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adenoid	(usually plural) a mass of tissue that grows behind the nose in the upper part of the throat. When swollen, the adenoids can make breathing difficult.
adept	having great skill or ability.
adequate	enough for the situation or need.
adhere	to stick or cling firmly (usually followed by "to"). [2 definitions]
adhesive	able or likely to stick to something; clinging. [2 definitions]
a dime a dozen	(informal) plentiful and easy to get; common; cheap.
adios	a word that means "good-bye" in Spanish.
adjacent	near or next to.
adjective	a word that describes a noun or pronoun. In the sentence, "It was a hard test," the word "hard" is an adjective. It describes the noun "test."
adjoin	to be next to; border on.
adjoining	being side by side, or touching.
adjourn	to stop the process of a formal meeting or court session, often with the intention of starting again at another time.
adjust	to bring to a better state or position; make fit. [3 definitions]
adjustment	the act or process of changing or fixing something.
ad-lib	to make up as one goes along; say or do something without practice or planning. [2 definitions]
administer	to manage, take care of, or be in charge of. [3 definitions]
administration	the act of being in charge of or managing something. [3 definitions]
administrator	a person who manages, especially in business or public affairs.
admirable	very good; worthy of praise; deserving of being admired.
admiral	an officer in the United States Navy of the highest rank; the commander of a fleet of ships or military unit.
admiration	a feeling of wonder, awe, or deep respect.

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