Words to Know
1,500 useful English words from A to Z, each with a short meaning and a link to its full entry. A good place to build your vocabulary, prepare for an exam or keep learning English.
A
- abatementthe act of abating, or the state of being abated; a...
- abdicationthe act of disowning or disinheriting a child
- abnormalitythe state or quality of being abnormal; variation...
- abolitionthe act of abolishing; an annulling; abrogation. Synonyms...
- aboundto be full to overflowing; to bristle
- absolutionan absolving of sins from ecclesiastical penalties by an...
- absolveto set free, release or discharge (from obligations, debts...
- absorbedfully occupied with one's thoughts; engrossed
- absorbersomething that absorbs
- absorptionthe act or process of absorbing or of being absorbed as,
- absurditythat which is absurd; an absurd action; a logical...
- abysmalpertaining to, or resembling an abyss. Synonyms: unending...
- acceleratorone who, or that which, accelerates. Synonyms: gas pedal...
- accordanceagreement; harmony; conformity; compliance. Synonyms...
- accountableobliged, when called upon, to answer (for one’s deeds)...
- accuratetelling the truth or giving a true result; exact; not...
- accuratelyin an accurate manner; exactly; precisely; without error or...
- accusationthe act of accusing. Synonyms: allegation, assertion...
- accustomedfamiliar with something through repeated experience...
- acetonea colourless, volatile, flammable liquid ketone, (CH₃)₂CO...
- aciditythe quality or state of being acid
- acknowledgeto admit the knowledge of; to recognize as a fact or truth...
- acrobaticof or pertaining to an acrobat
- acrobaticsthe art of performing acrobatic gymnastic feats
- actina globular structural protein that polymerizes in a helical...
- activitythe state or quality of being active; activeness. Synonyms...
- actualitythe state of existing; existence
- acuitysharpness or acuteness, as of a needle, wit, etc. Synonyms...
- adequacythe quality of being sufficient, adequate or able to meet...
- adequatelyin an adequate manner
- adjournto postpone
- admissionthe act or practice of admitting. Synonyms: admittance...
- adobean unburnt brick dried in the sun. Synonyms: dobe, mudbrick
- adorationan act of religious worship
- adoreto worship. Synonyms: exalt, praise, glorify
- adverseunfavorable; antagonistic in purpose or effect; hostile...
- adviseto give advice to; to offer an opinion to, as worthy or...
- aerobicsa form of exercise, designed to enhance one's...
- affectingproducing or causing strong feelings and emotions....
- affiliationthe relationship resulting from affiliating one thing with...
- affinitya natural attraction or feeling of kinship to a person or...
- affluencean abundant flow or supply. Synonyms: ease, richdom
- afieldaway (from the home or starting point, physical or...
- afraidimpressed with fear or apprehension; in fear. Synonyms...
- afreshanew; again; once more. Synonyms: newly
- agaveany plant in the large, variable genus Agave of succulent...
- aggrievedangry or resentful due to unjust treatment
- agonistsomeone involved in a contest or battle (as in an agon)...
- agriculturethe art or science of cultivating the ground, including the...
- aheadat or towards the front; in the direction one is facing or...
- airwaythe trachea. Synonyms: trachea, windpipe
- albumin Ancient Rome, a white tablet or register on which the...
- alcoholany of a class of organic compounds (such as ethanol)...
- alcoholisma chronic disease caused by compulsive and uncontrollable...
- allegeto state under oath, to plead. Synonyms: plead
- alleleone of a number of alternative forms of the same gene...
- allergya disorder of the immune system causing adverse reactions...
- allowto let one have as a suitable share of something. Synonyms...
- almanaca book or table listing nautical, astronomical...
- alreadyprior to some specified time, either past, present, or...
- altercationan angry or heated dispute. Synonyms: argument, wrangle...
- alumnusa male pupil or student. Synonyms: alum, alumn, alumni
- amazedastonished or confounded with fear, surprise, or wonder...
- ambiguousopen to multiple interpretations. Synonyms: equivocal...
- ambivalencethe coexistence of opposing attitudes or feelings (such as...
- amiablefriendly; kind; sweet; gracious. Synonyms: likable
- amicableshowing friendliness or goodwill
- analogoushaving analogy, the status of an analogue; corresponding to...
- analyticsthe principles governing any of various forms of analysis....
- analyzeto subject to analysis
- anecdotalof the nature of or relating to an anecdote
- aneurysman abnormal blood-filled swelling of an artery or vein...
- anginaany of various kinds of pain, especially pain that is...
- angrilyin an angry manner; under the influence of anger. Synonyms...
- animationthe act of animating, or giving life or spirit. Synonyms...
- animean animated work that originated in Japan, regardless of...
- annexationaddition or incorporation of something, or territories that...
- announceto give public notice of, especially for the first time; to...
- annuallyonce every year without fail, yearly. Synonyms: perennially
- annularpertaining to, or having the form of, a ring: in the shape...
- anomalya deviation from a rule or from what is regarded as normal...
- anthraxan acute infectious disease of herbivores, especially sheep...
- anxiouslyin an anxious manner; with painful uncertainty; solicitously
- aperturea small or narrow opening, gap, slit, or hole. Synonyms...
- apneathe cessation of breathing, most often in reference to...
- apologyan expression of remorse or regret for having said or done...
- apostasythe renunciation of a belief or set of beliefs. Synonyms...
- appalledshocked, horrified by something unpleasant
- appearancethe act of appearing or coming into sight; the act of...
- appellatethat can be (legally) appealed to, especially of a court...
- appliedput into practical use
- appointto set, fix or determine (a time or place for something...
- approvingexpressing approbation; commending. Synonyms: approbative...
- aqueousof or relating to water
- arbitrarilyin an arbitrary manner
- archedcurved
- archerythe practice or sport of shooting arrows with a bow
- archivistone who is in charge of, or performs the task of creating...
- aristocratone of the aristocracy, nobility, or people of rank in a...
- arrangementthe act of arranging. Synonyms: configuration, constitution
- artworka painting, drawing, sculpture or other piece of creative...
- asparagusany of various perennial plants of the genus Asparagus...
- aspirationthe act of aspiring or ardently desiring; an ardent wish or...
- assemblagethe process of assembling or bringing together. Synonyms...
- assertionthe act of asserting; positive declaration or averment....
- assessorone who assesses a property for tax or insurance...
- assignmentthe act of assigning; the allocation of a job or a set of...
- associatedconnected with something or another person. Synonyms...
- asteroida naturally occurring solid object, which is smaller than a...
- astonishedamazed; surprised. Synonyms: shocked, speechless, amazed
- asymmetryan absence of symmetry or proportion between the parts of a...
- ateliera studio or workshop, especially for an artist, designer...
- atheismbelief that no deities exist (sometimes including rejection...
- atmosphericof, relating to, produced by, or coming from the atmosphere
- atolla type of island consisting of a ribbon reef that nearly or...
- atriuma central room or space in ancient Roman homes, open to the...
- attendeea person who is in attendance or in the audience of an...
- attenuationa gradual diminishing of strength
- attributionthe act of attributing something
- auralof or pertaining to the ear. Synonyms: auric, auditory
- authoritypower or right to make or enforce rules, give orders, or...
- autoimmuneof or pertaining to autoimmunity
- automatedmade automatic
- automationthe act or process of converting the controlling of a...
- autonomicacting or occurring involuntarily, without conscious control
- autonomythe right or condition of self-government; freedom to act...
- avenuea broad street, especially one bordered by trees or, in...
- aversionopposition or repugnance of mind; fixed dislike often...
- aviationthe art or science of making and flying aircraft
- ayatollaha religious leader in Twelverism
B
- bachelora person, especially a man, who is socially regarded as...
- backcountrya remote region; countryside that is relatively...
- backroomespecially, one that is only accessible to a privileged few...
- backstreetassociated with neighborhoods on back streets, often in...
- banalcommon in a boring way, to the point of being predictable...
- bandwidththe width, usually measured in hertz, of a frequency band
- banishto send (someone) away and forbid them from returning
- barbaricof or relating to a barbarian; uncivilized, uncultured or...
- baritonethe male voice between tenor and bass. Synonyms: bari
- barometeran instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure
- baronessthe wife of a baron
- basementa floor of a building below ground level
- bathtuba large container for holding water in which a person may...
- batsmana player of the batting side now on the field. Synonyms...
- bearishresembling or likened to a bear, typically in being rough...
- bedsidea position at the side of one's bed
- belatedaffected or overtaken by the lateness of the time; hence...
- believablecapable of being believed; credible. Synonyms: plausible
- believera person who believes; especially regarding religion....
- belittleto disparage, depreciate, or minimize the importance...
- benevolencedisposition to do good
- bereta type of round, brimless cap with a soft top and a...
- besetto assail or attack (someone) from all sides; to set about....
- bestsellera book or other product that has sold in large numbers
- betrayto deliver into the hands of an enemy by treachery or...
- betrayalthe act of betraying. Synonyms: perfidiousness, perfidy...
- bettaany fish of the genus Betta, especially Betta splendens...
- bewitchedunder a spell; subject to an act of witchcraft. Synonyms...
- biasedexhibiting bias; prejudiced. Synonyms: partial, prejudiced...
- bicarbonatethe univalent anion HCO₃⁻; any salt of carbonic acid in...
- bigotedhaving the characteristics of a bigot; strongly prejudiced...
- billionairesomebody whose wealth is at least one billion (10⁹)...
- birthplacethe location where a person or an animal was born....
- bitchyspiteful or malevolent; catty; malicious; unpleasant
- bitterlyin a bitter manner
- bitternessthe quality of having a bitter taste. Synonyms: acrimony...
- bittycontaining bits; fragmented
- blightedhaving caused to suffer a blight
- bloggera contributor to a blog (from weblog) or online journal....
- boardroomthe room where a group of people (especially the board of a...
- boldnessthe state of being bold; courage. Synonyms: face
- bookcasea piece of furniture for the storage and display of books....
- bootedwearing a boot or boots. Synonyms: bebooted
- bottomlesshaving no bottom. Synonyms: boundless, limitless, unbottomed
- boundarythe dividing line or location between two areas. Synonyms...
- bourgeoisiea class of citizens who were wealthier members of the third...
- boutiquea small shop, especially one that sells fashionable...
- boyhoodthe state or condition of being a boy
- boyishlike a stereotypical boy in appearance or demeanor
- brandingthe process in which a mark, usually a symbol or ornamental...
- breatheto draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the...
