Book and Journal of Mattanaw

# Dictionary

Aardvark - a nocturnal burrowing mammal native to Africa.

Aardwolf - a small, insectivorous mammal of southern and eastern Africa.

Aasvogel - a South African vulture.

Aba - a coarse, often striped fabric from the Middle East.

Abaca - a species of banana native to the Philippines, known for its fiber.

Abacinate - to blind by placing a red-hot metal plate close to the eyes.

Abaciscus - a small tile used in mosaic work.

Abaculus - another term for abaciscus.

Abacus - a counting frame with beads.

Abadan - a city in Iran.

Abaddon - a Hebrew name for the realm of the dead.

Abaft - toward or at the stern of a ship.

Abaisance - a gesture of respect or deference.

Abaissé - a heraldic term meaning lower in position.

Abalienate - to transfer property rights to another.

Abandon - to give up completely.

Abandoned - forsaken or deserted.

Abandonment - the act of abandoning.

Abandonee - a person to whom something is abandoned.

Abandoner - one who abandons.

Abandonnée - a ballet pose.

Abandonnement - relinquishment of rights or property.

Abash - to make someone feel embarrassed.

Abasia - inability to walk due to a neurological problem.

Abask - basking.

Abate - to lessen in intensity.

Abated - reduced in amount or intensity.

Abatement - the reduction of something.

Abator - a person who cuts down trees.

Abattis - a defensive obstacle made of felled trees.

Abattoir - a slaughterhouse.

Abaxial - away from the axis or central line.

Abaya - a long, flowing cloak worn by some Muslim women.

Abay - to bark, as a dog.

Abba - an Aramaic word for father.

Abbacy - the office or period of office of an abbot.

Abbatial - relating to an abbey or abbot.

Abbe - a French word for a member of the clergy.

Abbess - the female superior of a convent of nuns.

Abbey - a monastery or convent.

Abbot - the head of an abbey of monks.

Abbotcy - the jurisdiction or office of an abbot.

Abbraid - to rouse or awaken.

Abbreviate - to shorten a word or phrase.

Abbreviation - a shortened form of a word or phrase.

Abbreviator - one who abbreviates.

Abdicate - to renounce a throne or position of power.

Abdication - the act of abdicating.

Abditory - a place for hiding something.

Abdometer - an instrument for measuring the abdomen.

Abdominal - relating to the abdomen.

Abduce - to draw or lead away.

Abduct - to take (someone) away illegally by force or deception.

Abduction - the action or an instance of forcibly taking someone away against their will.

Abductor - a person who abducts someone.

Abeam - at right angles to the length of a ship or airplane.

Abecedarian - arranged alphabetically; elementary or rudimentary.

Abee - A Scottish term meaning away.

Abel - a biblical figure; the second son of Adam and Eve.

Abelian - relating to or denoting the work of Norwegian mathematician Niels Henrik Abel.

Abelia - a genus of shrubs.

Aberrant - deviating from the norm.

Aberration - a departure from what is normal or typical.

Abet - to assist or encourage, especially in wrongdoing.

Abeyance - a state of temporary disuse or suspension.

Abhor - to regard with disgust and hatred.

Abhorrent - inspiring disgust and loathing.

Abidance - the act of abiding; compliance.

Abide - to accept or act in accordance with.

Abider - one who abides.

Abiding - lasting a long time; enduring.

Abies - a genus of evergreen trees.

Abigail - a lady’s maid.

Ability - the power or skill to do something.

Abject - extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading.

Abjure - to renounce formally; to recant.

Ablate - to remove or diminish, typically by cutting or erosion.

Ablation - the removal of material from the surface of an object by vaporization, chipping, or other erosive processes.

Ablative - relating to or denoting a case (especially in Latin) of nouns, pronouns, and adjectives, indicating separation or direction away from something.

Ablaze - on fire; burning fiercely.

Able - having the power, skill, means, or opportunity to do something.

Able-bodied - fit, strong, and healthy; not physically disabled.

Ableism - discrimination in favor of able-bodied people.

Ablution - the act of washing oneself, often used for ritual purification.

Ably - skillfully; competently.

Abnegate - to renounce or reject something desired or valuable.

Abnegation - the act of renouncing or rejecting something.

Abnormal - deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable or worrying.

Abnormality - an abnormal feature, characteristic, or occurrence.

Aboard - on or into (a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle).

Abode - a place of residence; a house or home.

Abolish - to formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution).

Abolition - the action or an act of abolishing a system, practice, or institution.

Abolitionist - a person who favors the abolition of a practice or institution, especially capital punishment or (formerly) slavery.

Abominable - causing moral revulsion.

Abominate - to detest; loathe.

Abomination - a thing that causes disgust or hatred.

Aboriginal - inhabiting or existing in a land from the earliest times or from before the arrival of colonists; indigenous.

Aborigine - a person, animal, or plant that has been in a country or region from earliest times.

Abort - to bring to a premature end because of a problem or fault.

Abortion - the deliberate termination of a human pregnancy.

Abortive - failing to produce the intended result.

Abound - to exist in large numbers or amounts.

About - on the subject of; concerning.

Above - at a higher level or layer than.

Aboveboard - legitimate, honest, and open.

Abracadabra - a word said by magicians when performing a magic trick.

Abraham - a biblical patriarch, regarded as the founder of the Hebrew nation.

Abrasion - the process of scraping or wearing something away.

Abrasive - (of a substance or material) capable of polishing or cleaning a hard surface by rubbing or grinding.

Abridge - to shorten (a book, movie, speech, or other text) without losing the sense.

Abridgment - a shortened version of a larger work.

Abroad - in or to a foreign country or countries.

Abrogate - to repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement).

Abrogation - the repeal or abolition of a law, right, or agreement.

Abrupt - sudden and unexpected.

Abscess - a swollen area within body tissue, containing an accumulation of pus.

Abscissa - the horizontal coordinate of a point in a two-dimensional system of Cartesian coordinates.

Abscission - the natural detachment of parts of a plant, typically dead leaves and ripe fruit.

Abscond - to leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection or arrest.

Absence - the state of being away from a place or person.

Absent - not present in a place, at an occasion, or as part of something.

Absentee - a person who is expected or required to be present at a place or event but is not.

Absenteeism - the practice of regularly staying away from work or school without good reason.

Absently - in an absent-minded way; inattentively.

Absinthe - a potent green alcoholic drink, technically a distilled, highly alcoholic anise-flavored spirit.

Absolute - not qualified or diminished in any way; total.

Absolution - formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment.

Absolutism - the acceptance of or belief in absolute principles in political, philosophical, ethical, or theological matters.

Absolve - to set or declare (someone) free from blame, guilt, or responsibility.

Absorb - to take in or soak up (energy, or a liquid or other substance) by chemical or physical action, typically gradually.

Absorbent - (of a material) able to soak up liquid easily.

Absorption - the process by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another.

Abstain - to restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something.

Abstemious - not self-indulgent, especially when eating and drinking.

Abstention - an instance of declining to vote for or against a proposal or motion.

Abstinence - the fact or practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol.

Abstract - existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.

