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| abandon |
to stop pursuing (an activity, goal, or the like); give up; relinquish. [1/6 definitions] |
| absorption |
the state of having all of one's interest and attention taken up by one activity. [1/2 definitions] |
| abstinence |
the denial of satisfaction of one's appetites, esp. the appetite for certain foods, drugs, or sexual activity. [1/2 definitions] |
| abuzz |
filled with conversation or activity. [1/2 definitions] |
| accelerate |
to cause (a particular activity or process) to happen faster. [1/4 definitions] |
| accounting |
the profession, system, or activity of recording and maintaining the records of financial transactions of individuals or businesses. |
| actinism |
the property of radiation that produces chemical activity. |
| action |
lively or intense activity. [1/6 definitions] |
| action movie |
a film whose story line focuses on conflict and fast-paced activity, esp. involving physical violence, feats of strength and agility, and chase scenes. |
| active |
engaging in activity rather than relaxing, sleeping, or being dormant. [1/4 definitions] |
| ADHD |
abbreviation of "attention deficit hyperactivity disorder"; a mental disorder, usually beginning in childhood, characterized by impulsiveness and excessive activity. |
| ado |
excited activity; fuss. |
| adventure |
a trip or activity that is dangerous or exciting. |
| agriculture |
the science or activity of farming. Agriculture includes raising crops and animals for food. |
| amateur |
one who does something only for enjoyment rather than for money. [2/3 definitions] |
| amorous |
generally inclined to feeling romantic love, or inclined at a particular time to engage in romantic or sexual activity. [1/2 definitions] |
| amphetamine |
a drug that stimulates the central nervous system, depressing appetite and heightening activity. |
| animated |
full of activity, spirit, or excitement. [1/3 definitions] |
| a piece of the action |
(informal) a share of profits, or of some activity. |
| apostolate |
the office, duties, mission, or term of activity of an apostle, or, esp., of the pope as head of the Apostolic See in the Roman Catholic Church. |
| arena |
an area of activity or conflict. [1/3 definitions] |
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