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Down: 1) NOUN: The hard or fibrous central part of certain fruits, such as the apple or pear, containing the seeds. The central or innermost part: the hard elastic core of a baseball; a rod with a hollow core. The basic or most important part; the essence: a small core of dedicated supporters; the core of the problem. See Synonyms at substance. A set of subjects or courses that make up a required portion of a curriculum. Electricity A soft iron rod in a coil or transformer that provides a path for and intensifies the magnetic field produced by the windings. Computer Science A memory, especially one consisting of a series of tiny doughnut-shaped masses of magnetic material. Also called core memory. One of the magnetic doughnut-shaped masses that make up such a memory. Also called magnetic core. The central portion of the earth below the mantle, beginning at a depth of about 2,900 kilometers (1,800 miles) and probably consisting of iron and nickel. It is made up of a liquid outer core and a solid inner core. A mass of dry sand placed within a mold to provide openings or shape to a casting. A reactor core. A cylindrical sample of rock, ice, or other material obtained from the center of a mass by drilling or cutting. The base, usually of soft or inferior wood, to which veneer woods are glued. Archaeology A stone from which one or more flakes have been removed, serving as a source for such flakes or as a tool itself. TRANSITIVE VERB: cored, cor·ing, cores To remove the core from: core apples. To remove (a cylindrical sample) from something, such as a glacier.3) VERB: a·greed, a·gree·ing, a·grees VERB: intr. To grant consent; accede: We agreed to her suggestion. To come into or be in accord, as of opinion: I agree with you on that. Our views on the election agree. To come to an understanding or to terms: We agreed on the price. To be compatible or consistent; correspond: The copy agrees with the original. His story agrees with mine. To be suitable, appropriate, pleasing, or healthful: Spicy food does not agree with me. Grammar To correspond in gender, number, case, or person. VERB: tr. To grant or concede: My parents agreed that we should go.4) NOUN: An unexpected and undesirable event, especially one resulting in damage or harm: car accidents on icy roads. An unforeseen incident: A series of happy accidents led to his promotion. An instance of involuntary urination or defecation in one's clothing. Lack of intention; chance: ran into an old friend by accident. Logic A circumstance or attribute that is not essential to the nature of something.6) NOUN: pl. as·tron·o·mies The scientific study of matter in outer space, especially the positions, dimensions, distribution, motion, composition, energy, and evolution of celestial bodies and phenomena. A system of knowledge or beliefs about celestial phenomena: the various astronomies of ancient civilizations.7) NOUN: A very strong gust of wind or air. The effect of such a gust. A forcible stream of air, gas, or steam from an opening, especially one in a blast furnace to aid combustion. A sudden loud sound, especially one produced by a stream of forced air: a piercing blast from the steam whistle. The act of producing such a sound: gave a blast on his trumpet. A violent explosion, as of dynamite or a bomb. The violent effect of such an explosion, consisting of a wave of increased atmospheric pressure followed immediately by a wave of decreased pressure. An explosive charge. Botany Any of several plant diseases of diverse causes, resulting in sudden death of buds, flowers, foliage, or young fruits. A destructive or damaging influence. A powerful hit, blow, or shot. A violent verbal assault or outburst: The candidate leveled a blast at her opponent. Slang A highly exciting or pleasurable experience or event, such as a big party. VERB: blast·ed, blast·ing, blasts VERB: tr. To knock down or shatter by or as if by explosion; smash. To play or sound loudly: The referees blasted their whistles. To hit with great force: The batter blasted the ball to right field. To kill or destroy by hitting or shooting. To have a harmful or destructive effect on. To cause to shrivel, wither, or mature imperfectly by or as if by blast or blight: crops that were blasted by frost. To make or open by or as if by explosion: blast a tunnel through the mountains. To criticize or attack vigorously. VERB: intr. To use or detonate explosives. To emit a loud, intense sound; blare: speakers blasting at full volume. To wither or shrivel or mature imperfectly. To criticize or attack with vigor. To shoot. Electronics To distort sound recording or transmission by overloading a microphone or loudspeaker. PHRASAL VERB: blast off To take off, as a rocket. IDIOM: full blast At full speed, volume, or capacity: turned the radio up full blast.9) NOUN: A weighing device, especially one consisting of a rigid beam horizontally suspended by a low-friction support at its center, with identical weighing pans hung at either end, one of which holds an unknown weight while the effective