| assonance |
similarity in sounds, esp. vowel sounds. [2 definitions] |
| as soon as |
no later than the time that, or immediately after the moment that. |
| as soon as possible |
within the shortest amount of time possible. |
| assort |
to arrange or classify in groups; sort. [2 definitions] |
| assorted |
of different kinds or sorts, collected together; variety. [2 definitions] |
| assortment |
a collection of various sorts of things; variety. [2 definitions] |
| asst. |
abbreviation of "assistant," a person holding a secondary or junior position in an office or organization. |
| assuage |
to make less severe or more bearable; alleviate. [2 definitions] |
| as such |
in itself. |
| assume |
to suppose (something) to be true based on logic but without evidence; take for granted. [4 definitions] |
| assumed |
designed to deceive; feigned or pretended. [2 definitions] |
| assuming |
showing presumption or arrogance. |
| assumption |
the act of supposing or taking for granted. [5 definitions] |
| assurance |
an assertion meant to instill confidence. [3 definitions] |
| assure |
to say to with force or conviction in order to create trust or give confidence. [3 definitions] |
| assured |
made secure; guaranteed. [2 definitions] |
| Assyria |
an ancient empire in Southwest Asia between the Persian Gulf and the Mediterranean, with an extension into Egypt. |
| Assyrian |
of or pertaining to Assyria or its people, culture, language, or the like. [3 definitions] |
| Astana |
the former name of the capital city of Kazakhstan. |
| Astarte |
in Semitic mythology, a goddess of love and fertility. |
| astatine |
a highly radioactive chemical element of the halogen group that has eighty-five protons in each nucleus. (symbol: At) |