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America’s Most Trusted Dictionary, Now More Comprehensive Than Ever ⎬ ( ) galabia \gə-lä-b(ē-)ə\ or galabeya or galabiya also galabieh n : djellaba ⎨bor. fr. Egp Ar gallābīya, corresponding to standard Ar jallābīya, jallāba⎬ (1725) galact- or galacto- comb form 1 : milk <galactorrhea> 2 : related to galactose <galacturonic> ⎨L galact-, fr. Gk galakt-, galakto-, fr. galakt-, gala more at galaxy⎬ galactic \gə-lak-tik\ adj 1 : of or relating to a galaxy and esp. the Milky Way galaxy 2 : huge <a  sum of money> (1839) galactorrhea \gə-lak-tə-rē-ə\ n : a spontaneous flow of milk from the nipple ⎨bor. fr. NL, fr. galacto- galacto- + -rrhoea -rrhea⎬ (ca. 1860) galactose \gə-lak-tōs, -tōz\ n : a sugar C6H12O6 less soluble and less sweet than glucose ⎨bor. fr. F, fr. Gk galakt-, gála “milk” + F -ose 2-ose; fr. the occur- rence of the sugar in milk⎬ (1862) galactosemia \gə-lak-tə-sē-mē-ə\ n : a metabolic disorder that is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait and in which galactose accumulates in the blood due to deficiency of an enzyme catalyzing its conversion to glucose galac- tosemic \gə-lak-tə-sē-mik\ adj ⎨galactose + -emia (prob. after G Galac- tosämie)⎬ (1932)

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galactosidase \gə-lak-tō-sə-dās, -zə-dāz\ n : an enzyme (as lactase) that hy- drolyzes a galactoside (1914) galactoside \gə-lak-tə-sīd\ n : a glycoside that yields galactose on hydrolysis (1862)

galago \gə-lā-()gō, -lä-\ n, pl -gos : bush baby ⎨bor. fr. NL & F, perh. bor. fr. Wolof golo “the monkey Erythrocebus patas” + -g, class marker + -u, rel. and gen. marker⎬ (1817) galah \gə-lä\ n : an Australian cockatoo (Eolophus roseicapilla) that has the back, wings, and tail gray and the head and underparts various shades of rosy pink, that sometimes is a pest in wheat-growing areas, and that is often kept as a cage bird ⎨bor. fr. Gamilaraay and Yuwaalaraay (Austral. aboriginal languages of northern New South Wales) gilaa⎬ (1862) Galahad \ga-lə-had\ n 1 : the knight of the Round Table who successfully seeks the Holy Grail 2 : one who is pure, noble, and unselfish (14c) galanga \gə-läŋ-gə\ n : galangal ⎨ME, in part going back to OE, in part bor. fr. ML; OE gallengar, bor. fr. ML galanga, gallingar galangal⎬ (before 12c) galangal \ga-lən-gal, -liŋ-, gə-laŋ-gəl\ n 1 : either of two eastern Asian pe- rennial herbs (Alpinia galanga and A. officinarum) of the ginger family with dark green sword-shaped leaves and pungent aromatic rhizomes 2 : the fresh, dried, or ground rhizome of a galangal used in cookery as a spice and in medicine ⎨ME galingale, bor. fr. AF, bor. fr. ML galingala, galanga, bor. (by uncertain mediation) fr. Ar khalanjān, khūlanjān, khaulanjān, bor. fr. Pers khāvalinjān, of obscure origin⎬ (13c)

2-ine more at 1cold⎬ (1725)

: the volume of customers visiting a business establishment <restaurant > 3 a : the passengers or cargo carried by a transportation system b : the business of transporting passengers or freight 4 a : import and export trade b : the business of bartering or buying and selling c : illegal or disreputable usu. commercial activity <the drug > 5 a : communication or dealings esp. between individuals or groups b : exchange <… a lively  in ideas … F. L. Allen> 6 : a concentration of participants or players and esp. defensive players <force difficult shots in > 7 archaic : wares, goods the traffic will bear : existing conditions will allow or permit <charge what the traffic will bear> ⎨MF trafique, fr. OIt traffico, fr. trafficare to trade in coastal waters⎬ (1511) traffic vb trafficked; trafficking vi 1 : to carry on traffic 2 : to concentrate one’s effort or interest; broadly : engage, deal <a writer who often s in hyperbole>  vt 1 a : to travel over <heavily trafficked highways> b : to visit as a customer <a highly trafficked bookstore> 2 : trade, barter trafficker n (1537) trafficability \tra-fi-kə-bi-lə-tē\ n : the quality of a terrain that permits passage (as of vehicles and troops) — trafficable \tra-fi-kə-bəl\ adj (1899) traffic circle n : 2rotary 2 (1914) traffic cone n : a conical marker used on a road or highway (as for indicating an area under repair) (1949) traffic court n : a minor court for disposition of petty prosecutions for violations of statutes, ordinances, and local regulations governing the use of highways and motor vehicles (1896) traffic engineering n : engineering dealing with the design of streets and control of traffic traffic engineer n (1908) traffic island n : island 2a (1911) traffic light n : a visual signal (as a system of colored lights) for controlling traffic (1912) traffic signal n : a signal (as a traffic light) for controlling traffic (1893) traffic stop n : an instance of police stopping a driver (as for speeding or a broken taillight) <She was pulled over for a routine .> (1953) traffic stopper also traffic-stopper \tra-fik-stä-pər\ n : one that is so attractive, interesting, or surprising that drivers stop driving in order to look at it <Perhaps the single most photographed spot on the coast is the Lone Cypress, a majestic tree that stands alone atop a rocky cliff with the sea pounding at its base. It’s a  … Jay Clarke> (1919) trag abbr tragedy; tragic tragacanth \tra-jə-kan(t)th, tra-gə-, -kən(t)th; also tra-gə-san(t)th\ n : a gum obtained from various Asian or eastern European plants (genus Astragalus and esp. A. gummifer) of the legume family that swells in water and is used chiefly as an emulsifying, suspending, or thickening agent ⎨MF tragacanthe, fr. L tragacantha, fr. Gk tragakantha, fr. tragos goat + akantha thorn⎬ (1558) tragedian \trə-jē-dē-ən\ n 1 : a writer of tragedies 2 : an actor specializing in tragic roles ⎨ME tragedien, fr. MF, fr. tragedie⎬ (14c) tragedienne \trə-jē-dē-en\ n : an actress who plays tragic roles ⎨F tragédienne, fr. MF, fr. tragedie⎬ (1841)

