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big
adjective
-
big
,
bigger
,
biggest
large
in
size
,
amount
,
or
extent
.
•
A
big
dog
lay
under
the
shade
of
a
maple
tree
.
A
big
dog
lay
under
the
shade
of
a
maple
tree
.
•
He
carried
a
big
box
up
three
flights
of
stairs
.
He
carried
a
big
box
up
three
flights
of
stairs
.
adjective
-
big
,
bigger
,
biggest
having
a
lot
of
power
,
importance
,
or
influence
.
•
She
got
a
big
promotion
and
now
makes
major
decisions
at
the
company
.
She
got
a
big
promotion
and
now
makes
major
decisions
at
the
company
.
•
That
city
hosts
a
big
political
summit
every
year
.
That
city
hosts
a
big
political
summit
every
year
.
adjective
-
big
,
bigger
,
biggest
popular
and
successful
.
•
The
singer
’
s
new
album
is
big
on
the
charts
.
The
singer
’
s
new
album
is
big
on
the
charts
.
•
That
app
became
big
overnight
.
That
app
became
big
overnight
.
adjective
-
big
,
bigger
,
biggest
older
than
someone
else
in
the
same
family
,
especially
a
brother
or
sister
.
•
My
big
sister
taught
me
how
to
ride
a
bike
.
My
big
sister
taught
me
how
to
ride
a
bike
.
•
He
looks
up
to
his
big
brother
.
He
looks
up
to
his
big
brother
.
adverb
to
a
great
degree
;
very
much
.
•
She
messed
up
big
by
forgetting
the
meeting
.
She
messed
up
big
by
forgetting
the
meeting
.
•
If
we
win
this
contract
,
we
’
ll
profit
big
.
If
we
win
this
contract
,
we
’
ll
profit
big
.
bit
noun
a
small
piece
or
amount
of
something
•
He
broke
off
a
bit
of
chocolate
and
handed
it
to
his
friend
.
He
broke
off
a
bit
of
chocolate
and
handed
it
to
his
friend
.
•
There
is
only
a
tiny
bit
of
paint
left
in
the
can
.
There
is
only
a
tiny
bit
of
paint
left
in
the
can
.
Old
English
‘
bita
’
meaning
‘
bite
,
morsel
’.
noun
a
small
piece
broken
or
cut
from
something
•
A
tiny
bit
of
paper
stuck
to
his
shoe
.
A
tiny
bit
of
paper
stuck
to
his
shoe
.
•
She
sprinkled
a
bit
of
cheese
on
top
of
the
pasta
.
She
sprinkled
a
bit
of
cheese
on
top
of
the
pasta
.
Old
English
‘
bita
’
meaning
‘
morsel
,
piece
’,
from
‘
bitan
’ (“
to
bite
”),
implying
something
that
has
been
bitten
off
.
noun
a
small
amount
or
degree
of
something
•
Could
you
turn
the
music
down
a
bit
?
Could
you
turn
the
music
down
a
bit
?
•
I
’
m
feeling
a
bit
tired
after
the
hike
.
I
’
m
feeling
a
bit
tired
after
the
hike
.
Extended
figurative
use
of
‘
bit
’ (
piece
)
to
mean
a
small
quantity
began
in
Middle
English
.
verb
-
bite
,
biting
,
bites
,
bit
,
bitten
past
tense
of
“
bite
”:
to
cut
or
grip
with
the
teeth
•
The
dog
bit
the
mail
carrier
on
the
leg
.
The
dog
bit
the
mail
carrier
on
the
leg
.
•
She
accidentally
bit
her
tongue
while
chewing
.
She
accidentally
bit
her
tongue
while
chewing
.
Old
English
‘
bitan
’;
the
past
tense
‘
bit
’
has
survived
into
Modern
English
.
noun
in
computing
,
the
smallest
unit
of
information
,
representing
either
0
or
1
•
A
single
bit
can
only
store
a
value
of
0
or
1
.
A
single
bit
can
only
store
a
value
of
0
or
1
.
•
Eight
bits
make
up
one
byte
.
Eight
bits
make
up
one
byte
.
Shortening
of
‘
binary
digit
’,
first
recorded
in
1948
.
noun
a
metal
cutting
tool
attached
to
a
drill
that
makes
holes
•
Use
a
wood
bit
if
you
are
drilling
into
a
pine
board
.
Use
a
wood
bit
if
you
are
drilling
into
a
pine
board
.
•
The
mechanic
replaced
the
worn-out
bit
before
continuing
.
The
mechanic
replaced
the
worn-out
bit
before
continuing
.
Derived
from
the
verb
‘
bite
’,
referring
to
the
tool
’
s
cutting
action
.
noun
a
short
act
,
joke
,
or
routine
performed
as
part
of
a
show
•
The
comedian
opened
with
a
hilarious
new
bit
about
airline
food
.
The
comedian
opened
with
a
hilarious
new
bit
about
airline
food
.
•
She
rehearsed
her
dance
bit
over
and
over
before
the
talent
show
.
She
rehearsed
her
dance
bit
over
and
over
before
the
talent
show
.
Extension
of
sense
‘
small
piece
’,
first
used
in
U
.
S
.
show
business
slang
in
early
20th
century
.
noun
in
computing
,
the
smallest
unit
of
information
,
having
a
value
of
0
or
1
•
Eight
bits
make
one
byte
.
Eight
bits
make
one
byte
.
•
The
file
size
is
measured
in
millions
of
bits
.
The
file
size
is
measured
in
millions
of
bits
.
Shortening
of
‘
binary
digit
’,
first
recorded
in
1940s
computer
jargon
.
noun
the
cutting
or
drilling
part
at
the
end
of
a
tool
such
as
a
drill
or
screwdriver
•
Make
sure
the
drill
bit
is
tight
before
you
start
.
Make
sure
the
drill
bit
is
tight
before
you
start
.
•
This
set
includes
bits
for
both
wood
and
metal
.
This
set
includes
bits
for
both
wood
and
metal
.
Derived
from
the
general
sense
of
‘
bit
’
as
a
small
piece
;
applied
to
tool
tips
in
the
17th
century
.
noun
the
metal
mouthpiece
of
a
horse
’
s
bridle
that
rests
in
the
animal
’
s
mouth
and
helps
the
rider
steer
•
The
rider
gently
pulled
on
the
reins
so
the
bit
signaled
the
horse
to
stop
.
The
rider
gently
pulled
on
the
reins
so
the
bit
signaled
the
horse
to
stop
.
•
Choosing
the
right
bit
is
important
for
the
horse
’
s
comfort
.
Choosing
the
right
bit
is
important
for
the
horse
’
s
comfort
.
Old
English
‘
bita
’
meaning
‘
that
which
bites
’.
noun
a
metal
mouthpiece
attached
to
a
bridle
,
used
to
control
a
horse
•
The
rider
gently
pulled
on
the
reins
to
signal
through
the
bit
.
The
rider
gently
pulled
on
the
reins
to
signal
through
the
bit
.
•
An
ill-fitting
bit
can
hurt
the
horse
’
s
mouth
.
An
ill-fitting
bit
can
hurt
the
horse
’
s
mouth
.
From
Old
English
‘
bita
’,
eventually
specialized
to
the
part
of
a
bridle
placed
in
a
horse
’
s
mouth
.
bill
noun
a
written
statement
that
tells
you
how
much
money
you
must
pay
for
goods
or
services
•
After
fixing
the
sink
,
the
plumber
gave
us
the
bill
.
After
fixing
the
sink
,
the
plumber
gave
us
the
bill
.
•
The
electricity
bill
arrives
at
the
beginning
of
every
month
.
The
electricity
bill
arrives
at
the
beginning
of
every
month
.
noun
a
piece
of
paper
money
such
as
a
one-dollar
or
twenty-dollar
note
•
He
slipped
a
ten-dollar
bill
into
the
tip
jar
.
He
slipped
a
ten-dollar
bill
into
the
tip
jar
.
•
Grandma
gave
each
grandchild
a
crisp
new
bill
for
the
holiday
.
Grandma
gave
each
grandchild
a
crisp
new
bill
for
the
holiday
.
noun
the
hard
,
pointed
mouth
part
of
a
bird
or
similar
animal
,
also
called
a
beak
•
The
pelican
’
s
large
bill
can
hold
a
lot
of
water
and
fish
.
