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  1. abacus
    a manual calculator with counters on rods or in grooves
  2. abandon
    forsake; leave behind
  3. abase
    cause to feel shame
  4. abash
    cause to be embarrassed
  5. abate
    become less in amount or intensity
  6. abbreviate
    shorten
  7. abdicate
    give up power, duties, or obligations
  8. abdication
    the act of giving up power
  9. abdomen
    the region of the body between the thorax and the pelvis
  10. aberrant
    markedly different from an accepted norm
  11. aberration
    a state or condition markedly different from the norm
  12. abet
    assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing
  13. abeyance
    temporary cessation or suspension
  14. abhor
    feel hatred or disgust toward
  15. abide
    dwell
  16. abiding
    unceasing
  17. abject
    of the most contemptible kind
  18. abjure
    formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief
  19. ablution
    the act of washing oneself, as for ritual purposes
  20. abnegate
    deny or renounce
  21. abnegation
    the denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief
  22. abode
    any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
  23. abolish
    do away with
  24. abolitionism
    the doctrine that calls for the elimination of slavery
  25. abominable
    unequivocally detestable
  26. abominate
    find repugnant
  27. aboriginal
    having existed from the beginning
  28. abortive
    failing to accomplish an intended result
  29. aboveboard
    without concealment or deception; honest
  30. abrade
    rub hard or scrub
  31. abrasion
    erosion by friction
  32. abrasive
    causing irritation or erosion by friction
  33. abridge
    lessen, diminish, or curtail
  34. abrogate
    revoke formally
  35. abscission
    the act of cutting something off
  36. abscond
    run away, often taking something or somebody along
  37. absolute
    perfect or complete or pure
  38. absolve
    grant remission of a sin to
  39. abstain
    refrain from doing, consuming, or partaking in something
  40. abstemious
    marked by temperance in indulgence
  41. abstinence
    the trait of refraining from something, especially alcohol
  42. abstract
    existing only in the mind
  43. abstruse
    difficult to understand
  44. abundant
    present in great quantity
  45. abuse
    cruel or inhumane treatment
  46. abusive
    characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment
  47. abut
    lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
  48. abysmal
    exceptionally bad or displeasing
  49. abyss
    a bottomless gulf or pit
  50. academic
    associated with an educational institution
  51. acarpous
    producing no fruit
  52. accede
    yield to another's wish or opinion
  53. accelerate
    move faster
  54. accentuate
    stress or single out as important
  55. accessible
    capable of being reached
  56. accessory
    a supplementary component that improves capability
  57. accidental
    happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally
  58. acclaim
    enthusiastic approval
  59. acclaim
    enthusiastic approval
  60. acclimate
    get used to a certain environment
  61. acclivity
    an upward slope or grade, as in a road
  62. accolade
    a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
  63. accommodate
    have room for; hold without crowding
  64. accomplice
    a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan
  65. accord
    concurrence of opinion
  66. accost
    approach and speak to someone aggressively or insistently
  67. accouter
    provide with military equipment
  68. accoutre
    provide with military equipment
  69. accouterment
    clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
  70. accoutrement
    accessory or supplementary item of clothing
  71. accrete
    grow, accumulate, or fuse together
  72. accretion
    an increase by natural growth or addition
  73. accrue
    grow by addition
  74. accumulate
    get or gather together
  75. accuse
    blame for; make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against
  76. acerbic
    sour or bitter in taste
  77. acerbity
    a sharp bitterness
  78. acetic
    relating to a clear organic acid with a pungent odor
  79. achromatic
    having no hue
  80. acidulous
    being sour to the taste
  81. acknowledge
    declare to be true or admit the existence or reality of
  82. acme
    the highest point of something
  83. acne
    an inflammatory disease involving the sebaceous glands
  84. acoustics
    the study of the physical properties of sound
  85. acquiesce
    agree or express agreement
  86. acquiescence
    agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
  87. acquiescent
    willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another
  88. acquisition
    something gained
  89. acquit
    pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
  90. acquittal
    a judgment of not guilty
  91. acre
    a unit of area used in English-speaking countries
  92. acrid
    strong and sharp, as a taste or smell
  93. acrimonious
    marked by strong resentment or cynicism
  94. acrophobia
    a morbid fear of great heights
  95. actuarial
    relating to statistics to calculate insurance premiums
  96. actuary
    someone versed in the interpretation of numerical data
  97. actuate
    put in motion
  98. acuity
    sharpness of vision