- breathlesshaving difficulty breathing; gasping
- briberythe act of giving an illegal payment (a bribe) to a person...
- brickworka structure, or portion of a structure, that is made out of...
- briefinga concise summary of a current situation
- brightnessthe quality of being bright
- broncoa horse of western North America that is wild or not fully...
- browserone who or which browses
- brushedroughened by rubbing with an abrasive brushes, especially...
- bumblebeeany of several species of large bee in the genus Bombus....
- burdensomecharacteristic of a burden; arduous or demanding. Synonyms...
- bureaucratan official who is part of a bureaucracy. Synonyms...
- burialthe act of burying; interment; placing remains into the...
- businessmana man in business, one who works at a commercial...
- buttercupany of many herbs, of the genus Ranunculus, having yellow...
- buyera person who makes one or more purchases. Synonyms...
- buyoutthe acquisition of a controlling interest in a business or...
- bystandera person who, although present at some event, does not take...
C
- cabineta storage closet either separate from, or built into, a...
- calciumthe chemical element (symbol Ca) with atomic number 20: a...
- calculateto determine the value of something or the solution to...
- calculationthe act or process of calculating. Synonyms: computation...
- calculuscalculation; computation. Synonyms: ciphering, reckoning...
- calibrateto check or adjust by comparison with a standard. Synonyms...
- calibrationthe act of calibrating something
- callousemotionally hardened; unfeeling and indifferent to the...
- camaraderiea close friendship in a group of friends or teammates....
- campsitea place where one or more tents may be pitched for an...
- candidacythe state of being a candidate; candidateship
- capitalisma socio-economic system based on private ownership of...
- carefullysorrowfully
- caregivera carer; a person who looks after another person. Synonyms...
- carersomeone who regularly looks after another person, either as...
- carnivorousof, or relating to carnivores, or the taxonomic order...
- cartilagea usually translucent and somewhat elastic, dense...
- cartoonistone who creates a cartoon or strip cartoon
- cashewany tree of the genus Anacardium. Synonyms: acajou
- caterera person employed to obtain and maintain the storage of...
- caughtof the method of being out in which the striker hits the...
- causationthe act of causing. Synonyms: causality
- cautioususing or exercising caution; careful; tentative. Synonyms...
- cavingthe recreational sport of exploring caves
- cavitya hollow area within the body. Synonyms: caries
- celeba celebrity; a famous person, a one who is celebrated
- celloa large unfretted stringed instrument of the violin family...
- censoredhaving had objectionable content removed
- centrallyin a central manner or situation; at, to, through or from...
- cerebralof or relating to the brain, cerebrum, or cerebral cortex....
- certainlyin a way which is certain; with certainty. Synonyms...
- certifyto attest to (a fact) as the truth. Synonyms: attest...
- changersomeone or something who changes things
- charitablepertaining to charity. Synonyms: eleemosynary
- checkereddivided into a grid of squares of alternating colours or...
- cheeryin a good mood, happy, cheerful
- cheetaha distinctive member (Acinonyx jubatus) of the cat family...
- childbirththe fact or action of giving birth to a child, as the...
- childlessnot having any children. Synonyms: babyless, childrenless...
- chlorideany binary compound of chlorine and another element or...
- chorizoa spicy Spanish sausage flavoured with paprika, often...
- chromatina complex of DNA, RNA and proteins within the cell nucleus...
- churchyarda patch of land adjoining a church, often used as a...
- cideran alcoholic, often sparkling (carbonated) beverage made...
- cirrhosisa chronic disease of the liver caused by damage from toxins...
- citadela strong fortress that sits high above a city. Synonyms...
- citizena resident of a city or town, especially one with legally...
- clandestinedone or kept in secret, sometimes to conceal an illicit or...
- claritythe state or measure of being clear, either in appearance...
- classicallyin a classical manner; according to the manner of classical...
- classifyto identify by or divide into classes; to categorize....
- cleanupthe act of cleaning or tidying something
- clearlyin a clear manner. Synonyms: expressly, unambiguously...
- clergya body of persons, such as priests, who are trained and...
- clienta customer, a buyer or receiver of goods or services....
- closedmade impassable. Synonyms: close, shut
- clubhouseany building used by a club for meetings or social...
- cluelesswithout any clues or hints
- clunkyungainly; awkward; inelegant; cumbersome
- codexan early manuscript book, especially one bound in the...
- coerceto restrain by force, especially by law or authority; to...
- cognitionthe process of knowing, of acquiring knowledge and...
- cognizantaware; fully informed; having understanding of a fact
- collectiona set of items or amount of material procured, gathered or...
- colonoscopythe examination of the colon using a colonoscope
- colorationthe act or art of coloring
- colossalextremely large or on a great scale. Synonyms: enormous...
- colossusa statue of gigantic size. The name was especially applied...
- columna solid upright structure designed usually to support a...
- comedianan entertainer who performs in a humorous manner...
- comicaloriginally, relating to comedy. Synonyms: comic, comedial...
- comicallyin a comical manner
- commandanta commanding officer, usually of a specific force or...
- commandmenta divinely ordained command, especially one of the Ten...
- commandoa small fighting force specially trained for making quick...
- commentarya series of comments or annotations; especially, a book of...
- comparisonthe act of comparing or the state or process of being...
- compensateto do (something good) after (something bad) happens....
- competeto be in battle or in a rivalry with another for the same...
- compilationthe act or process of compiling or gathering together from...
- complacencya feeling of contented self-satisfaction, especially when...
- completelyin a complete manner; thoroughly. Synonyms: fully, totally...
- complyto yield assent; to accord; to acquiesce, agree, consent...
- composeto make something by merging parts. Synonyms: constitute...
- composurecalmness of mind or temperament. Synonyms: coolness...
- compressionan increase in density; the act of compressing, or the...
- compulsionan irrational need or irresistible urge to perform some...
- concealmentthe practice of keeping secrets
- concedeto yield or suffer; to surrender; to grant. Synonyms...
- conceptualof, or relating to concepts or mental conception. Synonyms...
- conclusionthe end, finish, close or last part of something. Synonyms...
- condemnto strongly criticise or denounce; to excoriate. Synonyms...
- condensera device designed to condense a gas into a liquid, either...
- conductorone who conducts or leads; a guide; a director
- conduita pipe or channel for conveying water, etc
- confessto admit to the truth, particularly in the context of sins...
- configureto set up or arrange something in such a way that it is...
- confinementthe act of confining or the state of being confined....
- conflictingfighting; contending; in conflict
- conjoinedof persons (conjoined twins) or things: joined together...
- conquerto defeat in combat; to subjugate. Synonyms: overrun
- consolationthe act or example of consoling; the condition of being...
- constantlywith steadfastness; with resolve; in loyalty, faithfully....
- consumerisma materialistic attachment to possessions with a heavy use...
- contentmentthe state or degree of being contented or satisfied
- continuouswithout stopping; without a break, cessation, or...
- continuuma continuous series or whole, no part of which is...
- contradictto deny the truth or validity of (a statement or...
- conventiona meeting or gathering
- convocationthe act of calling or assembling by summons
- coolanta medium, usually fluid, used to draw heat from an object
- cooperateto work or act together, especially for a common purpose or...
- cooperationthe act of cooperating. Synonyms: compliance, partnership
- correctnessfreedom from error
- corvettea flush-decked warship of the 17th-18th centuries having a...
- cosmologythe study of the physical universe, its structure...
- councillora member of a council. Synonyms: councilman, councilmember...
- courageousof a person, displaying or possessing courage. Synonyms...
- courtroomthe room where a judge presides over hearings and trials...
- creditora person to whom a debt is owed
- credoa statement of a belief or a summary statement of a whole...
- cricketera person who plays cricket. Synonyms: cricketeer
- criteriona standard, test, or requirement by which individual things...
- criticismthe act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or...
- crossbowa mechanised weapon, based on the bow and arrow, that...
- crucifixa wooden structure used for crucifixions, as by the Romans....
- crypta cave or cavern. Synonyms: vault, tomb, sepulchre
- cucumbera vine in the gourd family, Cucumis sativus. Synonyms...
- culpritthe person or thing at fault for a problem or crime
- cultivateto grow plants, notably crops
- culturalpertaining to culture
- culturallyin a cultural way
- culturedlearned in the ways of civilized society; civilized...
- cumulativeincorporating all current and previous data up to the...
- curricularof, relating to, or following a curriculum
- curriculumthe set of courses, coursework, and content offered at a...
- cursoryhasty or superficial. Synonyms: fleeting, swift, express
- custodythe legal right to take care of something or somebody...
- customera habitual patron, regular purchaser, returning client; a...
- cutenessthe state of being cute (endearingly attractive). Synonyms...
- cutiea cute person or animal
- cyberspacea world of information accessed through the Internet....
- cynicalof or relating to the belief that human actions are...
- cytoplasmthe contents of a cell except for the nucleus. It includes...
D
- dearlyin a dear or precious manner
- decadea group, set, or series of ten , particularly. Synonyms...
- deceitfuldeliberately misleading or cheating
- deceiveto trick or mislead. Synonyms: beglammer, counterfeit, catch
- decentlyin a decent manner. Synonyms: correctly, modestly...
- deceptivelikely or attempting to deceive. Synonyms: misleading...
- decisivehaving the power or quality of deciding a question or...
- declarationan emphatic or formal act of saying, telling or asserting...
- defamationthe act of injuring another person's reputation by any...
- defenselesslacking any form of defense; vulnerable; open to attack....
- defuseto remove the fuse from (e.g. a bomb). Synonyms: de-escalate
- dehydrationthe act or process of removing water from something....
- delicacythe quality of being delicate. Synonyms: ambrosia
- deliverancethe act of setting free or extricating from danger...
- demographythe study of the characteristics of human populations...
- demolishto destroy (buildings, etc.), especially in a planned or...
- demonstrateto show how to use (something)
- denominatorthe number or expression written below the line in a...
- dentista medical doctor who specializes in teeth
- deportationthe act of deporting or exiling, or the state of being...
- depositorya place where something is deposited, as for storage...
- depota storage facility, in particular, a warehouse. Synonyms...
- descentan instance of descending; act of coming down
- desertionthe act of deserting
- deserveto be entitled to, as a result of past actions; to be...
- designationan act or instance of designating. Synonyms: indication
- desperationthe act of despairing or becoming desperate; a giving up of...
- detailinga thorough description or explanation
- detaineesomeone who is detained, especially in custody or...
- determineto set the boundaries or limits of. Synonyms: find, judge...
- deterrencethe act of deterring, or the state of being deterred....