Abstraction - the quality of dealing with ideas rather than events.

Abstruse - difficult to understand; obscure.

Absurd - wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate.

Absurdity - the quality or state of being ridiculous or wildly unreasonable.

Abundant - existing or available in large quantities; plentiful.

Abuse - to use (something) to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misuse.

Abusive - extremely offensive and insulting.

Abut - to be next to or have a common boundary with.

Abutment - a structure built to support the lateral pressure of an arch or span.

Abuzz - filled with a continuous buzzing sound.

Abysmal - extremely bad; appalling.

Abyssal - relating to or denoting the depths or bed of the ocean.

Abyssinian - relating to Abyssinia (modern-day Ethiopia) or its people.

Açaí - a berry from the açaí palm, known for its health benefits.

Acacia - a tree or shrub of warm climates that bears spikes or clusters of yellow or white flowers.

Academic - relating to education and scholarship.

Academy - a place of study or training in a special field.

Acanthus - a herbaceous plant or shrub with bold flower spikes and spiny decorative leaves.

Accede - to agree to a demand, request, or treaty.

Accelerate - to begin to move more quickly.

Acceleration - an increase in the rate or speed of something.

Accelerator - a device, typically a pedal, that controls the speed of a vehicle’s engine.

Accent - a distinctive way of pronouncing a language, especially one associated with a particular country, area, or social class.

Accentuation - the action of emphasizing something.

Accept - to consent to receive (a thing offered).

Acceptable - able to be agreed on; suitable.

Acceptance - the action of consenting to receive or undertake something offered.

Access - the means or opportunity to approach or enter a place.

Accessibility - the quality of being easy to obtain or use.

Accessible - able to be reached or entered.

Accessorize - to provide or complement (a garment) with a fashion accessory.

Accessory - a thing that can be added to something else in order to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive.

Accident - an unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally.

Accidental - happening by chance, unintentionally, or unexpectedly.

Acclaim - praise enthusiastically and publicly.

Acclamation - loud and enthusiastic approval.

Acclimate - to become accustomed to a new climate or new conditions.

Acclimatize - to get used to a new climate or to new conditions.

Acclivity - an upward slope.

Accommodate - to provide lodging or sufficient space for.

Accommodation - a room, group of rooms, or building in which someone may live or stay.

Accompaniment - a musical part that supports or partners a solo instrument, voice, or group.

Accompanist - a person who provides a musical accompaniment to another musician or to a singer.

Accompany - to go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort.

Accomplice - a person who helps another commit a crime.

Accomplish - to achieve or complete successfully.

Accomplishment - something that has been achieved successfully.

Accord - an official agreement or treaty.

Accordance - in a manner conforming with.

According - as stated by or in.

Accordion - a portable musical instrument with metal reeds blown by bellows, played by means of keys and buttons.

Accost - to approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively.

Account - a record or statement of financial expenditure and receipts relating to a particular period or purpose.

Accountability - the fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.

Accountable - (of a person, organization, or institution) required or expected to justify actions or decisions; responsible.

Accountancy - the profession or duties of an accountant.

Accountant - a person whose job is to keep or inspect financial accounts.

Accounting - the process or work of keeping financial accounts.

Accumulate - to gather together or acquire an increasing number or quantity of.

Accumulation - the acquisition or gradual gathering of something.

Accumulator - a person or thing that accumulates things.

Accuracy - the quality or state of being correct or precise.

Accurate - (especially of information, measurements, or predictions) correct in all details; exact.

Accursed - under a curse.

Accurate - being free from error.

Accusation - a charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong.

Accuse - to charge (someone) with an offense or crime.

Accustom - to make (someone or something) accept something as normal or usual.

Accustomed - customary; usual.

Acerbic - (especially of a comment or style of speaking) sharp and forthright.

Ache - a continuous or prolonged dull pain.

Achieve - to successfully bring about or reach (a desired objective, level, or result) by effort, skill, or courage.

Achievement - a thing done successfully, typically by effort, courage, or skill.

Achiever - a person who achieves a high or specified level of success.

Acknowledge - to accept or admit the existence or truth of.

Acknowledgment - acceptance of the truth or existence of something.

Acid - a chemical substance that neutralizes alkalis, dissolves some metals, and turns litmus red; typically, a corrosive or sour-tasting liquid of this kind.

Acidic - having the properties of an acid, or containing acid; having a pH below 7.

Acidity - the level of acid in substances such as water, soil, or wine.

Acknowledge - to accept or admit the existence or truth of.

Acidulous - sharp-tasting or sour.

Acrid - having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell.

Acrimonious - (typically of speech or a debate) angry and bitter.

Acrimony - bitterness or ill feeling.

Acrobat - an entertainer who performs gymnastic feats.

Acrylic - a synthetic material used in high-performance latex or water-based paints.

Act - to take action; do something.

Action - the fact or process of doing something.

Activate - to make something active or operative.

Active - engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits.

Activism - the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.

Activist - a person who campaigns to bring about political or social change.

Activity - the condition in which things are happening or being done.

Actor - a person whose profession is acting on the stage, in movies, or on television.

Actress - a female actor.

Actual - existing in fact; real.

Actuality - the state of existing in reality.

Actually - as the truth or facts of a situation; really.

Actuarial - relating to actuaries or their work of compiling and analyzing statistics to calculate insurance risks and premiums.

Actuary - a person who compiles and analyzes statistics and uses them to calculate insurance risks and premiums.

Actuate - to cause (a machine or device) to operate.

Acuity - sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.

Acumen - the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain.

Acupressure - a form of alternative therapy in which pressure is applied to specific points on the body.

Acupuncture - a system of integrative medicine that involves pricking the skin or tissues with needles.

Acute - (of a bad, difficult, or unwelcome situation) present or experienced to a severe or intense degree.

Acutely - with reference to something unpleasant or unwelcome, intensely.

Acyclovir - an antiviral drug used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses.

Adage - a proverb or short statement expressing a general truth.

Adamant - refusing to be persuaded or to change one’s mind.

Adapt - to make (something) suitable for a new use or purpose; modify.

Adaptable - able to adjust to new conditions.

Adaptation - the action or process of adapting or being adapted.

Adapter - a device for connecting pieces of equipment that cannot be connected directly.

Adaptive - having the capacity to be modified for a new use or purpose.

Add - to join (something) to something else so as to increase the size, number, or amount.

Addendum - an item of additional material, typically omissions, added at the end of a book or other publication.

Addict - a person who is addicted to a particular substance, typically an illegal drug.

Addiction - the fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance, thing, or activity.

Addictive - (of a substance or activity) causing or likely to cause someone to become addicted.

Addition - the action or process of adding something to something else.

Additional - added, extra, or supplementary to what is already present or available.

Additive - a substance added to something in small quantities to improve or preserve it.

Address - the particulars of the place where someone lives or an organization is situated.

Adduce - to cite as evidence.

Adept - very skilled or proficient at something.

Adequate - satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity.

Adhere - to stick fast to (a surface or substance).

Adherent - someone who supports a particular party, person, or set of ideas.

Adhesion - the process of adhering to a surface or object.

