Amalgamation-n
1-a combination of 2 or more business concerns so as to form one
2-something that is a comination of different things or results from their amalgamation
3-the process of amalgamating things into a unified whole
4-a method of extracting a precious metal from an ore by using mercury to form an amalgam with the metal
Synonyms
merger
join up
union
incorporation
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Amalgam
Amalgam-n
1-a blend of 2 or more elements or characteristics
2-a substance used as filling for tooth cavities, consisting of a past of powdered mercury, silver, and tin that quickly hardens
Synonyms
micture
blend
mix
amalgamation
combination
fusion
1-a blend of 2 or more elements or characteristics
2-a substance used as filling for tooth cavities, consisting of a past of powdered mercury, silver, and tin that quickly hardens
Synonyms
micture
blend
mix
amalgamation
combination
fusion
Altruism
Altruism-n
1-an altitude or way of behaving marked by unselfish concern for the welfare of others
2-the belief that acting for the benefit of others is right and good
Synonyms
unselfishness
self-sacrifice
humanity
sleflessness
philanthropy
selfishness (antoym)
1-an altitude or way of behaving marked by unselfish concern for the welfare of others
2-the belief that acting for the benefit of others is right and good
Synonyms
unselfishness
self-sacrifice
humanity
sleflessness
philanthropy
selfishness (antoym)
Altimeter
Altimeter-n
an instrument that shows height above sea level, especially one mounted in an aircraft and incorporating an aneroid barometer that senses differences in pressure caused by changes in altitude
an instrument that shows height above sea level, especially one mounted in an aircraft and incorporating an aneroid barometer that senses differences in pressure caused by changes in altitude
Monday, March 30, 2009
Aloof
Allof-adj
1-uninvolved or unwilling to become involved with other people or events, often out of a sense of lofty superiority to them
2-physically distant or apart from somebody or something
Synonyms
distant
unapproachable
detached
unfriendly
cold
remote
friendly (antonym)
1-uninvolved or unwilling to become involved with other people or events, often out of a sense of lofty superiority to them
2-physically distant or apart from somebody or something
Synonyms
distant
unapproachable
detached
unfriendly
cold
remote
friendly (antonym)
Alluvium
Alluvium-n
sediment deposited by running water, especially the type of soil formed in river valleys and deltas from material washed down by the river
sediment deposited by running water, especially the type of soil formed in river valleys and deltas from material washed down by the river
Allude
Allude-vi
to mention something or somebody, usually briefly, without giving a precise name or explicit identification but usually making clear by other means who or what is being referred to
to mention something or somebody, usually briefly, without giving a precise name or explicit identification but usually making clear by other means who or what is being referred to
Allocation
Allocation-n
1-the assignment or earmarking of something
2-a thing, amount, or share of something allocated to somebody or something
Synonyms
share
portion
part
allotment
allowance
1-the assignment or earmarking of something
2-a thing, amount, or share of something allocated to somebody or something
Synonyms
share
portion
part
allotment
allowance
Allocate
Allocate-vt
to give something to a particular person, or set something aside for a particular purpose, when dividing something between different people or projects
Synonyms
assign
distribute
allot
deal out
apportion
give out
to give something to a particular person, or set something aside for a particular purpose, when dividing something between different people or projects
Synonyms
assign
distribute
allot
deal out
apportion
give out
Friday, March 27, 2009
Allegory
Allegory-n
1-a work in which the characters and events are to be understood as representing other things and symbolically expressing a deeper, often spiritual, moral, or political meaning
2-the symbollic expression of a deeper meaning through a story or scene acted out by human, animal, or mythical characters
3-allegories considered as a literary or artistic genre
4-a symbollic representation of something
Synonyms
parable
symbol
fable
story
metaphor
tale
1-a work in which the characters and events are to be understood as representing other things and symbolically expressing a deeper, often spiritual, moral, or political meaning