- detonateto explode, blow up. Synonyms: blast, fulminate, thunder
- detonationan explosion or sudden report made by the...
- detrituspieces of rock broken off by ice, glacier, or erosion
- devastationthe act of devastating, or the state of being devastated; a...
- developera person or entity engaged in the creation or improvement...
- deviouscunning or deceiving, not straightforward or honest, not...
- devotionthe act or state of devoting or being devoted; a feeling of...
- diarrheaa gastrointestinal disorder characterized by frequent and...
- dichotomya separation or division into two; a distinction that...
- dictatoran authoritarian leader of a country, nation, or government
- dictatorialof or pertaining to a dictator. Synonyms: bossy and arrogant
- diligencesteady application; industry; careful work involving...
- diligentperforming with industrious concentration; hard-working and...
- dinersomeone who dines. Synonyms: dining car, restaurant car, pub
- dingydark, dull. Synonyms: drab, gloomy, dreary
- dinosaurthose animals of the clade Dinosauria that existed during...
- dioxideany oxide containing two oxygen atoms in each molecule....
- disapprovalthe act of disapproving; condemnation. Synonyms: censure...
- disapproveto condemn; to consider wrong or inappropriate; used with of
- disarmingcharming; likely to put one at ease
- disbandto break up or (cause to) cease to exist; to disperse
- discernmentthe act of distinguishing between things
- disciplinedpossessing mental discipline
- discreetrespectful of privacy or secrecy; exercising caution in...
- discussionconversation or debate concerning a particular topic....
- disgracefulbringing or warranting disgrace; shameful. Synonyms...
- disgruntledin a dissatisfied, frustrated, or upset mood; in a bad...
- disgustedfilled with disgust
- dishonestnot honest; shoddy. Synonyms: roguish
- disjointednot connected, coherent, or continuous. Synonyms...
- disloyalnot loyal, without loyalty. Synonyms: faithless...
- dismissto discharge; to end the employment or service of....
- dispersalthe act or result of dispersing or scattering; dispersion
- dissectionthe act of dissecting
- dissipationthe act of dissipating or dispersing; a state of dispersion...
- distillerya place where distillation takes place, especially the...
- distinguishto recognize someone or something as different from others...
- distraughtdeeply hurt, saddened, or worried; incapacitated by...
- distressedanxious or uneasy. Synonyms: distraught, heartsore, pained
- distributeto divide into portions and dispense. Synonyms: allot...
- divergencethe state or degree of being divergent: of diverging....
- divinationthe act of divining; a foreseeing or foretelling of future...
- docileready to accept instruction or direction; obedient...
- dockyarda place where ships are repaired or outfitted
- doctrinea belief or tenet, especially about philosophical or...
- dodgyevasive and shifty. Synonyms: shaky, flaky, chancy
- dominancethe state of being dominant; of prime importance; supremacy
- donorone who makes a donation. Synonyms: donater, donator
- downtimetime lost due to the failure of some system or machinery...
- dreamerone who dreams
- dressagethe schooling of a horse. Synonyms: flatwork, training...
- driftwoodfloating wood that drifts with the current of a body of...
- dropoutsomeone who has left an educational institution without...
- durationan amount of time or a particular time interval
- dynastya series of rulers or dynasts from one family. Synonyms...
- dystrophya wasting of body tissues, of either genetic origin or due...
E
- eagernessthe state or quality of being eager; ardent desire
- earedhaving ears (of a specified type)
- earnestlyin an earnest manner; being very sincere; putting forth...
- earthyresembling dirt or soil (i.e. earth). Synonyms: terreous
- educatedhaving attained a level of higher education, such as a...
- efficiencythe extent to which a resource is used for the intended...
- effigya dummy or other crude representation of a person, group or...
- electoratethe collective people of a country, state, or electoral...
- electriciana tradesperson who installs, repairs and maintains...
- electrolytea substance that, in solution or when molten, ionizes and...
- elegancegrace, refinement, and beauty in movement, appearance, or...
- eliminationthe act of eliminating, expelling or throwing off
- eloquencethe quality of artistry and persuasiveness in speech or...
- embarkto go aboard a craft or vessel for transportation....
- embarrassedhaving a feeling of shameful discomfort. Synonyms: abashed...
- emblematicserving as, or relating to a symbol, emblem or illustration...
- embryoin the reproductive cycle, the stage after the...
- emergeto come into view. Synonyms: come forth, come to light...
- emigrateto leave the country in which one lives, especially one's...
- empatheticshowing empathy for others, recognizing their feelings....
- emperorthe male monarch or ruler of an empire
- emphasisspecial weight or forcefulness given to something...
- emphysemaan abnormal accumulation of air or other gas in tissues...
- employeea person who provides labor to a company or another person....
- employmentthe occupation or work for which one is used, and often...
- enactto make (a bill) into law. Synonyms: act out, perform
- enchantmentthe act of enchanting or the feeling of being enchanted....
- enclosuresomething that is enclosed, i.e. inserted into a letter or...
- endowmentsomething with which a person or thing is endowed....
- endureto continue or carry on, despite obstacles or hardships; to...
- enforcerone who enforces. Synonyms: policeman
- engravingthe practice of incising a design onto a hard surface, by...
- enhancementan improvement or supplement that tends to increase a sense...
- enhancersomething that enhances
- enlargementan act or instance of making something larger
- enrichto enhance. Synonyms: increment, raise, up
- enrollto enter (a name, etc.) in a register, roll or list....
- enrollmentthe act of enrolling or the state of being enrolled
- entomologythe scientific study of insects, and (informal) of other...
- entrapmentthe state of being entrapped
- enzymea biomolecule that catalyses a biological chemical...
- eponymousof, relating to, or being the person or entity after which...
- equitablemarked by or having equity. Synonyms: disinterested...
- eradicationthe act of plucking up by the roots; an uprooting or...
- eraserone who erases. Synonyms: rubber, india rubber, bungee
- ergonomicsthe science of the design of equipment, especially so as to...
- eruptto eject something violently (such as lava or water, as...
- eruptiona violent ejection, such as the spurting out of lava from a...
- escalateto increase (something) in extent or intensity; to...
- especialexceptional in importance or significance; special
- especiallyin a special manner; specially. Synonyms: in particular...
- essentiallyin essence: by nature. Synonyms: inherently, intrinsically...
- estimatora person who estimates, especially one who estimates costs
- estrogenany of a group of steroids that are secreted by the ovaries...
- eternityexistence without end, infinite time. Synonyms: all time...
- ethylenethe common name for the organic chemical compound ethene....
- eugenicsa social philosophy or practice which advocates the...
- evaluateto draw conclusions from examining; to assess; to appraise....
- evaporationthe process of a liquid converting to the gaseous state
- evocativethat evokes (brings to mind) a memory, mood, idea, feeling...
- excavationthe act of excavating, or of making hollow, by cutting...
- excessivelyto an excessive degree. Synonyms: inordinately...
- exciteto stir the emotions of; to cause to feel excitement....
- excitementthe state of being excited (emotionally aroused). Synonyms...
- excrementhuman and non-human animal solid waste excreted from the...
- exertto make use of, to apply, especially of something...
- exertionan expenditure of physical or mental effort
- exhaustedvery tired; zonked (out). Synonyms: depleted
- exhaustionthe point of complete depletion, of the state of being used...
- expansea wide stretch, usually of sea, sky, or land
- expectancyexpectation or anticipation; the state of expecting...
- expelto eject. Synonyms: drive away, drive out, force out
- explanatoryintended to serve as an explanation. Synonyms: epexegetic
- explorationthe process of exploring
- explosiona violent release of energy (sometimes mechanical, nuclear...
- expressionthe action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc
- extinctionthe action of making or becoming extinct; annihilation
- extortionthe practice of extorting money or other property by the...
- extractora machine for clearing combs of honey
- extraneousnot belonging to, or dependent upon, a thing; without or...
- extremismextreme ideas or actions, primarily in politics or religion
- extremitythe most extreme or furthest point of something. Synonyms...
- extrusiona manufacturing process where a billet of material is...
F
- fabricateto form into a whole by uniting its parts; to construct; to...
- factiona group of people, especially within a political...
- faintlyin a faint manner; very quietly or lightly
- fairnessthe property of being fair or equitable. Synonyms: equity...
- falselyin a false manner. Synonyms: false, dishonestly, falsefully
- familiaritythe state of being extremely friendly; intimacy
- famouslyin a celebrated manner. Synonyms: notably, notoriously, well
- fanaticismthe characteristic or practice of being a fanatic
- fanciedexisting only in the fancy (“imagination”) or by social...
- fancifulimaginative or fantastic; ignoring reality. Synonyms...
- fantasizeto indulge in fantasy; to imagine things only possible in...
- fatallyin a deadly manner; lethally. Synonyms: mortally
- fatefulmomentous, significant, setting or sealing one’s fate....
- fatiguedtired; weary. Synonyms: bleareyed, bleary, bleary-eyed
- faultyhaving or displaying faults; not perfect; not adequate or...
- fearlesswithout fear. Synonyms: frightless, brave, courageous
- fearsomefrightening, especially in appearance
- fecalof or relating to feces. Synonyms: stercoraceous
- fedoraa felt hat with a fairly low, creased crown with a brim...
- femura thighbone
- ferociousmarked by extreme and violent energy. Synonyms: fierce...
- fetusan unborn or unhatched vertebrate showing signs of the...
- feudalisma social system based on personal ownership of resources...
- fictionalinvented, as opposed to real. Synonyms: imaginary...
- fictitiousinvented; contrived. Synonyms: imaginary, invented...
- filamenta fine thread or wire
- filmmakingthe activity of preparing edited video works, formerly...
- filtrationthe act or process of filtering; the mechanical separation...
- finalizeto make final or firm; to finish or complete. Synonyms...
- finallyat the end or conclusion; ultimately. Synonyms: eventually...
- firesidethe area near a domestic fire or hearth
- firestorma fire whose intensity is greatly increased by inrushing...
- fisheryfishing: the catching, processing and marketing of fish or...
- fjorda long, narrow, deep inlet between cliffs
- flappythat flaps
- flattento make something flat or flatter
- flatteredin a positive mood because of a comment or action which...
- fleshyof, related to, or resembling flesh. Synonyms: corpulent...
- flirtyflirting, or seeming to flirt. Synonyms: flirtatious
- floodedfilled with water from rain or rivers. Synonyms: inundated
- flutteringrapid back-and-forth or up-and-down waving or oscillation...
- flyovera low-level flight, especially of military aircraft, of a...
