| atomic energy |
a source of power based on this energy; nuclear energy. [1/2 definitions] |
| Australia |
a country made up of this continent. Australia is also called the Commonwealth of Australia. Canberra is the capital of Australia. [1/2 definitions] |
| authority |
(usually plural) people who have this right or power by law. [1/3 definitions] |
| Bahrain |
the largest of the islands of this country. [1/2 definitions] |
| balsa |
the wood of this tree, used for rafts and model airplanes. [1/2 definitions] |
| baptize |
to give a Christian name to by means of this ceremony. [1/2 definitions] |
| barbecue |
the food cooked in this way, often having a special sauce. [1/4 definitions] |
| baritone |
a singer whose voice is in this range. [1/3 definitions] |
| barley |
the grain of this plant. Barley is used to make food and beer. [1/2 definitions] |
| baseball |
the ball used in this game. [1/2 definitions] |
| basketball |
the ball used in this game. [1/2 definitions] |
| Belize |
the largest city in this country. [1/2 definitions] |
| Big Dipper |
part of the constellation Ursa Major, made up of this constellation's seven brightest stars. These stars form a shape that looks like a ladle, or dipper. |
| blackberry |
the prickly bush that bears this fruit. [1/2 definitions] |
| blockade |
the shutting off of traffic into and out of a place. Military forces do this to seaports or cities during wars. [1/2 definitions] |
| blueberry |
the bush that produces this berry. [1/2 definitions] |
| Brunei |
a country on the north coast of the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. Brunei shares this island with its neighbor, Malaysia, and with Indonesia. The capital of Brunei is Bandar Seri Begawan. |
| butternut |
the nut of this tree that can be eaten as food. [1/2 definitions] |
| cab1 |
a car that carries people who need a ride and pay a fare for this; taxicab. [1/3 definitions] |
| cacao |
the seed of this tree, used in making chocolate and cocoa. [1/2 definitions] |
| calculation |
the process of getting an answer to a number question by adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing. The answer that is reached at the end of this process can also be called a calculation. |