The
pelican
’
s
large
bill
can
hold
a
lot
of
water
and
fish
.
•
The
parrot
cracked
the
nut
with
its
strong
bill
.
The
parrot
cracked
the
nut
with
its
strong
bill
.
verb
-
bill
,
billing
,
bills
,
billed
to
send
someone
a
statement
saying
how
much
money
they
must
pay
for
goods
or
services
•
The
mechanic
will
bill
you
after
the
repairs
are
complete
.
The
mechanic
will
bill
you
after
the
repairs
are
complete
.
•
They
billed
the
company
for
travel
expenses
.
They
billed
the
company
for
travel
expenses
.
noun
a
written
proposal
for
a
new
law
that
is
presented
to
a
parliament
or
congress
for
discussion
•
Parliament
will
vote
on
the
education
bill
next
week
.
Parliament
will
vote
on
the
education
bill
next
week
.
•
The
senator
introduced
a
bill
to
improve
healthcare
access
.
The
senator
introduced
a
bill
to
improve
healthcare
access
.
noun
a
printed
or
online
notice
that
advertises
or
lists
who
will
perform
or
what
will
be
shown
,
especially
in
a
theater
or
at
a
cinema
•
Her
name
appeared
at
the
top
of
the
concert
bill
.
Her
name
appeared
at
the
top
of
the
concert
bill
.
•
The
double-feature
bill
included
two
classic
horror
films
.
The
double-feature
bill
included
two
classic
horror
films
.
bird
noun
a
warm-blooded
animal
that
has
feathers
,
wings
,
and
a
beak
,
and
usually
can
fly
•
A
brightly
colored
bird
perched
on
the
garden
fence
and
sang
.
A
brightly
colored
bird
perched
on
the
garden
fence
and
sang
.
•
We
put
seeds
in
the
feeder
to
attract
more
birds
to
the
balcony
.
We
put
seeds
in
the
feeder
to
attract
more
birds
to
the
balcony
.
Old
English
“
brid
” (
young
bird
),
later
generalized
to
all
birds
;
related
to
German
“
Brut
”
meaning
brood
.
noun
a
slang
word
for
a
young
woman
,
especially
an
attractive
one
•
Tom
thinks
the
new
receptionist
is
a
lovely
bird
.
Tom
thinks
the
new
receptionist
is
a
lovely
bird
.
•
Back
in
the
1960s
,
men
often
called
women
birds
.
Back
in
the
1960s
,
men
often
called
women
birds
.
UK
slang
dating
from
the
early
20th
century
;
possibly
linked
to
the
idea
of
a
lively
,
chirping
creature
.
noun
(
British
slang
)
a
period
of
time
spent
in
prison
;
a
prison
sentence
•
He
served
five
years
of
bird
for
burglary
.
He
served
five
years
of
bird
for
burglary
.
•
Doing
bird
taught
him
to
value
his
freedom
.
Doing
bird
taught
him
to
value
his
freedom
.
20th-century
British
underworld
slang
;
thought
to
be
from
“
bird-lime
,”
rhyming
slang
for
time
.
verb
-
bird
,
birding
,
birds
,
birded
to
watch
or
look
for
wild
birds
in
their
natural
surroundings
,
usually
as
a
hobby
•
Early
Saturday
morning
,
we
went
birding
in
the
wetlands
.
Early
Saturday
morning
,
we
went
birding
in
the
wetlands
.
•
She
birds
every
spring
to
record
migrating
species
.
She
birds
every
spring
to
record
migrating
species
.
Verb
use
recorded
from
the
late
19th
century
in
the
United
States
,
from
the
noun
“
bird
”
+
the
verbal
suffix
.
noun
a
rude
hand
gesture
in
which
someone
raises
the
middle
finger
to
show
anger
or
disrespect
•
When
the
driver
cut
him
off
,
Jake
gave
him
the
bird
.
When
the
driver
cut
him
off
,
Jake
gave
him
the
bird
.
•
The
comedian
ended
his
joke
by
flipping
the
bird
at
the
audience
.
The
comedian
ended
his
joke
by
flipping
the
bird
at
the
audience
.
Originally
American
slang
from
the
early
20th
century
,
possibly
from
“
bird
”
as
a
term
for
a
jeer
or
hiss
of
derision
in
theater
audiences
.
billion
noun
the
number
1
,
000
,
000
,
000
(
one
thousand
million
)
•
The
world
now
has
over
a
billion
smartphones
in
use
.
The
world
now
has
over
a
billion
smartphones
in
use
.
•
The
new
bridge
cost
nearly
two
billion
dollars
to
build
.
The
new
bridge
cost
nearly
two
billion
dollars
to
build
.
from
French
“
billion
”,
formed
on
the
model
of
“
million
”
in
the
late
17th
century
,
originally
meaning
a
million
million
but
later
adopted
for
one
thousand
million
in
most
English-speaking
countries
noun
the
number
1
000
000
000
(
one
thousand
million
)
•
Earth
’
s
population
is
over
eight
billion
people
.
Earth
’
s
population
is
over
eight
billion
people
.
•
Scientists
estimate
there
are
about
three
billion
base
pairs
in
human
DNA
.
Scientists
estimate
there
are
about
three
billion
base
pairs
in
human
DNA
.
Borrowed
in
the
17th
century
from
French
“
billion
”,
originally
meaning
a
million
millions
,
later
adopted
in
the
20th
century
to
mean
a
thousand
millions
in
most
English-speaking
countries
.
noun
an
extremely
large
but
unspecified
number
of
things
;
used
hyperbolically
•
I
’
ve
told
you
a
billion
times
to
close
the
door
.
I
’
ve
told
you
a
billion
times
to
close
the
door
.
•
There
are
a
billion
stars
in
the
sky
tonight
,
or
so
it
seems
.
There
are
a
billion
stars
in
the
sky
tonight
,
or
so
it
seems
.
Extension
of
the
literal
numerical
sense
to
a
figurative
one
for
emphasis
,
attested
from
the
early
1900s
.
noun
in
older
British
usage
,
the
number
1
,
000
,
000
,
000
,
000
(
one
million
million
)
•
A
Victorian
newspaper
quoted
the
national
debt
at
one
billion
pounds
,
meaning
a
million
million
.
A
Victorian
newspaper
quoted
the
national
debt
at
one
billion
pounds
,
meaning
a
million
million
.
•
Students
of
economic
history
must
remember
that
a
British
billion
once
stood
for
10^12
.
Students
of
economic
history
must
remember
that
a
British
billion
once
stood
for
10^12
.
borrowed
from
French
and
used
on
the
long
scale
in
Britain
until
the
mid-20th
century
,
when
official
usage
shifted
to
the
short
scale
noun
(
dated
,
long
scale
)
the
number
1
000
000
000
000
(
one
million
million
)
•
In
Victorian
Britain
,
a
billion
represented
a
million
million
.
In
Victorian
Britain
,
a
billion
represented
a
million
million
.
•
An
1890s
economics
textbook
defines
a
billion
as
10¹²
.
An
1890s
economics
textbook
defines
a
billion
as
10¹²
.
From
French
“
billion
” (
million
million
).
Retained
this
value
in
British
English
until
the
late
20th
century
.
birth
noun
the
act
or
process
of
a
baby
or
other
young
coming
out
of
its
mother
and
starting
life
outside
the
womb
•
The
midwife
announced
the
baby's
birth
at
dawn
.
The
midwife
announced
the
baby's
birth
at
dawn
.
•
She
took
a
year
off
work
after
the
birth
of
her
daughter
.
She
took
a
year
off
work
after
the
birth
of
her
daughter
.
Old
English
"
byrth
"
meaning
"
act
of
being
born
,"
related
to
"
bear
" (
to
carry
or
bring
forth
).
noun
the
start
or
coming
into
existence
of
something
such
as
an
idea
,
organization
,
or
period
•
The
treaty
marked
the
birth
of
a
new
nation
.
The
treaty
marked
the
birth
of
a
new
nation
.
•
His
setback
led
to
the
birth
of
an
even
better
idea
.
His
setback
led
to
the
birth
of
an
even
better
idea
.
verb
to
give
birth
to
;
to
bring
a
baby
,
animal
,
or
idea
into
existence
•
Sea
turtles
birth
their
young
on
sandy
beaches
.
Sea
turtles
birth
their
young
on
sandy
beaches
.
•
The
farmer's
mare
birthed
a
healthy
foal
last
night
.
