| a1 |
a grade given for excellent schoolwork. [1/3 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. |
| accept |
to take when given; receive willingly. [1/4 definitions] |
| acceptance |
the act of accepting something that is given. [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] |
| addict |
a person who depends on something, such as a drug, that is usually harmful and cannot be easily given up. [1/3 definitions] |
| adventurous |
given to taking risks and seeking excitement. [1/2 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. |
| agent |
a person who has been given the power to do certain actions for another person. [1/2 definitions] |
| aid |
help that is given to someone in need. [1/3 definitions] |
| alimony |
financial support given by one separated or divorced spouse to the other, usu. by legal agreement. [1/2 definitions] |
| allot |
to designate (an amount) to be used or given out. [1/2 definitions] |
| allowance |
a sum of money given on a regular basis or allowed for a particular purpose. |
| alms |
a charitable gift, esp. of money, given to the poor. |
| alphabet |
the letters of a written language, given in proper order. |
| alpha particle |
a positively charged particle given off as radiation from some fission or decay processes, consisting of two protons and two neutrons. |
| alt.2 |
abbreviation of "altitude," the height of a given object or location above a specified base, such as sea level or earth, esp. the angular distance of a celestial body, measured from the horizon. |
| altitude |
the height of a given object or location above a specified base, such as sea level or earth. [1/4 definitions] |
| altruistic |
performed or given for the benefit of others, without concern for one's own welfare. [1/2 definitions] |
| amateur |
one who is not skilled in a given area or activity. [1/3 definitions] |
| amends |
(used with a singular or plural verb) something given or paid to make up for a wrong done to a person or group. |