| achromatic |
able to give an image in which colors are reproduced with little or no distortion. [1/3 definitions] |
| air mass |
a body of air that covers a wide area and has little horizontal variation in temperature, pressure, or moisture. |
| anthracite |
a hard, shiny coal that burns cleanly with little flame. |
| apathetic |
having or displaying little or no emotion, concern, or interest; indifferent. |
| arid |
extremely dry or parched, esp. as land which has received little or no rainfall. [1/2 definitions] |
| a trifle |
a little bit; somewhat; slightly. |
| aught1 |
anything at all; any little part or bit. |
| au naturel |
uncooked or cooked only a little and served simply. [1/3 definitions] |
| back up |
of traffic, to become so slow that vehicles form long lines behind each other with little space between each vehicle. [1/8 definitions] |
| bald |
having little or no hair on the scalp. [1/4 definitions] |
| base2 |
of little value or quality; inferior. [1/2 definitions] |
| bauble |
a showy or gaudy trinket or ornament of little value. |
| benign |
causing little or no harm. [1/4 definitions] |
| bit2 |
a small amount; little piece. [1/4 definitions] |
| bloviate |
to speak or write in a pompous and long-winded manner, often with little substance. |
| bluff2 |
in poker, to attempt to lead opponents into believing that one's hand is stronger than it really is by betting heavily on it, or that one's hand is weaker than it really is by betting very little on it. [2/6 definitions] |
| breeze |
(informal) to progress or accomplish something quickly or with little effort. [1/4 definitions] |
| brittle |
having or showing little warmth or compassion; cold. [1/4 definitions] |
| by the skin of one's teeth |
(informal) by an exceptionally thin margin of time, money, or the like; with little to spare. |
| byway |
a little-known or private road. [1/2 definitions] |
| cambric tea |
a drink of hot water, milk, sugar, and a little tea, usu. given to children. |