weight in the other is increased by known amounts until the beam is level and motionless. A state of equilibrium or parity characterized by cancellation of all forces by equal opposing forces. The power or means to decide. A state of bodily equilibrium: thrown off balance by a gust of wind. The ability to maintain bodily equilibrium: Gymnasts must have good balance. A stable mental or psychological state; emotional stability. A harmonious or satisfying arrangement or proportion of parts or elements, as in a design. See Synonyms at proportion. An influence or force tending to produce equilibrium; counterpoise. The difference in magnitude between opposing forces or influences. Accounting Equality of totals in the debit and credit sides of an account. The difference between such totals, either on the credit or the debit side. Something that is left over; a remainder. Chemistry Equality of mass and net electric charge of reacting species on each side of an equation. Mathematics Equality with respect to the net number of reduced symbolic quantities on each side of an equation. A balance wheel. VERB: bal·anced, bal·anc·ing, bal·anc·es VERB: tr. To determine the weight of (something) in or as if in a weighing device. To compare by or as if by turning over in the mind: balanced the pros and cons before making a choice. To bring into or maintain in a state of equilibrium. To act as an equalizing weight or force to; counterbalance. Accounting To compute the difference between the debits and credits of (an account). To reconcile or equalize the sums of the debits and credits of (an account). To settle (an account, for example) by paying what is owed. To bring into or keep in equal or satisfying proportion or harmony. Mathematics To bring (an equation) into balance. Chemistry To bring (an equation) into balance. To move toward and then away from (a dance partner). VERB: intr. To be in or come into equilibrium. To be equal or equivalent. To sway or waver as if losing or regaining equilibrium. To move toward and then away from a dance partner. IDIOMS: in the balance In an undetermined and often critical position: Our plans were left hanging in the balance. Resolution of that item is still in the balance. on balance Taking everything into consideration; all in all.10) NOUN: The portion of the vertebrate central nervous system that is enclosed within the cranium, continuous with the spinal cord, and composed of gray matter and white matter. It is the primary center for the regulation and control of bodily activities, receiving and interpreting sensory impulses, and transmitting information to the muscles and body organs. It is also the seat of consciousness, thought, memory, and emotion. A functionally similar portion of the invertebrate nervous system. Intellectual ability; mind: a dull brain; a quick brain. Intellectual power; intelligence. Often used in the plural: has brains and good looks. See Synonyms at mind. A highly intelligent person. The primary director or planner, as of an organization or movement. Often used in the plural. The control center, as of a ship, aircraft, or spacecraft. TRANSITIVE VERB: Slang brained, brain·ing, brains To smash in the skull of. To hit on the head. IDIOMS: beat (one's) brains (out) Informal To exert or expend great mental effort: She beat her brains out during the examination. on the brain Obsessively in mind: The coach has winning on the brain. pick (someone's) brain/brains To explore another's ideas through questioning. rack (one's) brain Informal To think long and hard: I racked my brain for hours trying to recall her name.13) VERB: col·lect·ed, col·lect·ing, col·lects VERB: tr. To bring together in a group or mass; gather. To accumulate as a hobby or for study. To call for and obtain payment of: collect taxes. To recover control of: collect one's emotions. To call for (someone); pick up: collected the children and drove home. VERB: intr. To come together in a group or mass; gather. See Synonyms at gather. To take in payments or donations: collecting for charity. ADVERB: & ADJECTIVE: With payment to be made by the receiver: called collect; a collect phone call.14) NOUN: pl. calves A young cow or bull. The young of certain other mammals, such as the elephant or whale. Calfskin leather. A large floating chunk of ice split off from a glacier, iceberg, or floe. An awkward, callow youth.15) VERB: bounced, bounc·ing, bounc·es VERB: intr. To rebound after having struck an object or a surface. To move jerkily; bump: The car bounced over the potholes. To bound: children bouncing into the room. To be sent back by a bank as valueless: a check that bounced. Baseball To hit a ground ball to an infielder: The batter bounced out to the shortstop. VERB: tr. To cause to strike an object or a surface and rebound: bounce a ball on the sidewalk. To present or propose for comment or approval. Often used with off: bounced a few ideas off my boss. Slang To expel by force. To dismiss from employment. See Synonyms at dismiss. To write (a check) on an overdrawn bank account. NOUN: A rebound. A sudden bound, spring, or