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aaliiA bushy small tree, Dodonaea viscosa, native to Hawaii, Australia, Africa, and tropical America, having sticky leaves and dark wood.aarghAlternative form of argh.aarti(Hinduism) A particular Hindu prayer ritual, involving candles made from clarified butter.abacaMusa textilis, a species of banana tree native to the Philippines grown for its textile, rope- and papermaking fibre.abaciplural of abacusabackBy surprise; startled; dumbfounded. (see usage)abada(mythology) A herbivorous mythological creature of the Central African Congo, similar to the unicorn. Its horns are said to be an antidote to poisons, and it has brown fur, two crooked horns and a boar's tail.abadeObsolete form of abode.abaft(nautical) Behind; toward the stern relative to some other object or position; aft of.abaht(England) Pronunciation spelling of about.abakaAlternative spelling of abaca.abampAlternative form of abampere.aband(obsolete, transitive) To desist in practicing, using, or doing; to renounce.abare(obsolete) to strip, uncover (make bare)abart(England) Pronunciation spelling of about.abase(transitive, archaic) To lower physically; to depress; to cast or throw down; to stoop.abash(intransitive, obsolete) To lose self-possession; to become ashamed.abasi(numismatics) The monetary unit of Afghanistan during the 19th century, valued at 1/3 of a rupee.abaskin the sunshine; basking.abateTo lessen (something) in force or intensity; to moderate.abayaSynonym of aba.abazi(numismatics) The monetary unit of Georgia until 1833, divided 40 puli.abbasplural of abbaabbatArchaic spelling of abbot.abbedsimple past and past participle of ababbesplural of abbeabbeyThe office or dominion of an abbot or abbess.abbotThe superior or head of an abbey or monastery.abcee(obsolete) Alternative form of absey (“alphabet book”).abdalA religious devotee or dervish in Persia.abeam(nautical, aircraft) Alongside or abreast; opposite the center of the side of the ship or aircraft.abear(transitive, now rare, dialectal) To put up with; to endure; to bear.abeat(chiefly poetic) Beating.abeerAlternative form of abir.abeleThe white poplar (Populus alba).abend(computing) The abnormal termination of a program.abeng(Jamaica, music) An animal (usually bull) horn used by the Maroon people of Jamaica as a musical instrument; and also (historical) formerly by slaveholders to summon slaves to canefields and by the Maroon army to communicate cryptic messages over great distances.aberr(intransitive, obsolete) To go astray; to err.abetsthird-person singular simple present indicative of abetabhalThe berry of the juniper, Juniperus communis.abhirAlternative form of abir.abhor(transitive) To regard (someone or something) as horrifying or detestable; to feel great repugnance toward.abide(transitive) To endure without yielding; to withstand.abidsplural of abidabier(UK, dialect, West Country, Somerset) Dead but unburied.abiesA tree of the genus Abies.abiloBogo; a Philippine fruit tree, Garuga floribunda, from the family Burseraceae.abimeObsolete form of abysm.abite(transitive, obsolete) To bite; eat; devour.abjad(linguistics) Any writing system in which glyphs are used to represent consonants or consonantal phonemes, but not vowels.abkar(North India) A wine seller; one who is subject to the abkari tax.ablaq(often attributive) Alternating light and dark stone, as used in (especially Arabic) architecture.abled(in combination) Having a range of physical powers as specified.ablenAlternative form of ablet (freshwater fish)ablercomparative form of able: more ableablesthird-person singular simple present indicative of ableabletA small fresh-water fish (Alburnus alburnus); the bleak.ablow(archaic, postpositive) Blossoming, blooming, in blossom.ablurBlurry, blurred.abmho(electricity) A unit of measurement (10⁹ mhos) in the centimeter-gram-second scale used to measure conductanceabnetThe girdle of a Jewish priest or officer.aboadObsolete form of abode.abode(formal) A residence, dwelling or habitation.abohm(dated) A unit of electrical resistance equal to one billionth of an ohm (10⁻⁹ ohms), used in the centimeter-gram-second system of units.aboilIn a boil; boiling.abomaAny of the large South American serpents from the genus Boa or related genera.aboodObsolete spelling of abode.aboon(Scotland, British dialectal) Above.abordAlternative form of aboard.aboresimple past of abearabornborn, begotten, created, developedabort(computing) The function used to abort a process.aboueObsolete typography of above.aboutIn a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of; around.abovePhysically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing.abowtObsolete spelling of about.abram(obsolete) Auburn.abrayObsolete form of abraid.abrewbrewing, developing, coming into beingabrimBrimming, full to the brim.abrinA toxin, akin to ricin, found in jequirity beans (Abrus precatorius).absey(obsolete) ABC; alphabet.absisAlternative spelling of apsis.absit(UK) Formal permission to be away from a college for the greater part of the day or more.abuna(Christianity) The Patriarch, or head of the Abyssinian Church.abune(Northern England, Scotland) Alternative form of aboonaburaAny tree of species of genus Mitragyna, from the family Rubiaceae:abuseImproper treatment or usage; application to a wrong or bad purpose; an unjust, corrupt or wrongful practice or custom.abutsthird-person singular simple present indicative of abutabuttArchaic form of abut.abuzz(postpositive) Characterized by a high level of activity or gossip; in a buzz (“feeling or rush of energy or excitement”), buzzing.abwab(India) A tax, or impost, levied by a chief on a landowner.abydeObsolete spelling of abide.abymeObsolete form of abysm.abysm(now chiefly literary) An abyss; a gulf, a chasm, a very deep hole.abyssHell; the bottomless pit; primeval chaos; a confined subterranean ocean.acada(Nigeria, slang) A current or former university student.acads(Philippines) plural of acad.acaisplural of acaiacanaA tree from the West Indies that was valued for its wood and was one of two species, Manilkara valenzuelana or Manilkara bidentata, both from the Sapotaceae family.acapuAny of several tropical New World trees in:acaraAny of a number of Central American and South American freshwater fish in the family Cichlidae.acariplural of acarusacarsplural of acaraccasplural of accaaccel(music) Abbreviation of accelerando.accom(Australia, slang) Clipping of accommodation, lodging for travellers.accoy(obsolete) To soothe, to calm; to assuage, to subdue.accraA spicy fritter, originally from Ghana but now typically from Haiti.accrdAbbreviation of accrued.acctsplural of acctaccusAbbreviation of accusative.acedyAlternative form of acedia.acene(organic chemistry) Any polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon containing a rectilinear arrangement of fused benzene rings.acerb(archaic) Sour, bitter, and harsh to the taste, such as unripe fruit.acersplural of acerachar(North India) A spicy and salty pickle in Indian cuisine.achedsimple past and past participle of acheacheeAlternative spelling of ackee.acher(usually humorous) Something that aches.achesplural of acheacheyAlternative spelling of achy.achoo(onomatopoeia) The sound of a sneeze.achor(obsolete, pathology) dandruff (or similar condition)acidsplural of acidacidyLike an acid, somewhat acidic.acies(obsolete) The full attention of one's sight, hearing or other senses, as directed towards a particular object.acingpresent participle and gerund of aceaciniplural of acinusaciseObsolete form of assize.ackeeA tropical evergreen tree, Blighia sapida, related to the lychee and longan.ackerObsolete form of acre.ackeyA silver coin once used in the Gold Coast (in Africa)acmesplural of acmeacmic(attributive) peakacnedMarked by acne; suffering from acne.acockIn a cocked or turned-up fashion.acoel(zoology) Any of the order Acoela of xenacoelomorphs that resemble flatworms and were originally classified as such.acold(archaic or literary) Feeling cold.acone(biology, of the eyes of