| abacus |
a device used to make arithmetic calculations, consisting of a frame with parallel rods or grooves that hold movable counters such as beads. |
| abalone |
a large edible marine snail, the shell of which is lined with mother-of-pearl. |
| abandon |
to leave (someone or something) with no intention of returning or taking up possession again. [1/6 definitions] |
| abatis |
an obstacle constructed by bending and sharpening the branches of trees or implanting sharpened limbs in a soil barricade, sometimes interlaced with barbed wire. |
| abhor |
to regard with intense loathing or horror; detest. |
| abide by |
to comply with; agree to. |
| abnormal psychology |
the branch of psychology that is concerned with patterns of behavior, thought, and feeling that deviate greatly from average patterns. |
| abolish |
to do away with; put a stop to; end. [1/2 definitions] |
| abolition |
the act of doing away with or putting an end to; the act of abolishing or state of being abolished. [1/2 definitions] |
| Abominable Snowman |
a large manlike animal covered with hair, said to live in the Himalayas; yeti. |
| abound |
to be full; teem (usu. fol. by "with" or "in"). [1/2 definitions] |
| about |
connected or associated with. [1/12 definitions] |
| abrogate |
to do away with; set aside. [1/2 definitions] |
| absent-minded |
not paying attention to the immediate task or event because one's mind is preoccupied with other matters. |
| absent without leave |
absent without permission from assigned military duty, but not necessarily with the intention of deserting; AWOL. |
| absinthe |
a bitter green liqueur with high alcohol content, made from wormwood and herbs. [1/2 definitions] |
| abstract |
formulated in the mind or in thought and not necessarily connected with what is real, proven, or tangible. [1/13 definitions] |
| abundant |
abounding with; teeming. [1/2 definitions] |
| abusive |
inclined to treat others with cruelty or disrespect. [1/4 definitions] |
| abuzz |
filled with buzzing. [2 definitions] |
| -ac |
characterized by, or afflicted with. [1/2 definitions] |