| akimbo |
with hand on hip and elbow pointed away from the body. |
| akin |
belonging to the same family; related; kin. [2 definitions] |
| -al1 |
a suffix that means "of" or "having to do with." |
| -al2 |
a suffix that means "the action of." |
| Al |
symbol of the chemical element aluminum. |
| AL |
abbreviation of "Alabama." |
| Alabama |
a state in the southeastern United States. Its capital is Montgomery. (abbreviated: AL) |
| alabaster |
a hard, white stone that is often translucent. Alabaster is often carved to make statues and ornaments. [2 definitions] |
| alarm |
sudden fear caused by possible danger. [4 definitions] |
| alarm clock |
a clock with a bell or buzzer that can be set to sound at a particular time. |
| alas |
a word used to express sadness or disappointment. |
| Alaska |
a state of the United States on the northwestern coast of North America. Its capital is Juneau. (abbreviated: AK) |
| Albania |
a country in southeastern Europe. Albania borders on the Adriatic Sea, and Greece is one of its neighbors. Tirane is the capital of Albania. |
| albatross |
a very large sea bird found mostly in the Southern Hemisphere. Albatrosses have webbed feet, long narrow wings, and hooked beaks. |
| Alberta |
a Canadian province located between Saskatchewan and British Columbia. Its capital is Edmonton. |
| albino |
a human or animal that is born without normal coloring. Albinos have very pale skin and hair and pink eyes. Plants can also be albinos. |
| album |
a book with blank pages or empty pockets in which a collection can be placed. An album can hold photographs, stamps, or mementos. [2 definitions] |
| alcohol |
a clear liquid that burns easily and can be made from certain grains and fruits. Alcohol is present in such drinks as beer, wine, and whiskey. It is also used in making medicines and chemicals. [2 definitions] |
| alcoholic |
containing alcohol. [2 definitions] |
| alcoholism |
a disease caused by the habit of drinking too much alcohol. Alcoholism is characterized by a strong desire to drink alcohol, difficulties in behaving properly, and troubling effects when alcohol use is stopped. |
| alcove |
a partly enclosed area of a room. |