leap. The capacity to rebound; spring: a ball with bounce. Spirit; liveliness. Slang Expulsion; dismissal. Chiefly British Loud, arrogant speech; bluster. PHRASAL VERB: bounce back To recover quickly, as from a setback: The patient bounced back to good health.16) NOUN: A chosen pursuit; a profession or occupation. The general course or progression of one's working life or one's professional achievements: an officer with a distinguished career; a teacher in the midst of a long career. A path or course, as of the sun through the heavens. Speed: "My hasting days fly on with full career" (John Milton). ADJECTIVE: Doing what one does as a permanent occupation or lifework: career diplomats; a career criminal. intr.v. ca·reered, ca·reer·ing, ca·reers To move or run at full speed; rush. See Usage Note at careen.18) ADJECTIVE: bright·er, bright·est Emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts; shining. Comparatively high on the scale of brightness. Full of light or illumination: a bright sunny day; a stage bright with spotlights. Characterizing a dyestuff that produces a highly saturated color; brilliant. Glorious; splendid: one of the bright stars of stage and screen; a bright moment in history. Full of promise and hope; auspicious: had a bright future in publishing. Happy; cheerful: bright faces. Animatedly clever; intelligent. High and clear: the bright sound of the trumpet section.19) intr.v. ar·rived, ar·riv·ing, ar·rives To reach a destination. To come at length; take place: The day of reckoning has arrived. To achieve success or recognition: He had finally arrived as a designer. PHRASAL VERB: arrive at To reach through effort or a process: arrive at a decision after much thought.20) NOUN: Two items of the same kind; a pair. Something that joins or connects two things together; a link. (used with a sing. or pl. verb) Two people united, as by betrothal or marriage. Two people together. Informal A few; several: a couple of days. Physics A pair of forces of equal magnitude acting in parallel but opposite directions, capable of causing rotation but not translation. VERB: cou·pled, cou·pling, cou·ples VERB: tr. To link together; connect: coupled her refusal with an explanation. To join as spouses; marry. To join in sexual union. Electricity To link (two circuits or currents) as by magnetic induction. VERB: intr. To form pairs; join. To unite sexually; copulate. To join chemically. ADJECTIVE: Informal Two or few: "Every couple years the urge strikes, to . . . haul off to a new site" (Garrison Keillor).21) ADJECTIVE: Having knowledge or cognizance: aware of the difference between the two versions; became aware of faint sound. Archaic Vigilant; watchful.24) NOUN: A stout heavy stick, usually thicker at one end, suitable for use as a weapon; a cudgel. Sports An implement used in some games to drive a ball, especially a stick with a protruding head used in golf. Games A black figure shaped like a trefoil or clover leaf on certain playing cards. A playing card with this figure. clubs(used with a sing. or pl. verb) The suit of cards represented by this figure. A group of people organized for a common purpose, especially a group that meets regularly: a garden club. The building, room, or other facility used for the meetings of an organized group. Sports An athletic team or organization. A nightclub. VERB: clubbed, club·bing, clubs VERB: tr. To strike or beat with or as if with a club. To use (a firearm) as a club by holding the barrel and hitting with the butt end. To gather or combine (hair, for example) into a clublike mass. To contribute to a joint or common purpose. VERB: intr. To join or combine for a common purpose; form a club.26) ADJECTIVE: clear·er, clear·est Free from clouds, mist, or haze: a clear day. Not obscured or darkened; bright: clear daylight; a clear yellow. Easily seen through; transparent: clear water. Free from flaw, blemish, or impurity: a clear, perfect diamond; a clear record with the police. Free from impediment, obstruction, or hindrance; open: a clear view; a clear path to victory. Plain or evident to the mind; unmistakable: a clear case of cheating. Easily perceptible to the eye or ear; distinct. Discerning or perceiving easily; keen: a clear mind. Free from doubt or confusion; certain. Free from qualification or limitation; absolute: a clear winner. Free from guilt; untroubled: a clear conscience. Having been freed from contact, proximity, or connection: At last we were clear of the danger. The ship was clear of the reef. Free from charges or deductions; net: a clear profit. Containing nothing. ADVERB: Distinctly; clearly: spoke loud and clear. Out of the way; completely away: stood clear of the doors. Informal All the way; completely: slept clear through the night; read the book clear to the end. VERB: cleared, clear·ing, clears VERB: tr. To make light, clear, or bright. To rid of impurities, blemishes, muddiness, or foreign matter. To free from confusion, doubt, or ambiguity; make plain or intelligible: cleared up the question of responsibility. To rid of objects or obstructions: