot pass through an opening : shut",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "close:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) near in space : not far away or distant —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "close:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) at or to a short distance or time away",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "close:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the end of an activity or a period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cut:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use a sharp tool (such as a knife) to open or divide (something, such as paper or wood) —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cut:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an opening or hole made with a sharp tool (such as a knife)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cut:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a clear and definite quality that does not allow doubt or that cannot be changed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hold:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have or keep (something) in your hand, arms, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hold:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of holding or gripping something —usually singular —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sit:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be in a position in which your bottom is resting on a chair, the ground, etc., especially with your back upright",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sit:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) done or used while sitting down",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sit:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a strike or protest in which a group of people sit down to block a road, entrance, etc., and refuse to leave until they are given what they demand —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sit:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in, toward, or at the back or rear",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reach:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be able to touch, pick up, or grab (something) by moving or stretching",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reach:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the distance that you can stretch your arm to touch, pick up, or grab something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reach:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not hard to do : not difficult",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pull:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hold onto and move (someone or something) in a particular direction and especially toward yourself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pull:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of moving or trying to move something by holding it and bringing it toward you : the act of pulling something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "push:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use force to move (someone or something) forward or away from you —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "push:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of pushing something or someone—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "throw:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something) to move out of your hand and through the air by quickly moving your arm forward",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "throw:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of throwing something (such as a ball)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "catch:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use your hands to stop and hold (an object that is moving through the air)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "catch:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a hidden problem that makes something more complicated or difficult to do—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "catch:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) no longer alive or living : no longer having life",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "set:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something) in a place or position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "set:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of similar things that belong together—often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "set:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a particular position or location",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "buy:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to get (something) by paying money for it : purchase",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "buy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) —used to describe something that is being sold",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "draw:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (a picture, image, etc.) by making lines on a surface especially with a pencil, pen, marker, chalk, etc., but not usually with paint",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "draw:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone or something that causes a lot of people to come to a place : attraction",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "drive:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to direct the movement of (a car, truck, bus, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "drive:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a journey in a car",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "drive:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) done from a moving vehicle",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "eat:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to take food into your mouth and swallow it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "eat:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe a situation in which people compete with each other for success in a cruel and selfish way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "eat:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sweet baked food made from a mixture of flour, sugar, and other ingredients (such as eggs and butter) —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "win:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to achieve victory in a fight, contest, game, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "win:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of achieving victory especially in a game or contest : victory",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "win:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) providing a good result for everyone involved",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "die:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop living",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "die:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a tool that is used for cutting, shaping, or stamping a material or an object",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "die:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very determined or loyal; especially : very loyal to a set of beliefs and not willing to change those beliefs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "die:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) with a lot of effort or energy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fight:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use weapons or physical force to try to hurt someone, to defeat an enemy, etc. : to struggle in battle or physical combat —often + against",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fight:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a violent physical struggle between opponents",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fight:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of high quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "kill:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause the death of (a person, animal, or plant) : to end the life of (someone or something) —often used figuratively —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "kill:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of killing someone or something —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "kill:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) wearing clothes : wearing clothes of a particular type",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hit:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move your hand, a bat, etc., quickly so that it touches someone or something in a forceful or violent way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hit:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of hitting someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hit:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) sometimes successful and sometimes not : not always good or successful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ride:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to sit on and control the movements of (a horse, motorcycle, bicycle, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ride:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually short journey in or on a vehicle",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "jump:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move your body upward from the ground and often forward, backward, or sideways through the air by pushing with your legs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "jump:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of jumping",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fly:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move through the air with wings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fly:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small insect that has two wings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) trying to make money quickly by using dishonest or illegal methods",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "carry:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move (something) while holding and supporting it —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "carry:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of running with the ball",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "carry:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) small enough to be carried onto an airplane by a passenger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sleep:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to rest your mind and body by closing your eyes and becoming unconscious —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sleep:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the natural state of rest during which your eyes are closed and you become unconscious",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sleep:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a large distance to the bottom from the surface or highest point —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wake:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (a person or animal) to be awake after sleeping —often + up",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wake:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a time before a dead person is buried when people gather to remember the person who has died and often to view the body",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wait:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to stay in a place until an expected event happens, until someone arrives, until it is your turn to do something, etc. —often followed by to + verb —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wait:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a period of time when you must wait—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "watch:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to look at (someone or something) for an amount of time and pay attention to what is happening",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "watch:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a device that shows what time it is and that you wear on your wrist or carry in a pocket",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "watch:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) near in space : not far away or distant —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "follow:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to go or come after or behind (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "follow:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that happens or is done to continue or add to something previous—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "follow:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very firm or solid : not easy to bend, cut, etc. : not soft",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lead:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to guide someone to a place especially by going in front —often + to —often used as (be) led —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lead:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a position that is ahead of others",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lead:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in, at, or to any place —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "return:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to come or go to a place again : to come back or go back again —often + from or to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "return:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of coming or going back to the place you started from or to a place where you were before",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "return:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) used in or taken for returning to a place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "step:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a movement made by lifting your foot and putting it down in a different place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "step:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move in a specified direction by lifting your foot and putting it down in a different place : to move somewhere by walking",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "step:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) —used to describe family relationships that are created when a person who already has a child marries someone who is not the child's parent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "step:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) showing or explaining each stage in a process",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "raise:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to lift or move (something or someone) to a higher position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "raise:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an increase in the amount of your pay",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "drop:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very small amount of liquid that falls in a rounded shape —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "drop:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to let (something) fall",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "drop:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very attractive or impressive",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pick:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to choose or select (someone or something) from a group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pick:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the ability to choose the person or thing that you want",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pick:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a mixture of different things that you can choose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "touch:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put your hand, fingers, etc., on someone or something —usually used in negative statements",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "touch:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of touching someone or something—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "touch:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe a situation in which no one is sure what will happen and there is a chance that the result will be bad",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grab:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to quickly take and hold (someone or something) with your hand or arms",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grab:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a quick attempt to take or get something—usually singular—often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grab:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe a robbery that is done by breaking a window of a car, store, etc., and stealing whatever you can take quickly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enter:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to go or come into (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enter:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of a person that thinks, reasons, feels, and remembers",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pass:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move past someone or something —often + by —often + by",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pass:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of throwing, hitting, or kicking a ball or puck to a teammate",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pass:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) using a system of grading in which the grades \"pass\" and \"fail\" are used instead of traditional grades like \"A,\" \"B,\" and \"C\"",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rise:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move upward —often + up —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rise:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an increase in amount, number, level, etc.—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rise:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very tall : having many floors or stories",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "big:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) large in size",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "big:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a big way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "big:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large musical group that usually plays jazz music that people dance to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "small:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) little in size",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "small:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is sold in a small size : something that is smaller than other things of the same kind",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "large:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) great in size or amount : big",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "large:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is sold in a large size : something that is bigger than others of the same kind",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "large:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used with put to describe something that is being kept or saved for a future use",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "large:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be alive",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "little:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) small in size",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "little:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a very small amount or degree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "little:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the finger that is farthest from your thumb —called also (chiefly US + Scotland) pinkie",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "long:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) extending a great distance from one end to the other end : not short",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "long:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) for or during a long time : for many years, days, hours, etc. —sometimes used in combination",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "long:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to feel a strong desire or wish for something or to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "long:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a way of dividing one number by another number that involves several steps which are written out",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "short:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) extending a small distance from one end to the other end : having little length : not long",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "short:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to or at a point that is not as far as expected or desired : to a point not reaching what is needed for something —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "short:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) pants that end at or above the knees",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "short:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something) to have a short circuit : short-circuit —often + out in U.S. English",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tall:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) greater in height than the average person, building, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tall:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is very difficult to do",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tall:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be in an upright position with all of your weight on your feet",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "high:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) rising or extending upward a great distance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "high:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) at or to a high place or level",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "high:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a high point or level",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "low:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not rising or extending upward a great distance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "low:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) at or to a low place or level",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "low:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a low point or level",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "low:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make the low sound of a cow : moo",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wide:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) extending a great distance from one side to the other : not narrow",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wide:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) at a great distance : far",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wide:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a camera lens that you use to take pictures that show a wider view than other lenses",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deep:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a large distance to the bottom from the surface or highest point —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deep:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) far into or below the surface of something —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deep:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a deep layer of oil or fat that is heated in a pan or machine and used to fry food",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deep:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cook (food) in a deep layer of oil or fat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thick:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a large distance between the top and bottom or front and back surfaces : not thin",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thick:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a way that makes thick pieces, layers, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thick:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the natural outer layer of tissue that covers the body of a person or animal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "old:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having lived for many years : not young",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "old:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who has a specified age—used in combination",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "young:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) in an early stage of life, growth, or development : not yet old",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "young:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) young people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "young:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do the first part of something : to begin doing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "new:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not old : recently born, built, or created",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "new:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) newly or recently—usually used in combination",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "new:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the moon when it is completely dark",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "early:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) at or near the beginning of a period of time or a process, activity, series, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "early:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) existing or happening near the beginning of a period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "early:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the amount of time during which a person or animal has lived —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "late:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) existing or happening near the end of a period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "late:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) at or near the end of a period of time or a process, activity, series, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "late:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a plant that blooms at a specified time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "good:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of high quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "good:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) morally good forces or influences",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "good:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) completely and thoroughly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bad:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) low or poor in quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bad:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) morally bad forces or influences : evil",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bad:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a worse way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "great:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very large in size : very big —usually used before a noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "great:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very successful or admired person—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "great:interjection": {
    "def": "(interjection) —used to express surprise",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "right:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) morally or socially correct or acceptable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "right:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in the exact location, position, or moment that is mentioned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "right:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) behavior that is morally good or correct",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "right:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) right : to correct (something wrong or unjust)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wrong:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not agreeing with the facts or truth : incorrect",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wrong:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a way that does not agree with the facts or truth : in a way that results in an error",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wrong:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) behavior that is not morally good or correct",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wrong:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to treat (someone) badly or unfairly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "true:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) agreeing with the facts : not false",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "true:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a straight line",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "true:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality or state of being straight, flat, even, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "true:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move toward someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sure:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not having any doubt about something : convinced or certain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sure:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to say \"yes\" or to agree to a request or suggestion",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sure:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) —used to indicate the identity of a person or thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sure:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an agreement in which people try to guess what will happen and the person who guesses wrong has to give something (such as money) to the person who guesses right",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "certain:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not having any doubt about something : convinced or sure",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "certain:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) certain ones : particular members of a group : some—+ of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "certain:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the amount of time during which a person or animal has lived —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "certain:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have (information of some kind) in your mind —often + how, why, where, etc. —often + about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "possible:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to be done",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "possible:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone or something that might be suitable or acceptable for a particular job, purpose, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "possible:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) within the range of human ability",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "same:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not different—used when referring to a particular person or thing that is connected to more than one person, time, place, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "same:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) someone or something that is exactly like another person or thing being discussed or referred to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "same:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a way that is alike or very similar—usually used after the",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "same:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small vehicle that is used for traveling on water",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "same:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use a sharp tool (such as a knife) to open or divide (something, such as paper or wood) —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "different:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not of the same kind : partly or totally unlike —often + from, than, or to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "different:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a living thing that is not a human being or plant —often used to refer specifically to mammals as distinguished from other living things (such as fish and birds)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "different:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have (information of some kind) in your mind —often + how, why, where, etc. —often + about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "other:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to refer to the one person or thing that remains or that has not been mentioned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "other:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people who are not like you because they are either very rich or very poor—used in the phrase how the other half lives",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "next:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) coming after this one : coming after the one that just came, happened, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "next:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in the time or place that follows or comes directly after someone or something : after this",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "next:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the air that you take into your lungs and send out from your lungs when you breathe : air that is inhaled and exhaled in breathing —sometimes used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "last:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to continue in time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "last:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) coming after all others in time, order, or importance : final",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "last:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) after any others in time, order, or importance : at the end",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "last:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the time when the customers in a place where drinks are sold (such as a bar) are told that they can order one more drink before it closes —called also (British) last orders",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "only:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) alone in a class or category : existing with no other or others of the same kind—usually used with the or a possessive (such as my, her, its, their, John's, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "only:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) no more than",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "only:conjunction": {
    "def": "(conjunction) but however",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "only:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who never had a brother or sister",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "only:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say or think that a person or thing is responsible for something bad that has happened",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "own:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to say that something belongs or relates to a particular person or thing and to no other—always used after a possessive (such as \"my,\" \"your,\" or \"their\")",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "own:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have (something) as property : to legally possess (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "own:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a goal in soccer, hockey, etc., that a player accidentally scores against his or her own team",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "whole:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) complete or full : not lacking or leaving out any part",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "whole:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is full or complete—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "whole:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) entirely or completely",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "every:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) including each person or thing in a group or series",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "every:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) for another time : one more time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "every:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the way that someone or something looks",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "closed:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) covering an opening : having an opening that is covered",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "closed:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move (a door, window, etc.) so that things cannot pass through an opening : shut",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "closed:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a set of printed sheets of paper that are held together inside a cover : a long written work —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "full:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) containing or holding as much or as many as possible —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "full:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) as much as possible : entirely or completely",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "full:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very aggressive way of playing defense over all areas of the court",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "empty:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) containing nothing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "empty:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to remove the contents of (something) : to make (something) empty",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "empty:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an empty bottle or can—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hard:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very firm or solid : not easy to bend, cut, etc. : not soft",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hard:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) with a lot of effort or energy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hard:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very tough person who treats other people harshly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "soft:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) easy to press, bend, cut, etc. : not hard or firm",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "soft:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a soft or gentle way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "soft:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a cold drink that is usually sweet, does not contain alcohol, and is often sold in bottles or cans",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hot:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a high temperature",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hot:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) talk that is meant to sound important but does not mean very much",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cold:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a very low temperature",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cold:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a cold condition",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cold:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a very clear, complete, and definite way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "warm:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) somewhat hot : not cool or cold",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "warm:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become warm or to make (someone or something) warm",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "warm:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the front edge of a moving mass of warm air",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cool:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) somewhat cold : not warm or hot",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cool:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone or something) cool —often + off or down",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cool:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a calm manner : in a way that does not seem unusual or excited",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cool:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a container for keeping food or drinks cool —called also (British) cool bag, cool box",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fast:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) moving or able to move quickly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fast:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) with great speed : in a very short time : very quickly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fast:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to eat no food for a period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fast:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a period of time when you do not eat any food : a time of fasting",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slow:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not moving quickly : not able to move quickly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slow:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a slow way or at a low speed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slow:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to begin to move at a lower speed —often + down or up",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slow:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a section of a highway for cars that are traveling at slower speeds",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "quick:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) done or happening in a short amount of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "quick:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a fast or quick manner : quickly —often used in combination",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "quick:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a male animal (such as a male deer)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "quick:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use a sharp tool (such as a knife) to open or divide (something, such as paper or wood) —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "heavy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having great weight : difficult to lift or move",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "heavy:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a heavy way : heavily",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "heavy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a bad person in a movie or play : villain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bright:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) producing a lot of light : filled with light",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bright:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) at or near the beginning of a period of time or a process, activity, series, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bright:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a place, space, or direction that is away from or beyond the center of something —often used with on or to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "white:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the color of fresh snow or milk",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "white:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the very light color of fresh snow or milk",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "black:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the very dark color of coal or the night sky",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "black:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the dark color of coal or the night sky",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "black:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) black",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "red:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the color of blood",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "red:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the color of blood",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blue:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the color of the clear sky",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blue:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the color of the clear sky",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "green:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the color of growing grass",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "green:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a color that is like the color of growing grass",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "yellow:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the color of the sun or of ripe lemons",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "yellow:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the color of the sun or of ripe lemons",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "yellow:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become yellow or to cause (something) to become yellow",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brown:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a color like coffee or chocolate",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brown:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a color like the color of coffee or chocolate",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brown:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) brown or to become brown especially by cooking or heating",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grey:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a color between black and white : having a color that is like the color of smoke",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grey:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a color that is between black and white : a color that is like the color of smoke",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grey:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become gray",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dead:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) no longer alive or living : no longer having life",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dead:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) people who have died —usually used with the",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dead:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) completely or totally",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "alive:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having life : living : not dead",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "alive:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give off heat, light, and gases",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "safe:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not able or likely to be hurt or harmed in any way : not in danger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "safe:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a safe way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "safe:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a strong metal box with a lock that is used to store money or valuable things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ready:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) prepared to do something —often followed by to + verb —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ready:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to prepare (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "near:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) close to someone or something in distance —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "near:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) close to (something or someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "near:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) located a short distance away : close",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "near:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to come closer in space or time to someone or something : approach",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "near:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an occurrence in which a person comes very close to dying and has memories of a spiritual experience (such as meeting dead friends and family members or seeing a white light) during the time when death was near",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "far:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) at or to a great distance in space or time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "far:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very distant in space or time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "alone:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) without anyone or anything else : not involving or including anyone or anything else : separate from other people or things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "alone:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) without help from anyone or anything else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "alone:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long and narrow cut in the ground",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "alone:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or travel to a place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "still:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) happening or existing before now and continuing into the present—used to say that an action or condition continues",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "still:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not moving",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "still:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) less severe or strong",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "still:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) quiet or silence",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strong:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having great physical power and ability : having a lot of strength",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strong:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use force or threats to make (someone) do what is wanted",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strong:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a special room in a bank where money and other valuable things can be kept safe",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "weak:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having little physical power or ability : not strong",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "weak:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a member of a group that is weak or unsuccessful in comparison to others in the group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sick:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) affected with a disease or illness : ill —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sick:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to attack (someone or something)—usually used as a command to a dog",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sick:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a place on a ship that is used to care for sick or injured people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hurt:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause pain or injury to (yourself, someone else, or a part of your body)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hurt:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a physical injury",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hurt:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) mental or emotional pain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tired:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling a need to rest or sleep : weary",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tired:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to lose energy and begin to feel that you need to rest : to become tired",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tired:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a young dog",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "happy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling pleasure and enjoyment because of your life, situation, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "happy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who is pleased or happy —often used in negative statements",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "happy:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone or something) to be in a particular place or position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sad:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not happy : feeling or showing grief or unhappiness",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sad:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is not successful or able to do things well : an inept person who causes feelings of pity or disgust in other people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "angry:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) filled with anger : having a strong feeling of being upset or annoyed —often + at or with —often + about or over",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brave:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling or showing no fear : not afraid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brave:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to face or deal with (something dangerous or unpleasant)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brave:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a Native American warrior",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wise:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing wisdom or knowledge usually from learning or experiencing many things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wise:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) in the position or direction of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wise:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who says or does things that are funny but also annoying or somewhat rude",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wise:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to break (something) so that there are lines in its surface but it is usually not separated into pieces",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strange:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) different from what is usual, normal, or expected : odd",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strange:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person or thing that is associated or connected with another—used in phrases like strange bedfellows to describe people and things that are grouped or working together in a way that seems unlikely, unexpected, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pale:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) light in color",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pale:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to lose color : to become pale",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pale:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a type of ale that has a pale color and a somewhat bitter taste",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "quiet:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) making very little noise",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "quiet:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone or something) quieter, calmer, or less intense —often + down",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "quiet:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality or state of being quiet or calm",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "loud:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) making or causing a lot of noise : strong and noticeable in sound",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "loud:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a clear manner—used in the phrase loud and clear",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "loud:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to produce tears from your eyes often while making loud sounds because of pain, sorrow, or other strong emotions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wild:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) living in nature without human control or care : not tame",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wild:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large area of land where people do not live and where plants, trees, etc., grow freely : wilderness",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wild:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) without being controlled",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "one:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 1",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "one:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the value of 1",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "two:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 2",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "two:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not very important or valuable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "three:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 3",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "three:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having three corners",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "four:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 4",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "four:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of very high quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "four:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) all the time : twenty-four hours a day and seven days a week",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "five:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 5",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "five:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of the best quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "five:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move your hand, a bat, etc., quickly so that it touches someone or something in a forceful or violent way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "six:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 6",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "six:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) in the hundreds of thousands : totaling 100,000 or more but less than one million",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "six:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to get rid of (something) : to no longer use or consider (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "seven:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 7",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "seven:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) all the time : twenty-four hours a day and seven days a week",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "eight:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 8",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nine:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 9",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nine:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) complete or full : not lacking or leaving out any part",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ten:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 10",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ten:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to attach or place something so that it is held up without support from below",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hundred:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 100",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thousand:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 1,000",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thousand:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit (something, such as a ball) with a bat, club, etc., or with your hand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "million:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 1,000,000",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "million:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to direct your eyes in a particular direction —often + at",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "zero:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 0",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "zero:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to set (a measuring device, such as a scale) so that it reads 0",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "half:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) one of two equal or nearly equal parts into which something can be divided",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "half:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) equal or nearly equal in size, value, amount, etc., to one half of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "half:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to an extent that is equal or nearly equal to half of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "third:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) occupying the number three position in a series",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "third:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is third : the third thing in a series",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fourth:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) number four in a series",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fourth:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) occupying the number four position in a series",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fifth:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) number five in a series",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fifth:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) occupying the number five position in a series",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fifth:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to ask for something in a serious and emotional way —often + for —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dozen:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of 12 people or things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dozen:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) equal or nearly equal in size, value, amount, etc., to one half of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dozen:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say words in order to express your thoughts, feelings, opinions, etc., to someone —often + to —often + about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pair:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) two things that are the same and are meant to be used together",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pair:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (two people or things) together —often used as (be) paired",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "few:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not many but some—used in the phrase a few",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "few:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in the space separating two things or people —often used in the phrase in between",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "few:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a pitch that is thrown with spin so that the ball curves in the air —often used figuratively —called also curve",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "many:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to refer to a large number of things or people —often used in negative statements",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "many:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) a large number of people or things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "many:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to add (people or things) together to find the total number —often + up",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "many:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a forceful statement in which you say that something must be done or given to you —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "many:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) completely and thoroughly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "several:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) more than two but not very many",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "several:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) more than two but not very many",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "several:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act or process of adding people or things together to find the total number : an act or process of counting—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "number:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a word or symbol (such as \"five\" or \"16\") that represents a specific amount or quantity",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "number:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give a number to (someone or something in a series) : to label or identify (people or things in a series) with a number",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "number:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) unable to feel anything in a particular part of your body because of cold, injury, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "count:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to add (people or things) together to find the total number —often + up",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "count:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act or process of adding people or things together to find the total number : an act or process of counting—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "something:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) a thing that is not known, named, or specified",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "something:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a very small amount or degree : somewhat or slightly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "something:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a record of money that has been paid and money that has been received : bill",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "something:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having life : living : not dead",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nothing:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) not at all : in no way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nothing:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) empty space",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nothing:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not willing to work, help, etc. : lazy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "anything:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) separated by an amount of space —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "anything:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit (something) repeatedly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "anything:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very obvious : not causing or allowing doubt —sometimes used in spoken phrases that express anger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "everything:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) every thing there is : all that exists",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "everything:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move (something) while holding and supporting it —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "everything:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) careful thought : the act of thinking carefully about something you will make a decision about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "everything:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) including each person or thing in a group or series",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "everything:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in what manner or way : by what means",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "someone:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) some person : somebody",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "someone:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a state or condition in which something expected, wanted, or looked for is not present or does not exist : a state or condition in which something is absent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "someone:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having life : living : not dead",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "someone:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) without help from anyone or anything else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "someone:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say or write something when someone asks you a question : to give an answer to (a question)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "anyone:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) any person : anybody",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "anyone:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an attempt to give an opinion or answer about something when you do not know much about it or are not sure about it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "anyone:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to an exact degree or in an exact manner",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "everyone:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) every person : everybody",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "everyone:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) including each person or thing in a group or series",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "everyone:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) either one of the two soft parts that surround the mouth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nobody:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who is not important or has no influence",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nobody:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not well or healthy : sick or unhealthy —usually used after a verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "somebody:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) a person who is not known, named, or specified : someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "somebody:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an important person—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "everywhere:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in or to every place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "everywhere:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to direct your eyes in a particular direction —often + at",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nowhere:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) not in or at any place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nowhere:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) no place—used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nowhere:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) —used to indicate the identity of a person or thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "somehow:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a way that is not known or certain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sometime:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) at an unspecified time in the future",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sometime:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to say what someone or something was in the past",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sometime:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the thing that is measured as seconds, minutes, hours, days, years, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sometimes:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) at certain times : occasionally",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "whenever:conjunction": {
    "def": "(conjunction) at any or every time that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "whenever:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) at any time : at whatever time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "whenever:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to be done",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wherever:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in what place : where—used in questions that express surprise or confusion",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "again:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) for another time : one more time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "again:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a new or stronger belief in the Christian religion",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "again:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move toward someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "again:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the feeling that you have already experienced something that is actually happening for the first time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "already:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) before this time : before now : before that time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "also:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in addition",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "also:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who has taken part in an election or contest and did not win",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "always:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) at all times : on every occasion : in a way that does not change",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "always:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) —used as the past tense of can",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "always:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a structure like a wall built outdoors usually of wood or metal that separates two areas or prevents people or animals from entering or leaving",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "away:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) from this or that place : in or to another place or direction",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "away:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not at home or in a usual or expected place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "away:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give help to (someone) : support",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "down:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) from a higher to a lower place or position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "down:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) in a low place or position : on the ground or floor",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "down:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) from a higher to a lower part of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "down:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a period or state of failure, trouble, etc.—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "down:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something) to fall to the ground",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "up:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) from a lower to a higher place or position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "up:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) in a high place or position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "up:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a period or state of success, happiness, etc.—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "up:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) higher",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ever:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) at any time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ever:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) coming after all others in time, order, or importance : final",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ever:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be alive",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "even:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a flat, smooth, or level surface",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "even:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to stress something that is surprising or unlikely",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "even:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) equal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enough:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) equal to what is needed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enough:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in the amount needed : to the necessary degree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enough:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) an amount that provides what is needed or wanted : an amount that is enough",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enough:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who lacks good sense or judgment : a stupid or silly person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enough:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or travel to a place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "finally:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) at the end of a period of time : after a long time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "there:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in that place : at that location —used in speech when something is found",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "there:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) capable of being relied on for support or help",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "there:interjection": {
    "def": "(interjection) —used to attract attention",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "there:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) that place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "there:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to think of (someone or something) in a specified way—usually used as (be) accounted",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "just:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) agreeing with what is considered morally right or good : fair",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "just:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to an exact degree or in an exact manner",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "never:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) not ever : not at any time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "never:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or seeming to have no end : endless",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "never:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an imaginary place without problems",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "never:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to surprise and sometimes confuse (someone) very much : to fill (someone) with wonder",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "now:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) at the present time —often used to show that you are annoyed about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "now:conjunction": {
    "def": "(conjunction) since something is true : because of the fact that something happened —usually + that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "now:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the present time or moment",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "now:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move toward someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "once:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) one time only",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "once:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) one single time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "once:conjunction": {
    "def": "(conjunction) at the moment when : as soon as",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "once:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to press down on or cut into (someone or something) with the teeth —often + off —often + down, into, or through",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "once:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) including each person or thing in a group or series",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "out:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a direction away from the inside or center of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "out:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) —used to indicate that a person or animal is looking at something that is outside of a building, room, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "out:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to tell people that (someone) is a homosexual",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "out:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of causing a player to be out or the situation that exists when a player has been put out",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "out:prefix": {
    "def": "(prefix) in a manner that is greater, better, or more than something else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "out:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to emphasize a description",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "quite:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to a very noticeable degree or extent : very",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "quite:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small piece of something —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "quite:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not many but some—used in the phrase a few",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rather:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to some degree or extent —often used to make a statement less forceful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rather:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a statement that tells you what is or is not allowed in a particular game, situation, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rather:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) —used to indicate what someone said or thought about what was going to happen or be done",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "really:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to refer to what is true or real",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "really:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to perform (an action or activity)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "so:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to a degree that is suggested or stated —often + that —often used with as when making a comparison, when giving an example of some quality, or when describing someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "so:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) —used to refer to something that has just been stated or suggested",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "so:conjunction": {
    "def": "(conjunction) for that reason : and therefore",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "so:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) agreeing with actual facts : true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "so:abbreviation": {
    "def": "(abbreviation) south or southern",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "so:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the fifth note of a musical scale —called also so, soh",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "soon:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) at a time that is not long from now",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "soon:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) fine dry powder that builds up inside buildings on surfaces that have not recently been cleaned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "soon:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to be done",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "then:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) at that time : at the time mentioned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "then:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) existing at or belonging to the time mentioned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "too:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in addition : also —often used for emphasis",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "too:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) low or poor in quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "too:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a covering usually of leather or rubber for the entire foot and the lower part of the leg",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "too:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to speak in a loud voice",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "very:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to a great degree : extremely—used for emphasis before adjectives and adverbs —often used in negative statements",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "very:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to emphasize that you are talking about one specific thing or part and not another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "very:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the point or time at which something begins : a starting point—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "well:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a successful way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "well:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) in good health : healthy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "well:interjection": {
    "def": "(interjection) —used to show that you are unsure about something you are saying",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "well:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a deep hole made in the ground through which water can be removed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "well:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to rise to a surface and flow out—usually + up —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "yet:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) until now : so far",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "yet:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) one more in addition",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "yet:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) —used to indicate the identity of a person or thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "yet:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the best person or thing : the best group of people or things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "forward:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) toward the front : to or toward what is ahead or in front",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "forward:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) near or belonging to the front part of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "forward:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to send (something you have received, such as a letter) to someone else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "forward:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a player who plays near the opponent's goal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ahead:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in or toward the front",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ahead:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of the body containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ahead:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) allowing a team to take the lead in a game",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ahead:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use a sharp tool (such as a knife) to open or divide (something, such as paper or wood) —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "around:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a circle",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "around:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) on all sides of (something or someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "around:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) existing or active",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "around:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large white ocean bird that has very long wings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "around:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say or write something to someone as a way of gaining information : to request an answer to a question —often + about —often + if or whether —often + why, what, etc. —often + about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "together:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) with each other",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "together:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) confident, organized, and able to deal with problems in a calm and skillful way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "together:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an informal social gathering",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "together:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause or allow (something, such as part of your body) to hit something in a way that makes a loud noise",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "along:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) in a line matching the length or direction of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "along:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a forward direction —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "along:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an informal occasion or event at which people sing songs together —called also (British) singsong",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "along:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move toward someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "off:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) away from a place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "off:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) —used to indicate separation, distance, or removal from someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "off:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not attached to or covering something : not on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "off:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to kill or murder (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "over:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in an upward and forward direction across something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "over:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) from, to, or at a place that is higher than (someone or something) : above",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "over:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having reached the end : finished",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "over:prefix": {
    "def": "(prefix) too much or too great",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "over:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of improving something : the act or process of making something better",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "through:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) from one side or end to the other",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "through:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having reached the end of an activity, job, etc. : finished —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "through:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move your hand or something held in your hand usually in a repeated motion in order to signal or greet someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "through:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a business (such as a bank or restaurant) that is designed so that customers can be served while remaining in their cars; also, US : the window from which people are served",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "across:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) from one side to the other side of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "across:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) from one side to the other",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "across:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) affecting everyone or everything in a group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "across:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, thin, flat piece of wood",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "across:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move toward someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inside:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an inner side, edge, or surface of something—usually singular —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inside:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) located on or near the inner side, edge, or surface of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inside:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) in or into the inner part of (something or someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inside:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in the inner part of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "outside:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an area around or near something (such as a building)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "outside:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) located on or near an outer side, edge, or surface of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "outside:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in or to a place that is near but separate from another place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "outside:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) in a place that is near but separate from (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "about:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) almost or nearly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "about:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of turning to face in the opposite direction",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "about:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause or allow (something, such as part of your body) to hit something in a way that makes a loud noise",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "after:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) following in time : at a later time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "after:conjunction": {
    "def": "(conjunction) later than the time that : later than when",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "after:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) later in time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "after:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a pill that a woman takes after having sex so that she will not become pregnant",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "before:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) at an earlier time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "before:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) at a time preceding (something or someone) : earlier than (something or someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "before:conjunction": {
    "def": "(conjunction) earlier than the time that : earlier than when",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "before:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something added to something else to make it more useful, attractive, or effective",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "before:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to close and then open your eyes very quickly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "behind:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in or toward the back",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "behind:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) in or to a place at the back of or to the rear of (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "behind:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of the body above the legs that is used for sitting : buttocks",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "behind:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) working or happening privately without being known or seen by the public",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "below:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in or to a lower place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "below:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) in or to a lower place than (something) : beneath",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "below:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a number that is calculated by adding quantities together and then dividing the total by the number of quantities",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beside:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) by the side of (someone or something) : next to (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beside:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an idea that you try to make other people accept or understand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beside:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not able or likely to be hurt or harmed in any way : not in danger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "between:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in the space separating two things or people —often used in the phrase in between",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "between:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who talks to people or groups who disagree in order to help deal with or end the disagreement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "between:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) unclear or difficult to see or remember",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beyond:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) on or to the farther part or side",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beyond:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a belief that something will happen or is likely to happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beyond:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to complain about things that are not important",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "during:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) throughout the entire time of (an event, period, occurrence, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "except:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) not including (someone or something) : other than (something or someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "except:conjunction": {
    "def": "(conjunction) —used to introduce a statement that indicates the only person or thing that is not included in or referred to by a previous statement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "except:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to leave out (someone or something) : to not include (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "from:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) —used to indicate the starting point of a physical movement or action",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "from:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the first letter of the English alphabet",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "from:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in or to a higher place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "into:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) to or toward the inside of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "into:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to take (something) to a person or place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "into:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a record of money that has been paid and money that has been received : bill",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "onto:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) to a position that is on (something, such as a surface, area, or object) —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "onto:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) by putting together parts or materials",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "onto:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) done or happening every day",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "since:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) in the time after (a specified time or event in the past) : from (a point in the past) until the present time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "since:conjunction": {
    "def": "(conjunction) in the period after the time when",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "since:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) from a past time until now",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "since:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small round mark",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "since:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cut something with a sharp object (such as a knife) —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "than:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) when compared to—used with pronouns in the objective case (me, her, him, them, and us) in the same way that the conjunction than is used with pronouns in the subjective case (I, she, he, they, and we)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "than:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing the annoying attitude of people who believe that they are morally better than other people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "than:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who is known but who is not a close friend",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "than:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to discuss an agreement or price in order to make it more appealing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "toward:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use force to cause (something, such as a wire or pipe) to become curved",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "toward:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of the body that you see with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "toward:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) wanting to do something or likely to do something —usually followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "under:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in or into a position that is below or beneath something; especially : in a position that is below the surface of water",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "under:prefix": {
    "def": "(prefix) less than an expected or correct number or amount",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "under:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a state of mental tension and worry caused by problems in your life, work, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "until:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) up to (a particular time)—used to indicate the time when a particular situation, activity, or period ends",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "until:conjunction": {
    "def": "(conjunction) up to the time or point that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "until:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) the whole, entire, total amount, quantity, or extent of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "until:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act or process of adding people or things together to find the total number : an act or process of counting—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "upon:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) —used to say that someone or something is very close or has arrived",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "upon:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) in a high place or position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "upon:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do something : to take action",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "upon:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of furniture that people sleep on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "within:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) inside something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "within:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a playing card with one large figure in its center that can be the card with either the highest or lowest value",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "within:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) brought into life by the process of birth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "without:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) not having something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "without:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not present at a usual or expected place —often + from",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "without:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) foolish or unnecessary talk, trouble, or activity—often used with much",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "without:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to close and open (your eyes or eyelashes) very quickly several times especially as a way of flirting",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "human:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or affecting people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "human:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "such:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to say that something is great in degree, quality, or number",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "such:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) that kind or type of person or thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "such:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to make a description more forceful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "such:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a living thing that is not a human being or plant —often used to refer specifically to mammals as distinguished from other living things (such as fish and birds)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gentle:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing a kind and quiet nature : not harsh or violent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "natural:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) existing in nature and not made or caused by people : coming from nature",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "natural:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who is good at doing something from the first time it is done : someone who has a natural ability to do something—usually singular —often + at",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "physical:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to the body of a person instead of the mind",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "physical:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a medical examination to see if a person's body is healthy —called also physical examination",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "personal:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) belonging or relating to a particular person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "personal:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a short message in a special section of a newspaper, magazine, etc., that is written by someone who is interested in forming a friendly or romantic relationship with someone else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "social:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or involving activities in which people spend time talking to each other or doing enjoyable things with each other",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "social:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an informal social event for members of a group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "special:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) different from what is normal or usual; especially : unusual in a good way : better or more important than others",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "special:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a television or radio program that is not part of a regular series",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "local:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or occurring in a particular area, city, or town",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "local:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who lives in a particular area, city, or town : a local person—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "national:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to an entire nation or country",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "national:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is a citizen of a country",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "common:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) belonging to or shared by two or more people or groups",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "common:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a public area or park usually in the center of a town or city",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "general:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or affecting all the people or things in a group : involving or including many or most people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "general:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a military officer of very high rank",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "normal:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) usual or ordinary : not strange",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "normal:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the usual or expected state, level, amount, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "normal:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to come or go to a place again : to come back or go back again —often + from or to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "serious:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having an important or dangerous possible result",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "terrible:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very shocking and upsetting",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "terrible:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a young and successful person who is sometimes shocking and does things in a way that is very different from normal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "terrible:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to demand and get (something, such as payment or revenge) especially by using force or threats",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "horrible:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing horror : very shocking and upsetting",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "awful:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) extremely bad or unpleasant",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "awful:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) very or extremely : awfully",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "awful:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small piece of land that is or could be used for building something or for some other purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "excellent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very good : extremely good",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "excellent:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the power to give orders or make decisions : the power or right to direct or control someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "perfect:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having no mistakes or flaws",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "perfect:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something good) perfect or better",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "perfect:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a game in which a pitcher does not allow the batters from the other team to get a base hit or to get to first base in any other way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "complete:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having all necessary parts : not lacking anything —often used in book titles",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "complete:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to finish making or doing (something) : to bring (something) to an end or to a finished state",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "complete:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or power of carefully thinking about, listening to, or watching someone or something —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "total:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) complete or absolute",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "total:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the number or amount of everything counted : sum",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "total:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to produce (a total) when added together",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "final:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening or coming at the end",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "final:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the last competition (such as a game or race) or set of competitions in a series —usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "main:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) most important : chief principal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "main:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the largest pipe in a system of connected pipes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "single:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not having or including another : only one —sometimes used to emphasize the largeness or importance of something —sometimes used in negative statements to emphasize that there is a complete lack of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "single:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an unmarried person and especially one who is young and socially active—usually plural —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "single:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit a single in baseball",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "double:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) made of two parts that are similar or exactly the same",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "double:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something) to become two times as great or as many",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "double:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is two times the usual size, strength, or amount",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "double:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) two times as many or as much",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "simple:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not hard to understand or do",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "simple:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a break in a bone in which no parts stick out through the skin",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "basic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) forming or relating to the most important part of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "basic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the simplest and most important parts of something (such as a subject of study)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "similar:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) almost the same as someone or something else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "likely:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to indicate the chance that something will happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "likely:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) without much doubt : probably",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "likely:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a description of how something happened —often + about or of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "asleep:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) in a state of sleep : sleeping",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "asleep:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) with great speed : in a very short time : very quickly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "asleep:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the natural state of rest during which your eyes are closed and you become unconscious",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aware:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) knowing that something (such as a situation, condition, or problem) exists —often + of —often + that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aware:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) knowledge and awareness of your own personality or character",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not able to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "worth:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of something that has a specified value, that lasts for a specified length of time, etc.—+ of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "actual:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) real and not merely possible or imagined : existing in fact",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening or beginning not long ago",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recent:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the point or place where something begins or is created : the source or cause of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "form:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a type or kind of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "form:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something) to have a particular shape or form",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "form:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) matching the shape of a person's body : fitting very tightly or closely",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tear:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to separate (something) into parts by pulling it, cutting it, etc. : to rip, split, or open (something) quickly or violently",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tear:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a hole or opening in something (such as a piece of paper or cloth) that is made by cutting it or tearing it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "faith:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) strong belief or trust in someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "faith:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to separate (something) into parts or pieces often in a sudden and forceful or violent way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ridge:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long area of land that is on top of a mountain or hill",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spirit:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the force within a person that is believed to give the body life, energy, and power",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spirit:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to carry (someone or something) away secretly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ability:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the power or skill to do something —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ability:noun suffix": {
    "def": "(noun suffix) ability, fitness, or likeliness to act or be acted on in (such) a way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fear:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an unpleasant emotion caused by being aware of danger : a feeling of being afraid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fear:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be afraid of (something or someone) —sometimes followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fear:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) not ever : not at any time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hope:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to want something to happen or be true and think that it could happen or be true —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hope:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the feeling of wanting something to happen and thinking that it could happen : a feeling that something good will happen or be true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hope:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) no more than",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hope:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) deeply religious : devoted to a particular religion",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fact:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that truly exists or happens : something that has actual existence —often used in the phrase the fact that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fact:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) done or created in order to learn the facts that relate to a particular situation or event",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fact:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to receive or take (something offered)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thought:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an idea, plan, opinion, picture, etc., that is formed in your mind : something that you think of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thought:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to believe that something is true, that a particular situation exists, that something will happen, etc. —often + that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thought:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing people to think seriously about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "feeling:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an awareness by your body of something in it or on it : sensation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "feeling:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be aware of (something that affects you physically, such as pain, heat, or an object touching your body)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "feeling:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) intelligent and able to learn things quickly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mind:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of a person that thinks, reasons, feels, and remembers",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mind:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be bothered by (something) : to object to or dislike (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mind:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing changes to the mind or to behavior",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "soul:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the spiritual part of a person that is believed to give life to the body and in many religions is believed to live forever",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "soul:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing a person to feel very unhappy or depressed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "soul:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to remove the covering from (something) —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "danger:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the possibility that you will be hurt or killed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "danger:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to act in a way that shows that you want or intend to get married",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chance:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an opportunity to do something : an amount of time or a situation in which something can be done —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chance:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to accept the danger of (doing something) : risk",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chance:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening without being planned or controlled by people : happening by chance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "choice:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of choosing : the act of picking or deciding between two or more possibilities",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "choice:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of a quality that is good but not the best",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "choice:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to go away from (a place) —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deal:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give cards to the players in a card game —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deal:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large number or amount : a lot—used in the phrases a good deal or a great deal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "period:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a length of time during which a series of events or an action takes place or is completed —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "period:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or typical of a particular time in history",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "period:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to sit on eggs so that they will be kept warm and will hatch",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "space:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the amount of an area, room, surface, etc., that is empty or available for use",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "space:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to place or arrange (things) so that there is a particular amount of space between them —often + out",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "space:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very modern",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "distance:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the amount of space between two places or things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "distance:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to show that you are not involved with someone or something : to end a connection to or relationship with someone or something—usually + from",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "distance:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) going or covering a great distance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "direction:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the course or path on which something is moving or pointing —often used after in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "direction:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "position:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the place where someone or something is in relation to other people or things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "position:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something or someone) in a particular position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "position:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a powerful or important quality that attracts attention, respect, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "surface:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an outside part or layer of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "surface:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to rise to the surface of water",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "surface:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) involving only the parts that are easy to see or notice : superficial",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shape:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the form or outline of an object",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shape:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give a particular form or shape to (something) : to work with (a material) in order to make something from it —often + into",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shape:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a shape that is changed by bending : not straight",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "size:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the total amount of physical space that a person or thing occupies : how large or small someone or something is",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "size:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) a particular size",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "size:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a specified size—used in combination",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "age:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the amount of time during which a person or animal has lived —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "age:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become old or older",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "age:noun suffix": {
    "def": "(noun suffix) action, process, or result of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "age:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very old : having existed for a very long time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rest:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a period of time in which you relax, sleep, or do nothing after you have been active or doing work —usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rest:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop doing work or an activity : to spend time relaxing, sleeping, or doing nothing after you have been active or doing work",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rest:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) sure or certain to happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "breath:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the air that you take into your lungs and send out from your lungs when you breathe : air that is inhaled and exhaled in breathing —sometimes used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "breath:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use your hands to stop and hold (an object that is moving through the air)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "breath:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) newly produced, made, gathered, etc. : not preserved by being frozen, canned, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sign:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of paper, wood, etc., with words or pictures on it that gives information about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sign:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to write (your name) on something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mark:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small area on the surface of something that is dirty, damaged, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mark:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make or leave a visible mark on (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "smell:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality of a thing that you can sense with your nose : odor",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "smell:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use your nose to sense smells",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "taste:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the sweet, sour, bitter, or salty quality of a thing that you can sense when it is in your mouth : the flavor that you can taste when you eat or drink something —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "taste:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have a particular taste —sometimes + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pattern:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a repeated form or design especially that is used to decorate something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pattern:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make or design (something) so that it is similar to something else of the same type—usually used as (be) patterned + on or (US) after",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "example:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person or way of behaving that is seen as a model that should be followed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "example:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very typical",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "example:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to go or come after or behind (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "situation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) all of the facts, conditions, and events that affect someone or something at a particular time and in a particular place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "condition:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a way of living or existing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "condition:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to train or influence (a person or an animal) to do something or to think or behave in a certain way because of a repeated experience—often used as (be) conditioned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "condition:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) expressing criticism or disapproval",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "event:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something (especially something important or notable) that happens",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "event:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to indicate a person or thing that is not particular or specific",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "type:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a particular kind or group of things or people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "type:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to write with a computer keyboard or typewriter —sometimes + up",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "type:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not speaking or making noise : quiet",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "amount:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a quantity of something —usually + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "degree:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a unit for measuring temperature —abbr. deg.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "degree:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of the most serious type : deserving the harshest punishment",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "perhaps:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) possibly but not certainly : maybe",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "maybe:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) possibly but not certainly : perhaps",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "maybe:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is not known for certain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "maybe:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not afraid of danger or difficult situations",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "probably:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) very likely : almost certainly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "almost:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) only a little less than : nearly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "almost:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being or feeling certain about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "almost:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) easily seen or recognized",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "instead:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to say that one thing is done or that one thing or person is chosen when another is not chosen, cannot be done, etc. —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "instead:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be in an upright position with all of your weight on your feet",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suddenly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) very quickly in usually an unexpected way : in a sudden way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suddenly:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to come with (something or someone) to a place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "immediately:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) with no person or thing in between",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "quietly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) making very little noise",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "carefully:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) using care",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "carefully:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to write or change (a piece of music) so that it can be played by an orchestra",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "easily:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in an easy manner : without difficulty",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "easily:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move air into and out of your lungs : to inhale and exhale",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clearly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a clear manner : in a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exactly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to stress that something is accurate, complete, or correct",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exactly:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an attitude or opinion",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "directly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a direct way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "directly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) related so that one becomes larger or smaller when the other becomes larger or smaller",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "seriously:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a serious way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "completely:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having all necessary parts : not lacking anything —often used in book titles",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "certainly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) without doubt : definitely —sometimes used for emphasis",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "especially:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) more than usually : very extremely",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "particularly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) more than usually : very extremely",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recently:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) during the period of time that has just passed : not long ago",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "actually:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to refer to what is true or real",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "usually:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to describe what happens or exists most of the time or in most cases",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "become:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to begin to be or come to be something specified : to begin to have a specified quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "become:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that has been considered to be excellent for a long time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "become:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to move freely : no longer stuck",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "appear:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to seem to be something : to make someone think that a person or thing has a particular characteristic : look seem —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "remain:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be left when the other parts are gone or have been used",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "remain:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not doing anything at this time : not active but able to become active",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "continue:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do something without stopping : to keep doing something in the same way as before",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "seem:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to appear to be something or to do something : to have a quality, appearance, etc., that shows or suggests a particular characteristic, feeling, etc. —often followed by to + verb —often used in the phrases seem like, seem as if, and seem as though",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "allow:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to permit (something) : to regard or treat (something) as acceptable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prevent:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop (something) from happening or existing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "support:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to agree with or approve of (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "support:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of showing that you believe that someone or something is good or acceptable : approval of someone or something —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "support:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) concerning or relating to what is right and wrong in human behavior",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "avoid:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to stay away from (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "avoid:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large group of people who are together in one place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prepare:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone or something) ready for some activity, purpose, use, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "attempt:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to try to do (something) : to try to accomplish or complete (something) —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "attempt:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of trying to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "manage:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have control of (something, such as a business, department, sports team, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "notice:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) information that tells you or warns you about something that is going to happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "notice:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become aware of (something or someone) by seeing, hearing, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "notice:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) additional more",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "realize:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to understand or become aware of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "realize:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a chance or possibility that something will happen or exist in the future—usually singular—usually + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recognize:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to know and remember (someone or something) because of previous knowledge or experience",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "remember:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have or keep an image or idea in your mind of (something or someone from the past) : to think of (something or someone from the past) again",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "remember:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the way that something is done or happens —often used after in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "forget:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be unable to think of or remember (something) —often followed by to + verb —often + about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "forget:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a type of small plant that has bright blue flowers",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wish:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to want (something) to be true or to happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wish:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a desire for something to happen or be done : a feeling of wanting to do or have something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wish:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening as someone dies : relating to someone's death",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wish:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) no more than",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "decide:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a choice about (something) : to choose (something) after thinking about it —often followed by to + verb —often + what, where, whether, if, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "choose:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to decide that a particular person or thing is the one that you want",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "choose:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a substance that can cause people or animals to die or to become very sick if it gets into their bodies especially by being swallowed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "agree:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have the same opinion —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accept:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to receive or take (something offered)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accept:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) strong belief or trust in someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "refuse:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say that you will not accept (something, such as a gift or offer)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "refuse:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as paper or food waste) that has been thrown away : trash or garbage",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "offer:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give someone the opportunity to accept or take (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "offer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of giving someone the opportunity to accept something : the act of offering something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suggest:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to mention (something) as a possible thing to be done, used, thought about, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "expect:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to think that something will probably or certainly happen —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "expect:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the worst person or thing : the worst group of people or things : the worst part of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prefer:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to like (someone or something) better than someone or something else —often + to or over —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enjoy:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to take pleasure in (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enjoy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) physical or mental effort : work",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hate:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very strong feeling of dislike —sometimes used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to dislike (someone) very strongly : to feel hate for (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hate:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling or showing a mixture of love and hate",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hate:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "love:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of strong or constant affection for a person —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "love:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to feel great affection for (someone) : to feel love for (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "love:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling or showing a mixture of love and hate",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "miss:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to fail to hit, catch, reach, or get (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "miss:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a failure to hit something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "miss:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) sometimes successful and sometimes not : not always good or successful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "laugh:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to show that you are happy or that you think something is funny by smiling and making a sound from your throat —often + at",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "laugh:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or sound of laughing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "laugh:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of high quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cry:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to produce tears from your eyes often while making loud sounds because of pain, sorrow, or other strong emotions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cry:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a loud sound that someone makes to express pain, hunger, sadness, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cry:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very distant in space or time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "smile:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an expression on your face that makes the corners of your mouth turn up and that shows happiness, amusement, pleasure, affection, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "smile:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a smile : to make the corners of your mouth turn up in an expression that shows happiness, amusement, pleasure, affection, etc. —often + at",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "smile:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a small distance between the top and bottom or front and back surfaces : not thick",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shout:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say (something) very loudly —often + out",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shout:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sudden, loud cry—often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "whisper:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to speak very softly or quietly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "whisper:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very soft and quiet way of speaking",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nod:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move your head up and down as a way of answering \"yes\" or of showing agreement, understanding, or approval",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nod:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a movement of your head up and down especially as a way of answering \"yes\" or of showing agreement, understanding, or approval : an act of nodding",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shake:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move sometimes violently back and forth or up and down with short, quick movements",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shake:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a short, quick movement back and forth or up and down",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shake:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) agreeing with what is thought to be right or acceptable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bend:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use force to cause (something, such as a wire or pipe) to become curved",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bend:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a curved part of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bend:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) toward the back : to or toward what is behind",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lean:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to bend or move from a straight position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lean:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not having much fat on the body : physically thin, strong, and healthy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lean:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small and usually roughly made building that is built on the side of a larger building",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lean:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in, toward, or at the back or rear",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stretch:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) wider or longer by pulling it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stretch:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a continuous area or length of land or water",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stretch:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) made to stretch easily and then return to the original shape and size",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "guard:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a state in which someone is carefully looking for possible danger, threats, problems, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "guard:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to watch (someone) in order to prevent escape",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "soldier:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is in the military : a member of an army",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "knight:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a soldier in the past who had a high social rank and who fought while riding a horse and usually wearing armor",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "knight:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give (a man) the rank of a knight",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "warrior:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who fights in battles and is known for having courage and skill —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chief:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the person who is the leader of a group of people, of an organization, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chief:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) highest in rank or authority",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prince:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a male member of a royal family; especially : the son or grandson of a king or queen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "princess:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a female member of a royal family; especially : a daughter or granddaughter of a king or queen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "queen:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a woman who rules a country and who usually inherits her position and rules for life",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "queen:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a size of about 60 inches by 80 inches (about 1.5 by 1.9 meters)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "king:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a male ruler of a country who usually inherits his position and rules for life",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "king:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) extremely large",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "servant:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is hired to do household or personal duties such as cleaning and cooking",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slave:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who is legally owned by another person and is forced to work for that person without pay",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slave:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to work very hard",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "apprentice:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who learns a job or skill by working for a fixed period of time for someone who is very good at that job or skill —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "apprentice:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) an apprentice—usually used as (be) apprenticed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "student:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who attends a school, college, or university —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "teacher:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person or thing that teaches something; especially : a person whose job is to teach students about certain subjects",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "teacher:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) made or suitable for babies",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "teacher:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do activities for fun or enjoyment —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "follower:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who supports and is guided by another person or by a group, religion, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stranger:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who you have not met before or do not know",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stranger:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) different from what is usual, normal, or expected : odd",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "traveler:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who is traveling or who travels often",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enemy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who hates another : someone who attacks or tries to harm another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enemy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) certain to die",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "army:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large group of soldiers organized to fight battles on land",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "army:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to lift or move (something or someone) to a higher position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "battle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a military fight between groups of soldiers, ships, airplanes, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "battle:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to fight with weapons",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "camp:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a place that is usually far away from cities and that has tents, small houses, etc., that people can live in for a short period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "camp:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to sleep outdoors usually in a tent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "weapon:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a gun, knife, club, or bomb) that is used for fighting or attacking someone or for defending yourself when someone is attacking you",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shield:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large piece of metal, wood, etc., carried by someone (such as a soldier or police officer) for protection",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shield:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cover and protect (someone or something) —often + from —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "armor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) special clothing that people wear to protect their bodies from weapons",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spear:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a weapon that has a long straight handle and a sharp point",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spear:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to push a spear or other pointed object into (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "magic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a power that allows people (such as witches and wizards) to do impossible things by saying special words or performing special actions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "magic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the power to make impossible things happen : having supernatural power",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "magic:trademark": {
    "def": "(trademark) —used for a felt-tip pen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ghost:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the soul of a dead person thought of as living in an unseen world or as appearing to living people —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ghost:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) ghostwrite",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "demon:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an evil spirit",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "angel:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a spiritual being that serves especially as a messenger from God or as a guardian of human beings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "god:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the perfect and all-powerful spirit or being that is worshipped especially by Christians, Jews, and Muslims as the one who created and rules the universe",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "god:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very bad or unpleasant : awful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "god:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something or someone) holy by saying a special prayer",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "goddess:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a female god (sense 2)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "monk:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a member of a religious community of men who usually promise to remain poor, unmarried, and separated from the rest of society",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "priest:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who has the authority to lead or perform ceremonies in some religions and especially in some Christian religions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wizard:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is skilled in magic or who has magical powers : a sorcerer or magician",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "witch:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a woman who is thought to have magic powers",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "monster:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a strange or horrible imaginary creature",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "monster:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very popular and successful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "creature:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an animal of any type",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beast:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an animal; especially : a wild animal that is large, dangerous, or unusual",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "giant:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very large : much larger or more powerful than normal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "giant:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a legendary creature usually thought of as being an extremely large and powerful person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dwarf:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a creature that looks like a small man and that often lives underground and has magical powers",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dwarf:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) look very small or unimportant when compared with something else—usually used as (be) dwarfed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dwarf:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) smaller than normal size",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "elf:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small creature in stories usually with pointed ears and magical powers",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "goblin:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an ugly and sometimes evil creature that likes to cause trouble",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "anger:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a strong feeling of being upset or annoyed because of something wrong or bad : the feeling that makes someone want to hurt other people, to shout, etc. : the feeling of being angry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "anger:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) angry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "joy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of great happiness",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "joy:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move your body upward from the ground and often forward, backward, or sideways through the air by pushing with your legs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grief:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) deep sadness caused especially by someone's death",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grief:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very sad : deeply affected by grief",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grief:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move toward someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sorrow:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of sadness or grief caused especially by the loss of someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sorrow:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to feel or express sorrow",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "guilt:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) responsibility for a crime or for doing something bad or wrong",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shame:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of guilt, regret, or sadness that you have because you know you have done something wrong",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shame:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to feel ashamed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pride:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling that you respect yourself and deserve to be respected by other people : self-respect",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pride:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to breathe smoke from a cigarette, pipe, etc., in and out of the lungs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "desire:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to want or wish for (something) : to feel desire for (something) —sometimes followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "desire:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the feeling of wanting something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "courage:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the ability to do something that you know is difficult or dangerous",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "courage:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to not succeed : to end without success —followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "honor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) respect that is given to someone who is admired",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "honor:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to regard or treat (someone) with respect and admiration : to show or give honor to (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "glory:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) public praise, honor, and fame",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "glory:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to lie or relax happily in a bright and warm place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "glory:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) greatest or most complete",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shadow:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a dark shape that appears on a surface when someone or something moves between the surface and a source of light —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shadow:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cover (something) with a shadow—usually used as (be) shadowed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shadow:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe the members of the main opposition party in British politics who would be given important positions in the government if their party won a national election",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "darkness:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a state in which little or no light can be seen : a dark state or condition",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "darkness:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having very little or no light",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "darkness:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to fall or jump suddenly from a high place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "silence:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a lack of sound or noise : quiet",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "silence:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone or something) to stop speaking or making noise : to cause (someone or something) to become silent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "silence:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) extremely loud",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "peace:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a state in which there is no war or fighting",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "war:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a state or period of fighting between countries or groups —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "birth:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the time when a baby comes out from the body of its mother —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dream:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a series of thoughts, visions, or feelings that happen during sleep",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dream:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have visions and thoughts in your sleep : to have a dream while you are sleeping —often + of or about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dream:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) agreeing with the facts : not false",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "memory:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the power or process of remembering what has been learned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "memory:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do (something that is illegal or harmful)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "memory:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not dead : having life",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lie:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be in a flat position on a surface (such as a bed)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lie:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the position in which something lies on the ground",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "secret:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) kept hidden from others : known to only a few people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "secret:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a fact or piece of information that is kept hidden from other people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mystery:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is not known : something that is difficult to understand or explain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "safety:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) freedom from harm or danger : the state of being safe —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "destiny:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) what happens in the future : the things that someone or something will experience in the future",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fate:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a power that is believed to control what happens in the future",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to break a rule or law usually to gain an advantage at something —often + on or at",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "luck:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the things that happen to a person because of chance : the accidental way things happen without being planned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "luck:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to bad luck",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "journey:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of traveling from one place to another : trip —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "journey:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to go on a journey : travel",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "journey:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) based on, showing, or resulting from feelings or emotions rather than reason or thought",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "quest:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a journey made in search of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "quest:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to go on a journey to find something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "adventure:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an exciting or dangerous experience —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mission:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a task or job that someone is given to do",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mission:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to suicide —used especially to describe something that is done by a person who plans and expects to be killed while doing it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ally:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a country that supports and helps another country in a war",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ally:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to join (yourself) with another person, group, etc., in order to get or give support—often + with or to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "companion:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person or animal you spend time with or enjoy being with —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "companion:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to dogs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hero:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is admired for great or brave acts or fine qualities",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "villain:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a character in a story, movie, etc., who does bad things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "victory:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) success in defeating an opponent or enemy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "victory:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say or state (something) in an official or public way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "victory:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) concerning or relating to what is right and wrong in human behavior",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "defeat:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to win a victory over (someone or something) in a war, contest, game, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "defeat:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) failure to succeed or to win —usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "escape:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to get away from a place (such as a prison) where you are being held or kept",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "escape:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of escaping from a place, situation, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "answer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something you say or write when someone asks you a question",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "answer:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say or write something when someone asks you a question : to give an answer to (a question)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "answer:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to give a negative answer or reply to a question, request, or offer",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "question:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sentence, phrase, or word that asks for information or is used to test someone's knowledge",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "question:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to ask (someone) questions about something —often + about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plan:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a set of actions that have been thought of as a way to do or achieve something —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plan:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to think about and arrange the parts or details of (something) before it happens or is made —sometimes + out",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plan:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or consisting of a large room that is not divided into smaller rooms or areas",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "idea:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a thought, plan, or suggestion about what to do",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "idea:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to accept or endure (something) —usually used in questions and negative statements with can, can't, could, and couldn't (US)—+ for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "idea:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not clearly seen, heard, tasted, felt, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "decision:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a choice that you make about something after thinking about it : the result of deciding",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "decision:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be able to touch, pick up, or grab (something) by moving or stretching",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "order:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a statement made by a person with authority that tells someone to do something : an instruction or direction that must be obeyed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "order:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use your authority to tell someone to do something : to give an order to someone —usually followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "command:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give (someone) an order : to tell (someone) to do something in a forceful and often official way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "command:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an order given to a person or animal to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "command:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "warning:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as an action or a statement) that tells someone about possible danger or trouble",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "warning:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to tell (someone) about possible danger or trouble —usually + about or of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "warning:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) agreeing with what is thought to be right or acceptable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "promise:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a statement telling someone that you will definitely do something or that something will definitely happen in the future",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "promise:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to tell someone that you will definitely do something or that something will definitely happen in the future",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "message:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of information that is sent or given to someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "news:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) new information or a report about something that has happened recently",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "story:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a description of how something happened —often + about or of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tale:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a story about imaginary events : an exciting or dramatic story",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tale:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to attach or place something so that it is held up without support from below",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tale:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) by means of that act, those words, that document, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "history:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the study of past events",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "history:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very old : having lived or existed for a very long time —often used in an exaggerated way to describe an old machine, person, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "history:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or travel to a place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "legend:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a story from the past that is believed by many people but cannot be proved to be true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "legend:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to own, use, or hold (something) —also used for things that cannot be seen or touched —also have got",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "legend:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not dead : having life",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "weather:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of the air and atmosphere at a particular time and place : the temperature and other outside conditions (such as rain, cloudiness, etc.) at a particular time and place —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "weather:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to change in color, condition, etc., because of the effects of the sun, wind, rain, etc., over a long period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "weather:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) toughened or colored by the effects of the sun, wind, rain, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "season:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) one of the four periods (spring, summer, autumn, and winter) into which the year is commonly divided",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "season:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to add salt, pepper, spices, etc., to (something) to give it more flavor",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "season:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) cheerful and exciting : suited to a celebration or holiday",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spring:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the season between winter and summer : the season when plants and trees begin to grow —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spring:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or leap suddenly forward or upward",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spring:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) containing a metal spring that presses one part against another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "summer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the warmest season of the year that is after spring and before autumn —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "summer:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to spend the summer in a particular place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "summer:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) rising or extending upward a great distance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "autumn:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the season between summer and winter —often used before another noun —called also (US) fall",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "winter:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the coldest season of the year that is after autumn and before spring —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "winter:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to spend the winter in a particular place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dawn:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the time of day when sunlight first begins to appear",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dawn:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to begin to become light as the sun rises",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dusk:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the time when day changes into night and the sky begins to get darker",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "noon:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the middle of the day : 12 o'clock in the daytime —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "midnight:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the middle of the night : 12 o'clock at night —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "midnight:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give off heat, light, and gases",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sunrise:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the time when the sun appears above the horizon in the morning : dawn or daybreak",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sunset:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the time when the sun goes below the horizon in the evening",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "silver:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a soft grayish-white metal that is very valuable and is used to make jewelry, coins, knives, forks, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "silver:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) made of silver",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "silver:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cover (something, such as a mirror) with a thin layer of silver or something that looks like silver",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gold:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a soft yellow metal that is very valuable and that is used especially in jewelry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gold:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) made of or from gold",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "iron:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a heavy type of metal that is very common, occurs naturally in blood, and is used to make steel and in many products —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "iron:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) made of iron",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "iron:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use a heated iron to make clothing or fabric smooth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "steel:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a strong, hard metal made of iron and carbon —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "copper:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a reddish-brown metal that allows heat and electricity to pass through it easily —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "copper:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a copper coating on the bottom",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gem:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a valuable stone that has been cut and polished for use in jewelry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crystal:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small piece of a substance that has many sides and is formed when the substance turns into a solid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crystal:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) perfectly clear : able to be seen through completely",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flame:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the hot, glowing gas that can be seen when a fire is burning",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flame:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to burn with a flame : to produce a flame —often + up",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flame:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having no beginning and no end in time : lasting forever",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "smoke:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the cloud of black, gray, or white gases and dust that is produced by burning something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "smoke:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to suck the smoke from a cigarette, cigar, pipe, etc., into your mouth and lungs and then exhale it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "smoke:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe a place where people are not allowed to smoke",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dust:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) fine dry powder that builds up inside buildings on surfaces that have not recently been cleaned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dust:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) clean by brushing or wiping dirt and dust from the surface —often + off or down",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ash:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the soft gray powder that remains after something (such as a cigarette or wood) has been completely burned and destroyed by fire",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ash:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) pale blond or grayish blond",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mist:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) water in the form of very small drops floating in the air or falling as rain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mist:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become covered with very small drops of water—usually + up",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fog:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) many small drops of water floating in the air above the ground, the sea, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fog:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cover or fill (something) with small drops of water : to make (something) foggy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tent:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a portable shelter that is used outdoors, is made of cloth (such as canvas or nylon), and is held up with poles and ropes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "torch:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long stick with material at one end that burns brightly —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "torch:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to set fire to (something, such as a building) deliberately : to cause (something) to burn",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lantern:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a light that has usually a glass covering and that can be carried by a handle",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lantern:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe someone whose lower jaw sticks out beyond the upper jaw",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hall:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually long, narrow passage inside a building with doors that lead to rooms on the sides",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "throne:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the special chair for a king, queen, or other powerful person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "throne:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to agree to a request or a demand—usually + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dungeon:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a dark underground prison in a castle",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prison:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a building where people are kept as punishment for a crime or while they are waiting to go to court —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prison:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) greatest possible in amount or degree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "temple:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a building for worship",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "altar:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a raised place on which sacrifices and gifts are offered in some