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enemy
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(n) any hostile group of people; "he viewed lawyers as the real enemy"

(n) an opposing military force; "the enemy attacked at dawn"

(n) an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force); "a soldier must be prepared to kill his enemies"

(n) a personal enemy; "they had been political foes for years"

explore
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(v) examine (organs etc.) for diagnostic purposes

(v) examine minutely

(v) inquire into

(v) travel to or penetrate into; "explore unknown territory in biology"

educational
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(s) providing knowledge; "an educational film"

(a) relating to the process of education; "educational psychology"

expand
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(v) become larger in size or volume or quantity; "his business expanded rapidly"

(v) exaggerate or make bigger; "The charges were inflated"

(v) grow stronger; "The economy was booming"

(v) expand the influence of; "The King extended his rule to the Eastern part of the continent"

(v) make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity; "expand the house by adding another wing"

(v) add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing; "She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation"

(v) extend in one or more directions; "The dough expands"

engine
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(n) motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

(n) a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks

(n) something used to achieve a purpose; "an engine of change"

extra
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(n) something additional of the same kind; "he always carried extras in case of an emergency"

(n) an additional edition of a newspaper (usually to report a crisis)

(n) a minor actor in crowd scenes

(s) further or added; "called for additional troops"; "need extra help"; "an extra pair of shoes"; "I have no other shoes"; "there are other possibilities"

(s) more than is needed, desired, or required; "trying to lose excess weight"; "found some extra change lying on the dresser"; "yet another book on heraldry might be thought redundant"; "skills made redundant by technological advance"; "sleeping in the spare

(s) added to a regular schedule; "a special holiday flight"; "put on special buses for the big game"

(r) unusually or exceptionally; "an extra fast car"

expression
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(n) the act of forcing something out by squeezing or pressing; "the expression of milk from her breast"

(n) the expression on a person's face; "a sad expression"; "a look of triumph"; "an angry face"

(n) a group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit; "I concluded from his awkward constructions that he was a foreigner"

(n) a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement

(n) expression without words; "tears are an expression of grief"; "the pulse is a reflection of the heart's condition"

(n) the style of expressing yourself; "he suggested a better formulation"; "his manner of expression showed how much he cared"

(n) the communication (in speech or writing) of your beliefs or opinions; "expressions of good will"; "he helped me find expression for my ideas"

(n) a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations; "pardon the expression"

(n) (genetics) the process of expressing a gene

exchange
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(n) (chess) the capture by both players (usually on consecutive moves) of pieces of equal value; "the endgame began after the exchange of queens"

(n) (chess) gaining (or losing) a rook in return for a knight or bishop; "black lost the exchange"

(n) the act of putting one thing or person in the place of another: "he sent Smith in for Jones but the substitution came too late to help"

(n) reciprocal transfer of equivalent sums of money especially the currencies of different countries; "he earns his living from the interchange of currency"

(n) the act of giving something in return for something received; "deductible losses on sales or exchanges of property are allowable"

(n) the act of changing one thing for another thing; "Adam was promised immortality in exchange for his disobedience"; "there was an exchange of prisoners"

(n) (sports) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes; "after a short rally Connors won the point"

(n) a workplace that serves as a telecommunications facility where lines from telephones can be connected together to permit communication

(n) a workplace for buying and selling; open only to members

(n) a mutual expression of views (especially an unpleasant one); "they had a bitter exchange"

(n) chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

(v) change over, change around, or switch over

(v) exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category; "Could you convert my dollars into pounds?"; "He changed his name"; "convert centimeters into inches"; "convert holdings into shares"

(v) exchange a penalty for a less severe one

(v) give to, and receive from, one another; "Would you change places with me?"; "We have been exchanging letters for a year"

(v) hand over one and receive another, approximately equivalent; "exchange prisoners"; "exchange employees between branches of the company"

eastern
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(s) from the east; used especially of winds; "an east wind"; "the winds are easterly"

(s) lying in or toward the east; "the east side of NY"; "eastern cities"

(s) lying toward or situated in the east; "the eastern end of the island"

(a) relating to or characteristic of regions of eastern parts of the world; "the Eastern Hemisphere"; "Eastern Europe"; "the Eastern religions"

(a) of or characteristic of eastern regions of the United States; "the Eastern establishment"

exercise
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(n) the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit; "the doctor recommended regular exercise"; "he did some exercising"; "the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit"

(n) a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding; "you must work the examples at the end of each chapter in the textbook"

(n) systematic training by multiple repetitions; "practice makes perfect"

(n) the act of using; "he warned against the use of narcotic drugs"; "skilled in the utilization of computers"

(n) (usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches; "academic exercises"

(v) do physical exercise; "She works out in the gym every day"

(v) give a work-out to; "Some parents exercise their infants"; "My personal trainer works me hard"; "work one's muscles"

(v) learn by repetition; "We drilled French verbs every day"; "Pianists practice scales"

(v) put to use; "exert one's power or influence"

(v) carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions; "practice law"

extend
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(v) extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body; "Stretch your legs!"; "Extend your right arm above your head"

