| absurd |
of, showing, or having to do with the belief that there is no meaning or order in life or in the universe. [1/2 definitions] |
| affix |
a word part, such as a prefix or suffix, that is added to a word to change its meaning or function. The prefix "un-" and the suffix "-ness" are both affixes. [1/2 definitions] |
| ambiguous |
having more than one possible meaning. |
| antonym |
a word that has the opposite meaning of another word. |
| apprehend |
to understand the meaning of. [1/2 definitions] |
| art |
the creation of things whose purpose is to be beautiful or full of meaning. [1/4 definitions] |
| articulated lorry |
a British word for a very large truck that consists of a cab where the driver sits and a trailer that carries goods over long distances. "Articulated lorry" often has the same meaning as "tractor-trailer." |
| auxiliary verb |
a verb used with a main verb to complete the main verb's meaning. Some examples of auxiliary verbs are "have" in "I have escaped" and "should" in "You should go." |
| biscuit |
the British word for a small, thin, sweet cake baked from stiff dough. "Biscuit" often has the same meaning as "cookie." [2/3 definitions] |
| bluster |
noisy threats that are without meaning. [1/3 definitions] |
| bonnet |
the British word for the metal lid that covers a car's engine. "Bonnet" has the same meaning as "hood." [1/2 definitions] |
| boot |
the British word for the large compartment in the rear of an automobile used to store items such as packages and tools. "Boot" has the same meaning as "trunk." [1/4 definitions] |
| born |
past participle of "bear1" with meaning connected with birth. [1/3 definitions] |
| borne |
past participle of "bear1" with meaning connected with carrying, supporting, or enduring. |
| braces |
the British word for a pair of straps that hold trousers up. "Braces" has the same meaning as "suspenders." [1/2 definitions] |
| camp bed |
the British word for a small portable bed that folds up. "Camp bed" has the same meaning as "cot." |
| campsite |
the British word for a large area for camping, such as a park. This meaning of "campsite" has the same meaning as "campground." [1/2 definitions] |
| caravan |
a British word for a vehicle that can be pulled and is used as a camper, home, or office. "Caravan" has the same meaning as "trailer." [1/3 definitions] |
| chip1 |
the British word for a long, thin stick or slab of potato that is deep-fried. This meaning of "chip" has the same meaning as "french fry" in American English. [1/6 definitions] |
| comprehend |
to understand or grasp the meaning of. |
| confusing |
hard to figure out or to get the correct meaning from; puzzling. |