religions—sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "altar:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to go away from (a place) —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shrine:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a place connected with a holy person or event where people go to worship",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tomb:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a building or chamber above or below the ground in which a dead body is kept",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wound:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an injury that is caused when a knife, bullet, etc., cuts or breaks the skin",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wound:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to injure (someone or something) by cutting or breaking the skin",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wound:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) nervous or excited",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scar:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a mark that is left on your skin after a wound heals",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scar:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to mark (something) with a scar",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bruise:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a dark and painful area on your skin that is caused by an injury",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bruise:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause a bruise on (part of a person's body, a piece of fruit, etc.) —often used as (be) bruised",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "heal:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become healthy or well again",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "medicine:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a substance that is used in treating disease or relieving pain and that is usually in the form of a pill or a liquid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "medicine:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) offering or expressing a choice",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "poison:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a substance that can cause people or animals to die or to become very sick if it gets into their bodies especially by being swallowed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "poison:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (a person or animal) to die or to become very sick with poison",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scream:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to suddenly cry out in a loud and high voice because of pain, surprise, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scream:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a loud and high cry or sound —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frown:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a serious facial expression that usually shows anger, displeasure, or concentration",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frown:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a frown in anger, concentration, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "kneel:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move your body so that one or both of your knees are on the floor : to be in a position in which both of your knees are on the floor",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tremble:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to shake slightly because you are afraid, nervous, excited, etc. —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shiver:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to shake slightly because you are cold, afraid, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shiver:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small shaking movement caused by cold or strong emotion",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "freeze:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become a hard substance (such as ice) because of cold",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "freeze:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a period in which the weather is very cold : a time when temperatures are below 32°F or 0°C",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sway:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move slowly back and forth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sway:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a slow movement back and forth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crouch:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to lower your body to the ground by bending your legs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cover:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put something over, on top of, or in front of (something else) especially in order to protect, hide, or close it —used in recipes and instructions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cover:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is put around or on top of another thing especially to protect, hide, or close it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "search:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an attempt to find someone or something : the act or process of looking for someone or something —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "search:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to carefully look for someone or something : to try to find someone or something —often + for —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hunt:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to chase and kill (wild animals) for food or pleasure",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hunt:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an occasion when people hunt wild animals",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chase:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of following and trying to catch a person, animal, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chase:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to follow and try to catch (someone or something) —+ after",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chase:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very happy and cheerful : feeling or showing joy and happiness",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "attack:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to act violently against (someone or something) : to try to hurt, injure, or destroy (something or someone) —often used as (be) attacked",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "attack:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a violent, harmful, or destructive act against someone or something —often + on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "attack:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) designed for or used in a military attack",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "defend:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to fight in order to keep (someone or something) safe : to not allow a person or thing to hurt, damage, or destroy (someone or something) —often + from or against —usually + against",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "protect:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to keep (someone or something) from being harmed, lost, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "protect:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of wanting to learn more about something or to be involved in something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "save:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to keep (someone or something) safe : to stop (someone or something) from dying or being hurt, damaged, or lost",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "save:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a play that stops an opponent from scoring a goal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "save:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) other than : but or except",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rescue:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to save (someone or something) from danger or harm —often + from —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rescue:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of saving someone or something from danger, harm, or trouble —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unlock:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to open the lock on (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gather:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to bring (things or people) together into a group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gather:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a fold formed when cloth is pulled together—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "collect:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to get (things) from different places and bring them together",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "collect:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) paid for by the person who is receiving the call",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "collect:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an ability to say or write things that are clever and usually funny",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "build:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) by putting together parts or materials",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "build:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the shape and size of a person's body",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "destroy:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something) to end or no longer exist : to cause the destruction of (something) : to damage (something) so badly that it cannot be repaired",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "break:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to separate (something) into parts or pieces often in a sudden and forceful or violent way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "break:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a crack, hole, etc., that is caused by damage, injury, or pressure",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "break:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having equal costs and income",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lift:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move (something or someone) to a higher position : raise",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lift:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of raising or lifting something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "send:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (a letter, an e-mail, a package, etc.) to go or to be carried from one place or person to another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "send:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an occasion when people gather together to say goodbye to someone who is leaving—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "receive:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to get or be given (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "receive:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) punishment that someone deserves",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "share:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have or use (something) with others —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "share:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a part of something that has been divided into parts and given to different people —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "share:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) agreeing with what is thought to be right or acceptable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trade:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the activity or process of buying, selling, or exchanging goods or services : commerce",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trade:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give something to someone and receive something in return : to give something in exchange for something else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "steal:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to take (something that does not belong to you) in a way that is wrong or illegal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "steal:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is being sold at a low price",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trust:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) belief that someone or something is reliable, good, honest, effective, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trust:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to believe that someone or something is reliable, good, honest, effective, etc. : to have confidence in (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "doubt:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be uncertain about (something) : to believe that (something) may not be true or is unlikely",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "doubt:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of being uncertain or unsure about something —often + about —often + about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "doubt:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "believe:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to accept or regard (something) as true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "believe:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) things that are imagined or pretended to be true or real",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "worry:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to think about problems or fears : to feel or show fear and concern because you think that something bad has happened or could happen —often + about —sometimes + over —+ that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "worry:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of concern about something bad that might happen : the state or condition of worrying about something : anxiety",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "worry:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) affected with a disease or illness : ill —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "understand:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to know the meaning of (something, such as the words that someone is saying or a language) : comprehend",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "learn:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to gain knowledge or skill by studying, practicing, being taught, or experiencing something —often + about —often + from —often + about —often to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "learn:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the joint that bends at the middle of your leg",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "teach:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause or help (someone) to learn about a subject by giving lessons",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "teach:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a meeting usually held on a college campus for people to talk about and learn about something (such as a social or political issue)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "imagine:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to think of or create (something that is not real) in your mind",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disagree:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have a different opinion : to fail to agree —often + with —often + on, about, or over",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "argue:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give reasons for or against something : to say or write things in order to change someone's opinion about what is true, what should be done, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "argue:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of throwing or tossing something with a quick, light motion",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "convince:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to believe that something is true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ancient:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very old : having lived or existed for a very long time —often used in an exaggerated way to describe an old machine, person, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ancient:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the study of past events",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "holy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) connected to a god or a religion",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "holy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a day when a religious festival or holiday is observed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sacred:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) worthy of religious worship : very holy —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sacred:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone or something that has been accepted or respected for a long time and that people are afraid or unwilling to criticize or question",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cursed:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) affected by a curse that causes bad things to happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cursed:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use offensive words when you speak",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "powerful:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the ability to control or influence people or things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "magical:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very pleasant or exciting",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "evil:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) morally bad",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "evil:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the force of things that are morally bad",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "noble:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having, showing, or coming from personal qualities that people admire (such as honesty, generosity, courage, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "noble:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is a member of the nobility",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "loyal:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing complete and constant support for someone or something : faithful —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "faithful:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing true and constant support or loyalty —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "proud:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very happy and pleased because of something you have done, something you own, someone you know or are related to, etc. : feeling pride —often + of —sometimes followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "proud:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to perform (an action or activity)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "proud:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person or group that owns something —often used in combination",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "humble:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not proud : not thinking of yourself as better than other people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "humble:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) feel less important or proud : to make (someone) humble",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "humble:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the point or place where something begins or is created : the source or cause of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clever:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) intelligent and able to learn things quickly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clever:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is clever in a way that is annoying —called also clever clogs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "swift:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening or done quickly or immediately",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "swift:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small bird that has long, narrow wings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sharp:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a thin edge that is able to cut things or a fine point that is able to make a hole in things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sharp:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) exactly—used to refer to an exact time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sharp:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a musical note that is one semitone higher than a specified note; also : a written symbol ♯ that is placed before a note to show that it should be played a semitone higher",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pure:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not mixed with anything else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pure:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a desire to harm, anger, or defeat another person especially because you feel that you have been treated wrongly in some way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rough:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a surface that is not even",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rough:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a rough way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rough:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an area on a golf course covered with tall grass that makes it difficult to hit the ball",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rough:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit (a player) very hard in a way that is not allowed by the rules",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "smooth:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a flat, even surface : not rough : not having any bumps, ridges, or uneven parts",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "smooth:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) smooth —often + back or down",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "smooth:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an area on a golf course covered with tall grass that makes it difficult to hit the ball",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flat:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a smooth, level, or even surface : not having curves or bumps",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flat:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a level area of land—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flat:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) on or against a flat surface",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "round:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) shaped like a circle or ball",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "round:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) from beginning to end",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "round:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) one of a series of similar events—often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "round:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to go or pass around (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "round:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) all during : throughout",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "straight:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not having curves, bends, or angles",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "straight:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a straight or direct way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "straight:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) heterosexual—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crooked:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not straight : having bends and curves",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crooked:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to bend (your finger, neck, or arm)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "narrow:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) long and not wide : small from one side to the other side",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "narrow:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) less wide",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "narrow:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of escaping from a place, situation, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "broad:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) large from one side to the other side : wide",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "broad:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the bottom or lowest part of something : the part on which something rests or is supported—usually singular —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "steep:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) almost straight up and down : rising or falling very sharply",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "steep:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something) in a liquid for a period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dense:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having parts that are close together",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rich:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a lot of money and possessions : wealthy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rich:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) opportunities for getting the things you want or need",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rich:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) very or extremely",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rich:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit (someone or something) in a forceful way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "poor:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having little money or few possessions : not having enough money for the basic things that people need to live properly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "poor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a bird of eastern North America that is active at night and has a loud call which sounds like its name",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hungry:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) suffering because of a lack of food : greatly affected by hunger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thirsty:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having an uncomfortable feeling because you need something to drink : feeling thirst",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "weary:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) lacking strength, energy, or freshness because of a need for rest or sleep : tired",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "weary:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) very tired",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "weary:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) any one of the hard pieces that form the frame (called a skeleton) inside a person's or animal's body —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sudden:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening, coming, or done very quickly in a way that is usually not expected",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sudden:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a period of extra play that is added when teams or players are tied at the end of normal play and that ends as soon as one team or player scores a point or gains the lead —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "silent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not speaking or making noise : quiet",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "silent:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an auction in which people write down their bids for the things being sold",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "calm:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not angry, upset, excited, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "calm:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a quiet and peaceful state or condition",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "calm:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become or to cause (someone) to become less upset, emotional, excited, etc. —often + down —+ down",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nervous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing feelings of being worried and afraid about what might happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nervous:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sudden failure of mental health that makes someone unable to live normally",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "excited:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very enthusiastic and eager about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "excited:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause feelings of enthusiasm in (someone) : to make (someone) feel energetic and eager to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "curious:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a desire to learn or know more about something or someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "confused:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) unable to understand or think clearly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "confused:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) uncertain or unable to understand something —often used as (be) confused",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "surprised:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing the feeling that people get when something unexpected or unusual happens : feeling or showing surprise —often followed by to + verb —often + at or by",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "surprised:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to feel surprised",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pleased:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happy or satisfied —often + with —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pleased:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) happy or satisfied —used in the phrase to please",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pleased:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a quick hit with your fist",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pleased:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in addition : also —often used for emphasis",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disappointed:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling sad, unhappy, or displeased because something was not as good as expected or because something you hoped for or expected did not happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disappointed:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) unhappy by not being as good as expected or by not doing something that was hoped for or expected",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "determined:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a strong feeling that you are going to do something and that you will not allow anyone or anything to stop you—often followed by to + verb —often + that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "determined:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to officially decide (something) especially because of evidence or facts : to establish (something) exactly or with authority",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "careful:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) using care",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "careful:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to want (something) to be true or to happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hardly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) barely scarcely—used to say that something was almost not possible or almost did not happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hardly:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do the first part of an action : to start doing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hardly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) higher in quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "swiftly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening or done quickly or immediately",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "north:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the direction that is to your left when you are facing the rising sun : the direction that is the opposite of south",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "north:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) located in or toward the north",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "north:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to or toward the north",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "south:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the direction that is to your right when you are facing the rising sun : the direction that is the opposite of north",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "south:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) located in or toward the south",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "south:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to or toward the south",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "east:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the direction where the sun rises : the direction that is the opposite of west",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "east:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) lying toward or at the east",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "east:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to or toward the east",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "west:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the direction where the sun sets : the direction that is the opposite of east",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "west:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) located in or toward the west",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "west:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to or toward the west",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "northeast:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the direction between north and east",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "northeast:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) located in or toward the northeast",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "northeast:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to or toward the northeast",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "northwest:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the direction between north and west",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "northwest:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) located in the northwest",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "northwest:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to or toward the northwest",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "southeast:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the direction between south and east",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "southeast:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) located in or toward the southeast",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "southeast:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to or toward the southeast",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "southwest:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the direction between south and west",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "southwest:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) located in the southwest",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "southwest:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to or toward the southwest",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "others:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually small cloth bag that is sewn into a piece of clothing, a larger bag, etc., and that is open at the top or side so that you can put things into it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "others:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to walk —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "done:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to say that an activity, job, etc., has ended",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "done:interjection": {
    "def": "(interjection) —used to say that you agree with the conditions of a deal or accept an offer",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "done:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to perform (an action or activity)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "done:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that has been done and that cannot be changed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "least:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) smallest in amount or degree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "least:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in or to the smallest degree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "least:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) lowest common denominator",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "least:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to go or come after or behind (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cannot:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be able to (do something) : to know how to (do something) : to have the power or skill to (do something) : to be designed to (do something) —sometimes used without a following verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cannot:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) only —sometimes used for emphasis",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "less:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not so much : smaller in amount or number",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "less:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) not so much : to a smaller extent or degree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "less:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) after taking away or subtracting (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "less:adjective suffix": {
    "def": "(adjective suffix) not having something specified : without something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "less:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to feel interest in something : to be interested in or concerned about something —often + about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "none:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) mentioned at an earlier point in the same document : written above",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "none:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) wax made by bees that is used for making candles and other products",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "none:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to own, use, or hold (something) —also used for things that cannot be seen or touched —also have got",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "neither:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not one or the other of two people or things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "neither:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) not the one and not the other of two people or things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "neither:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in addition—used after a negative statement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "neither:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a cold-blooded animal that lives in water, breathes with gills, and usually has fins and scales",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nor:conjunction": {
    "def": "(conjunction) —used after neither to show something is also not true, possible, allowed, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a cold-blooded animal that lives in water, breathes with gills, and usually has fins and scales",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nor:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in this place : at this location —used in speech when something is found",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "both:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to indicate that two things or people are being referred to rather than just one",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "both:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) each one of two things or people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "both:conjunction": {
    "def": "(conjunction) —used before two words or phrases connected with and to stress that each is included",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "both:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the best person or thing : the best group of people or things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "both:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give off heat, light, and gases",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "either:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) one and the other of two",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "either:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) the one or the other",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "either:conjunction": {
    "def": "(conjunction) —used with or to indicate choices or possibilities",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "either:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in addition—used after a negative statement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "either:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) how someone or something does something : how someone or something behaves, appears, feels, etc.—usually singular —often followed by to + verb —often used with in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "much:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) large in amount or extent : not little —often used in questions and in negative statements",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "much:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to a great degree or extent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "much:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of being very surprised : amazement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "each:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) every one of two or more people or things considered separately",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "each:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to or for each : apiece",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "each:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) each of two or more people, animals, etc., who are doing something together or in relationship to the other or others in the group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "each:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop doing or planning to do (something) : to decide that something (such as a game, performance, etc.) will not happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "each:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a period of 24 hours beginning at midnight : one of the seven time periods that make up a week",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "another:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) one more in addition",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "another:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) —used to refer to another person who is not known or named",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "another:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to an exact degree or in an exact manner",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "else:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a different or additional manner or place : at a different or additional time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "else:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to refer to a different or additional person or thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "else:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the way someone thinks, feels, and behaves : someone's personality—usually singular —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "else:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to not succeed : to end without success —followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "forth:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) out into notice or view : out",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "forth:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) talk or discussion about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "forth:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to come with (something or someone) to a place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hence:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) for this reason",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hence:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a word or phrase that refers to or that can refer to a specific person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thus:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in this way or manner : like this",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thereby:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) by means of that act, those words, that document, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thereby:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to attach or place something so that it is held up without support from below",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thereby:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a story about imaginary events : an exciting or dramatic story",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "note:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a short piece of writing that is used to help someone remember something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "note:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to notice or pay attention to (something) —often + that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "note:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) boring because it does not change",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reply:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say, write, or do something as an answer or response",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reply:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something said, written, or done as an answer or response",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reply:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) postage-paid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "respond:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say or write something as an answer to a question or request : reply",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "roll:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move across the ground or another surface by turning over and over",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "roll:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long piece of cloth, paper, film, tape, etc., that is rolled to form the shape of a tube or ring",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "roll:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) rubbed or spread on the body with a bottle that has a rolling ball set into its top",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slip:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to slide out of the proper position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slip:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small piece of paper",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spin:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to turn or cause someone or something to turn around repeatedly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spin:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of turning around and around : an act of spinning",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "swing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move backward and forward or from side to side while hanging from something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "swing:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of moving something with a quick, sweeping motion : an act of swinging a bat, fist, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "swing:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the style of jazz music called swing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wave:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move your hand or something held in your hand usually in a repeated motion in order to signal or greet someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wave:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an area of moving water that is raised above the main surface of an ocean, a lake, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pause:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a temporary stop : a period of time in which something is stopped before it is started again",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pause:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop doing something for a short time before doing it again",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "glance:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to look at someone or something very quickly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "glance:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a quick look",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "glance:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) coming before all others in time, order, or importance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stare:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to look at someone or something for a long time often with your eyes wide open —often + at —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stare:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of looking directly at someone or something for a long time : the act of staring",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stare:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to understand something clearly and fully",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gaze:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to look at someone or something in a steady way and usually for a long time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gaze:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long and steady look —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gaze:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to understand something clearly and fully",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "peek:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to look at someone or something secretly especially from a hidden place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "peek:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) done while others are not paying attention",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "add:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something) with another thing or group of things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "add:abbreviation": {
    "def": "(abbreviation) attention deficit disorder",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "add:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an extra part or device that can be added to something else to improve it —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "care:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) effort made to do something correctly, safely, or without causing damage",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "care:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to feel interest in something : to be interested in or concerned about something —often + about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "care:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relaxed and without worry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "kick:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit (someone or something) with your foot",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "kick:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of hitting someone or something with your foot : a sudden forceful movement with your foot",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "kick:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very tough and aggressive",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "kiss:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to touch (someone) with your lips as a greeting or as a way of showing love or sexual attraction",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "kiss:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of kissing someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "kiss:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) telling private details about romantic relationships",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "view:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an opinion or way of thinking about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "view:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to look at (something) carefully",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "view:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a powerful or important quality that attracts attention, respect, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "snap:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to break quickly with a short, sharp sound",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "snap:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sudden, short, sharp sound caused by something breaking or moving into a new position—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "snap:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) done or made suddenly or without careful thought",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "snap:interjection": {
    "def": "(interjection) —used to express surprise when two things are alike",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "club:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people who meet to participate in an activity (such as a sport or hobby)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "club:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit (a person or animal) with a heavy stick or object",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hop:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move by a quick jump or series of jumps",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hop:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a short, quick jump",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "skip:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to not do (something that is usual or expected)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "skip:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a short, quick step and jump forward",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dip:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something) into a liquid and pull it out again quickly—usually + in or into",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dip:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a brief swim",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tap:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit (someone or something) lightly especially with a small sound",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tap:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a light hit or touch or the sound that it makes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rub:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move something (such as your hand or an object) back and forth along the surface of (something) while pressing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rub:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of rubbing a surface with your hands or an object—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rub:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not agreeing with the facts or truth : incorrect",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pat:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to lightly touch (someone or something) with your hand usually several times in order to show affection or approval or to provide comfort —often + on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pat:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of lightly touching someone or something with your hand to show affection or approval",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pat:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) learned completely or perfectly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pat:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) said or done without any real thought or effort to be truthful or original",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wipe:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to clean or dry (something) by using a towel, your hand, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wipe:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small, wet cloth that is used for cleaning",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wipe:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) free from dirt, marks, etc. : not dirty",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clean:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) free from dirt, marks, etc. : not dirty",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clean:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) clean : to remove dirt, marks, etc., from (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clean:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) all the way : completely or entirely",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clean:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of removing dirt from something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wash:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to clean (something) with water and usually soap",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wash:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of cleaning something by using water and soap : an act of washing something—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wash:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) made from a cloth that does not wrinkle so that clothes can be worn immediately after being washed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dry:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having no or very little water or liquid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dry:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to remove water or moisture from (something or someone) : to make (something or someone) dry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dry:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sealed container that holds chemicals which are used for producing electricity —called also dry battery",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wrap:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cover (something) by winding or folding a piece of material around it —often + up, in, or with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wrap:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) material used for covering or wrapping something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wrap:trademark": {
    "def": "(trademark) —used for a thin sheet of clear plastic that is used to wrap food",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fold:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to bend one part of (something) over or against another part",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fold:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a line or mark made by bending one part of something over another part and pressing at the bent edge : a line or mark made by folding something : crease",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fold:suffix": {
    "def": "(suffix) multiplied by (a specified number) : times",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tie:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to attach (someone or something) to something with a string, rope, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tie:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of string, ribbon, cord, etc., that is used for fastening, joining, or closing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tie:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe a formal social event at which men wear black ties and tuxedos and women wear formal dresses",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "knot:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a part that forms when you tie a piece of rope, string, fabric, etc., to itself or to something else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "knot:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to tie a section of rope, string, fabric, etc., to itself or to something else so that a knot forms : to make a knot in (something); also : to connect (two or more parts or things) with a knot",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fix:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) whole or able to work properly again : to repair (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fix:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a difficult or embarrassing situation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fix:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not having any money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lock:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a device that keeps something (such as a door, window, or box) from being opened and that is usually opened by using a key",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lock:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to fasten (something) with a lock",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fill:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) full",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fill:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a full amount : all that someone wants or needs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pour:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something) to flow in a steady stream from or into a container or place —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pour:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a very low temperature",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pour:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the organ in your chest that pumps blood through your veins and arteries —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mix:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to combine (two or more things) to make one thing that is the same throughout : to combine (two or more substances) to make a different substance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mix:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a dry mixture of ingredients that is sold in one package and used for making something (such as a type of food)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mix:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a mixture of different things that you can choose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stir:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to mix (something) by making circular movements in it with a spoon or similar object",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stir:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a state of excitement, anger, or surprise among a group of people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stir:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) unhappy and upset because you have been in a place for a long time and want to get out",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cook:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who prepares and cooks food for eating at home, in a restaurant, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cook:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to prepare (food) for eating especially by using heat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bake:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (food, such as bread and cake) by preparing a dough, batter, etc., and cooking it in an oven using dry heat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bake:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an event in which people try to earn money by selling baked foods (such as cookies and pies)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "press:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) newspapers, magazines, and radio and television news reports —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "press:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to push (something) with strong or steady force",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "squeeze:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to press together the parts and especially the opposite sides of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "squeeze:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a situation in which people or things are crowded together",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "squeeze:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) difficult to move : fastened, attached, or held in a position that is not easy to move",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pinch:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to squeeze (someone's skin) between your thumb and finger often in a painful way —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pinch:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of pinching someone or something—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pinch:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) used as a substitute for another player",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grip:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to grab or hold (something) tightly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grip:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of grabbing or holding something—often + on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clench:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to set (something) in a tightly closed position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flash:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to shine or give off bright light suddenly or in repeated bursts",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flash:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sudden bright light",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flash:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) beginning suddenly and lasting only a short time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "glow:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to shine with low light and heat but usually without flame",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "glow:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a soft and steady light",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shine:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give off light",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shine:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the brightness that results when light is reflected from a surface",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flicker:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to burn or glow in an unsteady way : to produce an unsteady light",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flicker:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a quick and unsteady movement of light",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blink:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to close and then open your eyes very quickly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blink:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of closing and then opening your eyes very quickly : the act of blinking",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thud:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit something with a loud, dull sound",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thud:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a loud, dull sound made especially when a heavy object hits something : thump",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crash:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit something hard enough to cause serious damage or destruction —often + into",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crash:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an accident in which a vehicle is seriously damaged or destroyed by hitting something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rumble:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a low, heavy, continuous sound or series of sounds",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rumble:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a low, heavy sound or series of sounds",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "growl:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a deep threatening sound —often + at",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "growl:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a deep sound made by an animal; also : a similar sound",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "roar:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make the loud sound of a wild animal (such as a lion)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "roar:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the loud sound of a wild animal (such as a lion)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hiss:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sound like a long \"s\"",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hiss:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to produce a sound like a long \"s\" : to make a hiss",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "screech:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a loud and very high cry that usually expresses extreme pain, anger, or fear",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "screech:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cry out or shout in a loud and very high voice because of extreme pain, anger, fear, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hum:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a low continuous sound",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hum:interjection": {
    "def": "(interjection) —used to show that you are bored, not interested, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hum:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing no excitement or enthusiasm",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "buzz:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make the low, continuous sound of a flying insect (such as a bee)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "buzz:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the low, continuous sound made by a flying insect (such as a bee)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rush:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or do something very quickly or in a way that shows you are in a hurry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rush:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a quick, strong, or fast movement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dash:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to run or move quickly or suddenly —often + off",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dash:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a punctuation mark — that is used especially to show a break in thought or in the structure of a sentence (as in \"We don't know where—or how—the problem began.\")",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sprint:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to run or go very fast for a short distance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sprint:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a race over a short distance at a very fast speed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "charge:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give an amount of electricity to (something) : to put electricity into a battery so that a machine or device will run",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "charge:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of electricity",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flee:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to run away from danger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flee:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the place where a bird lays its eggs and takes care of its young",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crawl:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move on your hands and knees",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crawl:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very slow speed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "creep:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move slowly with the body close to the ground",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "creep:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a strange person who you strongly dislike",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sneak:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move quietly and secretly in order to avoid being noticed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sneak:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who acts in a secret and usually dishonest way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sneak:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) done while others are not paying attention",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "limp:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to walk in a slow and awkward way because of an injury to a leg or foot",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "limp:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a slow and awkward way of walking caused by an injury to a leg or foot",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "limp:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having an unpleasantly soft or weak quality : not firm or stiff",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "collapse:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to break apart and fall down suddenly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "collapse:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a situation or occurrence in which something (such as a bridge, building, etc.) suddenly breaks apart and falls down —usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stumble:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit your foot on something when you are walking or running so that you fall or almost fall : trip",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stagger:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or cause (someone) to move unsteadily from side to side",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stagger:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an unsteady movement while walking or standing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trip:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a journey to a place —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trip:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit your foot against something while you are walking or running so that you fall or almost fall —often + on or over",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trip:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) extremely good",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spot:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small area of a surface that is different from other areas —often + on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spot:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to see or notice (someone or something that is difficult to see or find)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spot:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to goods or shares that are paid for and delivered immediately instead of at a future time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "image:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a picture that is produced by a camera, artist, mirror, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "image:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or affecting all or most of the people of a country, state, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "course:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the path or direction that something or someone moves along —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "course:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or flow quickly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "class:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of students who meet regularly to be taught a subject or activity",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "class:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to decide that (someone or something) belongs to a particular group : classify—usually used as (be) classed—often + as",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "class:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing a lot of awareness about which economic or social level a person is in : thinking that a person's economic or social class is important",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "angle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the difference between the direction of two lines or surfaces that come together : the space or shape formed when two lines or surfaces meet each other",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "angle:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to turn, move, or point something so that it is not straight or flat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "angle:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having an unusual quality that is attractive and stylish",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wing:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a part of an animal's body that is used for flying or gliding",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to travel to a place by flying there",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "corner:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the point or area where two lines, edges, or sides of something meet",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "corner:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) located at a corner",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "corner:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to force (a person or animal) into a place or position from which escape is very difficult or impossible",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "corner:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) kitty-corner",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mile:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a unit of measurement equal to 5,280 feet (about 1,609 meters) —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mile:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) more than is usual or necessary : additional",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mile:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to notice or become aware of (someone or something) by using your eyes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blade:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the flat sharp part of a weapon or tool that is used for cutting",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hilt:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the handle of a sword or dagger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "staff:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people who work for an organization or business",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "staff:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to supply (an organization or business) with workers —often used as (be) staffed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cloak:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of clothing that is used as a coat, that has no sleeves, and that is worn over the shoulders and attached at the neck",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cloak:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cover (someone or something)—usually used as (be) cloaked",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cloak:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or showing actions or behavior in which people or governments try to protect their important secrets or try to learn the secrets of others",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hood:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a soft covering for the head and neck often attached to a coat or cape",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hood:noun suffix": {
    "def": "(noun suffix) state : condition : quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pouch:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small bag",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flask:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a container that is shaped like a flattened bottle and that is used to carry alcohol —called also hip flask",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pack:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a bag or bundle of objects that is carried on a person's or animal's back",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pack:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something) into a bag, suitcase, etc., so that you can take it with you",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sack:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a bag that is made of strong paper, cloth, or plastic",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sack:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to dismiss (someone) from a job",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "patch:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of material that is used to cover a hole in something or to provide extra protection to an area",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "patch:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cover a hole in (something) with a piece of material",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scrap:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very small amount—usually used in negative statements",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scrap:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to get rid of (something) because it is damaged, no longer useful, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bundle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of things that are fastened, tied, or wrapped together —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bundle:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to fasten, tie, or wrap a group of things together : to make (a group of things) into a bundle —usually + up or together",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pile:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of things that are put one on top of another —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pile:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something) in a pile —often + up",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "heap:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large, disordered pile of things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "heap:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something) in a large pile —often used as (be) heaped",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gap:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a space between two people or things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gap:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a large space between two teeth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gap:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a bridge over or across (something)—usually used figuratively —often used in the phrase bridge the gap",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crack:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to break (something) so that there are lines in its surface but it is usually not separated into pieces",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crack:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a thin line in the surface of something that is broken but not separated into pieces —often + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crack:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very good : of excellent quality or ability",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hole:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an opening into or through something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hole:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit (the ball) into the hole —+ out",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pit:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a hole in the ground usually made by digging",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pit:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make small holes or dents in (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pit:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) involving the removal of the surface of a large area of land to get at a mineral or other material that is near to the surface",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cliff:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a high, steep surface of rock, earth, or ice",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slope:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) ground that slants downward or upward : ground that slopes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slope:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to not be level : to have a downward or upward slant",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "peak:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the pointed top of a mountain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "peak:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) at the highest point or level",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "peak:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to reach the highest level",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bay:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large area of water that is part of an ocean or lake and partly surrounded by land",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bay:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to bark with long sounds",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cove:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small area of ocean that is partly surrounded by land : a small, sheltered inlet or bay",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "marsh:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an area of soft, wet land that has many grasses and other plants",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plain:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having no pattern or decoration",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plain:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large area of flat land without trees",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plain:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) truly or completely —used to make a statement or description more forceful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "meadow:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually flat area of land that is covered with tall grass",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thicket:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of bushes or small trees that grow close together —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grove:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small group of trees; especially : a group of trees that produce fruit or nuts —sometimes used in street names",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "haze:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) dust, smoke, or mist that has filled the air so that you cannot see clearly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gloom:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) partial or total darkness",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gleam:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small, bright light",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gleam:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to shine brightly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "coal:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a black or brownish-black hard substance within the earth that is used as a fuel —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ember:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a glowing piece of coal or wood from a fire—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spark:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small piece of burning material that comes from a fire or is produced by rubbing or hitting two hard objects together",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spark:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something) to start or happen —sometimes + off",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pine:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a tree that has long, thin needles instead of leaves and that stays green throughout the year —called also pine tree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pine:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become thin and weak because of sadness or loss—usually + away",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "oak:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a type of tree that grows in northern parts of the world and that produces acorns —called also oak tree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "birch:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a type of tree that has outer bark which can be pulled off easily —called also birch tree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "maple:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a type of tree that grows in northern parts of the world and has hard wood often used in making furniture —called also maple tree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cedar:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very tall evergreen tree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hawk:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a kind of bird that kills other birds and animals for food",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hawk:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to offer (something) for sale especially by calling out or by going from one person to another : peddle",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crow:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large black bird that has a loud and harsh cry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crow:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make the loud, high sound that a rooster makes or a similar sound",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "owl:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a bird that usually hunts at night and that has a large head and eyes, a powerful hooked beak, and strong claws",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dove:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small wild bird that is related to pigeons",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dove:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to jump into water with your arms and head going in first",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "swan:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large usually white bird that lives on or near water and that has a very long and graceful neck",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "swan:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to go to or move about a place in a very relaxed and aimless way for your own pleasure",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "raven:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a bird that has shiny black feathers and looks like a crow but is larger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "raven:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) shiny and black",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "claw:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sharp curved part on the toe of an animal (such as a cat or bird) —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "claw:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to scratch, grip, or dig with claws or fingers —usually + at",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "claw:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the color of blood",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fang:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, sharp tooth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tail:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of an animal's body that extends from the animal's back end",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tail:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to follow (someone) closely",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scale:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a device that is used for weighing people or things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scale:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to remove the scales from (a fish)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scale:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the same size as the original",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "folk:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) people in general",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "folk:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the common people of a country or region",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crew:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the group of people who operate a ship, airplane, or train",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crew:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to work as a member of a crew that operates a ship or airplane",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tribe:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people that includes many families and relatives who have the same language, customs, and beliefs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "band:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually small group of musicians who play popular music together",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "band:trademark": {
    "def": "(trademark) —used for a small bandage",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "band:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to help or improve something only for a short period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cave:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large hole that was formed by natural processes in the side of a cliff or hill or under the ground",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "den:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the home of some kinds of wild animals",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lair:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the place where a wild animal sleeps",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nest:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the place where a bird lays its eggs and takes care of its young",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nest:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to build or live in a nest",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "burrow:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a hole or tunnel in the ground that an animal (such as a rabbit or fox) makes to live in or for safety",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "burrow:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a hole or tunnel in the ground by digging—usually + into or under",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "score:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the number of points, goals, runs, etc., that each player or team has in a game or contest",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "score:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to get points, goals, runs, etc., in a game or contest",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rank:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a position in a society, organization, group, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rank:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to place (someone or something) in a particular position among a group of people or things that are being judged according to quality, ability, size, etc. —often used as (be) ranked",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rank:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a strong, unpleasant smell",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grade:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a level of study that is completed by a student during one year",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grade:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give a grade to (a student or a student's work)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grade:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of the highest quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tone:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality of a person's voice",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tone:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give strength and firmness to (something, such as muscles or skin)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tone:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) unable to hear the difference between musical notes or sing the right musical notes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rhythm:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a regular, repeated pattern of sounds or movements —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "seal:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to close (something) tightly so that air, liquid, etc., cannot get in or out —often + up",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "seal:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an official mark that is stamped on paper or on a small piece of wax to show that something (such as a document) is genuine and has been officially approved",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brand:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a category of products that are all made by a particular company and all have a particular name —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brand:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put a mark on the skin of (an animal) to show who owns it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brand:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a well-known brand name",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "signal:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an event or act which shows that something exists or that gives information about something : sign —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "signal:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be a sign of (something) : to show the existence of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "signal:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very important or great : significant",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deck:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a flat surface that forms the main outside floor of a boat or ship",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deck:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to decorate (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deck:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) containing or holding as much or as many as possible —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mast:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long pole that supports the sails of a boat or ship",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hull:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the main part of a ship or boat : the deck, sides, and bottom of a ship or boat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hull:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to remove the outer covering of (a fruit or seed)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sail:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to travel on water in a ship or boat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sail:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large piece of strong cloth that is connected to a ship or boat and that is used to catch the wind that moves the ship or boat through the water",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "anchor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a heavy device that is attached to a boat or ship by a rope or chain and that is thrown into the water to hold the boat or ship in place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "anchor:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to keep a ship or boat from moving by using an anchor",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rod:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a straight, thin stick or bar",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rod:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) made of iron",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rod:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have control and power over a country, area, group, etc. —sometimes used figuratively —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pole:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, straight piece of wood, metal, etc., that is often placed in the ground so that it stands straight up",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pole:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move (a boat) by using a pole to push against the bottom of a river, lake, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stake:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a pointed stick or post that is pushed into the ground especially to mark a place or to support something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stake:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to risk the loss of (something, such as money)—usually + on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cape:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large area of land that sticks out into a sea, bay, etc.—often used in proper names",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vest:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sleeveless piece of clothing with buttons down the front that is worn over a shirt and under a suit jacket —called also (chiefly British) waistcoat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vest:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give (someone) the legal right or power to do something or to own land or property",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vest:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) near in space : not far away or distant —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "belt:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a band of material (such as leather) that is worn around a person's waist",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "belt:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to fasten (something) with a belt",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strap:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a narrow and usually flat piece of a material that is used for fastening, holding together, or wrapping something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strap:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to fasten (someone or something) by using a strap",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dagger:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sharp pointed knife that is used as a weapon",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dagger:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or showing actions or behavior in which people or governments try to protect their important secrets or try to learn the secrets of others",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lance:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, pointed weapon used in the past by knights riding on horses",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lance:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cut (an infected area on a person's skin) with a sharp tool so that pus will flow out",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mace:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a heavy club with many sharp points that was used as a weapon in the Middle Ages",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mace:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to spray (a person) with Mace",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mace:trademark": {
    "def": "(trademark) —used for a liquid that stings the eyes and skin and that is used as a spray to defend against an attacker",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "helm:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a handle or wheel that is used to steer a ship or boat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trail:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to pull (something) behind you especially on the ground",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trail:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a path through a forest, field, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trail:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a high temperature",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "track:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a mark left on the ground by a moving animal, person, or vehicle—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "track:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to follow and try to find (an animal) by looking for its tracks and other signs that show where it has gone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "track:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) continuously thinking about only one particular subject",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "route:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a way to get from one place to another place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "route:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to send (someone or something) along a particular route",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "route:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) on or along the way when you are going to a place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tip:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to turn or move something so that it is not straight or level : to cause something to lean or slant : tilt",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tip:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of touching your hat or cap or lifting it off your head as a way of greeting or saying goodbye to someone : the act of tipping your hat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "base:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the bottom or lowest part of something : the part on which something rests or is supported—usually singular —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "base:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have a particular place as the main place where a person works or lives or where a business operates —often used as (be) based",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "base:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not honest or good",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inch:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a unit of measurement equal to 1/3₆ yard or 1/12 of a foot (2.54 centimeters)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inch:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move very slowly or by a small amount in a specified direction or manner",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "yard:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an outdoor area that is next to a house and is usually covered by grass",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pace:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the speed at which someone or something moves",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pace:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to walk back and forth across the same space again and again especially because you are nervous",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "span:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the period of time between two dates or events —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "span:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to continue throughout (a period of time)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "span:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very clean and neat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gray:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a color between black and white : having a color that is like the color of smoke",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gray:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a color that is between black and white : a color that is like the color of smoke",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gray:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become gray",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scarlet:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a bright red color",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crimson:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a deep purplish-red color",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "azure:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the blue color of the sky",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "huge:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very large : very great in size, amount, or degree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tiny:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very small",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tight:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) difficult to move : fastened, attached, or held in a position that is not easy to move",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tight:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a tight way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tight:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a player on the offensive team who plays in a position on the line of scrimmage and who blocks and sometimes catches passes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tight:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to attach or place something so that it is held up without support from below",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "loose:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not tightly fastened, attached, or held",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "loose:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a way that does not fit close to your body",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "loose:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to release or untie (an animal or person) —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "loose:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who cannot be controlled and who does or says things that cause problems, embarrassment, etc., for others",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wet:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) covered or soaked with water or another liquid : not dry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wet:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something) to become wet —often + down",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wet:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who belongs to the Conservative Party and who has moderate or liberal ideas",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "damp:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) somewhat or slightly wet",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "damp:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) slight wetness in the air",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "damp:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) somewhat or slightly wet : dampen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sticky:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a substance (such as glue or honey) on it that things easily attach to : covered in a substance that things stick to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sticky:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually round sweet cake made with cinnamon and topped with melted brown sugar and butter",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blunt:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a thick edge or point : not sharp",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blunt:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) less sharp —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blunt:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a tool or device used for a particular purpose; especially : a tool or device designed to do careful and exact work",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hollow:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having nothing inside : not solid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hollow:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a place or area (especially on the ground) that is lower than the area around it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hollow:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to remove the inside of (something) —often used as (be) hollowed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "solid:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) firm or hard : not having the form of a gas or liquid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "solid:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a solid substance : a substance that is not a gas or a liquid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "solid:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make arrangements so that you will be able to use or have (something, such as a room, table, or seat) at a later time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sparse:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) present only in small amounts : less than necessary or normal; especially : thinly covering an area : not thick or full",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sloped:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to not be level : to have a downward or upward slant",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "curved:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a rounded shape",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "curved:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to form a curve : to turn or change from a straight line, shape, or path to a smooth, rounded one",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "distant:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) existing or happening far away in space : separated by space",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "distant:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the period of time that will come after the present time —usually used with the",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nearby:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not far away : located at a short distance from someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hidden:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not seen or known",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hidden:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something) in a place where it cannot be seen or found",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hidden:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a list of things to be considered or done",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "visible:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to be seen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "faint:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not clearly seen, heard, tasted, felt, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "faint:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to suddenly become unconscious",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "faint:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the organ in your chest that pumps blood through your veins and arteries —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dim:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not bright or clear : not seen clearly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dim:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (a light) less bright or to become less bright",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dim:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is not very smart",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "misty:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) full of mist",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hazy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) partly hidden, darkened, or clouded by dust, smoke, or mist : hidden by haze; also : having or filled with haze",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frozen:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become a hard substance (such as ice) because of cold",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frozen:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sweet frozen dessert that is like ice cream but is made with yogurt",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frozen:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) firm or hard : not having the form of a gas or liquid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frozen:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) very much : to an extreme degree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "melted:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to change or to cause (something) to change from a solid to a liquid usually because of heat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "burning:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) on fire : producing or having a flame",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "burning:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give off heat, light, and gases",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "burning:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of the body that you hear with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "smoking:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the activity of smoking a cigarette, cigar, pipe, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "smoking:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to suck the smoke from a cigarette, cigar, pipe, etc., into your mouth and lungs and then exhale it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "smoking:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe a place where people are not allowed to smoke",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "glowing:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very enthusiastic : full of praise",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "glowing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to shine with low light and heat but usually without flame",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stiff:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) difficult to bend or move",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stiff:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) very much : to an extreme degree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stiff:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the body of a dead person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stiff:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to not give as much money as you should give to (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "numb:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) unable to feel anything in a particular part of your body because of cold, injury, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "numb:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (a part of the body) to be unable to feel anything",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sore:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling or affected by pain : painful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sore:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sore or painful spot on the body",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sore:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be in an upright position with all of your weight on your feet",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aching:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to produce a dull continuous pain : to hurt in a way that is constant but not severe —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "awake:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop sleeping : to wake up",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "awake:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not asleep",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "apart:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) separated by an amount of space —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "apart:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) separate or different from others",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "apart:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move toward someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "apart:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a movable piece of wood, glass, or metal that swings or slides open and shut so that people can enter or leave a room, building, vehicle, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "careless:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not using care : not careful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "careless:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to feel interest in something : to be interested in or concerned about something —often + about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fearless:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not afraid : very brave",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "helpless:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not protected : not able to defend yourself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hopeless:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or feeling no hope",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "useless:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not at all useful : not doing or able to do what is needed : not producing or able to produce the effect you want",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "worthless:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having no financial value",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "harmless:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not causing harm : unable to cause harm : not dangerous : not meant to cause harm or offense —sometimes + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "restless:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling nervous or bored and tending to move around a lot : not relaxed or calm",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "immediate:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening or done without delay",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "immediate:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people who are related to each other",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "constant:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening all the time or very often over a period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "constant:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that stays the same : something that does not change",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rapid:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening in a short amount of time : happening quickly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rapid:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the system that is used in cities for quickly bringing people to and from places on trains, buses, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tender:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very loving and gentle : showing affection and love for someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tender:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give or offer (something, such as a payment or a letter)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tender:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small piece of chicken meat that is usually cooked by being breaded and fried",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "harsh:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) unpleasant and difficult to accept or experience",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "firm:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) fairly hard or solid : not soft",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "firm:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something, such as a plan) into a final form—usually + up",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "firm:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a business organization",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rigid:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not able to be bent easily : stiff",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bare:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not having a covering —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bare:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to remove the covering from (something) —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bare:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) with the hand or hands only : without using a tool, weapon, glove, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bare:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is basic or necessary : something essential—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "golden:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) made of gold",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "golden:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a time of great happiness, success, and achievement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wooden:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) made of wood",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "foreign:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) located outside a particular place or country and especially outside your own country",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "foreign:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the process by which people in different countries pay each other by exchanging different types of money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "surely:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a confident way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "surely:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say things that are meant to cause laughter : joke",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "truly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in an honest manner : sincerely",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "perfectly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in every way : completely—used for emphasis",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "perfectly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very obvious : not causing or allowing doubt —sometimes used in spoken phrases that express anger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "perfectly:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have (information of some kind) in your mind —often + how, why, where, etc. —often + about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "obviously:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a way that is easy to see, understand, or recognize",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "anymore:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in the recent or present period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "awhile:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) for a while : for a short time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "awhile:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "awhile:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) including each person or thing in a group or series",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aside:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to or toward the side —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aside:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a comment spoken by a character in a play that is heard by the audience but is supposedly not heard by other characters on stage",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aside:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to clean or smooth (something) with a brush",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "throughout:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) in or to every part of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "throughout:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in or to every part",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "elsewhere:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in or to another place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "elsewhere:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the activity of making, buying, or selling goods or providing services in exchange for money —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "indeed:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) without any question—used to stress the truth of a statement —often used after very",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "indeed:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who you like and enjoy being with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "remark:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that someone says or writes to express an opinion or idea : comment",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "remark:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a statement about someone or something : to make a remark —+ on or upon",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "patrol:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of walking or going around or through an area, building, etc., in order to make sure that it is safe : the act of patrolling an area",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "patrol:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to walk or go around or through (an area, building, etc.) especially in order to make sure that it is safe",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "abbey:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a monastery run by an abbot",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "passage:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, narrow space that connects one place to another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strike:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit (someone or something) in a forceful way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strike:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a period of time when workers stop work in order to force an employer to agree to their demands",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "leap:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to jump from a surface",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "leap:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long or high jump",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "motion:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act or process of moving : movement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "motion:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a movement of your hand, head, etc., that tells someone to move or act in a certain way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "movement:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of moving people or things from one place or position to another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "expression:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of making your thoughts, feelings, etc., known by speech, writing, or some other method : the act of expressing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "expression:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to officially say that someone who is guilty of a crime will be allowed to go free and will not be punished",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blow:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move with speed or force",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blow:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a strong wind",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blow:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) describing each thing that happens in a series",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "burn:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give off heat, light, and gases",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "burn:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an injury caused by fire, heat, acid, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "burn:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) done by cutting down and burning trees and plants in order to clear an area of land and grow crops on it for usually a brief time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shift:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or to cause (something or someone) to move to a different place, position, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shift:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a change in position or direction —often + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "muscle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a body tissue that can contract and produce movement —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "muscle:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move (something) by using physical strength and force —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "muscle:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having large muscles that do not move and stretch easily —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "duty:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is done as part of a job",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "duty:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not taxed when taken into another country",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "howl:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a long, loud cry that sounds sad",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "protest:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to show or express strong disagreement with or disapproval of something (US)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "protest:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something said or done that shows disagreement with or disapproval of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shrug:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to raise and lower your shoulders usually to show that you do not know or care about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "admit:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say usually in an unwilling way that you accept or do not deny the truth or existence of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "branch:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a part of a tree that grows out from the trunk",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "branch:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to divide into smaller parts : to separate into branches",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "branch:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to the job of managing or directing other people in a company or organization",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stalk:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a thick or tall stem of a plant",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stalk:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to follow (an animal or person that you are hunting or trying to capture) by moving slowly and quietly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lurk:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be in a hidden place : to wait in a secret or hidden place especially in order to do something wrong or harmful —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pounce:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to suddenly jump toward and take hold of someone or something —usually + on —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lunge:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sudden forward movement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lunge:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or reach forward in a sudden, forceful way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dodge:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move quickly to one side in order to avoid being hit by (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dodge:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a clever or dishonest trick done in order to avoid something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "parry:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to defend yourself by turning or pushing aside (a punch, a weapon, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thrust:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to push (someone or something) with force : shove —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thrust:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a forward or upward push",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slash:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a long cut in (something) with a knife or other sharp weapon",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slash:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a thin and usually long cut made with a knife or other sharp object",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slash:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) done by cutting down and burning trees and plants in order to clear an area of land and grow crops on it for usually a brief time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hack:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cut (something or someone) many times and usually in a rough and violent way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hack:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of hitting something roughly with an ax, knife, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pierce:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a hole in or through (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "maim:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to injure (someone) very badly by violence —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cripple:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who cannot move or walk normally because of a permanent injury (such as a damaged leg or foot) or other physical problem",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cripple:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (a person or animal) to be unable to move or walk normally—usually used as (be) crippled",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slay:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to kill (someone or something) especially in a battle or war",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "absorb:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to take in (something, such as a liquid) in a natural or gradual way —often used as (be) absorbed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deflect:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something that is moving) to change direction",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "evade:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to stay away from (someone or something) : to avoid (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intercept:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop and take someone or something that is going from one place to another place before that person or thing gets there",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "summon:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to order (someone) to come to a place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "invoke:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to mention (someone or something) in an attempt to make people feel a certain way or have a certain idea in their mind",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "channel:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a television or radio station",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "channel:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to express (your ideas, thoughts, feelings, energy, etc.) through a particular behavior or action —often + into",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wield:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hold (something, such as a tool or weapon) in your hands so that you are ready to use it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conjure:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) appear or seem to appear by using magic —usually + up",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scatter:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (things or people) to separate and go in different directions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scatter:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small number or group of things placed or found apart from each other—usually + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shatter:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to break suddenly into many small pieces",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rupture:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a crack or break in something (such as a pipe)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rupture:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to break or burst",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fracture:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the result of breaking something : a crack or break; especially : a broken bone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fracture:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause a crack or break in (something hard, such as a bone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crumble:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to break (something) into small pieces",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crumble:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) small pieces of something that has been crumbled",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "soar:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to increase very quickly in amount or price",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "descend:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to go down : to go or move from a higher to a lower place or level",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "descend:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a specific height",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "drift:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a slow and gradual movement or change from one place, condition, etc., to another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "drift:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move slowly on water, wind, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hover:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to float in the air without moving in any direction",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "glide:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move in a smooth way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "glide:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small aircraft that consists of a metal frame covered with strong cloth and that is flown through the air by a person who hangs beneath it; also : a person who flies a hang glider",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sink:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to go down below the surface of water, mud, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sink:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a wide bowl that has a faucet for water and a drain at the bottom and is usually positioned in a counter or on a pedestal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plunge:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to fall or jump suddenly from a high place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plunge:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sudden fall or jump usually from a high place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "submerge:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone or something) go under the surface of water or some other liquid : to cover (someone or something) with a liquid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "emerge:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become known or apparent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "emerge:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who defeats an enemy or opponent : winner",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "emerge:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having won a victory or having ended in a victory",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "falter:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop being strong or successful : to begin to fail or weaken",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "waver:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to go back and forth between choices or opinions : to be uncertain about what you think about something or someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "waver:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) words and actions that show very strong support for your government usually in a way that seems foolish or excessive —sometimes used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hesitate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop briefly before you do something especially because you are nervous or unsure about what to do",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "halt:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop (something or someone) from moving or continuing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "halt:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the stopping or ending of movement, progress, or action",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "halt:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very bad—used to make a negative statement more forceful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gesture:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a movement of your body (especially of your hands and arms) that shows or emphasizes an idea or a feeling",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gesture:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a gesture : to move your hands, arms, etc., to express an idea or feeling",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "indicate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to show (something) : to show that (something) exists or is true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beckon:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to signal (someone) with your arm or hand in order to tell that person to come closer or follow",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grasp:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to take and hold (something) with your fingers, hands, etc. —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grasp:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually strong hold",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "seize:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use legal or official power to take (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "seize:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the power or opportunity to do something before others do",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "snatch:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to take (something) quickly or eagerly —often + up —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "snatch:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small part of something—usually + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clutch:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hold onto (someone or something) tightly with your hand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clutch:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of holding or gripping something or someone tightly—usually plural —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clutch:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening during a very important or critical time especially in a sports competition",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ravine:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small, deep, narrow valley",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gorge:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a deep, narrow area between hills or mountains",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gorge:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to eat large amounts of food—usually + on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "canyon:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a deep valley with steep rock sides and often a stream or river flowing through it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bluff:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to pretend that you will do something or that you know or have something in order to trick someone into doing what you want",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bluff:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a false threat or claim that is meant to get someone to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bluff:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a very open, honest, and direct way of talking that is friendly but not always polite",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "promontory:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a high area of land or rock that sticks out into the sea",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "peninsula:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of land that is almost entirely surrounded by water and is attached to a larger land area",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "archipelago:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of islands",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wilderness:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a wild and natural area in which few people live —often used before another noun —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "badlands:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a region in the U.S. where weather has worn away rocks into strange shapes and where there are very few plants",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tundra:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large area of flat land in northern parts of the world where there are no trees and the ground is always frozen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "steppe:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large, flat area of land with grass and very few trees especially in eastern Europe and Asia",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "moor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a broad area of open land that is not good for farming—used especially to refer to land in Great Britain—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "moor:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hold (a boat or ship) in place with ropes or cables or with an anchor",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "glade:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a grassy open space in a forest",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "canopy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of cloth that hangs over a bed, throne, etc., as a decoration or shelter",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "undergrowth:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) underbrush",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shrub:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a plant that has stems of wood and is smaller than a tree : bush",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "torrent:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large amount of water that moves very quickly in one direction",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cascade:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small, steep waterfall; especially : one that is part of a series of waterfalls",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cascade:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to flow or hang down in large amounts",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rapids:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a part of a river where the water flows very fast usually over rocks",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rapids:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause a bullet, arrow, etc., to move forward with great force from a weapon",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "estuary:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an area where a river flows into the sea",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tributary:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a stream that flows into a larger stream or river or into a lake —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "novice:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who has just started learning or doing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "initiate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause the beginning of (something) : to start or begin (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "initiate:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is being formally accepted or who has been formally accepted as a member of a group or organization",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "acolyte:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who follows and admires a leader",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rogue:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a man who is dishonest or immoral",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rogue:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe something or someone that is different from others in usually a dangerous or harmful way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thief:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who steals something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "assassin:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who kills someone (such as a famous or important person) usually for political reasons or for money : a person who assassinates someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bandit:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a criminal who attacks and steals from travelers and who is often a member of a group of criminals",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bandit:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to build, create, or produce (something) by work or effort —often followed by with to describe the things that are used to produce something —often followed by of to describe the material that forms something —often followed by from to describe the source of a product",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "outlaw:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who has broken the law and who is hiding or running away to avoid punishment",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "outlaw:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) illegal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bounty:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) good things that are given or provided freely and in large amounts",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "loot:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is stolen or taken by force",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "loot:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to steal things from (a place, such as a store or house) during a war or after destruction has been caused by fire, rioting, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plunder:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to steal things from (a place, such as a city or town) especially by force",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plunder:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of stealing things from a place especially by force : the act of plundering something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ransom:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) money that is paid in order to free someone who has been captured or kidnapped —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ransom:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to pay money in order to free (a person who has been captured or kidnapped)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tribute:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that you say, give, or do to show respect or affection for someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tribute:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give money for goods or services —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "anguish:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) extreme suffering, grief, or pain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "torment:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) extreme physical or mental pain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "torment:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone or something) to feel extreme physical or mental pain —often used as (be) tormented by",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "torment:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "agony:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) extreme mental or physical pain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "misery:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) extreme suffering or unhappiness",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "misery:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone or something) to be in a particular place or position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suffering:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) pain that is caused by injury, illness, loss, etc. : physical, mental, or emotional pain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suffering:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to experience pain, illness, or injury —often + from",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suffering:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) suffering for a long time without complaining : very patient during difficult times",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "valor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) courage or bravery",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chivalry:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the system of values (such as loyalty and honor) that knights in the Middle Ages were expected to follow",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gallantry:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) very brave behavior : courage",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fealty:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) loyalty to a person, group, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "covenant:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a formal and serious agreement or promise",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "parchment:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) paper made from the skin of a sheep or goat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scroll:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long piece of paper that rolls around one or two cylinders and that usually has something written or drawn on it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scroll:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move text or images of a Web page, document, etc., up, down, or to the side on a computer screen so that you can see all of it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tome:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very large, thick book",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tome:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause or allow someone to have (something) as a present : to make a present of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "manuscript:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the original copy of a play, book, piece of music, etc., before it has been printed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chronicle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a description of events in the order that they happened : history",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chronicle:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to describe a series of events in the order that they happened",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vivid:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very bright in color",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "keen:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing an ability to think clearly and to understand what is not obvious or simple about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "keen:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a loud and long cry of sorrow",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "keen:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small part of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "acute:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very serious or dangerous : requiring serious attention or action",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intense:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very great in degree : very strong",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "severe:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very bad, serious, or unpleasant",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "massive:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very large and heavy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "immense:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very great in size or amount",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vast:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very great in size, amount, or extent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enormous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very great in size or amount",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "colossal:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very large or great",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "murky:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very dark or foggy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "murky:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the clear liquid that has no color, taste, or smell, that falls from clouds as rain, that forms streams, lakes, and seas, and that is used for drinking, washing, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "turbid:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not clean or clear : cloudy or muddy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "opaque:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not letting light through : not transparent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "agile:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to move quickly and easily",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nimble:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to move quickly, easily, and lightly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lithe:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) moving in an easy and graceful way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "supple:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to bend or twist easily",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dexterous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing great skill or cleverness : showing dexterity",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wary:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not having or showing complete trust in someone or something that could be dangerous or cause trouble —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vigilant:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) carefully noticing problems or signs of danger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vigilant:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of the body that you see with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "alert:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to think clearly and to notice things —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "alert:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a message or loud sound) that tells people there is some danger or problem : an alarm or signal of danger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "alert:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give (someone) important information about a possible problem, danger, etc. : to warn (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cautious:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) careful about avoiding danger or risk",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "defiant:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) refusing to obey something or someone : full of defiance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "resolute:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very determined : having or showing a lot of determination",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "steadfast:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very devoted or loyal to a person, belief, or cause : not changing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unwavering:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) continuing in a strong and steady way : not changing or wavering",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gaunt:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very thin usually because of illness or suffering",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "haggard:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) looking very thin and tired especially from great hunger, worry, or pain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pallid:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very pale in a way that suggests poor health",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ashen:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a pale light gray color because of sickness, fear, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "jagged:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a sharp, uneven edge or surface",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gnarled:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having many twists and hard bumps or knots",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "twisted:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) strange and unpleasant : not normal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "twisted:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to bend or turn (something) in order to change its shape",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "warped:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to twist or bend (something) into a different shape",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "warped:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling, state, or place in which time seems to stop, go backward, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mangled:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to injure or damage (something or someone) severely by cutting, tearing, or crushing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scarcely:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) almost not at all : hardly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "briskly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) moving or speaking quickly : quick and efficient",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nimbly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to move quickly, easily, and lightly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "boldly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not afraid of danger or difficult situations",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fiercely:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very violent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dimly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not bright or clear : not seen clearly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "faintly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not clearly seen, heard, tasted, felt, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vaguely:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) somewhat or slightly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vaguely:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not clear in meaning : stated in a way that is general and not specific",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vividly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very bright in color",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chamber:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small space inside something (such as a machine or your body)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tunnel:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a passage that goes under the ground, through a hill, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tunnel:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a tunnel",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "corridor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, narrow passage inside a building or train with doors that lead to rooms on each side",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vault:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an arched structure that forms a ceiling or roof —sometimes used figuratively to refer to the sky",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vault:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to jump over (something); especially : to jump over (something) by using your hands or a pole to push yourself upward —often + over",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ward:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a section in a hospital for patients needing a particular kind of care",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ward:adjective suffix": {
