VOCABULARY WORDS
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abandon | Vocabulary Words
n. Syn. relinquish
lacking restraint or control; feeling of extreme emotional intensity; unbounded enthusiasm
abandonment | Vocabulary Words
n.
giving up completely; freedom from constraint
abbreviation | Vocabulary Words
n.
shortening something by omitting parts of it
abeyance | Vocabulary Words
n. Syn. suspension
suspended action; temporary cessation or suspension
abide | Vocabulary Words
v.
endure; put up with; bear; tolerate
ability | Vocabulary Words
n. Syn. capacity; skill
capacity; skill
abnormal | Vocabulary Words
a. Syn. anomalous; unusual
unusual; not typical; not normal
aboard | Vocabulary Words
ad.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle; in or into a group, organization, or business
abolish | Vocabulary Words
v. Syn. cancel; annul
cancel; put an end to; destroy completely
abolition | Vocabulary Words
n.
ending; act of abolishing; act of doing away with
abortion | Vocabulary Words
n.
termination of pregnancy; failure of a plan
abortive | Vocabulary Words
a. Syn. unsuccessful; fruitless
unsuccessful; failing to accomplish an intended objective; fruitless
abridge | Vocabulary Words
v. Syn. condense; shorten
condense; shorten; reduce length of written text
abrogate | Vocabulary Words
a. Syn. abolish
abolish, do away with, or annul, especially by authority
abrupt | Vocabulary Words
a. Syn. sudden; unforeseen
broken off; very steep; having sudden transitions from one subject to another
absence | Vocabulary Words
n.
state of being absent; state of being away
absent | Vocabulary Words
a. Syn. missing
go away or leave ; missing; not present
absolute | Vocabulary Words
a. Syn. complete; certain
perfect in quality or nature; complete; totally unlimited; certain
absolutely | Vocabulary Words
ad. Syn. utterly; definitely
utterly; definitely
absorb | Vocabulary Words
v. Syn. monopolize; receive
assimilate or incorporate; suck or drink up; occupy full attention
absorption | Vocabulary Words
n. Syn. assimilation; reception
process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion; state of mental concentration
abstract | Vocabulary Words
a. Syn. theoretical; abstruse
theoretical; not concrete; not applied or practical; difficult to understand
absurd | Vocabulary Words
a. Syn. preposterous; ridiculous; foolish
preposterous; ridiculously incongruous or unreasonable; foolish
absurdity | Vocabulary Words
n.
quality of being absurd or inconsistent with obvious truth, reason, or sound judgment; logical contradiction
abundance | Vocabulary Words
n. Syn. profusion; richness
great or plentiful amount; fullness to overflowing
abundant | Vocabulary Words
a. Syn. plentiful
plentiful; possessing riches or resources
abuse | Vocabulary Words
n. Syn. misuse
improper use or handling; misuse
academic | Vocabulary Words
a. Syn. scholarly; collegiate; theoretical
related to school; not practical or directly useful; relating to scholarly organization; based on formal education
academy | 9th grade vocabulary words
n.
school for special instruction; society of scholars, scientists, or artists
accede | 9th grade vocabulary words
v. Syn. agree; assent; concede
agree; give consent, often at insistence of another; concede
accelerate | 9th grade vocabulary words
v. Syn. speed; hasten
move faster; cause to develop or progress more quickly; occur sooner than expected
acceleration | 9th grade vocabulary words
n.
faster rate of improvement; rate of change of velocity with respect to time
access | 9th grade vocabulary words
n. Syn. approach
approach; entry; entrance
accessible | 9th grade vocabulary words
a. Syn. obtainable; approachable
easily approached or entered; obtainable; easy to talk to or get along with
accessory | 9th grade vocabulary words
n. Syn. adjunct; appendage
additional object; useful but not essential thing; subordinate or supplementary item
accident | 9th grade vocabulary words
n.
event that takes place without one’s foresight or expectation; sudden, and unexpected event
accidental | vocabulary words for 3rd grade
a. Syn. unexpected; unforeseen
unexpected; unforeseen
accidentally | vocabulary words for 3rd grade
ad. Syn. inadvertently
inadvertently; by chance; casually; fortuitously; not essentially or intrinsically
accommodate | vocabulary words for 3rd grade
v. Syn. adapt; oblige
do a favor or service for; provide for; supply with; make suitable; adapt; allow for
accommodation | vocabulary words for 3rd grade
n.