Adhesive - able to stick fast to a surface or object; sticky.

Adjacent - next to or adjoining something else.

Adjective - a word naming an attribute of a noun.

Adjoin - to be next to and joined with (a building, room, or piece of land).

Adjourn - to break off (a meeting, legal case, or game) with the intention of resuming it later.

Adjudge - to consider or declare to be true or the case.

Adjunct - a thing added to something else as a supplementary rather than an essential part.

Adjure - to urge or request (someone) solemnly or earnestly to do something.

Adjust - to alter or move (something) slightly in order to achieve the desired fit, appearance, or result.

Adjustable - capable of being adjusted.

Adjustment - a small alteration or movement made to achieve a desired fit, appearance, or result.

Administer - to manage and be responsible for the running of (a business, organization, etc.).

Administration - the process or activity of running a business, organization, etc.

Administrative - relating to the running of a business, organization, etc.

Administrator - a person responsible for running a business, organization, etc.

Admirable - arousing or deserving respect and approval.

Admiral - a commander of a fleet or naval squadron.

Admiration - respect and warm approval.

Admire - to regard (an object, quality, or person) with respect or warm approval.

Admissible - acceptable or valid, especially as evidence in a court of law.

Admission - a statement acknowledging the truth of something.

Admit - to confess to be true or to be the case, typically with reluctance.

Admittance - the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place or institution.

Admixture - something mixed with something else, typically as a minor ingredient.

Admonish - to warn or reprimand someone firmly.

Admonition - an act or action of admonishing; authoritative counsel or warning.

Ado - a state of agitation or fuss, especially about something unimportant.

Adopt - to legally take another’s child and bring it up as one’s own.

Adopted - legally taken by another and brought up as one’s own.

Adoptive - relating to or resulting from adoption.

Adorable - inspiring great affection; delightful; charming.

Adore - to love and respect (someone) deeply.

Adorn - to make more beautiful or attractive.

Adrenaline - a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands, especially in conditions of stress.

Adrift - (of a boat or its passengers) floating without being either moored or steered.

Adroit - clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.

Adulation - excessive admiration or praise.

Adult - a person who is fully grown or developed.

Adulterate - to render (something) poorer in quality by adding another substance.

Adultery - voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and a person who is not their spouse.

Advance - to move forward, typically in a purposeful way.

Advancement - the process of promoting a cause or plan.

Advantage - a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position.

Advent - the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.

Adventitious - happening or carried on according to chance rather than design or inherent nature.

Adventure - an unusual and exciting, typically hazardous, experience or activity.

Adventurous - willing to take risks or try out new methods, ideas, or experiences.

Adverb - a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb.

Adversary - one’s opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.

Adverse - preventing success or development; harmful; unfavorable.

Adversity - difficulties; misfortune.

Advert - refer to (in speaking or writing).

Advertise - to describe or draw attention to (a product, service, or event) in a public medium in order to promote sales or attendance.

Advertisement - a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event.

Advertiser - a person or company that advertises a product, service, or event.

Advertising - the activity or profession of producing advertisements for commercial products or services.

Advice - guidance or recommendations concerning prudent future action.

Advise - to offer suggestions about the best course of action to someone.

Advisement - careful consideration.

Advisor - a person who gives advice in a particular field.

Advisory - having or consisting in the power to make recommendations but not to take action enforcing them.

Advocacy - public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy.

Advocate - a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.

Aerial - existing, happening, or operating in the air.

Aerobic - relating to, involving, or requiring free oxygen.

Aerodynamics - the study of the properties of moving air and the interaction between the air and solid bodies moving through it.

Aerosol - a substance enclosed under pressure and released as a fine spray by means of a propellant gas.

Aerostat - an airship or hot-air balloon, especially one that is tethered.

Aesthetic - concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.

Aesthetics - a set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty.

Aetiology - the cause, set of causes, or manner of causation of a disease or condition.

Afar - at, to, or from a great distance.

Affable - friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to.

Affair - an event or sequence of events of a specified kind or that has previously been referred to.

Affect - to have an effect on; make a difference to.

Affective - relating to moods, feelings, and attitudes.

Affection - a gentle feeling of fondness or liking.

Affiliate - officially attach or connect (a subsidiary group or a person) to an organization.

Affiliation - the state or process of affiliating or being affiliated.

Affirm - to state as a fact; assert strongly and publicly.

Affirmation - the action or process of affirming something or being affirmed.

Affirmative - agreeing with or consenting to a statement or request.

Affix - to stick, attach, or fasten (something) to something else.

Afflict - (of a problem or illness) cause pain or suffering to; affect or trouble.

Affliction - something that causes pain or suffering.

Affluence - the state of having a great deal of money; wealth.

Affluent - having a great deal of money; wealthy.

Afford - to have enough money to pay for.

Affordable - inexpensive; reasonably priced.

Afforest - to convert (land) into forest, typically for commercial purposes.

Affray - an instance of fighting in a public place that disturbs the peace.

Afghan - a blanket or shawl, typically one knitted or crocheted in strips or squares.

Aforementioned - denoting a thing or person previously mentioned.

Aforesaid - another term for aforementioned.

Afortiori - used to express a conclusion for which there is stronger evidence than for a previously accepted one.

Aframomum - a genus of flowering plants in the ginger family.

Afresh - in a new or different way.

Africa - the second largest continent in the world.

African - relating to Africa or its people, languages, or cultures.

Afrikaner - a person in South Africa of Dutch descent.

Afro - a hairstyle in which naturally curly hair is grown out thickly all around the head.

Afrobeat - a music genre combining elements of West African musical styles with American funk and jazz.

After - in the time following (an event or another period of time).

Aftereffect - an effect that follows after the primary action of something.

Afterglow - light or radiance remaining in the sky after the sun has set.

Afterlife - life after death.

Aftermath - the consequences or aftereffects of a significant unpleasant event.

Afternoon - the time from noon to evening.

Aftershave - a lotion or gel used after shaving.

Aftershock - a smaller earthquake following the main shock of a large earthquake.

Afterthought - an idea, thought, or plan that was not originally intended but is thought of later.

Afterward - at a later or future time; subsequently.

Agape - wide open, especially with surprise or wonder.

Agave - a succulent plant with rosettes of narrow spiny leaves and tall flower spikes.

Age - the length of time that a person has lived or a thing has existed.

Agency - a business or organization established to provide a particular service.

Agenda - a list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting.

Agent - a person who acts on behalf of another person or group.

Agglomerate - to collect or form into a mass or group.

Agglomeration - a mass or collection of things; an assemblage.

Agglutinate - to firmly stick or be stuck together to form a mass.

Aggrandize - to increase the power, status, or wealth of.

Aggravate - to make (a problem, injury, or offense) worse or more serious.

Aggregate - a whole formed by combining several (typically disparate) elements.

Aggregation - the formation of a number of things into a cluster.

Aggression - hostile or violent behavior or attitudes toward another; readiness to attack or confront.

Aggressive - ready or likely to attack or confront; characterized by or resulting from aggression.

Aggrieved - feeling resentment at having been unfairly treated.

Aggro - aggressive, confrontational behavior.