- flywheela rotating mass used to maintain the speed of a machine...
- focuseddirecting all one's efforts towards achieving a particular...
- foggyobscured by mist or fog; unclear; hazy
- folderan organizer that papers are kept in, usually with an index...
- foliagethe leaves of plants. Synonyms: leafage
- fondlyin a fond manner; affectionately; tenderly
- foolishnessthe state of being foolish. Synonyms: imprudence, folly...
- footballerone who plays association football. Synonyms: football...
- forerunnera runner at the front or ahead
- forewordan introductory section preceding the main text of a book...
- forfeiturea legal action whereby a person loses all interest in the...
- forgedfake (as documents); falsified
- forgiveto pardon (someone); to waive any negative feeling towards...
- forkedthat splits into two or more directions, or parts....
- formallyin a formal manner
- formerlyat some time in the past. Synonyms: at one time, already...
- formulaany mathematical rule expressed symbolically. Synonyms...
- forsaketo abandon, to give up, to leave (permanently), to renounce...
- fortifyto give power, strength, or vigour to (oneself or someone...
- fortunatelyin a fortunate manner. Synonyms: auspiciously, luckily...
- framedhaving, or enclosed in, a frame. Synonyms: framed up
- freshnessthe state or quality of being fresh. Synonyms: verdure
- frightento cause to feel fear; to scare; to cause to feel alarm or...
- frightenedafraid; suffering from fear
- frighteningcausing fear; or capable of causing fear; scary. Synonyms...
- frontagethe front part of a property or building that faces the...
- frozenhaving undergone the process of freezing; in ice form
- frugalcareful or wise in expenditure; avoiding waste. Synonyms...
- furiousfeeling great anger; raging; violent. Synonyms: fierce...
- futileincapable of producing results, useless; doomed not to be...
- futuristicof technology, a concept, etc, so far advanced as to appear...
G
- gameplaythe totality of player experiences during a game, such as...
- gammathe third letter of the Greek alphabet (Γ, γ), preceded by...
- gaseousrelating to, or existing as gas (matter in an intermediate...
- gatekeepera person who guards or monitors passage through a gate
- gatherera person who gathers things
- generalizedmade more general, less specialized
- generallypopularly or widely. Synonyms: commonly, generically, always
- generationthe act of creating something or bringing something into...
- generousnoble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind...
- genialfriendly and cheerful; enlivening
- gestationthe period of time during which an animal or human...
- glamoroushaving glamour; stylish, attractive
- glaucomaan eye disease or disorder that is defined as a...
- gloriousexhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy...
- goalkeepera designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing...
- gobleta drinking vessel with a foot and stem. Synonyms: chalice
- goldfisha type of small fish, Carassius auratus, typically...
- golfersomeone who plays golf
- governmentthe body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to...
- graduallyin a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly....
- grandchilda child of someone's child. Synonyms: grandbairn, grandkid...
- grandmothera mother of someone's parent. Synonyms: abuela, baba, babcia
- granularconsisting of, or resembling, granules or grains. Synonyms...
- grapplingan act in which something is grappled or grappled with....
- gratuitousgiven freely; unearned. Synonyms: uncalled-for, free, gratis
- greetinga conventional phrase used to start a letter or...
- groundednot allowed to fly. Synonyms: prudent, reasonable, sensible
- gruesomerepellently frightful and shocking; ghastly, horrific....
- guaranteedmade certain; promised. Synonyms: gtd
- guarantora person, company, or organization that provides a...
- guessworkan estimate, judgment or opinion made by guessing, from...
- guitaristsomeone who plays a guitar. Synonyms: plank spanker...
- gunnerythe science of guns and gunfire, including aspects of...
- gustoenthusiasm; enjoyment, vigor
- gypsuma mineral consisting of hydrated calcium sulphate. When...
H
- habitationthe act of inhabiting; state of inhabiting or dwelling, or...
- hairedbearing one's own hair as grown and yet attached; neither...
- hallowedconsecrated or sanctified; sacred, holy. Synonyms...
- hastilyin a hasty manner; quickly or hurriedly
- hatcherya (commercial) facility where eggs, especially those of...
- hazardousrisky; dangerous; with the nature of a hazard. Synonyms...
- hazelnutthe fruit of the hazel, especially of... Synonyms: cob...
- hazingan initiation or behavior that involves humiliation...
- headlinerthe headlining band or performer at a concert or similar...
- headmastera male headteacher. Synonyms: principal
- heartacheemotional distress or pain, often caused by a loved one or...
- heartlesswithout feeling, emotion, or concern for others; uncaring...
- heavilywith a great weight
- heightento make high; to raise higher; to elevate
- heiressa woman who has a right of inheritance or who stands to...
- helplesslywithout protection or assistance
- hemispherehalf of the celestial sphere, as divided by either the...
- hemorrhagicof, relating to, or producing hemorrhage
- henceforthfrom now on; from this time on. Synonyms: from now on...
- herbaceousnot woody, lacking lignified tissues
- hermita religious recluse; someone who lives alone for religious...
- hexagonalhaving six edges, or having a cross-section in the form of...
- highlyin a high or esteemed manner
- hijaba traditional headscarf worn by Muslim women, covering the...
- hivesitchy, swollen, red areas of the skin which can appear...
- holinessthe state or condition of being holy. Synonyms: sacrality...
- homemademade at home. Synonyms: self-made, homebrew, handmade
- homesickmissing one's home and family very much when away; nostalgic
- homogeneousof the same kind; alike, similar. Synonyms: invariable, of...
- homologousin corresponding proportion
- hopelesslyin a manner showing no hope
- hornedhaving horns. Synonyms: cornigerous
- hotela large town house or mansion; a grand private residence...
- housematesomeone living in the same house. Synonyms: flatmate...
- housewifea woman whose main employment is homemaking, maintaining...
- humiliationthe act of humiliating or humbling someone; abasement of...
- humilitythe characteristic of being humble; humbleness in character...
- hummingbirdany of various small American birds in the family...
- hungryaffected by hunger; having the physical need for food....
- hurtfultending to impair or damage; injurious; occasioning loss or...
- husbandrythe occupation or work of a husbandman or farmer; the...
- hydraulicsthe engineering science that deals with practical...
- hydrogenthe lightest chemical element (symbol H), with an atomic...
- hydrolysisa chemical process of decomposition involving the splitting...
- hyperboledeliberate overstatement, particularly extreme...
- hyperbolicof or relating to hyperbole. Synonyms: exaggerative
- hypnosisa trancelike state, artificially induced, in which a person...
- hypocrisythe contrivance of a false appearance of virtue or...
- hypothermiaabnormally low body temperature; specifically, below 35...
I
- icinga sweet, often creamy and thick glaze made primarily of...
- idealisticof or pertaining to an idealist or to idealism
- ideallyin an ideal way; perfectly. Synonyms: in an ideal world
- idioma manner of speaking, a mode of expression peculiar to a...
- igniteto set fire to (something), to light (something). Synonyms...
- ignitionthe act of igniting. Synonyms: inflammation
- ignoreto deliberately not listen or pay attention to. Synonyms...
- iguanaa green iguana (Iguana iguana), a large tropical American...
- illogicalcontrary to logic; lacking sense or sound reasoning....
- illustriousadmired, distinguished, respected, or well-known. Synonyms...
- imaginationthe image-making power of the mind; the act of mentally...
- imaginativehaving a lively or creative imagination
- imbalancethe property of not being in balance
- imitationthe act of imitating. Synonyms: copying, replication
- immigrationthe act of immigrating; the passing or coming into a...
- immunologythe branch of medicine that concerns the body's immune...
- impartto give or bestow (e.g. a quality or property). Synonyms...
- impassionedfilled with intense emotion or passion; fervent
- impeccableperfect, without faults, flaws or errors. Synonyms: flawless
- impedeto get in the way of; to hinder. Synonyms: hinder
- impersonateto pretend to be (a different person); to assume the...
- importancethe quality or condition of being important or worthy of...
- impossiblynot possibly; in an impossible manner
- impotencepowerlessness; incapacity. Synonyms: weakness, helplessness
- impracticalnot practical; impracticable
- impressivemaking, or tending to make, a positive impression; having...
- improprietythe condition of being improper. Synonyms: dishonour...
- improviseto make something up or invent it as one goes on; to...
- inabilitylack of the ability to do something; incapability....
- inaccuracythe property of being inaccurate; lack of accuracy....
- incapacitythe lack of a capacity; an inability
- inceptionthe creation or beginning of something; the establishment
- inclinationa physical tilt or bend. Synonyms: incline, inclining...
- inclusiveincluding (almost) everything within its scope. Synonyms...
- incrediblyin an incredible manner; not to be believed. Synonyms...
- incubatorany apparatus used to maintain environmental conditions...
- indoorsituated in, or designed to be used in, or carried on...
- induceto lead by persuasion or influence; incite or prevail upon....
- inequalitya condition or state (of social, cultural, or legal...
- inevitablyin a manner that is impossible to avoid or prevent....
- infamoushaving a bad reputation; disreputable; notorious...
- infamythe state of being infamous. Synonyms: disgrace, dishonor...
- infancythe earliest period of childhood (crawling rather than...
- infantilepertaining to infants. Synonyms: juvenile, puerile, babish
- infarctionthe process which causes an infarct
- inflictto thrust upon; to impose. Synonyms: exact, fetch, visit
- influxa flow inward or into something; a coming in. Synonyms...
- informallyin an irregular or informal manner; without the usual...
- ingeniousof a person, displaying genius, ingenuity or brilliance...
- ingenuitythe ability to solve difficult problems in original...
- inhabitedhaving inhabitants; lived in. Synonyms: peopled, populated...
- inhibitionthe act of inhibiting
- inhumanof or pertaining to inhumanity and the indifferently cruel...
- injectionthe act of injecting, or something that is injected....
- inninga period of play in which members of a visiting baseball...
- inoperableincapable of being successfully operated on. Synonyms...
- inquisitiveeager to acquire knowledge; acquisitive. Synonyms: inquiring
- insanitythe state of being insane; madness. Synonyms: bedlamism...
- insecuritya lack of security; uncertainty. Synonyms: insecureness...
- insensitiveexpressing or feeling little or no concern, care...
- insidera person who has special knowledge about the inner workings...
- insidiouscausing harm in a stealthy, often gradual, manner....
- insolvencythe condition of being insolvent; the state or condition of...
- inspectionthe act of examining something, often closely. Synonyms...