an insect) That lack conesacornThe fruit of the oak, being an oval nut growing in a woody cup or cupule.acralOf or pertaining to peripheral body parts, such as toes and fingers.acredOwning or possessing many acres of land.acresplural of acreacridSharp and harsh, or bitter and not to the taste.acronSynonym of prostomium.acrueMisspelling of accrue.acryl(organic chemistry) The univalent radical derived from acrylic acid :- CH₂=CH-CO-actedsimple past and past participle of actacter(in combination) A play or film with a particular number of acts.actes(archaic) plural of actactin(biochemistry, countable) One of the six isoforms of actin.actio(rhetoric) The use of voice and gestures in oratory; the style of delivery of a speech.actol(medicine) silver lactateactonAlternative form of aketon.actorSomeone or something that takes part in some action; a doer, an agent.actus(historical units of measure) A former Roman unit of length, equal to 120 Roman feet (about 35.5 m)acuteBrief, quick, short.adageAn old saying which has obtained credit by long use.adapsplural of adapadapt(transitive) To make suitable; to make to correspond; to fit or suit.adati(India, historical) A fine Bengal muslin or cotton cloth.adays(obsolete) In the daytime.adazeIn a daze; dazed.adbot(computing) A bot (automated software agent) that displays advertisements.addaxA large African antelope (Addax nasomaculatus) with long, corkscrewing horns which lives in the desert.addedsimple past and past participle of addadderA name loosely applied to various snakes more or less resembling a viper.addesthird-person singular simple present indicative of addeaddleHaving lost the power of development, and become rotten; putrid.addonAlternative form of add-on.addraThe mhorr, or dama gazelle.adeem(law, transitive) To revoke (a legacy, grant, etc.) or to satisfy it by some other gift.adeno(medicine, informal) Clipping of adenovirus.adeps(physiology) Soft or liquid animal fat.adeptWell skilled; completely versed; thoroughly proficientadfix(linguistics) A type of affix that is attached to the outside of a stem (an existing word), to form a new word. The adfix category branches into prefixes (ones which appear before the stem) and suffixes (ones which appear after the stem).adhan(Islam) The call to prayer, usually recited by a muezzin before each of the five obligatory daily prayers.adieuSaid to wish a final farewell; goodbye.adios(in Spanish contexts) goodbyeadire(Nigeria) A type of traditional Yoruba tie-dyed cloth.aditsplural of aditadiveThe golden jackal; a smaller sort of jackal, sometimes domesticated.adjab(attributive) Synonym of njave.adjagSynonym of dhole (“Asian wild dog”).adlaySynonym of Job's tears.adletA small advertisement.adlibAlternative form of ad lib.admag(UK, television, dated) A television programme in which actors advertise real products in a fictional setting.admanA person in the business of devising, writing, illustrating or selling advertisements.admenplural of admanadmin(uncountable, informal) Administration, or administrative work.admit(transitive) To allow to enter; to grant entrance (to), whether into a place, into the mind, or into considerationadmix(transitive) To mingle with something else; to mix.admor(Judaism) A Hasidic rebbe, the leader of a Hasidic court.adobeAn unburnt brick dried in the sun.adoboA Philippine dish in which pork or chicken is slowly cooked in a sauce including soy sauce, vinegar, and crushed garlic.adoptTo take (a child, heir, friend, citizen, etc.) by choice into a relationship.adornTo make more beautiful and attractive; to decorate.adowaA traditional dance of the Akan people of Ghana, with hand movements accompanied by drumming.adown(archaic) Down, downward; to or in a lower place.adozeDozing, napping, asleep.adpao(historical) An old Indian measure of capacity.adrak(India, cooking) Alternative form of adraki (“ginger”).adraw(transitive, obsolete) To draw out; to draw (a sword).adree(obsolete, ambitransitive) To carry on; practice; pass (life, time, etc.).adret(geography) The sun-facing side of a mountain; in the northern hemisphere, especially south-facing slope.adrewsimple past of adrawadrip(of a liquid) Dripping.adufeA traditional square tambourine, found in Portugal and elsewhere, of Moorish origin.adultAn animal that is full-grown.adunc(usually of a nose) Curved inward, hooked.adure(obsolete) To burn, completely or slightly.adusk(rare) At dusk; in the dusk or twilight.adust(by extension) Hot and dry; thirsty or parched.adzerA worker who uses an adze.adzesplural of adzeaeciaplural of aeciumaeger(dated, British school slang) Absent and excused from one’s classes due to illnessaegid(zoology) Any of the isopods in the family Aegidae.aegirAlternative spelling of eagre.aegis(figuratively) Guidance, protection; endorsement, sponsorship.aegyo(South Korean idol fandom) Cuteness, adorableness, charm.aeonsplural of aeonaerieUS standard spelling of eyrie.aesirThe chief gods of pagan Scandinavia.aetat(formal) Aged; at the age of.aevum(Scholastic philosophy) The temporal mode of existence between time and eternity, said to be experienced by angels, saints, and celestial bodies (which medieval astronomy believed to be unchanging).aface(rare) In face; in front.afaikAlternative spelling of AFAIK (“as far as I know”).afanc(Celtic mythology, mythology) A lake monster in Welsh mythology, described variously as resembling a crocodile, beaver or dwarf-like creature, and sometimes said to be a demon.afaraThe limba tree.afare(intransitive, obsolete) To depart.afear(obsolete or dialectal) To imbue with fear; to affright, to terrify.affix(linguistic morphology) A bound morpheme added to a word’s stem, such as a prefix or suffix.afforObsolete spelling of afore.afireOn fire (often metaphorically).aflaj(agriculture) An irrigation system which catches mountain water and controls its movement down man-made subterranean channels, found in Oman.aflat(obsolete) Level with the ground; lying flat.afoamIn a foaming state; producing foam.afootOn foot. (means of locomotion, walking)aforeBefore; in advance of the time of.afoul(with of) In a state of entanglement or conflict (with).afoxe(music) A genre of Afro-Brazilian music.afper(Internet slang) A member of the alt.fan.pratchett newsgroup, for fans of the author Terry Pratchett.afritAlternative spelling of ifrit.afrosplural of afroafterBehind; later in time; following.againAnother time: indicating a repeat of an action.agait(rare, dialect) afoot, in progress, in motion.agamaAny of the various small, long-tailed lizards of the subfamily Agaminae of family Agamidae, especially in genera Acanthocercus, Agama, Dendragama, Laudakia, Phrynocephalus, Trapelus and Xenagama.agami(zoology) A South American bird, Psophia crepitans, allied to the cranes, and easily domesticated.agamyAbsence or nonrecognition of marriage, or absence of a pair bond.agapeIn a state of astonishment, wonder, expectation, or eager attention; as with mouth hanging open.agarsplural of agaragasp(literary) In a state of gasping.agastArchaic spelling of aghast.agate(uncountable, US printing, dated) The size of type between pearl and nonpareil, standardized as 5+¹⁄₂-point.agatiThe tree Sesbania grandiflora.agatyOf the nature of agate, or containing agate.agaveAny plant in the large, variable genus Agave of succulent plants, commonly armed with formidable prickles, flowering at maturity after several years, and generally dying thereafter; large species, such as the maguey or century plant, (Agave americana), produce gigantic inflorescences. Several are of economic importance as sources of fibre such as sisal, and alcoholic beverages such as tequila.agaynObsolete spelling of again.agaze(not attributive) Gazing.ageanPronunciation spelling of again.agendObsolete form of agendum.agene(inorganic chemistry) nitrogen trichloride when it was used as a bleaching agent and improving agent in flouragentOne who exerts power, or has the power to act.agere(uncountable) Clipping of age regression.agersplural of ageraggagThe plant Pandanus tectorius.aggatObsolete