natural Definition–adjective | 1. | existing in or formed by nature (opposed to artificial): a natural bridge. |
| 2. | based on the state of things in nature; constituted by nature: Growth is a natural process. |
| 3. | of or pertaining to nature or the universe: natural beauty. |
| 4. | of, pertaining to, or occupied with the study of natural science: conducting natural experiments. |
| 5. | in a state of nature; uncultivated, as land. |
| 6. | growing spontaneously, without being planted or tended by human hand, as vegetation. |
| 7. | having undergone little or no processing and containing no chemical additives: natural food; natural ingredients. Compare organic (def. 11). |
| 8. | having a real or physical existence, as opposed to one that is spiritual, intellectual, fictitious, etc. |
| 9. | of, pertaining to, or proper to the nature or essential constitution: natural ability. |
| 10. | proper to the circumstances of the case: a natural result of his greed. |
| 11. | free from affectation or constraint: a natural manner. |
| 12. | arising easily or spontaneously: a natural courtesy to strangers. |
| 13. | consonant with the nature or character of. |
| 14. | in accordance with the nature of things: It was natural that he should hit back. |
| 15. | based upon the innate moral feeling of humankind: natural justice. |
| 16. | in conformity with the ordinary course of nature; not unusual or exceptional. |
| 17. | happening in the ordinary or usual course of things, without the intervention of accident, violence, etc. |
| 18. | related only by birth; of no legal relationship; illegitimate: a natural son. |
| 19. | related by blood rather than by adoption. |
| 20. | based on what is learned from nature rather than on revelation. |
| 21. | true to or closely imitating nature: a natural representation. |
| 22. | unenlightened or unregenerate: the natural man. |
| 23. | being such by nature; born such: a natural fool. |
| 24. | Music. | a. | neither sharp nor flat. |
| b. | changed in pitch by the sign ♮. |
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| 25. | not treated, tanned, refined, etc.; in its original or raw state: natural wood; natural cowhide. |
| 26. | (of a horn or trumpet) having neither side holes nor valves. |
| 27. | not tinted or colored; undyed. |
| 28. | having a pale tannish or grayish-yellow color, as many woods and untreated animal skins. |
| 29. | Cards. | a. | being a card other than a wild card or joker. |
| b. | (of a set or sequence of cards) containing no wild cards. |
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| 30. | having or showing feelings, as affection, gratitude, or kindness, considered part of basic human nature. |
–noun | 32. | any person or thing that is or is likely or certain to be very suitable to and successful in an endeavor without much training or difficulty. |
| 33. | Music. | a. | a white key on a piano, organ, or the like. |
| b. | the sign ♮, placed before a note, canceling the effect of a previous sharp or flat. |
| c. | a note affected by a ♮, or a tone thus represented. |
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| 37. | (in craps) a winning combination of seven or eleven made on the first cast. |
| 38. | a natural substance or a product made with such a substance: an ointment containing mink oil and other naturals. |
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diet Definition–noun | 1. | food and drink considered in terms of its qualities, composition, and its effects on health: Milk is a wholesome article of diet. |
| 2. | a particular selection of food, esp. as designed or prescribed to improve a person's physical condition or to prevent or treat a disease: a diet low in sugar. |
| 3. | such a selection or a limitation on the amount a person eats for reducing weight: No pie for me, I'm on a diet. |
| 4. | the foods eaten, as by a particular person or group: The native diet consists of fish and fruit. |
| 5. | food or feed habitually eaten or provided: The rabbits were fed a diet of carrots and lettuce. |
| 6. | anything that is habitually provided or partaken of: Television has given us a steady diet of game shows and soap operas. |
–verb (used with object) | 7. | to regulate the food of, esp. in order to improve the physical condition. |
–verb (used without object) | 9. | to select or limit the food one eats to improve one's physical condition or to lose weight: I've dieted all month and lost only one pound. |
| 10. | to eat or feed according to the requirements of a diet. |
–adjective | 11. | suitable for consumption with a weight-reduction diet; dietetic: diet soft drinks. |
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pills Definition–noun | 1. | a small globular or rounded mass of medicinal substance, usually covered with a hard coating, that is to be swallowed whole. |
| 2. | something unpleasant that has to be accepted or endured: Ingratitude is a bitter pill. |
| 3. | Slang. a tiresomely disagreeable person. |
| 4. | Sports Slang. a ball, esp. a baseball or golf ball. |
–verb (used with object)
| 8. | to form or make into pills. |
–verb (used without object) | 10. | to form into small, pill-like balls, as the fuzz on a wool sweater. |
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