living quarters provided for public convenience; something that meets a need; convenience
accompaniment | vocabulary words for 3rd grade
n.
act of accompanying someone or something
accompany | vocabulary words for 3rd grade
v.
travel with; be associated with
accomplish | vocabulary words for 3rd grade
v. Syn. finish; achieve
succeed in doing; bring to pass; achieve; reach the end of; complete
accomplishment | vocabulary words for 4th grade
n. Syn. achievement; fulfillment
achievement; fulfillment
accord | vocabulary words for 4th grade
n. Syn. agreement; treaty
settlement or compromise of conflicting opinions; written agreement between two states
account | vocabulary words for 4th grade
n. Syn. report; description
narrative or record of events; reason given for a particular action or event
accountant | vocabulary words for 4th grade
n.
one who maintains and audits business accounts
accounting | vocabulary words for 4th grade
n.
system that provides quantitative information about finances
accrue | vocabulary words for 4th grade
v.
increase, accumulate, or come about as a result of growth; accumulate over time
accumulate | vocabulary words for kids
v. Syn. collect
pile up; collect; mount up; increase
accumulation | vocabulary words for kids
n. Syn. accretion; concentration
increase by natural growth or addition; concentration
accuracy | vocabulary words for kids
n.
quality of nearness to the truth or the true value
accurate | vocabulary words for kids
a. Syn. precise; correct
capable of providing a correct ing or measurement; performing with care and precision
accusation | vocabulary words for kids
n. Syn. indictment; charge
indictment; charge of wrongdoing that is made against a person or other party
accuse | vocabulary words for kids
v. Syn. blame; condemn
blame; condemn
achieve | vocabulary words for kids
v. Syn. accomplish; fulfill
gain with effort; accomplish; fulfill
achievement | vocabulary words for kids
n. Syn. feat; accomplishment
feat; accomplishment; award for completing a particular task or meeting an objective
acid | vocabulary words for kids
n.
sour; water-soluble compounds having a sour taste; quality of being sarcastic, bitter, or scornful
acknowledge | vocabulary words for kids
v. Syn. recognize; admit
declare to be true or admit; express obligation, thanks
acquaint | vocabulary words for kids
v. Syn. Inform
inform about; cause to come to know personally; make familiar
acquaintance | vocabulary words for kids
n.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
acquainted | vocabulary words for children
a.
known by or familiar with another; informed or familiar
acquire | vocabulary words for children
v. Syn. obtain; gain
gain through experience or effort; gain possession of; locate with tracking system
acquisition | vocabulary words for children
n. Syn. acquirement; attainment
act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something
across | vocabulary words for children
ad.
from side to side; crosswise, or in a direction opposed to the length
activate | vocabulary words for children
v. Syn. encourage; stimulate
make active or more active; stimulate; make radioactive
actively | vocabulary words for children
ad. Syn. energetically; vigorously
energetically; vigorously; in an active manner; voluntarily, not passively
actual | vocabulary words for children
a. Syn. true; real
true; real; being, existing, or acting at the present moment; current
actually | vocabulary words for children
ad. Syn. truly; really
truly; really; in fact
acute | vocabulary words for 5th grade
a. Syn. keen; sharp
quickly perceptive; keen; having a sharp point or tip; extremely sharp or severe
adapt | vocabulary words for 5th grade
v. Syn. alter; modify
make fit for; change to suit a new purpose
adaptation | vocabulary words for 5th grade
n. Syn. modification; adjustment
modification; alteration or adjustment in structure or habits
additional | vocabulary words for 5th grade
a. Syn. further; extra
further; extra; supplemental or added to
additive | vocabulary words for 5th grade
n. Syn. addition; supplement
addition; supplement
address | vocabulary words for 5th grade
v.
make a formal speech to; deal with or discuss; direct efforts or attention of
adequate | vocabulary words for 5th grade
a. Syn. sufficient; enough
sufficient; enough to meet a purpose
adhere | vocabulary words for 5th grade
v. Syn. stick; bond
stick fast; stick to firmly; be compatible or in accordance with
adhesive | vocabulary words for 5th grade
n. Syn. glue; paste
glue; paste ; substance that unites or bonds surfaces together
adjacent | vocabulary words for 5th grade
a. Syn. adjoining; neighboring
adjoining; neighboring; close to; lying near
adjust | vocabulary words for 5th grade
v. Syn. adapt; regulate
adapt; regulate
adjustment | vocabulary words for 5th grade
n.