galantine \ga-lən-tēn\ n : a cold dish consisting of boned meat or fish that has been stuffed, poached, and covered with aspic ⎨bor. fr. F, going back to OF galatine, galentine “sauce made from jellied fish or meat broth,” fr. galat-, galent- (prob. going back to L gelātus, past part. of gelāre “to freeze, congeal”) + -ine

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Galatea \ga-lə-tē-ə\ n : a female figure sculpted by Pygmalion and given life by Aphrodite in fulfillment of his prayer ⎨L, fr. Gk Galateia⎬ (14c)

Galatian \gə-lā-shən\ n : a native or inhabitant of Galatia, an ancient country and Roman province of central Asia Minor Galatian adj (1526) Galatians \gə-lā-shənz\ n, pl in form but sing in constr : an argumentative letter of St. Paul written to the Christians of Galatia and included as a book in the New Testament (1587) galavant less common spelling of gallivant galax \gā-laks\ n : an evergreen herb (Galax urceolata of the family Diapensia- ceae) of the southeastern U.S. that has glossy leaves and is related to the heaths ⎨bor. fr. NL, a genus name, of unexplained origin⎬ (ca. 1753) galaxy \ga-lək-sē\ n, pl -axies 1 a often Galaxy : milky way galaxy used with the b : any of the very large groups of stars and associated matter that are found throughout the universe 2 a : an assemblage of brilliant or notable persons or things <a  of artists> b : world 11 <… remained galaxies apart on the issue … Newsweek> ⎨ME galaxias, galaxie, bor. fr. LL galaxias, bor. fr. Gk galaxías (prob. orig. conjoined with kýklos “wheel”), fr. galakt-, stem of gála “milk” (going back to IE *glkt-, attested elsewhere only in L lact-, lac “milk,” Arm kat’n) + -ias, n. suffix, esp. of natural phenomena⎬ (15c) In a clear night sky, billions of faint stars create a band of light we call the Milky Way. The idea that the Milky Way looks like a stream of milk dates back to an- tiquity. The ancient Greeks named this star system galaxias (from gála “milk”), which was borrowed into English as galaxy galbanum \gal-bə-nəm, gl-\ n : a yellowish to green or brown aromatic bit- ter gum resin derived from any of several Asian plants (as Ferula gummosa) and

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tragedy \tra-jə-dē\ n, pl -dies 1 a : a disastrous event : calamity b : misfortune 2 a : a serious drama typically describing a conflict between the protagonist and a superior force (as destiny) and having a sorrowful or disastrous conclusion that elicits pity or terror b : the literary genre of tragic dramas c : a medieval narrative poem or tale typically describing the downfall of a great man 3 : tragic quality or element ⎨ME tragedie, fr. MF, fr. L tragoedia, fr. Gk tragōidia, fr. tragos goat (akin to Gk trōgein to gnaw) + aeidein to sing more at troglodyte, ode⎬ (14c [2c]) tragic \tra-jik\ also tragical \tra-ji-kəl\ adj 1 a : regrettably serious or unpleasant : deplorable, lamentable <a  mistake> b : marked by a sense of tragedy 2 : of, marked by, or expressive of tragedy <… the  significance of the atomic bomb. Harry S. Truman> 3 a : dealing with or treated in tragedy <the  hero> b : appropriate to or typical of tragedy tragically \tra-jik(ə-)lē\ adv ⎨ME, fr. L tragicus, fr. Gk tragikos, irreg. fr. tragōidia tragedy⎬ (15c [2]) tragic flaw n : a flaw in character that brings about the downfall of the hero of a tragedy (1913) tragicomedy \tra-ji-kä-mə-dē\ n : a drama or a situation blending tragic and comic elements ⎨MF tragicomedie, fr. OIt tragicomedia, fr. OSp, fr. L tragicomoedia, fr. tragicus + comoedia comedy⎬ (ca. 1580) tragicomic \tra-ji-kä-mik\ also tragicomical \tra-ji-kä-mi-kəl\ adj 1 : of, relating to, or resembling tragicomedy 2 : manifesting both tragic and comic aspects (1567) tragus \trā-gəs\ n, pl tragi \trā-gī, -jī\ : the prominence in front of the external opening of the outer ear ⎨NL, fr. Gk tragos, a part of the ear, lit., goat⎬ (1615)

