Italy

A country in Southern Europe occupying the Italian Peninsula and adjacent islands.

land of cattle, or land of the Vitelli tribe


aah

An exclamation expressing various emotions such as surprise, pleasure, or pain.


abbey

A monastery or convent, governed by an abbot or abbess.


abdomen

The belly or lower trunk of the body, especially the part containing the digestive organs.

abdomen

abdominal abdominals abdominous subabdominal abdomenal


abdominal

abdomen abdominals abdominally abdominous subabdominal


abduct

To take someone away illegally by force or deception; kidnap.

abduction abductor adduce conduce deduce educe


abduction

The action of forcibly taking someone away against their will.

abduct deduce conduct introduce produce reduce


abide

To remain, endure, or stay faithful to something.


ability

The power, skill, or capacity to do something.


able

Having the power, skill, or means to do something.


abnormal

Departing from what is normal or expected.

abnormal

departing from what is normal or expected


aboard

On or into a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle.


abomination

Something intensely detested or regarded as morally repulsive.

abominate abominable abominably abominating abominative


aboriginal

Inhabiting or existing in a land from the earliest times or from before the arrival of colonists; indigenous.

aborigine origin original indigenous primordial


abort

To prematurely terminate an action or process.

abortion originate orientation disorient orient


abortion

The termination of a pregnancy after, accompanied by, resulting in, or followed by the death of the embryo or fetus.


about

Preposition or adverb indicating approximation, concern, or a topic of discussion.


above

At or to a higher level or position than something else.


absence

The state of being away from a place or person.


absolute

Not qualified or diminished in any way; total.

solve dissolve resolute absolution resolution insoluble


absolutely

With no qualification, restriction, or limitation; totally.


absorb

To take in, soak up, or assimilate something so it is no longer separate.

absorption absorbed absorbing absorbent absorptive


absorption

The process by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another.


abstract

Existing in thought or theory but not concrete in physical form.

abstraction abstractly abstractness abstractor


absurd

Wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate.

absurdity absurdly surd deafness resounding


abundance

A large or plentiful quantity of something.

abound abundant abundantly abundantness abundance


abuse

To treat with cruelty or violence; or misuse of something.


abyss

A bottomless or seemingly immeasurable depth, literal or figurative.

abyss

abyssus

A deep gulf or bottomless place, borrowed from Greek.


academic

Relating to education or the study of a subject in a school or college.

academy academician academics academically


academy

An institution for higher learning or a society of scholars.

Akadēmeía (Ἀκαδημεία)

The grove near Athens where Plato taught. Named after the hero Akademos.


acc

An abbreviation for accelerator or account, commonly used in technical or financial contexts.

acc

accelerator or account

device that increases speed or financial record


accelerate

To make something move or happen faster.

acceleration accelerator accelerative celerity


accelerator

A device or substance that increases speed or makes a process happen faster.

accelerate acceleration accelerated accelerating accelerative


accent

A distinctive mode of pronunciation of a language, especially one associated with a particular nation, locality, or social class.


accept

To receive willingly or agree to something offered.


acceptable

accept acceptance accepting accepted reception capacity


acceptance

The action or process of accepting something offered or the willingness to endure something.

accept acceptable acceptor unacceptable acceptance


accepted

Past tense of accept; regarded as satisfactory or suitable, or willingly received or agreed to.

accept acceptable acceptance acceptor unaccepted


access

The means or right to approach, enter, or use something; to open or reach a file or resource.

accessible accessibility accession accident


accessibility

The quality of being able to be reached or entered, or the quality of being easy to obtain or use.

accessibility

accessible

accessibilis

accessus

a coming to, an approach (past participle of accedere)


accessible

access inaccessible accessibility accession


accessories

Extra or supplementary items, especially worn with clothing for decoration.


accessory

A thing that can be added to something else in order to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive.

access accede accretion successor cessation


accident

An unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury.

accidental incident coincidence accidentally


accidental

Happening by chance rather than by intention; incidental.

accidental

happening by chance rather than by intention

accident accidentally accidence accident-prone


accommodate

To provide lodging or sufficient space for; to fit in with the wishes or needs of.


accommodation

A place where someone can live or stay temporarily; an adaptation or adjustment.


accomplice

A person who helps another commit a crime or do something wrong.


accomplish

accomplishment complete comply replete supplement


accomplishment

The successful completion of something or the possession of notable skill.

accomplishment

the successful completion of something or a notable skill

accomplish accomplished accomplishing accomplishable


accord

An official agreement or harmony between parties.

accordance accordant discord concord accordingly


accordance

Agreement or harmony with something, or the action of granting or providing something.


