Luis A. Waller Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words academical adjective Belonging to the school or philosophy of Plato; as, the Academic sect or philosophy., Belonging to an academy or other higher institution of learning; scholarly; literary or classical, in distinction from scientific. acalephans plural of Acalephan acalephoid adjective Belonging to or resembling the Acalephae or jellyfishes. acanthuses … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words affability noun The quality of being affable; readiness to converse; courteousness in receiving others and in conversation; complaisant behavior. affectedly adverb In an affected manner; hypocritically; with more show than reality., Lovingly; with tender care. affectible adjective That may be affected. affectuous adjective Full of passion or emotion; earnest. … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words alabastrum noun A flower bud. albescence noun The act of becoming white; whitishness. albication noun The process of becoming white, or developing white patches, or streaks. albigenses noun pl. Alt. of Albigeois albinistic adjective Affected with albinism. albumenize verb t. To cover or saturate with albumen; to coat or … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words amalgamate verb t. To compound or mix, as quicksilver, with another metal; to unite, combine, or alloy with mercury., To mix, so as to make a uniform compound; to unite or combine; as, to amalgamate two races; to amalgamate one race with another., To unite in an amalgam; to … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words antagonism noun Opposition of action; counteraction or contrariety of things or principles. antagonist noun One who contends with another, especially in combat; an adversary; an opponent., A muscle which acts in opposition to another; as a flexor, which bends a part, is the antagonist of an extensor, which extends … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words antibromic noun An agent that destroys offensive smells; a deodorizer. antichrist noun A denier or opponent of Christ. Specif.: A great antagonist, person or power, expected to precede Christ’s second coming. antichthon noun A hypothetical earth counter to ours, or on the opposite side of the sun., Inhabitants of … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words apagogical adjective Proving indirectly, by showing the absurdity, or impossibility of the contrary. apalachian adjective See Appalachian. apanthropy noun An aversion to the company of men; a love of solitude. aphaeresis noun Same as Apheresis. aphis lion The larva of the lacewinged flies (Chrysopa), which feeds voraciously upon aphids. … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words archaistic adjective Like, or imitative of, anything archaic; pertaining to an archaism. archaizing present participle & vb. noun of Archaize archbishop noun A chief bishop; a church dignitary of the first class (often called a metropolitan or primate) who superintends the conduct of the suffragan bishops in his province, … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words attachable adjective Capable of being attached; esp., liable to be taken by writ or precept. attachment noun The act attaching, or state of being attached; close adherence or affection; fidelity; regard; an/ passion of affection that binds a person; as, an attachment to a friend, or to a party., … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words auscultate verb i. & t. To practice auscultation; to examine by auscultation. auspicious adjective Having omens or tokens of a favorable issue; giving promise of success, prosperity, or happiness; predicting good; as, an auspicious beginning., Prosperous; fortunate; as, auspicious years., Favoring; favorable; propitious; — applied to persons or things. … Read more