| aberrant |
straying from what is normal or usual; atypical; anomalous. [2 definitions] |
| aberration |
a deviation from what is considered normal or right; irregularity. [1/3 definitions] |
| abstract |
formulated in the mind or in thought and not necessarily connected with what is real, proven, or tangible. [1/13 definitions] |
| acceptance |
the act of accepting what is offered or given. [1/4 definitions] |
| accordingly |
in accord with what is known, stated, or suitable; correspondingly. [1/2 definitions] |
| add |
to say or write beyond what has already been said or written. [1/5 definitions] |
| additionally |
in addition to what was already mentioned. |
| ad hoc |
formed from what is available; improvised. [1/2 definitions] |
| a drop in the bucket |
a small amount compared to what is needed. |
| allegedly |
according to what has been alleged. |
| also |
in addition to what has just been said or written. [1/3 definitions] |
| and so forth |
followed by what one would expect. [1/2 definitions] |
| and so on |
followed by what one would expect. [1/2 definitions] |
| arrange |
to plan or do what is necessary in order to bring something about (often fol. by "for"). [1/4 definitions] |
| as a matter of fact |
actually; in fact (often used when the information that follows will be surprising to the listener or a rejection of what was said previously.) |
| ashamed |
to have feelings of shame or embarrassment in connection with what one has or is associated with. [1/3 definitions] |
| at liberty |
able to do what is specified. [1/2 definitions] |
| austere |
having nothing more than what is strictly necessary; very simple or plain. [1/3 definitions] |
| backfill |
to refill with what was previously removed. [1/2 definitions] |
| back up |
to return to an earlier point in one's story or account, or give explanatory background to what one is saying. [1/8 definitions] |
| bargain |
something obtained at a good price, esp. if it is worth more than what was given in exchange. [1/6 definitions] |