| -able |
a suffix that means capable or worthy of being the object of a certain action. [1/3 definitions] |
| absolute |
sure; certain. [1/4 definitions] |
| 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 |
the practice of relieving pain or curing a disease by putting needles into certain parts of the body. Acupuncture is a traditional way to treat disease in China. |
| acute |
of a mark over vowels, indicating a certain stress or pronunciation. (See acute accent.) [1/7 definitions] |
| add up to |
reach (a certain total). |
| -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 to make sure certain groups of people are given a fair chance for jobs and education. In particular, this policy is for minority groups and women who were not given these opportunities in the past. Regulations made by the U.S. government support affirmative action. |
| 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 |
following a certain event or time. [1/2 definitions] |
| age |
any time in life that has certain characteristics or involves certain rights and duties. [2/11 definitions] |