    "def": "(adjective suffix) that moves, tends, faces, or is directed toward",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "region:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a part of a country, of the world, etc., that is different or separate from other parts in some way —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "province:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) any one of the large parts that some countries are divided into",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "quarter:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) one of four equal parts of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "quarter:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to divide or separate (something) into four parts",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "quarter:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) equal or about nearly equal in size, value, amount, etc., to one fourth of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "settlement:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a formal agreement or decision that ends an argument or dispute; also : an amount of money that someone receives as part of such an agreement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "outpost:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large military camp that is in another country or that is far from a country's center of activity",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fortress:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a place that is protected against attack : a fortified place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "citadel:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a castle or fort that in past times was used to protect the people of a city if the city was attacked —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "approach:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or become near or nearer to something or someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "approach:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a way of dealing with something : a way of doing or thinking about something —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "advance:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move forward",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "advance:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) forward movement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "advance:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) made, sent, or provided at an early time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "retreat:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) movement by soldiers away from an enemy because the enemy is winning or has won a battle",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "retreat:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move back to get away from danger, attack, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "withdraw:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to remove (money) from a bank account",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "assault:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the crime of trying or threatening to hurt someone physically",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "assault:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to violently attack (someone or something) —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "siege:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a situation in which soldiers or police officers surround a city, building, etc., in order to try to take control of it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "siege:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to place (someone or something) down gently in a flat position —often + down",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ambush:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of hiding, waiting for others to appear, and then suddenly attacking them : a surprise attack",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ambush:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to attack (someone or something) by surprise from a hidden place —often used as (be) ambushed —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "raid:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a surprise attack on an enemy by soldiers or other military forces",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "raid:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to attack (a place or group) in a sudden and unexpected way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "skirmish:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a brief and usually unplanned fight during a war",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "skirmish:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be involved in a skirmish",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recruit:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to find suitable people and get them to join a company, an organization, the armed forces, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recruit:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who has recently joined the armed forces",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "train:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of vehicles that travel on a track and are connected to each other and usually to an engine : a connected group of railroad cars —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "train:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to teach (someone) the skills needed to do something (such as a job) : to give instruction to (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "drill:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a tool used for making holes in hard substances",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "drill:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a hole in something with a drill",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "discipline:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) control that is gained by requiring that rules or orders be obeyed and punishing bad behavior",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "discipline:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to punish (someone) as a way of making sure that rules or orders are obeyed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strategy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a careful plan or method for achieving a particular goal usually over a long period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tactic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an action or method that is planned and used to achieve a particular goal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tactic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) tending or intended to take attention away from someone or something important",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "formation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of forming or creating something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "formation:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to separate (something) into parts or pieces often in a sudden and forceful or violent way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "injure:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to harm or damage (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recover:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become healthy after an illness or injury : to return to normal health —often + from",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tend:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) —used to describe what often happens or what someone often does or is likely to do—followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tend:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a building or room where alcoholic drinks and sometimes food are served",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cure:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a drug or medical treatment) that stops a disease and makes someone healthy again —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cure:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) healthy again after an illness —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "treat:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to deal with or think about (something) especially in a particular way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "treat:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an occurrence in which you pay for someone's food, drink, or entertainment",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bind:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to tie or wrap (something) with rope, string, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bind:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a difficult situation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bandage:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a covering (such as a strip of cloth) that protects or supports part of the body that has been hurt",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bandage:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cover or wrap (something) with a bandage",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nurse:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is trained to care for sick or injured people and who usually works in a hospital or doctor's office",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nurse:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to take care of or help (someone who is sick or injured)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reveal:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) known",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conceal:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hide (something or someone) from sight",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "expose:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to leave (something) without covering or protection —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "expose:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a news report or broadcast that reveals something illegal or dishonest to the public",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "discover:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to see, find, or become aware of (something) for the first time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "uncover:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to remove a cover from (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "detect:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to discover or notice the presence of (something that is hidden or hard to see, hear, taste, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trace:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very small amount of something —sometimes used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trace:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to draw the outline of (something); especially : to copy (a design or picture) by putting a thin piece of paper that you can see through over it and drawing on top of it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "locate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to find the place or position of (something or someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "identify:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to know and say who someone is or what something is",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "examine:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to look at (something) closely and carefully in order to learn more about it, to find problems, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inspect:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to look at (something) carefully in order to learn more about it, to find problems, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "analyze:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to study (something) closely and carefully : to learn the nature and relationship of the parts of (something) by a close and careful examination",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "assess:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a judgment about (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "judge:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to form an opinion about (something or someone) after careful thought",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "judge:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who has the power to make decisions on cases brought before a court of law —often used as a title",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "judge:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) at or to a great distance in space or time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "judge:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing a very serious attitude or quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "estimate:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a guess that you make based on the information you have about the size, amount, etc., of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "estimate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give or form a general idea about the value, size, or cost of (something) : to make an estimate of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "measure:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount or degree of something —usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "measure:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to find out the size, length, or amount of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "measure:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) made to fit a particular person or thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "observe:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to watch and sometimes also listen to (someone or something) carefully",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "observe:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that makes life easier or more pleasant —usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "witness:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who sees something (such as a crime) happen —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "witness:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to see (something) happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "witness:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing special skill or knowledge because of what you have been taught or what you have experienced",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "assemble:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to collect (things) or gather (people) into one place or group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accumulate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to gather or acquire (something) gradually as time passes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "store:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something that is not being used) in a place where it is available, where it can be kept safely, etc. —often + away",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "store:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a building or room where things are sold",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "store:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) bought at a store or shop and not made at home",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "distribute:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give or deliver (something) to people —usually + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "arrange:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move and organize (things) into a particular order or position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "organize:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to arrange and plan (an event or activity)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "equip:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to provide (someone) with necessary materials or supplies",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "supply:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the amount of something that is available to be used",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "supply:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) available to be used : to provide someone or something with (something that is needed or wanted) —often + to —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "supply:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) present in large amounts",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "provide:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) available : to supply (something that is wanted or needed)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deliver:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to take (something) to a person or place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deliver:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) morally good forces or influences",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bond:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as an idea, interest, experience, or feeling) that is shared between people or groups and forms a connection between them",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bond:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to join (things) together",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "link:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to join or connect (two or more things, places, etc.) together",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "link:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a relationship or connection between things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "connect:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to join (two or more things) together —often used as (be) connected",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "connect:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small round mark",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chain:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a series of usually metal links or rings that are connected to each other in a line and used for supporting heavy things, for holding things together, for decoration, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chain:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to fasten, hold, or connect (someone or something) with a chain —often used as (be) chained —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unite:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to join together to do or achieve something —often used as (be) united",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "divide:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to separate (something) into two or more parts or pieces —often used as (be) divided",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "divide:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a line of hills or mountains from which rivers drain : a ridge between two rivers : watershed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "separate:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not joined, connected, or combined : placed or kept apart",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "separate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (two or more people or things) to stop being together, joined, or connected : to make (people or things) separate",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "separate:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a male child",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "isolate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put or keep (someone or something) in a place or situation that is separate from others —often + from",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "confine:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to keep (someone or something) within limits : to prevent (someone or something) from going beyond a particular limit, area, etc.—usually + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "murmur:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a low sound made when many people are speaking",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "murmur:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say (something) in a quiet and soft voice",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "announce:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) known in a public or formal way : to officially tell people about (something) —often + that —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "declare:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say or state (something) in an official or public way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "declare:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a state or period of fighting between countries or groups —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "proclaim:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say or state (something) in a public, official, or definite way : to declare or announce (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "warn:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to tell (someone) about possible danger or trouble —usually + about or of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "threaten:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say that you will harm someone or do something unpleasant or unwanted especially in order to make someone do what you want",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beg:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to ask people for money or food",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beg:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sentence, phrase, or word that asks for information or is used to test someone's knowledge",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plead:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to ask for something in a serious and emotional way —often + for —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plead:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) number five in a series",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "swear:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to state (something) very strongly and sincerely",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "swear:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the perfect and all-powerful spirit or being that is worshipped especially by Christians, Jews, and Muslims as the one who created and rules the universe",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vow:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a serious promise to do something or to behave in a certain way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vow:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a serious promise to do something or to behave in a certain way—often followed by to + verb —often + that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pledge:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a serious promise or agreement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pledge:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to formally promise to give or do (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bargain:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an agreement in which people or groups say they will do or give something in exchange for something else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bargain:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to discuss an agreement or price in order to make it more appealing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bargain:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a low price or cost and often having poor quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mercy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) kind or forgiving treatment of someone who could be treated harshly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mercy:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to own, use, or hold (something) —also used for things that cannot be seen or touched —also have got",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "justice:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the process or result of using laws to fairly judge and punish crimes and criminals",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "justice:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to perform (an action or activity)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "justice:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) existing in nature and not made or caused by people : coming from nature",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wisdom:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) knowledge that is gained by having many experiences in life",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wisdom:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) widely accepted",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "loyalty:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality or state of being loyal —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "betrayal:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give information about (a person, group, country, etc.) to an enemy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "alliance:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a union between people, groups, countries, etc. : a relationship in which people agree to work together",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "alliance:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not showing respect for a god or a religion : not holy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "council:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people who are chosen to make rules, laws, or decisions about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "council:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to a council",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "kingdom:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a country whose ruler is a king or queen —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "kingdom:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to animals",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "empire:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of countries or regions that are controlled by one ruler or one government; especially : a group of countries ruled by an emperor or empress",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "realm:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an area of activity, interest, or knowledge",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "territory:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an area of land that belongs to or is controlled by a government",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "territory:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) involving possible injury, harm, or death : characterized by danger —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "territory:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hunt or fish illegally : to catch or kill an animal illegally",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "border:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a line separating one country or state from another —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "border:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be next to (a country, state, or area) : to share a border with (a country, state, or area)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "border:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to herbs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frontier:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a border between two countries",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prophecy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a statement that something will happen in the future : prediction",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prophecy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) becoming real or true because it was predicted or expected",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "omen:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is believed to be a sign or warning of something that will happen in the future",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "curse:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an offensive word that people say when they are angry : swearword",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "curse:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use offensive words when you speak",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blessing:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) approval that allows or helps you to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blessing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something or someone) holy by saying a special prayer",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ritual:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a formal ceremony or series of acts that is always performed in the same way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ritual:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) done as part of a ceremony or ritual",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ceremony:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a formal act or event that is a part of a social or religious occasion",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ceremony:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be in an upright position with all of your weight on your feet",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tradition:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a way of thinking, behaving, or doing something that has been used by the people in a particular group, family, society, etc., for a long time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "custom:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an action or way of behaving that is usual and traditional among the people in a particular group or place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "custom:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) made to fit the needs or requirements of a particular person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clan:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large group of people who are related",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "race:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a competition between people, animals, vehicles, etc., to see which one is fastest",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "race:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to compete in a race",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lineage:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the people who were in someone's family in past times",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "heir:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who has the legal right to receive the property of someone who dies —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crisis:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a difficult or dangerous situation that needs serious attention",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "incident:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an unexpected and usually unpleasant thing that happens",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "issue:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that people are talking about, thinking about, etc. : an important subject or topic",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "issue:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give (something) to someone in an official way : to give or supply (something) to (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "issue:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of the common or usual type",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "factor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that helps produce or influence a result : one of the things that cause something to happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "factor:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to consider or include (something) in making a judgment or calculation—+ in or into",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "factor:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to make choices quickly and confidently",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "feature:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an interesting or important part, quality, ability, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "feature:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have or include (someone or something) as an important part",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "function:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the special purpose or activity for which a thing exists or is used",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "function:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to work or operate",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "impact:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or force of one thing hitting another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "impact:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have a strong and often bad effect on (something or someone) : affect",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "influence:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the power to change or affect someone or something : the power to cause changes without directly forcing them to happen —often + on, upon, or over",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "influence:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to affect or change (someone or something) in an indirect but usually important way : to have an influence on (someone or something) —sometimes followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "method:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a way of doing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "method:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates, his followers, or his method of asking questions to discover the truth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "process:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a series of actions that produce something or that lead to a particular result",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "process:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to change (something) from one form into another by preparing, handling, or treating it in a special way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "result:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is caused by something else that happened or was done before",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "result:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to happen because of something else that happened or was done before : to be caused by something else —usually + from",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "result:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe the amount or value of something after all costs and expenses have been taken away",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "role:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the character played by an actor",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "role:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do activities for fun or enjoyment —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "source:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone or something that provides what is wanted or needed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "structure:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the way that something is built, arranged, or organized",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "structure:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to arrange or organize (something) in a particular way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "symbol:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an action, object, event, etc., that expresses or represents a particular idea or quality—often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "symbol:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or resembling a penis",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "theme:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the main subject that is being discussed or described in a piece of writing, a movie, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "context:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the words that are used with a certain word or phrase and that help to explain its meaning",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "contrast:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be different especially in a way that is very obvious —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "contrast:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is different from another thing—+ to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "contrast:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a mark or a particular kind of mark",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "consequence:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "consequence:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) so important that you must do it or have it : absolutely needed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "endurance:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the ability to do something difficult for a long time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sacrifice:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of giving up something that you want to keep especially in order to get or do something else or to help someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sacrifice:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give up (something that you want to keep) especially in order to get or do something else or to help someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sacrifice:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) highest in rank or authority",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "responsibility:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being the person who caused something to happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "responsibility:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to place (someone or something) down gently in a flat position —often + down",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "burden:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something heavy that is carried : load",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "burden:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) hold or carry something heavy or accept or deal with something difficult : to put a heavy burden on (someone) —usually used as (be) burdened",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "regret:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to feel sad or sorry about (something that you did or did not do) : to have regrets about (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "regret:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of sadness or disappointment about something that you did or did not do",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "relief:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a pleasant and relaxed feeling that someone has when something unpleasant stops or does not happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "relief:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move air into and out of your lungs : to inhale and exhale",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frustration:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of anger or annoyance caused by being unable to do something : the state of being frustrated",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frustration:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to carry or move (something) to a place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "temptation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a strong urge or desire to have or do something —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "obsession:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a state in which someone thinks about someone or something constantly or frequently especially in a way that is not normal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "despair:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the feeling of no longer having any hope",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "despair:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to no longer have any hope or belief that a situation will improve or change —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "compassion:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of wanting to help someone who is sick, hungry, in trouble, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sympathy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the feeling that you care about and are sorry about someone else's trouble, grief, misfortune, etc. : a sympathetic feeling —often + for —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "empathy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the feeling that you understand and share another person's experiences and emotions : the ability to share someone else's feelings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "contempt:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of any respect or approval",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "contempt:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "instinct:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a way of behaving, thinking, or feeling that is not learned : a natural desire or tendency that makes you want to act in a particular way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "instinct:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) returning home",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "impulse:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sudden strong desire to do something —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "motivation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of giving someone a reason for doing something : the act or process of motivating someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intention:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the thing that you plan to do or achieve : an aim or purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suspicion:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling that someone is possibly guilty of a crime or of doing something wrong",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suspicion:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) behaving in a secret and dishonest manner",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "assumption:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is believed to be true or probably true but that is not known to be true : something that is assumed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conclusion:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a final decision or judgment : an opinion or decision that is formed after a period of thought or research",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conclusion:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move toward someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "perception:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the way you think about or understand someone or something—often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "awareness:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) knowing that something (such as a situation, condition, or problem) exists —often + of —often + that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "awareness:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) knowledge and awareness of your own personality or character",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "attention:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or power of carefully thinking about, listening to, or watching someone or something —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "attention:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to stop thinking about or paying attention to someone or something and to think about or pay attention to someone or something else instead",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "focus:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a subject that is being discussed or studied : the subject on which people's attention is focused—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "focus:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something, such as attention) to be directed at something specific—+ on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pursue:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to follow and try to catch or capture (someone or something) for usually a long distance or time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "persist:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to continue to do something or to try to do something even though it is difficult or other people want you to stop",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "endure:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to continue to exist in the same state or condition",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "resist:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to fight against (something) : to try to stop or prevent (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "challenge:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say or show that (something) may not be true, correct, or legal : dispute",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "challenge:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a difficult task or problem : something that is hard to do",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "confront:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to oppose or challenge (someone) especially in a direct and forceful way —often used as (be) confronted",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "overcome:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to defeat (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "survive:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to remain alive : to continue to live —often + on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "struggle:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to try very hard to do, achieve, or deal with something that is difficult or that causes problems —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "struggle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long effort to do, achieve, or deal with something that is difficult or that causes problems",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suffer:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to experience pain, illness, or injury —often + from",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suffer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "betray:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give information about (a person, group, country, etc.) to an enemy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deceive:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) believe something that is not true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deceive:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "manipulate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or control (something) with your hands or by using a machine",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "negotiate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to discuss something formally in order to make an agreement —often + with or for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "consult:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to go to (someone, such as a doctor or lawyer) for advice : to ask for the professional opinion of (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "investigate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to try to find out the facts about (something, such as a crime or an accident) in order to learn how it happened, who did it, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "explore:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to look at (something) in a careful way to learn more about it : to study or analyze (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "calculate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to find (a number, answer, etc.) by using mathematical processes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "consider:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to think about (something or someone) carefully especially in order to make a choice or decision",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "consider:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to say that an activity, job, etc., has ended",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "evaluate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to judge the value or condition of (someone or something) in a careful and thoughtful way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "evaluate:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "determine:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to officially decide (something) especially because of evidence or facts : to establish (something) exactly or with authority",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "justify:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to provide or be a good reason for (something) : to prove or show (something) to be just, right, or reasonable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "maintain:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something) to exist or continue without changing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "maintain:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of having your weight spread equally so that you do not fall",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "obtain:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to gain or get (something) usually by effort",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "possess:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have or own (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aggressive:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) ready and willing to fight, argue, etc. : feeling or showing aggression",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "arrogant:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing the insulting attitude of people who believe that they are better, smarter, or more important than other people : having or showing arrogance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "corrupt:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone or something) to become dishonest, immoral, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "corrupt:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) doing things that are dishonest or illegal in order to make money or to gain or keep power",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "desperate:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very sad and upset because of having little or no hope : feeling or showing despair",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "devoted:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having strong love or loyalty for something or someone —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fierce:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very violent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fierce:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a very small amount or degree : somewhat or slightly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ruthless:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having no pity : cruel or merciless",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "treacherous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not able to be trusted : showing that someone cannot be trusted",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ambitious:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having ambition : having a desire to be successful, powerful, or famous",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reckless:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not showing proper concern about the possible bad results of your actions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reckless:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling or attitude of wild or complete freedom",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "relentless:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) continuing without becoming weaker, less severe, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stubborn:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) refusing to change your ideas or to stop doing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cunning:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) getting what is wanted in a clever and often deceptive way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cunning:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) cleverness or skill especially at tricking people in order to get something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "honorable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) deserving honor and respect",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "honorable:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an award or special praise given to someone who has done something extremely well but who has not won any of the official prizes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "righteous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) morally good : following religious or moral laws",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wicked:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) morally bad : evil",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wicked:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) very or extremely",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wicked:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (fluid or moisture) to be pulled away from a surface (such as your skin)—usually + away",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vicious:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very violent and cruel",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vicious:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a repeating situation or condition in which one problem causes another problem that makes the first problem worse —called also vicious cycle",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "merciless:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing no mercy : very cruel or harsh",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "apparently:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to describe something that appears to be true based on what is known",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "consequently:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening as a result of a particular action or set of conditions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nevertheless:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in spite of what has just been said",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "moreover:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in addition to what has been said",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "meanwhile:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) at or during the same time : in the meantime",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "therefore:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) for that reason : because of that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "furthermore:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in addition to what has been said : moreover—used to introduce a statement that supports or adds to a previous statement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "however:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used when you are saying something that is different from or contrasts with a previous statement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "however:conjunction": {
    "def": "(conjunction) in whatever manner or way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gradually:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) moving or changing in small amounts : happening in a slow way over a long period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "eventually:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) at some later time : in the end",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "desperately:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very sad and upset because of having little or no hope : feeling or showing despair",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reluctantly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling or showing doubt about doing something : not willing or eager to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "eagerly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very excited and interested : feeling a strong and impatient desire to do something or for something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "instantly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) without delay : immediately",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sovereignty:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) unlimited power over a country—often + over",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hierarchy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group that controls an organization and is divided into different levels",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "authority:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the power to give orders or make decisions : the power or right to direct or control someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "authority:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) concerning or relating to what is right and wrong in human behavior",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "supremacy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality or state of having more power, authority, or status than anyone else : the state of being supreme",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mythology:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the myths of a particular group or culture",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "folklore:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) traditional customs, beliefs, stories, and sayings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enchantment:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of being attracted by something interesting, pretty, etc. : the state of being enchanted —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sorcery:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the use of magical powers that are obtained through evil spirits : witchcraft",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "supernatural:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) unable to be explained by science or the laws of nature : of, relating to, or seeming to come from magic, a god, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mystical:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a spiritual meaning that is difficult to see or understand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "alchemy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a science that was used in the Middle Ages with the goal of changing ordinary metals into gold",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "apparition:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a ghost or spirit of a dead person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "manifestation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sign that shows something clearly—usually + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "incarnation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) one of a series of lives that a person is believed to have had in the past in some religions —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ambiguity:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that does not have a single clear meaning : something that is ambiguous",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "contradiction:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of saying something that is opposite or very different in meaning to something else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "paradox:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a situation) that is made up of two opposite things and that seems impossible but is actually true or possible",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dilemma:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a situation in which you have to make a difficult choice",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "phenomenon:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as an interesting fact or event) that can be observed and studied and that typically is unusual or difficult to understand or explain fully",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "perspective:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a way of thinking about and understanding something (such as a particular issue or life in general) —often + on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "presumption:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a belief that something is true even though it has not been proved—often + that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "speculation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) ideas or guesses about something that is not known",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "implication:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a possible future effect or result—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "correlation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the relationship between things that happen or change together —often + between",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "distinction:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a difference that you can see, hear, smell, feel, etc. : a noticeable difference between things or people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "distinction:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) unclear or difficult to see or remember",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "distinction:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) unsure or uncertain : feeling doubt about something—usually + about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "interpretation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or result of explaining or interpreting something : the way something is explained or understood",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "acknowledge:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say that you accept or do not deny the truth or existence of (something) : admit",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "articulate:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to express ideas clearly and effectively in speech or writing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "articulate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to express (something, such as an idea) in words",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "convey:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to take or carry (someone or something) from one place to another : transport",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "depict:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to show (someone or something) in a picture, painting, photograph, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "manifest:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to be seen : clearly shown or visible",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "manifest:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to show (something) clearly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "manifest:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a future event that is sure to happen : a destiny that can be clearly seen and that cannot be changed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "perceive:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to notice or become aware of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "portray:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to describe (someone or something) in a particular way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "provoke:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause the occurrence of (a feeling or action) : to make (something) happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reconcile:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to find a way of making (two different ideas, facts, etc.) exist or be true at the same time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "retrieve:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to get and bring (something) back from a place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "transform:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to change (something) completely and usually in a good way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "diminish:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become or to cause (something) to become less in size, importance, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enhance:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to increase or improve (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "illuminate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to supply (something) with light : to shine light on (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "obscure:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not well-known : not known to most people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "obscure:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) difficult to understand or know : to make (something) obscure",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "profound:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing great knowledge or understanding",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "subtle:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) hard to notice or see : not obvious",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intricate:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having many parts",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "elaborate:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) made or done with great care or with much detail : having many parts that are carefully arranged or planned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "elaborate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give more details about something : to discuss something more fully —often + on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ominous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) suggesting that something bad is going to happen in the future",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sinister:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having an evil appearance : looking likely to cause something bad, harmful, or dangerous to happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "formidable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very powerful or strong : deserving serious attention and respect",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inevitable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) sure to happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inevitable:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to bend forward at the neck or waist as a formal way of greeting someone or showing respect —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "imminent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening very soon",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "perilous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) full of danger : dangerous",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ferocious:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very fierce or violent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "harrowing:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very painful or upsetting",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "excruciating:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very painful : causing great mental or physical pain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "devastating:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing great damage or harm —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "devastating:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to destroy much or most of (something) : to cause great damage or harm to (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "arcane:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) secret or mysterious : known or understood by only a few people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "esoteric:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) only taught to or understood by members of a special group : hard to understand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ethereal:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) resembling heaven : seeming to belong to another world",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "elusive:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) hard to find or capture",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clandestine:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) done in a private place or way : done secretly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "surreptitious:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) done in a secret way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "labyrinthine:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a place that has many confusing paths or passages : maze",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "insidious:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing harm in a way that is gradual or not easily noticed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "malevolent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing a desire to cause harm to another person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "benevolent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) kind and generous",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "omnipotent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having complete or unlimited power : all-powerful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "omniscient:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) knowing everything : having unlimited understanding or knowledge",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "transcendent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) going beyond the limits of ordinary experience",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ineffable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) too great, powerful, beautiful, etc., to be described or expressed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ephemeral:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) lasting a very short time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inexorable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not able to be stopped or changed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "irrevocable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not capable of being changed : impossible to revoke",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "elucidate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something that is hard to understand) clear or easy to understand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "circumvent:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to avoid being stopped by (something, such as a law or rule) : to get around (something) in a clever and sometimes dishonest way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "perpetuate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something that should be stopped, such as a mistaken idea or a bad situation) to continue",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exacerbate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (a bad situation, a problem, etc.) worse",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mitigate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) less severe, harmful, or painful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "alleviate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to reduce the pain or trouble of (something) : to make (something) less painful, difficult, or severe",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ameliorate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something, such as a problem) better, less painful, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "corroborate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to support or help prove (a statement, theory, etc.) by providing information or evidence —often used as (be) corroborated",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "substantiate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to prove the truth of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vindicate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to show that (someone) should not be blamed for a crime, mistake, etc. : to show that (someone) is not guilty",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "apotheosis:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the perfect form or example of something—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "numinous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a mysterious, holy, or spiritual quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dauntless:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very brave",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "implacable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) opposed to someone or something in a very angry or determined way that cannot be changed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inimitable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) impossible to copy or imitate",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "redoubtable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing or deserving great fear or respect : very powerful, impressive, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "abolish:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to officially end or stop (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "abortion:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a medical procedure used to end a pregnancy and cause the death of the fetus",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "absence:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a state or condition in which something expected, wanted, or looked for is not present or does not exist : a state or condition in which something is absent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "absence:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very easy to see or notice",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "absent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not present at a usual or expected place —often + from",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "absent:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) in the absence of (something) : without",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "abstract:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or involving general ideas or qualities rather than specific people, objects, or actions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "abstract:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a brief written statement of the main points or facts in a longer report, speech, etc. : summary",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "abstract:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a summary of the main parts of (a report, speech, etc.) : to make an abstract of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "absurd:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) extremely silly, foolish, or unreasonable : completely ridiculous",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "academy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a school that provides training in special subjects or skills",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "academy:trademark": {
    "def": "(trademark) —used for an award given by part of the U.S. film industry to the best actors, directors, etc., of the year",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accelerate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move faster : to gain speed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accent:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a way of pronouncing words that occurs among the people in a particular region or country",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accent:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give special attention to (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "acceptance:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of accepting something or someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "acceptance:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to discover (something or someone) without planning or trying to : to discover (something or someone) by chance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "acceptance:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accessible:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to be reached or approached",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accidentally:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening in a way that is not planned or intended : happening by accident : happening as an accident",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accommodate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to provide room for (someone) : to provide a place to stay and sleep for (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accommodation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a place (such as a room in a hotel) where travelers can sleep and find other services",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accomplish:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to succeed in doing (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accomplishment:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something done, achieved, or accomplished successfully",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accordingly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a proper or appropriate way : in a way that suits the facts, needs, or requirements of a situation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accordingly:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do something : to take action",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accountability:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) required to explain actions or decisions to someone—usually + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accountable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) required to explain actions or decisions to someone—usually + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accountant:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone whose job is to keep the financial records of a business or person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accumulation:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to gather or acquire (something) gradually as time passes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accuracy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) freedom from mistake or error : the quality or state of being accurate : correctness",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accurately:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) free from mistakes or errors",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accusation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal : a charge that someone has committed a fault or crime",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accusation:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accused:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to blame (someone) for something wrong or illegal : to say that someone is guilty of a fault or crime —often + of —sometimes used humorously",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "acid:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a chemical with a sour taste that forms a salt when mixed with a base",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "acid:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or having the qualities of an acid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "acre:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a measure of land area in the U.S. and Britain that equals 4,840 square yards (about 4,047 square meters) —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "activist:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who uses or supports strong actions (such as public protests) to help make changes in politics or society",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "adaptation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is adapted; especially : a movie, book, play, etc., that is changed so that it can be presented in another form",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "addiction:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a strong and harmful need to regularly have something (such as a drug) or do something (such as gamble) —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "additionally:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) more than is usual or expected",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "adequate:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) enough for some need or requirement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "adequately:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) enough for some need or requirement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "adhere:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to stick to something : to attach firmly to something —usually + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "adjacent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) close or near : sharing a border, wall, or point —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "adjust:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to change (something) in a minor way so that it works better",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "adjustment:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small change that improves something or makes it work better",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "administer:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to manage the operation of (something, such as a company or government) or the use of (something, such as property)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "administer:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "administrative:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the management of a company, school, or other organization",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "administrative:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person whose job is to handle records, letters, etc., for another person in an office",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "admission:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of admitting or allowing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "adolescent:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a young person who is developing into an adult : a young person who is going through adolescence",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "adverse:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) bad or unfavorable : not good",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "advocate:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who argues for or supports a cause or policy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "advocate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to support or argue for (a cause, policy, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aesthetic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to art or beauty",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aesthetic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a set of ideas or opinions about beauty or art—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "affection:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of liking and caring for someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "affordable:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be able to pay for (something) —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aftermath:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the period of time after a bad and usually destructive event—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aged:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having reached a specified age",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aged:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become old or older",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aged:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the period in a person's life from about age 40 to about age 60",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aggression:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) angry or violent behavior or feelings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "agricultural:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or used in farming or agriculture",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "agriculture:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the science or occupation of farming",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aide:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person whose job is to assist someone : assistant",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aids:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a serious disease of the immune system that is caused by infection with a virus",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aids:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to provide what is useful or necessary : help —usually + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "alien:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not familiar or like other things you have known : different from what you are used to —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "alien:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who was born in a different country and is not a citizen of the country in which he or she now lives",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "align:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to arrange things so that they form a line or are in proper position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "alike:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) similar in appearance, nature, or form —often + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "alike:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in the same way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "alike:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone or something that looks like another person or thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "allegation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a statement saying that someone has done something wrong or illegal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "allege:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to state without definite proof that someone has done something wrong or illegal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "allegedly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) accused of having done something wrong or illegal but not yet proven guilty",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "allocate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to divide and give out (something) for a special reason or to particular people, companies, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "allocation:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to divide and give out (something) for a special reason or to particular people, companies, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "allowance:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of money that is given to someone regularly or for a specific purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "alongside:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) along or close at the side",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "alongside:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) next to (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "altogether:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) completely and fully : totally entirely —often used with not —often used for emphasis before another adverb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aluminum:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a silver metal that is strong and light and that is used for making many products—often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "amateur:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who does something (such as a sport or hobby) for pleasure and not as a job",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ambassador:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the highest-ranking person who represents his or her own government while living in another country —often + to —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ambulance:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a vehicle used for taking hurt or sick people to the hospital especially in emergencies",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "amend:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to change some of the words and often the meaning of (a law, document, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "amendment:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a change in the words or meaning of a law or document (such as a constitution) —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "amid:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) in or into the middle of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "amusing:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing laughter or enjoyment : funny or enjoyable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "amusing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make someone laugh or smile : to entertain (someone) in a light and pleasant way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "analogy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a comparison of two things based on their being alike in some way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "analyst:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who studies or analyzes something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ancestor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who was in someone's family in past times : one of the people from whom a person is descended",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "animation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a lively or excited quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "annually:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening once a year",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "anonymous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not named or identified",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "anticipate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to think of (something that will or might happen in the future) : expect",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "anxiety:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) fear or nervousness about what might happen —usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "apology:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a statement saying that you are sorry about something : an expression of regret for having done or said something wrong",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "apparatus:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a tool or piece of equipment used for specific activities",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "apparel:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) clothing of a particular kind —used chiefly in U.S. English to refer to clothing that is being sold in stores",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "appealing:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having qualities that people like : pleasing or attractive —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "appealing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be liked by someone : to be pleasing or attractive to someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "appetite:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a physical desire for food",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "appetite:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very hungry —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "applaud:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to strike the hands together over and over to show approval or praise",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "applicable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to be applied or used in a particular situation —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "applicant:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who formally asks for something (such as a job or admission to a college) : someone who applies for something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "appoint:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to choose (someone) to have a particular job : to give (someone) a position or duty —often + to —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "appreciation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of being grateful for something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "appropriately:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) right or suited for some purpose or situation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "arbitrary:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not planned or chosen for a particular reason : not based on reason or evidence",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "architectural:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the art or science of designing and creating buildings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "archive:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are kept; also : the material that is stored in an archive",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "archive:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to collect and store materials (such as recordings, documents, or computer files) so that they can be found and used when they are needed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "arena:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a building for sports and other forms of entertainment that has a large central area surrounded by seats",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "array:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large group or number of things—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "array:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to place (a group of things) in a particular position so that they are in order or so that they look attractive—usually used as (be) arrayed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "artwork:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a painting, sculpture, photograph, etc., that is created to be beautiful or to express an important idea or feeling : an artistic work",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aspiration:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that a person wants very much to achieve —usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aspire:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to want to have or achieve something (such as a particular career or level of success)—often + to —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "assassination:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to kill (someone, such as a famous or important person) usually for political reasons",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "assassination:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of saying false things about a person usually in order to make the public stop liking or trusting that person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "assembly:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of connecting together the parts of something (such as a machine) : the act of assembling something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "assembly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe a product that is bought in parts that you have to put together",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "assert:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to state (something) in a strong and definite way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "assertion:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to state (something) in a strong and definite way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "assertion:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of expressing or defending your rights, claims, or opinions in a confident or forceful way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "asset:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a valuable person or thing —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "assign:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give someone a particular job or duty : to require someone to do a particular task",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "assistance:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of helping or assisting someone : help or support",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "assurance:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being sure or certain about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "assure:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) certain : ensure",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "astonishing:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing a feeling of great surprise or wonder : causing astonishment : amazing astounding",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "astonishing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause a feeling of great wonder or surprise in (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "athletic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to athletes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "athletic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of underwear worn by men and boys to protect their sexual organs while playing sports —called also (chiefly US) athletic supporter",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "atrocity:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very cruel or terrible act or action",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "attachment:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an extra part that can be used with a machine to make it do a particular job",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "attain:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to accomplish or achieve (something) : to succeed in getting or doing (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "attendance:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the number of people present at an event, meeting, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "attendance:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move your body in a way that goes with the rhythm and style of music that is being played",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "attendance:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having no mistakes or flaws",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "attribute:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually good quality or feature that someone or something has",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "auction:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a public sale at which things are sold to the people who offer to pay the most",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "auction:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to sell (something) at an auction —often + off",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "auction:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) in a high place or position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "audio:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the sound that is heard on a recording or broadcast",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "audio:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the sound that is heard on a recording or broadcast",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "audio:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) relating to hearing or sound",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "audit:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a complete and careful examination of the financial records of a business or person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "audit:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to check the financial records of (a business or person) : to perform an audit on (a business or person)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "authentic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) real or genuine : not copied or false",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "authorize:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give power or permission to (someone or something) —usually followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "auto:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) automobile —usually used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "auto:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) self : same one",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "autonomy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of existing or acting separately from others : independence",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "availability:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) easy or possible to get or use",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "await:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to wait for (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "awkward:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not graceful : clumsy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "backdrop:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a painted cloth that is hung across the back of a stage",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "backing:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that forms a back",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "backing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give help to (someone) : support",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "backup:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person or thing that can be used to replace or support another person or thing —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "backup:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give help to (someone) : support",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "badge:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small object (such as a tag, pin, or metal shield) that is worn or held up by a person so that it can be easily seen, that has writing (such as a person's name) and often a picture on it, and that shows who the person is",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bail:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of money given to a court to allow a prisoner to leave jail and return later for a trial",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bail:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to remove or throw water from or out of a boat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "balanced:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having good or equal amounts of all the necessary parts of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "balanced:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something, such as a plate or your body) steady by keeping weight equal on all sides —usually + on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "balanced:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a tool or device with a sharp edge that is used to shave or cut hair from the face, body, or head",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ballet:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a kind of dancing that is performed on a stage and that uses dance, music, costumes, and scenery to tell a story —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "balloon:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a thin usually rubber bag that becomes larger when it is filled with air or gas",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "balloon:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become bigger quickly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ballot:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a ticket or piece of paper used to vote in an election",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ballot:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to ask (people) to decide something by voting—usually used as (be) balloted",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bankruptcy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the condition of being bankrupt : a condition of financial failure caused by not having the money that you need to pay your debts —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bankruptcy:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say or state (something) in an official or public way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "banner:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large strip of cloth with a design, picture, or writing on it —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "banner:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) unusually good",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "barrel:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a round usually wooden container with curved sides and flat ends",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "barrel:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move very fast and often in an uncontrolled or dangerous way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "barrel:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a large, round chest that usually suggests great strength",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "basement:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of a building that is entirely or partly below the ground",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "basement:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a low price or cost and often having poor quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "basket:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a container usually made by weaving together long thin pieces of material",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bass:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) low and deep sound : the lowest range of sounds used in music",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bass:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or indicating a low sound or range",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bat:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long rounded stick that is used to hit the ball in baseball",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bat:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit (something, such as a ball) with a bat, club, etc., or with your hand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bat:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) unable to see",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "battlefield:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a place where a battle is fought",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beam:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a line of light coming from a source (such as the sun or a headlight)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beam:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to smile happily",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "behavioral:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the way a person or animal acts or behaves",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beloved:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very much loved : dearly loved",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bench:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long and usually hard seat for two or more people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bench:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to not allow (a player) to play in a game : to put (a player) on the bench",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "benchmark:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that can be used as a way to judge the quality or level of other, similar things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beneath:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in or to a lower position : below",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beneath:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) in or to a lower position than (something or someone) : below",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beneath:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of any respect or approval",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beneficial:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) producing good or helpful results or effects : producing benefits",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beneficiary:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person, organization, etc., that is helped by something : someone or something that benefits from something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "besides:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) other than (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "besides:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) as well : also",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beverage:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something you can drink : a liquid for drinking",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bias:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a tendency to believe that some people, ideas, etc., are better than others that usually results in treating some people unfairly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bias:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have a strong and often unfair influence on (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bid:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to offer to pay (a particular amount of money) for something that is being sold : to make a bid at an auction",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bid:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an offer to pay a particular amount of money for something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bid:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) agreeing with what is thought to be right or acceptable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "biography:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the story of a real person's life written by someone other than that person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "biological:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to biology or to life and living things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "biological:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a system in the body that controls the occurrence of natural processes (such as waking, sleeping, and aging)—often used to describe a woman's desire to have children before she is too old",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bishop:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an official in some Christian religions who is ranked higher than a priest and who is usually in charge of church matters in a specific geographical area",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bizarre:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very unusual or strange",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blanket:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a covering made of cloth that is used especially on a bed to keep you warm",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blanket:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cover (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blanket:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) affecting or applying to everyone or everything",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blast:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a mass of air that moves very quickly and forcefully",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blast:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to destroy, break apart, or remove (something) with an explosive",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blast:interjection": {
    "def": "(interjection) —used to express anger or annoyance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blast:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) containing or holding as much or as many as possible —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bleed:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to lose or release blood because of a cut, injury, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bleed:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having no or very little water or liquid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blend:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to mix (things) thoroughly and usually with good results",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blend:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something produced by mixing or combining different things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bless:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something or someone) holy by saying a special prayer",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bless:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the perfect and all-powerful spirit or being that is worshipped especially by Christians, Jews, and Muslims as the one who created and rules the universe",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "boast:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to express too much pride in yourself or in something you have, have done, or are connected to in some way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "boast:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a statement in which you express too much pride in yourself or in something you have, have done, or are connected to in some way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bold:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not afraid of danger or difficult situations",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bold:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a yellow metal that is made by combining copper and zinc —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bold:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to build, create, or produce (something) by work or effort —often followed by with to describe the things that are used to produce something —often followed by of to describe the material that forms something —often followed by from to describe the source of a product",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bombing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to attack (a place or people) with a bomb or many bombs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bombing:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a surprise attack on an enemy by soldiers or other military forces",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bombing:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to suicide —used especially to describe something that is done by a person who plans and expects to be killed while doing it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bonus:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something good that is more than what was expected or required",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "booking:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an arrangement for a person or group (such as a singer or band) to perform at a particular place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "booking:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make arrangements so that you will be able to use or have (something, such as a room, table, or seat) at a later time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "boom:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a deep and loud sound",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "boom:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a deep and loud sound or cry —often used as an interjection to indicate that something has happened suddenly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "boost:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to increase the force, power, or amount of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "boost:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an increase in amount",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bounce:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (a ball, rock, etc.) to hit against a surface and quickly move in a different and usually opposite direction",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bounce:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or action of bouncing off the ground or another surface",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bound:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very likely or certain to do or to be something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bound:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a leap or long jump",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bound:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move by jumping : to walk or run with long, energetic steps",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "boundary:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a river, a fence, or an imaginary line) that shows where an area ends and another area begins",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "breach:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a failure to do what is required by a law, an agreement, or a duty : failure to act in a required or promised way—usually + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "breach:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to fail to do what is required by (something, such as a law or agreement) : to break or violate (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "breakdown:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a failure of a machine to function : an occurrence in which a machine (such as a car) stops working",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "breakdown:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to separate (something) into parts or pieces often in a sudden and forceful or violent way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "breakthrough:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sudden increase in knowledge, understanding, etc. : an important discovery that happens after trying for a long time to understand or explain something —sometimes used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "breakthrough:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to separate (something) into parts or pieces often in a sudden and forceful or violent way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "breed:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to keep and take care of animals or plants in order to produce more animals or plants of a particular kind",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "breed:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a particular kind of dog, cat, horse, etc. : a kind of animal that has been produced by breeding",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "breed:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) separate or different from others",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brick:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small, hard block of baked clay that is used to build structures (such as houses) and sometimes to make streets, paths, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brick:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe a traditional store or business that is in a building instead of on the Internet",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brick:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to let (something) fall",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "broadband:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a fast electronic network that carries more than one type of communication (such as Internet and cable television signals)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "broadcaster:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to send out (signals, programs, etc.) by radio or television",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "broadly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) large from one side to the other side : wide",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "broadly:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to explain the meaning of (a word, phrase, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "browser:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who looks at the things being sold in a store to see if there is something worth buying : a person who browses",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brutal:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) extremely cruel or harsh",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "buck:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a male animal (such as a male deer)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "buck:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to jump violently into the air with the back bent upward —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "buck:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) completely naked : not wearing any clothes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "buddy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a close friend—used especially to describe men or boys who are friends",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "buddy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) telling a story about a friendship between two usually male characters",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "buffer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that gives protection by separating things : a protective barrier —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "buffer:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to protect (something) from something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bug:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually small insect —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bug:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to bother or annoy (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bug:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having eyes that stick far out of the head",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bulk:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) most of something : the largest part of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bulk:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to things that are sent or sold in large amounts",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bureaucracy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large group of people who are involved in running a government but who are not elected",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "burial:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or ceremony of burying a dead person in a grave —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "burst:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to break open or into pieces in a sudden and violent way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "burst:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a short period of producing or doing something that begins suddenly —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "burst:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) proper or acceptable : morally or socially correct—often + for —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cabin:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small, simple house made of wood",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cabinet:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of furniture that is used for storing things and usually has doors and shelves",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "calculation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a process or result of calculating something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "canal:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long narrow place that is filled with water and was created by people so that boats could pass through it or to supply fields, crops, etc., with water",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "candle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) wax that has been formed into a stick or another shape and has a string in the middle that can be burned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "candle:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give off heat, light, and gases",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "canvas:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a strong, rough cloth that is used to make bags, tents, sails, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "capability:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the ability to do something —often plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "capitalism:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a way of organizing an economy so that the things that are used to make and transport products (such as land, oil, factories, ships, etc.) are owned by individual people and companies rather than by the government",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "capitalist:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to capitalism : using capitalism as an economic system",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "capitalist:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who has a lot of money, property, etc., and who uses those things to produce more money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "carbon:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a chemical element that forms diamonds and coal and that is found in petroleum and in all living plants and animals",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cargo:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is carried from one place to another by boat, airplane, etc. —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "carriage:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large vehicle with four wheels that is pulled by a horse and that carries people —called also coach",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "carve:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something, such as a sculpture or design) by cutting off pieces of the material it is made of —often + out of or from",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "casino:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a building or room that has games (such as roulette or blackjack) for gambling",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "casual:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening by chance : not planned or expected",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "casual:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who sees and notices someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "casualty:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is hurt or killed during an accident, war, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "catalog:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a book containing a list of things that you can buy, use, etc., and often pictures",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "catalog:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to list or describe (something) in an organized way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cater:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to provide food and drinks at a party, meeting, etc., especially as a job",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cattle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) cows, bulls, or steers that are kept on a farm or ranch for meat or milk —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "caution:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) care taken to avoid danger or risk : a careful attitude or way of behaving",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "caution:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to warn or tell (someone) about a possible danger, problem, etc. —+ against",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "caution:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) required or expected to happen : expected to be in a particular place at a particular time —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cease:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop happening : to end",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cease:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an official order to stop doing something immediately",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cemetery:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a place where dead people are buried : graveyard",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "certainty:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being or feeling certain about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "certificate:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a document that is official proof that something has happened",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "challenging:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) difficult in a way that is usually interesting or enjoyable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "challenging:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say or show that (something) may not be true, correct, or legal : dispute",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "championship:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an important competition that decides which player or team is the best in a particular sport, game, etc. —often plural —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chaos:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) complete confusion and disorder : a state in which behavior and events are not controlled by anything",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "characterize:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to describe the character or special qualities of (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "charm:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is believed to have magic powers and especially to prevent bad luck",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "charm:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put a spell on (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "charm:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) occupying the number three position in a series",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "charming:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very pleasing or appealing : full of charm",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "charming:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put a spell on (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "charming:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a man who is handsome, brave, polite, etc., and would be a perfect husband or boyfriend",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "charter:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a document issued by a government that gives rights to a person or group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "charter:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give a charter to (a government, corporation, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "charter:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) hired for temporary use",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cheer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a shout of praise or encouragement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cheer:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to shout with joy, approval, or enthusiasm",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "choir:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of singers especially in a church",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "choir:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a speech about religion in a church or other public place : to deliver a sermon",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chop:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cut (something) into pieces by hitting it with the sharp edge of an ax, knife, etc. —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chop:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small piece of meat that usually includes a bone from an animal's side",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chop:interjection": {
    "def": "(interjection) —used to tell someone to hurry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chronic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) continuing or occurring again and again for a long time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chronic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an illness that makes you feel very tired for a very long time and that often includes other symptoms such as headaches and weakness—abbr. CFS",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chunk:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a thick piece of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "circuit:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a series of performances, sports events, lectures, etc., that are held or done at many different places—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "circuit:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe a television system that sends its signal through wires to a limited number of televisions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "circuit:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something) to have a short circuit",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "circulate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move without stopping through a system, place, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "circulation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the movement of blood through the body that is caused by the pumping action of the heart",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "citizenship:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the fact or status of being a citizen of a particular place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "citizenship:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having two different parts, uses, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "civic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to a city or town or the people who live there",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "civic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large public building for sports events, concerts, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "civilian:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is not a member of the military or of a police or firefighting force",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "civilization:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the condition that exists when people have developed effective ways of organizing a society and care about art, science, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clash:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be in a situation in which you are fighting or disagreeing : to come into conflict with someone —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clash:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a short fight between groups of people —often + between or with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "classification:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of putting people or things into groups based on ways that they are alike",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "classification:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "classify:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to arrange (people or things) into groups based on ways that they are alike —often used as (be) classified",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cling:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hold onto something or someone very tightly —usually + to or onto",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cling:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) plastic wrap",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cling:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) showing little or no change, action, or progress",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clinic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a place where people get medical help",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clinical:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or based on work done with real patients : of or relating to the medical treatment that is given to patients in hospitals, clinics, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clinical:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a formal meeting in a court in which evidence about crimes, disagreements, etc., is presented to a judge and often a jury so that decisions can be made according to the law",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clip:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually small piece of metal or plastic that holds things together or keeps things in place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clip:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hold (two or more things) together with a clip",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clip:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) attached to something with a clip",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "closure:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a situation or occurrence in which something (such as a business or factory) closes forever",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cluster:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of things or people that are close together",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cluster:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to come together to form a group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "coalition:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people, groups, or countries who have joined together for a common purpose —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "coastal:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the land along or near a sea or ocean",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cocktail:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an alcoholic drink that is a mixture of one or more liquors and other ingredients (such as fruit juice) —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cognitive:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or involving conscious mental activities (such as thinking, understanding, learning, and remembering)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "coincide:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to happen at the same time as something else —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "coincidence:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a situation in which events happen at the same time in a way that is not planned or expected",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "collaborate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to work with another person or group in order to achieve or do something —often + on or in —sometimes followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "collaboration:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to work with another person or group in order to achieve or do something —often + on or in —sometimes followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "collective:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) shared or done by a group of people : involving all members of a group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "collective:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a business or organization that is owned by the people who work there; also : the people who own such a business or organization",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "collector:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who collects certain things as a hobby",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "colonial:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to a colony",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "colonial:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a two-story house built in a style that was first popular in the U.S. during the American colonial period (before 1776)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "colony:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an area that is controlled by or belongs to a country and is usually far away from it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "colony:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or used for punishment",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "colorful:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a bright color or a lot of different colors : full of color",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "columnist:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who writes a newspaper or magazine column",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "combat:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) active fighting especially in a war —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "combat:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to try to stop (something) from happening or getting worse",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "combat:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) certain to die",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "comic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to a comedy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "comic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who performs in front of an audience and makes people laugh by telling jokes or funny stories or by acting in a funny way : comedian",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "commander:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is in charge of a group of people —often used as a title",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "commentary:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) spoken or written discussion in which people express opinions about someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "commentator:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who discusses important people and events on television, in newspapers, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "commerce:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) activities that relate to the buying and selling of goods and services",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "commissioner:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a member of a commission : one of a group of people who have been given the official job of finding information about something or controlling something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "commodity:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is bought and sold",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "commodity:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a high temperature",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "communist:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who believes in communism or is a member of a political party that supports communism",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "comparable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to say that two or more things are very similar and can be compared to each other",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "comparative:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) involving the act of looking at the ways that things are alike or different",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "comparative:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the comparative form of an adjective or adverb : the form of an adjective or adverb that is used to indicate more of a particular quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "compel:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to force (someone) to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "compelling:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very interesting : able to capture and hold your attention",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "compelling:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to force (someone) to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "compensate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to provide something good as a balance against something bad or undesirable : to make up for some defect or weakness",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "compensation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is done or given to make up for damage, trouble, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "compensation:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to search for (someone or something) : to try to find (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "competence:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the ability to do something well : the quality or state of being competent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "competent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the necessary ability or skills : able to do something well or well enough to meet a standard",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "compile:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to create (a CD, book, list, etc.) by gathering things (such as songs or pieces of writing or information)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "complement:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that completes something else or makes it better",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "complement:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to complete something else or make it better",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "completion:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of completing or finishing something : the state of being complete or finished",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "completion:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to come closer in space or time to someone or something : approach",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "complexity:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality or state of not being simple : the quality or state of being complex",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "compliance:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of doing what you have been asked or ordered to do : the act or process of complying",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "complication:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that makes something harder to understand, explain, or deal with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "comply:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do what you have been asked or ordered to do —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "compose:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to come together to form or make (something) —usually used as (be) composed of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "composer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who writes music",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "composition:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the way in which something is put together or arranged : the combination of parts or elements that make up something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "compound:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is formed by combining two or more parts; especially, technical : a substance created when the atoms of two or more chemical elements join together",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "compound:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something, such as an error or problem) worse : to add to (something bad)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "compound:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) made up of two or more parts",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "comprise:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be made up of (something) : to include or consist of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "compromise:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a way of reaching agreement in which each person or group gives up something that was wanted in order to end an argument or dispute —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "compromise:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give up something that you want in order to reach an agreement : to settle differences by means of a compromise —often + on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "compulsory:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) required by a law or rule",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "compute:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to find out (something) by using mathematical processes : calculate",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "concede:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say that you accept or do not deny the truth or existence of (something) : to admit (something) usually in an unwilling way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conceive:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to think of or create (something) in the mind —+ of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "concrete:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a hard, strong material that is used for building and made by mixing cement, sand, and broken rocks with water",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "concrete:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) made of concrete",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "concrete:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cover or form (something) with concrete",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "condemn:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say in a strong and definite way that someone or something is bad or wrong —often + for —often + as",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "confer:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to discuss something important in order to make a decision —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "confess:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to admit that you did something wrong or illegal —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "confession:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a written or spoken statement in which you say that you have done something wrong or committed a crime",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "configuration:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the way the parts of something are arranged",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "confirmation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) proof which shows that something is true or correct —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "confrontation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a situation in which people, groups, etc., fight, oppose, or challenge each other in an angry way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "confusion:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a situation in which people are uncertain about what to do or are unable to understand something clearly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "congratulate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to tell (someone) that you are happy because of his or her success or good luck",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "congregation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the people who are attending a religious service",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "congressional:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a formal meeting in which representatives or experts discuss important matters, make decisions, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conquer:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to take control of (a country, city, etc.) through the use of force",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conscience:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of the mind that makes you aware of your actions as being either morally right or wrong —usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conscience:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling very bad or guilty because of something you have done",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conscience:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a very small hole in (something) with a sharp pointed object",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "consciousness:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the condition of being conscious : the normal state of being awake and able to understand what is happening around you",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "consciousness:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing a lot of awareness about which economic or social level a person is in : thinking that a person's economic or social class is important",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "consecutive:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) following one after the other in a series : following each other without interruption",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "consensus:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a general agreement about something : an idea or opinion that is shared by all the people in a group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "consent:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to agree to do or allow something : to give permission for something to happen or be done —often + to —sometimes followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "consent:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) permission for something to happen or be done",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "consent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) belonging to or shared by two or more people or groups",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conservation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the protection of animals, plants, and natural resources —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conserve:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to keep (something) safe or from being damaged or destroyed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conserve:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sweet food made by cooking pieces of fruit with sugar",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "considerable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) large in size, amount, or quantity",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "considerable:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the distance from one end of something to the other end : a measurement of how long something is",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "considerably:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) large in size, amount, or quantity",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "consistently:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) always acting or behaving in the same way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "consolidate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to join or combine together into one thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conspiracy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a secret plan made by two or more people to do something that is harmful or illegal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "constitute:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make up or form something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "constitution:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the system of beliefs and laws by which a country, state, or organization is governed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "constitutional:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the system of beliefs and laws that govern a country : of or relating to a constitution",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "constitutional:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a brief walk that you take to improve your health",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "constraint:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that limits or restricts someone or something —usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "consultant:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who gives professional advice or services to companies for a fee",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "consultation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a meeting in which someone (such as a doctor or lawyer) talks to a person about a problem, question, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "consumption:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of eating or drinking something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "contemplate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to think deeply or carefully about (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "contend:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to argue or state (something) in a strong and definite way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "contender:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who tries to win something in a contest; especially : a person who has a good chance of winning",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "content:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the things that are in something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "content:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) pleased and satisfied : not needing more",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "content:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) pleased and satisfied : to make (someone) content",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "contention:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a belief, opinion, or idea) that is argued or stated",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "continually:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening without interruption : not stopping or ending",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "contrary:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) exactly opposite to something else : entirely different from something else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "contrary:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the way that someone or something looks",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "contrary:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to a very noticeable degree or extent : very",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "contributor:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give (something, such as money, goods, or time) to help a person, group, cause, or organization—usually + to or toward",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "controversial:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or causing much discussion, disagreement, or argument : likely to produce controversy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "controversy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) argument that involves many people who strongly disagree about something : strong disagreement about something among a large group of people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "convenience:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a quality or situation that makes something easy or useful for someone by reducing the amount of work or time required to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "convenience:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) designed for quick and easy preparation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "convention:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large meeting of people who come to a place for usually several days to talk about their shared work or other interests or to make decisions as a group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conventional:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) used and accepted by most people : usual or traditional",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conventional:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) opinions or beliefs that are held or accepted by most people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conversion:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of changing from one form, state, etc., to another—often + to or into",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "convict:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to prove that someone is guilty of a crime in a court of law",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "convict:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who has been found guilty of a crime and sent to prison : prisoner",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conviction:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of proving that a person is guilty of a crime in a court of law",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "convincing:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing someone to believe that something is true or certain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "convincing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to believe that something is true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cooperate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to work together : to work with another person or group to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cooperative:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) willing to be helpful by doing what someone wants or asks for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cooperative:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a business or organization that is owned and operated by the people who work there or the people who use its services",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "coordinate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make arrangements so that two or more people or groups of people can work together properly and well",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "coordinate:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) one of a set of numbers that is used to locate a point on a map, graph, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "coordination:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the process of organizing people or groups so that they work together properly and well",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "coordinator:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who organizes people or groups so that they work together properly and well",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cop:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) police officer",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cop:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to get (something desirable)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cop:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) agreeing with what is thought to be right or acceptable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cope:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to deal with problems and difficult situations and try to come up with solutions —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cope:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, loose piece of clothing that is worn by a priest on special occasions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "copyright:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the legal right to be the only one to reproduce, publish, and sell a book, musical recording, etc., for a certain period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "copyright:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to get a copyright for a book, musical recording, etc., for a certain period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "copyright:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to a copyright",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "corporation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large business or organization that under the law has the rights and duties of an individual and follows a specific purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "correction:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a change that makes something right, true, accurate, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "correlate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have a close connection with something : to have a correlation to something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "correlate:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) either one of two things that are closely connected or correlated with each other",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "correspond:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be similar or equal to something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "correspondence:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the activity of writing letters or e-mails to someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "correspondent:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who writes letters or e-mails to another person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "correspondent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) located outside a particular place or country and especially outside your own country",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "corresponding:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the same characteristics as something else : matching something else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "corresponding:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be similar or equal to something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "corruption:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) dishonest or illegal behavior especially by powerful people (such as government officials or police officers)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "costly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a high price : costing a lot : expensive",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "councilor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a member of a council",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "counseling:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) advice and support that is given to people to help them deal with problems, make important decisions, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "counseling:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give advice to (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "counselor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who provides advice as a job : a person who counsels people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "counter:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of furniture with a flat surface that workers and customers stand on opposite sides of when doing business in a store, restaurant, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "counter:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do something in defense or in response to something—often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "counter:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a way that goes against or does not agree with something—+ to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "counter:prefix": {
    "def": "(prefix) in a direction opposite to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "counter:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) available for purchase without a special note (called a prescription) from a doctor —abbr. OTC",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "counterpart:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone or something that has the same job or purpose as another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "countless:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) too many to be counted : very many",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "coup:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) coup d'état",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "courtesy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) polite behavior that shows respect for other people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "courtesy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) done in order to be polite",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "coverage:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the activity of reporting about an event or subject in newspapers, on television news programs, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cowboy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a man who rides a horse and whose job is to take care of cows or horses especially in the western U.S.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cowboy:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to work as a cowboy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "craft:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an activity that involves making something in a skillful way by using your hands",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "craft:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make or produce (something) with care or skill",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "creativity:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the ability to make new things or think of new ideas",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "creator:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who makes something new",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "credibility:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality of being believed or accepted as true, real, or honest",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "credibility:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give (something) to (someone) to be used for a period of time and then returned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "credible:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to be believed : reasonable to trust or believe",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "critically:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) expressing criticism or disapproval",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "critique:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a careful judgment in which you give your opinion about the good and bad parts of something (such as a piece of writing or a work of art)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "critique:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to express your opinion about the good and bad parts of (something) : to give a critique of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "critique:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crown:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a decorative object that is shaped like a circle and worn on the head of a king or queen for special ceremonies",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crown:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put a crown on (a new king, queen, etc.) : to give (someone) the power and title of a king or queen—usually used as (be) crowned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crude:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very simple and basic : made or done in a way that does not show a lot of skill",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crude:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) oil as it exists in the ground : petroleum that is not yet ready to be used as fuel —called also crude oil",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cruise:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to travel on a boat or ship to a number of places as a vacation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cruise:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a journey on a boat or ship to a number of places as a vacation —sometimes used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crush:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to press or squeeze (something) so hard that it breaks or loses its shape",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crush:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a strong feeling of romantic love for someone that is usually not expressed and does not last a long time —often + on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cue:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a word, phrase, or action in a play, movie, etc., that is a signal for a performer to say or do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cue:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give (someone) a signal to do something during a performance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cult:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small religious group that is not part of a larger and more accepted religion and that has beliefs regarded by many people as extreme or dangerous",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cult:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very popular among a group of people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cultivate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to prepare and use (soil) for growing plants",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "curiosity:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the desire to learn or know more about something or someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "curriculum:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the courses that are taught by a school, college, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "custody:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the legal right to take care of a child (such as a child whose parents are divorced)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "custody:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) used to protect someone or something : giving or meant to give protection",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cute:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a pleasing and usually youthful appearance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cute:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small, usually round piece of plastic, glass, metal, etc., that is sewn to a piece of clothing and is pushed through a loop or hole to fasten one part of the clothing to another part",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cutting:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a stem, leaf, or root that is cut from a plant and used to grow a new plant",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cutting:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) used for cutting things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cutting:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use a sharp tool (such as a knife) to open or divide (something, such as paper or wood) —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cynical:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) believing that people are generally selfish and dishonest —often + about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dairy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a farm that produces milk",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dairy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) made from milk : relating to foods made from milk",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dam:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a structure that is built across a river or stream to stop water from flowing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dam:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to build a dam across (a river or stream) —often + up",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dare:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have enough courage or confidence to do something : to not be too afraid to do something —often followed by to + verb —often followed by an infinitive verb without to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dare:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of telling someone to do something as a way of showing courage—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dare:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in what manner or way : by what means",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "database:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a collection of pieces of information that is organized and used on a computer —called also data bank",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deadline:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a date or time when something must be finished : the last day, hour, or minute that something will be accepted",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deadly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing or able to cause death",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deadly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) extremely or completely",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deadly:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) belladonna",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dealer:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give cards to the players in a card game —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dealer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who sells illegal drugs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "debris:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the pieces that are left after something has been destroyed —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "debut:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the first time an actor, musician, athlete, etc., does something in public or for the public —sometimes used to refer to the first appearance of a product, sport, event, etc. —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "debut:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to appear in public for the first time : to make a debut",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "debut:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to a director and especially to the director of a play, movie, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "decision-making:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of deciding something especially with a group of people —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "decisive:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to make choices quickly and confidently",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "decisive:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that helps produce or influence a result : one of the things that cause something to happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "declaration:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of making an official statement about something : the act of declaring something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dedicated:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having very strong support for or loyalty to a person, group, cause, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dedicated:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to officially make (something) a place for honoring or remembering a person, event, etc. —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dedication:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of very strong support for or loyalty to someone or something : the quality or state of being dedicated to a person, group, cause, etc. —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deed:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is done : an act or action",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deed:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give someone ownership of (a building or piece of land) by means of a deed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deem:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to think of (someone or something) in a particular way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "default:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) —used to describe something that happens or is done when nothing else has been done or can be done—usually used in the phrase by default —sometimes used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "default:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to fail to do something that legally must be done; especially : to fail to make the payments you must make on a loan, mortgage, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "defender:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to fight in order to keep (someone or something) safe : to not allow a person or thing to hurt, damage, or destroy (someone or something) —often + from or against —usually + against",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "defender:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a lawyer who is paid by the government to defend people who are accused of a crime and are unable to pay for a private lawyer",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "defensive:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) defending or protecting someone or something from attack : helping to keep a person or thing safe",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deficiency:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a lack of something that is needed : the state of not having enough of something necessary",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deficit:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount (such as an amount of money) that is less than the amount that is needed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "defy:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to refuse to obey (something or someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "delegate:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is chosen or elected to vote or act for others : representative",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "delegate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give (control, responsibility, authority, etc.) to someone : to trust someone with (a job, duty, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "delegation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people who are chosen to vote or act for someone else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "delete:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to remove (something, such as words, pictures, or computer files) from a document, recording, computer, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "delicate:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) easily broken or damaged",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "delighted:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) made very happy : full of great pleasure or satisfaction",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "delighted:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) very happy : to give (someone) great pleasure or satisfaction",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "democracy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a form of government in which people choose leaders by voting",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "democratic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) based on a form of government in which the people choose leaders by voting : of or relating to democracy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "democratic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a political movement that uses principles of democracy to change a capitalist country to a socialist one",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "demonstration:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of showing someone how something is used or done —sometimes used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "denial:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a statement saying that something is not true or real : a statement in which someone denies something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "denounce:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to publicly state that someone or something is bad or wrong : to criticize (someone or something) harshly and publicly —often + as",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "depart:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to leave a place especially to start a journey (US)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "depart:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the ability to grow, change, etc., that separates plants and animals from things like water or rocks",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dependent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) decided or controlled by something else—+ on or upon",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dependent:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person (such as a child) whose food, clothing, etc., you are responsible for providing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dependent:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deploy:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to organize and send out (people or things) to be used for a particular purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deployment:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to organize and send out (people or things) to be used for a particular purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deposit:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (money) in a bank account",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deposit:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of money that is put in a bank account",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "depression:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a state of feeling sad",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "depression:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or based on work done with real patients : of or relating to the medical treatment that is given to patients in hospitals, clinics, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deputy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an important assistant who helps the leader of a government, organization, etc. —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "derive:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to take or get (something) from (something else) —often used as (be) derived",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "designate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to officially choose (someone or something) to do or be something : to officially give (someone or something) a particular role or purpose —often used as (be) designated —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "designate:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) chosen for a particular job but not officially doing that job yet",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "desirable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having good or pleasing qualities : worth having or getting",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "desktop:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the top surface of a desk",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "desktop:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of a size that is suitable to be used on a desk or table",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "destruction:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of damaging something so badly that it no longer exists or cannot be repaired : the act or process of destroying something —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "destructive:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing a very large amount of damage : causing destruction or harm",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "destructive:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of hurting or killing yourself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "detain:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to officially prevent (someone) from leaving a place : to hold or keep (someone) in a prison or some other place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "detection:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of discovering, finding, or noticing something —sometimes used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "detection:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to avoid or escape (someone or something) by being quick, skillful, or clever",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "detention:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of keeping someone in a prison or similar place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deteriorate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become worse as time passes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "determination:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a quality that makes you continue trying to do or achieve something that is difficult —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "devastate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to destroy much or most of (something) : to cause great damage or harm to (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "devil:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the most powerful spirit of evil in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam who is often represented as the ruler of hell",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "devil:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relaxed and without worry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "devil:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have (information of some kind) in your mind —often + how, why, where, etc. —often + about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "devise:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to invent or plan (something that is difficult or complicated)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "diagnose:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to recognize (a disease, illness, etc.) by examining someone —often + as",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "diagnosis:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of identifying a disease, illness, or problem by examining someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dictate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to speak or read (something) to a person who writes it down or to a machine that records it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dictate:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an order or direction given with authority—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dictator:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who rules a country with total authority and often in a cruel or brutal way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "differ:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be different —often + from",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "differentiate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone or something) different in some way —often + from",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dignity:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a way of appearing or behaving that suggests seriousness and self-control",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dime:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a U.S. or Canadian coin that is worth 10 cents",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dime:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) poor or inferior in quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dime:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) pay many small amounts of money over a long period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dimension:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the length, width, height, or depth of something : a measurement in one direction (such as the distance from the ceiling to the floor in a room)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "diplomat:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who represents his or her country's government in a foreign country : someone whose work is diplomacy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "diplomatic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) involving the work of maintaining good relations between the governments of different countries : of or relating to diplomats or their work",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "diplomatic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) all of the foreign diplomats in a country",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "directory:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a book that contains an alphabetical list of names of people, businesses, etc.; especially : phone book",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "directory:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not shown in a telephone directory : unlisted",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disability:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a condition (such as an illness or an injury) that damages or limits a person's physical or mental abilities",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disabled:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a physical or mental disability : unable to perform one or more natural activities (such as walking or seeing) because of illness, injury, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disabled:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something) to be unable to work in the normal way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disabled:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a condition that makes learning difficult —called also (chiefly British) learning difficulty",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disagreement:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) failure to agree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disappoint:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) unhappy by not being as good as expected or by not doing something that was hoped for or expected",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disappointment:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the state or feeling of being disappointed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disastrous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing great suffering or loss",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "discard:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to throw (something) away because it is useless or unwanted —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "discard:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a playing card) that has been discarded",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "discharge:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to allow (someone) to leave a hospital, prison, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "discharge:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the release of someone from a hospital, prison, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "discharge:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not deserving honor or respect : not morally or socially acceptable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disclose:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) known to the public",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disclosure:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of making something known : the act of disclosing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "discourage:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) less determined, hopeful, or confident —often used (be/get) discouraged",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "discourse:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the use of words to exchange thoughts and ideas",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "discourse:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to talk about something especially for a long time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "discretion:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the right to choose what should be done in a particular situation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "discrimination:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the practice of unfairly treating a person or group of people differently from other people or groups of people —often + against",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dismissal:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to decide not to think about or consider (something or someone) —often + as",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disorder:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a confused or messy state : a lack of order or organization —often used with in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "displace:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to take the job or position of (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dispose:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to be likely to do or have something—+ to or toward",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dispute:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a disagreement or argument —often + over or about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dispute:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say or show that (something) may not be true, correct, or legal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dispute:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to land or water that is owned or controlled by a government",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disrupt:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something) to be unable to continue in the normal way : to interrupt the normal progress or activity of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disruption:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something) to be unable to continue in the normal way : to interrupt the normal progress or activity of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dissolve:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to mix with a liquid and become part of the liquid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dissolve:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a drop of liquid that comes from your eyes especially when you cry : teardrop",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "distinct:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) different in a way that you can see, hear, smell, feel, etc. : noticeably different",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "distinctive:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a quality or characteristic that makes a person or thing different from others : different in a way that is easy to notice",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "distinguish:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to notice or recognize a difference between people or things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "distort:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to change the natural, normal, or original shape, appearance, or sound of (something) in a way that is usually not attractive or pleasing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "distract:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to stop thinking about or paying attention to someone or something and to think about or pay attention to someone or something else instead",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "distract:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or power of carefully thinking about, listening to, or watching someone or something —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "distress:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) unhappiness or pain : suffering that affects the mind or body",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "distress:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to worry or upset (someone) —usually used as (be) distressed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disturb:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop (someone) from working, sleeping, etc. : to interrupt or bother (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disturbing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop (someone) from working, sleeping, etc. : to interrupt or bother (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disturbing:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a state in which there is no war or fighting",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dive:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to jump into water with your arms and head going in first",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dive:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a jump into water with your arms and head going in first",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "diverse:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) different from each other",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "diversity:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality or state of having many different forms, types, ideas, etc. —usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "divert:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to change the direction or use of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "divert:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or power of carefully thinking about, listening to, or watching someone or something —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "divine:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or coming from God or a god",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "divine:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to discover or understand (something) without having direct evidence",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "divine:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the right that is supposedly given to a king or queen by God to rule a country",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "divorce:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the ending of a marriage by a legal process —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "divorce:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to legally end your marriage with (your husband or wife)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "doctrine:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a set of ideas or beliefs that are taught or believed to be true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "documentation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the documents, records, etc., that are used to prove something or make something official",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "domain:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the land that a ruler or a government controls : territory",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dominance:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) more important, powerful, or successful than most or all others",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dominant:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) more important, powerful, or successful than most or all others",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "donation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as money, food, clothes, etc.) that you give in order to help a person or organization",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "donor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person or group that gives something (such as money, food, or clothes) in order to help a person or organization",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dose:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the amount of a medicine, drug, or vitamin that is taken at one time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dose:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give a dose of medicine to (someone or something) —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dot:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small round mark",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dot:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to mark (something) with a dot",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "drain:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to remove (liquid) from something by letting it flow away or out —often + from",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "drain:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a pipe) that is used for removing a liquid from a place or container",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dramatically:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) sudden and extreme",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "driving:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) falling or blowing with great force and speed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "driving:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of operating a vehicle —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "driving:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to direct the movement of (a car, truck, bus, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "drought:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long period of time during which there is very little or no rain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "drown:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to die by being underwater too long and unable to breathe",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "drown:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of sadness or grief caused especially by the loss of someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dual:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having two different parts, uses, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dual:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) divided highway",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dub:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give (someone or something) a name or title",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dumb:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not showing or having good judgment or intelligence : stupid or foolish",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dumb:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do something : to take action",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dumb:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a short, low sound that is made by a chicken",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dump:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something) somewhere in a quick and careless way —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dump:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a place where waste (such as trash) is taken and left",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "duo:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) two people who perform together, are usually seen together, or are associated with each other",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "duration:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the length of time that something exists or lasts",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dynamic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) always active or changing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dynamic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the way that two or more people behave with each other because of a particular situation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "eager:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very excited and interested : feeling a strong and impatient desire to do something or for something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "eager:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is very enthusiastic about doing something : a hardworking and eager person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "earnings:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) money received as wages or gained as profit",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ease:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) freedom from pain or trouble : comfort of body or mind",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ease:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to free (someone or something) from trouble or worry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ease:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not comfortable or relaxed : nervous or embarrassed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "echo:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sound that is a copy of another sound and that is produced when sound waves bounce off a surface (such as a wall)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "echo:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be filled with sounds and especially with echoes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ecological:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a science that deals with the relationships between groups of living things and their environments",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "economics:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a science concerned with the process or system by which goods and services are produced, sold, and bought",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "economist:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who studies or specializes in economics (sense 1)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "editorial:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to an editor",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "editorial:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an essay in a newspaper or magazine that gives the opinions of its editors or publishers —called also (British) leader, leading article",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "educator:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person (such as a teacher or a school administrator) who has a job in the field of education",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "effectiveness:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) producing a result that is wanted : having an intended effect",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "efficiency:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the ability to do something or produce something without wasting materials, time, or energy : the quality or degree of being efficient (technical)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "efficiently:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) capable of producing desired results without wasting materials, time, or energy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ego:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the opinion that you have about yourself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ego:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to rub or press (someone's body) in a way that helps muscles to relax or reduces pain in muscles and joints : to give a massage to (someone or a part of someone's body)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "electoral:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to an election or to the process by which people are elected",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "electronics:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) devices (such as televisions, radios, and computers) that operate using many small electrical parts",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "elegant:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) showing good taste : graceful and attractive",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "elementary:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) basic and simple : involving the simplest parts of a subject",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "elementary:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a particle (such as an electron or proton) that is smaller than an atom and does not appear to be made up of a combination of more basic things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "elevate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to lift (something) up",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "elevate:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is created with imagination and skill and that is beautiful or that expresses important ideas or feelings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "eligible:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to be chosen for something : able to do or receive something —often followed by to + verb —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "eligible:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a man who is not married; especially : a man who has never been married",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "eliminate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to remove (something that is not wanted or needed) : to get rid of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "elite:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the people who have the most wealth and status in a society : the most successful or powerful group of people—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "embark:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to begin a journey especially on a ship or airplane",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "embarrassment:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of feeling foolish in front of others",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "embassy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people who work under an ambassador and represent their country in a foreign country",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "embed:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to place or set (something) firmly in something else —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "embody:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to represent (something) in a clear and obvious way : to be a symbol or example of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "embrace:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hold someone in your arms as a way of expressing love or friendship",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "embrace:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of holding someone in your arms : the act of embracing someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "emergence:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of becoming known or coming into view : the act of emerging",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "emission:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of producing or sending out something (such as energy or gas) from a source",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "emotionally:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to emotions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "empirical:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) based on testing or experience",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "empower:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give power to (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enact:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to perform (something, such as a scene in a play)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "encompass:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to include (something) as a part",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "encouragement:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of making something more appealing or more likely to happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "encouraging:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing a hopeful feeling",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "encouraging:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) more determined, hopeful, or confident —often used as (be) encouraged —sometimes followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "endeavor:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to seriously or continually try to do (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "endeavor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a serious effort or attempt",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "endless:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having no end : seeming to have no end : lasting or taking a long time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "endorse:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to publicly or officially say that you support or approve of (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enforce:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (a law, rule, etc.) active or effective : to make sure that people do what is required by (a law, rule, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enforce:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the whole system or set of rules made by the government of a town, state, country, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enforcement:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (a law, rule, etc.) active or effective : to make sure that people do what is required by (a law, rule, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enforcement:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the whole system or set of rules made by the government of a town, state, country, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "engagement:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an agreement to be married : the act of becoming engaged or the state of being engaged to be married —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "engaging:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very attractive or pleasing in a way that holds your attention",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "engaging:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hire (someone) to perform a particular service : to pay for (help, services, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enjoyable:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to take pleasure in (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enrich:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) rich or richer",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enroll:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to enter (someone) as a member of or participant in something—usually + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ensue:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to come at a later time : to happen as a result",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enterprise:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a project or activity that involves many people and that is often difficult",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "entertaining:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) amusing and enjoyable : providing entertainment",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "entertaining:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have people as guests in your home or in a public place (such as a restaurant)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enthusiast:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who feels enthusiasm for something : a person who enjoys something very much",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "entitle:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give a title to (something, such as a book) : title",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "entity:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that exists by itself : something that is separate from other things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "entrepreneur:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who starts a business and is willing to risk loss in order to make money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "envelope:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an enclosing cover for a letter, card, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "envelope:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) done to provide a rough idea of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "envelope:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use force to move (someone or something) forward or away from you —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "epidemic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an occurrence in which a disease spreads very quickly and affects a large number of people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "equality:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality or state of being equal : the quality or state of having the same rights, social status, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "equation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a statement that two expressions are equal (such as 8 + 3 = 11 or 2x - 3 = 7)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "equation:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to go or come into (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "equivalent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the same value, use, meaning, etc. —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "equivalent:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that has the same value, use, meaning, etc., as another thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "era:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a period of time that is associated with a particular quality, event, person, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "erect:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) straight up and down",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "erect:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to build (something) by putting together materials —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "erupt:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to send out rocks, ash, lava, etc., in a sudden explosion; also : to come out in a sudden explosion—+ from",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "escalate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become worse or to make (something) worse or more severe",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "essence:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the basic nature of a thing : the quality or qualities that make a thing what it is",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "essentially:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) extremely important and necessary —often + to or for —often followed by to + verb —often + that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "establishment:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a place or organization where people live or do business",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "eternal:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having no beginning and no end in time : lasting forever",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ethic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) rules of behavior based on ideas about what is morally good and bad —usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ethic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) suitable to be worn while you are working",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ethnic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to races or large groups of people who have the same customs, religion, origin, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ethnic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who belongs to a particular ethnic group—used chiefly in newspapers and magazines",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "evacuate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to remove (someone) from a dangerous place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "evaluation:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to judge the value or condition of (someone or something) in a careful and thoughtful way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "evaluation:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "evident:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) clear to the sight or mind : obvious",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "evoke:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to bring (a memory, feeling, image, etc.) into the mind",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "evolution:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a theory that the differences between modern plants and animals are because of changes that happened by a natural process over a very long time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "evolutionary:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a theory that the differences between modern plants and animals are because of changes that happened by a natural process over a very long