clear the table; clear the road of debris. To make (a way or clearing) by removing obstructions: clear a path through the jungle. To remove (objects or obstructions): clear the dishes; clear snow from the road. To remove the occupants of: clear the theater. To remove (people): clear the children from the room. Sports To move or shoot (a ball or puck) away from the goal or out of the defensive zone. To clear a puck out of (the defensive zone), as in ice hockey. Computer Science To rid (a memory location or buffer, for example) of instructions or data. To remove (instructions or data) from memory. To free from a legal charge or imputation of guilt; acquit: cleared the suspect of the murder charge. To pass by, under, or over without contact: The boat cleared the dock. To settle (a debt). To gain (a given amount) as net profit or earnings. To pass (a bill of exchange, such as a check) through a clearing-house. To secure the approval of: The bill cleared the Senate. To authorize or approve: cleared the material for publication. To free (a ship or cargo) from legal detention at a harbor by fulfilling customs and harbor requirements. To give clearance or authorization to: cleared the plane to land. To free (the throat) of phlegm by making a rasping sound. VERB: intr. To become clear: The sky cleared. To go away; disappear: The fog cleared. To exchange checks and bills or settle accounts through a clearing-house. To pass through the banking system and be debited and credited to the relevant accounts: The check cleared. To comply with customs and harbor requirements in discharging a cargo or in leaving or entering a port. NOUN: A clear or open space. PHRASAL VERB: clear out Informal To leave a place, usually quickly. IDIOMS: clear the air To dispel differences or emotional tensions. in the clear Free from burdens or dangers. Not subject to suspicion or accusations of guilt: The evidence showed that the suspect was in the clear.27) NOUN: A large number of persons gathered together; a throng. The common people; the populace. A group of people united by a common characteristic, as age, interest, or vocation: the over-30 crowd. A group of people attending a public function; an audience: The play drew a small but appreciative crowd. A large number of things positioned or considered together. VERB: crowd·ed, crowd·ing, crowds VERB: intr. To congregate in a restricted area; throng: The children crowded around the TV. To advance by pressing or shoving: A bevy of reporters crowded toward the candidate. VERB: tr. To force by or as if by pressing or shoving: Police crowded the spectators back to the viewing stand. Urban sprawl crowded the farmers out of the valley. To draw or stand near to: The batter crowded the plate. To press, cram, or force tightly together: crowded the clothes into the closet. To fill or occupy to overflowing: Books crowded the shelves. Informal To put pressure on, as to pay a debt. IDIOM: crowd (on) sail Nautical To spread a large amount of sail to increase speed.31) NOUN: The shore of a body of water, especially when sandy or pebbly. The sand or pebbles on a shore. The zone above the water line at a shore of a body of water, marked by an accumulation of sand, stone, or gravel that has been deposited by the tide or waves. TRANSITIVE VERB: beached, beach·ing, beach·es To run, haul, or bring ashore: beached the rowboat in front of the cabin; hooked a big bluefish but was unable to beach it. To leave stranded or helpless.32) NOUN: pl. at·las·es A book or bound collection of maps, sometimes with supplementary illustrations and graphic analyses. A volume of tables, charts, or plates that systematically illustrates a particular subject: an anatomical atlas. A large size of drawing paper, measuring 26 × 33 or 26 × 34 inches. Across: 1) NOUN: A structure for confining birds or animals, enclosed on at least one side by a grating of wires or bars that lets in air and light. A barred room or fenced enclosure for confining prisoners. An enclosing openwork structure: placed a protective cage over the sapling; a bank teller's cage. A skeletal support, as for a building; a framework. An elevator car. Baseball A large wire screen placed behind home plate to stop balls in batting practice. Sports A goal, as in hockey or soccer, made of a net attached to a frame . TRANSITIVE VERB: caged, cag·ing, cag·es To put or confine in or as if in a cage. See Synonyms at enclose.2) DJECTIVE: brav·er, brav·est Possessing or displaying courage; valiant. Making a fine display; impressive or showy: "a coat of brave red lipstick on a mouth so wrinkled that it didn't even have a clear outline" (Anne Tyler). Excellent; great: "The Romans were like brothers/In the brave days of old" (Thomas Macaulay). NOUN: A Native American warrior. A courageous person. Archaic A bully. VERB: braved, brav·ing, braves VERB: tr. To undergo or face courageously. To challenge; dare: "Together they would brave Satan and all his legions" (Emily Brontë). Obsolete To make showy or splendid. VERB: intr. Archaic To make a courageous show or put up a stalwart front.5) NOUN: