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ample |
large in size, amount, or space; as much or more than is needed. |
ape |
a mammal in the group of primates, which includes chimpanzees, gibbons, gorillas, and orangutans. Apes do not have tails. They have very flexible hands and feet. Apes range in size from three to six feet tall, and they can weigh up to 450 pounds. Apes live in the forests in Africa and Asia. [1/2 definitions] |
asteroid |
a small, rocky, planet-like body that circles the sun and is mostly found between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars. The size of an asteroid can vary from very tiny to six hundred miles across. |
augment |
to make greater in size or amount; increase. |
big |
large in size, number, or weight. [1/3 definitions] |
bobcat |
a wild cat with red-brown fur, tufted ears, and a short tail. Bobcats are about twice the size of a house cat. They are a kind of lynx and live in southern Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Bobcats are carnivorous mammals. |
breadth |
extent or size. [1/2 definitions] |
brown bear |
a bear that is mainly brown in color, found in western North America and northern Europe and Asia. Brown bears vary in size from the small Syrian variety to the giant Kodiak bear and include the North American grizzlies. They are found in more parts of the world than any other kind of bear. |
build |
to grow in size, amount, or intensity. [1/5 definitions] |
build up |
to grow in size, amount, or intensity. [1/2 definitions] |
bulk |
a large size or mass. [1/2 definitions] |
capybara |
a large, furry rodent that has no tail. Capybara live near rivers, lakes, or other watery areas in forests or grassy regions of South America. Capybara are related to guinea pigs, mice, and squirrels, but they are much larger. Despite their size, they eat only plants. |
chow2 |
a Chinese breed of dog. Chows are sturdy dogs of medium size with a thick red or black coat, a black tongue, and a tail that curls over the back. |
cobblestone |
a naturally rounded stone about the size of a fist, at one time used to pave streets. |
congruent |
exactly the same in shape and size. |
considerable |
large in size or amount. |
cruiser |
a fast ship of medium size. Cruisers are used in wars. [1/3 definitions] |
cube1 |
a solid figure with six square faces all the same size. [1/5 definitions] |
cumbersome |
difficult to hold or carry because of size, shape, or weight. |
cupcake |
a little cake for one person. Cupcakes are baked in a mold that has the size and shape of a cup. |
developing |
gaining in size, maturity, or complexity. |
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