| absurd |
not at all logical; impossible to be true; ridiculous. [2 definitions] |
| absurdity |
something that is absurd or lacking in order and meaning. [1/2 definitions] |
| acceptation |
the generally accepted meaning of a word, phrase, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| affix |
a word part, such as a prefix or suffix, that is added to a word to change its meaning or function. The prefix "un-" and the suffix "-ness" are both affixes. [1/2 definitions] |
| ambiguity |
uncertainty or vagueness in meaning, intention, or the like. [2/3 definitions] |
| ambiguous |
having more than one possible meaning. |
| antonym |
a word that has the opposite meaning of another word. |
| apprehend |
to understand the meaning of. [1/2 definitions] |
| art |
things that are made by humans and that people think have beauty or deep meaning. Music, films, written works, and paintings are examples of art. |
| articulated lorry |
a British word for a very large truck that consists of a cab where the driver sits and a trailer that carries goods over long distances. "Articulated lorry" often has the same meaning as "tractor-trailer." |
| at all |
to any degree; in any way; used with "not" to make the meaning stronger. |
| auxiliary verb |
a verb used with a main verb to complete the main verb's meaning. Some examples of auxiliary verbs are "have" in "I have escaped" and "should" in "You should go." |
| backhanded |
having an ambiguous meaning; oblique. [1/3 definitions] |
| banzai |
used by the Japanese as a battle cheer and meaning "Long live the emperor". [1/2 definitions] |
| bhai |
a term of respect among Hindus meaning "brother." |
| biscuit |
the British word for a small, thin, sweet cake baked from stiff dough. "Biscuit" often has the same meaning as "cookie." [2/3 definitions] |
| bluster |
noisy threats that are without meaning. [1/3 definitions] |
| bonnet |
the British word for the metal lid that covers a car's engine. "Bonnet" has the same meaning as "hood." [1/2 definitions] |
| boot |
the British word for the large compartment in the rear of an automobile used to store items such as packages and tools. "Boot" has the same meaning as "trunk." [1/4 definitions] |
| born |
past participle of "bear1" with meaning connected with birth. [1/3 definitions] |
| borne |
past participle of "bear1" with meaning connected with carrying, supporting, or enduring. |