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aakA genre of Korean court musicaardvarkThe nocturnal, insectivorous, burrowing mammal Orycteropus afer, of the order Tubulidentata and somewhat resembling a pig. Common in some parts of sub-Saharan Africa.abackBy surprise; startled; dumbfounded. (see usage)abaskin the sunshine; basking.abbotrickAlternative spelling of abbotric.abelmoskThe edible and aromatic seed pods (properly, capsules) of the Abelmoschus moschatus.abelmusk(obsolete) Alternative form of abelmosk in its various senses.abendmusikAn evening performance of religious music.ablinkBlinking; filled or covered (with things that are blinking).abovedeck(nautical) On deck.abrecockObsolete form of apricot.abricock(obsolete) apricotabrookTo brook; to endure.academickObsolete form of academic.accentmark(rare) Alternative spelling of accent mark.ack(military, now historical) The letter A as used in signalling and other types of communications.acockIn a cocked or turned-up fashion.acoustickObsolete spelling of acoustic.acreak(rare) creakingacroamatickObsolete spelling of acroamatic.acrook(of a body part) Bent or formed into a hook.acrostickObsolete spelling of acrostic.addbackAn expense that is added back to normalize earnings.adfolkpeople in the advertising industryadrak(India, cooking) Alternative form of adraki (“ginger”).adspeakThe sort of language used in advertisements, typified by bold claims and optimistic encouragement.adultspeak(colloquial) The style of language used by adults.adusk(rare) At dusk; in the dusk or twilight.adzeworkcutting work done with an adzeaeromantickArchaic spelling of aeromantic.aeroparkA visitor attraction where aeroplanes are on display.aetherpunkA fantasy and science fiction genre that features magically enchanted weapons, armor, and machines.afaikAlternative spelling of AFAIK (“as far as I know”).afkAlternative letter-case form of AFK.afterdeck(nautical) The part of a ship's deck from amidships toward the stern.afterlookA retrospective or secondary look; a backward look or glance; a review.afterpeakThe compartment nearest the stern in the hold of a shipaftershock(seismology) An earthquake that follows in the same vicinity as another, usually larger, earthquake (the "mainshock").afterthinkTo think about after the fact, reflect on.afterworkAlternative form of after-work.agarickObsolete form of agaric.agrestickArchaic spelling of agrestic.agroparkA business area with a concentration of agriculture-related services such as storage and logistics; an agribusiness complex.agutakAlternative spelling of akutaq.ahorsebackOn the back of a horse; horseback.aik(Northern England, rare) To drive.aimakAlternative form of aimag.airbrickAlternative spelling of air brick.aircheck(broadcasting) A demonstration recording, often intended to show off the talent of an announcer to a prospective employer.airdock(US) A very large hangar for the storage of airships.airlinkRadio channel based data connection.airlock(transitive) To secure with an airlock.airmark(aviation) A recognizable natural or man-made feature used for aerial navigation.airparkA small airport sometimes found near an industrial or business area.airsickNauseated due to the effects of motion of an aircraft; suffering from motion sickness caused by air travel.airwalk(skateboarding) A trick in which the skater holds the board and kicks out both feet while in the air.ajak(Indonesia) The dhole (Cuon alpinus).akapple of Sodom (Calotropis procera).akutakAlternative spelling of akutaq.alackAn expression of sorrow or mourning.alarmclockMisspelling of alarm clock.alembickObsolete spelling of alembic.algebraickObsolete form of algebraic.alitrunk(zoology) The segment of an insect's body to which the wings are attached; the thorax or mesosoma.alkAbbreviation of alkali.allocochick(archaic, historical) shell money used by Native American peoples of Californiaallosuck(biology, of an infant, rare) To suckle from a female who is not one's own mother.allwork(uncountable) Work of all kinds; general purpose tasks.almanackArchaic spelling of almanac.almondmilkAlternative spelling of almond milk.almsfolk(archaic) Persons supported by alms; almsmen.aloetickObsolete form of aloetic.alpenstockA stout adjustable walking stick with a metal