time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "evolve:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to change or develop slowly often into a better, more complex, or more advanced state : to develop by a process of evolution",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exaggerate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to think of or describe something as larger or greater than it really is",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exceed:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be greater or more than (something) : to be better than (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "excellence:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) extremely high quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "excellence:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) better than all others",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exception:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone or something that is different from others : someone or something that is not included",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exception:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to carry or move (something) to a place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exceptional:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not usual : unusual or uncommon",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "excess:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount that is more than the usual or necessary amount",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "excess:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) more than is usual, allowed, or needed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "excessive:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) going beyond what is usual, normal, or proper",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exclude:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to prevent (someone) from doing something or being a part of a group —often + from",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exclusion:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to prevent (someone) from doing something or being a part of a group —often + from",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exclusion:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exclusive:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not shared : available to only one person or group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exclusive:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a news story that appears in only one newspaper or that is broadcast by only one television or radio station",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exclusively:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not shared : available to only one person or group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "execute:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to kill (someone) especially as punishment for a crime",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "execution:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of killing someone especially as punishment for a crime",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exert:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use (strength, ability, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exile:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a situation in which you are forced to leave your country or home and go to live in a foreign country —often used after in or into —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exile:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to force (someone) to go to live in a distant place or foreign country : to force (someone) into exile—usually used as (be) exiled",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exotic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very different, strange, or unusual",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exotic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a plant or animal that does not live or grow naturally in a particular area",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "expansion:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of becoming bigger or of making something bigger : the act of expanding",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "expedition:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a journey especially by a group of people for a specific purpose (such as to explore a distant place or to do research) —also used in a playful way to refer to a short trip for a specific purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "expenditure:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of money that is spent on something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "experimental:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to a scientific experiment or to scientific experiments in general",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "expertise:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) special skill or knowledge : the skill or knowledge an expert has",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "expire:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to end : to no longer be valid after a period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "explicit:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very clear and complete : leaving no doubt about the meaning",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "explicitly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very clear and complete : leaving no doubt about the meaning",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exploit:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an exciting act or action—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exploit:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to get value or use from (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exploitation:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to get value or use from (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "explosive:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to cause an explosion : used for exploding something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "explosive:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a substance (such as dynamite) that is used to cause an explosion : an explosive substance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exposure:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the fact or condition of being affected by something or experiencing something : the condition of being exposed to something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "extensive:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) large in size or amount : very full or complete",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "extensively:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) large in size or amount : very full or complete",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "extract:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to remove (something) by pulling it out or cutting it out",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "extract:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a substance that you get from something by using a machine or chemicals",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "extremist:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who has extreme ideas about politics, religion, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fabric:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) woven or knitted material : cloth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fabulous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very large in amount or size",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "facilitate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) easier : to help cause (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "faction:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group within a larger group that has different ideas and opinions than the rest of the group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "faculty:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the group of teachers in a school or college —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fade:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to lose strength or freshness : to become weaker",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fade:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a gradual change from one picture to another in a movie or television program",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "failed:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to not succeed : to end without success —followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fairness:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) agreeing with what is thought to be right or acceptable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fake:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not true or real : meant to look real or genuine but not real or genuine",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fake:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a copy of something that is meant to look like the real thing in order to trick people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fake:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) seem real or true in order to trick someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fame:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the condition of being known or recognized by many people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fantasy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is produced by the imagination : an idea about doing something that is far removed from normal reality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fare:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do something well or badly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fare:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the money a person pays to travel on a bus, train, boat, or airplane or in a taxi",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fatal:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing death",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fatal:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give cards to the players in a card game —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "favorable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) showing approval",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "feat:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act or achievement that shows courage, strength, or skill",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "feat:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not kind to people : cruel or harsh",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "felony:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a serious crime (such as murder or rape)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "feminist:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the belief that men and women should have equal rights and opportunities",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fiber:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) plant material that cannot be digested but that helps you to digest other food",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "filmmaker:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person (such as a director or producer) who makes movies",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "filter:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a device that is used to remove something unwanted from a liquid or gas that passes through it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "filter:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to pass (something, such as a gas or liquid) through a filter to remove something unwanted",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fine:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) good, acceptable, or satisfactory : ok",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fine:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) not badly or poorly : well enough",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fine:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of money that you pay as a punishment for breaking a law or rule",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fine:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to require (someone) to pay a fine as a punishment",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "firearm:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small gun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "firefighter:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a member of a group that works to put out fires",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "firework:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small device that explodes to make a display of light and noise—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fiscal:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to money and especially to the money a government, business, or organization earns, spends, and owes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fiscal:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a 12-month period used by a government, business, or organization to calculate how much money is being earned, spent, etc. —called also (British) financial year",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fit:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) proper or acceptable : morally or socially correct—often + for —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fit:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be the right size and shape for (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fit:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the way something fits : the way something suits the size and shape of your body or goes into or through a particular space",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flavor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality of something that you can taste",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flavor:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give or add flavor to (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flaw:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small physical problem (such as a crack) that makes something less valuable : defect",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flaw:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing strong feelings of sadness usually because someone has died in a way that seems very shocking, unfair, etc. —sometimes used in an exaggerated way to describe something that is very bad, unfortunate, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flawed:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a mistake, fault, or weakness",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fleet:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of military ships that are controlled by one leader",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fleet:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to run fast",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flesh:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the soft parts of the body of an animal or person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flesh:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move on your hands and knees",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flexibility:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) capable of bending or being bent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flourish:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to grow well : to be healthy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flourish:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is added as a detail or decoration",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fluid:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) capable of flowing freely like water",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fluid:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a substance that is able to flow freely : a liquid substance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fond:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling or showing love or friendship : affectionate",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fool:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who lacks good sense or judgment : a stupid or silly person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fool:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to speak or act in a way that is not serious : joke kid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "footage:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) scenes or action recorded on film or video",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "forbid:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to order (someone) not to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "forbid:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the perfect and all-powerful spirit or being that is worshipped especially by Christians, Jews, and Muslims as the one who created and rules the universe",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "forecast:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say that (something) will happen in the future : to predict (something, such as weather) after looking at the information that is available",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "forecast:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a statement about what you think is going to happen in the future",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "foreigner:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is from a country that is not your own",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "forge:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to form something by heating and shaping metal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "forge:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a place where objects are made by heating and shaping metal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "format:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the form, design, or arrangement of something (such as a book, magazine, or television or radio program)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "format:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to arrange (something) in a particular format",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "formerly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) at an earlier time : in the past",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "formula:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a plan or method for doing, making, or achieving something —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "formula:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the power to make impossible things happen : having supernatural power",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "formulate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to create, invent, or produce (something) by careful thought and effort",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "forthcoming:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) appearing, happening, or arriving soon",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fortunate:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having good luck : enjoying good fortune : lucky",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fortunate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to think about (something or someone) carefully especially in order to make a choice or decision",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "forum:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a meeting at which a subject can be discussed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fossil:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a leaf, skeleton, or footprint) that is from a plant or animal which lived in ancient times and that you can see in some rocks —sometimes used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "foster:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to help (something) grow or develop",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "foster:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe a situation in which for a period of time a child lives with and is cared for by people who are not the child's parents",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "foster:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is a father or mother : a person who has a child",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "foundation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually stone or concrete structure that supports a building from underneath",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "foundation:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to place (someone or something) down gently in a flat position —often + down",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "founder:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who creates or establishes something that is meant to last for a long time (such as a business or school) : a person who founds something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "founder:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to experience failure : to be unsuccessful : fail",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fraction:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a number (such as 1/2 or 3/4) which indicates that one number is being divided by another; also : a number (such as 3.323) that consists of a whole number and a decimal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fragile:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) easily broken or damaged : very delicate : not strong",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fragment:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a broken part or piece of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fragment:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to break or to cause (something) to break into parts or pieces",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "framework:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the basic structure of something : a set of ideas or facts that provide support for something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "franchise:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the right to sell a company's goods or services in a particular area; also : a business that is given such a right",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "franchise:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to offer the right to sell (your company's goods or services) in a particular area",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frankly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in an honest and direct way —often used to introduce a statement that tells your true opinion, reason, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fraud:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the crime of using dishonest methods to take something valuable from another person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frequent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening often",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frequent:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to visit or go to (a place) often",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frequent:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person or animal that flies",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "freshman:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a student in the first year of high school or college —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frustrated:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very angry, discouraged, or upset because of being unable to do or complete something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frustrated:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to feel angry, discouraged, or upset because of not being able to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frustrating:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing feelings of anger and annoyance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frustrating:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to feel angry, discouraged, or upset because of not being able to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fulfill:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do what is required by (something, such as a promise or a contract)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "full-time:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) working the full number of hours considered normal or standard",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "functional:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) designed to have a practical use",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fundamentally:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) at the most basic level",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fundraising:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) activity done to collect money for a political party, charity, school, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "funeral:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a ceremony held for a dead person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "furious:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very angry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "furious:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) with great speed : in a very short time : very quickly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gallon:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a unit of liquid measurement equal to four U.S. quarts or 3.785 liters",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gambling:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the practice or activity of betting money : the practice of risking money in a game or bet —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gambling:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to play a game in which you can win or lose money or possessions : to bet money or other valuable things —often + on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gaming:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the activity of playing computer games",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gathering:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an occasion when people come together as a group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gathering:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to bring (things or people) together into a group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gay:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) sexually attracted to someone who is the same sex : homosexual",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gay:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person and especially a man who is homosexual",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gear:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) supplies, tools, or clothes needed for a special purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gear:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) suitable for a particular use or type of person—usually used as (be) geared",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gender:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being male or female : sex",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gene:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a part of a cell that controls or influences the appearance, growth, etc., of a living thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "generic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to a whole group or class",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "generic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a product (such as a drug) that is not sold or made under a particular brand name : a generic product",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "genetic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or involving genes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "genetic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the science of making changes to the genes of a plant or animal to produce a desired result",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "genius:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very smart or talented person : a person who has a level of talent or intelligence that is very rare or remarkable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "genocide:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the deliberate killing of people who belong to a particular racial, political, or cultural group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "genuine:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) actual, real, or true : not false or fake —often used in the phrase the genuine article to refer to someone or something that is not a copy or substitute",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "genuine:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of writing about a particular subject that is included in a magazine, newspaper, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "genuinely:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) actual, real, or true : not false or fake —often used in the phrase the genuine article to refer to someone or something that is not a copy or substitute",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gig:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a job for a musician, an actor, etc.; broadly, US : job",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gig:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to work as a musician",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "glimpse:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to look at or see (something or someone) for a very short time —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "glimpse:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a brief or quick view or look —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "globalization:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) cover, involve, or affect the entire world",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "globe:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an object that is shaped like a large ball with a map of the world on it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "glorious:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or deserving glory, fame, or honor",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gorgeous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very beautiful or attractive",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "governance:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the way that a city, company, etc., is controlled by the people who run it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grace:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a way of moving that is smooth and attractive and that is not stiff or awkward",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grace:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to decorate or add beauty to (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grace:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) low or poor in quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "graphic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) shown or described in a very clear way—used especially to refer to things that are unpleasant or shocking",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "graphic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) pictures or images on the screen of a computer, television, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "graphics:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) pictures or images on the screen of a computer, television, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grave:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a hole in the ground for burying a dead body",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grave:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very serious : requiring or causing serious thought or concern",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grave:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move soil, sand, snow, etc., in order to create a hole",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gravity:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very serious quality or condition : the condition of being grave or serious",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "greatly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to a great extent or degree : very much",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "greenhouse:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a building or part of a building that has glass walls and a glass roof and that is used for growing plants",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "greenhouse:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or caused by the warming of the Earth's atmosphere that is caused by air pollution : relating to or caused by the greenhouse effect",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grid:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a metal frame with bars running across it that is used to cover an opening",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grin:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to smile widely",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grin:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of the body that you hear with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grin:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) humorous in a clever and often ironic way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grind:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to crush or break (something) into very small pieces by rubbing it against a rough surface or using a special machine",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grind:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) boring or difficult work",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gross:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very obvious or noticeable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gross:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to describe a total amount of money that exists before anything (such as taxes or expenses) is taken away",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gross:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to earn (an amount of money) before taxes, expenses, etc., are taken away",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gross:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the amount of money earned before taxes, expenses, etc., are taken away",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "guerrilla:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a member of a usually small group of soldiers who do not belong to a regular army and who fight in a war as an independent unit —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "guidance:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) help or advice that tells you what to do : the act or process of guiding someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "guideline:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a rule or instruction that shows or tells how something should be done—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gut:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the internal organs of an animal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gut:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or based on emotions : not based on logic or reason",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gut:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to remove the internal organs from (a fish or an animal)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "habitat:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the place or type of place where a plant or animal naturally or normally lives or grows",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hail:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) pieces of ice that fall from clouds like rain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hail:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) —used with it to say that hail is falling",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "halfway:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) in the middle between two points",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "halfway:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a place where people who have recently left a prison, mental hospital, etc., can live until they are considered ready to live by themselves",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "halfway:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to see and speak to (someone) for the first time : to be introduced to or become acquainted with (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "halfway:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) from one side or end to the other",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "handful:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount that you can hold in your hand —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "handling:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of touching, feeling, holding, or moving something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "handling:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to touch, feel, hold, or move (something) with your hand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "handy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very useful or helpful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "handy:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move toward someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "harassment:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to annoy or bother (someone) in a constant or repeated way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hardware:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) things (such as tools or parts of machines) that are made of metal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "harmony:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the combination of different musical notes played or sung at the same time to produce a pleasing sound —often used after in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "harvest:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the season when crops are gathered from the fields or the activity of gathering crops",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "harvest:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to gather (a crop)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hatred:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very strong feeling of dislike : hate",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hatred:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "haunt:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to visit or live in (a place)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "haunt:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a place that you go to often",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hazard:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a source of danger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hazard:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to risk losing (something, such as money) in an attempt to get, win, or achieve something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hazard:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to a person's job or occupation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "headquarters:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a place from which something (such as a business or a military action) is controlled or directed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "healthcare:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the prevention or treatment of illness by doctors, dentists, psychologists, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "helmet:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a hard hat that is worn to protect your head",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "herb:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a plant or a part of a plant that is used as medicine or to give flavor to food",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "heritage:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the traditions, achievements, beliefs, etc., that are part of the history of a group or nation—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "high-profile:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) attracting a lot of attention in newspapers, on television, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "high-profile:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the shape of a head or face that is seen or drawn from the side",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hilarious:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very funny",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hint:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small piece of information that helps you guess an answer or do something more easily",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hint:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say (something) or give information about (something) in an indirect way —usually + that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hip:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of your body between your waist and legs on each side",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hip:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) knowing about and following the newest styles, fashions, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hip:interjection": {
    "def": "(interjection) —used in a cheer",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hip:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause a bullet, arrow, etc., to move forward with great force from a weapon",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "historian:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who studies or writes about history",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "homeland:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the country where someone was born or grew up",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "homeless:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having no place to live",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "honesty:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality of being fair and truthful : the quality of being honest",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "honey:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a thick, sweet substance made by bees",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hook:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a curved or bent tool for catching, holding, or pulling something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hook:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to connect or attach (something) with a hook",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hopeful:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) full of hope : feeling or showing hope",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hopeful:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who hopes to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hopefully:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a hopeful manner",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "horizon:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the line where the earth or sea seems to meet the sky",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "horn:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) one of the hard pointed parts that grows on the head of some animals (such as cattle, goats, or sheep)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "horn:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move with speed or force",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hostage:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is captured by someone who demands that certain things be done before the captured person is freed —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hostage:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to carry or move (something) to a place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hostile:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to an enemy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hostile:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an occurrence in which a person, company, etc., takes control of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hostility:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an unfriendly or hostile state, attitude, or action",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "humanitarian:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who works to make other people's lives better",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "humanity:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality or state of being human",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hunger:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very great need for food : a severe lack of food",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hunger:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have or feel a strong desire —usually + after or for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hydrogen:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a chemical element that has no color or smell and that is the simplest, lightest, and most common element",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hypothesis:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an idea or theory that is not proven but that leads to further study or discussion",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "icon:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small picture on a computer screen that represents a program or function",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "id:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a part of a person's unconscious mind that relates to basic needs and desires",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "id:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to find out the identity of (someone or something) : identify",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "id:noun suffix": {
    "def": "(noun suffix) a chemical made up of two or more elements",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "identical:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) exactly the same",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "identical:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) either member of a pair of twins that are produced from a single egg and who look exactly alike",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "identification:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of finding out who someone is or what something is : the act of identifying someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ideological:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the set of ideas and beliefs of a group or political party",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ideology:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the set of ideas and beliefs of a group or political party",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "idiot:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very stupid or foolish person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "idiot:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) extremely easy to use or do",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ignorance:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a lack of knowledge, understanding, or education : the state of being ignorant —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ignorance:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) extremely or completely happy : full of or causing bliss",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ignorance:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to ask for something in a serious and emotional way —often + for —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "illusion:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that looks or seems different from what it is : something that is false or not real but that seems to be true or real",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "imagery:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) pictures or photographs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "immigration:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to come to a country to live there—often + to —sometimes + from",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "immune:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not capable of being affected by a disease—usually + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "immune:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the system that protects your body from diseases and infections",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "implement:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an object used to do work : tool",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "implement:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to begin to do or use (something, such as a plan) : to make (something) active or effective",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "implementation:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to begin to do or use (something, such as a plan) : to make (something) active or effective",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "imprison:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (someone) in prison —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inability:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the condition of not being able to do something : lack of ability",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inadequate:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not enough or not good enough : not adequate",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inappropriate:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not right or suited for some purpose or situation : not appropriate or suitable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "incarcerate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (someone) in prison : imprison—usually used as (be) incarcerated",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "incarceration:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (someone) in prison : imprison—usually used as (be) incarcerated",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "incentive:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that encourages a person to do something or to work harder",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "incidence:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the number of times something happens or develops : the rate at which something occurs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inclined:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) wanting to do something or likely to do something —usually followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inclined:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to bend forward or to cause (something) to bend forward",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inclusion:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have (someone or something) as part of a group or total : to contain (someone or something) in a group or as a part of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "incorporate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to include (something) as part of something else —often + in or into",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "incur:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause yourself to have or experience (something unpleasant or unwanted)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "independence:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) freedom from outside control or support : the state of being independent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "indication:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a sign or signal) that points out or shows something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "indicator:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sign that shows the condition or existence of something —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "indictment:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an official written statement charging a person with a crime",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "indigenous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) produced, living, or existing naturally in a particular region or environment —sometimes + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "induce:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone or something) to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "indulge:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to allow (yourself) to have or do something as a special pleasure —often + in —often + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inequality:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an unfair situation in which some people have more rights or better opportunities than other people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inevitably:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) sure to happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "infamous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) well-known for being bad : known for evil acts or crimes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "infant:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very young child : baby",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "infant:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) made or suitable for babies",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "infect:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone or something) to become sick or affected by disease —often used as (be) infected",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "infer:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to form (an opinion) from evidence : to reach (a conclusion) based on known facts —often + from —often + that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inflation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of inflating something : the state of being inflated",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inflation:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inflict:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause someone to experience or be affected by (something unpleasant or harmful) —often + on or upon",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "influential:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the power to cause changes : having influence —sometimes + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "info:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) information",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "infrastructure:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the basic equipment and structures (such as roads and bridges) that are needed for a country, region, or organization to function properly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inhabitant:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person or animal that lives in a particular place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inherent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) belonging to the basic nature of someone or something —often + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inherit:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to receive (money, property, etc.) from someone when that person dies",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inhibit:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to keep (someone) from doing what he or she wants to do",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inject:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to force a liquid medicine or drug into someone or something by using a special needle—often + into —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "injection:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of forcing a liquid medicine or drug into someone or something by using a special needle",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "injustice:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) unfair treatment : a situation in which the rights of a person or a group of people are ignored",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ink:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) colored liquid that is used for writing or printing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ink:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put ink on (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ink:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) impossible to see : not visible",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inmate:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is kept in a prison or mental hospital",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "innovation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a new idea, device, or method",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "innovative:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) introducing or using new ideas or methods",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "input:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) advice or opinions that help someone make a decision",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "input:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to enter (information) into a computer",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inquire:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to ask for information —usually + about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "insert:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something) in something —often + in or into",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "insert:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is put into something else; especially : a small section or piece of paper with information that is placed inside something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "insertion:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of putting something into something else : the act or process of inserting something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "insider:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who belongs to a group or organization and has special knowledge about it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inspection:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of looking at something closely in order to learn more about it, to find problems, etc. : the act of inspecting something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inspector:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person whose job is to inspect something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inspiration:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that makes someone want to do something or that gives someone an idea about what to do or create : a force or influence that inspires someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "installation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of making a machine, a service, etc., ready to be used in a certain place : the act of installing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "instant:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very short period of time : moment",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "instant:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) becoming something very quickly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "institutional:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an established organization",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "institutional:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) many : much",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "instruct:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to teach (someone) a subject, skill, etc.—usually + in or on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "instrumental:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very important in helping or causing something to happen or be done—often + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "insufficient:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not having or providing enough of what is needed : not sufficient —often followed by to + verb —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "insult:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do or say something that is offensive to (someone) : to do or say something that shows a lack of respect for (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "insult:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a rude or offensive act or statement : something that insults someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intact:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not broken or damaged : having every part",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intake:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the amount of something (such as food or drink) that is taken into your body",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "integral:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very important and necessary —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "integrate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to combine (two or more things) to form or create something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "integrated:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having different parts working together as a unit",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "integrated:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to combine (two or more things) to form or create something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "integrated:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of tiny electronic circuits that work together on a very small piece of hard material (such as silicon) —called also integrated circuit",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "integration:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to combine (two or more things) to form or create something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "integrity:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality of being honest and fair",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intellectual:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the ability to think in a logical way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intellectual:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a smart person who enjoys serious study and thought : an intellectual person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intensify:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become stronger or more extreme : to become more intense",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intensity:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality or state of being intense : extreme strength or force",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intensive:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) involving very great effort or work",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intensive:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) intensifier",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intent:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the thing that you plan to do or achieve : an aim or purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) showing concentration or great attention",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intent:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to trick or cheat someone or something in order to get money : to use fraud in order to get money from a person, an organization, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "interact:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to talk or do things with other people —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "interaction:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to talk or do things with other people —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "interactive:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) designed to respond to the actions, commands, etc., of a user",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "interface:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the place or area at which different things meet and communicate with or affect each other",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "interface:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to connect or become connected : to connect by means of an interface",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "interfere:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become involved in the activities and concerns of other people when your involvement is not wanted —often + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "interference:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) involvement in the activities and concerns of other people when your involvement is not wanted : the act of interfering",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "interference:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move with your legs at a speed that is faster than walking —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "interim:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a period of time between events : interval",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "interim:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) used or accepted for a limited time : not permanent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "interior:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) located on the inside of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "interior:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an inner part, area, or surface",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intermediate:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) occurring in the middle of a process or series",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intermediate:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who has the knowledge or skill of someone who is more advanced than a beginner but not yet an expert",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intersection:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the place or point where two or more things come together; especially : the place where two or more streets meet or cross each other",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "interval:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a period of time between events : pause",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intervene:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to come or occur between two times or events",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intervention:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to come or occur between two times or events",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intimate:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a very close relationship : very warm and friendly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intimate:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very close and trusted friend : an intimate friend",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intimate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say or suggest (something) in an indirect way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intriguing:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) extremely interesting : fascinating",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intriguing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) want to know more about something : to cause (someone) to become interested —often used as (be) intrigued",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "invade:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to enter (a place, such as a foreign country) in order to take control by military force",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inventory:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a complete list of the things that are in a place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inventory:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a complete list of (the things in a place) : to make an inventory of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "investigator:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to try to find out the facts about (something, such as a crime or an accident) in order to learn how it happened, who did it, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "investigator:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who works as a detective and who is not a member of a police force —called also private detective, private eye",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "investor:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use money to earn more money : to use your money to purchase stock in a company, to buy property, etc., in order to make future profit —often + in —often + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "invisible:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) impossible to see : not visible",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "involvement:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have or include (someone or something) as a part of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ironic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) using words that mean the opposite of what you really think especially in order to be funny",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ironically:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) using words that mean the opposite of what you really think especially in order to be funny",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "irony:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the use of words that mean the opposite of what you really think especially in order to be funny",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "irrelevant:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not important or relating to what is being discussed right now : not relevant —sometimes + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "isolated:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) separate from others",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "isolated:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put or keep (someone or something) in a place or situation that is separate from others —often + from",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "isolation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being in a place or situation that is separate from others : the condition of being isolated",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "isolation:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "jail:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a place where people are kept when they have been arrested and are being punished for a crime",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "jail:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (a person) in jail—usually used as (be) jailed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "jet:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a fast airplane that has one or more jet engines —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "jet:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to travel by jet airplane",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "jet:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) moved forward by a jet engine",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "jet:trademark": {
    "def": "(trademark) —used for a small and fast vehicle that is used on water and carries one or two people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "joint:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a point where two bones meet in the body",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "joint:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) combining the work of two or more people or groups of people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "joint:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to study or watch (a house, store, etc.) with plans to rob it—often used in the phrase case the joint",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "journalism:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the activity or job of collecting, writing, and editing news stories for newspapers, magazines, television, or radio",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "journalism:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a very strange or unusual quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "judicial:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to courts of law or judges",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "jurisdiction:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the power or right to make judgments about the law, to arrest and punish criminals, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "jury:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people who are members of the public and are chosen to make a decision in a legal case",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "jury:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to build or put together (a simple device or structure) using the materials that you have available",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "jury:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) happening or existing before now and continuing into the present—used to say that an action or condition continues",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "justification:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an acceptable reason for doing something : something that justifies an action",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "kidnap:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to take away (someone) by force usually in order to keep the person as a prisoner and demand money for returning the person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "kidney:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) either of two organs in your body that remove waste products from your blood and make urine —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "kindergarten:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a school or class for very young children",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "kit:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a set of tools or supplies that a person uses for a particular purpose or activity",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "kit:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) complete or full : not lacking or leaving out any part",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ladder:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a device used for climbing that has two long pieces of wood, metal, or rope with a series of steps or rungs between them",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ladder:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or go up (something) using your feet and often your hands",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "landing:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of returning to the ground or another surface after a flight —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "landing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to return to the ground or another surface after a flight",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "landlord:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who owns a house, apartment, etc., and rents it to other people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "landmark:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an object or structure on land that is easy to see and recognize",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lane:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a narrow road or path —often used in the names of streets",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lap:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the area between the knees and the hips of a person who is sitting down",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lap:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something) to partly cover something else—often + over",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "large-scale:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) involving many people or things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "laser:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a device that produces a narrow and powerful beam of light that has many special uses in medicine, industry, etc. —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "latter:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) coming or happening near the end of a process, activity, series, life, etc. : later",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lawmaker:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who makes laws : legislator",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lawn:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an area of ground (such as the ground around a house or in a garden or park) that is covered with short grass",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lawn:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cut (something, such as grass) with a machine or a blade",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lawsuit:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a process by which a court of law makes a decision to end a disagreement between people or organizations",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "layout:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the design or arrangement of something : the way something is laid out",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "layout:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to place (someone or something) down gently in a flat position —often + down",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "leak:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to let something (such as a liquid or gas) in or out through a hole in a surface",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "leak:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a hole in a surface that lets something (such as a liquid or gas) pass in or out",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "legacy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as property or money) that is received from someone who has died",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "legendary:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) told about in a legend",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "legislation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a law or set of laws made by a government",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "legislative:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the power to make laws",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "legislature:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people with the power to make or change laws",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lengthy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) lasting for a long time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lens:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a clear curved piece of glass or plastic that is used in eyeglasses, cameras, telescopes, etc., to make things look clearer, smaller, or bigger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lesbian:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a woman who is sexually attracted to other women : a female homosexual",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lesser:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of smaller size",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lesser:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the force of things that are morally bad",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lethal:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing or able to cause death —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "liable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) legally responsible for something —usually + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "liberal:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) believing that government should be active in supporting social and political change : relating to or supporting political liberalism",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "liberal:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who believes that government should be active in supporting social and political change : a person who is politically liberal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "liberation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of freeing someone or something from another's control : the act of liberating someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "liberty:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the state or condition of people who are able to act and speak freely : freedom",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lifelong:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) continuing or lasting through a person's life",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lifetime:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the time during which a person is alive —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lighting:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) light that is of a particular kind or that has a particular quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lighting:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to provide light for (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "likelihood:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the chance that something will happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "likewise:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in the same way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "limb:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a leg or arm",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "limb:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to separate (something) into parts by pulling it, cutting it, etc. : to rip, split, or open (something) quickly or violently",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "limitation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of controlling the size or extent of something : the act of limiting something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "linear:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) formed by lines : made up of lines",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lineup:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a list of the players who are playing in a game (such as baseball)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lineup:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to place or form a line along (something, such as a hallway, building, or street)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "linger:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to stay somewhere beyond the usual or expected time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "listing:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a printed list—usually + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "listing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a list of (names, things, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "liter:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a metric unit for measuring the volume of a liquid or gas that is equal to 1.057 quarts",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "literacy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the ability to read and write",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "literary:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to literature",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "literary:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who does business for another person : a person who acts on behalf of another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "litter:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) things that have been thrown away and that are lying on the ground in a public place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "litter:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cover (a surface) with many things in an untidy way —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "liver:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large organ of the body that produces bile and cleans the blood",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "liver:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having life : living or alive",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lobby:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large open area inside and near the entrance of a public building (such as a hotel or theater)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lobby:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to try to influence government officials to make decisions for or against something —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "log:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, heavy section of a tree that has fallen or been cut down",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "log:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cut down trees in an area for wood",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "log:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not hard to do : not difficult",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "logic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a proper or reasonable way of thinking about or understanding something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "logic:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cut (something) into pieces by hitting it with the sharp edge of an ax, knife, etc. —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "logo:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a symbol that is used to identify a company and that appears on its products",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "long-standing:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) lasting or existing for a long time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "longtime:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having been something specified for many years",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "longtime:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the thing that is measured as seconds, minutes, hours, days, years, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "longtime:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to notice or become aware of (someone or something) by using your eyes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "loom:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to appear in a large, strange, or frightening form often in a sudden way : to appear in an impressively large or great form",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "loom:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a frame or machine that is used to weave threads or yarns to produce cloth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "loom:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) great in size or amount : big",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "loop:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a curved part or shape made when something long and thin (such as a rope or thread) bends so that it touches or crosses over itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "loop:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to form or cause (something) to form a loop",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lottery:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a way of raising money for a government, charity, etc., in which many tickets are sold and a few of the tickets are chosen by chance to win prizes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lyric:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the words of a song —usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lyric:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) expressing deep feelings in a way that is like a song",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "machinery:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) machines of a particular kind or machines in general",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "magnetic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to a magnet or magnetism",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "magnetic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the direction or area to the north toward which the needle of a compass points",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "magnificent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very beautiful or impressive : very great",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "magnitude:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the size, extent, or importance of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mainland:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large area of land that forms a country or a continent and that does not include islands—used with the —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mainstream:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to place (a child with special educational needs) in regular school classes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "makeup:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the way in which something is put together or arranged—often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "makeup:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to build, create, or produce (something) by work or effort —often followed by with to describe the things that are used to produce something —often followed by of to describe the material that forms something —often followed by from to describe the source of a product",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "makeup:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) unable to be found",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "making:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the action or process of producing or making something —often used in combination",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "making:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to build, create, or produce (something) by work or effort —often followed by with to describe the things that are used to produce something —often followed by of to describe the material that forms something —often followed by from to describe the source of a product",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "making:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very important in history : causing an important change in history",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mandate:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an official order to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mandate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to officially demand or require (something) —often used as (be) mandated",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mandatory:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) required by a law or rule",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "manipulation:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or control (something) with your hands or by using a machine",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "manufacture:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) usually in large amounts by using machines",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "manufacture:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the process of making products especially with machines in factories",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "manufacturing:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the industry or business of making products especially with machines in factories",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "manufacturing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) usually in large amounts by using machines",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "marathon:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a running race that is about 26 miles (42 kilometers) long",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "marathon:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) lasting an unusually long time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "march:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to walk with regular steps as a group : to walk in the regular and organized way of soldiers",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "march:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of walking together as an organized group : an act of marching; especially : an organized walk by a large group of people to support or protest something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "margin:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of a page that is above, below, or to the side of the printed part",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "marginal:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not very important",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "marginal:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a political seat, position, etc., that is won or lost by only a few votes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "marine:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the sea or the plants and animals that live in the sea",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "marine:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a member of the U.S. Marine Corps or the British Royal Marines",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "marker:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a sign or an object) that shows the location of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "marker:trademark": {
    "def": "(trademark) —used for a felt-tip pen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "marketplace:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the economic system through which different companies compete with each other to sell their products",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "martial:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to war or soldiers",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "martial:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) any one of several forms of fighting and self-defense (such as karate and judo) that are widely practiced as sports",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "martial:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to present evidence against (someone) in a military court : to put (someone) on trial in a military court",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "massacre:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the violent killing of many people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "massacre:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to violently kill (a group of people) : slaughter",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mate:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who lives with you, works in the same place as you, etc.—usually used in combination with another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have sexual activity in order to produce young",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mate:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) coming before all others in time, order, or importance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mathematical:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or involving mathematics",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "maximize:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to increase (something) as much as possible : to increase (something) to a maximum",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "meaningful:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a clear meaning",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "meantime:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the time in Greenwich, England, that is used as the basis of standard time throughout the world —called also (US) Greenwich time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mechanic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who repairs machines (such as car engines) and keeps them running properly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mechanical:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to machinery",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mechanical:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) drawing done by using special instruments that allow you to draw a machine, building, etc., in a very precise and accurate way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mechanism:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of machinery : a mechanical part or group of parts having a particular function",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "medal:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of metal often in the form of a coin with designs and words in honor of a special event, a person, or an achievement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "medal:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to win a medal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "medication:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a substance used in treating disease or relieving pain : medicine",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "medication:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "medieval:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the Middle Ages : of or relating to the period of European history from about A.D. 500 to about 1500",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "medieval:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the thing that is measured as seconds, minutes, hours, days, years, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "meditation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of spending time in quiet thought : the act or process of meditating",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "meditation:service mark": {
    "def": "(service mark) —used for a method of meditating in which you close your eyes and repeatedly think of a simple sound, word, or phrase (called a mantra)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "melody:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a pleasing series of musical notes that form the main part of a song or piece of music",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "membership:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of belonging to or being a part of a group or an organization : the state of being a member",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "memo:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually brief written message from one person or department in an organization, company, etc., to another : memorandum",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "memoir:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a written account in which someone (such as a famous performer or politician) describes past experiences",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "memorable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very good or interesting and worth remembering",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "memorial:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a monument or ceremony) that honors a person who has died or serves as a reminder of an event in which many people died —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "memorial:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) created or done to honor a person who has died or to remind people of an event in which many people died",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mentor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who teaches or gives help and advice to a less experienced and often younger person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mentor:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to teach or give advice or guidance to (someone, such as a less experienced person or a child) : to act as a mentor for (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mere:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to say that something or someone is small, unimportant, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "merge:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (two or more things, such as two companies) to come together and become one thing : to join or unite (one thing) with another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "merger:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of combining two or more businesses into one business",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "merit:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a good quality or feature that deserves to be praised —usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "merit:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to deserve (something, such as attention or good treatment) by being important or good",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "metaphor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a word or phrase for one thing that is used to refer to another thing in order to show or suggest that they are similar",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "methodology:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a set of methods, rules, or ideas that are important in a science or art : a particular procedure or set of procedures",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "midst:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the middle area or part of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "migration:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move from one country or place to live or work in another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "militant:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing a desire or willingness to use strong, extreme, and sometimes forceful methods to achieve something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "militia:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people who are not part of the armed forces of a country but are trained like soldiers",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mill:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a building with machinery for grinding grain into flour",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mill:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to produce (something) in a mill especially by grinding, crushing, or cutting it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mill:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) average or ordinary",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "miner:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who works in a mine",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "miner:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to dig a mine in order to find and take away coal, gold, diamonds, etc.—usually + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "minimal:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very small or slight in size or amount",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "minimize:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something bad or not wanted) as small as possible",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mining:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the process or business of digging in mines to obtain minerals, metals, jewels, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mining:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to dig a mine in order to find and take away coal, gold, diamonds, etc.—usually + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ministry:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) religious leaders as a group : ministers as a group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "miracle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an unusual or wonderful event that is believed to be caused by the power of God",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "miracle:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not very important or valuable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "miserable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very unhappy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "miserable:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an action that is considered to be wrong according to religious or moral law",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "misleading:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to believe something that is not true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "missile:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an object that is thrown, shot, or launched as a weapon; especially : a rocket that explodes when it hits a distant target",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mob:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large group or crowd of people who are angry or violent or difficult to control",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mob:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move close to (someone) in an excited way : to crowd around (someone) in an aggressive, excited, or annoying way —often used as (be) mobbed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mobile:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to move from one place to another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mobile:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a work of art or a decoration that is hung from above and that has attached shapes or figures that move easily in the air",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mobility:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the ability or tendency to move from one position or situation to another usually better one",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mobility:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) moving or able to move into a higher social or economic position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mobilize:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to bring (people) together for action",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mode:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a particular form or type of something (such as transportation or behavior)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mode:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) topped with ice cream",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "moderate:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) average in size or amount : neither too much nor too little",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "moderate:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person whose political ideas are not extreme : a person who has moderate opinions or is a member of a moderate political group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "moderate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) less harsh, strong, or severe or to become less harsh, strong, or severe",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "modest:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not very large in size or amount",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "modification:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of changing parts of something : the act or process of modifying something —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "module:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) one of a set of parts that can be connected or combined to build or complete something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "momentum:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the strength or force that something has when it is moving",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "momentum:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to bring (things or people) together into a group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "monopoly:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) complete control of the entire supply of goods or of a service in a certain area or market",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "monthly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening, done, or made every month",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "monthly:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a magazine that is published once every month",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "monument:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a building, statue, etc., that honors a person or event —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "morality:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) beliefs about what is right behavior and what is wrong behavior",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mortgage:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a legal agreement in which a person borrows money to buy property (such as a house) and pays back the money over a period of years —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mortgage:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give someone a legal claim on (property that you own) in exchange for money that you will pay back over a period of years",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mosque:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a building that is used for Muslim religious services",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mosquito:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small flying insect that bites the skin of people and animals and sucks their blood",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "motivate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give (someone) a reason for doing something —often used as (be) motivated",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "motive:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a reason for doing something —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "motive:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or causing motion",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "moving:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) changing place or position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "moving:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something or someone) to go from one place or position to another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "moving:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large vehicle in which furniture and other things are moved from one home or building to another —called also (British) removal van",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "municipal:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the government of a city or town",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mutual:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) shared between two or more people or groups",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mutual:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a type of investment in which the money of many people is used to buy stock from many different companies —called also (British) unit trust",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "myth:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an idea or story that is believed by many people but that is not true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "naked:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not wearing any clothes : not covered by clothing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "naked:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) completely or fully",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "naked:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to remove your clothing —often + down",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "namely:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used when giving exact information about something you have already mentioned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nasty:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very unpleasant to see, smell, taste, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nasty:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very violent or offensive movie that is on video",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nationwide:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) including or involving all parts of a nation or country",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "naval:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to a country's navy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "navigation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act, activity, or process of finding the way to get to a place when you are traveling in a ship, airplane, car, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "necessity:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that you must have or do : something that is necessary",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "necessity:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) brought into life by the process of birth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "neglect:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to fail to take care of or to give attention to (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "neglect:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) lack of attention or care that someone or something needs —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "negotiation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a formal discussion between people who are trying to reach an agreement : an act of negotiating —usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "neighboring:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) near or next to something or someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "net:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a device that is used for catching or holding things or for keeping things out of a space and that is made of pieces of string, rope, wire, etc., woven together with spaces in between —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "net:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to catch (something) in a net —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "net:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe the amount or value of something after all costs and expenses have been taken away",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "neutral:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not supporting either side of an argument, fight, war, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "neutral:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a color that is not bright or strong : a neutral color—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "newly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) a short time ago : recently",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "newsletter:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a short written report that tells about the recent activities of an organization and that is sent to members of the organization",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "niche:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a job, activity, etc., that is very suitable for someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nickel:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a hard silver-white metal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nickel:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) involving, making, or spending a small amount of money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nickel:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) pay many small amounts of money over a long period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nominate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to formally choose (someone) as a candidate for a job, position, office, etc. —often used as (be) nominated",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nomination:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of formally choosing someone as a candidate for a job, position, office, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nominee:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone or something that has been chosen as a candidate for a job, position, office, honor, award, etc. : someone or something that has been nominated —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nonetheless:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in spite of what has just been said : nevertheless",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nonprofit:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not existing or done for the purpose of making a profit",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nonsense:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) words or ideas that are foolish or untrue",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nonsense:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very serious about doing things in a direct and efficient way without any foolishness or nonsense",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nonsense:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use a sharp tool (such as a knife) to open or divide (something, such as paper or wood) —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "norm:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) standards of proper or acceptable behavior",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "notable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) unusual and worth noticing : remarkable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "notable:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a famous or important person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "notably:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a way that attracts or deserves attention",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "notebook:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a book with blank pages that is used for writing notes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "notify:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to tell (someone) officially about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "notorious:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) well-known or famous especially for something bad",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "novel:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long written story usually about imaginary characters and events",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "novel:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) new and different from what has been known before",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "novelist:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who writes novels",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nowadays:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) at the present time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nursery:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the room where a baby sleeps",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nursing:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the job of taking care of people who are sick, injured, or old",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nursing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to take care of or help (someone who is sick or injured)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nutrition:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the process of eating the right kind of food so you can grow properly and be healthy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "obesity:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very fat : fat in a way that is unhealthy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "objection:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a reason for disagreeing with or opposing something : a reason for objecting —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "oblige:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to force or require (someone or something) to do something because of a law or rule or because it is necessary —usually used as (be) obliged",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "oblige:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the idea that people who have high social rank or wealth should be helpful and generous to people of lower rank or to people who are poor",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "observer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who sees and notices someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "obsess:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be the only person or thing that someone thinks or talks about —usually used as (be) obsessed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "obstacle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that makes it difficult to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "occasional:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening or done sometimes but not often : not happening or done in a regular or frequent way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "occupation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the work that a person does : a person's job or profession",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "occupy:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to live in (a house, apartment, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "occurrence:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that happens",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "odds:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the possibility that something will happen : the chance that one thing will happen instead of a different thing —often used with the",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "odds:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a very good chance to win : believed to be likely to win",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "odds:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit (something) repeatedly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "offender:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who commits a crime",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "offering:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is given to God or a god as a part of religious worship",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "offering:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give someone the opportunity to accept or take (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "offspring:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person's child",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ongoing:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) continuing to exist, happen, or progress : continuing without reaching an end",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "opera:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a kind of performance in which actors sing all or most of the words of a play with music performed by an orchestra —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "operational:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) ready for use : able to be used",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "operator:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who uses and controls something (such as a machine, device, or business) : someone who operates something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "operator:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a flat, even surface : not rough : not having any bumps, ridges, or uneven parts",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "opt:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to choose one thing instead of another—often + for —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "opt:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an opportunity to choose not to do or take part in something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "optical:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) used to help a person see",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "optical:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a computer disk on which information is recorded in a way that can be read by a laser",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "optimism:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling or belief that good things will happen in the future : a feeling or belief that what you hope for will happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "optimistic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing hope for the future : expecting good things to happen : hopeful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "oral:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the mouth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "oral:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a test in which you answer questions by speaking rather than by writing : an oral examination—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "orchestra:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of musicians who play usually classical music together and who are led by a conductor",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "organic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) grown or made without the use of artificial chemicals",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "organic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a branch of chemistry that is concerned with carbon and especially carbon compounds which are found in living things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "organizational:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a company, business, club, etc., that is formed for a particular purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "orientation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person's feelings, interests, and beliefs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "originate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to begin to exist : to be produced or created",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "outbreak:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sudden start or increase of fighting or disease —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "outfit:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a set of clothes that are worn together",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "outfit:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to provide (someone or something) with equipment or clothes especially for a special purpose —often used as (be) outfitted",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "outing:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a brief trip that people take for fun usually as a group —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "outing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to tell people that (someone) is a homosexual",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "outlet:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that people use to express their emotions or talents —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "outlook:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the way that a person thinks about things —often + on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "output:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the amount of something that is produced by a person or thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "output:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to produce and send out (something, such as information)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "outrage:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) extreme anger : a strong feeling of unhappiness because of something bad, hurtful, or morally wrong",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "outrage:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) very angry —often used as (be) outraged",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "outsider:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who does not belong to or is not accepted as part of a particular group or organization",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "outstanding:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) extremely good or excellent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "outstanding:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a change that results when something is done or happens : an event, condition, or state of affairs that is produced by a cause",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "overlook:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to fail to see or notice (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "overly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to an excessive degree : too",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "overnight:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) for or during the entire night",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "overnight:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening, traveling, or staying during the night",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "overnight:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a bag for carrying the clothes and other things that you take for an overnight trip",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "oversee:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to watch and direct (an activity, a group of workers, etc.) in order to be sure that a job is done correctly : supervise",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "overturn:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to turn (something) over",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "overwhelm:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to affect (someone) very strongly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "overwhelming:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very great in number, effect, or force",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "overwhelming:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to affect (someone) very strongly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ownership:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the state or fact of owning something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "oxygen:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a chemical that is found in the air, that has no color, taste, or smell, and that is necessary for life —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "packet:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small, thin package —called also (British) sachet",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pad:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an object that is thin, flat, and usually soft",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pad:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cover or fill (something) with soft material especially to protect it or make it more comfortable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "palm:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the inside part of the hand between the wrist and the fingers",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "palm:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hide (something) in the palm of your hand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "panic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a state or feeling of extreme fear that makes someone unable to act or think normally",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "panic:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be overcome with extreme fear : to be affected by panic",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "panic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) too frightened to think or act normally : overcome with panic",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "parade:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a public celebration of a special day or event that usually includes many people and groups moving down a street by marching or riding in cars or on special vehicles (called floats)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "parade:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to walk or march together in public especially as a way of celebrating or protesting something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "parallel:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe lines, paths, etc., that are the same distance apart along their whole length and do not touch at any point",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "parallel:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a way in which things are similar : a shared quality or characteristic",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "parallel:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be similar or equal to (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "parameter:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a rule or limit that controls what something is or how something should be done—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "parental:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is a father or mother : a person who has a child",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "parliament:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the group of people who are responsible for making the laws in some kinds of government",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "parliament:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or travel to a place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "part-time:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) working or involving fewer hours than is considered normal or standard",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "partial:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not complete or total",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "partially:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) somewhat but not completely : to some extent or in some degree : partly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "partially:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having hydrogen added",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "participation:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be involved with others in doing something : to take part in an activity or event with others —often + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "partnership:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being partners",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "passing:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of moving toward and beyond something—usually + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "passing:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) moving past someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "passing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move past someone or something —often + by —often + by",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "passionate:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having, showing, or expressing strong emotions or beliefs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "passive:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe someone who allows things to happen or who accepts what other people do or decide without trying to change anything",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "passive:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a way of opposing the government without using violence especially by refusing to obey laws",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "password:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a secret word or phrase that a person must know before being given permission to enter a place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pastor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a minister or priest in charge of a church or parish",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "patent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or concerned with patents",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "patent:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an official document that gives a person or company the right to be the only one that makes or sells a product for a certain period of time —often + on —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "patent:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to get a patent for (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "patron:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who gives money and support to an artist, organization, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "peasant:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a poor farmer or farm worker who has low social status—used especially to refer to poor people who lived in Europe in the past or to poor people who live in some countries around the world today —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "peculiar:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not usual or normal : strange",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "peer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who belongs to the same age group or social group as someone else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "peer:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to look closely or carefully especially because something or someone is difficult to see",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "penalty:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) punishment for breaking a rule or law",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "penalty:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give money for goods or services —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pension:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of money that a company or the government pays to a person who is old or sick and no longer works",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "permanently:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) lasting or continuing for a very long time or forever : not temporary or changing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "persistent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) continuing to do something or to try to do something even though it is difficult or other people want you to stop",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "persistent:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an unconscious state that is the result of severe brain damage and that can last for a very long time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "personnel:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the people who work for a particular company or organization",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "petition:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a written document that people sign to show that they want a person or organization to do or change something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "petition:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to ask (a person, group, or organization) for something in a formal way —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pharmacy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a store or part of a store in which drugs and medicines are prepared and sold",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "philosopher:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who studies ideas about knowledge, truth, the nature and meaning of life, etc. : a person who studies philosophy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "philosophical:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or based on philosophy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "physician:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a medical doctor; especially : a medical doctor who is not a surgeon",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pill:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small, rounded object that you swallow and that contains medicine, vitamins, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pill:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to begin to have small balls of fiber on the surface usually after having been worn or used many times",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pill:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a strong and often unpleasant flavor that is the opposite of sweet",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pioneer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who helps create or develop new ideas, methods, etc.—often + in —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pioneer:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to help create or develop (new ideas, methods, etc.) : to be a pioneer in the development of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pipeline:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a line of connected pipes that are used for carrying liquids and gases over a long distance —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pirate:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who attacks and steals from a ship at sea —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pirate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to illegally copy (something) without permission",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pity:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a strong feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pity:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to feel pity for (someone or something) : to feel sorry for (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "placement:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of putting something in a particular place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plea:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a serious and emotional request for something —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plea:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to get (something desirable)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plug:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a part at the end of an electric cord that has two or three metal pins that connect the cord to a source of electricity",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plug:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to fill or cover (a hole, space, etc.) with something —often + up —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "poll:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an activity in which several or many people are asked a question or a series of questions in order to get information about what most people think about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "poll:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to ask (several or many people) a question or a series of questions in order to get information about what most people think about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pond:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an area of water that is surrounded by land and that is smaller than a lake",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pond:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) large in size",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pop:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to suddenly break open or come away from something often with a short, loud noise",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pop:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a short, loud sound",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pop:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to things that are popular and often talked about on television, in newspapers, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pop:abbreviation": {
    "def": "(abbreviation) population",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "portfolio:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a flat case for carrying documents or drawings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "portion:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a part of a larger amount, area, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "portion:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to divide (something) into parts and give those parts to people —usually + out",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "postpone:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to decide that something which had been planned for a particular time will be done at a later time instead",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "postwar:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening, existing, or made after a war; especially : happening, existing, or made after World War II",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "potentially:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) capable of becoming real : possible",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "practitioner:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who works in a professional medical or legal business",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "preach:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a speech about religion in a church or other public place : to deliver a sermon",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "preach:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of singers especially in a church",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "precede:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to happen, go, or come before (something or someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "precedent:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a similar action or event that happened at an earlier time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "precedent:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something) in a place or position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "precious:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) rare and worth a lot of money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "precious:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) very or extremely",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "precious:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the thing that is measured as seconds, minutes, hours, days, years, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "precise:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very accurate and exact",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "precisely:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very accurate and exact",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "precision:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality of being precise : exactness or accuracy —often used after with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "precision:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) designed for very accurate measurement or operation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "predator:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an animal that lives by killing and eating other animals : an animal that preys on other animals",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "predecessor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who had a job or position before someone else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "predictable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) capable of being known before happening or being done",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "predominantly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) more important, powerful, successful, or noticeable than other people or things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "preference:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of liking or wanting one person or thing more than another person or thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pregnancy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the condition of a woman or female animal that is going to have a baby or babies : the condition of a pregnant woman or female animal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pregnancy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) coming from or associated with the world of ghosts",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prejudice:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an unfair feeling of dislike for a person or group because of race, sex, religion, etc. —often + against",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prejudice:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to have an unfair feeling of dislike for someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "preliminary:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) coming before the main part of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "preliminary:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that comes first in order to prepare for or introduce the main part of something else—often + to —usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "premier:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) prime minister",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "premier:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) most important or best",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "premier:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be shown or performed for the first time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "premise:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a building and the area of land that it is on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "premium:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the price of insurance : the amount paid for insurance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "premium:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) high or higher than normal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prescribe:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to officially tell someone to use (a medicine, therapy, diet, etc.) as a remedy or treatment",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prescription:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a written message from a doctor that officially tells someone to use a medicine, therapy, etc. —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "presently:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) during the time that is happening now : at the present time : now",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "preside:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be in charge of something (such as a trial) —often + at",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "presidency:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the job of a president or the period of time when a person is president—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "presidential:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the head of the government in some countries —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prestigious:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the respect and admiration that someone or something gets for being successful or important",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "presumably:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) very likely—used to say what you think is likely to happen or be true even though you are not sure",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "presume:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to think that (something) is true without knowing that it is true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prevail:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to defeat an opponent especially in a long or difficult contest —often + against or over —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prevalence:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) accepted, done, or happening often or over a large area at a particular time : common or widespread",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prevention:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or practice of stopping something bad from happening : the act of preventing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prey:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an animal that is hunted or killed by another animal for food",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prey:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not hard to do : not difficult",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prey:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to come or go down quickly from a high place or position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "primarily:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to indicate the main purpose of something, reason for something, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prior:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) existing earlier in time : previous",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prior:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a monk who is the head of a religious house or order",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "privatization:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to remove (something) from government control and place it in private control or ownership",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "privilege:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a right or benefit that is given to some people and not to others",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "privilege:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give an advantage that others do not have to (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "probability:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the chance that something will happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "probable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) likely to happen or to be true but not certain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "probable:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) evidence that gives someone a reason to think that a crime has been or is being committed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "probe:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to ask a lot of questions in order to find secret or hidden information about someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "probe:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a careful examination or investigation of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "problematic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) difficult to understand, solve, or fix",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "proceed:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to continue to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "proceeding:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the process of appearing before a court of law so a decision can be made about an argument or claim : a legal action —usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "proceeding:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to continue to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "proceeds:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the total amount of money or profit that is made",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "proceeds:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to continue to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "processing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to change (something) from one form into another by preparing, handling, or treating it in a special way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "processing:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the process of putting information into a computer so that the computer can organize it, change its form, etc.—often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "processor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a machine, company, etc., that treats, prepares, or handles something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "productive:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) doing or achieving a lot : working hard and getting good results",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "productivity:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the rate at which goods are produced or work is completed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "profitable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) making money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "programming:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or job of creating computer programs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "programming:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give (a computer) a set of instructions to perform a particular action : to create a program for (a computer) —often used as (be) programmed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "progressive:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) moving forward",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "progressive:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who favors new or modern ideas especially in politics and education",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prohibit:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to order (someone) not to use or do something—+ from",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "projection:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an estimate of what might happen in the future based on what is happening now",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "projection:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the stars",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prominent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) important and well-known",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "promising:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) likely to succeed or to be good : full of promise",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "promising:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to tell someone that you will definitely do something or that something will definitely happen in the future",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prompt:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prompt:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) done or given without delay",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prompt:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the lines of a play that are said to an actor who has forgotten them",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prompt:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) exactly at the time stated",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pronounced:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very noticeable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pronounced:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make the sound of (a word or letter) with your voice",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pronounced:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of words that expresses a statement, question, command, or wish",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "propaganda:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) ideas or statements that are often false or exaggerated and that are spread in order to help a cause, a political leader, a government, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "proportion:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount that is a part of a whole —usually + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "proportion:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move with speed or force",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "proposition:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a plan or offer) that is presented to a person or group of people to consider",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "proposition:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to offer to have sex with (someone) in a direct and often offensive way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prosecute:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hold a trial against a person who is accused of a crime to see if that person is guilty",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prosecution:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of holding a trial against a person who is accused of a crime to see if that person is guilty",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prosecutor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a lawyer who represents the side in a court case that accuses a person of a crime and who tries to prove that the person is guilty",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prospective:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) likely to be or become something specified in the future",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prosperity:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being successful usually by making a lot of money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "protective:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) used to protect someone or something : giving or meant to give protection",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "protective:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the legal right to take care of a child (such as a child whose parents are divorced)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "protective:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "protein:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a substance found in foods (such as meat, milk, eggs, and beans) that is an important part of the human diet",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "protester:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to show or express strong disagreement with or disapproval of something (US)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "protocol:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a system of rules that explain the correct conduct and procedures to be followed in formal situations",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "provincial:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or coming from a province",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "provincial:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who lives in or comes from a place that is far away from large cities—often used in a disapproving way to suggest that such a person has narrow or limited concerns or interests",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "provision:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of supplying or providing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "provision:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to supply (someone or something) with provisions and especially with food",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "psychiatric:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a branch of medicine that deals with mental or emotional disorders",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "psychological:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the mind : mental",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "publicity:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that attracts the attention of the public",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "publishing:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the business of producing books, magazines, etc., to sell to the public",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "publishing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to prepare and produce (a book, magazine, etc.) for sale",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "publishing:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of a size that is suitable to be used on a desk or table",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pulse:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the regular movement of blood through your body that is caused by the beating of your heart and that can be felt by touching certain parts of your body—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pulse:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move with strong, regular beats —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pump:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a device that forces liquid, air, or gas into or out of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pump:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move something (such as water, air, or gas) to or from a particular place with a pump —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pump:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) only important or interesting to people in a small area",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "punch:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit (someone or something) hard with your fist",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "punch:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a quick hit with your fist",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "punch:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) confused and unable to speak or move normally because of being punched many times in the head",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "punk:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a rude and violent young man",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "purely:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) completely or only",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "puzzle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a question or problem that requires thought, skill, or cleverness to be answered or solved",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "puzzle:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to confuse (someone) : to be difficult for (someone) to understand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "query:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a question or a request for information about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "query:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to ask (someone) a question",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "questionnaire:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a written set of questions that are given to people in order to collect facts or opinions about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "quota:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an official limit on the number or amount of people or things that are allowed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "racial:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or based on race",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "racism:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) poor treatment of or violence against people because of their race",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "racist:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) poor treatment of or violence against people because of their race",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "radar:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a device that sends out radio waves for finding out the position and speed of a moving object (such as an airplane) —often used figuratively in informal U.S. English",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "radiation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a type of dangerous and powerful energy that is produced by radioactive substances and nuclear reactions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "radical:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very new and different from what is traditional or ordinary",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "radical:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who favors extreme changes in government : a person who has radical political opinions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rage:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a strong feeling of anger that is difficult to control",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rage:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to talk in an extremely angry way : to shout loudly and angrily",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rage:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) white or glowing because of great heat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rail:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a bar that goes from one post or support to another and that is used to form a barrier",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rail:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use rails to create a barrier around or at the edge of (something)—usually + off",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rally:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a public meeting to support or oppose someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rally:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to meet publicly to support or oppose something : to come together for a rally",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "random:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) chosen, done, etc., without a particular plan or pattern",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "random:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of a computer in which information is stored temporarily when a program is being used —called also random-access memory",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ranking:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a high position or the highest position in a group or organization",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ranking:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a list of people or things that are ordered according to their quality, ability, size, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ranking:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to place (someone or something) in a particular position among a group of people or things that are being judged according to quality, ability, size, etc. —often used as (be) ranked",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rape:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to force (someone) to have sex with you by using violence or the threat of violence",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rape:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the crime of forcing someone to have sex with you by using violence or the threat of violence",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rat:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small animal that has a pointed nose and a long, thin tail",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rat:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to tell someone in authority (such as the police) about something wrong that someone has done : to betray someone —often + on (US)—+ out",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rat:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very drunk",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rating:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a measurement of how good, difficult, efficient, etc., something or someone is",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rating:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a judgment about the quality, ability, or value of (someone or something) —often used as (be) rated",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ratio:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the relationship that exists between the size, number, or amount of two things and that is often represented by two numbers —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rational:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) based on facts or reason and not on emotions or feelings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ray:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) one of the lines of light that you can see coming from an object",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ray:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to examine and make images of (things, such as the bones and organs inside the body) by using X-rays",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "readily:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) quickly and easily",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "realization:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of understanding or becoming aware of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rear:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of something that is opposite to or away from the front part : the back part of something —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rear:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) at or near the back of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rear:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to take care of (a young person or animal) —often + on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reasonably:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to a fair or moderate degree : fairly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reasoning:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reasoning:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to think in a logical way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reassure:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) feel less afraid, upset, or doubtful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rebel:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who opposes or fights against a government —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rebel:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to oppose or fight against a government",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rebellion:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an effort by many people to change the government or leader of a country by the use of protest or violence",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rebuild:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to build (something) again after it has been damaged or destroyed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "receiver:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of a telephone that you pick up and hold near your face when you are making or receiving a phone call",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recession:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a period of time in which there is a decrease in economic activity and many people do not have jobs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recipient:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who receives something —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reckon:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to think or suppose (something) : to believe that (something) is true or possible",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recognition:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of accepting that something is true or important or that it exists",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reconstruction:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of building something that was damaged or destroyed again",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recount:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to tell someone about (something that happened) : to describe or give an account of (an event)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recount:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a second count of the votes in a very close election",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recovery:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of becoming healthy after an illness or injury : the act or process of recovering—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recovery:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to produce (a play, performance, etc.) on a stage",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recruitment:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to find suitable people and get them to join a company, an organization, the armed forces, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "referee:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who makes sure that players act according to the rules of a game or sport",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "referee:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to act as a referee in (a game or sport)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "referendum:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an event in which the people of a county, state, etc., vote for or against a law that deals with a specific issue : a public vote on a particular issue",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reflection:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an image that is seen in a mirror or on a shiny surface",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reform:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to improve (someone or something) by removing or correcting faults, problems, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reform:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the improvement of something by removing or correcting faults, problems, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reform:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) accepting and following only some of the traditional beliefs and customs of Judaism",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "refuge:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) shelter or protection from danger or trouble —often + in or from —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "refugee:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who has been forced to leave a country because of war or for religious or political reasons",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "refusal:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of saying or showing that you will not do, give, or accept something : an act of refusing —often + of —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "regain:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to get (something) again : to get back (something that you lost)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "regain:prefix": {
    "def": "(prefix) back to an original place, condition, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "regardless:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in spite of difficulty, trouble, etc. : without being stopped by difficulty, trouble, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "regime:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a form of government : a particular government",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "registration:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of entering information about something in a book or system of public records —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "regulate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to set or adjust the amount, degree, or rate of (something) : control",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "regulator:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a device for controlling the level or amount of something (such as speed or temperature)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "regulatory:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) making or concerned with making official rules about what is acceptable in a particular business, activity, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "regulatory:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rehabilitation:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to bring (someone or something) back to a normal, healthy condition after an illness, injury, drug problem, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reign:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the period of time during which a king, queen, emperor, etc., is ruler of a country",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reign:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to rule as a king, queen, emperor, etc. —often + over",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reinforce:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to strengthen (a group of people) with new supplies or more people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rejection:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to refuse to believe, accept, or consider (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "relevance:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to a subject in an appropriate way —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reliability:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to be trusted to do or provide what is needed : able to be relied on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "relieve:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to reduce or remove (something, such as pain or an unpleasant feeling)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "relieved:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling relaxed and happy because something difficult or unpleasant has been stopped, avoided, or made easier : feeling relief",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "relieved:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to reduce or remove (something, such as pain or an unpleasant feeling)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reluctant:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling or showing doubt about doing something : not willing or eager to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "remainder:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the part that is left when the other people or things are gone, used, etc. —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "remainder:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to sell (a book) at a reduced price because not many copies are being sold and no more copies will be produced",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "remains:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the dead body of a person or animal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "remains:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be left when the other parts are gone or have been used",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "remains:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or affecting people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "remarkable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) unusual or surprising : likely to be noticed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "remarkable:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to produce (a play, performance, etc.) on a stage",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "remarkably:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) unusual or surprising : likely to be noticed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "remedy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a medicine or treatment that relieves pain or cures a usually minor illness",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "remedy:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to solve, correct, or improve (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reminder:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that causes you to remember or to think about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "removal:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of moving or taking something away from a place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "render:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone or something) to be in a specified condition",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "renew:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) new, fresh, or strong again",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "renew:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an agreement that you make with a company to get a publication or service regularly and that you usually pay for in advance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "renowned:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) known and admired by many people for some special quality or achievement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rental:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the amount of money paid or collected as rent —usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "replacement:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of replacing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reportedly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) according to what has been said—used to indicate what has been said or reported",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reporting:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or activity of telling people the news in a newspaper or on television or radio",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reporting:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give information about (something) in a newspaper or on television or radio —often + on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "representation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person or group that speaks or acts for or in support of another person or group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reproduce:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a copy of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reproduction:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the process that produces babies, young animals, or new plants",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "republic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a country that is governed by elected representatives and by an elected leader (such as a president) rather than by a king or queen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "resemble:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to look or be like (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reside:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to live in a particular place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "residence:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of living in a particular place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "residential:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) containing mostly homes instead of stores, businesses, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "residue:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually small amount of something that remains after a process has been completed or a thing has been removed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "resign:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give up (a job or position) in a formal or official way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "resignation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of giving up a job or position in a formal or official way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "resistance:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) refusal to accept something new or different —often + from —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "resistance:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to go or come after or behind (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "resistance:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) smallest in amount or degree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "resolution:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of finding an answer or solution to a conflict, problem, etc. : the act of resolving something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "respective:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) belonging or relating to each one of the people or things that have been mentioned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "respectively:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) belonging or relating to each one of the people or things that have been mentioned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "restoration:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of returning something to its original condition by repairing it, cleaning it, etc. —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "restore:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give back (someone or something that was lost or taken) : to return (someone or something)—often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "restore:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a quiet and peaceful state or condition",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "restraint:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a way of limiting, controlling, or stopping something—usually plural—often + on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "restraint:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "restrict:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to limit the amount or range of (something) —often used as (be) restricted",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "restriction:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a law or rule that limits or controls something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "resume:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to begin again after stopping",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "resume:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a short document describing your education, work history, etc., that you give an employer when you are applying for a job —called also (chiefly British) curriculum vitae",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "retail:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the business of selling things directly to customers for their own use",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "retail:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to the business of selling things directly to customers for their own use",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "retail:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a store that sells things directly to customers for their own use : from a retailer",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "retail:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to sell (something) to customers for their own use",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "retirement:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of ending your working or professional career : the act of retiring",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "retirement:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or designed for people who are retired",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "revelation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually secret or surprising fact that is made known",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "revenge:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of doing something to hurt someone because that person did something that hurt you",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "revenge:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something very harmful or damaging) —usually + on or upon",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "revenue:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) money that is made by or paid to a business or an organization",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reverse:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to change (something) to an opposite state or condition",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reverse:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is opposite to something else —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reverse:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) opposite to what is usual or stated",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "revision:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a change or a set of changes that corrects or improves something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "revival:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a period in which something becomes popular again after a long period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "revive:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone or something) strong, healthy, or active again",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "revolutionary:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to, involving, or supporting a political revolution",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "revolutionary:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who leads, joins, or wants a revolution",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rhetoric:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) language that is intended to influence people and that may not be honest or reasonable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ridiculous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) extremely silly or unreasonable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rifle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a gun that has a long barrel and that is held against your shoulder when you shoot it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rifle:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to search through something quickly and carelessly often in order to take or steal something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "riot:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a situation in which a large group of people behave in a violent and uncontrolled way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "riot:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to behave in a violent and uncontrolled way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rip:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to tear, split, or open (something) quickly or violently",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rip:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long tear in something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rip:abbreviation": {
