| 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. [6 definitions] |
| abandoned |
left forever; deserted. [2 definitions] |
| abate |
to become less in amount, degree, or intensity; subside. [3 definitions] |
| abbey |
a monastery or convent, or the buildings that compose it. |
| abbreviate |
to reduce in length or duration. [2 definitions] |
| abbreviation |
a shortened form of a word or phrase used in writing. [2 definitions] |
| abdicate |
to formally relinquish a position of power, a claim, or a right. [3 definitions] |
| abdomen |
in vertebrates, the part of the body between the chest and the pelvis, where most of the digestive organs are located. [2 definitions] |
| abduct |
to carry off or lead away, esp. by force; kidnap. [2 definitions] |
| abide |
to stay; remain. [6 definitions] |
| abide by |
to comply with; agree to. |
| ability |
the capacity or power to do something; quality of being able. [2 definitions] |
| ablaze |
on fire; burning. [2 definitions] |
| -able |
capable or worthy of being the object of (such) an action. [3 definitions] |
| able |
having the skill, power, or opportunity that one must have to do a thing. [3 definitions] |
| abnormal |
different from the normal or usual; not typical. (Cf. irregular.) |
| aboard |
on or into a ship, plane, train, or the like; on board. [2 definitions] |
| abolish |
to do away with; put a stop to; end. [2 definitions] |
| abolition |
the act of doing away with or putting an end to; the act of abolishing or state of being abolished. [2 definitions] |