| a1 |
a grade given for excellent academic work. [1/6 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. |
| acceptance |
the act of accepting what is offered or given. [1/4 definitions] |
| account |
an arrangement with a store or other business wherein a customer is given certain advantages or access to special services, typically in return for the customer supplying certain information and, often, permitting various forms of advertising through mail, email, or other form of communication. [1/16 definitions] |
| adventurous |
given to taking risks and seeking excitement. [1/2 definitions] |
| alimony |
financial support given by one separated or divorced spouse to the other, usu. by legal agreement. [1/2 definitions] |
| allot |
to designate (an amount) to be used or given out. [1/2 definitions] |
| allowance |
a sum of money given regularly or allotted for special expenses. [1/3 definitions] |
| alms |
a charitable gift, esp. of money, given to the poor. |
| alpha particle |
a positively charged particle given off as radiation from some fission or decay processes, consisting of two protons and two neutrons. |
| alt.2 |
abbreviation of "altitude," the height of a given object or location above a specified base, such as sea level or earth, esp. the angular distance of a celestial body, measured from the horizon. |
| altitude |
the height of a given object or location above a specified base, such as sea level or earth. [1/4 definitions] |
| altruistic |
performed or given for the benefit of others, without concern for one's own welfare. [1/2 definitions] |
| amateur |
one who is unskilled in a given area or activity. [1/5 definitions] |
| amends |
(used with a sing. or pl. verb) payment or compensation given to repair or satisfy damage, injury, or loss. |
| amnesty |
a general pardon given by a government, esp. for political offenses. [1/2 definitions] |
| anonymous |
given, created, or carried out by a person who wishes to be unknown or whose identity can't be discovered. [1/2 definitions] |
| applicable |
relevant or appropriate to a given situation; capable of being applied. |
| appreciation |
understanding of the value of something given and an accompanying feeling of thankfulness. [1/5 definitions] |
| appurtenance |
(pl.) equipment or instruments used for a given purpose; gear. [1/2 definitions] |
| aquatint |
a type of etching that achieves the soft sweeping tones of a wash drawing or watercolor by careful control of the length of time acid is left on any given area of the etching plate. |