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. |
affix |
to attach or join physically (usually used with "to"). [2 definitions] |
afflict |
to cause pain or suffering to. |
affliction |
a condition of pain or suffering, or the cause of such a state. |
affluent |
having a lot of money; rich; wealthy. |
afford |
to have enough money to buy; be able to pay for. [3 definitions] |
affordable |
able to be obtained without excessive sacrifice of money or without incurring serious consequences. |
affront |
something that is said or done on purpose to be rude or mean. [2 definitions] |
Afghan |
of or having to do with Afghanistan or with its people, culture, language, or the like. [3 definitions] |
Afghanistan |
a country in south central Asia. Kabul is the capital of Afghanistan. |
afield |
off the right track or course. [2 definitions] |
afire |
burning; on fire. [2 definitions] |
afloat |
on the water; floating. |
afoot |
on foot; walking. [2 definitions] |
afraid |
feeling fear. [2 definitions] |
afresh |
once again; anew. |
Africa |
the second largest continent. Africa is south of Europe and between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. It is in the Eastern Hemisphere. |
African |
of or having to do with Africa, or its people or languages. [2 definitions] |
African American |
an American who has ancestors of African descent. |
African-American |
of or having to do with Americans who have ancestors of African descent. |