spelling of agate.aggerA double tide, particularly a high tide in which the water rises to a given level, recedes, and then rises again (or only the second of these high waters), but sometimes equally a low tide in which the water recedes to a given level, rises, and then recedes againaggie(informal) Marble or a marble made of agate, or one that looks as if it were made of agate.aggriAlternative form of aggry.aggroAggravation; bother.aggryApplied to a kind of variegated glass beads of ancient manufacture.aghasplural of aghaagidaA large drum used for ceremonial music in Surinam.agileHaving the faculty of quick motion in the limbs; apt or ready to move; loose-jointed.agingpresent participle and gerund of ageagiosplural of agioagismAlternative spelling of ageism (agism is less common and sometimes deprecated).agist(transitive) To charge lands etc. with any public burden.agleeAlternative spelling of agley.agletThe cover at the tip of a shoelace, to prevent it from fraying.agley(Scotland) Wrong; askew.aglooA seal's breathing-hole in the ice.aglow(sometimes figurative) glowing; radiantagmasplural of agmaagnelA 13th century French gold coin.agogeIn ancient Greek music, tempo or pace; rhythmical movement.agogoAn agogo bell, a bell used in Yoruba and Brazilian music and typically played in pairsagoho(Philippines) The tree Casuarina equisetifolia.agone(archaic or dialectal, Northern England) Alternative form of ago.agonyExtreme pain or anguish.agood(obsolete) In earnest; heartily; in good earnest.agoraA place for gathering.agrahAlternative form of agra.agree(intransitive) To be in harmony about an opinion, statement, or action; to have a consistent idea between two or more people.agricAbbreviation of agriculture.agrin(predicative) Grinning; having happiness or satisfaction apparent on one's face.agronAbbreviation of agronomy.agsam(Philippines) The plant Lygodium circinnatum, a large fern.aguedsimple past and past participle of agueaguesthird-person singular simple present indicative of agueagueyIn the state of having a high fever accompanied by shaking or shivering.agungA gong used in the Philippines and Indonesia.agushIn a gushing manner; gushingly.agustThe tree Sesbania grandiflora.agutiArchaic form of agouti.agyen(Geordie) againahata(India) The musical sounds in nature and in Indian music, especially percussionahausplural of ahauaheadAt or towards the front; in the direction one is facing or moving.aheapIn a heap; huddled together.ahigh(obsolete) on highahint(UK dialectal) behindahnehAlternative form of ah neh.ahoge(fandom slang, usually in the context of Japanese-style art) An exaggerated cowlick (lock of hair). It adds cuteness to a character and is usually indicative of character traits like airheadedness.ahold(nautical, obsolete, of a ship) Brought to lie as near to the windward as it can to get out to sea, and thereby held steady.aholeAlternative spelling of a-hole.ahoolA flying cryptid first reported in the 1920s, supposedly a giant bat or pterosaur.ahull(nautical) at the hull of a shipahura(Zoroastrianism) A member of the ahuric triad.aidedsimple past and past participle of aidaiderA person who aids or assists.aidesplural of aideaidid(entomology) Any member of the family Aididae.aidosshame, modesty, or humility, regarded as a virtue in Ancient GreeceaieryObsolete form of eyrie.aigerAlternative form of eagre; a tidal bore.aight(chiefly African-American Vernacular, MLE, slang) Contraction of all right.aigre(obsolete) Alternative spelling of eager (“sour”).ailedsimple past and past participle of ailailltA member of a semi-servile class among the Cymry.aimakAlternative form of aimag.aimedsimple past and past participle of aimaimerOne who aims; one who is responsible for aiming.ainoi(Christianity) lauds; a prayer service following matinsaioliA type of sauce made from garlic and olive oil, often with egg and lemon juice and similar to mayonnaise.airagMongolian koumissairanA Turkish cold drink made from yoghurt and water with salt and sometimes herbs.airedsimple past and past participle of airairerA framework upon which laundry is aired; a clotheshorse.airesplural of aireairolAn antiseptic powder consisting of a basic iodide and gallate of bismuth, sometimes used in place of iodoform.airth(chiefly Scotland, Mid-Ulster) Alternative spelling of earth.aisleA wing of a building, notably in a church separated from the nave proper by piers.aitchThe name of the Latin script letter H/h.aiwanAlternative form of iwan.aizleAlternative form of izle.ajajaA traditional Inuit song accompanied by dancing and drumming.ajari(Buddhism) In Japanese Buddhism, a senior monk who teaches students.ajavaObsolete form of ajwain.ajikaAlternative spelling of adjika.ajiva(Jainism) All inanimate objects.ajono(Uganda) millet beerajugaAny plant in the genus Ajuga, especially the ornamental ground cover Ajuga reptans.ajvarA relish made principally out of red bell peppers, sometimes with eggplant, garlic and chili pepper, predominantly popular in the Western Balkans.ajwanAlternative form of ajwain.akara(Nigeria) A bean cake, made of fried black-eyed pea flour.akasaether or atmosphere, as one of the elements in Hindu philosophyakcheAlternative form of akçe.akebiAny of the genus Akebia of five species of flowering plant in the family Lardizabalaceae.akeesplural of akeeakekiThujopsis dolabrata, a tall Japanese tree.akelaAlternative letter-case form of Akela.akeneAlternative spelling of achene.akeni(sumo) A box used by sekitori to store their personal items.akepaA bird in the Hawaiian honeycreeper genus, Loxops coccineus.akersplural of akerakhni(Bangladesh) A mixed rice dishakill(transitive, IRC) To ban (a user) from an IRC server so that they are automatically disconnected on any future attempt to connect.akinsthird-person singular simple present indicative of akinaknee(archaic) On the knees.aknowObsolete form of acknow.akoubTumble thistle (Gundelia spp., especially species Gundelia tournefortii).aktonObsolete form of actinon.akule(Hawaii) The bigeye scad, Selar crumenophthalmus.akumaA Japanese demon.akuriAn Indian dish of scrambled eggs with fried onions and spices.alaapAlternative form of alap.alackAn expression of sorrow or mourning.alalaA crow native to Hawaii, of species Corvus hawaiiensis.alamoA poplar tree of Southwestern U.S.; a cottonwood (Populus spp.).aland(now rare, poetic) To the land; ashore.alane(inorganic chemistry) Aluminium hydride, AlH₃.alansplural of alanalantAlternative form of alaunt.alapaAlternative form of alap.alaphThe first letter of the Syriac alphabetalarmA summons to arms, as on the approach of an enemy.alaryPertaining to wings.alate(entomology, botany) Having wings or winglike extensions or parts; winged.alban(chemistry, now rare) A white crystalline resinous substance extracted from gutta-percha by the action of alcohol or ether.albasplural of albaalbedWearing an alb.albic(geology, of a soil) light in colour due to the absence of iron oxidesalbie(colloquial) A false albacore.albumA book specially designed to keep photographs, stamps, or autographs.alcesplural of alcealcid(ornithology) A bird of the family Alcidae, including auks, auklets, razorbills, dovekies, guillemots, and puffins.alday(archaic) For the whole day; all day.alderAny of several trees or shrubs of the genus Alnus, belonging to the birch family.aldol(organic chemistry) Any aldehyde or ketone having a hydroxy group in the beta-positionalecy(obsolete) The state of being inebriated from drinking ale or beer; (generally) drunkenness.aleft(archaic) To or on the left-hand side.aleph(mathematics) The cardinality of an infinite well-ordered (or well-orderable) set.alertAttentive; awake; on guard.alete(palynology) Forming single spores or pollen grains, and therefore lacking laesuraealfet(historical) A cauldron of boiling water into which an accused person plunged his forearm, used as a form of trial in Medieval England.alfil(chess) A fairy chess piece that moves two squares diagonally, leaping over any intermediary pieces.alfin(chess, historical) A