point, used by mountain climbers and walkers in hilly or uneven terrain.alphabetickObsolete form of alphabetic.alrightnik(colloquial) A person who has attained a successful lifestyle, but is considered vulgar or nouveau riche.alternarockAlternative rock music.altilik(historical) A Turkish coin worth six piastres.amautikAlternative form of amauti.amberjackAny of several large food and game yellowtail fishes of the genus Seriola, found in warm waters of all oceans.ambilanakA form of marriage in Sumatra by which the husband is taken into the wife's family as a subordinate.ambotik(India, cooking) An Indian dish made with pomfret and coconut in a tangy sauce.amnihook(medicine) A baton with a slightly hooked end, used to perform amniotomy.amockRare spelling of amok.amokOut of control, especially when armed and dangerous.amphtrackAlternative form of amtrac (“amphibious vehicle”).amtrackAlternative form of amtrac (“amphibious vehicle”).amuckAlternative form of amok.analytickObsolete form of analytic.anapestickObsolete form of anapestic.angakokAn Inuit shaman.angekkokAlternative spelling of angekok.angekokAn Eskimo/Inuit sorcerer or shaman.angelickObsolete form of angelic.angelsharkAlternative spelling of angel shark.angkakFood coloring from rice fermentation by Monascus purpureus.angkhakAlternative form of angkak.anijsmelkA Dutch drink consisting of hot milk flavored with anise seed and sweetened with sugar.anklelock(wrestling) A hold in professional wrestling, a leglock applied to any of the joints in the ankle.anorakA heavy weatherproof jacket with an attached hood; a parka or windcheater.answerback(telecommunications) A response to a message, originally in radio but now through other media.antagonistickObsolete form of antagonistic.antemaskObsolete form of antimasque.antibankOpposing banks (financial institutions).antiblackHostile to black people, often specifically African Americans.antiblockPreventing layers of film from sticking together.antibolshevikSynonym of antibolshevist.antibookOpposing or disliking books.antibottleneckPreventing or countering bottlenecks in a process.antickObsolete form of antic.anticrackPreventing cracks in a structure.antidark(physics) Describing a form of bright solitonantideadlockPreventing deadlock.antidiquark(physics) The antiparticle of the diquark.antidrinkOpposed to the drinking of alcohol.antiduck(immunology, of an antibody) Reacting with the immunoglobins found in ducks.antifeedbackPreventing feedback in a system.antiflashbackPreventing flashback (flame propagation scenario).antifolkAlternative form of anti-folk.antihijackOpposing or countering hijacking.antijunkOpposing junk mail.antikickThat reduces kicking or recoil.antikickback(business, commerce, finance) Serving to counter kickbacks (illicit payments); antibribery.antikink(mathematics) A negative 1-soliton solution to the Sine–Gordon equationantiknockOf an additive added to petroleum/gasoline to reduce the occurrence of engine knock.antileakPreventing leaks.antilockAlternative spelling of anti-lock.antimaskOpposing masks.antimilkOpposing milk.antiparkOpposing (the construction of) a park.antipickDesigned to prevent lock picking.antiporkOpposing the eating of pork.antipunkOpposing punk music or subculture.antiquark(particle physics) The antiparticle of a quark.antirock(music) Opposed to rock musicantisharkPreventing attacks by sharks.antishockThat counteracts or reduces shock, or its effects.antishrinkResistant to shrinkage.antisink(motor vehicles) Aiding suspension by preventing the chassis of the vehicle from sinking.antisparkPreventing sparks.antisquark(particle physics) The proposed antiparticle of a squark.antisquawkPreventing noise in a mechanism.antistickPreventing sticking or adhesion.antistock(rare) Opposing the farming of livestock.antitank(military) Of weapons or tactics, designed for thwarting or (especially) attacking tanks or other armored fighting vehicles.antitickWorking against ticks (the arachnids).antiworkOpposing work.apahack(fandom slang) A fan who is a writer and creator of apazines for one or more amateur press associations; especially a prolific one.apeak(nautical, of an anchor) In a vertical line, the cable having been sufficiently hove in to bring the ship over it.apeek(nautical) Alternative