The
farmer's
mare
birthed
a
healthy
foal
last
night
.
noun
a
person
’
s
family
background
,
social
class
,
or
place
of
origin
•
Despite
her
humble
birth
,
she
became
a
celebrated
scientist
.
Despite
her
humble
birth
,
she
became
a
celebrated
scientist
.
•
People
of
noble
birth
once
held
many
privileges
.
People
of
noble
birth
once
held
many
privileges
.
birthday
noun
the
anniversary
of
the
day
a
person
was
born
,
celebrated
each
year
•
Maria
baked
a
chocolate
cake
for
her
son's
birthday
.
Maria
baked
a
chocolate
cake
for
her
son's
birthday
.
•
On
his
10th
birthday
,
Liam
received
a
shiny
red
bicycle
.
On
his
10th
birthday
,
Liam
received
a
shiny
red
bicycle
.
noun
the
anniversary
of
the
founding
or
creation
of
something
,
such
as
a
company
,
object
,
or
idea
•
The
museum
held
a
special
exhibit
for
its
100th
birthday
.
The
museum
held
a
special
exhibit
for
its
100th
birthday
.
•
Google
changes
its
logo
on
its
own
birthday
each
year
.
Google
changes
its
logo
on
its
own
birthday
each
year
.
bike
noun
a
vehicle
with
two
wheels
that
you
move
forward
by
pedaling
•
He
rode
his
bike
to
school
on
a
sunny
morning
.
He
rode
his
bike
to
school
on
a
sunny
morning
.
•
She
leaned
her
muddy
mountain
bike
against
a
tall
pine
tree
after
the
trail
ride
.
She
leaned
her
muddy
mountain
bike
against
a
tall
pine
tree
after
the
trail
ride
.
verb
-
bike
,
biking
,
bikes
,
biked
to
travel
or
ride
on
a
bicycle
•
We
decided
to
bike
along
the
river
instead
of
driving
.
We
decided
to
bike
along
the
river
instead
of
driving
.
•
She
biked
to
the
farmers'
market
with
a
basket
strapped
to
her
handlebars
.
She
biked
to
the
farmers'
market
with
a
basket
strapped
to
her
handlebars
.
noun
an
informal
word
for
a
motorcycle
•
The
roar
of
his
bike
echoed
as
he
accelerated
down
the
highway
.
The
roar
of
his
bike
echoed
as
he
accelerated
down
the
highway
.
•
She
parked
her
vintage
café-racer
bike
outside
the
coffee
shop
,
attracting
admiring
glances
.
She
parked
her
vintage
café-racer
bike
outside
the
coffee
shop
,
attracting
admiring
glances
.
bible
noun
a
book
,
manual
,
or
guide
that
most
people
in
a
particular
field
regard
as
the
most
authoritative
source
of
information
•
For
many
programmers
, "
Clean
Code
"
is
the
bible
of
software
development
.
For
many
programmers
, "
Clean
Code
"
is
the
bible
of
software
development
.
•
Chefs
often
call
Escoffier's
cookbook
their
kitchen
bible
.
Chefs
often
call
Escoffier's
cookbook
their
kitchen
bible
.
bind
verb
-
bind
,
binding
,
binds
,
bound
to
tie
or
hold
something
tightly
with
rope
,
string
,
or
another
material
so
it
cannot
move
•
She
used
a
scarf
to
bind
the
newspapers
into
a
neat
bundle
.
She
used
a
scarf
to
bind
the
newspapers
into
a
neat
bundle
.
•
The
firefighter
quickly
bound
the
victim
’
s
arm
to
stop
the
bleeding
.
The
firefighter
quickly
bound
the
victim
’
s
arm
to
stop
the
bleeding
.
Old
English
"
bindan
",
of
Germanic
origin
,
related
to
Dutch
"
binden
"
and
German
"
binden
",
meaning
“
to
tie
”.
noun
a
difficult
situation
that
is
hard
to
get
out
of
•
I
’
m
in
a
real
bind
—
my
car
broke
down
and
the
taxis
are
on
strike
.
I
’
m
in
a
real
bind
—
my
car
broke
down
and
the
taxis
are
on
strike
.
•
Missing
the
last
train
put
us
in
a
bind
.
Missing
the
last
train
put
us
in
a
bind
.
verb
-
bind
,
binding
,
binds
,
bound
to
make
someone
legally
or
morally
required
to
do
something
•
The
contract
binds
both
parties
to
finish
the
work
by
July
.
The
contract
binds
both
parties
to
finish
the
work
by
July
.
•
He
felt
bound
by
his
promise
to
help
his
friend
move
.
He
felt
bound
by
his
promise
to
help
his
friend
move
.
verb
-
bind
,
binding
,
binds
,
bound
to
fasten
the
pages
of
a
book
together
and
attach
a
cover
•
The
printer
will
bind
the
reports
before
tomorrow's
meeting
.
The
printer
will
bind
the
reports
before
tomorrow's
meeting
.
•
She
learned
how
to
bind
her
own
notebooks
in
art
class
.
She
learned
how
to
bind
her
own
notebooks
in
art
class
.
biological
adjective
connected
with
living
things
and
how
they
work
•
In
science
class
,
we
studied
the
biological
functions
of
the
human
heart
.
In
science
class
,
we
studied
the
biological
functions
of
the
human
heart
.
•
Scientists
discovered
a
new
biological
pathway
that
controls
sleep
.
Scientists
discovered
a
new
biological
pathway
that
controls
sleep
.
From
biology
+
-ical
,
first
recorded
in
the
early
19th
century
.
adjective
related
by
blood
rather
than
by
adoption
or
marriage
•
After
years
of
searching
,
she
finally
met
her
biological
mother
.
After
years
of
searching
,
she
finally
met
her
biological
mother
.
•
He
has
two
sisters
,
one
adopted
and
one
biological
.
He
has
two
sisters
,
one
adopted
and
one
biological
.
Extension
of
the
scientific
sense
to
blood
relations
in
the
mid-20th
century
.
noun
a
person
’
s
biological
parent
•
At
the
reunion
,
he
was
nervous
about
meeting
his
biological
for
the
first
time
.
At
the
reunion
,
he
was
nervous
about
meeting
his
biological
for
the
first
time
.
•
The
adoptee
wrote
a
letter
to
her
biological
asking
for
a
meeting
.
The
adoptee
wrote
a
letter
to
her
biological
asking
for
a
meeting
.
Noun
use
developed
from
the
adjective
in
late
20th-century
North
American
adoption
communities
.
bite
verb
-
bite
,
biting
,
bites
,
bit
,
bitten
to
use
the
teeth
to
cut
into
,
grip
,
or
tear
something
or
someone
•
The
baby
tried
to
bite
her
father's
finger
.
The
baby
tried
to
bite
her
father's
finger
.
•
Be
careful
,
the
dog
bites
when
it
is
scared
.
Be
careful
,
the
dog
bites
when
it
is
scared
.
Old
English
‘
bītan
’,
of
Germanic
origin
;
related
to
Dutch
‘
bijten
’
and
German
‘
beißen
’.
noun
the
act
of
cutting
or
gripping
with
the
teeth
,
or
a
mouthful
taken
•
She
took
a
big
bite
of
the
sandwich
.
She
took
a
big
bite
of
the
sandwich
.
•
One
bite
was
enough
to
know
the
cake
was
delicious
.
One
bite
was
enough
to
know
the
cake
was
delicious
.
noun
a
wound
or
mark
left
by
teeth
or
the
mouthparts
of
an
animal
or
insect
•
The
mosquito
bite
on
my
arm
is
itching
.
The
mosquito
bite
on
my
arm
is
itching
.
•
He
had
dog
bites
on
both
legs
.
He
had
dog
bites
on
both
legs
.
verb
-
bite
,
biting
,
bites
,
bit
,
bitten
(
of
fish
or
other
animals
)
to
take
the
bait
or
hook
•
We
waited
for
hours
,
but
the
fish
still
wouldn't
bite
.
We
waited
for
hours
,
but
the
fish
still
wouldn't
bite
.
•
As
soon
as
I
cast
the
line
,
a
trout
bit
.
As
soon
as
I
cast
the
line
,
a
trout
bit
.
noun
a
small
meal
or
snack
,
especially
something
quick
to
eat
•
Let's
grab
a
bite
after
the
movie
.
Let's
grab
a
bite
after
the
movie
.