2-the symbollic expression of a deeper meaning through a story or scene acted out by human, animal, or mythical characters
3-allegories considered as a literary or artistic genre
4-a symbollic representation of something
Synonyms
parable
symbol
fable
story
metaphor
tale
Allay
Allay-vt
1-to claim a strong emotion, for example, anger, or diminish and set at rest somebody's fears or suspicions
2-to relieve or reduce the severity of pain or a painful emotion
Synonyms
dispel
assuage
calm
relieve
alleviate
put to rest
1-to claim a strong emotion, for example, anger, or diminish and set at rest somebody's fears or suspicions
2-to relieve or reduce the severity of pain or a painful emotion
Synonyms
dispel
assuage
calm
relieve
alleviate
put to rest
Alimentary
Alimentary-adj (formal)
1-relating to food or nutrition
2-providing nourishment, sustenance, support, or maintenance
1-relating to food or nutrition
2-providing nourishment, sustenance, support, or maintenance
Aliment
Aliment-n
something that feeds, sustains, or supports something else (formal)
vt
to provide sustenace or support to somebody or something (formal)
something that feeds, sustains, or supports something else (formal)
vt
to provide sustenace or support to somebody or something (formal)
Alcove
Alcove-n
1-a recess in the wall of a room
2-a recess in an exterior wall, usually with a roof or some covering structure
3-a shady or secluded place in a garden
1-a recess in the wall of a room
2-a recess in an exterior wall, usually with a roof or some covering structure
3-a shady or secluded place in a garden
Algorithm
Algorithm-n
1-a logical, step-by-step procedure for solving a mathematical problem in a finite number of steps, often involving repetition of the same basic operation
2-a logical seqence of steps for solving a problem, often written out as a flow chart, that can be translated into a computer program
1-a logical, step-by-step procedure for solving a mathematical problem in a finite number of steps, often involving repetition of the same basic operation
2-a logical seqence of steps for solving a problem, often written out as a flow chart, that can be translated into a computer program
Albumen
Albumen-n
1-the clear water-soluble protein that surrounds the yolk of an egg and provides nutrition for the embryo (technical)
2-the protein compound of egg white, which includes albumin
1-the clear water-soluble protein that surrounds the yolk of an egg and provides nutrition for the embryo (technical)
2-the protein compound of egg white, which includes albumin
Albacore
Albacore-n
a large tuna with a long pectoral fin, found in the warm waters of the Atlantic and Pacific and used as a food fish. Latin name: THunnus alalunga
a large tuna with a long pectoral fin, found in the warm waters of the Atlantic and Pacific and used as a food fish. Latin name: THunnus alalunga
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Alacrity
Alacrity-n
promptness or eager and speedy readiness
Synonyms
eagerness
enthusiasm
readiness
quickness
promptness
speed
swiftness
rapidity
keenness
zeal
sluggishness (antonym)
promptness or eager and speedy readiness
Synonyms
eagerness
enthusiasm
readiness
quickness
promptness
speed
swiftness
rapidity
keenness
zeal
sluggishness (antonym)
Alabaster
Alabaster-n
1-a type of gypsum, usually white or translucent, use for sculpture and decorative work
2-a hard semitranslucent type of calcite, which sometimes has bands
adj
made of alabaster, or white and translucent like alabaster
1-a type of gypsum, usually white or translucent, use for sculpture and decorative work
2-a hard semitranslucent type of calcite, which sometimes has bands
adj
made of alabaster, or white and translucent like alabaster
Akin
Akin-adj
1-similar or closely related to something
2-related by blood
3-used to describe languages that share a common origin or ancient forms
Synonyms
similar
of the same kind
parallel
like
analogous
1-similar or closely related to something
2-related by blood
3-used to describe languages that share a common origin or ancient forms
Synonyms
similar
of the same kind
parallel
like
analogous
Agrarian
Agrarian-adj
1-dominated by or relating to farming or rural life
2-relating to land, especially its ownership and cultivation
3-promoting the interest of farmers, especially by seeking a fairer or more equitable basis of land ownership
n
