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a |
A is used when you don't expect your listener to identify which thing you mean. |
Compare "A book I saw on the shelf" and "The book I gave you yesterday". |
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am |
A form of the verb be used about the person speaking |
I am hungry. Is there any food around?; Am I right? |
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are |
A present-tense form of the verb be used about the person or people you are talking to. |
Hello John, how are you?; Are you all hungry? |
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Antarctica |
Antarctica is the most southern continent on the Earth; it contains the South Pole. |
Penguins live in Antarctica. |
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and |
You use and to talk about two things at once. |
I like singing and reading.; Mary and Jane went on a holiday together. |
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an |
An is used when you don't expect your listener to identify which thing you mean. |
I just ate an apple.; It is indeed an honor to have met you today. |
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ant |
An ant is an insect that walks and goes in groups. |
Don't step on those ants. |
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arm |
One of the upper limbs people have; arms start at the shoulder and go down to the wrist |
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automatic |
If something is automatic |
A washing machine is automatic. |
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air |
Air is a mixture of gases. It has no color or odor (smell) |
We breathe air to live. |
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action |
An action is something that you do |
At 3 am, just west of the building, the plan was put into action.; There was a huge difference between my thoughts and my actions.; What they did was clearly wrong, but their actions were understandable.; The Health Authority is preparing to take legal action against the restaurants that fail to follow the regulations. |
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act |
If you act in some way |
When he must do something, he acts quickly.; Don't do anything strange. Just act normal.; She acted the fool when she saw him. |
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advertisement |
An advertisement is a public notice which advertises something; pictures and writing from a company which many people can see. |
There was an advertisement for fruit on the wall. It had a big picture of an apple. |
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any |
some or even the smallest amount or number |
Do you want any coffee?; There aren't any pencils left, not even one.; Don't tell me. I don't want to hear any more about it.; Are you sure there's some here? I don't see any.; Slow down. I can't go any faster.; It doesn't look any different to me. |
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arch |
A semi-circle shape |
Robert drew an arch on the paper. |
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as |
A word that is used to compare two things that are equal. |
As you know, we need more workers.; I baked the cake as my mother used to.; Nothing is the same as it used to be.; The room looks just as before.; The speech, as he remembered it, was very powerful.; The measures as taken by the government were effective.; The company might end up dragging its feet and leaving the matter unsettled, as it used to be. |
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absorption |
Absorption is taking in a gas or liquid through very small holes. |
Good water absorption properties make sponges useful for soaking up water. |
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anesthetic |
An anesthetic is a gas that is used by a doctor or nurse to make a person feel no pain or to put a person to sleep. |
They used an anesthetic on him before performing the surgery. |
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asset |
A thing that has value. It may be worth money |
One asset was his car and another was his house.; Jimmy's skills have been a real asset to the team. |
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amphibian |
An amphibian is an animal that lives on land and in water. |
Frogs, toads, salamanders, newts, and gymnophiona are all examples of amphibians, since they can live on land and in the water. |
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apple |
An apple is a sweet |
I gave my teacher an apple. |
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at |
Used to say where something is |
I am at home.; Let's meet at the pub! |
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alphabet |
An alphabet is a list of the letters used to spell words by representing phonemes. |
The first 3 letters of the alphabet are A, B and C. |
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astronomer |
An astronomer is a person who studies stars |
The astronomer stayed up all night, but saw nothing because it was cloudy. |
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alphabetical |
In the order of the letters of the alphabet or related to the alphabet. |
He made the list of names alphabetical. |
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adjective |
An adjective is a type of word which usually tells about the properties of people |
He uses many adjectives in his stories to give us a clear picture.; Some combinations of adjective and noun are quite common. |
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angry |
Upset in an aggressive way. |
He embarrassed her, so she was angry. |
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April |
April is the fourth (4th) month of the year. |
There are 30 days in April. |
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August |
The eighth (8th) month of the year. |
There are 31 days in August. |
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atheism |
Atheism is the belief that there is no God. |
Most atheists say atheism is not a religion. |
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again |
Once more. |
They didn't understand the answer, so they asked again. |
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A/C |
AC is a short version of "air conditioning" (cooling). |
He turned on the AC to help cool the room. |
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awake |
If you are awake |
It was 1:00 AM and Gerard was still awake. |
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army |
The people and organisation |
The army fought in Iraq.; He joined the army when he was 19. |
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able |
If someone is able to do something |
I'm busy tomorrow, so I won't be able to see you. |
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addition |
The part of arithmetic where numbers are added together. |
He learned addition quickly.; An example of addition is 2+2=4. |
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about |
You use about to say what subject something is related to. |
Let's not talk about her problems. |
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across |
To the other side. |
I walked across the bridge. |
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available |
If something is available |
We can't answer the question with the available information.; These forms are available from the local office. |
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assist |
If you assist someone |
She assisted the doctor.; Nurses are available to assist the healing process. |
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assistance |
If you give someone or something assistance |
The company may also provide financial assistance to single mothers. |
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all |
All of something is 100% of it |
Well, you could stay in bed all day on Friday. And I could take the kids to school.; You know, you can't see all of the moon.; "There was a problem." "Yes, I know all about it."; No! You did it all wrong.; Can you tell me all this tomorrow?; I think we all know we have to change.; The shirt is almost all white.; Is that all you can do? |
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absolutely |
If something is absolutely true |
I agree. You're absolutely right.; I'm not absolutely sure, but I think it's OK. |
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art |
An art is a skill that produces works of creative expression and can be mastered through study and practice. Arts are often contrasted with sciences. |
Painting, music and writing are arts.; She has making baskets down to an art. |
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albatross |
A type of seabird that is usually found in the Southern Ocean and in the North Pacific |
The albatross flew over the ocean. |
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alphabetical order |
If something is in alphabetical order |
I will put the list in alphabetical order. |
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attention |
If you pay attention to something |
Pay attention to me when I'm speaking to you.; He waved to draw attention to himself.; She couldn't keep her attention on her books. |
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abroad |
If somebody goes abroad |
They sent their children to school abroad.; He is going abroad to travel in France and Germany. |
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a lot of |
A lot of something |
We paid a lot of money for that car. |
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advice |
If you give someone advice |
Thanks so much! I took your advice and it really helped me get the job.; Excuse me! I'm looking for advice on how to get a loan. Can you help me? |
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academic |
An academic topic |
The academic staff at the college generally don't teach during the summer.; There is a lot of political disagreement about it, but there is general academic agreement. |
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assign |
When you assign a job to someone |
That teacher always assigns too much homework. |
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aid |
Aid is the help that is given to people |
After the flood the UN sent $500 million of aid in the form of food, water, tents, and medical supplies. |
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area |
An area is a piece of land or space. |
This is the business area of town.; We have chosen a large forest area for the new park. |
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affect |
If x affects y |
The movement of the soccer ball was affected by the wind.; Sigmund Freud's ideas were affected by the writings of Frederick Nietzsche.; How do you think the new government will affect the economy? |
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amusement |
Amusement is the feeling you have when something is fun or funny or makes you laugh. |
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attraction |
An attraction is a force that pulls two things together. |
Magnets have an attraction to metal.; I feel a strong attraction to my husband.; I don't understand your attraction to rough men. |
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authority |
To have authority means to have the power to make a decision. |
This judge has the authority to throw you in jail. |
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apparatus |
A complex machine or instrument. |
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alike |
If some things are alike |
My mother and I are very much alike. |
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airplane |
An airplane is a vehicle with wings that can fly. |
Can we hurry? I have to catch an airplane to Miami. |
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animal |
An animal is any living thing that can move. People are not animals |
Dogs, elephants, and horses are all animals. |
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a little |
a small amount |
We've only got a little time, so please be quick.; I need a little more room here.; You can do it with a little help from your friends.; He put a little water into the cup.; "Would you like some cake?" "Just a little, please."; Can we talk a little more?; You're walking a little too slowly.; I understand only a little of what you say. |
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another |
Another of something means that there is one more of it. |
Is there another way to do this?; Mike and another man came to our house.; I can't do this now. Let's do it another time.; Another of the things you can't ask is "how old are you?"; I've got this shirt, and another just like it.; That's another one of those things I have to do.; Can I just sleep for another five minutes?; I've been very busy with one thing and another.; I'll do it one way or another.; And another thing: clean this up!; I hope we don't get another George Bush.; Oh no! Not another problem! |
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advertising |
The present participle of advertise. |
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asleep |
If you are asleep |
Please be quiet. The baby's asleep.; I had trouble falling asleep last night. |
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aside |
If you put something aside |
We put some money aside for the children's education.; The fans were pushed aside by police to let the band go through.; Aside from the wine, which was terrible, the dinner was excellent. |
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arrange |
If you arrange something |
We have arranged a meeting between the president of the company and the new owner.; I will arrange for a car to meet you at the airport. |
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aunt |
Your aunt is the sister of your mother or father. |
After my parents died, we went to live with my aunt. |
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adult |
An adult is a person who is of the legal age of majority. |
At age 18 years, he became an adult, so he could move out without his parents' consent.; Adult usually means a person who is in a legal sense either age 18 years or older. |
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angle |
When two straight lines come together |
A 90° angle is called a right angle. |
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alive |
If someone or something is alive |
The doctors tried to keep her alive, but she died an hour after arriving at the hospital. |
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afraid |
If you are afraid of something |
I'm afraid of snakes. I can't even go near them. |
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amusing |
If something is amusing |
We had a very amusing afternoon playing with the kids, but we didn't get anything done. |
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annoyed |
If someone is annoyed |
When Graham broke the glass, I was really annoyed, but the face he made was so funny, I had to laugh. |
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achieve |
If you achieve success or a goal |
She achieved a grade of 98% in her English class. |
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atheist |
An atheist is a person who does not believe in a god or gods. |
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assess |
If you assess a person |
In today's test, we will be assessing your ability to write clearly. |
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assessment |
An assessment of a person |
The results of your recent job assessment are excellent.; The buyers have to make their own assessment of the value. |
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assume |
If you assume something |
Oh, hello. I assume you're the new student, are you?; If I saw a man dressed all in black, holding a gun, and walking toward me, I would assume that the man is really a dangerous guy and I would run away from him.; I saw your car in the garage, so I assumed you were at home. |
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aeroplane |
An aeroplane is a vehicle with wings that can fly. |
Can we hurry. I have to catch an aeroplane to London. |
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above |
If A is above B |
In a newspaper, the title of a story is usually above the story.; Only children aged 5 and above may enter.; That office is on the floor above.; Our blessings come from above.; The passage above is easy to understand. |
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analysis |
If you do an analysis |
We performed a detailed analysis of the relationship between the two companies and believe that they could form a strong partnership. |
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approach |
If you approach something |
We're now approaching the last bus stop. Please move towards the door.; It's now approaching six o'clock. When you hear the beep, it will be exactly six o'clock. |
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answer |
An answer is something that someone says after another person asks (says) a question. |
The answer to your question is "no".; Question: "How old are you?"; Answer: "I'm 12 years old." |
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account |
An account is an arrangement with a bank or other company to do business. |
I opened a bank account when I moved into town.; The internet company cancelled my e-mail account. |
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acid |
An acid is a liquid with a high number of hydrogen ions in it that can burn things. |
Fruit often has a little acid in it.; The acid burned the table.; Acids taste sour but bases taste bitter. |
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adjustment |
The act of changing. |
If you're gaining weight, you need to make slight adjustments to your food and exercise programme. |
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agreement |
An agreement is where everybody has the same feelings about something; when everyone has the same ideas; saying "yes". |
We have an agreement with our teacher. If we do our homework we can go home early. |
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after |
Behind something in place or position. |
"B" comes after "A" in the alphabet. |
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against |
Opposing or disagreeing with sb/sth. |
I am against that proposal. I think it is a bad idea.; The vote for the suspension of the party was 283 in favour with 29 against. |
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almost |
Very nearly; not the same |
I am almost ready to go. I will be ready very soon. |
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among |
In or into. We say "between" about 2 other things |
She was among her friends. |
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amount |
A total of things; a measure of how much. |
Pour a small amount of water into the dish. |
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approval |
Approval is when you formally allow something to happen. |
The treaty requires approval by Parliament.; I can do whatever I want, I don't need your approval.; In spite of objections, the committee granted approval for the project. |
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argument |
When two or more people are discussing an idea that they do not agree on |
I thought we should buy the red car. She thought we should buy the blue car. We had an argument about it. |
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attack |
To begin fighting with. |
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attempt |
An attempt is a try at something |
It's broken and no attempt has been made to fix it. |
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aspect |
An aspect is a view of something |
In Chapter 2 we look at processor size. In Chapter 3 we consider other aspects of processor design. |
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acquisition |
Acquisition is the act of getting something |
The judge ruled that the acquisition of XYZ company by Acme Inc. was illegal.; Studies of language acquisition show that it's easier for children to learn language than for adults.; A recent acquisition in my life that I can live without are clothes because sometimes I buy them just because they are beautiful. |
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add |
If you add x to y |
Cook for five minutes, then add the remaining spices to the soup. |
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anaesthetic |
An anaesthetic is a gas that is used by a doctor or nurse to make a person feel no pain or to put a person to sleep. |
They used an anaesthetic on him before performing the surgery. |
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appropriate |
If something is appropriate |
We suggest ways in which teachers may change their materials to make them more appropriate for bilingual students.; It is the job of management to look at the problems and take appropriate action. |
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accept |
If you accept something |
She accepted the award. |
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administration |
Administration is the process of running and organising an organisation such as a business or government. |
The mayor is responsible for the administration of the town.; He wanted to go into politics, so he studied public administration at university. |
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adverb |
An adverb is a kind of word that generally modifies verbs and other words (but not nouns); adverbs usually answer questions such as how? |
In the clause "Jane ran quickly," "quickly" is an adverb because it tells you how Jane ran. |
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appreciate |
If you appreciate something |
It's hard to appreciate how difficult the job is until you try it yourself. |
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attitude |
Your attitude is your feelings and opinions |
He has a really bad attitude towards work.; A positive attitude can make life a lot easier. |
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a bit |
A bit is a small amount of something. |
I like to put a bit of sugar in my coffee. |
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accident |
An accident is something that happens without a plan |
I dropped the glass by accident and it broke. |
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adapted |
The past tense and past participle of adapt. |
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adapt |
If you adapt to changes |
It was difficult to adapt to the changes, but I work much better now.; It's a special military vehicle adapted for use in the snow. |
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attractive |
If people or things are attractive |
People buy the make-up and stuff they see on television to make them appear more attractive.; I think that howard is a very attractive-looking man.; The offer was very attractive, but he couldn't agree. |
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ancient |
Very old |
He studied the ancient world. |
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accurate |
Something accurate is correct or exact. |
We need to provide people with more accurate information. |
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admit |
If you admit someone |
The man was admitted to the theater, and sat in the front row. |
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a lot |
A lot is a large amount of something. |
I have a lot of things to say.; He caused a lot of trouble. |
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a few |
a small number |
I saw him only a few days ago.; You'll learn after a few times.; Those are good. try and get a few more.; A few of us went out last night.; "Would you like some?" "Just a few, thanks."; I've tried to stop smoking quite a few times. |
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afford |
If you can afford something |
The richer people, who could afford it, built large houses.; We cannot afford to put another person on the project.; I'm afraid I can't afford to waste more time here. |
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aerobic |
If a living thing is aerobic |
E. coli is a type of aerobic bacteria because it cannot survive without oxygen.; Human beings are aerobic creatures. |
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annoying |
The present participle of annoy. |
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annoy |
If something annoys people |
It annoys me when he won't stop talking.; Stop annoying your sister. |
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annoys |
The third-person singular form of annoy. |
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altitude |
Height measured from sea level. |
The altitude of Mount Fuji is 3776 meters. |
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amateur |
An amateur is a person who does something for fun |
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ability |
An ability is something that you can do. |
I have a very good reading ability. |
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albeit |
You use albeit to give more information that weakens earlier information. |
He won the fight, albeit barely. |
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artificial |
Something that is made by people instead of being made by nature. |
The silk flowers were not real. They were artificial. |
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alternative |
An alternative approach |
Do you have some alternative transportation in case the car breaks down.; They're not really a pop band. They're more alternative than that.; I recommend an alternative lifestyle. |
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ass |
Ass is an old word for donkey. |
Ox and ass before Him bow/And He is in the manger now.... |
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approximate |
An approximate number |
"How many people are on the team?" "I'm not sure, but I can give you an approximate number."; If we knew when he left here, it might help us identify the approximate time of death. |
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attribute |
If you attribute x to y |
He attributes his success to the love of his parents.; The famous phrase is usually attributed to Winston Churchill, though some believe he never actually said it. |
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annual |
If something is annual |
The 1992 Annual General Meeting was held at Bristol University, on Saturday April 11 and Sunday April 12. |
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apparent |
If something is apparent |
When she was nine, for no apparent reason, she began to dislike the classes.; They had found many useful ideas, some immediately apparent but others that took more time to think through. |
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access |
If you have access to something |
As a student, you have access to all our facilities including the library and computers.; We will seek to provide greater access to personal records held by government. |
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adequate |
If something is adequate |
It is very hard to provide a simple but adequate explanation.; She left her other job so that she could devote adequate time to the school.; A small knife is adequate for this purpose.; By 1922, the single school-room was no longer adequate to meet the needs of the town. |
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alter |
If you alter something |
The design can be easily altered by selecting new colours, materials, etc.; But not even a good cleaning would alter the fact that the room was dark and unfriendly.; Because he was so short, he always needed to have his pants altered to fit him. |
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aware |
If you are aware of something |
I am fully aware of the need for security, and will make the necessary changes.; I'm quite aware of the fact that you're here. You don't have to keep reminding me. |
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amendment |
An amendment is an addition or change to a document; also the process of making this change. |
This law can only be changed by constitutional amendment.; We are considering an amendment to the Water Bill which required compliance with EC rules by 1993.; He agreed to accept amendments to reduce the standard rate of income tax in his Finance Bill. |
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acknowledge |
If you acknowledge a fact or a situation |
The government yesterday acknowledged the need for more money.; I should be grateful if you would acknowledge receipt of this letter.; Britain's science is widely acknowledged to be in very bad shape.; He left the game in 1984, acknowledged as the best player in the world. |
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attached |
The past tense and past participle of attach. |
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attach |
If you attach x to y |
Warnings and instruction should be firmly attached to the container.; Attach the wire to the speaker with the red clip.; Look for spaces where the tire attaches to the rim. |
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ampersand |
An ampersand is a symbol (&) that usually means "and". |
Billy & Bobby went fishing near the pond. They caught tuna & bass. |
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antique |
An antique is something that is old for its type. |
This lamp is an antique, it is 200 years old. |
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arbitrary |
If a rule |
You are protected from arbitrary arrest by police. |
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abstract |
If something is abstract |
A lot of abstract painting uses harsh shapes and most people do not like it.; More abstract ideas like "democracy" are not possible for animals.; Houses and books are things you can touch. Honesty, patience and courage are abstract. |
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aggregate |
The aggregate is the number or amount when everything is put together. |
Although demand was up in certain areas, aggregate demand was down.; When each day's time is put together, he's been running for an aggregate of over 762 hours. |
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author |
An author is the creator of a work; a writer. |
I am the author of this article. I was the one who wrote it. |
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allocation |
An allocation is the amount that is given out or shared. |
Our department's allocation of computer time is too small.; We need to increase the allocation of funds to fix the roads problem. |
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assembly |
A group of people who came together for an event. |
She stood in front of the assembly and started to talk. |
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adjacent |
If x has adjacent y |
The house has an adjacent garage.; It's a lovely room, complete with adjacent shower and rest area.; In the word "house", the letters "h" and "o" are adjacent. |
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attain |
Someone attains a status if they reach it and start to have that status. |
My brother attained first place in the race.; After 4 years at university, she attained her degree. |
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arrogance |
Arrogance is an attitude that someone may have that he/she is better than other people. |
He treats us so badly because he is full of arrogance. |
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afternoon |
Period from 12:00 (12:00 pm) to 17:59 (5:59 pm). |
I didn't finish that work in the morning, so I had to do it in the afternoon. |
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awful |
Very bad. So bad that people don't want to think about it. |
When all the children were crying, it was just awful. |
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agree |
When two people agree about something |
We agree that it will probably rain this afternoon. |
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away |
When something moves away from something else |
Go away! You're bothering me.; Keep the machine away from water.; The store is far away from my house. |
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arrogant |
If Dan is arrogant |
He is arrogant and that is why he is rude.; When you walked past her without talking to her, she thought you were being arrogant. |
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ambiguous |
If something is ambiguous |
I think he fills his speeches with ambiguous words on purpose.; The goal of the challenge remains rather ambiguous. |
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absolute |
An absolute is something that will always exist. |
Death is considered to be an absolute. |
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active |
Something is active if it is turned on or started. |
One of the computers was active: its screen was bright. |
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advocate |
An advocate is someone who recommends something. |
She is a strong advocate for children's right to education. |
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assertive |
self-confident; having a habit of talking strongly about |
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adaptation |
An adaptation is a change to fit a different situation or the result of that change |
The new film adaptation of the classic book Little Women is quite wonderful.; He is also disabled and requires special adaptations to his home. |
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absent |
If something is absent |
John is absent from school today. |
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abandon |
If you abandon something |
Many teens abandon all chances of a successful future when they drop out of school.; After much thought, they abandoned the idea as being too difficult.; The government abandons after-school programs when money is tight. |
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analogous |
When x is analogous to y |
Using that little broom to sweep this big floor is analogous to using a candle to cook dinner for 40 people.; The development of the new DVD with multiple formats is analogous to the video wars between beta and VHS. |
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automatically |
If something happens automatically |
The door closed and locked automatically behind him.; If you sign up for this, you'll automatically be entered in a contest to win a car. |
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accumulation |
An accumulation of something |
The failure to pump leads to an accumulation of blood in the heart.; There was an accumulation of dirt on the part of the floor people were walking on. |
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appendix |
An appendix is a part at the back of a book that has extra information. |
See Appendix B for a list of irregular verbs.; An appendix lists all 221 equations used by the program. |
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accompany |
If one thing accompanies something else |
She accompanied me to the hospital after my accident.; Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.; The text accompanying the illustrations is brief but helpful. |
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appreciation |
An appreciation of something is the ability to see it's value and understand it. |
He now has a far greater appreciation of dogs and the people who handle them professionally.; The problems may have been due to a lack of appreciation of the different cultures.; Art appreciation can be learned, but it is very difficult to teach. |
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androgyny |
Androgyny is hermaphroditism. |
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anticipate |
If you anticipate something |
The seasonal changes in temperature are anticipated by birds through the changes of day length.; The airport will be expanded to meet anticipated growth in air traffic.; We do not anticipate any major problems with the new system. |
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accommodation |
(usually accommodations in American English) Accommodation is a place to stay or live. |
The hotel provides high quality accommodation, mostly for foreign visitors.; After long years of living in rented accommodations, Jack could finally afford to buy a house. |
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allow |
If you allow something |
We were not allowed to enter the building.; I allow food in my car. |
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age |
Something's age is how long it has existed or been alive; how old something is. |
The boy said he was age five.; Scott is showing his age. |
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assurance |
An assurance is a strong promise |
She had been here before and could give assurance that they were on the right course.; Despite assurances from the contractor that everything was going well, we still felt nervous. |
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ago |
At an earlier time. |
I was there ten years ago. |
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advertise |
If you advertise something |
I'm advertising my new business in the newspaper. |
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actual |
An actual thing is one that exists; it is real. |
People call me Peter, but my actual name is Pierre. |
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ask |
To ask is to look for an answer to a question by saying it. |
She sure does ask a lot of questions! |
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average |
To be average is to be not one extreme or another. |
In football, he is an average player. |
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attend |
If you attend something like school or a party |
I attended a party.; My son will attend kindergarten next year. |
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attends |
The third-person singular form of attend. |
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attended |
The past tense and past participle of attend. |
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attending |
The present participle of attend. |
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attentions |
The plural form of attention; more than one (kind of) attention. |
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Angela |
Angela is a female given name. It means angel and messenger. |
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America |
The continents of North and South America. |
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address |
An address is the location where a building is or where a person lives. |
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agent |
An agent is a person that is a representative and acts for other people. |
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argue |
If you argue with someone |
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appear |
If something appears a certain way |
At first glance, this would appear to be true.; The problems appear likely to continue.; School size and class size do not appear to be important factors affecting progress on test scores. |
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abdomen |
The abdomen is the front part of the lower torso containing many internal organs. |
The stomach and intestines are inside the abdomen. |
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acting |
The present participle of act. |
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archipelago |
An archipelago is a number of islands that are close together. |
Ambon is an island in the eastern end of the Indonesian archipelago. |
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allows |
The third-person singular form of allow. |
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agents |
The plural form of agent; more than one (kind of) agent. |
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Augusts |
The plural form of August; more than one (kind of) August. |
This is one of the hottest Augusts we've had in a long time. |
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auxiliary verb |
An auxiliary verb is a verb that works with another verb to show the tense |
In the following examples, the auxiliary verb is underlined:; Do you often go to the store?; I am walking to the store.; I have walked to the store.; Can you walk to the store? |
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accepts |
The third-person singular form of accept. |
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accepted |
The past tense and past participle of accept. |
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accepting |
The present participle of accept. |
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abandons |
The plural form of abandon; more than one (kind of) abandon. |
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abandoned |
The past tense and past participle of abandon. |
After much thought, they abandoned the idea as being too difficult. |
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abandoning |
The present participle of abandon. |
Many people have been abandoning their homes. |
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abdomens |
The plural form of abdomen; more than one (kind of) abdomen. |
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agrees |
The third-person singular form of agree. |
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agreed |
The past tense and past participle of agree. |
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agreeing |
The present participle of agree. |
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alternatives |
The plural form of alternative; more than one (kind of) alternative. |
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aeroplanes |
The plural form of aeroplane; more than one (kind of) aeroplane. |
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ants |
The plural form of ant; more than one (kind of) ant. |
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according |
If something is true according to a source |
According to a friend of mine, they are thinking of building a new mall near here.; According to the weather forecast, it will rain today.; You may go or stay, according as you decide. |
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afterward |
If something happens afterward |
Joe went to the bank. Afterward he went to the store. |
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afterwards |
If something happens afterwards |
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ahead |
You use ahead to talk about something that is in front of you or in the future. |
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along |
If one thing happens along with another |
Along with his daughter, he is studying French.; She gave him a shirt along with the pants. |
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alongside |
You use alongside to talk about something being beside something else. |
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although |
You use although to show that an idea is surprising or different from another idea. |
We decided to take rooms in Longwood house, although we knew we could not really afford the rent there. |
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amid |
You use amid to talk about something happening at the same time as many other things. |
Amid all the riots during the blackout, many stores were looted. |
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amongst |
In or into. We say "between" 2 other things |
She was amongst her friends. |
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apart |
If two things are apart |
Scientists theorize that Pangaea drifted apart into the different continents that exist on Earth today. |
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around |
If x is around y |
The moon circles around the Earth.; The fence was built around the house. |
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as for |
with respect to; in reference to; regarding |
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amidst |
If something is amidst other things |
She saw the moon rising above the open sea amidst flying clouds. |
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alright |
When something is alright |
My car is alright. |
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all right |
When something is all right |
My car is all right. |
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awright |
Awright is okay or a sign of approval. |
Awright! We won! |
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as long as |
if |
As long as you know what you're doing, it should be fine. |
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as well as |
If you do something as well as something else |