    "def": "(abbreviation) rest in peace",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rip:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very loud, lively, and exciting",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "risky:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) involving the possibility of something bad or unpleasant happening : involving risk",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rival:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person or thing that tries to defeat or be more successful than another —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rival:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be as good or almost as good as (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rival:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) certain to die",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rob:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to take money or property from (a person or a place) illegally and sometimes by using force, violence, or threats —often + of —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rob:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) without seeing outside of an airplane : using only a plane's instruments",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rob:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a bed for a baby that is usually designed to rock back and forth when pushed gently —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "robbery:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the crime of stealing money or property : the crime of robbing a person or place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "robbery:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) involving the use of weapons",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "robust:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) strong and healthy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rocket:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a type of very powerful engine that is powered by gases that are released from burning fuel —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rocket:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to increase quickly and suddenly —often + up",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "romance:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an exciting and usually short relationship between lovers",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "romance:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have or try to have a romantic relationship with (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rookie:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a first-year player in a professional sport —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rose:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a flower with a sweet smell that is usually white, yellow, red, or pink and that grows on a bush which has thorns on the stems",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rose:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move upward —often + up —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rose:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a pink color",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "roster:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a list of the people or things that belong to a particular group, team, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "roster:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to include (someone) on a roster of people who will be doing work",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rotate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or turn in a circle",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rotation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of moving or turning around a central point",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ruin:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to damage (something) so badly that it is no longer useful, valuable, enjoyable, etc. : to spoil or destroy (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ruin:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a state of complete destruction : a state of being ruined",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ruling:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an official decision made by a judge, referee, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ruling:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having control and power over a country, area, group, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ruling:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have control and power over a country, area, group, etc. —sometimes used figuratively —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rumor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) information or a story that is passed from person to person but has not been proven to be true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rumor:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to own, use, or hold (something) —also used for things that cannot be seen or touched —also have got",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "saint:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is officially recognized by the Christian church as being very holy because of the way he or she lived —used as a title before a saint's name —abbr. St.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sake:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the benefit of someone or something—used in phrases with for to say that something is done to help a particular person or thing —used in phrases with for to say that something is done for a particular purpose or to achieve a particular goal or result",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sake:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having lived for many years : not young",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sanction:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an action that is taken or an order that is given to force a country to obey international laws by limiting or stopping trade with that country, by not allowing economic aid for that country, etc.—usually plural —often + against",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sanction:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to officially accept or allow (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "satisfaction:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a happy or pleased feeling because of something that you did or something that happened to you",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scandal:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an occurrence in which people are shocked and upset because of behavior that is morally or legally wrong",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scare:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to become afraid : frighten",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scare:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sudden feeling of fear",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scattered:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) placed or found far apart",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scattered:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (things or people) to separate and go in different directions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scenario:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a description of what could possibly happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scholar:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it : an intelligent and well-educated person who knows a particular subject very well",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scholarship:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of money that is given by a school, an organization, etc., to a student to help pay for the student's education",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scope:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the area that is included in or dealt with by something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scratch:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to rub your skin with something sharp (such as your fingernails) especially in order to stop an itch —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scratch:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a line or mark in the surface of something that is caused by something rough or sharp rubbing against it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scratch:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having no handicap",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "screw:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a narrow, pointed metal cylinder that has a wide flat or rounded top and a ridge (called a thread) that goes around it in a spiral",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "screw:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to attach (something) with a screw",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "screw:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a top or lid that can be attached and removed by being turned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scrutiny:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of carefully examining something especially in a critical way : the act of scrutinizing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "secondly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to introduce a statement that is the second statement in a series",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "secular:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not spiritual : of or relating to the physical world and not the spiritual world",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "secular:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) humanism; especially : humanism viewed as a system of values and beliefs that are opposed to the values and beliefs of traditional religions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "seeker:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to search for (someone or something) : to try to find (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "seeker:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) concerned only about getting what you want or need and not caring about what happens to other people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "seemingly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) appearing to be true but not being true or certain : apparent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "segment:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) one of the parts into which something can be divided : section —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "segment:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to divide (something) into parts",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "seldom:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) not often : almost never",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "selective:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) careful to choose only the best people or things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "selective:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the power or process of remembering what has been learned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "seminar:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a meeting in which you receive information on and training in a particular subject",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sensation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a particular feeling or effect that your body experiences",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sensitivity:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the tendency to become upset about things that are done to you, are said about you, or relate to you —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sentiment:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an attitude or opinion",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "separation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of separating people or things or the state of being separated",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "serial:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) arranged or happening in a series",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "serial:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a story that is broadcast on television or radio or that is published in a magazine in separate parts over a period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "settler:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who goes to live in a new place where usually there are few or no people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "setup:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the process of making something (such as a machine or computer program) ready to be used —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "setup:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something) in a place or position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "severely:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very bad, serious, or unpleasant",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sexuality:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the sexual habits and desires of a person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sexy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) sexually appealing, attractive, or exciting",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shaped:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a particular shape or form —often used in combination",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shaped:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give a particular form or shape to (something) : to work with (a material) in order to make something from it —often + into",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shaped:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the form or outline of an object",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shareholder:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who owns shares in a company or business : stockholder",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shed:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to get rid of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shed:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small, simple building that is used especially for storing things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shipping:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or business of sending goods to people, stores, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shipping:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to send (something) to a customer",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shocking:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very surprising and upsetting or causing a sudden feeling of horror or disgust",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shocking:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to surprise and usually upset (someone) —often used as (be) shocked —often + at or by —often + into",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shocking:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very bright pink color",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "short-term:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) lasting for, relating to, or involving a short period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shortage:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a state in which there is not enough of something that is needed —often + of (chiefly Brit)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shortly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in or within a short time : soon",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shrink:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become smaller in amount, size, or value",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shrink:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a psychiatrist or psychologist",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sibling:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a brother or sister",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sidewalk:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually concrete path along the side of a street for people to walk on —called also (British) pavement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sigh:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to take in and let out a long, loud breath in a way that shows you are bored, disappointed, relieved, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sigh:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a way that is very complete, extreme, strongly felt, etc. : in a deep way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sigh:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a pleasant and relaxed feeling that someone has when something unpleasant stops or does not happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "signature:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person's name written in that person's handwriting",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "signature:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) closely associated with someone or something : making a person or thing easy to recognize",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "significance:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality of being important : the quality of having notable worth or influence",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "simulate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to look, feel, or behave like (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "simulation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is made to look, feel, or behave like something else especially so that it can be studied or used to train people —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "simultaneously:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening at the same time —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sin:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an action that is considered to be wrong according to religious or moral law",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sin:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do something that is considered wrong according to religious or moral law : to commit a sin",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sin:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) responsible for committing a crime or doing something bad or wrong —often + of —sometimes used informally in a joking way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "situated:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) located in a particular place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "situated:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to place (someone or something) in a particular location —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "skeptical:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or expressing doubt about something (such as a claim or statement)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "skeptical:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of the body that you see with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sketch:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a quick, rough drawing that shows the main features of an object or scene",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sketch:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a quick, rough drawing of (something) —often + out",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sketch:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very short or brief",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "skilled:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the training, knowledge, and experience that is needed to do something : having a lot of skill",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "skull:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the structure of bones that form the head and face of a person or animal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slap:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit (someone or something) with the front or back of your open hand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slap:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a hit with the front or back of your open hand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slap:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) exactly or directly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slap:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) excellent and very large",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slavery:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being a slave",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slogan:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a word or phrase that is easy to remember and is used by a group or business to attract attention",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slot:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, thin opening",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slot:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something) into a space which is made for it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "so-called:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to indicate the name that is commonly or usually used for something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "soak:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something) in a liquid for a period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "soak:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of letting something stay in a liquid for a long time in order to soften or clean it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "socialist:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who believes in socialism",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sole:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) only or single",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sole:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the bottom part of the foot",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sole:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put a new sole on (a shoe, boot, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "solidarity:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of unity between people who have the same interests, goals, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "solo:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of music that is performed by one singer or musician",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "solo:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) done without another person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "solo:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to perform a piece of music without another singer or musician",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sophisticated:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing a lot of experience and knowledge about the world and about culture, art, literature, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sophomore:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a student in the second year of high school or college —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spam:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) e-mail that is not wanted : e-mail that is sent to large numbers of people and that consists mostly of advertising",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spam:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to send unwanted e-mail to (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spam:trademark": {
    "def": "(trademark) —used for a type of meat that is sold in cans",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spare:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) kept as something extra that can be used if it is needed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spare:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to choose not to punish or harm (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spare:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something extra that is kept to be used if it is needed; especially : spare tire",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "specialize:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to limit your business or area of study to one specific subject —usually + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "specialized:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) made or used for one particular purpose, job, place, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "specialized:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to limit your business or area of study to one specific subject —usually + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "specification:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a detailed description of work to be done or materials to be used in a project : an instruction that says exactly how to do or make something—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "specify:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to name or mention (someone or something) exactly and clearly : to be specific about (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "specimen:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as an animal or plant) collected as an example of a particular kind of thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "specimen:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) most important : primary",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spectacle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very impressive show",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spectacular:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing wonder and admiration : very impressive",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spectator:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who watches an event, show, game, activity, etc., often as part of an audience",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spectrum:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the group of colors that a ray of light can be separated into including red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet : the colors that can be seen in a rainbow",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spectrum:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) large from one side to the other side : wide",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "speculate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to think about something and make guesses about it : to form ideas or theories about something usually when there are many things not known about it —+ that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spell:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say, write, or print the letters of (a word or name) —sometimes + out",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spell:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of secret words that are believed to have magic power",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spell:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling that you are turning around in circles and are going to fall even though you are standing still",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sphere:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a round object : globe",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spice:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a substance (such as pepper or nutmeg) that is used in cooking to add flavor to food and that comes from a dried plant and is usually a powder or seed —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spice:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to flavor (food) with spices",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spill:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause or allow (something) to fall, flow, or run over the edge of a container usually in an accidental way —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spill:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an accident in which liquid is spilled or an amount of liquid that is spilled",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spine:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the row of connected bones down the middle of the back : backbone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spine:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very exciting, thrilling, or frightening : spine-tingling",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spine:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (a letter, an e-mail, a package, etc.) to go or to be carried from one place or person to another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spite:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a desire to harm, anger, or defeat another person especially because you feel that you have been treated wrongly in some way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spite:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to deliberately annoy, upset, or hurt (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spoil:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have a bad effect on (something) : to damage or ruin (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spoil:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something stolen or taken by thieves, soldiers, etc.—usually plural—usually used with the",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spokesman:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who speaks for or represents a person, company, etc. —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spokesperson:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a man or woman who speaks for or represents someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spokeswoman:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a woman who speaks for or represents someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sponsorship:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an arrangement in which a sponsor agrees to give money to someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spotlight:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a device that directs a narrow, bright beam of light on a small area",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spotlight:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to shine a spotlight on (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spouse:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who is married : a husband or wife",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who tries secretly to get information about a country or organization for another country or organization —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spy:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to try secretly to get information about a country, organization, etc. : to act as a spy —often + on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "squad:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a part of a police force that deals with a specific type of crime",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stab:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a wound made by a pointed weapon (such as a knife)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stab:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to wound (someone or something) with a pointed weapon (such as a knife)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stall:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small open counter or partially enclosed structure where things are displayed for sale",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stall:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop suddenly because of a problem",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stance:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a publicly stated opinion—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "standing:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) used in or for standing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "standing:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the position or rank of someone in a group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "standing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be in an upright position with all of your weight on your feet",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stark:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a very plain and often cold or empty appearance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stark:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) completely or fully",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stark:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is different from another thing—+ to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "starve:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to suffer or die from lack of food : to suffer extreme hunger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "statistical:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a number that represents a piece of information (such as information about how often something is done, how common something is, etc.) —often plural —sometimes used figuratively —called also (US, informal) stat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "steadily:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not shaking or moving : held firmly in one place or position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "steam:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the hot gas that is created when water is boiled",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "steam:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to produce steam",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "steam:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) containing or holding as much or as many as possible —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "steer:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to control the direction in which something (such as a ship, car, or airplane) moves",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "steer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a male cow that has had its sex organs removed and is raised for meat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "steer:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very obvious : not causing or allowing doubt —sometimes used in spoken phrases that express anger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stem:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the main long and thin part of a plant that rises above the soil and supports the leaves and flowers",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stem:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to remove the stem from (a fruit, leaf, flower, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stereotype:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an often unfair and untrue belief that many people have about all people or things with a particular characteristic",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stereotype:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to believe unfairly that all people or things with a particular characteristic are the same",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stimulate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) more active : to cause or encourage (something) to happen or develop",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stimulus:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that causes something else to happen, develop, or become more active",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "storage:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) space where you put things when they are not being used",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "straightforward:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) easy to do or understand : not complicated",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strain:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of stress and worry that you have because you are trying to do too much, are dealing with a difficult problem, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strain:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to injure (a body part or muscle) by too much tension, use, or effort",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strand:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a thin piece of thread, wire, hair, etc. —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strand:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to leave (a person or animal) in a place without a way of leaving it—usually used as (be) stranded",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strategic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to a general plan that is created to achieve a goal in war, politics, etc., usually over a long period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strictly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe a command, rule, etc., that must be obeyed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "striking:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) unusual or extreme in a way that attracts attention",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "striking:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit (someone or something) in a forceful way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "striking:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the distance from which something can be easily reached —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strip:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, narrow piece of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strip:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to remove your clothing —often + down",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strive:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to try very hard to do or achieve something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stroke:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a serious illness caused when a blood vessel in your brain suddenly breaks or is blocked",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stroke:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move your hand over (someone or something) gently and in one direction",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "structural:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to the way something is built or organized : relating to the structure of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stun:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to surprise or upset (someone) very much",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stun:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a gun that produces an electric shock which makes someone unconscious or stops someone from moving",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stunning:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very surprising or shocking",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stunning:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to surprise or upset (someone) very much",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "submission:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of giving a document, proposal, piece of writing, etc., to someone so that it can be considered or approved : an act of submitting something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "subscriber:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to pay money to get a publication or service regularly —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "subscription:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an agreement that you make with a company to get a publication or service regularly and that you usually pay for in advance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "subsequent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening or coming after something else —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "subsequently:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening or coming after something else —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "subsidy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) money that is paid usually by a government to keep the price of a product or service low or to help a business or organization to continue to function",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "substantial:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) large in amount, size, or number",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "substantially:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) very much : a lot",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "substitute:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person or thing that takes the place of someone or something else —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "substitute:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put or use (someone or something) in place of someone or something else —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "substitution:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of substituting or replacing one person or thing with another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suburb:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a town or other area where people live in houses near a larger city —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suburban:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) living in or relating to a suburb or to suburbs in general",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "succession:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of getting a title or right after the person who had that title or right before you has died or is no longer able or allowed to have it; also : the process by which this happens",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "successive:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) following one after the other in a series : following each other without interruption",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "successor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who has a job, position, or title after someone else : someone who succeeds another person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suck:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to pull (liquid, air, etc.) into your mouth especially while your lips are forming a small hole",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suck:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of sucking",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suck:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having no or very little water or liquid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sue:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use a legal process by which you try to get a court of law to force a person, company, or organization that has treated you unfairly or hurt you in some way to give you something or to do something : to bring a lawsuit against someone or something —often + for —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sue:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a state in which there is no war or fighting",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sufficient:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or providing as much as is needed : enough",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sufficiently:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or providing as much as is needed : enough",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suicide:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of killing yourself because you do not want to continue living",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suicide:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to suicide —used especially to describe something that is done by a person who plans and expects to be killed while doing it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suite:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of rooms that is used for one purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suite:adjective or adverb": {
    "def": "(adjective or adverb) —used to describe a bedroom to which a bathroom is directly connected or a bathroom that is directly connected to a bedroom",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suite:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to a bride or a wedding",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "summit:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the highest point of a mountain : the top of a mountain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "super:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) extremely good",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "super:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) very or extremely",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "super:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) superintendent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "super:prefix": {
    "def": "(prefix) bigger, better, or more important than others of the same kind",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "super:service mark": {
    "def": "(service mark) —used for the annual championship game of the National Football League",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "superb:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) extremely good : excellent or brilliant in a very noticeable way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "superintendent:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who directs or manages a place, department, organization, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "superior:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of high quality : high or higher in quality —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "superior:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person of higher rank or status than another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "supervise:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be in charge of (someone or something) : to watch and direct (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "supervision:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the action or process of watching and directing what someone does or how something is done : the action or process of supervising someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "supervisor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who supervises someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "supplement:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is added to something else in order to make it complete",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "supplement:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to add something to (something) in order to make it complete",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "supportive:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) giving help or encouragement to someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "supposedly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) according to what someone has said or what is generally believed to be true or real",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suppress:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to end or stop (something) by force",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "supreme:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) highest in rank or authority",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "supreme:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the highest court of law in a country or U.S. state",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "supreme:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to rule as a king, queen, emperor, etc. —often + over",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "surgeon:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a doctor who performs operations that involve cutting into someone's body in order to repair or remove damaged or diseased parts : a doctor who performs surgery",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "surgical:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the process of performing a medical operation : of or relating to surgery",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "surgical:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) rubbing alcohol",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "surplus:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount (such as an amount of money) that is more than the amount that is needed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "surplus:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) more than the amount that is needed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "surrender:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to agree to stop fighting, hiding, resisting, etc., because you know that you will not win or succeed —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "surrender:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an agreement to stop fighting, hiding, resisting, etc., because you know that you will not win or succeed : an act of surrendering",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "surrender:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "surveillance:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of carefully watching someone or something especially in order to prevent or detect a crime",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "survival:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the state or fact of continuing to live or exist especially in spite of difficult conditions —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "survivor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who continues to live after an accident, illness, war, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suspend:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to force (someone) to leave a job, position, or place for a usually short period of time as a form of punishment",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suspend:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling that you do not or cannot believe or accept that something is true or real",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suspicious:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing a feeling that something is wrong or that someone is behaving wrongly : causing suspicion",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sustain:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to provide what is needed for (something or someone) to exist, continue, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sustainable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to be used without being completely used up or destroyed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "swallow:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to take (something) into your stomach through your mouth and throat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "swallow:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount that is swallowed at one time : the act of swallowing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "swallow:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a strong and often unpleasant flavor that is the opposite of sweet",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "symbolic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) expressing or representing an idea or quality without using words —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "symbolic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a movement of your body (especially of your hands and arms) that shows or emphasizes an idea or a feeling",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sympathetic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling or showing concern about someone who is in a bad situation : having or showing feelings of sympathy —often + to or toward",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "syndrome:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a disease or disorder that involves a particular group of signs and symptoms",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "synthesis:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is made by combining different things (such as ideas, styles, etc.)—often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "systematic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) using a careful system or method : done according to a system",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tackle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) equipment that is used for a particular activity (especially fishing)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tackle:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to forcefully seize (someone) and cause that person to fall to the ground",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tactical:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or used for a specific plan that is created to achieve a particular goal in war, politics, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tag:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small piece of cloth, paper, metal, etc., that is attached to something and that has information written on it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tag:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put a tag on (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "taxpayer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who pays taxes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "technological:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the use of science in industry, engineering, etc., to invent useful things or to solve problems",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "teen:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who is between 13 and 19 years old : teenager",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "temporarily:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) continuing for a limited amount of time : not permanent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tempt:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to do or want to do something even though it may be wrong, bad, or unwise —often + into —often followed by to + verb —often used as (be) tempted",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tempt:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a power that is believed to control what happens in the future",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tenant:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person, business, group, etc., that pays to use another person's property : someone who rents or leases a house, apartment, etc., from a landlord",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tendency:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a quality that makes something likely to happen or that makes someone likely to think or behave in a particular way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tension:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of nervousness that makes you unable to relax",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tension:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or using a very powerful flow of electricity : high-voltage",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tenure:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the amount of time that a person holds a job, office, or title",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tenure:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or having a teaching job that may lead to tenure (sense 2)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "terminal:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing death eventually : leading finally to death",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "terminal:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a building where buses or trains regularly stop so that passengers can get on and off : station",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "terminate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to end in a particular way or at a particular place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "terms:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a word or phrase that has an exact meaning",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "terms:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give a particular name or description to (something) : to call (something) by a particular name or to describe (something) in a particular way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "terms:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) complete and total —often used informally to make a statement more forceful —sometimes used with the most",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "terrain:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) land of a particular kind",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "terribly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) very or extremely",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "terrific:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) extremely good : excellent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "terrify:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to be extremely afraid : to frighten (someone) very much",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "terror:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very strong feeling of fear",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "terror:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) connected to a god or a religion",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "terrorism:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the use of violent acts to frighten the people in an area as a way of trying to achieve a political goal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "terrorist:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who uses or supports the use of terrorism",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "testify:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to talk and answer questions about something especially in a court of law while formally promising that what you are saying is true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "testimony:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that someone says especially in a court of law while formally promising to tell the truth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "testing:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) difficult to deal with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "testing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use a set of questions or problems to measure someone's skills, knowledge, or abilities —often + on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "testing:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a place where machines, vehicles, etc., are tested to see if they are working correctly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "textbook:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a book about a particular subject that is used in the study of that subject especially in a school",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "textbook:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very typical",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "texture:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the way that something feels when you touch it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thankfully:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a way that makes you feel thankful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "theatrical:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the theater",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "theft:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or crime of stealing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "theology:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the study of religious faith, practice, and experience : the study of God and God's relation to the world",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "theoretical:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to what is possible or imagined rather than to what is known to be true or real",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "therapist:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person trained in methods of treating illnesses especially without the use of drugs or surgery",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thereafter:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) after that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thesis:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long piece of writing on a particular subject that is done to earn a degree at a university",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thorough:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) including every possible part or detail",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thoroughly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) including every possible part or detail",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thought-provoking:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing people to think seriously about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thoughtful:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) serious and quiet because you are thinking",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thread:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, thin piece of cotton, silk, etc., used for sewing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thread:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put a thread, string, rope, etc., through a hole in something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "threshold:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of wood, metal, or stone that forms the bottom of a door and that you walk over as you enter a room or building",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thrilled:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very excited and happy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thrilled:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to feel very excited or happy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thrive:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to grow or develop successfully : to flourish or succeed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tide:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the regular upward and downward movement of the level of the ocean that is caused by the pull of the Sun and the Moon on the Earth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tide:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop the progress or spread of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "timber:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) trees that are grown in order to produce wood",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "timely:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening at the correct or most useful time : not happening too late",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "timing:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the time when something happens or is done especially when it is thought of as having a good or bad effect on the result",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "timing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to choose the hour, day, month, etc., when (something) will happen : to schedule (something, such as an event) to happen at a particular time —often used as (be) timed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "timing:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having no mistakes or flaws",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tissue:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of soft and very thin paper that is used especially for cleaning",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tobacco:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a plant that produces leaves which are smoked in cigarettes, pipes, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tolerance:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) willingness to accept feelings, habits, or beliefs that are different from your own",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tolerate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to allow (something that is bad, unpleasant, etc.) to exist, happen, or be done",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "toll:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of money that you are required to pay for the use of a road or bridge",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "toll:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to ring slowly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "toll:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) allowing you to make a long-distance telephone call without having to pay a toll",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "torture:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of causing severe physical pain as a form of punishment or as a way to force someone to do or say something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "torture:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to experience severe physical pain especially as a form of punishment or to force that person to do or say something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "torture:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "toss:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to throw (something) with a quick, light motion",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "toss:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of throwing or tossing something with a quick, light motion",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tournament:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sports competition or series of contests that involves many players or teams and that usually continues for at least several days",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "toxic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) containing poisonous substances : poisonous —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "toxic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a serious illness that is caused by bacteria and occurs especially in women who use tampons—abbr. TSS—called also toxic shock",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trademark:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a word) that identifies a particular company's product and cannot be used by another company without permission —abbr. TM",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trading:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or practice of buying and selling something (such as stocks or bonds) —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trading:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give something to someone and receive something in return : to give something in exchange for something else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tragedy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very bad event that causes great sadness and often involves someone's death",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tragic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing strong feelings of sadness usually because someone has died in a way that seems very shocking, unfair, etc. —sometimes used in an exaggerated way to describe something that is very bad, unfortunate, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trailer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long platform or box with wheels that is pulled behind a truck or car and used to transport things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trait:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a quality that makes one person or thing different from another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "transaction:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a business deal : an occurrence in which goods, services, or money are passed from one person, account, etc., to another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "transcript:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a written, printed, or typed copy of words that have been spoken",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "transformation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a complete or major change in someone's or something's appearance, form, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "transformation:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "transit:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of moving people or things from one place to another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "transmission:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of sending electrical signals to a radio, television, computer, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "transmission:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having controls that allow something to work or happen without being directly controlled by a person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "transmit:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to send (information, sound, etc.) in the form of electrical signals to a radio, television, computer, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "transparent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to be seen through",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trap:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a device that is used for catching animals",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trap:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to catch (an animal) in a trap",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trauma:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very difficult or unpleasant experience that causes someone to have mental or emotional problems usually for a long time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trauma:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a thick edge or point : not sharp",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "treasure:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something valuable (such as money, jewels, gold, or silver) that is hidden or kept in a safe place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "treasure:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to value (something) very much",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "treaty:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an official agreement that is made between two or more countries or groups",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tribal:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to a tribe or tribes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trigger:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a lever on a gun that you pull to fire the gun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trigger:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something, such as an alarm) to start functioning",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trigger:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) eager to fire a gun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trillion:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 1,000,000,000,000 : one thousand billion",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trio:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of three singers or musicians who perform together; also : a piece of music for such a group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "triumph:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a great or important victory",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "triumph:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to achieve victory especially in a long or difficult contest",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "troop:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of soldiers",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "troop:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to walk somewhere in a group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trophy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an object (such as a large cup or sculpture) that is given as a prize for winning a competition",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "troubled:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) worried or anxious",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "troubled:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) feel worried or upset : worry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "troubled:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of the mind that makes you aware of your actions as being either morally right or wrong —usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trustee:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person or organization that has been given responsibility for managing someone else's property or money through a trust",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tsunami:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very high, large wave in the ocean that is usually caused by an earthquake under the sea and that can cause great destruction when it reaches land : tidal wave",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tuition:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) money that is paid to a school for the right to study there",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tumor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a mass of tissue found in or on the body that is made up of abnormal cells",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "turnout:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the number of people who go to or participate in something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "turnout:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move around a central point —often + around",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "turnout:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in the inner part of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "turnover:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the amount of money that is received in sales by a store or company —usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "turnover:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move around a central point —often + around",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "turnover:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not old : recently born, built, or created",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "twist:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to bend or turn (something) in order to change its shape",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "twist:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of turning or twisting",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ultimate:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening or coming at the end of a process, series of events, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ultimate:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of giving up something that you want to keep especially in order to get or do something else or to help someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unacceptable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not pleasing or welcome : not acceptable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "uncertainty:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality or state of being uncertain : doubt",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unconstitutional:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not allowed by the constitution of a country or government : not constitutional",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "undergo:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to experience or endure (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "undergraduate:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a student at a college or university who has not yet earned a degree —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "underlying:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to identify the idea, cause, problem, etc., that forms the basis of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "underlying:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to lie or be located under (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "undermine:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone or something) weaker or less effective usually in a secret or gradual way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "undertake:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to begin or attempt (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "undoubtedly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) definitely true or existing : not doubted",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unfold:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to spread or cause (something) to spread or straighten out from a folded position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unify:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (people or things) to be joined or brought together : unite",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unity:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being in full agreement : harmony",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "universal:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) done or experienced by everyone : existing or available for everyone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "universal:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the right to vote in an election",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unprecedented:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not done or experienced before",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unveil:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to show or reveal (something) to others for the first time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "upcoming:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening or appearing soon",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "upgrade:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) better by including the most recent information or improvements",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "upgrade:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an area or surface that goes upward : an upward slope",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "uphold:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to support or defend (something, such as a law)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "urgent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very important and needing immediate attention",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "usage:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of using something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "usage:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to go or come into (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "utility:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality or state of being useful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "utility:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) designed for general use",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "utilize:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use (something) for a particular purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "utterly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) complete and total",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vacuum:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an empty space in which there is no air or other gas : a space from which all or most of the air has been removed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vacuum:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to clean (something) with a vacuum cleaner —often + up",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vacuum:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) packaged in a container that has had most of the air removed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vague:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not clear in meaning : stated in a way that is general and not specific",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "valid:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) fair or reasonable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "validity:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being acceptable according to the law : the state of being valid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vanish:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to disappear entirely without a clear explanation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vanish:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a small distance between the top and bottom or front and back surfaces : not thick",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "variable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able or likely to change or be changed : not always the same",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "variable:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that changes or that can be changed : something that varies",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "variation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a change in the form, position, condition, or amount of something —often + in —often + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "varied:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having many forms or types : including many different things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "varied:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be different or to become different : change",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vein:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) any one of the tubes that carry blood from parts of the body back to the heart",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "venture:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to go somewhere that is unknown, dangerous, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "venture:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a new activity, project, business, etc., that typically involves risk",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "verbal:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or consisting of words",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "verdict:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the decision made by a jury in a trial",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "verdict:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be able to touch, pick up, or grab (something) by moving or stretching",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "verify:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to prove, show, find out, or state that (something) is true or correct",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "versus:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) —used to indicate the two people, teams, etc., that are fighting or competing against each other or that are opposed to each other in a legal case —abbr. vs., v.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vertical:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) positioned up and down rather than from side to side : going straight up",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vessel:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a ship or large boat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "veteran:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who fought in a war as a soldier, sailor, etc. —called also (US, informal) vet",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "viable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) capable of being done or used : workable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vibrant:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing great life, activity, and energy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vice:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) bad or immoral behavior or habits : wickedness",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vice:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to say that the opposite of a statement is also true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "viewpoint:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a way of looking at or thinking about something : point of view",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "violate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do something that is not allowed by (a law, rule, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "violation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of doing something that is not allowed by a law or rule",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "virtue:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) morally good behavior or character",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "virtue:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not hard to do : not difficult",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "visa:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an official mark or stamp on a passport that allows someone to enter or leave a country usually for a particular reason",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vocal:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or produced by the voice",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vocal:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the thin pieces of folded tissue in your throat that help you to make sounds with your voice",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "voluntary:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) done or given because you want to and not because you are forced to : done or given by choice",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "voting:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make an official choice for or against someone or something by casting a ballot, raising your hand, speaking your choice aloud, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "voting:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small, enclosed area in which a person stands while casting a vote —called also (British) polling booth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vulnerability:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) easily hurt or harmed physically, mentally, or emotionally —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vulnerable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) easily hurt or harmed physically, mentally, or emotionally —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wander:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move around or go to different places usually without having a particular purpose or direction",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "warehouse:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large building used for storing goods",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "warfare:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) military fighting in a war",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "warfare:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the mind : mental",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "warming:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become warm or to make (someone or something) warm",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "warming:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the recent increase in the world's temperature that is believed to be caused by the increase of certain gases (such as carbon dioxide) in the atmosphere",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "warrant:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a document issued by a court that gives the police the power to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "warrant:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to require or deserve (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "weave:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make something (such as cloth) by crossing threads or other long pieces of material over and under each other",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "weave:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a pattern in a woven cloth : a particular way of weaving cloth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "weed:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a plant that grows very quickly where it is not wanted and covers or kills more desirable plants",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "weed:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to remove weeds from (an area of land, such as a garden)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "weekly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening, done, or made every week",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "weekly:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a magazine or newspaper that is published once every week",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "weird:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) unusual or strange",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "welfare:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a government program for poor or unemployed people that helps pay for their food, housing, medical costs, etc. —often used before another noun —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "well-being:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being happy, healthy, or successful —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "whatsoever:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of any kind or amount at all",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wheat:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a kind of grain that is used to make flour for breads, cookies, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wheat:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) made from wheat from which no part (such as the bran) has been removed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wheat:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (two or more people or things) to stop being together, joined, or connected : to make (people or things) separate",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "whereby:conjunction": {
    "def": "(conjunction) by which : according to which",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "whip:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, thin piece of leather or similar material that is attached to a handle and that is used for hitting a person as punishment or to hit an animal (such as a horse) to make it move faster",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "whip:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit (a person or animal) with a whip or with something that is like a whip",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "whip:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) agreeing with what is thought to be right or acceptable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "whoever:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) whatever person : any person at all",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "widespread:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) common over a wide area or among many people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "widow:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a woman whose husband has died",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "willingness:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not refusing to do something : ready—followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wit:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an ability to say or write things that are clever and usually funny",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wit:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) done or happening in a short amount of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "withdrawal:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of moving something away or taking something away",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "workforce:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the group of people who work for a particular organization or business",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "workout:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a period of physical exercise that you do in order to improve your fitness, ability, or performance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "workout:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have a job",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "workplace:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the office, factory, etc., where people work",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "workshop:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a place where things are made or repaired",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "worm:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, thin animal that has a soft body with no legs or bones and that often lives in the ground",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "worm:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or proceed by twisting and turning",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "worm:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) existing or happening near the beginning of a period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "worship:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to honor or respect (someone or something) as a god",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "worship:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of showing respect and love for a god especially by praying with other people who believe in the same god : the act of worshipping God or a god",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "worship:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "worthwhile:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) worth doing or getting : good enough, important enough, etc., to be worth spending time, effort, or money on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "worthwhile:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "worthy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) good and deserving respect, praise, or attention",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "worthy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an important or respected person—often used in a joking or disapproving way to refer to people who think of themselves as important",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "yell:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say (something) very loudly especially because you are angry, surprised, or are trying to get someone's attention —often + at —often + out",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "yell:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sudden, loud cry—often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "a:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the first letter of the English alphabet",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "a:indefinite article": {
    "def": "(indefinite article) —used before singular nouns when the person or thing is being mentioned for the first time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "a:prefix": {
    "def": "(prefix) on : in : at",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "a:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) without instrumental music",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "a:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) in the manner or style of (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "a:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) topped with ice cream",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "abandon:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to leave and never return to (someone who needs protection or help)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "abandon:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling or attitude of wild or complete freedom",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "abandon:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not showing proper concern about the possible bad results of your actions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "able:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the power, skill, money, etc., that is needed to do something —usually followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "able:adjective suffix": {
    "def": "(adjective suffix) fit for or worthy of being",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "abroad:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in or to a foreign country",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "abroad:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) large from one side to the other side : wide",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "abscond:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to go away or escape from a place secretly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "absolute:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) complete and total —often used informally to make a statement more forceful —sometimes used with the most",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "absolute:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the temperature that is believed to be the lowest possible temperature",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "abundance:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large amount of something : an abundant amount of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "abundant:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) existing or occurring in large amounts",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "academic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to schools and education",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "academic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is a teacher in a college or university",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "acceptable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) capable or worthy of being accepted —sometimes + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accident:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sudden event (such as a crash) that is not planned or intended and that causes damage or injury",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accident:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) tending to have many accidents",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accident:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to stay in a place until an expected event happens, until someone arrives, until it is your turn to do something, etc. —often followed by to + verb —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accompany:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to go somewhere with (someone) : to be a companion for (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "according to:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) as stated, reported, or recorded by (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "according to:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a story from the past that is believed by many people but cannot be proved to be true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "account:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a record of money that has been paid and money that has been received : bill",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "account:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to think of (someone or something) in a specified way—usually used as (be) accounted",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "account:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having no worth or value : worthless",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accurate:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) free from mistakes or errors",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "accuse:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to blame (someone) for something wrong or illegal : to say that someone is guilty of a fault or crime —often + of —sometimes used humorously",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "achieve:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to get or reach (something) by working hard",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "achievement:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that has been done or achieved through effort : a result of hard work",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "acquire:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to get (something) : to come to own (something) : to come to have (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "acrimony:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) angry and bitter feelings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "act:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is done",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "act:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do something : to take action",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "act:abbreviation": {
    "def": "(abbreviation) American College Test",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "action:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that a person or group does —often used with take",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "action:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) filled with action, danger, and excitement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "active:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) doing things that require physical movement and energy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "active:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is done as part of a job",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "activity:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being active : behavior or actions of a particular kind",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "actor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who acts in a play, movie, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "actress:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a woman or girl who acts in a play, movie, etc. : a female actor",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ad:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) advertisement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ad:abbreviation": {
    "def": "(abbreviation) —used to refer to the years since the birth of Christ",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ad:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) formed or used for a special purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ad:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) without an end or limit : forever",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ad:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make up words or music in a performance instead of saying or playing something that has been planned : improvise",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "adapt:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to change your behavior so that it is easier to live in a particular place or situation —usually + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "addition:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of joining something to something else : the act or process of adding something—often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "additional:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) more than is usual or expected",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "address:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to write on an envelope, package, letter, etc., the name and address of the person or business it is being sent to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "address:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the words and numbers that are used to describe the location of a building and that are written on letters, envelopes, and packages so that they can be mailed to that location",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "administration:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the activities that relate to running a company, school, or other organization",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "administration:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "admire:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to feel respect or approval for (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "adopt:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to take a child of other parents legally as your own child",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "adulation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) extreme admiration or praise",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "adult:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a fully grown person or animal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "adult:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) fully grown and developed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "advanced:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) beyond the basic level",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "advanced:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move forward",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "advanced:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an advanced test in a particular subject that students in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland take usually at the age of 18 —called also Advanced level",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "advantage:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a good position or condition) that helps to make someone or something better or more likely to succeed than others",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "advantage:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have a particular result—used especially to describe how something affects someone or something or affects the opinion that people have about someone or something—+ to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "adversity:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a difficult situation or condition : misfortune or tragedy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "advertise:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make the public aware of something (such as a product) that is being sold",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "advertisement:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a short film or a written notice) that is shown or presented to the public to help sell a product or to make an announcement —often + for —called also ad, advert",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "advertisement:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "advertising:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) published or broadcast advertisements",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "advertising:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make the public aware of something (such as a product) that is being sold",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "advertising:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to things that influence your mind in a way that you do not notice",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "advice:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an opinion or suggestion about what someone should do",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "advise:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give an opinion or suggestion to someone about what should be done : to give advice to (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aegis:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the power to protect, control, or support something or someone—used in the phrase under the aegis of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "affair:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) work or activities done for a purpose : commercial, professional, public, or personal business",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "afford:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be able to pay for (something) —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "afford:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a bad or imperfect way : badly poorly —often hyphenated",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "afternoon:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the middle part of the day : the part of the day between noon and evening —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "afterwards:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) at a later time : after something has happened",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "agency:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a business that provides a particular service",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "agenda:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a list of things to be considered or done",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "agenda:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not seen or known",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "agent:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who does business for another person : a person who acts on behalf of another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ago:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in the past : before the present time : before now",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ago:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause or allow someone to have (something) as a present : to make a present of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ago:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an attempt to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ago:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) extending a great distance from one end to the other end : not short",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "agreement:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of agreeing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "agreement:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not officially requiring that you do something : not able to be enforced by law",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "agreement:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be able to touch, pick up, or grab (something) by moving or stretching",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ah:interjection": {
    "def": "(interjection) —used to express pleasure, relief, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ah:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to express amazement, joy, or surprise—used in the phrase ooh and aah",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aid:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to provide what is useful or necessary : help —usually + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aid:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of helping someone : help or assistance given to someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aid:trademark": {
    "def": "(trademark) —used for a small bandage",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aid:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to help or improve something only for a short period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aim:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to point (a weapon) at a target",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aim:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a goal or purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aim:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) at or to a high place or level",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aim:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening or coming at the end of a process, series of events, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aircraft:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a machine (such as an airplane or a helicopter) that flies through the air —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aircraft:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not heavy : having little weight or less than usual weight",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "airline:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a company that owns and operates many airplanes which are used for carrying passengers and goods to different places —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "airport:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a place where aircraft land and take off and where there are buildings for passengers to wait in and for aircraft to be sheltered",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "alarm:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a device that makes a loud sound as a warning or signal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "alarm:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to feel a sense of danger : to worry or frighten (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "albeit:conjunction": {
    "def": "(conjunction) even though : although",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "album:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a book with blank pages in which you put a collection of photographs, stamps, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "album:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) organized around a main idea or theme",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "alcohol:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a clear liquid that has a strong smell, that is used in some medicines and other products, and that is the substance in liquors (such as beer, wine, or whiskey) that can make a person drunk",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "alcoholic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, containing, or caused by alcohol",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "alcoholic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who frequently drinks too much alcohol and is unable to live a normal and healthy life : a person who is affected with alcoholism",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "all:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) the whole, entire, total amount, quantity, or extent of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "all:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) entirely or completely —often used to make a statement more forceful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "all:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) entirely : completely",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "all right:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) fairly well : well enough",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "all right:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) fairly good : satisfactory",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "all right:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small piece of something —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aloud:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a way that can be clearly heard : in a voice that can be heard",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aloud:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to believe that something is true, that a particular situation exists, that something will happen, etc. —often + that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "alter:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to change (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "alter:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a different version of yourself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "alternative:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) offering or expressing a choice",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "alternative:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that can be chosen instead of something else : a choice or option —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "although:conjunction": {
    "def": "(conjunction) despite the fact that : though—used to introduce a fact that makes another fact unusual or surprising",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "altruism:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) feelings and behavior that show a desire to help other people and a lack of selfishness",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "aluminium:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a silver metal that is strong and light and that is used for making many products—often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "amazed:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling or showing great surprise —often + that —often + at or by —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "amazed:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to surprise and sometimes confuse (someone) very much : to fill (someone) with wonder",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "amazing:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing great surprise or wonder : causing amazement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "amazing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to surprise and sometimes confuse (someone) very much : to fill (someone) with wonder",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ambiguous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to be understood in more than one way : having more than one possible meaning",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ambition:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a particular goal or aim : something that a person hopes to do or achieve",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ambition:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) rising or reaching very high—usually used in the phrase vaulting ambition",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ambivalent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing very different feelings (such as love and hate) about someone or something at the same time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ambivalent:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an awareness by your body of something in it or on it : sensation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "among:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone or something that is as good, skillful, valuable, etc., as another person or thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "among:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) coming before all others in time, order, or importance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "amulet:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small object worn to protect the person wearing it against bad things (such as illness, bad luck, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "analyse:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to study (something) closely and carefully : to learn the nature and relationship of the parts of (something) by a close and careful examination",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "analysis:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a careful study of something to learn about its parts, what they do, and how they are related to each other",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "analysis:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening or coming at the end",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "and:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) objects that are meant to be both useful and beautiful : the activity of making such objects",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "and:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) toward the back and then toward the front : backward and forward",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "animal:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a living thing that is not a human being or plant —often used to refer specifically to mammals as distinguished from other living things (such as fish and birds)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "animal:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to animals",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "anniversary:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a date that is remembered or celebrated because a special or notable event occurred on that date in a previous year —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "anniversary:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the 60th or 75th anniversary of an important event (such as a marriage)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "announcement:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a written or spoken statement that tells people about something : public or formal words that announce something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "annoy:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to feel slightly angry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "annoyed:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to feel slightly angry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "annoying:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to feel slightly angry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "annual:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening once a year",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "annual:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a plant that lives for only one year or season",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "anomaly:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is unusual or unexpected : something anomalous",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "antipathy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a strong feeling of dislike —often + to or toward",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "anxious:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) afraid or nervous especially about what may happen : feeling anxiety",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "any:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to indicate a person or thing that is not particular or specific",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "any:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) any one of the people or things in a group —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "any:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to the least amount or degree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "any:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a record of money that has been paid and money that has been received : bill",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "any more:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in the recent or present period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "anybody:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an attempt to give an opinion or answer about something when you do not know much about it or are not sure about it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "anyway:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) despite something that has been stated before",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "anyway:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use a sharp tool (such as a knife) to open or divide (something, such as paper or wood) —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "anyway:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a type or kind of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "apartment:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually rented room or set of rooms that is part of a building and is used as a place to live",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "apathetic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not having or showing much emotion or interest",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "apologize:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to express regret for doing or saying something wrong : to give or make an apology",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "app:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a computer program that performs a special function : application",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "apparent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) easy to see or understand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "apparent:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an heir whose right to receive money, property, or a title cannot be taken away",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "appeal:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a quality that causes people to like someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "appeal:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be liked by someone : to be pleasing or attractive to someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "appearance:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the way that someone or something looks",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "appearance:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone or something) to be in a particular place or position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "apple:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a round fruit with red, yellow, or green skin and firm white flesh —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "apple:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having red or pink cheeks",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "application:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a formal and usually written request for something (such as a job, admission to a school, a loan, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "apply:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to ask formally for something (such as a job, admission to a school, a loan, etc.) usually in writing —often + for —sometimes followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "appointment:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an agreement to meet with someone at a particular time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "appreciate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to understand the worth or importance of (something or someone) : to admire and value (something or someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "appropriate:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) right or suited for some purpose or situation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "appropriate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to get or save (money) for a specific use or purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "approval:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the belief that something or someone is good or acceptable : a good opinion of someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "approval:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to discover (something or someone) without planning or trying to : to discover (something or someone) by chance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "approve:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to believe that something or someone is good or acceptable —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "approximately:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) almost correct or exact : close in value or amount but not precise",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "april:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the fourth month of the year —abbr. Apr.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "architect:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who designs buildings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "architecture:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the art or science of designing and creating buildings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ardent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing very strong feelings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "arduous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very difficult",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "area:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a part or section within a larger place : region",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "arguably:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) it can be argued—used to say that a statement is very possibly true even if it is not certainly true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "argument:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a statement or series of statements for or against something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "arise:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to begin to occur or to exist",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "arise:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an increase in amount, number, level, etc.—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "armed:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) involving the use of weapons",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "armed:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to provide (yourself, a group, a country, etc.) with weapons especially in order to fight a war or battle —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "armed:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the military organizations (such as the army, navy, and air force) of a country —called also armed services",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "armour:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) special clothing that people wear to protect their bodies from weapons",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "arms:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) either one of the two long body parts that join the top of your body at the shoulder and that end at the hand or wrist",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "arms:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to provide (yourself, a group, a country, etc.) with weapons especially in order to fight a war or battle —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "arms:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) with the hands on the hips and the elbows turned outward",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "arrangement:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the way that things or people are organized for a particular purpose or activity : the way that things or people are arranged",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "arrangement:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not dead : having life",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "arrest:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use the power of the law to take and keep (someone, such as a criminal) —often used as (be) arrested",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "arrest:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of legally taking and keeping someone (such as a criminal) : the act of arresting someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "arrest:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the heart",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "arrival:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of coming to or reaching a place : the act of arriving",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "arrival:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) no longer alive or living : no longer having life",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "arrive:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to come to or reach a place after traveling, being sent, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "art:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is created with imagination and skill and that is beautiful or that expresses important ideas or feelings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "article:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of writing about a particular subject that is included in a magazine, newspaper, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "article:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to work for a group of lawyers, architects, etc., while you are learning to become a lawyer, architect, etc. —usually used as (be) articled to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "article:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) actual, real, or true : not false or fake —often used in the phrase the genuine article to refer to someone or something that is not a copy or substitute",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "artificial:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not natural or real : made, produced, or done to seem like something natural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "artificial:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a medical process in which semen is used to make a woman or female animal pregnant without sexual intercourse",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "artist:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who creates art : a person who is skilled at drawing, painting, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "artistic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to art or artists",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "as:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to the same degree or amount",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "as:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) —used to indicate how a person or thing appears, is thought of, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "as:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the first letter of the English alphabet",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "as:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe a system of payment in which bills are paid when they are due or goods and services are paid for when they are bought",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "as:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do something : to take action",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ashamed:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling shame or guilt —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "assessment:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of making a judgment about something : the act of assessing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "assessment:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "assignment:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a job or duty that is given to someone : a task someone is required to do",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "assignment:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "assist:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give support or help : to make it easier for someone to do something or for something to happen : help",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "assist:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an action that helps someone—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "assistant:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who helps someone; especially : a person whose job is to help another person to do work",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "assistant:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the job of helping someone to do work : having a lower rank or position than others in a group, organization, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "associate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to think of one person or thing when you think of another person or thing—usually + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "associate:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who you work with or spend time with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "associate:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a rank or position that is below the highest level in a group, organization, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "associated:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to think of one person or thing when you think of another person or thing—usually + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "association:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an organized group of people who have the same interest, job, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "assume:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to think that something is true or probably true without knowing that it is true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "astute:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "at:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a unit of time equal to 60 seconds : one 60th of an hour",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "at:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) made to be used in the home",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "at:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to blame (someone) for something wrong or illegal : to say that someone is guilty of a fault or crime —often + of —sometimes used humorously",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "athlete:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is trained in or good at sports, games, or exercises that require physical skill and strength",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "atone:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do something good as a way to show that you are sorry about doing something bad—usually + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "atone:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 1",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "atone:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very fierce or cruel",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "attach:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to fasten or join one thing to another —often used as (be) attached —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "attend:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to go to and be present at (an event, meeting, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "attitude:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the way you think and feel about someone or something —often + to, toward, or towards",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "attitude:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to get (something desirable)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "attorney:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) lawyer—used chiefly as a title",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "attorney:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to choose (someone) to have a particular job : to give (someone) a position or duty —often + to —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "attract:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to choose to do or be involved in something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "attract:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or power of carefully thinking about, listening to, or watching someone or something —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "attraction:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something interesting or enjoyable that people want to visit, see, or do",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "attraction:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening soon or next",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "attractive:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a pleasing appearance; especially : having a pleasing appearance that causes romantic or sexual feelings in someone : good-looking",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "audacious:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very confident and daring : very bold and surprising or shocking",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "audience:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people who gather together to listen to something (such as a concert) or watch something (such as a movie or play) : the people who attend a performance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "audience:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) captured and kept in a prison, cage, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "august:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a formal and impressive quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "august:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the eighth month of the year —abbr. Aug.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "auspicious:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) showing or suggesting that future success is likely",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "author:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who has written something; especially : a person who has written a book or who writes many books",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "author:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be the author of (something, such as a book)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "autocratic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who rules with total power",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "automatic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having controls that allow something to work or happen without being directly controlled by a person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "automatic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a gun that shoots many bullets very quickly : an automatic weapon",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "automatically:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having controls that allow something to work or happen without being directly controlled by a person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "available:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) easy or possible to get or use",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "avarice:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a strong desire to have or get money : greed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "average:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a number that is calculated by adding quantities together and then dividing the total by the number of quantities",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "average:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) calculated by adding quantities together and then dividing by the number of quantities",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "average:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have (a specified number) as an average",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "award:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give (a reward or prize) to someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "award:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a prize) that is given to someone or something for being excellent or for doing something that is admired",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "award:trademark": {
    "def": "(trademark) —used for an award given by part of the U.S. film industry to the best actors, directors, etc., of the year",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "babble:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to talk foolishly or too much",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "babble:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the confusing sound of many people speaking at the same time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "background:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of a scene or picture that is farthest from the viewer : the part of a scene that is behind a main figure or object in a painting, photograph, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "backwards:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) toward the back : to or toward what is behind",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "backwards:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use force to cause (something, such as a wire or pipe) to become curved",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bacteria:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) any one of a group of very small living things that often cause disease—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bade:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to offer to pay (a particular amount of money) for something that is being sold : to make a bid at an auction",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "badly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a bad manner",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "badly:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to believe that something is true, that a particular situation exists, that something will happen, etc. —often + that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "balance:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of having your weight spread equally so that you do not fall",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "balance:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something, such as a plate or your body) steady by keeping weight equal on all sides —usually + on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ball:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually round object that is used in a game or sport or as a toy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ball:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to form (something) into a ball —often + up",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ban:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to forbid people from using (something) : to say that something cannot be used or done",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ban:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an official rule saying that people are not allowed to use or do something —often + on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "banal:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) boring or ordinary : not interesting",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "banana:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long curved fruit with a thick peel that is yellow when it is ripe",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bank:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a business where people keep their money, borrow money, etc., or the building where such a business operates —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bank:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have money in a bank : to use the services of a bank",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bar:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a building or room where alcoholic drinks and sometimes food are served",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bar:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put a bar or a set of bars in front of a door, window, etc., so that people cannot go in or out of it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "barrier:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a fence or natural obstacle) that prevents or blocks movement from one place to another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "baseball:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a game played on a large field by two teams of nine players who try to score runs by hitting a small ball with a bat and then running to each of the four bases without being put out —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "based:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe the base or basis of something —often used in combination",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "based:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have a particular place as the main place where a person works or lives or where a business operates —often used as (be) based",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "based:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a choice that you make about something after thinking about it : the result of deciding",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "basically:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a general or basic way—used to say that something is true or correct as a general statement even if it is not entirely true or correct",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "basis:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as an idea or set of ideas) from which another thing develops or can develop —usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "basis:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening, done, made, used, or existing every day",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "basis:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or turn in a circle",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "basketball:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a game in which two teams of five players bounce a ball and try to score points by throwing the ball through one of the raised nets at each end of a rectangular court —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bath:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of washing the body usually by sitting or lying in a container filled with water",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bath:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to wash (someone) in a container filled with water : to give a bath to (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bathroom:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a room with a sink and toilet and usually a bathtub or shower",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "battery:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a device that is placed inside a machine (such as a clock, toy, or car) to supply it with electricity",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "battery:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or produced by a type of farming in which animals (such as chickens) are kept in small cages",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "be:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) —used to indicate the identity of a person or thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "be:prefix": {
    "def": "(prefix) make : cause to be : treat as",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "be:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a woman who is going to be married soon",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beach:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an area covered with sand or small rocks that is next to an ocean or lake",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beach:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (a boat or ship) to go out of the water and onto a beach",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bean:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a seed that is eaten as a vegetable and that comes from any one of many different kinds of climbing plants",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bean:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit (someone) on the head with something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beauty:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality of being physically attractive —sometimes used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beauty:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to look at (something) : to see (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "because:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to an exact degree or in an exact manner",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bedroom:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a room used for sleeping",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bedroom:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) lived in by people who go to another town or city to work",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bee:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a black and yellow flying insect that can sting and that is often kept in hives for the honey that it produces —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bee:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) actively doing something —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beef:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) meat from a cow —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beef:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to crush or break (something) into very small pieces by rubbing it against a rough surface or using a special machine",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an alcoholic drink made from malt and flavored with hops",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beginning:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the point or time at which something begins : a starting point—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beginning:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) involving or learning about the simple or basic parts of a subject",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beginning:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do the first part of an action : to start doing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beginning:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to or toward the inside of something (such as a building)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "behave:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to act in an acceptable way : to act properly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "behavior:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the way a person or animal acts or behaves",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "behavior:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) better than all others in quality or value",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "behaviour:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the way a person or animal acts or behaves",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "behemoth:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something very big and powerful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "being:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a living thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "being:conjunction": {
    "def": "(conjunction) since—usually + that or as or as how",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "being:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) —used to indicate the identity of a person or thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "being:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) the same in number, amount, degree, rank, or quality —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "belief:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of being sure that someone or something exists or that something is true —often + in —often + that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "belief:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone or something) very poor",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "belief:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) exactly opposite to something else : entirely different from something else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "belittle:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to describe (someone or something) as little or unimportant",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bell:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a hollow usually cup-shaped metal object that makes a ringing sound when it is hit",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bell:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very obvious : not causing or allowing doubt —sometimes used in spoken phrases that express anger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bell:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause or allow someone to have (something) as a present : to make a present of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bellicose:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing a tendency to argue or fight",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bellow:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to shout in a deep voice",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "belly:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person's stomach or the part of the body that contains the stomach",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "belly:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something, such as a sail) to curve or bulge outward",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "belong:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) —used to say that someone or something should be in a particular place or situation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "belong:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) for or during a long time : for many years, days, hours, etc. —sometimes used in combination",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a shape that is changed by bending : not straight",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bent:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an attraction to or an interest in a particular thing or activity : a natural talent or interest",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bent:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use force to cause (something, such as a wire or pipe) to become curved",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "best:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) better than all others in quality or value",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "best:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in the best way : in a way that is better than all others : with the most success or benefit",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "best:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the best person or thing : the best group of people or things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "best:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do better than (someone or something) : to defeat or outdo (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bet:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an agreement in which people try to guess what will happen and the person who guesses wrong has to give something (such as money) to the person who guesses right",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bet:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a bet : to risk losing something (such as money) if your guess about what will happen is wrong",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bet:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) in the lowest position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "better:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) higher in quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "better:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a better way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "better:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is better : better behavior",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "better:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) better : improve",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bicycle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a 2-wheeled vehicle that a person rides by pushing on foot pedals",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bicycle:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to ride a bicycle",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bike:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) motorcycle",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bike:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to ride a bicycle",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bill:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a document that says how much money you owe for something you have bought or used",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bill:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to send a bill to (someone or something) : to provide (a person, business, organization, etc.) with a statement that says how much money is owed for something that has been bought or used",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "billion:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 1,000,000,000 : one thousand million",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bin:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a box that is used for storing things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bin:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something) in the trash",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "biology:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a science that deals with things that are alive (such as plants and animals)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "birthday:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the day when someone was born or the anniversary of that day —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "biscuit:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small, light roll that is eaten as part of a meal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bite:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to press down on or cut into (someone or something) with the teeth —often + off —often + down, into, or through",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bite:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of biting",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bite:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) small enough to be eaten in one bite",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bitter:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a strong and often unpleasant flavor that is the opposite of sweet",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bitter:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a bitter alcoholic liquid that is used especially in mixed drinks",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bitter:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to take (something) into your stomach through your mouth and throat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blame:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say or think that a person or thing is responsible for something bad that has happened",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blame:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) responsibility for something that fails or is wrong —usually used with the",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blank:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) without any writing, marks, or pictures",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blank:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an empty space on a document where you put information —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blank:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to keep (the opposing team) from scoring",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blank:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) from a very close distance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blind:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) unable to see",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blind:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to be unable to see : to make (someone) blind",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blind:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is used to cover a window from the inside of a room; especially : a roll of cloth or plastic that is hung at the top of a window and pulled down over the window—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blind:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) without seeing outside of an airplane : using only a plane's instruments",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "block:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a solid piece of material (such as rock or wood) that has flat sides and is usually square or rectangular in shape",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "block:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be placed in front of (something, such as a road or path) so that people or things cannot pass through —sometimes + up",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blog:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a Web site on which someone writes about personal opinions, activities, and experiences; also : the things that a person writes on such a Web site",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blonde:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of a yellow or very light brown color; also : having blond hair",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "blonde:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who has yellow or very light brown hair",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "board:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, thin, flat piece of wood",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "board:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to get into or onto (an airplane, a bus, a train, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "board:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) affecting everyone or everything in a group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bog:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an area of soft, wet land : marsh —often used figuratively to refer to a situation that is complicated or difficult",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bog:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having no special or interesting qualities : average",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "boil:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become so hot that bubbles are formed in a liquid and rise to the top",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "boil:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or state of boiling",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bolster:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) stronger or better : to give support to (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bolster:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long bag of cloth completely filled with soft material : a long pillow or cushion",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bomb:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a device that is designed to explode in order to injure or kill people or to damage or destroy property —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bomb:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to attack (a place or people) with a bomb or many bombs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bored:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) tired and annoyed by being uninteresting or too much the same",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bored:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) very much : to an extreme degree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "boring:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) dull and uninteresting : causing boredom",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "boring:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) tired and annoyed by being uninteresting or too much the same",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "born:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) brought into life by the process of birth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "born:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to accept or endure (something) —usually used in questions and negative statements with can, can't, could, and couldn't (US)—+ for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "born:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a period of 24 hours beginning at midnight : one of the seven time periods that make up a week",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "borrow:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to take and use (something that belongs to someone else) for a period of time before returning it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "borrow:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) one of the flat and typically green parts of a plant that grow from a stem or twig",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "boss:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the person whose job is to tell other workers what to do",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "boss:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give orders to (someone) : to tell (someone) what to do—usually + around or (Brit) about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "boss:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) great or excellent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bother:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to feel troubled, worried, or concerned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bother:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone or something that is annoying or that causes trouble",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bother:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) for what reason or purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bottle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a glass or plastic container that has a narrow neck and usually has no handle",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bottle:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something) into a bottle so that it can be sold or so that it is easier to use",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "boulder:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very large stone or rounded piece of rock",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "boundaries:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a river, a fence, or an imaginary line) that shows where an area ends and another area begins",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "boundaries:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have (information of some kind) in your mind —often + how, why, where, etc. —often + about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bowl:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a round container that has tall, curving sides and that is used for preparing or serving foods and liquids",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bowl:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to roll (a ball) towards something especially in the game of bowling or lawn bowling",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bowl:service mark": {
    "def": "(service mark) —used for the annual championship game of the National Football League",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "boyfriend:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a man that someone is having a romantic or sexual relationship with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "boyfriend:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not shaking or moving : held firmly in one place or position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "breakfast:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the first meal of the day —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "breakfast:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to eat breakfast",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "breast:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) either one of the two soft parts on a woman's chest that produce milk when she has a baby—often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "breast:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to push against or move through (something) with your chest forward —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "breast:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) free from dirt, marks, etc. : not dirty",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "breathe:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move air into and out of your lungs : to inhale and exhale",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "breathe:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) far into or below the surface of something —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "breathe:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the ability to grow, change, etc., that separates plants and animals from things like water or rocks",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "breathing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move air into and out of your lungs : to inhale and exhale",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "breathing:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to produce a stream of fire from the mouth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bride:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a woman who has just married or is about to be married",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brief:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) lasting only a short period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brief:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a brief statement or report",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brief:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give information or instructions to (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brilliant:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very bright : flashing with light",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "broadcast:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to send out (signals, programs, etc.) by radio or television",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "broadcast:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a radio or television program",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "broken:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) separated into parts or pieces by being hit, damaged, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "broken:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to separate (something) into parts or pieces often in a sudden and forceful or violent way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "broken:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a quick movement toward the net in an attempt to score before the opposing players can reach their defensive positions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brush:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a tool with many stiff hairs, fibers, etc., that is used for cleaning, smoothing, or painting something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brush:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to clean or smooth (something) with a brush",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brush:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or involving the main or general parts of something rather than the details",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bubble:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a tiny, round ball of air or gas inside a liquid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bubble:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to form or produce bubbles",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bubble:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) intended to appeal to young teenagers",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "budget:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of money available for spending that is based on a plan for how it will be spent —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "budget:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to plan to spend (an amount of money) for a particular purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "budget:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) low in price : suitable for someone who is on a budget",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "building:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a structure (such as a house, hospital, school, etc.) with a roof and walls that is used as a place for people to live, work, do activities, store things, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "building:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) by putting together parts or materials",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bullet:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small piece of metal or another material that is shot out of a gun —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bullet:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to press down on or cut into (someone or something) with the teeth —often + off —often + down, into, or through",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bunch:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of things of the same kind that are held or tied together or that grow together",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bunch:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (things or people) together in a group or bunch—usually + together or up —often used as (be) bunched",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bury:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (a dead person or animal) in a grave",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bury:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small ax that has a short handle",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bus:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large vehicle that is used for carrying passengers especially along a particular route at particular times —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bus:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to transport (someone) in a bus—often used as (be) bused",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bush:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a plant that has stems of wood and is smaller than a tree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bush:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of very low quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bush:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit (something) repeatedly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "business:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the activity of making, buying, or selling goods or providing services in exchange for money —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "businessman:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a man who works in business especially in a high position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "but:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) other than (something or someone) : except",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "but:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) only —sometimes used for emphasis",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "but:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a reason someone gives for not doing or agreeing with something—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "but:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say or think that a person or thing is responsible for something bad that has happened",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "but:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not having any doubt about something : convinced or sure",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "butter:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a solid yellow substance made from milk or cream that is spread on food or used in cooking",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "butter:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to spread or put butter on (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "butter:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) basic and important",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "button:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small, usually round piece of plastic, glass, metal, etc., that is sewn to a piece of clothing and is pushed through a loop or hole to fasten one part of the clothing to another part",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "button:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to attach (a button) by passing it through a hole",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "button:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the ends fastened to the shirt with buttons",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "by:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used with put to describe something that is being kept or saved for a future use",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "by:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a situation in which a player or team is allowed to go forward to the next level in a competition without having to play against and defeat an opponent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "by:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) describing each thing that happens in a series",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bye:interjection": {