  99. acumen
    shrewdness shown by keen insight
  100. acute
    ending in a sharp point
  101. ad lib
    without advance preparation
  102. adage
    a condensed but memorable saying embodying an important fact
  103. adamant
    very hard native crystalline carbon valued as a gem
  104. adapt
    make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
  105. addendum
    textual matter that is appended to the end of a publication
  106. addict
    to cause to become dependent
  107. addicted
    compulsively or physiologically dependent on something habit-forming
  108. addiction
    being dependent on something habit-forming
  109. addle
    mix up or confuse
  110. address
    the place where a person or organization can be found
  111. adept
    having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
  112. adhere
    stick to firmly
  113. adherent
    someone who believes and helps to spread a doctrine
  114. adhesion
    the property of sticking together
  115. adhesive
    tending to stick to firmly
  116. adipose
    composed of animal fat
  117. adjacent
    having a common boundary or edge
  118. adjoin
    lie next to another or share a boundary
  119. adjourn
    close at the end of a session
  120. adjunct
    something added to another thing but not essential to it
  121. adjuration
    a solemn and earnest appeal to someone to do something
  122. adjure
    command solemnly
  123. adjutant
    an officer who acts as an assistant to a more senior officer
  124. ad-lib
    perform without preparation
  125. admission
    the act of letting someone enter
  126. admonish
    scold or reprimand; take to task
  127. admonitory
    expressing reprimand, criticism, or censure
  128. adore
    love intensely
  129. adorn
    make more attractive, as by adding ornament or color
  130. adroit
    quick or skillful or adept in action or thought
  131. adulate
    flatter in an obsequious manner
  132. adulation
    exaggerated flattery or praise
  133. adulterate
    make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance
  134. adulteration
    the act of adulterating
  135. adumbrate
    describe roughly or give the main points or summary of
  136. advent
    arrival that has been awaited
  137. adventitious
    associated by chance and not an integral part
  138. adversary
    someone who offers opposition
  139. adverse
    in an opposing direction
  140. adversity
    a state of misfortune or affliction
  141. advert
    a public promotion of some product or service
  142. advertise
    make publicity for; try to sell
  143. advocacy
    active support of an idea or cause
  144. advocate
    a person who pleads for a person, cause, or idea
  145. aegis
    armor plate that protects the chest
  146. aerate
    fill, combine, or supply with oxygen
  147. aerial
    existing, living, growing, or operating in the air
  148. aerie
    the lofty nest of a bird of prey, such as a hawk or eagle
  149. aesthetic
    characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste
  150. aesthetics
    the branch of philosophy dealing with beauty and taste
  151. affable
    diffusing warmth and friendliness
  152. affected
    influenced
  153. affection
    a positive feeling of liking
  154. affidavit
    written declaration made under oath
  155. affiliate
    join in a social or business relationship
  156. affiliation
    the act of becoming formally connected or joined
  157. affinity
    a natural attraction or feeling of kinship
  158. affirmation
    the act of asserting or stating something
  159. affix
    attach to
  160. afflict
    cause physical pain or suffering in
  161. affliction
    a cause of great suffering and distress
  162. affluence
    abundant wealth
  163. affluent
    having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
  164. affront
    a deliberately offensive act
  165. afterlife
    life after death
  166. agape
    with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe
  167. agenda
    a list of matters to be taken up, as at a meeting
  168. agglomeration
    the act of collecting in a mass
  169. aggrandize
    embellish; increase the scope, power, or importance of
  170. aggravate
    make worse
  171. aggregate
    a sum total of many heterogeneous things taken together
  172. aggressive
    characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
  173. aggrieve
    cause to feel distress
  174. aghast
    struck with fear, dread, or consternation
  175. agile
    moving quickly and lightly
  176. agility
    the gracefulness of a quick and nimble person or animal
  177. agitate
    move or cause to move back and forth
  178. agnostic
    a person who claims the existence of God is unknowable
  179. agog
    highly excited
  180. agonized
    expressing pain or agony
  181. agony
    intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain
  182. agrarian
    relating to rural matters
  183. ail
    be unwell
  184. airtight
    completely sealed so as to prevent gas from moving in or out
  185. airy
    open to or abounding in fresh atmosphere
  186. alacrity
    liveliness and eagerness
  187. Albert
    prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
  188. albino
    a person who lacks pigment and has pale skin, white hair, and pink eyes
  189. alchemy
    a pseudoscientific forerunner of chemistry in medieval times
  190. alcove
    a small recess opening off a large room or garden
  191. alias