bishop.alfiz(architecture) In Mozarabic architecture, moulding which encloses the outward side of an arch.algaeplural of algaalgalPertaining to, or like, algae.algid(medicine) Cold, chilly; used of low body temperature, especially in connection with certain diseases such as malaria and cholera.alginAny of various gelatinous gums, derivatives of alginic acid, derived from marine brown algae and used especially as emulsifiers or thickeners.algorCold, chilliness.algum(biblical) A tree or wood mentioned in the Bible, possibly juniper or red sandalwood.aliasOtherwise; at another time; in other circumstances; otherwise called; also known as; formerly known as.alibi(sometimes proscribed) An excuse, especially one used to avoid responsibility or blame.alief(philosophy, psychology) A primitive, subconscious belieflike attitude which may contradict one's conscious beliefs.alienA person, animal, plant, or other thing which is from outside the family, group, organization, or territory under consideration.alifeAlternative form of A-life.align(intransitive) To form a line; to fall into line.alikeHaving resemblance or similitude; similar; without difference.aline(US, rare, dated) Alternative form of align.alishResembling or characteristic of ale.alist(programming) An association list.aliteAn impure form of tricalcium silicate.aliueObsolete spelling of alive.aliveHaving life; living; not dead.aliyaAlternative spelling of aliyah.alkie(informal) An alcoholic.alkin(obsolete except Midlands, Northern England, Scotland) Of all or every kind; all kinds or sorts of; intermingled and various.alkydA synthetic resin derived from a reaction between alcohol and certain acids, used as a base for many laminates, paints and coatings.alkyl(organic chemistry) Any of a series of univalent radicals of the general formula CₙH₂ₙ₊₁ derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons. In other words, an alkane minus one hydrogen atom.allahAlternative letter-case form of Allah.allat(slang) Contraction of all that.allay(transitive) To make quiet or put at rest; to pacify or appease; to quell; to calm.alleeA tree-lined avenue, often particularly one that is part of a landscaped garden.allelArchaic form of allele.alleyA narrow street or passageway, especially one through the middle of a block giving access to the rear of lots of buildings.allis(slang) Contraction of all + this.alloc(programming) Clipping of allocate.allod(historical) Allodium.alloo(Scotland) Pronunciation spelling of allow.allosplural of alloallot(transitive) To distribute or apportion by (or as if by) lot.allouObsolete form of allow.allow(ditransitive) To let one have as a suitable share of something.alloyA metal that is a combination of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal, a base metal.allusPronunciation spelling of always, representing Northern British, Cornish and Southern US English.alluzPronunciation spelling of always.allyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent radical, CH₂=CH-CH₂-, existing especially in oils of garlic and mustard.almahAn Egyptian female singer or dancing-girl used for entertainment; sometimes a prostitute.almasplural of almaalmehAlternative form of almah.almesplural of almealmid(zoology) Any annelid worm of the family Almidae.almryObsolete form of almonry.almud(historical) A traditional unit of land area, nominally the amount of land that could be sown with one almud of seed.alnumAbbreviation of alphanumeric.aloanEye dialect spelling of alone.aloed(poetic) On which aloes are growing.aloesplural of aloealoftAt, to, or in the air or sky.alogyunreasonableness, absurdityaloha(Hawaii) Good wishes, love.aloin(pharmacology) A glycoside derivative of anthracene, found in aloe, that is used as a laxative.aloneBy oneself, solitary.alongBy the length of; in a line with the length of; lengthwise next to.aloofAt or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away.aloseAny of certain shad:aloudWith a loud voice, or great noise; loudly; audibly.alphaThe name of the first letter of the Greek alphabet (Α, α), followed by beta. In the Latin alphabet it is the predecessor to A.alsoeObsolete form of also.altarA table or similar flat-topped structure used for religious rites.alter(ambitransitive) To change the form or structure of.altho(informal, chiefly US) Alternative spelling of although.altie(slang) One who believes in the efficacy of alternative medicine.altinAlternative form of altyn (“obsolete Russian coin”).altosplural of altoaltreObsolete form of alter.altyn(numismatics) An obsolete Russian coin worth three kopeks.alula(ornithology) A small projection of three or four feathers on the first digit of the wing on some birds.alumnAlternative spelling of alum.alums(people) plural of alumalure(obsolete) A walkway or passageway.aluwaA Sri Lankan sweet, made from rice flour or potatoes with treacle, cardamom and usually cashew nuts, and served in a flat cookie-like form. It is similar to halva.alvar(geology) A limestone pavement.alveiplural of alveusalway(archaic) Alternative form of always.alwuzPronunciation spelling of always.amaasSynonym of alastrim (“milder variant of smallpox”).amahsplural of amahamain(British, dialectal) Out of control.amalaA thick paste made from yam or cassava flour, eaten chiefly in Yoruba cuisine.amand(Scots law) A fine or penalty.amant(archaic) A lover, especially if illicit; a paramour.amapaA South American tree, Parahancornia fasciculata.amariplural of amaroamaroA type of Italian herbal liqueur.amaruA double-headed serpent in Inca and other Andean mythology.amasi(South Africa) sour milkamass(transitive) To collect into a mass or heap.amatePaper produced from the bark of adult Ficus trees.amautAlternative form of amauti.amazeTo fill (someone) with surprise and wonder; to astonish, to astound, to surprise.ambalA type of curry made from pumpkin with tamarindamban(now historical) A Chinese official under the Qing Dynasty, especially the ranking official or provincial governor in a semi-independent territory under Chinese rule.ambar(rare) Any of various kinds of subterranean or barn-like granary, depending on context, in Iran, Turkey, Russia or the Balkans.amberA yellow-orange colour.ambitThe extent of actions, thoughts, or the meaning of words, etc.ambixSynonym of alembic.ambleAn unhurried leisurely walk or stroll.ambonAlternative form of ambo.ambosplural of amboambry(now historical, rare) A bookcase; a library or archive.ameba(US) Alternative spelling of amoeba.ameen(India, historical) Any of various native Indian officials employed by the civil courts, for example to investigate accounts connected with a suit, to prosecute local enquiries of any kind bearing on a suit, to sell or to deliver over possession of immovable property, or to carry out legal process as a bailiff.ameerAlternative form of emir.amejo(derogatory, ethnic slur) A young Okinawan woman who dates a male member of the United States Forces Japan stationed in Okinawa Prefecture.amend(transitive) To make better; improve.amene(uncommon) Pleasant; agreeable.amensplural of amenament(botany) A catkin or similar inflorescence.amese(obsolete) To appease, pacify or calmamessAlternative form of amyss.amiasplural of amiaamiceA hood, or cape with a hood, made of or lined with grey fur, formerly worn by the clergy.amiciplural of amicusamide(inorganic chemistry) Any ionic derivative of ammonia in which a hydrogen atom has been replaced with a metal cation (R-NH⁻ or R₂N⁻)amido(organic chemistry) The univalent radical -NH₂ when attached via a carboxyl groupamiga(Latin America) A female friend.amigo(informal, colloquial) A friend.amiid(zoology) Any member of the Amiidae.amind(transitive, dialectal) To bear in mind; consider.amine(organic chemistry) Any organic compound containing an amine functional group.amino(organic chemistry) Relating to an amine.amira(historical) A member of a wealthy class of Armenian grandees in Constantinople which was in charge of national Armenian matters in the Ottoman Empire before the Armenian National Constitution of 1860 was