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22nd Amendment |
an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that ensures that no person can be elected to more than two four-year terms as President of the United States. The 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951, was passed in reaction to President Franklin D. Roosevelt's four terms in office. |
abandon |
to leave (someone or something) with no intention of returning or taking up possession again. [1/6 definitions] |
about |
in various directions, or in no particular direction; here and there. [1/12 definitions] |
absurd |
of, showing, or relating to the belief that there is no order or meaning in human existence or in the universe. [1/3 definitions] |
achromatic |
able to give an image in which colors are reproduced with little or no distortion. [1/3 definitions] |
acrogen |
a plant that produces no flower and grows only from the tip of the stem, such as a fern or moss. |
afforest |
to plant (a forest) in an area with few or no existing trees. |
aimless |
characterized by or having no purpose. |
airtight |
having no weak points open to attack. [1/2 definitions] |
alcohol-free |
of a beverage, containing no alcohol. |
alga |
any of various primitive, chiefly aquatic plants that have no roots, stems, or leaves, including the seaweeds and diatoms. |
all set |
completely taken care of and requiring no further action. [1/2 definitions] |
all the same |
of no consequence or difference. [1/2 definitions] |
amateur |
an athlete who receives no monetary prize, salary, or other payment for competition. [1/5 definitions] |
ambitionless |
having no strong desire to set or reach goals; being without ambition. |
aneroid |
using no liquid. |
any |
one or some of a certain thing, no matter which, how much, or how many. [1/7 definitions] |
apathetic |
having or displaying little or no emotion, concern, or interest; indifferent. |
apolitical |
having no interest in politics or no relation to politics. |
apterous |
having no wings or parts resembling wings, as certain insects. |
apyretic |
having no fever. |
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