axis
An imaginary line around which an object spins (an axis of rotation) or is symmetrically arranged (an axis of symmetry).
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Vocabulary ranked by real-world frequency — start with the 1,000 most common words. Definitions adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), review in progress.
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AA
A member of Alcoholics Anonymous.
adaptation
The process of adapting something or becoming adapted to a situation; adjustment, modification.
advisor
One who offers advice.
aluminum
American, Canadian, and Philippines standard spelling of aluminium.
abused
Having been a victim of some form of abuse, most commonly child abuse or domestic violence.
acute
Brief, quick, short.
admiral
The commander of a naval squadron or fleet, regardless of formal rank.
arrange
To set up; to organize; to put into an orderly sequence or arrangement.
accurately
In an accurate manner; exactly; precisely; without error or defect.
affiliate
Someone or something, especially, a television station, that is associated with a larger, related organization, such as a television network; a member of a group of associated things.
ass-backwards
completely wrong or opposite of what is intended
asylum
A place of safety or refuge.
absent
Being away from a place; withdrawn from a place; existing but not present; (sometimes) missing.
adapt
To make suitable; to make to correspond; to fit or suit.
archive
Chiefly in the form archives. — A repository or other place for storing material (such as documents and records) no longer in current use, and usually having historical value.
atomic
Of or relating to atoms; composed of atoms; monatomic.
admire
To regard with wonder and delight.
Af
A native African (not white-skinned) in Rhodesia.
amber
A hard, generally yellow to brown translucent or transparent fossil resin from extinct coniferous trees of the pine genus, used for jewellery, decoration and later dissolved as a binder in varnishes. One variety, blue amber, appears blue rather than yellow under direct sunlight.
armor
A protective layer over a body, vehicle, or other object intended to deflect or diffuse damaging forces.
autism
Autism spectrum disorder, a condition characterized by impairment in social communication and interaction, as well as a need or strong preference for predictability and routine, sensory processing differences, focused interests, or repetitive behaviours. This includes classic autism as well as other, previously distinct disorders such as Asperger's syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, and
affiliated
Associated, related, or united; subject to a particular affiliation.
architectural
Pertaining to architecture.
artillery
Large projectile weapons, in modern usage usually large guns, but also rocket artillery.
absurd
Contrary to reason or propriety; obviously and flatly opposed to manifest truth; inconsistent with the plain dictates of common sense; logically contradictory; nonsensical; ridiculous; silly.
Adrian
Relating to the Adriatic Sea.
ag
Expressing annoyance, remorse, surprise, etc.: oh, ah.
ambitious
Having or showing ambition; wanting a lot of power, honor, respect, superiority, or other distinction.
amid
In the middle of; in the center of; surrounded by.
annoyed
Troubled, irritated by something unwanted or unliked (an annoyance); vexed.
appealing
Having appeal; attractive.
adviser
One who advises.
aggregate
A mass, assemblage, or sum of particulars; something consisting of elements but considered as a whole.
anatomy
The science that deals with the form and structure of organic bodies; anatomical structure or organization.
automobile
A type of motor vehicle designed to move on the ground under its own stored power and intended to carry a driver, a small number of additional passengers, and a very limited amount of other load.
acre
An English unit of land area (symbol: a. or ac.) originally denoting a day's ploughing for a yoke of oxen, now standardized as 4,840 square yards or 4,046.86 square metres.
arise
To come up from a lower to a higher position.
automotive
Having the ability to move by itself; self-propelled or self-propelling.
absorbed
Fully occupied with one's thoughts; engrossed.
admin
Administration, or administrative work.
affection
The act of affecting or acting upon.
airplane
A powered heavier-than-air aircraft with fixed wings: a fixed-wing aircraft with at least one engine or electric motor.
altitude
The absolute height of a location, usually measured from sea level.
accountability
The state of being accountable; liability to be called on to render an account or give an explanation; liability to be held responsible or answerable for something.
aerial
Living or taking place in the air.
albeit
Although, despite (it) being.
alcoholic
A person who is addicted to alcohol.
amazed
Astonished or confounded with fear, surprise, or wonder; greatly surprised (often with ensuing adpositions e.g. at, with, or by).
ambition
Eager or inordinate desire for some object that confers distinction, as preferment, honor, superiority, political power, or fame; desire to distinguish one's self from other people.
ammunition
Articles used in charging firearms and ordnance of all kinds; as powder, balls, shot, shells, percussion caps, rockets, etc.
anthem
A choral or vocal composition, often with a religious or political lyric.
automated
Made automatic.
accountable
Obliged, when called upon, to answer (for one’s deeds); answerable.
advocacy
The profession of an advocate.
aftermath
That which happens after, that which follows, usually of strongly negative connotation in most contexts, implying a preceding catastrophe.
aggression
The act of initiating hostilities or invasion.
analyzed
Having been subject to analysis; examined closely, carefully considered.
arguably
As can be supported or proven by sound logical deduction, evidence, and precedent, but without absolute certainty.
adverse
Unfavorable; antagonistic in purpose or effect; hostile; actively opposing one's interests or wishes; contrary to one's welfare; acting against; working in an opposing direction.