| absolutist |
one who regards certain ideas as being unconditionally true. [1/3 definitions] |
| abstinence |
the denial of satisfaction of one's appetites, esp. the appetite for certain foods, drugs, or sexual activity. [1/2 definitions] |
| accentual |
having a rhythm based on the number of stresses rather than the number of syllables or length of sounds, as certain poetry. [1/2 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] |
| acetabulum |
any of the suction cups on the arms of an octopus, or similar appendages, as on leeches or certain fish. [1/2 definitions] |
| actinoid |
having a radial or star-shaped form, as certain sea creatures. |
| actinomycin |
any of several antibiotics derived from soil bacteria that work against certain other bacteria and fungi. |
| acupuncture |
a traditional Chinese practice of pricking certain parts of the body with fine needles to relieve pain or cure disease. [1/2 definitions] |
| acute |
of a mark over vowels, indicating a certain stress or pronunciation. (See acute accent.) [1/7 definitions] |
| add up to |
equal (a certain sum) or point to (a logical conclusion) when looked at together. |
| -ade2 |
used in nouns referring to certain numerical groupings. |
| advertisement |
a notice or public announcement designed to gain public attention, esp. to promote the sale of certain products. [1/2 definitions] |
| adviser |
a teacher or other person in an official capacity who gives advice on certain matters, esp. those of an educational or vocational nature. [1/2 definitions] |
| advt. |
abbreviation of "advertisement," a notice or public announcement designed to gain public attention, esp. to promote the sale of certain products. |
| affinity |
a close resemblance; likeness in certain characteristics. [2/5 definitions] |
| affirmative action |
a policy or program, supported by U. S. government regulations, to give equal opportunity in employment, college admissions, and the like to those considered previously disadvantaged, such as women and certain racial minority groups. |
| aflatoxin |
any of a group of toxic compounds produced by certain molds, esp. those in the genus Aspergillus. Consumption of food contaminated with these molds can cause liver disease and cancer. |
| after |
subsequent to a certain event or time. [1/12 definitions] |
| age |
any time in life that has certain characteristics or involves certain rights and duties. [2/11 definitions] |
| aged |
having certain improvements because of age or maturity. [1/5 definitions] |
| agent |
a person with authority to perform certain actions on behalf of another. [1/5 definitions] |