•
We
stopped
for
a
quick
bite
at
a
café
.
We
stopped
for
a
quick
bite
at
a
café
.
verb
-
bite
,
biting
,
bites
,
bit
,
bitten
to
begin
to
have
a
sharp
,
painful
,
or
serious
effect
•
The
cold
wind
bit
into
my
cheeks
.
The
cold
wind
bit
into
my
cheeks
.
•
When
the
new
taxes
bite
,
many
families
will
feel
poorer
.
When
the
new
taxes
bite
,
many
families
will
feel
poorer
.
bias
noun
-
bias
,
biases
an
unfair
preference
for
or
against
a
person
,
group
,
or
idea
that
stops
you
from
being
neutral
•
The
reporter
tried
to
write
the
article
without
any
bias
.
The
reporter
tried
to
write
the
article
without
any
bias
.
•
Because
of
his
personal
bias
,
the
manager
promoted
his
friend
over
more
qualified
workers
.
Because
of
his
personal
bias
,
the
manager
promoted
his
friend
over
more
qualified
workers
.
From
Old
French
biais
“
slant
,
oblique
”,
probably
from
Old
Provençal
;
in
English
first
used
about
fabric
direction
,
later
extended
to
unfair
preference
.
verb
-
bias
,
biasing
,
biases
,
biased
to
influence
someone
or
something
so
that
opinions
or
results
become
unfairly
one-sided
•
The
loud
commercial
was
designed
to
bias
viewers
toward
buying
the
product
.
The
loud
commercial
was
designed
to
bias
viewers
toward
buying
the
product
.
•
Jurors
were
asked
not
to
read
news
that
might
bias
them
before
the
trial
.
Jurors
were
asked
not
to
read
news
that
might
bias
them
before
the
trial
.
noun
-
bias
,
biases
the
diagonal
direction
across
woven
fabric
,
at
about
45°
to
the
edges
,
which
stretches
more
than
the
straight
grain
•
The
dress
was
cut
on
the
bias
so
it
draped
smoothly
.
The
dress
was
cut
on
the
bias
so
it
draped
smoothly
.
•
She
trimmed
the
quilt
edge
with
bias
tape
.
She
trimmed
the
quilt
edge
with
bias
tape
.
bishop
noun
a
chess
piece
shaped
like
a
tall
hat
that
moves
any
number
of
squares
diagonally
•
She
sacrificed
her
bishop
to
set
up
a
clever
checkmate
.
She
sacrificed
her
bishop
to
set
up
a
clever
checkmate
.
•
In
the
opening
,
he
developed
both
bishops
to
control
the
long
diagonals
.
In
the
opening
,
he
developed
both
bishops
to
control
the
long
diagonals
.
Named
after
the
miter
(
hat
)
worn
by
church
bishops
,
which
early
European
chess
pieces
resembled
.
noun
a
senior
Christian
clergyperson
in
charge
of
many
local
churches
in
an
area
,
ranking
above
a
priest
•
The
newly
appointed
bishop
visited
every
parish
in
his
diocese
during
his
first
year
.
The
newly
appointed
bishop
visited
every
parish
in
his
diocese
during
his
first
year
.
•
Many
people
gathered
in
the
square
to
watch
the
bishop
lead
the
Easter
procession
.
Many
people
gathered
in
the
square
to
watch
the
bishop
lead
the
Easter
procession
.
Old
English
bisceop
,
from
Latin
episcopus
,
from
Greek
episkopos
meaning
“
overseer
.”
noun
(
dated
)
a
hot
drink
made
by
mixing
red
wine
,
sugar
,
and
orange
peel
,
often
served
at
Christmas
•
Grandfather
warmed
a
pot
of
bishop
on
the
stove
for
the
carolers
.
Grandfather
warmed
a
pot
of
bishop
on
the
stove
for
the
carolers
.
•
The
novel
describes
servants
preparing
bishop
for
the
household
’
s
holiday
feast
.
The
novel
describes
servants
preparing
bishop
for
the
household
’
s
holiday
feast
.
Probably
named
for
its
deep
purplish-red
color
,
reminiscent
of
a
bishop
’
s
robes
.
baby
noun
-
baby
,
babies
,
babying
,
babied
a
very
young
child
,
especially
one
who
has
not
yet
learned
to
walk
or
talk
.
•
The
baby
slept
peacefully
in
his
crib
.
The
baby
slept
peacefully
in
his
crib
.
•
A
smiling
nurse
placed
the
newborn
baby
into
its
father's
arms
.
A
smiling
nurse
placed
the
newborn
baby
into
its
father's
arms
.
Old
English
“
bæb
”,
imitative
of
infant
sounds
;
the
modern
spelling
appears
in
the
14th
century
.
noun
-
baby
,
babies
,
babying
,
babied
the
young
of
an
animal
.
•
The
lioness
gently
carried
her
baby
in
its
mouth
.
The
lioness
gently
carried
her
baby
in
its
mouth
.
•
A
mother
duck
led
her
six
baby
ducks
across
the
pond
.
A
mother
duck
led
her
six
baby
ducks
across
the
pond
.
noun
-
baby
,
babies
,
babying
,
babied
an
informal
,
affectionate
word
for
a
romantic
partner
.
•
"
Baby
,
you
look
great
tonight
,"
he
whispered
.
"
Baby
,
you
look
great
tonight
,"
he
whispered
.
•
She
called
her
boyfriend
"
baby
"
when
thanking
him
for
the
flowers
.
She
called
her
boyfriend
"
baby
"
when
thanking
him
for
the
flowers
.
verb
-
baby
,
babies
,
babying
,
babied
to
treat
someone
as
if
they
are
very
young
,
giving
too
much
care
or
protection
.
•
Stop
babying
your
brother
—
he
can
tie
his
own
shoes
.
Stop
babying
your
brother
—
he
can
tie
his
own
shoes
.
•
The
coach
refused
to
baby
the
players
;
they
had
to
carry
their
own
gear
.
The
coach
refused
to
baby
the
players
;
they
had
to
carry
their
own
gear
.
adjective
-
baby
,
babies
,
babying
,
babied
smaller
or
younger
than
usual
of
its
kind
.
•
We
served
baby
carrots
with
the
dip
.
We
served
baby
carrots
with
the
dip
.
•
He
bought
a
pair
of
baby
shoes
as
a
keepsake
.
He
bought
a
pair
of
baby
shoes
as
a
keepsake
.
noun
-
baby
,
babies
,
babying
,
babied
a
project
,
idea
,
or
possession
that
someone
feels
is
their
own
special
responsibility
or
pride
.
•
The
new
app
is
Jessica's
baby
;
she
designed
every
feature
.
The
new
app
is
Jessica's
baby
;
she
designed
every
feature
.
•
Don't
touch
that
guitar
—
it's
Mark's
baby
.
Don't
touch
that
guitar
—
it's
Mark's
baby
.
club
verb
-
club
,
clubbing
,
clubs
,
clubbed
to
hit
someone
or
something
with
a
heavy
stick
•
The
guard
clubbed
the
intruder
on
the
arm
to
stop
him
.
The
guard
clubbed
the
intruder
on
the
arm
to
stop
him
.
•
Fishermen
once
clubbed
seals
,
a
practice
now
banned
in
many
countries
.
Fishermen
once
clubbed
seals
,
a
practice
now
banned
in
many
countries
.
Verb
use
comes
from
the
noun
meaning
“
heavy
stick
,”
recorded
from
the
14th
century
.
ability
noun
-
ability
,
abilities
,
able
,
abler
,
ablest
the
power
or
capacity
to
do
something
•
After
months
of
practice
,
Maria
finally
gained
the
ability
to
swim
across
the
lake
.
After
months
of
practice
,
Maria
finally
gained
the
ability
to
swim
across
the
lake
.
•
Smartphones
give
us
the
ability
to
communicate
instantly
with
people
around
the
world
.
Smartphones
give
us
the
ability
to
communicate
instantly
with
people
around
the
world
.
From
Latin
‘
habilitas
’
meaning
‘
aptitude
’
via
Old
French
‘
abilite
’.
noun
-
ability
,
abilities
,
able
,
abler
,
ablest
a
particular
skill
or
talent
that
someone
has
•
Her
musical
ability
amazed
the
entire
audience
at
the
concert
.
Her
musical
ability
amazed
the
entire
audience
at
the
concert
.
