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2008-07-10 21:57:49
accuse
[(1) to say a person is responsible for an act or crime; (2) to make a statement against someone]
Her friend accused her of breaking his heart. (1)
The lawyer accused the suspect of lying. (2)
administration
[the executive part of a government, usually headed by a president or prime minister]
The new administration starts work in January.
aggression
[(1) an attack against a person or country; (2) the violation of a country's borders]
The surprise attack was an act of aggression. (1)
The country committed aggression when it crossed the border of the other country. (2)
ally
[a nation or person joined with another for a special purpose]
Britain is a military ally of the United States.
ambassador
[a nation's highest diplomatic representative (to another government)]
Foreign ambassadors live in the capital city.
amend
[to add to or to change (a proposal or law)]
The committee refused to amend its proposal.
ammunition
[the bullets or shells fired from guns]
They could not fight without ammunition.
anarchy
[(1) a lack of order; (2) lawlessness]
The peaceful protests blocked the streets and produced anarchy. (1)
Anarchy resulted when the city could not stop the riots. (2)
ancestor
[a family member from the past]
My ancestors came from Switzerland in 1742.
ancient
[(1) very old; (2) long ago]
Scientists discovered the ancient knife in a cave. (1)
They read the Iliad while studying ancient Greece. (2)
anger
[a strong emotion against someone or something]
The protester's voice was full of anger.
anniversary
[a yearly celebration or observance of an event that happened in the past]
When is your wedding anniversary?
appeal
[(1) to take to a higher court, person or group for a decision; (2) to call on somebody for help]
I have appealed the decision to a higher court. (1)
The aid organization appealed for more food and water for flood victims. (2)
appear
[(1) to show oneself; (2) to come into sight; (3) to seem]
The actor appeared on television for the first time. (1)
The ship appeared as the fog lifted. (2)
The farmer appeared to be very tired. (3)
archeology
[the scientific study of past human life and activities]
He studied archeology in college.
argue
[(1) to offer reasons for or against something; (2) to dispute; (3) to disagree]
The President argued for more aid to schools. (1)
They argued all day but could not find agreement. (2)
George and Al love to argue about politics. (3)
arms
[(1) military equipment; (2) weapons]
The rebels got most of their arms by taking them from soldiers. (1)
We are very concerned about the spread of nuclear arms. (2)
arrest
[(1) to seize a person for legal action; (2) to take as a prisoner]
The judge ordered police to arrest him because he refused to come to court. (1)
The police arrested the violent demonstrators. (2)
artillery
[big guns]
Artillery destroyed most of the buildings in the town.
ash
[the part left after something burns]
Only ashes were left when the fire passed.
astronaut
[a person who travels in space]
Astronaut Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon.
astronomy
[the scientific study of stars and the universe]
I study astronomy because I like to look at stars.
asylum
[political protection given by a government to a person from another country]
The refugee asked for political asylum.
atmosphere
[the gases surrounding any star or planet]
The atmosphere of Venus is mostly water and carbon dioxide.
attach
[(1) to tie together; (2) to connect]
Please attach this name card to your coat. (1)
He attached himself to our group. (2)
attack
[(1) a violent attempt to damage, injure or kill; (2) to start a fight]
The war started with a rebel attack on government troops at Charleston, South Carolina. (1)
Several men attacked him on the street. (2)
attend
[to be present at]
The president will attend the meeting.
automobile
[(1) a vehicle with wheels used to carry people; (2) a car]
Is a bus an automobile? (1)
Who invented the automobile? (2)
award
[an honor or prize for an act or service]
Last night, we saw the movie that won the best picture award.
