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<A>a or an(1) one; (2) any; (3) eachWould you give me a sheet of paper? (1)A triangle has three sides. (2)He comes to see his grandmother once a week. (3)ablehaving the power to do somethingAre you able to speak English?about (1) almost; (2) of or having a relation toHe completed about half of his work. (1)We talk about the weather. (2)aboveat a higher placeHis head was above the water. accept to agree to receivePlease accept my thanks.accident (1) something that happens by chance or mistake; (2) an unplanned eventShe was injured in the accident. (1)We met again by accident after seventeen years had passed. (2)accuse (1) to say a person is responsible for an act or crime; (2) to make a statement against someoneHer friend accused her of breaking his heart. (1)The lawyer accused the suspect of lying. (2)across (1) from side to side; (2) to the other sideThe box was ten centimeters across. (1)The dog ran across the road. (2)act to do somethingHe acted immediately to stop the fight.activistone who seeks change through actionThe activist worked hard to change the law.actorsomeone acting in a play or showThat actor frightened me.add(1) to put (something) with another to make it larger; (2) to say morePlease add my name to the list. (1)She told him to leave, but added that she would like to see him again. (2)administrationthe executive part of a government, usually headed by a president or prime ministerThe new administration starts work in January.admit (1) to accept; (2) to express one's guilt or responsibilityWhen was the country admitted to the United Nations? (1)He admitted that what he did was wrong. (2)adulta grown personOnly an adult can sign the document.adviseto help with information, knowledge or ideas in making a decisionDid you advise him to leave?affect (1)to influence；(2)to produce an effect onA lack of sleep affected the singer's performance. (1)Mr. Nutley's belief in my talent greatly affected my life. (2) afraidfeeling fearI am afraid of guns.after(1)later; (2)behindShe arrived after the lesson started. (1)In the alphabet, B is after A. (2)again(1) another time; (2) as beforeSam played the song again. (1)I found my book in the same place again. (2)against(1) opposed to; (2) not agreeing with something They marched against the war. (1)He agreed to most of the plan, but was against starting it now. (2)agehow old a person or thing isThe legal age for voting is eighteen.agency an organization that is part of a larger groupUNICEF is an agency of the United Nations.aggression(1) an attack against a person or country; (2) the violation of a country's bordersThe surprise attack was an act of aggression. (1)The country committed aggression when it crossed the border of the other country. (2)ago(1) of time past; (2) before nowHe was my friend long ago. (1)I saw her two years ago. (2)agree(1) to have the same belief as someone; (2) to be willing to do somethingWe agree about politics. (1)Both sides agree to meet again next week. (2)agriculturefarmingJohn studied agriculture because he wanted to be a farmer.aid(1) to help; (2) to support; (3) help, assistanceHe offered to aid the victims of the fire. (1)Did you give money to aid the Democratic or the Republican candidate? (2)Congress voted to provide aid to the flood victims. (3)aim(1) to point a gun at; (2) a goal or purposeYou cannot hit the target if you do not aim the gun. (1)The aim of the reformers is to improve government. (2)airthe mixture of gases around the earth, mostly nitrogen and oxygen, that we breatheThe air is clean in the mountains.air forcea military organization using airplanesThe air force wants more airplanes and missiles.airplanea vehicle with wings that fliesI flew home on an airplane.airporta place where airplanes take off and landThe airplane landed at the airport in Washington.albuma collection of recorded musicHe recorded the song from an old record album.alcohola strong, colorless liquid, usually made from grain, used as a drug or in industrial productsThe man fell because he drank too much alcohol.alive(1) having life; (2) not deadThe flowers become alive in the spring. (1)The accident victim was seriously injured but is still alive. (2)all(1) everything; (2) everyone; (3) the complete amountShe ate all that she wanted. (1)All were invited to speak on the proposal. (2)She spent all her money for a new car. (3)ally a nation or person joined with another for a special purposeBritain is a military ally of the United States.almosta little less than completelyMy dog is almost five years old.aloneseparated from othersSome people enjoy eating alone.alongnear or onWe walked along the road.already(1) before now; (2) even nowShe was already there when we arrived. (1)It is already too late to take the train. (2)also(1) added to; (2) tooPlease bring me the fish dinner and coffee, and also some water. (1)She said she also wanted to go home. (2)althougheven if it is true thatAlthough he was tired, he kept walking.always(1) at all times; (2) every timeThis street is always busy. (1)We always study together. (2)ambassador a nation's highest diplomatic representative (to another government)Foreign ambassadors live in the capital city.amendto add to or to change (a proposal or law)The committee refused to amend its proposal.ammunitionthe bullets or shells fired from gunsThey could not fight without ammunition.amongin or part of (a group)She was among the students who left the school. amountthe number, size or weight of anythingThe doctor gave him only a small amount of medicine.anarchy(1) a lack of order; (2) lawlessnessThe peaceful protests blocked the streets and produced anarchy. (1)Anarchy resulted when the city could not stop the riots. (2)ancestora family member from the pastMy ancestors came from Switzerland in 1742.ancient(1) very old; (2) long agoScientists discovered the ancient knife in a cave. (1)They read the Iliad while studying ancient Greece. (2)and (1) also; (2) in addition to; (3) withMy dog likes to run and jump. (1)Five and three equal eight. (2)Do you like rice and black beans? (3)angera strong emotion against someone or somethingThe protester's voice was full of anger.animala living creature that moves, such as a dog or catThe kangaroo is a strange animal.anniversarya yearly celebration or observance of an event that happened in the pastWhen is your wedding anniversary?announce(1) to make known publicly; (2) to declare officiallyWho announced the VOA news last night? (1)The president announced a tax cut. (2)another(1) one more;（2）a