adopted.amirsplural of amiramity(formal, literary) Friendship; friendliness.amlah(India, historical) A court official in India.amletObsolete form of omelette.ammel(obsolete) Enamel.ammerThe yellowhammer; yellow bunting; Emberiza citrinella.ammie(slang) Synonym of amnesia (a potent sativa-dominant strain of marijuana).ammosplural of ammoamniaplural of amnionamnioamniocentesisamockRare spelling of amok.amoleAny of various parts of the Agave (or similar) plants, when used as soap.amongOf a person or thing: in the midst of and surrounded by (other people or things).amort(archaic, literary) As if dead; depressedamourCourtship; flirtation.amove(law, archaic or historical) To dismiss from an office or station.amoxi(informal, pharmacology) Clipping of amoxicillin.ampao(Philippines) Alternative spelling of ampaw.ampaw(Philippines) A Filipino sweet puffed rice cake.ampedsimple past and past participle of ampamperA tumour, often accompanied by inflammation; pustule; varicose vein; pus; atter.ampleA fully sufficient or abundant quantity of; enough or more than enough.amplyIn an ample manner; extensively; thoroughly.ampul(US) Alternative spelling of ampoule.ampyxA woman's headband (sometimes of metal), for binding the front hair in Ancient Greece.amritAlternative form of amrita.amuckAlternative form of amok.amuse(transitive) To entertain or occupy (someone or something) in a pleasant manner; to stir (someone) with pleasing emotions.amuzeObsolete form of amuse.amvisAn explosive consisting of ammonium nitrate, a derivative of nitrobenzene, chlorated naphthalene, and woodmeal.amyleDated form of amyl.anamuA plant of the species Petiveria alliacea; guinea hen weed.anana(obsolete) Alternative form of ananas.anata(Buddhism) Alternative form of anatta.anatoAlternative form of annatto (“dye”).ancap(politics, economics, chiefly Internet slang) Clipping of anarcho-capitalist.anchoA broad, flat, dried poblano pepper, often ground into a powder.ancleObsolete spelling of ankle.ancom(Internet slang, politics, economics) Clipping of anarcho-communist.ancon(architecture) A console that appears to support a cornice.andic(geology, of a soil) Containing weathered volcanic glass or pumiceandor(India, historical) Synonym of dandy or hammock litter, a strong cloth suspended from a pole or set of poles used as an open sedan chair.androA Meitei traditional type of alcoholic beverage or drink, originated from Andro village, Manipur, India.anealAlternative form of anneal.anear(obsolete) Nearly.anele(obsolete) To anoint; to give extreme unction with oil.anendOn end; in an upright position.anent(now rare) Concerning, with regard to, about, in respect to, as to, insofar as, inasmuch as, apropos.angel(figuratively) A person having qualities traditionally attributed to angels.anger(transitive) To cause such a feeling of antagonism in.angio(medicine, countable) Clipping of angiogram.angle(geometry) A figure formed by two rays which start from a common point (a plane angle) or by three planes that intersect (a solid angle).angloAn English person or person of English ancestry.angon(historical) A type of javelin with a barbed tip, used by the Franks and the various Germanic tribes in the Late Antiquity and Early Middle Ages.angor(medicine, dated) Great anxiety accompanied by painful constriction at the upper part of the belly, often with palpitation and oppression.angryDisplaying or feeling anger.angstEmotional turmoil; painful sadness; anguish.angusplural of anguanigh(archaic) Nigh; near.anileCharacteristic of a crone or a feeble old woman.aniloAlternative form of anilao.anilsplural of anilanima(Jungian psychology) The inner self (not the external persona) of a person that is in touch with the unconscious as opposed to the persona.anime(countable) An animated work that originated in Japan, regardless of the artistic style.animu(Internet slang, sometimes derogatory) Anime.anionA negatively charged ion.anise(US, often qualified as "sweet anise" or "wild anise") Fennel, Foeniculum vulgare.anito(countable) ancestor spirit in Indigenous Philippine folk religionsanjanA hardwood tree (Hardwickia binata) native to dry regions of the Indian subcontinent.anker(obsolete) A measure of wine or spirit equal to 10 gallons; a barrel of this capacity.ankleThe skeletal joint which connects the foot with the leg; the uppermost portion of the foot and lowermost portion of the leg, which contain this skeletal joint.ankusThe hooked goad that is used in India to control elephants.annalThe record of a single event or item.annasplural of annaannatAlternative form of annate.anncrAbbreviation of announcer.annet(now chiefly dialectal) A duck or drake.annexAn addition, an extension.annivAbbreviation of anniversary.annoeObsolete form of anna (“unit of currency in former British India”).annoy(transitive) To disturb or irritate, especially by continued or repeated acts; to bother with unpleasant deeds.annul(transitive) To formally revoke the validity of.annumSynonym of year.anode(electronics) The electrode which collects electrons emitted by the cathode in a vacuum tube or gas-filled tube.anoiaExtreme mental deficiency.anoil(obsolete) To anoint with oil.anoleAny of the family Dactyloidae of chiefly arboreal dactyloid lizards native to the Americas, which feature a brightly colored dewlap and the ability to change color.anomyAlternative spelling of anomie.anonacustard apple (Annona)anoon(obsolete) immediately, straightawayanorn(obsolete) To adorn.anpanA Japanese sweet roll most commonly filled with red bean paste.ansaeplural of ansaantaeplural of antaantag(informal, fiction, writing) Clipping of antagonist.antasplural of antaantedsimple past and past participle of ante; alternative spelling of anteed.antemAlternative spelling of ant'em.antesplural of anteanticPlayful, funny, absurd.antie(South Africa) An older female authority figure.antisplural of antiantlyOf, resembling, characteristic of, or pertaining to ants; formic.antraplural of antrumantre(archaic) Cavern; cave.antsy(slang) Restless, apprehensive and fidgety.anury(medicine, archaic) anuriaanvilA heavy iron block used in the blacksmithing trade as a surface upon which metal can be struck and shaped.anxom(UK, dialectal, Northern England) Anxious.anyon(physics) Any particle that obeys a continuum of quantum statistics, only two of which are the standard Bose-Einstein and Fermi-Dirac statistics.aobaoAlternative form of ovoo (“Mongolian cairn”).aorta(figuratively) The liveliest part of something.aotid(zoology) Any member of the family Aotidae of night monkeys.apaceQuickly, rapidly, with speed.apaht(New England) Pronunciation spelling of apart.apaidsimple past and past participle of apayapala(music) A genre of Yoruba Nigerian popular music based on percussion.apansplural of apanapartPlaced separately (in regard to space or time).apeek(nautical) Alternative spelling of apeak.apelyOf, relating to, or characteristic of apes; simian.apersplural of aperapert(archaic) open; uncovered; revealedaperyA place where apes are kept.apethA halfpennyworth.aphidA sap-sucking insect pest of the superfamily Aphidoidea; an aphidian.apianRelating to bees.apiin(organic chemistry) A chemical compound isolated from parsley and celery, and whose aglycone is apigenin.apine(zoology) Any bee of the subfamily Apinae or tribe Apini.apingpresent participle and gerund of apeapiol(organic chemistry) An oleoresin extracted from parsleyapishResembling or characteristic of an ape.apnea(pathology) The cessation of breathing, most often in reference to transient instances thereof during sleep.apodeAlternative form of apod.apoidSynonym of apoidean.apols(UK, informal) Apologies.apongAn alcoholic drink of northeast India, made from fermented rice.apoop(nautical) On the poop; astern.aport(nautical, archaic) on the left side of the boatapout(especially of the lips or mouth) Protruding to form a pout.appalUK spelling of appall.appamA thin South Asian pancake made from rice flour and coconutapparAbbreviation of apparently.appayObsolete form of apay.appaz(UK, colloquial) Abbreviation of