somebody, often a member of an agrarian political movement, who believes in the fair distribution of land, especially the redistribution of large amounts of land owned by the rich
1-dominated by or relating to farming or rural life
2-relating to land, especially its ownership and cultivation
3-promoting the interest of farmers, especially by seeking a fairer or more equitable basis of land ownership
n
somebody, often a member of an agrarian political movement, who believes in the fair distribution of land, especially the redistribution of large amounts of land owned by the rich
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Agog
Agog-adj
intensely interested, excited, or eager
Synonyms
eager
excited
impatient
keen
avid
interested
enthusiastic
curious
intensely interested, excited, or eager
Synonyms
eager
excited
impatient
keen
avid
interested
enthusiastic
curious
Aggrieve
Aggrieve-vt
1-to cause somebody pain, trouble, or distress (formal)
2-to inflict an actionable injury on somebody
Synonyms
hurt
upset
affliction
sadden
pain
depress
distress
encourage (antonym)
1-to cause somebody pain, trouble, or distress (formal)
2-to inflict an actionable injury on somebody
Synonyms
hurt
upset
affliction
sadden
pain
depress
distress
encourage (antonym)
Aggrandize
Aggrandize-vt
1-to increase the size or scope of something
2-to increase or improve the power, wealth, influence, or status of somebody or something, especially by deliberate plan
3-to make somebody or something seem bigger or better than is actually the case, especially through exaggerated praise (formal disapproving)
Synonyms
exaggerate
enlarge
elaborate
increase
enhance
1-to increase the size or scope of something
2-to increase or improve the power, wealth, influence, or status of somebody or something, especially by deliberate plan
3-to make somebody or something seem bigger or better than is actually the case, especially through exaggerated praise (formal disapproving)
Synonyms
exaggerate
enlarge
elaborate
increase
enhance
Agglutination
Agglutination-n
1-the gluing together or uniting of separate elements or objects
2-a group, clump, or mass formed by the gluing together or uniting of separate elements or objects
3-the formation of clumps of cells, for example, red blood cells or microorganisms, in the presence of particular antibodies
4-clumps of cells, for example, red blood cells or microorganisms, formed in the presence of particular antibodies
Also called agglutinate
5-the process of forming compound words, derivatives, or inflections by combining simple words or word components without alteration
1-the gluing together or uniting of separate elements or objects
2-a group, clump, or mass formed by the gluing together or uniting of separate elements or objects
3-the formation of clumps of cells, for example, red blood cells or microorganisms, in the presence of particular antibodies
4-clumps of cells, for example, red blood cells or microorganisms, formed in the presence of particular antibodies
Also called agglutinate
5-the process of forming compound words, derivatives, or inflections by combining simple words or word components without alteration
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Agglutinate
Agglutinate-vti
1-to be joined or glued together, or cause things to stick to each other
2-to cause cells such as red blood cells or bacteria to form clumps, or stick together in clumps
3-to combine simple words together without changing their form to make a new word, or be combined in a new word in this way
n
see agglutination n.4
1-to be joined or glued together, or cause things to stick to each other
2-to cause cells such as red blood cells or bacteria to form clumps, or stick together in clumps
3-to combine simple words together without changing their form to make a new word, or be combined in a new word in this way
n
see agglutination n.4
Agglomerate
Agglomerate-vti
1-to collect together into a mass
2-to gather or accumulate something in a roughly ball-shaped mass
n
1- a jumbled mass or collection of something (formal)
2-rock produced by a volcanic eruption, consisting of fragments of different rock types, sizes, and shapes, set in fine-grained solidified volcanic ash
adj
gethered into or forming a rounded mass
1-to collect together into a mass
2-to gather or accumulate something in a roughly ball-shaped mass
n
1- a jumbled mass or collection of something (formal)
2-rock produced by a volcanic eruption, consisting of fragments of different rock types, sizes, and shapes, set in fine-grained solidified volcanic ash