spelling of apeak.apickabackAlternative form of pickaback.apologetickObsolete form of apologetic.apparachikAlternative spelling of apparatchik.apparatchik(by extension) A blindly loyal bureaucrat.appeasenik(derogatory) A person who favors a policy of appeasement.applejackAn alcoholic drink similar to apple brandy and calvados, made by freeze-distilling ("jacking") apple cider.apricockObsolete form of apricot.aqpik(Alaska) cloudberryaquatickObsolete spelling of aquatic.arabeskArchaic spelling of arabesque.arackAlternative form of arak.arakA clear, unsweetened aniseed-flavoured alcoholic drink, produced and consumed primarily in the Levant.archaickObsolete spelling of archaic.archbishoprickObsolete spelling of archbishopric.archimollusk(US) Alternative spelling of archimollusc.areekIn a reeking condition; having a strong odour.aristocratickObsolete form of aristocratic.arkA large box with a flat lid.armhookA hook-like projection on the arm of a cephalopod, such as on the armhook squid (Gonatus fabricii).armlockA wrestling move in which the opponent's arm is held immobile.armrackA frame, generally vertical, for holding small arms.armyspeakThe jargon used in the army.aromatickObsolete form of aromatic.arrackAn alcoholic drink distilled from coconut palm flowers in South Asia.arrowbackA chair whose back incorporates a series of tapering vertical bars.arsecheek(vulgar, slang) A buttock.arsecrackAlternative spelling of ass crack.arsenickObsolete form of arsenic.artbookA book about art, particularly concept art for an animated media production.artfuck(slang, vulgar, derogatory) A pretentious artist or person interested in the arts.artspeak(often derogatory) The specialist vocabulary and language associated with art and artists, especially when seen as complicated or pretentious.artworkA painting, drawing, sculpture or other piece of creative, visual art.arykIn Central Asia, a relatively small aqueduct supporting agriculture and providing water to inhabitants of the area.ascetickObsolete spelling of ascetic.ashikAlternative form of ashugh.ashriekShrieking; filled (with shrieking people, animals, etc.).askTo request or petition.aspickObsolete form of aspic (“an asp, the snake”).assbackThe back of a donkey.asscheek(Canada, US, vulgar slang) A buttock.asscrackAlternative form of ass crack.assfuckSodomy, anal sex, an act of anal intercourse.asterisk(transitive) To mark or replace (text, etc.) with an asterisk symbol (*; noun sense 1.1); to star.asthmatickObsolete form of asthmatic.astrologickObsolete form of astrologic.astronomickObsolete form of astronomic.atabek(historical) Alternative spelling of atabeg.atheistickObsolete form of atheistic.athletickObsolete form of athletic.atmark(rare, nonstandard) The at sign (@).attackAn attempt to cause damage, injury to, or death of an opponent or enemy.attask(transitive, obsolete) To take to task; tax; reprove; blame.attoclock(physics) A device that can measure time intervals of the order of attosecondsaudiobookA recording, usually made available for sale, of a reading of the full text or of an abridgement of a book.audiotrackThe audio component of a multimedia itemaukAny of several species of Arctic sea birds of the family Alcidae.authentickObsolete spelling of authentic.autobank(rare) Synonym of automated teller machine.autoblock(climbing) A technique used in rappelling and ascending, with a friction hitch around the climbing rope.autoclick(computing) A software feature that simulates the click of a mouse button.autocook(science fiction) A machine that prepares and dispenses meals.autofeedbackfeedback from and to the same systemautokick(Internet, IRC, transitive) To kick (a user) from an IRC channel automatically.automatickObsolete form of automatic.autopickTo pick (or select) automaticallyautorack(US) A railroad car designed for the transport of cars.autorick(informal) An autorickshaw.autospeak(informal) Thoughtless, automatic speech.autowalkA travelator or moving walkway.awestruckFilled or overcome with awe or wonder.awk(US, slang, of a situation) Awkward; uncomfortable.awook(obsolete) simple past of awake: awoke.awork(obsolete) At work; in action.awrack(archaic) Wrecked; in ruins.awreak(obsolete) To avenge, take vengeance on.awskPronunciation spelling of ask.