apparently.appel(fencing) An act of striking the ground with the leading foot to frighten, distract, or mislead one's opponent.appieAlternative form of appy.appleA common, firm, round fruit produced by a tree of the genus Malus.applnAbbreviation of application.apply(transitive) To lay or place; to put (one thing to another)appmtAbbreviation of appointment.appom(Singapore) A type of sweet fried flat bread made from rice flour.appro(business, informal) The situation where goods, especially jewellery, must be returned by the retailer if not successfully sold.apptdAbbreviation of appointed.apptsplural of apptappui(horse-riding, obsolete) The mutual bearing or support of the hand of the rider and the mouth of the horse through the bit and bridle.appuyAlternative spelling of appui.apresAbbreviation of après-ski.apronThe short cassock ordinarily worn by English bishops.apsarAn unrecognized currency of Abkhazia.apsed(architecture) Having an apse or apses (semicircular projection(s) from a building).apsesplural of apseapsis(architecture) A recess or projection, with a dome or vault, at the east end of a church.aptercomparative form of apt: more aptaptlyIn an apt or suitable manner; fittingly; appropriately; suitablyapuffOut of breath; puffing.aqpik(Alaska) cloudberryaquaeplural of aquaaquasplural of aquaaquic(geology, of a soil) That has been saturated with water at some time in the pastaquitMisspelling of acquit.aquod(soil science) A form of aquic spodosolaquox(soil science) An oxisol with a water table at or near the surface for much of the year.araba(historical) A horse-drawn carriage once used for transportation in pre-modern Turkey.aracaAny of a number of Brazilian trees or the pear-like, apple-shaped guava fruits they bear: Psidium cattleyanum (syn. Psidium araca; (cherry guava, strawberry guava), or another Psidium (guava), or Mosiera guineensis (Brazilian guave), or Eugenia stipitata.arace(obsolete, transitive) To tear up by the roots; to draw away.arackAlternative form of arak.aradsplural of arad: nomadic herders.arageIn a rage; furious.araghAlternative form of arak.arakiA date liquor distilled illegally in Sudan.araksplural of arakarameA seaweed, Eisenia bicyclis, used in Japanese cuisine.araqiAlternative form of araki.araraThe palm cockatoo, native to Australia and the Malay Archipelago (Probosciger aterrimus).arareA Japanese confection made from small pieces of mochi (glutinous rice cakes) that are fried and usually flavored with soy sauce or other flavorings.araruarrowroot (Maranta arundinacea)aratiAlternative form of aarti.arber(finance, gambling, informal) One who engages in arbitrage; an arbitrageur.arbit(India, colloquial) Strange, random or weird.arborA shady sitting place or pergola usually in a park or garden, surrounded by climbing shrubs, vines or other vegetation.arcedsimple past and past participle of arcarchdAbbreviation of archdeacon.arche(philosophy, often italicized) The first principle of existing things in pre-Socratic philosophy, initially assumed to be of water.archiplural of arcoarcht(archaic) simple past and past participle of archarchyResembling an arch; having arches; arched; archingarcid(zoology) Any of the Arcidae; an ark shell.arcus(medicine) A white band of cholesterol that forms at the edge of the corneaardebA Middle Eastern unit of volume used for agricultural crops.ardehSynonym of tahini.arder(obsolete) plowing or fallowingardorGreat warmth of feeling; fervor; passion.aread(obsolete) To soothsay, prophesy.arealOf or pertaining to an area.arearAlternative spelling of arrear (“backward”).areasplural of areaarecaAny member of the genus Areca of about fifty species of single-stemmed palms in the family Arecaceae, found in humid tropical forests.areedAlternative form of aread.areekIn a reeking condition; having a strong odour.areelReeling; spinning or moving unsteadily, especially from shock, surprise, or confusion.areet(Northern England) Pronunciation spelling of all right.arefy(ambitransitive, archaic) To dry, or make dry; wither.areicOf or pertaining to area; especially used to describe a measurement per unit area.arekiAn alcoholic drink made from mixed grains and seeds, originating in East AfricaarenaA realm in which events take place; an area of interest, study, behaviour, etc.arene(organic chemistry) Any monocyclic or polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon.arengA palm tree (Arenga pinnata, syn. Saguerus saccharifer) which yields sago, wine, and fibre for rope.arentMisspelling of aren't.arepaA type of cornbread originating from the northern Andes and resembling a tortilla.arete(philosophy) excellence, goodness; virtue.arfalAlternative spelling of arval.argalthus, thereforearganA tree of species Sideroxylon spinosum (formerly Argania spinosa), of southwestern Morocco, particularly prized for its oil.argic(soil science, of a soil) Having an argillic horizonargid(zoology) Any member of the Argidae.argol(organic chemistry) potassium tartrateargon(countable) A single atom of this element.argotA secret language or conventional slang peculiar to thieves, tramps and vagabonds.argueTo show grounds for concluding (that); to indicate, imply.argulAlternative form of arghul (“musical instrument”).argusA watchful guardian.arhat(Buddhism) One who has attained enlightenment; a Buddhist saint.ariasplural of ariaarielA kind of mountain gazelle, native to Arabia.ariid(zoology) Any member of the family Ariidae of catfishes.arikiA person having a hereditary chiefly or noble rank in Polynesia.arilsplural of arilariot(postpositive) Filled with or involving rioting or riotous behaviour.arise(intransitive) To come up from a lower to a higher position.arishAlternative form of earsh.arist(obsolete) A rising, as from a seat, a bed, or the ground, or from below the horizon.arithAbbreviation of arithmetic.arity(mathematics, computer science) The maximum number of child nodes that any node in a given tree (data structure) may have.arize(intransitive, rare) Obsolete spelling of arise.arkan(Islam) The five "pillars", requirements or devotional duties of Islam: shahada, salat, zakat, saum and hajjh.arles(Scotland, obsolete) Alternative form of earles (“deposit”).armed(sometimes in combination) Equipped, especially with a weapon.armerOne who arms, or supplies weapons.armetA type of mediaeval helmet which fully enclosed the head and face, first found in the 1420s in Milan.armieObsolete spelling of army.armilAlternative form of armill.armor(uncountable) A protective layer over a body, vehicle, or other object intended to deflect or diffuse damaging forces.arnis(uncountable) Traditional Philippine stickfighting, a martial art.arnotAlternative spelling of arnut.arnut(Scotland, archaic) The earthnut.aroarAbounding with noise; abounding with laughter.arobaAlternative spelling of araba.aroid(informal) Any plant of the family Araceae, found chiefly in the tropics.aromaA smell; especially a pleasant spicy or fragrant one.aroph(medicine, obsolete) Any of various medical remedies.arosesimple past of arisearoyl(organic chemistry) Any univalent radical R-CO- derived from an aromatic carboxylic acidarozesimple past of arizearpenAlternative form of arpent (old unit of measure)arrah(archaic, slang, chiefly in Ireland) An expletive.arran(Yorkshire, obsolete) spiderarrasA tapestry or wall hanging.arrauEllipsis of arrau turtle.arrayClothing and ornamentation; raiment.arrer(nonstandard spelling, representing dialect or uneducated pronunciation) Arrow.arretAlternative form of arrêt.arrgtAbbreviation of arrangement.arrha(law, historical) Money or some other valuable item given to evidence a contract; a pledge or earnest.arrie(Alaska) A murre or guillemot.arrisA sharp edge or ridge formed by the intersection of two surfacesarrowA projectile consisting of a shaft, a point and a tail with stabilizing fins that is shot from a bow.arroz(cooking) Any Spanish rice-based dish.arsedsimple past and past participle of arse.arsesplural of arsearsey(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, slang) Unpleasant, especially