adj
gethered into or forming a rounded mass
Agate
Agate-n
1-a hard fine-grained form of chalcedony with variousloy colored bands, markings, and areas of clouding, often used as a gemstone
2-a playi8ng marble made of agate or of glass that looks like agate
1-a hard fine-grained form of chalcedony with variousloy colored bands, markings, and areas of clouding, often used as a gemstone
2-a playi8ng marble made of agate or of glass that looks like agate
Agar/Agar-Agar-n
Agar/Agar-Agar-n
1-an extract of seaweed in powder form used as a gelling agent in vegetarian cooking and commercially as a thickener
2-a gel culture medium based on a seaweed extract, widely used for growing microorganisms in laboratories
1-an extract of seaweed in powder form used as a gelling agent in vegetarian cooking and commercially as a thickener
2-a gel culture medium based on a seaweed extract, widely used for growing microorganisms in laboratories
Agape (2)
Agape-n
2-love that is wholly selfless and spiritual
2-selfless love felt by Christians for their fellow human beings
3-a communal meal held by a Christian community, especailly in early Christian times in commemoration of the Last Supper
2-love that is wholly selfless and spiritual
2-selfless love felt by Christians for their fellow human beings
3-a communal meal held by a Christian community, especailly in early Christian times in commemoration of the Last Supper
Monday, March 23, 2009
Agape (1)
Agape-adv adj (literary)
1-opened quite widely
2-with the mouth wide open, usually in surprise or wonder
Synonyms
astonished
amazed
open-mouthed
1-opened quite widely
2-with the mouth wide open, usually in surprise or wonder
Synonyms
astonished
amazed
open-mouthed
Aft
Aft-adv adj
toward or at the rear of a ship, submarine, or aircraft
Synonyms
behind
in back
astern
at the back
at the rear
fore (antonym)
toward or at the rear of a ship, submarine, or aircraft
Synonyms
behind
in back
astern
at the back
at the rear
fore (antonym)
Aficionado
Aficionado-n
1-somebody who is enthusiastic and knowledgeable about something
2-a devotee of bullfighting
Synonyms
devotee
gan
enthusiast
addict
adherent
admirer
fanatic
1-somebody who is enthusiastic and knowledgeable about something
2-a devotee of bullfighting
Synonyms
devotee
gan
enthusiast
addict
adherent
admirer
fanatic
Affluent
Affluent-adj
having an abundance of material wealth
n
1-people who are financially well off
2-a stream or river that flows into another
Synonyms
rich
comfortable
wealthy
well healed
well off
prosperous
born with a silver spoon in your mouth
poor (antonym)
having an abundance of material wealth
n
1-people who are financially well off
2-a stream or river that flows into another
Synonyms
rich
comfortable
wealthy
well healed
well off
prosperous
born with a silver spoon in your mouth
poor (antonym)
Affluence/Affluency
Affluence/Affluency-n
an abundance of material wealth
Synonyms
wealth
material comfort
riches
privileged circumstances
prosperity
poverty (antonym)
an abundance of material wealth
Synonyms
wealth
material comfort
riches
privileged circumstances
prosperity
poverty (antonym)
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Affinity
Affinity-n
1-a natural liking for or inclination toward somebody or something, or a feeling of identification with somebody or something
2-somebody to whom somebody else is attracted
3-a similarity or likeness that connects persons or things
4-a relationship by marriage rather than blood
5-a smiliarity in structure between groups that may suggest a common origin
6-a measure of the likelihood of a chemical reaction taking place between 2 substances Also called avidity
7-the attraction between an antigen and an antibody
Synonyms
similarity
resemblance
likeness
1-a natural liking for or inclination toward somebody or something, or a feeling of identification with somebody or something
2-somebody to whom somebody else is attracted
3-a similarity or likeness that connects persons or things
4-a relationship by marriage rather than blood
5-a smiliarity in structure between groups that may suggest a common origin
6-a measure of the likelihood of a chemical reaction taking place between 2 substances Also called avidity
7-the attraction between an antigen and an antibody
Synonyms
similarity
resemblance
likeness
Affidavit
Affidavit-n
a written declaration made on oath before somebody authorized to administer oaths, usually setting out the statement of a witness for court proceedings
