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| accessory |
an item added on to something else to make it prettier, more complete, or more useful. [1/2 definitions] |
| advantageous |
giving a benefit or advantage; helpful; useful. |
| almanac |
a book of interesting and useful facts about many different subjects. [2 definitions] |
| asset |
something useful or valuable. [1/2 definitions] |
| bacteria |
microscopic organisms that often play a role in the decay of living things, the process of fermentation, and sometimes in causing disease. Bacteria are each made up of only one cell, but different kinds of bacteria can take different shapes. These organisms live in all parts of the earth including oceans, deserts, glaciers, hot springs, and in the bodies of most living things. While some kinds of bacteria are dangerous, most kinds are useful because they help in the digestion of food, in the making of soil, in the creation of medicines, and in many other natural processes. |
| bacterium |
singular form of "bacteria." Bacteria are tiny living things made up of one cell each. Bacteria live in most living things and in all parts of the earth. Most bacteria are useful to people, but some are harmful because they can cause disease. |
| better |
more useful; having more desirable results. [1/11 definitions] |
| convenience |
the quality of being useful or handy for someone's purpose or need. [1/2 definitions] |
| convenient |
easily used for someone's needs, purposes, or comfort; useful. [1/2 definitions] |
| damage |
harm or injury that makes something less useful or valuable. [1/2 definitions] |
| desirable |
having good, valuable, or useful qualities that people want. [1/2 definitions] |
| generalize |
to make useful to a wide range of situations or ideas. [1/3 definitions] |
| handy |
useful. [1/3 definitions] |
| hickory |
a tree of the walnut family, found mostly in North America. The hickory has nuts that can be eaten and wood that is hard and useful. [1/2 definitions] |
| impractical |
not useful or wise to do; not practical. [1/2 definitions] |
| lead2 |
a heavy, soft gray metal that is one of the chemical elements. Because it is very heavy and dense, lead is useful for making things such as weights, shot, and shields that protect against radiation. (symbol: Pb) [1/2 definitions] |
| ore |
a rock or mineral from which a metal or other useful substance can be removed. |
| pewter |
a metal made from tin, copper, and other metals. Pewter looks like silver and is used to make plates, candlesticks, and other objects that are both useful and beautiful. |
| practical |
able to be used or put into practice; useful. [1/3 definitions] |
| productive |
having or producing results that are helpful or useful. [1/2 definitions] |
| profitable |
useful or helpful to one. [1/2 definitions] |
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