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• Accounting Dictionary
  Dictionary of Accounting Terms, 4th edition, by Joel G. Siegel, Ph.D., CPA, and Jae K. Shim, Ph.D., published by Barron's Educational Series, Inc.
  This quick-reference Dictionary of Accounting Terms provides definitions for accounting, bookkeeping and tax-related terms, and touches on related disciplines such as Internet and international business. Includes visual aids and related topics.
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• Antonyms
  Antonyms, compiled by Answers Corp.
  Words, their definitions and their opposites.
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• Archaeology Dictionary
  The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Archaeology, by Timothy Darvill, published by Oxford University Press
  From amphora to ziggurat and Beaker Culture to molluscan analysis, this comprehensive dictionary covers the essential vocabulary for archaeological work, including principles, theories, techniques, artifacts, materials, people, places, monuments, equipment and descriptive terms. The dictionary focuses on Europe, the Old World and the Americas, and covers legislation relating to the United Kingdom and the US.
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• Architecture and Construction
  Dictionary of Architecture and Construction, edited by Cyril M. Harris, published by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
  This up-to-date working tool for architects, contractors, conservationists and planners contains clear, concise definitions of terms relating to building materials and services, construction techniques, engineering practices, specification writing, environmental concerns and more, spanning the range of architectural styles from Classical to green.
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• Banking Dictionary
  Dictionary of Banking Terms, 5th edition, by Thomas P. Fitch, published by Barron's Educational Series, Inc.
  This quick-reference Dictionary of Banking Terms — ideal for professionals, students and the general reader — provides definitions for terms relating to banking practices, laws and regulations. Includes related topics for further reading.
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• Bible Dictionary
  The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, edited by James Trefil, Joseph F. Kett, and E. D. Hirsch, published by Houghton Mifflin Company, "The Bible"
  Biblical personalities, places, terms and concepts from The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, which contains definitive and comprehensive information on all the fields of essential human knowledge from ancient to cutting-edge.
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• Bioterrorism Dictionary
  Bioterrorism Dictionary from yourDictionary www.yourdictionary.com
  Places, weapons and terms associated with the threat of bioterrorism.
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• Botanical Glossary
  Taylor's Guide to Annuals, published by Houghton Mifflin Company
  Glossary of gardening terms for Taylor's Guide to Annuals.
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• Buddhism Dictionary
  A Dictionary of Buddhism, edited by Damien Keown, Oxford University Press
  This dictionary features entries on the history and doctrines of the major Buddhist schools, information on the spread of Buddhism in Asia and the West, and coverage of issues of contemporary concern such as human rights, abortion, euthanasia, engaged Buddhism and the role of women in Buddhist teachings.
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• Business Dictionary
  Dictionary of Business Terms, 3rd edition, by Jack P. Friedman, published by Barron's Educational Series, Inc.
  A useful tool for businesspeople and consumers alike, this quick-reference Dictionary of Business Terms gives concise definitions of terms relating to taxes, management, investment, real estate and other aspects of business. Includes related topics for further reading.
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• Cosmic Lexicon
  Planetary Science Research Discoveries (PSRD) Glossary, by Planetary Science Research Discoveries
  You'll be over the moon with these delightfully concise definitions of terms from planetary and space sciences.
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• Dental Dictionary
  Mosby's Dental Dictionary, Elsevier
  Definitions relating to all areas of dentistry, including those needed by dental hygienists and assistants.
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• Devil's Dictionary
  The Devil's Dictionary, by Ambrose Bierce
  Satirical, cynical, quirky and tongue-in-cheek definitions by a 19th-century writer. Wise and witty, but not meant to be taken seriously!
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• Dictionary
  The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th edition, published by Houghton Mifflin Company
  The American Heritage Dictionary provides clear and precise definitions along with an authoritative guide to usage. You can also check a word's spelling, syllabification and etymology, and hear an audio pronunciation.
