| addiction |
the condition of being addicted, especially to something that is not good for one's health. |
| addition |
anything that is added to something else. [1/3 definitions] |
| address |
this information written or printed on things that are mailed. [1/6 definitions] |
| 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." |
| adobe |
a building material of clay mixed with straw that has been dried by the sun and made into bricks. [1/2 definitions] |
| Adriatic Sea |
the part of the Mediterranean Sea that lies between Italy on the west and the Balkan Peninsula on the east. Some of the countries on the Balkan Peninsula that lie on the Adriatic Sea are Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Croatia. |
| adult |
an animal or plant that is fully grown and mature. [1/4 definitions] |
| advantage |
the good or benefit that is gained from something. [1/2 definitions] |
| adventure |
a journey or activity that is dangerous or exciting. [1/2 definitions] |
| adverb |
a word that describes a verb, adjective, or other adverb. Adverbs are also used to modify a whole sentence. |
| adversary |
a person, group, or thing that is against another; opponent; enemy. |
| advertisement |
a public notice that tells people about products, services, or things that are happening. |
| Aegean Sea |
the part of the Mediterranean Sea that lies between the countries of Greece and Turkey. |
| aerobics |
(used with a singular or plural verb) a form of exercise that works the heart and lungs to help the body use oxygen better. Running, swimming, biking, or dance are forms of aerobics. |
| aerodynamic |
having a smooth, even shape that offers the least possible resistance to air currents or movement. |
| aeronautics |
(used with a singular verb) a science that deals with making and flying aircraft. |
| aerosol |
a liquid that is in a container under pressure and comes out in a fine spray. [1/2 definitions] |
| affair |
private matter; something that relates to or concerns only oneself. [2/5 definitions] |
| affiliate |
a person or group that is connected with another similar, larger group. [1/2 definitions] |