A piece of cloth attached to a staff and used as a standard by a monarch, military commander, or knight. The flag of a nation, state, or army. A piece of cloth bearing a motto or legend, as of a club. A headline spanning the width of a newspaper page. Botany See standard. ADJECTIVE: Unusually good; outstanding: a banner year for the company. TRANSITIVE VERB: Informal ban·nered, ban·ner·ing, ban·ners To give a banner headline to (a story or item) in a newspaper.8) NOUN: Lightness of spirits or mood; gaiety or joy: a happy tune, full of cheer. A source of joy or happiness; a comfort. A shout of approval, encouragement, or congratulation. A short, rehearsed jingle or phrase, shouted in unison by a squad of cheerleaders. Festive food and drink; refreshment. VERB: cheered, cheer·ing, cheers VERB: tr. To make happier or more cheerful: a warm fire that cheered us. To encourage with or as if with cheers; urge: The fans cheered the runners on. See Synonyms at encourage. To salute or acclaim with cheers; applaud. See Synonyms at applaud. VERB: intr. To shout cheers. To become cheerful: had lunch and soon cheered up.11) TRANSITIVE VERB: a·ward·ed, a·ward·ing, a·wards To grant as merited or due: awarded prizes to the winners. To give as legally due: awarded damages to the plaintiff. NOUN: Something awarded or granted, as for merit. A decision, such as one made by a judge or arbitrator.12) VERB: con·nect·ed, con·nect·ing, con·nects VERB: tr. To join or fasten together. To associate or consider as related: no reason to connect the two events. See Synonyms at join. To join to or by means of a communications circuit: Please connect me to the number in San Diego. Her computer is connected to the Internet. To plug in (an electrical cord or device) to an outlet. VERB: intr. To become joined or united: two streams connecting to form a river. To be scheduled so as to provide continuing service, as between airplanes or buses. To establish a rapport or relationship; relate: The candidate failed to connect with the voters. Sports To hit or play a ball successfully: The batter connected for a home run.14) VERB: chewed, chew·ing, chews VERB: tr. To bite and grind with the teeth; masticate. To meditate on; ponder: chew a problem over. VERB: intr. To make a crushing and grinding motion with the teeth. To cogitate; meditate: chewed on the difficulties ahead. Informal To use chewing tobacco. NOUN: The act of chewing. Something held in the mouth and chewed, especially a plug of tobacco. See Regional Note at chaw. PHRASAL VERB: chew out Slang To reprimand; scold. IDIOMS: chew the cud Slang To ponder over; meditate. chew the fat/rag Slang To talk together in a friendly, leisurely way; chat at length.15) NOUN: A secondary woody stem or limb growing from the trunk or main stem of a tree or shrub or from another secondary limb. A lateral division or subdivision of certain other plant parts, such as a root or flower cluster. Something that resembles a branch of a tree, as in form or function, as: A secondary outgrowth or subdivision of a main axis, such as the tine of a deer's antlers. Anatomy An offshoot or a division of the main portion of a structure, especially that of a nerve, blood vessel, or lymphatic vessel; a ramus. A limited part of a larger or more complex unit or system, especially: An area of specialized skill or knowledge, especially academic or vocational, that is related to but separate from other areas: the judicial branch of government; the branch of medicine called neurology. A division of a business or other organization. A division of a family, categorized by descent from a particular ancestor. Linguistics A subdivision of a family of languages, such as the Germanic branch of Indo-European. A tributary of a river. Chiefly Southern U.S. See creek. See Regional Note at run. A divergent section of a river, especially near the mouth. Mathematics A part of a curve that is separated, as by discontinuities or extreme points. Computer Science A sequence of program instructions to which the normal sequence of instructions relinquishes control, depending on the value of certain variables. The instructions executed as the result of such a passing of control. VERB: branched, branch·ing, branch·es VERB: intr. To put forth a branch or branches; spread by dividing. To come forth as a branch or subdivision; develop or diverge from: an unpaved road that branches from the main road; a theory that branches from an older system of ideas. To enlarge the scope of one's interests, business, or activities: branch out from physics into related fields. Computer Science To relinquish control to another set of instructions or another routine as a result of the presence of a branch. VERB: tr. To separate (something) into or as if into branches. To embroider (something) with a design of foliage or flowers.17) NOUN: Concentration of the mental powers upon an object; a close or careful observing or listening. The ability or power to concentrate mentally. Observant consideration; notice: Your suggestion has come to our attention. Consideration or courtesy: attention