Aghast - filled with horror or shock.

Agile - able to move quickly and easily.

Agility - the ability to move quickly and easily.

Agitate - to make (someone) troubled or nervous.

Agitated - feeling or appearing troubled or nervous.

Agitation - a state of anxiety or nervous excitement.

Agitator - a person who urges others to protest or rebel.

Agleam - shining; gleaming.

Aglow - glowing.

Agog - very eager or curious to hear or see something.

Agonize - to undergo great mental anguish through worrying about something.

Agony - extreme physical or mental suffering.

Agrarian - relating to cultivated land or the cultivation of land.

Agree - to have the same opinion about something; concur.

Agreeable - enjoyable and pleasurable; pleasant.

Agreement - harmony or accordance in opinion or feeling.

Agricultural - relating to agriculture.

Agriculture - the science or practice of farming.

Agro - a prefix related to agriculture.

Agrobiology - the science of plant life and nutrition.

Agrology - the branch of soil science dealing with the production of crops.

Agromania - an intense enthusiasm for agriculture.

Agronomist - a specialist in soil management and field-crop production.

Agronomy - the science of soil management and crop production.

Aground - (of a ship) on or onto the bottom in shallow water.

Aguish - affected by fever; feverish.

Ahead - further forward in space; in the line of one’s forward motion.

Ahem - used to represent the noise made when clearing the throat, typically to attract attention or express disapproval or embarrassment.

Ahi - another term for yellowfin tuna.

Ahoy - a call used to greet someone or draw attention, particularly used on boats or ships.

Aid - help, typically of a practical nature.

Aide - an assistant to an important person, especially a political leader.

Aider - one who provides aid or assistance.

Aides - plural of aide.

Aiding - helping or supporting.

Ail - to trouble or afflict (someone) in mind or body.

Ailment - an illness, typically a minor one.

Aim - to point or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target.

Aimer - a person who aims.

Aiming - the act of pointing or directing something.

Ain’t - a colloquial contraction for am not, are not, is not, have not, or has not.

Air - the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth.

Airborne - transported by air.

Aircraft - any vehicle capable of atmospheric flight.

Airfield - an area of land set aside for the takeoff, landing, and maintenance of aircraft.

Airflow - the flow of air, especially that encountered by a moving vehicle.

Airforce - a branch of a nation’s armed services that conducts military operations in the air.

Airframe - the body of an aircraft, including the fuselage, wings, and undercarriage.

Airlift - the transportation of troops, supplies, etc., by air, typically in an emergency.

Airline - a company providing regular services of passengers and freight by aircraft.

Airlock - a compartment that can be sealed off and used to move between two areas of different pressure.

Airmail - the system of transporting mail by aircraft.

Airmanship - the skill or practice of flying aircraft.

Airplane - a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces.

Airport - a complex of runways and buildings for the takeoff, landing, and maintenance of civil aircraft.

Airship - a power-driven aircraft that is kept buoyant by a body of gas (typically helium).

Airspace - the space in the atmosphere immediately above the earth.

Airstream - a current of air, especially one that is moving rapidly through a confined space.

Airstrip - a strip of ground set aside for the takeoff and landing of aircraft.

Airway - a passage for air (in the body or in a structure); or a recognized route followed by aircraft.

Aisle - a passage between rows of seats in a building such as a church or theater, an airplane, or a train.

Aitch - the letter H.

Ait - a small island in a river.

Ajar - (of a door or other opening) slightly open.

Akimbo - with hands on the hips and elbows turned outward.

Akin - of similar character.

Alabaster - a fine-grained, translucent form of gypsum, typically white, often carved into ornaments.

Alacrity - brisk and cheerful readiness.

Alameda - a public walkway or promenade, especially in a Spanish or Spanish-American city.

Alamo - a historical mission and fortress compound in San Antonio, Texas.

Alanine - a nonessential amino acid found in most proteins.

Alarm - an anxious awareness of danger.

Alarming - worrying or disturbing.

Albacore - a large marine fish of the tuna family, often having edible flesh.

Albania - a country in Southeastern Europe.

Albanian - relating to Albania, its people, or their language.

Albino - a person or animal having a congenital absence of pigment in the skin and hair (which are white) and the eyes (which are usually pink).

Album - a collection of recordings issued as a single item on CD, record, or another medium.

Albumen - the white of an egg.

Albumin - a simple form of protein that is soluble in water and coagulable by heat, such as that found in egg white, milk, and blood serum.

Alcazar - a Spanish palace or fortress.

Alchemy - the medieval forerunner of chemistry, based on the supposed transformation of matter, especially that of changing base metals into gold.

Alcohol - a colorless volatile flammable liquid which is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks.

Alcoholic - relating to or containing alcohol.

Alcoholism - an addiction to the consumption of alcoholic liquor or the mental illness and compulsive behavior resulting from alcohol dependency.

Alcove - a recess in the wall of a room or garden.

Alderman - an elected member of a municipal council.

Aldermanship - the office or status of an alderman.

Aldine - relating to Aldus Manutius, a Renaissance printer and publisher.

Aldol - a type of chemical compound used in the making of plastics and drugs.

Aldrin - an insecticide that has been banned in many countries.

Alea - a risk or chance.

Algebra - a branch of mathematics that uses symbols and letters to represent numbers and quantities in formulas and equations.

Algebraic - relating to or involving algebra.

Algeria - a country in North Africa.

Algerian - relating to Algeria or its people.

Algicide - a substance used to kill algae.

Algorithm - a process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer.

Algorithmic - relating to or using an algorithm or algorithms.

Alias - a false or assumed identity.

Alien - belonging to a foreign country or nation.

Alienate - to cause (someone) to feel isolated or estranged.

Alienation - the state of being isolated from a group or an activity to which one should belong or in which one should be involved.

Alienist - a psychiatrist or psychologist who specializes in determining the mental competence of people in legal matters.

Alight - to descend from a train, bus, or other form of transport.

Align - to place or arrange (things) in a straight line.

Alignment - arrangement in a straight line, or in correct or appropriate relative positions.

Alike - (of two or more subjects) similar to each other.

Aline - another spelling of align.

Aliphatic - relating to or denoting organic compounds in which carbon atoms form open chains (as in alkanes) and not aromatic rings.

Aliphaticity - the quality of being aliphatic.

Aliquot - a portion of a larger whole, especially a sample taken for chemical analysis or other treatment.

Alive - (of a person, animal, or plant) living, not dead.

Alkali - a chemical compound that neutralizes or effervesces with acids and turns litmus blue; typically, a strongly alkaline substance.

Alkaline - having the properties of an alkali, or containing alkali; having a pH greater than 7.

Alkalinity - the capacity of water to resist acidic changes in pH.

Alkalize - to make or become alkaline.

Alkaloid - any of a class of naturally occurring organic nitrogen-containing bases.

Alkalosis - a condition in which the body fluids have excess base (alkali), often caused by prolonged vomiting or hyperventilation.

Alkanet - a plant of the borage family that is cultivated for its red dye.

Alkane - any of the series of saturated hydrocarbons.

Alkenyl - relating to alkenes.

