nounπShareSomething from which other things extend; a foundation."The house's foundation is the base upon which the entire structure is built. "structurebuildingpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe starting point of a logical deduction or thought; basis."The base for my argument is that everyone deserves a fair chance in the job interview. "logicphilosophytheorypointscienceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA permanent structure for housing military personnel and material."The army base was a large, sprawling complex, housing hundreds of soldiers and their equipment. "militarybuildingstructureareaplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe place where decisions for an organization are made; headquarters."The school's base is located in the main building, where the principal and teachers make important decisions. "organizationbusinessgovernmentmilitaryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA basic but essential component or ingredient."Water is the base ingredient for most soups. "partmaterialelementessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA substance used as a mordant in dyeing."The artist used alum as a base to set the vibrant blue dye on the fabric. "materialsubstancechemistryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareFoundation: a cosmetic cream to make the face appear uniform."She applied a light base to her face before going to school. "appearancebodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of a class of generally water-soluble compounds, having bitter taste, that turn red litmus blue, and react with acids to form salts."The chemist used a base to neutralize the acid spill in the lab. "chemistrycompoundsubstanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareImportant areas in games and sports."The basketball team's base is their strong offensive strategy. "sportgameareaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe lowermost part of a column, between the shaft and the pedestal or pavement."The architect carefully examined the base of the column before approving the design. "architecturepartbuildingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA nucleotide's nucleobase in the context of a DNA or RNA biopolymer."The DNA molecule's base sequence determines the genetic instructions. "biochemistrybiologychemistryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe end of a leaf, petal or similar organ where it is attached to its support."The base of the flower petal was attached to the stem. "plantpartbiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe name of the controlling terminal of a bipolar transistor (BJT)."The engineer carefully adjusted the base of the transistor to control the output current. "electronicstechnicalpartdeviceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe lowest side of a in a triangle or other polygon, or the lowest face of a cone, pyramid or other polyhedron laid flat."The base of the triangle on the worksheet was the shortest side. "mathpartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe lowest third of a shield or escutcheon."The knight's shield had a faded, but still visible, base of dark blue. "heraldryartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe lower part of the field. See escutcheon."The soccer team practiced kicking the ball from the base of the field. "heraldrypartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA number raised to the power of an exponent."The logarithm to base 2 of 8 is 3."mathnumberessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe set of sets from which a topology is generated."The base set of shapes for the geometry class project includes squares, circles, and triangles. "maththeoryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA topological space, looked at in relation to one of its covering spaces, fibrations, or bundles."The base of the coordinate system used in the math textbook example is a two-dimensional plane. "mathspaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sequence of elements not jointly stabilized by any nontrivial group element."The base sequence of ingredients for the cake recipe is flour, sugar, and eggs. "mathgroupessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(acrobatics, cheerleading) In hand-to-hand balance, the person who supports the flyer; the person that remains in contact with the ground."The base held the flyer steady during the acrobatic routine. "sportpersonessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA morpheme (or morphemes) that serves as a basic foundation on which affixes can be attached."The word "unhappy" has a base of "happy." "grammarlinguisticswordessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe smallest kind of cannon."The history teacher showed us a small base, a type of very early cannon. "militaryweaponessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe housing of a horse."The stable owner meticulously cleaned the horse's base, ensuring a comfortable resting place. "animalpartessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(in the plural) A kind of skirt (often of velvet or brocade, but sometimes of mailed armour) which hung from the middle to about the knees, or lower."The historical costume exhibit featured several beautiful velvet bases, showcasing the style of the 17th-century court. "appearancewearstylehistoryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe lower part of a robe or petticoat."The tailor carefully measured the base of the bride's wedding gown to ensure a perfect fit. "wearstyleappearanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn apron."My grandmother wore a bright red base over her apron while she was cooking. "wearitemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA line in a survey which, being accurately determined in length and position, serves as the origin from which to compute the distances and positions of any points or objects connected with it by a system of triangles."The surveyors used a precise base line to determine the location of the new school building. "technicalmathgeographypositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA