| abaca |
a Philippine plant of the banana family that yields a fiber used in making rope. |
| absurd |
not making any sense; not going together in a typical or logical way. |
| accurately |
correctly or precisely; without making any mistakes. |
| acetone |
a chemical compound, highly volatile and flammable, used in making compounds and as a solvent, as in paints. |
| actively |
in a way that involves making an effort, taking action, or participating. |
| adulteration |
the act or process of adulterating, or making worse or impure by adding unnecessary or inferior ingredients. [1/3 definitions] |
| advertisement |
the act of making something widely known. [1/2 definitions] |
| advice |
an idea or opinion offered as help in making a choice or a decision. |
| aeronautics |
(used with a singular verb) a science that deals with making and flying aircraft. |
| ahead of |
making more progress or having more success than. [1/3 definitions] |
| alcohol |
a clear liquid that burns easily and can be made from certain grains and fruits. Alcohol is present in such drinks as beer, wine, and whiskey. It is also used in making medicines and chemicals. [1/2 definitions] |
| alkali |
a soluble salt found in some soil composition, making it unfit for agriculture. [1/2 definitions] |
| all the same |
of no importance; making no difference. [1/2 definitions] |
| ambergris |
a gray, waxy substance from the intestines of sperm whales, used in making perfume. |
| ammonia |
the gas with a strong smell that is formed by combining nitrogen and hydrogen. Ammonia is used to make refrigerators cold and in making fertilizers. [1/2 definitions] |
| amplification |
the process or result of making larger or greater. [1/4 definitions] |
| animation |
the making of animated cartoons. [1/4 definitions] |
| annihilation |
the act of abolishing or making null. [1/2 definitions] |
| anthill |
a mound produced by ants in making their nest. |
| anthracene |
a crystalline hydrocarbon derived from coal tar and used in making dyes and detecting radiation. |
| appease |
to cause to become calmer or less agitated, esp. by satisfying demands or making concessions; placate. [1/2 definitions] |