| additive |
a substance added to another substance in small amounts to change or improve it. |
| address |
a formal speech or talk. [6 definitions] |
| add up |
to bring one to a logical conclusion; to make sense. |
| add up to |
reach (a certain total). |
| adenoid |
(usually plural) a mass of tissue that grows behind the nose in the upper part of the throat. When swollen, the adenoids can make breathing difficult. |
| adept |
having great skill or ability. |
| adequate |
enough for the situation or need. |
| adhere |
to stick or cling firmly (usually followed by "to"). [2 definitions] |
| adhesive |
able or likely to stick to something; clinging. [2 definitions] |
| a dime a dozen |
(informal) plentiful and easy to get; common; cheap. |
| adios |
a word that means "good-bye" in Spanish. |
| adjacent |
near or next to. |
| adjective |
a word that describes a noun or pronoun. In the sentence, "It was a hard test," the word "hard" is an adjective. It describes the noun "test." |
| adjoin |
to be next to; border on. |
| adjoining |
being side by side, or touching. |
| adjourn |
to stop the process of a formal meeting or court session, often with the intention of starting again at another time. |
| adjust |
to bring to a better state or position; make fit. [3 definitions] |
| adjustment |
the act or process of changing or fixing something. |
| ad-lib |
to make up as one goes along; say or do something without practice or planning. [2 definitions] |
| administer |
to manage, take care of, or be in charge of. [3 definitions] |
| administration |
the act of being in charge of or managing something. [3 definitions] |