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astronaut
[a person who travels in space]
Astronaut
Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon.
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astronomy
[the scientific study of stars and the universe]
I
study astronomy because I like to look at stars.
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asylum
[political protection given by a government to a person
from another country]
The
refugee asked for political asylum.
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at
[(1) in or near; (2) where; (3) when]
She
saw the bear at the edge of the forest. (1)
Look
at the bear. (2)
We
must go home at noon. (3)
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atmosphere
[the gases surrounding any star or planet]
The
atmosphere of Venus is mostly water and carbon dioxide.
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attach
[(1) to tie together; (2) to connect]
Please
attach this name card to your coat. (1)
He
attached himself to our group. (2)
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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)
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attempt
[(1) to work toward something; (2) to try; (3) to make
an effort]
He
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)
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attend
[to be present at]
The
president will attend the meeting.
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automobile
[(1) a vehicle with wheels used to carry people; (2) a
car]
Is
a bus an automobile? (1)
Who
invented the automobile? (2)
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autumn
[the time of the year between summer and winter]
The
trees of autumn are bright red and yellow.
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average
[(1) something (a number) representing the middle; (2)
common; (3) normal]
The
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)
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avoid
[to stay away from]
Avoid
meat and milk products to prevent a heart attack.
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awake
[not sleeping]
The
storm kept everyone awake for hours.
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award
[an honor or prize for an act or service]
Last
night, we saw the movie that won the best picture award.
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away
[not near]
The
old man came from far away, but his home is here now.
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