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punt an indentation at the bottom of a wine bottle

sitzmark a depression left in the snow by a skier falling backward

snag a standing dead tree

aglet the reinforcement at the end of a shoelace camber the arching or slope of a road’s surface that allows water to drain off escutcheon a protective or ornamental plate around a keyhole finial a crowning ornament or detail (such as a decorative knob) glabella the smooth prominence of the forehead between the eyebrows muntin a strip separating panes of glass in a window sash

tragus the prominence in front of the external opening of the outer ear

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trail \trāl\ vi 1 a : to hang down : to extend over a surface in a loose or straggling manner <a vine the ground> c : to grow to such length as to droop over toward the ground <ing branches of a weeping birch> 2 a : to walk or proceed draggingly, heavily, or wearily : plod, trudge b : to lag behind : do poorly in relation to others 3 : to move, flow, or extend slowly in thin streams <smoke ing from chimneys> 4 a : to extend in an erratic or uneven course or line : straggle b : dwindle <her voice ing off > 5 : to follow a trail : track game  vt 1 a : to draw or drag loosely along a surface : allow to sweep the ground b : haul, tow 2 a : to drag (as a limb or the body) heavily or wearily b : to carry or bring along as an addition, burden, or encumbrance c : to draw along in one’s wake 3 a : to follow upon the scent or trace of : track b : to follow in the footsteps of : pursue c : to follow along behind d : to lag behind (as a competitor) ⎨ME, perh. fr. AF *trailer, alter. of trainer to drag, trail on the ground — more at train⎬ (13c) trail n 1 a (1) : a track made by passage esp. through a wilderness (2) : a marked or established path or route esp. through a forest or mountainous region b : a trace or mark left by something that has passed or been drawn along : scent, track <a  of blood> c : a course followed or to be followed <hit the campaign > 2 a : one that follows or moves along as if being drawn along : train <a  of admirers> b : a chain of consequences : aftermath <… the … movement left a  of bitterness and prejudice behind it … —Paul Blanshard> c (1) : the streak produced by a meteor (2) : a continuous line produced photographically by permitting the image of a celestial body (as a star) to move over the plate 3 : one that trails or is trailed: as a : a trailing plant b : the train of a gown c : a trailing arrangement (as of flowers) : spray d : the part of a gun carriage that rests on the ground when the piece is unlimbered trailless \trāl-ləs\ adj (14c [3]) trail bike n : a small motorcycle designed for off-road use (1966) trailblazer \trāl-blā-zər\ n 1 : pioneer 2 <a  in astrophysics> 2 : one that blazes a trail to guide others : pathfinder (1908 [2]) trailblazing \trāl-blā-ziŋ\ adj : making or pointing a new way < legislation> (1951) trailer \trā-lər\ n 1 : a nonautomotive vehicle designed to be hauled by road: as a : a vehicle for transporting something <a boat >; esp : semitrailer 1 b : a vehicle designed to serve wherever parked as a temporary dwelling or place of business c : mobile home 2 a : a selected group of scenes that are shown to advertise a movie : preview 3 <a theatrical > b : a short blank strip of film attached to the end of a reel 3 : one that trails 4 : a trailing plant (1590 [3]) trailer vi 1 : to live or travel in or with a trailer 2 : to be transportable by trailer <a light boat that s easily>  vt : to transport (as a boat) by means of a trailer trailerable \trā-lə-rə-bəl\ adj trailering \trā-lə-riŋ\ n (1938) trailer park n : an area equipped to accommodate mobile homes called also trailer camp, trailer court (1937) trailhead \trāl-hed\ n : the point at which a trail begins (1948) trailing edge n : the rearmost edge of an object that moves and esp. of an airfoil (1909) trail mix n : a mixture of seeds, nuts, and dried fruits eaten as a snack esp. by hikers (1976) trailside \trāl-sīd\ adj : of, relating to, or situated in the area immediately adjacent to a trail (1923) train \trān\ n 1 a : a connected line of railroad cars with or without a locomotive <traveled the country by > b : an automotive tractor with one or more trailer units <Tractor s can operate not only within a plant but also outdoors between plants. Joseph C. Quinlan> 2 a : the retinue or suite of a person of rank or consequence : following <In his  flock not the industrial workers of the world but the literary intellectuals of the capital cities of the world … Sidney Hook> b : a moving file of persons, vehicles, or animals <They had been walking for eight days. So had their small  of camels, mules and donkeys … Matthew Parris> c : the luminous trail or tail of a meteor or comet <Sightings of spiral meteor s are not new. Stephen James O’Meara> 3 a : an orderly succession <I lost my train of thought. What were we talking about?> b chiefly Brit : a sequence (as of events or actions) leading to some result or goal often used in the phrase in train <A revolution had been set in train Max Davidson> c : accompanying or resultant circumstances : aftermath <consequences the discovery will bring in its > 4 : a series of moving mechanical parts (as gears) that transmit and modify motion <a gear > 5 : a part of a gown that trails behind the wearer <Her bridal  was carried by a pretty flower girl … Stephanie Linning> 6 : the vehicles, personnel, and sometimes animals that provide maintenance, supply, and evacuation services to a combat unit <… Edward IV had an artillery  which impressed contemporaries, and which was clearly intended to provide for field actions as well as sieges. Anthony Goodman> 7 chemical engineering : a series of parts or elements that together constitute a system for producing a result and esp. for carrying on a process (as the liquefaction of gas or separation of petroleum) automatically <an oil production > 8 : a line of combustible material laid to lead fire to a charge <A  of powder burning at a known rate can be made into an accurate timer as the length of the  is directly proportional to the time it takes to burn.

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Enrich the mind and discover something new with each turn of the page in this delightful book for visual learners, curious kids, or students new to English! This beautifully illustrated visual dictionary incorporates nearly 25,000 terms and their definitions into 8,000 full-color illustrations of a wide variety of objects from all aspects of life. 2,000 new and updated illustrations, including many from the fields of technology, medical equipment, and energy. Clear, concise definitions from the word experts at Merriam-Webster. Eighteen chapters and 115 corresponding themes include a wide variety of fields including astronomy, the earth, human beings, the animal kingdom, plants and gardening, house and do-it-yourself, food, arts and architecture, clothing, science and energy, sports and games, and much more. The perfect book for work, school, self-study, research, or simple browsing.

