| aardvark |
a large mammal with a long snout, long ears, a long tail, and with long fur mostly around its legs. Aardvarks are active at night, when they use their powerful claws to dig open ant or termite nests. They catch their food with their long, sticky tongue. Aardvarks live in southern and central Africa. Although they are sometimes called anteaters, aardvarks are not closely related to any other kind of mammal. |
| -ability |
capacity or fitness for (such) a state, use, or action. |
| abuse |
to use in a way that is wrong or bad. [2/4 definitions] |
| access |
the right or ability to enter, look at, or use something. [1/4 definitions] |
| accustom |
to cause (oneself or another) to become used to something through use or experience. habituate. |
| acrylonitrile |
a poisonous and carcinogenic liquid that is made into polymers for use as raw material in acrylic fibers. |
| activate |
to make (an electronic account or card associated with such an account) ready for use. [1/6 definitions] |
| adapt |
to change for a particular use. [1/2 definitions] |
| adapter |
a device or part that adapts a machine or tool to a different use. [1/2 definitions] |
| add |
to use mathematics to find the total of two or more numbers. [1/3 definitions] |
| adhesive bandage |
a small piece of cloth or plastic with a sticky material on one side. You use an adhesive bandage to cover a wound and keep it clean. |
| adhesive tape |
a long, thin piece of cloth or plastic with a sticky material on one side. You use adhesive tape to attach things to each other. |
| administer |
to bring into operation or use; implement. [1/5 definitions] |
| adopt |
to take on and use as one's own. [1/3 definitions] |
| advertise |
to use public media to promote a product or idea. [1/4 definitions] |
| aerobic |
able to work the heart and lungs to help the body use oxygen better. |
| aerobics |
(used with a singular or plural verb) a form of exercise that works the heart and lungs to help the body use oxygen better. Running, swimming, biking, or dance are forms of aerobics. |
| aftershave |
an astringent, scented lotion for use on the face after shaving. |
| afterthought |
a thought that occurs after the conclusion of something, sometimes too late to be of use. [1/2 definitions] |
| aggravated |
of a crime, considered more serious or malicious than is typical for the type of crime, especially if the criminal act involves the use of a gun. [1/2 definitions] |
| aggression |
The use of force or violence against another in order to dominate or achieve one's own goals. [1/2 definitions] |