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
administer | vocabulary words to know
v. Syn. govern; supervise
govern; supervise; give or apply medications
administration | vocabulary words to know
n. Syn. management; supervision; executive
management; supervision; people who are in charge for management; activity of government for powers and duties
administrative | vocabulary words to know
a.
of or relating to or responsible for administration
admiration | vocabulary words to know
n.
favorable judgment; feeling of pleasure, wonder, and approval
admire | vocabulary words to know
v. Syn. esteem; appreciate
regard with wonder or astonishment; view with surprise; marvel at
admission | vocabulary words to know
n. Syn. admittance; entrance; access
act or practice of admitting; power or permission to enter
admit | vocabulary words to know
v.
permit to enter; receive; provide the right or a means of entrance to
admittedly | vocabulary words to know
ad. Syn. doubtlessly; surely
doubtlessly; in an acknowledged manner; confessedly
adolescence | vocabulary words to know
n. Syn. youth; juvenescence
state of growing up from childhood to manhood or womanhood; transitional period between youth and maturity
adolescent | vocabulary words to know
n.
a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity;
adopt | vocabulary words to know
v. Syn. accept
accept; take on; raise; take into one’s family
adoption | vocabulary words to know
n.
act of accepting with approval
adore | vocabulary words to know
v. Syn. idolize; adorn
worship with profound reverence; pay divine honors to; regard with the utmost esteem and affection
adorn | vocabulary words to know
v. Syn. decorate
enhance or decorate with or as if with ornaments
adornment | vocabulary words to know
n. Syn. embellishment; decoration
embellishment; decoration; something that beautifies or adorns; ornament
adult | vocabulary words for high school
n.
one who has attained maturity or legal age; fully grown
advance | vocabulary words for high school
v. Syn. further; progress
proceed; move forward; improve; moving forward
advanced | vocabulary words for high school
a.
improved; highly developed or complex; ahead of the times; progressive
adventure | vocabulary words for high school
n. Syn. risk; venture
something happens without design; chance; hazard; risk; danger
adventurous | vocabulary words for high school
a. Syn. valiant; venturesome
valiant; venturesome; inclined or willing to incur hazard or engage in adventures
adversary | vocabulary words for high school
n. Syn. opponent; contestant
opponent in contest; someone who offers opposition
adverse | vocabulary words for high school
a. Syn. unfavorable; hostile
in opposing direction; harmful or unfavorable; acting or serving to oppose
adversity | vocabulary words for high school
n. Syn. poverty; misfortune
state of misfortune, hardship, or affliction; misfortune
advertise | vocabulary words for high school
v. Syn. notify
give notice to; inform or apprise; make known; give public notice of
advisable | vocabulary words for high school
a.
proper to be advised or to be done; expedient; prudent; y to receive advice
advocate | vocabulary words for high school
v. Syn. urge; support
speak, plead, or argue in favour of; plead for; push for something
aerial | vocabulary words for high school
a.
of the air or atmosphere; produced by or found in the air; performed in the air
affect | vocabulary words for high school
v.
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
affection | how to remember vocabulary words fast
n. Syn. fondness; love
fondness; tender feeling toward another; fondness
affectionate | how to remember vocabulary words fast
a. Syn. loving
having affection or warm regard; loving; fond; kindly inclined; zealous
affiliate | how to remember vocabulary words fast
v. Syn. associate; incorporate
associate; incorporate
affirm | how to remember vocabulary words fast
v. Syn. assert; confirm
assert; confirm
affirmation | how to remember vocabulary words fast
n. Syn. confirmation
positive assertion; confirmation; solemn pledge by one who refuses to take an oath
affirmative | how to remember vocabulary words fast
a.
confirmative; ratifying; giving assent or approval; confirming
afford | how to remember vocabulary words fast
v. Syn. pay; risk
pay; provide; have the financial means for; bear the cost of
affordable | how to remember vocabulary words fast
a.
able to pay for
agency | how to remember vocabulary words fast
n.
a business that serves other businesses; an administrative unit of government
agent | how to remember vocabulary words fast
n. Syn. representative; delegate; deputy
one that acts on behalf of other persons or organizations
aggravate | vocabulary words with definitions
v. Syn. worsen; exacerbate
worsen; make worse or more troublesome
aggregate | vocabulary words with definitions
v. Syn. gather; accumulate
gather into a mass, sum, or whole; amount to
aggregation | vocabulary words with definitions
n.