- inspectora person employed to inspect something
- inspiredhaving excellence through inspiration
- instigateto bring about by urging or encouraging. Synonyms: foment...
- instinctiverelated to or prompted by instinct
- institutiona long-established organization or type of organization...
- insurgencyrebellion; revolt; the state of being insurgent
- intactleft complete or whole; not touched, defiled, sullied, or...
- integera number that is not a fraction; an element... Synonyms...
- intellectthe faculty of thinking, judging, abstract reasoning, and...
- interceptoranyone or anything that intercepts something else
- interfaithinvolving members of different religions. Synonyms...
- interferonany of a group of glycoproteins, produced by the immune...
- internalof or situated on the inside. Synonyms: intrinsic...
- internallyin an internal manner; within or inside of external limits...
- interpretera person or thing that interprets the meaning of......
- intimidateto make timid or afraid; to cause to feel fear or...
- intoxicatedstupefied by alcohol, drunk
- intractablenot tractable; not able to be managed, controlled, governed...
- intrepidfearless; bold; brave. Synonyms: fearless, unafraid...
- intricatelyin an intricate manner; with involution or infoldings; with...
- intrusionthe forcible inclusion or entry of an external group or...
- invaderone who invades a region. Synonyms: assailant, encroacher
- invalidateto make invalid (especially in to contract law). Synonyms...
- invariablyevery time; always, without change and without exception....
- investigateto inquire into or study in order to ascertain facts or...
- investora person who invests money in order to make a profit
- invitationthe act of inviting; solicitation; the requesting of a...
- invocationthe act or form of calling for the assistance or presence...
- ironiccharacterized by or constituting (any kind of) irony....
- ironicallyin an ironic manner; in a way displaying irony
- irrefutableundeniable; unable to be disproved or refuted. Synonyms...
- irritablecapable of being irritated. Synonyms: atrabilious...
- irritationthe act of irritating or annoying. Synonyms: pain in the...
- islandera person who lives on an island. Synonyms: insular
- isleta small island. Synonyms: eyot, holm
J
- jammerany device used to jam radio reception. Synonyms: Animal...
- jealousya state of being jealous; a jealous attitude. Synonyms...
- jeopardizeto put in jeopardy, to threaten
- jokinglyin a joking manner
- journalistthe keeper of a personal journal, who writes in it...
- joyousfull of joy; happy. Synonyms: blissome, blissy, blithe
- justifiablyin a justifiable manner; with justification
- justifiedhaving a justification
- justifyto provide an acceptable explanation for. Synonyms...
K
L
- lacrossea sport played on a field between two opposing teams using...
- lacticof, relating to, or derived from milk
- lagoona shallow body of water separated from deeper sea by a bar
- landlockedof a country, region, etc., surrounded by land (having no...
- larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property as an attempt to...
- largelyin a widespread or large manner. Synonyms: by and large...
- larvaan early stage of growth for insects and some amphibians...
- lawmakerone who makes or enacts laws
- leakagean act of leaking, or something that leaks
- learnerone who is learning; one receiving instruction
- leasinga lie; the act of lying, falsehood
- lecturera person who gives lectures, especially as a profession
- legibleclear enough to be read; readable, particularly of...
- legislateto pass laws (including the amending or repeal of existing...
- legislatorespecially a member of a legislative body. Synonyms...
- legitimizeto make legitimate. Synonyms: legitimate
- leukemiaany of a class of types of cancer affecting the blood...
- lexicalconcerning the vocabulary, words, sentences or morphemes of...
- librarianthe keeper, manager of a library. Synonyms: library-keeper
- licensedhaving been issued with a licence (by the required...
- lifelongextending for the entire duration of life
- ligamenta band of strong tissue that connects bones to other bones
- ligandsuch an entity that binds to a central metal atom to form a...
- limitinga limitation
- limitlesswithout limits in extent, size, or quantity. Synonyms...
- lineupa physical or photographic queue of people allegedly...
- lingerieunderwear or nightclothes (typically women's), especially...
- linkagea mechanical device that connects things. Synonyms...
- linkedconnected, either with links, or as if with links
- literallywithout overstatement or understatement, or false or...
- livelihooda means of providing the necessities of life for oneself...
- livestockfarm animals; animals domesticated for cultivation....
- loatheto detest, hate, or revile (someone or something)....
- locationa particular point or place in physical space. Synonyms: a...
- logicalin agreement with the principles of logic. Synonyms...
- logisticsthe process of planning, implementing, and controlling the...
- lonerone who is alone, lacking or avoiding the company of...
- looselyin a loose manner. Synonyms: -ish, about, all but
- lottoa game of chance similar to bingo
- loudlyin a loud manner; at a high volume. Synonyms: loud
- lubricanta substance used to reduce friction between objects or...
- lumenin the International System of Units, the derived unit of...
- lumpyfull of lumps, not smooth, uneven
- lymphomaa malignant tumor that arises in the lymph nodes or in...
M
- magicallyin a magical manner; by magic, or as if by magic
- magistratea judicial officer with limited authority to administer and...
- magnatepowerful industrialist; captain of industry
- magnetoa small magnetic dynamo, especially one that provides power...
- mailboxa collection point for mail intended for onward delivery, a...
- maintenanceactions performed to keep some machine or system...
- makeovera major change in the use of something, or in the...
- maleficentharmful or evil in intent or effect. Synonyms: maleficient...
- malevolenthaving or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others....
- maliciousintending to do harm; characterized by spite and malice....
- mandiblethe jaw or a jawbone, especially the lower jawbone in...
- manhuntan organized search for a criminal or enemy
- mannedoperated by, performed by, or transporting a person...
- mantisany of various large insects of the order Mantodea that...
- marginallyin a marginal manner, or to a marginal extent; barely...
- matermother
- materiallyin a material manner; with regard to physical things or...
- meaningfulhaving meaning, significant. Synonyms: meaning
- meaninglesslacking meaning. Synonyms: nonsensical, senseless...
- measlesan acute and highly contagious disease which often afflicts...
- measurementthe act of measuring. Synonyms: mensuration, measuring
- melaninany of a group of naturally occurring dark pigments...
- melatonina hormone, related to serotonin, that is secreted by the...
- meltdownan act or process of melting. Synonyms: crash, melty...
- meningitisinflammation of the meninges, characterized by headache...
- mentallyin a mental manner; an idea thought out in one's mind, as...
- menthola cyclic monoterpene alcohol; the major component of the...
- mercifulshowing mercy. Synonyms: pitiful, relentful, ruthful
- meritoriousdeserving of merit or commendation; deserving reward....
- meteorologythe science that deals with the study of the atmosphere and...
- methanethe simplest aliphatic hydrocarbon, CH₄, being a...
- meticulouscharacterized by very precise, conscientious attention to...
- midfieldera player who operates behind the attackers and in front of...
- midpointa point equidistant between two extremes. Synonyms: middle...
- mightilywith much physical force, power, or strength; also, with...
- migrateto relocate periodically from one region to another...
- migrationan instance of moving to live in another place for a while
- mildlyin a mild manner
- militarisman ideology which claims that the military is the...
- mindseta way of thinking; an attitude or opinion, especially a...
- miraculousby supernatural or uncommon causes, e.g. by a god; that...
- mischievouscausing mischief; injurious. Synonyms: harmful...
- misdemeanora lesser criminal act in most common law legal systems...
- mistletoeany of numerous hemiparasitic evergreen plants of the order...
- mitigationa reduction or decrease of something harmful or unpleasant
- mixturethe act of mixing. Synonyms: amalgam, stew, admixture
- moderationthe state or quality of being moderate; avoidance of...
- modernismmodern or contemporary ideas, thought, practices, etc
- modestlyin a modest manner; with humility. Synonyms: chastely...
- modifyto change part of. Synonyms: adapt, alter, amend
- modulateto change the pitch, intensity or tone of one's voice or of...
- modulea self-contained component of a system, often...
- molassesa thick, sweet syrup drained from sugarcane, especially...
- momentarylasting for only a moment
- momentumof a body in motion: the tendency of a body to maintain its...
- monoxideany oxide containing a single oxygen atom in each molecule...
- monsoonany of a number of winds associated with regions where most...
- monstrosityan organism showing abnormal development or deformity....
- monumentalin the manner of a monument
- moratoriuman authorization to a debtor, permitting temporary...
- morbiditythe quality of being unhealthful or diseased, sometimes...
- moreoverin addition to what has been said. Synonyms: furthermore...
- moronichaving a mental age of between seven and twelve years
- mortallyfatally; in such a way as to cause death
- mosquea place of worship for Muslims, often having at least one...
- mostlymainly or chiefly; for the most part; usually, generally...
- motionlessat rest, stationary, immobile, not moving. Synonyms...
- motivationwillingness of action especially in behavior. Synonyms...
- moustachea growth of facial hair between the nose and the upper lip
- movementphysical motion between points in space. Synonyms: motion
- multiversethe world, considered as lacking in purpose, design, or...
- murderera person who commits murder
- mutationany alteration or change
- mutilationthe act of mutilating or the state of being mutilated
- mutuallyin the same way, each to the other; reciprocally. Synonyms...
- mysterysomething secret or unexplainable; an unknown. Synonyms...
- mythosanything transmitted by word of mouth, such as a fable...
N
- narcissistone who shows extreme love and admiration for themself
- narrateto relate (a story or series of events) in speech or...
- narratorone who narrates or tells stories. Synonyms: storyteller
- narrowlyin a narrow manner; without flexibility or latitude....
- nautilusa marine mollusc, of the family Nautilidae native to the...
- navigateto plan, control and record the position and course of a...
- nebulaa cloud in outer space consisting of gas or dust (e.g. a...
- necessitateto make necessary; to behove; to require (something) to be...
- necessitythe quality or state of being necessary, unavoidable, or...
- neckedhaving some specific type of neck or neckline
- necrosisthe localized death of cells or tissues through injury...
- nefarioussinful, villainous, criminal, or wicked, especially when...
- negationthe act of negating something
- negligibleable to be neglected, ignored or excluded from...
- neonatalof or pertaining to the period of time immediately...
- nervousnessthe state or quality of being nervous. Synonyms: nervosity
- neuralof, or relating to the nerves, neurons or the nervous...
- neurologythe branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of...
- neutralitythe state or quality of being neutral; the condition of...
- newsroomthe office of a news organisation, especially that part of...
- nightfallthe close of the day; the coming of night. Synonyms: dusk...
- nonfictionwritten works intended to give facts, or true accounts of...
- nonprofitnot seeking to produce a profit (a financial gain)....