in a sarcastic, grumpy or haughty manner.arsic(poetry) Of the part of the metrical foot upon which such an elevation falls.arsis(music) The stronger part of a musical measure: the part containing the beat.arsleAlternative form of assle.arsonThe crime of deliberately starting a fire with intent to cause damage.arsteObsolete spelling of erst.artab(historical) A dry measure, in ancient Egypt and Persia.artel(now historical) A Russian or Soviet craftsmen's collective.artha(Hinduism) One of the four aims of human life in Indian philosophy, along with dharma (righteousness), kama (desire), and moksha (liberation). The concept is variously translated, with translations including "meaning"/"purpose"/"goal" and "wealth".artic(informal) Abbreviation of articulated lorry; A semi-trailer truck.artisplural of artiartly(obsolete) With art or skill; artfully.artos(Eastern Orthodoxy) a loaf of leavened bread that is blessed during services in the Eastern Orthodox and Byzantine Rite Catholic churches.artsyAlternative form of arty.aruheThe rhizomes of Pteridium esculentum, used for food by the Maori.arumsplural of arumarura(historical) An ancient measure of arable land, a square of 100 Egyptian cubits (mḥ) on each side.arval(Lancashire) The money given to hunters, at the death of a fox, in order to buy ale.arvee(rare) Alternative form of RV (“recreational vehicle”).arvelAlternative spelling of arval.arvie(Australia, informal) Afternoon.arvilAlternative spelling of arval.aryne(organic chemistry) Any hydrocarbon, normally a transient species, derived from an arene by removal of two hydrogen atoms from adjacent carbon atoms, and thus possessing a formal triple bond; the simplest is benzyneasadoAny of various dishes made from grilled or barbecued meat originating in Latin American and Philippine cuisine.asailin the state of sailingasanaA body position, typically associated with the practice of yoga.ascarAlternative form of ask (“eft, newt”).ascid(zoology) Any of the mites in the family Ascidae.ascii(computing, uncommon) Alternative letter-case form of ASCII.ascon(biology) A cavity, in the form of a bag or tube, lined with choanocytes, that forms the structure of spongesascotEllipsis of ascot tie.ascus(mycology) A sac-shaped cell present in ascomycete fungi; it is a reproductive cell in which meiosis and an additional cell division produce eight spores.asdet(soccer) Acronym of after sudden death extra time.asexy(slang) Asexual (not experiencing sexual attraction).asgmtAbbreviation of assignment.asham(Caribbean, Jamaica) A dessert made from shelled and parched corn pounded into powder.ashedsimple past and past participle of ashashenMade from the wood of the ash-tree.asherA member of the alt.suicide.holiday newsgroup, which deals with the topics of suicide and depression.ashetA large, shallow, oval dish used for serving food.ashikAlternative form of ashugh.aship(US, dated, rare) On or onto a ship.ashiqAlternative form of ashugh.asianAlternative letter-case form of Asian.asideTo or on one side so as to be out of the way.asili(anthropology) The central seed or "germinating matrix" of a culture.asine(archaic) she-ass.asityAny of the family Philepittidae of small suboscine passerine birds.askalA variety of mongrel free-ranging dog found in the Philippines.askar(MLE, slang) Police.askedsimple past and past participle of askaskeeSomebody who is asked something.askerSomeone who asks a question.askesthird-person singular simple present indicative of askeaskewTurned or twisted to one side.askeyLooking aside.askos(historical) An Ancient Greek pottery vessel used to pour small quantities of liquids such as oil.aslug(obsolete, nonce word) sluggishlyasokaAlternative form of ashoka.aspenPertaining to the asp or aspen tree.asper(phonetics, obsolete) Rough breathing; a mark (#) indicating that part of a word is aspirated, or pronounced with h before it.aspetArmenian hereditary title borne by the members of the Bagratuni (Bagratid) family.aspicA meat or fish jelly.aspie(informal, endearing, autism, somewhat dated) An Aspergerian: a person with Asperger’s syndrome.aspin(Philippines) Synonym of askal.aspis(palynology) A prominent ring of thickened exine around a pore on a pollen grainaspro(Australia, informal) associate professorassai(music) A tempo direction equivalent to "very".assayTrial, attempt.assed(US, slang, vulgar, in combination) Having a particular kind of ass or backside.assetA thing or quality that has value, especially one that generates cash flows.assig(possibly archaic) Abbreviation of assignation or assignee.assle(intransitive) To sit, move, or scoot about on one's buttocks; loaf; wander idly around; waste time.assocAbbreviation of association.assur(Jewish law) forbiddenastarCovered with bright or sparkling objects.astay(nautical) Of an anchor, such that in heaving it, an acute angle is formed between the cable and the surface of the water.asterAny of several plants of the genus Aster; one of its flowers.astirIn motion; characterized by motion.aston(UK, broadcasting) A lower third.astro(informal) Clipping of astrology.astun(obsolete) To astonish.aswelObsolete spelling of as well.aswimSwimming or immersed (in or with something).async(computing) Abbreviation of asynchronous.atall(obsolete or Ireland) In any degree; at all.atari(go) A move that threatens the immediate capture of one or more stones.ataxy(medicine) ataxiaatchaPronunciation spelling of at you.ateji(linguistics) The use of kanji chosen primarily for their phonetic (narrow sense) or semantic (broad sense) value to represent foreign or native Japanese words, or the kanji so used.atene(transitive, obsolete) To irritate; grill; vex; annoy.atgar(Anglo-Saxon) A kind of spear or lance formerly in use.athan(Islam) Alternative spelling of adhan.athelA kind of tamarisk native to northern Africa and the Middle East, Tamarix aphylla, planted widely elsewhere as a shade tree and a windbreak due to its tolerance of heat and of alkaline soils, but tending to become invasive outside of its native range.atiltAt an angle from the vertical or horizontal.atimy(historical, Ancient Greece) public disgrace or stigma; outlawry; loss of civil rightsatlasA bound collection of maps often including tables, illustrations or other text.atled(mathematical analysis) Del.atman(Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Vedanta) The true self of an individual beyond identification with worldly phenomena, the essence of an individual, an infinitesimal part of Brahman.atmosplural of atmoatoleA sweetened thick drink or thin gruel made from cornmeal, served hot.atollA type of island consisting of a ribbon reef that nearly or entirely surrounds a lagoon and supports, in most cases, one to many islets on the reef platform.atomsplural of atomatomyA tiny particle; an atom, a mote, a speck.atone(ambitransitive) To make reparation, compensation, amends or satisfaction for an offence, crime, mistake or deficiency.atonyLack of muscle tone; flaccidity or atoniaatopyA person suffering from atopic syndrome; a case of atopy.atray(transitive, now chiefly dialectal) To vex; trouble; frighten; torment; harass.atren(intransitive, obsolete) To run away; escape.atriaplural of atriumatrin(intransitive, obsolete) To run away; escape (from).atrip(nautical, of an anchor) Just clear of the ground.atsit(intransitive, obsolete) To remain sitting; stay; abide.attapNipa; a palm tree of the species Nypa fruticans.attarAn essential oil extracted from flowers.attasplural of attaatter(UK dialectal) Epithelium produced on the tongue.attic(architecture) A storey or a parapet above the cornice of a classical façade, often decorated.attid(zoology) Any of the family Attidae of jumping spiders, now considered part of the Salticidae.attomObsolete form of atom.attryAlternative form of attery.atwix(Geordie) between; betwixt [from 14th c.]atyid(zoology) Any member of the family Atyidae of freshwater shrimp.audadAlternative form of aoudad.audav(India, music) Pentatonic.audax(cycling) A non-competitive long-distance (often over 200 km) cycling