to others' feelings. attentions Acts of courtesy, consideration, or gallantry, especially by a suitor. A military posture, with the body erect, eyes to the front, arms at the sides, and heels together. INTERJECTION: Used as a command to assume an erect military posture.20) NOUN: A high, steep, or overhanging face of rock.22) ADVERB: In addition; also. Moreover; furthermore. Otherwise; else: has been to Mexico but nowhere besides. PREPOSITION: In addition to. Except for; other than: No one besides the owner could control the dog.23) ADJECTIVE: Eager to learn more: curious investigators; a trapdoor that made me curious. Unduly inquisitive; prying. Arousing interest because of novelty or strangeness: a curious fact. Archaic Accomplished with skill or ingenuity. Extremely careful; scrupulous.25) ADJECTIVE: calm·er, calm·est Nearly or completely motionless; undisturbed: the calm surface of the lake. Not excited or agitated; composed: The President was calm throughout the global crisis. NOUN: An absence or cessation of motion; stillness. Serenity; tranquillity; peace. A condition of no wind or a wind with a speed of less than 1 mile (2 kilometers) per hour, according to the Beaufort scale. tr. & intr.v. calmed, calm·ing, calms To make or become calm or quiet: A warm bath will calm you. After the storm, the air calmed.26) NOUN: The position at which two lines, surfaces, or edges meet and form an angle: the four corners of a rectangle. The area enclosed or bounded by an angle formed in this manner: sat by myself in the corner; the corner of one's eye. The place where two roads or streets join or intersect. Sports Any of the four angles of a boxing or wrestling ring where the ropes are joined. Baseball Either side of home plate, toward or away from the batter. A threatening or embarrassing position from which escape is difficult: got myself into a corner by boasting. A remote, secluded, or secret place: the four corners of the earth; a beautiful little corner of Paris. A part or piece made to fit on a corner, as in mounting or for protection. A speculative monopoly of a stock or commodity created by purchasing all or most of the available supply in order to raise its price. Exclusive possession; monopoly: "Neither party . . . has a corner on all the good ideas" (George B. Merry). VERB: cor·nered, cor·ner·ing, cor·ners VERB: tr. To furnish with corners. To place or drive into a corner: cornered the thieves and captured them. To form a corner in (a stock or commodity): cornered the silver market. VERB: intr. To come together or be situated on or at a corner. To turn, as at a corner: a truck that corners poorly. ADJECTIVE: Located at a street corner: a corner drugstore. Designed for use in a corner: a corner table. IDIOM: around the corner About to happen; imminent.28) NOUN: A point or place that is equally distant from the sides or outer boundaries of something; the middle: the center of a stage. A point equidistant from the vertices of a regular polygon. A point equidistant from all points on the circumference of a circle or on the surface of a sphere. A point around which something rotates or revolves: The sun is the center of our solar system. A part of an object that is surrounded by the rest; a core: chocolates with soft centers. A place where a particular activity or service is concentrated: a medical center. A point of origin, as of influence, ideas, or actions: a center of power; a center of unrest. An area of dense population: a metropolitan center. A person or thing that is the chief object of attention, interest, activity, or emotion. A person, object, or group occupying a middle position. often Center A political group or a set of policies representing a moderate view between those of the right and the left. Physiology A group of neurons in the central nervous system that control a particular function: the vasomotor center. Sports A player who holds a middle position on the field, court, or forward line in some team sports, such as football and basketball. Baseball Center field. A small conical hole made in a piece of work with a center punch so that a drill can be accurately positioned within it. A bar with a conical point used to support work, as during turning on a lathe. Architecture A centering. VERB: cen·tered, cen·ter·ing, cen·ters VERB: tr. To place in or at the center: centered the vase on the table. To direct toward a center or central point; concentrate or focus: tried to center the discussion on the main issues. Sports To pass (a ball or puck) toward the center of a playing area. To play as a center on (a line), as in ice hockey. Football To pass (the ball) back between the legs to begin a down. VERB: intr. To be concentrated; cluster: The epidemic centered in the urban areas. To have a central theme or concern; be focused: Her novels center on the problems of adolescence. Sports To play as a center.29) NOUN: The lowest or bottom part: the base of a cliff; the base of a lamp. Biology The part of a plant or animal organ that is nearest to its point of attachment. The point of attachment of such an