| above |
at or to a higher place. [3/5 definitions] |
| abrasive |
something rough used to wear away or polish a surface. [1/2 definitions] |
| abridge |
to make shorter. |
| abroad |
in or to a country that is not one's own. |
| abrupt |
saying so little as to be rude or unpleasant. [1/2 definitions] |
| absent-minded |
tending to not pay attention to a task or event because one is thinking about other things. |
| absorb |
to take in or soak up. [2 definitions] |
| absorbent |
able to soak up liquid or moisture. [1/2 definitions] |
| abstain |
to choose not to do something. [2 definitions] |
| abstract |
formed in the mind or in thought, with little connection to what actually exists or is proven. [2/3 definitions] |
| absurd |
not at all logical; impossible to be true; ridiculous. [2 definitions] |
| absurdity |
the condition or quality of being absurd, of being completely contrary to logic or the normal order of things. [1/2 definitions] |
| abuse |
to use in a way that is wrong or bad; misuse. [3/6 definitions] |
| abyss |
a vast pit, too deep to be measured. |
| academic |
having to do with a school. [2/3 definitions] |
| accelerate |
to increase the speed or rate of. [2 definitions] |
| accent |
the stress a speaker gives to one syllable in a word. [4/5 definitions] |
| accentuate |
to give more emphasis to; draw attention to. |
| accept |
to take when given; receive willingly. [4 definitions] |
| acceptable |
good enough to be accepted or approved of. |
| access |
a way of approaching or coming to a place. [4 definitions] |