He plays soccer as well as he plays basketball.; Lucy teaches geometry as well as her husband. |
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as if |
In the same way that it would be if. |
It could look as if we're trying to hide something.; She acts as if she hates me.; It's as if we were in jail or something.; As if this wasn't bad enough, now you get hurt. |
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as though |
the same way that it would be if |
It could look as though we're trying to hide something.; She acts as though she hates me.; It's as though we were in jail or something.; As though this wasn't bad enough, now you get hurt. |
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as to |
You use as to to identify the topic. |
They were not clear as to when it would end.; As to our previous conversation, I think you were right. |
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as soon as |
beginning at the time with no wait |
As soon as she heard the news, she began screaming. |
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aerial |
When something is aerial |
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aerials |
The plural form of aerial; more than one (kind of) aerial. |
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activity |
When a person or animal has activity |
The sleeping dog did not show much activity. |
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adjectives |
The plural form of adjective; more than one (kind of) adjective. |
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avoid |
When you avoid something |
Are you avoiding me?; You can't avoid doing your homework. |
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avoidable |
When something is avoidable |
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avoidably |
In an avoidable way. |
The cars were parked as avoidably as possible; it didn't stop her from running into one. |
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avoided |
The past tense and past participle of avoid. |
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avoids |
The third-person singular form of avoid. |
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avoiding |
The present participle of avoid. |
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actually |
You use actually to say that something is real; in fact; really. |
Actually, I had nothing to do with that incident. |
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also |
When one thing happens and a second thing happens in a same or similar time or way |
We bought bread at the store. We also bought milk. |
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Alabama |
Alabama is a state in southeastern United States whose capital is Montgomery. |
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albinism |
A person or animal who has albinism has a lack of pigment (color) in their skin |
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advisor |
An advisor is a person who gives advice. |
He was the king's advisor. The king relied on him whenever he needed help. |
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adviser |
An adviser is a person who gives advice. |
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always |
If something always happens |
For all of my life, the sun has always risen every day. |
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aboard |
on or onto a boat |
When everyone is aboard, the doors will close.; He looked back at the people on the ground as he got aboard the plane.; It had taken two hours to load all the people aboard. |
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abreast |
If you keep or stay abreast of something |
Have you been keeping abreast of the news from Iraq? |
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adrift |
If something is adrift |
The boat was adrift for three days before it was found with nobody aboard.; After school I was sort of adrift for a year or two. |
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aground |
If a boat runs or goes aground |
The boat ran aground off the coast of Florida and had to be helped to shore. |
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allowing |
You use allowing for something |
Even allowing for inflation, $3.7 million is too big a change.; Allowing that there is never a single correct solution to this problem, the following example offers one possible solution. |
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aloft |
up in the air; flying |
He walked into the dark room, holding his light aloft.; We will be serving a small mean when the plane is aloft. |
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apropos |
related to (a topic) |
"My toe is cold," he said, apropos of nothing at all.; Apropos the previous item, couldn't we also have a party? |
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as from |
Used to show the time or date when something begins. |
As from November we will be moving to a new location. |
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as of |
Used to show the time or date when something begins or ends. |
As of November we will be moving to a new location. |
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as per |
in the way that has been decided; following instructions |
As per your instructions, I left the note on his desk. |
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ashore |
on or onto the shore |
He came ashore after five weeks at sea. |
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afoot |
being planned or happening. |
Plans are afoot for new houses to be built.; There are moves afoot to introduce stricter rules. |
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atop |
If x is atop y |
He stood atop the mountain and looked all around. |
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afloat |
If something is afloat |
Although he couldn't swim, the life jacket kept him afloat. |
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already |
before a certain time (often now) |
When we met, his first wife was already dead.; He was already well known, but now he's a superstar.; Would you like some coffee." "No, thank you. I've already had two cups.; Oh! You're here already. I didn't think you'd be here until 2:00. |
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apply |
If a rule |
The new anti-smoking law applies only to public buildings.; I understand the idea, but I don't think it applies here. |
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appoint |
If you appoint someone to a job or position |
The president appointed her to investigate the problems.; He has been appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada.; They appointed him team captain. |
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associate |
If you associate two things |
People often associate Einstein with science, but he was also a man of peace.; I associate Thailand with spicy food and beautiful beaches. |
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accessible |
If something is accessible |
The building has been changed to make it wheelchair accessible.; To make it accessible, we'll need to take off some other pieces that are in the way. |
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acquire |
If you acquire something |
XYZ company has acquired a new factory in Shanghai. |
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albino |
A person or animal born with albinism. |
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anger |
A strong feeling of displeasure |
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angers |
The third-person singular form of anger. |
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angered |
The past tense and past participle of anger. |
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angering |
The present participle of anger. |
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amplitude |
The measure of how big something is. |
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altar |
A table used for religious ceremonies. |
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altars |
The plural form of altar; more than one (kind of) altar. |
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avatar |
A physical representation (for example |
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avatars |
The plural form of avatar; more than one (kind of) avatar. |
I always choose silly avatars to represent me online. |
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Anchorage |
Anchorage is the largest city in Alaska. |
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attacks |
The plural form of attack; more than one (kind of) attack. |
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attacked |
The past tense and past participle of attack. |
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attacking |
The present participle of attack. |
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algebra |
Algebra is a kind of mathematics where a letter (called a variable) can replace a number that is not known. |
Using algebra, we can define a line with the formula y=x+3 |
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alcohol |
Alcohol is the chemical in some drinks that makes you drunk (intoxicated). |
Beer, wine, and whiskey all have alcohol in them. |
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arithmetic |
The kind of mathematics in which addition |
My son is starting to do simple arithmetic like 2+2=4. |
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automobile |
An automobile is a vehicle with four wheels and an engine or motor |
The American automobile industry creates a lot of jobs. |
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amounts |
The plural form of amount; more than one (kind of) amount. |
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amounted |
The past tense and past participle of amount. |
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amounting |
The present participle of amount. |
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assumption |
An assumption is a guess or belief about something without having enough information to know if it is true. In maths or science: something assumed to be true in order to build an argument or calculation. |
You shouldn't make the assumption that guns are only a problem in big cities.; To calculate the age of a rock we make the assumption that the rate of radioactive decay is constant. |
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AC |
AC is a short version of "alternating current" (a kind of electricity). |
The lamp uses AC. |
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acceptable |
When something is acceptable it is capable of being accepted or is worth being accepted. |
You ideas are acceptable to the group.; The quality of the work ranged from excellent to acceptable. |
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adolescent |
An adolescent is a person or animal that is older than a child but younger than an adult. |
The teacher worked mostly with adolescents. |
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artist |
An artist is someone who makes art. |
An artist was in the park painting the birds. |
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Andorra |
Andorra is a small country in Europe between France and Spain. |
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asshole |
The anus |
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assimilation |
The act of assimilating or the state of being assimilated. |
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anilingus |
Anilingus is when a person stimulates another person's anus with their tongue. |
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arsehole |
The anus |
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adopt |
If you adopt something |
Now that we know they work, it is important that these policies be adopted by other districts.; The outcome depends entirely on the approach you adopt.; The technology developed in Asia has since been adopted by the telephone systems in Japan and much of the rest of Western Europe.; When she moved out west, she adopted a new name. |
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advance |
If something is in advance of something else |
They gave us notice 30 days in advance of closing the factory.; Hotel rooms are often booked up months in advance.; We cannot make the changes without advance notice.; Tickets are $25 dollars at the door. Advance tickets are available from Cal Performances Box Office. |
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Africa |
Africa is the continent that is south of Europe |
Africa is the world's second-largest and second most-populous continent, after Asia. |
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angel |
In some religions and myths |
Gabriel is an important angel in Christianity and Islam. |
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African American |
An African American is an American person with African or Black ancestry. |
Barack Obama was the first African American President of the United States. |
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ancestor |
An ancestor is a person from whom one is descended . A very similar word is forebear. |
We get our customs from our ancestors. |
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ancestors |
The plural form of ancestor; more than one (kind of) ancestor. |
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African |
An African person or thing comes from Africa. |
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American |
An American is a person from North America |
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Asian |
A person from Asia. Most often this means a person from east Asia. |
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Asia |
Asia is the continent that is east of Europe |
Asia is the world's largest and most-populous continent. |
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Australia |
Australia is the continent that is east of the Indian Ocean |
Australia is an island, a continent, and a nation, all in one. |
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Africa-Eurasia |
Africa-Eurasia is the supercontinent that is made of Europe |
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Americas |
The continents of North America and South America. |
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almighty dollar |
Money as something that people will do anything for; it compares the power of the dollar to the power of God. |
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almighty |
If something is almighty it has endless power; it can do anything. |
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appointment |
An appointment is a formal agreement to meet or visit someone (for example |
I have a doctor's appointment at 3:00 tomorrow.; Let's make an appointment for lunch on Tuesday next week. |
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amoral |
If something is amoral it is not moral or immoral. |
The storm was an amoral force, that killed both good and bad people. |
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antonym |
A word that means the opposite of another word. |
Good is the antonym of bad; high is the antonym of low.; The words schadenfreude and epicaricacy are antonyms of confelicity. |
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antonyms |
The plural form of antonym; more than one (kind of) antonym. |
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abuse |
Abuse is touching or acting towards someone in a way that will likely hurt them. |
The girls suffered terrible physical and sexual abuse from their father. |
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accent |
An accent is the particular way that somebody's speech sounds. |
I can speak French, but I do it with an English accent. |
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adjust |
If you adjust something |
I had to adjust the cupboard door so that is would close easily. |
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advantage |
An advantage is a condition or circumstance that favors success. |
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advise |
If you advise someone to do something |
I'd advise you to study for the exam.; The coach advised the athlete to work harder. |
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aircraft |
An aircraft is a flying vehicle |
The army wants money to buy various aircraft, including helicopters and jets. |
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airport |
An airport is a place where airplanes land and take off. |
I took a taxi to the airport for my flight to London. |
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audience |
An audience is the person or people who watch a performance |
The audience at the concert was dancing on their chairs. |
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at stake |
If something is at stake it is in danger. Often is it likely to be lost |
My job is at stake if the factory closes.; Do you have any idea what is at stake here? |
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affix |
An affix is a sound or sounds added to a word. They can be added to the beginning |
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anchovy |
A small saltwater fish of the Engraulidae family; anchovies are often used as food |
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alone |
If someone is alone |
She looked around to make sure that she was alone before opening the desk. |
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altogether |
You use altogether to emphasize that something was done or happened completely and in every way. |
He plans to cut back on smoking slowly and not stop altogether.; The road got smaller and smaller until it disappeared altogether. |
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actor |
An actor is a person (usually male) who performs as a character in a play or other theatrical work. A female performer is called either an actress or an actor. |
The actor received a Tony Award.; The actors waited back stage.; Top movie actors are well paid.; Tom Cruise is a popular movie actor. |
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actress |
An actress is a female who performs as a character in a play or other theatrical work. |
The main actress went up and bowed to the audience. |
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actresses |
The plural form of actress; more than one (kind of) actress. |
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actors |
The plural form of actor; more than one (kind of) actor. |
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autumn |
The season when the weather is getting cooler |
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academia |
Academia is a word for the group of people who are a part of the scientific and cultural community; this group of people have attended a university and/or do research. |
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amphibious |
If an animal is amphibious it lives in water when it is young and lives on land when it is an adult. |
Frogs are amphibious. |
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allowed |
The past tense and past participle of allow. |
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acquisitions |
The plural form of acquisition; more than one (kind of) acquisition. |
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Anschluss |
When Austria and Germany became one country in 1938. |
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albatrosses |
The plural form of albatross; more than one (kind of) albatross. |
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armed forces |
The military forces of a nation |
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angles |
The plural form of angle; more than one (kind of) angle. |
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adverbs |
The plural form of adverb; more than one (kind of) adverb. |
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afternoons |
The plural form of afternoon; more than one (kind of) afternoon. |
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amendments |
The plural form of amendment; more than one (kind of) amendment. |
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article |
An article is a story or report that you can read in a newspaper |
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accounting |
The present participle of account. |
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abler |
The comparative form of able; more able. |
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affair |
Affairs are things that happen or are done |
We're thinking less about foreign affairs, and more about what happens here inside the country.; He now writes a column for the newspaper and hosts a weekly public affairs program.; The whole affair with Bill Clinton was a terrible mess. |
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agenda |
An agenda is a list of things to be talked about |
I think there are some important domestic policy items on the agenda still.; The first three questions of the research agenda have to do with energy and the environment.; They often work against the management to pursue their own interests and agendas. |
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aim |
An aim is something you want to do or have done. |
The aim of the study was to find out if these students would talk differently to themselves during independent work.; We certainly didn't accomplish the war aims set forward by the governments.; The ultimate aim is to be able to cure the disease. |
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accommodate |
If x accommodates y |
The platform didn't look nearly big enough to accommodate a ship the size of the Lady Luck; The seats are designed to accommodate children weighing between 20 and 40 pounds. |
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application |
An application is a request for something. Often it is a paper form that you have to fill out to ask for something. |
She filled out her applications for college and hoped she would hear soon whether she was accepted to any schools.; I have to go to the bank today to fill out an application for a loan. |
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alarm |
An alarm is a signal that something needs attention or a machine that makes the signal. |
I wake up, without an alarm clock, at seven or eight a.m.; People in the restaurant ran out the emergency exit, sounding the alarm.; The safety system was known to be defective and had frequently sent out false alarms.; The hotel did not have fire alarms or a sprinkler system.; A fire in the fry pan set off the smoke alarm. |
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allocate |
If you allocate something |
We need to change the way that the research money is being allocated.; The government is allocating scarce resources to the military when they should be used for growing food. |
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amaze |
If you amaze somebody |
It totally amazes me that he handles things as well as he does.; She's busy amazing the crowd with the many tricks she knows.; He was amazed when he found that the girl was a robot. |
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analyse |
If you analyse something |
They can make up questions, collect field data, and analyse that data on their computers.; The dust was analysed to determine its chemical contents. |
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announce |
If you announce something |
"There's been a change in plans," she announced, and her mother looked surprised.; Dun & Bradstreet announced its intention to split into three separate companies by fall.; They haven't announced the time of the next train yet.; Recently, Halliburton also announced a deal to buy U.K.-based PSL Energy Services Ltd. |
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anti- |
Anti is put before a word to mean to be against or opposed to |
Some people who are against the war led an antiwar protest.; Cars need antifreeze when the weather is cold. |
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apology |
An apology is words or actions that show you are sorry. |
Thank you both very much, and again, my apologies for keeping you both waiting so late.; Japan has never offered an official apology for Pearl Harbor. |
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appeal |
An appeal is a strong or official request. |
In an emotional appeal, Sevan asked the two groups to stop the fighting.; But as the problems in Iraq deepen, America may appeal directly to Iran for help.; The school launched an appeal to raise money for the new library. |
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approve |
If a person in power approves something such as a plan |
Voters there have approved a plan to remove most cars from the city center.; The Food and Drug Administration has not approved it for medical use.; The plan must now be approved by the president. |
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astrophysics |
Astrophysics is the part of physical science that studies space bodies and our universe in general. |
With the help of telescopes and satellites, astrophysics has made a great jump in our understanding of the universe since the last decades. |
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amazing |
Amazing things cause wonder and amazement. |
That was an amazing book. I enjoyed every moment of it. |
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arrive |
If you arrive somewhere |
Is everything ready? I expect the guests to arrive soon.; Please arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before your flight.; We arrive in New York at 10:52.; They asked us to arrive early to help get ready for the party.; Different people thinking about the same question often arrive at the same answer. |
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assemble |
If you assemble many people or things |
They went into the meeting room where a dozen other people had already assembled.; The first thing you try to do is assemble people you want to work with. |
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allotropy |
Allotropy is the property that certain elements have to get their atoms disposed in different structures. |
Carbon has two main forms : graphite and diamond, that are each characterized by a different atomic disposition. This is called allotropy. |
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assure |
If you assure somebody about something |
The doctor assured me that he would be OK.; He certainly won't be boring; I can assure you of that. |
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attract |
If something attracts you |
She jumped up and down to attract attention.; A cheaper price should also help attract customers. |
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awkward |
An awkward person or animal is clumsy |
He doesn't managed well when I try to juggle. He's still awkward. |
| 379 |
awkwardness |
Awkwardness is the state of being awkward. |
The patient suffer awkwardness when walking. |
| 380 |
aluminum |
Aluminum is a metallic (meaning made of metal) element with an atomic number of 13 and the symbol Al. |
These cans are made from aluminum. |
| 381 |
award |
An award is something that you give to someone who has done something very well. |
Each year, Westinghouse announces the winners of its awards for the best high-school science projects.; He won the National League's Most Valuable Player award in 2007. |
| 382 |
aluminium |
Aluminium is another way of spelling aluminum. |
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| 383 |
astronomy |
The study of space and everything related to it |
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| 384 |
aggressive |
Making attacks or assaults that are not just. |
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| 385 |
atom |
An atom is the smallest bit that matter can be broken down into. |
Atoms of hydrogen make up a water molecule. |
| 386 |
arson |
Arson is the crime of setting a fire to cause damage. |
A man is being held by police in connection with an arson attack that destroyed a school. |
| 387 |
arsonist |
An arsonist is a person who sets fire to cause damage |
Forest fires are often caused by arsonists, but they are difficult to arrest. |
| 388 |
answering machine |
An answering machine is an automatic device on a phone that leaves a message to people calling when you are absent or when you do not want to be phoned. At the end of the message they can also leave you their own message. |
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| 389 |
acronym |
An acronym is an abbreviation usually made by the first letters of a series of words |
RAM, radar and scuba are acronyms. |
| 390 |
alevin |
An alevin is a young salmon fish who has just hatched. |
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| 391 |
assassin |
An assassin is a person who kills a famous or important person |
Lee Harvey Oswald is believed to be the assassin of President John F. Kennedy. |
| 392 |
Afghanistan |
Afghanistan is a landlocked country in South-Central Asia. The capital is Kabul. |
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| 393 |
Albania |
Albania is a country in southeastern Europe. The capital is Tirana. |
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| 394 |
audio |
Audio is a kind of sound or sound signal. |
The audio for the game was playing through the computer speakers. |
| 395 |
Ambala |
Ambala is a city in the state of Haryana in India. |
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| 396 |
Ahmedabad |
Ahmedabad is the capital city of Gujarat in India. |
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| 397 |
Awadh |
Awadh is a region in the state Uttar Pradesh in India. |
|
| 398 |
Algeria |
Algeria is a country in Africa. The capital city is Algiers. |
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| 399 |
Algiers |
Algiers is the capital city of Algeria. |
|
| 400 |
Azerbaijan |
Azerbaijan is a country in Asia |
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| 401 |
Asmara |
Asmara is the capital city of Eritrea. |
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| 402 |
Ashgabat |
Ashgabat is the capital city of Turkmenistan. |
|
| 403 |
Arabian Sea |
The Arabian Sea is a sea which is part of the Indian Ocean. It is between the Arabian Peninsula |
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| 404 |
Ankara |
Ankara is the capital city of Turkey. |
|
| 405 |
Astana |
Nur-Sultan |
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| 406 |
ammunition |
Ammunition is the supply for a weapon (like bullets). |
|
| 407 |
argon |
A chemical element (symbol Ar) with an atomic number of 18. |
|
| 408 |
ankle |
The ankle is the joint between the foot and the leg. |
She sprained her ankle when she fell on the ice. |
| 409 |
ant-hill |
Ant-hill is another way of spelling anthill. |
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| 410 |
Appalachia |
Appalachia is a region in the eastern United States of America |
It is hard to pass through the Appalachia region because most of it is mountainous. |
| 411 |
aspirin |
A drug for pain. |
|
| 412 |
astrology |
Astrology is the study of stars |
|
| 413 |
atomic number |
The number of protons in an atom is the atomic number. It is also the position in the periodic table of elements. |
Hydrogen has an atomic number of 1. It has 1 proton, and is the first element in the periodic table.; Heavy elements, such as gold have a high atomic number. |
| 414 |
admission |
An admission is when you admit (confess) something. |
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| 415 |
antivirus |
A program for a computer that keep computer viruses out the computer. Usually |
|
| 416 |
Assam |
Assam is a state in India; its capital is Dispur. |
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| 417 |
almond tree |
The almond tree is a kind of nut tree; it gives almonds. |
|
| 418 |
armour |
Armour is something you wear to protect your body. |
It was a story of a girl who dressed in armour and fought great battles. |
| 419 |
apparent magnitude |
A star's apparent magnitude is how bright it looks from Earth. |
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| 420 |
ablest |
The superlative form of able; most able. |
He is one of the ablest scientists. |
| 421 |
accounts |
The plural form of account; more than one (kind of) account. |
He has many bank accounts. |
| 422 |
acids |
The plural form of acid; more than one (kind of) acid. |
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| 423 |
acts |
The third-person singular form of act. |
She acts very well. |
| 424 |
acted |
The past tense and past participle of act. |
He acted very well in Othello. |
| 425 |
additions |
The plural form of addition; more than one (kind of) addition. |
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| 426 |
agreements |
The plural form of agreement; more than one (kind of) agreement. |
|
| 427 |
advertisements |
The plural form of advertisement; more than one (kind of) advertisement. |
There are many advertisements on the wall. |
| 428 |
adjustments |
The plural form of adjustment; more than one (kind of) adjustment. |
Many adjustments were made to the book before it was published. |
| 429 |
amusements |
The plural form of amusement; more than one (kind of) amusement. |
|
| 430 |
angled |
The past tense and past participle of angle. |
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| 431 |
angling |
The present participle of angle. |
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| 432 |
angrier |
The comparative form of angry; more angry. |
She was getting angrier with every minute. |
| 433 |
angriest |
The superlative form of angry; most angry. |
He was the angriest in the group. |
| 434 |
animals |
The plural form of animal; more than one (kind of) animal. |
There are many animals in the forest. |
| 435 |
answers |
The plural form of answer; more than one (kind of) answer. |
There are many answers to some questions. |
| 436 |
answered |
The past tense and past participle of answer. |
She answered all the questions on her test. |
| 437 |
answering |
The present participle of answer. |
I am answering a question. |
| 438 |
apparatuses |
The plural form of apparatus; more than one (kind of) apparatus. |
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| 439 |
apples |
The plural form of apple; more than one (kind of) apple. |
I had apples for lunch. |
| 440 |
approvals |
The plural form of approval; more than one (kind of) approval. |
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| 441 |
arches |
The plural form of arches; more than one (kind of) arches. |
A bridge can have many arches. |
| 442 |
arched |
The past tense and past participle of arch. |
She arched back to stretch. |
| 443 |
arching |
The present participle of arch. |
He is arching back to stretch. |
| 444 |
arguments |
The plural form of argument; more than one (kind of) argument. |
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| 445 |
armies |
The plural form of army; more than one (kind of) army. |
There are many armies in the world. |
| 446 |
arms |
The plural form of arm; more than one (kind of) arm. |
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| 447 |
armed |
The past tense and past participle of arm. |
The shooter was armed with several pistols. |
| 448 |
arming |
The present participle of arm. |
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| 449 |
arts |
The plural form of art; more than one (kind of) art. |
|
| 450 |
attempts |
The plural form of attempt; more than one (kind of) attempt. |
She made many attempts to draw a horse. |
| 451 |
attempted |
The past tense and past participle of attempt. |
She attempted to draw a horse. |
| 452 |
attempting |
The present participle of attempt. |
She was attempting to draw a horse. |
| 453 |
attractions |
The plural form of attraction; more than one (kind of) attraction. |
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| 454 |
authorities |
The plural form of authority; more than one (kind of) authority. |
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| 455 |
automatics |
The plural form of automatic; more than one (kind of) automatic. |
|
| 456 |
awakes |
The third-person singular form of awake. |
She awakes in the morning. |
| 457 |
awoke |
The past tense of awake. |
He awoke in the morning. |
| 458 |
awoken |
The past participle of awake. |
She had awoken in the morning. |
| 459 |
awaking |
The present participle of awake. |
She was awaking in the morning but she decided to fall asleep again. |
| 460 |
anybody |
Any one person out of a number of people. |
I don't care who comes. Anybody will do.; Hello! Is there anybody inside? |
| 461 |
approves |
The third-person singular form of approve. |
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| 462 |
atoms |
The plural form of atom; more than one (kind of) atom. |
|
| 463 |
adults |
The plural form of adult; more than one (kind of) adult. |
The adults in the room left in a hurry. |
| 464 |
asteroid |
An asteroid is an object that is smaller than a planet that most often orbits a star |
The asteroid orbited the star.; The asteroid crossed over Jupiter's orbit. |
| 465 |
asteroids |
The plural form of asteroid; more than one (kind of) asteroid. |
Some asteroids caused the craters in the Moon. |
| 466 |
ampersands |
The plural form of ampersand; more than one (kind of) ampersand. |
|
| 467 |
ancients |
The plural form of ancient; more than one (kind of) ancient. |
|
| 468 |
airless |
If it is airless |
Space is said to be airless. |
| 469 |
automobiles |
The plural form of automobile; more than one (kind of) automobile. |
|
| 470 |
admissions |
The plural form of admission; more than one (kind of) admission. |
|
| 471 |
almond trees |
The plural form of almond tree; more than one (kind of) almond tree. |
|
| 472 |
Asiatic peafowl |
An Asiatic peafowl is a kind of bird. |
|
| 473 |
attitudes |
The plural form of attitude; more than one (kind of) attitude. |
|
| 474 |
audiences |
The plural form of audience; more than one (kind of) audience. |
|
| 475 |
applications |
The plural form of application; more than one (kind of) application. |
|
| 476 |
atomic numbers |
The plural form of atomic number; more than one (kind of) atomic number. |
|
| 477 |
activities |
The plural form of activity; more than one (kind of) activity. |
|
| 478 |
abused |
The past tense and past participle of abuse. |
|
| 479 |
analysed |
The past tense and past participle of analyse. |
|
| 480 |
announced |
The past tense and past participle of announce. |
|
| 481 |
apologized |
The past tense and past participle of apologize. |
|
| 482 |
appealed |
The past tense and past participle of appeal. |
|
| 483 |
appreciated |
The past tense and past participle of appreciate. |
|
| 484 |
approved |
The past tense and past participle of approve. |
|
| 485 |
arrived |
The past tense and past participle of arrive. |
|
| 486 |
assembled |
The past tense and past participle of assemble. |
|
| 487 |
assessed |
The past tense and past participle of assess. |
|
| 488 |
assigned |
The past tense and past participle of assign. |
|
| 489 |
assisted |
The past tense and past participle of assist. |
|
| 490 |
assured |
If something is assured |
With the new park, the safety of the deer seemed assured. |
| 491 |
attracted |
The past tense and past participle of attract. |
|
| 492 |
averaged |
The past tense and past participle of average. |
Sam averaged 10 points a game last season.; I have averaged a bonus of $1200 a year over the last 5 years. |
| 493 |
awarded |
The past tense and past participle of award. |
|
| 494 |
assists |
The plural form of assist; more than one (kind of) assist. |
|
| 495 |
arsonists |
The plural form of arsonist; more than one (kind of) arsonist. |
|
| 496 |
accented |
The past tense and past participle of accent. |
|
| 497 |
accessed |
The past tense and past participle of access. |
|
| 498 |
accidents |
The plural form of accident; more than one (kind of) accident. |
|
| 499 |
adjusted |
The past tense and past participle of adjust. |
|
| 500 |
advantages |
The plural form of advantage; more than one (kind of) advantage. |
|
| 501 |
affairs |
The plural form of affair; more than one (kind of) affair. |
|
| 502 |
Africans |
The plural form of African; more than one (kind of) African. |
|
| 503 |
agendas |
The plural form of agenda; more than one (kind of) agenda. |
|
| 504 |
aids |
The plural form of aid; more than one (kind of) aid. |
|
| 505 |
aims |
The plural form of aim; more than one (kind of) aim. |
|
| 506 |
airports |
The plural form of airport; more than one (kind of) airport. |
|
| 507 |
alarms |
The plural form of alarm; more than one (kind of) alarm. |
|
| 508 |
analyses |
The plural form of analysis; more than one (kind of) analysis. |
|
| 509 |
annuals |
The plural form of annual; more than one (kind of) annual. |
|
| 510 |
appeals |
The plural form of appeal; more than one (kind of) appeal. |
|
| 511 |
articles |
The plural form of article; more than one (kind of) article. |
|
| 512 |
aspects |
The plural form of aspect; more than one (kind of) aspect. |
|
| 513 |
assessments |
The plural form of assessment; more than one (kind of) assessment. |
|
| 514 |
assurances |
The plural form of assurance; more than one (kind of) assurance. |
|
| 515 |
aunts |
The plural form of aunt; more than one (kind of) aunt. |
|
| 516 |
averages |
The plural form of average; more than one (kind of) average. |
|
| 517 |
averaging |
The present participle of average. |
|
| 518 |
awards |
The plural form of award; more than one (kind of) award. |
|
| 519 |
awarding |
The present participle of award. |
|
| 520 |
ant hill |
Ant hill is another way of spelling anthill. |
|
| 521 |
anesthetics |
The plural form of anesthetic; more than one (kind of) anesthetic. |
|
| 522 |
airplanes |
The plural form of airplane; more than one (kind of) airplane. |
|
| 523 |
Anschlüsse |
The plural form of Anschluss; more than one (kind of) Anschluss. |
|
| 524 |
approving |
The present participle of approve. |
|
| 525 |
apologies |
The plural form of apology; more than one (kind of) apology. |
|
| 526 |
assassins |
The plural form of assassin; more than one (kind of) assassin. |
|
| 527 |
Americans |
The plural form of American; more than one (kind of) American. |
|
| 528 |
appointments |
The plural form of appointment; more than one (kind of) appointment. |
|
| 529 |
appoints |
The third-person singular form of appoint. |
|
| 530 |
appointed |
The past tense and past participle of appoint. |
|
| 531 |
appointing |
The present participle of appoint. |
|
| 532 |
areas |
The plural form of area; more than one (kind of) area. |
|
| 533 |
artists |
The plural form of artist; more than one (kind of) artist. |
|
| 534 |
assumptions |
The plural form of assumption; more than one (kind of) assumption. |
|
| 535 |
antidisestablishmentarianism |
Antidisestablishmentarianism is the belief that is against the church and the state being separated. |
|
| 536 |
albinisms |
The plural form of albinism; more than one (kind of) albinism. |
|
| 537 |
asses |
The plural form of ass; more than one (kind of) ass. |
|
| 538 |
assholes |
The plural form of asshole; more than one (kind of) asshole. |
|
| 539 |
arseholes |
The plural form of arsehole; more than one (kind of) arsehole. |
|
| 540 |
analysing |
The present participle of analyse. |
|
| 541 |
asteroid belt |
An asteroid belt is the large group of asteroids (minor planets) that form a ring between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. |
|
| 542 |
asteroid belts |
The plural form of asteroid belt; more than one (kind of) asteroid belt. |
|
| 543 |
a ways |
A ways means a long distance. |
"We can reach our destination, but it's still a ways away." -- R.E.M., "Driver 8" |
| 544 |
anyway |
You use anyway to say something does not matter |
We were told not to go, but went anyway.; I didn't go to the concert. I'm not a big rock fan, and I didn't have a ticket anyway. |
| 545 |
anyhow |
You use anyhow to say something does not matter |
We were told not to go, but went anyhow.; I didn't go to the concert. I'm not a big rock fan, and I didn't have a ticket anyhow. |
| 546 |
absorptions |
The plural form of absorption; more than one (kind of) absorption. |
|
| 547 |
accommodations |
The plural form of accommodation; more than one (kind of) accommodation. |
|
| 548 |
acronyms |
The plural form of acronym; more than one (kind of) acronym. |
|
| 549 |
accumulations |
The plural form of accumulation; more than one (kind of) accumulation. |
|
| 550 |
adolescents |
The plural form of adolescent; more than one (kind of) adolescent. |
|
| 551 |
administrations |
The plural form of administration; more than one (kind of) administration. |
|
| 552 |
advocates |
The plural form of advocate; more than one (kind of) advocate. |
|
| 553 |
advocated |
The past tense and past participle of advocate. |
|
| 554 |
advocating |
The present participle of advocate. |
|
| 555 |
advisers |
The plural form of adviser; more than one (kind of) adviser. |
|
| 556 |
advisors |
The plural form of advisor; more than one (kind of) advisor. |
|