- normalcythe state of being geometrically normal, at a right angle....
- nostalgiaa longing for home or familiar surroundings; homesickness
- notedwell known because of one's reputation; famous, celebrated
- noticeablyin a noticeable way. Synonyms: clearly, evidently, plainly
- notifyto give (someone) notice (of some event). Synonyms...
- notionmental apprehension of whatever may be known, thought, or...
- notorietyan infamous or notorious condition or reputation. Synonyms...
- novelistan author of novels
- nullifyto make legally invalid. Synonyms: cancel, void, quash
- nutritionthe organic process by which an organism assimilates food...
O
- obesitythe state of being obese
- observancethe practice of complying with a law, custom, command or...
- obstaclesomething that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up...
- obstructionthe act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed....
- odiousarousing or meriting strong dislike, aversion, or intense...
- offeringthe act by which something is offered
- oftentimesfrequently; often. Synonyms: oftentime, ofttimes, oftwhiles
- oligarchya government run by and for only a few, often the...
- ontologicalof or relating to ontology
- operaticof, related to, or typical of opera
- opticsthe physics of light and vision: basic optical science....
- orchestraa large group of musicians who play together on various...
- ordeala trial in which the accused was subjected to a dangerous...
- orderedin order, not messy, tidy
- ordnancemilitary equipment, especially weapons and ammunition
- organicallyin an organic manner
- organisma discrete and complete living thing, such as animal...
- organizedof things or settings, having been organized; in good...
- originallyas it was in the beginning; at first. Synonyms: at first...
- orthoan isomer of a benzene derivative having two substituents...
- osmosisthe net movement of solvent molecules, usually water, from...
- ouncean avoirdupois ounce, weighing ¹⁄₁₆ of an avoirdupois...
- outagea temporary suspension of operation, especially of...
- outdoto excel; go beyond in performance; surpass. Synonyms: to...
- outnumberto be more in number than somebody or something
- outperformto perform better than something or someone
- outrageousviolating morality or decency; provoking indignation or...
- overtlyin an overt manner; publicly; openly
P
- packera person whose business is to pack things; especially, one...
- padrea military clergyman
- palettea thin board on which a painter lays and mixes colours
- palpablecapable of being touched, felt or handled; touchable...
- panchayata village council or local government
- pancreasa gland near the stomach which secretes a fluid into the...
- pantyhosethin nylon tights worn over the legs, usually tan in color....
- papalhaving to do with the pope or the papacy
- papayaa tropical American evergreen tree, Carica papaya, having...
- paralysisthe complete loss of voluntary control of part of a living...
- parametera value kept constant during an experiment, equation...
- paranoiaa psychotic disorder, now called delusional disorder, often...
- parentagethe identity and nature of one's parents, and in...
- pastelany of several subdued tints of colors, usually associated...
- patheticarousing pity, sympathy, or compassion; exciting pathos....
- pathologistan expert in pathology; a specialist who examines samples...
- pavementa paved surface; a hard covering on the ground. Synonyms...
- paydaythe day of the week or month, or the specific day, on which...
- payloadthat part of a cargo that produces revenue
- peacefullyin a peaceful manner
- peakedhaving a peak or peaks
- pediatricof or pertaining to pediatrics, the branch of medicine...
- peerlesswithout peer or equal; unparalleled, nonpareil. Of the...
- penalizeto subject to a penalty, especially for the infringement of...
- penduluma body suspended from a fixed support so that it swings...
- percentileany of the ninety-nine points that divide an ordered...
- percussionthe collision of two bodies in order to produce a sound
- perfectlywith perfection
- periodontalsurrounding a tooth
- peripherythe outside boundary, parts or surface of something
- permanencethe state of being permanent. Synonyms: perdurance...
- permanentlyin a permanent manner; lastingly
- perplexedconfused or puzzled
- persecutionthe act of persecuting, especially a specific group of...
- persevereto persist steadfastly in pursuit of an undertaking, task...
- persuadeto successfully convince (someone) to agree to, accept, or...
- peskyannoying, troublesome, irritating (usually of an animal or...
- phenomenona thing or being, event or process, perceptible through...
- physiquethe natural constitution, or physical structure, of a...
- placeholdersomething used or included temporarily or as a substitute...
- planeteach of the seven major bodies which move relative to the...
- pleasurablethat gives pleasure. Synonyms: nice, pleasant, pleasing
- plebiscitea direct popular vote on an issue of public importance...
- plentifulexisting in large number or ample amount. Synonyms...
- pliersa pincer-like gripping tool that multiplies the strength of...
- poeticrelating to poetry
- poetryliterature composed in verse or language exhibiting...
- poignantsharp-pointed; keen. Synonyms: distressing, moving
- poisedpossessing poise, having self-confidence. Synonyms...
- polarizingcharacterized by strong, divided opinions among people...
- politenessthe quality of being polite. Synonyms: civility, courtesy...
- politicallyin a political manner
- pollinationthe transfer of pollen from an anther to a stigma; effected...
- polygona plane figure bounded by edges that are all straight lines
- polymera long or larger molecule consisting of a chain or network...
- polymeraseany of various enzymes that catalyze the formation of...
- polystyrenea vinylic polymer of styrene, CH₂CHphenyl. Synonyms...
- pontoona flat-bottomed boat or other floating structure used as a...
- populationthe people living within a political or geographical...
- populoushaving a large population
- portrayto paint or draw the likeness of
- positivitythe condition of being positive (in all senses)...
- potassiuma soft, waxy, silvery reactive metal that is never found...
- potentiallyin a manner showing much potential; with the possibility of...
- poultrydomestic fowl (e.g. chickens, ducks, turkeys, geese) raised...
- powerlesslacking sufficient power or strength. Synonyms: mightless...
- practicablecapable of being accomplished; feasible. Synonyms...
- pragmatismthe pursuit of practicality over aesthetic qualities; a...
- prayera practice of communicating with one's God, or with some...
- precedingoccurring before or in front of something else, in time...
- preciselyin a precise manner; exactly. Synonyms: exactly...
- precludeto remove the possibility of; to rule out; to prevent or...
- predecessorone who precedes; one who has preceded another in any...
- predictiona statement of what will happen in the future. Synonyms...
- preparationthe act of preparing or getting ready
- prepareddisposed, willing, ready (to do something). Synonyms...
- presentablein good enough shape to be shown or offered to other...
- presentersomeone who presents a broadcast programme; a compere or...
- prestigiousof high prestige
- presumablyable to be sensibly presumed. Synonyms: presumptively...
- presumeto be so presumptuous as (to do something) without proper...
- pretensethe action of pretending; false or... Synonyms: affectation...
- pretentiousmotivated by an inappropriate, excessive, or unjustified...
- preventionthe act of preventing or hindering; obstruction of action...
- previouslyfirst; beforehand, in advance
- pricelesswithout a price assigned; unpriced. Synonyms: invaluable...
- priesthoodthe role or office of a priest. Synonyms: priestship, clergy
- primacythe state or condition of being prime or first, as in time...
- primatea mammal of the order Primates, comprising of apes...
- printerone who makes prints. Synonyms: printmaker, printworker...
- prisonera person incarcerated in a prison, while on trial or...
- productivecapable of producing something, especially in abundance...
- professto administer the vows of a religious order to (someone)...
- profuselyin great quantity or abundance; in a profuse manner
- programmerone who writes computer programs. Synonyms: coder, computer...
- projectionsomething which projects, protrudes, juts out, sticks out...
- projectorsomeone who devises or suggests a project; a proposer or...
- pronounceduttered, articulated
- proprietythe particular character or essence of someone or...
- propulsionthe process of propelling, driving, or pushing, typically...
- prosecuteto start criminal proceedings against
- prospectusa document, distributed to prospective members, investors...
- protectto keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming...
- protesterone who protests, either alone or in a public display of...
- proudlyin a proud manner
- provocationthe act of provoking, inciting or annoying someone into...
- psychiatrythe branch of medicine that focuses on mental and...
- psychologythe study of the human mind
- psychopatha person with a personality disorder indicated by a pattern...
- publicationthe act of publishing printed or other matter
- publishto issue (something, such as printed work) for distribution...
- publishingthe industry of publishing, including the production and...
- pulmonarypertaining to, having, or affecting the lungs. Synonyms...
- pumpkina domesticated plant, in species Cucurbita pepo, similar in...
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R
- racecoursea course over which races are run
- racingthe sport of competing in races
- rainfallthe amount of rain that falls on a single occasion
- rainforesta forest in a climate with high annual rainfall and no dry...
- raisera person or thing that raises
- ranchoa simple hut, such as one with posts, covered with branches...
- rapporteura person appointed by a deliberative body to investigate an...
- rarelynot occurring at a regular interval; seldom; not often....
- raritya measure of the scarcity of an object. Synonyms: rareness...
- raucousharsh and rough-sounding. Synonyms: rowdy
- raviolismall square parcels of pasta filled with meat... Synonyms...
- reactivityresponsiveness to stimulation
- readablelegible, possible to read or at least decipher. Synonyms...
- readilywithout unwillingness or hesitation; showing readiness
- reaffirmto affirm again
- realignmentthe act of realigning or something realigned
- realisma concern for fact or reality and rejection of the...
- realisticexpressed or represented as being accurate, practicable, or...
- reaperone who reaps; a person employed to harvest crops from the...
- reasoningthe deduction of inferences or interpretations from...
- rebelliousshowing rebellion. Synonyms: defiant, restive
- rebuttalthe act of contradicting something by making a contrary...
- reciteto repeat aloud (some passage, poem or other text...
- recognizeto match (something or someone which one currently...
- reconcileto restore a friendly relationship; to bring back or return...
- recoverythe act or process of regaining or repossession of...
- rectalof, via or related to the rectum. Synonyms: anal
- redeemto recover ownership of something by buying it back....
- rediscoverto discover again; especially something previously lost or...
- reflectto bend back (light, etc.) from a surface
- refocusto focus on something else
- refreshersomething that refreshes. Synonyms: refreshant
- refusalthe act of refusing. Synonyms: abnegation, declination...
- reggaea music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s...
- regimemode of rule or management
- regionany considerable and connected part of a space or surface...
- registraran officer in a university who keeps enrollment and...
- registrya building in which things are registered or where...
- regrettablyin a manner inspiring or deserving regret. Synonyms...
- relationalrelating to relations
- relativelyin a relative manner; with reference to environment or...
- relativitythe state of being relative to something else; the absence...
- relaxedmade slack or feeble; weak, soft. Synonyms: clement...