    a name that has been assumed temporarily
  192. alibi
    proof that someone accused of a crime could not have done it
  193. alienate
    arouse hostility or indifference in
  194. align
    arrange so as to be parallel or straight
  195. alimentary
    of or providing nourishment
  196. alimony
    support paid by one spouse to another after separation
  197. allay
    lessen the intensity of or calm
  198. allege
    report or maintain
  199. allegiance
    the act of binding yourself to a course of action
  200. allegory
    a short moral story
  201. alleviate
    provide physical relief, as from pain
  202. alliterate
    use alliteration as a form of poetry
  203. alliteration
    use of the same consonant at the beginning of each word
  204. allocate
    distribute according to a plan or set apart for a purpose
  205. allowance
    the act of permitting
  206. alloy
    a mixture containing two or more metallic elements
  207. allude
    make an indirect reference to
  208. allure
    the power to entice or attract
  209. allusion
    passing reference or indirect mention
  210. alluvial
    relating to deposits carried by rushing streams
  211. alms
    money or goods contributed to the poor
  212. aloft
    at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
  213. aloof
    distant, cold, or detached in manner
  214. alphabetical
    arranged in order according to the alphabet
  215. altercation
    a noisy, angry argument or fight between people
  216. altitude
    elevation above sea level or above the earth's surface
  217. altruism
    the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others
  218. altruistic
    showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others
  219. amalgam
    a combination or blend of diverse things
  220. amalgamate
    bring or combine together or with something else
  221. amass
    collect or gather
  222. amazon
    a large, strong, and aggressive woman
  223. ambidextrous
    equally skillful with each hand
  224. ambience
    the atmosphere of an environment
  225. ambiguous
    having more than one possible meaning
  226. ambivalence
    mixed feelings or emotions
  227. ambivalent
    uncertain or unable to decide about what course to follow
  228. amble
    walk leisurely
  229. ambrosia
    the food and drink of the gods
  230. ambrosial
    worthy of the gods
  231. ambulatory
    able to walk about
  232. ambush
    the act of hiding and waiting to make a surprise attack
  233. ameliorate
    make better
  234. amenable
    disposed or willing to comply
  235. amend
    make revisions to
  236. amendment
    a statement that is added to a proposal or document
  237. amenities
    things that make you comfortable and at ease
  238. amenity
    something that provides value, pleasure, or convenience
  239. amiable
    diffusing warmth and friendliness
  240. amicable
    characterized by friendship and good will
  241. amiss
    in an improper or mistaken manner
  242. amity
    a state of friendship and cordiality
  243. amnesia
    partial or total loss of memory
  244. amnesty
    a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense
  245. amok
    wildly; without self-control
  246. moral
    concerned with principles of right and wrong
  247. amorous
    inclined toward or displaying love
  248. amorphous
    having no definite form or distinct shape
  249. amortize
    pay off a debt by making periodic payments
  250. amphibian
    cold-blooded vertebrate living on land but breeding in water
  251. amphitheater
    an oval large stadium with tiers of seats
  252. ample
    more than enough in size or scope or capacity
  253. amplify
    increase the volume of
  254. amplitude
    greatness of magnitude
  255. amputate
    remove surgically
  256. amuck
    wildly; without self-control
  257. amulet
    a trinket thought to be a magical protection against evil
  258. anachronism
    locating something at a time when it couldn't have existed
  259. anaerobic
    not using or dependent on oxygen
  260. analgesia
    absence of the sense of pain without loss of consciousness
  261. analgesic
    capable of relieving pain
  262. analogous
    similar or equivalent in some respects
  263. analogy
    drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity
  264. analysis
    abstract separation of something into its various parts
  265. anarchist
    an advocate of the abolition of governments
  266. anarchy
    a state of lawlessness and disorder
  267. anathema
    a formal ecclesiastical curse accompanied by excommunication
  268. anathematize
    curse or declare to be evil
  269. ancestor
    someone from whom you are descended
  270. ancestry
    the lineage of an individual
  271. anchor
    a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
  272. ancillary
    furnishing added support
  273. anecdote
    short account of an incident
  274. anemia
    a deficiency of red blood cells
  275. anemic
    relating to or having a deficiency of red blood cells
  276. anesthetic
    a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations
  277. anguish
    extreme distress of body or mind
  278. angular
    having straight lines and sharp points or corners
  279. anhydrous
    without water; especially without water of crystallization
  280. animadversion
    harsh criticism or disapproval
  281. animated
    having life or vigor or spirit
  282. animation