| 557 |
anchorages |
The plural form of anchorage; more than one (kind of) anchorage. |
|
| 558 |
anaesthetics |
The plural form of anaesthetic; more than one (kind of) anaesthetic. |
|
| 559 |
amplitudes |
The plural form of amplitude; more than one (kind of) amplitude. |
|
| 560 |
altitudes |
The plural form of altitude; more than one (kind of) altitude. |
|
| 561 |
amateurs |
The plural form of amateur; more than one (kind of) amateur. |
|
| 562 |
aggregates |
The plural form of aggregate; more than one (kind of) aggregate. |
|
| 563 |
albinos |
The plural form of albino; more than one (kind of) albino. |
|
| 564 |
albinoes |
The plural form of albino; more than one (kind of) albino. |
|
| 565 |
alcohols |
The plural form of alcohol; more than one (kind of) alcohol. |
|
| 566 |
alevins |
The plural form of alevin; more than one (kind of) alevin. |
|
| 567 |
allocations |
The plural form of allocation; more than one (kind of) allocation. |
|
| 568 |
alphabets |
The plural form of alphabet; more than one (kind of) alphabet. |
|
| 569 |
allotropies |
The plural form of allotropy; more than one (kind of) allotropy. |
|
| 570 |
appreciations |
The plural form of appreciation; more than one (kind of) appreciation. |
|
| 571 |
ankles |
The plural form of ankle; more than one (kind of) ankle. |
|
| 572 |
allocates |
The third-person singular form of allocate. |
|
| 573 |
allocated |
The past tense and past participle of allocate. |
|
| 574 |
allocating |
The present participle of allocate. |
|
| 575 |
alarmed |
The past tense and past participle of alarm. |
|
| 576 |
alarming |
The present participle of alarm. |
|
| 577 |
abstracts |
The plural form of abstract; more than one (kind of) abstract. |
|
| 578 |
abstracted |
The past tense and past participle of abstract. |
|
| 579 |
abstracting |
The present participle of abstract. |
|
| 580 |
abuses |
The plural form of abuse; more than one (kind of) abuse. |
|
| 581 |
abusing |
The present participle of abuse. |
|
| 582 |
accents |
The plural form of accent; more than one (kind of) accent. |
|
| 583 |
accenting |
The present participle of accent. |
|
| 584 |
absence |
Absence is when something is not there. |
There was an absence of help for the project. |
| 585 |
amphibians |
The plural form of amphibian; more than one (kind of) amphibian. |
|
| 586 |
aire |
Aire is another way of spelling air. |
|
| 587 |
aires |
The plural form of aire; more than one (kind of) aire. |
|
| 588 |
airs |
The plural form of air; more than one (kind of) air. |
|
| 589 |
African Americans |
The plural form of African American; more than one (kind of) African American. |
|
| 590 |
astronomers |
The plural form of astronomer; more than one (kind of) astronomer. |
|
| 591 |
antiques |
The plural form of antique; more than one (kind of) antique. |
|
| 592 |
atheists |
The plural form of atheist; more than one (kind of) atheist. |
|
| 593 |
authors |
The plural form of author; more than one (kind of) author. |
|
| 594 |
authored |
The past tense and past participle of author. |
|
| 595 |
authoring |
The present participle of author. |
|
| 596 |
admire |
If you admire something |
He admired the painting on the wall. |
| 597 |
admirable |
If you are admirable |
She said his quick thinking was admirable. |
| 598 |
admirer |
You are an admirer if you really like something or someone. |
He was an admirer of music by Ravindra.; After playing his music, Ravindra spoke to his admirers. |
| 599 |
abbey |
An abbey is a building where monks or nuns live |
After working in the fields, the monks went back to the abbey. |
| 600 |
arachnid |
An arachnid is a type of small animal with eight legs. |
Spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites are arachnids. |
| 601 |
arachnids |
The plural form of arachnid; more than one (kind of) arachnid. |
|
| 602 |
Asians |
The plural form of Asian; more than one (kind of) Asian. |
|
| 603 |
agency |
An agency is a group of people called agents working together |
Our agency works to help people find jobs in music. |
| 604 |
agencies |
The plural form of agency; more than one (kind of) agency. |
|
| 605 |
ad |
A short way of saying advertisement. |
I saw an ad in the newspaper for a job at the factory. |
| 606 |
anything |
Any one of all things. You use this when there is no limit to what might be meant. You might be able to change "anything" to any other word. |
I'll do anything you want.; Is there anything he has not done?; I don't have anything left. |
| 607 |
anyone |
Any person. You use this word when there is no limit to who might be meant. You might be able to change anyone to any person's name. |
Help! Can anyone hear me?; I don't know anyone here.; Anyone who saw the accident should phone the police. |
| 608 |
anchor |
An anchor is a large heavy weight |
|
| 609 |
alligator |
An alligator is a large reptile that lives on land and in water. |
|
| 610 |
anywhere |
(in |
I don't have anywhere to go.; Victor has never been anywhere outside Chengdu. |
| 611 |
arc |
An arc is part of a circle. |
|
| 612 |
alligators |
The plural form of alligator; more than one (kind of) alligator. |
|
| 613 |
align |
If you align some things |
|
| 614 |
album |
An album is a record |
He loved the Beatles, and had bought all their albums. |
| 615 |
audit |
An audit is an when something is examined by an independent person or group. |
|
| 616 |
audit trail |
An audit trail is a record of an audit. This is often a computer record. |
|
| 617 |
audit trails |
The plural form of audit trail; more than one (kind of) audit trail. |
|
| 618 |
actions |
The plural form of action; more than one (kind of) action. |
|
| 619 |
ash |
Ashes are what is left of something after it has burned (been destroyed by fire). |
The was nothing left of the wood but ashes.; He was covered in ash from the fire.; After the funeral we kept his ashes in a vase on the table. |
| 620 |
ashes |
The plural form of ash; more than one (kind of) ash. |
|
| 621 |
acceleration |
Acceleration is a change in speed. |
As the plane took off, the acceleration pressed her into her seat. |
| 622 |
accelerations |
The plural form of acceleration; more than one (kind of) acceleration. |
|
| 623 |
adders |
The plural form of adder; more than one (kind of) adder. |
|
| 624 |
axis |
An axis is the imaginary line that an object spins around. This is the middle of the circle of the turn |
The Earth rotates once a day on its axis. |
| 625 |
acute angle |
An acute angle is an angle of less than 90 degrees (π/2 radians). |
|
| 626 |
axes |
The plural form of axe; more than one (kind of) axe. |
|
| 627 |
axe |
An axe is a tool made from a short blade on a long handle. Axes are often used to cut wood. |
|
| 628 |
ax |
Ax is another way of spelling axe. |
|
| 629 |
afterthought |
An afterthought is something that is thought about after an act; it was not thought of originally. |
She packed her sandals only as an afterthought, but she was glad she did. |
| 630 |
alcoholic |
If something is alcoholic |
This wine is very alcoholic. |
| 631 |
antihero |
An antihero is a bad person who is the principal (main) character in a story. A bad or evil hero. |
|
| 632 |
anti |
Against. |
I'm anti the idea of moving the couch there. I think that's a horrible place for it. |
| 633 |
auntie |
A fun word for aunt |
Go see auntie Janice. |
| 634 |
ante |
An ante is something you agree to risk before you know what will happen. |
The dealer asked the gamblers, "What's the ante."; I seemed to have upped the ante on Wiktionary when said I knew how to write IPA symbols. |
| 635 |
airline |
An airline is a company that carries people and goods by means of airplanes. |
|
| 636 |
airlines |
The plural form of airline; more than one (kind of) airline. |
|
| 637 |
Austria |
Austria is a country in Europe. |
|
| 638 |
accesses |
The third-person singular form of access. |
|
| 639 |
accessing |
The present participle of access. |
|
| 640 |
adopted |
The past participle of adopt. |
|
| 641 |
autumns |
The plural form of autumn; more than one (kind of) autumn. |
|
| 642 |
almond |
An almond is the nut which comes from the almond tree. |
|
| 643 |
almonds |
The plural form of almond; more than one (kind of) almond. |
|
| 644 |
anti-hero |
Anti-hero is another way of spelling antihero. |
|
| 645 |
ante- |
This means before what is named by the rest of the word. |
The time before the U.S. civil war is often called the antebellum era. (Note: "bellum" means war in Latin.) |
| 646 |
assemblies |
The plural form of assembly; more than one (kind of) assembly. |
|
| 647 |
asides |
The plural form of aside; more than one (kind of) aside. |
|
| 648 |
arcs |
The plural form of arc; more than one (kind of) arc. |
|
| 649 |
atmospheric pressure |
Atmospheric pressure means how heavy the air is above an object. |
|
| 650 |
afterthoughts |
The plural form of afterthought; more than one (kind of) afterthought. |
|
| 651 |
apparent magnitudes |
The plural form of apparent magnitude; more than one (kind of) apparent magnitude. |
|
| 652 |
anchovies |
The plural form of anchovy; more than one (kind of) anchovy. |
|
| 653 |
associates |
The plural form of associate; more than one (kind of) associate. |
|
| 654 |
attributes |
The plural form of attribute; more than one (kind of) attribute. |
|
| 655 |
affixes |
The plural form of affix; more than one (kind of) affix. |
|
| 656 |
ate |
The past tense of eat. |
|
| 657 |
accommodates |
The third-person singular form of accommodate. |
|
| 658 |
accommodated |
The past tense and past participle of accommodate. |
|
| 659 |
accommodating |
Eager to help or please; obliging. |
|
| 660 |
accompanies |
The third-person singular form of accompany. |
|
| 661 |
accompanied |
The past tense and past participle of accompany. |
|
| 662 |
accompanying |
The present participle of accompany. |
|
| 663 |
accounted |
The past tense and past participle of account. |
|
| 664 |
achieves |
The third-person singular form of achieve. |
|
| 665 |
achieved |
The past tense and past participle of achieve. |
|
| 666 |
achieving |
The present participle of achieve. |
|
| 667 |
acknowledges |
The third-person singular form of acknowledge. |
|
| 668 |
acknowledged |
The past tense and past participle of acknowledge. |
|
| 669 |
acknowledging |
The present participle of acknowledge. |
|
| 670 |
acquires |
The third-person singular form of acquire. |
|
| 671 |
acquired |
The past tense and past participle of acquire. |
|
| 672 |
acquiring |
The present participle of acquire. |
|
| 673 |
astronomies |
The plural form of astronomy; more than one (kind of) astronomy. |
|
| 674 |
acute angles |
The plural form of acute angle; more than one (kind of) acute angle. |
|
| 675 |
admirers |
The plural form of admirer; more than one (kind of) admirer. |
|
| 676 |
ammunitions |
The plural form of ammunition; more than one (kind of) ammunition. |
|
| 677 |
adder |
An adder is a short |
Don't walk in the bush unprotected, you may be bitten by an adder! |
| 678 |
antiheroes |
The plural form of antihero; more than one (kind of) antihero. |
|
| 679 |
antiquarian |
If something is antiquarian |
|
| 680 |
antiquarians |
The plural form of antiquarian; more than one (kind of) antiquarian. |
|
| 681 |
advances |
The plural form of advance; more than one (kind of) advance. |
These advances were very important in medicine. |
| 682 |
arrives |
The third-person singular form of arrive. |
|
| 683 |
arriving |
The present participle of arrive. |
Sarah will be arriving shortly and then we can go to the mall. |
| 684 |
acoustic |
Related to hearing or sounds. |
|
| 685 |
assets |
The plural form of asset; more than one (kind of) asset. |
|
| 686 |
adapts |
The third-person singular form of adapt. |
|
| 687 |
adapting |
The present participle of adapt. |
|
| 688 |
ads |
The plural form of ad; more than one (kind of) ad. |
|
| 689 |
accessibility |
Accessibility is the property of being accessible. |
The accessibility of the city depends on how well it is linked by roads. |
| 690 |
aimed |
The past tense and past participle of aim. |
|
| 691 |
aiming |
The present participle of aim. |
|
| 692 |
advises |
The third-person singular form of advise. |
|
| 693 |
advised |
The past tense and past participle of advise. |
|
| 694 |
advising |
The present participle of advise. |
|
| 695 |
ally |
Two countries are allies if they support |
England and the United States have been allies for most of the last two centuries.; France got involved in World War I because its ally, Russia, was involved.; She's heading to Europe to talk with NATO allies about what message the West should send Russia.; China remains North Korea's most powerful ally.; We are looking for more chances to work closely with our friends and allies. |
| 696 |
Allies |
The countries who fought against the Axis Powers during World War II. Some of those countries were: the United States |
|
| 697 |
allied |
The past tense and past participle of ally. |
|
| 698 |
allying |
The present participle of ally. |
|
| 699 |
accords |
The plural form of accord; more than one (kind of) accord. |
|
| 700 |
accorded |
The past tense and past participle of accord. |
|
| 701 |
adjusts |
The third-person singular form of adjust. |
|
| 702 |
adjusting |
The present participle of adjust. |
|
| 703 |
adopts |
The third-person singular form of adopt. |
|
| 704 |
adopting |
The present participle of adopt. |
|
| 705 |
adulthood |
Adulthood is the state or condition of being an adult. |
He has just entered adulthood. |
| 706 |
addresses |
The plural form of address; more than one (kind of) address. |
|
| 707 |
addressed |
The past tense and past participle of address. |
|
| 708 |
addressing |
The present participle of address. |
|
| 709 |
admits |
The third-person singular form of admit. |
|
| 710 |
admitted |
The past tense and past participle of admit. |
|
| 711 |
admitting |
The present participle of admit. |
|
| 712 |
affects |
The third-person singular form of affect. |
|
| 713 |
affected |
The past tense and past participle of affect. |
|
| 714 |
affecting |
The present participle of affect. |
|
| 715 |
admires |
The third-person singular form of admire. |
|
| 716 |
admiring |
The present participle of admire. |
|
| 717 |
admired |
The past tense and past participle of admire. |
|
| 718 |
audits |
The third-person singular form of audit. |
|
| 719 |
audited |
The past tense and past participle of audit. |
|
| 720 |
auditing |
The present participle of audit. |
|
| 721 |
abbeys |
The plural form of abbey; more than one (kind of) abbey. |
|
| 722 |
absences |
The plural form of absence; more than one (kind of) absence. |
|
| 723 |
albums |
The plural form of album; more than one (kind of) album. |
|
| 724 |
alcoholics |
The plural form of alcoholic; more than one (kind of) alcoholic. |
|
| 725 |
associated |
The past tense and past participle of associate. |
|
| 726 |
associating |
The present participle of associate. |
|
| 727 |
arranges |
The third-person singular form of arrange. |
|
| 728 |
arranged |
The past tense and past participle of arrange. |
|
| 729 |
arranging |
The present participle of arrange. |
|
| 730 |
ambush |
An ambush is a surprise attack. |
It was a clever ambush; they didn't see us coming until it was too late. |
| 731 |
adaptations |
The plural form of adaptation; more than one (kind of) adaptation. |
|
| 732 |
approximates |
The third-person singular form of approximate. |
|
| 733 |
approximated |
The past tense and past participle of approximate. |
|
| 734 |
approximating |
The present participle of approximate. |
|
| 735 |
angrily |
In an angry way; with anger |
He shouted angrily. |
| 736 |
ambushes |
The plural form of ambush; more than one (kind of) ambush. |
|
| 737 |
argues |
The third-person singular form of argue. |
|
| 738 |
argued |
The past tense and past participle of argue. |
|
| 739 |
arguing |
The present participle of argue. |
|
| 740 |
abilities |
The plural form of ability; more than one (kind of) ability. |
There are people with many good abilities. |
| 741 |
adds |
The third-person singular form of add. |
|
| 742 |
added |
The past tense and past participle of add. |
|
| 743 |
adding |
The present participle of add. |
|
| 744 |
advertises |
The third-person singular form of advertise. |
|
| 745 |
advertised |
The past tense and past participle of advertise. |
|
| 746 |
affords |
The third-person singular form of afford. |
|
| 747 |
afforded |
The past tense and past participle of afford. |
|
| 748 |
affording |
The present participle of afford. |
|
| 749 |
aging |
The present participle of age. |
|
| 750 |
aged |
The past tense and past participle of age. |
|
| 751 |
ages |
The plural form of age; more than one (kind of) age. |
|
| 752 |
airing |
The present participle of air. |
|
| 753 |
aired |
The past tense and past participle of air. |
|
| 754 |
appears |
The third-person singular form of appear. |
|
| 755 |
appeared |
The past tense and past participle of appear. |
|
| 756 |
appearing |
The present participle of appear. |
|
| 757 |
applying |
The present participle of apply. |
|
| 758 |
applied |
The past tense and past participle of apply. |
|
| 759 |
applies |
The third-person singular form of apply. |
|
| 760 |
approaching |
The present participle of approach. |
|
| 761 |
approaches |
The third-person singular form of approach. |
|
| 762 |
approached |
The past tense and past participle of approach. |
|
| 763 |
asking |
The present participle of ask. |
|
| 764 |
asked |
The past tense and past participle of ask. |
She asked, "Is this your cat?" |
| 765 |
asks |
The third-person singular form of ask. |
|
| 766 |
assuming |
The present participle of assume. |
|
| 767 |
assumed |
The past tense and past participle of assume. |
|
| 768 |
assumes |
The third-person singular form of assume. |
He assumes the sun is yellow. |
| 769 |
aggregated |
The past tense and past participle of aggregate. |
|
| 770 |
aggregating |
The present participle of aggregate. |
|
| 771 |
aided |
The past tense and past participle of aid. |
|
| 772 |
aiding |
The present participle of aid. |
|
| 773 |
anchors |
The plural form of anchor; more than one (kind of) anchor. |
|
| 774 |
anchored |
The past tense and past participle of anchor. |
|
| 775 |
anchoring |
The present participle of anchor. |
|
| 776 |
appealing |
:
This short section needs someone to add to it. |
|
| 777 |
announces |
The third-person singular form of announce. |
|
| 778 |
assembles |
The third-person singular form of assemble. |
|
| 779 |
assembling |
The present participle of assemble. |
|
| 780 |
awkwarder |
The comparative form of awkward; more awkward. |
|
| 781 |
awkwardest |
The superlative form of awkward; most awkward. |
|
| 782 |
advanced |
The past tense and past participle of advance. |
|
| 783 |
advancing |
The present participle of advance. |
|
| 784 |
arsons |
The plural form of arson; more than one (kind of) arson. |
|
| 785 |
aspirins |
The plural form of aspirin; more than one (kind of) aspirin. |
|
| 786 |
auxiliary verbs |
The plural form of auxiliary verb; more than one (kind of) auxiliary verb. |
|
| 787 |
axed |
The past tense and past participle of axe. |
|
| 788 |
axing |
The present participle of axe. |
|
| 789 |
angels |
The plural form of angel; more than one (kind of) angel. |
|
| 790 |
attains |
The third-person singular form of attain. |
|
| 791 |
attained |
The past tense and past participle of attain. |
|
| 792 |
attaining |
The present participle of attain. |
|
| 793 |
attracts |
The third-person singular form of attract. |
|
| 794 |
attracting |
The present participle of attract. |
|
| 795 |
ably |
If something is done ably |
She edited the wiki ably. |
| 796 |
addict |
An addict is someone who is addicted to something |
The addict needs more heroin in order to avoid withdrawal. |
| 797 |
addicts |
The plural form of addict; more than one (kind of) addict. |
|
| 798 |
addicted |
The past tense and past participle of addict. |
|
| 799 |
addicting |
The present participle of addict. |
|
| 800 |
achievable |
When something is achievable |
I think climbing Mount Everest is an achievable goal. |
| 801 |
attaches |
The third-person singular form of attach. |
|
| 802 |
attaching |
The present participle of attach. |
|
| 803 |
accelerate |
If you are driving and you accelerate your car |
They accelerate at the end of the curve. |
| 804 |
accuse |
If you accuse someone |
Tim accuses Bill of the crime. |
| 805 |
ache |
If part of your body aches |
Skip's head aches from his run. |
| 806 |
ambulance |
An ambulance is a kind of van that takes hurt people to the hospital. |
They called an ambulance when they saw he wasn't breathing. |
| 807 |
anonymous |
If a message is anonymous |
The book without an author was anonymous. |
| 808 |
ambulances |
The plural form of ambulance; more than one (kind of) ambulance. |
|
| 809 |
aches |
The plural form of ache; more than one (kind of) ache. |
|
| 810 |
ached |
The past tense and past participle of ache. |
|
| 811 |
aching |
The present participle of ache. |
|
| 812 |
archipelagos |
The plural form of archipelago; more than one (kind of) archipelago. |
|
| 813 |
archipelagoes |
The plural form of archipelago; more than one (kind of) archipelago. |
|
| 814 |
ambushed |
The past tense and past participle of ambush. |
|
| 815 |
ambushing |
The present participle of ambush. |
|
| 816 |
ambuscade |
An ambuscade is an ambush or a trap laid for an enemy. |
|
| 817 |
ambuscades |
The plural form of ambuscade; more than one (kind of) ambuscade. |
|
| 818 |
ambuscaded |
The past tense and past participle of ambuscade. |
|
| 819 |
ambuscading |
The present participle of ambuscade. |
|
| 820 |
addressee |
An addressee is a person to which something is addressed. |
|
| 821 |
addressees |
The plural form of addressee; more than one (kind of) addressee. |
|
| 822 |
ache for |
If your heart aches for something |
His heart ached for it like it had done never before. |
| 823 |
aching for |
The present participle of ache for. |
|
| 824 |
anticipates |
The third-person singular form of anticipate. |
|
| 825 |
anticipated |
The past tense and past participle of anticipate. |
|
| 826 |
anticipating |
The present participle of anticipate. |
|
| 827 |
accountant |
An accountant is someone who is skilled in keeping or adjusting accounts. |
The accountant helps to keep track of the status of your bank accounts. |
| 828 |
accountants |
The plural form of accountant; more than one (kind of) accountant. |
|
| 829 |
admin |
administrator. |
|
| 830 |
admins |
The plural form of admin; more than one (kind of) admin. |
|
| 831 |
announcing |
The present participle of announce. |
|
| 832 |
anniversary |
An anniversary is a day that is an exact number of years since a special event. |
Today is our tenth wedding anniversary. |
| 833 |
anniversaries |
The plural form of anniversary; more than one (kind of) anniversary. |
|
| 834 |
accelerates |
The third-person singular form of accelerate. |
|
| 835 |
accelerated |
The past tense and past participle of accelerate. |
|
| 836 |
accelerating |
The present participle of accelerate. |
|
| 837 |
accuses |
The third-person singular form of accuse. |
|
| 838 |
accused |
The past tense and past participle of accuse. |
|
| 839 |
accusing |
The present participle of accuse. |
|
| 840 |
assesses |
The third-person singular form of assess. |
|
| 841 |
assessing |
The present participle of assess. |
|
| 842 |
attributed |
The past tense and past participle of attribute. |
|
| 843 |
attributing |
The present participle of attribute. |
|
| 844 |
assisting |
The present participle of assist. |
|
| 845 |
analyzing |
The present participle of analyse. |
|
| 846 |
ant-hills |
The plural form of ant-hill; more than one (kind of) ant-hill. |
|
| 847 |
Apteryx |
Apteryx is a genus of the family Apterygidae |
|
| 848 |
Apterygidae |
Apterygidae is a family inside of the order Struthioniformes |
|
| 849 |
absolutist |
An absolutist is someone who supports a government ruled by one person. |
The king's supporters were absolutists. |
| 850 |
absolutists |
The plural form of absolutist; more than one (kind of) absolutist. |
|
| 851 |
antibiotic |
An antibiotic is a drug that stops the growth of or destroys bacteria and other such microorganisms. |
The antibiotic helped healing him. |
| 852 |
antibiotics |
The plural form of antibiotic; more than one (kind of) antibiotic. |
|
| 853 |
acceptability |
Acceptability is the quality of being accepted. |
He has a high acceptability in the community. |
| 854 |
analyze |
If you analyze something |
They can make up questions, collect field data, and analyze that data on their computers.; The dust was analyzed to determine its chemical contents. |
| 855 |
analyzes |
The third-person singular form of analyze. |
|
| 856 |
analyzed |
The past tense and past participle of analyze. |
|
| 857 |
analyzer |
An analyzer is someone or something that analyzes someone or something else. |
|
| 858 |
analyzers |
The plural form of analyzer; more than one (kind of) analyzer. |
|
| 859 |
analyser |
An analyser is someone or something that analyses someone or something else. |
|
| 860 |
analysers |
The plural form of analyser; more than one (kind of) analyser. |
|
| 861 |
anal sex |
Anal sex is when someone has sex with the anus. |
You can't get pregnant from having anal sex. |
| 862 |
assistant |
An assistant is a person who helps (or assists) another person. |
The doctor's assistant held his tools.; The assistant guard was in training to become a full guard. |
| 863 |
assistants |
The plural form of assistant; more than one (kind of) assistant. |
|
| 864 |
absorb |
If something is absorbed |
The sponge absorbed the spilled water. |
| 865 |
absorbs |
The third-person singular form of absorb. |
|
| 866 |
absorbed |
The past tense and past participle of absorb. |
|
| 867 |
absorbing |
The present participle of absorb. |
|
| 868 |
Alaskan |
An Alaskan is someone from the U.S. state of Alaska. |
In Alaska live lots of Alaskans. |
| 869 |
Alaskans |
The plural form of Alaskan; more than one (kind of) Alaskan. |
|
| 870 |
ale |
Ale is an alcoholic drink made with malt and hops. |
He looked forward to a cold ale after a hard day at work. |
| 871 |
ales |
The plural form of ale; more than one (kind of) ale. |
|
| 872 |
apartment |
An apartment is a place with several rooms in a building where other people also live. |
The woman moved her furniture into her new apartment. |
| 873 |
apartments |
The plural form of apartment; more than one (kind of) apartment. |
|
| 874 |
assassinate |
If you assassinate someone |
The person who assassinated Benazir Bhutto is not known. |
| 875 |
assassinates |
The third-person singular form of assassinate. |
|
| 876 |
assassinating |
The present participle of assassinate. |
|
| 877 |
assassinated |
The past tense and past participle of assassinate. |
|
| 878 |
aligns |
The third-person singular form of align. |
|
| 879 |
aligned |
The past tense and past participle of align. |
|
| 880 |
aligning |
The present participle of align. |
|
| 881 |
alkali metal |
An alkali metal is a soft |
Lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, caesium, and francium are all alkali metals. |
| 882 |
alkali metals |
The plural form of alkali metal; more than one (kind of) alkali metal. |
|
| 883 |
ascend |
If you ascend something |
He ascended the staircase to reach the top floor. |
| 884 |
ascends |
The third-person singular form of ascend. |
|
| 885 |
ascended |
The past tense and past participle of ascend. |
|
| 886 |
ascending |
The present participle of ascend. |
|
| 887 |
androgynies |
The plural form of androgyny; more than one (kind of) androgyny. |
|
| 888 |
accordion |
An accordion is a musical instrument that makes sounds by moving air over reeds by using bellows. |
He plays the accordion in the street to make tips. |
| 889 |
accordions |
The plural form of accordion; more than one (kind of) accordion. |
|
| 890 |
arrow |
An arrow is a long stick-like thing used to shoot in archery. |
The arrow landed on 10 on the archery board. |
| 891 |
arsenic |
Arsenic is a poisonous metal element with an atomic number of 33 and the symbol As. |
Arsenic is used to make weed killer. |
| 892 |
arrows |
The plural form of arrow; more than one (kind of) arrow. |
|
| 893 |
amazes |
The third-person singular form of amaze. |
|
| 894 |
amazed |
The past tense and past participle of amaze. |
|
| 895 |
airings |
The plural form of airing; more than one (kind of) airing. |
|
| 896 |
airspace |
An airspace is a special part of the atmosphere that is often under the jurisdiction of the land below it. |
|
| 897 |
airspaces |
The plural form of airspace; more than one (kind of) airspace. |
|
| 898 |
achiever |
An achiever is someone who achieves; it is someone who is a winner. |
|
| 899 |
achievers |
The plural form of achiever; more than one (kind of) achiever. |
|
| 900 |
affordable |
If something is affordable |
That car is very affordable. Maybe I should buy it now. |
| 901 |
abuser |
An abuser is a person who abuses anything. |
The man had a habit of kicking dogs; he was an animal abuser. |
| 902 |
abusers |
The plural form of abuser; more than one (kind of) abuser. |
|
| 903 |
auditor |
An auditor is someone who examines bookkeeping accounts. |
|
| 904 |
auditors |
The plural form of auditor; more than one (kind of) auditor. |
|
| 905 |
anti-heroes |
The plural form of anti-hero; more than one (kind of) anti-hero. |
|
| 906 |
Asiatic peafowls |
The plural form of Asiatic peafowl; more than one (kind of) Asiatic peafowl. |
|
| 907 |
Aprils |
The plural form of April; more than one (kind of) April. |
|
| 908 |
ant hills |
The plural form of ant hill; more than one (kind of) ant hill. |
|
| 909 |
anthill |
An anthill is a pile of dirt made by ants where ants live. |
|
| 910 |
anthills |
The plural form of anthill; more than one (kind of) anthill. |
|
| 911 |
appreciates |
The third-person singular form of appreciate. |
|
| 912 |
appreciating |
The present participle of appreciate. |
|
| 913 |
accordingly |
If something is done accordingly |
|
| 914 |
anymore |
If something does not happen anymore |
I liked that place when I was young, but I don't go there anymore.; I'm not sick anymore. I got better last night. |
| 915 |
arrest |
If you are arrested you are caught by the police. |
|
| 916 |
association |
An association is a way that two things are similar |
I don't see any association between what happened to you and what happened to me.; I suspect there is an association between the weather and the number who are sick. |
| 917 |
associations |
The plural form of association; more than one (kind of) association. |
|
| 918 |
abnormal |
An abnormal thing |
The weather is abnormal in Europe when it is hot in winter. |
| 919 |
abrupt |
An abrupt action is one that is sudden |
There was an abrupt change in the weather, and it started raining before we could get home. |
| 920 |
Achilles heel |
An Achilles heel is a character's |
The play's Achilles heel was the bad plot. |
| 921 |
Achilles heels |
The plural form of Achilles heel; more than one (kind of) Achilles heel. |
|
| 922 |
Achilles' heel |
Achilles' heel is another way of spelling Achilles heel. |
|
| 923 |
Achilles' heels |
Achilles' heels is another way of spelling Achilles heels. |
|
| 924 |
archon |
An archon is a ruler |
|
| 925 |
archons |
The plural form of archon; more than one (kind of) archon. |
|
| 926 |
alters |
The third-person singular form of alter. |
|
| 927 |
altered |
The past tense and past participle of alter. |
|
| 928 |
altering |
The present participle of alter. |
|
| 929 |
abstractness |
Abstractness is the state or quality of being abstract. |
The painting had a sense of abstractness to it. |
| 930 |
abstinence |
Abstinence is when someone is abstaining from something or when someone does not take part in something. It's usually used to refer to not drinking alcohol or not having sex. |
Abstinence stops you from getting drunk.; My brother's abstinence protected him from sexually transmitted diseases. |
| 931 |
acceptance |
Acceptance is when someone agrees with something or accepts something. |
The acceptance of this man in his new role is big. |
| 932 |
acceptances |
The plural form of acceptance; more than one (kind of) acceptance. |
|
| 933 |
atmosphere |
An atmosphere is a layer of gasses that surrounds a planet. |
|
| 934 |
atmospheres |
The plural form of atmosphere; more than one (kind of) atmosphere. |
|
| 935 |
acidly |
If something is done acidly |
|
| 936 |
alien |
An alien is a person |
|
| 937 |
aliens |
The plural form of alien; more than one (kind of) alien. |
|
| 938 |
acidic |
Something that is acidic has a pH level less than 7 |
|
| 939 |
alto saxophone |
An alto saxophone is a musical instrument; it is one kind of saxophone. |
|
| 940 |
anomaly |
A situation or thing that is not normal. |
|
| 941 |
anomalies |
The plural form of anomaly; more than one (kind of) anomaly. |
|
| 942 |
appearance |
The act of appearing. |
|
| 943 |
Afghan |
An Afghan is a person or thing that comes from or lives in Afghanistan. |
|
| 944 |
appearances |
The plural form of appearance; more than one (kind of) appearance. |
|
| 945 |
ascribe |
To attribute a cause or characteristic to someone or something. |
We may ascribe the failure to the leader, but it is also explained by bad luck. |
| 946 |
alphabetically |
In order of the alphabet. |
Sorting alphabetically means every name beginning with 'A' will come before words beginning with 'B'.; Dictionaries are often sorted alphabetically. |
| 947 |
alley |
An alley is a small street that is located behind buildings. |
I found a dollar while walking in the alley. |
| 948 |
alleys |
The plural form of alley; more than one (kind of) alley. |
|
| 949 |
adventure |
If you have an adventure you have a trip with a lot of excitement |
Bilbo went on an adventure. |
| 950 |
affection |
Affection is the state of being affected. |
|
| 951 |
adventures |
The plural form of adventure; more than one (kind of) adventure. |
|
| 952 |
adventured |
The past tense and past participle of adventure. |
|
| 953 |
adventuring |
The present participle of adventure. |
|
| 954 |
affections |
The plural form of affection; more than one (kind of) affection. |
|
| 955 |
alert |
To be alert is to be awake; attentive |
|
| 956 |
alerts |
The plural form of alert; more than one (kind of) alert. |
|
| 957 |
alerted |
The past tense and past participle of alert. |
|
| 958 |
alerting |
The present participle of alert. |
|
| 959 |
amuse |
To amuse is to cause laughter and enjoyment; to be funny. |
|
| 960 |
amuses |
The third-person singular form of amuse. |
|
| 961 |
amused |
The past tense and past participle of amuse. |
While I was waiting for the bus, I amused myself by counting the cars that went by. |
| 962 |
appal |
To depress or discourage with fear; to make upset. |
The mess in the house would appall him. |
| 963 |
appall |
To depress or discourage with fear; to make upset. |
The mess in the house would appall him. |
| 964 |
appalls |
The third-person singular form of appall. |
|
| 965 |
appalled |
The past tense and past participle of appall. |
|
| 966 |
appalling |
If something is appalling |
|
| 967 |
appliance |
The act of applying; application. |
|
| 968 |
appliances |
The plural form of appliance; more than one (kind of) appliance. |
|
| 969 |
arrear |
An arrear is work to be done; an obligation. |
I have a large arrear of letters to write. |
| 970 |
arrears |
The plural form of arrear; more than one (kind of) arrear. |
|
| 971 |
articulate |
Talking in a clear way; effective speaking. |
She is an articulate person. |
| 972 |
articulates |
The third-person singular form of articulate. |
|
| 973 |
articulated |
The past tense and past participle of articulate. |
|
| 974 |
articulating |
The present participle of articulate. |
|
| 975 |
ashame |
If you ashame someone |
|
| 976 |
ashames |
The third-person singular form of ashame. |
|
| 977 |
ashamed |
Feeling shame or guilt. |
You should be ashamed of yourself for hitting your sister.; I'm ashamed at how I behaved today; I shouldn't have yelled at you.; John has always been ashamed of his large birthmark. |
| 978 |
ashaming |
The present participle of ashame. |
|
| 979 |
astonish |
If something or someone astonishes you |
The change astonished me.; It astonished him that they felt they could not die.; What astonishes me is that there are people who believe this stuff. |
| 980 |
astonishes |
The third-person singular form of astonish. |
|
| 981 |
astonished |
If you are astonished |
I was astonished to find myself at work on time. |
| 982 |
astonishing |
The present participle of astonish. |
|
| 983 |
avenue |
An avenue is a wide street |
They used to live at 123 Derbyshire Avenue. |
| 984 |
avenues |
The plural form of avenue; more than one (kind of) avenue. |
|
| 985 |
authorise |
To authorise someone is to give them power or permission. |
I will need to authorise you before you step through that gate. |
| 986 |
authorising |
The present participle of authorise. |
|
| 987 |
authorised |
The past tense and past participle of authorise. |
|
| 988 |
authorises |
The third-person singular form of authorise. |
|
| 989 |
authorize |
To authorize someone is to give them power or permission. |
I will need to authorize you before you step through that gate. |
| 990 |
authorizes |
The third-person singular form of authorize. |
|
| 991 |
authorized |
The past tense and past participle of authorize. |
|
| 992 |
authorizing |
The present participle of authorize. |
|
| 993 |
Afghans |
The plural form of Afghan; more than one (kind of) Afghan. |
|
| 994 |
affixed |
The past tense and past participle of affix. |
|
| 995 |
affixing |
The present participle of affix. |
|
| 996 |
ascribes |
The third-person singular form of ascribe. |
|
| 997 |
ascribed |
The past tense and past participle of ascribe. |
|
| 998 |
ascribing |
The present participle of ascribe. |
|
| 999 |
atmospheric |
If something is atmospheric |
|
| 1000 |
atmospherical |
If something is atmospherical |
|
| 1001 |
attendance |
If you are attending something |
Attendance at the meeting is required. |
| 1002 |
attendances |
The plural form of attendance; more than one (kind of) attendance. |
|
| 1003 |
alto saxophones |
The plural form of alto saxophone; more than one (kind of) alto saxophone. |
|
| 1004 |
abnormally |
When something is done abnormally |
|
| 1005 |
approximation |
An approximation is an educated guess. |
|
| 1006 |
Antigua and Barbuda |
Antigua and Barbuda is a Caribbean state. |
My dad lives in Antigua and Barbuda. |
| 1007 |
AKA |
AKA is short for also known as. |
The royal ships of the United Kingdom are on His/Her Majesty's Service, AKA HMS. |
| 1008 |
anthology |
An anthology is a collection of works |
|
| 1009 |
anthologies |
The plural form of anthology; more than one (kind of) anthology. |
|
| 1010 |
adhere |
If one thing adheres to another |
|
| 1011 |
adheres |
The third-person singular form of adhere. |
|
| 1012 |
adhered |
The past tense and past participle of adhere. |
|
| 1013 |
adhering |
The present participle of adhere. |
|
| 1014 |
accuracy |
Accuracy is the state of being accurate. |
|
| 1015 |
actuality |
The actualities of a situation are its facts and not just what people might believe. |
|
| 1016 |
actualities |
The plural form of actuality; more than one (kind of) actuality. |
|
| 1017 |
accuracies |
The plural form of accuracy; more than one (kind of) accuracy. |
|
| 1018 |
armours |
The plural form of armour; more than one (kind of) armour. |
|
| 1019 |
aesthetic |
If something is aesthetic |
The car has aesthetic value. |
| 1020 |
aesthetically |
If something is done aesthetically |
It was painted aesthetically. |
| 1021 |
accidentally |
If something happens accidentally |
Sorry, I accidentally dropped it. |
| 1022 |
appendices |
The plural form of appendix; more than one (kind of) appendix. |
|
| 1023 |
appendixes |
The plural form of appendix; more than one (kind of) appendix. |
|
| 1024 |
affiliate |
An affiliate is someone or something that is associated with or a member of something. |
|
| 1025 |
affiliates |
The plural form of affiliate; more than one (kind of) affiliate. |
|
| 1026 |
affiliation |
An affiliation is a club or a group. |
|
| 1027 |
affiliations |
The plural form of affiliation; more than one (kind of) affiliation. |
|
| 1028 |
astronomical |
If something is astronomical |
|
| 1029 |
accidental |
If something is accidental |
The jury returned a verdict of accidental death.; His hand brushed against hers; it could have been either accidental or deliberate. |
| 1030 |
achievement |
An achievement is something that is or was achieved. |
Winning a championship is a great achievement. |
| 1031 |
achievements |
The plural form of achievement; more than one (kind of) achievement. |
|
| 1032 |
admiration |
Admiration is the act of admiring. |
They showed much admiration. |
| 1033 |
admirations |
The plural form of admiration; more than one (kind of) admiration. |
|
| 1034 |
arrests |
The third-person singular form of arrest. |
|
| 1035 |
arrested |
The past tense and past participle of arrest. |
|
| 1036 |
arresting |
The present participle of arrest. |
|
| 1037 |
accurateness |
Accurateness is the state or quality of being accurate. |
|
| 1038 |
advices |
The plural form of advice; more than one (kind of) advice. |
|
| 1039 |
antes |
The plural form of ante; more than one (kind of) ante. |
|
| 1040 |
anted |
The past tense and past participle of ante. |
|
| 1041 |
anteing |
The present participle of ante. |
|
| 1042 |
arcing |
The present participle of arc. |
|
| 1043 |
arced |
The past tense and past participle of arc. |
|
| 1044 |
assimilations |
The plural form of assimilation; more than one (kind of) assimilation. |
|
| 1045 |
arrogances |
The plural form of arrogance; more than one (kind of) arrogance. |
|
| 1046 |
approximations |
The plural form of approximation; more than one (kind of) approximation. |
|
| 1047 |
assures |
The third-person singular form of assure. |
|
| 1048 |
assuring |
The present participle of assure. |
|
| 1049 |
assigns |
The third-person singular form of assign. |
|
| 1050 |
assigning |
The present participle of assign. |
|
| 1051 |
awkwardnesses |
The plural form of awkwardness; more than one (kind of) awkwardness. |
|
| 1052 |
axises |
The plural form of axis; more than one (kind of) axis. |
|
| 1053 |
appropriates |
The third-person singular form of appropriate. |
|
| 1054 |
appropriated |
The past tense and past participle of appropriate. |
|
| 1055 |
appropriating |
The present participle of appropriate. |
|
| 1056 |
assistances |
The plural form of assistance; more than one (kind of) assistance. |
|
| 1057 |
astrologies |
The plural form of astrology; more than one (kind of) astrology. |
|
| 1058 |
aunties |
The plural form of auntie; more than one (kind of) auntie. |
|
| 1059 |
academy |
An academy is an educational organization |
She passed the exams to enter the local academy. |
| 1060 |
academies |
The plural form of academy; more than one (kind of) academy. |
You can choose between several different military academies. |
| 1061 |
acre |
An acre is an imperial measure of area. One acre is 4 |
The lower field on his farm is more than 2 acres. |
| 1062 |
acres |
The plural form of acre; more than one (kind of) acre. |
|
| 1063 |
adore |
If you adore someone |
It is clear that he adores his wife. |
| 1064 |
adores |
The third-person singular form of adore. |
|
| 1065 |
adored |
The past tense and past participle of adore. |
|
| 1066 |
adoring |
The present participle of adore. |
|
| 1067 |
amplify |
To amplify something is to make more of it: larger |
|
| 1068 |
amplifies |
The third-person singular form of amplify. |
|
| 1069 |
amplified |
The past tense and past participle of amplify. |
|
| 1070 |
amplifying |
The present participle of amplify. |
|
| 1071 |
advantageous |
If something is advantageous |
The cliff was an advantageous spot for the army to use to spy on their enemies. |
| 1072 |
advantageousness |
Advantageousness is the state of being advantageous. |
|
| 1073 |
answerable |
If something is answerable |
Is that question answerable? |
| 1074 |
affright |
If somebody is affrighted |
The old man affrighted the baby with a grimace. |
| 1075 |
affrights |
The third-person singular form of affright. |
|
| 1076 |
affrighted |
The past tense and past participle of affright. |
|
| 1077 |
affrighting |
The present participle of affright. |
|
| 1078 |
auburn |
Auburn is a color often used to describe hair color. |
The long hair of this girl are auburn. |
| 1079 |
allowance |
An allowance is money that someone gives for doing things |
Susan gets an allowance of five dollars a week. |
| 1080 |
allowances |
The plural form of allowance; more than one (kind of) allowance. |
|
| 1081 |
amber |
Amber is a color between yellow and brown. |
|
| 1082 |
ambers |
The plural form of amber; more than one (kind of) amber. |
|
| 1083 |
accurately |
If something is done accurately |
The scientists accurately predicted the results of the experiment. |
| 1084 |
adjustable |
If something is adjustable |
The length of this shower curtain rod is adjustable. |
| 1085 |
advisable |
If something is advisable |
|
| 1086 |
arbitrarily |
To do something arbitrarily is to do something randomly |
Without thinking he arbitrarily chose the number zero. |
| 1087 |
attic |
An attic is the space just below the roof of a house. It may be used to store items or is sometimes big enough to live in. |
I have a bunch of old clothes and toys stored in the attic that I would like to get rid of. |
| 1088 |
attics |
The plural form of attic; more than one (kind of) attic. |