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• Dictionary - Places
  The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th edition, published by Houghton Mifflin Company
  Geographical information about cities, states and countries; rivers, mountains and more, from the respected American Heritage Dictionary.
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• Dictionary for Gardeners
  Taylor's Dictionary for Gardeners, by Frances Tenenbaum, published by Houghton Mifflin Company
  Amateur gardeners and experienced green thumbs alike will find a bouquet of horticultural information including Latin botanical names, gardening tools and techniques, plant anatomy, insect pests and plant diseases, descriptions of famous gardens, and biographies of famous gardeners. Includes illustrations.
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• Dictionary of Dance
  The Oxford Dictionary of Dance, by Debra Craine and Judith Mackrell, Oxford University Press
  Dancers, choreographers, teachers, composers, technical terms, major works, important films and organizations involved in the dance world are covered in this dictionary. The reference source ranges from the history of music to the changing design of the ballet shoe, and provides information on a wide variety of dance types, such as classical ballet, Spanish flamenco, Indian bharata natyam, Japanese butoh, and jazz. It also covers post-modern dance and embraces the new activity within traditional forms like ballet, as well as the stream of new dance languages invented by fresh generations of choreographers and many dance forms from all over the world.
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• Economics Dictionary
  The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, edited by James Trefil, Joseph F. Kett, and E. D. Hirsch, published by Houghton Mifflin Company, "Business and Economics"
  The basic building blocks of economics and business — such as the distinction between stocks and bonds, or the effect of interest rates on the stock market — from The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, which contains definitive and comprehensive information on all the fields of essential human knowledge from ancient to cutting-edge.
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• Electronics Dictionary
  Twisted Pair Dictionary of Electronics Terms, by Twysted-Pair.com
  Worried your wires might be crossed? Learn about alligator clips, wire wrapping and other aspects of electronics from absorption to zeroing in the Twisted Pair Dictionary of Electronics Terms.
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• English Folklore
  A Dictionary of English Folklore, edited by Jacqueline Simpson and Steve Roud, Oxford University Press
  A guide to English folklore and such legendary characters as Cinderella, Jack the Giant Killer and Robin Hood. The dictionary gives explanations of a wide range of subjects in folklore and includes articles on oral and performance genres such as cheese rolling, morris dancing and rushbearing; and beliefs like fairy rings and frog showers.
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• Finance and Investment Dictionary
  Dictionary of Finance and Investment Terms, 7th edition, by John Downes and Jordan Elliot Goodman, published by Barron's Educational Series, Inc.
  A useful quick-reference tool for the home or office, the Dictionary of Finance and Investment Terms gives concise definitions of terms relating to transactions, tax law, stocks, bonds and mutual funds, and lingo of the financial markets. Includes related topics for further reading.
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• Fine Arts Dictionary
  The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, edited by James Trefil, Joseph F. Kett, and E. D. Hirsch, published by Houghton Mifflin Company, "Fine Arts"
  Terms relating to the fine arts, including music, art and architecture — both classical and contemporary — from The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, which contains definitive and comprehensive information on all the fields of essential human knowledge from ancient to cutting-edge.
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• Geographical Dictionary
  A Dictionary of Geography, by Susan Mayhew, Oxford University Press
  This dictionary provides coverage of the terms used in both human geography and physical geography. The definitions range across the following fields: cartography, surveying, remote sensing, statistics, meteorology, climatology, biogeography, ecology, simple geology, soils, geomorphology, population, migration, settlement, agriculture, industry, transport, development and diffusion.
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• Geography
  The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, edited by James Trefil, Joseph F. Kett, and E. D. Hirsch, published by Houghton Mifflin Company, "World Geography," "American Geography"
  Geographical entries on the world's countries, cities, states, rivers and mountains from The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, which contains definitive and comprehensive information on all the fields of essential human knowledge from ancient to cutting-edge.