    "def": "(interjection) goodbye —often + now",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bye:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a situation in which a player or team is allowed to go forward to the next level in a competition without having to play against and defeat an opponent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "bye:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to touch (someone) with your lips as a greeting or as a way of showing love or sexual attraction",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cable:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a thick, strong rope made of wires that are twisted together",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cable:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to send a message by telegraph : telegraph",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cafe:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small restaurant where you can get simple meals and drinks (such as coffee)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cage:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a box made of wire or metal bars in which people keep animals or birds",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cage:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit against something repeatedly and make a quick series of short, loud sounds",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cake:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sweet baked food made from a mixture of flour, sugar, and other ingredients (such as eggs and butter) —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cake:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cover something with an outer layer that becomes hard as it dries—usually used as (be) caked",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "calf:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very young cow",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "callous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not feeling or showing any concern about the problems or suffering of other people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "camera:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a device that is used for taking photographs or for making movies, television programs, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "campaign:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a series of activities designed to produce a particular result —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "campaign:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to lead or take part in a campaign to support or oppose someone or something or to achieve something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "campaign:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or involving a series of appearances by a politician in different communities during an election campaign",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "camping:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the activity of sleeping outdoors in a tent usually for enjoyment",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "camping:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to sleep outdoors usually in a tent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "campus:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the area and buildings around a university, college, school, etc. —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "can:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be able to (do something) : to know how to (do something) : to have the power or skill to (do something) : to be designed to (do something) —sometimes used without a following verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "can:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a closed metal container that is usually shaped like a cylinder and that holds food or drink",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "can:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing an ability to do difficult things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cancel:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop doing or planning to do (something) : to decide that something (such as a game, performance, etc.) will not happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cancel:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cancel:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an agreement that you make with a company to get a publication or service regularly and that you usually pay for in advance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cancer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a serious disease caused by cells that are not normal and that can spread to one or many parts of the body —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "candidate:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is trying to be elected —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cantankerous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) often angry and annoyed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cap:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small, soft hat that often has a hard curved part (called a visor) that extends out over your eyes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cap:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cover the top or end of (something) : to put a cap on (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "capable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to do something : having the qualities or abilities that are needed to do something—+ of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "capacity:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the ability to hold or contain people or things—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "capacity:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) full",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "capital:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) in the form A, B, C, etc., rather than a, b, c : uppercase —sometimes used informally to give emphasis to a description",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "capital:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) money, property, etc., that is used to start or operate a business",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "car:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a vehicle that has four wheels and an engine and that is used for carrying passengers on roads —often used before another noun —called also (US) automobile",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "caravan:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people or animals traveling together on a long journey especially through the desert",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "caravan:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to travel from one place to another in a group of vehicles",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "card:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small piece of stiff paper that is marked with symbols or pictures to show its value, comes in a set, and is used for playing games (such as poker) —called also playing card",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "card:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to ask (someone) to show a form of identification (such as a driver's license) in order to prove that the person is old enough to do something (such as to drink alcohol)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "card:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) known as an active member of a group or organization",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "career:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a job or profession that someone does for a long time —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "carpet:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a heavy fabric cover for a floor",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "carpet:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put a carpet on the floor of a room",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "carrot:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the long orange root of a plant that is eaten as a vegetable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cartoon:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a drawing in a newspaper or magazine intended as a humorous comment on something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "case:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a situation or occurrence that is an instance or example of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "case:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to study or watch (a house, store, etc.) with plans to rob it—often used in the phrase case the joint",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "case:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very typical",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cash:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) money in the form of coins and bills —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cash:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give or get cash for (a check)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cast:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to throw or move (something) in a forceful way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cast:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the actors in a play, film, or television show",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cast:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) made of cast iron",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "catalogue:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a book containing a list of things that you can buy, use, etc., and often pictures",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "catalogue:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to list or describe (something) in an organized way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "catapult:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an ancient weapon used for throwing large rocks",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "catapult:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to throw (something) with a catapult",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "category:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people or things that are similar in some way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "caustic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to destroy or burn something by chemical action",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cavern:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large cave",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cd:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small plastic disk on which information (such as music or computer data) is recorded —called also compact disc",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ceiling:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the inside surface at the top of a room —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ceiling:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move your hand, a bat, etc., quickly so that it touches someone or something in a forceful or violent way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "celebrate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do something special or enjoyable for an important event, occasion, holiday, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "celebration:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a party or other special event that you have for an important occasion, holiday, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "celebrity:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being famous or celebrated : fame",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cell:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a room in a prison, jail, etc., where prisoners live or are kept",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "censure:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) official strong criticism",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "censure:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to officially criticize (someone or something) strongly and publicly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cent:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a unit of money that is equal to 1/10₀ of the basic unit of money in many countries : one percent of a dollar, euro, rupee, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the color of blood",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "central:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) in the middle of something : located in the center of a thing or place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "central:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a place where an activity takes place or a group meets : a place that is a center for an activity or group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "centre:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the middle point or part of something —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "centre:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to place (something) in the middle of something —often used as (be) centered",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "century:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a period of 100 years",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chairman:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the person (especially a man) who is in charge of a meeting, committee, or event",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "champion:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone or something (such as a team or an animal) that has won a contest or competition especially in sports —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "champion:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to fight or speak publicly in support of (a person, belief, cause, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "character:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the way someone thinks, feels, and behaves : someone's personality—usually singular —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "character:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a bright color or a lot of different colors : full of color",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "characteristic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) typical of a person, thing, or group : showing the special qualities or traits of a person, thing, or group —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "characteristic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a special quality or trait that makes a person, thing, or group different from others —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "charity:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of giving money, food, or other kinds of help to people who are poor, sick, etc.; also : something (such as money or food) that is given to people who are poor, sick, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chart:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) information in the form of a table, diagram, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chart:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a chart of (an area); also : to mark (something) on a chart",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chat:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to talk with someone in a casual way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chat:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a light and friendly conversation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cheap:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not costing a lot of money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cheap:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) at a low cost : for a low price",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cheap:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an unfair hit made against an opponent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cheap:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move toward someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cheat:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to break a rule or law usually to gain an advantage at something —often + on or at",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cheat:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who cheats",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "check:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to look at (something) carefully to find mistakes, problems, etc., or to make sure there is nothing wrong with it —+ for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "check:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of looking at or examining something to find out information or see if there is anything wrong with it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cheerful:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling or showing happiness",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cheese:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a yellow or white solid food that is made from milk —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chef:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a professional cook who usually is in charge of a kitchen in a restaurant",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chemical:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to chemistry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chemical:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a substance (such as an element or compound) that is made by a chemical process",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chemistry:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a science that deals with the structure and properties of substances and with the changes that they go through",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chicanery:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) actions or statements that trick people into believing something that is not true : deception or trickery",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chicken:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a bird that is raised by people for its eggs and meat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chicken:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) too afraid to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chicken:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use a sharp tool (such as a knife) to open or divide (something, such as paper or wood) —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "childhood:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the period of time when a person is a child —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chill:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a cold feeling : a degree of cold that can be felt and that is usually unpleasant",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chill:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone or something) cold or cool —often used as (be) chilled",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chill:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) unpleasantly cold : chilly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chin:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of the face below the mouth and above the neck",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chin:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to continue having or holding (something) : to not return, lose, sell, give away, or throw away (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chip:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small piece that has been broken off from something larger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chip:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to break off a small piece from (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chip:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) valuable and likely to make a good profit : not likely to cause investors to lose money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chocolate:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a food that is made from cacao beans and that is eaten as candy or used as a flavoring ingredient in other sweet foods",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chocolate:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) pretty in a way that seems too perfect to be true or real",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "chuckle:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to laugh in a quiet way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cigarette:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small roll of paper that is filled with cut tobacco and smoked —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cinema:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the film industry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "circle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a perfectly round shape : a line that is curved so that its ends meet and every point on the line is the same distance from the center",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "circle:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to form a circle around (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "circle:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) through a series of changes that lead back to an original position or situation or to an opposite position or situation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "circumspect:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) thinking carefully about possible risks before doing or saying something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "circumstance:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a condition or fact that affects a situation —usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cite:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to write or say the words of (a book, author, etc.) : quote",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "citizen:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who legally belongs to a country and has the rights and protection of that country",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "citizen:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) for the use of a single person or group : belonging to one person or group : not public",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "civil:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the people who live in a country",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "civil:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people who are not part of the military but are trained to protect and help people if an enemy attacks their country or if there is a natural disaster (such as a flood or earthquake)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "claim:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say that (something) is true when some people may say it is not true —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "claim:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a statement saying that something happened a certain way or will happen a certain way : a statement saying that something is true when some people may say it is not true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clang:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make or cause (something) to make the loud, ringing sound of metal hitting against something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "classic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to say that something has come to be considered one of the best of its kind",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "classic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that has been considered to be excellent for a long time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "classical:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of a kind that has been respected for a long time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "classroom:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a room where classes are taught in a school, college, or university",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clause:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a part of a sentence that has its own subject and verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clause:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not limiting or controlling something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clerk:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person whose job is to keep track of records and documents for a business or office",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clerk:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to work as a clerk—usually used of law clerks",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "click:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something) to make a short, sharp sound",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "click:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a short, sharp sound",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "click:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) used by pointing to images on a computer screen and pressing a mouse or other device",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "client:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who pays a professional person or organization for services",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "climate:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a region with particular weather patterns or conditions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clock:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a device that shows what time it is and that is usually placed in a room or attached to a wall —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clock:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to measure the amount of time it takes for (a person) to do something or for (something) to be completed—usually + at",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clock:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening or continuing all day and all night",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clothes:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the things that people wear to cover their bodies and that are usually made from cloth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clothes:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to provide (someone) with clothes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clothes:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having no pattern or decoration",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clothing:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the things that people wear to cover their bodies —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clothing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to provide (someone) with clothes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clothing:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not limiting or controlling something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clue:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that helps a person find something, understand something, or solve a mystery or puzzle",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clue:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to own, use, or hold (something) —also used for things that cannot be seen or touched —also have got",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "coach:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who teaches and trains an athlete or performer",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "coach:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to teach and train (an athlete or performer)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "coalesce:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to come together to form one group or mass",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cobblestone:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a round stone that is used in paving streets",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "code:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a set of laws or regulations",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "code:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (a message) into the form of a code so that it can be kept secret",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "coerce:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) do something by using force or threats—usually + into",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "coffee:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a dark brown drink made from ground coffee beans and boiled water —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "coherent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) logical and well-organized : easy to understand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "coin:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small, flat, and usually round piece of metal issued by a government as money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "coin:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to create (a new word or phrase) that other people begin to use",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "coin:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) located at the other end, side, or corner of something : located across from something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "colleague:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who works with you : a fellow worker",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "collection:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of getting things from different places and bringing them together",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "college:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a school in the U.S. that you go to after high school : a school that offers courses leading to a degree (such as a bachelor's degree or an associate's degree) —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "college:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to ask formally for something (such as a job, admission to a school, a loan, etc.) usually in writing —often + for —sometimes followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "colour:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a quality such as red, blue, green, yellow, etc., that you see when you look at something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "colour:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give color to (something) : to change the color of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "colour:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) unable to see the difference between certain colors",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "coloured:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having color : not black or white",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "colourful:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a bright color or a lot of different colors : full of color",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "column:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long post made of steel, stone, etc., that is used as a support in a building",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "combination:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a result or product of combining two or more things or people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "combine:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (two or more things) to be together or to work together —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "combine:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people or organizations that work together",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "comedy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a play, movie, television program, novel, etc., that is meant to make people laugh",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "comfort:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a state or situation in which you are relaxed and do not have any physically unpleasant feelings caused by pain, heat, cold, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "comfort:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to feel less worried, upset, frightened, etc. : to give comfort to (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "comfort:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) located a short distance away : close",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "comfortable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not causing any physically unpleasant feelings : producing physical comfort",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "commemorate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to exist or be done in order to remind people of (an important event or person from the past)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "comment:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a spoken or written statement that expresses an opinion about someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "comment:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a statement about someone or something : to make a comment —usually + on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "commercial:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) related to or used in the buying and selling of goods and services",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "commercial:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an advertisement on radio or television",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "commission:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people who have been given the official job of finding information about something or controlling something : committee",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "commission:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to order or request (something) to be made or done",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "commit:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do (something that is illegal or harmful)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "commit:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an illegal act for which someone can be punished by the government",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "commitment:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a promise to do or give something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "committee:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people who are chosen to do a particular job or to make decisions about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "committee:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) formed or used for a special purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "committee:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop living",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "commonly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) belonging to or shared by two or more people or groups",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "communicate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give information about (something) to someone by speaking, writing, moving your hands, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "communication:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express or exchange information or to express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc., to someone else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "community:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people who live in the same area (such as a city, town, or neighborhood)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "community:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) lived in by people who go to another town or city to work",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "company:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a business organization that makes, buys, or sells goods or provides services in exchange for money —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "company:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to leave out (someone or something) : to not include (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "company:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of high quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "compare:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say that (something) is similar to something else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "compare:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a round fruit with red, yellow, or green skin and firm white flesh —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "comparison:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of looking at things to see how they are similar or different",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "comparison:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to compare items while shopping in order to see which one is the best or has the lowest price",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "compete:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to try to get or win something (such as a prize or reward) that someone else is also trying to win : to try to be better or more successful than someone or something else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "competition:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of trying to get or win something (such as a prize or a higher level of success) that someone else is also trying to get or win : the act or process of competing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "competitive:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to a situation in which people or groups are trying to win a contest or be more successful than others : relating to or involving competition",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "competitor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who is trying to win or do better than all others especially in business or sports : someone who is competing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "complacent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) satisfied with how things are and not wanting to change them",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "complacent:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "complain:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say or write that you are unhappy, sick, uncomfortable, etc., or that you do not like something —often + about or of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "complaint:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a statement that you are unhappy or not satisfied with something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "complex:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having parts that connect or go together in complicated ways",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "complex:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of buildings, apartments, etc., that are located near each other and used for a particular purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "complicated:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) hard to understand, explain, or deal with : having many parts or steps",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "complicated:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) more difficult or less simple",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "component:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) one of the parts of something (such as a system or mixture) : an important piece of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "component:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) helping to make up the whole of something (such as a system or a mixture) : forming or being a part of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "comprehend:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to understand (something, such as a difficult or complex subject) —often used in negative statements",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "comprehensive:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) including many, most, or all things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "comprehensive:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) comprehensive school",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "computer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an electronic machine that can store and work with large amounts of information —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "concentrate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to think about something : to give your attention to the thing you are doing, reading, etc. —often + on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "concentrate:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a substance that is made stronger or more pure by removing water",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "concentration:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the ability to give your attention or thought to a single object or activity : the ability to concentrate",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "concept:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an idea of what something is or how it works",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "concept:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) organized around a main idea or theme",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "concern:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of worry usually shared by many people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "concern:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to relate to (something or someone) : to be about (something or someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "concerned:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling worry or concern",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "concerned:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to relate to (something or someone) : to be about (something or someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "concerned:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) at or to a great distance in space or time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "concert:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a public performance of music —sometimes used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conclude:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop or finish : to come to an end : to end in a particular way or with a particular action",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "condescend:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to show that you believe you are more intelligent or better than other people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conduct:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to plan and do (something, such as an activity)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conduct:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the way that a person behaves in a particular place or situation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conduct:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing a problem especially in a public place by making a lot of noise, behaving violently, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conference:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a formal meeting in which many people gather in order to talk about ideas or problems related to a particular topic (such as medicine or business) usually for several days —sometimes used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "confidence:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling or belief that you can do something well or succeed at something —often + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "confident:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a feeling or belief that you can do something well or succeed at something : having confidence",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "confirm:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to state or show that (something) is true or correct",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "confirm:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an agreement to meet with someone at a particular time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conflict:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a struggle for power, property, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conflict:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be different in a way that prevents agreement : to say or express opposite things —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "confound:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to surprise and confuse (someone or something) —often used as (be) confounded",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "confuse:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) uncertain or unable to understand something —often used as (be) confused",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "confusing:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) difficult to understand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "confusing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) uncertain or unable to understand something —often used as (be) confused",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "connected:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) joined or linked together",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "connected:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to join (two or more things) together —often used as (be) connected",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "connection:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that joins or connects two or more things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "connection:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) so important that you must do it or have it : absolutely needed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conscious:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) awake and able to understand what is happening around you",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conscious:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a choice that you make about something after thinking about it : the result of deciding",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conservative:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) believing in the value of established and traditional practices in politics and society : relating to or supporting political conservatism",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conservative:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who believes in the value of established and traditional practices in politics and society : a person who is politically conservative",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "consideration:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) careful thought : the act of thinking carefully about something you will make a decision about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "consideration:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause or allow someone to have (something) as a present : to make a present of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "consistent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) always acting or behaving in the same way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "constantly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening all the time or very often over a period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "constituency:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people who support or who are likely to support a politician or political party",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "construct:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to build or make (something physical, such as a road, bridge, or building)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "construct:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as an idea or a theory) that is formed in people's minds",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "construction:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of building something (such as a house or road) —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "consume:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to eat or drink (something) —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "consumer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who buys goods and services —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "contact:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the state or condition that exists when two people or things physically touch each other : a state of touching",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "contact:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to call or write to (someone or something) : to communicate with (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "contact:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) allowing players to touch or hit each other",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "contain:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have (something) inside",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "container:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an object (such as a box or can) that can hold something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "contemporary:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening or beginning now or in recent times",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "contemporary:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who lives at the same time or is about the same age as another person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "contest:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an event in which people try to win by doing something better than others",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "contest:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) the subject of an argument or a legal case : to say that you do not agree with or accept (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "continent:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) one of the great divisions of land (such as North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, or Antarctica) of the Earth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "continent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to control your bladder and bowels",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "continuous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) continuing without stopping : happening or existing without a break or interruption",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "contract:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a legal agreement between people, companies, etc. —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "contract:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) smaller or shorter",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "contribute:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give (something, such as money, goods, or time) to help a person, group, cause, or organization—usually + to or toward",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "control:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to direct the behavior of (a person or animal) : to cause (a person or animal) to do what you want",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "control:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the power to make decisions about how something is managed or done",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "convenient:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) allowing you to do something easily or without trouble",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conversation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an informal talk involving two people or a small group of people : the act of talking in an informal way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "convert:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to change (something) into a different form or so that it can be used in a different way—usually + to or into",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "convert:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who has changed to a different religion, belief, political party, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "convinced:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) completely certain or sure about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "convinced:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to believe that something is true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "convoluted:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very complicated and difficult to understand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cooker:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of equipment that is used to cook food",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cooking:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of preparing and cooking food",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cooking:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) suitable for or used in cooking : involving or having to do with cooking",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cooking:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to prepare (food) for eating especially by using heat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "copy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is or looks exactly or almost exactly like something else : a version of something that is identical or almost identical to the original —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "copy:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a version of (something) that is exactly or almost exactly like the original : to make a copy or duplicate of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "copy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) free from dirt, marks, etc. : not dirty",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "core:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the central part of a fruit (such as an apple) that contains the seeds",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "core:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) most important or most basic",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "core:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to remove a core from (a fruit)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "corporate:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) involving or associated with a corporation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "corporate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or go up (something) using your feet and often your hands",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "corporate:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group or mixture of different things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "correct:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) true or accurate : agreeing with facts : right",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "correct:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to change (something) so that it is right, true, proper, etc. : to make (something) correct",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "correct:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the study of the structure of living things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "correctly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) true or accurate : agreeing with facts : right",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "correctly:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the power or process of remembering what has been learned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "correctly:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give (food or drink) to someone at a meal, in a restaurant, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cost:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the price of something : the amount of money that is needed to pay for or buy something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cost:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have (an amount of money) as a price",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cost:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the study of how much money a company earns compared to how much money it spends",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "costume:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the clothes that are worn by someone (such as an actor) who is trying to look like a different person or thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "costume:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) involving people wearing costumes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cottage:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small house especially in the country",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cotton:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a soft, white material that grows on the seeds of a tall plant and that is used to make cloth; also : the plants on which this material grows",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cotton:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to make a statement more forceful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "could:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) —used as the past tense of can",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "could:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) only —sometimes used for emphasis",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "councillor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a member of a council",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "counselling:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give advice to (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "counselling:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) advice and support that is given to people to help them deal with problems, make important decisions, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "counsellor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who provides advice as a job : a person who counsels people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "country:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an area of land that is controlled by its own government : nation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "country:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or characteristic of the country",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "countryside:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) land that is away from big towns and cities",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "county:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an area of a state or country that is larger than a city and has its own government to deal with local matters —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "court:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a formal legal meeting in which evidence about crimes, disagreements, etc., is presented to a judge and often a jury so that decisions can be made according to the law —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "court:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to act in a way that shows that you want or intend to get married",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cousin:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a child of your uncle or aunt —called also first cousin",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "covered:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a cover or lid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "covered:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put something over, on top of, or in front of (something else) especially in order to protect, hide, or close it —used in recipes and instructions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "covered:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large wagon with a rounded top made of heavy cloth that was used in the past by people traveling to the western parts of North America",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cream:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the thick part of milk that rises to the top : the part of milk that contains fat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cream:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to stir or mix (ingredients) until they are soft and smooth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cream:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a pale yellowish color that is close to white",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "create:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make or produce (something) : to cause (something new) to exist",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "create:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a situation in which there is much destruction or confusion",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "creation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of making or producing something that did not exist before : the act of creating something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "creation:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something from the past) exist or seem to exist again : to create (something) again",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "creation:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "creative:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing an ability to make new things or think of new ideas",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "credit:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) money that a bank or business will allow a person to use and then pay back in the future",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "credit:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to add (an amount of money) to a total",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "credit:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) required or expected to happen : expected to be in a particular place at a particular time —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crime:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an illegal act for which someone can be punished by the government",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crime:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) arranged into a formal group with leaders and with rules for doing or planning things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crime:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give money for goods or services —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "criminal:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) involving illegal activity : relating to crime",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "criminal:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who has committed a crime or who has been proved to be guilty of a crime by a court",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "criterion:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is used as a reason for making a judgment or decision —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "critic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who gives opinions about books, movies, or other forms of art",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "critical:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) expressing criticism or disapproval",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "critical:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of material (such as plutonium) that is large enough to allow a nuclear reaction to occur",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "critical:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "criticism:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of expressing disapproval and of noting the problems or faults of a person or thing : the act of criticizing someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "criticism:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "criticize:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to express disapproval of (someone or something) : to talk about the problems or faults of (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crop:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a plant or plant product that is grown by farmers —sometimes used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crop:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cut off the upper or outer parts of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crop:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) unusually large",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crowd:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to fill (something) so that there is little or no room for anyone or anything else : to take up much or most of the space in (an area or space)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crowd:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large group of people who are together in one place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crowded:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) filled with too many people or things —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crowded:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to fill (something) so that there is little or no room for anyone or anything else : to take up much or most of the space in (an area or space)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crucial:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) extremely important",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cruel:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe people who hurt others and do not feel sorry about it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cruel:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of punishing someone or a way of punishing someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cub:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a young animal that eats meat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cultural:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to a particular group of people and their habits, beliefs, traditions, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "culture:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular society, group, place, or time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "culture:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to grow (something) in controlled conditions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "culture:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cupboard:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of furniture used for storage that has doors and contains shelves",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "curly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having curls",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "curly:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a part that adds physical strength or support",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "currency:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the money that a country uses : a specific kind of money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "current:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening or existing now : belonging to or existing in the present time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "current:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a continuous movement of water or air in the same direction",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "currently:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening or existing now : belonging to or existing in the present time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "curtain:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of cloth that hangs down from above a window and can be used to cover the window",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "curtain:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (a picture, image, etc.) by making lines on a surface especially with a pencil, pen, marker, chalk, etc., but not usually with paint",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "curve:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a smooth, rounded line, shape, path, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "curve:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to form a curve : to turn or change from a straight line, shape, or path to a smooth, rounded one",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "customer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who buys goods or services from a business —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "customer:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) somewhat cold : not warm or hot",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cycle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a set of events or actions that happen again and again in the same order : a repeating series of events or actions —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cycle:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to go through a repeated process or to cause (something) to go through a repeated process",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "cycle:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to menstruation : of or relating to the flow of blood that comes from a woman's body each month",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dad:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person's father —often used as a form of address",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "daily:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening, done, made, used, or existing every day",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "daily:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a newspaper that is published every day or every day except Sunday",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dance:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move your body in a way that goes with the rhythm and style of music that is being played",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dance:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a series of movements that are done as music is playing : a way of dancing —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dancer:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move your body in a way that goes with the rhythm and style of music that is being played",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dancer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a type of Middle Eastern dance done by a woman who makes rhythmic movements with her hips and belly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dancing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move your body in a way that goes with the rhythm and style of music that is being played",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dancing:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used in an exaggerated way to suggest that something (such as a machine that has many features) is like a large and expensive show that has many singing and dancing performers",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dancing:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a style of dancing in which couples hold each other and use set moves to perform different kinds of formal dances (such as the polka, the tango, or the waltz)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dangerous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) involving possible injury, harm, or death : characterized by danger —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dangerous:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the surface of the earth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "data:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) facts or information used usually to calculate, analyze, or plan something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "date:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a particular day of a month or year",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "date:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do an activity with someone you have or might have a romantic relationship with : to go on a date or several dates with (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "daunting:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) tending to make people afraid or less confident : very difficult to do or deal with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "daunting:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) afraid or less confident —often used as (be) daunted",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dear:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) loved or valued very much —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dear:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) with love and respect—used in the phrase hold dear",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dear:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) —used to address someone you love",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dear:interjection": {
    "def": "(interjection) —used especially to express surprise, fear, or disappointment",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dear:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have (an amount of money) as a price",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "debacle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a great disaster or complete failure",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "debate:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a discussion between people in which they express different opinions about something —often + on, about, or over —often + on, about, or over",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "debate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to discuss (something) with people whose opinions are different from your own",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "debt:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of money that you owe to a person, bank, company, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "debt:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) low or poor in quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "debt:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to need to pay or repay money to a person, bank, business, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "decade:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a period of 10 years; especially : a 10-year period beginning with a year ending in 0",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "december:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the 12th and last month of the year —abbr. Dec.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "decent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) polite, moral, and honest",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "decline:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become lower in amount or less in number",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "decline:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the process of becoming worse in condition or quality —usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "decline:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing death eventually : leading finally to death",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "decorate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) more attractive usually by putting something on it —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "decoration:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is added to something else to make it more attractive",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "decorous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) correct and polite in a particular situation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "decrease:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become smaller in size, amount, number, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "decrease:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of becoming smaller or of making something smaller in size, amount, number, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dedicate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to officially make (something) a place for honoring or remembering a person, event, etc. —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "defence:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of defending someone or something from attack",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "defense:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of defending someone or something from attack",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "defense:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move your body upward from the ground and often forward, backward, or sideways through the air by pushing with your legs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "define:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to explain the meaning of (a word, phrase, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "define:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a rule or limit that controls what something is or how something should be done—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "definite:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) said or done in such a way that others know exactly what you mean",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "definite:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the word the used in English to refer to a person or thing that is identified or specified; also : a word that is used in a similar way in another language",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "definitely:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) without doubt : in a way that is certain or clear",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "definition:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, etc. : a statement that defines a word, phrase, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "definition:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a very clear picture and a wide screen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "delay:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a situation in which something happens later than it should",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "delay:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to wait until later to do something : to make something happen later",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deliberate:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) done or said in a way that is planned or intended : done or said on purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deliberate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to think about or discuss something very carefully in order to make a decision —often + whether, what, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deliberately:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a way that is meant, intended, or planned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "delicious:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very pleasant to taste",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "delight:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a strong feeling of happiness : great pleasure or satisfaction",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "delight:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) very happy : to give (someone) great pleasure or satisfaction",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "delineate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to clearly show or describe (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "delivery:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of taking something to a person or place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "demonstrate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to prove (something) by showing examples of it : to show evidence of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "denigrate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say very critical and often unfair things about (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dentist:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person whose job is to care for people's teeth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deny:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say that something is not true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "department:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) one of the major parts of a company, organization, government, or school —abbr. dept.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "department:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to buy (property, goods, etc.) : to get (something) by paying money for it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "depend:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) —used in speech in phrases like it depends and that depends to say that the answer to a question will be different in different situations",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "depravity:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very evil quality or way of behaving",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "depressed:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling sad",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "depressed:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) feel sad : to make (someone) depressed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "depressing:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing someone to feel sad or without hope : causing depression",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "depressing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) feel sad : to make (someone) depressed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "describe:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to tell someone the appearance, sound, smell, events, etc., of (something or someone) : to say what something or someone is like —often + as",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "description:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a statement that tells you how something or someone looks, sounds, etc. : words that describe something or someone —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "description:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone or something) very poor",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "description:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "desert:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an area of very dry land that is usually covered with sand and is very hot —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "desert:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to go away from (a place) : to leave (a place)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "deserve:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) —used to say that someone or something should or should not have or be given something —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "design:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to plan and make decisions about (something that is being built or created) : to create the plans, drawings, etc., that show how (something) will be made",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "design:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the way something has been made : the way the parts of something (such as a building, machine, book, etc.) are formed and arranged for a particular use, effect, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "designer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who plans how something new will look and be made : a person who creates and often produces a new product, style, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "designer:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) created by a famous designer",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "desk:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of furniture that is like a table and often has drawers —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "desk:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the front : located at the front",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "desolate:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) lacking the people, plants, animals, etc., that make people feel welcome in a place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "desolate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) feel very sad and lonely for a long time—usually used as (be) desolated",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "despite:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the way that someone or something looks",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "despondent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very sad and without hope —often + over or about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "destination:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a place to which a person is going or something is being sent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "detailed:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) including many details : including a lot of information",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "detailed:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to state particular facts or information about (something) : to describe or discuss the details of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "detective:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a police officer whose job is to find information about crimes that have occurred and to catch criminals",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "detective:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) done in order to find out hidden or unknown information",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "detrimental:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing damage or injury —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "develop:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something) to grow or become bigger or more advanced",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "development:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of growing or causing something to grow or become larger or more advanced —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "development:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "device:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an object, machine, or piece of equipment that has been made for some special purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "devious:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) willing to lie and trick people in order to get what is wanted",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "diagram:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a drawing that explains or shows the parts of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "diagram:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to show or explain (something) in a diagram",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dialogue:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the things that are said by the characters in a story, movie, play, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "diamond:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very hard usually colorless stone that is a form of carbon and is used especially in jewelry —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "diamond:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the 60th or 75th anniversary of an important event (such as a marriage)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "diary:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a book in which you write down your personal experiences and thoughts each day",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dictionary:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a reference book that contains words listed in alphabetical order and that gives information about the words' meanings, forms, pronunciations, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "didactic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) designed or intended to teach people something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "diet:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the food that a person or animal usually eats —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "diet:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to eat less food or to eat only particular kinds of food in order to lose weight : to be on a diet",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "diet:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a smaller number of calories than usual",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "difference:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality that makes one person or thing unlike another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "difference:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) large in size",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "difference:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to break apart or into pieces especially along a straight line",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "differently:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not of the same kind : partly or totally unlike —often + from, than, or to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "difficult:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not easy : requiring much work or skill to do or make —often followed by to + verb —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "difficult:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the thing that is measured as seconds, minutes, hours, days, years, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "difficulty:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality of something that makes it hard to do : the difficult nature of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "diffidence:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) lacking confidence : not feeling comfortable around people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dig:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move soil, sand, snow, etc., in order to create a hole",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dig:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a push with a body part (such as your elbow) : a poke or thrust",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dig:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not appropriate for a person's social position : beneath someone's dignity",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "digital:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) showing the time with numbers instead of with hour and minute hands",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "digital:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a camera that takes pictures without using film : a camera that records images as digital data",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dilapidated:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) in very bad condition because of age or lack of care",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dilatory:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing a delay",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dinner:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the main meal of the day —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dinner:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to perform (an action or activity)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "director:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who manages an organized group of people or a part of an organization (such as a school or business)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dirt:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) loose earth or soil",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dirt:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very cheap or inexpensive",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dirt:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move soil, sand, snow, etc., in order to create a hole",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dirty:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) indecent and offensive",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dirty:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) dirty",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dirty:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in an unfair or dishonest way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dirty:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a bomb that is designed to spread a large amount of radioactive material",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disadvantage:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that causes difficulty : something that makes someone or something worse or less likely to succeed than others",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disappear:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop being visible : to pass out of sight",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disappear:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a small distance between the top and bottom or front and back surfaces : not thick",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disappointing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) unhappy by not being as good as expected or by not doing something that was hoped for or expected",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disaster:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a flood, tornado, fire, plane crash, etc.) that happens suddenly and causes much suffering or loss to many people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disaster:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to act in a way that shows that you want or intend to get married",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disc:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a flat, thin, round object",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "discern:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to see, hear, or notice (something) with difficulty or effort",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "discordant:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) harsh or unpleasant in sound",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "discount:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount taken off a regular price : a price reduction",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "discount:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) selling goods or services at reduced prices",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "discount:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to lower the amount of (a bill, price, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "discovery:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of finding or learning something for the first time : the act of discovering something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "discovery:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to avoid or escape (someone or something) by being quick, skillful, or clever",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "discuss:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to talk about (something) with another person or group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disease:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an illness that affects a person, animal, or plant : a condition that prevents the body or mind from working normally",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dish:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a shallow container that you cook or serve food in; specifically : a shallow bowl",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dish:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to talk about the personal life of someone else : gossip",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dish:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) baked in a dish that has high sides",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disk:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a flat, thin, round object",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dislike:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to not like (something or someone) : to feel dislike for (something or someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dislike:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of not liking or approving of something or someone—often + of or for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dismiss:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to decide not to think about or consider (something or someone) —often + as",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disparage:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to describe (someone or something) as unimportant, weak, bad, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "display:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something) where people can see it —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "display:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an arrangement of objects intended to decorate, advertise, entertain, or inform people about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "display:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disproportionate:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing a difference that is not fair, reasonable, or expected : too large or too small in relation to something —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dissemble:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hide your true feelings, opinions, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "distraught:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very upset : so upset that you are not able to think clearly or behave normally",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "distribution:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of giving or delivering something to people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "division:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of dividing something into parts : the way that something is divided",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "divorced:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to legally end your marriage with (your husband or wife)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "do:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to perform (an action or activity)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "do:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that a person should do—usually used in the phrase dos and don'ts",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "do:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to work (such as fixing or building something) that you do yourself instead of hiring someone to do it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "doctor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is skilled in the science of medicine : a person who is trained and licensed to treat sick and injured people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "doctor:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to change (something) especially in order to trick or deceive people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "document:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an official paper that gives information about something or that is used as proof of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "document:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to create a record of (something) through writing, film, photography, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "documentary:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a movie or television program that tells the facts about actual people and events —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "documentary:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) consisting of documents : written down",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dollar:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a basic unit of money in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and other countries that is equal to 100 cents",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dollar:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a bet : to risk losing something (such as money) if your guess about what will happen is wrong",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dollar:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) in the lowest position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "domestic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or made in your own country",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "domestic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a servant who is hired to work in someone's home : a domestic servant",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dominate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have control of or power over (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "donate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give (money, food, clothes, etc.) in order to help a person or organization",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "doom:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) very bad events or situations that cannot be avoided",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "doom:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone or something) certain to fail, suffer, die, etc. —usually used as (be) doomed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "download:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or copy (a file, program, etc.) from a usually larger computer system to another computer or device",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "download:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of moving or copying a file, program, etc., from a usually larger computer system to another computer or device",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "downstairs:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) on or to a lower floor of a building",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "downstairs:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) located on a lower, main, or first floor of a building",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "downtown:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the main or central part of a city or town : the part of a city or town where there are tall buildings, stores, offices, etc.—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "downtown:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to, toward, or in the main or central part of a city or town",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "downwards:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) from a higher place or level to a lower place or level",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "draft:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a version of something (such as a document) that you make before you make the final version",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "draft:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) used for pulling heavy loads",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "draft:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a version of (something, such as a document or plan) that will need more work in order to be finished",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "drag:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to pull (someone or something that is heavy or difficult to move) —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "drag:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone or something that is boring, annoying, or disappointing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "drag:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very angry or violent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "drama:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of writing that tells a story and is performed on a stage",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "drama:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) rising or extending upward a great distance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dramatic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) sudden and extreme",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dramatic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) community theater",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "drawing:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a picture, image, etc., that is made by making lines on a surface with a pencil, pen, marker, chalk, etc., but usually not with paint",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "drawing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (a picture, image, etc.) by making lines on a surface especially with a pencil, pen, marker, chalk, etc., but not usually with paint",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dread:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to fear something that will or might happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dread:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a strong feeling of fear about something that will or might happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dread:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing great fear",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dress:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put clothes on (yourself or someone else)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dress:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of clothing for a woman or a girl that has a top part that covers the upper body and a skirt that hangs down to cover the legs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dress:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) suitable or required for a formal event",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dressed:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) wearing clothes : wearing clothes of a particular type",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dressed:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put clothes on (yourself or someone else)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dressed:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a young sheep",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "drink:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to take a liquid into your mouth and swallow it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "drink:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a liquid that you can drink : beverage",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "driver:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who drives a car, truck, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "drug:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a substance that is used as a medicine —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "drug:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give a drug to (a person or animal) in order to make that person or animal very sleepy or unconscious",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "drum:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a musical instrument that is made with a thin layer of skin or plastic stretched over the end of a round frame and that is played by hitting the skin or plastic with sticks or with your hands",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "drum:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to beat or play a drum or set of drums",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "drunk:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having drunk so much alcohol that normal actions (such as talking, thinking, and moving) become difficult to do",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "drunk:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is drunk or who often gets drunk",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "drunk:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to take a liquid into your mouth and swallow it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "drunk:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) without seeing outside of an airplane : using only a plane's instruments",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "duck:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) any one of many different kinds of birds that swim and have a flat beak, a short neck, a heavy body, short legs, and webbed feet—often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "duck:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to lower your head or body suddenly to avoid being seen or hit —often + down",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "duck:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) strange or unusual : different from what is normal or expected",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "due:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) required or expected to happen : expected to be in a particular place at a particular time —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "due:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a regular payment that you make to be a member of an organization",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "due:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) directly or exactly—followed by north, south, east, or west",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "due:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move toward someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dvd:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a computer disk that contains a large amount of information (such as a movie); also : a movie that is recorded on a DVD",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "earthquake:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a shaking of a part of the Earth's surface that often causes great damage —called also quake",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "eastern:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) located toward the east",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "eastern:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a half of the Earth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "easy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not hard to do : not difficult",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "easy:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) without difficulty or stress",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "easy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a chair that is large, soft, and very comfortable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "easy:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move air into and out of your lungs : to inhale and exhale",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ebullient:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) lively and enthusiastic",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "economic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to an economy : relating to the process or system by which goods and services are produced, sold, and bought",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "economy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the process or system by which goods and services are produced, sold, and bought in a country or region",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "economy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) designed to cost less money —often used in combination",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "edit:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to prepare (something written) to be published or used : to make changes, correct mistakes, etc., in (something written)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "edition:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a particular version of a book",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "editor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person whose job is to edit something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "editor:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give (something, such as money, goods, or time) to help a person, group, cause, or organization—usually + to or toward",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "educate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to teach (someone) especially in a school, college, or university —often used as (be) educated",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "educated:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having an education and especially a good education",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "educated:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to teach (someone) especially in a school, college, or university —often used as (be) educated",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "educated:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an attempt to give an opinion or answer about something when you do not know much about it or are not sure about it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "educated:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "education:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the action or process of teaching someone especially in a school, college, or university",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "education:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "educational:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having to do with education",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "effective:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) producing a result that is wanted : having an intended effect",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "effectively:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a way that produces a desired result : in an effective manner",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "efficient:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) capable of producing desired results without wasting materials, time, or energy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "effort:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) work done by the mind or body : energy used to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "effort:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) including each person or thing in a group or series",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "effort:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to choose not to punish or harm (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "effusive:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) expressing a lot of emotion",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "egregious:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very bad and easily noticed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "eighteen:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 18",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "eighty:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 80",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "elderly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) old or rather old : past middle age",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "elect:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to select (someone) for a position, job, etc., by voting",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "elect:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) people who belong to a special group and have privileges that other people do not have",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "elect:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having been elected : chosen for a public office but not yet holding that office —often hyphenated",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "election:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of choosing someone for a public office by voting —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "electric:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to electricity",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "electric:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a special chair in which a criminal who has been sentenced to death is killed by using a strong electric current",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "electrical:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to electricity",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "electrical:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a type of engineering that deals with the uses of electricity",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "electricity:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a form of energy that is carried through wires and is used to operate machines, lights, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "electronic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) operating through the use of many small electrical parts (such as microchips and transistors)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "electronic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of carefully watching someone or something especially in order to prevent or detect a crime",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "element:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) one of the basic substances that are made of atoms of only one kind and that cannot be separated by ordinary chemical means into simpler substances",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "elephant:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very large gray animal that has a long, flexible nose and two long tusks",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "elephant:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe something or someone that is different from others in usually a dangerous or harmful way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "eleven:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 11",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "email:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a system for sending messages from one computer to another computer",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "email:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to send e-mail to (someone) : to send (a message) to someone by e-mail",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "embarrassed:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) feel confused and foolish in front of other people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "embarrassing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) feel confused and foolish in front of other people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "embellish:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to decorate (something) by adding special details and features : to make (something) more appealing or attractive",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "embroil:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to involve (someone or something) in conflict or difficulties",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "emergency:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an unexpected and usually dangerous situation that calls for immediate action —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "emotion:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a strong feeling (such as love, anger, joy, hate, or fear)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "emotion:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become unable to breathe usually because something gets stuck in your throat or because the air is not good for breathing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "emotional:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to emotions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "emotional:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the crime of threatening to tell secret information about someone unless the person being threatened gives you money or does what you want —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "emphasis:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a forceful quality in the way something is said or written",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "emphasis:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to place (someone or something) down gently in a flat position —often + down",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "emphasize:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give special attention to (something) : to place emphasis on (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "employ:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use (something) for a particular purpose or to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "employee:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who works for another person or for a company for wages or a salary",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "employer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person or company that has people who do work for wages or a salary : a person or company that has employees",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enable:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone or something) able to do or to be something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "encounter:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have or experience (problems, difficulties, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "encounter:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a meeting that is not planned or expected",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "encourage:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) more determined, hopeful, or confident —often used as (be) encouraged —sometimes followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "endeavour:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to seriously or continually try to do (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "endeavour:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a serious effort or attempt",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ending:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the final part of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ending:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop or finish : to no longer continue to happen or exist",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ending:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or seeming to have no end : endless",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "energy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) ability to be active : the physical or mental strength that allows you to do things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "energy:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use force to cause (something, such as a wire or pipe) to become curved",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enervate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone or something) very weak or tired—usually used as (be) enervated",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "engage:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hire (someone) to perform a particular service : to pay for (help, services, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "engaged:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) promised to be married",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "engaged:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hire (someone) to perform a particular service : to pay for (help, services, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "engaged:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality of a person's voice",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "engine:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a machine that changes energy (such as heat from burning fuel) into mechanical motion",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "engineer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who has scientific training and who designs and builds complicated products, machines, systems, or structures : a person who specializes in a branch of engineering",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "engineer:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to plan, build, or manage (something) by using scientific methods—usually used as (be) engineered",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "engineering:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the work of designing and creating large structures (such as roads and bridges) or new products or systems by using scientific methods",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "engineering:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to plan, build, or manage (something) by using scientific methods—usually used as (be) engineered",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enigma:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone or something that is difficult to understand or explain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enquire:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to ask for information —usually + about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enquiry:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a request for information —often + into",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enrol:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to enter (someone) as a member of or participant in something—usually + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enrollment:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to enter (someone) as a member of or participant in something—usually + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enrollment:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a policy or process by which parents may send their children to a different public school than the one in their own community —called also open admission",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ensure:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) sure, certain, or safe",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "entertain:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have people as guests in your home or in a public place (such as a restaurant)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "entertainment:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) amusement or pleasure that comes from watching a performer, playing a game, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enthusiasm:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) strong excitement about something : a strong feeling of active interest in something that you like or enjoy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "enthusiastic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling or showing strong excitement about something : filled with or marked by enthusiasm",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "entire:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) complete or full : not lacking or leaving out any part",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "entire:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the thing that is measured as seconds, minutes, hours, days, years, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "entirely:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) complete or full : not lacking or leaving out any part",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "entrance:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of entering something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "entrance:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to fill (someone) with delight and wonder—usually used as (be) entranced",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "entrance:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) involving or including many people or things : very large in scope : intended to have an important or impressive result",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "entry:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of entering something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "entry:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) at the lowest level : at the level of someone who is just starting a job or career",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "environment:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the conditions that surround someone or something : the conditions and influences that affect the growth, health, progress, etc., of someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "environmental:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the conditions that surround someone or something : the conditions and influences that affect the growth, health, progress, etc., of someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "episode:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an event or a short period of time that is important or unusual",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "equal:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) the same in number, amount, degree, rank, or quality —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "equal:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone or something that is as good, skillful, valuable, etc., as another person or thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "equal:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) —used to say that one amount or number is the same as another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "equally:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in an equal or even manner",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "equanimity:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) calm emotions when dealing with problems or pressure",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "equipment:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) supplies or tools needed for a special purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "equivocal:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having two or more possible meanings : ambiguous",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "error:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is not correct : a wrong action or statement : mistake",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "error:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or affecting people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "erudite:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing knowledge that is learned by studying",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "essay:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a short piece of writing that tells a person's thoughts or opinions about a subject",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "essay:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to try to do, perform, or deal with (something) —sometimes followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "essential:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) extremely important and necessary —often + to or for —often followed by to + verb —often + that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "essential:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is basic or necessary : something essential—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "establish:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone or something) to be widely known and accepted",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "establish:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the state or condition that exists when two people or things physically touch each other : a state of touching",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "estate:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) all of the things that a person owns",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ethical:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) involving questions of right and wrong behavior : relating to ethics",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "eulogy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a speech that praises someone who has died",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "euphemism:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a mild or pleasant word or phrase that is used instead of one that is unpleasant or offensive",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "euro:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a monetary unit used by countries of the European Union since 1999",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "euro:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) Europe : European : European and",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "evanescent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) lasting a very short time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "everybody:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) every person : everyone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "everybody:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) either one of the two soft parts that surround the mouth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "everyday:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) used or seen every day : suitable for every day",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "everyday:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a period of 24 hours beginning at midnight : one of the seven time periods that make up a week",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "evidence:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something which shows that something else exists or is true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "evidence:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to offer or show evidence of (something) : to show or indicate (something) —often used as (be) evidenced",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "evocative:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) bringing thoughts, memories, or feelings into the mind —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exact:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) fully and completely correct or accurate",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exact:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to demand and get (something, such as payment or revenge) especially by using force or threats",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exam:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) examination",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "examination:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of looking at something closely and carefully : the act of examining something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "examination:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to ask more questions of (a witness who has been questioned by another lawyer)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exchange:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an occurrence in which people give things of similar value to each other : the act of giving or taking one thing in return for another thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exchange:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give something and receive something in return",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "excitement:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of eager enthusiasm and interest : the state of being excited",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "excitement:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have a feeling like the feeling of many small sharp points pressing into your skin",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exciting:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing feelings of interest and enthusiasm : causing excitement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exciting:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause feelings of enthusiasm in (someone) : to make (someone) feel energetic and eager to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "excuse:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to forgive someone for making a mistake, doing something wrong, etc.,",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "excuse:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a reason that you give to explain a mistake, bad behavior, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "executive:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who manages or directs other people in a company or organization",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "executive:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to the job of managing or directing other people in a company or organization",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exercise:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) physical activity that is done in order to become stronger and healthier —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exercise:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do physical activities in order to make yourself stronger and healthier",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exhibit:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (a painting, sculpture, etc.) available for people to see",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exhibit:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an object or a collection of objects that have been put out in a public space for people to look at : something shown in an exhibition",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exhibition:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of showing some quality or trait—+ of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exhibition:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exist:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have actual being : to be real",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exit:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a door) that is used as a way to go out of a place —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exit:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to go out of a place or situation : to make an exit",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exonerate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to prove that someone is not guilty of a crime or responsible for a problem, bad situation, etc. —sometimes + of or from",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exorbitant:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) going far beyond what is fair, reasonable, or expected : too high, expensive, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "expand:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to increase in size, range, or amount : to become bigger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "expectation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a belief that something will happen or is likely to happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "expectation:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) including each person or thing in a group or series",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "expected:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to think that something will probably or certainly happen —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "expense:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the amount of money that is needed to pay for or buy something —often used after at",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "expense:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to choose not to punish or harm (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "expensive:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) costing a lot of money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "experience:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the process of doing and seeing things and of having things happen to you",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "experience:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do or see (something) or have (something) happen to you : to feel or be affected by (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "experience:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) extending a great distance from one end to the other end : not short",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "experienced:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having skill or knowledge from doing something : having experience",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "experienced:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do or see (something) or have (something) happen to you : to feel or be affected by (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "expert:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who has special skill or knowledge relating to a particular subject",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "expert:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing special skill or knowledge because of what you have been taught or what you have experienced",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "explain:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) clear or easy to understand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "explain:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) failure to keep or to continue to have something —usually + of —usually + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "explanation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of making something clear or easy to understand : the act or process of telling, showing, or being the reason for or cause of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "explode:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to suddenly break apart in a violent way with parts flying outward",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "exploration:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of exploring something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "explosion:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the sudden, loud, and violent release of energy that happens when something (such as a bomb) breaks apart in a way that sends parts flying outward",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "export:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to send a product to be sold in another country",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "export:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is exported : a product that is sent to another country to be sold there",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "express:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to talk or write about (something that you are thinking or feeling)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "express:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) said or given in a clear way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "express:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a system for delivering things (such as letters and packages) quickly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "express:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) by a system that delivers letters and packages quickly : by express",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "extent:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the range, distance, or space that is covered or affected by something or included in something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "extent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not having any doubt about something : convinced or sure",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "external:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) located, seen, or used on the outside or surface of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "extra:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) more than is usual or necessary : additional",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "extra:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) beyond the usual size or amount",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "extra:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is added especially to make a product, service, etc., more appealing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "extra:prefix": {
    "def": "(prefix) outside or beyond",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "extraordinary:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very unusual : very different from what is normal or ordinary",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "extreme:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very great in degree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "extreme:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) either one of two opposite conditions, feelings, positions, etc., that are thought of as being far from what is normal or reasonable —often plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "extremely:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very great in degree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "facility:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a building or large piece of equipment) that is built for a specific purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "factory:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a building or group of buildings where products are made —often used before another noun —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fail:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to not succeed : to end without success —followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fail:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) certain not to fail",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fail:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sound or combination of sounds that has a meaning and is spoken or written",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fair:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) agreeing with what is thought to be right or acceptable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fair:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large public event at which there are various kinds of competitions, games, rides, and entertainment; especially, US : such an event at which farm products and farm animals are shown and judged",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fallacious:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) containing a mistake : not true or accurate",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "false:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not real or genuine—used to say that something is not really what it seems to be",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "false:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an alarm (such as a fire alarm) that is set off when it is not needed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "false:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (an object or device, such as a bell) to make a sound",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "familiar:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) frequently seen, heard, or experienced —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "familiar:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the front part of the head that has the eyes, nose, and mouth on it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "famous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) known or recognized by very many people : having fame —often + for or as",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fancy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not plain or ordinary",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fancy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the feeling of liking someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fancy:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to take pleasure in (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fantastic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) extremely good",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fantastic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the form of energy that makes it possible to see things : the brightness produced by the sun, by fire, by a lamp, etc. —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fantastic:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit your foot against something while you are walking or running so that you fall or almost fall —often + on or over",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "farm:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of land used for growing crops or raising animals",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "farm:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use land for growing food or raising animals",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "farmer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who runs a farm",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "farming:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the job or business of running a farm",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "farming:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use land for growing food or raising animals",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fascinating:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very interesting or appealing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fascinating:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to be very interested in something or someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fashion:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a popular way of dressing during a particular time or among a particular group of people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fashion:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to form (something) into something else : to make (something) from something else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fashion:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) without understanding what something means",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fashion:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) arranged or organized in a logical or regular way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fashionable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) currently popular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fasten:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to attach (something) or join (two things or two parts of something) especially by using a pin, nail, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fat:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a lot of extra flesh on your body : having a lot of body fat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fat:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the soft flesh on the bodies of people and animals that helps keep the body warm and is used to store energy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fatuous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) foolish or stupid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fault:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a bad quality or part of someone's character : a weakness in character",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fault:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to criticize (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fault:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe a type of insurance in which someone involved in a car accident is paid a certain amount of money for damages without the need to decide who caused the accident",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "favorite:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) most liked",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "favorite:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person or a thing that is liked more than others : a favorite person or thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "favour:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a kind or helpful act that you do for someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "favour:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to prefer (someone) especially in an unfair way : to show that you like or approve of (someone) more than others",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "favourable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) showing approval",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "favourite:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) most liked",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "favourite:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person or a thing that is liked more than others : a favorite person or thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "feather:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) any one of the light growths that make up the outer covering of the body of a bird",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "feather:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put a feather in or on (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "feather:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not heavy : having little weight or less than usual weight",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "february:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the second month of the year —abbr. Feb.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "feckless:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or resulting from a weak character or nature",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "federal:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to a form of government in which power is shared between a central government and individual states, provinces, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "federal:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a supporter of the government of the U.S. in the American Civil War; especially : a soldier in the federal armies",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fee:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of money that must be paid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "feed:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give food to (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "feed:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) food for animals",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "feedback:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) helpful information or criticism that is given to someone to say what can be done to improve a performance, product, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "feedback:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give food to (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fellow:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a male person : a boy or man",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fellow:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe people who belong to the same group or class or who share a situation, experience, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "female:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the sex that can produce young or lay eggs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "female:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a woman or a girl : a female person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fence:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a structure like a wall built outdoors usually of wood or metal that separates two areas or prevents people or animals from entering or leaving",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fence:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put a fence around (a place or area)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fence:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to electricity",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fervent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) felt very strongly : having or showing very strong feelings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "festival:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a special time or event when people gather to celebrate something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fever:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a body temperature that is higher than normal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fibre:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) plant material that cannot be digested but that helps you to digest other food",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fiction:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) written stories about people and events that are not real : literature that tells stories which are imagined by the writer",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fifteen:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 15",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fifteen:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something) into a bag, suitcase, etc., so that you can take it with you",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fifty:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 50",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fifty:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) shared equally",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fighting:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use weapons or physical force to try to hurt someone, to defeat an enemy, etc. : to struggle in battle or physical combat —often + against",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fighting:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a military fight between groups of soldiers, ships, airplanes, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "file:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a device (such as a box, folder, or cabinet) in which documents that you want to keep are stored so that they can be found easily",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "file:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (a document) in a place where it can be found easily : to place (something) in a file —often + away",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "film:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a special material that is used for taking photographs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "film:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a movie of (something) : to photograph (an event, scene, etc.) with a movie or video camera",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "film-maker:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person (such as a director or producer) who makes movies",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "finance:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the way in which money is used and handled; especially : the way in which large amounts of money are used and handled by governments and companies",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "finance:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to provide money for (something or someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "finance:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "financial:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "financial:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) money that is given or lent to students in order to help pay for their education",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "finding:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a legal decision : verdict",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "finding:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to discover (something or someone) without planning or trying to : to discover (something or someone) by chance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "finding:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) done or created in order to learn the facts that relate to a particular situation or event",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "finish:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to reach the end of (something) : to stop doing (something) because it is completed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "finish:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the last part of something : end conclusion",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "firstly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to introduce a statement that is the first in a series of statements",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fishing:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the sport or business of catching fish —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fishing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to catch or try to catch fish",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fist:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the hand with its fingers bent down into the palm",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fist:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) made of iron",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fist:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have control and power over a country, area, group, etc. —sometimes used figuratively —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fitness:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) proper or acceptable : morally or socially correct—often + for —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fixed:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe something that does not change",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fixed:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) whole or able to work properly again : to repair (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fixed:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the place where someone lives—usually singular —often used in legal language",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fixture:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a light, toilet, sink, etc.) that is attached to a house or building and that is not removed when the house or building is sold—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flag:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as a symbol of a nation or group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flag:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to signal (someone or something that is moving past you) to stop especially by raising or waving your hand —often + down",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flagstone:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a hard, flat piece of stone that is used for making paths —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flavour:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality of something that you can taste",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flavour:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give or add flavor to (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flexible:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) capable of bending or being bent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flint:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a hard type of rock that produces a small piece of burning material (called a spark) when it is hit by steel",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flippant:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) lacking proper respect or seriousness",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flood:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large amount of water covering an area of land that is usually dry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flood:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cover (land) with a flood",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flood:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) beginning suddenly and lasting only a short time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flour:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) powder made from a grain (especially wheat) that is used in cooking for making bread, cakes, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flour:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cover (something) with flour",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flour:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having no pattern or decoration",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flu:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a common disease that is caused by a virus and that causes fever, weakness, body aches, and breathing problems : influenza —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fluctuate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to change level, strength, or value frequently",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flying:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) moving or able to move in the air",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flying:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the activity of traveling in an aircraft",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "flying:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move through the air with wings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "foe:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) certain to die",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "folding:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to be folded into a smaller shape : designed to be folded",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "folding:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to bend one part of (something) over or against another part",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "folding:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) paper money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "following:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) coming next",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "following:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of followers or fans",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "following:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) immediately after (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "following:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to go or come after or behind (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "for:conjunction": {
    "def": "(conjunction) because—used to introduce a statement that explains why a preceding statement is true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "for:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) existing or done for the purpose of making a profit",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "for:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an uncontrolled fight or competition that involves many people —often used figuratively to describe a wild and noisy disagreement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "forearm:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of the arm between the elbow and the wrist",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "foreboding:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling that something bad is going to happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "forever:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) for an endless time : for all time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "forever:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an extremely long time : a time that seems to last forever",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "forgive:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop feeling anger toward (someone who has done something wrong) : to stop blaming (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "forgive:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of making your thoughts, feelings, etc., known by speech, writing, or some other method : the act of expressing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fork:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small tool with two or more pointed parts (called prongs or tines) used for picking up and eating food",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fork:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to divide into two parts",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "formal:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) requiring or using serious and proper clothes and manners; also : suitable for a formal occasion",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "formal:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a social gathering (such as a dance) that requires formal dress and manners : a formal event",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "former:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to say what someone or something was in the past",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "former:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the person that someone normally or truly is—used to describe the way someone acts or feels",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fortunately:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to say that something good or lucky has happened",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fortune:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very large amount of money—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fortune:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to build, create, or produce (something) by work or effort —often followed by with to describe the things that are used to produce something —often followed by of to describe the material that forms something —often followed by from to describe the source of a product",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "forty:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 40",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "found:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to begin or create (something that is meant to last for a long time) : establish",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "found:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) helping to do or achieve something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "found:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of making your thoughts, feelings, etc., known by speech, writing, or some other method : the act of expressing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "found:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) not in or at any place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fourteen:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 14",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frame:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the basic structure and shape of the body of a person or animal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frame:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something) inside an open structure that holds it : to put (something) in a frame",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frame:trademark": {
    "def": "(trademark) —used for a metal frame that someone (such as an injured or elderly person) can use for support while walking",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frantic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling or showing a lot of fear and worry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "freckle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small, brownish spot on someone's skin",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "freckle:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be or become marked with freckles or spots",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frequency:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the fact or condition of happening often : common occurrence",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frequently:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening often",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fresh:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) newly produced, made, gathered, etc. : not preserved by being frozen, canned, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fresh:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) just recently : newly freshly —usually used in combination",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fresh:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small vehicle that is used for traveling on water",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "friday:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the day of the week between Thursday and Saturday —abbr. Fri.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fridge:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) refrigerator",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "friend:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who you like and enjoy being with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "friend:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) better than all others in quality or value",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "friend:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) without any question—used to stress the truth of a statement —often used after very",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "friendly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) acting like a friend : kind and helpful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "friendly:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a game between sports teams that is done for fun and not as part of a regular playing season",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "friendship:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being friends : the relationship between friends",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "friendship:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give information about (a person, group, country, etc.) to an enemy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frighten:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to become afraid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frighten:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the light of the sun and sky during the day : the natural light of day",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frightened:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to become afraid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frightening:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to become afraid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frog:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small animal that spends much of the time in water and has smooth skin, webbed feet, and long back legs for jumping",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frog:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to grab and force (someone) to walk forward by pushing from behind",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "frugal:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) careful about spending money or using things when you do not need to : using money or supplies in a very careful way —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fruit:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually sweet food (such as a blueberry, orange, or apple) that grows on a tree or bush —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fruit:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to produce fruit",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fry:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cook (food) in fat or oil",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fry:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) french fry—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fuel:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a material (such as coal, oil, or gas) that is burned to produce heat or power —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fuel:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to supply (something) with fuel",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fulfil:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do what is required by (something, such as a promise or a contract)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fun:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone or something that is amusing or enjoyable : an enjoyable experience or person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fun:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) providing amusement : amusing or enjoyable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fun:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to speak or act in a way that is not serious",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fun:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to an exact degree or in an exact manner",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fund:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of money that is used for a special purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fund:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to provide money for (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fundamental:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) forming or relating to the most important part of something : basic —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fundamental:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) one of the basic and important parts of something : a fundamental part—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "funding:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to provide money for (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "funny:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing laughter",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "funny:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in an odd or strange way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "funny:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a place at the back of your elbow where you feel a painful tingling sensation when it is hit —called also (US) crazy bone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "funny:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to try to make (someone) laugh by lightly touching a very sensitive part of the body with your fingers, a feather, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fur:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the hairy coat of an animal especially when it is soft and thick",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "furniture:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) chairs, tables, beds, etc., that are used to make a room ready for use",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fury:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) violent anger : rage",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "future:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the period of time that will come after the present time —usually used with the",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "future:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) coming after the present time : existing in the future",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "future:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to see or become aware of (something that has not yet happened)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gallery:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a room or building in which people look at paintings, sculptures, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gallery:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do activities for fun or enjoyment —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gallop:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the way a horse or similar animal moves when it is running fast and all four of its feet leave the ground at the same time—often used after at—sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gallop:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to run very fast : to run at a gallop",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "game:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a physical or mental activity or contest that has rules and that people do for pleasure",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "game:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) willing or ready to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gang:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of criminals",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "garage:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a building or part of a building in which a car, truck, etc., is kept",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "garage:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put or keep (a car, truck, etc.) in a garage",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "garden:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an area of ground where plants (such as flowers or vegetables) are grown",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "garden:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to work in a garden : to take care of the plants in a garden",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "garden:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not unusual : ordinary or common",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "garrulous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) tending to talk a lot : very talkative",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gas:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a substance (such as oxygen or hydrogen) that is like air and has no fixed shape",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gas:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to poison or kill (someone) with gas",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gasp:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to breathe in suddenly and loudly with your mouth open because of surprise, shock, or pain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gasp:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) done or happening at the very end",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "generally:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a general way : in a way that is not detailed or specific",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "generally:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say words in order to express your thoughts, feelings, opinions, etc., to someone : to talk to someone —often + to —often + with in U.S. English —often used at the beginning of telephone conversations",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "generate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to produce (something) or cause (something) to be produced",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "generate:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "generation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people born and living during the same time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "generous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) freely giving or sharing money and other valuable things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "genre:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a particular type or category of literature or art",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gentleman:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a man who treats other people in a proper and polite way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "geography:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an area of study that deals with the location of countries, cities, rivers, mountains, lakes, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gift:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is given to another person or to a group or organization",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gift:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to present (someone) with a gift",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gift:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not costing any money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "girlfriend:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a woman that someone is having a romantic or sexual relationship with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "girlfriend:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not shaking or moving : held firmly in one place or position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "glacier:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very large area of ice that moves slowly down a slope or valley or over a wide area of land",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "glad:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling pleasure, joy, or delight —sometimes + of —sometimes + for —sometimes followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "glad:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give a friendly welcome or greeting to (people) as a way of getting approval",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "glad:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person's best clothes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "glare:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to shine with a harsh, bright light",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "glare:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a harsh, bright light —sometimes used figuratively to suggest the idea of a very bright light shining on someone who is being given a lot of public attention",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "glass:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a hard usually transparent material that is used for making windows and other products —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "glass:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to fit, protect, or enclose (something) with glass—usually + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gleaming:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to shine brightly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "glitter:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to shine brightly : to shine with bright points of light",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "glitter:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) light that shines in small, bright points",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "global:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) involving the entire world",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "global:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the world seen as a community in which people are connected by computers, television, etc., and all depend on one another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gloomy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) somewhat dark : not bright or sunny",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "glove:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a covering for the hand that has separate parts for each finger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "glove:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be the right size and shape for (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "goal:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that you are trying to do or achieve",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "goal:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening or coming at the end of a process, series of events, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "golf:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an outdoor game in which players use special clubs (called golf clubs) to try to hit a small ball with as few strokes as possible into each of 9 or 18 holes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "goodbye:interjection": {
    "def": "(interjection) —used to express good wishes when someone is leaving",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "goodbye:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a remark or gesture made when someone is leaving —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "goodbye:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to touch (someone) with your lips as a greeting or as a way of showing love or sexual attraction",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "goods:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) morally good forces or influences",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "govern:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to officially control and lead (a group of people) : to make decisions about laws, taxes, social programs, etc., for (a country, state, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "government:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the group of people who control and make decisions for a country, state, etc. —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "governor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is the leader of the government of a state, province, etc. —abbr. Gov.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "governor:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to lead or take part in a campaign to support or oppose someone or something or to achieve something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "graduate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to earn a degree or diploma from a school, college, or university",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "graduate:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who has earned a degree or diploma from a school, college, or university —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "graduate:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to a course of studies taken at a college or university after earning a bachelor's degree or other first degree : postgraduate",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grain:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the seeds of plants (such as wheat, corn, and rice) that are used for food; also : a single seed of wheat, corn, rice, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grand:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) involving or including many people or things : very large in scope : intended to have an important or impressive result",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grand:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a thousand dollars or pounds",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grandiloquent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) using words that are intended to sound very impressive and important",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grandparent:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a parent of your father or mother",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grant:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to agree to do, give, or allow (something asked for or hoped for)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grant:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of money that is given to someone by a government, a company, etc., to be used for a particular purpose (such as scientific research)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "graphite:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a shiny black substance that is used in pencils",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grateful:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling or showing thanks : feeling or showing thanks to someone for some helpful act",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grateful:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) kind or forgiving treatment of someone who could be treated harshly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "greet:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to meet (someone who has just arrived) with usually friendly and polite words and actions : welcome",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gregarious:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) enjoying the company of other people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grim:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) unpleasant or shocking to see or think about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "groan:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a deep sound because of pain or some strong emotion (such as grief or disappointment)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grocery:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) grocery store",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grow:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become larger : to increase in size, amount, etc. —often + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "grow:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a state or condition in which something expected, wanted, or looked for is not present or does not exist : a state or condition in which something is absent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "guest:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is invited to visit or stay in someone's home",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "guide:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who leads or directs other people on a journey",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "guide:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to direct or lead (someone) —often + through or to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "guile:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the use of clever and usually dishonest methods to achieve something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "guilty:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) responsible for committing a crime or doing something bad or wrong —often + of —sometimes used informally in a joking way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "guilty:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of the mind that makes you aware of your actions as being either morally right or wrong —usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "guitar:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a musical instrument that is held against the front of your body and that has usually six strings which are played with your fingers or with a pick",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gun:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a weapon that shoots bullets or shells",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gun:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (a car or a car's engine) to go very fast by pressing the accelerator",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gust:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sudden strong wind —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gust:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to blow strongly for a short time : to blow in gusts",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "guy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) —used to refer to two or more people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "guy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) always helpful : producing desired results or information when needed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "gym:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) gymnasium health club",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hammer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a tool that has a heavy metal head attached to a handle and that is used for hitting nails or breaking things apart",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hammer:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to force (something) into a particular place or shape by hitting it with a hammer",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "handle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a part of something that is designed to be held by your hand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "handle:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to touch, feel, hold, or move (something) with your hand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "handle:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a high temperature",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hapless:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having no luck : very unfortunate",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "happily:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a happy way or state",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "happily:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be alive",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "happiness:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being happy : joy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "harbinger:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that shows what is coming—usually + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "harbour:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a part of the ocean, a lake, etc., that is next to land and that is protected and deep enough to provide safety for ships",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "harbour:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give shelter to (someone) : to hide and protect (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "harm:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) physical or mental damage or injury : something that causes someone or something to be hurt, broken, made less valuable or successful, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "harm:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause hurt, injury, or damage to (someone or something) : to cause harm to (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "harm:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to say that an activity, job, etc., has ended",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "harmful:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing or capable of causing damage or harm —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hat:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a covering for the head that often has a brim and a rounded or flat top",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "have:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to own, use, or hold (something) —also used for things that cannot be seen or touched —also have got",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "have:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of shooting a gun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "have to:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to own, use, or hold (something) —also used for things that cannot be seen or touched —also have got",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "have to:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) any one of the hard pieces that form the frame (called a skeleton) inside a person's or animal's body —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "headache:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an ache or pain in the head",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "headline:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the title written in large letters over a story in a newspaper",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "headline:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to provide (a newspaper story) with a headline—usually used as (be) headlined",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "healthy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having good health : not sick or injured : well",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hearing:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the sense through which a person or animal is aware of sound : the ability to hear",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hearing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be aware of (sound) through the ear",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hearing:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very firm or solid : not easy to bend, cut, etc. : not soft",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "heat:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) energy that causes things to become warmer",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "heat:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something) to become warm or hot",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "heat:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not easily burned or melted",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "heating:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a system that is used to provide warmth to a room or building",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "heating:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something) to become warm or hot",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "heaven:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the place where God lives and where good people go after they die according to some religions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "heaven:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very lucky or helpful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "heaven:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to order (someone) not to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "heavily:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to a great degree : very much",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "heavily:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) involving the use of weapons",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hegemony:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) influence or control over another country, a group of people, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "helicopter:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an aircraft that can stay in the air without moving forward and that has metal blades that turn around on its top",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hell:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the place where the devil lives and where evil people go after they die according to some religions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hell:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very determined to do something especially when the results might be bad—usually + on —sometimes followed by to + verb in U.S. English",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hell:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use your hands to stop and hold (an object that is moving through the air)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hello:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) —used as a greeting",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "helpful:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) making it easier to do a job, deal with a problem, etc. : giving help",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "helpful:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move toward someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hers:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) that which belongs to or is connected with her : her one : her ones",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hers:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to a government program in the U.S. that teaches farming skills and good citizenship to young people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hey:interjection": {
    "def": "(interjection) —used to attract someone's attention or to express surprise, joy, or anger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hi:interjection": {
    "def": "(interjection) —used as an informal way of saying \"hello\"",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hi:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) high fidelity",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hi:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or using new electronic devices and technology",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "highlight:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as an event or a detail) that is very interesting, exciting, or important : the best part of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "highlight:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make or try to make people notice or be aware of (someone or something) : to direct attention to (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "highway:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a main road that connects cities, towns, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hire:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give work or a job to (someone) in exchange for wages or a salary",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hire:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who has been hired for a job",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "historic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) famous or important in history",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "historical:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to history",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "historical:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a statement made by a person with authority that tells someone to do something : an instruction or direction that must be obeyed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hobby:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an activity that a person does for pleasure when not working",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hockey:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) ice hockey",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "holiday:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a special day of celebration : a day when most people do not have to work —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "holiday:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to spend a holiday in or at a particular place : vacation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "homework:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) work that a student is given to do at home",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "honest:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) good and truthful : not lying, stealing, or cheating",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "honest:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to stress that a statement is true —sometimes used in the phrases honest to God or honest to goodness",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "honest:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to allow or permit (someone or something) to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "honest:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is not correct : a wrong action, statement, or judgment : error —often used with make",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "honour:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) respect that is given to someone who is admired",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "honour:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to regard or treat (someone) with respect and admiration : to show or give honor to (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "horror:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very strong feeling of fear, dread, and shock",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "horror:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) intended to cause feelings of fear or horror",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hospital:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a place where sick or injured people are given care or treatment and where children are often born —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "host:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person (especially a man) who is entertaining guests socially or as a job",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "host:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be the host for (a social event, a group of people, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hotel:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a place that has rooms in which people can stay especially when they are traveling : a place that provides food, lodging, and other services for paying guests",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "household:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the people in a family or other group that are living together in one house",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "household:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to a house or to the people living in a house",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "housing:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the houses, apartments, etc., in which people live",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "housing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to provide shelter or a living space for (someone) —often used as (be) housed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "how:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in what manner or way : by what means",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "how:conjunction": {
    "def": "(conjunction) in what manner or way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "how:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) giving practical instruction or advice on how to do something yourself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "how:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a way of doing something yourself : instruction about how to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "how:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move toward someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hubris:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a great or foolish amount of pride or confidence",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "huddle:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to come close together in a group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "huddle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people or things that are close to each other",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hug:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put your arms around someone especially as a way of showing love or friendship",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hug:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of putting your arms around someone or something as a way of showing love or friendship",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "humor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a funny or amusing quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "humor:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to try to please or satisfy (someone) by doing what is wanted",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "humorous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing laughter : funny",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "humour:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a funny or amusing quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "humour:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to try to please or satisfy (someone) by doing what is wanted",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hunting:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the activity or sport of chasing and killing wild animals —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hunting:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to chase and kill (wild animals) for food or pleasure",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hurl:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to throw (something) with force",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hurl:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a wrench that can be adjusted to grip or turn things of different sizes—used in U.S. English to refer especially to a large, heavy wrench with a long, straight handle",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hurricane:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an extremely large, powerful, and destructive storm with very strong winds that occurs especially in the western part of the Atlantic Ocean",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hurry:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move, act, or go quickly —often + up",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hurry:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a need to do something more quickly than usual : rush",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "hut:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small and simple house or building",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ice cream:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a frozen food containing sweetened and flavored cream —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ideal:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) exactly right for a particular purpose, situation, or person : perfect",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ideal:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an idea or standard of perfection or excellence",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "identity:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) who someone is : the name of a person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "if:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is not certain : something that could either happen or not happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "if:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give (food or drink) to someone at a meal, in a restaurant, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "if:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to indicate a person or thing that is not particular or specific",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ignominious:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing disgrace or shame",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ignore:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to refuse to show that you hear or see (something or someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ill:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not well or healthy : sick or unhealthy —usually used after a verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ill:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a bad or imperfect way : badly poorly —often hyphenated",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ill:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) bad or unlucky things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "illegal:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not allowed by the law : not legal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "illegal:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who was born in a different country and is not a citizen of the country in which he or she now lives",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "illness:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a condition of being unhealthy in your body or mind",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "illustrate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give examples in order to make (something) easier to understand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "illustration:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a picture or drawing in a book, magazine, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "imaginary:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not real : existing only in your mind or imagination",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "imagination:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the ability to imagine things that are not real : the ability to form a picture in your mind of something that you have not seen or experienced",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "imagination:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use your hands to stop and hold (an object that is moving through the air)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "imagination:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very active and energetic",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "imbue:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone or something) to be deeply affected by a feeling or to have a certain quality —usually + with —often used as (be) imbued",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "immigrant:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who comes to a country to live there",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "immigrant:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not allowed by the law : not legal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "impatient:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not willing to wait for something or someone : not patient —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "impeccable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) free from fault or error",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "impetuous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) acting or done quickly and without thought : controlled by emotion rather than thought : impulsive",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "imply:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to express (something) in an indirect way : to suggest (something) without saying or showing it plainly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "import:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to bring a product into a country to be sold",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "import:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is imported : a product brought into a country to be sold there",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "importance:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality or state of being important : value or significance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "importance:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) expressing criticism or disapproval",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "important:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having serious meaning or worth : deserving or requiring serious attention",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "impose:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something, such as a tax, fine, rule, or punishment) to affect someone or something by using your authority —usually + on or upon",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "impose:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a legal document in which a person states who should receive his or her possessions after he or she dies",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "impossible:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) unable to be done or to happen : not possible",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "impossible:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a series of thoughts, visions, or feelings that happen during sleep",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "impress:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to feel admiration or interest —often used as (be) impressed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "impressed:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to feel admiration or interest —often used as (be) impressed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "impression:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the effect or influence that something or someone has on a person's thoughts or feelings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "impression:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause or allow someone to have (something) as a present : to make a present of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "impressive:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) deserving attention, admiration, or respect : making a good impression",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "imprisonment:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (someone) in prison —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "imprisonment:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the punishment of being kept in a prison for the rest of your life",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "improve:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) better",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "improvement:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of improving something : the act or process of making something better",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "improvement:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "impugn:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to criticize (a person's character, intentions, etc.) by suggesting that someone is not honest and should not be trusted",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "in:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) —used to indicate location or position within something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "in:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to or toward the inside of something (such as a building)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "in:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) popular or fashionable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "in:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a way of becoming involved in something or of influencing someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "in:abbreviation": {