Synonyms
sworn statement
confirmation
official declaration
proclomation
affirmation
a written declaration made on oath before somebody authorized to administer oaths, usually setting out the statement of a witness for court proceedings
Synonyms
sworn statement
confirmation
official declaration
proclomation
affirmation
Affable
Affable-adj
good-natured, friendly, and easy to talk to
Synonyms
genial
pleasant
friendly
sociable
easy going
jovial
good-natured, friendly, and easy to talk to
Synonyms
genial
pleasant
friendly
sociable
easy going
jovial
Aesthete/Esthete
Aesthete/esthete-n
somebody who has or affects a highly developed appreciation of beauty, especially in the arts
somebody who has or affects a highly developed appreciation of beauty, especially in the arts
Adsorption
Adsorption-n
the process by which a layer of atoms or molecules of a substance, usually a gas, is formed on the surface of a solid or liquid
the process by which a layer of atoms or molecules of a substance, usually a gas, is formed on the surface of a solid or liquid
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Adroit
Adroit-adj
dsplaying physical or mental skill
Synonyms
skillful
nimble
practiced
able
clever
dexterous
adept
competent
accomplished
skilled
clumsy (antonym)
dsplaying physical or mental skill
Synonyms
skillful
nimble
practiced
able
clever
dexterous
adept
competent
accomplished
skilled
clumsy (antonym)
Ado
Ad-n
excited activity or bother
Synonyms
commotion
excitement
argument
bother
upheaval
to-do
protest
ruckus
objection
bustle
activity
excited activity or bother
Synonyms
commotion
excitement
argument
bother
upheaval
to-do
protest
ruckus
objection
bustle
activity
Admonition
Admonition-n
1-a mild but earnest rebuke
2-advice for or against doing something
Synonyms
caution
warning
reprimand
rebuke
reproach
scolding
approval (antonym)
1-a mild but earnest rebuke
2-advice for or against doing something
Synonyms
caution
warning
reprimand
rebuke
reproach
scolding
approval (antonym)
Admonish
Admonish-vt
1-to rebuke somebody mildly but earnestly
2-to advise somebody to do, or more often, not to do something
Synonyms
reprove
caution
warn about
give a warning
reprimand
rebuke
reproach
tell off
scold
chide
approve (antonym)
1-to rebuke somebody mildly but earnestly
2-to advise somebody to do, or more often, not to do something
Synonyms
reprove
caution
warn about
give a warning
reprimand
rebuke
reproach
tell off
scold
chide
approve (antonym)
Adjudication
Adjudication-n
a judicial decision, sentence, or decree
Synonyms
arbitration
negotiation
meditation
settlement
intercession
a judicial decision, sentence, or decree
Synonyms
arbitration
negotiation
meditation
settlement
intercession
Adjure
Adjure-vt
1-to order somebody to do something, especiall under oath
2-to make an earnest appeal to somebody
1-to order somebody to do something, especiall under oath
2-to make an earnest appeal to somebody
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Adjudicate
Adjudicate-vti
1-to reach a judicial decision on something
2-to make an official decision about a problem or dispute
Synonyms
give a ruling
judge
arbitrate
sit in judgment
pass judgment
deliver judgment
referee
umpire
1-to reach a judicial decision on something
2-to make an official decision about a problem or dispute
Synonyms
give a ruling
judge
arbitrate
sit in judgment
pass judgment
deliver judgment
referee
umpire
Adipose
Adipose-adj
containing fat
n
fat around the tissue just below the skin and surrounding major organs, acting as an energy reserve and providing insulation and protection
containing fat
n
fat around the tissue just below the skin and surrounding major organs, acting as an energy reserve and providing insulation and protection
Adenoidal
Adenoidal-adj
1-displaying symptoms caused by enlarged adenoids, for example, a nasal voice or breathing difficulties
2-used to describe the adenoids
1-displaying symptoms caused by enlarged adenoids, for example, a nasal voice or breathing difficulties
2-used to describe the adenoids
Adenoid
Adenoid-adj
1-relating to or similar to a gland
2-relating to lymphoid tissue
3-see adenoidal
npl-Adenoids
a mass of tissue at the back of the throat. If they become enlarged, breathing can be restricted through the nose.
1-relating to or similar to a gland
2-relating to lymphoid tissue
3-see adenoidal
npl-Adenoids
a mass of tissue at the back of the throat. If they become enlarged, breathing can be restricted through the nose.