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
aggressive | vocabulary words with definitions
a.
making assaults; unjustly attacking; combative; hostile; tending to sp quickly
aggressor | vocabulary words with definitions
n. Syn. attacker; assailant; invader
one that engages in aggression; person who first attacks
agitate | vocabulary words with definitions
v. Syn. disturb
cause to move with violence or sudden force; upset; disturb
agitation | vocabulary words with definitions
n. Syn. anxiety; disturbance
anxiety; extreme emotional disturbance
agony | vocabulary words with definitions
n.
extreme pain of mind or body; anguish; last struggle of life; death struggle
agreeable | vocabulary words with definitions
a. Syn. pleasing; acceptable
y to consent or submit; acceptable
agreement | vocabulary words with definitions
n.
state of agreeing; harmony of opinion, statement, action, or character
agriculture | vocabulary words with definitions
n.
practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
aid | vocabulary words with definitions
n.
person or thing that promotes or helps in something done; helper; assistant
ailment | vocabulary words with definitions
n. Syn. sickness; illness; affliction
sickness; illness; affliction
aim | vocabulary words with definitions
n. Syn. objective; object; plan
point or direct towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it
air | vocabulary words with definitions
v.
be broadcast on television or radio
aircraft | vocabulary words for kindergarten
n.
vehicle that can fly, such as an airplane, helicopter, balloon
aisle | vocabulary words for kindergarten
n.
passageway between rows of seats, as in an auditorium or an airplane; wing of a building
ajar | vocabulary words for kindergarten
a.
half-open; slightly turned or opened
alarm | vocabulary words for kindergarten
n.
any sound or information intended to give notice of approaching danger
album | vocabulary words for kindergarten
n.
a list of names; a register for visitors; a blank book, in which to insert autographs sketches, memorial writing of friends, photographs
alert | vocabulary words for kindergarten
n.
warning serves; alarm; condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action
alien | vocabulary words for kindergarten
a. Syn. strange; unfamiliar; foreign
dissimilar, inconsistent, or opposed in nature; very different place, society, or person
alienate | vocabulary words for kindergarten
v. Syn. estrange; transfer; separate
cause to become unfriendly or hostile; transfer property or ownership; isolate or dissociate emotionally
alignment | vocabulary words for kindergarten
n. Syn. arrangement; association; alliance
arrangement; association; alliance
alike | vocabulary words for kindergarten
a. Syn. similar; resembling
similar; in the same manner or to the same degree
allergic | vocabulary words definition
a.
excessively sensitive; susceptible; having an allergy
allergy | vocabulary words definition
n.
hyper sensitivity reaction; abnormally high sensitivity to certain substances
alliance:
n.
state of being allied; act of allying or uniting; a union or connection of interests between families, states, parties
allocate | vocabulary words definition
v. Syn. assign
assign; distribute according to plan
allot | vocabulary words definition
v. Syn. distribute
parcel out in parts or portions; distribute to each individual concerned; assign as a share or lot
allowance | vocabulary words 6th grade
n. Syn. authorization; permission
approval; act of allowing, granting, or admitting
alloy | vocabulary words 6th grade
v. Syn. combine; mix
combine; mix; make less pure; lessen or moderate
ally | vocabulary words 6th grade
n. Syn. confederate; partner; collaborator
confederate; partner; collaborator
alone | vocabulary words 6th grade
a. Syn. solitary; by oneself
solitary; by oneself
along | vocabulary words 6th grade
ad.
by the length; in a line with the length; onward; forward; in company; together
alongside | vocabulary words 6th grade
ad.
along or by the side; side by side with
alter | vocabulary words 6th grade
v. Syn. modify; change; convert
modify; cause to change; make different; convert
alternate | vocabulary words 6th grade
a. Syn. substitute
happening or following in turns; succeeding each other continuously; substitute
alternation | vocabulary words 6th grade
n.
