| absorption |
the act of absorbing or state of being absorbed. [2 definitions] |
| abstain |
to choose to refrain from something, esp. from actions or things considered to be unhealthy or unwise. [2 definitions] |
| abstract |
existing as something without material form or substance. [13 definitions] |
| absurd |
extremely contrary to rational thought; illogical; ridiculous. [3 definitions] |
| absurdity |
the condition or quality of being absurd. [2 definitions] |
| abundance |
an amount that is more than enough; a very plentiful quantity. [2 definitions] |
| abundant |
large in amount or number; plentiful. [2 definitions] |
| abuse |
to use in an improper or incorrect manner; misuse. [7 definitions] |
| abyss |
a vast, unmeasurable space; bottomless pit. [2 definitions] |
| acacia |
any of several tropical trees of the mimosa family, some of which produce the commercially useful gum arabic. [2 definitions] |
| academic |
of or concerning a school or university. [4 definitions] |
| academy |
an institution of learning, often private or specialized. [2 definitions] |
| accelerate |
to cause (a particular activity or process) to happen faster. [4 definitions] |
| acceleration |
the act or process of accelerating. [2 definitions] |
| accelerator |
a mechanical device that regulates the speed of something, esp. the gas pedal of a car. [3 definitions] |
| accent |
relative prominence of a syllable within a particular word; stress. [8 definitions] |
| accentuate |
to emphasize; draw attention to. [2 definitions] |
| accept |
to receive, esp. willingly. [6 definitions] |
| acceptable |
worthy of approval; satisfactory. [3 definitions] |
| acceptance |
the act of accepting what is offered or given. [4 definitions] |
| accepted |
generally regarded as normal, right, or correct; approved; recognized. [2 definitions] |