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Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Day: 366 Elevating Utterances to Stretch Your Cranium and Tickle Your Humerus

For ages 8–12. Become a word virtuoso in just one year with 366 crackerjack words aimed to impress. This charmingly illustrated book features boﬀo words selected by the masterminds at Merriam-Webster to highlight the best of the English language.

Follow a menagerie of animals as they teach one new word for each day of the year, including a definition, pronunciation, part of speech label, and interesting trivia about the word. Each month concludes with an outlandish story that features all the new words learned, available as 12 free audio downloads read aloud by celebrity narrators Rachel Bloom, David Harbour, and Soledad O'Brien!

Merriam-Webster’s 150 First Words

By Claire Laties Davis MS, CCC-SLP

For ages 0–3. Get babies and toddlers talking all day long with a colorful board book of first words and phrases created by the experts at Merriam-Webster. This engaging large-format board book encourages toddlers' language learning through the repetition of simple words and phrases for everyday objects and activities.

Readers will enjoy following a diverse group of nine children through their daily routines. Under speech and language therapist Claire Laties Davis’s sure hand, dressing, mealtime, playtime, bath time, and more become opportunities for little ones to learn new words and phrases. Each illustrated spread also includes a search-and-find within every scene to provide more ways for families to connect.

Merriam-Webster’s Ready-for-School Words: 1,000 Words for Big Kids

By Hannah S. Campbell, Illustrated by Sara Rhys

For ages 3–6. 1,000 words to get kids ready for pre-school and kindergarten. Merriam-Webster's Ready-for-School Words is a beautifully illustrated hardcover book featuring 1,000 words children ages 3-6 years old should know as they start preschool and kindergarten. The book follows different families from their homes, to their workplaces and classrooms, and on camping trips and seaside adventures. With labeled objects and simple sentences, children will start school with confidence and an expanded vocabulary.

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Merriam-Webster’s Ready-for-School Sticker Book 250 Words for Big Kids

For ages 3-6. Prepare for the adventure of school life with this playful sticker book from the word experts at Merriam-Webster! Label the classroom objects, name the animals at the zoo, identify shapes, colors, and textures, and find the words to describe musical instruments, sports equipment, food, vehicles, and more!

Complete with 400 stickers and plenty of activities, this interactive book will open up a brand new vocabulary for kids getting ready for school.

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Merriam-Webster’s Activity Mysteries: Please Don’t Laugh, We Lost a Gira e!

By Tish Rabe

For ages 6+. Kid detectives Merriam and Webster can solve any mystery with a bit of help! Unscramble word puzzles, navigate letter mazes, and crack the codes to help solve this fun and surprising mystery tale written in rollicking verse.

Merriam and Webster travel to a local wildlife refuge to discover some terrible news: their favorite giraffe, Zari, is missing! As the kid detectives set out to find the missing giraffe, they encounter animals along the way who take part in their search. Can you piece together the clues and solve the word puzzles to reunite all the animals?

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Merriam-Webster’s Activity Mysteries: Follow the Stars! What Happened on Mars?

By Tish Rabe

For ages 6+. Merriam and Webster visit the International Space Station to discover that the Mars rover has stopped working! The kid detectives blast off in a rocket to find out what happened, uncovering clues among the stars and meeting galactic friends along the way. Can you help Merriam and Webster solve the word puzzles and crack the case of the Mars rover? Packed with puzzles, mazes, riddles, and codes designed to challenge young minds, build vocabulary, and keep kids entertained for hours! Includes a full page of four-color stickers.

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Merriam-Webster’s Word Puzzle Adventures

For ages 6+. Set off on mind-expanding adventures with Merriam-Webster’s compendium of 100 word searches, crosswords, word games, and quizzes. Pit your wits against puzzles about animals, machines, space objects, crystals, and dinosaurs, and learn all about our amazing language along the way!

Can you spy the animals hiding in the rainforest word search? Or uncover the gems in the crystal quiz? Become a word magician and transform one word into another! Or crack the clues in the camping crossword.

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Merriam-Webster’s Talk Like an Expert Dinosaurs: 400 Words for Budding Paleontologists

Expert Consultant Ellen-Thérèse Lamm, Illustrated by Daniel Long

For ages 8+. Learn 400 words dinosaur scientists—or paleontologists—use, and learn how to talk like a dinosaur expert! Do you know what pieces of fossilized dinosaur poop are called? (Answer: Coprolites.) How about the large collar at the back of a Triceratops’s skull? (Answer: Frill.)

With full color illustrations and upto-date scientific research, meet all different types of dinosaurs and learn how they evolved on a changing planet. Behind-the-scenes information on paleontology and scientists, plus an A-Z glossary, will leave readers not only talking like the experts, but thinking like them, too!

Merriam-Webster’s First Dictionary

A unique treasury of words especially written for children in grades K-2, ages 5-7.

This beginner’s dictionary introduces young readers to 3,000 words using 1,000 entries and hundreds of captivating full-color illustrations by beloved children’s illustrator, Ruth Heller. With this indispensable learning tool, children will have fun discovering more about words, their meanings, and how to spell them.

Teaches basic dictionary skills: alphabetization, spelling, parts of speech, letter sounds, use of synonyms and antonyms, homographs and homophones. Jokes, riddles, poems, and fun facts all about words make learning fun.

References to popular stories, fairy tales, myths, and nursery rhymes spark imagination and encourage language exploration. Words, phrases, and their meanings are discussed in full age-appropriate sentences, with usage examples to show how they are used in context.