|
| 1089 |
amicable |
If someone is amicable they are friendly and nice. |
The man was amicable when he smiled. |
| 1090 |
apprentice |
An apprentice is one who learns from a mentor or organization. |
|
| 1091 |
apprentices |
The plural form of apprentice; more than one (kind of) apprentice. |
|
| 1092 |
apr |
April (the month). |
|
| 1093 |
aug |
August (the month). |
|
| 1094 |
appease |
To appease is to calm down an angry or dangerous person. |
She was so angry, but he managed to appease her. |
| 1095 |
appeases |
The third-person singular form of appease. |
|
| 1096 |
appeased |
The past tense and past participle of appease. |
|
| 1097 |
appeasing |
The present participle of appease. |
|
| 1098 |
antioxidant |
An antioxidant is something that slows or stops the oxidation of another chemical. |
|
| 1099 |
antioxidants |
The plural form of antioxidant; more than one (kind of) antioxidant. |
|
| 1100 |
activate |
To activate means to make something active. |
The machine activated the screensaver because it was idle. |
| 1101 |
activates |
The third-person singular form of activate. |
|
| 1102 |
activated |
The past tense and past participle of activate. |
|
| 1103 |
activating |
The present participle of activate. |
|
| 1104 |
age of majority |
The age of majority is the age at which and above which a person is a legal adult in most states. |
When a person reaches his state's age of majority, he becomes independent of his parents. |
| 1105 |
admonish |
When you admonish someone |
|
| 1106 |
ammonia |
Cleaning substance |
|
| 1107 |
admonishing |
The present participle of admonish. |
|
| 1108 |
admonished |
The past tense and past participle of admonish. |
|
| 1109 |
absentee |
An absentee is someone that is not present in one function. Usually used in absence from school. |
The history class has no absentees today. |
| 1110 |
absentees |
The plural form of absentee; more than one (kind of) absentee. |
|
| 1111 |
advertize |
If you advertize something |
I'm advertizing my new business in the newspaper. |
| 1112 |
advertizes |
The third-person singular form of advertize. |
|
| 1113 |
advertized |
The past tense and past participle of advertize. |
|
| 1114 |
advertizing |
The present participle of advertize. |
|
| 1115 |
abusive |
If someone is abusive |
My father was abusive to us children. He always hit us when he was angry. |
| 1116 |
allude |
If you allude to something |
When he mocked her by saying "I'm late! I'm late, for a very important date!", he was clearly alluding to the White Rabbit in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. |
| 1117 |
alluded |
The past tense and past participle of allude. |
|
| 1118 |
alludes |
The third-person singular form of allude. |
|
| 1119 |
alluding |
The present participle of allude. |
|
| 1120 |
abacus |
An abacus is an ancient calculating device. It is made of a frame with beads on various rods. |
|
| 1121 |
abacuses |
The plural form of abacus; more than one (kind of) abacus. |
|
| 1122 |
abase |
If you abase someone or something |
He felt that his moral principles were abased after the deal was done. |
| 1123 |
abases |
The third-person singular form of abase. |
|
| 1124 |
abased |
The past tense and past participle of abase. |
|
| 1125 |
abasing |
The present participle of abase. |
|
| 1126 |
acceptably |
In an acceptable manner; in a manner to please or give satisfaction. |
|
| 1127 |
abide |
If you can't abide something |
|
| 1128 |
abides |
The third-person singular form of abide. |
|
| 1129 |
abided |
The past tense and past participle of abide. |
|
| 1130 |
abiding |
If something is abiding |
Death is an abiding reality.; Many people think taxes are an abiding truth. |
| 1131 |
ages of majority |
The plural form of age of majority; more than one (kind of) age of majority. |
|
| 1132 |
abnormality |
An abnormality is something that is not normal. |
It is an abnormality to score a 1600 on the SAT. (psychological or behavioural abnormality); It is an abnormality for a person to have six fingers. (physical abnormality) |
| 1133 |
abnormalities |
The plural form of abnormality; more than one (kind of) abnormality. |
|
| 1134 |
appropriation |
An appropriation is money to be used for a specific purpose |
The appropriations for new roads this year came to $1,000,000. |
| 1135 |
appropriations |
The plural form of appropriation; more than one (kind of) appropriation. |
|
| 1136 |
abundant |
If something is abundant |
The abundant fruit trees provided a steady supply of food for the monkeys.; Food and water are abundant in the area. |
| 1137 |
abundance |
If there is an abundance of something |
Harry was pleasantly surprised by the abundance of food on the Thanksgiving table. |
| 1138 |
abundances |
The plural form of abundance; more than one (kind of) abundance. |
|
| 1139 |
ambition |
If you have ambition |
That young man is full of ambition and will make a great leader someday.; Sometimes our ambition drives us to do things that we shouldn't. |
| 1140 |
ambitions |
The plural form of ambition; more than one (kind of) ambition. |
|
| 1141 |
ambivalent |
If you are ambivalent |
I'm ambivalent about what to do because I see good reasons for both options. |
| 1142 |
alliance |
An alliance is a form of partnership between two or more parties. An alliance can be in the form of a coalition. It can also be an agreement or a form of friendship. |
The alliance was between Germany and Russia. |
| 1143 |
alliances |
The plural form of alliance; more than one (kind of) alliance. |
|
| 1144 |
ailurophilia |
ailurophilia is a love for cats. |
|
| 1145 |
anecdote |
An anecdote is a story |
He told us a good anecdote at dinner. |
| 1146 |
aggression |
Aggression is a forceful and unprovoked attack |
When he shouted at her, it was a kind of aggression. |
| 1147 |
armament |
Armament is weaponry. |
Armies have plenty of armament.; Animals have armament like teeth and horns. |
| 1148 |
armaments |
The plural form of armament; more than one (kind of) armament. |
|
| 1149 |
anecdotes |
The plural form of anecdote; more than one (kind of) anecdote. |
|
| 1150 |
aggressions |
The plural form of aggression; more than one (kind of) aggression. |
|
| 1151 |
activist |
An activist is someone who is trying to change a situation |
He is an activist for Greenpeace. |
| 1152 |
activists |
The plural form of activist; more than one (kind of) activist. |
|
| 1153 |
analyst |
An analyst is a person who researches or studies a topic. |
The company called for a business analyst to help plan the budget. |
| 1154 |
analysts |
The plural form of analyst; more than one (kind of) analyst. |
|
| 1155 |
announcement |
An announcement is something that informs people about a topic or an issue. |
The announcement in the airport told people that some airplanes would not arrive on time. |
| 1156 |
announcements |
The plural form of announcement; more than one (kind of) announcement. |
|
| 1157 |
apologize |
If you apologize |
He apologized because he had accidentally bumped into someone. |
| 1158 |
apologizes |
The third-person singular form of apologize. |
|
| 1159 |
apologizing |
The present participle of apologize. |
|
| 1160 |
apologise |
If you apologise |
He apologised because he had accidentally bumped into someone. |
| 1161 |
apologises |
The third-person singular form of apologise. |
|
| 1162 |
apologised |
The past tense and past participle of apologise. |
|
| 1163 |
apologising |
The present participle of apologise. |
|
| 1164 |
assignment |
An assignment is a task that is given to somebody for them to complete. |
The teacher gave Joe an assignment to complete while he is away on vacation. |
| 1165 |
assignments |
The plural form of assignment; more than one (kind of) assignment. |
|
| 1166 |
awareness |
Awareness is the state of consciousness |
I gradually passed from sleep to full awareness. |
| 1167 |
accordionist |
An accordionist is someone who plays the accordion. |
|
| 1168 |
accordionists |
The plural form of accordionist; more than one (kind of) accordionist. |
|
| 1169 |
Atlas |
Atlas is a god who carries the world on his shoulders. |
|
| 1170 |
arachnophobia |
Arachnophobia is the fear of arachnids. |
When Tom saw a spider he screamed and told his friends that he had arachnophobia. |
| 1171 |
androgynous |
Androgynous is being both male and female. |
|
| 1172 |
additional |
Added to what might normally be given or used. |
They used an additional sheet of paper. |
| 1173 |
appals |
The third-person singular form of appal. |
|
| 1174 |
appaled |
The past tense and past participle of appal. |
|
| 1175 |
appaling |
The present participle of appal. |
|
| 1176 |
antidepressant |
An antidepressant is a medicine given to treat depression. |
I was depressed, so my doctor put me on antidepressant tablets to help me feel better. |
| 1177 |
antidepressants |
The plural form of antidepressant; more than one (kind of) antidepressant. |
|
| 1178 |
androgyne |
A person who is masculine and feminine at the same time. |
|
| 1179 |
androgynes |
The plural form of androgyne; more than one (kind of) androgyne. |
|
| 1180 |
autonomy |
Autonomy can be independence or freedom |
|
| 1181 |
autonomies |
The plural form of autonomy; more than one (kind of) autonomy. |
|
| 1182 |
astronaut |
An astronaut is a person who travels into space. |
|
| 1183 |
astronauts |
The plural form of astronaut; more than one (kind of) astronaut. |
|
| 1184 |
acarophobia |
Acarophobia is the fear of feeling felt on an area of the skin that makes a person or animal to want to rub the area with a sharp object. |
|
| 1185 |
alertness |
Alertness is the state of being wide awake and noticing anything that happens. |
Cats' alertness can remain high, even when they look asleep. |
| 1186 |
apathy |
Apathy is a lack of interest in something. |
He showed apathy by not completing the tasks that were assigned to him by his boss. |
| 1187 |
apathies |
The plural form of apathy; more than one (kind of) apathy. |
|
| 1188 |
Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a Union territory in India. The capital city is Port Blair. |
|
| 1189 |
Arunachal Pradesh |
A North-eastern state in the far east of India. |
|
| 1190 |
accord |
If two or more things are in accord |
We are in accord that the bridge should be built. |
| 1191 |
analogy |
An analogy is a likeness or a comparison between two things that have some features that are the same and others which are different. |
Several quite obvious analogies between the two authors can be made. |
| 1192 |
analogies |
The plural form of analogy; more than one (kind of) analogy. |
|
| 1193 |
acorn |
An acorn is a fruit of the oak. |
|
| 1194 |
acquaint |
If you acquaint someone with something |
Are you acquainted with Mr. Green? |
| 1195 |
acquaints |
The third-person singular form of acquaint. |
|
| 1196 |
acquainted |
The past tense and past participle of acquaint. |
|
| 1197 |
acquainting |
The present participle of acquaint. |
|
| 1198 |
acorns |
The plural form of acorn; more than one (kind of) acorn. |
|
| 1199 |
ape |
An ape is a primate that doesn't have a tail |
|
| 1200 |
appetite |
When you have appetite |
My blocked nose is making me lose appetite. |
| 1201 |
applaud |
If you applaud something |
I applaud your wonderful performance. |
| 1202 |
applause |
An applause is to show praise or enjoyment of a music or play by hitting hands together many times with sounds (clapping). |
Please give a round of applause to this wonderful band for their music! |
| 1203 |
apricot |
An apricot is a juicy |
He ate a delicious apricot. |
| 1204 |
apes |
The plural form of ape; more than one (kind of) ape. |
|
| 1205 |
annex |
To attach |
|
| 1206 |
appetites |
The plural form of appetite; more than one (kind of) appetite. |
|
| 1207 |
apricots |
The plural form of apricot; more than one (kind of) apricot. |
|
| 1208 |
applauses |
The plural form of applause; more than one (kind of) applause. |
|
| 1209 |
applauds |
The third-person singular form of applaud. |
|
| 1210 |
applauded |
The past tense and past participle of applaud. |
|
| 1211 |
applauding |
The present participle of applaud. |
|
| 1212 |
anonymously |
If you do something anonymously |
The book was written anonymously |
| 1213 |
asbestos |
Asbestos is a mineral which is found naturally in all parts of the world. It is fibrous |
|
| 1214 |
apathetic |
A feeling of apathy for someone. |
|
| 1215 |
Australian |
A person from Australia. |
|
| 1216 |
Australians |
The plural form of Australian; more than one (kind of) Australian. |
|
| 1217 |
arable |
Arable land is land that is useful for farming crops. |
Most of the arable land in the area is already used for growing rice. |
| 1218 |
arrival |
The act of reaching the place to which you were traveling. |
|
| 1219 |
arrivals |
The plural form of arrival; more than one (kind of) arrival. |
|
| 1220 |
adoration |
Adoration is the act of liking someone or something. |
She spoke about him with adoration. |
| 1221 |
alarm clock |
An alarm clock is a clock that makes a sound at a certain time. People use alarm clocks to wake up from sleep at a time they choose. |
He set the alarm clock for 5.30am as he wanted to wake up early. |
| 1222 |
aroma |
An aroma is a scent or smell. |
As I walked into the shop, I caught the aroma of freshly baked bread. |
| 1223 |
abbreviation |
An abbreviation is a shorter way of writing or saying a word or phrase. |
"NASA" is an abbreviation of the words "National Aeronautics and Space Administration". |
| 1224 |
abolish |
When you abolish something |
The censorship law was abolished due to huge opposition by many people. |
| 1225 |
abbreviations |
The plural form of abbreviation; more than one (kind of) abbreviation. |
|
| 1226 |
abolishes |
The third-person singular form of abolish. |
|
| 1227 |
abolished |
The past tense and past participle of abolish. |
|
| 1228 |
abolishing |
The present participle of abolish. |
|
| 1229 |
American football |
A game that involves two teams trying to run |
|
| 1230 |
artifice |
Something that is artifice refers to an artificial object |
|
| 1231 |
advert |
An advert is something that advertises something. |
|
| 1232 |
aerosol |
An aerosol is a fine spray from a can (container) with a button on the top. When you push it |
|
| 1233 |
agony |
Agony is extremely bad suffering with strong pain. |
|
| 1234 |
arrogate |
If someone arrogates something |
|
| 1235 |
arrogates |
The third-person singular form of arrogate. |
|
| 1236 |
arrogated |
The past tense and past participle of arrogate. |
|
| 1237 |
arrogating |
The present participle of arrogate. |
|
| 1238 |
apostle |
A leader of a religious mission |
|
| 1239 |
advertizable |
That can be advertized. |
|
| 1240 |
advertisable |
Something which can be advertised is advertisable. |
|
| 1241 |
apostles |
The plural form of apostle; more than one (kind of) apostle. |
|
| 1242 |
athlete |
An athlete is person involved in a sporting activity. |
The athlete gets ready for her race. |
| 1243 |
athletes |
The plural form of athlete; more than one (kind of) athlete. |
|
| 1244 |
aromas |
The plural form of aroma; more than one (kind of) aroma. |
|
| 1245 |
archive |
An archive is a collection of historical information |
The police keeps an archive of the files of the criminals. |
| 1246 |
archives |
The plural form of archive; more than one (kind of) archive. |
|
| 1247 |
archived |
The past tense and past participle of archive. |
|
| 1248 |
archiving |
The present participle of archive. |
|
| 1249 |
archivist |
An archivist is someone that archives things as a job and gets paid to do so. |
The Internet Archive is an organisation that employs archivists. |
| 1250 |
archivists |
The plural form of archivist; more than one (kind of) archivist. |
|
| 1251 |
abiotic |
When something is abiotic |
Pollination is often done by abiotic means, such as wind or water. |
| 1252 |
adagio |
An adagio is a slow movement in music. |
The second movement of a symphony is sometimes an adagio. |
| 1253 |
anguish |
Anguish refers to the emotional pain and despair someone can experience. |
My anguish over a break-up with my lover could not be soothed. |
| 1254 |
adagios |
The plural form of adagio; more than one (kind of) adagio. |
|
| 1255 |
anguishes |
The plural form of anguish; more than one (kind of) anguish. |
|
| 1256 |
abjection |
The act of bringing down or humbling. |
The abjection of the king and his realm. |
| 1257 |
anticipation |
Anticipation is looking forward to or expecting something |
He waited with great anticipation for Christmas to arrive. |
| 1258 |
anticipations |
The plural form of anticipation; more than one (kind of) anticipation. |
|
| 1259 |
abjections |
The plural form of abjection; more than one (kind of) abjection. |
|
| 1260 |
annexes |
The third-person singular form of annex. |
|
| 1261 |
annexed |
The past tense and past participle of annex. |
|
| 1262 |
annexing |
The present participle of annex. |
|
| 1263 |
artifices |
The plural form of artifice; more than one (kind of) artifice. |
|
| 1264 |
athletic supporter |
An undergarment worn by athletes to support the genitals |
All team members will be required to wear athletic supporters. |
| 1265 |
athletic supporters |
The plural form of athletic supporter; more than one (kind of) athletic supporter. |
|
| 1266 |
asparagus |
The shoots of the plant Asparagus officinalis eaten as a vegetable. |
|
| 1267 |
asparaguses |
The plural form of asparagus; more than one (kind of) asparagus. |
|
| 1268 |
Alaska |
Alaska is one of the states in the United States of America (USA). |
Alaska is the 49th state that joined with the United States of America. |
| 1269 |
Aarhus |
Aarhus is a city in Denmark. |
|
| 1270 |
axis mundi |
A line (axis) through a point in the Earth that the universe turns around. Normally also the connection between heaven and Earth. |
Some Hindus believe that a holy mountain is the axis mundi, and that climbing it leads to heaven. |
| 1271 |
atomic |
Atomic means it is about atoms |
The force of an atomic bomb comes from breaking an atom into pieces. |
| 1272 |
alloy |
An alloy is made by mixing one metal with another metal or a metalloid. |
Steel is an alloy made by mixing iron and carbon together. |
| 1273 |
alloys |
The plural form of alloy; more than one (kind of) alloy. |
|
| 1274 |
alloyed |
The past tense and past participle of alloy. |
|
| 1275 |
alloying |
The present participle of alloy. |
|
| 1276 |
authentic |
Of the same origin as claimed; genuine. |
The experts confirmed it was an authentic signature. |
| 1277 |
analog |
A variable used in a technical system is continuous |
|
| 1278 |
admiral |
An admiral is the person in charge of a navy or fleet of ships |
Horatio Nelson is a famous British admiral. |
| 1279 |
admirals |
The plural form of admiral; more than one (kind of) admiral. |
|
| 1280 |
anxiety |
Anxiety is a fear of what might happen in the future. |
The thought of going to the dentist filled him with anxiety. |
| 1281 |
anxieties |
The plural form of anxiety; more than one (kind of) anxiety. |
|
| 1282 |
anxious |
To be anxious |
He had an anxious wait at the hospital before seeing the doctor. |
| 1283 |
asymmetrical |
Asymmetrical means not being symmetrical. |
An asymmetrical painting is one which is not balanced by the frame of the picture. |
| 1284 |
analogs |
The plural form of analog; more than one (kind of) analog. |
|
| 1285 |
apostrophe |
An apostrophe is a punctuation mark which is used to show that part of a word is missing |
In the phrase "John's sentence", there is an apostrophe after John but before the "s" to show that the sentence belongs to John. |
| 1286 |
apostrophes |
The plural form of apostrophe; more than one (kind of) apostrophe. |
|
| 1287 |
auction |
An auction is a sale where the goods are sold to the person who offers the most money. |
She wanted to sell her house at auction because she hoped to get a higher price. |
| 1288 |
auctions |
The plural form of auction; more than one (kind of) auction. |
|
| 1289 |
auctioned |
The past tense and past participle of auction. |
|
| 1290 |
auctioning |
The present participle of auction. |
|
| 1291 |
auctioneer |
An auctioneer is a person who sells items at an auction. |
The auctioneer sold the house to the highest bidder. |
| 1292 |
auctioneers |
The plural form of auctioneer; more than one (kind of) auctioneer. |
|
| 1293 |
atlases |
The plural form of atlas; more than one (kind of) atlas. |
|
| 1294 |
atlantes |
The plural form of atlas; more than one (kind of) atlas. |
|
| 1295 |
anus |
The anus is the opening in the butt where waste from the intestines leaves the body. |
He used paper to clean around his anus before leaving the toilet. |
| 1296 |
anuses |
The plural form of anus; more than one (kind of) anus. |
|
| 1297 |
archaeologist |
An archaeologist is a person who studies people and societies by looking at the things they have left behind. |
Archaeologists dug around the pyramids looking for clues to show how they were built. |
| 1298 |
archaeologists |
The plural form of archaeologist; more than one (kind of) archaeologist. |
|
| 1299 |
archaeology |
Archaeology is the study of people and societies by looking at what they have left behind. |
To understand the ancient burials, we needed someone who was skilled in archaeology. |
| 1300 |
archaeological |
Archaeological describes things that are about or related to archaeology. |
The Valley of the Kings in Egypt is an important archaeological site. |
| 1301 |
asterisk |
An asterisk is the sign * used for several purposes including to mark footnotes and other notes |
Linguists put asterisks before reconstructed words. |
| 1302 |
asterisks |
The plural form of asterisk; more than one (kind of) asterisk. |
|
| 1303 |
asterisked |
The past tense and past participle of asterisk. |
|
| 1304 |
asterisking |
The present participle of asterisk. |
|
| 1305 |
Argentina |
Argentina is a country in South America. |
The capital city of Argentina is Buenos Aires. |
| 1306 |
Argentinian |
An Argentinian is a citizen of Argentina. |
The musical "Evita" was written about the life of a famous Argentinian, Eva Perón. |
| 1307 |
Argentinians |
The plural form of Argentinian; more than one (kind of) Argentinian. |
|
| 1308 |
Argentine |
Argentina is sometimes called "the Argentine". |
|
| 1309 |
Argentines |
The plural form of Argentine; more than one (kind of) Argentine. |
|
| 1310 |
audition |
An audition is a performance by an someone hoping to become a performer in order to show suitability or talent. |
The music club had it's auditions on Tuesday. |
| 1311 |
auditions |
The plural form of audition; more than one (kind of) audition. |
|
| 1312 |
auditioned |
The past tense and past participle of audition. |
|
| 1313 |
auditioning |
The present participle of audition. |
|
| 1314 |
applicant |
An applicant is a person who makes an application for something |
The job applicants had to have an interview with the head of the company. |
| 1315 |
applicants |
The plural form of applicant; more than one (kind of) applicant. |
|
| 1316 |
alarm clocks |
The plural form of alarm clock; more than one (kind of) alarm clock. |
|
| 1317 |
aerosols |
The plural form of aerosol; more than one (kind of) aerosol. |
|
| 1318 |
adverts |
The plural form of advert; more than one (kind of) advert. |
|
| 1319 |
accessory |
An accessory is an extra item |
She bought a number of accessories including a bag, hat, and gloves, to match her new dress. |
| 1320 |
accessories |
The plural form of accessory; more than one (kind of) accessory. |
|
| 1321 |
arbitration |
Arbitration is a way of settling a dispute. An independent person listens to arguments from all participants in the dispute |
The two neighbors had to go to arbitration to decide who had to pay for the new fence. |
| 1322 |
arbitrations |
The plural form of arbitration; more than one (kind of) arbitration. |
|
| 1323 |
arm-twisting |
The use of personal pressure to persuade |
|
| 1324 |
actionable |
If something is actionable |
The general wanted details of where the enemy were; he needed actionable information. |
| 1325 |
arrangement |
Arrangement is the manner of being arranged. |
The arrangement of furniture in the office was important for getting things done efficiently. |
| 1326 |
accountable |
If you are accountable for something that people are not happy about |
Governments must be accountable for the way they spend people's taxes.; She acts as if she isn't accountable to anyone. |
| 1327 |
arrangements |
The plural form of arrangement; more than one (kind of) arrangement. |
|
| 1328 |
Arab |
Of or relating to Arabs and their nations. |
I am not familiar with that Arab tradition. |
| 1329 |
Arabs |
The plural form of Arab; more than one (kind of) Arab. |
|
| 1330 |
archaic |
If something is archaic |
There was no hot water because of the archaic plumbing. |
| 1331 |
arse |
Buttocks; British version of ass. |
|
| 1332 |
arses |
The plural form of arse; more than one (kind of) arse. |
|
| 1333 |
aunty |
A fun word for aunt; a different way of spelling auntie. |
|
| 1334 |
allergy |
An allergy is when your immune system reacts badly to something that isn't bad for other people. |
I have a peanut allergy. |
| 1335 |
allergies |
The plural form of allergy; more than one (kind of) allergy. |
|
| 1336 |
accumulate |
If you accumulate something |
He worried that the paperwork would accumulate on his desk if he took a day off work.; By saving small amounts of money each week, he watched his wealth accumulate over the years. |
| 1337 |
accumulates |
The third-person singular form of accumulate. |
|
| 1338 |
accumulated |
The past tense and past participle of accumulate. |
|
| 1339 |
accumulating |
The present participle of accumulate. |
|
| 1340 |
assault |
When you assault someone |
He punched someone and got arrested for assault. |
| 1341 |
assaults |
The third-person singular form of assault. |
|
| 1342 |
assaulted |
The past tense and past participle of assault. |
|
| 1343 |
assaulting |
The present participle of assault. |
|
| 1344 |
ambitious |
Someone who is ambitious always wants to do or to be something positive. |
Robert, a very ambitious man from our department, nominated himself to be the new supervisor. |
| 1345 |
aisle |
An aisle is the space between two sets of seats. |
|
| 1346 |
aisles |
The plural form of aisle; more than one (kind of) aisle. |
|
| 1347 |
aeolian |
Something that is aeolian is formed or caused by wind. |
Sanddunes are made by the wind: they are aeolian in origin. |
| 1348 |
amend |
If you amend a law |
Pakistan has amended a law to give new powers to army courts. |
| 1349 |
amended |
The past tense and past participle of amend. |
|
| 1350 |
amends |
Amends are the apologies or payment given to a person due to loss or injury. |
Making amends is an important step after a fight. |
| 1351 |
amending |
The present participle of amend. |
|
| 1352 |
alternate |
To alternate is change between two positions. |
She would alternate between laughing and crying without warning. |
| 1353 |
alternates |
The third-person singular form of alternate. |
|
| 1354 |
alternated |
The past tense and past participle of alternate. |
|
| 1355 |
alternating |
The present participle of alternate. |
|
| 1356 |
architect |
An architect is a person who designs and plans buildings. |
We had an architect design our new house. |
| 1357 |
architects |
The plural form of architect; more than one (kind of) architect. |
|
| 1358 |
acidity |
The quality or state of being acid. |
|
| 1359 |
acidities |
The plural form of acidity; more than one (kind of) acidity. |
|
| 1360 |
adjuster |
One who adjusts |
|
| 1361 |
adjusters |
The plural form of adjuster; more than one (kind of) adjuster. |
|
| 1362 |
alleviate |
If you alleviate pain |
Nowadays, a great deal can be done to alleviate back pain. |
| 1363 |
alleviates |
The third-person singular form of alleviate. |
|
| 1364 |
alleviated |
The past tense and past participle of alleviate. |
|
| 1365 |
alleviating |
The present participle of alleviate. |
|
| 1366 |
abortion |
If a woman has an abortion |
She's had two abortions. |
| 1367 |
absurd |
Something absurd is ridiculous and stupid. |
Saying that a fish cannot swim in water is just absurd.; It was absurd for him to start a business selling rusty nails! |
| 1368 |
accelerator |
An accelerator is the pedal in a vehicle which you step on to make it go faster. |
He took his foot off the accelerator and the car started to slow down. |
| 1369 |
acquaintance |
An acquaintance is someone you know slightly but not well. |
He's an old acquaintance of mine. |
| 1370 |
acquit |
If someone is acquitted of a crime |
He was acquitted of murder but found guilty of manslaughter. |
| 1371 |
abortions |
The plural form of abortion; more than one (kind of) abortion. |
|
| 1372 |
agriculture |
Agriculture is farming and the methods that are used to raise and look after crops and animals. |
Ukraine is strong both in industry and agriculture. |
| 1373 |
airmail |
Airmail is the system of sending letters |
Goods are generally shipped by airmail. |
| 1374 |
allergic |
If you are allergic to something |
I'm allergic to cats, they make me sneeze. |
| 1375 |
aloud |
When you say something |
When we were children, our father read aloud to us. |
| 1376 |
a.m. |
a.m. is used after a number to show that you are referring to a particular time between midnight and noon. |
The program starts at 9 a.m. |
| 1377 |
ambassador |
An ambassador is an important official who lives in a foreign country and represents his or her own country's interests there. |
The German ambassador to Poland lives in Warsaw. |
| 1378 |
ambassadors |
The plural form of ambassador; more than one (kind of) ambassador. |
|
| 1379 |
acquaintances |
The plural form of acquaintance; more than one (kind of) acquaintance. |
|
| 1380 |
acquits |
The third-person singular form of acquit. |
|
| 1381 |
acquitted |
The past tense and past participle of acquit. |
|
| 1382 |
acquitting |
The present participle of acquit. |
|
| 1383 |
ample |
If there is an ample amount of something |
There'll be ample opportunity to relax, swim and soak up some sun.; The design of the ground floor created ample space for a good-sized kitchen. |
| 1384 |
apparently |
You use apparently to indicate that the information you are giving is something that you have heard or seen |
Oil prices fell this week to their lowest level in fourteen months, apparently because of over-production.; Rudolph said no more. Apparently he was a man of few words. |
| 1385 |
approximately |
Approximately is close to |
Approximately $150 million is to be spent on improvements. |
| 1386 |
Arabic |
Arabic is a language that is spoken in the Middle East and in parts of North Africa. |
She is learning Arabic. |
| 1387 |
archbishop |
In the Roman Catholic |
A new archbishop was recently appointed. |
| 1388 |
architecture |
Architecture is the art of planning |
He studied classical architecture and design in Rome. |
| 1389 |
arena |
An arena is a place where sports |
We went to the arena to watch the football game. |
| 1390 |
armchair |
An armchair is a big comfortable chair which has a support on each side for your arms. |
She was sitting in an armchair with blankets wrapped round her. |
| 1391 |
arenas |
The plural form of arena; more than one (kind of) arena. |
|
| 1392 |
armchairs |
The plural form of armchair; more than one (kind of) armchair. |
|
| 1393 |
archbishops |
The plural form of archbishop; more than one (kind of) archbishop. |
|
| 1394 |
abbreviate |
If you abbreviate something |
Alexander abbreviated his first name to Alec.; It was an abbreviated document without detailed proposals. |
| 1395 |
aboriginal |
An Aboriginal is an Australian aborigine. |
He remained fascinated by the Aboriginals' tales. |
| 1396 |
aborigine |
Aborigines are members of the tribes that were living in Australia when Europeans arrived there. |
|
| 1397 |
aborigines |
The plural form of aborigine; more than one (kind of) aborigine. |
|
| 1398 |
aboriginals |
The plural form of aboriginal; more than one (kind of) aboriginal. |
|
| 1399 |
abbreviates |
The third-person singular form of abbreviate. |
|
| 1400 |
abbreviated |
The past tense and past participle of abbreviate. |
|
| 1401 |
abbreviating |
The present participle of abbreviate. |
|
| 1402 |
abound |
If things abound |
The book abounds with close-up images from space.; Fish abound in the ocean. |
| 1403 |
abounds |
The third-person singular form of abound. |
|
| 1404 |
abounded |
The past tense and past participle of abound. |
|
| 1405 |
abounding |
The present participle of abound. |
|
| 1406 |
absent-minded |
Someone who is absent-minded forgets things or does not pay attention to what they are doing |
In his later life he became even more absent-minded. |
| 1407 |
abstraction |
An abstraction is a general idea rather than one relating to a particular object |
Is it worth fighting a big war, in the name of an abstraction like sovereignty?; A line that has no width is only an abstraction. |
| 1408 |
acclaim |
If someone or something is acclaimed |
The group's debut album was immediately acclaimed a hip hop classic. |
| 1409 |
accomplish |
If you accomplish something |
They are skeptical about how much will be accomplished by legislation. |
| 1410 |
accomplished |
The past tense and past participle of accomplish. |
|
| 1411 |
accomplishes |
The third-person singular form of accomplish. |
|
| 1412 |
accomplishing |
The present participle of accomplish. |
|
| 1413 |
acclaims |
The third-person singular form of acclaim. |
|
| 1414 |
acclaimed |
The past tense and past participle of acclaim. |
|
| 1415 |
acclaiming |
The present participle of acclaim. |
|
| 1416 |
accelerators |
The plural form of accelerator; more than one (kind of) accelerator. |
|
| 1417 |
autism |
Autism is a disorder where a person has difficulty with communication & social interaction |
Because their child continually rocked back and forward without speaking, the parents thought it might be autism. |
| 1418 |
autisms |
The plural form of autism; more than one (kind of) autism. |
|
| 1419 |
aberrant |
A person who is unusual or weird |
|
| 1420 |
adoption |
An act of adopting a child by different parents so that the child becomes one of their own. |
The dog was available for adoption, so I decided to take it. |
| 1421 |
archer |
An archer is a person who shoots an arrow from a bow or a bolt from a crossbow. |
|
| 1422 |
archers |
The plural form of archer; more than one (kind of) archer. |
|
| 1423 |
Aaqib |
Aaqib is a male given name. |
|
| 1424 |
avocado |
An avocado is a type of fruit that is yellowish-green and mushy inside. |
Avocados grow in South Africa. |
| 1425 |
avocados |
The plural form of avocado; more than one (kind of) avocado. |
|
| 1426 |
advisory |
An advisory is a warning. Usually this is used for weather reports. |
The Weather Department issued a tornado advisory. |
| 1427 |
Abdul |
Abdul is an Islamic male given name. Abdul means servant in Arabic which is derived from the word Abd. |
|
| 1428 |
Akmal |
Akmal is an Islamic male given name. |
|
| 1429 |
ajar |
If a door or window is ajar |
|
| 1430 |
administrator |
An administrator is a person who takes authority over someone or something. |
Congratulations to Max, he is now an administrator of Wiktionary! |
| 1431 |
administrators |
The plural form of administrator; more than one (kind of) administrator. |
|
| 1432 |
attacker |
An attacker is someone who attacks someone else |
A hacker is an attacker that tries to enter other people's systems illegally. |
| 1433 |
attackers |
The plural form of attacker; more than one (kind of) attacker. |
|
| 1434 |
adoptions |
The plural form of adoption; more than one (kind of) adoption. |
|
| 1435 |
advisories |
The plural form of advisory; more than one (kind of) advisory. |
|
| 1436 |
angelology |
Angelology is the study of angels. |
To begin angelology, you should read the Bible. |
| 1437 |
angelologies |
The plural form of angelology; more than one (kind of) angelology. |
|
| 1438 |
anytime |
Anytime is any time at all. |
I have no plans this weekend; I can paint the house anytime. |
| 1439 |
aggravate |
To aggravate is to make something worse. |
The doctor said eating too much would aggravate his condition.; When you aggravate someone, you irritate and annoy them.; The sound of her voice was enough to aggravate me. |
| 1440 |
aggravates |
The third-person singular form of aggravate. |
|
| 1441 |
aggravated |
The past tense and past participle of aggravate. |
|
| 1442 |
aggravating |
The present participle of aggravate. |
|
| 1443 |
adultery |
Adultery is the act of having sex between a married person and someone who is not that person's wife or husband. |
He found out that his wife had committed adultery and divorced her.; Adultery is a class I felony in Wisconsin. |
| 1444 |
assimilate |
To assimilate is to mix with other people |
|
| 1445 |
analytic |
If someone is analytic |
|
| 1446 |
analytical |
When someone is analytical |
|
| 1447 |
analytically |
When someone studies something analytically |
|
| 1448 |
appeasement |
Appeasement is to be appeased and is the policy of giving in to demands in the hope of maintaining peace. |
Both Britain and France adopted the appeasement policy towards Germany hoping that war can be avoided. |
| 1449 |
Anglophone |
A person who can speak the English language. |
|
| 1450 |
Anglophones |
The plural form of Anglophone; more than one (kind of) Anglophone. |
|
| 1451 |
allege |
When you allege something |
John alleged that Joe dragged him out of his car and beat him. |
| 1452 |
alleges |
The third-person singular form of allege. |
|
| 1453 |
alleged |
The past tense and past participle of allege. |
|
| 1454 |
alleging |
The present participle of allege. |
|
| 1455 |
adjuration |
An adjuration can be a serious promise. |
We made an adjuration never to leave one another. |
| 1456 |
adjurations |
The plural form of adjuration; more than one (kind of) adjuration. |
|
| 1457 |
autodidact |
An autodidact is a person who has taught himself or herself a particular subject. |
|
| 1458 |
autodidacts |
The plural form of autodidact; more than one (kind of) autodidact. |
|
| 1459 |
Antarctic |
The Antarctic |
|
| 1460 |
advertiser |
An advertiser is a person or a company that tells the public about a product or a service |
|
| 1461 |
applicable |
If something is applicable |
Please complete all applicable sections of this form. |
| 1462 |
additive |
An additive is a substance which is added to another substance to improve its quality. |
|
| 1463 |
ageless |
If something is ageless |
|
| 1464 |
Americanized |
The past tense and past participle of Americanize. |
|
| 1465 |
activism |
Activism is the process of people working to change a specific social or political issue |
|
| 1466 |
ageist |
An ageist is someone who discriminates against others due to their age. |
|
| 1467 |
approachable |
If you are approachable you are a friendly and welcoming person that other people feel comfortable talking to. |
|
| 1468 |
arborolatry |
Arborolatry is the love of trees. |
|
| 1469 |
anthropolatry |
Anthropolatry is the love of humans. |
|
| 1470 |
Abyssinia |
Abyssinia is an old name for the country of Ethiopia. |
|
| 1471 |
a priori |
When something is a priori |
|
| 1472 |
advertisers |
The plural form of advertiser; more than one (kind of) advertiser. |
|
| 1473 |
arise |
When something arises |
He arose from his chair after a 7 hour slumber. |
| 1474 |
arises |
The third-person singular form of arise. |
|
| 1475 |
arose |
The past tense of arise. |
|
| 1476 |
arisen |
The past participle of arise. |
|
| 1477 |
arising |
The present participle of arise. |
|
| 1478 |
adulteries |
The plural form of adultery; more than one (kind of) adultery. |
|
| 1479 |
appeasements |
The plural form of appeasement; more than one (kind of) appeasement. |
|
| 1480 |
assimilates |
The third-person singular form of assimilate. |
|
| 1481 |
assimilated |
The past tense and past participle of assimilate. |
|
| 1482 |
assimilating |
The present participle of assimilate. |
|
| 1483 |
abdicate |
When a ruler abdicates |
After the war, the king was forced to abdicate. |
| 1484 |
abdicates |
The third-person singular form of abdicate. |
|
| 1485 |
abdicated |
The past tense and past participle of abdicate. |
|
| 1486 |
abdicating |
The present participle of abdicate. |
|
| 1487 |
arborist |
An arborist is a person that studies trees. |
The city hired an arborist to look at the forest. |
| 1488 |
arborists |
The plural form of arborist; more than one (kind of) arborist. |
|
| 1489 |
assert |
When you asserts something |
He asserted that he was innocent. |
| 1490 |
asserts |
The third-person singular form of assert. |
|
| 1491 |
asserted |
The past tense and past participle of assert. |
|
| 1492 |
asserting |
The present participle of assert. |
|
| 1493 |
Aaron |
Aaron was the brother of Moses and the first high priest of Israel. |
|
| 1494 |
aback |
Aback can mean toward the back or backward. |
|
| 1495 |
abbot |
An abbot is a man who is the leader of an abbey of monks or monastery. |
|
| 1496 |
abbess |
An abbess is a woman who is a leader of an abbey of nuns. |
|
| 1497 |
abbesses |
The plural form of abbess; more than one (kind of) abbess. |
|
| 1498 |
abbé |
An abbé is a French priest or abbot. |
|
| 1499 |
abate |
When something abates |
The storm abated. |
| 1500 |
abates |
The third-person singular form of abate. |
|
| 1501 |
abated |
The past tense and past participle of abate. |
|
| 1502 |
abating |
The present participle of abate. |
|
| 1503 |
abbés |
The plural form of abbé; more than one (kind of) abbé. |
|
| 1504 |
abdominal |
Relating to the abdominal muscles |
The man has strong abdominal muscles. |
| 1505 |
abduct |
If you abduct a person |
|
| 1506 |
abducts |
The third-person singular form of abduct. |
|
| 1507 |
abducted |
The past tense and past participle of abduct. |
|
| 1508 |
abducting |
The present participle of abduct. |
|
| 1509 |
abed |
in bed |
Mary stays abed because she is ill. |
| 1510 |
abhor |
To hate very |
|
| 1511 |
abhors |
The third-person singular form of abhor. |
|
| 1512 |
abhorred |
The past tense and past participle of abhor. |
|
| 1513 |
abhorring |
The present participle of abhor. |
|
| 1514 |
abolition |
Abolition is the action of ending something. It often refers to the end of slavery in the United States. |
The abolition of slavery in the United States meant slaves were now free. |
| 1515 |
abolitions |
The plural form of abolition; more than one (kind of) abolition. |
|
| 1516 |
abridge |
To abridge something is to make it shorter or less. |
This book will be abridged so that children can read it. |
| 1517 |
abridges |
The third-person singular form of abridge. |
|
| 1518 |
abridged |
The past tense and past participle of abridge. |
|
| 1519 |
abridging |
The present participle of abridge. |
|
| 1520 |
Abraham |
Abraham is a male given name. |
|
| 1521 |
abstain |
To abstain from something is to do without it or to keep yourself from doing it. |
If you abstain from eating candy, you will not be so fat. |
| 1522 |
abstains |
The third-person singular form of abstain. |
|
| 1523 |
abstained |
The past tense and past participle of abstain. |
|
| 1524 |
abstaining |
The present participle of abstain. |
|
| 1525 |
abstractions |
The plural form of abstraction; more than one (kind of) abstraction. |
|
| 1526 |
absolve |
To absolve someone is to free that person from a sin or from a promise. |
The king absolved his servant of the oath. |
| 1527 |
absolves |
The third-person singular form of absolve. |
|
| 1528 |
absolved |
The past tense and past participle of absolve. |
|
| 1529 |
absolving |
The present participle of absolve. |
|
| 1530 |
abyss |
An abyss is a very deep crack in the earth. |
|
| 1531 |
abysses |
The plural form of abyss; more than one (kind of) abyss. |
|
| 1532 |
abash |
If you are abashed |
I felt a bit abashed when he told me I had hurt him. |
| 1533 |
abashed |
Feeling discomfort or shame; feeling embarrassed. |
The man was abashed when I told him he wasn't a nice person. |
| 1534 |
abasia |
Abasia is the loss of the ability to walk. |
|
| 1535 |
abaya |
An abaya is a black robe worn by Muslim women. |
Women in Saudi Arabia wear an abaya outdoors. |
| 1536 |
abaft |
toward the back end of a ship |
|
| 1537 |
abampere |
An abampere is an amount of electricity equal to ten amperes. |
|
| 1538 |
abamp |
An abamp is an amount of electricity equal to ten amps. |
|
| 1539 |
abandonment |
An abandonment is an action that causes someone or something to be abandoned. |
|
| 1540 |
abasement |
An abasement is an action that causes someone or something to be abased (lowered in status). |
|
| 1541 |
abashment |
An abashment is an action that makes someone embarrassed. |
|
| 1542 |
abattoir |
A slaughterhouse; a place where animals are killed. |
|
| 1543 |
abbacy |
The experience of being an abbot. |
|
| 1544 |
abbreviator |
An abbreviator is someone or something that abbreviates (makes something shorter). |
|
| 1545 |
abcoulomb |
An abcoulomb is a measure of electricity that is equal to ten coulombs. |
|
| 1546 |
abdicable |
If someone is abdicable |
|
| 1547 |
abduce |
If you abduce something |
|
| 1548 |
abdication |
Abdication is the action of losing reign or power over a country. |
|
| 1549 |
abdicator |
An abdicator is someone who loses their reign or power over a country. |
|
| 1550 |
abdominous |
Having a chest that is large. |
|
| 1551 |
aberrance |
An aberrance is something that is unusual or weird. |
|
| 1552 |
aberrate |
If you aberrate |
|
| 1553 |
abeyance |
A pause. |
|
| 1554 |
abecedarian |
