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| able-bodied |
physically strong or fit. |
| affinity |
a strong sense of liking; a natural attraction or sympathy. [1/5 definitions] |
| a fortiori |
(Latin) for a strong reason; all the more so. |
| aluminum |
a chemical element that has thirteen protons in each nucleus, occurs commonly in ores such as bauxite, and in pure form is a strong lightweight corrosion-resistant silvery metal with many industrial uses. (symbol: Al) |
| Amazon |
in Greek mythology, a member of a race of tall, strong, and fierce female warriors that lived near the Black Sea. [1/3 definitions] |
| ambition |
a strong desire to reach a set goal or to be generally successful in life, esp. the desire to become famous, wealthy, or powerful. [1/2 definitions] |
| ambitionless |
having no strong desire to set or reach goals; being without ambition. |
| anathematize |
to utter strong or vehement curses against (someone or something). [1/4 definitions] |
| anger |
strong emotion characterized by indignation, dislike, and belligerence; rage; wrath. [1/4 definitions] |
| angostura bark |
the bitter, strong-smelling bark of either of two South American rue trees, used in medicine and as a flavoring in bitters. |
| animosity |
strong dislike or active hostility. |
| appassionata |
with strong emotion; impassioned (used as a musical direction). |
| appetite |
a strong inclination towards or longing for anything. [1/3 definitions] |
| appoggiatura |
in music, a dissonant note in a strong metrical position that resolves to a consonant note in a weaker metrical position. [1/2 definitions] |
| aquavit |
a strong, colorless Scandinavian liquor flavored with caraway seeds. |
| aqua vitae |
gin, brandy, whiskey, or other strong liquor. [1/2 definitions] |
| ardent |
having or characterized by very strong feelings such as passion, devotion, or desire; fervent. [1/2 definitions] |
| ardor |
very strong feelings; passion; fervor. |
| asafetida |
a gum resin obtained from Oriental plants related to the carrot, with a strong, offensive odor and a bitter taste, formerly used as a medicine. |
| awe |
a very strong feeling of wonder, reverence, or fear, caused by something grand or powerful. [1/2 definitions] |
| aye-aye |
a nocturnal lemur found in Madagascar that has shaggy dark brown fur, a long bushy tail, large ears, long clawlike fingers, and strong rodentlike teeth. |
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