different oneMay I have another kiss? (1)Let's do this another way. (2)answer(1) a statement produced by a question; (2) to make a statement after being asked a questionThat was my final answer. (1)She answered the question with a smile. (2)anyone or more of no special kindI do not have any plans to leave town.apologizeto express regret for a mistake or accident for which one accepts responsibilityDo not apologize for someone else's mistake.appeal(1) to take to a higher court, person or group for a decision; (2) to call on somebody for helpI 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 seemThe 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)appoint(1) to name; (2) to chooseThe owner appointed John to head the new business. (1)The president can appoint a judge to the new court. (2)approve(1) to agree with; (2) to agree to supportThe bank approved my loan. (1)I approve of your proposal. (2)archeologythe scientific study of past human life and activitiesHe studied archeology in college.areaany place or part of itMy friend lives in this area.argue(1) to offer reasons for or against something; (2) to dispute; (3) to disagreeThe 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) weaponsThe rebels got most of their arms by taking them from soldiers. (1)We are very concerned about the spread of nuclear arms. (2)armymilitary ground forcesThe army fights on the ground.aroundon every side (of)She drove around in her new car.arrest(1) to seize a person for legal action; (2) to take as a prisonerThe judge ordered police to arrest him because he refused to come to court. (1)The police arrested the violent demonstrators. (2)arriveto come to a place, especially at the end of a tripThe president arrived in Tokyo for an official visit.artexpressions or creations by humans, such as paintings, music, writing or statuesMuch of the art included paintings stolen during World War II.artillerybig gunsArtillery destroyed most of the buildings in the town.as(1) equally; (2) when; (3) whileThe wild fire spread as fast as the wind behind it. (1)As he heard the gunshot, he looked at his watch and saw it was almost five o'clock. (2) He watched the animal as it ran across the field. (3)ash the part left after something burnsOnly ashes were left when the fire passed.ask(1) to question; (2) to say something is wantedWe ask the teacher questions every day. (1)The candidate asked the people for their votes. (2)assistto helpThe doctor asked the medical student to assist him.astronauta person who travels in spaceAstronaut Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon.astronomythe scientific study of stars and the universeI study astronomy because I like to look at stars.asylumpolitical protection given by a government to a person from another countryThe refugee asked for political asylum.at(1) in or near; (2) where; (3) whenShe saw the bear at the edge of the forest. (1)Look at the bear. (2)We must go home at noon. (3)atmospherethe gases surrounding any star or planetThe atmosphere of Venus is mostly water and carbon dioxide.attach(1) to tie together; (2) to connectPlease 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)attempt(1) to work toward something; (2) to try; (3) to make an effortHe attempted to change his life one step at a time. (1)Do not attempt to drive through the flood waters. (2)You will never write your book if you do not attempt it. (3)attendto be present atThe president will attend the meeting.automobile(1) a vehicle with wheels used to carry people; (2) a carIs a bus an automobile? (1)Who invented the automobile? (2)autumnthe time of the year between summer and winterThe trees of autumn are bright red and yellow.average(1) something (a number) representing the middle; (2) common; (3) normalThe average of daily high temperatures in Washington in January is zero degrees, Celsius. (1)The average amount spent for lunch was two dollars. (2)John is an average student. (3)avoidto stay away fromAvoid meat and milk products to prevent a heart attack.awakenot sleepingThe storm kept everyone awake for hours.awardan honor or prize for an act or serviceLast night, we saw the movie that won the best picture award.awaynot nearThe old man came from far away, but his home is here now. <B>babya newly born creatureMary had a baby last night.back(1) the part behind the front; (2) the other way from forwardThe writer's picture is on the back of the book. (1)She stopped walking away and looked back at me. (2)bad(1) wrong; (2) acting against the law; (3) not goodBill made a bad decision. (1)The prisoner was a bad man for most of his life. (2)The water was dirty and had a bad taste. (3)balanceto make two sides or forces equalI balanced my budget by not spending more than I earned.ballsomething roundThe earth is shaped like a ball.balloona device of strong, light material that rises when filled with gas lighter than airMany hot air balloons race in New Mexico each year.ballota piece of paper used for votingI was asked to count the ballots and announce the winner.ban(1) to not permit; (2) to stop; (3) an official restrictionRunning is banned at our swimming pool. (1)The curfew bans all night time travel. (2)The protestors called for a ban on smoking in public buildings. (3)bankan organization that keeps and lends moneyThe man said he robbed banks because that is where the money is.barto prevent or blockHe was barred from competing in the games because he used illegal drugs.barrieranything that blocks or makes an action difficultThe voting rights law removes most racial barriers to voting.base(1) a military center; (2) to establish as a fact My brother is at a military training base. (1)Her research was based on experiments. (2)battlea fight between opposing armed forcesSouthern forces won the battle but lost the war.be(1) to live; (2) to happen; (3) to existThe man is very sick and will not be here much longer. (1)The wedding will be soon. (2)Washington, D.C., has been the capital for 200 years. (3)beat to hit again and againThe prison guards denied they beat the prisoner.beautythat which pleases the eye, ear or spiritAll fell silent at the beauty of the mountains.becausefor the reason that He left because he was sick.becometo come to beWhen did he become sick?beda sleeping placeThe bed was so hard that I could not sleep.beforeearlierBill ate before he went to work.begin(1) to do the first part of an action; (2) to startHe began to laugh when he saw me. (1)A long walk begins with one step. (2) behind(1) at the back of; (2) in back ofOur fastest runner was far behind the leader. (1)