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| abovementioned |
introduced or discussed in an earlier part of a written text. [1/2 definitions] |
| accent |
to mark (a syllable) with a written or printed indication of stress. [1/8 definitions] |
| acrostic |
a sequence of written lines in which particular letters, usu. the first letter of every line, form an independent word or phrase. [1/2 definitions] |
| Acts of the Apostles |
the fifth book of the New Testament of the Christian Bible, believed to have been written by Luke, which describes the work of Jesus Christ as it was carried on after his death by his apostles. |
| add |
to say or write more than what has been said or written. [1/5 definitions] |
| add-on |
in computing, a supplementary program or piece of code written to alter, enhance, or extend the behavior of a main program. [1/2 definitions] |
| address |
this information written or printed on things that are mailed. [1/6 definitions] |
| affidavit |
a written statement that is sworn in the presence of an authorized official to be true, used as legal evidence. |
| alexandrine |
(sometimes cap.) of, pertaining to, or written in alexandrines. [1/2 definitions] |
| allegory |
a story that is written or told to represent an idea or belief. [1/2 definitions] |
| alphabet |
the letters of a written language, given in proper order. |
| also |
in addition to what has just been said or written. [1/3 definitions] |
| Amazon |
a member of a race of tall, strong, and fierce female warriors who are written about in Greek mythology. [1/2 definitions] |
| American |
the English language as it is spoken and written in the United States. [1/5 definitions] |
| American English |
the English language as spoken and written in the United States. |
| annotate |
to provide (a written work) with explanatory notes or critical commentary. [2 definitions] |
| anthology |
a collection of written works, such as poems or stories. An anthology can be written by one or by several authors. |
| aphasia |
partial or total loss of the ability to use or to understand spoken or written language, usu. as a result of damage to the brain. |
| application |
a request, usu. written, for admission, employment, or the like. [1/6 definitions] |
| arabesque |
a brief piece of highly ornamented music, usu. written for piano. [1/4 definitions] |
| Aramaic |
designating or pertaining to the script in which this language was written. [1/3 definitions] |
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