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TermTypeDefinitionClassificationsUpdated
ask for troubleverbMWEto persist with actions or an attitude despite the probability that it will cause troubleUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
ask inverbMWEto ask someone to enterUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
ask outverbMWEto make a dateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
ask oververbMWEto invite someone to one's houseUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
ask roundverbMWEto invite someone to one's houseUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
asperseverbto charge falsely or with malicious intentUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
asphaltverbto cover with tar or asphaltApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
asphyxiateverbto impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage ofUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
aspirateverbto pronounce with aspirationApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
aspireverbto have an ambitious plan or a lofty goalCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
assailverbto attack someone physically or emotionallyAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
assassinateverbto destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputationApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
assaultverbto force someone to have sex against their willUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
assayverbto analyze chemical substances AnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
assembleverbbring together components to create a whole structure or productApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
assentverbto agree or express agreementUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
assertverbTo state as having existence; affirm; postulate.UnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
assert oneselfverbMWEto put oneself forward in an assertive and insistent mannerApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
assessverbevaluate the nature, quality, or importance of something systematicallyEvaluateSecondaryJun 3, 2026
asseverateverbto state categoricallyRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
assibilateverbto insert a sibilant sound, such as the "s" sound, before or after another soundApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
assignverbdesignate tasks, roles, or values to specific categories or individualsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
assimilateverbto integrate a fact or skill into one's working knowledgeUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
assistverbTo give support or aid to someone, typically by doing a share of the work; help.UnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
associateverbmake connections between related concepts, ideas, or informationUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
assoilverbto pronounce not guilty of criminal chargesEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
assonateverbto correspond in vowel soundsAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
assortverbto arrange or order by classes or categoriesApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
assuageverbto provide physical relief, as from painUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
assumeverbaccept something as true for the purpose of analysis or argumentUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
assureverbto tell somebody the truth of something with the intention of giving the listener confidenceUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
asteriskverbto mark with an asteriskApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
astonishverbto affect with wonderUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
astoundverbto affect with wonderUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
astringeverbto constrict or bind or draw togetherUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
astrogateverbto guide in interplanetary travelApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
atomiseverbto strike at with firepower or bombsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
atomizeverbto strike at with firepower or bombsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
atoneverbto turn away from sin or do penitenceUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
atrophyverbto weaken or degenerateUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
attachverbto create social or emotional tiesApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
attach toverbMWEto be present or associated with an event or entityApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
attackverbto take the initiative and go on the offensiveApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
attainverbsuccessfully achieve a goal or level of competenceApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
attaintverbto bring shame or dishonor uponUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
attemperverbto modify the temperature ofApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
attemptverbto enter upon an activity or enterpriseUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
attendverbto accompany as a circumstance or follow as a resultUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
attend toverbMWEto work for or be a servant toApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
attenuateverbto become weaker, in strength, value, or magnitudeApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
attestverbto authenticate, affirm to be true, genuine, or correct, as in an official capacityUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
attireverbto put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractiveApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
attitudiniseverbto assume certain affected attitudesUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
attitudinizeverbto assume certain affected attitudesUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
attornverbto acknowledge a new land owner as one's landlordUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
attractverbto direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributesUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
attributeverbidentify the cause, origin, or source of information or effectsAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
attuneverbto adjust or accustom toUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
auctionverbto sell something to the highest bidderApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
auction offverbMWEto sell at an auctionApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
auctioneerverbto sell at an auctionApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
auditverbconduct a systematic examination or review for accuracy and complianceEvaluateSecondaryJun 3, 2026
auditionverbto perform in order to get a roleApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
augmentverbto enlarge or increaseApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
augurverbto predict from an omenUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
aurifyverbto turn or appear goldenUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
auscultateverbto examine by listening to internal body soundsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
auspicateverbto commence in a manner calculated to bring good luckUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
authenticateverbTo confirm the identity of an entity when that identity is presented.ApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
authorverbcreate original written content or documentationCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
authoriseverbto give or delegate power or authority toEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
authorizeverbTo give official permission or approval for an undertaking; sanction; empower.EvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
authorize and documentverbMWETo provide and record official approval.ApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
autoclaveverbto subject to the action of an autoclaveApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
autographverbto mark with one's signatureApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
automateverbto make automatic, control or operate automaticallyAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
automatiseverbto make automatic or control or operate automaticallyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
automatizeverbto make automatic or control or operate automaticallyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
automobileverbto travel in an automobileUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
autopsyverbto perform an autopsy on a dead bodyAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
autotomiseverbto cause a body part to undergo autotomyUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
autotomizeverbto cause a body part to undergo autotomyUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
availverbto be of use to, be useful toApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
avalancheverbto gather into a huge mass and roll down a mountain, of snowUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
avengeverbto take revenge for a perceived wrongUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
aververbto declare or affirm solemnly and formally as trueUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
averageverbto amount to or come to an average, without loss or gainApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
average outverbMWEto amount to or come to an average, without loss or gainApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
avertverbto prevent the occurrence ofApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
avianiseverbto modify microorganisms by repeated culture in the developing chick embryoApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
avianizeverbto modify microorganisms by repeated culture in the developing chick embryoUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
aviateverbto operate an airplaneApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
avoidverbrecognize and intentionally prevent errors, risks, or undesirable outcomesApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
avouchverbto admit openly and bluntlyRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
avowverbto declare or affirm solemnly and formally as trueUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
avulseverbto tear off forciblyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
awaitverbto look forward to the probable occurrence ofUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
awakeverbto stop sleepingUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
awakenverbto cause to become awake or consciousUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
awardverbgrant recognition or value based on evaluation of meritEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026