| absolutely |
precisely; exactly. [2 definitions] |
| absorb |
to take in or soak up. [2 definitions] |
| absorbent |
able to soak up liquid or moisture. [2 definitions] |
| absorption |
the act of soaking up or absorbing. [2 definitions] |
| abstain |
to choose not to do something. [2 definitions] |
| abstract |
existing without physical shape or substance. [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. [2 definitions] |
| abundance |
a very large amount; plentiful supply. |
| abundant |
large in amount or number; more than enough. |
| abuse |
to use in a way that is wrong or bad; misuse. [6 definitions] |
| abyss |
a vast pit, too deep to be measured. |
| acacia |
a tree that grows in tropical areas of the world, especially in parts of Africa and Australia. The branches of an acacia spread out very wide and evenly across the top. Sometimes the top of the tree looks almost flat. |
| academic |
having to do with a school. [3 definitions] |
| academy |
a private school or a school that offers special training. |
| accelerate |
to increase the speed or rate of. [2 definitions] |
| acceleration |
the act or process of accelerating or increasing speed. |
| accelerator |
a mechanical device that controls the speed of something, especially the gas pedal of a car. |
| accent |
the stress a speaker gives to one syllable in a word. [5 definitions] |
| accentuate |
to give more emphasis to; draw attention to. |
| accept |
to take when given; receive willingly. [4 definitions] |