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• Geological Glossary
  Peterson Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals, by Fredrick H. Pough, published by Houghton Mifflin Company
  This geological glossary is the definitive guide to rocks and minerals. The mineralogical information includes geographic distribution, physical properties, chemical composition and crystalline structures.
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• Grammar Dictionary
  The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, edited by James Trefil, Joseph F. Kett, and E. D. Hirsch, published by Houghton Mifflin Company, "Conventions of Written English"
  If you've ever wondered what the difference is between an abbreviation and an acronym, or what makes some verbs transitive and others intransitive, you'll be enlightened by these grammar entries from The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, which contains definitive and comprehensive information on all the fields of essential human knowledge from ancient to cutting-edge.
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• Hacker Slang
  The Jargon File, edited by Eric S. Raymond
  From banana problem to Visual Fred, you'll find all the hacker lingo you need in Hacker Slang, including definitions, etymologies, background and a good dose of humor.
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• Harry Potter Glossary
  Harry Potter Glossary, published by Answers Corp.
  If you want to know whether you're a muggle or a basilisk and what the Golden Snitch is, this is the book for you. Check out descriptions of the very unique glossary from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter book series.
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• Health Dictionary
  The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, edited by James Trefil, Joseph F. Kett, and E. D. Hirsch, published by Houghton Mifflin Company, "Medicine and Health"
  Definitions relating to human health, including anatomical, physiological and medical terms, from The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, which contains definitive and comprehensive information on all the fields of essential human knowledge from ancient to cutting-edge.
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• History Dictionary
  The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, edited by James Trefil, Joseph F. Kett, and E. D. Hirsch, published by Houghton Mifflin Company, "World History to 1550," "World History since 1550," "American History to 1865," "American History since 1865"
  World history seen through entries on significant people, places and events from The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, which contains definitive and comprehensive information on all the fields of essential human knowledge from ancient to cutting-edge.
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• Idioms
  The American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms, by Christine Ammer, published by Houghton Mifflin Company
  The Dictionary of Idioms contains idiomatic words and phrases, slang terms, figures of speech, common proverbs and metaphors, each clearly defined and illustrated with at least one sample sentence or quotation. It is produced in consultation with the editors of The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition.
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• Insurance Dictionary
  Dictionary of Insurance Terms, 4th edition, by Harvey W. Rubin, Ph.D., CLU, CPCU, published by Barron's Educational Series, Inc.
  The Dictionary of Insurance Terms provides concise definitions that will be useful to the insurance agent or broker but also understood by the average reader who wants to explore his options. Covers life and health insurance, retirement plans, and property insurance. Includes related topics for further reading.
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• Investment Dictionary
  Investopedia Dictionary from Investopedia.com, owned and operated by Investopedia, Inc.
  The Investopedia Dictionary offers concise definitions and practical notes on investment topics in the areas of stocks and bonds, retirement and taxes, among others. Includes related topics and visual aids where relevant.
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• Islamic Dictionary
  Islamic Dictionary, from YourDictionary www.yourdictionary.com
  People, places, terms and concepts associated with Islam.
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• Latin Phrases
  Latin Phrases, compiled by Answers Corp.
  Who says Latin is a dead language? A contrario, if you want to understand the classics, translate business or legal terminology, or simply throw an impressive phrase or two into your daily discourse, Latin Phrases are here for you.
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• Law Dictionary
  Law Dictionary, 5th edition, by Steven H. Gifis, published by Barron's Educational Series, Inc.
  Whether you're practicing law or studying it, you'll find the Law Dictionary a handy source for accurate yet non-technical definitions. Terms relate to constitutional law, property law, criminal law, civil procedure, torts, and commercial law and contracts.
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• Literary Dictionary
  The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Literary Terms, by Christopher Baldick, Oxford University Press
  This gem of a book gives clear and often witty explanations to the most troublesome literary terms encountered by students and general readers. The dictionary also provides extensive coverage of traditional drama, rhetoric, literary history and textual criticism. It is fully updated to include terms that have become prominent in the last few years, including cyberpunk, antanaclasis and logrolling. Terms from languages and literature other than English are given, as are pronunciation guides for over 200 difficult terms.
