| gram1 |
the basic unit of weight in the metric system, equal to one thousandth of a kilogram or 0.0353 ounce. (abbreviated: g) |
| humble |
If something is humble, it is simple and basic. It's not fancy or elegant. [1/2 definitions] |
| inflection |
a form of a word other than the most basic form. [1/3 definitions] |
| infrastructure |
all the basic systems that have been created in a country, especially through technology and engineering, that allow it to function well and develop. Roads are a very important part of a country's infrastructure. Without roads, it is difficult for people to travel and to work and to move products from one place to another. |
| kernel |
the most basic part of something; the heart of the matter; core. [1/3 definitions] |
| kilometer |
A kilometer is a unit of length in a system of measuring things that is called the "metric system." A kilometer is equal to one thousand "meters." A meter is the basic unit of length in the metric system. It is equal to a little more than three feet, about the length of some baseball bats. That means that one kilometer is equal in length to about one thousand baseball bats! One kilometer is shorter than a mile, though. It is only equal to about six tenths of a mile. A short way to write "kilometer" is "km." |
| lever |
a basic tool used to lift or pry things open. A crowbar is one type of lever. [1/2 definitions] |
| liter |
the basic unit of capacity of the metric system, equal to 1.056 liquid quarts or 0.908 dry quarts. (abbreviated: l) |
| makeup |
the basic character of a person. [1/3 definitions] |
| meter1 |
the basic unit of length of the metric system, equal to one hundred centimeters or 3.28 feet. |
| mill1 |
a building where raw materials are changed into basic products such as steel or lumber. [1/5 definitions] |
| milliliter |
A milliliter is a unit used to measure amounts of liquid in the metric system. A milliliter is equal to one 1/000 of a liter. That means there are 1000 milliliters in one liter. The liter is the basic unit used in measuring liquids in the metric system. One liter is equal to a little more than a quart. One milliliter is a very small amount. One 12-ounce can of soda is equal to about 355 milliliters. A short way to write "milliliter" is "ml." |
| nature |
basic character and qualities of a person or thing. [1/3 definitions] |
| orderly |
someone who cleans and does other basic work in a hospital. [1/4 definitions] |
| plain |
When something is plain, it just basic with nothing added to it. When your clothes are plain, it means that they are simple and have no decoration. If you eat plain bread, it means that you don't put anything on it, or the ingredients are very simple. [1/8 definitions] |
| poor |
without money, possessions, or other basic needs. [1/5 definitions] |
| primary color |
any one of the three basic colors of the spectrum from which all other colors can be made by blending. In paint, they are red, yellow, and blue. |
| primitive |
If something is primitive, it is simple and basic. [1/2 definitions] |
| principle |
a basic law or truth on which action or behavior is based. [1/3 definitions] |
| property |
A property is a basic thing that something has. An important property of steel is its strength. An important property of wood is that it floats. [1/3 definitions] |
| racist |
a person who believes in the notion that racial groups have basic differences that can make one or more groups superior to others and typically believes that his or her own racial group is superior to all others. [1/3 definitions] |