Luis A. Waller Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words anabolism noun The constructive metabolism of the body, as distinguished from katabolism. anacanths noun pl. A group of teleostean fishes destitute of spiny fin-rays, as the cod. anacardic adjective Pertaining to, or derived from, the cashew nut; as, anacardic acid. anacharis noun A fresh-water weed of the frog’s-bit family … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words apartment noun A room in a building; a division in a house, separated from others by partitions., A set or suite of rooms., A compartment. apartness noun The quality of standing apart. apathetic adjective Alt. of Apathetical aperitive adjective Serving to open; aperient. apertness noun Openness; frankness. apetalous adjective … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words alabaster noun A compact variety or sulphate of lime, or gypsum, of fine texture, and usually white and translucent, but sometimes yellow, red, or gray. It is carved into vases, mantel ornaments, etc., A hard, compact variety of carbonate of lime, somewhat translucent, or of banded shades of color; … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words againward adverb Back again. agalactia noun Alt. of Agalaxy agal-agal noun Same as Agar-agar. agar-agar noun A fucus or seaweed much used in the East for soups and jellies; Ceylon moss (Gracilaria lichenoides). agennesis noun Impotence; sterility. agentship noun Agency. aggravate verb t. To make heavy or heavier; to … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words aid-major noun The adjutant of a regiment. aigremore noun Charcoal prepared for making powder. ailanthus noun Same as Ailantus. air brake A railway brake operated by condensed air. air-built adjective Erected in the air; having no solid foundation; chimerical; as, an air-built castle. air-drawn adjective Drawn in air; imaginary. … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words ampersand noun A word used to describe the character /, /, or &. amphibial adjective & noun Amphibian. amphibian adjective Of or pertaining to the Amphibia; as, amphibian reptiles., One of the Amphibia. amphibium noun An amphibian. amphibole noun A common mineral embracing many varieties varying in color and … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words antichlor noun Any substance (but especially sodium hyposulphite) used in removing the excess of chlorine left in paper pulp or stuffs after bleaching. anticivic noun Opposed to citizenship. anticness noun The quality of being antic. antidotal adjective Having the quality an antidote; fitted to counteract the effects of poison. … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words auchenium noun The part of the neck nearest the back. audacious adjective Daring; spirited; adventurous., Contemning the restraints of law, religion, or decorum; bold in wickedness; presumptuous; impudent; insolent., Committed with, or proceedings from, daring effrontery or contempt of law, morality, or decorum. audiphone noun An instrument which, placed … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words amability noun Lovableness. amacratic adjective Amasthenic. amanitine noun The poisonous principle of some fungi. amarantus noun Same as Amaranth. amaritude noun Bitterness. amaryllis noun A pastoral sweetheart., A family of plants much esteemed for their beauty, including the narcissus, jonquil, daffodil, agave, and others., A genus of the same … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words apple pie A pie made of apples (usually sliced or stewed) with spice and sugar.