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 anabaptism noun The doctrine of the Anabaptists. anabaptist noun A name sometimes applied to a member of any sect holding that rebaptism is necessary for those baptized in infancy. anabaptize verb t. To rebaptize; to rechristen; also, to rename. anacamptic adjective Reflecting of reflected; as, an anacamptic sound (and … 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
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words babblement noun Babble. babiroussa noun Alt. of Babirussa babylonian adjective Of or pertaining to the real or to the mystical Babylon, or to the ancient kingdom of Babylonia; Chaldean., An inhabitant of Babylonia (which included Chaldea); a Chaldean., An astrologer; — so called because the Chaldeans were remarkable for … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words abalienate verb t. To transfer the title of from one to another; to alienate., To estrange; to withdraw., To cause alienation of (mind). abandoning present participle & vb. noun of Abandon abannation noun Alt. of Abannition abannition noun Banishment. abbreviate verb t. To make briefer; to shorten; to abridge; … Read more