| adaptation |
the act or process of changing or adjusting something to fit in a new role or context. [3/4 definitions] |
| adder2 |
a small, poisonous snake found in Europe and Asia. |
| additive |
a substance added to another substance in small amounts to change or improve it. |
| adenoid |
(usually plural) a mass of tissue that grows behind the nose in the upper part of the throat. When swollen, the adenoids can make breathing difficult. |
| adios |
a word that means "good-bye" in Spanish. |
| adjective |
a word that describes a noun or pronoun. In the sentence, "It was a hard test," the word "hard" is an adjective. It describes the noun "test." |
| adjust |
to change in order to fit in; get used to. [1/3 definitions] |
| administer |
to manage, take care of, or be in charge of. [2/3 definitions] |
| administration |
the act of being in charge of or managing something. [2/3 definitions] |
| administrator |
a person who manages, especially in business or public affairs. |
| admiral |
an officer in the United States Navy of the highest rank; the commander of a fleet of ships or military unit. |
| admit |
to let in; allow to enter. [1/2 definitions] |
| admonish |
to find fault with or correct in a mild but firm way. [1/2 definitions] |
| adolescence |
the period in a person's life between childhood and adulthood. |
| advance |
to raise in rank or position. [2/8 definitions] |
| advanced |
beyond an early or beginning level, or beyond the level of others; in a very developed state. [1/2 definitions] |
| adventure |
taking part in such activities. [1/2 definitions] |
| adventurous |
willing to take risks in order to find excitement; daring. [1/2 definitions] |
| advertise |
to present as good or favorable in order to win people's business or support. [2/3 definitions] |
| advertising |
the act, job, or business of designing and putting out notices to the public, usually in order to sell a product or service. [2 definitions] |
| advice |
an idea or opinion offered as help in making a choice or a decision. |