successive change from one thing or state to another and back again
alternative | vocabulary words 6th grade
a.
one of two or more things, ideas or courses of action that may be used; option; choice
altitude | vocabulary words 6th grade
n. Syn. elevation; height
elevation especially above sea level; height
aluminum | vocabulary words 6th grade
n.
silvery ductile metallic element
amateur| vocabulary words 6th grade
a. Syn. nonprofessional; inexpert
nonprofessional; lacking the skill of a professional, as in an art
amaze | vocabulary words 6th grade
v. Syn. stun; astonish; shock
astonish; affect with wonder
amazement | vocabulary words 6th grade
n. Syn. wonder; surprise
wonder; state of extreme surprise or wonder; astonishment
ambassador | vocabulary words high school
n.
authorized messenger or representative
ambiguity | vocabulary words high school
n.
state of being ambiguous; doubtfulness or uncertainty
ambiguous | vocabulary words high school
a.
unclear or doubtful in meaning
ambition | vocabulary words high school
n. Syn. aspiration
aspiration
ambitious | vocabulary words high school
a. Syn. aspiring; enterprising
aspiring; having a strong desire for success or achievement
ambulance
n.
field hospital organized as to follow an army in its movements; wagon for conveying the wounded to hospital
amend
v. Syn. correct; improve
change for the better; improve; remove faults or errors
amendment
n. Syn. correction; revision
correction; revision
amends
n.
compensation for a loss or injury; recompense; reparation
amiable
a. Syn. agreeable; lovable
good-natured and likable; lovable; warmly friendly
amicable
a. Syn. friendly
exhibiting friendliness or goodwill; not quarrelsome
amid
ad. Syn. among
in the middle of; among; surrounded by
ammunition
n. Syn. weapon
military stores or provisions; articles used in weapons, as powder, balls, shot, shells
amount
n. Syn. quantity; sum
total of two or more quantities; aggregate; sum
ample
a. Syn. abundant
more than enough in size or scope or capacity; fairly large
amplification
n.
addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail
amplify
v. Syn. intensify; increase
broaden or clarify by expanding; intensify; make larger or more powerful; increase
amuse
v. Syn. absorb; distract; bewilder
occupy in an agreeable, pleasing, or entertaining fashion; cause laughter or be funny; delude or deceive
analogy:
n. Syn. similarity; parallelism
similarity in some respects; comparison based on similarity
analysis:
n. Syn. study; investigation
study; investigation; process of breaking down a substance into its constituent parts
analytical:
a.
of analysis; resolving into elements or parts
analyze:
v. Syn. diagnose; examine; analyze
diagnose; examine
ancestor:
n. Syn. forefather; forebear
forefather; forebear; forerunner or predecessor
anchor:
v. Syn. fasten
secure or fasten firmly; be fixed in place; narrate or coordinate
anecdote:
n. Syn. episode; story
short account of amusing or interesting event; short narrative; secret story of history or biography
angular:
a.
sharp-cornered; consisting of an angle or angles; stiff in manner
animate:
a.
endowed with life; alive; living; animated
animation:
n.
act of animating, or giving life or spirit; state of being animate or alive.
ankle:
n.
joint which connects the foot with the leg; tarsus
annex:
v. Syn. attach
append or attach; take possession of; incorporate into an existing political unit
anniversary:
a.
annual; yearly; annual return of the day on which any notable event took place
announce:
v. Syn. herald; proclaim
herald; give out; proclaim; make known publicly
announcement:
n.
formal public statement; act of making known publicly
announcer:
n.
one who proclaims a message publicly
annoy:
v. Syn. disturb; irritate
disturb, especially by minor irritations; irritate
annual:
a.
occurring or payable every year
annually:
ad. Syn. yearly
yearly; each year; returning every year; year by year
antagonism:
n. Syn. hostility; enmity
active resistance; condition of being an opposing principle, force, or factor
antagonist:
n.
one who contends with another, especially in combat; an adversary; opponent
antarctic:
a.
opposite to the northern or arctic pole; relating to the southern pole or to the region near it
antibiotic:
a. Syn. antibacterial
of or relating to chemical substance that kills microorganisms and cures infections
anticipate:
v. Syn. expect; predict
act in advance of; deal with ahead of time; predict
anticipation:
n. Syn. expectation
something expected; pleasurable expectation; wishing with confidence
antique:
n. Syn. relic; curio
any furniture old and valuable; out of fashion
antonym:
n.