•
Drawing
is
an
ability
that
improves
with
regular
practice
.
Drawing
is
an
ability
that
improves
with
regular
practice
.
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
,
ultimately
from
Latin
root
meaning
‘
able
’.
describe
verb
-
describe
,
describing
,
describes
,
described
to
give
a
clear
and
detailed
account
of
what
someone
or
something
is
like
,
using
spoken
or
written
words
•
The
witness
described
the
suspect
’
s
appearance
to
the
police
officer
.
The
witness
described
the
suspect
’
s
appearance
to
the
police
officer
.
•
Can
you
describe
the
taste
of
this
exotic
fruit
?
Can
you
describe
the
taste
of
this
exotic
fruit
?
Late
Middle
English
from
Latin
‘
describere
’—‘
de
’ (
down
)
+
‘
scribere
’ (
write
):
originally
‘
write
down
’.
verb
-
describe
,
describing
,
describes
,
described
in
geometry
,
to
draw
or
trace
a
shape
,
line
,
or
figure
,
especially
with
a
tool
•
Using
a
compass
,
the
student
described
a
perfect
circle
on
the
graph
paper
.
Using
a
compass
,
the
student
described
a
perfect
circle
on
the
graph
paper
.
•
The
rocket
’
s
path
described
an
elegant
arc
across
the
night
sky
.
The
rocket
’
s
path
described
an
elegant
arc
across
the
night
sky
.
The
sense
of
‘
draw
a
geometrical
figure
’
arose
in
the
late
16th
century
,
extending
the
original
idea
of
‘
setting
down
in
detail
’.
possibility
noun
-
possibility
,
possibilities
the
chance
that
something
may
happen
or
be
true
•
There
is
a
real
possibility
of
rain
this
afternoon
.
There
is
a
real
possibility
of
rain
this
afternoon
.
•
The
doctor
mentioned
the
possibility
of
surgery
if
the
pain
gets
worse
.
The
doctor
mentioned
the
possibility
of
surgery
if
the
pain
gets
worse
.
noun
-
possibility
,
possibilities
one
choice
or
course
of
action
that
might
be
taken
out
of
several
•
We
considered
every
possibility
before
making
our
decision
.
We
considered
every
possibility
before
making
our
decision
.
•
Moving
abroad
is
one
possibility
I'm
seriously
thinking
about
.
Moving
abroad
is
one
possibility
I'm
seriously
thinking
about
.
noun
-
possibility
,
possibilities
the
state
of
being
able
to
develop
,
improve
,
or
achieve
something
in
the
future
•
The
new
microscope
opened
up
a
whole
world
of
possibility
in
medical
research
.
The
new
microscope
opened
up
a
whole
world
of
possibility
in
medical
research
.
•
He
looked
at
the
empty
field
and
saw
nothing
but
possibility
.
He
looked
at
the
empty
field
and
saw
nothing
but
possibility
.
responsibility
noun
-
responsibility
,
responsibilities
a
duty
or
task
that
someone
is
required
or
expected
to
do
•
Locking
the
doors
every
night
is
your
responsibility
,
not
mine
.
Locking
the
doors
every
night
is
your
responsibility
,
not
mine
.
•
Parents
have
the
responsibility
to
keep
their
children
safe
near
the
busy
road
.
Parents
have
the
responsibility
to
keep
their
children
safe
near
the
busy
road
.
noun
-
responsibility
,
responsibilities
the
state
or
position
of
having
authority
and
being
in
charge
of
something
•
After
the
merger
,
Elena
took
full
responsibility
for
the
European
market
.
After
the
merger
,
Elena
took
full
responsibility
for
the
European
market
.
•
The
Ministry
of
Health
has
responsibility
for
hospitals
and
clinics
nationwide
.
The
Ministry
of
Health
has
responsibility
for
hospitals
and
clinics
nationwide
.
noun
-
responsibility
,
responsibilities
the
quality
of
being
reliable
and
making
good
decisions
•
Driving
a
car
requires
a
high
level
of
responsibility
.
Driving
a
car
requires
a
high
level
of
responsibility
.
•
She
showed
great
responsibility
when
she
returned
the
lost
wallet
to
its
owner
.
She
showed
great
responsibility
when
she
returned
the
lost
wallet
to
its
owner
.
from
Latin
responsum
‘
answer
,
promise
’
+
–bility
,
patterned
after
words
like
‘
ability
’
grab
verb
-
grab
,
grabbing
,
grabs
,
grabbed
to
quickly
take
hold
of
someone
or
something
with
your
hand
•
The
boy
grabbed
his
mother's
hand
before
crossing
the
street
.
The
boy
grabbed
his
mother's
hand
before
crossing
the
street
.
•
She
leaned
forward
and
grabbed
the
falling
vase
just
in
time
.
She
leaned
forward
and
grabbed
the
falling
vase
just
in
time
.
From
Middle
English
grabben
,
from
Low
German
grabben
“
to
seize
.”
verb
-
grab
,
grabbing
,
grabs
,
grabbed
to
get
or
take
something
quickly
,
especially
because
you
are
in
a
hurry
or
it
is
convenient
•
Let's
grab
a
slice
of
pizza
before
the
movie
starts
.
Let's
grab
a
slice
of
pizza
before
the
movie
starts
.
•
I
only
had
time
to
grab
my
keys
and
run
out
the
door
.
I
only
had
time
to
grab
my
keys
and
run
out
the
door
.
verb
-
grab
,
grabbing
,
grabs
,
grabbed
to
attract
or
capture
someone's
attention
or
interest
suddenly
and
strongly
•
The
bright
cover
grabbed
my
attention
in
the
bookstore
.
The
bright
cover
grabbed
my
attention
in
the
bookstore
.
•
The
opening
scene
of
the
film
grabs
the
audience
immediately
.
The
opening
scene
of
the
film
grabs
the
audience
immediately
.
combine
verb
-
combine
,
combining
,
combines
,
combined
to
put
two
or
more
things
together
so
that
they
form
a
single
thing
•
Mixing
red
and
blue
paint
will
combine
them
into
purple
.
Mixing
red
and
blue
paint
will
combine
them
into
purple
.
•
The
chef
decided
to
combine
garlic
and
ginger
for
a
stronger
flavor
.
The
chef
decided
to
combine
garlic
and
ginger
for
a
stronger
flavor
.
From
Latin
combinare
“
to
unite
,
yoke
together
,”
from
com-
“
together
”
+
bīnī
“
two
at
a
time
.”
noun
a
large
farm
machine
that
cuts
and
separates
grain
crops
•
The
farmer
drove
the
combine
across
the
wheat
field
at
dawn
.
The
farmer
drove
the
combine
across
the
wheat
field
at
dawn
.
•
Dust
rose
behind
the
combine
as
it
harvested
barley
.
Dust
rose
behind
the
combine
as
it
harvested
barley
.
verb
-
combine
,
combining
,
combines
,
combined
to
have
two
or
more
qualities
or
functions
at
the
same
time
•
The
smartwatch
combines
a
phone
,
fitness
tracker
,
and
music
player
in
one
device
.
The
smartwatch
combines
a
phone
,
fitness
tracker
,
and
music
player
in
one
device
.
•
The
new
library
building
combines
modern
glass
walls
with
old
brick
arches
.
The
new
library
building
combines
modern
glass
walls
with
old
brick
arches
.
verb
-
combine
,
combining
,
combines
,
combined
to
join
with
another
person
or
group
for
a
shared
purpose
•
Several
charities
combined
to
send
aid
after
the
earthquake
.
Several
charities
combined
to
send
aid
after
the
earthquake
.
•
The
two
companies
will
combine
to
create
a
larger
network
.
The
two
companies
will
combine
to
create
a
larger
network
.
noun
a
group
of
companies
or
people
that
work
together
for
their
own
benefit
•
Several
airlines
formed
a
combine
to
control
ticket
prices
.
Several
airlines
formed
a
combine
to
control
ticket
prices
.
•
The
oil
combine
dominated
the
regional
market
for
decades
.
The
oil
combine
dominated
the
regional
market
for
decades
.
climb
verb
-
climb
,
climbing
,
climbs
,
climbed
to
move
upward
using
your
hands
and
feet
,
especially
on
a
tree
,
ladder
,
or
steep
place
•
The
little
boy
began
to
climb
the
tall
oak
tree
in
the
backyard
.
The
little
boy
began
to
climb
the
tall
oak
tree
in
the
backyard
.
