| -ance |
state, condition, or quality. [3 definitions] |
| -ence |
state, condition, or quality. [2 definitions] |
| -escence |
state, condition, act, or process. |
| -ice |
state, condition, or quality. |
| abeyance |
temporary suspension or cessation. [2 definitions] |
| abhorrence |
a feeling of complete loathing, repulsion, or horror. |
| abhorrent |
causing feelings of extreme loathing or horror; abominable. [3 definitions] |
| about face |
a military command to turn and face the opposite direction. |
| about-face |
a reversal of one's position or direction, esp. in response to a military command. [3 definitions] |
| absence |
the state or condition of being away or not present. [3 definitions] |
| abstinence |
the denial of satisfaction of one's appetites, esp. the appetite for certain foods, drugs, or sexual activity. [2 definitions] |
| abundance |
an amount that is more than enough; a very plentiful quantity. [2 definitions] |
| accede |
to agree or consent; assent. [2 definitions] |
| acceptance |
the act of accepting what is offered or given. [4 definitions] |
| accidence |
in grammar, the division of morphology that is concerned with inflections. [2 definitions] |
| accomplice |
a person who helps another commit a crime or wrongful act. |
| accordance |
agreement; compliance. [2 definitions] |
| ace |
a playing card or die face that bears only one spot. [7 definitions] |
| acquaintance |
a person one has met but does not know well. [3 definitions] |
| acquiesce |
to agree silently or without protest; comply; consent. |