Alkyl - any of the series of univalent radicals of the form CnH2n+1, derived from alkanes by removal of a hydrogen atom.

Alkylate - to introduce one or more alkyl groups into (a molecule or compound).

All - used to refer to the whole quantity or extent of a particular group or thing.

Allay - to diminish or put at rest (fear, suspicion, or worry).

Allegation - a claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof.

Allege - to claim or assert that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof.

Allegiance - loyalty or commitment to a superior or to a group or cause.

Allegory - a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.

Allegro - (especially as a direction) at a brisk tempo.

Alleviate - to make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.

Alley - a narrow passageway between or behind buildings.

Alliance - a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.

Allied - joined by or relating to members of an alliance.

Alligator - a large semiaquatic reptile similar to a crocodile but with a broader and shorter head.

Alliteration - the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.

Alliterative - relating to or marked by alliteration.

Allocate - to distribute (resources or duties) for a particular purpose.

Allocation - the action or process of allocating or distributing something.

Allophone - any of the speech sounds that represent a single phoneme.

Allot - to give or apportion (something) to someone as a share or task.

Allotment - a plot of land rented by an individual for growing vegetables or flowers.

Allow - to give (someone) permission to do something.

Allowance - the amount of something that is permitted, especially within a set of regulations or for a specified purpose.

Alloy - a metal made by combining two or more metallic elements.

Allude - to suggest or call attention to indirectly; hint at.

Allure - the quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating.

Alluring - powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating; seductive.

Allusion - an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.

Alluvial - relating to or derived from alluvium (loose, unconsolidated soil or sediments).

Alluvium - a deposit of clay, silt, sand, and gravel left by flowing streams in a river valley or delta, typically producing fertile soil.

Ally - a state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose.

Almanac - an annual calendar containing important dates and statistical information such as astronomical data and tide tables.

Aloft - up in or into the air; overhead.

Alopecia - the partial or complete absence of hair from areas of the body where it normally grows; baldness.

Alone - having no one else present; on one’s own.

Along - moving in a constant direction on (a more or less horizontal surface).

Alongside - close to the side of; next to.

Aloof - not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.

Aloud - audibly; not silently or in a whisper.

Alpha - the first letter of the Greek alphabet.

Alphabet - a set of letters or symbols in a fixed order used to represent the basic sounds of a language.

Alphabetical - relating to or expressed by an alphabet.

Alphanumeric - consisting of or using both letters and numbers.

Alpine - relating to high mountains.

Already - before or by now or the time in question.

Alsatian - a breed of large dog of German origin, often used as a guard or police dog.

Also - in addition; too.

Alt - an abbreviation of altitude or alto.

Altaic - relating to or denoting a hypothetical language family that includes Turkic, Mongolic, Tungusic, Korean, and sometimes Japanese.

Altarpiece - a work of art, especially a painting on wood, set above and behind an altar.

Alter - to change or cause to change in character or composition.

Alteration - the action or process of altering or being altered.

Altercation - a noisy argument or disagreement, especially in public.

Alternative - (of one or more things) available as another possibility.

Alternator - a generator that produces alternating current.

Altitude - the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.

Alto - a voice, instrument, or part below the highest range and above tenor.

Altogether - completely; totally.

Altruism - the belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.

Altruistic - showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.

Alum - a colorless astringent compound that is a hydrated double sulfate of aluminum and potassium.

Aluminium - the chemical element of atomic number 13, a light silvery-grey metal.

Aluminum - a chemical element with the symbol Al and atomic number 13, used especially for its light weight and resistance to corrosion.

Alumna - a female graduate or former student of a particular school, college, or university.

Alumnae - the plural of alumna.

Alumni - the plural of alumnus.

Alumnus - a graduate or former student of a specific school, college, or university.

Alveolar - relating to an alveolus, especially those of the lungs.

Always - at all times; on all occasions.

Alyssum - a genus of flowering plants in the family Brassicaceae.

Am - the first person singular present of be.

Amalgam - a mixture or blend.

Amalgamate - to combine or unite to form one organization or structure.

Amaranth - an imaginary flower that never fades; a plant of a chiefly tropical family.

Amass - to gather together or accumulate a large amount or number of valuable material or things over a period of time.

Amateur - a person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport, on an unpaid rather than a professional basis.

Amatory - relating to or induced by sexual love or desire.

Amaurosis - partial or total blindness without visible change in the eye.

Amaze - to surprise (someone) greatly; fill with astonishment.

Amazon - a river in South America; a member of a legendary race of female warriors.

Amber - a hard translucent fossilized resin originating from extinct coniferous trees.

Ambidextrous - able to use the right and left hands equally well.

Ambience - the character and atmosphere of a place.

Ambient - relating to the immediate surroundings of something.

Ambiguous - open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.

Ambition - a strong desire to do or achieve something.

Ambitious - having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.

Ambivalence - the state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

Ambivalent - having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

Amble - to walk or move at a slow, relaxed pace.

Ambulance - a vehicle equipped for taking sick or injured people to and from the hospital.

Ambulatory - relating to or adapted for walking.

Ambush - a surprise attack by people lying in wait in a concealed position.

Ameliorate - to make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better.

Amenable - open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled.

Amend - to make minor changes to (a text, piece of legislation, etc.) in order to make it fairer, more accurate, or more up-to-date.

Amendment - a minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc.

Amends - compensate or make up for a wrongdoing.

Amenity - a desirable or useful feature or facility of a building or place.

Amercer - to punish by imposing a fine not fixed by statute.

Amerce - to punish with an arbitrary penalty.

Amiable - having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.

Amicable - (of relations between people) having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor.

Amid - surrounded by; in the middle of.

Amidst - in the middle of or surrounded by.

Amigo - a friend, especially a male friend.

Ammonia - a colorless gas with a characteristic pungent smell, used chiefly in cleaning products.

Ammonite - an extinct marine mollusk with a spiral shell.

Ammunition - a supply or quantity of bullets and shells.

Amoeba - a single-celled animal that catches food and moves about by extending fingerlike projections of protoplasm.

Amok - behave uncontrollably and disruptively.

Among - situated more or less centrally in relation to (several other things).

Amongst - archaic or literary term for among.

Amoral - lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with the rightness or wrongness of something.

Amorous - showing, feeling, or relating to sexual desire.

Amorphous - without a clearly defined shape or form.

Amount - a quantity of something, especially the total of a thing or things in number, size, value, or extent.

Ample - enough or more than enough; plentiful.

Amplification - the process of increasing the volume of sound.

Amplify - to increase the volume of sound.

Amplitude - the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, measured from the position of equilibrium.

Amputate - to cut off (a limb), typically by surgical operation.

Amputee - a person who has had a limb amputated.

Amuse - to cause (someone) to find something funny; entertain.

Amusement - the state or experience of finding something funny.

Amusing - causing laughter and providing entertainment.

Anachronism - a thing belonging or appropriate to a period other than that in which it exists.

Anaconda - a large, nonvenomous snake found in tropical South America.

Anaemia - a condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood.

Anaerobic - relating to, involving, or requiring an absence of free oxygen.

Anagram - a word, phrase, or name formed by rearranging the letters of another.