    quality of being active or spirited or alive and vigorous
  283. animosity
    a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
  284. animus
    a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
  285. annals
    a chronological account of events in successive years
  286. anneal
    bring to a desired consistency by heating and cooling
  287. annex
    attach to
  288. annihilate
    kill in large numbers
  289. annotate
    add explanatory notes to or supply with critical comments
  290. annoy
    disturb, especially by minor irritations
  291. annuity
    income from capital investment paid regularly
  292. annul
    cancel officially
  293. anodyne
    capable of relieving pain
  294. anoint
    administer an oil or ointment to, often ceremonially
  295. anomalous
    deviating from the general or common order or type
  296. anomaly
    deviation from the normal or common order, form, or rule
  297. anonymity
    the state of being unknown
  298. anonymous
    having no known name or identity or known source
  299. antagonism
    an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility
  300. antagonist
    someone who offers opposition
  301. antagonistic
    characterized by feelings of intense dislike or hostility
  302. antagonize
    provoke the hostility of
  303. antecede
    be earlier in time; go back further
  304. antecedent
    a preceding occurrence or cause or event
  305. antediluvian
    of or relating to the period before the biblical flood
  306. anterior
    of or near the head end or toward the front plane of a body
  307. anthem
    a song of devotion or loyalty
  308. anthology
    a collection of selected literary passages
  309. anthropoid
    resembling human beings
  310. anthropologist
    a social scientist specializing in the study of humanity
  311. anthropomorphic
    suggesting human features for animals or inanimate things
  312. antic
    ludicrously odd
  313. anticipatory
    in expectation
  314. anticlimax
    a disappointing decline after a previous rise
  315. antidote
    a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison
  316. antipathy
    a feeling of intense dislike
  317. antiquate
    make obsolete or old-fashioned
  318. antiquated
    so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
  319. antique
    made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age
  320. antiquity
    the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe
  321. antiseptic
    thoroughly clean and free of disease-causing organisms
  322. antithesis
    exact opposite
  323. antithetical
    sharply contrasted in character or purpose
  324. antler
    deciduous horn of a member of the deer family
  325. anvil
    a heavy block on which hot metals are shaped by hammering
  326. apartheid
    a social policy of racial segregation
  327. apathetic
    showing little or no emotion or animation
  328. apathy
    an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
  329. ape
    any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all
  330. aperture
    a natural opening in something
  331. apex
    the highest point of something
  332. aphasia
    inability to use language because of a brain lesion
  333. aphorism
    a short pithy instructive saying
  334. apiarist
    a farmer who keeps bees for their honey
  335. apiary
    a shed containing a number of beehives
  336. apiculture
    the cultivation of bees for the production of honey
  337. aplomb
    great coolness and composure under strain
  338. apocalyptic
    of or relating to a catastrophe
  339. Apocrypha
    14 books of the Old Testament included in the Vulgate (except for II Esdras) but omitted in Jewish and Protestant versions of the Bible; eastern Christian churches (except the Coptic Church) accept all these books as canonical; the Russian Orthodox Church accepts these texts as divinely inspired but does not grant them the same status
  340. apocryphal
    being of questionable authenticity
  341. apogee
    the farthest point in an orbit around the Earth
  342. apolitical
    neutral with regards to government policy
  343. apologist
    a person who argues to defend some policy or institution
  344. apophasis
    mentioning something by saying it will not be mentioned
  345. apophthegm
    a short pithy instructive saying
  346. apoplectic
    marked by extreme anger
  347. apoplexy
    a loss of consciousness from the lack of oxygen in the brain
  348. apostasy
    rejection of religious beliefs, political party, or cause
  349. apostate
    not faithful to religion or party or cause
  350. apostrophe
    a mark used to indicate the omission of one or more letters
  351. apothecary
    a health professional who prepares and dispenses drugs
  352. apothegm
    a short pithy instructive saying
  353. apotheosis
    model of excellence or perfection of a kind
  354. appall
    strike with disgust or revulsion
  355. apparel
    clothing in general
  356. apparent
    clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
  357. apparition
    a ghostly appearing figure
  358. appeal
    earnest or urgent request
  359. appealing
    able to attract interest or draw favorable attention
  360. appease
    make peace with
  361. appellation
    identifying words by which someone or something is called
  362. append
    fix to; attach
  363. appetite
    a feeling of craving something
  364. applause
    a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
  365. applicant
