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NOUN A person who manufactures articlesof cast metal; the owner or operator of a foundry Ex: An iron founder. VERB Fill with water and sink Ex: Six drowned when the yacht foundered off the florida cost. |
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NOUN An essential supporting structure of a building, vehicle, or object Ex: a conservatory in a delicate framework of iron. |
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NOUN An activity or purpose natural to or intended for a person or thing Ex: Vitamin A is required for good eye function. Functionless (adj) |
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NOUN A sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose Ex: He had set up a fund to coordinate economic investmen. |
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ADJECTIVE Forming a necessary base or core; of central importance Ex: The protection of fundamental human rights. NOUN (usu. fundamentals) A central or primary rule of principle on which something is based Ex: Two courses cover the fundamentals of microbiology. |
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ADVERB In addition; besides (used to introduce a fresh consideration in a argument) Ex: This species has a quiet charm and, furthermore, is an easy garden plant. |
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NOUN The members of one or other sex Ex: Difference between the genders are encouraged from an early age. |
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VERB Cause (something, esp. an emotion or situation) to arise or come about Ex: Changes that are likely to generate contoversy |
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NOUN All of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively Ex: One of his generation's finest songwriters. Generational (adj) Generationally (adverb) |
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NOUN The earth Ex: collecting goodies from all over the globe. Globelike (adj) Globoid (adj & noun) globose (adj) |
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NOUN 1. An instance of sending the ball into or over this space, esp. as a unit of scoring in a game Ex: The decisive opening goal. 2. The object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result Ex: Going to law school has become the most important goal in his life |
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NOUN A particular level of rank, quality, proficiency, intensity, or value Ex: Sea salt is usually available in coarse or fine grades. VERB Arrange in or allocate to grades; class or sort Ex: carefully graded exercises |
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VERB Agree to give allow (something requested) to Ex: A letter granting them permission to smoke Grantable (adj) Granter (noun) |
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NOUN A formal promise or assurance (typically in writing) that certain conditions will be fulfilled, esp. that a product will be repaired or replaced if not of a specified quality and durability Ex: We offer a 10 years guarantee againts rusting. VERB (-tees, -teed, -tee.ing) Provide a formal assurance or promise, esp. that certain conditions shall be fulfilled relating to a product, service, or transaction Ex: The con artist guarantees that the dirt pile will yield at least 2o ounces of gold. |
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NOUN A general rule, principle, or piece of advice Ex: I need a guideline. |
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ADVERB As a consequence; for this reason Ex: A stiff breeze and hence a high windchill. |
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NOUN A system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority Ex: The magazine was read quite widely even by some of the hierarchy. Hierarchic (adj) Hierarchization (noun) Hierarchize (verb)
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NOUN 1. An outstanding part of an event or period of time Ex: He views that season as the highlight of his career. 2. A bright or reflective area in a painting, picture, or design. (usu. highlights) a bright tint in the hair, esp. one produced by bleaching or dyeing VERB (often be highlighted) pick out and emphasize Ex: The issues highlighted by the report |
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NOUN A supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation Ex: Professional astronomers attacked him for popularizing an unconfirmed hypothesis. |
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ADJACTIVE Similar in every detail; exactly alike Ex: Four girls in identical green outfits.
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VERB Establish or indicate who or what (someone or something) is Ex: The judge ordered that the girl not be identified. Identifiable (adj) Identifiably (adverb)
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NOUN A system of ideas and ideals, esp. one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy Ex: The ideology of republicanism. Ideological (adj) Ideologically (adverb) Ideologist (noun)
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ADJACTIVE Lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated Ex: He was told constantly that he was ignorant and stupid. Ignorantly (adverb)
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VERB Provide (a book, newspaper, etc.) with pictures Ex: The guide is illustrated with full-color photographs. |
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