Analgesic - (chiefly of a drug) acting to relieve pain.

Analog - relating to or using signals or information represented by a continuously variable physical quantity.

Analogous - comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of the things compared.

Analogue - a person or thing seen as comparable to another.

Analogy - a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

Analyze - to examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, especially information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.

Anarchism - belief in the abolition of all government and the organization of society on a voluntary, cooperative basis without recourse to force or compulsion.

Anarchist - a person who believes in or tries to bring about anarchy.

Anarchy - a state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority.

Anathema - something or someone that one vehemently dislikes.

Anatomy - the branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms.

Ancestor - a person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended.

Ancestral - of, belonging to, or inherited from an ancestor or ancestors.

Ancestry - one’s family or ethnic descent.

Anchor - a heavy object attached to a cable or chain and used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom.

Anchorage - an area that is suitable for a ship to anchor in.

Ancient - belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence.

Ancillary - providing necessary support to the primary activities or operation of an organization, institution, industry, or system.

And - used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly.

Andante - (especially as a direction) at a moderately slow tempo.

Andean - relating to the Andes, a major mountain range in South America.

Andiron - one of a pair of metal stands, typically forming part of a fireplace set, used to support logs in an open fire.

Android - a robot with a human appearance.

Anecdote - a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.

Aneurysm - an excessive localized swelling of the wall of an artery.

Anfractuous - winding or circuitous.

Angelfish - a type of fish often found in tropical seas and home aquariums.

Angelica - a plant of the parsley family, cultivated for its edible stems and roots.

Angelology - the study of angels.

Anger - a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.

Angle - the space (usually measured in degrees) between two intersecting lines or surfaces.

Angler - a person who fishes with a rod and line.

Anglophile - a person who is fond of or greatly admires England or Britain.

Anglophone - an English-speaking person.

Angora - a breed of domestic rabbit, goat, or cat known for its long, soft fur.

Angry - having a strong feeling of or showing annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.

Angst - a feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition.

Anguish - severe mental or physical pain or suffering.

Angular - having angles or sharp corners.

Anhydrous - (of a substance, especially a crystalline compound) containing no water.

Aniline - a colorless, oily liquid present in coal tar and used in the manufacture of dyes.

Animal - a living organism that feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and nervous system.

Animate - bring to life; give (a movie or character) the appearance of movement.

Animated - full of life or excitement; lively.

Animation - the technique of photographing successive drawings or positions of puppets or models to create an illusion of movement when the movie is shown as a sequence.

Animosity - strong hostility.

Anise - an aromatic plant whose seeds are used in cooking and herbal medicine.

Anisette - an anise-flavored liqueur.

Ankle - the joint connecting the foot with the leg.

Annals - a record of events year by year.

Anneal - to heat (metal or glass) and allow it to cool slowly, to remove internal stresses and toughen it.

Annex - append or add as an extra or subordinate part, especially to a document.

Annexation - the action of annexing something, especially territory.

Annotate - add notes to (a text or diagram) giving explanation or comment.

Announce - make a public and typically formal declaration about a fact, occurrence, or intention.

Announcement - a formal public statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention.

Announcer - a person who announces something, in particular someone who introduces or gives information about programs on radio or television.

Annoy - make (someone) a little angry; irritate.

Annoyance - the feeling or state of being annoyed; irritation.

Annual - occurring once every year.

Annuitant - a person who receives a fixed sum of money annually.

Annul - declare invalid (an official agreement, decision, or result).

Annular - shaped like or forming a ring.

Annulet - a small ring-shaped ornament, especially on a column.

Annuity - a fixed sum of money paid to someone each year, typically for the rest of their life.

Annulment - the declaration that something, such as a marriage, is invalid.

Anodyne - not likely to provoke dissent or offense; inoffensive.

Anomaly - something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.

Anon - soon; shortly.

Anonymity - the condition of being anonymous.

Anonymous - (of a person) not identified by name; of unknown name.

Anorak - a waterproof jacket, typically with a hood, of a kind originally used in polar regions.

Another - used to refer to an additional person or thing of the same type as one already mentioned or known.

Anoxia - an absence of oxygen.

Ant - a small insect typically having a sting and living in a complex social colony.

Antagonism - active hostility or opposition.

Antagonist - a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary.

Antarctic - relating to the south polar region or Antarctica.

Ante - a stake put up by a player in poker and similar games before receiving cards.

Antebellum - occurring or existing before a particular war, especially the American Civil War.

Antechamber - a small room leading to a main one.

Antedate - precede in time; come before (something) in date.

Antediluvian - of or belonging to the time before the biblical Flood.

Antelope - a swift-running deer-like ruminant with smooth hair and upward-pointing horns, native to Africa and Asia.

Antenatal - relating to the medical care given to pregnant women before their babies are born.

Antenna - a rod, wire, or other device used to transmit or receive radio or television signals.

Anterior - nearer the front, especially situated in the front of the body or nearer to the head.

Anteroom - an antechamber, typically serving as a waiting room.

Anthem - a rousing or uplifting song identified with a particular group, body, or cause.

Anther - the part of a stamen that contains the pollen.

Anthill - a nest built by ants.

Anthology - a published collection of poems or other pieces of writing.

Anthracite - a hard, compact variety of coal that has a submetallic luster.

Anthropoid - resembling a human being in form.

Anthropology - the study of human societies and cultures and their development.

Anthropomorphism - the attribution of human characteristics or behavior to a god, animal, or object.

Antibiotic - a medicine (such as penicillin or its derivatives) that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms.

Antibody - a blood protein produced in response to and counteracting a specific antigen.

Antic - a playful or funny act.

Anticipate - to regard as probable; expect or predict.

Anticipation - the action of anticipating something; expectation or prediction.

Anticlimax - a disappointing end to an exciting or impressive series of events.

Anticoagulant - having the effect of inhibiting the coagulation of the blood.

Anticyclone - a weather system with high atmospheric pressure at its center, around which air slowly circulates in a clockwise (northern hemisphere) or counterclockwise (southern hemisphere) direction.

Antidote - a medicine taken or given to counteract a particular poison.

Antifreeze - a liquid, typically one based on ethylene glycol, which can be added to water to lower the freezing point, used especially in the radiator of an internal combustion engine.

Antifungal - used to prevent fungal growth.

Antigen - a toxin or other foreign substance which induces an immune response in the body, especially the production of antibodies.

Antihistamine - a drug or other compound that inhibits the physiological effects of histamine, used especially in the treatment of allergies.

Antimatter - molecules formed by atoms consisting of antiprotons, antineutrons, and positrons.

Antimony - the chemical element of atomic number 51, a brittle silvery-white metalloid.

Antipathy - a deep-seated feeling of aversion.

Antipodal - relating to or situated on the opposite side of the earth.

Antiquarian - relating to or dealing in antiques or rare books.

Antiquary - an expert or collector of antiquities.

Antiquated - old-fashioned or outdated.

Antique - a collectible object such as a piece of furniture or work of art that has a high value because of its considerable age.

Antiquity - the ancient past, especially the period before the Middle Ages.

Antirrhinum - a plant of a genus that includes the snapdragons.

