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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)
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age
[how old a person or thing is]
The
legal age for voting is eighteen.
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agency
[an organization that is part of a larger group]
UNICEF
is an agency of the United Nations.
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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)
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ago
[(1) of time past; (2) before now]
He
was my friend long ago. (1)
I
saw her two years ago. (2)
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agree
[(1) to have the same belief as someone; (2) to be
willing to do something]
We
agree about politics. (1)
Both
sides agree to meet again next week. (2)
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agriculture
[farming]
John
studied agriculture because he wanted to be a farmer.
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aid
[(1) to help; (2) to support; (3) help,
assistance]
He
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)
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aim
[(1) to point a gun at; (2) a goal or purpose]
You
cannot hit the target if you do not aim the gun. (1)
The
aim of the reformers is to improve government. (2)
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air
[the mixture of gases around the earth, mostly nitrogen
and oxygen, that we breathe]
The
air is clean in the mountains.
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air
force [a military organization using
airplanes]
The
air force wants more airplanes and missiles.
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airplane
[a vehicle with wings that flies]
I
flew home on an airplane.
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airport
[a place where airplanes take off and land]
The
airplane landed at the airport in Washington.
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album
[a collection of recorded music]
He
recorded the song from an old record album.
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alcohol
[a strong, colorless liquid, usually made from grain,
used as a drug or in industrial products]
The
man fell because he drank too much alcohol.
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alive
[(1) having life; (2) not dead]
The
flowers become alive in the spring. (1)
The
accident victim was seriously injured but is still alive. (2)
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all
[(1) everything; (2) everyone; (3) the complete
amount]
She
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)
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ally
[a nation or person joined with another for a special
purpose]
Britain
is a military ally of the United States.
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almost
[a little less than completely]
My
dog is almost five years old.
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alone
[separated from others]
Some
people enjoy eating alone.
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