An abecedarian is a beginner or novice. |
|
| 1555 |
abecedarius |
An abecedarius is a poem where the first letters of each line are in alphabetical order. |
|
| 1556 |
aberrancy |
An aberrancy is something that is unusual or weird |
|
| 1557 |
aberration |
An aberration is something that is unusual or weird. |
|
| 1558 |
abet |
If you abet someone |
|
| 1559 |
abetment |
Abetment is the action of helping someone do a crime. |
|
| 1560 |
abetter |
An abetter is a person who helps someone do a crime. |
|
| 1561 |
abettor |
An abettor is a person who helps someone do a crime. |
|
| 1562 |
abfarad |
An abfarad is a measure of electricity equal to a billion farads. |
|
| 1563 |
agricultural |
Relating to agriculture |
The conversions of agricultural and forest land to industrial uses is very common.; The country's main economic activities are agricultural production and tourism.; 60 percent of the labor force remains in the agricultural sector.; Few safety regulations are available to protect agricultural workers. |
| 1564 |
abayas |
The plural form of abaya; more than one (kind of) abaya. |
|
| 1565 |
abattoirs |
The plural form of abattoir; more than one (kind of) abattoir. |
|
| 1566 |
abashes |
The third-person singular form of abash. |
|
| 1567 |
abashing |
The present participle of abash. |
|
| 1568 |
abasias |
The plural form of abasia; more than one (kind of) abasia. |
|
| 1569 |
antiseptic |
If something is antiseptic |
It contains alcohol, which has antiseptic properties. |
| 1570 |
abhorrence |
Abhorrence is the hate or dislike of something. |
Many people have an abhorrence of snakes. |
| 1571 |
abhorrences |
The plural form of abhorrence; more than one (kind of) abhorrence. |
|
| 1572 |
abhorrent |
If something is abhorrent |
Some people find smokers abhorrent. |
| 1573 |
abience |
Abience is the desire to avoid someone or something. |
|
| 1574 |
abiences |
The plural form of abience; more than one (kind of) abience. |
|
| 1575 |
abiogenetic |
If something is abiogenetic |
|
| 1576 |
abient |
If someone is abient of something |
|
| 1577 |
abiogenesis |
Abiogenesis is the creation of a living thing from something that is nonliving. |
|
| 1578 |
abiogenist |
An abiogenist is someone who believes that abiogenesis is possible |
|
| 1579 |
abiogenists |
The plural form of abiogenist; more than one (kind of) abiogenist. |
|
| 1580 |
abiotrophy |
Abiotrophy is a decrease in the quality of human body cells that is caused by an unknown injury. |
|
| 1581 |
abjure |
If someone abjures a belief |
|
| 1582 |
abjures |
The third-person singular form of abjure. |
|
| 1583 |
abjured |
The past tense and past participle of abjure. |
|
| 1584 |
abjuring |
The present participle of abjure. |
|
| 1585 |
abjectly |
If something is done abjectly it is done without hope. |
She could not win the chess match, so she played abjectly. |
| 1586 |
abjuration |
An abjuration is telling people that something you said in the past wasn't true. |
|
| 1587 |
abjurations |
The plural form of abjuration; more than one (kind of) abjuration. |
|
| 1588 |
ablactate |
If you ablactate a baby |
Babies are ablactated when they reach a certain age. |
| 1589 |
ablactates |
The third-person singular form of ablactate. |
|
| 1590 |
ablactated |
The past tense and past participle of ablactate. |
|
| 1591 |
ablactating |
The present participle of ablactate. |
|
| 1592 |
ablate |
If you ablate something |
The young boy had his heart ablated because it was not working properly. |
| 1593 |
ablates |
The third-person singular form of ablate. |
|
| 1594 |
ablated |
The past tense and past participle of ablate. |
|
| 1595 |
ablating |
The present participle of ablate. |
|
| 1596 |
ableism |
Ableism is the belief that people who are healthy are more important than people who are unhealthy. |
|
| 1597 |
ablism |
Ablism is the belief that people who are healthy are more important than people who are unhealthy. |
|
| 1598 |
able-bodism |
Able-bodism is the belief that people who are healthy are more important than people who are unhealthy. |
|
| 1599 |
able-bodiedism |
Able-bodiedism is the belief that people who are healthy are more important than people who are unhealthy. |
|
| 1600 |
ablepharia |
Ablepharia is not having eyelids. |
|
| 1601 |
abloom |
If a plant is abloom |
The garden is abloom in the spring. |
| 1602 |
ablactation |
Ablactation is making a baby stop drinking milk from breasts. |
|
| 1603 |
ablactations |
The plural form of ablactation; more than one (kind of) ablactation. |
|
| 1604 |
ablation |
Ablation is the action of removing a body part from an animal. |
The woman's surgery involved the ablation of her heart. |
| 1605 |
ablations |
The plural form of ablation; more than one (kind of) ablation. |
|
| 1606 |
ablution |
Ablution is the washing of body parts for religious purposes or an object that is holy. |
|
| 1607 |
ablutions |
The plural form of ablution; more than one (kind of) ablution. |
|
| 1608 |
ablutionary |
If something is ablutionary |
Soap is ablutionary. |
| 1609 |
abnormalcy |
An abnormalcy is something that is abnormal (unusual; not normal). |
|
| 1610 |
abode |
An abode is the place where you live. |
We made our abode in a little old house by a stream. |
| 1611 |
abodes |
The plural form of abode; more than one (kind of) abode. |
|
| 1612 |
abolishable |
If someone is abolishable |
|
| 1613 |
abolitionism |
Abolitionism is the belief that slavery should not exist. |
|
| 1614 |
abominable |
If something is abominable |
My mother thought that book I read was abominable. |
| 1615 |
abominate |
If you abominate something |
She abominates her job because it has a low salary. |
| 1616 |
abominates |
The third-person singular form of abominate. |
|
| 1617 |
abominated |
The past tense and past participle of abominate. |
|
| 1618 |
abominating |
The present participle of abominate. |
|
| 1619 |
aborning |
If something is aborning |
During pregnancy, children are aborning. |
| 1620 |
aborticide |
Aborticide is the action of killing (aborting) a baby that has not been born yet. |
|
| 1621 |
aborticides |
The plural form of aborticide; more than one (kind of) aborticide. |
|
| 1622 |
aboulia |
If someone has aboulia |
Because the man had aboulia, he wasn't looking for a job. |
| 1623 |
aboulic |
If someone is aboulic |
|
| 1624 |
aboveboard |
If something or someone is aboveboard |
|
| 1625 |
abolishment |
Abolishment is the action of ending something. It often refers to the end of slavery in the United States. |
The abolishment of slavery in the United States meant slaves were now free. |
| 1626 |
abolishments |
The plural form of abolishment; more than one (kind of) abolishment. |
|
| 1627 |
abolitionary |
Abolitionary ideas or actions are related to abolition. |
|
| 1628 |
abolitionist |
An abolitionist is a person who thinks slavery should not exist. |
|
| 1629 |
abolitionists |
The plural form of abolitionist; more than one (kind of) abolitionist. |
|
| 1630 |
abort |
If you abort something |
The space mission was aborted because there was a fuel leak.; I aborted the computer program since it wasn't working properly. |
| 1631 |
aborts |
The third-person singular form of abort. |
|
| 1632 |
aborted |
The past tense and past participle of abort. |
|
| 1633 |
aborting |
The present participle of abort. |
|
| 1634 |
abortively |
If something is done abortively |
|
| 1635 |
abracadabra |
Abracadabra is a word you use during a magic trick. |
|
| 1636 |
abrachia |
Abrachia is not having arms. |
Because he had a disease in his hand, he now has abrachia. |
| 1637 |
abrade |
If you abrade something |
|
| 1638 |
abrades |
The third-person singular form of abrade. |
|
| 1639 |
abraded |
The past tense and past participle of abrade. |
|
| 1640 |
abrading |
The present participle of abrade. |
|
| 1641 |
abranchial |
If something is abranchial |
Human beings are abranchial. |
| 1642 |
abranchiate |
If something is abranchiate |
Humans are abranchiate. |
| 1643 |
abranchious |
If something is abranchious |
Human beings are abranchious. |
| 1644 |
abridgement |
An abridgement is a shorter version of something. |
|
| 1645 |
abridgements |
The plural form of abridgement; more than one (kind of) abridgement. |
|
| 1646 |
abridgment |
An abridgment is a shorter version of something. |
|
| 1647 |
abridgments |
The plural form of abridgment; more than one (kind of) abridgment. |
|
| 1648 |
abrogator |
An abrogator is a person who has the ability to change laws. |
|
| 1649 |
abruptly |
If something happens abruptly |
|
| 1650 |
abscond |
When you abscond |
|
| 1651 |
absconds |
The third-person singular form of abscond. |
|
| 1652 |
absconded |
The past tense and past participle of abscond. |
|
| 1653 |
absconding |
The present participle of abscond. |
|
| 1654 |
absenteeism |
Absenteeism is failing to go to work often. |
He was fired for his absenteeism. |
| 1655 |
absentminded |
Someone who is absentminded forgets things or does not pay attention to what they are doing |
In his later life he became even more absentminded. |
| 1656 |
absinth |
Absinth is a green drink mostly made up of alcohol |
I drank some absinth at the party. |
| 1657 |
absinthe |
Absinthe is a green drink mostly made up of alcohol |
I drank some absinthe at the party. |
| 1658 |
absolutes |
The plural form of absolute; more than one (kind of) absolute. |
|
| 1659 |
absorbable |
If something is absorbable |
|
| 1660 |
absquatulate |
When you absquatulate |
|
| 1661 |
absquatulates |
The third-person singular form of absquatulate. |
|
| 1662 |
absquatulated |
The past tense and past participle of absquatulate. |
|
| 1663 |
absquatulating |
The present participle of absquatulate. |
|
| 1664 |
abstruse |
If something is abstruse |
The book was so abstruse that I didn't understand it. |
| 1665 |
abscession |
Abscession is the action of cutting something off from something else. |
|
| 1666 |
abscessions |
The plural form of abscession; more than one (kind of) abscession. |
|
| 1667 |
absconder |
An absconder is someone who runs away from somewhere |
|
| 1668 |
absconders |
The plural form of absconder; more than one (kind of) absconder. |
|
| 1669 |
abscondment |
Abscondment is the action of running away from somewhere |
|
| 1670 |
abscondments |
The plural form of abscondment; more than one (kind of) abscondment. |
|
| 1671 |
absently |
If something is done absently |
|
| 1672 |
absorbency |
Absorbency is the measurement of how much something can absorb. |
Sponges have a high absorbency. |
| 1673 |
absorbencies |
The plural form of absorbency; more than one (kind of) absorbency. |
|
| 1674 |
absorbent |
If something is absorbent |
Sponges are absorbent. |
| 1675 |
absorptive |
If something is absorptive |
Sponges are absorptive. |
| 1676 |
abstainer |
An abstainer is someone who abstains from something (does not do it). |
|
| 1677 |
abstainers |
The plural form of abstainer; more than one (kind of) abstainer. |
|
| 1678 |
abstention |
Abstention is when someone is abstaining from something or when someone does not take part in something. It's usually used to refer to not drinking alcohol or not having sex. |
Abstention stops you from getting drunk.; My brother's abstention protected him from sexually transmitted diseases. |
| 1679 |
abstracter |
An abstracter is someone who abstracts or summarizes something. |
|
| 1680 |
abstracters |
The plural form of abstracter; more than one (kind of) abstracter. |
|
| 1681 |
abstractor |
An abstractor is someone who abstracts or summarizes something. |
|
| 1682 |
abstractors |
The plural form of abstractor; more than one (kind of) abstractor. |
|
| 1683 |
abstrusely |
If someone is done abstrusely |
|
| 1684 |
abstruseness |
Abstruseness is the quality of being hard to understand. |
The abstruseness of my teacher's lectures caused me to fail his class. |
| 1685 |
absurdity |
An absurdity is something that is absurd or crazy. |
|
| 1686 |
absurdities |
The plural form of absurdity; more than one (kind of) absurdity. |
|
| 1687 |
absurdly |
If something is done absurdly |
|
| 1688 |
abulia |
If someone has abulia |
Because the man had abulia, he wasn't looking for a job. |
| 1689 |
abulic |
If someone is abulic |
|
| 1690 |
abutting |
The present participle of abut. |
|
| 1691 |
abwatt |
An abwatt is a unit of electrical power. It is equal to one ten-millionth of a watt. |
|
| 1692 |
abwatts |
The plural form of abwatt; more than one (kind of) abwatt. |
|
| 1693 |
abysm |
An abysm is a very deep crack in the earth. |
|
| 1694 |
abysms |
The plural form of abysm; more than one (kind of) abysm. |
|
| 1695 |
abysmal |
If something is abysmal |
Her essay was so abysmal; she is certain to fail the class. |
| 1696 |
academe |
Academe is a word for the group of people who are a part of the scientific and cultural community; this group of people have attended a university and/or do research. |
|
| 1697 |
acanthoid |
If something is acanthoid |
|
| 1698 |
acanthous |
If something is acanthous |
|
| 1699 |
acapnia |
Acapnia is a condition where someone's body has less carbon dioxide than it should. |
|
| 1700 |
acapnic |
If something is acapnic |
|
| 1701 |
acapnial |
If something is acapnial |
|
| 1702 |
acardia |
If someone or something has acardia |
|
| 1703 |
acaryote |
An acaryote is a biological cell that does not have a nucleus. |
|
| 1704 |
acaryotes |
The plural form of acaryote; more than one (kind of) acaryote. |
|
| 1705 |
akaryote |
An akaryote is a biological cell that does not have a nucleus. |
|
| 1706 |
akaryotes |
The plural form of akaryote; more than one (kind of) akaryote. |
|
| 1707 |
akaryocyte |
An akaryocyte is a biological cell that does not have a nucleus. |
|
| 1708 |
akaryocytes |
The plural form of akaryocyte; more than one (kind of) akaryocyte. |
|
| 1709 |
acataphasia |
Acataphasia is a mental disorder that makes you unable to say what you want to say clearly. It is caused by damage to the central nervous system. |
|
| 1710 |
acaudal |
If someone or something is acaudal |
Rabbits are acaudal. |
| 1711 |
acaudate |
If someone or something is acaudate |
Rabbits are acaudate. |
| 1712 |
acariasis |
If someone has acariasis |
|
| 1713 |
acariosis |
If someone has acariosis |
|
| 1714 |
acaridiasis |
If someone has acaridiasis |
|
| 1715 |
acarpellous |
If something is acarpellous |
|
| 1716 |
acarpelous |
If something is acarpelous |
|
| 1717 |
acarpous |
If something is acarpous |
The dandelion is an example of an acarpous flower. |
| 1718 |
acaulescent |
If a plant is acaulescent |
|
| 1719 |
abeyances |
The plural form of abeyance; more than one (kind of) abeyance. |
|
| 1720 |
accessorial |
An accessorial is something that is not needed to do something |
|
| 1721 |
accessorials |
The plural form of accessorial; more than one (kind of) accessorial. |
|
| 1722 |
acclimate |
When you acclimate to a location |
People have to acclimate to their surroundings after immigrating to a new country. |
| 1723 |
acclimates |
The third-person singular form of acclimate. |
|
| 1724 |
acclimated |
The past tense and past participle of acclimate. |
|
| 1725 |
acclimating |
The present participle of acclimate. |
|
| 1726 |
acclimatize |
When you acclimatize to a location |
People have to acclimatize to their surroundings after immigrating to a new country. |
| 1727 |
acclimatizes |
The third-person singular form of acclimatize. |
|
| 1728 |
acclimatized |
The past tense and past participle of acclimatize. |
|
| 1729 |
acclimatizing |
The present participle of acclimatize. |
|
| 1730 |
acclimatise |
When you acclimatise to a location |
People have to acclimatise to their surroundings after immigrating to a new country. |
| 1731 |
acclimatises |
The third-person singular form of acclimatise. |
|
| 1732 |
acclimatised |
The past tense and past participle of acclimatise. |
|
| 1733 |
acclimatising |
The present participle of acclimatise. |
|
| 1734 |
accordance |
If two or more things are in accord |
We are in accordance that the bridge should be built. |
| 1735 |
accoucheuses |
The plural form of accoucheuse; more than one (kind of) accoucheuse. |
|
| 1736 |
accoutered |
The past tense and past participle of accouter. |
|
| 1737 |
accoutred |
The past tense and past participle of accoutre. |
|
| 1738 |
accoutre |
If you accoutre someone |
|
| 1739 |
accoutres |
The third-person singular form of accoutre. |
|
| 1740 |
accoutring |
The present participle of accoutre. |
|
| 1741 |
accouter |
If you accouter someone |
|
| 1742 |
accouters |
The third-person singular form of accouter. |
|
| 1743 |
accoutering |
The present participle of accouter. |
|
| 1744 |
abashments |
The plural form of abashment; more than one (kind of) abashment. |
|
| 1745 |
aberrancies |
The plural form of aberrancy; more than one (kind of) aberrancy. |
|
| 1746 |
actinium |
Actinium is a radioactive element with an atomic number of 89 and symbol Ac. |
|
| 1747 |
astatine |
Astatine is a radioactive element with an atomic number of 85 and symbol At. |
|
| 1748 |
antimony |
Antimony is a metallic (meaning made of metal) element with an atomic number of 51 and symbol Sb. |
|
| 1749 |
americium |
Americium is a metallic (meaning made of metal) element with an atomic number of 95 and symbol Am. |
|
| 1750 |
arroyo |
An arroyo is a small river or stream. |
|
| 1751 |
arroyos |
The plural form of arroyo; more than one (kind of) arroyo. |
|
| 1752 |
abcoulombs |
The plural form of abcoulomb; more than one (kind of) abcoulomb. |
|
| 1753 |
abamperes |
The plural form of abampere; more than one (kind of) abampere. |
|
| 1754 |
abfarads |
The plural form of abfarad; more than one (kind of) abfarad. |
|
| 1755 |
absinthes |
The plural form of absinthe; more than one (kind of) absinthe. |
|
| 1756 |
absinths |
The plural form of absinth; more than one (kind of) absinth. |
|
| 1757 |
accusation |
An accusation is a claim that someone did something. |
He made the accusation that the boy murdered the young girl. |
| 1758 |
accusations |
The plural form of accusation; more than one (kind of) accusation. |
|
| 1759 |
accusal |
An accusal is a claim that someone did something. |
He made the accusal that the boy murdered the young girl. |
| 1760 |
accusals |
The plural form of accusal; more than one (kind of) accusal. |
|
| 1761 |
accustom |
If you accustom someone to something |
He accustomed the farm girl to city life. |
| 1762 |
accustoms |
The third-person singular form of accustom. |
|
| 1763 |
accustomed |
The past tense and past participle of accustom. |
|
| 1764 |
accustoming |
The present participle of accustom. |
|
| 1765 |
accelerando |
An accelerando is a slow increase in the speed of music. |
|
| 1766 |
accelerandos |
The plural form of accelerando; more than one (kind of) accelerando. |
|
| 1767 |
acclamation |
Acclamation is phrase for someone or something. |
All this equipment has received international acclaim from the specialist hi-fi press. |
| 1768 |
acclimation |
Acclimation is the process of becoming used to the weather of a new location. |
|
| 1769 |
acclamations |
The plural form of acclamation; more than one (kind of) acclamation. |
|
| 1770 |
acclimations |
The plural form of acclimation; more than one (kind of) acclimation. |
|
| 1771 |
accost |
If you accost someone |
|
| 1772 |
accosts |
The third-person singular form of accost. |
|
| 1773 |
accosted |
The past tense and past participle of accost. |
|
| 1774 |
accosting |
The present participle of accost. |
|
| 1775 |
accouchement |
Accouchement is the birth of a baby. |
|
| 1776 |
accouchements |
The plural form of accouchement; more than one (kind of) accouchement. |
|
| 1777 |
accoucheur |
An accoucheur is a doctor who knows a lot about pregnancy and the birth of babies. |
|
| 1778 |
accoucheurs |
The plural form of accoucheur; more than one (kind of) accoucheur. |
|
| 1779 |
accountancy |
Accountancy involves keeping records on financial information. |
|
| 1780 |
accouterment |
An accouterment is an extra item of clothing that is not needed |
She bought a number of accouterments including a bag, hat, and gloves, to match her new dress. |
| 1781 |
accouterments |
The plural form of accouterment; more than one (kind of) accouterment. |
|
| 1782 |
accoutrement |
An accoutrement is an extra item of clothing that is not needed |
She bought a number of accoutrements including a bag, hat, and gloves, to match her new dress. |
| 1783 |
accoutrements |
The plural form of accoutrement; more than one (kind of) accoutrement. |
|
| 1784 |
acebutolol |
Acebutolol is a drug used to get rid of hypertension (high blood pressure). |
|
| 1785 |
acedia |
Acedia is not caring about other people's feelings. |
|
| 1786 |
abecedarians |
The plural form of abecedarian; more than one (kind of) abecedarian. |
|
| 1787 |
aberrants |
The plural form of aberrant; more than one (kind of) aberrant. |
|
| 1788 |
abnormalcies |
The plural form of abnormalcy; more than one (kind of) abnormalcy. |
|
| 1789 |
abamps |
The plural form of abamp; more than one (kind of) abamp. |
|
| 1790 |
abandonments |
The plural form of abandonment; more than one (kind of) abandonment. |
|
| 1791 |
abasements |
The plural form of abasement; more than one (kind of) abasement. |
|
| 1792 |
abbacies |
The plural form of abbacy; more than one (kind of) abbacy. |
|
| 1793 |
abbreviators |
The plural form of abbreviator; more than one (kind of) abbreviator. |
|
| 1794 |
abduces |
The third-person singular form of abduce. |
|
| 1795 |
abduced |
The past tense and past participle of abduce. |
|
| 1796 |
abducing |
The present participle of abduce. |
|
| 1797 |
abdications |
The plural form of abdication; more than one (kind of) abdication. |
|
| 1798 |
abdicators |
The plural form of abdicator; more than one (kind of) abdicator. |
|
| 1799 |
aberrances |
The plural form of aberrance; more than one (kind of) aberrance. |
|
| 1800 |
aberrates |
The third-person singular form of aberrate. |
|
| 1801 |
aberrated |
The past tense and past participle of aberrate. |
|
| 1802 |
aberrating |
The present participle of aberrate. |
|
| 1803 |
abecedariuses |
The plural form of abecedarius; more than one (kind of) abecedarius. |
|
| 1804 |
aberrations |
The plural form of aberration; more than one (kind of) aberration. |
|
| 1805 |
abets |
The third-person singular form of abet. |
|
| 1806 |
abetted |
The past tense and past participle of abet. |
|
| 1807 |
abetting |
The present participle of abet. |
|
| 1808 |
abetments |
The plural form of abetment; more than one (kind of) abetment. |
|
| 1809 |
abetters |
The plural form of abetter; more than one (kind of) abetter. |
|
| 1810 |
abettors |
The plural form of abettor; more than one (kind of) abettor. |
|
| 1811 |
acephalia |
If someone has acephalia |
|
| 1812 |
acephaly |
If someone has acephaly |
|
| 1813 |
acephalism |
If someone has acephalism |
|
| 1814 |
acerb |
If something is acerb |
A lemon tastes acerb. |
| 1815 |
acerbic |
If something is acerbic |
A lemon tastes acerbic. |
| 1816 |
acerbate |
If you acerbate something |
Adding a lemon into the pie acerbated it. |
| 1817 |
acerbates |
The third-person singular form of acerbate. |
|
| 1818 |
acerbated |
The past tense and past participle of acerbate. |
|
| 1819 |
acerbating |
The present participle of acerbate. |
|
| 1820 |
acetic |
If something is acetic |
|
| 1821 |
acetose |
If something is acetose |
|
| 1822 |
acetous |
If something is acetous |
|
| 1823 |
acellular |
If something is acellular |
|
| 1824 |
acephalous |
If someone or something is acephalous |
Fungi are acephalous. |
| 1825 |
acetify |
If you acetify something |
|
| 1826 |
acetifies |
The third-person singular form of acetify. |
|
| 1827 |
acetified |
The past tense and past participle of acetify. |
|
| 1828 |
acetifying |
The present participle of acetify. |
|
| 1829 |
accomplishable |
When something is accomplishable |
I think climbing Mount Everst is an accomplishable goal. |
| 1830 |
achromatic |
If something is achromatic |
|
| 1831 |
achromatise |
When you achromatise something |
|
| 1832 |
achromatises |
The third-person singular form of achromatise. |
|
| 1833 |
achromatised |
The past tense and past participle of achromatise. |
|
| 1834 |
achromatising |
The present participle of achromatise. |
|
| 1835 |
achromatize |
When you achromatize something |
|
| 1836 |
achromatizes |
The third-person singular form of achromatize. |
|
| 1837 |
achromatized |
The past tense and past participle of achromatize. |
|
| 1838 |
achromatizing |
The present participle of achromatize. |
|
| 1839 |
achromatism |
Achromatism is the lack of color. |
|
| 1840 |
achromic |
If something is achromic |
|
| 1841 |
achromous |
If something is achromous |
|
| 1842 |
achromatous |
Something that is achromatous only has a little color. |
|
| 1843 |
acidimetric |
If something is acidimetric |
|
| 1844 |
acidophilic |
If something is acidophilic |
|
| 1845 |
acidophilous |
If something is acidophilous |
|
| 1846 |
aciduric |
If something is aciduric |
|
| 1847 |
acidulate |
If you make something acidulate |
Adding a lemon into the pie acidulated it. |
| 1848 |
acidulates |
The third-person singular form of acidulate. |
|
| 1849 |
acidulated |
The past tense and past participle of acidulate. |
|
| 1850 |
acidulating |
The present participle of acidulate. |
|
| 1851 |
acidify |
If you acidify something |
Adding a lemon into the pie acidified it. |
| 1852 |
acidifies |
The third-person singular form of acidify. |
|
| 1853 |
acidified |
The past tense and past participle of acidify. |
|
| 1854 |
acidifying |
The present participle of acidify. |
|
| 1855 |
acidosis |
Acidosis is a medical problem where there is too much acid in the blood of a person. |
|
| 1856 |
acidulent |
If something is acidulent |
Lemons are acidulent. |
| 1857 |
acidulous |
If something is acidulous |
Lemons are acidulous. |
| 1858 |
acorea |
If someone has acorea |
|
| 1859 |
acousma |
An acousma is the hearing of a sound that is not real. |
|
| 1860 |
acousmas |
The plural form of acousma; more than one (kind of) acousma. |
|
| 1861 |
acoustics |
If a space has good acoustics (or sometimes acoustic) its physical structure makes it easy to hear sound in it. |
She hated singing in the gym because of the poor acoustics. |
| 1862 |
acquiesce |
If you acquiesce to something |
The criminal acquiesced to being deported out of the country.. |
| 1863 |
acquiesces |
The third-person singular form of acquiesce. |
|
| 1864 |
acquiesced |
The past tense and past participle of acquiesce. |
|
| 1865 |
acquiescing |
The present participle of acquiesce. |
|
| 1866 |
acquittal |
An acquittal is the action of saying someone is not guilty of a crime. |
|
| 1867 |
acquittals |
The plural form of acquittal; more than one (kind of) acquittal. |
|
| 1868 |
acritical |
If something is acritical |
Buying a new cheese grater was an acritical task. |
| 1869 |
acrobatic |
If something is acrobatic |
|
| 1870 |
acromegalia |
If someone has acromegalia |
|
| 1871 |
acromegaly |
If someone has acromegaly |
|
| 1872 |
acromicria |
If someone has acromicria |
His acromicria made it more difficult to walk. |
| 1873 |
acromikria |
If someone has acromikria |
His acromikria made it more difficult to walk. |
| 1874 |
acronymic |
If something is acronymic |
His English essay was very acronymic. |
| 1875 |
acronymous |
If something is acronymous |
His English essay was very acronymous. |
| 1876 |
acrophobia |
Acrophobia is the fear of heights. |
The mister wanted to live on the bottom floor of the apartment because he had acrophobia. |
| 1877 |
acrophobic |
If someone is acrophobic |
The woman lives on the bottom floor of the apartment because she is acrophobic. |
| 1878 |
acrostic |
An acrostic is a poem where the first letter of each line creates a word or sentence. |
The child had to make an acrostic for poetry class. |
| 1879 |
acrostics |
The plural form of acrostic; more than one (kind of) acrostic. |
|
| 1880 |
acrocyanosis |
Acrocyanosis is a medical condition where your toes or fingers become blue. It is caused by cold temperatures or emotional stress. |
|
| 1881 |
acropolis |
An acropolis is an old Greek building that people can enter to protect from enemies who are attacking. Acropolises are designed to resist damage. |
|
| 1882 |
acropolises |
The plural form of acropolis; more than one (kind of) acropolis. |
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| 1883 |
acropoleis |
The plural form of acropolis; more than one (kind of) acropolis. |
|
| 1884 |
actinic |
If something is actinic |
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| 1885 |
actinoid |
An actinoid is a chemical element with an atomic number between 89 and 103. |
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| 1886 |
actinoids |
The plural form of actinoid; more than one (kind of) actinoid. |
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| 1887 |
actinide |
An actinide is a chemical element with an atomic number between 89 and 103. |
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| 1888 |
actinides |
The plural form of actinide; more than one (kind of) actinide. |
|
| 1889 |
actinon |
An actinon is a chemical element with an atomic number between 89 and 103. |
|
| 1890 |
actinons |
The plural form of actinon; more than one (kind of) actinon. |
|
| 1891 |
actuate |
If you actuate something |
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| 1892 |
actuates |
The third-person singular form of actuate. |
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| 1893 |
actuated |
The past tense and past participle of actuate. |
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| 1894 |
actuating |
The present participle of actuate. |
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| 1895 |
actinometer |
An actinometer is a device that is used to measure how much electromagnetic radiation something has. |
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| 1896 |
actinometers |
The plural form of actinometer; more than one (kind of) actinometer. |
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| 1897 |
actinometry |
Actinometry is measuring how much electromagnetic radiation something has. |
|
| 1898 |
actinomycin |
Actinomycin is a yellow drug used to kill dangerous bacteria in humans. It is created from bacteria in soil. |
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| 1899 |
activewear |
Activewear is clothing that is designed to be worn while playing a sport. |
|
| 1900 |
aculeate |
If something is aculeate |
Bees are aculeate. |
| 1901 |
aculeated |
If something is aculeated |
Bees are aculeated. |
| 1902 |
acuminate |
If you acuminate something |
I acuminated the knife so that it would cut through fruit better. |
| 1903 |
acuminates |
The third-person singular form of acuminate. |
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| 1904 |
acuminated |
The past tense and past participle of acuminate. |
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| 1905 |
acuminating |
The present participle of acuminate. |
|
| 1906 |
acupressure |
Acupressure is a method of treating medical problems by using your hands to apply pressure to different areas of the human body. |
My doctor used acupressure to help cure my nasty rash. |
| 1907 |
acupuncture |
Acupuncture is a method of treating medical problems by using needles to apply pressure to certain areas of the human body. |
My doctor used acupuncture to help cure my symptoms. |
| 1908 |
acute |
If an angle is acute |
I had to measure the size of the acute angle in math class. It was 35 degrees in size. |
| 1909 |
acuter |
The comparative form of acute; more acute. |
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| 1910 |
acutest |
The superlative form of acute; most acute. |
|
| 1911 |
acyclic |
If something is acyclic |
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| 1912 |
acyclovir |
Acyclovir is a drug used to treat herpes. |
|
| 1913 |
aciclovir |
Aciclovir is a drug used to treat herpes. |
|
| 1914 |
adactylia |
If someone or something has adactylia |
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| 1915 |
adactylism |
If someone or something has adactylism |
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| 1916 |
adactyly |
If someone or something has adactyly |
|
| 1917 |
adage |
An adage is a popular saying that is meant to teach some lesson. |
"Every rose has its thorn" is an example of an adage. |
| 1918 |
adages |
The plural form of adage; more than one (kind of) adage. |
|
| 1919 |
adactylous |
If someone or something is adactylous |
|
| 1920 |
ad libitum |
If you say something ad libitum |
When she gave her written speech, she added several jokes ad libitum. |
| 1921 |
albedo |
An albedo is a fraction of incident light or radiation reflected by a surface |
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| 1922 |
albedos |
The plural form of albedo; more than one (kind of) albedo. |
|
| 1923 |
adult animation |
An adult animation is a cartoon targeted at adults |
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| 1924 |
apatheism |
Apatheism is the lack of interest in a belief or disbelief of the existence of a god. |
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| 1925 |
antithesis |
An antithesis is an idea that is the opposite of another idea. |
|
| 1926 |
alphanumeric |
An alphanumeric set consists of the numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to Z. |
His alphanumeric password is ABC123. |
| 1927 |
anagram |
A word or phrase that can be made by rearranging (moving) the letters to form another word or phrase. |
The word "leader" is an anagram of "dealer". |
| 1928 |
anagrams |
The plural form of anagram; more than one (kind of) anagram. |
|
| 1929 |
anal bleaching |
Anal bleaching is a process that causes the skin around the anus to become lighter in color. |
|
| 1930 |
anonymity |
Anonymity is a situation when a person's identity or name is not given. |
|
| 1931 |
axiology |
Axiology is the field of study in philosophy that studies ethical and aesthetic values. |
|
| 1932 |
amiable |
If a person is amiable |
Susy's amiable personality makes her easy to get along with.; I'm always more amiable once I've had my morning coffee.; Because she was nice to all her fellow students, my cousin Sally was voted the most amiable female at her school. |
| 1933 |
abrasive |
An abrasive substance |
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| 1934 |
abrase |
When you abrase something |
The edges of this wooden table is getting rough, please use sandpaper to abrase it for me. |
| 1935 |
abrasion |
An abrasion is a scraped spot or area. |
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| 1936 |
attendant |
An attendant is a person who attends to do a service |
|
| 1937 |
abrasions |
The plural form of abrasion; more than one (kind of) abrasion. |
|
| 1938 |
attendants |
The plural form of attendant; more than one (kind of) attendant. |
|
| 1939 |
amorphous |
When something is amorphous |
|
| 1940 |
altruistic |
If you are altruistic |
She helped Anne to carry her groceries to the taxi stand and was praised for her altruistic act. |
| 1941 |
Arizona |
Arizona is a state in the United States. |
Phoenix is the capital of Arizona. |
| 1942 |
Arkansas |
Arkansas is a state in the United States. |
Little Rock is the capital of Arkansas. |
| 1943 |
aphenphosmphobia |
Aphenphosmphobia is the fear of being touched. |
|
| 1944 |
amalgamate |
When two things amalgamate |
John and Peter amalgamated their businesses to form a larger company. |
| 1945 |
amalgamates |
The third-person singular form of amalgamate. |
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| 1946 |
amalgamated |
The past tense and past participle of amalgamate. |
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| 1947 |
amalgamating |
The present participle of amalgamate. |
|
| 1948 |
amalgamation |
Amalgamation is the act of amalgamating. |
The amalgamation of Toronto was in 1998. |
| 1949 |
amalgamations |
The plural form of amalgamation; more than one (kind of) amalgamation. |
|
| 1950 |
ablaze |
If something or someone is ablaze |
After many tries, the camper finally looked down at the stack of wood that was now ablaze. |
| 1951 |
argumentative |
If someone is argumentative |
|
| 1952 |
Abkhazian |
An Abkhazian is a person or thing that came from Abkhazia. |
|
| 1953 |
Abkhazians |
The plural form of Abkhazian; more than one (kind of) Abkhazian. |
|
| 1954 |
ablutophobia |
Ablutophobia is the fear of washing or bathing. |
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| 1955 |
algophobia |
Algophobia is the fear of pain. |
|
| 1956 |
Armenian |
Armenian is the language that people from Armenia speak. |
|
| 1957 |
Armenians |
The plural form of Armenian; more than one (kind of) Armenian. |
|
| 1958 |
Albanian |
Albanian is the language that people from Albania speak. |
|
| 1959 |
Albanians |
The plural form of Albanian; more than one (kind of) Albanian. |
|
| 1960 |
Austrian |
An Austrian is a person that comes from Austria. |
|
| 1961 |
Austrians |
The plural form of Austrian; more than one (kind of) Austrian. |
|
| 1962 |
allowable |
If something is allowable |
|
| 1963 |
achoo |
Achoo is the sound of a sneeze. |
I am feeling sick. Achoo! |
| 1964 |
absenteeisms |
The plural form of absenteeism; more than one (kind of) absenteeism. |
|
| 1965 |
abstentions |
The plural form of abstention; more than one (kind of) abstention. |
|
| 1966 |
abulias |
The plural form of abulia; more than one (kind of) abulia. |
|
| 1967 |
adult animations |
The plural form of adult animation; more than one (kind of) adult animation. |
|
| 1968 |
antitheses |
The plural form of antithesis; more than one (kind of) antithesis. |
|
| 1969 |
anonymities |
The plural form of anonymity; more than one (kind of) anonymity. |
|
| 1970 |
axiologies |
The plural form of axiology; more than one (kind of) axiology. |
|
| 1971 |
antiseptics |
The plural form of antiseptic; more than one (kind of) antiseptic. |
|
| 1972 |
abrases |
The third-person singular form of abrase. |
|
| 1973 |
abrased |
The past tense and past participle of abrase. |
|
| 1974 |
abrasing |
The present participle of abrase. |
|
| 1975 |
admonishes |
The third-person singular form of admonish. |
|
| 1976 |
auditorium |
An auditorium is a room built for an audience to watch a performance. |
|
| 1977 |
adjure |
To adjure someone is to make a formal request of them. |
The people adjured the king to end the war. |
| 1978 |
adjures |
The third-person singular form of adjure. |
|
| 1979 |
adjured |
The past tense and past participle of adjure. |
|
| 1980 |
adjuring |
The present participle of adjure. |
|
| 1981 |
age of consent |
The age of consent is the age at which and above which a person can consent to sexual relations with another person without the sexual interaction making the other person guilty of a crime. |
The age of consent in Germany and Italy is 14 years old, while in 11 American states is 18 years old. |
| 1982 |
antediluvian |
If something is antediluvian |
My old professor teaches many antediluvian theories. |
| 1983 |
appraisal |
An appraisal is an opinion or estimated value. |
|
| 1984 |
appraisals |
The plural form of appraisal; more than one (kind of) appraisal. |
|
| 1985 |
auditoriums |
The plural form of auditorium; more than one (kind of) auditorium. |
|
| 1986 |
auditoria |
The plural form of auditorium; more than one (kind of) auditorium. |
|
| 1987 |
adenomegaly |
If someone has adenomegaly |
|
| 1988 |
adept |
If someone is adept at something |
My husband is very adept at preparing mashed potatoes.; Businesses want employees who are adept at their jobs. |
| 1989 |
adherence |
Adherence is the action of two things sticking together. |
|
| 1990 |
adhesive |
An adhesive is something that easily sticks to other things. |
|
| 1991 |
adhesives |
The plural form of adhesive; more than one (kind of) adhesive. |
|
| 1992 |
adiabatic |
If something is adiabatic |
|
| 1993 |
adipose |
If something is adipose |
|
| 1994 |
adiposis |
Adiposis is weighing too much. It is not healthy. |
|
| 1995 |
adit |
An adit is a way into a mine that is horizontal. |
|
| 1996 |
adits |
The plural form of adit; more than one (kind of) adit. |
|
| 1997 |
adjoin |
If one thing adjoins another |
Mexico adjoins the United States. |
| 1998 |
adjoins |
The third-person singular form of adjoin. |
|
| 1999 |
adjoined |
The past tense and past participle of adjoin. |
|
| 2000 |
adjoining |
The present participle of adjoin. |
|
| 2001 |
adjourn |
If you adjourn a meeting |
The trial was adjourned when the defendant was found innocent. |
| 2002 |
adjourns |
The third-person singular form of adjourn. |
|
| 2003 |
adjourned |
The past tense and past participle of adjourn. |
|
| 2004 |
adjourning |
The present participle of adjourn. |
|
| 2005 |
adjournment |
An adjournment is the ending of a meeting. |
|
| 2006 |
adjournments |
The plural form of adjournment; more than one (kind of) adjournment. |
|
| 2007 |
adjudication |
An adjudication is the act of saying if a person is guilty or innocent. It usually happens in a court room. |
|
| 2008 |
adjudications |
The plural form of adjudication; more than one (kind of) adjudication. |
|
| 2009 |
adjudicatory |
If something is adjudicatory |
|
| 2010 |
adjudicative |
If something is adjudicative |
|
| 2011 |
adjustor |
An adjustor is someone or something that adjusts. |
|
| 2012 |
adjustors |
The plural form of adjustor; more than one (kind of) adjustor. |
|
| 2013 |
admissible |
If a piece of evidence is admissible |
|
| 2014 |
admirability |
Admirability is the quality of being admirable. |
|
| 2015 |
admix |
If you admix two things |
|
| 2016 |
admixes |
The third-person singular form of admix. |
|
| 2017 |
admixed |
The past tense and past participle of admix. |
|
| 2018 |
admixing |
The present participle of admix. |
|
| 2019 |
adnoun |
An adnoun is an adjective that is being used as a noun. |
|
| 2020 |
adnouns |
The plural form of adnoun; more than one (kind of) adnoun. |
|
| 2021 |
adolesce |
If you adolesce |
|
| 2022 |
adolesces |
The third-person singular form of adolesce. |
|
| 2023 |
adolesced |
The past tense and past participle of adolesce. |
|
| 2024 |
adolescing |
The present participle of adolesce. |
|
| 2025 |
adolescence |
Adolescence is when a person changes from a child into a biological adult. |
|
| 2026 |
adorable |
If someone or something is adorable |
My teddy bear looks so adorable!; Most people find babies adorable. |
| 2027 |
adonis |
An adonis is a man who is very handsome or good-looking. |
|
| 2028 |
adonises |
The plural form of adonis; more than one (kind of) adonis. |
|
| 2029 |
adorability |
Adorability is the quality of being adorable. |
|
| 2030 |
adornment |
Adornment is the act of being adorned. |
|
| 2031 |
adornments |
The plural form of adornment; more than one (kind of) adornment. |
|
| 2032 |
adroitly |
If something is done adroitly |
|
| 2033 |
adsorbable |
If something is adsorbable |
|
| 2034 |
adsorbate |
If something is adsorbate |
|
| 2035 |
adsorptive |
If something is adsorptive |
|
| 2036 |
adsorbent |
If something is adsorbent |
|
| 2037 |
adsorption |
Adsorption is the act of adsorbing something. |
|
| 2038 |
Adam and Eve |
Adam and Eve |
Adam and Eve were kicked out of the garden of eden, for eating from the tree of knowledge of good and evil. |
| 2039 |
absents |
The third-person singular form of absent. |
|
| 2040 |
absented |
The past tense and past participle of absent. |
|
| 2041 |
absenting |
The present participle of absent. |
|
| 2042 |
alkaliphile |
An alkaliphile is an organism that can live in extremely alkaline conditions that are harmful to most life on Earth |
|
| 2043 |
alkaliphiles |
The plural form of alkaliphile; more than one (kind of) alkaliphile. |
|
| 2044 |
ages of consent |
The plural form of age of consent; more than one (kind of) age of consent. |
|
| 2045 |
alkaline earth metal |
An alkaline earth metal refers to any of the elements in Group II of the periodic table. These elements readily react with water to form basic hydroxides. |
Some examples of alkaline earth metal includes beryllium, magnesium and calcium. |
| 2046 |
alkaline earth metals |
The plural form of alkaline earth metal; more than one (kind of) alkaline earth metal. |
|
| 2047 |
antinatalism |
Antinatalism is a philosophy that supports preventing new people from being born |
|
| 2048 |
asexual |
When someone is asexual |
|
| 2049 |
asexuals |
The plural form of asexual; more than one (kind of) asexual. |
|
| 2050 |
Anglo- |
Something that is related to England. |
The Anglo-American treaty agreed to extradition of criminals from each country to the other. |
| 2051 |
absolute monarchy |
An absolute monarchy is a type of monarchy where the monarch has unlimited political power. |
Russia used to be an absolute monarchy with the Tsar as the head of state. |
| 2052 |
affectionate |
A person who is affectionate likes to touch other people in a friendly way |
|
| 2053 |
anal |
Anal sex |
|
| 2054 |
affectionates |
The third-person singular form of affectionate. |
|
| 2055 |
affectionated |
The past tense and past participle of affectionate. |
|
| 2056 |
affectionating |
The present participle of affectionate. |
|
| 2057 |
anals |
The plural form of anal; more than one (kind of) anal. |
|
| 2058 |
attractiveness |
Attractiveness is how attractive something or someone is. |
|
| 2059 |
antimasonry |
Antimasonry refers to the political |
Antimasonry is more common than anti-Semitism, it is more tolerated by the liberal establishment to criticize Masonry than Judaism. |
| 2060 |
anti-Semitism |
Political |
Anti-Semitism and racial discrimination are less common than they once were. |
| 2061 |
