| air bag |
a bag in the front of some cars that blows up with air instantly in a crash to stop the passengers from being thrown forward. |
| alien |
a living being from another planet; extraterrestrial. There is no evidence that aliens exist, but many people believe there is life on other planets. [1/5 definitions] |
| all |
each of the people or things being talked about. [1/8 definitions] |
| alligator |
a large reptile with short legs, a long body and tail, and a long, wide snout. Alligators are protected by thick skin with many hard bumps. They live in rivers, lakes, swamps, and other bodies of water in the southeast United States and in China. They usually eat insects, fish, turtles, snakes, birds, and other water animals, but have been known to attack small land mammals. They are closely related to crocodiles. Chinese alligators are endangered because their habitat is being changed by people. |
| amusement |
the condition of being amused or entertained. [1/2 definitions] |
| angel |
a spiritual being who acts as a servant or messenger of God. Angels are often represented as human figures with wings and a halo. [1/2 definitions] |
| annoyance |
the feeling of being bothered or irritated. [1/3 definitions] |
| another |
being one more just like the others; an additional. [1/4 definitions] |
| -ant |
a suffix that means being part of an action. [1/3 definitions] |
| antagonism |
a state of being enemies, or a strong feeling against someone or something. |
| anxiety |
a feeling of being worried, nervous, or afraid that something will happen. |
| applicable |
relevant or appropriate to a given situation; capable of being applied. |
| application |
a way of being used. [1/4 definitions] |
| -ar1 |
a suffix that means "like" or "being." [1/2 definitions] |
| arable |
capable of being farmed. |
| arise |
to appear; come into being. [1/3 definitions] |
| armored |
wearing or being covered by armor. |
| arrest |
the act of seizing or the condition of being seized by the authority of the law. [1/4 definitions] |
| arrogance |
the condition or quality of being arrogant; having too much pride or belief in one's superiority. [1/2 definitions] |
| ashamed |
not wanting to do something because of a fear of feeling shame or being embarrassed. [1/3 definitions] |
| association |
the state of being associated. [1/4 definitions] |