•
Use
both
hands
when
you
climb
the
ladder
to
fix
the
roof
tiles
.
Use
both
hands
when
you
climb
the
ladder
to
fix
the
roof
tiles
.
Old
English
"
climban
"
meaning
“
to
ascend
,”
related
to
Old
High
German
"
klimban
".
verb
-
climb
,
climbing
,
climbs
,
climbed
to
go
up
something
such
as
a
mountain
,
stairs
,
or
wall
by
using
effort
•
They
plan
to
climb
Mount
Kilimanjaro
next
summer
.
They
plan
to
climb
Mount
Kilimanjaro
next
summer
.
•
Firefighters
climb
the
ladder
to
rescue
the
cat
stuck
on
the
roof
.
Firefighters
climb
the
ladder
to
rescue
the
cat
stuck
on
the
roof
.
verb
-
climb
,
climbing
,
climbs
,
climbed
to
increase
steadily
in
amount
,
level
,
or
value
•
Housing
prices
continue
to
climb
in
the
city
.
Housing
prices
continue
to
climb
in
the
city
.
•
The
temperature
will
climb
to
35
°C
this
afternoon
.
The
temperature
will
climb
to
35
°C
this
afternoon
.
verb
-
climb
,
climbing
,
climbs
,
climbed
(
of
a
plant
)
to
grow
upward
by
attaching
itself
to
a
support
•
The
ivy
will
climb
the
brick
wall
if
you
let
it
.
The
ivy
will
climb
the
brick
wall
if
you
let
it
.
•
Morning-glory
vines
climb
by
wrapping
around
nearby
stems
.
Morning-glory
vines
climb
by
wrapping
around
nearby
stems
.
disability
noun
-
disability
,
disabilities
a
physical
or
mental
condition
that
limits
a
person
’
s
movements
,
senses
,
or
activities
•
After
the
accident
,
he
learned
to
use
a
wheelchair
because
of
his
disability
.
After
the
accident
,
he
learned
to
use
a
wheelchair
because
of
his
disability
.
•
The
school
built
ramps
to
ensure
students
with
disabilities
could
enter
every
classroom
.
The
school
built
ramps
to
ensure
students
with
disabilities
could
enter
every
classroom
.
noun
-
disability
,
disabilities
something
that
makes
it
harder
for
someone
to
succeed
or
progress
•
Lack
of
experience
was
a
serious
disability
in
the
job
market
.
Lack
of
experience
was
a
serious
disability
in
the
job
market
.
•
His
shyness
turned
out
to
be
a
disability
when
he
tried
to
lead
the
meeting
.
His
shyness
turned
out
to
be
a
disability
when
he
tried
to
lead
the
meeting
.
combination
noun
the
act
or
result
of
mixing
or
joining
two
or
more
things
together
•
The
chef
created
a
tasty
combination
of
sweet
and
spicy
flavors
.
The
chef
created
a
tasty
combination
of
sweet
and
spicy
flavors
.
•
Good
teamwork
is
a
combination
of
trust
and
clear
communication
.
Good
teamwork
is
a
combination
of
trust
and
clear
communication
.
noun
a
specific
series
of
numbers
or
letters
that
opens
a
lock
•
I
forgot
the
combination
to
my
bicycle
lock
.
I
forgot
the
combination
to
my
bicycle
lock
.
•
She
turned
the
dial
slowly
to
enter
the
correct
combination
.
She
turned
the
dial
slowly
to
enter
the
correct
combination
.
noun
(
mathematics
)
a
selection
of
items
from
a
larger
set
where
order
does
not
matter
•
In
math
class
we
calculated
the
number
of
ways
to
choose
a
five-card
combination
from
a
deck
.
In
math
class
we
calculated
the
number
of
ways
to
choose
a
five-card
combination
from
a
deck
.
•
There
are
10
possible
combinations
of
three
different
fruits
in
the
salad
if
order
is
ignored
.
There
are
10
possible
combinations
of
three
different
fruits
in
the
salad
if
order
is
ignored
.
noun
(
sports
)
a
quick
series
of
planned
moves
,
especially
punches
or
kicks
,
performed
one
after
another
•
The
boxer
stunned
his
opponent
with
a
lightning-fast
three-punch
combination
.
The
boxer
stunned
his
opponent
with
a
lightning-fast
three-punch
combination
.
•
Practice
your
jab-cross-hook
combination
on
the
punching
bag
every
day
.
Practice
your
jab-cross-hook
combination
on
the
punching
bag
every
day
.
Bible
noun
the
holy
book
of
Christianity
,
made
up
of
the
Old
and
New
Testaments
,
and
regarded
by
Christians
as
sacred
scripture
•
Every
Sunday
,
the
pastor
read
passages
from
the
Bible
to
the
congregation
.
Every
Sunday
,
the
pastor
read
passages
from
the
Bible
to
the
congregation
.
•
She
kept
a
worn
Bible
by
her
bedside
and
read
it
every
night
before
sleeping
.
She
kept
a
worn
Bible
by
her
bedside
and
read
it
every
night
before
sleeping
.
From
Middle
English
Bible
,
from
Old
French
,
from
Medieval
Latin
biblia
(“
book
,
Bible
”),
from
Ancient
Greek
biblía
,
plural
of
bíblos
(“
book
,
papyrus
”).
bomb
verb
to
attack
a
place
or
people
by
dropping
bombs
•
The
air
force
bombed
the
enemy
supply
lines
overnight
.
The
air
force
bombed
the
enemy
supply
lines
overnight
.
•
Planes
threatened
to
bomb
the
city
if
talks
failed
.
Planes
threatened
to
bomb
the
city
if
talks
failed
.
verb
to
perform
or
do
very
badly
,
especially
in
a
test
,
performance
,
or
business
•
I
totally
bombed
the
math
test
.
I
totally
bombed
the
math
test
.
•
The
singer
feared
she
would
bomb
on
stage
.
The
singer
feared
she
would
bomb
on
stage
.
verb
to
move
very
fast
,
often
in
a
reckless
or
carefree
way
•
We
bombed
down
the
mountain
on
our
bikes
.
We
bombed
down
the
mountain
on
our
bikes
.
•
The
kids
love
to
bomb
around
the
playground
after
school
.
The
kids
love
to
bomb
around
the
playground
after
school
.
habit
noun
something
you
do
regularly
,
often
without
thinking
,
that
can
be
good
or
bad
•
Brushing
his
teeth
every
night
before
bed
is
an
important
habit
.
Brushing
his
teeth
every
night
before
bed
is
an
important
habit
.
•
She
has
a
bad
habit
of
biting
her
nails
whenever
she
feels
nervous
at
work
.
She
has
a
bad
habit
of
biting
her
nails
whenever
she
feels
nervous
at
work
.
From
Latin
‘
habitus
’
meaning
‘
condition
,
appearance
,
demeanor
’
and
later
‘
custom
,
practice
’.
noun
a
long
loose
piece
of
clothing
worn
by
monks
or
nuns
as
a
sign
of
their
religious
order
•
The
monk
’
s
brown
habit
brushed
the
stone
floor
as
he
walked
through
the
cloister
.
The
monk
’
s
brown
habit
brushed
the
stone
floor
as
he
walked
through
the
cloister
.
•
During
the
ceremony
,
she
received
the
white
habit
of
her
order
and
took
her
final
vows
.
During
the
ceremony
,
she
received
the
white
habit
of
her
order
and
took
her
final
vows
.
Medieval
use
extended
the
Latin
idea
of
‘
outward
condition
’
to
describe
the
distinctive
clothing
of
religious
life
.
noun
a
special
suit
of
clothes
worn
for
a
particular
activity
,
especially
a
woman
’
s
fitted
outfit
for
horse
riding
•
She
looked
elegant
in
her
navy
riding
habit
as
she
guided
the
horse
over
the
jump
.
She
looked
elegant
in
her
navy
riding
habit
as
she
guided
the
horse
over
the
jump
.
•
Victorian
photographs
often
show
ladies
wearing
long
skirts
as
part
of
their
riding
habits
.
Victorian
photographs
often
show
ladies
wearing
long
skirts
as
part
of
their
riding
habits
.
By
the
17th
century
, ‘
habit
’
broadened
to
mean
any
distinctive
clothing
for
an
activity
,
such
as
riding
.
noun
the
typical
form
or
growth
pattern
of
a
plant
,
animal
,
or
mineral
•
This
cactus
has
a
columnar
habit
that
allows
it
to
store
water
efficiently
.