amass |
To collect into a mass or heap |
|
| 2062 |
Aryan |
A division of the Caucasian race. |
|
| 2063 |
ad hominem |
An ad hominem is a dishonest argument that attacks a person's character instead of addressing their ideas. |
|
| 2064 |
Anglican |
When something is Anglican |
|
| 2065 |
Anglican Communion |
The Anglican Communion is an international network of churches that are in communion with the Church of England. |
|
| 2066 |
appendage |
On an organism |
Unlike most mammals, humans have only two appendages for walking. |
| 2067 |
appendages |
The plural form of appendage; more than one (kind of) appendage. |
|
| 2068 |
admittedly |
Admittedly means is acknowledged to be true; by general admission; confessedly. |
Admittedly, vandalism is a bit of problem. |
| 2069 |
attractivenesses |
The plural form of attractiveness; more than one (kind of) attractiveness. |
|
| 2070 |
additionally |
As well as; in addition to. |
We need you to pay $50 for the school fees. Additionally, $50 will need to be paid in March. |
| 2071 |
agreeable |
If something is agreeable |
Jill is a very agreeable person. |
| 2072 |
allegation |
An allegation is a claim or a statement that is not proven and may or may not be true. |
The statement that our neighbor is a serial killer right now is an unconfirmed allegation.; They were arrested on allegations of trying to tamper with the evidence. |
| 2073 |
abruptness |
The state or quality of being abrupt. |
|
| 2074 |
anded |
The past tense and past participle of and. |
|
| 2075 |
anding |
The present participle of and. |
|
| 2076 |
Anglicans |
The plural form of Anglican; more than one (kind of) Anglican. |
|
| 2077 |
allegations |
The plural form of allegation; more than one (kind of) allegation. |
|
| 2078 |
agonies |
The plural form of agony; more than one (kind of) agony. |
|
| 2079 |
acquirer |
An acquirer is a person whose job is to acquire things. |
|
| 2080 |
acquirers |
The plural form of acquirer; more than one (kind of) acquirer. |
|
| 2081 |
ager |
An ager is a person who ages |
|
| 2082 |
agers |
The plural form of ager; more than one (kind of) ager. |
|
| 2083 |
additives |
The plural form of additive; more than one (kind of) additive. |
|
| 2084 |
appropriateness |
Appropriateness is the state or quality of being appropriate. |
|
| 2085 |
authoritativeness |
Authoritativeness is the state or quality of being authoritative. |
|
| 2086 |
appointee |
An appointee is a person appointed to a state or government position. |
|
| 2087 |
appointees |
The plural form of appointee; more than one (kind of) appointee. |
|
| 2088 |
Americanise |
If you Americanise something |
|
| 2089 |
Americanises |
The third-person singular form of Americanise. |
|
| 2090 |
Americanised |
The past tense and past participle of Americanise. |
|
| 2091 |
Americanising |
The present participle of Americanise. |
|
| 2092 |
ageing |
Ageing is when a person becomes older. |
|
| 2093 |
Americanisation |
Americanisation is when something is Americanised. |
|
| 2094 |
Americanisations |
The plural form of Americanisation; more than one (kind of) Americanisation. |
|
| 2095 |
ageism |
Ageism is prejudice against a person because of how old he or she is. |
|
| 2096 |
ageisms |
The plural form of ageism; more than one (kind of) ageism. |
|
| 2097 |
actively |
If something is done actively |
|
| 2098 |
Americanize |
If you Americanize something |
|
| 2099 |
agreeably |
If something is done agreeably |
|
| 2100 |
arguably |
If something is in a condition that is not certain |
|
| 2101 |
Americanizes |
The third-person singular form of Americanize. |
|
| 2102 |
Americanizing |
The present participle of Americanize. |
|
| 2103 |
admissibly |
If something is done admissibly |
|
| 2104 |
advertizement |
Advertizement is an alternative spelling of advertisement |
There was an advertisement for fruit on the wall. It had a big picture of an apple. |
| 2105 |
advertizements |
The plural form of advertizement; more than one (kind of) advertizement. |
|
| 2106 |
admittance |
Admittance is when something is admitted to. |
|
| 2107 |
admittances |
The plural form of admittance; more than one (kind of) admittance. |
|
| 2108 |
affectation |
Affectation is an attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real; false display; artificial show. |
|
| 2109 |
affectations |
The plural form of affectation; more than one (kind of) affectation. |
|
| 2110 |
advertizer |
An advertizer is a person or a company that tells the public about a product or a service |
|
| 2111 |
advertizers |
The plural form of advertizer; more than one (kind of) advertizer. |
|
| 2112 |
Americanization |
Americanization is when something is Americanized. |
|
| 2113 |
admissibility |
Admissibility is the state or quality of being admissible or allowable. |
|
| 2114 |
awfully |
If something is done awfully |
|
| 2115 |
admissibilities |
The plural form of admissibility; more than one (kind of) admissibility. |
|
| 2116 |
airy |
If something consists of air |
|
| 2117 |
airier |
The comparative form of airy; more airy. |
|
| 2118 |
airiest |
The superlative form of airy; most airy. |
|
| 2119 |
airiness |
Airiness is the state or quality of being airy. |
|
| 2120 |
airily |
If you do something airily |
|
| 2121 |
availability |
Availability is the state or quality of being available. |
|
| 2122 |
availabilities |
The plural form of availability; more than one (kind of) availability. |
|
| 2123 |
appropriately |
When something is done appropriately |
|
| 2124 |
applicability |
Applicability is how much something can be applied. |
|
| 2125 |
appropriacy |
Appropriacy means that something |
|
| 2126 |
associative |
An associative memory |
|
| 2127 |
attender |
An attender is a person who attends. |
|
| 2128 |
attenders |
The plural form of attender; more than one (kind of) attender. |
|
| 2129 |
applicator |
An applicator is a device used to put a substance |
|
| 2130 |
applicators |
The plural form of applicator; more than one (kind of) applicator. |
|
| 2131 |
arguable |
Something that is arguable is a thing that is not certain |
|
| 2132 |
armful |
A quantity of items that a person can hold in his arm or arms is called an armful. |
|
| 2133 |
artistic |
If something is artistic |
|
| 2134 |
associatively |
If something is called associatively |
|
| 2135 |
artistically |
If something is done artistically |
|
| 2136 |
arty |
An arty person is someone who is very interested in the arts. |
|
| 2137 |
authoritative |
If someone is authoritative |
|
| 2138 |
authoritatively |
If something is done authoritatively |
|
| 2139 |
anti-Semitisms |
The plural form of anti-Semitism; more than one (kind of) anti-Semitism. |
|
| 2140 |
adamantine |
If a substance is adamantine |
|
| 2141 |
adamant |
If something is adamant |
|
| 2142 |
adaptable |
If someone or something is adaptable |
|
| 2143 |
adaptive |
If someone or something is adaptive |
|
| 2144 |
adaptative |
If someone or something is adaptative |
|
| 2145 |
addable |
If something is addable |
|
| 2146 |
addible |
If something is addible |
|
| 2147 |
addictive |
If something is addictive |
Cigarettes are addictive because of the nicotine it has. |
| 2148 |
addled |
If an egg is addled |
|
| 2149 |
addlebrained |
If a person is addlebrained |
|
| 2150 |
addlepated |
If a person is addlepated |
|
| 2151 |
adenoid |
If something is adenoid |
|
| 2152 |
admittable |
If someone is admittable |
|
| 2153 |
admittible |
If someone is admittible |
|
| 2154 |
adoptable |
If someone or something is adoptable |
|
| 2155 |
adrenal |
If something is adrenal |
|
| 2156 |
adrenergic |
If something is adrenergic |
|
| 2157 |
adroit |
If someone is adroit at something |
She was adroit at leading our team. |
| 2158 |
adulterine |
A person who is adulterine was born because someone had sex with a person who they were not married to. |
|
| 2159 |
adumbrative |
If something is adumbrative |
|
| 2160 |
adulterous |
If someone is adulterous |
|
| 2161 |
anemic |
When someone is anemic |
|
| 2162 |
aren't |
:Template:unsure_of |
They aren't very happy.; John and Mary aren't playing.; Aren't you all hungry?; Aren't I invited? |
| 2163 |
ageists |
The plural form of ageist; more than one (kind of) ageist. |
|
| 2164 |
ante meridiem |
Usually abbreviated to a.m. |
The work day here formally begins at 8:00 ante meridiem. |
| 2165 |
aromantic |
When someone is aromantic |
|
| 2166 |
aromanticism |
Aromanticism means when you don't have any romantic attraction toward anyone. |
|
| 2167 |
aromantics |
The plural form of aromantic; more than one (kind of) aromantic. |
|
| 2168 |
allusion |
An indirect reference; a hint; a reference to something which is not explicitly mentioned. Its meaning is understood by the reader or the audience. |
|
| 2169 |
allusions |
The plural form of allusion; more than one (kind of) allusion. |
|
| 2170 |
adjunct |
An adjunct is something less important that is joined with something else. |
For her, beauty was an undoubted adjunct to her ability to move from one opportunity of employment up to another. |
| 2171 |
anthropology |
Anthropology is the study of humans and humanity as a whole. |
In anthropology class, you can learn about the history of human beings. |
| 2172 |
ameliorate |
When you ameliorate something |
The doctor said this medicine would ameliorate my headache.; If we hire more police officers, we can ameliorate the high amounts of crime in this city. |
| 2173 |
anatomy |
Anatomy is a type of science. It studies the parts that make up living things |
He studied for his anatomy test all night, but still couldn't remember the names of the bones in the body, or where all the organs are.; The anatomies of monkey brains and human brains are actually very similar. |
| 2174 |
adversary |
If a person is your adversary |
The history teacher said: "Our country's biggest adversary in the first war was our best ally in the second. We went from killing each other to fighting side by side in twenty years."; From the day we brought them home from the pet store, our two birds were adversaries. They hated each other, and they fought with each other so much that we had to put them in separate cages. |
| 2175 |
abiogeneses |
The plural form of abiogenesis; more than one (kind of) abiogenesis. |
|
| 2176 |
ain't |
The negative form of am; am not. |
I ain't happy. |
| 2177 |
atrocity |
An atrocity is a very cruel |
|
| 2178 |
atrocities |
The plural form of atrocity; more than one (kind of) atrocity. |
|
| 2179 |
alumnus |
Alumnus is a pupil or a student who has finished or is about to finish his/her school |
|
| 2180 |
alumna |
Alumna is a schoolgirl or a female student who has finished or is about to finish her school |
|
| 2181 |
alumni |
The plural form of alumnus; more than one (kind of) alumnus. |
|
| 2182 |
alumnae |
The plural form of alumna; more than one (kind of) alumna. |
|
| 2183 |
armpit |
An armpit is the area underneath the shoulder |
Please put the rags and the pieces of cloth between your armpits and the ropes. |
| 2184 |
armpits |
The plural form of armpit; more than one (kind of) armpit. |
|
| 2185 |
automate |
If you automate a process |
Automating the assembly process will increase our output. |
| 2186 |
antifreeze |
Antifreeze is a liquid used in cars to stop motor parts from freezing. |
|
| 2187 |
aide |
An aide is a helper; one who aids. |
|
| 2188 |
amnesty |
An amnesty is a forgiveness of a government to a large group of people for their offense. |
|
| 2189 |
amnesties |
The plural form of amnesty; more than one (kind of) amnesty. |
|
| 2190 |
anthropomorphism |
Anthropomorphism is the idea that a nonhuman animal |
|
| 2191 |
abbots |
The plural form of abbot; more than one (kind of) abbot. |
|
| 2192 |
arouse |
If something arouses a feeling or emotion |
Superiority arouses either anger or jealous of people. |
| 2193 |
arouses |
The third-person singular form of arouse. |
|
| 2194 |
aroused |
The past tense and past participle of arouse. |
|
| 2195 |
arousing |
The present participle of arouse. |
|
| 2196 |
aforesaid |
Something that was talked about before. |
|
| 2197 |
anaphrodisiac |
An anaphrodisiac is a substance that is usually taken to reduce your sexual desire. |
Take anaphrodisiacs if your libido is too high. |
| 2198 |
at least |
If something is at least some amount or level |
I don't know how much it costs, but it's at least $10.; This will take at least an hour. |
| 2199 |
at all |
You use at all when you want to emphasize that you are talking about any and every case. |
The school has done nothing at all to help us.; Can you lend me any money at all?; "Do you mind if I sit here?" "No, not at all."; If anyone at all wanted to keep this, we would keep it. |
| 2200 |
ascent |
The act of ascending. |
|
| 2201 |
annoyance |
An annoyance is something or someone that makes a person angry or bothered. |
|
| 2202 |
armor |
Armor is something you wear to protect your body. |
It was a story of a girl who dressed in armor and fought great battles. |
| 2203 |
anime |
Anime is an artistic style related to Japanese animation. |
|
| 2204 |
anticommunist |
An anticommunist is a person or thing that is against communism. |
|
| 2205 |
anticommunists |
The plural form of anticommunist; more than one (kind of) anticommunist. |
|
| 2206 |
auto |
Another way of spelling automobile. |
|
| 2207 |
autos |
The plural form of auto; more than one (kind of) auto. |
|
| 2208 |
alleyway |
An alleyway is a small street that is located behind buildings. |
The alleyway has a lot of grafitti. |
| 2209 |
alleyways |
The plural form of alleyway; more than one (kind of) alleyway. |
|
| 2210 |
alto |
An alto is a vocal range. It is higher than tenor and lower than soprano. |
The alto saxophone plays in the alto range. |
| 2211 |
altos |
The plural form of alto; more than one (kind of) alto. |
|
| 2212 |
aft |
At |
They spent their evening on the ship's deck. One stood fore, the other aft.; She could see land through the aft windows. |
| 2213 |
adorer |
An adorer is someone that adores another person or a thing. |
|
| 2214 |
adorers |
The plural form of adorer; more than one (kind of) adorer. |
|
| 2215 |
addiction |
An addiction is when someone is addicted to something |
Many people have a marijuana addiction. |
| 2216 |
addictions |
The plural form of addiction; more than one (kind of) addiction. |
|
| 2217 |
Andrew |
Andrew is a male given name. |
|
| 2218 |
Alvin |
Alvin is a male given name. |
|
| 2219 |
Alexander |
Alexander is a male given name. |
|
| 2220 |
Arnold |
Arnold is a male given name. |
|
| 2221 |
Albert |
Albert is a male given name. |
|
| 2222 |
Alfred |
Alfred is a male given name. |
|
| 2223 |
Adam |
Adam is a male given name. |
|
| 2224 |
Allan |
Allan is a male given name. |
|
| 2225 |
Aiden |
Aiden is a male given name. |
|
| 2226 |
Anthony |
Anthony is a male given name. |
|
| 2227 |
Arthur |
Arthur is a male given name. |
|
| 2228 |
Adolf |
Adolf is a male given name. |
|
| 2229 |
Amir |
Amir is a male given name. |
|
| 2230 |
Avery |
Avery is a male given name. |
|
| 2231 |
Archibald |
Archibald is a male given name. |
|
| 2232 |
Audrey |
Audrey is a female given name. |
|
| 2233 |
Amelia |
Amelia is a female given name. |
|
| 2234 |
Alyssa |
Alyssa is a female given name. |
|
| 2235 |
Alexandra |
Alexandra is a female given name. |
|
| 2236 |
Austin |
Austin is a male given name. |
|
| 2237 |
Ariana |
Ariana is a female given name. |
|
| 2238 |
Alexa |
Alexa is a female given name. |
|
| 2239 |
Allison |
Allison is a female given name. |
|
| 2240 |
Alexis |
Alexis is a unisex given name. |
Alexis is working on a report. |
| 2241 |
Abigail |
Abigail is a female given name. |
Abigail is working on a report. |
| 2242 |
admirably |
If you perform admirably |
Suárez has filled in admirably for the sick goalkeeper. |
| 2243 |
admiringly |
If you do something to someone or something admiringly |
"That was great, Reeves," I said admiringly. "You played beautifully."; "It's just what I wanted," he said, gazing admiringly at his new car. |
| 2244 |
airliner |
An airliner is a large airplane for carrying people. |
|
| 2245 |
alcoholism |
If you suffer from alcoholism you drink too much alcohol and it causes you problems. |
|
| 2246 |
articulation |
The articulation of a word or sound is the act of producing it in speech or music. |
We found no significant differences in articulation rate between the two speaking tasks. |
| 2247 |
airliners |
The plural form of airliner; more than one (kind of) airliner. |
|
| 2248 |
affective |
An affective response |
We explored the cognitive and affective responses of parents of youth ice hockey players to the change. |
| 2249 |
affluent |
If someone is affluent |
The affluent upper-class live in large houses. |
| 2250 |
asylum |
If a country or a church gives someone asylum |
The government granted asylum to the refugees. |
| 2251 |
asylums |
The plural form of asylum; more than one (kind of) asylum. |
|
| 2252 |
atoll |
An atoll is a reef or island that is made of coral. |
There are many atolls in the Pacific. |
| 2253 |
atolls |
The plural form of atoll; more than one (kind of) atoll. |
|
| 2254 |
apportion |
If you apportion something |
The money will be apportioned between the companies. |
| 2255 |
apportions |
The third-person singular form of apportion. |
|
| 2256 |
apportioned |
The past tense and past participle of apportion. |
|
| 2257 |
apportioning |
The present participle of apportion. |
|
| 2258 |
assassination |
An assassination is the murder of someone |
The assassination of John F. Kennedy happened in 1963. |
| 2259 |
assassinations |
The plural form of assassination; more than one (kind of) assassination. |
|
| 2260 |
archery |
Archery is an activity where people use bows to shoot arrows. |
Archery is an Olympic sport. |
| 2261 |
anthem |
An anthem is a type of song. |
Please stand for the national anthem. |
| 2262 |
anthems |
The plural form of anthem; more than one (kind of) anthem. |
|
| 2263 |
agonic |
A shape |
|
| 2264 |
agon |
An agon is a fight or argument in books |
The agon in It is between the kids and It. |
| 2265 |
agons |
The plural form of agon; more than one (kind of) agon. |
|
| 2266 |
agones |
The plural form of agon; more than one (kind of) agon. |
|
| 2267 |
agonics |
The plural form of agonic; more than one (kind of) agonic. |
|
| 2268 |
alpenglow |
An alpenglow is a red glow that shines from mountains. |
The alpenglow can be seen at sunrise or sunset. |
| 2269 |
alpenglows |
The plural form of alpenglow; more than one (kind of) alpenglow. |
|
| 2270 |
armory |
An armory is where weapons are kept. |
|
| 2271 |
armories |
The plural form of armory; more than one (kind of) armory. |
|
| 2272 |
aftermath |
The aftermath of a flood |
The aftermath of the flood was devastating.; The prices of food was very high in the aftermath of the drought. |
| 2273 |
aftermaths |
The plural form of aftermath; more than one (kind of) aftermath. |
|
| 2274 |
azalea |
An azalea is a type of plant that grows flowers. |
I have pansies, roses, and azaleas in my garden. |
| 2275 |
attentive |
If a person or animal is attentive |
An attentive audience, both young and old, was listening for any change.; Our server was attentive but not very knowledgeable about the food.; He was especially attentive toward his wife, and didn't want to leave her side for long. |
| 2276 |
avoidance |
Avoidance is the process of staying away from or not doing something. |
Tax avoidance is also high among business owners.; Behaviors including the avoidance of challenging activities increased.; We wonder what her avoidance of the topic meant. |
| 2277 |
airstrike |
An airstrike is an attack by the military that is done by using airplanes or missiles. |
President Trump ordered airstrikes against Syria. |
| 2278 |
ambient |
Something that is ambient is in the background and is on all sides of an object. |
The cup of tea cooled down to the ambient temperature. |
| 2279 |
alas |
You use "alas" to express regret. |
I thought you'd be here, but alas!; Alas! I wasn't able to make it. |
| 2280 |
a whole nother |
You use "a whole nother" thing to say that something is completely different from the previous topic. |
We already speak Spanish. Why do we have to learn a whole nother language? |
| 2281 |
assuage |
If you assuage a feeling |
We tried to assuage her anger about the damage. |
| 2282 |
amulet |
An amulet is an object a person keeps because he thinks it gives him good luck. |
|
| 2283 |
an apple a day keeps the doctor away |
An apple a day keeps the doctor away means that healthy food keeps you healthy. |
|
| 2284 |
auto- |
"auto-" is a prefix that is related to yourself. |
Autobiographies are written biographies about yourself. |
| 2285 |
Alejandro |
Alejandro is a Spanish male given name. |
|
| 2286 |
Andres |
Andres is a Spanish male given name. |
|
| 2287 |
Aidan |
Aidan is a male given name. |
|
| 2288 |
Annie |
Annie is a female given name. |
|
| 2289 |
adequacy |
Adequacy is the property of being good enough or sufficient. |
The fire department was sent to see adequacy of the escape plan. |
| 2290 |
app |
An app is a computer application. |
There are various apps on the internet that you can download or purchase. |
| 2291 |
atomic bomb |
Another name for nuclear bomb. |
|
| 2292 |
apps |
The plural form of app; more than one (kind of) app. |
|
| 2293 |
atomic bombs |
The plural form of atomic bomb; more than one (kind of) atomic bomb. |
|
| 2294 |
air draft |
Air draft is the distance from the surface of the water to the highest point on a vessel (a ship or boat). |
|
| 2295 |
air drafts |
The plural form of air draft; more than one (kind of) air draft. |
|
| 2296 |
algorithm |
An algorithm is a set of steps that reliably solve certain types of problems |
The new search algorithm was able to find a solution 5% faster than the previous algorithm. |
| 2297 |
ampere |
An ampere is the unit used to measure electric current. It is represented by the letter A. |
The circuit had a current of 6 amperes. |
| 2298 |
amperes |
The plural form of ampere; more than one (kind of) ampere. |
|
| 2299 |
annotate |
If you annotate a document or other text |
The research paper was annotated with an explanation of the context of one of the points. |
| 2300 |
annotates |
The third-person singular form of annotate. |
|
| 2301 |
annotated |
The past tense and past participle of annotate. |
|
| 2302 |
annotating |
The present participle of annotate. |
|
| 2303 |
annotation |
An annotation is a note or comment that is added on a document or diagram that explains something. |
The annotations in the bibliography provided a helpful explanation of the sources. |
| 2304 |
annotations |
The plural form of annotation; more than one (kind of) annotation. |
|
| 2305 |
attribution |
Attribution is the act of clearly acknowledging the creator of or reason for something. |
An attribution error occurs when you see somebody as responsible for things they are not responsible for.; Attributions of success and failure was different, depending on the person's role.; Social workers and service users differed in their causal attributions for poverty. |
| 2306 |
aura |
An aura is a feeling |
That place had a distinctive aura of wonder and majesty.; The man had an aura of confidence. |
| 2307 |
apprehension |
Apprehension is the anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen. |
|
| 2308 |
administer |
If you administer a test |
The school administers IELTS and TOEFL tests for students who need to take them. |
| 2309 |
auxiliary |
An auxiliary worker is one who assists the main workers. |
The auxiliary police receive basic police training but cannot carry a weapon. |
| 2310 |
archetype |
An archetype is something that all other similar ideas or objects are copied from. |
Things Fall Apart is considered an archetype for African literature. |
| 2311 |
archetypes |
The plural form of archetype; more than one (kind of) archetype. |
|
| 2312 |
alpha |
First letter of Greek. |
|
| 2313 |
atrocious |
Something that is atrocious is of a very bad quality or is disgusting. |
The movie's acting was atrocious.; The weather has been atrocious all week. |
| 2314 |
artillery |
Artillery is big weapons that look like cannons. |
The army units came under artillery fire. |
| 2315 |
alienate |
If you alienate somebody |
These children who just can't be quiet in class, may alienate friends and upset the classroom. |
| 2316 |
amasses |
The third-person singular form of amass. |
|
| 2317 |
amassed |
The past tense and past participle of amass. |
|
| 2318 |
amassing |
The present participle of amass. |
|
| 2319 |
Alicia |
Alicia is a female given name. |
|
| 2320 |
apron |
An apron is a piece of clothing that is worn to protect from spills. |
Chefs at this restaurant are required to wear aprons. |
| 2321 |
aprons |
The plural form of apron; more than one (kind of) apron. |
|
| 2322 |
aproned |
The past tense and past participle of apron. |
|
| 2323 |
aproning |
The present participle of apron. |
|
| 2324 |
amp |
An amp is the unit used to measure electric current. |
The fuse has a rating of 13 amps. |
| 2325 |
amps |
The plural form of amp; more than one (kind of) amp. |
|
| 2326 |
amped |
The past tense and past participle of amp. |
|
| 2327 |
amping |
The present participle of amp. |
|
| 2328 |
algorithms |
The plural form of algorithm; more than one (kind of) algorithm. |
|
| 2329 |
Alex |
Alex is a male given name. |
|
| 2330 |
attributions |
The plural form of attribution; more than one (kind of) attribution. |
|
| 2331 |
artilleries |
The plural form of artillery; more than one (kind of) artillery. |
|
| 2332 |
adequacies |
The plural form of adequacy; more than one (kind of) adequacy. |
|
| 2333 |
auxiliaries |
The plural form of auxiliary; more than one (kind of) auxiliary. |
|
| 2334 |
aides |
The plural form of aide; more than one (kind of) aide. |
|
| 2335 |
anatomies |
The plural form of anatomy; more than one (kind of) anatomy. |
|
| 2336 |
auras |
The plural form of aura; more than one (kind of) aura. |
|
| 2337 |
aurae |
The plural form of aura; more than one (kind of) aura. |
|
| 2338 |
airstrikes |
The plural form of airstrike; more than one (kind of) airstrike. |
|
| 2339 |
air strike |
An air strike is an attack by the military that is done by using airplanes or missiles. |
President Trump ordered air strikes against Syria. |
| 2340 |
air strikes |
The plural form of air strike; more than one (kind of) air strike. |
|
| 2341 |
avoidances |
The plural form of avoidance; more than one (kind of) avoidance. |
|
| 2342 |
articulations |
The plural form of articulation; more than one (kind of) articulation. |
|
| 2343 |
armoury |
An armory is where weapons are kept. |
|
| 2344 |
azaleas |
The plural form of azalea; more than one (kind of) azalea. |
|
| 2345 |
alienates |
The third-person singular form of alienate. |
|
| 2346 |
alienated |
The past tense and past participle of alienate. |
|
| 2347 |
alienating |
The present participle of alienate. |
|
| 2348 |
assuages |
The third-person singular form of assuage. |
|
| 2349 |
assuaged |
The past tense and past participle of assuage. |
|
| 2350 |
assuaging |
The present participle of assuage. |
|
| 2351 |
amulets |
The plural form of amulet; more than one (kind of) amulet. |
|
| 2352 |
ameliorates |
The third-person singular form of ameliorate. |
|
| 2353 |
ameliorated |
The past tense and past participle of ameliorate. |
|
| 2354 |
ameliorating |
The present participle of ameliorate. |
|
| 2355 |
Algerian |
An Algerian is a person or thing that comes from Algeria. |
|
| 2356 |
Algerians |
The plural form of Algerian; more than one (kind of) Algerian. |
|
| 2357 |
alphas |
The plural form of alpha; more than one (kind of) alpha. |
|
| 2358 |
abrasives |
The plural form of abrasive; more than one (kind of) abrasive. |
|
| 2359 |
astrologist |
An astrologist is a person who studies astrology. |
|
| 2360 |
astrologists |
The plural form of astrologist; more than one (kind of) astrologist. |
|
| 2361 |
astrologer |
An astrologer is a person who studies astrology. |
|
| 2362 |
astrologers |
The plural form of astrologer; more than one (kind of) astrologer. |
|
| 2363 |
automates |
The third-person singular form of automate. |
|
| 2364 |
automated |
The past tense and past participle of automate. |
|
| 2365 |
automating |
The present participle of automate. |
|
| 2366 |
avocadoes |
The plural form of avocado; more than one (kind of) avocado. |
|
| 2367 |
apprehensions |
The plural form of apprehension; more than one (kind of) apprehension. |
|
| 2368 |
armouries |
The plural form of armoury; more than one (kind of) armoury. |
|
| 2369 |
administers |
The third-person singular form of administer. |
|
| 2370 |
administered |
The past tense and past participle of administer. |
|
| 2371 |
administering |
The present participle of administer. |
|
| 2372 |
annoyances |
The plural form of annoyance; more than one (kind of) annoyance. |
|
| 2373 |
adversaries |
The plural form of adversary; more than one (kind of) adversary. |
|
| 2374 |
abruptnesses |
The plural form of abruptness; more than one (kind of) abruptness. |
|
| 2375 |
auditioner |
An auditioner is a person who conducts an audition. |
|
| 2376 |
auditioners |
The plural form of auditioner; more than one (kind of) auditioner. |
|
| 2377 |
auditionee |
An auditionee is a person who participates in an audition. |
|
| 2378 |
auditionees |
The plural form of auditionee; more than one (kind of) auditionee. |
|
| 2379 |
appraise |
If you appraise something |
They painting was appraised at $70,000. |
| 2380 |
appraises |
The third-person singular form of appraise. |
|
| 2381 |
appraised |
The past tense and past participle of appraise. |
|
| 2382 |
appraising |
The present participle of appraise. |
|
| 2383 |
abrupter |
The comparative form of abrupt; more abrupt. |
|
| 2384 |
abruptest |
The superlative form of abrupt; most abrupt. |
|
| 2385 |
armors |
The plural form of armor; more than one (kind of) armor. |
|
| 2386 |
aromatic |
If something is aromatic |
She was advised to use aromatic oils to relieve stress. |
| 2387 |
antagonist |
An antagonist is an opponent or enemy. |
|
| 2388 |
antagonists |
The plural form of antagonist; more than one (kind of) antagonist. |
|
| 2389 |
absolutism |
Absolutism is a form of monarchy that has a strong monarch in charge of a bureaucracy under him or herself. |
|
| 2390 |
ascents |
The plural form of ascent; more than one (kind of) ascent. |
|
| 2391 |
Augusta |
Augusta is a female given name. |
|
| 2392 |
albedoes |
The plural form of albedo; more than one (kind of) albedo. |
|
| 2393 |
adhesion |
Adhesion is the ability of a substance to stick to another substance. |
|
| 2394 |
adhesions |
The plural form of adhesion; more than one (kind of) adhesion. |
|
| 2395 |
adhesiveness |
Adhesiveness is the quality of being adhesive. |
|
| 2396 |
allegiance |
Allegiance is the loyalty or commitment to some cause. |
|
| 2397 |
allegiances |
The plural form of allegiance; more than one (kind of) allegiance. |
|
| 2398 |
agile |
If something or someone is agile |
Monkeys are agile climbers. |
| 2399 |
acknowledgment |
An acknowledgment is the acceptance of the truth or existence of something. |
There was no acknowledgment for the pain he went through. |
| 2400 |
acknowledgments |
The plural form of acknowledgment; more than one (kind of) acknowledgment. |
|
| 2401 |
aileron |
The aileron is the hinged part on the trailing edge of an airplane wing |
|
| 2402 |
ailerons |
The plural form of aileron; more than one (kind of) aileron. |
|
| 2403 |
augment |
If something is augmented |
The money from renting out the spare room can augment his income. |
| 2404 |
augments |
The third-person singular form of augment. |
|
| 2405 |
augmented |
The past tense and past participle of augment. |
|
| 2406 |
augmenting |
The present participle of augment. |
|
| 2407 |
adjuncts |
The plural form of adjunct; more than one (kind of) adjunct. |
|
| 2408 |
artisan |
An artisan is a skilled manual worker who uses tools and machinery in a particular craft. |
|
| 2409 |
artisans |
The plural form of artisan; more than one (kind of) artisan. |
|
| 2410 |
artisanal |
If something is artisanal |
This artisanal bread is tastier than the mass produced bread you bought that day. |
| 2411 |
automation |
Automation is the act or process of controlling machines or devices in a more automatic way |
|
| 2412 |
automations |
The plural form of automation; more than one (kind of) automation. |
|
| 2413 |
aquatic |
Aquatic plants |
The number of aquatic plants in the river has dropped. |
| 2414 |
aquatics |
The plural form of aquatic; more than one (kind of) aquatic. |
|
| 2415 |
anthropometry |
Anthropometry is the science of measurements and proportions of the human body. |
|
| 2416 |
anthropometries |
The plural form of anthropometry; more than one (kind of) anthropometry. |
|
| 2417 |
arsenal |
An arsenal is a collection of weapons and military equipment. |
|
| 2418 |
arsenals |
The plural form of arsenal; more than one (kind of) arsenal. |
|
| 2419 |
ancestral |
If something is ancestral |
|
| 2420 |
accomplishment |
An accomplishment is something that has been achieved successfully. |
Winning a gold medal from the Olympics is one of her greatest accomplishments. |
| 2421 |
accomplishments |
The plural form of accomplishment; more than one (kind of) accomplishment. |
|
| 2422 |
autobiography |
An autobiography is the story of the author's life. |
|
| 2423 |
autobiographies |
The plural form of autobiography; more than one (kind of) autobiography. |
|
| 2424 |
attorney |
An attorney is a lawyer who is appointed to act for a person in business or legal matters. |
|
| 2425 |
attorneys |
The plural form of attorney; more than one (kind of) attorney. |
|
| 2426 |
attorney-at-law |
An attorney-at-law is a lawyer who is qualified to represent someone in court. |
|
| 2427 |
attorney at law |
An attorney at law is a lawyer who is qualified to represent someone in court. |
|
| 2428 |
attorneys at law |
The plural form of attorney at law; more than one (kind of) attorney at law. |
|
| 2429 |
attorneys-at-law |
The plural form of attorney-at-law; more than one (kind of) attorney-at-law. |
|
| 2430 |
Ambazonia |
Ambazonia is the name of a proposed country claimed by Cameroon. |
|
| 2431 |
Ambazonian |
A person from Ambazonia or of Ambazonian descent. |
|
| 2432 |
arbitrate |
If a person arbitrates a dispute |
to arbitrate a disputed case |
| 2433 |
arbitrates |
The third-person singular form of arbitrate. |
|
| 2434 |
arbitrated |
The past tense and past participle of arbitrate. |
|
| 2435 |
arbitrating |
The present participle of arbitrate. |
|
| 2436 |
active duty |
If a person is on active duty |
Mark, the naval officer, left work because she had been called to active duty. |
| 2437 |
anion |
An anion is a negatively charged ion. |
|
| 2438 |
anions |
The plural form of anion; more than one (kind of) anion. |
|
| 2439 |
apex |
The apex of something is located at its highest or greatest point. |
The apex of the building |
| 2440 |
apexes |
The plural form of apex; more than one (kind of) apex. |
|
| 2441 |
apices |
The plural form of apex; more than one (kind of) apex. |
|
| 2442 |
antisocial |
If a person is antisocial |
|
| 2443 |
around the corner |
If an event is around the corner |
The examinations are just around the corner, so please put in your best effort. |
| 2444 |
axle |
An axle is the pin or spindle on which a wheel revolves |
|
| 2445 |
axles |
The plural form of axle; more than one (kind of) axle. |
|
| 2446 |
axel |
An axel is a jump that includes one or more complete turns and a half turn while in the air. |
|
| 2447 |
axels |
The plural form of axel; more than one (kind of) axel. |
|
| 2448 |
axil |
An axil is the upper angle between a leaf and a stem. |
|
| 2449 |
axils |
The plural form of axil; more than one (kind of) axil. |
|
| 2450 |
axiom |
An axiom is an established principle or statement which is universally accepted. |
|
| 2451 |
axioms |
The plural form of axiom; more than one (kind of) axiom. |
|
| 2452 |
authorisation |
An authorisation is a permission to do something. |
I've got authorisation. Call the office and you'll see. |
| 2453 |
authorization |
An authorization is a permission to do something. |
I've got authorization. Call the office and you'll see. |
| 2454 |
authorisations |
The plural form of authorisation; more than one (kind of) authorisation. |
|
| 2455 |
authorizations |
The plural form of authorization; more than one (kind of) authorization. |
|
| 2456 |
alimony |
An alimony is an amount of money that a court requires a divorced person to pay regularly to the person they used to be married to. |
|
| 2457 |
alimonies |
The plural form of alimony; more than one (kind of) alimony. |
|
| 2458 |
atrophy |
If a part of your body atrophies |
Her calf muscles began to atrophy when she started using the wheelchair. |
| 2459 |
atrophies |
The plural form of atrophy; more than one (kind of) atrophy. |
|
| 2460 |
atrophied |
The past tense and past participle of atrophy. |
|
| 2461 |
atrophying |
The present participle of atrophy. |
|
| 2462 |
Aries |
Aries is a constellation of the zodiac supposedly shaped like a ram. |
|
| 2463 |
abstinences |
The plural form of abstinence; more than one (kind of) abstinence. |
|
| 2464 |
airmails |
The plural form of airmail; more than one (kind of) airmail. |
|
| 2465 |
accentuate |
If you accentuate something |
|
| 2466 |
accentuates |
The third-person singular form of accentuate. |
|
| 2467 |
accentuated |
The past tense and past participle of accentuate. |
|
| 2468 |
accentuating |
The present participle of accentuate. |
|
| 2469 |
annul |
If something is annulled |
|
| 2470 |
annuls |
The third-person singular form of annul. |
|
| 2471 |
annulled |
The past tense and past participle of annul. |
|
| 2472 |
annulling |
The present participle of annul. |
|
| 2473 |
Aquarius |
Aquarius is a constellation of the zodiac supposedly shaped like like a water carrier. |
|
| 2474 |
acknowledgement |
An acknowledgement is the acceptance of the truth or existence of something. |
There was no acknowledgement for the pain he went through. |
| 2475 |
acknowledgements |
The plural form of acknowledgement; more than one (kind of) acknowledgement. |
|
| 2476 |
authenticate |
If you authenticate something |
He didn't manage to authenticate the portrait, it's probably a fake. |
| 2477 |
authenticates |
The third-person singular form of authenticate. |
|
| 2478 |
authenticated |
The past tense and past participle of authenticate. |
|
| 2479 |
authenticating |
The present participle of authenticate. |
|
| 2480 |
authentication |
Authentication is the process of verifying that something is genuine or valid. |
|
| 2481 |
authentications |
The plural form of authentication; more than one (kind of) authentication. |
|
| 2482 |
atomic wedgie |
Atomic wedgie is a form of bullying in which one person pulls the victim’s underwear over his head. |
|
| 2483 |
anarchist |
An anarchist is a person who believes in or advocates the absence of hierarchy and authority in most forms. |
|
| 2484 |
anarchists |
The plural form of anarchist; more than one (kind of) anarchist. |
|
| 2485 |
anarchy |
Anarchy is the state of a society being without authorities or an authoritative governing body. |
|
| 2486 |
anarchies |
The plural form of anarchy; more than one (kind of) anarchy. |
|
| 2487 |
autistic |
If a person is autistic |
John was autistic, so he did not learn like others. |
| 2488 |
autistics |
The plural form of autistic; more than one (kind of) autistic. |
|
| 2489 |
ambulate |
If you ambulate yourself |
Peter slowly ambulated to the bathroom, favoring his strained knee. |
| 2490 |
ambulates |
The third-person singular form of ambulate. |
|
| 2491 |
ambulated |
The past tense and past participle of ambulate. |
|
| 2492 |
ambulating |
The present participle of ambulate. |
|
| 2493 |
annunciation |
An annunciation is the announcement of something. |
|
| 2494 |
annunciations |
The plural form of annunciation; more than one (kind of) annunciation. |
|
| 2495 |
annunciate |
If you annunciate something |
|
| 2496 |
annunciates |
The third-person singular form of annunciate. |
|
| 2497 |
annunciated |
The past tense and past participle of annunciate. |
|
| 2498 |
annunciating |
The present participle of annunciate. |
|
| 2499 |
aplomb |
If you do something with aplomb |
She passed the test with aplomb. |
| 2500 |
arpeggio |
An arpeggio is the notes of a chord played individually instead of simultaneously |
|
| 2501 |
arpeggios |
The plural form of arpeggio; more than one (kind of) arpeggio. |
|
| 2502 |
arpeggi |
The plural form of arpeggio; more than one (kind of) arpeggio. |
|
| 2503 |
avow |
If you avow |
|
| 2504 |
avows |
The third-person singular form of avow. |
|
| 2505 |
avowed |
The past tense and past participle of avow. |
|
| 2506 |
avowing |
The present participle of avow. |
|
| 2507 |
adventurous |
An adventurous person is willing to take risks or to try out new methods. |
|
| 2508 |
adjudge |
If you adjudge something |
She was adjudged guilty. |
| 2509 |
adjudges |
The third-person singular form of adjudge. |
|
| 2510 |
adjudged |
The past tense and past participle of adjudge. |
|
| 2511 |
adjudging |
The present participle of adjudge. |
|
| 2512 |
airstrip |
An aircraft is an aircraft landing field |
|
| 2513 |
airstrips |
The plural form of airstrip; more than one (kind of) airstrip. |
|
| 2514 |
amphitheatre |
An amphitheatre is an outdoor theatre with a central space |
|
| 2515 |
amphitheatres |
The plural form of amphitheatre; more than one (kind of) amphitheatre. |
|
| 2516 |
amphitheater |
An amphitheater is an outdoor theatre with a central space |
|
| 2517 |
amphitheaters |
The plural form of amphitheater; more than one (kind of) amphitheater. |
|
| 2518 |
aristocracy |
An aristocracy is the highest class of people in certain societies |
|
| 2519 |
aristocracies |
The plural form of aristocracy; more than one (kind of) aristocracy. |
|
| 2520 |
aristocrat |
An aristocrat is a person that is a member the aristocracy. |
|
| 2521 |
aristocrats |
The plural form of aristocrat; more than one (kind of) aristocrat. |
|
| 2522 |
autopsy |
An autopsy is a dissection performed on a cadaver to find the possible cause(s) of death. |
|
| 2523 |
autopsies |
The plural form of autopsy; more than one (kind of) autopsy. |
|
| 2524 |
autopsied |
The past tense and past participle of autopsy. |
|
| 2525 |
autopsying |
The present participle of autopsy. |
|
| 2526 |
artificially |
If you do something artificially |
The actor said his lines artificially, with too much expression. |
| 2527 |
adorations |
The plural form of adoration; more than one (kind of) adoration. |
|
| 2528 |
antelope |
An antelope is an mammal similar to deer. |
|
| 2529 |
antelopes |
The plural form of antelope; more than one (kind of) antelope. |
|
| 2530 |
anvil |
An anvil is a heavy iron block used in the blacksmith trade as a surface upon which metal can be struck and shaped. |
|
| 2531 |
anvils |
The plural form of anvil; more than one (kind of) anvil. |
|
| 2532 |
apparel |
Clothing |
|
| 2533 |
apparels |
The plural form of apparel; more than one (kind of) apparel. |
|
| 2534 |
appareled |
The past tense and past participle of apparel. |
|
| 2535 |
apparelled |
The past tense and past participle of apparel. |
|
| 2536 |
appareling |
The present participle of apparel. |
|
| 2537 |
apparelling |
The present participle of apparel. |
|
| 2538 |
aspirate |
An aspirate is the puff of air that accompanies the release of a plosive consonant. |
|
| 2539 |
aspirates |
The plural form of aspirate; more than one (kind of) aspirate. |
|
| 2540 |
aspirated |
The past tense and past participle of aspirate. |
|
| 2541 |
aspirating |
The present participle of aspirate. |
|
| 2542 |
audible |
If something is audible |
|
| 2543 |
artery |
The artery is a blood vessel from the heart that transports blood away from the heart. |
|
| 2544 |
arteries |
The plural form of artery; more than one (kind of) artery. |
|
| 2545 |
amputate |
If someone has been amputated |
|
| 2546 |
amputates |
The third-person singular form of amputate. |
|
| 2547 |
amputated |
The past tense and past participle of amputate. |
|
| 2548 |
amputating |
The present participle of amputate. |
|
| 2549 |
amputee |
An amputee is a person who has one or more limbs removed. |
|
| 2550 |
amputees |
The plural form of amputee; more than one (kind of) amputee. |
|
| 2551 |
amputation |
Amputation is the act of removing someone's limbs surgically. |
|
| 2552 |
amputations |
The plural form of amputation; more than one (kind of) amputation. |
|
| 2553 |
athletic |
Having to do with athletes. |
Are you a member of the American Athletic Association? |
| 2554 |
animation |
Animation is a way of making a movie from many still images or drawings. The images are put together one after another |
Adventure Time is a great animation. |
| 2555 |
animations |
The plural form of animation; more than one (kind of) animation. |
|
| 2556 |
animate |
If something is animate |
|
| 2557 |
animates |
The third-person singular form of animate. |
|
| 2558 |
animated |
The past tense and past participle of animate. |
|
| 2559 |
animating |
The present participle of animate. |
|
| 2560 |
animes |
The plural form of anime; more than one (kind of) anime. |
|
| 2561 |
avid |
An avid person is enthusiastic and shows great interest in something. |
I'm an avid reader. |
| 2562 |
aviation |
Aviation is the art or science of making and flying aircraft |
|
| 2563 |
aviations |
The plural form of aviation; more than one (kind of) aviation. |