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• Marine Corps Dictionary
  Unofficial Dictionary for Marines, compiled and edited by Glenn B. Knight, 4mermarine.com/USMC/dictionary.html
  Terms and phrases used by the US Marines.
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• Marketing Dictionary
  Dictionary of Marketing Terms, 3rd edition, by Jane Imber and Betsy-Ann Toffler, published by Barron's Educational Series, Inc.
  The Dictionary of Marketing Terms is a handy quick-reference tool containing concise definitions in the areas of advertising, media analysis, e-commerce and sales for both experienced and inexperienced readers. Includes related topics for further reading.
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• Measures and Units
  A Dictionary of Weights, Measures, and Units, edited by Donald Fenna, Oxford University Press
  This resource provides clear definitions of all the units, prefixes and styles of the Système International (SI), as well as traditional and industry-specific units. The terms are taken from a broad range of subjects including astronomy, electromagnetics, geology, photography, mathematics, meteorology, physics, and temperature.
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• Medical Dictionary
  The American Heritage Stedman's Medical Dictionary, published by Houghton Mifflin Company
  Medical students, health-care professionals and patients will find clear and up-to-date definitions of medical terms including diseases, tests, treatments, medications (prescription and over-the-counter), technologies and abbreviations. Also provided are biographies of famous scientists and physicians and information on health-care management and policies.
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• Military Dictionary
  US Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Words
  Terms and concepts associated with the military.
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• Modern Design Dictionary
  A Dictionary of Modern Design, by Jonathan Woodham, Oxford University Press
  From art nouveau to postmodernism, Benetton to Frank Lloyd Wright, this dictionary covers the past 150 years of international design, with entries on ceramics, furniture, graphics, industrial design, interiors and fashion. There are biographies of designers and manufacturers, and the dictionary's international focus takes in major movements, key concepts and terminology as well as important design institutions, museums and heritage sites.
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• Music Glossary
  Music Glossary, published by The Austin Symphony
  The Austin Symphony's Music Glossary provides definitions of hundreds of words associated with music, from a cappella to Zwischenspiel.
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• Mythology Dictionary
  The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, edited by James Trefil, Joseph F. Kett, and E. D. Hirsch, published by Houghton Mifflin Company, "Mythology and Folklore"
  Mythological figures from Achilles to Zeus as well as important concepts and terminology from The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, which contains definitive and comprehensive information on all the fields of essential human knowledge from ancient to cutting-edge.
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• Obscure Words
  Obscure Words, by Michael A. Fischer, http://home.comcast.net/~wwftd/
  Ironically labeled by their dedicated compiler as "WWFTDs" (worthless words for the day), these obscure, abstruse or recondite words are offered for your consideration: some of them may be worthy of everyday use.
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• Philosophy Dictionary
  The Oxford Dictionary of Philosophy, by Simon Blackburn, Oxford University Press
  This dictionary covers every aspect of philosophy from Aristotle to Zen. Entries include biographies of famous and influential philosophers, in-depth analysis of philosophical terms and concepts, a chronology of philosophical events from antiquity to the present day, and coverage of themes from Chinese, Indian, Islamic and Jewish philosophy.
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• Poetry Glossary
  Poetry Glossary, published by ILovePoetry, Inc
  This glossary defines hundreds of terms associated with poetry. The poems are categorized according to subject matters like love, nature and humor.
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• Political Dictionary
  The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Politics, edited by Iain McLean and Alistair McMillan, Oxford University Press
  Written by political scientists, sociologists, philosophers and political economists, this dictionary of politics covers all significant political thinkers and designers of political institutions in the West; special attention is given to Muslim and Chinese political thought, as well. The dictionary addresses such issues as feminism and international political economy, and provides definitions of such terms as Condorcet winner and ultra vires.