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Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary for Children

An essential dictionary to help children navigate their adventure into the language, for grades 3–5, ages 8–11.

This newly revised dictionary provides the guideposts that children in elementary school need to build vocabulary, comprehend spelling, and navigate the English language. Includes more than 36,000 entries with abundant usage sentences and phrases. Hundreds of illustrations, photographs, and diagrams supplement definitions.

Nearly 350 word history and synonym paragraphs clarify meanings, and pronunciation paragraphs at the beginning of each letter explain the sounds that letters can have. Special sections include U.S. Presidents, Signs and Symbols, and a guide to punctuation, capitals, and italics.

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Merriam-Webster’s Elementary Dictionary

A must-have resource for children grades 3–5, ages 8–11. This newly revised dictionary provides the guideposts that children in elementary school need to build vocabulary, improve reading ability, comprehend spelling, and better understand the world around them.

Children will discover the meanings of over 37,000 words and phrases. Newly added words across a variety of fields include climate change, emoji, GIF, toggle, and vegan.

cell ��sel� n 1: a very small room �as in a prison or a monastery� 2: the basic structural unit of living things that is made up of cytoplasm enclosed by a membrane and that typically includes a nucleus and other smaller parts �as mitochondria or chloroplasts� which perform specific functions necessary for life 3: a small enclosed part or division �as in a honeycomb� 4 : a container with substances which can produce an electric current by chemical action 5: a device that converts light �as sunlight� that falls on it into electrical energy that is used as a power source 6: celled ��seld� adj �single-celled�

cel e brate ��se-lə-�br�t� vb cel e brat ed� cel ebrat ing 1 : to observe �a holiday or important occasion� in some special way 2: to perform �a religious ceremony� 3: 1�We should celebrate the freedoms we have � cel e brat ed ��se-lə-�br�-təd� adj : widely known and praised �a celebrated author� cel e bra tion ��se-lə-�br�-shən� n 1: the act of doing something to observe a special occasion 2: the activities or ceremonies for observing a special occasion ce leb ri ty �sə-�le-brə-t�� n, pl ce leb ri ties 1 : 2: a famous person cel ery ��se-lə-r�, �sel-r�� n : a vegetable that has crisp light green leafstalks that are eaten raw or cooked ce les tial �sə-�les-chəl� adj 1: of, relating to, or suggesting heaven 2: of or relating to the sky �a celestial chart� cell ��sel� n 1: a very small room �as in a prison or a monastery� 2: the basic structural unit of living things that is made up of cytoplasm enclosed by a membrane and that typically includes a nucleus and other smaller parts �as mitochondria or chloroplasts� which perform specific functions necessary for life 3: a small enclosed part or division �as in a honeycomb� 4 : a container with substances which can produce an electric current by chemical action 5: a device that converts light �as sunlight� that falls on it into electrical energy that is used as a power source 6: celled ��seld� adj �single-celled�

cel lo ��che-l�� n, pl cel los : a large s instrument of the violin family that pla bass part

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Entries—with easy-to-understand definitions—are enriched with nearly 1,300 quotes from over 100 works of popular and classic children's literature including new books such as The Season of Styx Malone by Kekla Magoon, The Storm Runner by J. C. Cervantes, and I Love You, Michael Collins by Lauren Baratz-Logsted.

cel lu lar ��sel-yə-lər� adj 1: of, relating made up of cells �cellular tissue� 2: of ing to, or being a cell phone cel lu lose ��sel-yə-�l�s� n : a substance tha chief part of the cell walls of plants and is making various products �as paper and ra cell wall n : the firm outer nonliving lay surrounds the cell membrane and enclos supports the cells of most plants, bacter

Merriam-Webster’s Illustrated Spanish-English Student Dictionary

For grades 4–8, ages 9-14, learning Spanish or English.

A bidirectional dictionary with 50,000 translations that include variants, inflected forms, common phrases, synonyms, and definitions. Includes IPA pronunciations and conjugation of regular and irregular Spanish verbs. 1,000 detailed drawings illustrate over 10,000 additional terms and phrases that identify parts of the object in both English and Spanish.

cel lar ��se-lər� n : a room or set of rooms below the surface of the ground : cell membrane n : the thin outside layer that surrounds the cytoplasm of a cell and controls the movement of materials into and out of the cell

The Merriam-Webster and Garfield Dictionary

to or h t h e i e boilin es with 10 0 the r that i num, ca her and make stick to ng 1: together with or as if with cement �Ther sheets of ice ... cementing the tops of th locks in arches. Jean Craighead Geor Side of the Mountain� 2: to make st �The experience cemented their friendshi ce men tum �si-�men-təm� n : a thin bon covering the part of a tooth inside the gu cem e tery ��se-mə-�ter-�� n, pl cem e ter place where dead people are buried :

Build vocabulary with the world's feistiest and funniest feline! Nearly every spread presents an entertaining comic strip illustrating the featured word in use. Features over 65,000 meanings that are easy to understand. Great for all ages!

Ce no zo ic ��s�-nə-�z�-ik, �se-� n : an era logical history lasting from 70 million ye to the present time in which there has rapid evolution of mammals and birds flowering plants

1 cen sor ��sen-sər� n : an official who writings or movies to take out things con offensive or immoral

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Merriam-Webster’s Notebook Serie s

Quick-reference guides especially for students grades 5 & up, conveniently designed for 3-ring binders.

Merriam-Webster’s

Notebook Atlas

This geographical guide puts the world at your fingertips with an up-todate look at political boundaries and physical features, with full-color maps. Features special sections on River Lengths, United States Facts, Time Zones in the U.S., and standardized time in places throughout the world.