|
| 2564 |
Anglophobia |
Anglophobia is the fear or dislike of things that are English or British |
|
| 2565 |
astrophobia |
Astrophobia is the fear or dislike of stars |
|
| 2566 |
aquaphobia |
Aquaphobia is the fear or dislike of water or drowning |
|
| 2567 |
agitate |
If you agitate someone |
|
| 2568 |
agitates |
The third-person singular form of agitate. |
|
| 2569 |
agitated |
The past tense and past participle of agitate. |
|
| 2570 |
agitating |
The present participle of agitate. |
|
| 2571 |
attributive |
An attributive modifier is a modifier of a noun |
In a big tree, the adjective big is attributive, but in the tree is big, it is predicative. |
| 2572 |
affiliated |
The past tense and past participle of affiliate. |
|
| 2573 |
affiliating |
The present participle of affiliate. |
|
| 2574 |
apprehend |
If someone is apprehended |
Officers apprehended the suspect two streets away from the bank. |
| 2575 |
apprehends |
The third-person singular form of apprehend. |
|
| 2576 |
apprehended |
The past tense and past participle of apprehend. |
|
| 2577 |
apprehending |
The present participle of apprehend. |
|
| 2578 |
array |
A collection or assortment of things. |
|
| 2579 |
arrays |
The plural form of array; more than one (kind of) array. |
|
| 2580 |
arrayed |
The past tense and past participle of array. |
|
| 2581 |
arraying |
The present participle of array. |
|
| 2582 |
astound |
If you are astounded |
|
| 2583 |
astounds |
The third-person singular form of astound. |
|
| 2584 |
astounded |
The past tense and past participle of astound. |
|
| 2585 |
astounding |
The present participle of astound. |
|
| 2586 |
anglo |
An anglo is an English person or person of English ancestry. |
Back when we went to the World Cup in South Africa, we saw many anglos waving English flags. |
| 2587 |
anglos |
The plural form of anglo; more than one (kind of) anglo. |
|
| 2588 |
ancestry |
Ancestry is a person's family or ethnic descent. |
|
| 2589 |
ancestries |
The plural form of ancestry; more than one (kind of) ancestry. |
|
| 2590 |
awe |
Awe is a feeling of fear and reverence. |
|
| 2591 |
awes |
The third-person singular form of awe. |
|
| 2592 |
awed |
The past tense and past participle of awe. |
|
| 2593 |
awing |
The present participle of awe. |
|
| 2594 |
annihilate |
If something is annihilated |
An atom bomb can annihilate a whole city. |
| 2595 |
annihilates |
The third-person singular form of annihilate. |
|
| 2596 |
annihilated |
The past tense and past participle of annihilate. |
|
| 2597 |
annihilating |
The present participle of annihilate. |
|
| 2598 |
awaken |
If you awaken somebody |
I was awakened a little after 11:00 by the phone.; I get to sleep easily and awaken feeling good. |
| 2599 |
awakens |
The third-person singular form of awaken. |
|
| 2600 |
awakened |
The past tense and past participle of awaken. |
|
| 2601 |
awakening |
The present participle of awaken. |
|
| 2602 |
admonition |
An admonition is a firm warning. |
He gave an admonition to each of the players as a firm warning. |
| 2603 |
admonitions |
The plural form of admonition; more than one (kind of) admonition. |
|
| 2604 |
antler |
Antlers are the bony structure on the head of deer |
|
| 2605 |
antlers |
The plural form of antler; more than one (kind of) antler. |
|
| 2606 |
affirm |
If you affirm someone |
She affirmed that she would go when I asked her. |
| 2607 |
affirms |
The third-person singular form of affirm. |
|
| 2608 |
affirmed |
The past tense and past participle of affirm. |
|
| 2609 |
affirming |
The present participle of affirm. |
|
| 2610 |
alight |
If you alight from a vehicle |
Passengers are alighting from the carriage. |
| 2611 |
alights |
The third-person singular form of alight. |
|
| 2612 |
alighted |
The past tense and past participle of alight. |
|
| 2613 |
alighting |
The present participle of alight. |
|
| 2614 |
apple sauce |
Apple sauce is sauce that is made out of apples. |
|
| 2615 |
alkaline |
Something that is alkaline has a pH level more than 7 |
|
| 2616 |
anguished |
The past tense and past participle of anguish. |
|
| 2617 |
anguishing |
The present participle of anguish. |
|
| 2618 |
acumen |
Acumen is the ability to make good judgements and take quick decisions. |
|
| 2619 |
acumens |
The plural form of acumen; more than one (kind of) acumen. |
|
| 2620 |
alive and kicking |
If a person is alive and kicking |
|
| 2621 |
add fuel to the fire |
If you add fuel to the fire |
|
| 2622 |
alembic |
An alembic is a old chemical apparatus that consists of two retorts connected by a tube. It is used to purify substances by distillation |
|
| 2623 |
alembics |
The plural form of alembic; more than one (kind of) alembic. |
|
| 2624 |
awesome |
If something is awesome |
I love this book, it's awesome. |
| 2625 |
awesomer |
The comparative form of awesome; more awesome. |
|
| 2626 |
awesomest |
The superlative form of awesome; most awesome. |
|
| 2627 |
acne |
Acne is an infection of the skin |
|
| 2628 |
acnes |
The plural form of acne; more than one (kind of) acne. |
|
| 2629 |
assort |
If you assort something |
|
| 2630 |
assorts |
The third-person singular form of assort. |
|
| 2631 |
assorting |
The present participle of assort. |
|
| 2632 |
assorted |
The past tense and past participle of assort. |
|
| 2633 |
airtime |
Airtime is the duration which a radio or television program is transmitted. |
Can you get me some airtime for my latest single? |
| 2634 |
airtimes |
The plural form of airtime; more than one (kind of) airtime. |
|
| 2635 |
ampler |
The comparative form of ample; more ample. |
|
| 2636 |
amplest |
The superlative form of ample; most ample. |
|
| 2637 |
accompaniment |
Accompaniment is music played as background to a featured musician. |
She has produced 10 new songs recorded with orchestral or big-band accompaniment. |
| 2638 |
accompaniments |
The plural form of accompaniment; more than one (kind of) accompaniment. |
|
| 2639 |
academics |
The plural form of academic; more than one (kind of) academic. |
|
| 2640 |
academically |
If you are academically gifted |
|
| 2641 |
arcade |
An arcade is a covered passage with shops on both sides. |
|
| 2642 |
arcades |
The plural form of arcade; more than one (kind of) arcade. |
|
| 2643 |
alcove |
An alcove is a small recessed area in the wall of a larger room. |
|
| 2644 |
alcoves |
The plural form of alcove; more than one (kind of) alcove. |
|
| 2645 |
accountability |
Accountability is the state of being open and honest about your responsibilities |
It's too often the case that police can avoid accountability for their actions.; Citizens should demand greater accountability and effectiveness from their government. |
| 2646 |
accountabilities |
The plural form of accountability; more than one (kind of) accountability. |
|
| 2647 |
acreage |
The acerage of a property is the area in acres that it covers. |
We increased corn acreage by ten percent last year. |
| 2648 |
acreages |
The plural form of acreage; more than one (kind of) acreage. |
|
| 2649 |
aggravation |
Aggravation is the feeling of being angry |
The fact that the children never cleaned was a source of great aggravation for their parents. |
| 2650 |
artefact |
An artefact is an object that was made by a human. |
|
| 2651 |
artifact |
An artifact is an object that was made by a human. |
|
| 2652 |
artefacts |
The plural form of artefact; more than one (kind of) artefact. |
|
| 2653 |
artifacts |
The plural form of artifact; more than one (kind of) artifact. |
|
| 2654 |
aggregation |
Aggregation is the process of bringing things together. |
Greater aggregation of cell phone data will create more privacy issues. |
| 2655 |
agonise |
If you agonise over/about a difficult decision or choice |
I have been agonising over whether or not to say something to you.; Don't spend hours or days agonising about what to do. |
| 2656 |
agonize |
If you agonize over/about a difficult decision or choice |
I have been agonizing over whether or not to say something to you.; Don't spend hours or days agonizing about what to do. |
| 2657 |
agonising |
An agonising choice |
The wait to hear whether his wife had survived was agonising. |
| 2658 |
agonises |
The third-person singular form of agonise. |
|
| 2659 |
agonised |
The past tense and past participle of agonise. |
|
| 2660 |
agonizing |
An agonizing choice |
The wait to hear whether his wife had survived was agonizing. |
| 2661 |
agonizes |
The third-person singular form of agonize. |
|
| 2662 |
agonized |
The past tense and past participle of agonize. |
|
| 2663 |
amplifier |
An amplifier is an electronic device that increases the strength of a sound or signal. |
You need to plug in the amplifier to get any sound. |
| 2664 |
amplifiers |
The plural form of amplifier; more than one (kind of) amplifier. |
|
| 2665 |
annually |
If something happens annually |
The meeting is held annually in Toronto. |
| 2666 |
apprise |
If you apprise someone |
|
| 2667 |
apprises |
The third-person singular form of apprise. |
|
| 2668 |
apprised |
The past tense and past participle of apprise. |
|
| 2669 |
apprising |
The present participle of apprise. |
|
| 2670 |
Ayn |
Ayn is a province in northern Somalia |
Ayn or Cayn is settled by the reer darawiish community in Khatumo. |
| 2671 |
alms |
Alms is something that is given as charity |
|
| 2672 |
absorptivity |
The absorptivity of a material is defined by how much the material can absorb another substance. |
|
| 2673 |
absorptivities |
The plural form of absorptivity; more than one (kind of) absorptivity. |
|
| 2674 |
append |
If you append something |
notes appended to a book chapter |
| 2675 |
appends |
The third-person singular form of append. |
|
| 2676 |
appended |
The past tense and past participle of append. |
|
| 2677 |
appending |
The present participle of append. |
|
| 2678 |
abaci |
The plural form of abacus; more than one (kind of) abacus. |
|
| 2679 |
absolutisms |
The plural form of absolutism; more than one (kind of) absolutism. |
|
| 2680 |
abscess |
An abscess is an accumulation of pus that has built up within the body tissue. |
|
| 2681 |
abscesses |
The plural form of abscess; more than one (kind of) abscess. |
|
| 2682 |
accolade |
An accolade is an acknowledgement given to someone for something they did. |
|
| 2683 |
accolades |
The plural form of accolade; more than one (kind of) accolade. |
|
| 2684 |
anaphrodisiacs |
The plural form of anaphrodisiac; more than one (kind of) anaphrodisiac. |
|
| 2685 |
Alice |
Alice is a female given name. |
|
| 2686 |
Andy |
Andy is a male given name. |
|
| 2687 |
Ann |
Ann is a female given name. |
|
| 2688 |
abiotrophies |
The plural form of abiotrophy; more than one (kind of) abiotrophy. |
|
| 2689 |
arduous |
If a something is arduous |
|
| 2690 |
accelerometer |
An accelerometer is a device that is used to measure acceleration. |
|
| 2691 |
accelerometers |
The plural form of accelerometer; more than one (kind of) accelerometer. |
|
| 2692 |
accomplice |
An accomplice is a person who helps someone with a crime. |
|
| 2693 |
accomplices |
The plural form of accomplice; more than one (kind of) accomplice. |
|
| 2694 |
anesthetize |
If you anesthetize a person |
Just prior to surgery the doctor will anesthetize him and he will sleep for four hours. |
| 2695 |
anaesthetise |
If you anaesthetise a person |
Just prior to surgery the doctor will anaesthetise him and he will sleep for four hours. |
| 2696 |
anaesthetises |
The third-person singular form of anaesthetise. |
|
| 2697 |
anaesthetised |
The past tense and past participle of anaesthetise. |
|
| 2698 |
anaesthetising |
The present participle of anaesthetise. |
|
| 2699 |
anesthetizes |
The third-person singular form of anaesthetize. |
|
| 2700 |
anesthetizing |
The present participle of anaesthetize. |
|
| 2701 |
anesthetized |
The past tense and past participle of anaesthetize. |
|
| 2702 |
anesthesia |
Anesthesia is an artificial method of making a person insensitive to pain. |
|
| 2703 |
anaesthesia |
Anaesthesia is an artificial method of making a person insensitive to pain. |
|
| 2704 |
anesthesias |
The plural form of anesthesia; more than one (kind of) anesthesia. |
|
| 2705 |
anaesthesias |
The plural form of anaesthesia; more than one (kind of) anaesthesia. |
|
| 2706 |
anode |
An anode is an electrode through which the conventional current enters into a polarized electrical device. |
|
| 2707 |
anodes |
The plural form of anode; more than one (kind of) anode. |
|
| 2708 |
absurder |
The comparative form of absurd; more absurd. |
|
| 2709 |
absurdest |
The superlative form of absurd; most absurd. |
|
| 2710 |
addendum |
An addendum is something that is added at the end of a document. |
|
| 2711 |
addendums |
The plural form of addendum; more than one (kind of) addendum. |
|
| 2712 |
addenda |
The plural form of addendum; more than one (kind of) addendum. |
|
| 2713 |
adorn |
If you adorn something |
|
| 2714 |
adorns |
The third-person singular form of adorn. |
|
| 2715 |
adorned |
The past tense and past participle of adorn. |
|
| 2716 |
adorning |
The present participle of adorn. |
|
| 2717 |
asperse |
If you asperse someone |
|
| 2718 |
asperses |
The third-person singular form of asperse. |
|
| 2719 |
aspersed |
The past tense and past participle of asperse. |
|
| 2720 |
aspersing |
The present participle of asperse. |
|
| 2721 |
allosexuality |
Allosexuality refers to the state of having a libido or the ability to be sexually aroused. |
A person who has allosexuality is someone with a libido. |
| 2722 |
allosexual |
When someone is allosexual |
|
| 2723 |
amorous |
If an allosexual person is amorous |
You make me rather amorous when you take off a lot of your clothes. |
| 2724 |
allosexuals |
The plural form of allosexual; more than one (kind of) allosexual. |
|
| 2725 |
apprehensive |
If a person is apprehensive |
|
| 2726 |
amazement |
Amazement is the feeling you have when something surprises you very much. |
I stared at her in amazement. |
| 2727 |
amazements |
The plural form of amazement; more than one (kind of) amazement. |
|
| 2728 |
allosexually |
If something is done allosexually |
|
| 2729 |
auntcest |
Auntcest is a romantic relationship with one's aunts. |
|
| 2730 |
Ariel |
Ariel is a female given name. |
|
| 2731 |
Ashley |
Ashley is a female given name. |
|
| 2732 |
accede |
If you accede |
|
| 2733 |
accedes |
The third-person singular form of accede. |
|
| 2734 |
acceded |
The past tense and past participle of accede. |
|
| 2735 |
acceding |
The present participle of accede. |
|
| 2736 |
aimless |
If someone is aimless |
He lived an aimless life. |
| 2737 |
adequately |
If something is done adequately |
He completed the homework adequately . |
| 2738 |
as well |
You use as well to show that something applies in the same way as something else you've already mentioned. |
I like apples, and pears as well. |
| 2739 |
aptly |
In an apt or suitable manner; appropriately. |
|
| 2740 |
agility |
The ability to move quickly. |
The cat displayed it's agility by climbing the tree to avoid the dog. |
| 2741 |
agilities |
The plural form of agility; more than one (kind of) agility. |
|
| 2742 |
aquarium |
An aquarium is a place where fish and other animals that live in water are kept to be looked at. |
My favourite animals in the aquarium were the sharks and dolphins. |
| 2743 |
aquariums |
The plural form of aquarium; more than one (kind of) aquarium. |
|
| 2744 |
affliction |
Affliction is the state of pain or suffering. |
|
| 2745 |
afflictions |
The plural form of affliction; more than one (kind of) affliction. |
|
| 2746 |
afflict |
If something or someone afflicts you |
|
| 2747 |
afflicts |
The third-person singular form of afflict. |
|
| 2748 |
afflicted |
The past tense and past participle of afflict. |
|
| 2749 |
afflicting |
The present participle of afflict. |
|
| 2750 |
alternating current |
Alternating current is an electrical current that changes direction of electron flow. |
This electric motor requires alternating current to properly rotate. |
| 2751 |
alternating currents |
The plural form of alternating current; more than one (kind of) alternating current. |
|
| 2752 |
Alexandrina |
Alexandrina is a female given name. |
|
| 2753 |
Alexandria |
Alexandria is a female given name. |
|
| 2754 |
Agnes |
Agnes is a female given name. |
|
| 2755 |
Adrienne |
Adrienne is a female given name. |
|
| 2756 |
Adrina |
Adrina is a female given name. |
|
| 2757 |
Aeanna |
Aeanna is a female given name. |
|
| 2758 |
Aelita |
Aelita is a female given name. |
|
| 2759 |
Aerenia |
Aerenia is a female given name. |
|
| 2760 |
Aeryn |
Aeryn is a female given name. |
|
| 2761 |
Aesah |
Aesah is a female given name. |
|
| 2762 |
Afeefa |
Afeefa is a female given name. |
|
| 2763 |
Aferdita |
Aferdita is a female given name. |
|
| 2764 |
Affery |
Affery is a female given name. |
|
| 2765 |
Affrey |
Affrey is a female given name. |
|
| 2766 |
Afrena |
Afrena is a female given name. |
|
| 2767 |
Agatha |
Agatha is a female given name. |
|
| 2768 |
Aggie |
Aggie is a female given name. |
|
| 2769 |
Aggy |
Aggy is a female given name. |
|
| 2770 |
Aglaia |
Aglaia is a female given name. |
|
| 2771 |
Aarav |
Aarav is a male given name. |
|
| 2772 |
Aarush |
Aarush is a male given name. |
|
| 2773 |
Abbas |
Abbas is a male given name. |
|
| 2774 |
alternation |
Alternation is the process or result of changing |
The alternation between red and green became faster and faster. |
| 2775 |
alternations |
The plural form of alternation; more than one (kind of) alternation. |
|
| 2776 |
aubergine |
An aubergine is the purple egg-shaped fruit of the Asian plant |
|
| 2777 |
aubergines |
The plural form of aubergine; more than one (kind of) aubergine. |
|
| 2778 |
ark |
An ark is a ship that is built by Noah to save his family and the animals. |
|
| 2779 |
arks |
The plural form of ark; more than one (kind of) ark. |
|
| 2780 |
artwork |
Any piece of art can be called artwork. |
The art museum was working to gather new pieces of artwork to put on display. |
| 2781 |
artworks |
The plural form of artwork; more than one (kind of) artwork. |
|
| 2782 |
Armenia |
Armenia is a country in Asia. |
|
| 2783 |
aggressively |
If something is done aggressively |
The mother goose aggressively protected her nest. |
| 2784 |
attachment |
Attachment is the act or process of being attached to someone or something. |
|
| 2785 |
attachments |
The plural form of attachment; more than one (kind of) attachment. |
|
| 2786 |
askew |
If something is askew |
|
| 2787 |
aspire |
If you aspire to be someone else |
|
| 2788 |
aspires |
The third-person singular form of aspire. |
|
| 2789 |
aspired |
The past tense and past participle of aspire. |
|
| 2790 |
aspiring |
The present participle of aspire. |
|
| 2791 |
asthma |
Asthma is a respiratory condition where the airways narrow and cause difficulty in breathing. |
|
| 2792 |
asthmatic |
An asthmatic is a person who suffers from asthma. |
|
| 2793 |
asthmatics |
The plural form of asthmatic; more than one (kind of) asthmatic. |
|
| 2794 |
airway |
The airway in our body refers to the trachea. |
|
| 2795 |
airways |
The plural form of airway; more than one (kind of) airway. |
|
| 2796 |
avenge |
If you avenge |
|
| 2797 |
avenges |
The third-person singular form of avenge. |
|
| 2798 |
avenged |
The past tense and past participle of avenge. |
|
| 2799 |
avenging |
The present participle of avenge. |
|
| 2800 |
astrophysicist |
An astrophysicist is a person who studies astrophysics. |
|
| 2801 |
astrophysicists |
The plural form of astrophysicist; more than one (kind of) astrophysicist. |
|
| 2802 |
assail |
If you assail |
|
| 2803 |
assails |
The third-person singular form of assail. |
|
| 2804 |
assailed |
The past tense and past participle of assail. |
|
| 2805 |
assailing |
The present participle of assail. |
|
| 2806 |
attenuate |
If you attenuate something |
This research aims to attenuate the effects of global warming. |
| 2807 |
attenuates |
The third-person singular form of attenuate. |
|
| 2808 |
attenuated |
The past tense and past participle of attenuate. |
|
| 2809 |
attenuating |
The present participle of attenuate. |
|
| 2810 |
attenuation |
Attenuation is the process of reducing the size |
|
| 2811 |
attenuations |
The plural form of attenuation; more than one (kind of) attenuation. |
|
| 2812 |
attest |
If you attest something |
|
| 2813 |
attests |
The third-person singular form of attest. |
|
| 2814 |
attested |
The past tense and past participle of attest. |
|
| 2815 |
attesting |
The present participle of attest. |
|
| 2816 |
atone |
If you atone for your mistakes |
|
| 2817 |
atones |
The third-person singular form of atone. |
|
| 2818 |
atoned |
The past tense and past participle of atone. |
|
| 2819 |
atoning |
The present participle of atone. |
|
| 2820 |
accrue |
If something accrues |
|
| 2821 |
accrues |
The third-person singular form of accrue. |
|
| 2822 |
accrued |
The past tense and past participle of accrue. |
|
| 2823 |
accruing |
The present participle of accrue. |
|
| 2824 |
accredit |
If you accredit someone |
|
| 2825 |
accredits |
The third-person singular form of accredit. |
|
| 2826 |
accredited |
The past tense and past participle of accredit. |
|
| 2827 |
accrediting |
The present participle of accredit. |
|
| 2828 |
Abidjan |
Abidjan is the largest city in Ivory Coast. |
|
| 2829 |
Abu Dhabi |
Abu Dhabi the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. |
|
| 2830 |
ascertain |
If you are trying to ascertain the cause of an accident |
|
| 2831 |
ascertains |
The third-person singular form of ascertain. |
|
| 2832 |
ascertained |
The past tense and past participle of ascertain. |
|
| 2833 |
ascertaining |
The present participle of ascertain. |
|
| 2834 |
alphabetize |
If you alphabetize something |
|
| 2835 |
alphabetise |
If you alphabetise something |
|
| 2836 |
alphabetizes |
The third-person singular form of alphabetize. |
|
| 2837 |
alphabetized |
The past tense and past participle of alphabetize. |
|
| 2838 |
alphabetizing |
The present participle of alphabetize. |
|
| 2839 |
alphabetising |
The present participle of alphabetise. |
|
| 2840 |
alphabetises |
The third-person singular form of alphabetise. |
|
| 2841 |
alphabetised |
The past tense and past participle of alphabetise. |
|
| 2842 |
atomize |
If you atomize something |
|
| 2843 |
atomise |
If you atomise something |
|
| 2844 |
atomizing |
The present participle of atomize. |
|
| 2845 |
atomizes |
The third-person singular form of atomize. |
|
| 2846 |
atomized |
The past tense and past participle of atomize. |
|
| 2847 |
atomised |
The past tense and past participle of atomise. |
|
| 2848 |
atomises |
The third-person singular form of atomise. |
|
| 2849 |
atomising |
The present participle of atomise. |
|
| 2850 |
analogize |
If you analogize something |
|
| 2851 |
analogise |
If you analogise something |
|
| 2852 |
analogizing |
The present participle of analogize. |
|
| 2853 |
analogizes |
The third-person singular form of analogize. |
|
| 2854 |
analogized |
The past tense and past participle of analogize. |
|
| 2855 |
analogising |
The present participle of analogise. |
|
| 2856 |
analogises |
The third-person singular form of analogise. |
|
| 2857 |
analogised |
The past tense and past participle of analogise. |
|
| 2858 |
assent |
If you assent |
|
| 2859 |
assents |
The third-person singular form of assent. |
|
| 2860 |
assented |
The past tense and past participle of assent. |
|
| 2861 |
assenting |
The present participle of assent. |
|
| 2862 |
auditory |
If something is auditory |
|
| 2863 |
alterable |
If something is alterable |
|
| 2864 |
appertain |
If A appertains to B |
|
| 2865 |
appertains |
The third-person singular form of appertain. |
|
| 2866 |
appertained |
The past tense and past participle of appertain. |
|
| 2867 |
appertaining |
The present participle of appertain. |
|
| 2868 |
aldehyde |
Aldehydes are organic compound that contains the group —CHO. It is formed by the oxidation of alcohols. |
|
| 2869 |
aldehydes |
The plural form of aldehyde; more than one (kind of) aldehyde. |
|
| 2870 |
accessorize |
If you accessorize something |
|
| 2871 |
accessorizes |
The third-person singular form of accessorize. |
|
| 2872 |
accessorized |
The past tense and past participle of accessorize. |
|
| 2873 |
accessorizing |
The present participle of accessorize. |
|
| 2874 |
accessorise |
If you accessorise something |
|
| 2875 |
accessorising |
The present participle of accessorise. |
|
| 2876 |
accessorises |
The third-person singular form of accessorise. |
|
| 2877 |
accessorised |
The past tense and past participle of accessorise. |
|
| 2878 |
anneal |
If you anneal something |
|
| 2879 |
anneals |
The third-person singular form of anneal. |
|
| 2880 |
annealed |
The past tense and past participle of anneal. |
|
| 2881 |
annealing |
The present participle of anneal. |
|
| 2882 |
allure |
Allure is the power to attract something or someone. |
|
| 2883 |
allures |
The plural form of allure; more than one (kind of) allure. |
|
| 2884 |
allured |
The past tense and past participle of allure. |
|
| 2885 |
alluring |
The present participle of allure. |
|
| 2886 |
augur |
An augur is a person who can foretell an event by the behaviour of birds or from celestial phenomena. |
|
| 2887 |
augurs |
The plural form of augur; more than one (kind of) augur. |
|
| 2888 |
augured |
The past tense and past participle of augur. |
|
| 2889 |
auguring |
The present participle of augur. |
|
| 2890 |
anoint |
If you anoint |
|
| 2891 |
anoints |
The third-person singular form of anoint. |
|
| 2892 |
anointed |
The past tense and past participle of anoint. |
|
| 2893 |
anointing |
The present participle of anoint. |
|
| 2894 |
architectures |
The plural form of architecture; more than one (kind of) architecture. |
|
| 2895 |
autograph |
An autograph is a person’s signature |
|
| 2896 |
autographs |
The plural form of autograph; more than one (kind of) autograph. |
|
| 2897 |
autographed |
The past tense and past participle of autograph. |
|
| 2898 |
autographing |
The present participle of autograph. |
|
| 2899 |
autonomous |
If something is autonomous |
|
| 2900 |
Alan |
Alan is a male given name. |
|
| 2901 |
administrate |
If you administrate something |
|
| 2902 |
administrates |
The third-person singular form of administrate. |
|
| 2903 |
administrated |
The past tense and past participle of administrate. |
|
| 2904 |
administrating |
The present participle of administrate. |
|
| 2905 |
astringent |
An astringent is a substance that restricts the flow of blood by contracting skin cells. |
|
| 2906 |
astringents |
The plural form of astringent; more than one (kind of) astringent. |
|
| 2907 |
adverse |
If A has an adverse effect on B |
|
| 2908 |
alteration |
Alteration is the act of altering or making something different. |
|
| 2909 |
alterations |
The plural form of alteration; more than one (kind of) alteration. |
|
| 2910 |
arbiter |
An arbiter is a person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter. |
|
| 2911 |
arbiters |
The plural form of arbiter; more than one (kind of) arbiter. |
|
| 2912 |
annulment |
Annulment is the act making something invalid. |
|
| 2913 |
annulments |
The plural form of annulment; more than one (kind of) annulment. |
|
| 2914 |
Adrian |
Adrian is a male given name. |
|
| 2915 |
Adventist |
An Adventist is a person who believes in the Second Advent (or Second Coming) of Jesus. |
|
| 2916 |
Adventists |
The plural form of Adventist; more than one (kind of) Adventist. |
|
| 2917 |
Anglo-Egyptian Sudan |
Anglo-Egyptian Sudan was the rule by both Egypt and The United Kingdom until Sudan becomes Independent in January 1 |
|
| 2918 |
Atingkok |
Atingkok is an ancient Meitei God of creation of the universe. |
|
| 2919 |
Apokpa |
An apokpa is an ancient Meitei ancestral deity belonging to one particular clan or family. |
|
| 2920 |
ace |
In card games |
|
| 2921 |
aces |
The plural form of ace; more than one (kind of) ace. |
|
| 2922 |
anachronize |
When you anachronize an event |
He anachronized contemporary politics with those of the bronze age. |
| 2923 |
anachronism |
Anachronism is when you prematurely or incorrectly juxtapose an event with notions or norms from a different time period. |
Conflating loyalty in a historic theocracy with that of the modern liberal state is anachronism. |
| 2924 |
anachronistic |
If an argument is anachronistic |
|
| 2925 |
anachronizes |
The third-person singular form of anachronize. |
|
| 2926 |
anachronized |
The past tense and past participle of anachronize. |
|
| 2927 |
anachronizing |
The present participle of anachronize. |
|
| 2928 |
agnation |
The agnation of a person |
|
| 2929 |
agnations |
The plural form of agnation; more than one (kind of) agnation. |
|
| 2930 |
aggrandize |
If you aggrandize something |
|
| 2931 |
aggrandizes |
The third-person singular form of aggrandize. |
|
| 2932 |
aggrandizing |
The present participle of aggrandize. |
|
| 2933 |
aggrandized |
The past tense and past participle of aggrandize. |
|
| 2934 |
aggrandise |
If you aggrandise something |
|
| 2935 |
aggrandises |
The third-person singular form of aggrandise. |
|
| 2936 |
aggrandised |
The past tense and past participle of aggrandise. |
|
| 2937 |
aggrandising |
The present participle of aggrandise. |
|
| 2938 |
astrological |
If something is astrological |
|
| 2939 |
arthropod |
Arthropods are invertebrate animal of the phylum Arthropoda. |
|
| 2940 |
arthropodae |
The plural form of arthropod; more than one (kind of) arthropod. |
|
| 2941 |
arthropods |
The plural form of arthropod; more than one (kind of) arthropod. |
|
| 2942 |
awry |
If something goes awry |
Unfortunately, it looks like our plans have gone awry. |
| 2943 |
aerate |
If you aerate something |
|
| 2944 |
aerates |
The third-person singular form of aerate. |
|
| 2945 |
aerated |
The past tense and past participle of aerate. |
|
| 2946 |
aerating |
The present participle of aerate. |
|
| 2947 |
aeration |
Aeration is the process of introducing air into something. |
|
| 2948 |
aerations |
The plural form of aeration; more than one (kind of) aeration. |
|
| 2949 |
aggress |
If you aggress |
|
| 2950 |
aggresses |
The third-person singular form of aggress. |
|
| 2951 |
aggressed |
The past tense and past participle of aggress. |
|
| 2952 |
aggressing |
The present participle of aggress. |
|
| 2953 |
anew |
If you do something anew |
After the accident, he had to learn to walk anew. |
| 2954 |
arid |
If an environment is arid |
The desert is too arid for anything to grow there. |
| 2955 |
arider |
The comparative form of arid; more arid. |
|
| 2956 |
aridest |
The superlative form of arid; most arid. |
|
| 2957 |
AK-47 |
An AK-47 is a Soviet-built assault rifle. |
|
| 2958 |
AK-47s |
The plural form of AK-47; more than one (kind of) AK-47. |
|
| 2959 |
assault rifle |
An assault rifle is a rifle or carbine that fires a shortened or smaller rifle caliber round from a high-capacity magazine. |
|
| 2960 |
assault rifles |
The plural form of assault rifle; more than one (kind of) assault rifle. |
|
| 2961 |
alchemy |
Alchemy is the very old study and philosophy of how to change basic substances (such as metals) into other substances (such as gold). |
|
| 2962 |
anterior |
Anterior is a word used in biology to refer to the front of an animal. |
|
| 2963 |
Ancient Meitei |
A form of the Meitei language of ancient times. |
|
| 2964 |
Ancient Kangleipak |
Ancient Kangleipak was the Meitei-speaking world in ancient times |
|
| 2965 |
Ancient Greek |
Ancient Greek is the early form of the Greek language |
|
| 2966 |
aforementioned |
If something is aforementioned |
|
| 2967 |
aphrodisiac |
If a food is aphrodisiac |
|
| 2968 |
aphrodisiacs |
The plural form of aphrodisiac; more than one (kind of) aphrodisiac. |
|
| 2969 |
aggregations |
The plural form of aggregation; more than one (kind of) aggregation. |
|
| 2970 |
abnegate |
If you abnegate |
|
| 2971 |
abnegation |
Abnegation is the denial or renunciation of something. |
|
| 2972 |
abnegations |
The plural form of abnegation; more than one (kind of) abnegation. |
|
| 2973 |
abnegates |
The third-person singular form of abnegate. |
|
| 2974 |
abnegated |
The past tense and past participle of abnegate. |
|
| 2975 |
abnegating |
The present participle of abnegate. |
|
| 2976 |
augury |
An augury is a prediction of events that will happen in the future. |
|
| 2977 |
auguries |
The plural form of augury; more than one (kind of) augury. |
|
| 2978 |
adulate |
If you adulate someone |
|
| 2979 |
adulates |
The third-person singular form of adulate. |
|
| 2980 |
adulating |
The present participle of adulate. |
|
| 2981 |
adulated |
The past tense and past participle of adulate. |
|
| 2982 |
adumbrate |
If you adumbrate an idea |
|
| 2983 |
adumbrates |
The third-person singular form of adumbrate. |
|
| 2984 |
adumbrating |
The present participle of adumbrate. |
|
| 2985 |
adumbrated |
The past tense and past participle of adumbrate. |
|
| 2986 |
Americanizations |
The plural form of Americanization; more than one (kind of) Americanization. |
|
| 2987 |
airborne |
If something is airborne |
Airborne pollen can aggravate allergies. |
| 2988 |
astonishment |
Astonishment is the state or feeling of being deeply surprised. |
They watched in astonishment as the building fell.; To our astonishment, he jumped onto one of the tables and started singing. |
| 2989 |
astonishments |
The plural form of astonishment; more than one (kind of) astonishment. |
|
| 2990 |
aerosolize |
If you aerosolize something |
|
| 2991 |
aerosolise |
If you aerosolise something |
|
| 2992 |
aerosolises |
The third-person singular form of aerosolise. |
|
| 2993 |
aerosolised |
The past tense and past participle of aerosolise. |
|
| 2994 |
aerosolising |
The present participle of aerosolise. |
|
| 2995 |
aerosolizes |
The third-person singular form of aerosolize. |
|
| 2996 |
aerosolized |
The past tense and past participle of aerosolize. |
|
| 2997 |
aerosolizing |
The present participle of aerosolize. |
|
| 2998 |
afro |
An afro is a hair style with very curly hair in a round shape. |
|
| 2999 |
announcer |
An announcer is a person who makes announcements. |
After he stopped playing, he became a sports announcer. |
| 3000 |
announcers |
The plural form of announcer; more than one (kind of) announcer. |
|
| 3001 |
adaptor |
An adaptor is an adapter. |
|
| 3002 |
adapter |
An adapter is a device that allows two different standards to work together. |
This monitor won't work for you computer without an adapter. |
| 3003 |
amplification |
Amplification is the process or result of increasing a signal |
Most of the music classrooms have some type of sound amplification system. |
| 3004 |
atelier |
An atelier is the name for a workshop of an artist. |
|
| 3005 |
amplifications |
The plural form of amplification; more than one (kind of) amplification. |
|
| 3006 |
along with |
You use along with to add more information. |
We keep both the old ideas along with the new ones. |
| 3007 |
arraign |
If a person is arraigned |
|
| 3008 |
arraigns |
The third-person singular form of arraign. |
|
| 3009 |
arraigned |
The past tense and past participle of arraign. |
|
| 3010 |
arraigning |
The present participle of arraign. |
|
| 3011 |
allegory |
An allegory is a fictional story that is meant to metaphorically represent things |
Nineteen Eighty-Four is a famous allegory for totalitarianism. |
| 3012 |
adaptability |
Adaptability is the ability to change yourself and your behaviors to match changes in your life and your environment. |
Thanks to evolution, animals have high adaptability. |
| 3013 |
adventurer |
An adventurer is someone who goes on an adventure |
|
| 3014 |
adventurers |
The plural form of adventurer; more than one (kind of) adventurer. |
|
| 3015 |
airhead |
An airhead is a stupid person. |
|
| 3016 |
airheads |
The plural form of airhead; more than one (kind of) airhead. |
|
| 3017 |
amicably |
In an amicable (friendly |
He smiled at me amicably. |
| 3018 |
accelerant |
An accelerant is something that causes something else to accelerate. |
Caffeine is an accelerant; it makes your heart rate accelerate. |
| 3019 |
accelerants |
The plural form of accelerant; more than one (kind of) accelerant. |
|
| 3020 |
adios |
Adios is a word in the Spanish language that means "goodbye". People speaking English will sometimes say "adios" to mean goodbye |
"Adios, everyone." |
| 3021 |
abundantly |
Something that is abundantly available is available in abundance. |
|
| 3022 |
absence makes the heart grow fonder |
Being away from someone you care about makes you love them more |
|
| 3023 |
atypical |
Something that is atypical is not typical; it is strange and unusual. |
|
| 3024 |
a- |
a- is a prefix that means "not". When put in front of a word |
|
| 3025 |
advancement |
An advancement is a step towards something further |
A raise is an advancement in pay.; The discovery was a huge advancement in physics. |
| 3026 |
advancements |
The plural form of advancement; more than one (kind of) advancement. |
|
| 3027 |
attire |
An attire is a set of clothes that are worn together. |
|
| 3028 |
attires |
The plural form of attire; more than one (kind of) attire. |
|
| 3029 |
authenticity |
Authenticity is the quality of being authentic; the quality of being true and genuine. |
|
| 3030 |
Ahmad |
Ahmad is a male given name. |
|
| 3031 |
antidote |
An antidote is something that cures or helps lessen the effects of poison or venom. |
We need to find an antidote for the snake venom, or else he is going to die. |
| 3032 |
antidotes |
The plural form of antidote; more than one (kind of) antidote. |
|
| 3033 |
adulterer |
An adulterer is someone who is not faithful to their spouse. |
|
| 3034 |
adulterers |
The plural form of adulterer; more than one (kind of) adulterer. |
|
| 3035 |
adulteress |
An adulteress is a woman who is not faithful to her husband. |
|
| 3036 |
adulteresses |
The plural form of adulteress; more than one (kind of) adulteress. |
|
| 3037 |
Addison |
Addison is a female given name. |
|
| 3038 |
atbash |
Atbash is a simple cipher used to hide the meaning of a piece of text. In atbash |
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ ↔ ZYXWVUTSRQPONMLKJIHGFEDCBA; Hello, world! ↔ Svool, dliow! |
| 3039 |
amnestic |
An amnestic is a medication that causes you to forget things; it causes amnesia. |
|
| 3040 |
amnesic |
An amnesic is a medication that causes you to forget things; it causes amnesia. |
|
| 3041 |
amnestics |
The plural form of amnestic; more than one (kind of) amnestic. |
|
| 3042 |
amnesics |
The plural form of amnesic; more than one (kind of) amnesic. |
|
| 3043 |
adapters |
The plural form of adapter; more than one (kind of) adapter. |
|
| 3044 |
assessor |
An assessor is a person who assesses a property for tax or insurance evaluation. |
|
| 3045 |
assessors |
The plural form of assessor; more than one (kind of) assessor. |
|
| 3046 |
airfield |
An airfield is a large open space that is used for the taking off and landing of aircraft. Unlike an airport |
|
| 3047 |
airfields |
The plural form of airfield; more than one (kind of) airfield. |
|
| 3048 |
akin |
If A is akin to B |
|
| 3049 |
arthritis |
Arthritis is a disease that causes inflammation of a person's bone or body joint. It can cause pain |
|
| 3050 |
arthritides |
The plural form of arthritis; more than one (kind of) arthritis. |
|
| 3051 |
abrasiveness |
The abrasiveness of something is how abrasive it is. |
|
| 3052 |
airman |
An airman is a pilot of an aircraft. |
|
| 3053 |
airmen |
The plural form of airman; more than one (kind of) airman. |
|
| 3054 |
airforce |
An airforce is the branch of a country's military which fights in the air. |
|
| 3055 |
air force |
An air force is the branch of a country's military which fights in the air. |
|
| 3056 |
airforces |
The plural form of airforce; more than one (kind of) airforce. |
|
| 3057 |
air forces |
The plural form of air force; more than one (kind of) air force. |
|
| 3058 |
attaché |
An attaché is a diplomatic officer who plays a specific role and has a specific area of responsibility. |
His will be moving to France for his new posting as military attaché. |
| 3059 |
attachés |
The plural form of attaché; more than one (kind of) attaché. |
|
| 3060 |
Azerbaijani |
An Azerbaijani is a person from Azerbaijan. |
|
| 3061 |
Azerbaijanis |
The plural form of Azerbaijani; more than one (kind of) Azerbaijani. |
|
| 3062 |
amnesia |
Amnesia is the loss of memory. |
|
| 3063 |
athletics |
Athletics is a group of sport events that involves either running |
|
| 3064 |
adelphogamy |
Adelphogamy is marriage in which two or more brothers share one or more wives. |
|
| 3065 |
adaptors |
The plural form of adaptor; more than one (kind of) adaptor. |
|
| 3066 |
aimlessly |
If you do something aimlessly |
He walked around aimlessly at night. |
| 3067 |
acetone |
Acetone is a colourless |
|
| 3068 |
acetones |
The plural form of acetone; more than one (kind of) acetone. |
|
| 3069 |
anthropologist |
An anthropologist is an expert in anthropology. |
|
| 3070 |
anthropologists |
The plural form of anthropologist; more than one (kind of) anthropologist. |
|
| 3071 |
airlift |
Airlift is the transportation of troops or supplies by air. |
|
| 3072 |
airlifts |
The plural form of airlift; more than one (kind of) airlift. |
|
| 3073 |
airlifted |
The past tense and past participle of airlift. |
|
| 3074 |
airlifting |
The present participle of airlift. |
|
| 3075 |
Adele |
Adele is a female given name. |
|
| 3076 |
airworthy |
If an aircraft is airworthy |
|
| 3077 |
airworthier |
The comparative form of airworthy; more airworthy. |
|
| 3078 |
airworthiest |
The superlative form of airworthy; most airworthy. |
|
| 3079 |
artsy |
An artsy person is someone who is very interested in the arts. |
|
| 3080 |
artsiest |
The superlative form of artsy; most artsy. |
|
| 3081 |
artsier |
The comparative form of artsy; more artsy. |
|
| 3082 |
arties |
The plural form of arty; more than one (kind of) arty. |
|
| 3083 |
artier |
The comparative form of arty; more arty. |
|
| 3084 |
artiest |
The superlative form of arty; most arty. |
|
| 3085 |
all-nighter |
If something is an all-nighter |
That party was an all-nighter. |
| 3086 |
all nighter |
If something is an all nighter |
That party was an all-nighter. |
| 3087 |
allnighter |
If something is an allnighter |
That party was an all-nighter. |
| 3088 |
await |
If you await something |
Everyone was quiet as we awaited the announcement. |
| 3089 |
awaits |
The third-person singular form of await. |
|
| 3090 |
awaited |
The past tense and past participle of await. |
|
| 3091 |
awaiting |
The present participle of await. |
|
| 3092 |
attrition |
Attrition is the gradual decrease in something. |
The attrition rate of this company is at its all-time high due to high due to the harsh working environment. |
| 3093 |
attritions |
The plural form of attrition; more than one (kind of) attrition. |
|
| 3094 |
avert |
If you avert your eyes |
|
| 3095 |
averts |
The third-person singular form of avert. |
|
| 3096 |
averted |
The past tense and past participle of avert. |
|
| 3097 |
averting |
The present participle of avert. |
|
| 3098 |
anesthesiologist |
A anesthesiologist is a doctor who specializes in anesthesiology and administers anesthesia. |
|
| 3099 |
anesthesiologists |
The plural form of anesthesiologist; more than one (kind of) anesthesiologist. |
|
| 3100 |
anaesthesiologist |
A anaesthesiologist is a doctor who specializes in anaesthesiology and administers anaesthesia. |
|
| 3101 |
anaesthesiologists |
The plural form of anaesthesiologist; more than one (kind of) anaesthesiologist. |
|
| 3102 |
anaesthesiology |
Anaesthesiology is the science of administering anaesthetics. |
|
| 3103 |
anesthesiology |
Anesthesiology is the science of administering anesthetics. |
|
| 3104 |
amenable |
An amenable person is someone who is willing to listen to persuasions or suggestions. |
|
| 3105 |
Andorran |
If something is Andorran |
He has a Andorran accent. |
| 3106 |
Andorrans |
The plural form of Andorran; more than one (kind of) Andorran. |
|
| 3107 |
apologetic |
If a person feels apologetic |
|
| 3108 |
advantaging |
The present participle of advantage. |
|
| 3109 |
advantaged |
The past tense and past participle of advantage. |
|
| 3110 |
antedate |
If A antedates B |
|
| 3111 |
antedates |
The third-person singular form of antedate. |
|
| 3112 |
antedated |
The past tense and past participle of antedate. |
|
| 3113 |
antedating |
The present participle of antedate. |
|
| 3114 |
air show |
An air show is a public display of stunt flying |
|
| 3115 |
airshow |
An airshow is a public display of stunt flying |
|
| 3116 |
air shows |
The plural form of air show; more than one (kind of) air show. |
|
| 3117 |
airshows |
The plural form of airshow; more than one (kind of) airshow. |
|
| 3118 |
aerobatics |
Aerobatics is a performance of spectacular stunts in an aircraft. |
|
| 3119 |
Austria-Hungary |
Austria-Hungary was a country in Europe from 1867 to 1918. |
|
| 3120 |
anti-clockwise |
If you turn anti-clockwise |
|
| 3121 |
anticlockwise |
If you turn anticlockwise |
|
| 3122 |
Aladdin |
Aladdin is a young man who is the main protagonist of the story. |
|
| 3123 |
arousal |
Arousal is the act of arousing or being aroused. |
|
| 3124 |
arousals |
The plural form of arousal; more than one (kind of) arousal. |
|
| 3125 |
abductee |
An abductee is a person who has been abducted. |
|
| 3126 |
abductees |
