| abyss |
a vast pit, too deep to be measured. |
| administration |
Administration is the directing or managing of things. In a school, students study and teachers teach, but there are also people who do administration. These people do the work of running the school. They do all kinds of different things like hiring teachers, disciplining students, making sure that the lights work, making sure that the school is cleaned, and making sure that the school's bills get paid. The principal does a lot of the administration of the school but there are others who take part in it too. [1/2 definitions] |
| advocate |
When someone advocates something, they believe strongly in the importance or value of that thing, and they try to get other people to support it or accept it too. [1/3 definitions] |
| affectionate |
When a person is affectionate, they do things to show their love or liking for other people or animals. Affectionate people often kiss or hug the people or animals that they care about, and they might also call them by sweet names like "Honey" or "Sweetheart." There are other ways that affectionate people show their love too. Also, we sometimes say that animals are affectionate if they do things that show they feel close to us. |
| affordable |
When something is affordable, you can buy it if you want to because it doesn't cost too much money. |
| agree |
When you agree with someone, you have the same thought or feel the same way about something. If you agree with your sister that something is good, it means that she thinks it's good and you think it's good too. [1/5 definitions] |
| album |
An album is something that looks like a book with empty pages. We use albums to keep pictures and other things we want to look at and keep safe. Most people use albums for photographs, but people who collect things such as stamps or coins use albums too. [1/2 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. |
| also |
besides; in addition; too. |
| anemia |
a medical condition caused by having too few red blood cells or red blood cells that are not working properly. People with anemia may be pale, feel weak, and have difficulty breathing. |
| antelope |
An antelope is an animal with long horns, a long neck, long legs, and hooves on their feet. Antelopes are known for being able to run fast, and they look somewhat similar to deer. Most antelopes live in Africa, but some live in Asia too. |
| -ard |
a suffix that means one who does something too much or too often. |
| arrogance |
the condition or quality of being arrogant; having too much pride or belief in one's superiority. [1/2 definitions] |
| arrogant |
having or showing too much pride; behaving as though one is more important than others. |
| arthropod |
An arthropod is a kind of animal. Arthropods have hard shells on the outsides of their bodies and no bones inside their bodies. They often have six, eight, or ten legs, and their legs are made of parts that are joined together. Some arthropods have even more than ten legs! All insects are arthropods. Spiders, scorpions, lobsters, and crabs are arthropods too. |
| artillery |
large weapons used in land battles, such as cannons or rockets. Artillery is too heavy for a person to carry and is sometimes mounted on wheels. [1/2 definitions] |
| as well |
besides; also; too. |
| atmosphere |
The planet Earth is surrounded by gases. These gases all together are called Earth's atmosphere. As our planet travels through space and around the sun, its atmosphere stays with it. Other planets can have an atmosphere too, but Earth's atmosphere has just the right mixture of gases for humans to live. Our atmosphere lets us breathe and also protects us from the strong energy of the sun. [1/2 definitions] |
| Australia |
Australia is a large island country that lies between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. Much of Australia is very dry, and most of the people live in the towns and cities near the ocean. There are many beautiful beaches along the coasts. Australia has many animals and plants that only live or grow in Australia. Most people in Australia speak English, but other languages are spoken there too. [1/2 definitions] |
| balanced |
not going too far in any one extreme; keeping things in proper proportion. [1/2 definitions] |
| ballet |
Ballet is a type of dance that uses exact, graceful movements. The names of the movements come from French. Girls who study ballet wear special shoes that let them dance on their toes. Boys study ballet too, and they have to be very strong to jump high and to lift up the girls. It takes a lot of practice and strength to become very good at ballet. [1/2 definitions] |