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Merriam-Webster’s Notebook Thesaurus

More than 110,000 word choices include synonyms, antonyms, and related words. Special sections include Prefixes and Suffixes, Words Often Confused, and Common Greek and Latin Roots.

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Merriam-Webster’s

Notebook Dictionary

40,000 entries cover essential vocabulary and feature concise, easy-to-understand definitions and pronunciations. Helpful guides for students include: A Brief Guide to Punctuation, Mathematical Signs & Symbols, The Periodic Table, and Weights and Measures.

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Merriam-Webster’s Notebook Spanish-English Dictionary

A bilingual guide to Spanish and American English with nearly 45,000 entries and coverage of Latin American Spanish. Special sections include Metric System Conversions, Spanish and English Numbers, Common Spanish and English Abbreviations, Irregular English Verbs, and Nations of the World.

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Middle School References

Merriam-Webster’s Intermediate Dictionary

For grades 6–8, ages 11–14. An update of the best-selling dictionary written especially for middle school students. This essential resource is a great study aid for students building vocabulary and engaging with more complex text as they prepare for high school. Discover the meanings of over 67,000 words and phrases. 250 newly added words and senses across a variety of fields include chatbot, cryptocurrency, escape room, greenwash, Juneteenth, metaverse, sus, yeet, and zedonk

Nearly 23,000 usage examples and more than 1,000 carefully drawn illustrations clarify and expand understanding. New formal and informal labels provide guidance on appropriate word choice.

A new Mythological, Folkloric, Legendary, and Scriptural Names section provides students with information about figures they encounter in literature and cultural studies.

Merriam-Webster’s Intermediate Thesaurus

For grades 5–8, ages 10–14. A new edition of the essential thesaurus. Written especially for middle schoolers, this thesaurus is a perfect resource for any kid who loves to read and write. With over 150,000 word choices it is a great tool for building vocabulary, fostering communication skills, and helping with homework.

Includes 19,000 main entries with statements describing the meaning shared by the synonyms provided. Nearly 28,000 synonyms; over 71,000 related words; over 8,000 antonyms; and over 30,000 near antonyms are provided. Over 32,000 usage examples show words used in context. Newly added vocabulary pays particular attention to this age group in the areas of social media, technology, and entertainment.

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Merriam-Webster’s School Dictionary

For grades 9–11, ages 14 & up. This newly revised dictionary for high school students is a great study aid for building vocabulary and preparing for college-level reading.

More than 110,000 definitions help students communicate effectively. 28,000 usage examples expand understanding. Over 200 new words and senses include athleisure, chatbot, escape room, greenwash, livestream, open-source, and smishing.

Nearly 1,000 carefully drawn illustrations clarify meanings. More than 500 synonym paragraphs and 200 word history paragraphs are provided. Special sections contain abbreviations, biographical and geographical names, signs and symbols, and a Handbook of Style.

This excellent resource is perferct for students as they prepare for college-level reading or study for the SAT or other standardized tests.

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Merriam-Webster’s School Thesaurus

For grades 9–11, ages 14 & up. The perfect resource for any high schooler who loves to write, this thesaurus will foster communication skills, introduce new vocabulary, and help students to zero in on the right word.

Features more than 154,000 word choices including synonyms, antonyms, related and contrasted words, and idiomatic phrases. Concise definitions and 37,000 usage examples showing words used in context help to clarify meanings.

An excellent tool for students preparing for the SAT or other standardized tests.

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THESAURUSES

Merriam-Webster’s

Collegiate® Thesaurus, Second Edition

For grades 11 & up. Find the right word every time with this indispensable guide! This edition has over 275,000 word choices, examples, and explanations. Concise definitions pinpoint meanings shared by synonyms, helping you choose exactly the word you need. Sample sentences and phrases provide examples of how words are used in context. Includes synonyms, related words, idiomatic phrases, near antonyms, and antonyms. Alphabetical order helps you find the right word fast. JACKETED HARDCOVER

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A thesaurus that fits in the palm of your hand! This compact compendium of synonyms, related words, and antonyms is designed to help you find the right word for the right situation whenever you need it. Features more than 110,000 word choices. Alphabetical organization provides easy-to-use quick reference. Lists of related words and antonyms provide additional choices. TRADE PAPERBACK

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The Merriam-Webster Thesaurus

This all-new edition of The Merriam-Webster Thesaurus features more than 150,000 word choices, including synonyms, related words, antonyms, and near antonyms. Each main entry provides the meaning shared by the synonyms listed, and abundant usage examples show words used in context. With words alphabetically organized for ease of use, this book is perfect for home, school, or office and is a great complement to The Merriam-Webster Dictionary.

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms

Speak and write with confidence with this convenient guide that helps you use the right word in the right place. This useful reference goes beyond a thesaurus, explaining the subtle shades of meaning that differentiate synonyms. Features over 4,800 entries with synonyms, example phrases, and a list of antonyms at most entries. An alphabetical arrangement of terms makes it easy to find the right word.

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The Merriam-Webster Vocabulary Builder

The perfect book for expanding your working vocabulary and an indispensable tool for students preparing for standardized tests. 250 Greek and Latin roots aid in the learning of 1,000 words along with over 2,000 closely related terms. Features helpful usage examples and quizzes to test your memory. Organized by Greek and Latin roots – the building blocks of English vocabulary. Perfect for students prepping for standardized tests including SAT, ACT, TOEFL, and TOEIC.