Antisocial - contrary to the laws and customs of society; devoid of or antagonistic to sociable instincts or practices.

Antiseptic - relating to or denoting substances that prevent the growth of disease-causing microorganisms.

Antithesis - a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else.

Antitoxin - an antibody that counteracts a toxin.

Antitrust - relating to legislation preventing or controlling trusts or other monopolies, with the intention of promoting competition in business.

Antler - one of the branched horns on the head of an adult deer (typically a male), which are made of bone and are grown and cast off annually.

Antonym - a word opposite in meaning to another.

Anvil - a heavy steel or iron block with a flat top, concave sides, and typically a pointed end on which metal can be hammered and shaped.

Anxiety - a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

Anxious - experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness.

Anxiously - in a manner resulting from or revealing anxiety.

Any - used to refer to one or some of a thing or number of things, no matter how much or how many.

Anybody - any person; anyone.

Anyhow - in a careless or haphazard way.

Anyone - any person or people.

Anything - used to refer to a thing, no matter what.

Anyway - used to confirm or support a point or idea just mentioned.

Anywhere - in or to any place.

Apart - separated by a distance; at a specified distance from each other in time or space.

Apartment - a set of rooms forming an individual residence, typically on one floor and within a larger building.

Apathetic - showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

Apathy - lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

Apatite - a group of phosphate minerals which is widely distributed in all rock types.

Ape - a large primate that lacks a tail, including the gorilla, chimpanzees, orangutan, and gibbons.

Apex - the top or highest part of something, especially one forming a point.

Aphid - a small bug which feeds by sucking sap from plants.

Aphorism - a pithy observation that contains a general truth.

Aphrodisiac - a food, drink, or drug that stimulates sexual desire.

Apiece - to, for, or by each one of a group.

Aplomb - self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation.

Apocalypse - the complete final destruction of the world, especially as described in the biblical book of Revelation.

Apocalyptic - describing or prophesying the complete destruction of the world.

Apocryphal - (of a story or statement) of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true.

Apogee - the highest point in the development of something; the climax or culmination.

Apollo - in Greek mythology, the god of music, poetry, prophecy, and medicine.

Apologetic - regretfully acknowledging or excusing an offense or failure.

Apologia - a formal written defense of one’s opinions or conduct.

Apologize - express regret for something that one has done wrong.

Apology - a regretful acknowledgment of an offense or failure.

Apostasy - the abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief.

Apostate - a person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.

Apostle - each of the twelve chief disciples of Jesus Christ.

Apostolic - relating to the Apostles.

Apostrophe - a punctuation mark (’) used to indicate either possession or the omission of letters or numbers.

Apothecary - a person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs.

Apotheosis - the highest point in the development of something; culmination or climax.

App - an application, especially as downloaded by a user to a mobile device.

Appal - greatly dismay or horrify.

Apparatus - the technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose.

Apparel - clothing.

Apparent - clearly visible or understood; obvious.

Apparently - as far as one knows or can see.

Apparition - a ghost or ghostlike image of a person.

Appeal - make a serious or urgent request, typically to the public.

Appear - come into sight; become visible or noticeable.

Appearance - the way that someone or something looks.

Appease - to pacify or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands.

Appellant - a person who applies to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court.

Appellate - (especially of a court) concerned with or dealing with applications for decisions to be reversed.

Appellation - a name or title.

Append - to add (something) as an attachment or supplement.

Appendage - a thing that is added or attached to something larger or more important.

Appendicitis - a serious medical condition in which the appendix becomes inflamed and painful.

Appendix - a small, tube-shaped sac attached to and opening into the lower end of the large intestine in humans and some other mammals.

Appetite - a natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.

Appetizer - a small dish of food served before the main part of a meal.

Applaud - to show approval or praise by clapping.

Applause - clapping to show approval or praise.

Apple - the round fruit of a tree of the rose family, which typically has thin green or red skin and crisp flesh.

Appliance - a device or piece of equipment designed to perform a specific task, typically a domestic one.

Applicable - relevant or appropriate.

Applicant - a person who makes a formal application for something, typically a job.

Application - a formal request to an authority for something.

Appoint - to assign a job or role to (someone).

Appointment - an arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place.

Appointive - (of a person) appointed to a position, rather than elected.

Apportion - to divide and allocate.

Apposite - apt in the circumstances or in relation to something.

Appraisal - an act of assessing something or someone.

Appraise - to assess the value or quality of.

Appreciable - large or important enough to be noticed.

Appreciate - to recognize the full worth of.

Appreciation - recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something.

Apprehend - to arrest (someone) for a crime.

Apprehension - anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Apprehensive - anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Apprentice - a person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer, having agreed to work for a fixed period at low wages.

Approach - come near or nearer to (someone or something) in distance or time.

Approachable - friendly and easy to talk to.

Appropriation - the action of taking something for one’s own use, typically without the owner’s permission.

Appropriate - suitable or proper in the circumstances.

Approval - the belief that someone or something is good or acceptable.

Approve - to officially agree to or accept as satisfactory.

Approximate - close to the actual, but not completely accurate or exact.

Approximately - used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or exact; roughly.

Appurtenance - an accessory or other item associated with a particular activity or style of living.

Apricot - a small, soft, round fruit with yellowish-orange flesh and a large stone.

Apron - a protective garment worn over the front of one’s clothes and tied around the back.

Apropos - with reference to; concerning.

Apt - appropriate or suitable in the circumstances.

Aptitude - a natural ability to do something.

Aqua - a light bluish-green color; the color of water.

Aquaculture - the rearing of aquatic animals or the cultivation of aquatic plants for food.

Aquarium - a transparent tank of water in which fish and other water creatures and plants are kept.

Aquatic - relating to water.

Aqueduct - an artificial channel for conveying water, typically in the form of a bridge across a valley or other gap.

Aqueous - containing water or similar to water.

Arab - a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and neighboring territories.

Arabesque - an ornamental design consisting of intertwined flowing lines, originally found in Arabic or Moorish decoration.

Arabic - the Semitic language of the Arabs, spoken by some 200 million people in North Africa and the Middle East.

Arable - (of land) used or suitable for growing crops.

Arbitrary - based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

Arbitration - the use of an arbitrator to settle a dispute.

Arbitrator - an independent person or body officially appointed to settle a dispute.

Arbor - a leafy, shady recess formed by tree branches, shrubs, etc.

Arboreal - living in trees.

Arboretum - a botanical garden devoted to trees.

Arc - a part of the circumference of a circle or other curve.

Arcade - a covered passageway with arches along one or both sides.

Arcane - understood by few; mysterious or secret.

Arch - a curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight of a bridge, roof, or wall above it.

Archaism - a thing that is very old or old-fashioned.

Archaeology - the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains.

Archaeopteryx - a genus of bird-like dinosaurs that is transitional between non-avian feathered dinosaurs and modern birds.

Archaic - very old or old-fashioned.

Archbishop - the chief bishop responsible for an archdiocese.

Archdiocese - the district for which an archbishop is responsible.

Archduke - a son of the emperor of Austria.

