| addict |
a person who depends on something, such as a drug, that is usually harmful and cannot be easily given up. [1/3 definitions] |
| agility |
the ability to move or think easily and quickly. |
| alcohol |
a clear liquid that burns easily and can be made from certain grains and fruits. Alcohol is present in such drinks as beer, wine, and whiskey. It is also used in making medicines and chemicals. [1/2 definitions] |
| aluminium |
the British spelling of "aluminum," a strong, light, silver metal that does not easily rust. |
| aluminum |
a strong, light, silver metal that does not easily rust. Aluminum is a chemical element. (symbol: Al) |
| apparent |
easily seen or plain. [1/3 definitions] |
| approachable |
friendly to others; easily approached. |
| at the drop of a hat |
without much cause; easily. |
| ball bearing |
a machine part made of a groove in the shape of a circle with metal balls that roll in it. A ball bearing lets an axle or other part move easily. |
| born yesterday |
without experience and easily tricked. |
| brittle |
easily broken. [1/2 definitions] |
| bromine |
a poisonous, dark reddish brown liquid that is one of the chemical elements. It evaporates quickly and combines easily with other elements. (symbol: Br) |
| carbohydrate |
a compound made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. It is formed mainly by plants, and it is used in the body to easily produce and store energy. Sugars and starches are carbohydrates. [1/2 definitions] |
| celluloid |
a plastic that burns easily. Celluloid is used for motion picture film. |
| chromium |
a shiny, silver-gray metal that is one of the chemical elements. Chromium does not rust easily. It is used on surfaces, such as the metal trim on cars, because it stays shiny. It can be combined with other metals to form alloys. (symbol: Cr) |
| common |
typical; easily found. [1/4 definitions] |
| conspicuous |
easily seen; obvious. |
| convenient |
easily used for someone's needs, purposes, or comfort; useful. [1/2 definitions] |
| copper |
a reddish brown metal that is one of the chemical elements. Copper is used to make pipes, because it does not easily rust. It is also used to make wires, because it is an excellent conductor of electricity. It can be combined with other metals to make alloys such as brass and bronze. (symbol: Cu) [1/4 definitions] |
| cram |
to fill with more than can be easily held. [1/3 definitions] |
| crisp |
firm but breaking easily into pieces. [1/4 definitions] |