| addict |
a person who depends on something, such as a drug, that is usually harmful and cannot be easily given up. [1/3 definitions] |
| agility |
the ability to move or think easily and quickly. |
| 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. [1/2 definitions] |
| aluminium |
the British spelling of "aluminum," a strong, light, silver metal that does not easily rust. |
| aluminum |
a strong, light, silver metal that does not easily rust. Aluminum is a chemical element. (symbol: Al) |
| apparent |
easily seen or plain. [1/3 definitions] |
| approachable |
friendly to others; easily approached. |
| aptitude |
An aptitude is a natural ability to do something. If you an have aptitude for something, you will be able to do it without trying very hard or you can learn to do it easily. |
| at the drop of a hat |
without much cause; easily. |
| badminton |
Badminton is a sport in which players use rackets to hit a small rubber object back and forth across a high net. The rubber object is called a "shuttlecock" or a "birdie," and when you hit it correctly, it flies easily through the air. |
| ball bearing |
a machine part made of a groove in the shape of a circle with metal balls that roll in it. A ball bearing lets an axle or other part move easily. |
| barricade |
A barricade is something that blocks other things or people from getting through somewhere. If the police don't want people to get into some area, for example, they might put up a barricade. A barricade is usually something that can be quickly put up and easily removed. |
| bold |
If you are wearing bold colors, people can notice you easily. When something is bold, it is different from the usual things in shape or color and gets people's attention. [1/3 definitions] |
| born yesterday |
without experience and easily tricked. |
| bouncy |
If something is bouncy, it bounces easily. When something bounces, it springs back after hitting a surface like the ground or a wall. A tennis ball is usually bouncy. A baseball is much less bouncy than a tennis ball. [1/2 definitions] |
| brittle |
a candy made in sheets containing sugar and nuts. [1/2 definitions] |
| bromine |
a poisonous, dark reddish brown liquid that is one of the chemical elements. It evaporates quickly and combines easily with other elements. (symbol: Br) |
| cancer |
Cancer is a serious disease. Cancer makes some cells of the body grow much faster than they should. When this happens, they can kill other cells. This is a very bad thing. Different parts of the body can get cancer. Some people get cancer in the throat, for example, or in the lungs, or in the bones. Cancer can also spread to other parts of the body. Some types of cancer can be cured more easily than others. Unfortunately, there are many deaths from cancer. |
| carbohydrate |
a compound made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. It is formed mainly by plants, and it is used in the body to easily produce and store energy. Sugars and starches are carbohydrates. [1/2 definitions] |
| celluloid |
a plastic that burns easily. Celluloid is used for motion picture film. |
| chromium |
a shiny, silver-gray metal that is one of the chemical elements. Chromium does not rust easily. It is used on surfaces, such as the metal trim on cars, because it stays shiny. It can be combined with other metals to form alloys. (symbol: Cr) |