word of opposite meaning; counter term
anxiety:
n.
concern something in state of painful uneasiness; state of restlessness and agitation
anxious:
a. Syn. eager; keen; worried
eager; keen; worried; uneasy and apprehensive about an uncertain event or matter
anyhow:
ad.
in any way or manner whatever; at any rate; in any event
apart:
ad.
separately, in regard to space or company; in a state of separation as to place; aside
ape:
v. Syn. imitate
imitate; mimic, as an ape imitates human actions
apologize:
v.
beg pardon
apology:
n. Syn. regret
acknowledgment expressing regret or asking pardon for a fault or offense; explanation or excuse
apparatus:
n. Syn. equipment
a group of parts that work together to perform given function; appliance or device for particular purpose
apparent:
a. Syn. visible
capable of being seen, or easily seen; open to view; visible to eye
appeal:
n. Syn. attraction; charm
attraction; charm; attract; fascinate; challenge
appealing:
a. Syn. attractive; charming
attractive; charming
appendix:
n. Syn. appendage; adjunct; concomitant
something appended or added
appetite:
n. Syn. desire
instinctive physical desire, especially one for food or drink
applaud:
v. Syn. clap; acclaim
acclaim; express approval, especially by clapping the hands
appliance:
n.
durable goods for home or office use; device or instrument for household use
applicable:
a.
capable of being applied; fit or suitable to be applied; having relevance
applicant:
n. Syn. candidate
candidate
application:
n. Syn. diligence
close attention; work of applying something; verbal or written request for assistance
apply:
v. Syn. exert
exert; put into service; avail oneself to;
appoint:
v. Syn. designate; nominate
designate; nominate
appointment:
n. Syn. arrangement
act of putting a person into a non-elective position; arrangement
appreciable:
a. Syn. considerable; perceptible
considerable; perceptible
appreciate:
v. Syn. admire; value
be thankful for; increase in worth; be thoroughly conscious of
appreciation:
n. Syn. recognition; taste
recognition; taste; judgment or opinion, especially a favorable one
appreciative:
a.
having or showing a just or y appreciation or perception
apprentice:
n.
works for an expert to learn a trade; beginner; learner
approach:
n. Syn. access; method
access; method
appropriate:
v. Syn. acquire; allocate
acquire; take possession of for one’s own use; set apart for specific use
approval:
n. Syn. sanction; endorsement
official approbation; endorsement; act of approving
approve:
v. Syn. ratify
ratify; consider right or good; think or speak favorably of
approximate:
v. Syn. approach
approach; come near
approximately:
ad. Syn. about; roughly
about; roughly
apt:
a. Syn. appropriate; suitable
likely; exactly suitable; appropriate; quick to learn or understand
aptitude:
n. Syn. intelligence; talent
inherent ability; quickness in learning and understanding
arbitrary:
a. Syn. capricious; impulse
randomly chosen; determined by chance or impulse, and not by reason or principle
arbitrator:
n. Syn. judge; arbiter
someone chosen to judge and decide disputed issue; one having power to make authoritative decisions
arc:
n.
continuous portion of a circle; something curved in shape
arch:
n.
any part of a curved line
archaeology:
n.
study of artifacts and relics of early mankind
architect:
n.
one who designs and supervises the construction of buildings or other large structures
architecture:
n.
art and science of designing and erecting buildings; buildings and other large structures
ardent:
a. Syn. intense; passionate; zealous
displaying or by strong enthusiasm or devotion; passionate
arduous:
a. Syn. hard; strenuous
demanding great effort or labor; difficult
area:
n.
plane surface, as of the floor of a room; open space in a building; the enclosed space; extent; scope; range
arena:
n.
playing field where sports events take place; large structure for open-air sports or entertainments
argue:
v.
invent and offer reasons to support or overthrow a proposition, opinion, or measure; debate
arise:
v. Syn. spring
come up from a lower to a higher position; come above the horizon; spring up; come into action
aristocracy:
n.
hereditary nobility; privileged class
aristocrat:
n.
one of the aristocracy or people of rank in a community; one of a ruling class; a noble
arithmetic:
n.
theory of numerical calculations
armour:
n.