This
cactus
has
a
columnar
habit
that
allows
it
to
store
water
efficiently
.
•
Botanists
classify
trees
by
leaf
shape
,
bark
texture
,
and
overall
habit
.
Botanists
classify
trees
by
leaf
shape
,
bark
texture
,
and
overall
habit
.
Scientific
writers
applied
‘
habit
’
to
plants
in
the
late
18th
century
to
describe
their
general
appearance
and
way
of
growing
.
mobile
noun
a
portable
telephone
that
you
can
carry
with
you
,
also
called
a
mobile
phone
•
I
left
my
mobile
on
the
kitchen
table
.
I
left
my
mobile
on
the
kitchen
table
.
•
Could
you
ring
me
on
my
mobile
this
evening
?
Could
you
ring
me
on
my
mobile
this
evening
?
noun
a
hanging
decoration
made
of
light
pieces
that
balance
and
move
gently
in
the
air
•
The
baby
giggled
as
the
colorful
mobile
spun
above
his
crib
.
The
baby
giggled
as
the
colorful
mobile
spun
above
his
crib
.
•
The
artist
suspended
a
metal
mobile
from
the
gallery
ceiling
,
and
it
rotated
with
every
breeze
.
The
artist
suspended
a
metal
mobile
from
the
gallery
ceiling
,
and
it
rotated
with
every
breeze
.
adjective
able
to
move
or
be
moved
easily
and
freely
;
not
fixed
in
one
place
•
The
rescue
team
unfolded
a
mobile
bridge
to
reach
the
stranded
villagers
.
The
rescue
team
unfolded
a
mobile
bridge
to
reach
the
stranded
villagers
.
•
After
her
knee
surgery
,
the
doctor
encouraged
her
to
stay
mobile
by
taking
short
walks
every
day
.
After
her
knee
surgery
,
the
doctor
encouraged
her
to
stay
mobile
by
taking
short
walks
every
day
.
Mobile
noun
-
Mobile
a
port
city
in
the
state
of
Alabama
,
USA
•
We
spent
our
spring
break
exploring
Mobile
and
its
historic
downtown
.
We
spent
our
spring
break
exploring
Mobile
and
its
historic
downtown
.
•
The
cruise
ship
docked
in
Mobile
before
heading
to
Mexico
.
The
cruise
ship
docked
in
Mobile
before
heading
to
Mexico
.
capability
noun
-
capability
,
capabilities
the
power
,
skill
,
or
qualities
needed
to
do
something
•
Climbing
the
steep
mountain
tested
her
capability
as
a
hiker
.
Climbing
the
steep
mountain
tested
her
capability
as
a
hiker
.
•
The
new
recruit
showed
an
impressive
capability
for
learning
languages
.
The
new
recruit
showed
an
impressive
capability
for
learning
languages
.
From
capable
+
-ity
,
first
recorded
in
the
1600s
.
noun
-
capability
,
capabilities
a
specific
function
or
feature
that
a
machine
,
system
,
or
organization
is
designed
to
perform
•
This
phone
has
the
capability
to
charge
wirelessly
.
This
phone
has
the
capability
to
charge
wirelessly
.
•
The
satellite
’
s
imaging
capability
lets
scientists
study
weather
patterns
.
The
satellite
’
s
imaging
capability
lets
scientists
study
weather
patterns
.
Derived
from
the
earlier
sense
of
personal
ability
and
extended
to
machinery
and
systems
in
the
early
20th
century
.
rub
verb
-
rub
,
rubbing
,
rubs
,
rubbed
to
move
your
hand
or
another
object
backwards
and
forwards
over
something
while
pressing
it
•
She
rubbed
the
foggy
mirror
until
it
became
clear
.
She
rubbed
the
foggy
mirror
until
it
became
clear
.
•
The
little
boy
rubbed
his
hands
together
to
warm
them
in
the
winter
air
.
The
little
boy
rubbed
his
hands
together
to
warm
them
in
the
winter
air
.
Old
English
"
rubban
"
probably
from
Low
German
"
rubben
",
meaning
to
scrape
or
scratch
.
noun
-
rub
,
rubbing
,
rubs
,
rubbed
,
rubby
,
rubbier
,
rubbiest
an
act
of
moving
something
over
a
surface
with
pressure
•
Give
the
table
a
quick
rub
with
the
cloth
.
Give
the
table
a
quick
rub
with
the
cloth
.
•
My
shoulders
felt
better
after
a
gentle
rub
.
My
shoulders
felt
better
after
a
gentle
rub
.
verb
-
rub
,
rubbing
,
rubs
,
rubbed
to
spread
a
substance
such
as
cream
,
oil
,
or
salt
onto
a
surface
by
moving
it
firmly
back
and
forth
•
He
rubbed
sunscreen
on
his
arms
before
swimming
.
He
rubbed
sunscreen
on
his
arms
before
swimming
.
•
The
chef
rubbed
salt
into
the
fresh
fish
.
The
chef
rubbed
salt
into
the
fresh
fish
.
noun
-
rub
,
rubbing
,
rubs
,
rubbed
a
dry
mixture
of
ground
spices
spread
over
meat
before
cooking
to
add
flavor
•
The
cook
covered
the
ribs
with
a
spicy
rub
.
The
cook
covered
the
ribs
with
a
spicy
rub
.
•
Mix
paprika
,
garlic
,
and
sugar
to
make
a
sweet
barbecue
rub
.
Mix
paprika
,
garlic
,
and
sugar
to
make
a
sweet
barbecue
rub
.
noun
-
rub
,
rubbing
,
rubs
,
rubbed
a
difficulty
or
problem
that
makes
something
harder
than
expected
•
We
can
finish
the
project
,
but
here
’
s
the
rub
—
we
need
more
money
.
We
can
finish
the
project
,
but
here
’
s
the
rub
—
we
need
more
money
.
•
The
plan
sounds
great
;
the
rub
is
that
no
one
has
a
car
.
The
plan
sounds
great
;
the
rub
is
that
no
one
has
a
car
.
exhibition
noun
a
public
show
of
objects
,
artworks
,
or
information
for
people
to
look
at
•
The
city
museum
is
hosting
an
exhibition
of
ancient
Egyptian
artifacts
.
The
city
museum
is
hosting
an
exhibition
of
ancient
Egyptian
artifacts
.
•
Tickets
sold
out
quickly
for
the
photography
exhibition
at
the
art
center
.
Tickets
sold
out
quickly
for
the
photography
exhibition
at
the
art
center
.
Late
Middle
English
,
from
Latin
‘
exhibere
’
meaning
‘
to
show
’
plus
the
suffix
‘
-ion
’.
noun
a
sports
event
held
mainly
to
entertain
or
practice
and
not
counting
toward
official
competition
results
•
The
two
basketball
teams
played
an
exhibition
game
before
the
season
started
.
The
two
basketball
teams
played
an
exhibition
game
before
the
season
started
.
•
Fans
loved
the
special
exhibition
match
between
the
retired
stars
.
Fans
loved
the
special
exhibition
match
between
the
retired
stars
.
noun
a
showing
or
demonstration
of
a
quality
,
skill
,
or
behaviour
for
others
to
see
•
Her
piano
solo
was
an
impressive
exhibition
of
talent
.
Her
piano
solo
was
an
impressive
exhibition
of
talent
.
•
The
striker's
hat-trick
was
an
exhibition
of
pure
skill
.
The
striker's
hat-trick
was
an
exhibition
of
pure
skill
.
cabinet
noun
a
piece
of
furniture
with
doors
and
shelves
or
drawers
used
for
storing
things
•
Maria
put
the
clean
plates
in
the
cabinet
above
the
sink
.
Maria
put
the
clean
plates
in
the
cabinet
above
the
sink
.
•
The
living-room
cabinet
holds
the
family's
photo
albums
and
board
games
.
The
living-room
cabinet
holds
the
family's
photo
albums
and
board
games
.
From
Middle
French
"
cabinet
"
meaning
a
small
room
or
chest
,
originally
from
Old
French
"
cabane
" (
cabin
).
noun
the
group
of
senior
government
ministers
who
advise
the
leader
and
make
important
decisions
•
The
prime
minister
reshuffled
the
cabinet
after
the
election
.