    "def": "(abbreviation) inch, inches",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "in:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to fasten (someone or something) by using a strap",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inadvertent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not intended or planned : accidental",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "incessant:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) continuing without stopping : not stopping—used to describe something that is unpleasant or annoying",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inchoate:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not completely formed or developed yet : vague",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "include:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have (someone or something) as part of a group or total : to contain (someone or something) in a group or as a part of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "included:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to say that someone or something is part of a group or total",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "included:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have (someone or something) as part of a group or total : to contain (someone or something) in a group or as a part of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "including:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) having (someone or something) as part of a group or total",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "including:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have (someone or something) as part of a group or total : to contain (someone or something) in a group or as a part of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "income:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) money that is earned from work, investments, business, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "income:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) available to be used when and how you decide",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "incomprehensible:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) impossible to understand : not comprehensible",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "incorrigible:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not able to be corrected or changed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "increase:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become larger or greater in size, amount, number, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "increase:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of becoming larger or of making something larger or greater in size, amount, number, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "increasingly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) more and more : to an increasing degree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "incredible:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) difficult or impossible to believe",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "incredibly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) difficult or impossible to believe",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "indignant:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling or showing anger because of something that is unfair or wrong : very angry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "individual:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or existing as just one member or part of a larger group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "individual:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a single person : a person who is considered separate from the rest of a group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "indoor:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) done, living, located, or used inside a building",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "indoor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a movable piece of wood, glass, or metal that swings or slides open and shut so that people can enter or leave a room, building, vehicle, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "indoors:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in, inside, or into a building",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "industrial:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to industry : of or relating to factories, the people who work in factories, or the things made in factories",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "industrial:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) job action",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "industry:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the process of making products by using machinery and factories",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "industry:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) many : much",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "infection:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of infecting someone or something : the state of being infected",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inform:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give information to (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inform:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a type or kind of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "information:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) knowledge that you get about someone or something : facts or details about a subject",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ingredient:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) one of the things that are used to make a food, product, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "initial:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) occurring at the beginning of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "initial:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a first letter of a name",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "initial:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to mark (something) with your initials",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "initially:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) occurring at the beginning of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "initiative:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the power or opportunity to do something before others do",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "initiative:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use legal or official power to take (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "injured:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) suffering from an injury : physically hurt or harmed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "injured:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to harm or damage (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "injury:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) harm or damage : an act or event that causes someone or something to no longer be fully healthy or in good condition",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "injury:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something) with another thing or group of things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "injury:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) likely to do, have, or suffer from something—usually + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inner:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) located toward the inside of something : not on or at the edge or outside of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inner:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small group of people who lead a government or an organization or who are close to its leader—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "innocent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not guilty of a crime or other wrong act",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inquiry:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a request for information —often + into",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "insect:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small animal that has six legs and a body formed of three parts and that may have wings —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "insight:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the ability to understand people and situations in a very clear way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "insight:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move toward someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "insight:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) not in or at any place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "insight:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having no pattern or decoration",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "insinuate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say (something, especially something bad or insulting) in an indirect way —often + that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "insist:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to demand that something happen or that someone do something —usually + that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "inspire:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) want to do something : to give (someone) an idea about what to do or create —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "install:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (a machine, a service, etc.) ready to be used in a certain place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "instance:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an example of a particular type of action or situation : an occasion of something happening",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "instance:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) coming before all others in time, order, or importance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "institute:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an organization created for a particular purpose (such as research or education)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "institute:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to begin or create (something, such as a new law, rule, or system)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "institution:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an established organization",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "institution:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "instruction:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a statement that describes how to do something —usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "instruction:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "instructor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who teaches a subject or skill : someone who instructs people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "instrument:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a tool or device used for a particular purpose; especially : a tool or device designed to do careful and exact work",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "instrument:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a thick edge or point : not sharp",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "insurance:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an agreement in which a person makes regular payments to a company and the company promises to pay money if the person is injured or dies, or to pay money equal to the value of something (such as a house or car) if it is damaged, lost, or stolen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intelligence:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the ability to learn or understand things or to deal with new or difficult situations",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intelligence:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do or say something that is offensive to (someone) : to do or say something that shows a lack of respect for (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intelligent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing the ability to easily learn or understand things or to deal with new or difficult situations : having or showing a lot of intelligence",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intend:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to plan or want to do (something) : to have (something) in your mind as a purpose or goal —usually followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intended:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) in your mind as a purpose or goal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intended:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person to whom someone is engaged to be married—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intended:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to plan or want to do (something) : to have (something) in your mind as a purpose or goal —usually followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "interest:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of wanting to learn more about something or to be involved in something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "interest:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to want to learn more about something or to become involved in something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "interested:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) wanting to learn more about something or to become involved in something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "interested:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to want to learn more about something or to become involved in something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "interested:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) concern only for getting what you want or need and not about what happens to other people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "interesting:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) attracting your attention and making you want to learn more about something or to be involved in something : not dull or boring",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "interesting:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to want to learn more about something or to become involved in something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "internal:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) existing or located on the inside of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "internal:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) body clock",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "international:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) involving two or more countries : occurring between countries",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "international:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an area of study or knowledge concerned with relations between different countries",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "interpret:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to explain the meaning of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "interrupt:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to ask questions or say things while another person is speaking : to do or say something that causes someone to stop speaking",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intrepid:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling no fear : very bold or brave",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "intrinsic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) belonging to the essential nature of a thing : occurring as a natural part of something —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "introduce:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) known to someone else by name —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "introduction:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of making a person known to others by name—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "introduction:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be in a condition or situation in which you must have (something) : to require (something) —often used of things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "invent:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to create or produce (something useful) for the first time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "invest:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use money to earn more money : to use your money to purchase stock in a company, to buy property, etc., in order to make future profit —often + in —often + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "investment:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of using money to earn more money : the act of investing money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "invidious:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) unpleasant and likely to cause bad feelings in other people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "invite:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to ask (someone) to go somewhere or do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "invite:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) invitation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "involve:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have or include (someone or something) as a part of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "involved:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very complicated",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "involved:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have or include (someone or something) as a part of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "item:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an individual thing : a separate part or thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "item:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a high temperature",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "jacket:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of clothing that is worn on your upper body over another piece of clothing (such as a shirt) : a usually short and light coat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "jam:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to fill (a place) completely",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "jam:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a situation in which a machine does not work properly because something inside prevents its parts from moving",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "jam:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) filled completely",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "january:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the first month of the year —abbr. Jan.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "jazz:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a type of American music with lively rhythms and melodies that are often made up by musicians as they play —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "jazz:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) traditional",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "jeans:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) pants made of a strong cloth (called denim)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "jewellery:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) decorative objects (such as rings, necklaces, and earrings) that people wear on their body",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "job:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the work that a person does regularly in order to earn money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "job:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) received, learned, or done while working at a job",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "join:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put or bring (two or more things) together : to connect (two or more things)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "join:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an organization of workers formed to protect the rights and interests of its members —called also (US) labor union, trade union",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "joke:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something said or done to cause laughter",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "joke:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say things that are meant to cause laughter : to make jokes about someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "joke:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) located on or near the inner side, edge, or surface of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "journal:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a book in which you write down your personal experiences and thoughts : diary",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "journalist:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the activity or job of collecting, writing, and editing news stories for newspapers, magazines, television, or radio",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "judgement:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an opinion or decision that is based on careful thought",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "juice:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the liquid part that can be squeezed out of vegetables and fruits",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "juice:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to remove juice from (a fruit or vegetable)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "july:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the seventh month of the year —abbr. Jul.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "junction:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a place where two things join",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "june:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the sixth month of the year —abbr. Jun.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "junior:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) younger in age",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "junior:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is younger than another person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "juxtaposition:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to place (different things) together in order to create an interesting effect or to show how they are the same or different",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "keyboard:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a row or set of keys that are pushed to play a musical instrument (such as a piano)—sometimes used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "keyboard:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to enter (information) into a computer by using a keyboard",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "kid:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a son or daughter : child",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "kid:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to speak to (someone) in a way that is not serious : to say things that are not true to (someone) in a joking way —often + around",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "kid:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not old : recently born, built, or created",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "killing:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of killing someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "killing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause the death of (a person, animal, or plant) : to end the life of (someone or something) —often used figuratively —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "killing:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) done from a moving vehicle",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "kilometre:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a unit of length equal to 1,000 meters—abbr. km",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "kitchen:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a room in which food is cooked —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "knock:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit something (such as a door) with the knuckles of your hand or with a hard object (such as a knocker) in order to get people's attention —usually + on —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "knock:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a hard, sharp hit",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "knock:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very angry or violent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "knowledge:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) information, understanding, or skill that you get from experience or education",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "knowledge:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the body : sexual or sensual —often used in the phrase carnal knowledge to refer to sexual intercourse",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lab:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) laboratory —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lab:abbreviation": {
    "def": "(abbreviation) Labour (Party)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "label:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of paper, cloth, or similar material that is attached to something to identify or describe it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "label:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put a word or name on something to describe or identify it : to attach a label to (something) —often used as (be) labeled",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "label:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) store-brand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "laboratory:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a room or building with special equipment for doing scientific experiments and tests —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "labour:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) physical or mental effort : work",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "labour:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do work",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "labour:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) requiring a lot of work or workers to produce",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lack:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to not have (something) : to not have enough of (something) (chiefly US)—+ for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lack:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the state or condition of not having any or enough of something : the state or condition of lacking something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lack:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) of the thing that has been mentioned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "laconic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) using few words in speech or writing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lad:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a boy or young man",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lady:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a woman who behaves in a polite way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lament:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to express sorrow, regret, or unhappiness about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lament:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an expression of sorrow; especially : a song or poem that expresses sorrow for someone who has died or something that is gone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "landscape:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a picture that shows a natural scene of land or the countryside",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "landscape:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make changes to improve the appearance of (an area of land)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "language:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the system of words or signs that people use to express thoughts and feelings to each other —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "languor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a state of feeling tired and relaxed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lanky:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) tall and thin with usually an awkward quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "laptop:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small computer that is designed to be easily carried —called also laptop computer",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "latent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe something (such as a disease) that exists but is not active or cannot be seen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "later:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening near the end of a process, activity, series, life, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "later:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) at a time in the future : at a time following an earlier time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "later:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use your hands to stop and hold (an object that is moving through the air)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "later:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a particular day of a month or year",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "latest:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) most recent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "latest:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the last possible or acceptable time—usually used in the phrase at the latest",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "latest:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) at or near the end of a period of time or a process, activity, series, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "laughter:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the action or sound of laughing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "laughter:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to mix with a liquid and become part of the liquid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lava:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) melted rock from a volcano",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "law:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the whole system or set of rules made by the government of a town, state, country, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "law:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) obeying the law : not doing anything that the law does not allow",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lawyer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person whose job is to guide and assist people in matters relating to the law",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lay:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to place (someone or something) down gently in a flat position —often + down",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lay:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is being described as a sexual partner",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lay:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not trained in a certain profession : not having a lot of knowledge about a certain thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "layer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of something that is spread over an area",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "layer:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to form or arrange parts or pieces of something on top of each other : to form or arrange (something) in layers —often used as (be) layered",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lazy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not liking to work hard or to be active",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lazy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a round tray that can be turned and that is used for serving food at a table",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "leadership:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a position as a leader of a group, organization, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "leading:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having great importance, influence, or success",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "leading:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to guide someone to a place especially by going in front —often + to —often used as (be) led —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "leading:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the front edge of something that moves",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "leaflet:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a printed and often folded sheet of paper that is usually given to people for no cost",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "leaflet:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give leaflets to many people in (a place)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "league:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of sports teams that play against each other —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "league:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of very low quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "learning:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the activity or process of gaining knowledge or skill by studying, practicing, being taught, or experiencing something : the activity of someone who learns",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "learning:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to gain knowledge or skill by studying, practicing, being taught, or experiencing something —often + about —often + from —often + about —often to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "learning:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a physical or mental disability : unable to perform one or more natural activities (such as walking or seeing) because of illness, injury, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "leather:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) animal skin that is chemically treated to preserve it and that is used in making clothes, shoes, furniture, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lecture:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a talk or speech given to a group of people to teach them about a particular subject",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lecture:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give a talk or a series of talks to a group of people to teach them about a particular subject",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "left:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) located on the same side of your body as your heart",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "left:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) toward the left",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "left:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a location closer to the left side of your body than to the right : the left side —often used with on —often used with to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "left:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to go away from (a place) —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "legal:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the law",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "legal:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) money provided by a special organization to pay legal fees for people who cannot pay them themselves",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "leisure:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) time when you are not working : time when you can do whatever you want to do",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lemon:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a yellow citrus fruit that has a sour taste —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lend:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give (something) to (someone) to be used for a period of time and then returned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lend:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of the body that you hear with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lesson:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an activity that you do in order to learn something; also : something that is taught",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lesson:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause or help (someone) to learn about a subject by giving lessons",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lethargy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a lack of energy or a lack of interest in doing things : a lethargic feeling or state —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "letter:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) any one of the marks that are symbols for speech sounds in written language and that form an alphabet",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "letter:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to write or print letters on (something) : to mark (something) with letters—usually used as (be) lettered —often used in combination",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "letter:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) correct in every detail",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "library:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a place where books, magazines, and other materials (such as videos and musical recordings) are available for people to use or borrow",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "licence:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an official document, card, etc., that gives you permission to do, use, or have something —often used to refer specifically to a driver's license",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "licence:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give official permission to (someone or something) to do or use something : to give a license to (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "license:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an official document, card, etc., that gives you permission to do, use, or have something —often used to refer specifically to a driver's license",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "license:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give official permission to (someone or something) to do or use something : to give a license to (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lifestyle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a particular way of living : the way a person lives or a group of people live",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lightning:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the flashes of light that are produced in the sky during a storm",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lightning:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) moving or done very quickly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lightning:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to take and hold (someone) as a prisoner especially by using force",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "like:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to enjoy (something) : to get pleasure from (something) —often + -ing verb —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "like:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that you like, approve of, or enjoy—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "like:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the same or similar qualities",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "like:conjunction": {
    "def": "(conjunction) the way it would be if",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "like:adjective combining form": {
    "def": "(adjective combining form) similar to or resembling",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "limit:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a point beyond which it is not possible to go",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "limit:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop or prevent an increase in (something) : to keep (something) from becoming greater",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "limited:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not high or great in number, amount, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "limited:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop or prevent an increase in (something) : to keep (something) from becoming greater",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "limited:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a special book, picture, medal, etc., for which only a small number of copies are produced and sold",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "limpid:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) perfectly clear : transparent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "line-up:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a list of the players who are playing in a game (such as baseball)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "line-up:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to place or form a line along (something, such as a hallway, building, or street)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "liquid:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a substance that is able to flow freely : fluid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "liquid:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) capable of flowing freely like water : not a solid or a gas",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "list:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a series of names, words, numbers, etc., that are usually written down with each new one appearing below the previous one",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "list:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a list of (names, things, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "listen:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to pay attention to someone or something in order to hear what is being said, sung, played, etc. —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "listen:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of listening to something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "listener:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to pay attention to someone or something in order to hear what is being said, sung, played, etc. —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "literature:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) written works (such as poems, plays, and novels) that are considered to be very good and to have lasting importance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "litre:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a metric unit for measuring the volume of a liquid or gas that is equal to 1.057 quarts",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lively:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very active and energetic",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lively:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to direct your eyes in a particular direction —often + at",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "living:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not dead : having life",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "living:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a way of earning money : the money that someone needs to pay for housing, food, etc.—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "living:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be alive",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "load:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is lifted and carried",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "load:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put an amount of something in or on (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "loan:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of money that is given to someone for a period of time with a promise that it will be paid back : an amount of money that is borrowed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "loan:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give (something) to (someone) for a period of time : lend —sometimes + out",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "loan:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) low or poor in quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "located:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to find the place or position of (something or someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "location:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a place or position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "logical:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) agreeing with the rules of logic : sensible or reasonable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lonely:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) sad from being apart from other people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lonely:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long and narrow cut in the ground",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "long-term:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) lasting for, relating to, or involving a long period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "long-time:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having been something specified for many years",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "long-time:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the thing that is measured as seconds, minutes, hours, days, years, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "long-time:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to notice or become aware of (someone or something) by using your eyes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "loss:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) failure to keep or to continue to have something —usually + of —usually + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "loss:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) no longer alive or living : no longer having life",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lost:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) unable to be found",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lost:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be unable to find (something or someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lost:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is created with imagination and skill and that is beautiful or that expresses important ideas or feelings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lovely:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) attractive or beautiful especially in a graceful way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lovely:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a beautiful woman : a lovely woman",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lucid:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very clear and easy to understand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lucky:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having good luck : fortunate",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lucky:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a game in which people reach into a container filled with small gifts without knowing what gift they will get",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lucky:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to think about (something or someone) carefully especially in order to make a choice or decision",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lugubrious:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) full of sadness or sorrow : very sad especially in an exaggerated or insincere way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lunch:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a light meal eaten in the middle of the day",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lunch:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to eat lunch",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lung:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) either one of the two organs that people and animals use to breathe air",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "luxury:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a condition or situation of great comfort, ease, and wealth —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "machine:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of equipment with moving parts that does work when it is given power from electricity, gasoline, etc. —often used to refer informally to a specific type of machine",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "machine:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to shape (something) by using a machine",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "machine:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very quick",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mad:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very angry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mad:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a fatal disease that affects the brain and nervous system of cattle",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mad:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) very or extremely",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mad:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use weapons or physical force to try to hurt someone, to defeat an enemy, etc. : to struggle in battle or physical combat —often + against",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "magazine:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a type of thin book with a paper cover that contains stories, essays, pictures, etc., and that is usually published every week or month",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "magistrate:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a local official who has some of the powers of a judge",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mail:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the system used for sending letters and packages from one person to another —called also (chiefly British) post",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mail:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to send (something, such as a letter or package) by mail",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "major:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very important",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "major:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a military officer in the army, air force, or marines who ranks above a captain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "majority:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a number that is greater than half of a total",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "majority:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very large in size : very big —usually used before a noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "make-up:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the way in which something is put together or arranged—often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "make-up:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to build, create, or produce (something) by work or effort —often followed by with to describe the things that are used to produce something —often followed by of to describe the material that forms something —often followed by from to describe the source of a product",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "make-up:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) unable to be found",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "male:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the sex that cannot produce young or lay eggs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "male:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a man or a boy : a male person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "malfeasance:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) illegal or dishonest activity especially by a public official or a corporation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "malicious:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing a desire to cause harm to another person : having or showing malice",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mall:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large building or group of buildings containing stores of many different kinds and sizes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "management:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or skill of controlling and making decisions about a business, department, sports team, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "management:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "manager:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who is in charge of a business, department, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "map:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a picture or chart that shows the rivers, mountains, streets, etc., in a particular area",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "map:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a map of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "marketing:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the activities that are involved in making people aware of a company's products, making sure that the products are available to be bought, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "marketing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do things that cause people to know about and want to buy (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "marriage:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the relationship that exists between two people who are united as spouses : the state of being married",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "married:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) united in marriage",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "married:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a married person—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "married:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become the husband or wife of (someone) : to become joined with (someone) in marriage",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "marry:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become the husband or wife of (someone) : to become joined with (someone) in marriage",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "marry:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a successful way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mass:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually large amount of a substance that has no particular shape —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mass:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to form or gather into a large group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mass:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) involving, affecting, or designed for many people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "match:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone or something that is equal to or as good as another person or thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "match:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be suited to (someone or something) : to go well with (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "matching:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be suited to (someone or something) : to go well with (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "material:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a substance from which something is made or can be made",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "material:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or made of matter : physical",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mathematics:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the science of numbers, quantities, and shapes and the relations between them —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "maths:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) mathematics",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "maudlin:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) showing or expressing too much emotion especially in a foolish or annoying way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "maximum:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the highest number or amount that is possible or allowed—usually singular —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "maximum:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) greatest possible in amount or degree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "maximum:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) at the most",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "may:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) —used to indicate that something is possible or probable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "may:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the fifth month of the year",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "may:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relaxed and without worry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mayor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an official who is elected to be the head of the government of a city or town",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mayor:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to lead or take part in a campaign to support or oppose someone or something or to achieve something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mean:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have (a particular meaning)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mean:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not kind to people : cruel or harsh",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mean:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a middle point between two things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "meaning:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the idea that is represented by a word, phrase, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "meaning:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have (a particular meaning)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "meaning:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing a desire to do something good but often producing bad results",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "measurement:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of measuring something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "media:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the radio stations, television stations, and newspapers through which information is communicated to the public : mass media —sometimes used with a singular verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "medical:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the treatment of diseases and injuries : of or relating to medicine",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "medical:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a medical examination : physical",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "medium:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is sold in a medium size : something that is the middle size when compared with things that are larger and smaller",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "medium:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) in the middle of a range of possible sizes, amounts, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "meeting:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a gathering of people for a particular purpose (such as to talk about business)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "meeting:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to see and speak to (someone) for the first time : to be introduced to or become acquainted with (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "melancholy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sad mood or feeling",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "melancholy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling or showing sadness : very unhappy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "melt:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to change or to cause (something) to change from a solid to a liquid usually because of heat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "melt:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sandwich made with melted cheese",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "member:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone or something that belongs to or is a part of a group or an organization",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "memorize:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to learn (something) so well that you are able to remember it perfectly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mendacious:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not honest : likely to tell lies",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mental:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the mind",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mental:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a measurement of a person's ability to think and understand that is expressed as the age at which an average person reaches the same level of ability",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mention:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to talk about, write about, or refer to (something or someone) especially in a brief way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mention:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a short statement about something or someone : an act of mentioning something or someone—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mention:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) existing in large numbers",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "menu:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a list of the foods that may be ordered at a restaurant",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "menu:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a particular position or location",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mercurial:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) changing moods quickly and often—used to describe someone who often changes from being happy to being angry or upset in a quick and unexpected way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mess:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very dirty or untidy state or condition—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "metal:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a substance (such as gold, tin, or copper) that usually has a shiny appearance, is a good conductor of electricity and heat, can be melted, and is usually capable of being shaped —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "metal:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) rare and worth a lot of money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "meticulous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very careful about doing something in an extremely accurate and exact way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "metre:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the basic metric unit of length equal to about 39.37 inches",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mild:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) gentle in nature or behavior",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "military:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to soldiers or the armed forces (such as the army, navy, marines, and air force)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "military:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) members of the armed forces : military people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mine:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) that which belongs to me : my one : my ones",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mine:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a pit or tunnel from which minerals (such as coal, gold, diamonds, etc.) are taken",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mine:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to dig a mine in order to find and take away coal, gold, diamonds, etc.—usually + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mineral:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a substance (such as quartz, coal, petroleum, salt, etc.) that is naturally formed under the ground",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "minimum:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the lowest number or amount that is possible or allowed—usually singular —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "minimum:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) least or lowest possible in amount or degree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "minimum:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) at the least",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "minister:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person whose job involves leading church services, performing religious ceremonies (such as marriages), and providing spiritual or religious guidance to other people : a member of the clergy in some Protestant churches",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "minor:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not very important or valuable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "minor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is not yet old enough to have the rights of an adult",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "minority:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a number or amount that is less than half of a total",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mirror:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of glass that reflects images",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mirror:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be very similar to (something) : to show (something) in a very clear and accurate way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "misanthrope:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who does not like other people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "missing:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) unable to be found : not in a usual or expected place —often + from —sometimes used in the phrase go missing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "missing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to fail to hit, catch, reach, or get (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "missing:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that you do not have and that you need to complete a series or to solve a problem",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mistake:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is not correct : a wrong action, statement, or judgment : error —often used with make",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mistake:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to understand (something or someone) incorrectly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mixed:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) made of different kinds of things mixed together or combined",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mixed:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to combine (two or more things) to make one thing that is the same throughout : to combine (two or more substances) to make a different substance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mixed:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a collection of different kinds of things—often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mixture:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something made by combining two or more ingredients —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "model:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually small copy of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "model:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) deserving to be copied by others : very good or excellent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "model:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to design (something) so that it is similar to something else—+ on or (chiefly US) after",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "modify:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to change some parts of (something) while not changing other parts",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "monday:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday —abbr. Mon.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "money:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as coins or bills) used as a way to pay for goods and services and to pay people for their work",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "money:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) allowing buyers to get their money back if the product breaks, does not work, or is not what the buyer wanted",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "monkey:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a type of animal that is closely related to apes and humans and that has a long tail and usually lives in trees",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "monstrous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) extremely or unusually large : gigantic",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "month:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) any one of the 12 parts into which the year is divided",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "month:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the moon",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mood:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the way someone feels : a person's emotional state",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mood:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move (something or someone) to a higher position : raise",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "moral:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) concerning or relating to what is right and wrong in human behavior",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "moral:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a lesson that is learned from a story or an experience",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "more:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) greater in amount, number, or size",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "more:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to a greater degree or extent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "more:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who is known but who is not a close friend",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "morose:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very serious, unhappy, and quiet",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "most:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) almost all : the majority of—usually used before a plural noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "most:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in or to the greatest degree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "most:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) the largest number of people or things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "most:adjective suffix": {
    "def": "(adjective suffix) in or to the greatest degree : most",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "motor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a machine that produces motion or power for doing work",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "motor:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, used in, or involving a vehicle that is powered by a motor (such as a car or motorcycle)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "motor:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to travel in a car : drive",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "motorcycle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a vehicle with two wheels that is powered by a motor and that can carry one or two people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "motorcycle:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to ride on a motorcycle",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "motorist:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who drives a car",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mount:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to go or climb up (something) : to climb up onto (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mount:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something onto which something else is or can be attached",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mouse:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very small animal that has a pointed nose and a long, thin tail —sometimes used figuratively to refer to a weak, frightened, or quiet person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mouse:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not deserving to be taken seriously : having little value or importance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "movie:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a recording of moving images that tells a story and that people watch on a screen or television —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "multiple:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) more than one : many numerous",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "multiple:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a number that can be produced by multiplying a smaller number",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "multiply:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to increase greatly in number or amount : to become much more numerous",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mum:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not talking about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mum:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) chrysanthemum",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "munificent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very generous",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "murder:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the crime of deliberately killing a person —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "murder:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to kill (a person) in a deliberate and unlawful way : to commit the murder of (someone) —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "murder:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) made of two parts that are similar or exactly the same",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "muscular:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to muscles",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "muscular:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a serious disease that causes increasing weakness of muscles",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "museum:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a building in which interesting and valuable things (such as paintings and sculptures or scientific or historical objects) are collected and shown to the public",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "museum:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to history",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "music:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) sounds that are sung by voices or played on musical instruments —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "musical:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to music",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "musical:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a movie or play that tells a story with songs and often dancing —called also musical comedy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "musician:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who writes, sings, or plays music",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "must:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) —used to say that something is required or necessary",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "must:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is or seems to be required or necessary—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mysterious:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) strange, unknown, or difficult to understand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nail:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, thin piece of metal that is sharp at one end and flat at the other end and that is used chiefly to attach things to wood",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nail:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to attach (something) with a nail",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nap:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a short period of sleep especially during the day",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nap:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to sleep for a short period of time especially during the day",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "narrative:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a story that is told or written",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "narrative:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the process of telling a story",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large area of land that is controlled by its own government : country",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "native:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) born in a particular place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "native:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who was born or raised in a particular place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "naturally:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to describe something that happens or exists by itself without being controlled or changed by someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "naturally:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move toward someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "neat:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not messy : clean and orderly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "neat:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who always wants things to be very orderly and clean",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "necessarily:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to say that something is necessary and cannot be changed or avoided",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "necessary:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) so important that you must do it or have it : absolutely needed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "necessary:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) things (such as food, a place to live, and clothing) that you must have : necessary things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "needle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small, very thin object that is used in sewing and that has a sharp point at one end and a hole for thread",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "needle:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to criticize and laugh at (someone) in either a friendly or an unkind way : tease",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "needle:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) going under the skin",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nefarious:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) evil or immoral",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "negative:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) harmful or bad : not wanted",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "negative:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is harmful or bad",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "negative:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use a set of questions or problems to measure someone's skills, knowledge, or abilities —often + on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "neighbor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who lives next to or near another person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "neighbour:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who lives next to or near another person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "neighbourhood:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a section of a town or city —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "neighbouring:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) near or next to something or someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nerve:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) one of the many thin parts that control movement and feeling by carrying messages between the brain and other parts of the body",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nerve:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing a person to feel very nervous",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nerve:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move your hand, a bat, etc., quickly so that it touches someone or something in a forceful or violent way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "network:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a system of lines, wires, etc., that are connected to each other —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "network:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to connect (computers) in a way that allows information and equipment to be shared",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "newspaper:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a set of large sheets of paper that have news stories, information about local events, advertisements, etc., and that are folded together and sold every day or every week —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "next to:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) coming after this one : coming after the one that just came, happened, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "next to:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in the time or place that follows or comes directly after someone or something : after this",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nice:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) giving pleasure or joy : good and enjoyable —often used with another adjective for emphasis",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nice:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a man who treats people kindly : a nice man—used chiefly in the phrase no more Mr. Nice Guy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nice:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) without difficulty or stress",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nice:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to build, create, or produce (something) by work or effort —often followed by with to describe the things that are used to produce something —often followed by of to describe the material that forms something —often followed by from to describe the source of a product",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nightmare:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a dream that frightens a sleeping person : a very bad dream",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nineteen:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 19",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nineteen:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say words in order to express your thoughts, feelings, opinions, etc., to someone —often + to —often + about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ninety:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 90",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "no:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to give a negative answer or reply to a question, request, or offer",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "no:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to say that someone or something is not the kind of person or thing being described",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "no:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a negative answer : an answer of no—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "no:abbreviation": {
    "def": "(abbreviation) north, northern",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "no one:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) no person : nobody",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "no one:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say or think that a person or thing is responsible for something bad that has happened",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "no one:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a specific detail or piece of information —usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "noise:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a loud or unpleasant sound",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "noise:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not having or showing concern or respect for the rights and feelings of other people : not polite",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "noisy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) making a lot of loud or unpleasant noise",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "non-profit:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not existing or done for the purpose of making a profit",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nonchalant:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relaxed and calm in a way that shows that you do not care or are not worried about anything",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "normally:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) usual or ordinary : not strange",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "northern:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) located in or toward the north",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "northern:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large fish that lives in rivers and lakes and that has a long body and sharp teeth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "not:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to form the negative of modal verbs (such as \"should\" and \"could\") and auxiliary verbs (such as \"do\" and \"have\")",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "not:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not existing or done for the purpose of making a profit : nonprofit",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "not:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a type of small plant that has bright blue flowers",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "november:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the 11th month of the year —abbr. Nov.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nuance:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very small difference in color, tone, meaning, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nuclear:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, producing, or using energy that is created when the nuclei of atoms are split apart or joined together",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nuclear:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) energy that is created by splitting apart the nuclei of atoms —called also nuclear power",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nudge:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to touch or push (someone or something) gently",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "numerous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) existing in large numbers",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "numerous:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to talk about, write about, or refer to (something or someone) especially in a brief way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nut:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small dry fruit with a hard shell that grows on trees, bushes, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nut:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) medium brown or dark brown in color",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "nut:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to break (something) so that there are lines in its surface but it is usually not separated into pieces",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "o'clock:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) according to the clock—used when the time is a specific hour",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "o'clock:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the beginning of a beard that you can see late in the afternoon on the face of a man who has not shaved since morning",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "obdurate:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) refusing to do what other people want : not willing to change your opinion or the way you do something : stubborn",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "obey:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do what someone tells you to do or what a rule, law, etc., says you must do",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "object:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a thing that you can see and touch and that is not alive",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "object:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to disagree with something or oppose something —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "objective:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) based on facts rather than feelings or opinions : not influenced by feelings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "objective:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something you are trying to do or achieve : a goal or purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "oblivious:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not conscious or aware of someone or something —usually + of or to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "obsequious:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) too eager to help or obey someone important",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "observation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a statement about something you have noticed : a comment or remark",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "observation:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) designed to be used while watching people or things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "obtuse:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) stupid or unintelligent : not able to think clearly or to understand what is obvious or simple",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "obvious:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) easy to see or notice",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "obvious:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to express (something) formally in speech or writing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "occasion:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a special event or time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "occasion:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something) —often used as (be) occasioned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "occasionally:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) sometimes but not often",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "occur:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to appear or exist : to be found",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "october:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the 10th month of the year —abbr. Oct.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "odd:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) strange or unusual : different from what is normal or expected",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "odd:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become sick or die from taking too much of a drug : overdose—often + on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "odd:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) any one of many different kinds of birds that swim and have a flat beak, a short neck, a heavy body, short legs, and webbed feet—often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "odd:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a direction away from the inside or center of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "of:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) done to provide a rough idea of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "of:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very thin person or animal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "offence:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that causes a person to be hurt, angry, or upset",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "offend:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (a person or group) to feel hurt, angry, or upset by something said or done",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "offend:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a large distance to the bottom from the surface or highest point —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "offend:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a point that marks the limit of something : the point at which something no longer continues to happen or exist",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "offense:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that causes a person to be hurt, angry, or upset",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "offensive:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing someone to feel hurt, angry, or upset : rude or insulting —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "offensive:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large military attack—usually singular —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "office:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a building or room in which people work at desks doing business or professional activities —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "officer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a member of a police force : police officer—often used as a title",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "official:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the job or work of someone in a position of authority",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "official:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who has a position of authority in a company, organization, or government : a person who holds an office",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "officious:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe an annoying person who tries to tell other people what to do in a way that is not wanted or needed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "often:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) many times : on many occasions : frequently",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "often:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) including each person or thing in a group or series",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "often:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 10",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "oh:interjection": {
    "def": "(interjection) —used to express surprise, happiness, disappointment, or sadness",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "oh:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) —used to show the way the number 0 is often pronounced",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "oh:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move your hand, a bat, etc., quickly so that it touches someone or something in a forceful or violent way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "oil:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a thick, black liquid that comes from the ground and that is used in making various products (such as gasoline) —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "oil:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put oil in or on (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ok:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to ask for or express agreement, approval, or understanding",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ok:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) fairly good : not very good or very bad",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ok:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to approve (something) : to say or decide that (something) will be allowed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ok:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) approval or permission",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "on:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) touching and being supported by the top surface of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "on:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to indicate that something is attached to, covering, or supported by something else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "on:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) attached to or covering something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "on:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a short road that is used for driving onto a highway —called also (British) slip road",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "onerous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) difficult and unpleasant to do or deal with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "onion:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a round vegetable that is usually white, yellow, or red and has a strong smell and taste",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "online:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) connected to a computer, a computer network, or the Internet",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "online:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long narrow mark on a surface",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "online:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to place (someone or something) down gently in a flat position —often + down",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "opening:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a hole or empty space that you can go through",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "opening:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) first or beginning",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "opening:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move (a door, window, etc.) so that an opening is no longer covered",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "operate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to function or behave in a proper or particular way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "operation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a process in which a doctor cuts into someone's body in order to repair or remove a damaged or diseased part",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "opinion:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a belief, judgment, or way of thinking about something : what someone thinks about a particular thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "opinion:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become different",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "opponent:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person, team, group, etc., that is competing against another in a contest",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "opportunity:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of time or a situation in which something can be done : chance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "opportunity:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) the same in number, amount, degree, rank, or quality —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "opportunity:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use legal or official power to take (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "oppose:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to disagree with or disapprove of (something or someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "opposed:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not agreeing with or approving of something or someone —usually + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "opposed:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to disagree with or disapprove of (something or someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "opposed:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) completely or entirely",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "opposite:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) located at the other end, side, or corner of something : located across from something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "opposite:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) on the other side of someone or something : across from someone or something —usually + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "opposite:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone or something that is completely different from someone or something else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "opposite:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) on the other side of (something or someone) : across from (something or someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "opposition:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) actions or opinions that show that you disagree with or disapprove of someone or something —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "oppressive:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very cruel or unfair",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "option:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the opportunity or ability to choose something or to choose between two or more things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "option:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause or force (someone or something) to become part of your group, movement, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "option:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) easy to press, bend, cut, etc. : not hard or firm",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "or:abbreviation": {
    "def": "(abbreviation) operating room",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "or:noun suffix": {
    "def": "(noun suffix) a person or thing that does a specified action",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "or:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very determined",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "or:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a custom on Halloween in which children knock on people's doors and say \"trick or treat\" when the doors are opened to ask for candy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "orange:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a citrus fruit that is round and that has an orange skin —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ordinary:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) normal or usual : not unusual, different, or special",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ordinary:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a basic test in a particular subject taken by students in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland usually at the age of 18 —called also Ordinary level",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ore:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) rocks, earth, etc., from which a valuable metal can be taken",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "organ:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a part of the body (such as the heart or liver) that has a particular function",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "organization:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a company, business, club, etc., that is formed for a particular purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "organization:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not belonging to or controlled by a government",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "organized:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) arranged into a formal group with leaders and with rules for doing or planning things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "organized:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to arrange and plan (an event or activity)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "organized:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an illegal act for which someone can be punished by the government",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "organizer:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to arrange and plan (an event or activity)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "origin:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the point or place where something begins or is created : the source or cause of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "original:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening or existing first or at the beginning",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "original:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a document, film, painting, etc., which is created by someone and from which a copy or translation is made",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "originally:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in the beginning : when something first happened or began",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ostentation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an unnecessary display of wealth, knowledge, etc., that is done to attract attention, admiration, or envy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ostracize:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to not allow (someone) to be included in a group : to exclude (someone) from a group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "otherwise:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a different way or manner",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "otherwise:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not the same : different",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "otherwise:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have (information of some kind) in your mind —often + how, why, where, etc. —often + about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ought:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) —used to indicate what is expected",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ours:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) that which belongs to or is connected with us : our one : our ones",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ours:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of worry usually shared by many people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "outcome:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that happens as a result of an activity or process : result",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "outcome:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe the amount or value of something after all costs and expenses have been taken away",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "outdoor:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) done, used, or located outside a building",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "outdoor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a movable piece of wood, glass, or metal that swings or slides open and shut so that people can enter or leave a room, building, vehicle, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "outdoors:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) outside a building : not inside a building",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "outer:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) located on or toward the outside of something : not on or at the inside or center of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "outer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of the ear that can be seen on the outside of your head",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "outline:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a drawing or picture that shows only the shape of an object—often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "outline:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to draw a line around the edges of (something)—usually used as (be) outlined —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "oven:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of cooking equipment that is used for baking or roasting food",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "oven:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to be cooked in an oven with no additional preparation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "overall:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) with everyone or everything included",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "overall:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) including everyone or everything",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "overall:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a pair of pants with an extra piece attached that covers the chest and has straps that go over the shoulders —called also (British) dungarees",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "overseas:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in or to a foreign country that is across a sea or ocean",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "overwrought:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very excited or upset",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "owe:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to need to pay or repay money to a person, bank, business, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "owe:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of money that you owe to a person, bank, company, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "owner:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person or group that owns something —often used in combination",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "owner:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have (something) as property : to legally possess (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "owner:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) lived in by the owner",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "package:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a box or large envelope that is sent or delivered usually through the mail or by another delivery service",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "package:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something) in a package in order to sell it or send it somewhere —often used as (be) packaged",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "page:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) one side of a sheet of paper especially in a book, magazine, etc. —abbr. p",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "page:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to call the name of (someone) in a public place usually over a speaker in order to find that person, deliver a message, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "page:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) printed on the front page of a newspaper",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "painful:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing pain to your body",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "paint:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a liquid that dries to form a thin colored layer when it is spread on a surface",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "paint:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cover (something) with paint : to put paint on (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "paint:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the color of blood",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "painter:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person whose job it is to paint walls, houses, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "painting:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a picture that is painted : a picture made by putting paint on a canvas, board, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "painting:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cover (something) with paint : to put paint on (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "palace:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the official home of a king, queen, president, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "palace:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to a palace",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pan:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually shallow and open metal container that has a handle and that is used for cooking or baking",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pan:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move (a movie, video, or television camera) across a scene or along with someone or something that is moving",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pan:prefix": {
    "def": "(prefix) all or completely",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pan:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or involving the countries of North and South America",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "panel:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people who answer questions, give advice or opinions about something, or take part in a discussion for an audience",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "panel:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cover (a wall, ceiling, etc.) with flat pieces of wood, glass, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "panel:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) flat-screen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pants:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of clothing that covers your body from the waist to the ankle and has a separate part for each leg —sometimes used in the singular form pant especially before another noun and in clothing catalogs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pants:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to breathe hard and quickly —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pants:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) done or made by using your own judgment and feelings without planning, preparation, or help from others",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pants:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) from a higher to a lower place or position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "paper:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the material that is used in the form of thin sheets for writing or printing on, wrapping things, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "paper:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) made of paper",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "paper:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cover (something, such as a wall) with paper",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "paragraph:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a part of a piece of writing that usually deals with one subject, that begins on a new line, and that is made up of one or more sentences",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "paranoia:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a serious mental illness that causes you to falsely believe that other people are trying to harm you",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "parish:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an area that has its own local church and priest or minister",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "parish:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) only important or interesting to people in a small area",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "park:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of public land in or near a city that is kept free of houses and other buildings and can be used for pleasure and exercise",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "park:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to leave a car, truck, motorcycle, etc., in a particular place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "parking:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of leaving a car, truck, motorcycle, etc., in a particular place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "parking:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to leave a car, truck, motorcycle, etc., in a particular place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "parliamentary:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or including a parliament",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "participant:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is involved in an activity or event : a person who participates in an activity or event—often + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "participate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be involved with others in doing something : to take part in an activity or event with others —often + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "particular:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to indicate that one specific person or thing is being referred to and no others",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "particular:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a specific detail or piece of information —usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "partner:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone's husband or wife or the person someone has sexual relations with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "partner:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be or become a partner : to join with someone or something as a partner —usually used as (be) partnered",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "party:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a social event in which entertainment, food, and drinks are provided —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "party:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have a party or be involved in a party : to spend enjoyable time eating, drinking, dancing, etc., with a group of people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "passenger:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is traveling from one place to another in a car, bus, train, ship, airplane, etc., and who is not driving or working on it —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "passion:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something or about doing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "passport:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an official document issued by the government of a country that identifies someone as a citizen of that country and that is usually necessary when entering or leaving a country",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "past:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having existed in a time before the present : from, done, or used in an earlier time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "past:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an earlier time : the time before the present —usually used with the",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "past:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to and beyond a certain point or time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "paternalistic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the attitude or actions of a person, organization, etc., that protects people and gives them what they need but does not give them any responsibility or freedom of choice",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "patient:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to remain calm and not become annoyed when waiting for a long time or when dealing with problems or difficult people —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "patient:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who receives medical care or treatment",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "payment:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of giving money for something : the act of paying",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "payment:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not complete or total",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "peaceful:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) quiet and calm : without noise, excitement, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pebble:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small, round stone; especially : one that has been made smooth by the movement of water",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pedantic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who annoys other people by correcting small errors and giving too much attention to minor details",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "peddler:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who sells things in small amounts often by traveling to different places : a person who peddles something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pen:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a writing instrument that uses ink",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pen:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to write (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pencil:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an instrument used for writing and drawing that has a hard outer part and a black or colored center part —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pencil:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to draw or write (something) with a pencil",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "penny:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a coin or a unit of money equal to 1/10₀ of a dollar : cent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "penny:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not important, valuable, or impressive : small-time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "penny:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have (an amount of money) as a price",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pensive:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) quietly sad or thoughtful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "people:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) individual human beings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "people:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to live or be in (a place)—usually used as (be) peopled",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pepper:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a food seasoning that is made by grinding the dried berries of an Indian plant along with their hard, black covers : black pepper",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pepper:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to add pepper to (food)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pepper:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having many small spots of black and white",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "per:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in or for each year —abbr. p.a.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "per:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of money given to someone for daily expenses (such as food or fuel)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "per cent:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) one part in a hundred : an amount that is equal to one one-hundredth of something —usually used with a number",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "percentage:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a number or rate that is expressed as a certain number of parts of something divided into 100 parts",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "perch:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to sit on or be on something high or on something from which it is easy to fall—usually + on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "perch:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a tree branch) that a bird sits on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "perfidious:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not able to be trusted : showing that someone cannot be trusted",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "perform:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do an action or activity that usually requires training or skill",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "performance:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an activity (such as singing a song or acting in a play) that a person or group does to entertain an audience —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "performance:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) better, faster, or more efficient than others",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "permanent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) lasting or continuing for a very long time or forever : not temporary or changing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "permission:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the right or ability to do something that is given by someone who has the power to decide if it will be allowed or permitted",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "permit:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to allow (something) to happen : to give permission for (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "permit:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an official document that shows that a person is allowed to do or have something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "permit:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) suitable to be worn while you are working",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "personality:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the set of emotional qualities, ways of behaving, etc., that makes a person different from other people —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "personally:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to say that something was done or will be done by a particular person and not by someone else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "personally:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to carry or move (something) to a place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "persuade:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to do something by asking, arguing, or giving reasons",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pertinent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to the thing that is being thought about or discussed : relevant",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pet:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an animal (such as a dog, cat, bird, or fish) that people keep mainly for pleasure —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pet:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very interesting or important to a particular person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pet:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to touch (a cat, dog, child, etc.) with your hand in a loving or friendly way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "petrol:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a liquid made from petroleum and used especially as a fuel for engines —called also (US) gas, petrol",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "petulant:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing the attitude of people who become angry and annoyed when they do not get what they want",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "phantom:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the soul of a dead person thought of as living in an unseen world or as appearing to living people : ghost",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "phantom:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) coming from or associated with the world of ghosts",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "phase:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a part or step in a process : one part in a series of related events or actions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "philosophy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the study of ideas about knowledge, truth, the nature and meaning of life, etc. —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "photo:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) photograph",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "photo:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) related to light",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "photograph:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a picture made by a camera —called also photo",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "photograph:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to take a photograph of (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "photographer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who takes photographs especially as a job",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "photography:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the art, process, or job of taking pictures with a camera",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "photography:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) using methods that are meant to deceive someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "phrase:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of two or more words that express a single idea but do not usually form a complete sentence",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "phrase:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say (something) in a particular way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "physics:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a science that deals with matter and energy and the way they act on each other in heat, light, electricity, and sound",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "piano:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large musical instrument with a keyboard that you play by pressing black and white keys and that produces sound when small hammers inside the piano hit steel wires",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "piano:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) quietly or softly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "picture:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a painting, drawing, or photograph of someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "picture:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have a thought, understanding, or idea about (something or someone) : imagine",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "picture:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very pretty or charming : like a picture in a picture book",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pilot:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who flies an airplane, helicopter, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pilot:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to fly (an airplane, spacecraft, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pilot:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) done as a test to see if a larger program, study, etc., should be done",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pin:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a thin, pointed piece of stiff wire with a rounded head at one end that is used especially for fastening pieces of cloth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pin:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to fasten or attach (something) with a pin",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pin:abbreviation": {
    "def": "(abbreviation) personal identification number",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pink:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a pale red color : a color that is a mixture of red and white",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pink:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of the color pink",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pink:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to try to make (someone) laugh by lightly touching a very sensitive part of the body with your fingers, a feather, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pipe:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, hollow tube for carrying water, steam, gas, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pipe:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to carry or move (something, such as water or oil) in a pipe—often used as (be) piped",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pitch:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the highness or lowness of a sound",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pitch:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to throw or toss (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pitch:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very dark or black",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pithy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) using few words in a clever and effective way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "placid:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not easily upset or excited",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plane:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a vehicle that has wings and an engine and can carry people or things in the air : airplane —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plane:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (a piece of wood) smooth or level by cutting off thin pieces with a special tool (called a plane)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "planet:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large, round object in space (such as the Earth) that travels around a star (such as the sun)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "planning:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of making a plan to achieve or do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "planning:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to think about and arrange the parts or details of (something) before it happens or is made —sometimes + out",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plant:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a living thing that grows in the ground, usually has leaves or flowers, and needs sun and water to survive",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plant:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (a seed, flower, or plant) in the ground to grow",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plant:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) suitable for being planted in large groups in a flower bed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plastic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a light, strong substance that can be made into different shapes and that is used for making many common products",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plastic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) made or consisting of plastic",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "platform:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a flat surface that is raised higher than the floor or ground and that people stand on when performing or speaking",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "player:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who plays a sport or game",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "player:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) worth a lot of money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pleasant:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing a feeling of happiness or pleasure",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pleasant:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the tendency of someone to become angry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "please:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to ask for something in a polite way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "please:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) happy or satisfied —used in the phrase to please",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pleasure:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction : a pleasant or pleasing feeling",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pleasure:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to combine (two or more things) to make one thing that is the same throughout : to combine (two or more substances) to make a different substance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pleasure:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not hard to understand or do",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plenty:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) a large number or amount of something : a number or amount of something that is enough for a particular purpose —often + of —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plenty:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of having enough of the things that make life good and easy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plenty:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to a great degree : more than enough",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plenty:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or travel to a place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plot:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an area of land that has been measured and is considered as a unit",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plot:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to plan secretly to do something usually illegal or harmful —usually + against",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plus:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a value that is above zero : positive",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plus:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is useful or helpful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plus:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) —used to indicate that one number or amount is being added to another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "plus:conjunction": {
    "def": "(conjunction) in addition : and",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pocket:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually small cloth bag that is sewn into a piece of clothing, a larger bag, etc., and that is open at the top or side so that you can put things into it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pocket:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something) in a pocket",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pocket:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) small enough to fit in a pocket",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "poem:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of writing that usually has figurative language and that is written in separate lines that often have a repeated rhythm and sometimes rhyme",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "poet:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who writes poems",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "poetry:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the writings of a poet : poems",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "poignant:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing a strong feeling of sadness",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pointed:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) ending in a point",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pointed:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to show someone where to look by moving your finger or an object held in your hand in a particular direction —often + at —often + to —often + toward",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "poisonous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing sickness or death by entering or touching the body : containing poison",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "poke:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to push your finger or something thin or pointed into or at someone or something —often + at",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "poke:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a quick push with your finger or with something thin or pointed—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "police:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the people or the department of people who enforce laws, investigate crimes, and make arrests —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "police:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to control and keep order in (an area) by the use of police or military forces",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "policeman:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a man who is a police officer",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "policy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an officially accepted set of rules or ideas about what should be done",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "policy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) allowing all people to enter or participate",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "polite:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing good manners or respect for other people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "polite:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a business organization that makes, buys, or sells goods or provides services in exchange for money —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "political:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to politics or government",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "political:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group that is formed to give money to the political campaigns of people who are likely to make decisions that would benefit the group's interests —called also PAC",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "politician:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who is active in government usually as an elected official",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "politics:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) activities that relate to influencing the actions and policies of a government or getting and keeping power in a government —often used with a plural verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pollution:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the action or process of making land, water, air, etc., dirty and not safe or suitable to use",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pompous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing the attitude of people who speak and behave in a very formal and serious way because they believe that they are better, smarter, or more important than other people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pool:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) swimming pool",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pool:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to form a pool or puddle",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "popular:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) liked or enjoyed by many people —often + with or among",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "popular:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of being sure that someone or something exists or that something is true —often + in —often + that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "popularity:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being liked, enjoyed, accepted, or done by a large number of people : the quality or state of being popular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "population:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the number of people who live in a place —often + of —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "portrait:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a painting, drawing, or photograph of a person that usually only includes the person's head and shoulders",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pose:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be or create (a possible threat, danger, problem, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pose:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the position in which someone stands, sits, lies down, etc., especially as a model for a photograph, painting, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "positive:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) good or useful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "positive:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is good or useful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "positive:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use a set of questions or problems to measure someone's skills, knowledge, or abilities —often + on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "possession:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the condition of having or owning something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "possession:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing control of your feelings or actions especially in a difficult situation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "possibility:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a chance that something might exist, happen, or be true : the state or fact of being possible —usually + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "possibility:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to think about (something or someone) carefully especially in order to make a choice or decision",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "possibly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to say something might happen, exist, or be true but is not certain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "possibly:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be able to (do something) : to know how to (do something) : to have the power or skill to (do something) : to be designed to (do something) —sometimes used without a following verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "post:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of wood or metal that is set in an upright position into or on the ground especially as a support or marker",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "post:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put up (a sign, notice, etc.) so that it can be seen by many people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "post:prefix": {
    "def": "(prefix) after or later than",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "post:trademark": {
    "def": "(trademark) —used for a small, colored slip of paper with a sticky edge",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "post-war:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening, existing, or made after a war; especially : happening, existing, or made after World War II",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "poster:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a usually large printed notice often having a picture on it that is put in a public place to advertise something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "posture:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the way in which your body is positioned when you are sitting or standing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pot:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a deep, round container that is used for cooking",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pot:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to plant (something) in a pot",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "potato:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a round root of a plant that has brown, yellow, or red skin and white or yellow flesh and that is eaten as a vegetable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "potential:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) capable of becoming real : possible",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "potential:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a chance or possibility that something will happen or exist in the future—usually singular—usually + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "potion:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a drink that is meant to have a special or magical effect on someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pound:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a unit of weight that is equal to 16 ounces or 0.4536 kilograms",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pound:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit (something or someone) with force again and again —often + on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "poverty:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being poor",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "powder:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a dry substance made up of very tiny pieces of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "powder:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put powder on (your face or body)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "practical:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to what is real rather than to what is possible or imagined",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "practical:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an examination in which students have to do or make something to show what they have learned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "practice:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do something again and again in order to become better at it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "practice:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the activity of doing something again and again in order to become better at it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "practice:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or affecting all the people or things in a group : involving or including many or most people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "practise:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do something again and again in order to become better at it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "practise:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the activity of doing something again and again in order to become better at it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pragmatic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) dealing with the problems that exist in a specific situation in a reasonable and logical way instead of depending on ideas and theories",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "praise:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say or write good things about (someone or something) : to express approval of (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "praise:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) spoken or written words about the good qualities of someone or something : an expression of approval for someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "praise:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not clearly seen, heard, tasted, felt, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "praise:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pray:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to speak to God especially in order to give thanks or to ask for something —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prayer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) words spoken to God especially in order to give thanks or to ask for something —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "precarious:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not safe, strong, or steady",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "precipitous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very steep",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "precocious:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing the qualities or abilities of an adult at an unusually early age",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "predict:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say that (something) will or might happen in the future",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prediction:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a statement about what will happen or might happen in the future",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "predilection:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a natural liking for something : a tendency to do or to be attracted to something —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pregnant:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a baby or babies developing inside the body —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "preparation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the activity or process of making something ready or of becoming ready for something —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prepared:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) made at an earlier time for later use : made ready in advance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prepared:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone or something) ready for some activity, purpose, use, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prepared:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a bad or imperfect way : badly poorly —often hyphenated",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prepared:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a legal document in which a person states who should receive his or her possessions after he or she dies",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "presence:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the fact of being in a particular place : the state of being present—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "presence:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say that you accept or do not deny the truth or existence of (something) : admit",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "presence:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a powerful or important quality that attracts attention, respect, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "present:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that you give to someone especially as a way of showing affection or thanks : gift",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "present:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give something to someone in a formal way or in a ceremony",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "present:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not past or future : existing or happening now",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "presentation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an activity in which someone shows, describes, or explains something to a group of people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "preserve:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to keep (something) in its original state or in good condition",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "preserve:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sweet food made of fruit cooked in sugar —usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "president:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the head of the government in some countries —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "president:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to lead or take part in a campaign to support or oppose someone or something or to achieve something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pressure:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the weight or force that is produced when something presses or pushes against something else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pressure:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use pressure to force or try to force (someone) to do something—often followed by into + -ing verb —often followed by to + verb —often used as (be) pressured",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pressure:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) using or involving forceful methods to sell something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "presumptuous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) too confident especially in a way that is rude : done or made without permission, right, or good reason",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pretend:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to act as if something is true when it is not true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pretend:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not real : imaginary",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pretty:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) attractive to look at usually in a simple or delicate way —used especially of a girl or woman",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pretty:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to some degree or extent but not very or extremely : fairly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pretty:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) pretty —usually + up",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pretty:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a man who is very attractive",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "previous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) existing or happening before the present time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "previously:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) existing or happening before the present time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "price:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the amount of money that you pay for something or that something costs —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "price:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say or decide how much something costs : to give a price to (something) —usually used as (be) priced",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "primary:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) most important : main",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "primary:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an election in which members of the same political party run against each other for the chance to be in a larger and more important election —called also (US) primary election",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prime:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) most important : primary",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prime:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the period in life when a person is best in health, strength, etc. : the most active or successful time of a person's life",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prime:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) ready to do something : prepare",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "primordial:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) existing from the beginning of time : very ancient",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "principal:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) most important : chief",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "principal:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the person in charge of a public school",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "principle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a moral rule or belief that helps you know what is right and wrong and that influences your actions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "principle:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to direct or lead (someone) —often + through or to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "print:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (words, images, etc.) to appear on paper or cloth by using a machine (called a printer)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "print:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the process of making a book, magazine, newspaper, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "print:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or writing for books, magazines, newspapers, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "print:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a direction away from the inside or center of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "printer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a machine that is used for printing documents, photographs, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "printing:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the process of producing books, magazines, etc. by using machinery",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "printing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (words, images, etc.) to appear on paper or cloth by using a machine (called a printer)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "priority:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is more important than other things and that needs to be done or dealt with first",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prisoner:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is kept in a prison",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prisoner:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to carry or move (something) to a place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "privacy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being alone : the state of being away from other people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "privacy:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to enter (a place, such as a foreign country) in order to take control by military force",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "private:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) for the use of a single person or group : belonging to one person or group : not public",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "private:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person of the lowest rank in the U.S. or British Army or the U.S. Marines",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prize:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is won in a contest or given as an award",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prize:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) given as an award or prize",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prize:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to value (someone or something) very highly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "problem:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is difficult to deal with : something that is a source of trouble, worry, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "problem:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) difficult to deal with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "problem:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to take a liquid into your mouth and swallow it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "procedure:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a series of actions that are done in a certain way or order : an established or accepted way of doing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "proclivity:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a strong natural liking for something that is usually bad : a tendency to do something that is usually bad—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "produce:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) especially by using machines",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "produce:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) fresh fruits and vegetables",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "producer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who is in charge of making and usually providing the money for a play, movie, record, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "product:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is made or grown to be sold or used —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "production:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the process of making or growing something for sale or use —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "production:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to produce very large amounts of (something) usually by using machinery",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "profession:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a type of job that requires special education, training, or skill",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "professional:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to a job that requires special education, training, or skill",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "professional:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who does a job that requires special training, education, or skill : someone who is a member of a profession",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "professor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a teacher especially of the highest rank at a college or university",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "profile:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the shape of a head or face that is seen or drawn from the side",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "profile:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give a brief description that provides information about (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "profile:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) attracting a lot of attention in newspapers, on television, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "profligate:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) carelessly and foolishly wasting money, materials, etc. : very wasteful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "program:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a plan of things that are done in order to achieve a specific result",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "program:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give (a computer) a set of instructions to perform a particular action : to create a program for (a computer) —often used as (be) programmed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "programme:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a plan of things that are done in order to achieve a specific result",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "programme:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give (a computer) a set of instructions to perform a particular action : to create a program for (a computer) —often used as (be) programmed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "progress:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) movement forward or toward a place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "progress:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move forward in time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "project:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a planned piece of work that has a specific purpose (such as to find information or to make something new) and that usually requires a lot of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "project:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to plan, calculate, or estimate (something) for a time in the future —often used as (be) projected",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "proliferate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to increase in number or amount quickly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "promote:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to change the rank or position of (someone) to a higher or more important one",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pronounce:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make the sound of (a word or letter) with your voice",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "proof:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something which shows that something else is true or correct —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "proof:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) designed or made to prevent or protect against something harmful —usually used in combination",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "proof:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to take food into your mouth and swallow it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "proper:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) correct according to social or moral rules",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "proper:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a complete way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "proper:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) proper noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "properly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a way that is acceptable or suitable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "property:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is owned by a person, business, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "property:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) belonging to or shared by two or more people or groups",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "propitious:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) likely to have or produce good results",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "proposal:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a plan or suggestion) that is presented to a person or group of people to consider",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "propose:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to suggest (something, such as a plan or theory) to a person or group of people to consider",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prospect:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the possibility that something will happen in the future",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prospect:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to search an area for gold, minerals, oil, etc.—often + for —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "protection:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being kept from harm, loss, etc. : the state of being protected —often + against —often + from",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "protection:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prove:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to show the existence, truth, or correctness of (something) by using evidence, logic, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prove:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the qualities (such as strength and courage) that are expected in a man",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prove:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) helping to do or achieve something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prowl:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move quietly through an area while hunting",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "prowl:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of moving through a place while searching for something : an act of prowling",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "psychologist:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a scientist who specializes in the study and treatment of the mind and behavior : a specialist in psychology",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "psychologist:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or based on work done with real patients : of or relating to the medical treatment that is given to patients in hospitals, clinics, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "psychology:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the science or study of the mind and behavior",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pub:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a building or room especially in Britain or Ireland where alcoholic drinks and often food are served",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pub:abbreviation": {