defensive covering, as of metal, wood, or leather, worn to protect the body against weapons
arms:
n. Syn. weapon
weapons considered collectively; official symbols of a family
arouse:
v. Syn. excite; stimulate; awake
excite; stimulate; awaken from or as if from sleep
arrange:
v. Syn. plan; schedule
put in proper order; dispose in the manner intended, or best suited for the purpose
arrangement:
n. Syn. composition; order
composition; order
array:
v. Syn. marshal
set out for display or use; place in orderly arrangement
arrest:
v.
stop or slow down; catch someone’s attention; take into custody
arrogance:
n. Syn. pride; haughtiness
overbearing pride; haughtiness; manifest feeling of personal superiority in rank, power, or estimation
arrogant:
a. Syn. overbearing; lofty
arising from feeling or assumption of one’s superiority toward others
article:
n. Syn. essay; editorial
essay; editorial; individual thing or element of a class
artificial:
a. Syn. unreal
made by humans; produced rather than natural.
ascend:
v. Syn. climb; mount
climb; mount
ascertain:
v. Syn. discover; insure
find out for certain; discover with certainty; make sure of
ascribe:
v. Syn. refer; attribute; assign
inscribe or dedicate; attribute to a specified cause, source, or origin; assign as a quality
ashamed:
a.
affected by shame; abashed or confused by guilt
aside:
ad.
on, or to, one side; out of a straight line, course, or direction; at a little distance from the rest
aspect:
n. Syn. respect; facet
distinct feature or element in a problem; a way in which something can be viewed by the mind
aspirin:
n.
white crystalline compound drug to relieve pain and reduce fever and inflammation
assassination:
n.
act of assassinating; killing by treacherous violence; murder of public figure by surprise attack
assault:
n. Syn. attack; onslaught
attack; onslaught
assemble:
v. Syn. gather
put together; bring or call together into a group or whole
assembly:
n. Syn. gathering; meeting
gathering; meeting; a group of persons gathered together for common reason
assert:
v. Syn. declare
declare or state with confidence; put oneself forward boldly
assess:
v. Syn. estimate; judge
estimate value; judge worth of something
assessment:
n. Syn. evaluation; judgment
act of judging or assessing; amount determined as payable
assign:
v. Syn. appoint; allot
appoint; allot; make over; point out authoritatively or exactly
assignment:
n. Syn. task; job
task given to students; job; distribution; appointment
assist:
v. Syn. help
give help or support to, especially as a subordinate
assistance:
n.
activity of contributing to fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
assistant:
n. Syn. helper; aide
helper; person who assists or helps someone else
associate:
v. Syn. pertain; connect
connect or join together; combine
association:
n. Syn. alliance; connection
connection, whether of persons of things; union of persons in a company or society for some particular purpose
assorted:
a. Syn. varied; miscellaneous
varied; miscellaneous
assortment:
n. Syn. variety; conglomerate
variety; collection containing a variety of sorts of things
assume:
v. Syn. suppose; presume
suppose; presume; take on; bear
assumption:
n. Syn. hypothesis; supposition
something taken for accepted as true without proof; taking over or taking possession of
assurance:
n. Syn. certainty; confidence; insurance; guaranty
promise or pledge; certainty; self-confidence; freedom from doubt
assure:
v. Syn. solidify; guarantee; convince
solidify; guarantee; convince
assured:
a.
made sure; exhibiting confidence or authority; indubitable
astonish:
v. Syn. surprise; shock
surprise; shock
astound:
v. Syn. surprise; shock
affect with wonder; surprise; shock
astray:
a.
away from the correct path or direction, either in a literal or in a figurative sense; wandering
astronomer:
n.
a physicist who studies astronomy
astronomical:
a. Syn. celestial
enormously large or extensive; relating to astronomy
astronomy:
n.
branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and universe as a whole
athlete:
n.
sports man; one who contended for prize in public games
atlas:
n.
a bound volume of maps, charts, or tables
atmosphere:
n. Syn. air
air
atom:
n.
a tiny piece of anything; the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element
atomic:
a.
of or relating to or comprising atoms; immeasurably small
attach:
v. Syn. fasten; annex
fasten; annex; be in contact with
attachment:
n. Syn. preference; affection
a bond, as of affection or loyalty; fond regard; supplementary part; accessory