Adductor
Adductor-n
a muscle that pulls a leg or arm toward the central line of the body or a toe or finger toward the axis of a leg or arm
a muscle that pulls a leg or arm toward the central line of the body or a toe or finger toward the axis of a leg or arm
Adduct
Adduct-vt
to pull a leg or arm toward the central line of the body or a toe or finger toward the axis of a leg or arm
n
a chemical compound formed by the combiantion of 2 or more different compounds or elements in an addition-type reaction
to pull a leg or arm toward the central line of the body or a toe or finger toward the axis of a leg or arm
n
a chemical compound formed by the combiantion of 2 or more different compounds or elements in an addition-type reaction
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Addle
Addle-vti
1-to confuse or muddle somebody, or become confused or muddled
2-to make something rotten or spoiled
1-to confuse or muddle somebody, or become confused or muddled
2-to make something rotten or spoiled
Addison's Disease
Addison-s Disease-n
a wasting disease characterized by bronzing of the skin, low blood pressure, and weakness. It is cause by underactivity of the adrenal glands.
a wasting disease characterized by bronzing of the skin, low blood pressure, and weakness. It is cause by underactivity of the adrenal glands.
Addendum
Addendum-n
1-something that is or has been added
2-a supplement to a book or magazine
Synonyms
addition
P.S.
supplement
codicil
appendix
add-on
post script
rider
1-something that is or has been added
2-a supplement to a book or magazine
Synonyms
addition
P.S.
supplement
codicil
appendix
add-on
post script
rider
Adamant
Adamant-adj
very determined and not influenced by appeals to reconsider
n
an extremely hard legendary stone, sometimes identified as diamond or lodestone (archaic)
Synonyms
obstinate
obdurate
unyielding
inflexible
unbending
unwavering
immovable
resolute
steadfast
stubborn
fixed
compliant (antonym)
very determined and not influenced by appeals to reconsider
n
an extremely hard legendary stone, sometimes identified as diamond or lodestone (archaic)
Synonyms
obstinate
obdurate
unyielding
inflexible
unbending
unwavering
immovable
resolute
steadfast
stubborn
fixed
compliant (antonym)
Acumen
Acumen-n
quick, insight, or the ability to make quick accurate judgments of people or situtations
Synonyms
insight
good judgment
sharpness
intelligence
shrewdness
wisdom
penetration
expertise
quick, insight, or the ability to make quick accurate judgments of people or situtations
Synonyms
insight
good judgment
sharpness
intelligence
shrewdness
wisdom
penetration
expertise
Friday, March 13, 2009
Acuity
Acuity-n
keenness of hearing, sight, or intellect
Synonyms
insight
perception
perspicacity
acuteness
keenness
sharpness
dullness (antonym)
keenness of hearing, sight, or intellect
Synonyms
insight
perception
perspicacity
acuteness
keenness
sharpness
dullness (antonym)
Actuate
Actuate-vt
1-to make somebody act or behave in a certain way (often used in the passive)
2-to make a device move or start working (formal)
Synonyms
activate
trigger
put into action
start
motivate
get going
set in motion
1-to make somebody act or behave in a certain way (often used in the passive)
2-to make a device move or start working (formal)
Synonyms
activate
trigger
put into action
start
motivate
get going
set in motion
Actuary
Actuary-n
a statistician who calculates insurance premiums, risks, dividends, and annuity rates
a statistician who calculates insurance premiums, risks, dividends, and annuity rates
Actinium
Actinium-n
a radioactive silvery white metallic chemical element found in pitchblende, and used as a source of alpha rays
Symbol Ac
a radioactive silvery white metallic chemical element found in pitchblende, and used as a source of alpha rays
Symbol Ac
Actinolite
Actinolite-n
a green or grayish green mineral consisting of calcium, magnesium, or silicate. It is a member of the amphibole group.
a green or grayish green mineral consisting of calcium, magnesium, or silicate. It is a member of the amphibole group.
Actinide
Actinide-n
chemical element in the series of radioactive elements beginning with actinium and ending with lawrencium
chemical element in the series of radioactive elements beginning with actinium and ending with lawrencium
Actinic
Actinic-adj
relating to radiation such as ultraviolet radiation that produces a chemical effect
relating to radiation such as ultraviolet radiation that produces a chemical effect
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Actinal
Actinal-adj
1-used to describe the side of a marine animal such as a jellyfish or sea anemone from which the arms or tentacles radiate, or on which the mouth area is situated
2-with rays or tentacles
1-used to describe the side of a marine animal such as a jellyfish or sea anemone from which the arms or tentacles radiate, or on which the mouth area is situated
2-with rays or tentacles
Actin
Actin-n
a protein that is essential for cell movement and the maintenace of cell shape. It is a constituent of the structure of cells and muscle tissue and combines with myosin during muscle contraction.
