aerial |
of or happening in the air or atmosphere. [3 definitions] |
aerobic |
able to work the heart and lungs to help the body use oxygen better. |
aerobics |
(used with a singular or plural verb) a form of exercise that works the heart and lungs to help the body use oxygen better. Running, swimming, biking, or dance are forms of aerobics. |
aerodynamic |
having a smooth, even shape that offers the least possible resistance to air currents or movement. |
aeronautics |
(used with a singular verb) a science that deals with making and flying aircraft. |
aerosol |
liquid or solid particles suspended in a gas. [2 definitions] |
aerospace |
the earth's atmosphere and the space beyond it. |
aesthetic |
having to do with beauty or art, including literature, dance, music, painting, drawing, and sculpture. |
afar |
at, to, or from a distance; far off. |
a far cry |
a long way; quite different. |
a few |
a small number of things or people. |
affable |
pleasant to talk to and be with; friendly; likeable. |
affair |
an event, matter, or happening. [5 definitions] |
affect1 |
to cause a change in; influence. [2 definitions] |
affect2 |
to imitate or pretend to have. |
affection |
a friendly feeling of liking or loving someone or something. |
affectionate |
feeling or showing love or affection. |
affiliate |
to join as a member or smaller branch of (usually followed by "with"). [2 definitions] |
affirm |
to state or declare as true. |
affirmative |
saying yes; affirming. |
affirmative action |
a policy to make sure certain groups of people are given a fair chance for jobs and education. In particular, this policy is for minority groups and women who were not given these opportunities in the past. Regulations made by the U.S. government support affirmative action. |