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Merriam-Webster’s Guide to Punctuation and Style, Second Edition

Write confidently with this informative, quick-reference guide to punctuation and style! Answers questions about punctuation, capitalization, italicization, abbreviation, quotation, and documentation of sources. Provides instructions for preparing notes and bibliographies. Includes a guide to copyediting and proofreading. Firmly based on real-life source material, reflecting both the consensus and the variety in American published writing.

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Merriam-Webster’s Rhyming Dictionary, Second Edition

The dictionary of first resort for poets, lyricists, and anyone looking to find the right rhyme! More than 71,000 rhyming words, including thousands of multi-word answers and multi-syllable words. Entries include biographical and geographical names, brands, and trademarks. Pronunciations at every entry. Based on the bestselling Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate® Dictionary

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Merriam-Webster’s Medical Dictionary

Master today’s medical vocabulary and become an informed healthcare consumer with this guide to the essential language of medicine and healthcare. More than 39,000 entries with 1,000 new words and senses. Pronunciations provided for all entries. Covers the latest brand names and generic equivalents of common drugs. New words added include chemo brain, diabesity, gastric banding, and sarcopenia.

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Merriam-Webster’s SpanishEnglish Medical Dictionary

A convenient guide to today's medical language for patients and professionals communicating in English and Spanish. More than 12,000 medical terms and phrases. Special sections include Spanish and English sounds and spelling; weights and measures; numbers, time, and temperature; and irregular Spanish verbs.

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Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law

A convenient, comprehensive guide to the language of law for everyone from the homeowner to the legal professional. This easy-to-understand guide defines more than 10,000 legal words and phrases with clear definitions written in common terminology. Many updated entries come from recent events that propelled legal terms into our daily lives, from the financial meltdown to the growth of the Internet. Each entry includes definitions, pronunciations, example phrases and quotations, and frequent supplementary notes. Features helpful information and special sections on the judicial system, important legal cases, government agencies, and historic laws.

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Merriam-Webster’s Everyday Language Reference Set

An attractive, affordable reference set featuring references to help build vocabulary and improve language skills. The boxed set includes:

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary—over 75,000 definitions for the words you need today

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Merriam-Webster’s Easy Learning Complete Spanish

A beginner’s guide to learning Spanish. Three books in one easy-to-understand reference guide—grammar, verbs, and vocabulary. All you need to know about Spanish grammar, with hundreds of examples of real Spanish. 120 colorcoded tables with fully conjugated regular and irregular verbs in a clear, user-friendly format. More than 5,000 words organized by categories, such as Careers, Computing and IT, Food and Drink, and Health. Ideal for use at school or at home. © HarperCollins Publishers Ltd.

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Merriam-Webster’s French-English Dictionary

A bilingual, bidirectional guide to French and North American English, with extensive coverage of Canadian French. Over 80,000 entries & 100,000 translations. Abundant examples of words used in context. Includes French Grammar, Conjugation of French Verbs, Common French Abbreviations, and French Numbers.

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Merriam-Webster’s Pocket Spanish-English Dictionary

A compact, bilingual, bidirectional guide to essential Spanish and English vocabulary. Nearly 45,000 entries include English pronunciations in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Special sections include Conjugation of Spanish Verbs, Irregular English Verbs, Common Spanish Abbreviations, and English and Spanish Numbers.

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A compact, bilingual, bidirectional guide to essential French and English vocabulary. More than 40,000 entries, including coverage of Canadian French terms. Features English pronunciations given in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and special sections on the Conjugation of French Verbs and Irregular English Verbs.

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Merriam-Webster’s Word-for-Word Spanish-English Dictionary

For grades 3+. This dictionary is especially designed to be used as an accommodation during state standardized tests by Spanish-speaking students. It features word-for-word equivalents for 53,000 entries covering core vocabulary in Spanish and English, and a user-friendly format for easy word search. Includes more than 2,000 new words from areas such as science, medicine, technology, and popular culture.

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Merriam-Webster’s Spanish-English Dictionary

With up-to-date coverage of essential, current vocabulary, this is an ideal reference for students, teachers, travelers, and language learners of all skill levels. Includes 80,000 entries and 130,000 translations with more than 350 new words and meanings. Special sections include Spanish and English numbers and abbreviations, Nations of the World, Metric System Conversions, Spanish Grammar, Conjugation of Spanish Verbs, and Irregular English Verbs.

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Diccionario Español-Inglés Merriam-Webster

Designed especially for speakers of Spanish, this dictionary features up-to-date coverage of essential, current vocabulary and is an ideal reference for students, teachers, travelers, and language learners of all skill levels. New words include realidad aumentada, cisgénero, cuidado personal, and amienemigo

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Our updated bilingual dictionaries are the perfect tool for students, teachers, and travelers.

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The Official SCRABBLE® Players Dictionary, Seventh Edition

A new edition of the book that millions of SCRABBLE players consider the only necessary resource for winning the game! Is your word an official SCRABBLE word?