    a person who requests or seeks something
  366. application
    the action of putting something into operation
  367. appoint
    assign a duty, responsibility, or obligation to
  368. apposite
    being of striking appropriateness and pertinence
  369. appraise
    consider in a comprehensive way
  370. appreciable
    enough to be estimated or measured
  371. appreciate
    be fully aware of; realize fully
  372. apprehend
    anticipate with dread or anxiety
  373. apprehension
    fearful expectation or anticipation
  374. apprehensive
    in fear or dread of possible evil or harm
  375. apprentice
    someone who works for an expert to learn a trade
  376. apprise
    inform somebody of something
  377. approbation
    official acceptance or agreement
  378. appropriate
    suitable for a particular person, place, or situation
  379. approval
    the formal act of giving agreement or permission
  380. approve
    judge to be right or commendable; think well of
  381. approximate
    not quite exact or correct
  382. appurtenance
    equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles
  383. apropos
    of a suitable, fitting, or pertinent nature
  384. apt
    being of striking appropriateness and relevance
  385. aptitude
    inherent ability
  386. aquatic
    operating or living or growing in water
  387. aqueduct
    a conduit that carries water over a valley
  388. aquifer
    underground layer of rock or sand that yields groundwater
  389. aquiline
    curved down like an eagle's beak
  390. arabesque
    position in which the dancer has one leg raised behind
  391. arable
    capable of being farmed productively
  392. arachnid
    an arthropod with simple eyes and four pairs of legs
  393. arbiter
    someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue
  394. arbitrary
    based on or subject to individual discretion or preference
  395. arbitrate
    act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
  396. arbor
    a framework that supports climbing plants
  397. arboreal
    of or relating to or formed by trees
  398. arboretum
    a facility where trees and shrubs are cultivated
  399. arcade
    a structure composed of arches supported by columns
  400. arcane
    requiring secret or mysterious knowledge
  401. arch
    a curved masonry construction for spanning an opening
  402. archaeology
    the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people
  403. archaic
    so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
  404. archetype
    something that serves as a model
  405. archipelago
    a group of many islands in a large body of water
  406. architect
    someone who creates plans to be used in making something
  407. archive
    a depository containing historical records and documents
  408. archives
    collection of records especially about an institution
  409. arctic
    extremely cold
  410. ardently
    in an ardent manner
  411. ardor
    feelings of great warmth and intensity
  412. arduous
    characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion
  413. argot
    a characteristic language of a particular group
  414. aria
    an elaborate song for solo voice
  415. arid
    lacking sufficient water or rainfall
  416. aristocracy
    a privileged class holding hereditary titles
  417. armada
    a large fleet
  418. armory
    a structure where military equipment is stored
  419. aromatic
    having a strong pleasant odor
  420. arraign
    accuse of a wrong or an inadequacy
  421. arrant
    complete and without qualification
  422. array
    an impressive display or assortment
  423. arrears
    the state of being behind in payments
  424. arrest
    take into custody
  425. arresting
    commanding attention
  426. arrhythmic
    lacking a steady beat or accent
  427. arrogance
    overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner
  428. arroyo
    a stream or brook
  429. arsenal
    all the weapons and equipment that a country has
  430. artery
    a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body
  431. artful
    not straightforward or candid
  432. articulate
    express or state clearly
  433. artifact
    a man-made object
  434. artifice
    the use of deception or trickery
  435. artisan
    a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
  436. artless
    simple and natural; without cunning or deceit
  437. ascend
    travel up
  438. ascendancy
    the state when one person or group has power over another
  439. ascendant
    tending or directed upward
  440. ascent
    a movement upward
  441. ascertain
    learn or discover with confidence
  442. ascetic
    someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline
  443. ascribe
    attribute or credit to
  444. aseptic
    free of pathological microorganisms
  445. ashen
    pale from illness or emotion
  446. asinine
    devoid of intelligence
  447. askance
    with suspicion or disapproval
  448. askew
    turned or twisted to one side
  449. aspect
    a characteristic to be considered
  450. asperity
    harshness of manner
  451. aspersion
    a disparaging remark
  452. aspirant
    an ambitious young person
  453. aspiration
    a cherished desire
  454. aspire
    have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
  455. assail
    attack someone physically or emotionally
  456. assay
    a test of a substance to determine its components
  457. assent
    agree or express agreement