organ. A supporting part or layer; a foundation: a skyscraper built on a base of solid rock. A basic or underlying element; infrastructure: the nation's industrial base. The fundamental principle or underlying concept of a system or theory; a basis. A fundamental ingredient; a chief constituent: a paint with an oil base. The fact, observation, or premise from which a reasoning process is begun. Games A starting point, safety area, or goal. Baseball Any one of the four corners of an infield, marked by a bag or plate, that must be touched by a runner before a run can be scored. A center of organization, supply, or activity; a headquarters. A fortified center of operations. A supply center for a large force of military personnel. A facial cosmetic used to even out the complexion or provide a surface for other makeup; a foundation. Architecture The lowest part of a structure, such as a wall, considered as a separate unit: the base of a column. Heraldry The lower part of a shield. Linguistics A morpheme or morphemes regarded as a form to which affixes or other bases may be added. Mathematics The side or face of a geometric figure to which an altitude is or is thought to be drawn. The number that is raised to various powers to generate the principal counting units of a number system. The base of the decimal system, for example, is 10. The number raised to the logarithm of a designated number in order to produce that designated number; the number at which a chosen logarithmic scale has the value 1. A line used as a reference for measurement or computations. Chemistry Any of a class of compounds whose aqueous solutions are characterized by a bitter taste, a slippery feel, the ability to turn litmus blue, and the ability to react with acids to form salts. A substance that yields hydroxyl ions when dissolved in water. A substance that can act as a proton acceptor. A substance that can donate a pair of electrons to form a covalent bond. Electronics The region in a transistor between the emitter and the collector. The electrode attached to this region. One of the nitrogen-containing purines (adenine and guanine) or pyrimidines (cytosine, thymine, and uracil) that occurs attached to the sugar component of DNA or RNA. ADJECTIVE: Forming or serving as a base: a base layer of soil. Situated at or near the base or bottom: a base camp for the mountain climbers. Chemistry Of, relating to, or containing a base. TRANSITIVE VERB: based, bas·ing, bas·es To form or provide a base for: based the new company in Portland. To find a basis for; establish: based her conclusions on the report; a film based on a best-selling novel. To assign to a base; station: troops based in the Middle East. IDIOM: off base Badly mistaken.30) 1. without covering or clothing; naked; nude: bare legs. 2. without the usual furnishings, contents, etc.: bare walls. 3. open to view; unconcealed; undisguised: his bare dislike of neckties. 4. unadorned; bald; plain: the bare facts. 5. (of cloth) napless or threadbare.31) NOUN: A long flat slab of sawed lumber; a plank. A flat piece of wood or similarly rigid material adapted for a special use. Games A flat surface on which a game is played. The hard cover of a book. boards A theater stage. A table, especially one set for serving food. Food or meals considered as a whole: board and lodging. A table at which official meetings are held; a council table. An organized body of administrators or investigators: a board of trustees; a board of directors. An electrical-equipment panel. Computer Science A circuit board. Sports A scoreboard. A tote board. boards The wooden structure enclosing an ice hockey rink. A diving board. A surfboard. A snowboard. Basketball A backboard. A rebound. Nautical The side of a ship. A leeboard. A centerboard. Obsolete A border or an edge. A usually large, vertically positioned flat surface used for writing or posting, especially: A blackboard. A bulletin board. VERB: board·ed, board·ing, boards VERB: tr. To cover or close with boards: board up a broken window. To furnish with meals in return for pay. To house where board is furnished: board a horse at a stable. To enter or go aboard (a vehicle or ship). To allow (passengers) on board. Nautical To come alongside (a ship). Sports To force (an opposing hockey player) into the boards with a body check. Obsolete To approach. VERB: intr. To receive meals or food and lodging as a paying customer. IDIOMS: across the board So as to affect or include all people, classes, or categories: raised taxes across the board. on board Aboard. On the job.33) NOUN: A sharp, curved, horny structure at the end of a toe of a mammal, reptile, or bird. A chela or similar pincerlike structure on the end of a limb of a crustacean or other arthropod. A limb terminating in such a structure. Something, such as the cleft end of a hammerhead, that resembles a claw. Botany The narrowed, stalklike basal part of certain petals or sepals. tr. & intr.v. clawed, claw·ing, claws To scratch, dig, tear, or pull with or as if with claws.
 

 

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