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| astronomy | n : the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole |
| asteroid | adj : shaped like a star [syn: star-shaped] n : any of numerous small celestial bodies composed of rock and metal that move around the sun (mainly between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter |
| astrology | n. the art of judging of the influences of the stars upon human affairs, and of foretelling events by their position and aspects |
| astronaut | n. A person trained to pilot, navigate, or otherwise participate as a crew member of a spacecraft. |
| asterisk | n. A star-shaped figure (*) used chiefly to indicate an omission, a reference to a footnote, or an unattested word, sound, or affix. |
| disability | n : the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness |
| disable | v to make unable to perform a certain action |
| disagree | v. 1. To have a differing opinion 2. To dispute or quarrel |
| disaprove | v. 1. To have an unfavorable opinion of; condemn. 2. To refuse to approve; reject |
| discontinue | v 1: put an end to a state or an activity 2: come or be at an end 3: prevent completion |
| discover | v. 1. to uncover 2. To disclose; to lay open to view; to make visible; to reveal; to make known; to show 3. 3. To obtain for the first time sight or knowledge of, as of a thing existing already, but not perceived or known; to find; to ascertain; to espy; to detect |
| indefinite | adj. Not definite, especially [1. Unclear; vague. 2. Lacking precise limits 3. Uncertain; undecided] |
| ineligible | adj. 1. Disqualified by law, rule, or provision: ineligible to run for office 2. Unworthy of being chosen; unfit |
| illiterate | adj 1: not able to read or write 2: ignorant of the fundamentals of a given art or branch of knowledge |
| immortal | adj. 1. Not subject to death 2. Never to be forgotten |
| impossible | adj 1: not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with 2: totally unlikely |
| irregular | adj. 1. Contrary to rule, accepted order, or general practice 2. Not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention 3. Not straight, uniform, or symmetrical 4. Of uneven rate, occurrence, or duration |
| irresistible | adj. 1. Impossible to resist 2. Having an overpowering appeal |
| nonsense | n. 1. That which is not sense, or has no sense; words, or language, which have no meaning, or which convey no intelligible ideas; absurdity. 2. Trifles; things of no importance. |
