Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words beaconless adjective Having no beacon. beadleship noun The state of being, or the personality of, a beadle. bead proof Among distillers, a certain degree of strength in alcoholic liquor, as formerly ascertained by the floating or sinking of glass globules of different specific gravities thrown into it; now ascertained … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words adactylous adjective Without fingers or without toes., Without claws on the feet (of crustaceous animals). adamantean adjective Of adamant; hard as adamant. adamantine adjective Made of adamant, or having the qualities of adamant; incapable of being broken, dissolved, or penetrated; as, adamantine bonds or chains., Like the diamond in … Read more
Words Parts of Speech Meaning/Definition/Similar Words belaboring present participle & vb. noun of Belabor belectured imp. & past participle of Belecture bel-esprit noun A fine genius, or man of wit. belgravian adjective Belonging to Belgravia (a fashionable quarter of London, around Pimlico), or to fashionable life; aristocratic. believable adjective Capable of being believed; credible. belittling … 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 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