Synonyms
play the lead in
feature in
play in
a protein that is essential for cell movement and the maintenace of cell shape. It is a constituent of the structure of cells and muscle tissue and combines with myosin during muscle contraction.
Synonyms
play the lead in
feature in
play in
Actaeon
Actaeon-n
in Greek mythology, a hunter who was turned into a stag after inadvertently catching site of the goddess Artemis bathing
in Greek mythology, a hunter who was turned into a stag after inadvertently catching site of the goddess Artemis bathing
Acrylic
Acrylic-n
1-a synthetic textile fiber produced from acrylontrile
2-something containing or made from acrylic acid
3-a paint containing acrylate resin, used especially in painting pictures
adj
relating to, derived from, or containing acrylic acid
1-a synthetic textile fiber produced from acrylontrile
2-something containing or made from acrylic acid
3-a paint containing acrylate resin, used especially in painting pictures
adj
relating to, derived from, or containing acrylic acid
Acrylonitrile
Acrylonitrile-n
a colorless toxic liquid used in making acrylic fibers and resins, rubber, and thermoplastics
a colorless toxic liquid used in making acrylic fibers and resins, rubber, and thermoplastics
Acrosome
Acrosome-n
a structure at the end of a sperm cell that releases enzyms to digest the cell membrane of an egg, enabling the sperm to penetrate the egg
a structure at the end of a sperm cell that releases enzyms to digest the cell membrane of an egg, enabling the sperm to penetrate the egg
Acropolis
Acropolis-n
the ancient citadel of Athens in Greece that was the religious focus of the city. It contains the remains of several temples, including the Parthenon.
the ancient citadel of Athens in Greece that was the religious focus of the city. It contains the remains of several temples, including the Parthenon.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Acropetal
Acropetal-adj
used to describe leaves or flowers that grow in order from the base of a plant or stem toward the apex
See also basipetal
used to describe leaves or flowers that grow in order from the base of a plant or stem toward the apex
See also basipetal
Acromegaly
Acromegaly-n
a disease of adults that is caused by overproduction of growth hormones, resulting in enlargement of the bones of the hands, feet, jaw, nose, and ribs
a disease of adults that is caused by overproduction of growth hormones, resulting in enlargement of the bones of the hands, feet, jaw, nose, and ribs
Acromion
Acromion-n
a bony projection from the outer end of the spine of the shoulder blade, to which the collarbone is attached
a bony projection from the outer end of the spine of the shoulder blade, to which the collarbone is attached
Acrolith
Acrolith-n
a statue, especially in ancient Greece, with only the hands, feet, and head made in stone, the body being wooden
a statue, especially in ancient Greece, with only the hands, feet, and head made in stone, the body being wooden
Acrolein
Acrolein-n
a colorless poisonous pungent aldehyde used in manufacturing chemicals and pharmaceuticals
a colorless poisonous pungent aldehyde used in manufacturing chemicals and pharmaceuticals
Acrolect
Acrolect-n
the language variety among a group of related varieties that is closest to the standard for of the language
the language variety among a group of related varieties that is closest to the standard for of the language
Acrodont
Acrodont-adj
used to describe the teeth of some reptiles that have no roots and are joined to the jawbone, or reptiles with teeth of this type
used to describe the teeth of some reptiles that have no roots and are joined to the jawbone, or reptiles with teeth of this type
Acrocentric
Acrocentric-adj
used to describe a chromosome that has arms of unequal length because the structure at which the two arms join (centromere) is locatedc toward one end
See also accentric
See also telocentric
used to describe a chromosome that has arms of unequal length because the structure at which the two arms join (centromere) is locatedc toward one end
See also accentric
See also telocentric
Acrimony
Acrimony-n
bitterness and resentment, especially in speech, attitude, or tone
Synonyms
bitterness
unfriendliness
spite
ill will
