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academician one who belongs to an organization, such as an academy, that promotes learning. [2 definitions]
academicism in the arts, rigid adherence to accepted and traditional forms.
academy an institution of learning, often private or specialized. [2 definitions]
Academy Award an award given by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievement in motion picture production and performance, also called an Oscar.
Acadia a former French colony on the northeastern coast of Canada.
acanthus any of various Mediterranean plants with large, spiny leaves. [2 definitions]
a cappella without instrumental accompaniment, as choral singing.
Acapulco a port city on the Pacific coast of southern Mexico, known for its resorts and water sports.
accede to agree or consent; assent. [2 definitions]
accelerando gradually speeding up in tempo (used as a musical direction).
accelerant a substance capable of accelerating a process, such as the spreading of a fire.
accelerate to cause (a particular activity or process) to happen faster. [4 definitions]
acceleration the act or process of accelerating. [2 definitions]
accelerator a mechanical device that regulates the speed of something, esp. the gas pedal of a car. [3 definitions]
accelerometer an instrument that measures acceleration.
accent relative prominence of a syllable within a particular word; stress. [8 definitions]
accentual of or pertaining to accent or stress in poetry. [2 definitions]
accentuate to emphasize; draw attention to. [2 definitions]
accept to receive, esp. willingly. [6 definitions]
acceptable worthy of approval; satisfactory. [3 definitions]
acceptance the act of accepting what is offered or given. [4 definitions]