event.audioFocused on audible sound, as opposed to sight.auditA judicial examination.augen(geology) Flattened eye-shaped mineral grains present in some metamorphic rocks.augerA carpenter's tool for boring holes longer than those bored by a gimlet.auget(mining) A priming tube connecting the charge chamber with the gallery, or place where the slow match is applied.aught(sometimes proscribed) Zero.augleAlternative form of ogle.augreAlternative form of auger.augur(Ancient Rome) An official who interpreted omens before the start of public events.aulasplural of aulaaulicOf or pertaining to a royal court; courtly.aulos(music, Ancient Greece) Any of a class of ancient Greek musical instruments resembling pipes or flutes.aumilSynonym of amildar.auminAlternative form of ameen.auntsplural of auntauntyAlternative spelling of auntie.auraeplural of auraauralOf or pertaining to the ear.aurarplural of eyriraurasplural of auraaureiplural of aureusauric(inorganic chemistry) Of or pertaining to trivalent gold.aurin(organic chemistry) A red colouring matter derived from phenol. Used as an indicator.auroxAlternative spelling of aurochs.aurumGold (used in the names of various substances, see "Derived terms").autem(obsolete, UK, thieves' cant) A church.autie(informal, nonstandard, autism, endearing) An autistic person.automAlternative spelling of autem.auton(science fiction) A machine or robot, usually in the form of a living being, designed to follow a precise sequence of instructions.autorObsolete form of author.autosplural of autoautumObsolete spelling of autumn.auwai(Hawaii) An irrigation ditch.auxicRelating to an auxinauxin(botany, biochemistry) A class of plant growth substance (often called phytohormones or plant hormones) which play an essential role in coordination of many growth and behavioral processes in the plant life cycle.avail(transitive, often reflexive) To turn to the advantage of. [(chiefly) with of]avale(transitive, obsolete) To cause to descend; to lower; to let fallavant(obsolete) The front of an army; the vanguard.avarsplural of avaravastHold fast!; cease!; stop!avcat(US, military, aviation, nautical) Synonym of JP-5, a type of jet fuel.avensA plant of the genus Geum, especially Geum urbanum, or herb bennet.averaAlternative form of averah.aversthird-person singular simple present indicative of averavert(transitive) To turn aside or away.avgas(aviation) Gasoline fuel for piston-engined aircraft.avianCharacteristic of or pertaining to birds, or to bird-like or flying creatures.aview(obsolete, transitive) To survey, observe; (loosely), to view.avile(obsolete, transitive) To abase or debase; to vilify; to depreciate.avineCharacteristic of or pertaining to birds, or to bird-like or flying creatures.aviseObsolete spelling of advise.avisoAdvisory; information; advice; intelligence.avizeObsolete form of advise.avoid(transitive) To try not to meet or communicate with (a person); to shun.avoke(obsolete, transitive) To call back again or revokeavore(obsolete, poetic) beforeavowsthird-person singular simple present indicative of avowavoydObsolete spelling of avoid.avtur(aviation) Jet fuel (fuel used by aircraft turbine engines).awabiSushi made from abalone.awaieObsolete spelling of away.await(transitive, formal) To wait for.awakeNot asleep; conscious.awara(Guyana, chiefly attributively) The palm tree Astrocaryum vulgare which is native to the Amazon Rainforest region.award(law) A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted.awareVigilant or on one's guard against danger or difficulty.awariAn African game of strategy, played by moving seeds on a board.awarn(transitive, obsolete) To warn.awash(by extension) Covered, overspread (with or in something).awawa(Internet slang, endearing, humorous) hyraxawaysthird-person singular simple present indicative of awayawazeA spicy sauce or paste, made with chili peppers and usually reddish in colour, used in Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine.aweel(Scotland) Well; well then.awentsimple past of agoawingOn the wing; flying; fluttering.awkly(obsolete) In an unlucky or perverse manner.awletAny of various hesperiid butterflies of the genera Bibasis and Burara.awluzPronunciation spelling of always.awmry(Scotland, archaic) A cupboard or wardrobe.awnedFurnished with an awn, or long bristle-shaped tip; bearded.awnerA device for cutting the awns from grain.awokesimple past of awakeawook(obsolete) simple past of awake: awoke.awork(obsolete) At work; in action.awrah(Islam) The parts of the body that are required to be covered for reasons of modesty, with the specific areas varying by sect, gender, and context (such as in the presence of men versus women).axelsplural of axelaxialRelating to, resembling, or situated on an axisaxiid(zoology) Any crustacean in the family Axiidae.axileSituated in the axis of anything; as an embryo which lies in the axis of a seed.axilsplural of axilaxingpresent participle and gerund of axaxino(physics) A hypothetical elementary particle, the fermionic superpartner of the axion and a possible candidate for the composition of dark matter.axiomAn established principle in some artistic practice or science that is universally received.axion(physics) A hypothetical subatomic particle postulated to resolve certain symmetry problems concerning the strong nuclear force.axite(uncountable) A type of smokeless gunpowder.axledHaving (a specified number or kind of) axles.axlesplural of axleaxmanAlternative spelling of axeman.axmenplural of axmanaxodeThe path traced by the instantaneous axis of a figure when it undergoes motion in a planeaxoidResembling an axe.axoneDated spelling of axon.axonsplural of axonayahsplural of ayahayatsplural of ayatayilo(Ghana) White bentonite clay.aylet(heraldry) A black bird with red feet and beak.aylluA traditional family-based community in the Andes, especially among Quechua and Aymara peoples.ayond(Northern England) Beyond.ayont(Scotland, Northern England) Beyond.ayranAlternative form of airan (“Turkish drink made from yoghurt”).ayresplural of ayreayrieObsolete spelling of eyrie.ayvarAlternative form of ajvar.azadi(chiefly South Asia) Freedom, independence.azane(inorganic chemistry, uncountable) ammonia, NH₃.azansplural of azanazene(organic chemistry) A nitrene.azete(organic chemistry) An unsaturated four-membered heterocycle containing three carbon atoms, one nitrogen atom and two double bondsazide(organic chemistry) the univalent N₃ radical or functional group or any ester containing this groupazido(chemistry, in combination) The univalent radical N₃- related to azideazine(organic chemistry) Any of a class of organic compounds, having the general formula R₂C=NN=CR₂, produced by the action of a carbonyl compound with hydrazine.azintOne form of harmonic malfunctionazlonA regenerated protein fiber; textile fiber derived from a protein such as casein (milk) or zein (maize).azoicRelating to azo dyes.azole(organic chemistry) Any of a class of five-membered unsaturated heterocycles having three carbon atoms, one nitrogen atom and two double bondsazolo(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any univalent radical derived from an azoleazone(organic chemistry, medicine) Any azo derivative of a ketone, but especially any of a family of aliphatic azo derivatives of cycloheptanone that are used to increase the permeability of skin in order to facilitate drug uptakeazote(now historical) Nitrogen.azothThe universal remedy of Paracelsus.azoxy(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The divalent functional group of general formula R-N=NO-R^'; such compounds are considered the oxides of azo compounds.azranA position, often in polar coordinates, of an object located by radarazukiAlternative spelling of adzuki.azure(countable and uncountable) The clear blue colour of the sky; also, a pigment or dye of this colour.azurnObsolete form of azure.azury(archaic) Somewhat azure in colour.azyme(archaic) unleavened bread used in Jewish or Christian religious context
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