| autopsy |
a superficial and surgical examination of a corpse, usu. to find the cause of death. [2 definitions] |
| autumn |
the season of the year between summer and winter, in the northern hemisphere continuing from the September equinox to the December solstice; fall. |
| auxiliary |
serving to help, assist, or support. [7 definitions] |
| auxiliary verb |
a verb used in conjunction with a main verb in a clause that assists the main verb in reflecting aspects, voices, moods, and tenses. In the sentence "They have escaped," the main verb is "escaped," and the auxiliary verb is "have." |
| availability |
the condition of being available. |
| available |
able to be had for use or purchase; at hand. [2 definitions] |
| avalanche |
the sudden rush of a large quantity of snow, ice, or rocks down a mountain. [4 definitions] |
| Ave. |
abbreviation of "Avenue," a street, esp. a wide one (written as part of a proper name). |
| avenue |
a street, esp. a wide one. [2 definitions] |
| average |
a usual amount or kind; that which is not extreme or extraordinary. [9 definitions] |
| average out |
to amount to an average according to arithmetic calculation (usu. fol. by "to"). [2 definitions] |
| avert |
to turn aside or away. [2 definitions] |
| aviation |
the act, practice, or technology of human flight, esp. in airplanes. |
| aviator |
someone who flies an aircraft; pilot. |
| avid |
characterized by great enthusiasm or zeal. [2 definitions] |
| avocado |
a pear-shaped edible tropical American fruit with a green or black skin, usu. eaten raw in salads or the like. [2 definitions] |
| avoid |
to keep away from or keep from happening, esp. by active effort. [2 definitions] |
| await |
to wait for; look forward to. [3 definitions] |
| awake |
to wake (someone or something) from sleep; awaken. [6 definitions] |
| awaken |
to wake from sleep. [2 definitions] |
| award |
to present in recognition of superior qualities or performance; give as a prize. [4 definitions] |