- relentlessunrelenting or unyielding in severity. Synonyms: bateless...
- relevancethe property or state of being relevant or pertinent....
- reluctanceunwillingness to do something
- removedseparated in time, space, or degree
- renovationan act, or the process, of renovating. Synonyms: reno...
- renownedfamous, celebrated, or well-known; widely praised or highly...
- reopento open (something) again
- repetitivehappening many times in a similar way; containing...
- replacementa person or thing that takes the place of another; a...
- reportersomeone or something that reports. Synonyms: rapporteur
- repositorya location for storage, often for safety or preservation....
- representto present again or anew; to present by means of something...
- reprisalan act of retaliation
- requiema Mass (especially Catholic) to honor and remember a dead...
- rescheduleto schedule again or at a different time
- researcherone who researches
- reservationthe act of reserving, withholding or keeping back....
- resignationthe act of resigning. Synonyms: resignment
- resignedcharacterized by resignation or acceptance
- resiliencethe mental ability to recover quickly from depression...
- resonateto vibrate or sound, especially in response to another...
- resourcefulcapable or clever; able to put available resources to...
- responsiblyin a responsible manner
- restedrecovered
- restlessnot allowing or affording rest. Synonyms: antsy
- restrainedheld back, limited, kept in check or under control....
- restrictionthe act of restricting, or the state of being restricted
- retaliatoryrelating to or part of a retaliation. Synonyms: punitive...
- retinathe thin layer of cells at the back of the eyeball that...
- richlyin an attractive or manner; full of colour or detail
- riggedprearranged and fixed so that the winner or outcome is...
- riggingdress; tackle; especially (nautical), the ropes, chains...
- rigiditythe quality or state of being rigid; lack of pliability...
- roboticsthe science and technology of robots, their design...
- rubbingan impression of an embossed or incised surface made by...
- ruggedbroken into sharp or irregular points; uneven; not smooth...
- runwaya defined, narrow section of land or an artificial...
- rupeeany of the monetary currencies used in modern India...
- ruthlesswithout pity or compassion; cruel, pitiless. Synonyms...
S
- sacrificialrelating to sacrifice
- salesmana man whose job it is to sell things, either in a shop /...
- salmonellaany of the serotypes of the two species of rod-shaped...
- salona large room, especially one used to receive and entertain...
- sanctuarya place of safety, refuge, or protection. Synonyms: haven...
- sanctuma place set apart, as with a sanctum sanctorum; a sacred or...
- satanicevil, fiendish, devilish or diabolical. Synonyms: demonic...
- saturationthe act of saturating or the process of being saturated
- scandalousof a thing: causing or having the nature of a scandal...
- scaredfeeling fear; afraid, frightened. Synonyms: afraid
- sceneryview, natural features, landscape
- schoolhousea building housing a school, especially a small or...
- schoolingtraining or instruction
- scientificrelated or connected to science. Synonyms: methodical...
- scientistone whose activities make use of the scientific method to...
- scorcheddried, damaged or burnt by exposure to sunlight or heat
- scorecarda printed card allowing spectators of a game to identify...
- scouringthe act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush...
- scrappyconsisting of scraps; fragmentary; lacking unity or...
- scratchycharacterized by scratches
- sculpturalof, pertaining to, or having characteristics of sculpture
- seabedthe floor or bottom of the sea or ocean. Synonyms...
- seaboardthe area bordering the sea; a coastline; a sealine
- seashorethe coastal land bordering a sea or an ocean. Synonyms...
- secedeto split from or to withdraw from membership of a political...
- secessionthe act of seceding. Synonyms: armed secession, secession...
- secondlyin the second place. Synonyms: second
- secretarialpertaining to a secretary. Synonyms: secretarian
- secretivehaving an inclination to secrecy. Synonyms: furtive, sly
- sectora section. Synonyms: leg
- secularismneutrality towards all religions. Synonyms: laicity, statism
- securelyin a secure manner; without fear or apprehension; without...
- seedlinga young plant grown from seed. Synonyms: sprout, chit
- selectedthat have been selected or chosen
- selflesshaving, exhibiting or motivated by no concern for oneself...
- selloutan action in which principles are compromised for personal...
- semesterhalf of a school year (US) or academic year such as autumn...
- semifinala playoff in the round with only four players or teams...
- senatora member, normally elected, in the house or chamber of a...
- sensationalof or pertaining to sensation
- senselesswithout feeling or desire to work; deprived of sensation....
- sensitivitythe quality or state of being sensitive; sensitiveness....
- sensualinducing pleasurable or erotic sensations. Synonyms: sexy...
- sentimentalcharacterized by sentiment, sentimentality or excess...
- separationthe act of disuniting two or more things, or the condition...
- sequoiasequoiadendron giganteum, a coniferous evergreen tree...
- sesamea tropical Asian plant (Sesamum indicum) bearing small flat...
- setbackan obstacle, delay, disadvantage, or blow (an adverse event...
- settlersomeone who settles in a new location; especially one who...
- sewagea suspension of water and solid waste, transported by...
- shamana traditional faith healer. Synonyms: witch doctor...
- sheatha holster for a sword; a scabbard. Synonyms: case, casing...
- shellfisha fisheries and colloquial term for an aquatic invertebrate...
- shinglesherpes zoster, caused by Human herpes virus 3, in genus...
- shogunthe supreme generalissimo of feudal Japan
- shortlyin a short or brief time or manner; quickly. Synonyms...
- shortstopthe infield defensive player that stands between the second...
- shrewdshowing clever resourcefulness in practical matters
- sightseeingthe activity of going out looking at things; tourism
- signifiedthe concept, object or person that is referred to by a sign...
- signifyto create a sign out of something. Synonyms: mean, betoken...
- sinceritythe quality or state of being sincere. Synonyms: honesty...
- situatedlocated in a specific place
- sizinga gelatinous glue for glazing or sizing canvas, paper...
- skepticalhaving, or expressing doubt; questioning
- skepticismthe practice or philosophy of being a skeptic
- skewedtwisted at an angle
- skierone who skis
- slipperyof a surface, having low friction, often due to being...
- slogana distinctive phrase of a person or group of people (such...
- smackdowna physical or emotional confrontation; a battle, a fight...
- smartwatcha wristwatch with electronic functionality beyond...
- smokyfilled with smoke. Synonyms: fumid, fumous
- sociallyin a social manner; sociably
- societalof or pertaining to society or social groups, or to their...
- softento make something soft or softer. Synonyms: subdue, temper...
- softnessthe quality of being soft. Synonyms: flaccidity, mollitude
- softwareencoded computer instructions, usually modifiable (unless...
- somehowin one way or another; in a way not yet known or explained...
- sorelyin a sore or desperate manner
- soullessas if without a soul; insensitive, unfeeling
- soybeana legume plant (Glycine max), commonly cultivated for human...
- sparklygiving off sparks, or small flashes of light; glittery....
- sparselyin a scattered or sparse manner; widely apart; thinly....
- speciallyfor a special purpose, person, or occasion. Synonyms...
- specifyto state explicitly, or in detail, or as a condition....
- spectaclean exciting or extraordinary scene, exhibition, performance...
- spectera ghostly apparition, a phantom. Synonyms: wraith, spook
- spectruma range; a continuous, infinite, one-dimensional set...
- speculationthe process or act of thinking or meditating on a subject....
- speculativecharacterized by speculation; based on guessing, unfounded...
- speedilyin a speedy or fast manner
- splittera person or a thing that splits. Synonyms: sash
- spokesmanone who speaks as the voice of another person or a group of...
- spokeswomana woman who speaks as the voice of a group of people....
- spontaneousself-directed; happening or acting without external cause...
- spookyeerie, or suggestive of ghosts or the supernatural....
- sportyfond of sports
- spotteddiscoloured by spots; stained. Synonyms: blotched, blotchy...
- springtimethe season of spring, between winter and summer
- squarelyin the shape of a square; at right angles
- stagnantlacking flow or motion, and thus usually not fresh or...
- stairwaya set of steps, with or without a case, that allow one to...
- standardizeamerican and Oxford British standard spelling of standardise
- startersomeone who starts, or who starts something. Synonyms...
- staturea person or animal's natural height when standing upright
- steadfastfixed or unchanging; steady
- stepsonthe son of one's spouse from a previous relationship
- sternumthe breastbone, consisting of the manubrium, gladiolus, and...
- stillnessthe quality or state of being still. Synonyms: calmness...
- stingrayany of various large, venomous rays, of the orders...
- stockbrokera person who buys and sells shares (stock) on a stock...
- storylinethe plot of a story; one of several within a story, usually...
- storytellera person who relates stories through one medium or another...
- strainedforced through a strainer
- strategicof or pertaining to strategy. Synonyms: strategical...
- strenuoushaving great vigour or energy; forceful. Synonyms: ardent...
- strongholda place built to withstand attack; a fortress. Synonyms...
- strongmana man who performs feats of strength, as in competitions or...
- structuredhaving structure; organized
- stupendousastonishingly great or large; huge; enormous. Synonyms...
- stupiditythe property of being stupid. Synonyms: dumbness, idiocy...
- stupidlyin a stupid manner. Synonyms: carelessly, foolishly...
- stylista designer
- stylisticof or pertaining to style, especially to linguistic or...
- stylusan ancient writing implement consisting of a small rod with...
- subscribera person who subscribes to a publication or a service....
- subsideto sink or fall to the bottom; to settle, as lees....
- substationa site where electricity supplied by long-distance...
- subtractto remove or reduce; especially to reduce a quantity or...
- suddenlyhappening quickly and with little or no warning; in a...
- sulfideany compound of sulfur and a metal or other electropositive...
- sundaea dessert consisting of ice cream with various toppings
- superbfirst-rate; of the highest quality; exceptionally good....
- superioritythe state of being superior. Synonyms: prerogative...
- supervisionthe act or instance of supervising
- supplierone who supplies; a provider
- suppressto put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away...
- suretycertainty. Synonyms: suretor
- surpassto go beyond or exceed (something) in an adjudicative or...
- surrealisman artistic movement and an aesthetic philosophy that aims...
- suspiciousarousing suspicion. Synonyms: questionable, queer, doubtful
- sweatshirta loose shirt, usually made of a knit fleece, for athletic...
- swiftlyin a swift manner; quickly; with quick motion or velocity...
- swollenprotuberant or abnormally distended (as by injury or...
- sympathya feeling of pity or sorrow for the suffering or distress...
- symphonyan extended piece of music of sophisticated structure...
- syntaxa set of rules that govern how words are combined to form...
