| abandon |
to leave behind with no plan to return or take possession of again; desert. [1/3 definitions] |
| abolish |
to take out of existence. [1/2 definitions] |
| absent |
to take (oneself) away. [1/4 definitions] |
| absorb |
to take in liquid through the surface. |
| abstain |
to choose not to take part in a decision. [1/2 definitions] |
| accept |
to take when given; receive willingly. [1/4 definitions] |
| acrobat |
a person who can do physical acts that take balance and skill. |
| administer |
to manage, take care of, or be in charge of. [1/3 definitions] |
| adopt |
to take on and use as one's own. [1/3 definitions] |
| adventure |
to take the risk. [1/5 definitions] |
| adventurous |
willing to take risks in order to find excitement; daring. [1/2 definitions] |
| aircraft carrier |
a very large ship with a flat deck on which airplanes can take off and land. |
| airfield |
a level surface, usu. with one or more paved runways, on which aircraft land and take off; airport. |
| airport |
a large area of level land where airplanes can land and take off. |
| airstrip |
a landing strip or cleared area where aircraft land or take off; runway. An airstrip usually is not paved and does not have the workers or equipment of an airport. |
| allow for |
to take into consideration; make provision for. |
| ally |
to take part in an alliance. [1/5 definitions] |
| alternate |
to take turns (usually followed by "with"). [1/7 definitions] |
| antacid |
a substance people take to settle an upset stomach. Antacids work by reducing the strength of the acids that cause the upset. |
| appropriate |
to take for one's own, often without permission. [1/3 definitions] |
| ASPCA |
abbreviation of "American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals," a national organization whose purpose is to take care of lost or stray dogs, cats, and other small animals. This organization tries to find people to adopt these animals as pets. |