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• Politics
  The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, edited by James Trefil, Joseph F. Kett, and E. D. Hirsch, published by Houghton Mifflin Company, "World Politics," "American Politics"
  Political institutions, parties and terminology from The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, which contains definitive and comprehensive information on all the fields of essential human knowledge from ancient to cutting-edge.
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• Proverbs
  The Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs, edited by Jennifer Speake, Oxford University Press
  This resource includes the best-known proverbs in the English language from around the world with quotations that provide a history of each proverb. Discover the story behind "Never say never," "It takes one to know one," and "Once bitten, twice shy."
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• Psychoanalysis Dictionary
  International Dictionary of Psychoanalysis, by the Gale Group, Inc.
  The major individuals, works, events and institutions that have impacted the history of psychoanalysis. All branches of the field are represented, as well as the evolution of theoretical and clinical concepts.
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• Real Estate Dictionary
  Dictionary of Real Estate Terms, 6th edition, by Jack P. Friedman, Jack C. Harris and J. Bruce Lindeman, published by Barron's Educational Series, Inc.
  Whether you're buying or selling, renting or leasing a home, you'll find the Dictionary of Real Estate Terms a handy reference tool with definitions from architecture to zoning and everything in between. Includes illustrations, charts and related topics for further reading.
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• Sci-Tech Dictionary
  McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th edition, published by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
  If you feel that the world of science and technology is moving ahead at warp speed, keep up with the Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms. This useful reference resource contains pronunciation guides and concise definitions for terms from a variety of scientific and technological disciplines — accurate enough for techies yet still understandable by even the slowest of scientific slowpokes.
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• Science Dictionary
  The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, edited by James Trefil, Joseph F. Kett, and E. D. Hirsch, published by Houghton Mifflin Company, "Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology," "Physical Sciences and Mathematics," "Earth Sciences," "Life Sciences"
  Scientific terms and concepts from The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, which contains definitive and comprehensive information on all the fields of essential human knowledge from ancient to cutting-edge.
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• Science Glossary
  Science Glossary, by The Gale Group, Inc.
  A concise glossary of science terms from alkyne to weak electrolyte.
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• Small Business Glossary
  Encyclopedia of Small Business, by The Gale Group, Inc.
  Starting a small business is no small feat. Prepare to meet the challenge with this concise glossary of small business terms.
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• US Military Dictionary
  The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military, Oxford University Press
  This comprehensive reference guide to the US military covers military history from the earliest colonial conflicts to the present. It covers all conflicts involving the US military, plus military ranks, attire, insignia, medals, weapons, prisons, vehicles, ships and aircraft. It includes facts and trivia on major historical military figures, a guide to pronouncing military terms and a guide to acronyms.
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• Veterinary Dictionary
  Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary, by D.C. Blood, V.P. Studdert and C.C. Gay, Elsevier
  Definitions of technical and scientific terms related to veterinary medicine.
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• Weapons Dictionary
  Weapons Dictionary from yourDictionary, www.yourdictionary.com
  Description and details of military weapons.
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• Webster 1913
  Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, edited by Noah Porter, published by G & C. Merriam Co., 1913
  The public-domain Webster's 1913 Dictionary, edited for online use by Patrick J. Cassidy.
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• Wood Glossary
  Glossary of Wood Terms, by Woodbook.co.uk
  This is a dictionary of terms about lumber, including types of wood, types of grain, technical terms about cutting wood, staining and more.
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• Word Tutor
  Your personal word tutor from eSpindle, www.espindle.org
  Definitions, sample sentences, and audible pronunciations for both the words and the sample sentences, along with "Tutor's Tips" to help you understand and remember.
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• Zoological Glossary
  Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia, 2nd edition, published by Thomson Gale
  Find brief definitions of hundreds of zoological terms in the acclaimed Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia.
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