    "def": "(abbreviation) published; publisher; publishing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "public:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or affecting all or most of the people of a country, state, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "public:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the people of a country, state, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "publication:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of producing a book, magazine, etc., and making it available to the public",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "publish:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to prepare and produce (a book, magazine, etc.) for sale",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "punish:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) suffer for a crime or for bad behavior",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "punishment:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of punishing someone or a way of punishing someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "punishment:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe people who hurt others and do not feel sorry about it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "punishment:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pupil:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a child or young person who is being taught : student",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "purchase:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to buy (property, goods, etc.) : to get (something) by paying money for it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "purchase:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of buying something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "purple:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a color that is between red and blue",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "purple:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of the color purple",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "purpose:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the reason why something is done or used : the aim or intention of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "purpose:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) designed and built for a particular use",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "purpose:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to win a victory over (someone or something) in a war, contest, game, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "qualification:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a special skill or type of experience or knowledge that makes someone suitable to do a particular job or activity—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "qualified:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the necessary skill, experience, or knowledge to do a particular job or activity : having the qualifications to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "qualified:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give (someone) the necessary skill or knowledge to do a particular job or activity",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "qualify:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give (someone) the necessary skill or knowledge to do a particular job or activity",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "quantity:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount or number of something —often + of —abbr. qty.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "quantity:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) generally accepted as something specified",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "querulous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) complaining in an annoyed way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "queue:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a line of people who are waiting for something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "queue:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to form or wait in a line —often + up",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "quit:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to leave (a job, school, career, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "quit:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the activity of smoking a cigarette, cigar, pipe, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "quiver:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to shake because of fear, cold, nervousness, etc. : tremble —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "quiver:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a shaking sound, movement, or feeling that is caused by fear or other strong emotions—usually singular —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "quotation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that a person says or writes that is repeated or used by someone else in another piece of writing or a speech",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "quote:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to repeat (something written or said by another person) exactly—often + from",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "quote:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) quotation mark",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "racing:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the sport or profession of racing horses, cars, etc. —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "racing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to compete in a race",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "radio:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the system or process that is used for sending and receiving signals through the air without using wires —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "radio:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to send a message to someone by radio",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "radio:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) controlled by radio signals sent from somewhere else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rampart:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a tall, thick stone or dirt wall that is built around a castle, town, etc., to protect it from attacks—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rancorous:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an angry feeling of hatred or dislike for someone who has treated you unfairly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "range:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group or collection of different things or people that are usually similar in some way—usually singular—usually + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "range:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to include everything between specified limits",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "range:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) allowed to move around freely : not kept in cages; also : coming from free-range animals",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ranger:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person in charge of managing and protecting part of a public forest —called also forest ranger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rapacious:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) always wanting more money, possessions, etc. : wanting more than is needed or deserved",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rapidly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening in a short amount of time : happening quickly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rare:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not common or usual : not often done, seen, or happening",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rare:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an unusual or uncommon person or thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rarely:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) not very often",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "raucous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) loud and unpleasant to listen to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "raw:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not cooked",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "raw:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an area in a restaurant where uncooked shellfish is served",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "react:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to behave or change in a particular way when something happens, is said, etc. —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "react:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a series of events in which each event causes the next one : a series of events caused by one single event",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reaction:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the way someone acts or feels in response to something that happens, is said, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reader:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who reads a book, magazine, newspaper, etc. —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reader:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to understand what people are saying by watching the movement of their lips",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reading:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of reading something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reading:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to look at and understand the meaning of letters, words, symbols, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "realistic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to see things as they really are and to deal with them in a practical way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reality:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the true situation that exists : the real situation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reality:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe television shows in which people who are not actors are shown living with, dealing with, and often competing against each other in real-life situations",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reality:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to legally end your marriage with (your husband or wife)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reasonable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) fair and sensible",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reasonable:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of being uncertain or unsure about something —often + about —often + about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recalcitrant:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) stubbornly refusing to obey rules or orders",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recall:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to remember (something) from the past",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recall:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an official order for someone or something to return",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "receipt:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of paper on which the things that you buy or the services that you pay for are listed with the total amount paid and the prices for each",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reception:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the kind of welcome that someone or something is given—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recipe:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a set of instructions for making food —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recommend:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say that (someone or something) is good and deserves to be chosen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recommendation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of saying that someone or something is good and deserves to be chosen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "record:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an official written document that gives proof of something or tells about past events",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "record:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to write (something) down so that it can be used or seen again in the future : to produce a record of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "record:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) best or most remarkable among other similar things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recording:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) music, sounds, or images that have been stored on a record, CD, computer, etc., so that they can be heard or seen again",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recording:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to write (something) down so that it can be used or seen again in the future : to produce a record of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recrimination:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an angry statement in which you accuse or criticize a person who has accused or criticized you",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recrimination:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "recycle:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make something new from (something that has been used before)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reduce:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) smaller in size, amount, number, etc. : decrease",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reduction:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of making something smaller in size, amount, number, etc. : the act of reducing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "refer:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to send (someone or something) to a particular person or place for treatment, help, advice, etc. —usually + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reference:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of mentioning something in speech or in writing : the act of referring to something or someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reference:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to mention (something or someone) in speech or in writing : to refer to (something or someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reference:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) used to find information about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reflect:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move in one direction, hit a surface, and then quickly move in a different and usually opposite direction—usually + off",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "regard:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) care or concern for someone or something—often + for or to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "regard:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to think of (someone or something) in a particular way —often + as",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "regard:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to indicate which person, thing, or idea is being shown, pointed to, or mentioned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "regional:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a part of a country, of the world, etc., that is different or separate from other parts in some way —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "register:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an official list, book, or system for keeping records of something—often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "register:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to record information about (something) in a book or system of public records",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "regular:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening over and over again at the same time or in the same way : occurring every day, week, month, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "regular:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who goes somewhere very often",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "regularly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) at the same time every day, week, month, etc. : on a regular basis",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "regulation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an official rule or law that says how something should be done",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "regulation:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) in agreement with the official rules",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "regulation:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reject:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to refuse to believe, accept, or consider (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reject:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is not good enough for some purpose : something that cannot be used or accepted",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "relate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to show or make a connection between (two or more things) —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "related:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) connected in some way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "related:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to show or make a connection between (two or more things) —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "related:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the red liquid that flows through the bodies of people and animals",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "relation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the way in which two or more people, groups, countries, etc., talk to, behave toward, and deal with each other",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "relationship:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the way in which two or more people, groups, countries, etc., talk to, behave toward, and deal with each other",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "relationship:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) willing to give your time, energy, etc., to something : loyal dedicated",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "relative:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a member of your family",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "relative:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) referring to a noun, a part of a sentence, or a sentence that was used earlier",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "relatively:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) when compared to others",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "relatively:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say words in order to express your thoughts, feelings, opinions, etc., to someone : to talk to someone —often + to —often + with in U.S. English —often used at the beginning of telephone conversations",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "relax:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become or to cause (something) to become less tense, tight, or stiff —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "relaxed:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) calm and free from stress, worry, or anxiety : not worried or tense",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "relaxed:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become or to cause (something) to become less tense, tight, or stiff —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "relaxing:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) helping you to rest and to feel less tense, worried, nervous, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "relaxing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become or to cause (something) to become less tense, tight, or stiff —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "relevant:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to a subject in an appropriate way —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reliable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to be trusted to do or provide what is needed : able to be relied on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "religious:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to religion",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "relinquish:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give up (something) : to give (something, such as power, control, or possession) to another person or group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "remind:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) think about something again : to cause (someone) to remember something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "remote:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) far away : distant",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "remote:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) remote control",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "remove:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or take (something) away from a place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "remove:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a distance separating one person or thing from another—used with at—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rent:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) money that you pay in return for being able to use property and especially to live in an apartment, house, etc., that belongs to someone else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rent:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to pay money in return for being able to use (something that belongs to someone else)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not of good quality : cheaply made or done",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "repair:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something that is broken or damaged) back into good condition : fix",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "repair:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of repairing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "repeat:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say (something) again —sometimes used in speech to emphasize a word or phrase",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "repeat:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an occurrence in which something happens or is done again—usually + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "repeated:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) said, done, or happening again and again",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "repeated:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say (something) again —sometimes used in speech to emphasize a word or phrase",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "replace:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be used instead of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "report:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a story in a newspaper or on radio or television that is about something that happened or that gives information about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "report:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give information about (something) in a newspaper or on television or radio —often + on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "report:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) affected with a disease or illness : ill —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reporter:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who writes news stories for a newspaper, magazine, etc., or who tells people the news on radio or television",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "represent:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to act or speak officially for (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "representative:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) typical of a particular group of people or of a particular thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "representative:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who acts or speaks for or in support of another person or group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "repudiate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to refuse to accept or support (something) : to reject (something or someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reputation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the common opinion that people have about someone or something : the way in which people think of someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reputation:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to get (something) : to come to own (something) : to come to have (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "request:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of politely or formally asking for something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "request:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to ask for (something) in a polite or formal way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "require:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to need (something) —used to say that something is necessary",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "requirement:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is needed or that must be done",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "research:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) careful study that is done to find and report new knowledge about something —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "research:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to study (something) carefully",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "researcher:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) careful study that is done to find and report new knowledge about something —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reservation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an arrangement to have something (such as a room, table, or seat) held for your use at a later time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reserve:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make arrangements so that you will be able to use or have (something, such as a room, table, or seat) at a later time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reserve:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a supply of something that is stored so that it can be used at a later time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "resident:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who lives in a particular place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "resident:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) living in a particular place usually for a long period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "resolve:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to find an answer or solution to (something) : to settle or solve (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "resolve:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a strong determination to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "resort:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a place where people go for vacations",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "resource:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that a country has and can use to increase its wealth —usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "respect:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of admiring someone or something that is good, valuable, important, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "respect:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to feel admiration for (someone or something) : to regard (someone or something) as being worthy of admiration because of good qualities",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "respect:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) required or expected to happen : expected to be in a particular place at a particular time —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "response:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is said or written as a reply to something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "responsible:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe the person or thing that causes something to happen —usually + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "restaurant:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a place where you can buy and eat a meal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "retain:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to continue to have or use (something) : keep",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reticent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not willing to tell people about things —often + about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "retire:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop a job or career because you have reached the age when you are not allowed to work anymore or do not need or want to work anymore",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "retired:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not working anymore : having ended your working or professional career",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "retired:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop a job or career because you have reached the age when you are not allowed to work anymore or do not need or want to work anymore",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "retrograde:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) returning to an earlier and usually worse state or condition",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "review:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of carefully looking at or examining the quality or condition of something or someone : examination or inspection —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "review:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to look at or examine (something) carefully especially before making a decision or judgment",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "revise:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make changes especially to correct or improve (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "revolution:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the usually violent attempt by many people to end the rule of one government and start a new one",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reward:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) money or another kind of payment that is given or received for something that has been done or that is offered for something that might be done —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "reward:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give money or another kind of payment to (someone or something) for something good that has been done —often + for or with —often used as (be) rewarded",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rice:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) small white or brown grains that come from a southeast Asian plant and that are used for food",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rid:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to sit on and control the movements of (a horse, motorcycle, bicycle, etc.)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "robot:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a real or imaginary machine that is controlled by a computer and is often made to look like a human or animal —sometimes used figuratively to describe a person who seems to do things automatically or who seems to have no feelings or emotions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "romantic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or involving love between two people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "romantic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who thinks a lot about love and does and says things that show strong feelings of love for someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "root:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of a plant that grows underground, gets water from the ground, and holds the plant in place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "root:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to grow and develop roots",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "routine:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a regular way of doing things in a particular order",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "routine:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) done very often",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "row:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a straight line of people or things that are next to each other",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "row:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move a boat through water using oars",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "row:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very firm or solid : not easy to bend, cut, etc. : not soft",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "royal:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to a king or queen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "royal:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a member of a royal family",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rubber:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a strong substance that stretches and that is made out of chemicals or from the juice of a tropical tree —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rubbish:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) things that are no longer useful or wanted and that have been thrown out : trash",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rubbish:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to severely criticize (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ruby:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a deep red stone that is used in jewelry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rude:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not having or showing concern or respect for the rights and feelings of other people : not polite",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rude:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop sleeping : to wake up —often used as (be) awakened —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rude:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sudden usually unpleasant or upsetting feeling caused by something unexpected—usually singular —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rueful:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) showing or feeling regret for something done",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rugby:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a game played by two teams in which each team tries to carry or kick a ball over the other team's goal line —called also (chiefly British) rugby football",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rule:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a statement that tells you what is or is not allowed in a particular game, situation, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rule:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have control and power over a country, area, group, etc. —sometimes used figuratively —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rumour:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) information or a story that is passed from person to person but has not been proven to be true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rune:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) any of the characters in the alphabets that were used in ancient times by people of Northern Europe",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "runner:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who runs as part of a sport, for exercise, or in a race",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "running:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the activity or sport of running",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "running:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) operating or flowing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "running:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) following or happening one after the other",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "running:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move with your legs at a speed that is faster than walking —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "rural:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the country and the people who live there instead of the city",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sacrosanct:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) too important and respected to be changed, criticized, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sadly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a way that shows sadness or unhappiness",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sadly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not happy : feeling or showing grief or unhappiness",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sagacious:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing an ability to understand difficult ideas and situations and to make good decisions : wise",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sailing:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the sport or activity of traveling on water in a sailboat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sailing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to travel on water in a ship or boat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sailing:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having no pattern or decoration",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sailor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who works on a boat or ship as part of the crew",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "salad:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a mixture of raw green vegetables (such as different types of lettuce) usually combined with other raw vegetables",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "salary:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of money that an employee is paid each year",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "salary:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do the first part of something : to begin doing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sale:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of selling something : the exchange of goods, services, or property for money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "salt:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a natural white substance that is used especially to flavor or preserve food",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "salt:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to flavor or preserve (food) with salt",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "salt:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) containing salt",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sample:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small amount of something that gives you information about the thing it was taken from",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sample:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to taste a small amount of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sample:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) used as an example of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sandwich:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) two pieces of bread with something (such as meat, peanut butter, etc.) between them",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sandwich:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (someone or something) in the space between two other things or people—usually used as (be) sandwiched between",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sardonic:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) showing that you disapprove of or do not like someone or something : showing disrespect or scorn for someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "satellite:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an object (such as a moon) that moves around a much larger planet",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "satisfied:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a happy or pleased feeling because of something that you did or something that happened to you —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "satisfied:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to be happy or pleased",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "satisfy:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to be happy or pleased",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "satisfy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sudden wish, desire, decision, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "saturday:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the day of the week between Friday and Sunday —abbr. Sat.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sauce:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a thick liquid that is eaten with or on food to add flavor to it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "saving:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of something that is not spent or used —often plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "saving:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) preventing the unnecessary waste or loss of something—used in combination",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "saving:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to keep (someone or something) safe : to stop (someone or something) from dying or being hurt, damaged, or lost",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scared:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) afraid of something : nervous or frightened —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scared:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to become afraid : frighten",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scared:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is worthless, unimportant, or of poor quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scared:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) very much : to an extreme degree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scary:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing fear",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scathing:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very harsh or severe",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scene:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a division of an act in a play during which the action takes place in a single place without a break in time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scene:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to break open or into pieces in a sudden and violent way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sceptical:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or expressing doubt about something (such as a claim or statement)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "schedule:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a plan of things that will be done and the times when they will be done",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "schedule:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to plan (something) at a certain time —often used as (be) scheduled",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "science:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) knowledge about or study of the natural world based on facts learned through experiments and observation —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scientific:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to science",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scientific:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a word or phrase that refers to or that can refer to a specific person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scientist:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is trained in a science and whose job involves doing scientific research or solving scientific problems",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scientist:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very angry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scion:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who was born into a rich, famous, or important family",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scout:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) girl scout",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scout:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to search an area or place for something or someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "screen:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the usually flat part of a television or computer monitor that shows the images or text : the part of a television or computer that you look at when you are using it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "screen:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to examine (people or things) in order to decide if they are suitable for a particular purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "screen:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to movies or the movie industry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "screen:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a movie or television program",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "script:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the written form of a play, movie, television show, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "script:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to write the script for (a play, movie, television show, etc.) —often used as (be) scripted",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scrupulous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very careful about doing something correctly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scrutinize:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to examine (something) carefully especially in a critical way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sculpture:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of art that is made by carving or molding clay, stone, metal, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "seat:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a chair) that you sit on : a place for sitting",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "seat:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give (a person) a place to sit —often used as (be) seated",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "seat:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) done or made by using your own judgment and feelings without planning, preparation, or help from others",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "secondary:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not as important or valuable as something else —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "secondary:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the players on the defense who are positioned away from the line of scrimmage and who mainly try to stop forward passes by the offense",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "secretary:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person whose job is to handle records, letters, etc., for another person in an office",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sector:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an area of an economy : a part of an economy that includes certain kinds of jobs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "secure:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) protected from danger or harm",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "secure:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) safe by guarding or protecting it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "secure:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) information, understanding, or skill that you get from experience or education",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "security:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being protected or safe from harm —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "security:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) carefully locked, protected, or guarded",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "seed:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small object produced by a plant from which a new plant can grow",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "seed:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to plant (an area of ground) with seeds",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "seed:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) used for producing a new crop of plants",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "select:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to choose (someone or something) from a group —often used as (be) selected",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "select:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) chosen from a group to include the best people or things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "selection:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of choosing something or someone from a group —sometimes used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "selection:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "self:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the person that someone normally or truly is—used to describe the way someone acts or feels",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "self:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "self:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) only caring about and interested in yourself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sell:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to exchange (something) for money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sell:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is sold—used to say that it is easy or difficult to get people to buy or accept something—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sell:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to or at a point that is not as far as expected or desired : to a point not reaching what is needed for something —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "senator:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a member of a senate or the Senate",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "senior:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) older in age—usually + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "senior:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is older than another person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sensible:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing good sense or judgment : reasonable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sensitive:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) easily upset by the things that people think or say about you —often + about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sentence:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of words that expresses a statement, question, command, or wish",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sentence:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to officially state the punishment given to (someone) by a court of law —usually + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sentence:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the responsibility for taking care of a child : having custody of a child",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "september:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the ninth month of the year",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sequence:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the order in which things happen or should happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "serene:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) calm and peaceful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "series:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a number of things or events that are arranged or happen one after the other—usually singular —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "serve:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give (food or drink) to someone at a meal, in a restaurant, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "serve:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or action of throwing a ball into the air and hitting it over a net to start play in tennis, volleyball, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "serve:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) before any other in time, order, or importance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "service:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an organization, company, or system that provides something to the public",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "service:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do the work that is needed to keep (a machine or vehicle) in good condition",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "session:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a period of time that is used to do a particular activity",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "set-up:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the process of making something (such as a machine or computer program) ready to be used —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "set-up:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something) in a place or position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "setting:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the place and conditions in which something happens or exists",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "setting:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something) in a place or position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "settle:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to end (something, such as an argument) by reaching an agreement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "settle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long wooden bench with arms, a high solid back, and often with space under the seat which can be used to store things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "seventeen:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 17",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "seventy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 70",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sex:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being male or female : gender",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sexual:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or involving sex",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sexual:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) sexual activity between two people; especially : sexual activity in which a man puts his penis into the vagina of a woman —called also intercourse",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sexual:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to annoy or bother (someone) in a constant or repeated way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shade:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an area of slight darkness that is produced when something blocks the light of the sun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shade:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to shelter (something) from strong light and especially from sunlight",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shade:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to say that someone has the right qualities to be or to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shall:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) —used to say that something is expected to happen in the future",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shall:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a name that is not known or told",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shallow:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a small distance to the bottom from the surface or highest point",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sheet:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large piece of cloth that is used to cover something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shelf:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a flat board which is attached to a wall, frame, etc., and on which objects can be placed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shelf:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) available for sale from a store's supply of goods : not specially designed or custom-made",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shell:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the hard outer covering of an animal, insect, etc., that protects it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shell:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to remove the shell or outer covering of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shell:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) affected with battle fatigue",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shelter:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a structure that covers or protects people or things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shelter:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to protect (someone) from danger, bad weather, etc. : to provide shelter for (someone) —often + from —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shimmer:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to shine with a light that seems to move slightly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shiny:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a smooth, shining, bright appearance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shirt:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of clothing for the upper body that has sleeves and usually a collar and buttons down the front",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shirt:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be unable to find (something or someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shock:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sudden usually unpleasant or upsetting feeling caused by something unexpected—usually singular —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shock:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to surprise and usually upset (someone) —often used as (be) shocked —often + at or by —often + into",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shock:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe something that surprises and usually upsets people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shocked:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to surprise and usually upset (someone) —often used as (be) shocked —often + at or by —often + into",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shocked:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) affected with battle fatigue",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shoe:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an outer covering for your foot that usually has a stiff bottom part called a sole with a thicker part called a heel attached to it and an upper part that covers part or all of the top of your foot",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shoe:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put a horseshoe on (a horse)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shooting:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to the act of shooting a gun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shooting:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an occurrence in which a person is shot with a gun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shooting:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause a bullet, arrow, etc., to move forward with great force from a weapon",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shopping:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the activity of visiting places where goods are sold in order to look at and buy things (such as food, clothing, etc.) —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shopping:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to visit places where goods are sold in order to look at and buy things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shot:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of shooting a gun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shot:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) in a very bad condition",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shot:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause a bullet, arrow, etc., to move forward with great force from a weapon",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "should:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) —used to say or suggest that something is the proper, reasonable, or best thing to do",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "should:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of money that is given to someone regularly or for a specific purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "should:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in what manner or way : by what means",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shove:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to push (something) with force",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shove:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a strong, forceful push",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shower:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a device that produces a spray of water for you to stand under and wash your body",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shower:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to wash yourself by using a shower",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shower:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to a bride or a wedding",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shrewd:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing an ability to understand things and to make good judgments : mentally sharp or clever",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shriek:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a loud, high-pitched cry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shriek:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a loud, high-pitched cry or sound",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shudder:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to shake because of fear, cold, etc.—often + with —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shut:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to close (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shut:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not open : closed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shut:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sick or disabled person who rarely or never leaves home",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling nervous and uncomfortable about meeting and talking to people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shy:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move away from something because of fear",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an outdoor game in which players throw balls at coconuts set up on poles in order to knock them down",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "shy:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) one time only",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "significant:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) large enough to be noticed or have an effect",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "significant:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone that you have a romantic relationship with : your husband, wife, boyfriend, or girlfriend —abbr. SO",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "significantly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a way that is large or important enough to be noticed or have an effect",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "silk:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a smooth, soft, and shiny cloth that is made from thread produced by silkworms; also : the thread that is used to make silk —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "silk:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a flat, even surface : not rough : not having any bumps, ridges, or uneven parts",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "silly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing a lack of thought, understanding, or good judgment : foolish or stupid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "silly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to an extreme degree",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "silly:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) —used to address someone who is being silly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "similarity:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a quality that makes one person or thing like another —often + between",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "similarly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a similar way : in almost the same way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sincere:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing true feelings that are expressed in an honest way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use your voice to make musical sounds in the form of a song or tune",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sing:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an informal occasion or event at which people sing songs together —called also (British) singsong",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "singer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who sings; especially : a performer who sings",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "singing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use your voice to make musical sounds in the form of a song or tune",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "singing:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used in an exaggerated way to suggest that something (such as a machine that has many features) is like a large and expensive show that has many singing and dancing performers",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "singing:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of sadness or depression",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sir:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) —used without a name as a form of polite address to a man you do not know",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "site:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the place where something (such as a building) is, was, or will be located",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "site:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to place or build (something) in a particular location—usually used as (be) sited",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "site:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) away from the place of a business or activity",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sixteen:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 16",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sixty:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 60",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ski:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) one of a pair of long narrow pieces of wood, metal, or plastic that curve upward slightly in front, are attached to shoes, and are used for gliding over snow",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ski:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or glide on skis over snow or water",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ski:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or used in skiing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ski:trademark": {
    "def": "(trademark) —used for a small and fast vehicle that is used on water and carries one or two people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "skiing:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the activity or sport of gliding on skis",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "skiing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or glide on skis over snow or water",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "skill:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the ability to do something that comes from training, experience, or practice",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "skirt:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of clothing worn by women and girls that hangs from the waist down",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "skirt:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to avoid (something) especially because it is difficult or will cause problems",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slain:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to kill (someone or something) especially in a battle or war",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slice:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a thin piece of food that is cut from something larger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slice:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cut something with a sharp object (such as a knife) —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slice:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) showing what ordinary life is like",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slide:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move smoothly along a surface",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slide:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a movement to a lower or worse state or condition : decline—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slight:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very small in degree or amount",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slight:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to offend or insult (someone) : to treat (someone) with disrespect",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slight:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the difference between the direction of two lines or surfaces that come together : the space or shape formed when two lines or surfaces meet each other",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slump:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to sit or fall down suddenly and heavily",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "slump:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sudden decrease in prices, value, amount, etc. —often + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "smart:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very good at learning or thinking about things : intelligent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "smart:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to feel a sudden sharp pain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "smart:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a smart way : smartly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "smart:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who says things that are clever or funny but that are also disrespectful or rude",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "smartphone:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a mobile telephone that can be used to send and receive e-mail, connect to the Internet, take photographs, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "smirk:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to smile in an unpleasant way because you are pleased with yourself, glad about someone else's trouble, etc. —often + at",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "snarl:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a twisted knot of hairs, thread, etc. : tangle",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "snarl:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become twisted together : to form a snarl or snarls—sometimes used figuratively —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sneer:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to smile or laugh at someone or something with an expression on your face that shows dislike and a lack of respect—usually + at",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sneer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an expression on a person's face that is like a smile but that shows dislike and a lack of respect for someone or something; also : a statement, criticism, etc., that shows dislike and a lack of respect",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "snort:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to force air noisily through your nose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "snort:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act or the sound of noisily forcing air through the nose : an act or the sound of snorting",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "soap:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a substance that is used for washing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "soap:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to rub soap over or into (someone or something) —often + up",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sob:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cry noisily while taking in short, sudden breaths",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sob:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) son of a bitch",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "soccer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a game played between two teams of 11 players in which a round ball is moved toward a goal usually by kicking —often used before another noun —called also (British) football",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "society:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) people in general thought of as living together in organized communities with shared laws, traditions, and values",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "society:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to history",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sock:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of clothing that is worn on your foot and that covers your ankle and sometimes the lower part of your leg —usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sock:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit (someone or something) hard —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "software:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the programs that run on a computer and perform certain functions —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "solar:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the sun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "solar:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a device that uses light or heat from the sun to produce electricity",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "solicitor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person whose job involves talking to many people and trying to persuade them to buy things, donate money, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "soliloquy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, usually serious speech that a character in a play makes to an audience and that reveals the character's thoughts",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "solution:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is used or done to deal with and end a problem : something that solves a problem —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "solve:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to find a way to deal with and end (a problem)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "somber:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very sad and serious",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "some:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to refer to a person or thing that is not known, named, or specified",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "some:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) an unspecified amount or number of people or things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "some:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to indicate that a number is approximate —sometimes used in combination",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "some:adjective suffix": {
    "def": "(adjective suffix) having a specified quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "some:noun suffix": {
    "def": "(noun suffix) a group of (so many) people or things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "some:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of money that is given to someone regularly or for a specific purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "some:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit (something) repeatedly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "song:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a short piece of music with words that are sung",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sophistry:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the use of reasoning or arguments that sound correct but are actually false",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sordid:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very bad or dishonest",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sorry:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling sorrow or regret",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sorry:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a reason that you give to explain a mistake, bad behavior, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sort:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people or things that have some shared quality : a particular kind or type of person or thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sort:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to separate and put (people or things) in a particular order —often + out",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "soup:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a food made by cooking vegetables, meat, or fish in a large amount of liquid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "soup:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) shorter or smaller by removing parts that are less important —often + to or into",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "southern:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) located in or toward the south",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "southern:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a half of the Earth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sparkle:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to produce small flashes of light",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sparkle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small flash of bright light",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spat:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a short argument about something that is not important",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spat:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to argue or fight : to have a spat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "speaker:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who speaks a particular language",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "specialist:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who has special knowledge and skill relating to a particular job, area of study, etc. : expert",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "species:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of animals or plants that are similar and can produce young animals or plants : a group of related animals or plants that is smaller than a genus",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "species:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe a type of animal or plant that has become very rare and that could die out completely —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "specific:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) special or particular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "specific:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a measurement that indicates how dense a substance is by comparing it to the density of water",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "specifically:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a definite and exact way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "speech:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a spoken expression of ideas, opinions, etc., that is made by someone who is speaking in front of a group of people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spelling:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of forming words from letters —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spelling:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say, write, or print the letters of (a word or name) —sometimes + out",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spend:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use (money) to pay for something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spend:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the time of darkness between one day and the next : the part of the day when no light from the sun can be seen and most people and animals sleep",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spending:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the money that is spent especially by a government or organization",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spending:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use (money) to pay for something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spicy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) flavored with or containing strong spices and especially ones that cause a burning feeling in your mouth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spider:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small creature that has eight legs and usually creates a web of sticky threads in which it catches insects for food",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spike:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, thin rod that ends in a point and is often made of metal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spike:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to add alcohol or drugs to (food or drink) —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spire:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a tall, narrow, pointed structure on the top of a building",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spiritual:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to a person's spirit",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spiritual:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a religious folk song that was sung originally by African-Americans in the southern U.S.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "split:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to break apart or into pieces especially along a straight line",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "split:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a narrow break, tear, or crack",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "split:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) divided so that the floor in one part is about halfway between two floors in the other part",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spoken:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) using speech and not writing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spoken:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say words in order to express your thoughts, feelings, opinions, etc., to someone : to talk to someone —often + to —often + with in U.S. English —often used at the beginning of telephone conversations",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sponsor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person or organization that pays the cost of an activity or event (such as a radio or television program, sports event, concert, etc.) in return for the right to advertise during the activity or event",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sponsor:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be a sponsor for (something or someone) —sometimes used in combination",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spoon:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an eating or cooking tool that has a small shallow bowl attached to a handle",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spoon:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or pick up (food) with a spoon",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spoon:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) brought into life by the process of birth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sport:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a contest or game in which people do certain physical activities according to a specific set of rules and compete against each other —often used in the plural especially in U.S. English to refer to sports in a general way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sport:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) done for enjoyment rather than as a job or for food for survival",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sport:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to wear (something) in a way that attracts attention",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sporting:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or used in sports",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sporting:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to wear (something) in a way that attracts attention",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sporting:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) morally good forces or influences",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spun:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to turn or cause someone or something to turn around repeatedly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "spun:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) fiberglass",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "square:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a four-sided shape that is made up of four straight sides that are the same length and that has four right angles —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "square:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) shaped like a square : having four straight sides that are the same length and four right angles at each corner",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "square:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) square : to give (something) straight edges, flat surfaces, or sharp, even corners —often + off",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "square:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a direct way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "squint:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to look at something with your eyes partly closed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "squint:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a condition in which you are looking at something with your eyes partly closed : an act of squinting",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) in a good state or condition that is not easily changed or likely to change",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stable:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a building in which horses are kept, fed, and cared for —sometimes used in the plural form stables especially to mean a place where horses are kept for riding lessons",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stable:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put or keep (a horse) in a stable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stadium:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very large usually roofless building that has a large open area surrounded by many rows of seats and that is used for sports events, concerts, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stallion:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an adult male horse and especially one that is used for breeding",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stamp:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small piece of paper that you buy and then stick to an envelope or package to pay the cost of mailing it —called also postage stamp",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stamp:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to bring (your foot) down heavily and noisily",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "standard:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a level of quality, achievement, etc., that is considered acceptable or desirable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "standard:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) regularly and widely used, seen, or accepted : not unusual or special",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "state:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a way of living or existing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "state:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to express (something) formally in speech or writing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "state:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) using or having the most modern methods, knowledge, or technology",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "statement:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that you say or write in a formal or official way : something that is stated —often used in the phrase make a statement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "statement:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) first or beginning",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "station:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a place where buses, trains, etc., regularly stop so that passengers can get on and off",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "station:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to assign (someone) to a station or position : post —often used as (be) stationed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "statistic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a number that represents a piece of information (such as information about how often something is done, how common something is, etc.) —often plural —sometimes used figuratively —called also (US, informal) stat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "statue:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a figure usually of a person or animal that is made from stone, metal, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "status:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the position or rank of someone or something when compared to others in a society, organization, group, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stay:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to continue to be in the same place or with the same person or group for a period of time : remain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stay:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an occasion in which you spend time at a place as a guest or visitor",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stay:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) staying at home to take care of a child instead of working somewhere else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stay:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) at a fast speed or pace : quickly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stern:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very serious especially in an unfriendly way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stern:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the back part of a boat or ship",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stick:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a cut or broken branch or twig",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stick:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to push (something usually sharp or pointed) into something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stick:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a sticky substance on one side for attaching to something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sting:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hurt (someone) by piercing the skin with a sharp, pointed part that usually contains poison",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sting:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a quick, sharp pain —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stock:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the supply of goods available for sale in a store",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stock:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have a supply of (something) in a store for sale",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stock:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) regularly used or included with something : standard",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stocky:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) short and heavy or broad",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stoicism:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality or behavior of a person who accepts what happens without complaining or showing emotion",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stream:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a natural flow of water that is smaller than a river",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stream:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move in a steady flow",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stream:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not shaking or moving : held firmly in one place or position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strenuous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) requiring or showing great energy and effort",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stress:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a state of mental tension and worry caused by problems in your life, work, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stress:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give special attention to (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strict:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe a command, rule, etc., that must be obeyed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strict:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling or belief that you can do something well or succeed at something —often + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stride:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to walk with very long steps",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stride:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long step —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strident:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) sounding harsh and unpleasant",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "string:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, thin piece of twisted thread that you use to attach things, tie things together, or hang things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "string:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (things) together on a string, thread, chain, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "string:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) most skillful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strode:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to walk with very long steps",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strongly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having great physical power and ability : having a lot of strength",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "strongly:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be aware of (something that affects you physically, such as pain, heat, or an object touching your body)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "studio:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the building or room where an artist works",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "study:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the activity or process of learning about something by reading, memorizing facts, attending school, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "study:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to read, memorize facts, attend school, etc., in order to learn about a subject",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "study:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or based on work done with real patients : of or relating to the medical treatment that is given to patients in hospitals, clinics, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stuff:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) materials, supplies, or equipment",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stuff:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to fill (something) so that there is no room for anything else —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stuff:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a surface that is not even",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sturdy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) strongly made",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "style:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a particular way in which something is done, created, or performed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "style:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give (yourself) a name or title even if you do not really deserve it —often + as",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "style:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) typical of the past often in a pleasing way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "subject:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the person or thing that is being discussed or described : topic",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "subject:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) under the control of a ruler —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "subject:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become different",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "subjugate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to defeat and gain control of (someone or something) by the use of force : to conquer and gain the obedience of (a group of people, a country, etc.) —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "submit:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give (a document, proposal, piece of writing, etc.) to someone so that it can be considered or approved",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "substance:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a material of a particular kind",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "subversive:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) secretly trying to ruin or destroy a government, political system, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "succeed:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do what you are trying to do : to achieve the correct or desired result —often + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "success:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the fact of getting or achieving wealth, respect, or fame",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "success:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) red because of heat or emotion",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "success:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do what you are trying to do : to achieve the correct or desired result —often + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "successful:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the correct or desired result : ending in success",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "successfully:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the correct or desired result : ending in success",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sugar:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a sweet substance usually in the form of white or brown crystals or white powder that comes from plants and is used to make foods sweeter",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sugar:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put sugar on or in (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sugar:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) covered in sugar",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suggestion:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an idea about what someone should do or how someone should behave",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suit:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a set of clothes that usually consists of a jacket and a skirt or pair of pants that are made out of the same material",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suit:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to provide what is required or wanted by or for (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suitable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the qualities that are right, needed, or appropriate for something —often + for",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sullen:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe an angry or unhappy person who does not want to talk, smile, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sum:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sum:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very large or impressive",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "summarize:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to tell (information) again using fewer words",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "summary:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a brief statement that gives the most important information about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "summary:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) using few words to give the most important information about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sunday:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the day of the week between Saturday and Monday —abbr. Sun.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sunday:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) at or near the time of the Christian holiday Pentecost",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "supermarket:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a store where customers can buy a variety of foods and usually household items",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "supporter:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who supports an idea, a politician, a cause, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suppose:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to think of (something) as happening or being true in order to imagine what might happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "surgery:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) medical treatment in which a doctor cuts into someone's body in order to repair or remove damaged or diseased parts (chiefly US)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "surgery:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) used or done in order to improve a person's appearance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "surprise:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an unexpected event, piece of information, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "surprise:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to feel surprised",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "surprise:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not expected : causing a feeling of surprise",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "surprising:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) unexpected or unusual : causing surprise",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "surprising:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone) to feel surprised",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "surround:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be on every side of (someone or something) —often used as (be) surrounded",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "surround:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a border or an area that is around the outside edge of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "surrounding:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) near or around someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "surrounding:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be on every side of (someone or something) —often used as (be) surrounded",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "survey:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an activity in which many people are asked a question or a series of questions in order to gather information about what most people do or think about something : poll",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "survey:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to ask (many people) a question or a series of questions in order to gather information about what most people do or think about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suspect:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to think that (someone) is possibly guilty of a crime or of doing something wrong —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suspect:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is believed to be possibly guilty of committing a crime",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suspect:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not able to be trusted : causing feelings of doubt or suspicion",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "swamp:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) land that is always wet and often partly covered with water",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "swamp:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cover (something) with water",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sweep:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to remove (something, such as dust or dirt) from a surface with a broom or brush or with a quick movement of your hand, fingers, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sweep:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of cleaning an area with a broom or brush—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sweep:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) free from dirt, marks, etc. : not dirty",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sweet:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) containing a lot of sugar",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sweet:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a food that contains a lot of sugar : a sweet food",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sweet:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say nice things to (someone) in order to persuade that person to do something—often + into",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "swim:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move through water by moving your arms and legs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "swim:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act or period of swimming—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "swimming:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the sport or activity of moving through water by moving your arms and legs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "swimming:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move through water by moving your arms and legs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "switch:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small device that starts or stops the flow of electricity to something (such as a lamp or a machine) when it is pressed or moved up and down",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "switch:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a change from one thing to another : to start doing or using something that is different",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sycophantic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who praises powerful people in order to get their approval",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "symbolize:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be a symbol of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "symptom:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a change in the body or mind which indicates that a disease is present —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "system:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of related parts that move or work together",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "t-shirt:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a shirt that has short sleeves and no collar and that is usually made of cotton",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tablet:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a flat piece of stone, clay, or wood that has writing on it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "talent:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a special ability that allows someone to do something well",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "talented:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a special ability to do something well : having talent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "talk:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to say words in order to express your thoughts, feelings, opinions, etc., to someone —often + to —often + about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "talk:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an occurrence in which one person talks about something with another person : a conversation or discussion—often + about —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tank:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a container for holding a liquid or gas",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tank:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be very unsuccessful : to fail completely",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tape:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, narrow piece of material that is sticky on one side and that is used to stick things together or to cover or repair something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tape:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to attach (something) using sticky tape",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "target:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that you are trying to do or achieve",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "target:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to aim an attack at someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "target:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not hard to do : not difficult",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tax:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of money that a government requires people to pay according to their income, the value of their property, etc., and that is used to pay for the things done by the government —often + on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tax:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to require (someone) to pay a tax",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tax:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) allowed to be subtracted from the total amount of your income before you calculate the tax you are required to pay : allowable as a deduction from taxes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "taxi:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a car that carries passengers to a place for an amount of money that is based on the distance traveled —often used before another noun —called also taxicab",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "taxi:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move on wheels along the ground",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tea:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a drink that is made by soaking the dried leaves of an Asian plant in hot water",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "teaching:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the job or profession of a teacher",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "teaching:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or used for teaching someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "teaching:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause or help (someone) to learn about a subject by giving lessons",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "team:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a group of people who compete in a sport, game, etc., against another group —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "team:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to bring together (two people or things) —often used as (be) teamed with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "team:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) made, sent, or provided at an early time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tease:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to laugh at and criticize (someone) in a way that is either friendly and playful or cruel and unkind",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tease:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who teases other people—usually singular; especially : a person who seems to be sexually interested in someone but who is not serious about having a sexual relationship",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "technical:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to the practical use of machines or science in industry, medicine, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "technical:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a foul that involves improper behavior or language rather than physical contact with an opponent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "technique:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a way of doing something by using special knowledge or skill",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "technology:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the use of science in industry, engineering, etc., to invent useful things or to solve problems",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "teenage:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) between 13 and 19 years old",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "teenager:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who is between 13 and 19 years old",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "teens:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the numbers 13 through 19; especially : the years 13 through 19 in a century or a person's lifetime",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "telephone:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a system that uses wires and radio signals to send sounds (such as people's voices) over long distances : phone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "telephone:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to speak or try to speak to (someone) using a telephone : to call or phone (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "television:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an electronic system of sending images and sounds by a wire or through space",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "temerity:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality of being confident and unafraid of danger or punishment especially in a way that seems rude or foolish",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "temperature:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a measurement that indicates how hot or cold something is : a measurement in degrees showing the heat of something (such as air or water)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "temperature:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move with your legs at a speed that is faster than walking —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tempestuous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) affected by a tempest : stormy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "temporary:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) continuing for a limited amount of time : not permanent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "temporary:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as an idea or set of ideas) from which another thing develops or can develop —usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tenacious:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not easily stopped or pulled apart : firm or strong",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tennis:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a game that is played by two people or two pairs of people on a special court (called a tennis court) where they hit a small ball back and forth over a net using rackets",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tenuous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not certain, definite, or strong : flimsy, weak, or uncertain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "term:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a word or phrase that has an exact meaning",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "term:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give a particular name or description to (something) : to call (something) by a particular name or to describe (something) in a particular way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "term:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) lasting for the normal length of time; also : born after a pregnancy that lasts for the normal length of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "terse:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) brief and direct in a way that may seem rude or unfriendly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "test:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a set of questions or problems that are designed to measure a person's knowledge, skills, or abilities",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "test:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use a set of questions or problems to measure someone's skills, knowledge, or abilities —often + on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "text:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the original words of a piece of writing or a speech",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "text:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to send someone a text message",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "text:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a particular position or location",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thank:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to tell (someone) that you are grateful for something that he or she has done or given",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thank:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that you give or do to show thanks : a polite expression of thanks—usually singular —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thank:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having good luck : fortunate",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thanks:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a good feeling that you have towards someone who has helped you, given something to you, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thanks:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to tell (someone) that you are grateful for something that he or she has done or given",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "that:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) —used to indicate which person, thing, fact, or idea is being shown, pointed to, or mentioned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "that:conjunction": {
    "def": "(conjunction) —used to introduce a clause that is the subject or object of a verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "that:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to indicate which person, thing, or idea is being shown, pointed to, or mentioned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "that:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to the degree that is stated or suggested —often used in negative statements",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "that:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to receive or take (something offered)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "that:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a record of money that has been paid and money that has been received : bill",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "the:definite article": {
    "def": "(definite article) —used to indicate a person or thing that has already been mentioned or seen or is clearly understood from the situation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "the:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) loose earth or soil",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "the:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) affecting everyone or everything in a group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "theater:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a building where plays, shows, etc., are performed on a stage",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "theatre:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a building where plays, shows, etc., are performed on a stage",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "theirs:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) that which belongs to or is connected with them : their one : their ones",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "theory:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an idea or set of ideas that is intended to explain facts or events",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "therapy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the treatment of physical or mental illnesses",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thigh:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of your leg that is above the knee",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thinking:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the action of using your mind to produce ideas, decisions, memories, etc. : the activity of thinking about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thinking:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) able to think intelligently about complicated things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thinking:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to believe that something is true, that a particular situation exists, that something will happen, etc. —often + that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thirteen:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 13",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thirty:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 30",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "this:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) the person, thing, or idea that is present or near in place, time, or thought or that has just been mentioned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "this:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to indicate the person, thing, or idea that is present or near in place, time, or thought or that has just been mentioned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "this:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) to the degree or extent that is suggested in the present situation —often used in negative statements",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "this:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to put (something) with another thing or group of things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "this:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the middle part of the day : the part of the day between noon and evening —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "though:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used when you are saying something that is different from or contrasts with a previous statement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "though:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do something : to take action",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "threat:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a statement saying you will be harmed if you do not do what someone wants you to do",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "threat:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not working, active, or being used",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "throb:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to feel a pain that starts and stops quickly and repeatedly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "throb:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a strong, steady beat",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thunder:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the very loud sound that comes from the sky during a storm : the sound that follows a flash of lightning",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thunder:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to produce thunder",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thursday:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the day of the week between Wednesday and Friday —abbr. Thurs. or Thur. or Th.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ticket:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of paper that allows you to see a show, participate in an event, travel on a vehicle, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ticket:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give (a driver) a ticket for driving or parking improperly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ticket:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a high price : expensive",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tidy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) clean and organized : not messy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tidy:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) tidy : to make (something) clean and organized —usually + up —+ up",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tidy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a container for storing small items",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "till:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to prepare (soil, a piece of land, etc.) for growing crops",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "till:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a drawer for keeping money in a store or bank",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "till:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) the whole, entire, total amount, quantity, or extent of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tin:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a soft, shiny, bluish-white metal that has many different uses",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tin:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of little worth or importance : two-bit",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "title:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the name given to something (such as a book, song, or movie) to identify or describe it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "title:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give a name or title to (something) : to call (a book, song, movie, etc.) by a title",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "title:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having the same name as a movie, play, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "to:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) —used to indicate that the following verb is in the infinitive form —often used by itself in place of an infinitive verb when the verb is understood",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "to:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) into a state of being awake or conscious",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "to:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to indicate what someone will be at a future time—used in combination",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "to:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) excited or angry activity that is usually not necessary or wanted",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "today:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the present time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "today:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) on, during, or for this day",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "today:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) done or happening every day",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "toilet:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a large bowl attached to a pipe that is used for getting rid of bodily waste and then flushed with water",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "toilet:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause a strong flow of water to clean (a toilet)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tomato:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a round, soft, red fruit that is eaten raw or cooked and that is often used in salads, sandwiches, sauces, etc. —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tomorrow:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the day after today",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tomorrow:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) on, during, or for the day after today",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ton:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a unit for measuring weight that equals 2,000 pounds (907 kilograms)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ton:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to find how heavy (someone or something) is : to measure the weight of (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tongue:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the soft, movable part in the mouth that is used for tasting and eating food and in human beings for speaking",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tongue:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to produce separate notes when you are blowing air through a musical instrument (such as a trumpet) by using your tongue to briefly stop the flow of air",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tongue:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) joining pieces of wood together by having a long, raised part (called a tongue) on the edge of one board that fits into a long cut (called a groove) on the edge of another board",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tongue:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a way that is not serious and that is meant to be funny",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tonight:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) this night or the night following this day",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tonight:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) on this night or on the night following this day",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tonne:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) metric ton",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tool:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as a hammer, saw, shovel, etc.) that you hold in your hand and use for a particular task",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tool:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to drive or ride in a vehicle",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tooth:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) one of the hard white objects inside the mouth that are used for biting and chewing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "topic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone or something that people talk or write about : subject —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "topic:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use all of someone's mental or physical energy : to tire out or wear out (someone) completely",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "topple:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (something) to become unsteady and fall —often + over",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "torpor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a state of not being active and having very little energy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "totally:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) completely or entirely",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "totem:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something (such as an animal or plant) that is the symbol for a family, tribe, etc., especially among Native Americans",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tough:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very difficult to do or deal with —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tough:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a tough and violent person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tough:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a way that shows that you are strong or tough",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tough:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit (something) repeatedly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tour:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a journey through the different parts of a country, region, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tour:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a journey or trip through an area or place : to make a tour of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tour:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or involving a series of appearances by a politician in different communities during an election campaign",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tourism:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the activity of traveling to a place for pleasure",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tourist:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who travels to a place for pleasure",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "towards:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to add (people or things) together to find the total number —often + up",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "towards:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) extending a great distance from one end to the other end : not short",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "towel:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a piece of cloth used for drying things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "towel:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to dry (something) with a towel —+ off or down",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "toy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something a child plays with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "toy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, for, or relating to toys",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "traditional:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) based on a way of thinking, behaving, or doing something that has been used by the people in a particular group, family, society, etc., for a long time : following the tradition of a certain group or culture",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "traditional:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a way to get from one place to another place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "traffic:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) all the vehicles driving along a certain road or in a certain area",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "traffic:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to buy or sell something especially illegally—usually + in —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trainer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who teaches or coaches athletes or animals : a person who trains athletes or animals",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "training:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a process by which someone is taught the skills that are needed for an art, profession, or job",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "training:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to teach (someone) the skills needed to do something (such as a job) : to give instruction to (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "transfer:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move (someone or something) from one place to another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "transfer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act or process of moving someone or something from one place to another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "transfer:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) operating through the use of many small electrical parts (such as microchips and transistors)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "transition:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a change from one state or condition to another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "transition:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a change from one state, place, or condition to another : to make a transition",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "translate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to change words from one language into another language",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "translation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) words that have been changed from one language into a different language : words that have been translated",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "transport:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to carry (someone or something) from one place to another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "transport:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of moving people or things from one place to another : transportation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "transportation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of moving people or things from one place to another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trapper:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who catches animals in traps; especially : someone who catches wild animals in traps and kills them for their fur",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "travel:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to go on a trip or journey : to go to a place and especially one that is far away —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "travel:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or activity of traveling —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "traveller:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who is traveling or who travels often",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "treatment:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the way that you think of and act toward someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "treatment:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) giving an advantage to a particular person or group",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trend:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a general direction of change : a way of behaving, proceeding, etc., that is developing and becoming more common",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trend:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to change (something) to an opposite state or condition",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trepidation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a feeling of fear that causes you to hesitate because you think something bad or unpleasant is going to happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trial:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a formal meeting in a court in which evidence about crimes, disagreements, etc., is presented to a judge and often a jury so that decisions can be made according to the law",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trial:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to or used in a test that is done for a period of time to see if something is worth buying, using, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trial:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to test the quality, value, or usefulness of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tribunal:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a kind of court that has authority in a specific area",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trick:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an action that is meant to deceive someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trick:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to deceive (someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trick:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) using methods that are meant to deceive someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tropical:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, occurring in, or used in the tropics",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tropical:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small, brightly colored fish that lives in warm water in tropical areas",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trot:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move at a speed faster than walking by stepping with each front leg at the same time as the opposite back leg",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trot:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a horse's way of moving that is faster than a walk but slower than a gallop",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trot:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a high temperature",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trouble:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) problems or difficulties —usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trouble:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) feel worried or upset : worry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trousers:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the opening through which food passes into the body : the part of the face that includes the lips and the opening behind them",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "trousers:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use or have (something) as clothing : to have (a shirt, pants, etc.) over part of your body",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "truculent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) easily annoyed or angered and likely to argue",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tube:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long, hollow object that is used especially to control the flow of a liquid or gas",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tuesday:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the day of the week between Monday and Wednesday —abbr. Tues., Tue., or Tu.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tug:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to pull something with a quick, forceful movement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tug:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of pulling on something : a quick pull",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tumble:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to fall down suddenly and quickly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tumble:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of falling or tumbling",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tumble:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) disorderly, loud, and rough",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tune:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a series of musical notes that produce a pleasing sound when played or sung",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tune:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to adjust (a musical instrument) so that it makes the correct sound when played",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "turbulent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) moving in an irregular or violent way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tv:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) television —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tv:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe something that surprises and usually upsets people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "twelve:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 12",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "twenty:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the number 20",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "twenty:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) all the time : twenty-four hours a day and seven days a week",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "twenty:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having good vision and able to see without glasses",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "twice:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) two times : on two occasions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "twice:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to press down on or cut into (someone or something) with the teeth —often + off —often + down, into, or through",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "twice:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the flashes of light that are produced in the sky during a storm",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "twice:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling nervous and uncomfortable about meeting and talking to people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "twig:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small branch of a tree or bush",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "twig:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to understand (something) suddenly",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "twin:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) either one of two babies that are born at the same time to the same mother",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "twin:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe children who are twins",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "twin:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to bring (two things) together in close association—usually used as (be) twinned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "typical:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) normal for a person, thing, or group : average or usual",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "typically:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) generally or normally—used to say what normally happens",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tyrannical:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) using power over people in a way that is cruel and unfair",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "tyre:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a rubber ring that usually contains air and that fits around the wheel of a car, bicycle, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ugly:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) unpleasant to look at : not pretty or attractive",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ugly:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person or thing that is not attractive or successful but that is likely to become attractive or successful in the future",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ugly:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to lift or move (something or someone) to a higher position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ultimately:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) at the end of a process, period of time, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "umbrella:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a device that is used for protection from the rain and sun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "uncomfortable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing a feeling of physical discomfort",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "underground:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) located or occurring below the surface of the earth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "underground:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) below the surface of the earth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "underground:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a system of trains that run below the ground in a large city : subway",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "understanding:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the knowledge and ability to judge a particular situation or subject—usually + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "understanding:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) showing sympathy and kindness : tolerant or sympathetic",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "understanding:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to know the meaning of (something, such as the words that someone is saying or a language) : comprehend",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "understanding:combining form": {
    "def": "(combining form) yourself or itself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "underwear:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) clothing that is worn next to your skin and under other clothing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unemployed:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having no job : not employed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unemployment:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of not having a job",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unexpected:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not expected",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unfair:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) treating people in a way that favors some over others : not fair, honest, or just",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unfortunately:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to say that something bad or unlucky has happened",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unhappy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) sad, depressed, or disappointed : not happy —often + with —often + about —often + that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "uniform:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a special kind of clothing that is worn by all the members of a group or organization (such as an army or team)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "uniform:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not varying or changing : staying the same at all times, in all places, or for all parts or members",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "union:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an organization of workers formed to protect the rights and interests of its members —called also (US) labor union, trade union",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unique:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to say that something or someone is unlike anything or anyone else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unit:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a single thing, person, or group that is a part of something larger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unit:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to dogs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "united:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) involving people or groups working together to achieve something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "united:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to join together to do or achieve something —often used as (be) united",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "united:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the forward part or surface of something : the part of something that is seen first—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "universe:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) all of space and everything in it including stars, planets, galaxies, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "university:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a school that offers courses leading to a degree (such as a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree) and where research is done —abbr. U., Univ.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unknown:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not well-known : not famous",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unknown:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a place, situation, or thing that you do not know about or understand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unless:conjunction": {
    "def": "(conjunction) —used to say what will happen, be done, or be true if something else does not happen, is not done, or is not true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unlike:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) different from (something or someone)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unlike:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not similar : different",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unlikely:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not likely—used to say that something probably will not happen or is not true",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unnecessary:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not needed or necessary",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unpleasant:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not pleasant or enjoyable : causing discomfort or pain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unusual:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not normal or usual",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unusual:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of punishing someone or a way of punishing someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "update:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to change (something) by including the most recent information",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "update:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a report that includes the most recent information about something —often + on",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "update:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) including the latest information",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "upper:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) located above another or others of the same kind",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "upper:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the parts of a shoe or boot above the sole",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "upset:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) angry or unhappy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "upset:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (someone) unhappy, worried, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "upset:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an occurrence in which a game, contest, etc., is won by a person or team that was expected to lose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "upstairs:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) on or to a higher floor of a building",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "upstairs:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) located on a higher floor of a building",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "upstairs:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hit (someone or something) with your foot",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "upwards:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) from a lower place or level to a higher place or level",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "urban:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to cities and the people who live in them",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "urban:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a story about an unusual event or occurrence that many people believe is true but that is not true —called also urban myth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "urge:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to ask people to do or support (something) in a way that shows that you believe it is very important",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "urge:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a strong need or desire to have or do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "used:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having been used before",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "used:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do something with (an object, machine, person, method, etc.) in order to accomplish a task, do an activity, etc. —often followed by to + verb —often + for —often + as",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "used:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the right to choose what should be done in a particular situation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "used to:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) familiar with something so that it seems normal or usual",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "used to:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) —used to say that something existed or repeatedly happened in the past but does not exist or happen now",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "useful:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) helping to do or achieve something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "useful:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move toward someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "user:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person or thing that uses something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "user:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) easy to use or understand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "usual:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) done, found, or used most of the time or in most cases : normal or regular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "usual:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the activity of making, buying, or selling goods or providing services in exchange for money —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "usual:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a way that is alike or very similar—usually used after the",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "utter:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) complete and total",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "utter:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (a particular sound)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vacation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a period of time that a person spends away from home, school, or business usually in order to relax or travel —often used in the phrase on vacation —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vacation:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to go somewhere during a vacation",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vacuous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing a lack of intelligence or serious thought : lacking meaning, importance, or substance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "valuable:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) worth a lot of money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "valuable:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the thing that is measured as seconds, minutes, hours, days, years, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "van:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a vehicle that is used for transporting goods and that is closed in on all sides",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vapid:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not lively or interesting : dull or boring",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "variety:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a number or collection of different things or people—usually + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "variety:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not unusual : ordinary or common",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "various:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to refer to several different or many different things, people, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vary:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be different or to become different : change",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vegetable:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a plant or plant part that is eaten as food",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vehement:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) showing strong and often angry feelings : very emotional",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vehicle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a machine that is used to carry people or goods from one place to another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "venal:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) willing to do dishonest things in return for money : corrupt",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "venom:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) poison that is produced by an animal (such as a snake) and used to kill or injure another animal usually through biting or stinging",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "venom:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to force saliva from your mouth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "venomous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) capable of putting poison or venom into another animal's body usually by biting or stinging it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "venue:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the place where an event takes place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "verbose:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) using more words than are needed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "version:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a story or description that is different in some way from another person's story or description",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "via:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) by going through (a particular place) : by way of (a particular place)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "victim:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who has been attacked, injured, robbed, or killed by someone else",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "victim:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to come or go down quickly from a high place or position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "video:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a movie, television show, event, etc., that has been recorded onto a videocassette, DVD, etc., so that it can be watched on a television or computer screen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "video:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the pictures that are seen in a recording or broadcast",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "viewer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who watches television",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "villager:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who lives in a village",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vine:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a plant that has very long stems and that grows along the ground or up and around something (such as a wall or tree)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vine:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop living",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "violence:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the use of physical force to harm someone, to damage property, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "violent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) using or involving the use of physical force to cause harm or damage to someone or something : showing violence",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "violent:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an illegal act for which someone can be punished by the government",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "virtual:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very close to being something without actually being it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "virtual:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an artificial world of images and sounds created by a computer that is affected by the actions of a person who is experiencing it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "virulent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) full of hate or anger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "virus:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an extremely small particle that causes a disease and that spreads from one person or animal to another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "visit:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to go somewhere to spend time with (someone, such as a friend or relative) —often used + with in U.S. English",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "visit:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an occasion when someone goes to a place to see and talk to someone for usually a brief time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "visitor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who visits a person or place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "visual:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) relating to seeing or to the eyes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "visual:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something you look at (such as a picture, chart, or film) that is used to make something more appealing or easier to understand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vital:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) extremely important : crucial",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vital:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) important body functions (such as breathing and heartbeat) that are measured to see if someone is alive or healthy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vitamin:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a natural substance that is usually found in foods and that helps your body to be healthy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "volatile:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) likely to change in a very sudden or extreme way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "volatile:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a chemical or compound that changes into a gas easily",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "volume:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the amount of sound that is produced by a television, radio, stereo, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vote:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make an official choice for or against someone or something by casting a ballot, raising your hand, speaking your choice aloud, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vote:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the official choice that you make in an election, meeting, etc., by casting a ballot, raising your hand, speaking your choice aloud, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wage:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an amount of money that a worker is paid based on the number of hours, days, etc., that are worked",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wage:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to start and continue (a war, battle, etc.) in order to get or achieve something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wage:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) good and truthful : not lying, stealing, or cheating",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wail:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a loud, long cry of sadness or pain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wail:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a long cry of sadness or pain",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "waiter:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a man who serves food or drinks to people in a restaurant",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "washing:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of washing something with water and soap",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "washing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to clean (something) with water and usually soap",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "waste:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) loss of something valuable that occurs because too much of it is being used or because it is being used in a way that is not necessary or effective",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "waste:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use (something valuable) in a way that is not necessary or effective : to use more of (something) than is necessary",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "waste:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or being material that is left over or unwanted after something has been made, done, used, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "weakness:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality or state of being weak",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wealthy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a lot of money and possessions : rich",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wear:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use or have (something) as clothing : to have (a shirt, pants, etc.) over part of your body",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wear:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of using something as clothing : the act of wearing something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wear:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) made in a standard size and not made for a particular person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "web:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) world wide web —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "website:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a place on the World Wide Web that contains information about a person, organization, etc., and that usually consists of many Web pages joined by hyperlinks",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wedding:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a ceremony at which two people are married to each other —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wedding:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to bring or join (two things) together",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wedding:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the 60th or 75th anniversary of an important event (such as a marriage)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wednesday:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the day of the week between Tuesday and Thursday —abbr. Wed. or Weds.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "weekend:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) Saturday and Sunday",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "weekend:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to spend the weekend at a specified place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "weekend:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) extending a great distance from one end to the other end : not short",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "weigh:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to find how heavy (someone or something) is : to measure the weight of (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "weigh:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an occurrence in which an athlete (such as a boxer or jockey) is weighed before an event",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "welcome:interjection": {
    "def": "(interjection) —used as a friendly greeting to someone who has arrived at a place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "welcome:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) giving someone happiness or pleasure",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "welcome:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to greet (someone) in a warm and friendly manner",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "welcome:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the way in which someone is greeted —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "western:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) located in or toward the west",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "western:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a story, movie, or television show about life in the American West in the late 19th century; especially : a movie about cowboys",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "whatever:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) anything or everything that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "whatever:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) any : any…that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "whatever:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to show that something said or done is not important",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "whatever:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a situation or occurrence that is an instance or example of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "whatever:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have or own (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "when:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) at what time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "when:conjunction": {
    "def": "(conjunction) at or during the time that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "when:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to begin to occur or to exist",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "when:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a structure built over something (such as a river) so that people or vehicles can get across",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "where:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) at or in what place —sometimes + at in very informal speech",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "where:conjunction": {
    "def": "(conjunction) at or in the place that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "where:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that a person or group does —often used with take",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "where:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) —used to indicate the identity of a person or thing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "where:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) required or expected to happen : expected to be in a particular place at a particular time —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "whereas:conjunction": {
    "def": "(conjunction) —used to make a statement that describes how two people, groups, etc., are different",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "whether:conjunction": {
    "def": "(conjunction) if it is or was true that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "whether:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to show that you are happy or that you think something is funny by smiling and making a sound from your throat —often + at",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "while:conjunction": {
    "def": "(conjunction) during the time that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "while:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "while:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) including each person or thing in a group or series",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "whimper:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a quiet crying sound",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "whimper:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a quiet crying sound",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "why:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) for what reason or purpose",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "why:conjunction": {
    "def": "(conjunction) the cause, reason, or purpose for which",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "why:interjection": {
    "def": "(interjection) —used at the beginning of a statement especially to express surprise",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "why:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to notice or become aware of (someone or something) by using your eyes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wildlife:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) animals living in nature : wild animals —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "will:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) —used to say that something is expected to happen in the future",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "will:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a legal document in which a person states who should receive his or her possessions after he or she dies",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "willing:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not refusing to do something : ready—followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "willing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause or try to cause (something) to happen by using the power of your mind",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "willing:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the perfect and all-powerful spirit or being that is worshipped especially by Christians, Jews, and Muslims as the one who created and rules the universe",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wink:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of closing and opening one eye very quickly often as a way of giving a secret signal or private message to someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wink:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to close and open one eye quickly as a signal to someone —often + at",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "winner:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone or something that wins a contest, prize, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "winner:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to carry or move (something) to a place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wire:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a thin, flexible thread of metal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wire:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to provide (a building, room, etc.) with wires for a particular service or for electricity",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wire:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe a race, game, etc., in which someone leads from the beginning until the end",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wistful:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing sad thoughts and feelings about something that you want to have or do and especially about something that made you happy in the past",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "with:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) —used to say that people or things are together in one place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "with:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) freedom from pain or trouble : comfort of body or mind",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "with:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be present in large numbers or in great quantity",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wonderful:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) extremely good",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wool:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the soft, thick hair of sheep and some other animals",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wool:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having very strong beliefs, opinions, etc., that you are not willing to change",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wool:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hold onto and move (someone or something) in a particular direction and especially toward yourself",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "work:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have a job",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "work:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a job or activity that you do regularly especially in order to earn money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "work:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) suitable to be worn while you are working",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "worker:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who does a particular job to earn money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "working:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a job",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "working:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to have a job",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "working:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) money that is available for use while running a business",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "worldwide:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) happening or existing in all parts of the world",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "worried:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling or showing fear and concern because you think that something bad has happened or could happen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "worried:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to think about problems or fears : to feel or show fear and concern because you think that something bad has happened or could happen —often + about —sometimes + over —+ that",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "worse:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) lower in quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "worse:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a worse way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "worse:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is worse",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "worst:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) worse than all others",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "worst:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in the worst way : in a way that is worse than all others",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "worst:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the worst person or thing : the worst group of people or things : the worst part of something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "worst:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to come with (something or someone) to a place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "would:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) —used to indicate what someone said or thought about what was going to happen or be done",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "would:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe someone who hopes to be a particular person or type of person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "would:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an opportunity to do something : an amount of time or a situation in which something can be done —often followed by to + verb",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wow:interjection": {
    "def": "(interjection) —used to show that you are very surprised or pleased",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wow:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to impress or excite (someone) very much",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wrinkle:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a small line or fold that appears on your skin as you grow older—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "wrinkle:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to develop wrinkles",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "writer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone whose work is to write books, poems, stories, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "writer:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to give (something, such as money, goods, or time) to help a person, group, cause, or organization—usually + to or toward",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "writer:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not past or future : existing or happening now",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "writing:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the activity or work of writing books, poems, stories, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "writing:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to form letters or numbers on a surface with a pen, pencil, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "writing:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) —used to describe writing that is done to explain something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "written:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) using writing and not speech",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "written:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to form letters or numbers on a surface with a pen, pencil, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "written:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) permission for something to happen or be done",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "yeah:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used in speech to show that you are surprised by or disagree with what someone has said",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "yeah:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) morally or socially correct or acceptable",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "yes:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) —used to give a positive answer or reply to a question, request, or offer",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "yes:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a positive reply : an answer of yes",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "yes:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use your voice to express (something) with words",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "yesterday:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the day before today",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "yesterday:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) on, during, or for the day before today",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "yesterday:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) brought into life by the process of birth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "youngster:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a young person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "yours:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the activity of making, buying, or selling goods or providing services in exchange for money —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "yours:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) at any time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "yours:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to rub your skin with something sharp (such as your fingernails) especially in order to stop an itch —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "zealous:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) feeling or showing strong and energetic support for a person, cause, etc. : filled with zeal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "zombie:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who moves very slowly and is not aware of what is happening especially because of being very tired",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "zone:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an area that is different from other areas in a particular way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "zone:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to officially say that (a section in a city, town, etc.) can be used for a particular purpose (such as business or housing) —often used as (be) zoned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lightly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) with little weight or force",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "growth:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) natural increase in size —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "throat:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the tube inside the neck that leads to the stomach and lungs",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scramble:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or climb over something quickly especially while also using your hands",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scramble:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of moving or climbing over something quickly especially while also using your hands",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "himself:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) —used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to a man, boy, or male animal that has already been mentioned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "herself:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) —used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to a woman, girl, or female animal that has already been mentioned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "themselves:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) —used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to people, animals, or things that have already been mentioned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ourselves:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) —used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to a group that includes you after that group has already been mentioned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "yourself:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) —used as the object of a verb or preposition when the person being addressed has already been mentioned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "yourselves:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) —used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to a group of people who are being addressed with a command or after that group has already been mentioned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "myself:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) —used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to yourself after you have already been mentioned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "itself:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) —used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to something that has already been mentioned",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "get:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to receive or be given (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "say:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to use your voice to express (something) with words",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "say:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an opportunity to express your opinion",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "say:interjection": {
    "def": "(interjection) —used to express surprise, shock, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stop:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to not move, walk, etc., after doing so before",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stop:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a state in which someone or something is no longer moving—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fall:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to come or go down quickly from a high place or position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fall:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of coming or going down from a high position or from a standing position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "open:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not covering an opening",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "open:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move (a door, window, etc.) so that an opening is no longer covered",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "open:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a competition (such as a major golf tournament or tennis tournament) that allows both professionals and amateurs to participate—usually used in names",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "climb:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move or go up (something) using your feet and often your hands",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "climb:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of climbing a mountain, hill, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thin:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a small distance between the top and bottom or front and back surfaces : not thick",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thin:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become less crowded, close together, or full",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "thin:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a way that makes thin pieces, layers, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "real:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) actually existing or happening : not imaginary",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "real:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) very or really",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "first:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) coming before all others in time, order, or importance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "first:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) before any other in time, order, or importance",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "first:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an occurrence, achievement, etc., that happens or exists before any other of that kind",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "first:pronoun": {
    "def": "(pronoun) the first one or ones",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "free:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not costing any money",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "free:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a free way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "free:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to release (a person or animal) from a prison, cage, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "afraid:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) worried that something will cause pain or injury —often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "somewhere:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in, at, or to a place not known, named, or specified",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "somewhere:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a place not known, named, or specified",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "anywhere:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in, at, or to any place —often used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "anywhere:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) any place—usually used after from —sometimes used figuratively",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "here:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in this place : at this location —used in speech when something is found",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "here:interjection": {
    "def": "(interjection) —used to say that you are present",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "here:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) this place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "above:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in or to a higher place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "above:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) in or to a higher place than (something) : over",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "above:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) mentioned at an earlier point in the same document : written above",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "direct:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone or something) to turn, move, or point in a particular way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "direct:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) going the shortest distance from one place to another : going straight without turning or stopping",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "direct:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a straight line without turning or stopping",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "affect:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to act on (someone or something) and cause a change",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lord:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a man who ruled over a large area of land in the Middle Ages",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "master:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone (especially a man) who has a servant or slave",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "master:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) highly skilled",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "master:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to succeed in controlling (something, such as an emotion)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "leader:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone who guides other people",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "captain:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is in charge of a ship or an airplane",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "captain:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be in charge of (a ship or airplane)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "vision:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the ability to see : sight or eyesight",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "freedom:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the power to do what you want to do : the ability to move or act freely",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "capture:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to take and hold (someone) as a prisoner especially by using force",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "capture:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of taking and holding someone as a prisoner or of being taken as a prisoner",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "release:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to allow (a person or animal) to leave a jail, cage, prison, etc. : to set (someone or something) free",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "release:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of allowing a person or animal to leave a jail, cage, prison, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clear:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very obvious : not causing or allowing doubt —sometimes used in spoken phrases that express anger",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clear:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to change so that there are no clouds, fog, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clear:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a clear manner—used in the phrase loud and clear",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "steady:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not shaking or moving : held firmly in one place or position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "steady:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to keep (something or someone) from moving, shaking, falling, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "steady:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a steady way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "steady:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the only person you are having a romantic relationship with : the person you are going steady with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "muddy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) filled or covered with mud",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "muddy:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cover (something) with mud",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dull:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not exciting or interesting : boring",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dull:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become or cause (something) to become less clear, distinct, bright, or shiny",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "modern:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of or relating to the present time or the recent past : happening, existing, or developing at a time near the present time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "modern:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who has modern ideas, tastes, or attitudes—usually plural",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "district:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an area established by a government for official government business",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "monitor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a device that shows information or images on a screen",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "monitor:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to watch, observe, listen to, or check (something) for a special purpose over a period of time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "atmosphere:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the whole mass of air that surrounds the Earth",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "patience:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the ability to wait for a long time without becoming annoyed or upset",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "invalidate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to weaken or destroy the effect of (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "abuse:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to treat (a person or animal) in a harsh or harmful way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "abuse:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) harmful treatment of a person or animal",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "acquisition:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of gaining skill, knowledge, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "activate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (a device) to start working",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "administrator:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person whose job is to manage a company, school, or other organization",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "adoption:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of adopting a child",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "alignment:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of being arranged in a line or in proper position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "asylum:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) protection given by a government to someone who has left another country in order to escape being harmed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clarify:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) easier to understand",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "clarity:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality of being easily understood",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "collision:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a crash in which two or more things or people hit each other —often + between or with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "conception:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the process of forming an idea",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "concession:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of giving up something or doing something in order to reach agreement",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "consistency:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality or fact of staying the same at different times; especially : the quality or fact of being good each time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "contractor:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is hired to perform work or to provide goods at a certain price or within a certain time",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "damaging:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) causing or able to cause damage",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "defect:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a physical problem that causes something to be less valuable, effective, healthy, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "defect:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to leave a country, political party, organization, etc., and go to a different one that is a competitor or an enemy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "density:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality of having parts that are close together",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dependence:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the state of needing something or someone else for support, help, etc.—+ on or upon",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "descent:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act or process of going from a higher to a lower place or level—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "disposal:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of throwing something away",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "endorsement:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a public or official statement of support or approval",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "extension:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of making something longer or greater",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "goodness:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality or state of being kind, honest, generous, helpful, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "incorrect:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not true or accurate : wrong",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "index:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an alphabetical list at the end of a book that shows the page where each thing in the list can be found",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "index:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to provide an index for (something, such as a book)—usually used as (be) indexed",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "invasion:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of entering a place in an attempt to take control of it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "legitimate:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) allowed according to rules or laws",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "legitimate:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make (something) real, accepted, or official",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "literally:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a way that uses the ordinary and usual meaning of a word",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "maintenance:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of keeping property or equipment in good condition by making repairs, correcting problems, etc. —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mask:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a covering used to hide or disguise your face",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mask:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to hide (something) from sight",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mature:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing the mental and emotional qualities of an adult",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "mature:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become fully developed in the body and mind —often + into",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "openly:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) in a direct and honest way : without hiding feelings or opinions",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "preservation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of keeping something in its original state or in good condition—often + of",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "promotion:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of moving someone to a higher or more important position or rank in an organization",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "pursuit:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of following or chasing someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "screening:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an event in which a movie is shown to an audience",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stability:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality or state of something that is not easily changed or likely to change",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stabilize:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to stop quickly changing, increasing, getting worse, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "suspension:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of forcing someone to leave a job, position, or place for a usually short period of time as a form of punishment : the act of suspending someone",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "transparency:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the quality that makes it possible to see through something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unfortunate:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having bad luck : unlucky",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unfortunate:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an unfortunate person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "absolutely:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) completely or totally —often used to make a statement more forceful",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "access:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a way of getting near, at, or to something or someone —often + to",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "access:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to be able to use, enter, or get near (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "beautiful:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) very attractive in a physical way",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "brevity:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the use of few words to say something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "busy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) actively doing something —often + with",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "change:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to become different",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "change:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of becoming different or of causing someone or something to become different",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "contribution:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) something that is given to help a person, a cause, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crazy:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having or showing severe mental illness",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crazy:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who is crazy",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "crazy:adverb": {
    "def": "(adverb) very or extremely",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "damage:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) physical harm that is done to something or to someone's body",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "damage:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to physically harm (something)",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "departure:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of leaving a place especially to start a journey",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "discussion:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of talking about something with another person or a group of people : a conversation about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "dishonest:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) saying or likely to say things that are untrue",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "employment:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of using something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "existence:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the fact of having actual being : the state of being real",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "experiment:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a scientific test in which you perform a series of actions and carefully observe their effects in order to learn about something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "experiment:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to do a scientific test in which you perform a series of actions and carefully observe their effects",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "failure:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a lack of success in some effort",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fan:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a flat device that is held in your hand and waved back and forth in front of your face",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "fan:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to move air on or toward (someone or something) with a fan",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "float:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to rest on top of a liquid",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "float:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a light object that is attached to a fishing line",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "football:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an American game that is played between two teams of 11 players each and in which the ball is moved forward by running or passing",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "guarantee:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a promise that the quality of something (such as a product that is being sold) will be as good as expected",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "guarantee:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to make a usually written promise that whatever you are selling, doing, etc., is what you say it is",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "independent:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not controlled or ruled by another country",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "independent:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) someone or something that is not connected to others of the same kind",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "indirect:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not going straight from one point to another",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "informal:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) having a friendly and relaxed quality",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "interview:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a formal meeting with someone who is being considered for a job or other position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "interview:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to question or talk with (someone) in order to get information or learn about that person",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "invention:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a useful new device or process",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "invitation:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a written or spoken request for someone to go somewhere or to do something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "launch:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to send or shoot (something, such as a rocket) into the air or water or into outer space",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "launch:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) an act of shooting something (such as a rocket or missile) into the air or into outer space",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lounge:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to sit or lie in a relaxed way : to spend time resting or relaxing —often + around or (Brit) about",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lounge:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a comfortable room where people can spend time while they are waiting in an airport or other public place",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lower:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) located below another or others of the same kind",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "lower:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to cause (someone or something) to move to a lower position",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "means:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a way of doing something or of achieving a desired result",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "ocean:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the salt water that covers much of the Earth's surface —often used with the —often used before another noun",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "old-fashioned:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) no longer used or accepted : replaced by something more recent",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "phone:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a system that uses wires and radio signals to send people's voices over long distances",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "phone:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to speak or try to speak to (someone) over a telephone system : telephone —often + up in British English —often + up in British English",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "religion:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the belief in a god or in a group of gods",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scan:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to look at (something) carefully usually in order to find someone or something",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "scan:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the act of looking at something carefully or quickly—usually singular",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "stupid:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not intelligent : having or showing a lack of ability to learn and understand things",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "sweater:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) one that is put on by pulling it over your head : pullover —called also (British) jumper",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "truck:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a very large, heavy vehicle that is used to move large or numerous objects —called also (British) lorry",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "truck:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to transport (something) in a truck —often + in",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unconscious:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) not awake especially because of an injury, drug, etc.",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "unconscious:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) the part of the mind that a person is not aware of but that is often a powerful force in controlling behavior",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "volunteer:noun": {
    "def": "(noun) a person who chooses to join the military",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "volunteer:verb": {
    "def": "(verb) to offer to do something without being forced to or without getting paid to do it",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "volunteer:adjective": {
    "def": "(adjective) of, relating to, or done by volunteers",
    "source": "MW"
  },
  "against:preposition": {
    "def": "(preposition) in opposition to (someone or something)",
    "source": "MW"
  }
}