| advice |
an idea or opinion offered as help in making a choice or a decision. |
| advocate |
to speak or act in favor of. [2 definitions] |
| aerial |
of or happening in the air or atmosphere. [1/3 definitions] |
| aerosol |
liquid or solid particles suspended in a gas. [2 definitions] |
| affect1 |
to cause a change in; influence. [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. |
| Afghan |
a person who was born in or who is a citizen of Afghanistan. [1/3 definitions] |
| Afghanistan |
a country in south central Asia. Kabul is the capital of Afghanistan. |
| afoot |
in preparation; imminent. [1/2 definitions] |
| Africa |
the second largest continent. Africa is south of Europe and between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. It is in the Eastern Hemisphere. |
| African |
a person who was born in or is a citizen of a country in Africa. [1/2 definitions] |
| after |
later in time than, or behind in order. [2/7 definitions] |
| after all |
used to tell what really happened in the end even though there was a possibility of something else happening. [1/2 definitions] |
| against |
in the opposite direction or contrary to. [3/4 definitions] |
| age |
a particular time or stage in life. [2/8 definitions] |
| ageism |
the act of having a bad opinion of, or not treating in a fair way, a person or group of people based on age. This kind of discrimination is often against older people. |
| 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 |
The use of force or violence against another in order to dominate or achieve one's own goals. [1/2 definitions] |
| aggressive |
mean and unfriendly in one's actions; ready to argue or start fights. [1/2 definitions] |
| agile |
quick in mind; sharp; alert. [1/2 definitions] |
| agitate |
to cause to move in a quick, tumbling motion or with force; shake. [1/3 definitions] |