| a1 |
a grade given for excellent schoolwork. [1/3 definitions] |
| accept |
to take when given; receive willingly. [1/4 definitions] |
| acceptance |
the act of accepting something that is given. [1/2 definitions] |
| addict |
a person who depends on something, such as a drug, that is usually harmful and cannot be easily given up. [1/3 definitions] |
| 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. |
| agent |
a person who has been given the power to do certain actions for another person. [1/2 definitions] |
| aid |
help or assistance that is given to someone in need. [1/3 definitions] |
| allowance |
a sum of money given on a regular basis or allowed for a particular purpose. |
| alphabet |
the letters of a written language, given in proper order. |
| amateur |
one who is not skilled in a given area or activity. [1/3 definitions] |
| amends |
(used with a singular or plural verb) something given or paid to make up for a wrong done to a person or group. |
| anonymous |
given, created, or carried out by a person who wishes to be unknown or whose identity can't be discovered. [1/2 definitions] |
| applicable |
relevant or appropriate to a given situation; capable of being applied. |
| area code |
a set of three numbers given to different areas of the United States and Canada for telephone service. An area code must be dialed before the telephone number when calling someone outside a local area. |
| assistance |
the aid or support given. [1/2 definitions] |
| asylum |
protection that is given by one country to refugees from another. [1/3 definitions] |
| award |
a prize given for a special achievement; honor. [1/3 definitions] |
| b |
a grade given for good, but not excellent, schoolwork. [1/3 definitions] |
| bargain |
something that is sold or bought at a good price, especially if it is worth more than what was given in exchange. [1/3 definitions] |
| bioluminescence |
light given off naturally by certain kinds of insects, fish, or bacteria. The bioluminescence of fireflies allows them to blink on and off in the dark. |
| booster shot |
an injection of a vaccine given at some time after the first injection. A booster shot continues the protection against disease begun by the earlier injection. |