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associative property	in addition and multiplication, the characteristic that allows you to add or multiply a group of numbers in any order and get the same answer. For example, in multiplication, (5 x 2) x 7 is equal to (7 x 2) x 5.
assorted	of different kinds or sorts, collected together; variety.
assortment	a collection of different sorts of things; variety.
assume	to suppose (something) to be true without knowing the actual facts; take for granted. [3 definitions]
assumption	something that is supposed or believed without questioning. For example, if you ask someone whether she is allowed to watch TV during dinner, you have made an assumption that there is a TV in her house. Assumptions are ideas people have that are not based on proven facts. An assumption can be correct or incorrect. [2 definitions]
assurance	a statement meant to give confidence. [2 definitions]
assure	to say to with force or conviction. [3 definitions]
aster	a plant with white, pink, blue, or purple flowers. The flowers are made up of many narrow petals around a yellow center.
asterisk	a sign (*). It is used to show that there is other information on the page that explains the information where the sign is placed.
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.
asthma	a disease of the lungs that makes it difficult to breathe. Asthma is often caused by an allergy.
as though	as if.
astir	in action; moving.
astonish	to fill with great surprise or amazement.
astonishment	great surprise or amazement.
astound	to cause surprise or wonder; amaze.
astray	off the right or known path or course.
astride	over or upon and with a leg on each side of. [2 definitions]
astrology	the study of the influence that the stars and planets may have on people's lives.
astronaut	a person trained to take part in space flight.
astronomer	a scientist who studies the universe beyond the earth.

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