rancor
bad blood
animosity
bad feeling
hostility
harmony (antonym)
bitterness and resentment, especially in speech, attitude, or tone
Synonyms
bitterness
unfriendliness
spite
ill will
rancor
bad blood
animosity
bad feeling
hostility
harmony (antonym)
Friday, March 6, 2009
Acrimonious
Acrimonious-adj
full of or displaying anger and resentment
Synonyms
bitter
spiteful
rancorous
discordant
hostile
unfriendly
harsh
harmonious (antonym)
full of or displaying anger and resentment
Synonyms
bitter
spiteful
rancorous
discordant
hostile
unfriendly
harsh
harmonious (antonym)
Acrid
Acrid-adj
1-unpleasantly strong and bitter in smell or taste
2-sharp or bitter in or character
Synonyms
pungent
bitter
choking
sharp
unpleasant
harsh
1-unpleasantly strong and bitter in smell or taste
2-sharp or bitter in or character
Synonyms
pungent
bitter
choking
sharp
unpleasant
harsh
Acquisitive
Acquisitive-adj
1-eager to acquire things, especially possessions
2-curious, eager, and quick to learn
Synonyms
greedy
avid
covetous
grasping
avaricious
materialistic
1-eager to acquire things, especially possessions
2-curious, eager, and quick to learn
Synonyms
greedy
avid
covetous
grasping
avaricious
materialistic
Acquiesce
Acquiesce-vi
to agree or comply with something passively rather than expressing approval or support
Synonyms
agree
give in
concur
comply
accept
consent
assent
submit
go along with
yield
concede
resist (antonym)
to agree or comply with something passively rather than expressing approval or support
Synonyms
agree
give in
concur
comply
accept
consent
assent
submit
go along with
yield
concede
resist (antonym)
Acouchi/Acouchy
Acouchi/Acouchy-n
an agile South American rodent similar to an agouti
Genus: Myoprocta
an agile South American rodent similar to an agouti
Genus: Myoprocta
Aconite
Aconite-n
1-a plant with poisonous roots that grows in northern temperature regions and has purplish blue or white hooded flowers. Monkshood and wolfsbane are types of aconite. Genus: Aconitum
2-See winter aconite
3-an extract of the dried poisonous root of some aconite plants, used in the past as a drug
Also called monkshood
1-a plant with poisonous roots that grows in northern temperature regions and has purplish blue or white hooded flowers. Monkshood and wolfsbane are types of aconite. Genus: Aconitum
2-See winter aconite
3-an extract of the dried poisonous root of some aconite plants, used in the past as a drug
Also called monkshood
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Acolyte
Acolyte-n
1-somebody, especially a young person, who assists a member of the clergy in the performance of rites.
2-a follower or assistant
1-somebody, especially a young person, who assists a member of the clergy in the performance of rites.
2-a follower or assistant
Acoelomate
Acoelomate-n
an organism such as a flatworm or jellyfish, with no cavity (coelom) between its digestive tract and outer wall
an organism such as a flatworm or jellyfish, with no cavity (coelom) between its digestive tract and outer wall
Acinus
Acinus-n
1-a rounded sac, containing secretory cells, found at the ends of the ducts in an exocrine gland
2-see alveolus
3-one of the small globes (dropulets) that make up an aggregate fruit such as a blackberry or raspberry
1-a rounded sac, containing secretory cells, found at the ends of the ducts in an exocrine gland
2-see alveolus
3-one of the small globes (dropulets) that make up an aggregate fruit such as a blackberry or raspberry
Acidophil
Acidophil/Acidophile-n
1-a microorganism or plant that fourishes in an acid environment
2-a cell that stains readily with acidic dyes
1-a microorganism or plant that fourishes in an acid environment
2-a cell that stains readily with acidic dyes
Achromatic
Achromatic-adj
1-without color and therefore white, gray, or black in appearance
2-able to reflect or refract light without spectral color separation
3-used to describe cells not easily stained with standard dyes
4-using a scale with no sharps or flats
1-without color and therefore white, gray, or black in appearance
2-able to reflect or refract light without spectral color separation
3-used to describe cells not easily stained with standard dyes
4-using a scale with no sharps or flats
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