-ED, -ING, -S to fasten with a zipper (a fastener consisting of two rows of interlocking teeth)

pl. -POS nothing

adj -PIER, -PIEST full of energy ZIPPILY adv

pl. -S a chemical salt pl. -S a zirconium alloy

pl. -S a mineral

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pl. -S a chemical compound adj pertaining to the metallic element zirconium pl. -S a pimple pl. -S a stringed instrument pl. -S zither

pl. -S a tubular pasta n/pl zizith n/pl the tassels on the four corners of a Jewish prayer shawl

ZOMBOID adj resembling zombies

ZONA n pl. -NAE a transparent substance surrounding the ovum of mammals

ZONAL adj pertaining to a zone

ZONALLY adv

ZONARY adj zonal

ZONATE adj arranged in zones

ZONATED adj zonate

ZONATION n pl. -S arrangement in zones

ZONE v ZONED, ZONING, ZONES to arrange in zones (areas distinguished from other adjacent areas)

ZONELESS adj having no zone or belt

ZONER n pl. -S one that zones

ZONETIME n pl. -S standard time used at sea

INFLECTED FORMS

-ED, -ING, -ES to make a buzzing sound

ZIZZLE v -ZLED, -ZLING, -ZLES to sizzle

ZLOTY n pl. ZLOTE or ZLOTIES or ZLOTYCH or ZLOTYS a monetary unit of Poland

ZOA a pl. of zoon

ZOARIUM n pl. -IA a colony of bryozoans

ZOARIAL adj

ZOCALO n pl. -LOS the public square in a Mexican city or town

ZODIAC n pl. -S an imaginary belt encircling the celestial sphere

ZODIACAL adj

ZONING n pl. -S the division of a city or land into areas subject to planning restrictions

ZONK v -ED, -ING, -S to stupefy

ZONKEY n pl. -S a hybrid between a zebra and a donkey

ZONULA n pl. -LAS or -LAE zonule

ZONULE n pl. -S a small zone

ZONULAR adj

ZOO n pl. ZOOS a place where animals are kept for public exhibition

ZOOCHORE n pl. -S a plant dispersed by animals

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ZOEA n pl. ZOEAS or ZOEAE a larval form of certain crustaceans ZOEAL adj

ZOODLE n pl. -S a thin strip of zucchini

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ZOECIUM n pl. -CIA zooecium

ZOETROPE n pl. -S an optical toy in which a series of pictures rotates to give the illusion of motion

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ZOFTIG adj zaftig

IRREGULAR PLURALS

ZOOEY adj ZOOIER, ZOOIEST resembling a zoo

ZOOGENIC adj caused by animals or their activities

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ZOIC adj pertaining to animals or animal life

ZOISITE n pl. -S a mineral

ZOMBI n pl. -S zombie

ZOMBIE n pl. -S a will-less human capable only of automatic movement

ZOMBIFY v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES to turn into a zombie

ZOMBIISM n pl. -S the system of beliefs connected with a West African snake god

ZOOGENY n pl. -NIES the development or evolution of animals

ZOOGLEA n pl. -GLEAS or -GLEAE a jellylike mass of bacteria

ZOOGLEAL adj

ZOOGLOEA n pl. -GLOEAS or -GLOEAE zooglea

ZOOID n pl. -S an organic cell or body capable of independent movement ZOOIDAL adj

ZOOKS interj — used as a mild oath

ZOOLATER n pl. -S one that worships animals

ZOOLATRY n pl. -TRIES the worship of animals

Merriam-Webster’s Crossword Puzzle Dictionary, Fourth Edition

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cabriolet

5 coupe 8 carriage cache

4 bury, hide 5 cover, hoard, plant, stash, store, trove 6 memory, wealth

7 arsenal, conceal, lay away, nest egg, put away, reserve, secrete 8 ensconce, treasure 9 stockpile 10 accumulate 11 hiding place cachet

4 rank, seal 5 motto, state 6 slogan, status 7 dignity, stature 8 approval, position, prestige, standing 11 consequence cachinnate

4 crow, howl, roar 5 laugh, whoop 6 guffaw, shriek cackle

3 gab, jaw 4 blab, chat, crow 5 clack, cluck 6 babble, burble, gabble, gaggle, gobble 7 blabber, blatter, chatter, prattle cacoëthes

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4 zeal 5 mania 6 desire 9 obsession cacomistle

5 civet 7 raccoon 8 civet cat, ringtail cacophonic

8 skeletal, spectral 9 deathlike, emaciated, ghostlike 10 corpselike

caddy

3 bin, box 4 aide 5 toter 6 casket

8 canister, tea chest

cadence

4 beat, flow, lilt 5 meter, pulse

6 rhythm 9 pulsation 10 conclusion, inflection, intonation

cadet

4 pimp 5 plebe 7 student, trainee 10 midshipman

cadge

3 beg, bum 5 mooch 6 hustle, sponge 8 freeload, scrounge 9 panhandle

Cadmus

daughter: 3 Ino 5 Agave 6 Semele

7 Autonoë

father: 6 Agenor

sister: 6 Europa

victim: 6 dragon

wife: 8 Harmonia

cadre

4 cell, core 5 frame, staff 6 cohort

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5 harsh 8 tuneless 9 dissonant, unmusical 10 discordant 11 unmelodious 12 unharmonious cacophony

3 din 5 babel, noise 6 hubbub, uproar 9 confusion, harshness 10 dissonance cactus

5 nopal 6 cereus, cholla, mescal, peyote 7 opuntia, saguaro 11 prickly pear

cad

3 cur, dog, rat 4 boor, fink, heel, jerk, lout, rake, roué 5 creep, knave, louse, rogue, skunk, swine 6 rascal, rotter 7 bounder 9 conductor, scoundrel

cadaver

7 in-group 9 framework

caducity

3 age 6 dotage, old age 8 senility 10 senescence 11 senectitude

Caesar

assassin: 6 Brutus (Marcus Junius)

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7 Cassius (Gaius)

battle: 4 Zela 9 Pharsalus

conquest: 4 Gaul 7 Britain

death date: 4 Ides 11 Ides of March

eulogist: 6 Antony (Marc) 7 Anthony (Mark) 8 Antonius (Marcus)

message: 12 Veni vidi vici

partner: 4 Coca (Imogene)

river: 7 Rubicon

utterance: 4 Et tu 9 Et tu Brute

wife: 7 Pompeia 8 Cornelia 9 Calpurnia

Caesarism

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