The plural form of abductee; more than one (kind of) abductee. |
|
| 3127 |
abduction |
Abduction is the act of taking someone away by force. |
|
| 3128 |
abductions |
The plural form of abduction; more than one (kind of) abduction. |
|
| 3129 |
antecedent |
An antecedent event is something that happens earlier in time or in order. |
|
| 3130 |
attachable |
If something is attachable |
|
| 3131 |
auditable |
If something is auditable |
|
| 3132 |
appositive oblique |
An appositive oblique is an appositive element that occurs after the preposition of. |
|
| 3133 |
amble |
An amble is a slow leisure walk. |
|
| 3134 |
ambles |
The plural form of amble; more than one (kind of) amble. |
|
| 3135 |
ambled |
The past tense and past participle of amble. |
|
| 3136 |
ambling |
The present participle of amble. |
|
| 3137 |
assay |
Assay is the act of determining the proportion of a particular metal in an ore or alloy. |
|
| 3138 |
assays |
The plural form of assay; more than one (kind of) assay. |
|
| 3139 |
assaying |
The present participle of assay. |
|
| 3140 |
assayed |
The past tense and past participle of assay. |
|
| 3141 |
allot |
If you allot things to people |
|
| 3142 |
allots |
The third-person singular form of allot. |
|
| 3143 |
allotted |
The past tense and past participle of allot. |
|
| 3144 |
allotting |
The present participle of allot. |
|
| 3145 |
appreciative |
If you are appreciative of a person |
|
| 3146 |
anaemic |
When someone is anaemic |
|
| 3147 |
anaemia |
Anaemia is a medical condition where the blood has a reduced capacity to transport oxygen |
|
| 3148 |
anemia |
Anemia is a medical condition where the blood has a reduced capacity to transport oxygen |
|
| 3149 |
auspicious |
If something is auspicious |
|
| 3150 |
airwoman |
An airwoman is a pilot of an aircraft. |
|
| 3151 |
airwomen |
The plural form of airwoman; more than one (kind of) airwoman. |
|
| 3152 |
adjudicate |
When a judge adjudicates |
|
| 3153 |
adjudicates |
The third-person singular form of adjudicate. |
|
| 3154 |
adjudicated |
The past tense and past participle of adjudicate. |
|
| 3155 |
adjudicating |
The present participle of adjudicate. |
|
| 3156 |
assortment |
An assortment is a collection of different but related items. |
This box has an assortment of chocolates. |
| 3157 |
assortments |
The plural form of assortment; more than one (kind of) assortment. |
|
| 3158 |
archangel |
An archangel is an angel with more power or more rank than a normal angel. |
|
| 3159 |
archangels |
The plural form of archangel; more than one (kind of) archangel. |
|
| 3160 |
Arctic |
An Arctic place is the northern polar region of a planet. |
|
| 3161 |
ambiguity |
An ambiguity means words or statements that are open to more than one interpretation or meaning. |
|
| 3162 |
ambiguities |
The plural form of ambiguity; more than one (kind of) ambiguity. |
|
| 3163 |
attentively |
If you listen to a person attentively |
|
| 3164 |
appetizing |
If a dish is appetizing |
|
| 3165 |
Adriana |
Adriana is a female given name. |
|
| 3166 |
Althea |
Althea is a female given name. |
|
| 3167 |
Adeline |
Adeline is a female given name. |
|
| 3168 |
Adelynn |
Adelynn is a female given name. |
|
| 3169 |
acrimonious |
If a discussion is acrimonious |
|
| 3170 |
anthropophagus |
An anthropophagus is an animal or person who eats people. |
|
| 3171 |
anthropophagi |
The plural form of anthropophagus; more than one (kind of) anthropophagus. |
|
| 3172 |
aplenty |
in abundance |
While there are amenities aplenty, what makes Surf Simply stand out is the coaching and education. |
| 3173 |
apocalypse |
The apocalypse is the end of the world |
|
| 3174 |
apocalypses |
The plural form of apocalypse; more than one (kind of) apocalypse. |
|
| 3175 |
abomination |
An abomination is something very nasty or unpleasant. |
|
| 3176 |
abominations |
The plural form of abomination; more than one (kind of) abomination. |
|
| 3177 |
aeronautical |
Something that is aeronautical is related to the study of flight. |
|
| 3178 |
aeronautics |
Aeronautics is the design |
|
| 3179 |
aver |
If you aver something |
The defendant averred that they did not know that the document was forged. |
| 3180 |
avers |
The third-person singular form of aver. |
|
| 3181 |
averred |
The past tense and past participle of aver. |
|
| 3182 |
averring |
The present participle of aver. |
|
| 3183 |
Australian Capital Territory |
The Australian Capital Territory is a territory of Australia. |
Canberra is the capital of the Australian Capital Territory. |
| 3184 |
Adelaide |
Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia |
|
| 3185 |
Australian rules football |
A type of football invented in Australia |
|
| 3186 |
a certain |
Enough of a particular quality to be noticed. |
Her job gave her a certain freedom.; I have a certain hesitation. |
| 3187 |
adviseable |
If something is adviseable |
|
| 3188 |
affidavit |
An affidavit is a signed document where an affiant makes a sworn statement. |
|
| 3189 |
affidavits |
The plural form of affidavit; more than one (kind of) affidavit. |
|
| 3190 |
affiant |
An affiant is the individual witness whose statement is confirmed by oath and is used as evidence in court. |
|
| 3191 |
affiants |
The plural form of affiant; more than one (kind of) affiant. |
|
| 3192 |
appliable |
If something is appliable |
|
| 3193 |
applaudable |
If something is applaudable |
|
| 3194 |
azure |
Azure is the clear blue color of the sky. |
|
| 3195 |
azures |
The plural form of azure; more than one (kind of) azure. |
|
| 3196 |
asynchronous |
If two things are asynchronous |
|
| 3197 |
adduce |
If you adduce evidence |
|
| 3198 |
adduces |
The third-person singular form of adduce. |
|
| 3199 |
adduced |
The past tense and past participle of adduce. |
|
| 3200 |
adducing |
The present participle of adduce. |
|
| 3201 |
adduct |
If you adduct your limbs |
|
| 3202 |
adducted |
The past tense and past participle of adduct. |
|
| 3203 |
adducts |
The third-person singular form of adduct. |
|
| 3204 |
adducting |
The present participle of adduct. |
|
| 3205 |
and/or |
You use and/or when listing things where either or both of them are options. It combines the meaning of the words "and" and "or". |
Please list three business and/or personal references.; (This means that you could list three business references, three personal references, or a mix of business and personal references.) |
| 3206 |
aircraft carrier |
An aircraft carrier is a warship that is designed to carry aircraft and has a deck where aircraft can be launched and landed. |
|
| 3207 |
aircraft carriers |
The plural form of aircraft carrier; more than one (kind of) aircraft carrier. |
|
| 3208 |
amendable |
If something is amendable |
|
| 3209 |
auctionable |
If someone is auctionable |
|
| 3210 |
anhydrous |
If something is anhydrous |
|
| 3211 |
almshouse |
An almshouse is a place where the poor |
|
| 3212 |
almshouses |
The plural form of almshouse; more than one (kind of) almshouse. |
|
| 3213 |
abseil |
If a person abseils |
|
| 3214 |
abseils |
The third-person singular form of abseil. |
|
| 3215 |
abseiled |
The past tense and past participle of abseil. |
|
| 3216 |
abseiling |
The present participle of abseil. |
|
| 3217 |
aptitude |
The aptitude of a person is their ability to acquire knowledge or skill. |
|
| 3218 |
aptitudes |
The plural form of aptitude; more than one (kind of) aptitude. |
|
| 3219 |
artificialize |
If you artificialize something |
|
| 3220 |
artificializes |
The third-person singular form of artificialize. |
|
| 3221 |
artificialized |
The past tense and past participle of artificialize. |
|
| 3222 |
artificializing |
The present participle of artificialize. |
|
| 3223 |
artificialise |
If you artificialise something |
|
| 3224 |
artificialises |
The third-person singular form of artificialise. |
|
| 3225 |
artificialised |
The past tense and past participle of artificialise. |
|
| 3226 |
artificialising |
The present participle of artificialise. |
|
| 3227 |
actualize |
If you actualize something |
|
| 3228 |
actualizes |
The third-person singular form of actualize. |
|
| 3229 |
actualized |
The past tense and past participle of actualize. |
|
| 3230 |
actualizing |
The present participle of actualize. |
|
| 3231 |
actualise |
If you actualise something |
|
| 3232 |
actualises |
The third-person singular form of actualise. |
|
| 3233 |
actualised |
The past tense and past participle of actualise. |
|
| 3234 |
actualising |
The present participle of actualise. |
|
| 3235 |
axiomatic |
If something is axiomatic |
|
| 3236 |
Austrian Empire |
The Austrian Empire was a country in Europe from 1804 to 1867. |
|
| 3237 |
applesauce |
Applesauce is sauce that is made out of apples. |
|
| 3238 |
Antarctic Ocean |
The Antarctic Ocean is a large body of water. It is mainly located south of the Antarctic Circle. |
There are many islands in the Antarctic Ocean. |
| 3239 |
Antarctic Circle |
The Antarctic Circle is a line which marks the northernmost place in the Southern Hemisphere where the sun does not set on the summer solstice and does not rise on the winter solstice. |
|
| 3240 |
alliteration |
Alliteration is the occurrence of the same words or sounds that immediately succeed each other. |
|
| 3241 |
alliterations |
The plural form of alliteration; more than one (kind of) alliteration. |
|
| 3242 |
alliterate |
If you alliterate |
|
| 3243 |
alliterates |
The third-person singular form of alliterate. |
|
| 3244 |
alliterated |
The past tense and past participle of alliterate. |
|
| 3245 |
alliterating |
The present participle of alliterate. |
|
| 3246 |
affirmative |
If something is affirmative |
an affirmative answer |
| 3247 |
affirmatives |
The plural form of affirmative; more than one (kind of) affirmative. |
|
| 3248 |
anthropomorphic |
If something is anthropomorphic |
|
| 3249 |
apnea |
Apnea is the condition where a person stops breathing |
|
| 3250 |
apneas |
The plural form of apnea; more than one (kind of) apnea. |
|
| 3251 |
armfuls |
The plural form of armful; more than one (kind of) armful. |
|
| 3252 |
armsful |
The plural form of armful; more than one (kind of) armful. |
|
| 3253 |
agog |
If a person is agog |
|
| 3254 |
avunculicide |
Avunculicide is the killing of one's uncle. |
|
| 3255 |
avunculicides |
The plural form of avunculicide; more than one (kind of) avunculicide. |
|
| 3256 |
accommodative |
An accommodative person is someone who is willing to fulfill the wish or request of others. |
|
| 3257 |
abrogate |
If you abrogate something |
|
| 3258 |
abrogates |
The third-person singular form of abrogate. |
|
| 3259 |
abrogated |
The past tense and past participle of abrogate. |
|
| 3260 |
abrogating |
The present participle of abrogate. |
|
| 3261 |
adverbial |
If something is adverbial |
|
| 3262 |
adverbials |
The plural form of adverbial; more than one (kind of) adverbial. |
|
| 3263 |
amphetamine |
Amphetamine is a synthetic drug. It is a stimulant that helps people keep the focus and stay awake. |
|
| 3264 |
amphetamines |
The plural form of amphetamine; more than one (kind of) amphetamine. |
|
| 3265 |
awkwardly |
If something is done awkwardly |
|
| 3266 |
anxiously |
If something is done anxiously |
|
| 3267 |
an arm and a leg |
If something costs an arm and a leg |
|
| 3268 |
areometer |
A areometer is a device that floats in a liquid and measures its specific gravity. |
|
| 3269 |
areometers |
The plural form of areometer; more than one (kind of) areometer. |
|
| 3270 |
assailant |
An assailant is a person who attacks another violently. |
|
| 3271 |
assailants |
The plural form of assailant; more than one (kind of) assailant. |
|
| 3272 |
arraignment |
An arraignment is the formal charging of a defendant with an offense. |
|
| 3273 |
arraignments |
The plural form of arraignment; more than one (kind of) arraignment. |
|
| 3274 |
abirritate |
If you abirritate a wound |
|
| 3275 |
abirritates |
The third-person singular form of abirritate. |
|
| 3276 |
abirritated |
The past tense and past participle of abirritate. |
|
| 3277 |
abirritating |
The present participle of abirritate. |
|
| 3278 |
armistice |
An armistice is a official agreement by countries that are at war to stop the war for a short amount of time. |
|
| 3279 |
armistices |
The plural form of armistice; more than one (kind of) armistice. |
|
| 3280 |
autocorrect |
If a computer autocorrects a text |
|
| 3281 |
autocorrected |
The past tense and past participle of autocorrect. |
|
| 3282 |
autocorrects |
The third-person singular form of autocorrect. |
|
| 3283 |
autocorrecting |
The present participle of autocorrect. |
|
| 3284 |
autologin |
Autologin is a feature that automatically logs a user into the system. |
|
| 3285 |
autorenew |
If something autorenews |
|
| 3286 |
autolaunch |
If something autolaunches |
|
| 3287 |
autoselect |
If something autoselects |
|
| 3288 |
autolaunches |
The third-person singular form of autolaunch. |
|
| 3289 |
autolaunched |
The past tense and past participle of autolaunch. |
|
| 3290 |
autolaunching |
The present participle of autolaunch. |
|
| 3291 |
autorenews |
The third-person singular form of autorenew. |
|
| 3292 |
autorenewed |
The past tense and past participle of autorenew. |
|
| 3293 |
autorenewing |
The present participle of autorenew. |
|
| 3294 |
autoselects |
The third-person singular form of autoselect. |
|
| 3295 |
autoselected |
The past tense and past participle of autoselect. |
|
| 3296 |
autoselecting |
The present participle of autoselect. |
|
| 3297 |
autosave |
Autosave is a software feature that saves an open document periodically to avoid the risk of data loss. |
|
| 3298 |
autosaves |
The plural form of autosave; more than one (kind of) autosave. |
|
| 3299 |
autosaved |
The past tense and past participle of autosave. |
|
| 3300 |
autosaving |
The present participle of autosave. |
|
| 3301 |
anticipatable |
If something is anticipatable |
|
| 3302 |
appealable |
If something is appealable |
|
| 3303 |
assessable |
If something is assessable |
|
| 3304 |
augmentable |
If something is augmentable |
|
| 3305 |
avertable |
If something is avertable |
|
| 3306 |
attendee |
An attendee is a person who is in attendance of an event. |
Most attendees are present, please start the ceremony. |
| 3307 |
attendees |
The plural form of attendee; more than one (kind of) attendee. |
|
| 3308 |
alpine |
Something that alpine is related to the high mountains. |
|
| 3309 |
autoimmune |
If something is autoimmune |
|
| 3310 |
autoimmunity |
Autoimmunity is the condition where a person's immune system attacks its own tissues |
|
| 3311 |
aromatherapy |
Aromatherapy is the use of fragrances to enhance one's mood and promote health. |
|
| 3312 |
aromatherapies |
The plural form of aromatherapy; more than one (kind of) aromatherapy. |
|
| 3313 |
Abel |
Abel is the son of Adam and Eve who was killed by his brother Cain. |
|
| 3314 |
aftermarket |
Aftermarket is the market for further goods |
|
| 3315 |
aftermarkets |
The plural form of aftermarket; more than one (kind of) aftermarket. |
|
| 3316 |
abject |
If something is abject |
The letter of retrenchment plunged her into abject misery. |
| 3317 |
abjecter |
The comparative form of abject; more abject. |
|
| 3318 |
abjectest |
The superlative form of abject; most abject. |
|
| 3319 |
air space |
An air space is a special part of the atmosphere that is often under the jurisdiction of the land below it. |
|
| 3320 |
air spaces |
The plural form of air space; more than one (kind of) air space. |
|
| 3321 |
agitation |
Agitation is the state of being agitated. |
|
| 3322 |
agitations |
The plural form of agitation; more than one (kind of) agitation. |
|
| 3323 |
anachronise |
When you anachronise an event |
He anachronised contemporary politics with those of the bronze age. |
| 3324 |
anachronises |
The third-person singular form of anachronise. |
|
| 3325 |
anachronised |
The past tense and past participle of anachronise. |
|
| 3326 |
anachronising |
The present participle of anachronise. |
|
| 3327 |
attainable |
If something is attainable |
|
| 3328 |
arachnology |
Arachnology is the study of arachnids. |
|
| 3329 |
arachnologist |
An arachnologist is a zoologist who studies arachnids. |
|
| 3330 |
arachnologists |
The plural form of arachnologist; more than one (kind of) arachnologist. |
|
| 3331 |
apéritif |
An apéritif is an alcoholic drink served before a meal as an appetizer. |
|
| 3332 |
apéritifs |
The plural form of apéritif; more than one (kind of) apéritif. |
|
| 3333 |
appetizer |
An appetizer is a small |
|
| 3334 |
appetizers |
The plural form of appetizer; more than one (kind of) appetizer. |
|
| 3335 |
appetiser |
An appetiser is a small |
|
| 3336 |
appetisers |
The plural form of appetiser; more than one (kind of) appetiser. |
|
| 3337 |
ailment |
An ailment is something which an illness. |
|
| 3338 |
ailments |
The plural form of ailment; more than one (kind of) ailment. |
|
| 3339 |
ail |
If something ails you |
|
| 3340 |
ails |
The third-person singular form of ail. |
|
| 3341 |
ailed |
The past tense and past participle of ail. |
|
| 3342 |
ailing |
The present participle of ail. |
|
| 3343 |
aerospace |
Aerospace is the industry concerned with aircraft |
|
| 3344 |
autocratic |
If something is autocratic |
|
| 3345 |
autocracy |
Autocracy is a form of government in which unlimited power is held by a single person. |
The system is moving towards autocracy with alarming speed. |
| 3346 |
autocrat |
An autocrat is an absolute ruler with complete power. |
The country is run by an autocrat.; My boss is such an autocrat, never listening to what we say. |
| 3347 |
autocracies |
The plural form of autocracy; more than one (kind of) autocracy. |
|
| 3348 |
autocrats |
The plural form of autocrat; more than one (kind of) autocrat. |
|
| 3349 |
aggressiveness |
The aggressiveness of someone is how aggressive they are. |
|
| 3350 |
allegories |
The plural form of allegory; more than one (kind of) allegory. |
|
| 3351 |
attune |
If you attune something |
|
| 3352 |
attunes |
The third-person singular form of attune. |
|
| 3353 |
attuned |
The past tense and past participle of attune. |
|
| 3354 |
attuning |
The present participle of attune. |
|
| 3355 |
abracadabras |
The plural form of abracadabra; more than one (kind of) abracadabra. |
|
| 3356 |
antidisestablishmentarianist |
An antidisestablishmentarian. |
|
| 3357 |
antidisestablishmentarianists |
The plural form of antidisestablishmentarianist; more than one (kind of) antidisestablishmentarianist. |
|
| 3358 |
antidisestablishmentarian |
Someone who is against separating the Church of England from the government. |
|
| 3359 |
antidisestablishmentarians |
The plural form of antidisestablishmentarian; more than one (kind of) antidisestablishmentarian. |
|
| 3360 |
ashen |
A color of a person's ashen face is very pale |
His ashen face belied his claims of good health. |
| 3361 |
acceptors |
The plural form of acceptor; more than one (kind of) acceptor. |
|
| 3362 |
acceptor |
An acceptor is a person who accepts something. |
|
| 3363 |
antagonize |
If you antagonize someone |
|
| 3364 |
antagonizes |
The third-person singular form of antagonize. |
|
| 3365 |
antagonized |
The past tense and past participle of antagonize. |
|
| 3366 |
antagonizing |
The present participle of antagonize. |
|
| 3367 |
antagonise |
If you antagonise someone |
|
| 3368 |
antagonises |
The third-person singular form of antagonise. |
|
| 3369 |
antagonised |
The past tense and past participle of antagonise. |
|
| 3370 |
antagonising |
The present participle of antagonise. |
|
| 3371 |
avalanche |
An avalanche is a large body of snow and ice sliding down a mountain side quickly. |
|
| 3372 |
avalanches |
The plural form of avalanche; more than one (kind of) avalanche. |
|
| 3373 |
amateurish |
Something that is amateurish shows or reflects the efforts of an amateur and does not seem professional. |
$200 for this amateurish painting? You're really wasting your money here. |
| 3374 |
altercation |
An altercation is an angry or heated dispute. |
|
| 3375 |
altercations |
The plural form of altercation; more than one (kind of) altercation. |
|
| 3376 |
altercate |
If you altercate with someone |
|
| 3377 |
altercates |
The third-person singular form of altercate. |
|
| 3378 |
altercating |
The present participle of altercate. |
|
| 3379 |
altercated |
The past tense and past participle of altercate. |
|
| 3380 |
anklet |
A anklet is a band or chain worn around the ankle as jewelry or an ornament. |
|
| 3381 |
anklets |
The plural form of anklet; more than one (kind of) anklet. |
|
| 3382 |
annum |
Annum is a Latin word for year |
The interest rate is 5% per annum.; Her salary is $50,000 per annum. |
| 3383 |
aircrew |
An aircrew is the group of people that operates an aircraft. |
The aircrew included the two pilots, a gunner, and a radio operator. |
| 3384 |
aircrews |
The plural form of aircrew; more than one (kind of) aircrew. |
|
| 3385 |
apt |
If someone is apt |
She is an apt student who picks up new concepts quickly. |
| 3386 |
ateliers |
The plural form of atelier; more than one (kind of) atelier. |
|
| 3387 |
arcane |
If something is arcane very few people know it or can understand it. |
|
| 3388 |
all-night |
An all-night party |
|
| 3389 |
aseptic |
Aseptic packaging |
The material was preserved in aseptic conditions. |
| 3390 |
ABC |
The ABC are the letters of the alphabet |
|
| 3391 |
ABCs |
The plural form of ABC; more than one (kind of) ABC. |
|
| 3392 |
apse |
An apse is a round construction at the east end of a church |
|
| 3393 |
apses |
The plural form of apse; more than one (kind of) apse. |
|
| 3394 |
avail |
If you avail yourself of something |
She availed herself of the opportunity to learn a new skill. |
| 3395 |
avails |
The third-person singular form of avail. |
|
| 3396 |
availing |
The present participle of avail. |
|
| 3397 |
availed |
The past tense and past participle of avail. |
|
| 3398 |
amen |
You say amen at the end of a prayer to show agreement or express hope. |
We thank you for this food, God, amen. |
| 3399 |
agronomist |
An agronomist is a scientist whose specializes in agronomy. |
|
| 3400 |
agronomists |
The plural form of agronomist; more than one (kind of) agronomist. |
|
| 3401 |
agronomy |
Agronomy is the science of utilizing plants |
|
| 3402 |
aerobatic |
Something that is aerobatic involves acrobatic maneuvers performed by an airplane. |
|
| 3403 |
aye |
yes |
All in favor, say aye. |
| 3404 |
assertion |
An assertion is a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief. |
His assertion that the earth is flat was simply ignored. |
| 3405 |
assertions |
The plural form of assertion; more than one (kind of) assertion. |
|
| 3406 |
aqueduct |
An aqueduct is an artificial channel that is constructed to transport water between locations. |
|
| 3407 |
aqueducts |
The plural form of aqueduct; more than one (kind of) aqueduct. |
|
| 3408 |
allergen |
An allergen is something that causes an allergic reaction. |
|
| 3409 |
allergens |
The plural form of allergen; more than one (kind of) allergen. |
|
| 3410 |
adherent |
If something is adherent |
|
| 3411 |
adherents |
The plural form of adherent; more than one (kind of) adherent. |
|
| 3412 |
aversion |
An aversion is a dislike of something without any reasoning. |
|
| 3413 |
aversions |
The plural form of aversion; more than one (kind of) aversion. |
|
| 3414 |
anther |
The anther of a flower is the part of the stamen of a flower that bears pollen. |
|
| 3415 |
anthers |
The plural form of anther; more than one (kind of) anther. |
|
| 3416 |
alternatively |
Alternatively is used to introduce another choice or possibility. |
You can take the bus. Alternatively, you could walk if it’s not far. |
| 3417 |
analgesic |
An analgesic is a medicine that reduces pain. |
|
| 3418 |
analgesics |
The plural form of analgesic; more than one (kind of) analgesic. |
|
| 3419 |
antipyretic |
Something that is antipyretic reduces fever. |
|
| 3420 |
antipyretics |
The plural form of antipyretic; more than one (kind of) antipyretic. |
|
| 3421 |
acrobat |
An acrobat is an athlete who performs tricks requiring strength and balance |
|
| 3422 |
acrobats |
The plural form of acrobat; more than one (kind of) acrobat. |
|
| 3423 |
automotive |
Something that is automotive has the ability to move by itself. |
|
| 3424 |
automotives |
The plural form of automotive; more than one (kind of) automotive. |
|
| 3425 |
adjutant |
An adjutant is a lower-ranking officer who assists a higher-ranking officer with administrative work. |
|
| 3426 |
adjutants |
The plural form of adjutant; more than one (kind of) adjutant. |
|
| 3427 |
accismus |
Accismus is the act of pretending to be not interested in something when you actually are interested in it. |
|
| 3428 |
abut |
If A abuts B |
|
| 3429 |
abuts |
The third-person singular form of abut. |
|
| 3430 |
abutted |
The past tense and past participle of abut. |
|
| 3431 |
affinage |
Affinage is the aging and caring of cheese as part of its manufacturing process. |
|
| 3432 |
assembler |
An assembler is someone who assembles items. |
|
| 3433 |
assemblers |
The plural form of assembler; more than one (kind of) assembler. |
|
| 3434 |
adopter |
An adopter is someone who adopts. |
|
| 3435 |
adopters |
The plural form of adopter; more than one (kind of) adopter. |
|
| 3436 |
antagonism |
Antagonism is strong dislike or opposition between people or groups. |
The two politicians showed open antagonism toward each other.; The ongoing antagonisms between the rival teams made the match intense. |
| 3437 |
antagonisms |
The plural form of antagonism; more than one (kind of) antagonism. |
|
| 3438 |
anxiolytic |
If something is anxiolytic |
|
| 3439 |
anxiolytics |
The plural form of anxiolytic; more than one (kind of) anxiolytic. |
|
| 3440 |
antiquate |
If you antiquate something |
|
| 3441 |
antiquates |
The third-person singular form of antiquate. |
|
| 3442 |
antiquated |
The past tense and past participle of antiquate. |
|
| 3443 |
antiquating |
The present participle of antiquate. |
|
| 3444 |
armorial |
Something that is armorial is related to heraldry. |
|
| 3445 |
armorials |
The plural form of armorial; more than one (kind of) armorial. |
|
| 3446 |
authorship |
Authorship is the act or process of writing or creating something |
He dreamed of achieving authorship of a best-selling novel. |
| 3447 |
authorships |
The plural form of authorship; more than one (kind of) authorship. |
|
| 3448 |
advent |
An advent is the arrival of a notable person or event. |
|
| 3449 |
advents |
The plural form of advent; more than one (kind of) advent. |
|
| 3450 |
advented |
The past tense and past participle of advent. |
|
| 3451 |
adventing |
The present participle of advent. |
|
| 3452 |
aromatherapist |
An aromatherapist is a person who practices aromatherapy. |
|
| 3453 |
aromatherapists |
The plural form of aromatherapist; more than one (kind of) aromatherapist. |
|
| 3454 |
aromatize |
If you aromatize something |
|
| 3455 |
aromatizes |
The third-person singular form of aromatize. |
|
| 3456 |
aromatized |
The past tense and past participle of aromatize. |
|
| 3457 |
aromatizing |
The present participle of aromatize. |
|
| 3458 |
aromatise |
If you aromatise something |
|
| 3459 |
aromatises |
The third-person singular form of aromatise. |
|
| 3460 |
aromatised |
The past tense and past participle of aromatise. |
|
| 3461 |
aromatising |
The present participle of aromatise. |
|
| 3462 |
asquint |
If a person's eyes are asquint |
|
| 3463 |
aquamarine |
Aquamarine is a bluish-green color. |
|
| 3464 |
aquamarines |
The plural form of aquamarine; more than one (kind of) aquamarine. |
|
| 3465 |
Aussie |
An Aussie is an Australian. |
|
| 3466 |
Aussies |
The plural form of Aussie; more than one (kind of) Aussie. |
|
| 3467 |
airship |
An airship is an aircraft that is very light and it can be propelled and controlled through the air. |
|
| 3468 |
airships |
The plural form of airship; more than one (kind of) airship. |
|
| 3469 |
arrogantly |
If something is done arrogantly |
|
| 3470 |
animatronics |
Animatronics is a form of robotics used to create robots that produce preset moves and prerecorded sounds. |
|
| 3471 |
alignment |
An alignment is the arrangement of items in a straight line or in their correct positions. |
|
| 3472 |
alignments |
The plural form of alignment; more than one (kind of) alignment. |
|
| 3473 |
agrarian |
Something that is agrarian is related to the ownership and cultivation of land. |
|
| 3474 |
absurdness |
The absurdness of something is how absurd it is. |
|
| 3475 |
antipasto |
An antipasto is the first course of a traditional Italian meal. It usually compromise of salami |
|
| 3476 |
antipastos |
The plural form of antipasto; more than one (kind of) antipasto. |
|
| 3477 |
antipasti |
The plural form of antipasto; more than one (kind of) antipasto. |
|
| 3478 |
acierate |
If you acierate iron |
|
| 3479 |
acierates |
The third-person singular form of acierate. |
|
| 3480 |
acierated |
The past tense and past participle of acierate. |
|
| 3481 |
acierating |
The present participle of acierate. |
|
| 3482 |
aerobrake |
An aerobrake is the mechanism used for aerobraking. |
|
| 3483 |
aerobrakes |
The plural form of aerobrake; more than one (kind of) aerobrake. |
|
| 3484 |
aerobraked |
The past tense and past participle of aerobrake. |
|
| 3485 |
aerobraking |
Aerobraking is the use of drag to reduce the speed of an aircraft. |
|
| 3486 |
aero- |
The prefix aero- is added to words that are related to air or aircraft. |
|
| 3487 |
agglomerate |
Something that is agglomerate is collected into a mass. |
|
| 3488 |
agglomerates |
The plural form of agglomerate; more than one (kind of) agglomerate. |
|
| 3489 |
agglomerated |
The past tense and past participle of agglomerate. |
|
| 3490 |
agglomerating |
The present participle of agglomerate. |
|
| 3491 |
airdrop |
An airdrop is the act of delivering something by dropping it from an aircraft that is flying. |
|
| 3492 |
airdrops |
The plural form of airdrop; more than one (kind of) airdrop. |
|
| 3493 |
airdropped |
The past tense and past participle of airdrop. |
|
| 3494 |
airdropping |
The present participle of airdrop. |
|
| 3495 |
air-drop |
An air-drop is the act of delivering something by dropping it from an aircraft that is flying. |
|
| 3496 |
air-drops |
The plural form of air-drop; more than one (kind of) air-drop. |
|
| 3497 |
air-dropped |
The past tense and past participle of air-drop. |
|
| 3498 |
air-dropping |
The present participle of air-drop. |
|
| 3499 |
alkali |
An alkali is an aqueous solution with a pH value of more than seven. |
soda, potash, and ammonia are examples of alkalis. |
| 3500 |
alkalis |
The plural form of alkali; more than one (kind of) alkali. |
|
| 3501 |
alkalies |
The plural form of alkali; more than one (kind of) alkali. |
|
| 3502 |
alkalify |
If you alkalify something |
|
| 3503 |
alkalifies |
The third-person singular form of alkalify. |
|
| 3504 |
alkalified |
The past tense and past participle of alkalify. |
|
| 3505 |
alkalifying |
The present participle of alkalify. |
|
| 3506 |
aqueous |
Something that is aqueous is related to water. |
|
| 3507 |
audacity |
The audacity of a person is their willingness to take risks. |
|
| 3508 |
audacities |
The plural form of audacity; more than one (kind of) audacity. |
|
| 3509 |
auteur |
A auteur is a creative artist. |
|
| 3510 |
auteurs |
The plural form of auteur; more than one (kind of) auteur. |
|
| 3511 |
assiduous |
An assiduous person is someone who is diligent or meticulous. |
|
| 3512 |
adulterate |
If a person adulterates something |
|
| 3513 |
adulterates |
The third-person singular form of adulterate. |
|
| 3514 |
adulterated |
The past tense and past participle of adulterate. |
|
| 3515 |
adulterating |
The present participle of adulterate. |
|
| 3516 |
addle |
If you addle someone |
|
| 3517 |
addles |
The third-person singular form of addle. |
|
| 3518 |
addling |
The present participle of addle. |
|
| 3519 |
altruize |
If you altruize something |
|
| 3520 |
altruized |
The past tense and past participle of altruize. |
|
| 3521 |
altruizes |
The third-person singular form of altruize. |
|
| 3522 |
altruizing |
The present participle of altruize. |
|
| 3523 |
altruise |
If you altruise something |
|
| 3524 |
altruises |
The third-person singular form of altruise. |
|
| 3525 |
altruised |
The past tense and past participle of altruise. |
|
| 3526 |
altruising |
The present participle of altruise. |
|
| 3527 |
altruist |
An altruist is someone who shows altruism. |
|
| 3528 |
altruists |
The plural form of altruist; more than one (kind of) altruist. |
|
| 3529 |
altruism |
Altruism is when someone helps others without the intent of getting something back. |
|
| 3530 |
altruisms |
The plural form of altruism; more than one (kind of) altruism. |
|
| 3531 |
anonymize |
If you anonymize something |
|
| 3532 |
anonymized |
The past tense and past participle of anonymize. |
|
| 3533 |
anonymizes |
The third-person singular form of anonymize. |
|
| 3534 |
anonymizing |
The present participle of anonymize. |
|
| 3535 |
anonymise |
If you anonymise something |
|
| 3536 |
anonymises |
The third-person singular form of anonymise. |
|
| 3537 |
anonymised |
The past tense and past participle of anonymise. |
|
| 3538 |
anonymising |
The present participle of anonymise. |
|
| 3539 |
alkane |
Alkanes are chemical compounds |
methane, ethane, propane and, butane are examples of alkanes. |
| 3540 |
alkanes |
The plural form of alkane; more than one (kind of) alkane. |
|
| 3541 |
adepts |
The plural form of adept; more than one (kind of) adept. |
|
| 3542 |
alchemist |
A alchemist is someone who practices alchemy. |
|
| 3543 |
alchemists |
The plural form of alchemist; more than one (kind of) alchemist. |
|
| 3544 |
as the crow flies |
The expression as the crow flies is an idiom for the most direct path between two points. |
|
| 3545 |
aardvark |
An aardvark is a nocturnal badger-sized burrowing mammal of Africa |
|
| 3546 |
aah |
Aah is used to express pleasure |
Aah! That feels good! |
| 3547 |
al dente |
If a food is al dente |
|
| 3548 |
aahs |
The third-person singular form of aah. |
|
| 3549 |
aahed |
The past tense and past participle of aah. |
|
| 3550 |
aahing |
The present participle of aah. |
|
| 3551 |
aardvarks |
The plural form of aardvark; more than one (kind of) aardvark. |
|
| 3552 |
activation |
Activation is the action or progress of making something active or operative. |
|
| 3553 |
activations |
The plural form of activation; more than one (kind of) activation. |
|
| 3554 |
allegedly |
In a alleged manner |
|
| 3555 |
attractively |
If something is done attractively |
She arranged the flowers attractively on the table. |
| 3556 |
amenity |
Amenity is a desirable or useful feature or facility of a building or place. |
|
| 3557 |
amenities |
The plural form of amenity; more than one (kind of) amenity. |
|
| 3558 |
aftershock |
An aftershock is an earthquake that happens in the same area as another larger earthquake. |
|
| 3559 |
afterquake |
An afterquake is an earthquake that happens in the same area as another larger earthquake. |
|
| 3560 |
aftershocks |
The plural form of aftershock; more than one (kind of) aftershock. |
|
| 3561 |
afterquakes |
The plural form of afterquake; more than one (kind of) afterquake. |
|
| 3562 |
Atlantic Ocean |
The Atlantic Ocean is a large body of water. It is located in the East of the Americas and West of Europe and Africa. |
|
| 3563 |
authoritarian |
If a person is authoritarian |
The government became increasingly authoritarian over the years. |
| 3564 |
achievability |
The achievability of something is how achievable it is. |
|
| 3565 |
absorbability |
The absorbability of something is how absorbable it is. |
|
| 3566 |
amphora |
An amphora is a vessel from ancient Greece and Rome used to hold wine or olive oil. |
|
| 3567 |
amphorae |
The plural form of amphora; more than one (kind of) amphora. |
|
| 3568 |
amphoras |
The plural form of amphora; more than one (kind of) amphora. |
|
| 3569 |
altarpiece |
An altarpiece is a work of art put above an altar in a church. |
|
| 3570 |
altarpieces |
The plural form of altarpiece; more than one (kind of) altarpiece. |
|
| 3571 |
adrenaline |
Adrenaline is a hormone in the body that speeds up the heart and gives more energy |
He felt a rush of adrenaline during the roller coaster ride. |
| 3572 |
adrenalines |
The plural form of adrenaline; more than one (kind of) adrenaline. |
|
| 3573 |
anti-villain |
An anti-villain is a bad character in a story who has good goals or kind reasons but uses wrong or harmful ways to reach them. A good or noble villain. |
|
| 3574 |
anti-villains |
The plural form of anti-villain; more than one (kind of) anti-villain. |
|
| 3575 |
abo |
Abo is an offensive word for an aboriginal Australian. |
|
| 3576 |
abos |
The plural form of abo; more than one (kind of) abo. |
|
| 3577 |
autonomous region |
An autonomous region is a province-level division in China governed by non-Han ethnicities. |
Guangxi is an autonomous region of the Zhuang. |
| 3578 |
autonomous regions |
The plural form of autonomous region; more than one (kind of) autonomous region. |
|
| 3579 |
abeyant |
If something is abeyant |
|
| 3580 |
anorak |
A anorak is a heavy weatherproof jacket with an attached hood. |
|
| 3581 |
anoraks |
The plural form of anorak; more than one (kind of) anorak. |
|
| 3582 |
after-nought-o'clock |
Postmidnight. |
|
| 3583 |
acolyte |
An acolyte is an assistant |
|
| 3584 |
acolytes |
The plural form of acolyte; more than one (kind of) acolyte. |
|
| 3585 |
assiduously |
If something is done assiduously |
|
| 3586 |
antipodal |
One of the cells at the chalazal pole of an embryo sac. |
|
| 3587 |
ardour |
Great warmth of feeling; fervor; passion. |
|
| 3588 |
ak 47s |
|
|
| 3589 |
ak 47 |
|
|
| 3590 |
achilles' heel |
|
|
| 3591 |
Amal |
|
|
| 3592 |
adar |
|
|
| 3593 |
ador |
|
|
| 3594 |
are doing |
|
|
| 3595 |
Ahsan |
|
|
| 3596 |
arcsecond |
|
|
| 3597 |
Aurangzeb |
|
|
| 3598 |
Advaita |
|
|
| 3599 |
Awsta Muhammad |
|
|
| 3600 |
A quartet |
|
|
| 3601 |
Abbool |
|
|
| 3602 |
Aban |
|
|
| 3603 |
Acharya |
|
|
| 3604 |
Allahu Akbar |
|
|
| 3605 |
Ahimsa |
|
|
| 3606 |
at ease |
|
|
| 3607 |
Atka |
|
|
| 3608 |
Ada |
|
|
| 3609 |
Athan |
|
|
| 3610 |
Abadi |
|
|
| 3611 |
Arman |
|
|
| 3612 |
Ain't |
|
|
| 3613 |
a child |
|
|
| 3614 |
As fresh as possible |
|
|
| 3615 |
Apéritifs |
|
|
| 3616 |
abiogeny |
|
|
| 3617 |
Awashik |
|
|
| 3618 |
Agar |
|
|
| 3619 |
A sense of superiority |
|
|
| 3620 |
Akhet |
|
|
| 3621 |
A supplication |
|
|
| 3622 |
Apnetr |
|
|
| 3623 |
Achaemenid |
|
|
| 3624 |
Achat |
|
|
| 3625 |
Aftab |
|
|
| 3626 |
Asana |
|
|
| 3627 |
Anban |
|
|
| 3628 |
Ajad pin |
|
|
| 3629 |
Amina |
|
|
| 3630 |
Arvi |
|
|
| 3631 |
A virgin |
|
|
| 3632 |
And the willow |
|
|
| 3633 |
Asinka |
|
|
| 3634 |
A mess |
|
|
| 3635 |
Al-Nukrat |
|
|
| 3636 |
Ablissiana |
|
|
| 3637 |
Arbel |
|
|
| 3638 |
Ackerman |
|
|
| 3639 |
A horse |
|
|
| 3640 |
A flash |
|
|
| 3641 |
Abadani |
|
|
| 3642 |
Agra |
|
|
| 3643 |
Arya |
|
|
| 3644 |
Autologen |
|
|
| 3645 |
Akashi |
|
|
| 3646 |
Alok |
|
|
| 3647 |
Agha |
|
|
| 3648 |
A brawl |
|
|
| 3649 |
Atonement |
|
|
| 3650 |
Ah |
|
|
| 3651 |
Akhena |
|
|
| 3652 |
Apa |
|
|
| 3653 |
Asha |
|
|
| 3654 |
Askat |
|
|
| 3655 |
An adulterer |
|
|
| 3656 |
Aasi |
|
|
| 3657 |
A half |
|
|
| 3658 |
Afridi |
|
|
| 3659 |
Atma |
|
|
| 3660 |
Asst |
|
|
| 3661 |
Aryaman |
|
|
| 3662 |
A riot |
|
|
| 3663 |
A blessing |
|
|
| 3664 |
a job |
|
|
| 3665 |
associated with |
|
|
| 3666 |
A gift |
|
|
| 3667 |
Aspire to |
|
|
| 3668 |
A dozen |
|
|
| 3669 |
an orphan |
|
|
| 3670 |
Anol |
|
|
| 3671 |
Abbés |
|
|
| 3672 |
Achilles' heels |
|
|
| 3673 |
Anna |
|
|
| 3674 |
Apéritif |
|
|
| 3675 |
Attachés |
|
|
| 3676 |
Abbé |
|
|
| 3677 |
Athas |
|
|
| 3678 |
Azan |
|
|
| 3679 |
Asfandyar |
|
|
| 3680 |
Apwas |
|
|
| 3681 |
Affirmation |
|
|
| 3682 |
Abhanandan |
|
|
| 3683 |
Abraq |
|
|
| 3684 |
Abhav |
|
|
| 3685 |
Atyachari |
|
|
| 3686 |
Ajiran |
|
|
| 3687 |
Ansh |
|
|
| 3688 |
Ashabh |
|
|
| 3689 |
Atwar |
|
|
| 3690 |
Awadhi |
|
|
| 3691 |
Andalusia |
|
|
| 3692 |
Ashfaq |
|
|
| 3693 |
Abtar |
|
|
| 3694 |
Adegios |
|
|
| 3695 |
Antioch |
|
|
| 3696 |
Atchok |
|
|
| 3697 |
Amunistic |
|
|
| 3698 |
Atran |
|
|
| 3699 |
Anarkali |
|
|
| 3700 |
Ashkat |
|
|
| 3701 |
Asghar |
|
|
| 3702 |
Ack |
|
|
| 3703 |
Aristotle |
|
|
| 3704 |
Ancol |
|
|
| 3705 |
Azad |
|
|
| 3706 |
Anchal |
|
|
| 3707 |
Akramekriya |
|
|
| 3708 |
Anwad |
|
|
| 3709 |
Arsal |
|
|
| 3710 |
Abla |
|
|
| 3711 |
Anpam |
|
|
| 3712 |
Arjuna |
|
|
| 3713 |
Advan |
|
|
| 3714 |
Amati |
|
|
| 3715 |
Aldern |
|
|
| 3716 |
Anbar |
|
|
| 3717 |
Abhal |
|
|
| 3718 |
Abent |
|
|
| 3719 |
Ajala |
|
|
| 3720 |
Apon |
|
|
| 3721 |
Ajit |
|
|
| 3722 |
Anchorite |
|
|
| 3723 |
Assad |
|
|
| 3724 |
Ablak |
|
|
| 3725 |
Abak |
|
|
| 3726 |
Agni |
|
|
| 3727 |
Ariest |
|
|
| 3728 |
Abton |
|
|
| 3729 |
Abfrad |
|
|
| 3730 |
Absar |
|
|
| 3731 |
Abutment |
|
|
| 3732 |
Agan |
|
|
| 3733 |
Abu |
|
|
| 3734 |
administrative |
|
|
| 3735 |
Apabhog |
|
|
| 3736 |
Arband |
|
|
| 3737 |
Antrim |
|
|
| 3738 |
Adels |
|
|
| 3739 |
Athens |
|
|
| 3740 |
Ablom |
|
|
| 3741 |
Akasi |
|
|
| 3742 |
Agyan |
|
|
| 3743 |
Abby |
|
|
| 3744 |
Ahmed |
|
|
| 3745 |
Arsh |
|
|
| 3746 |
Aeroboring |
|
|
| 3747 |
Abaki |
|
|
| 3748 |
Ajal |
|
|
| 3749 |
Asth |
|
|
| 3750 |
Adhakar |
|
|
| 3751 |
Astor |
|
|
| 3752 |
Abtri |
|
|
| 3753 |
A billion |
|
|
| 3754 |
Accretion |
|
|
| 3755 |
Apollos |
|
|
| 3756 |
Angad |
|
|
| 3757 |
Ata |
|
|
| 3758 |
Azar |
|
|
| 3759 |
Adi |
|
|
| 3760 |
Abert |
|
|
| 3761 |
Ahh |
|
|
| 3762 |
Asher |
|
|
| 3763 |
A wage earner |
|
|
| 3764 |
Achanbha |
|
|
| 3765 |
Alkylifide |
|
|
| 3766 |
Adhkari |
|
|
| 3767 |
Amanat |
|
|
| 3768 |
Abchal |
|
|
| 3769 |
Abators |
|
|
| 3770 |
Ahsha |
|
|
| 3771 |
Anek |
|
|
| 3772 |
Ajjul |
|
|
| 3773 |
Adham |
|
|
| 3774 |
Acumenus |
|
|
| 3775 |
Amrit |
|
|
| 3776 |
Amrut |
|
|
| 3777 |
Abbott |
|
|
| 3778 |
Akshar |
|
|
| 3779 |
Abyssement |
|
|
| 3780 |
Ajad |
|
|
| 3781 |
Appellative |
|
|
| 3782 |
Amarus |
|
|
| 3783 |
Adiya |
|
|
| 3784 |
Addons |
|
|
| 3785 |
Ajhar |
|
|
| 3786 |
Abbasia |
|
|
| 3787 |
Abhay |
|
|
| 3788 |
Ashok |
|
|
| 3789 |
Abhyas |
|
|
| 3790 |
Abs |
|
|
| 3791 |
Afibo |
|
|
| 3792 |
Aww |
|
|
| 3793 |
Anschlüsse |
|
|
| 3794 |
Avas |
|
|
| 3795 |
A third |
|
|
| 3796 |
Aω product |
|
|
| 3797 |
As much as |
|
|
| 3798 |
A lump |
|
|
| 3799 |
Abyssinian |
|
|
| 3800 |
Alvarez |
|
|
| 3801 |
Adhamas |
|
|
| 3802 |
A suspicion |
|
|
| 3803 |
Attaché case |
|
|
| 3804 |
Asthali |
|
|
| 3805 |
Abranjan |
|
|
| 3806 |
Alpinglo |
|
|
| 3807 |
Al-Naqar |
|
|
| 3808 |
Ave |
|
|
| 3809 |
Abelferia |
|
|
| 3810 |
A special one |
|
|
| 3811 |
Antalya |
|
|
| 3812 |
Abraham's willing |
|
|
| 3813 |
At this place |
|
|
| 3814 |
Alan Better |
|
|
| 3815 |
Additional names |
|
|
| 3816 |
Additional funds |
|
|
| 3817 |
And don't say a word. |
|
|
| 3818 |
Amitabh Buddha |
|
|
| 3819 |
Aqeela |
|
|
| 3820 |
Antiquities |
|
|
| 3821 |
Anhtar |
|
|
| 3822 |
Abhman |
|
|
| 3823 |
Azam |
|
|
| 3824 |
A whole stream |
|
|
| 3825 |
According to reports |
|
|
| 3826 |
Apradha |
|
|
| 3827 |
Allah |
|
|
| 3828 |
After thought |
|
|
| 3829 |
at night |
|
|
| 3830 |
Ajdham |
|
|
| 3831 |
Anvadak |
|
|
| 3832 |
Agoras |
|
|
| 3833 |
Affite |
|
|
| 3834 |
A wheelchair |
|
|
| 3835 |
Arpin |
|
|
| 3836 |
A newspaper article |
|
|
| 3837 |
ascetic |
|
|
| 3838 |
A place of beauty |
|
|
| 3839 |
Agarbatti |
|
|
| 3840 |
Ambulance Chaser |
|
|
| 3841 |
Administrative division |
|
|
| 3842 |
Abion's |
|
|
| 3843 |
A torturer |
|
|
| 3844 |
Aphar |
|
|
| 3845 |
Amood |
|
|
| 3846 |
Aya Sofia |
|
|
| 3847 |
Autosequencing |
|
|
| 3848 |
A bribe |
|
|
| 3849 |
Azeroth |
|
|
| 3850 |
Asceticism |
|
|
| 3851 |
Ajali Boa |
|
|
| 3852 |
Allah Hafiz |
|
|
| 3853 |
a wall |
|
|
| 3854 |
Asand |
|
|
| 3855 |
Angbin |
|
|
| 3856 |
Abhalasha |
|
|
| 3857 |
Ant Bear |
|
|
| 3858 |
All surrounded |
|
|
| 3859 |
and settings |
|
|
| 3860 |
About your loneliness |
|
|
| 3861 |
able to swim |
|
|
| 3862 |
A joke |
|
|
| 3863 |
Amritsar |
|
|
| 3864 |
approx |
|
|
| 3865 |
Andron |
|
|
| 3866 |
Attock |
|
|
| 3867 |
Agar agar |
|
|
| 3868 |
A suitcase |
|
|
| 3869 |
Afzalganj |
|
|
| 3870 |
Adigio |
|
|
| 3871 |
Arya Samaj |
|
|
| 3872 |
Aqcha |
|
|
| 3873 |
Artificialization |
|
|
| 3874 |
Afters |
|
|
| 3875 |
alienation |
|
|
| 3876 |
A police officer |
|
|
| 3877 |
all of them |
|
|
| 3878 |
A seventh |
|
|
| 3879 |
Attaché |
|
|
| 3880 |
Aamir |
|
|
| 3881 |
A business entity |
|
|
| 3882 |
Andhra Pradesh |
|
|
| 3883 |
Alia |
|
|
| 3884 |
Amas |
|
|
| 3885 |
After Effects |
|
|
| 3886 |
And so on |
|
|
| 3887 |
A luxury |
|
|
| 3888 |
Above board |
|
|
| 3889 |
Alkalief |
|
|
| 3890 |
an offer |
|
|
| 3891 |
A foreigner |
|
|
| 3892 |
A wound |
|
|
| 3893 |
A wonder |
|
|
| 3894 |
Arshi |
|
|
| 3895 |
Autotonic |
|
|
| 3896 |
A strange job |
|
|
| 3897 |
Atta |
|
|
| 3898 |
Ancient Kangalpak |
|
|
| 3899 |
Ancient Matey |
|
|
| 3900 |
A close relative |
|
|
| 3901 |
At the national level |
|
|
| 3902 |
Affected. |
|
|
| 3903 |
A linguist |
|
|
| 3904 |
According to |
|
|
| 3905 |
A sprain |
|
|
| 3906 |
Argyr |
|
|
| 3907 |
A storm arose |
|
|
| 3908 |
Aliabad |
|
|
| 3909 |
A train car |
|
|
| 3910 |
Anarkali Bazar |
|
|
| 3911 |
Ali Quli |
|
|
| 3912 |
a nail |
|
|
| 3913 |
ask for |
|
|