The
prime
minister
reshuffled
the
cabinet
after
the
election
.
•
Reporters
waited
to
hear
the
decisions
made
during
the
cabinet
meeting
.
Reporters
waited
to
hear
the
decisions
made
during
the
cabinet
meeting
.
Adopted
in
the
17th
century
for
the
private
council
that
met
in
the
monarch's
small
chamber
,
later
generalized
to
any
chief
executive's
group
of
advisers
.
stability
noun
-
stability
a
condition
in
which
something
continues
without
unexpected
changes
or
disturbances
•
After
years
of
war
,
the
country
finally
enjoyed
political
stability
.
After
years
of
war
,
the
country
finally
enjoyed
political
stability
.
•
Saving
a
little
money
each
month
gave
our
family
a
sense
of
financial
stability
.
Saving
a
little
money
each
month
gave
our
family
a
sense
of
financial
stability
.
noun
-
stability
the
quality
of
an
object
or
structure
that
keeps
it
steady
and
prevents
it
from
tipping
,
shaking
,
or
falling
•
The
chair
’
s
wide
legs
give
it
plenty
of
stability
on
uneven
ground
.
The
chair
’
s
wide
legs
give
it
plenty
of
stability
on
uneven
ground
.
•
The
gymnast
spread
her
arms
to
keep
her
stability
on
the
narrow
beam
.
The
gymnast
spread
her
arms
to
keep
her
stability
on
the
narrow
beam
.
noun
-
stability
a
calm
and
balanced
state
of
mind
or
behaviour
that
is
not
easily
upset
•
Daily
meditation
helps
him
maintain
emotional
stability
.
Daily
meditation
helps
him
maintain
emotional
stability
.
•
The
child
’
s
stability
improved
once
her
routine
became
regular
.
The
child
’
s
stability
improved
once
her
routine
became
regular
.
noun
-
stability
the
ability
of
a
substance
or
system
to
remain
unchanged
and
not
break
down
,
react
,
or
fail
under
normal
conditions
•
Stainless
steel
is
valued
for
its
stability
in
wet
conditions
.
Stainless
steel
is
valued
for
its
stability
in
wet
conditions
.
•
The
drug
’
s
chemical
stability
allows
it
to
be
stored
for
years
.
The
drug
’
s
chemical
stability
allows
it
to
be
stored
for
years
.
cabin
noun
a
small
,
simple
house
,
usually
made
of
wood
,
often
found
in
the
countryside
or
mountains
•
We
spent
the
weekend
in
a
cozy
cabin
by
the
lake
.
We
spent
the
weekend
in
a
cozy
cabin
by
the
lake
.
•
Snow
covered
the
roof
of
the
log
cabin
after
the
storm
.
Snow
covered
the
roof
of
the
log
cabin
after
the
storm
.
From
Middle
English
cabane
,
from
Old
French
cabane
,
from
Late
Latin
capanna
meaning
“
hut
”
or
“
small
shelter
”.
noun
a
private
room
or
enclosed
space
on
a
ship
,
aircraft
,
or
vehicle
where
passengers
or
crew
sit
or
sleep
•
The
pilot
announced
that
we
could
move
around
the
cabin
once
the
seat-belt
sign
was
off
.
The
pilot
announced
that
we
could
move
around
the
cabin
once
the
seat-belt
sign
was
off
.
•
She
booked
a
first-class
cabin
on
the
cruise
ship
.
She
booked
a
first-class
cabin
on
the
cruise
ship
.
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
;
later
specialized
to
mean
rooms
on
ships
in
the
15th
century
and
on
aircraft
in
the
20th
century
.
absorb
verb
to
soak
up
or
take
in
a
liquid
,
gas
,
or
form
of
energy
so
that
it
becomes
part
of
something
•
The
thick
towel
quickly
absorbed
the
pool
water
from
the
boy
’
s
hair
.
The
thick
towel
quickly
absorbed
the
pool
water
from
the
boy
’
s
hair
.
•
Dark
pavement
absorbs
heat
from
the
sun
,
making
city
streets
hotter
in
summer
.
Dark
pavement
absorbs
heat
from
the
sun
,
making
city
streets
hotter
in
summer
.
From
Latin
absorbere
“
swallow
up
”,
from
ab-
“
away
,
up
”
+
sorbere
“
suck
in
”.
verb
to
take
in
information
or
ideas
and
understand
them
fully
•
It
was
hard
for
the
tired
students
to
absorb
all
the
details
of
the
long
lecture
.
It
was
hard
for
the
tired
students
to
absorb
all
the
details
of
the
long
lecture
.
•
Children
absorb
languages
more
quickly
than
adults
.
Children
absorb
languages
more
quickly
than
adults
.
verb
to
take
up
all
of
someone
’
s
attention
,
time
,
or
interest
•
The
exciting
video
game
completely
absorbed
the
boy
for
hours
.
The
exciting
video
game
completely
absorbed
the
boy
for
hours
.
•
Her
new
project
absorbs
most
of
her
free
time
.
Her
new
project
absorbs
most
of
her
free
time
.
verb
to
accept
the
cost
,
change
,
or
shock
of
something
without
passing
it
on
•
The
company
agreed
to
absorb
the
shipping
costs
for
international
customers
.
The
company
agreed
to
absorb
the
shipping
costs
for
international
customers
.
•
New
safety
barriers
are
designed
to
absorb
the
impact
of
a
collision
.
New
safety
barriers
are
designed
to
absorb
the
impact
of
a
collision
.
verb
to
take
something
or
someone
into
a
larger
group
so
that
it
becomes
part
of
it
•
The
larger
firm
absorbed
its
smaller
competitor
in
a
friendly
merger
.
The
larger
firm
absorbed
its
smaller
competitor
in
a
friendly
merger
.
•
The
growing
city
eventually
absorbed
the
nearby
villages
.
The
growing
city
eventually
absorbed
the
nearby
villages
.
exhibit
noun
an
object
or
group
of
objects
that
is
put
on
show
in
a
museum
,
gallery
,
or
similar
place
•
The
mummy
is
the
most
popular
exhibit
in
the
museum
.
The
mummy
is
the
most
popular
exhibit
in
the
museum
.
•
Visitors
gathered
around
the
new
dinosaur
exhibit
.
Visitors
gathered
around
the
new
dinosaur
exhibit
.
verb
to
put
something
in
a
public
place
so
that
people
can
look
at
it
•
The
museum
plans
to
exhibit
rare
dinosaur
fossils
next
summer
.
The
museum
plans
to
exhibit
rare
dinosaur
fossils
next
summer
.
•
At
the
school
fair
,
the
students
exhibited
their
science
projects
on
large
tables
.
At
the
school
fair
,
the
students
exhibited
their
science
projects
on
large
tables
.
Late
Middle
English
from
Latin
exhibere
‘
hold
out
,
present
’,
from
ex-
‘
out
’
+
habere
‘
hold
’.
noun
a
public
show
of
art
or
other
items
•
The
city
is
hosting
a
wildlife
photography
exhibit
this
weekend
.
The
city
is
hosting
a
wildlife
photography
exhibit
this
weekend
.
•
We
spent
the
afternoon
at
a
science
exhibit
about
space
travel
.
We
spent
the
afternoon
at
a
science
exhibit
about
space
travel
.
verb
to
clearly
show
a
particular
quality
,
feeling
,
or
ability
•
The
child
exhibited
remarkable
courage
during
the
rescue
.
The
child
exhibited
remarkable
courage
during
the
rescue
.
•
He
exhibits
little
interest
in
sports
but
loves
music
.
He
exhibits
little
interest
in
sports
but
loves
music
.
verb
to
formally
present
a
document
or
object
as
evidence
in
a
court
of
law
•
The
lawyer
exhibited
the
contract
to
prove
ownership
.
The
lawyer
exhibited
the
contract
to
prove
ownership
.
•
In
court
,
the
detective
exhibited
the
weapon
found
at
the
scene
.
In
court
,
the
detective
exhibited
the
weapon
found
at
the
scene
.
noun
a
document
or
object
that
is
presented
as
evidence
in
a
court
case
•
The
knife
was
labeled
as
exhibit
B
during
the
trial
.
The
knife
was
labeled
as
exhibit
B
during
the
trial
.
•
Her
emails
became
a
crucial
exhibit
in
the
fraud
case
.
Her
emails
became
a
crucial
exhibit
in
the
fraud
case
.