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Cardinal

Of fundamental importance; preeminent; superior; chief; principal.

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Billion 84% connected

According to the French and American method of numeration, a thousand millions, or 1,000,000,000; according to the English method, a million millions…

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Billion 84% connected

According to the French and American method of numeration, a thousand millions, or 1,000,000,000; according to the English method, a million millions…

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C 84% connected

The keynote of the normal or "natural" scale, which has neither flats nor sharps in its signature; also, the third note of the relative minor scale o…

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C 84% connected

The keynote of the normal or "natural" scale, which has neither flats nor sharps in its signature; also, the third note of the relative minor scale o…

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D 84% connected

The nominal of the second tone in the model major scale (that in C), or of the fourth tone in the relative minor scale of C (that in A minor), or of…

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D 84% connected

The nominal of the second tone in the model major scale (that in C), or of the fourth tone in the relative minor scale of C (that in A minor), or of…

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Dozen 84% connected

of Dozen

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Dozen 84% connected

of Dozen

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Eight 84% connected

An island in a river; an ait.

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Eight 84% connected

An island in a river; an ait.

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Eighteen 84% connected

Eight and ten; as, eighteen pounds.

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Eighteen 84% connected

Eight and ten; as, eighteen pounds.

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Eighty 84% connected

Eight times ten; fourscore.

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Eighty 84% connected

Eight times ten; fourscore.

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Eleven 84% connected

Ten and one added; as, eleven men.

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Eleven 84% connected

Ten and one added; as, eleven men.

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Fifteen 84% connected

Five and ten; one more than fourteen.

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Fifteen 84% connected

Five and ten; one more than fourteen.

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Fifty 84% connected

Five times ten; as, fifty men.

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Fifty 84% connected

Five times ten; as, fifty men.

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Five 84% connected

Four and one added; one more than four.

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Five 84% connected

Four and one added; one more than four.

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Forty 84% connected

Four times ten; thirty-nine and one more.

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Forty 84% connected

Four times ten; thirty-nine and one more.

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Four 84% connected

One more than three; twice two.

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Four 84% connected

One more than three; twice two.

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Fourscore 84% connected

Four times twenty; eighty.

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Fourscore 84% connected

Four times twenty; eighty.

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Fourteen 84% connected

Four and ten more; twice seven.

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Fourteen 84% connected

Four and ten more; twice seven.

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Hundred 84% connected

The product of ten mulitplied by ten, or the number of ten times ten; a collection or sum, consisting of ten times ten units or objects; five score.…

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Hundred 84% connected

The product of ten mulitplied by ten, or the number of ten times ten; a collection or sum, consisting of ten times ten units or objects; five score.…

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I 84% connected

In our old authors, I was often used for ay (or aye), yes, which is pronounced nearly like it.

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I 84% connected

In our old authors, I was often used for ay (or aye), yes, which is pronounced nearly like it.

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Important 84% connected

Full of, or burdened by, import; charged with great interests; restless; anxious.

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Important 84% connected

Full of, or burdened by, import; charged with great interests; restless; anxious.

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L 84% connected

As a numeral, L stands for fifty in the English, as in the Latin language.

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L 84% connected

As a numeral, L stands for fifty in the English, as in the Latin language.

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Li 84% connected

A Chinese measure of distance, being a little more than one third of a mile.

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Li 84% connected

A Chinese measure of distance, being a little more than one third of a mile.

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M 84% connected

As a numeral, M stands for one thousand, both in English and Latin.

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M 84% connected

As a numeral, M stands for one thousand, both in English and Latin.

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Million 84% connected

The number of ten hundred thousand, or a thousand thousand, -- written 1,000, 000. See the Note under Hundred.

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Million 84% connected

The number of ten hundred thousand, or a thousand thousand, -- written 1,000, 000. See the Note under Hundred.

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Nine 84% connected

Eight and one more; one less than ten; as, nine miles.

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Nine 84% connected

Eight and one more; one less than ten; as, nine miles.

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Nineteen 84% connected

Nine and ten; eighteen and one more; one less than twenty; as, nineteen months.

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Nineteen 84% connected

Nine and ten; eighteen and one more; one less than twenty; as, nineteen months.

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Ninety 84% connected

Nine times ten; eighty-nine and one more; as, ninety men.

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Ninety 84% connected

Nine times ten; eighty-nine and one more; as, ninety men.

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One 84% connected

Being a single unit, or entire being or thing, and no more; not multifold; single; individual.

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One 84% connected

Being a single unit, or entire being or thing, and no more; not multifold; single; individual.

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Seven 84% connected

One more than six; six and one added; as, seven days make one week.

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Seven 84% connected

One more than six; six and one added; as, seven days make one week.