T
- tackyof a substance, slightly sticky. Synonyms: flashy, showy...
- talentedendowed with one or more talents. Synonyms: gifted
- tastinga small amount of food or drink. Synonyms: gustation...
- tatteredrent in tatters, torn, hanging in rags; ragged. Synonyms...
- taxisthe directional movement of an organism in response to a...
- taxonomythe science, technique, or process used to make a...
- teachingsomething taught by a religious or philosophical authority....
- teamworkthe cooperative effort of a team of people to achieve a...
- teardropa single tear (clear, salty liquid secreted by the eye)
- tearfulaccompanied by tears; crying, or about to cry. Synonyms...
- tectonicof or relating to construction or to architecture
- tediousboring, monotonous, time-consuming, wearisome, livelong....
- telecomtelecommunication or telecommunications
- telemetrythe science, and associated technology, of the automatic...
- telepathicof, relating to, or using telepathy. Synonyms: teep
- telephonythe act of sound transmission via the electromagnetic...
- temperamenta person's usual manner of thinking, behaving or reacting
- temporarilyfor a limited period of time; not permanently. Synonyms...
- temptationthe act of tempting. Synonyms: fitna
- tenderlyin a tender manner; gently; sweetly
- tendona tough band of flexible but inelastic fibrous collagen...
- tenementa building that is rented to multiple tenants, especially a...
- tensileof or pertaining to tension. Synonyms: tractile
- terminationthe process of terminating or the state of being...
- terminologya treatise on terms, especially those used in a specialised...
- theologiana specialist in academic theology. Synonyms: theologus...
- theoreticalof or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical
- therebyby it; by that; by that means, or as a consequence of that....
- thereforfor that; in return for that
- thereonon that: on (top of) it. Synonyms: thereupon, thereover...
- thiefone who carries out a theft. Synonyms: abstractor...
- thighthe upper leg of a human, between the hip and the knee
- threatento make a threat against someone; to use threats
- thriveto grow or increase stature; to grow vigorously or...
- tickinga strong cotton or linen fabric used to cover pillows and...
- tightento make tighter. Synonyms: bind, brace, cinch
- tightsa close-fitting, sheer or non-sheer skin-tight garment worn...
- timera device used to measure amounts of time. Synonyms...
- timingan occurrence or event
- tirelessindefatigable, untiring and not yielding to fatigue....
- tomboya girl who behaves in a typically boyish manner. Synonyms...
- tomographyimaging by (virtual) sections or sectioning
- toothachea pain or ache in a tooth. Synonyms: dentalgia, odontalgia...
- topologicalof or relating to topology
- torrentialcoming or characterized by torrents; flowing heavily or in...
- touchdowna six-point score occurring when the ball enters possession...
- toxicologythe branch of pharmacology that deals with the nature...
- trackera person employed to follow and monitor a political rival
- trackingthe act or process by which something is tracked. Synonyms...
- tragedya drama or similar work, in which the main character is...
- tragicallyin a tragic manner
- traineesomeone who is still in the process of being formally...
- traitan identifying characteristic, habit or trend. Synonyms...
- trajectorythe path an object takes as it moves
- transactionthe act of conducting or carrying out (business...
- transfusionthe transfer of blood or blood products from one individual...
- transistora solid-state semiconductor device, with three terminals...
- transmitto send or convey from one person, place or thing to...
- transphobicexhibiting transphobia. Synonyms: anti-trans...
- treacherousexhibiting treachery. Synonyms: Judaslike, perfidious...
- tremendousawe-inspiring; terrific
- trepidationanxiety over the uncertain future or possible...
- tribunalan assembly including one or more judges to conduct...
- triedtested, hence, proven to be firm or reliable
- trifectaa bet in which the bettor must select the first three...
- trilogya set of three connected works—usually dramas, literary...
- trimestera period of three months or about three months...
- trippystrange, surreal, similar to the effects of a hallucinogen....
- trovea treasure trove; a collection of treasure
- tungstena rare metallic chemical element (symbol W, from Latin...
- turbulentviolently disturbed or agitated; tempestuous, tumultuous
- turnaroundthe act of turning to face in the other direction....
- turreta little tower, frequently a merely ornamental structure at...
- twicetwo times. Synonyms: double, doubly, two times
- tyingaction of the verb to tie; ligature
- typhoidcharacterised by or relating to typhus
- typhusany of several similar diseases, characterised by high...
- typographythe art or practice of setting and arranging type...
- tyrannicalof, or relating to tyranny or a tyrant. Synonyms: bossy
- tyrannya government in which a single ruler (a tyrant) has...
- tyrosinea nonessential amino acid 2-amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propano...
U
- uglinessthe condition of being ugly. Synonyms: repulsiveness...
- ultimatuma final statement of terms or conditions made by one party...
- ultrasonicbeyond (higher in frequency than) the range of sound...
- unbiasednot biased. Synonyms: disinterested, objective, candid
- uncheckedunrestrained, not held back. Synonyms: uncontrolled
- underpantsunderwear covering the genitalia and often buttocks...
- underratednot given enough recognition for its quality
- underwearclothes worn next to the skin, underneath outer clothing....
- undoingthe act of loosening or unfastening
- uneditednot having been altered from the original version; not...
- unequivocalunambiguous; without equivocation or ambiguity; singularly...
- uneventfulmonotonous; lacking significant or noteworthy events....
- unfinishednot completed; unresolved. Synonyms: incomplete, uncompleted
- unforgivingunwilling or unable to forgive or show mercy
- unhealthycharacterized by, or conducive to poor health. Synonyms...
- unilateraldone by one side only. Synonyms: one-sided
- universityan institution of higher education that provides facilities...
- unlicensednot licensed; not officially authorized
- unmarkednot bearing identification. Synonyms: anonymous...
- unmetnot encountered; unencountered. Synonyms: unachieved
- unpackto remove from a package or container, particularly with...
- unplannedunintentional; not intended. Synonyms: accidental
- unravelto cause (something) to no longer be ravelled or tangled...
- unrealisticnot realistic
- unsavorynot savory; without flavor
- unselfishnot selfish. Synonyms: selfless, generous, altruistic
- unsolicitednot requested; neither welcomed nor invited
- unspecifiednot specified; not thoroughly explained or detailed; not...
- unsuitablenot suitable. Synonyms: unfit, inappropriate, inadequate
- unsungwhich has not been lauded or appreciated. Synonyms...
- untamedwild, uncontrolled, especially of animals not domesticated...
- untoldnot told; not related; not revealed; secret
- untouchedremaining in its original, pristine state, undamaged; not...
- unveilto remove a veil from; to uncover; to reveal something...
- unwarrantednot warranted; being without warrant, authority, or...
- unwaveringalways on course and steady. Synonyms: constant...
- unwieldylacking strength; weak. Synonyms: unmanageable, unwieldsome
- upheavalthe process of being heaved upward, especially the raising...
- uraniumthe element with atomic number 92 and symbol U. A...
- urinationthe process of passing urine, that is, of eliminating...
- usagea custom or established practice
- usuallymost of the time; less than always, but more than...
- utiliseto make use of; to use. Synonyms: employ, exploit, use
- utilizeUS, Canada, and Oxford British English standard spelling of...
- utopiaa world in which everything and everyone works in perfect...
- utterancean act of, or the process of, uttering. Synonyms: uttering...
V
- vacantnot occupied; empty. Synonyms: available, empty, free
- valuedhaving a value, esteemed. Synonyms: honoured, respected...
- vandalismwillful damage to or destruction of any property, such as...
- vanquisheddefeated. Synonyms: overcome, recreant, worsted
- variancethe act of varying or the state of being variable
- vascularrelating to the flow of fluids, such as blood, lymph, or...
- vendettarevenge
- venisonthe meat of a deer, especially one that was hunted in its...
- ventricularof or relating to a ventricle or ventriculus
- veracitythe quality of speaking or stating the truth; truthfulness....
- vertebraany of the bony or cartilaginous segments which make up the...
- vicarin the Church of England, the priest of a parish, receiving...
- viewersomeone who views a spectacle; an onlooker or spectator
- viewpointthe position from which something is observed or...
- vigilancealert watchfulness
- violinista person who plays the violin. Synonyms: violin
- virtuallyalmost but not quite. Synonyms: as good as, more or less...
- visitorsomeone who visits someone else; someone staying as a...
- visuallyby means of sight
- vitalitythe capacity to live and develop. Synonyms: vital force...
- vocationa divine calling to establish one's lifestyle
- voicelesslacking a voice, without vocal sound. Synonyms: inaudible...
- volatilitythe state of being volatile
- vulnerablemore or most likely to be exposed to the chance of being...
W
- waistthe part of the body between the pelvis and the stomach
- waistbanda band of fabric encircling the waist, especially a part of...
- watchersomeone who observes something closely for professional...
- watchfulfully observant, vigilant, or aware. Synonyms: jealous
- watertightso tightly made that water cannot enter or escape....
- waveformthe shape of a wave function represented by a graph showing...
- weatheringweather, especially favourable or fair weather
- webbinga sturdy woven fabric. Synonyms: web gear, web belt
- weightyhaving a lot of weight; heavy. Synonyms: grave, solemn...
- whammya serious or devastating setback
- wherebyby what, in which direction; how
- whimsicalgiven to whimsy. Synonyms: idiosyncratic, outlandish...
- whinywhining; tending to whine or complain
- wholesalera person or company that buys merchandise from...
- wholesomepromoting good physical health and well-being. Synonyms...
- wickednessthe state of being wicked; evil disposition; immorality....
- wildlifeundomesticated animals, especially mammals, birds, and...
- winerya place where wine is made. Synonyms...
- wingspanthe distance from the left wingtip to the right wingtip (of...
- wishfulwished-for; desired, wanted
- witchcraftthe practice of witches; magic, sorcery, or the use of...
- woodedcovered with trees. Synonyms: sylvan, woody, woodsy
- wordinga choice of words and the style in which they are used in a...
- workflowthe flowrate at which a flow of work takes place
- workplacethe place where someone works. Synonyms: workstead
- worriedthinking about unpleasant things that have happened or that...
- worthwhilegood and important enough to spend time, effort, or money...
- wraitha ghost or specter, especially a person's likeness seen...
- wrappingthe material in which something is wrapped. Synonyms...
- wreckagesomething wrecked, especially the remains or debris of...
- wrestlinga sport where two opponents attempt to subdue each other in...
- wrongfulwrong or unjust. Synonyms: iniquitous, unfair, illicit
- wroughthaving been worked or prepared somehow