  458. assert
    declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
  459. assess
    estimate the nature, quality, ability or significance of
  460. assessment
    the act of judging a person or situation or event
  461. asset
    a useful or valuable quality
  462. assiduous
    marked by care and persistent effort
  463. assimilate
    make alike
  464. assuage
    provide physical relief, as from pain
  465. assume
    take to be the case or to be true
  466. assumption
    the act of taking something for granted
  467. assurance
    a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something
  468. asterisk
    a star-shaped character used in printing
  469. asteroid
    a small celestial body composed of rock and metal
  470. astigmatism
    impaired eyesight common in nearsighted people
  471. astounding
    bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
  472. astral
    being or relating to or resembling or emanating from stars
  473. astringent
    tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue
  474. astronomical
    relating to the branch of physics studying celestial bodies
  475. astute
    marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
  476. asunder
    into parts or pieces
  477. asylum
    a shelter from danger or hardship
  478. asymmetric
    characterized by lack of balance in the arrangement of parts
  479. asymmetrical
    characterized by an imbalance in spatial arrangement
  480. atavism
    a reappearance of an earlier characteristic
  481. atheistic
    related to a lack of belief in the existence of God
  482. athwart
    across the course, direction, or center line of a ship
  483. atone
    turn away from sin or do penitence
  484. atonement
    the act of making amends for sin or wrongdoing
  485. atrocious
    shockingly brutal or cruel
  486. atrocity
    an act of shocking cruelty
  487. atrophy
    a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
  488. attentive
    taking heed
  489. attenuate
    become weaker, in strength, value, or magnitude
  490. attest
    provide evidence for
  491. attire
    clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
  492. attorney
    a professional person authorized to practice law
  493. attribute
    a quality belonging to or characteristic of an entity
  494. attrition
    the act of rubbing together
  495. attune
    adjust or accustom to; bring into harmony with
  496. atypical
    not representative of a group, class, or type
  497. audacious
    disposed to venture or take risks
  498. audible
    heard or perceptible by the ear
  499. audit
    examine carefully for accuracy
  500. augment
    enlarge or increase
  501. augur
    predict from an omen
  502. augury
    an event indicating important things to come
  503. august
    profoundly honored
  504. aureole
    the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere
  505. aurora
    bands of light caused by charged solar particles
  506. auroral
    characteristic of the dawn
  507. auspice
    a favorable omen
  508. auspicious
    indicating favorable circumstances and good luck
  509. austere
    of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor
  510. austerity
    excessive sternness
  511. authenticate
    establish the undisputed credibility of something
  512. authenticity
    undisputed credibility
  513. authoritarian
    characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule
  514. authoritative
    of recognized power or excellence
  515. authority
    the power or right to give orders or make decisions
  516. autocracy
    a theory favoring unlimited authority by an individual
  517. autocrat
    a cruel and oppressive dictator
  518. autocratic
    characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule
  519. automaton
    a mechanism that can move independently of external control
  520. autonomous
    existing as an independent entity
  521. autopsy
    an examination and dissection of a dead body
  522. auxiliary
    furnishing added support
  523. avalanche
    a slide of large masses of snow, ice and mud down a mountain
  524. avant-garde
    radically new or original
  525. avarice
    reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth
  526. avenge
    take action in return for a perceived wrong
  527. aver
    declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
  528. averse
    strongly opposed
  529. aversion
    a feeling of intense dislike
  530. avert
    turn away or aside
  531. aviary
    a building where birds are kept
  532. avid
    marked by active interest and enthusiasm
  533. avocation
    an auxiliary activity
  534. avow
    declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
  535. avulse
    separate by avulsion
  536. avuncular
    being or relating to an uncle
  537. awash
    covered with water
  538. awe
    an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
  539. awful
    exceptionally bad or displeasing
  540. awkward
    lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance
  541. awl
    a pointed tool for marking surfaces or for punching holes
  542. awning
    a canvas canopy to shelter people or things from rain or sun
  543. awry
    turned or twisted to one side
  544. axiom
    a proposition that is not susceptible of proof or disproof
  545. azure
    bright blue in color, like a clear sky
Created on 七月 14, 2010

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