| appendicitis |
inflammation of the appendix in the lower right-hand side of the abdomen. |
| appendix |
a section with additional material, often bibliographical or statistical, attached at the end of a book, article, or other text. [3 definitions] |
| appetite |
a desire to eat. [3 definitions] |
| appetizer |
a food or drink served in small portions before a meal to whet the appetite. |
| appetizing |
appealing to the appetite. |
| applaud |
to clap the hands in approval. [3 definitions] |
| applause |
the clapping of hands in approval. [2 definitions] |
| apple |
a firm round fruit with succulent white flesh and a red, green, or yellow skin. [3 definitions] |
| applesauce |
a sweet and sometimes spiced sauce made by simmering apples until they are soft. |
| appliance |
a practical device, esp. any of several pieces of equipment used in the home such as a stove, refrigerator, or washing machine. |
| applicable |
relevant or appropriate to a given situation; capable of being applied. |
| applicant |
one who applies for something such as a job, college admission, or financial aid. |
| application |
the act of putting to use. [6 definitions] |
| apply |
to make use of or put to use. [6 definitions] |
| appoint |
to name to a particular office or function; designate. [2 definitions] |
| appointment |
the act or process of appointing. [4 definitions] |
| appraise |
to estimate the quality or nature of. [2 definitions] |
| appreciate |
to feel grateful for (something) or to (someone). [4 definitions] |
| appreciation |
understanding of the value of something given and an accompanying feeling of thankfulness. [5 definitions] |
| apprehend |
to catch and place under arrest. [4 definitions] |
| apprehension |
anxiety about future events. [3 definitions] |