Archenemy - a person who is extremely hostile or opposed to someone or something.

Archetype - a very typical example of a certain person or thing.

Archetypal - very typical of a certain kind of person or thing.

Archetype - a very typical example of a certain person or thing.

Archeology - the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains.

Architect - a person who designs buildings and in many cases also supervises their construction.

Architectural - relating to architecture or architects.

Architecture - the art or practice of designing and constructing buildings.

Archive - a collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people.

Arctic - relating to the regions around the North Pole.

Ardency - enthusiasm or passion.

Ardent - enthusiastic or passionate.

Arduous - involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.

Arena - a level area surrounded by seating, in which sports, entertainments, and other public events are held.

Arete - a sharp mountain ridge.

Argent - silver; silvery white.

Argentina - a country in South America.

Argentine - relating to Argentina or its people.

Argot - the jargon or slang of a particular group or class.

Arguable - able to be argued or asserted.

Argue - give reasons or cite evidence in support of an idea, action, or theory, typically with the aim of persuading others to share one’s view.

Argument - an exchange of diverging or opposite views, typically a heated or angry one.

Argumentative - given to expressing divergent or opposite views.

Argyle - a pattern composed of diamonds of various colors on a plain background.

Aria - a long, accompanied song for a solo voice, typically one in an opera or oratorio.

Arian - relating to or characteristic of Arianism.

Arid - (of land or a climate) having little or no rain; too dry or barren to support vegetation.

Aridity - the quality of yielding nothing of value.

Aries - the first sign of the zodiac, which the sun enters at the northern vernal equinox.

Aright - correctly; properly.

Arise - to get up from sitting, lying, or kneeling; rise.

Aristocracy - the highest class in certain societies, typically comprising people of noble birth holding hereditary titles and offices.

Aristocrat - a member of the aristocracy.

Aristocratic - of, belonging to, or typical of the aristocracy.

Arithmetic - the branch of mathematics dealing with the properties and manipulation of numbers.

Ark - the ship built by Noah to save his family and two of every kind of animal from the Flood.

Arm - each of the two upper limbs of the human body from the shoulder to the hand.

Armada - a fleet of warships.

Armament - military weapons and equipment.

Armature - the rotating coil or coils of a dynamo or electric motor.

Armband - a band worn around a person’s arm to hold up a shirt sleeve or as a symbol of something.

Armoire - a large, usually ornate cupboard, cabinet, or wardrobe.

Armor - the metal coverings formerly worn by soldiers or warriors to protect the body in battle.

Armored - (of a military vehicle or ship) covered with or protected by armor.

Armory - a place where weapons are kept.

Army - an organized military force equipped for fighting on land.

Aroma - a distinctive, typically pleasant smell.

Aromatic - having a pleasant and distinctive smell.

Arouse - evoke or awaken (a feeling, emotion, or response).

Arpeggio - the notes of a chord played in succession, either ascending or descending.

Arrange - put (things) in a neat, attractive, or required order.

Arrangement - the action, process, or result of arranging or being arranged.

Array - an impressive display or range of a particular type of thing.

Arrears - money that is owed and should have been paid earlier.

Arrest - to seize (someone) by legal authority and take into custody.

Arresting - striking; eye-catching.

Arrival - the action or process of arriving.

Arrive - reach a place at the end of a journey or a stage in a journey.

Arrogance - the quality of being arrogant.

Arrogant - having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities.

Arroyo - a steep-sided gully cut by running water in an arid or semi-arid region.

Arsenal - a collection of weapons and military equipment.

Arsenic - the chemical element of atomic number 33, a brittle steel-gray metalloid.

Arson - the criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property.

Art - the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture.

Artery - any of the muscular-walled tubes forming part of the circulation system by which blood (mainly that which has been oxygenated) is conveyed from the heart to all parts of the body.

Arthritis - painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints.

Arthropod - an invertebrate animal of the large phylum Arthropoda, such as an insect, spider, or crustacean.

Artic - another term for Arctic.

Article - a particular item or object.

Articulate - having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.

Articulation - the formation of clear and distinct sounds in speech.

Artifact - an object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest.

Artifice - clever or cunning devices or expedients, especially as used to trick or deceive others.

Artificial - made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally, typically as a copy of something natural.

Artillery - large-caliber guns used in warfare on land.

Artisan - a worker in a skilled trade, especially one that involves making things by hand.

Artist - a person who creates paintings or drawings as a profession or hobby.

Artistic - having or revealing natural creative skill.

Artistry - creative skill or ability.

Artless - without guile or deception.

Artlessly - in a manner that shows no deceit or trickery.

Artwork - illustrations, photographs, or other non-textual material prepared for inclusion in a publication.

Arugula - a pungent salad green, also known as rocket.

Aryan - relating to or denoting a people speaking an Indo-European language.

As - used in comparisons to refer to the extent or degree of something.

Asbestos - a heat-resistant fibrous silicate mineral.

Ascend - go up or climb.

Ascendancy - occupation of a position of dominant power or influence.

Ascendant - rising in power or influence.

Ascension - the act of rising to an important position or a higher level.

Ascent - a climb or walk to the summit of a mountain or hill.

Ascetic - characterized by severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons.

Ascribe - attribute something to (a cause).

Ash - the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.

Ashen - of the pale gray color of ash.

Ashtray - a receptacle for tobacco ash and cigarette butts.

Asia - the largest continent, located primarily in the Eastern and Northern Hemispheres.

Asian - relating to Asia or its people, languages, or cultures.

Aside - to one side; out of the way.

Asinine - extremely stupid or foolish.

Ask - say something in order to obtain an answer or some information.

Mattanaw I., formerly "Christopher Matthew Cavanaugh"

I am a retired executive, software architect, and consultant, with professional/academic experience in the fields of Moral Philosophy and Ethics, Computer Science, Psychology, Philosophy, and more recently, Economics. I am a Pandisciplinarian, and Lifetime Member of the High Intelligence Community.

Articles on this site are eclectic, and draw from content prepared between 1980 and 2024. Topics touch on all of life's categories, and blend them with logical rationality and my own particular system of ethics. The common theme connecting all articles is moral philosophy, even if that is not immediately apparent. Any of my articles that touch on "the good and virtuous life" will be published here. These articles interrelate with my incipient theory of ethics, two decades in preparation. This Book and Journal is the gradual unfolding of that ethic, and my living autobiography, in a collection of individual books that fit into groups of book collections.

This Book and Journal is already one of the largest private websites and writings ever prepared, at nearly 1 million words, greater than 50,000 images and videos, and nearly one terabyte of space utilized. The entire software architecture is of my creation. Issues of the book for sale can be found under featured. These texts are handmade by myself, and are of excellent quality, and constitute the normal issues of my journal that can also be subscribed to. The entire work is a transparent work in progress. Not all is complete, and it will remain in an incomplete state until death.

I welcome and appreciate constructive feedback and conversation with readers. You can reach me at mattanaw@mattanaw.com (site related), cmcavanaugh@g.harvard.edu (academic related), or christopher.matthew.cavanaugh@member.mensa.org (intelligence related), or via the other social media channels listed at the bottom of the site.

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