group of voters who almost always support a single party's candidates for elected office."The mayor's base of support strongly favors the Republican party. "politicsgovernmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe forces and relations of production that produce the necessities and amenities of life."The base of our family's well-being is the combined efforts of everyone working together. "economytheoryphilosophysocietystructuresystemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA material that holds paint or other materials together; a binder."The artist used a special base to mix the paint colors smoothly. "materialsubstanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareShort for base leg."My math homework problem asks for the length of the base leg of the triangle. "nauticalsailingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give as its foundation or starting point; to lay the foundation of."The teacher based her lesson on the students' previous knowledge. "structureprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be located (at a particular place)."The bakery bases its operations at the corner of Main and Elm streets. "placepositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(acrobatics, cheerleading) To act as a base; to be the person supporting the flyer."The cheerleader will base herself on the other two girls to support the flyer during the routine. "sportentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA low spectrum of sound tones."Peter adjusted the equalizer on his audio equipment to emphasize the bass."soundmusicfrequencyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA section of musical group that produces low-pitched sound, lower than the baritone and tenor."The conductor preferred to situate the bass in the middle rear, rather than to one side of the orchestra."musicsoundgroupentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne who sings in the bass range."Halfway through middle school, Edgar morphed from a soprano to a bass, much to the amazement and amusement of his fellow choristers."musicpersonessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn instrument that plays in the bass range, in particular a double bass, bass guitar, electric bass or bass synthesiser."The musician swung the bass over his head like an axe and smashed it into the amplifier, creating a discordant howl of noise."musicsoundentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe clef sign that indicates that the pitch of the notes is below middle C; a bass clef."The score had been written without the treble and bass, but it was easy to pick out which was which based on the location of the notes on the staff."musicsignessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA root."The base of the tree is where the roots grow. "languagelinguisticswordstructureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA primitive word, from which other words may be derived."The word "photograph" is a base word from which we get "photographer" and "photography." "languagelinguisticswordessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe number of distinct symbols used to represent numbers in a particular base, as ten for decimal."The base-ten system, which uses the digits 0 through 9, is the most common way we represent numbers. "mathnumbertechnicalcomputingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareLow in height; short."The little girl's chair was quite base, barely reaching her knees. "appearanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareLow in place or position."The base of the bookshelf is quite low, making it easy for young children to reach the books. "positionappearanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareOf low value or degree."The student's essay received a base grade because the writing lacked depth and originality. "valuequalityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareOf low social standing or rank; vulgar, common."The new student's base mannerisms made her seem out of place in the exclusive school. "societycharactermoralvalueattitudeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareMorally reprehensible, immoral; cowardly."His actions were base and dishonorable, betraying the trust his friends had placed in him. "moralcharacteressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareInferior; unworthy, of poor quality."The student's essay was considered base because it lacked originality and showed poor research skills. "qualitycharactermoralvalueessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareDesignating those metals which are not classed as precious or noble."The construction project used base metals like iron and zinc, instead of the more expensive gold and platinum. "materialsubstancechemistryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareAlloyed with inferior metal; debased."base bullion"valuemoralcharacteressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareOf illegitimate birth; bastard."The base child was often excluded from school activities by other children. "familycharactermoralsocietyhumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareNot classical or correct."base Latin"languagestyleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareNot held by honourable service."A base estate is one held by services not honourable, or held by villenage. Such a tenure is called base, or low, and the tenant is a base tenant."charactermoralvalueessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareOf sound, a voice or an instrument, low in pitch or frequency."The giant spoke in a deep, bass, rumbling voice that shook me to my boots."soundmusicfrequencyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe game of prisoners' bars."My brother loves playing the base game after school. "gamesportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAcronym of building, antenna-tower, span, earth."The construction crew used the BASE jump site's coordinates to plan their work. "architecturestructurebuildingtechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading