| A1 |
abbreviation of "answer." |
| a1 |
the sixth note in the musical scale at C major. [1/6 definitions] |
| a2 |
used to introduce one particular thing or person of a group or kind, but one which is not considered known to the listener. [1/3 definitions] |
| a-2 |
used as an intensifier. [1/3 definitions] |
| aba |
a coarse felted fabric of goat or camel hair. [1/2 definitions] |
| abhorrence |
a feeling of complete loathing, repulsion, or horror. |
| abide |
to wait for. [1/6 definitions] |
| abjure |
to repudiate or renounce solemnly, as under oath; forswear. |
| ably |
in a competent or skillful manner. |
| abort |
to cause (a fetus) to be expelled before it is able to survive outside the mother. [1/6 definitions] |
| abound |
to be found or available in a large amount or number. [1/2 definitions] |
| about |
in a relaxed or lazy manner. [1/12 definitions] |
| above |
not willing or able to lower one's standards for. [1/9 definitions] |
| absolutism |
the principle or practice of absolute, unrestrained governmental power. |
| absolutist |
of or relating to government by total, unrestrained power. [1/3 definitions] |
| abuse |
to talk to or of in an offensive or unfair manner. [1/7 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. |
| accelerate |
to cause (a particular activity or process) to happen faster. [1/4 definitions] |
| accelerator |
a mechanical device that regulates the speed of something, esp. the gas pedal of a car. [1/3 definitions] |
| access |
to retrieve (information) from a computer. [1/5 definitions] |
| accommodate |
to have room for. [2/6 definitions] |