(v) thrust or extend out; "He held out his hand"; "point a finger"; "extend a hand"; "the bee exserted its sting"

(v) increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance; "stretch the soup by adding some more cream"; "extend the casserole with a little rice"

(v) continue or extend; "The civil war carried into the neighboring province"; "The disease extended into the remote mountain provinces"

(v) lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer; "We prolonged our stay"; "She extended her visit by another day"; "The meeting was drawn out until midnight"

(v) prolong the time allowed for payment of; "extend the loan"

(v) extend in scope or range or area; "The law was extended to all citizens"; "widen the range of applications"; "broaden your horizon"; "Extend your backyard"

(v) expand the influence of; "The King extended his rule to the Eastern part of the continent"

(v) use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity; "He really extended himself when he climbed Kilimanjaro"; "Don't strain your mind too much"

(v) open or straighten out; unbend; "Can we extend the legs of this dining table?"

(v) cause to move at full gallop; "Did you gallop the horse just now?"

(v) extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length; "Unfold the newspaper"; "stretch out that piece of cloth"; "extend the TV antenna"

(v) offer verbally; "extend my greetings"; "He offered his sympathy"

(v) make available; provide; "extend a loan"; "The bank offers a good deal on new mortgages"

(v) stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point; "Service runs all the way to Cranbury"; "His knowledge doesn't go very far"; "My memory extends back to my fourth year of life"; "The facts ex

(v) span an interval of distance, space or time; "The war extended over five years"; "The period covered the turn of the century"; "My land extends over the hills on the horizon"; "This farm covers some 200 acres"

(v) reach outward in space; "The awning extends several feet over the sidewalk"

engage
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(v) get caught; "make sure the gear is engaged"

(v) engage or engross wholly; "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely"

(v) give to in marriage

(v) keep engaged; "engaged the gears"

(v) engage for service under a term of contract; "We took an apartment on a quiet street"; "Let's rent a car"; "Shall we take a guide in Rome?"

(v) as of aid, help, services, or support

(v) carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in; "She pursued many activities"; "They engaged in a discussion"

(v) as of wars, battles, or campaigns; "Napoleon and Hitler waged war against all of Europe"

(v) ask to represent; of legal counsel; "I'm retaining a lawyer"

(v) engage or hire for work; "They hired two new secretaries in the department"; "How many people has she employed?"

editor
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(n) (computer science) a program designed to perform such editorial functions as rearrangement or modification or deletion of data

(n) a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

equipment
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(n) an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

earn
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(v) earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages; "How much do you make a month in your new job?"; "She earns a lot in her new job"; "this merger brought in lots of money"; "He clears $5,000 each month"

(v) acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions

emerge
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(v) come out into view, as from concealment; "Suddenly, the proprietor emerged from his office"

(v) become known or apparent; "Some nice results emerged from the study"

(v) come out of; "Water issued from the hole in the wall"; "The words seemed to come out by themselves"

(v) come up to the surface of or rise; "He felt new emotions emerge"

(v) happen or occur as a result of something

express
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(n) rapid transport of goods

(n) public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes a limited number of scheduled stops; "he caught the express to New York"

(n) mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system

(v) articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise; "She expressed her anger"; "He uttered a curse"

(v) give expression to; "She showed her disappointment"

(v) send my rapid transport or special messenger service; "She expressed the letter to Florida"

(v) serve as a means for expressing something; "The painting of Mary carries motherly love"; "His voice carried a lot af anger"

(v) indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.; "Can you express this distance in kilometers?"

(v) obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action; "Italians express coffee rather than filter it"

(v) manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait); "Many of the laboratory animals express the trait"

(s) not tacit or implied; "her express wish"

(s) without unnecessary stops; "an express train"; "an express shipment"

(r) by express; "please send the letter express"

European
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(n) a native or inhabitant of Europe

(a) of or relating to or characteristic of Europe or the people of Europe; "European Community"

element
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(n) an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system; "spare components for cars"; "a component or constituent element of a system"

(n) an abstract part of something; "jealousy was a component of his character"; "two constituents of a musical composition are melody and harmony"; "the grammatical elements of a sentence"; "a key factor in her success"; "humor: an effective ingredient of a s

(n) the most favorable environment for a plant or animal; "water is the element of fishes"

(n) a straight line that generates a cylinder or cone

(n) the situation in which you are happiest and most effective; "in your element"

(n) any of the more than 100 known substances (of which 92 occur naturally) that cannot be separated into simpler substances and that singly or in combination constitute all matter

(n) one of four substances thought in ancient and medieval cosmology to constitute the physical universe; "the alchemists believed that there were four elements"

easily
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(r) indicating high probability; in all likelihood; "I might well do it"; "a mistake that could easily have ended in disaster"; "you may well need your umbrella"; "he could equally well be trying to deceive us"

(r) without question; "easily the best book she's written"

(r) with ease (`easy' is sometimes used informally for `easily'); "she was easily excited"; "was easily confused"; "he won easily"; "this china breaks very easily"; "success came too easy"

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