| adjoining |
being side by side, or touching. |
| administer |
to serve or act in a helpful way; tend (usually followed by "to"). [1/3 definitions] |
| adobe |
a building material of clay mixed with straw that has been dried by the sun and made into bricks. [1/2 definitions] |
| adopt |
to become a parent of (a child) by law, or to accept an animal as a pet and become responsible for it. [2/3 definitions] |
| adoption |
the act of adopting a child or being adopted by law. |
| advertise |
to try to find something by placing a notice or advertisement in a public place (usually followed by "for"). [1/3 definitions] |
| aerial |
having to do with or done by means of flying. [1/3 definitions] |
| affiliate |
to join as a member or smaller branch of (usually followed by "with"). [1/2 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. |
| against |
on or touching, so as to be supported by. [1/4 definitions] |
| agency |
a company or organization that does business in support of other companies or people. An agency helps people do things that are difficult or complicated to do just by themselves. [1/3 definitions] |
| aggression |
an attack or war against a country started without good cause by another country. [1/2 definitions] |
| agitate |
to try to stir up public support (often followed by "for" or "against"). [1/3 definitions] |
| agree |
to have the same opinion or feel the same way (often followed by "with"). [1/5 definitions] |
| AIDS |
a serious disease caused by a virus that stops the body from being able to protect itself from other diseases. "AIDS" stands for "acquired immune deficiency syndrome." |
| aim |
to intend or try (often followed by "to" or "at"). [1/6 definitions] |
| airfoil |
any aircraft part or surface, such as a wing or rudder, designed to utilize aircurrents to aid in propelling, lifting, and controlling movement. |
| airmail |
of or having to do with mail sent by air. [5 definitions] |
| airplane |
a machine that can fly because of the force of air upon its wings; plane. An airplane is driven by propellers or a jet engine. |
| alarm |
sudden fear caused by possible danger. [1/4 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. |