fulfilling expectations or needs

a room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching,

a large bedroom for a number of people in a school or institution.

mutually opposed or inconsistent.

serving to explain something.

a building or group of buildings where goods are manufactured or assembled chiefly by machine.

relating to the sense of hearing.

a book listing individuals or organizations alphabetically or thematically with details such as names, addresses, and telephone numbers.

an area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.

serving as an introduction to a subject or topic; basic or preliminary.

serving as or carrying out preparation for a task or undertaking.

a complete list of items such as property, goods in stock, or the contents of a building.

elating to or involving exploration or investigation.

a room or building housing an astronomical telescope or other scientific equipment for the study of natural phenomena.

the study of past events, particularly in human affairs.

relating to a sudden cry or remark, especially one expressing surprise, anger, or pain.

a place where things are stored.