| absorption |
the state of having all of one's interest and attention taken up by one activity. [1/2 definitions] |
| absurd |
not at all logical; impossible to be true; ridiculous. [1/2 definitions] |
| absurdity |
something that makes no sense or is not at all in the normal order of things. [1/2 definitions] |
| ace |
a playing card that has only one mark. In card games, an ace has either the highest value of all the cards or the lowest. [1/5 definitions] |
| air |
all that is above the ground; sky. [1/6 definitions] |
| all-round |
all-around. |
| almost |
not quite all; nearly. |
| always |
at all times; without stopping; forever. [1/3 definitions] |
| among |
with all or most of. [1/5 definitions] |
| anarchist |
a person who encourages disobedience toward any or all established governments. [1/2 definitions] |
| antelope |
an animal with horns, a long neck, long legs, and hooves. Antelopes are known for their fast running. Antelopes are mammals that eat plants and chew their cud. The smallest kind of antelope is only one foot tall; the largest antelope is six feet tall at the shoulder. Gazelles, gnus, and impalas are all antelopes. Most antelopes live in Africa; some also live in Asia. [1/2 definitions] |
| antler |
one of a pair of bony growths on the head of most kinds of deer. Male elk, moose, and white-tailed deer all grow antlers with branches or prongs. Deer grow new antlers every year. Caribou and reindeer are the only deer that have antlers on both the males and the females. |
| any |
at all; to a degree [1/5 definitions] |
| anyhow |
in any way at all. [1/2 definitions] |
| anything |
a thing at all or of any kind. [2/3 definitions] |
| aorta |
the main artery of the body. The aorta carries blood from the left side of the heart to all parts of the body except the lungs. |
| apron |
a garment that covers all or part of the front of the body. An apron is worn to protect the clothing underneath. |
| armed forces |
all the military services of a country. |
| around |
in all directions or to all sides. [2/12 definitions] |
| around the clock |
through all twenty-four hours; without stopping. |
| atom |
the smallest possible unit of a chemical element. The major parts of atoms contain protons, neutrons, and electrons. They are the basis of all matter in the universe. [1/2 definitions] |