| annulet |
an encircling molding, as around the shaft of a column where it joins the capital. |
| annulment |
a court decree declaring a marriage to be invalid. [2 definitions] |
| annulus |
a ring-shaped part, structure, or area. |
| annunciate |
to announce. |
| annunciation |
the act of announcing. [2 definitions] |
| anode |
the negative terminal of a battery. (Cf. cathode.) |
| anodize |
to cover a metal surface with a protective oxide electrolytically, the surface acting as the anode. |
| anodyne |
a medication that reduces pain. [4 definitions] |
| anoint |
to put oil or ointment on, especially as part of a religious ritual that confers honor and sacredness. [2 definitions] |
| anointing of the sick |
a Catholic sacrament in which a priest anoints a person who is in danger of imminent death, while praying for recovery and remission of sins; last rites. |
| anole |
any lizard of the genus Anoli, in which the male has a throat flap and all individuals have the ability to change colors. |
| anomalistic |
tending to differ from the norm. [2 definitions] |
| anomalous |
differing from the norm, standard, or common type or rule; abnormal. [2 definitions] |
| anomaly |
an act or instance of differing from the usual pattern, form, or type; peculiarity; abnormality. [2 definitions] |
| anomie |
a breakdown or lack of values, norms, or structure in a society. [3 definitions] |
| anon |
soon. [2 definitions] |
| anon. |
abbreviation of "anonymous" or "anonymously." |
| anonym |
a false or assumed name; alias. [2 definitions] |
| anonymity |
the condition or quality of being anonymous. |
| anonymous |
of unknown identity, as an author or donor. |
| anopheles |
a type of mosquito that sometimes transmits malaria. |