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Seventeen 84% connected

One more than sixteen; ten and seven added; as, seventeen years.

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Seventeen 84% connected

One more than sixteen; ten and seven added; as, seventeen years.

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Seventy 84% connected

Seven times ten; one more than sixty-nine.

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Seventy 84% connected

Seven times ten; one more than sixty-nine.

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Seventy-four 84% connected

A naval vessel carrying seventy-four guns.

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Seventy-four 84% connected

A naval vessel carrying seventy-four guns.

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Six 84% connected

One more than five; twice three; as, six yards.

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Six 84% connected

One more than five; twice three; as, six yards.

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Sixteen 84% connected

Six and ten; consisting of six and ten; fifteen and one more.

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Sixteen 84% connected

Six and ten; consisting of six and ten; fifteen and one more.

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Sixty 84% connected

Six times ten; fifty-nine and one more; threescore.

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Sixty 84% connected

Six times ten; fifty-nine and one more; threescore.

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Ten 84% connected

One more than nine; twice five.

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Ten 84% connected

One more than nine; twice five.

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Thirteen 84% connected

One more than twelve; ten and three; as, thirteen ounces or pounds.

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Thirteen 84% connected

One more than twelve; ten and three; as, thirteen ounces or pounds.

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Thirty 84% connected

Being three times ten; consisting of one more than twenty-nine; twenty and ten; as, the month of June consists of thirty days.

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Thirty 84% connected

Being three times ten; consisting of one more than twenty-nine; twenty and ten; as, the month of June consists of thirty days.

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Thousand 84% connected

The number of ten hundred; a collection or sum consisting of ten times one hundred units or objects.

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Thousand 84% connected

The number of ten hundred; a collection or sum consisting of ten times one hundred units or objects.

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Three 84% connected

One more than two; two and one.

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Three 84% connected

One more than two; two and one.

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Trillion 84% connected

According to the French notation, which is used upon the Continent generally and in the United States, the number expressed by a unit with twelve cip…

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Trillion 84% connected

According to the French notation, which is used upon the Continent generally and in the United States, the number expressed by a unit with twelve cip…

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Twelve 84% connected

One more that eleven; two and ten; twice six; a dozen.

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Twelve 84% connected

One more that eleven; two and ten; twice six; a dozen.

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Twenty 84% connected

One more that nineteen; twice; as, twenty men.

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Twenty 84% connected

One more that nineteen; twice; as, twenty men.

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Two 84% connected

One and one; twice one.

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Two 84% connected

One and one; twice one.

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V 84% connected

As a numeral, V stands for five, in English and Latin.

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V 84% connected

As a numeral, V stands for five, in English and Latin.

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Zero 84% connected

A cipher; nothing; naught.

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Zero 84% connected

A cipher; nothing; naught.

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Broader term 5

Bishop 76% connected

A spiritual overseer, superintendent, or director.

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Finch 76% connected

A small singing bird of many genera and species, belonging to the family Fringillidae.

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Number 76% connected

That which admits of being counted or reckoned; a unit, or an aggregate of units; a numerable aggregate or collection of individuals; an assemblage m…

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Red 76% connected

. imp. & p. p. of Read.

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Redness 76% connected

The quality or state of being red; red color.

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Narrower term 2

Dean 76% connected

A dignitary or presiding officer in certain ecclesiastical and lay bodies; esp., an ecclesiastical dignitary, subordinate to a bishop.

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Frequency 76% connected

The condition of returning frequently; occurrence often repeated; common occurence; as, the frequency of crimes; the frequency of miracles.

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Derivationally related 2

Cardinalate 74% connected

The office, rank, or dignity of a cardinal.

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Cardinalate 74% connected

The office, rank, or dignity of a cardinal.

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Containing group 1

Cardinalate 70% connected

The office, rank, or dignity of a cardinal.

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Synonym 6

Carmine 92% connected

A rich red or crimson color with a shade of purple.

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Central 92% connected

Relating to the center; situated in or near the center or middle; containing the center; of or pertaining to the parts near the center; equidistant o…

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Fundamental 92% connected

Pertaining to the foundation or basis; serving for the foundation. Hence: Essential, as an element, principle, or law; important; original; elementar…

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Key 92% connected

An instrument by means of which the bolt of a lock is shot or drawn; usually, a removable metal instrument fitted to the mechanism of a particular lo…

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Primal 92% connected

First; primary; original; chief.

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Redbird 92% connected

The cardinal bird.

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Antonym 2

Ordinal 94% connected

Indicating order or succession; as, the ordinal numbers, first, second, third, etc.

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Ordinal 94% connected

Indicating order or succession; as, the ordinal numbers, first, second, third, etc.

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