# 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.