according

In agreement or conformity with something stated or established.


accordion

A portable reed instrument with a bellows, keys, and buttons.

accordion

a portable reed instrument with a bellows, keys, and buttons

accord accordance accordant accordionist accorded


account

A record of financial transactions or a personal narrative.


accountability

The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility to explain or justify one's actions.

account count accountable calculate compute


accountable

Accountable means required to explain and take responsibility for one's actions.

account accountability accountant recount discount


accountant

A person whose job is to keep or inspect financial accounts.


accounting

The practice or profession of recording and managing financial transactions and accounts.

account accountant accounting accountability


accounts

Plural of account; financial records, reports, or explanations of events or transactions.

account accounting count compute accountant


accredit

To give credit to; to authorize or certify someone or something.

credit credible creed credence credentials


accreditation

The act of granting credit or recognition, especially to an educational institution or program.

credit credible credo credential discredit


accuracy

The quality of being correct, precise, and free from errors.

accurate accurately inaccuracy inaccurate accurateness


accurate

Free from error or defect; precise and correct in detail.

accuracy accurately inaccurate accurateness


accusation

A charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong.

accusation

a charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong


accuse

To charge (someone) with an offense or crime.


ace

A playing card with a single spot, typically the highest in its suit; a person who excels at a particular activity.

a unit, a single thing (from Latin `as`)


achieve

To successfully reach a goal through effort.


acid

A chemical compound that is sour and can react with bases to form salts.


acknowledge

To accept or admit the existence or truth of.


acne

A common inflammatory skin disease characterized by pimples, especially on the face, back, and chest.


acoustic

Relating to sound or the sense of hearing.


acquaint

To make someone aware of or familiar with.

cognition recognize incognito knowledge quaint


acquaintance

A person one knows slightly but is not a close friend.


acquisition

The act of gaining or acquiring something.


acre

A unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards (0.405 hectare).

acre

agriculture agrarian agoraphobia peregrination


acrobat

An entertainer who performs spectacular gymnastic feats.


across

On or to the other side of something; from one side to another.


acrylic

*akros (highest, end), *olere (to smell)


action

The process of doing something to achieve an aim.


actions

Plural of action; things done or deeds performed.


activate

To make active or operative; to put into action.


activation

The action or process of making something active or operative.


active

Engaged in activity; involving energetic action or effort.


activist

A person who campaigns to bring about political or social change.


activities

Plural of activity; actions, pursuits, or occupations performed or engaged in.


activity

Engagement in pursuit of a goal or interest; a pursuit or hobby.

activity

state of being engaged or the pursuit of a task


actor

A person whose profession is acting on the stage, in films, or on television.


actress

A female actor; a woman who performs in plays, films, or on television.


actual

Existing in fact or reality; real rather than imagined or theoretical.


actually

In fact; really; in actual fact or reality.


acute

(Of a bad situation or feeling) present or experienced to a severe or intense degree; having a sharp angle.


adapt

To make (something) suitable for a new use or purpose; to adjust to new conditions.


adaptation

The process of changing to suit different conditions.


adapter

A device for connecting parts of different sizes or types so that they can be used together.


adaptor

A device for connecting pieces of equipment that cannot be connected directly.


add

To put together or combine numbers or quantities; to include additionally.


added

Past tense of add; combined or summed together.


addict

A person who is addicted to a particular substance or activity.

addiction addictive addicted edict diction


addiction

The fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance, thing, or activity.

addiction

the fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance, thing, or activity

addictus

assigned, given over to (past participle of addicere)


adding

The process of combining numbers or quantities together to find their total sum.


addition

The process or action of adding or uniting; something added.


additional

Added or given as an extra or supplementary item.


address

The location of a place or person, or to speak to someone directly.


addresses

Plural noun for locations where people or organizations can be found, or third-person singular verb meaning to direct speech or attention toward.


adequate

Sufficient for a specific requirement; barely satisfactory or satisfactory.

equal equation equity equivalent equanimity


adios

A Spanish farewell used in English, meaning goodbye.

adios

a Spanish farewell used in English, meaning goodbye


adjourn

To suspend proceedings or delay a meeting until later.

adjourn

to suspend proceedings or delay a meeting until later

adjournment adjourned adjourns journ journey


adjustable

Capable of being changed to suit a particular purpose or need.


adjustment

A small alteration or movement made to achieve a desired fit, appearance, or result.


admin

Short for administration; a person or department responsible for managing operations.

administration administrator administrative administer admininstrative


administration

The management of business or governmental affairs; a period during which a president or leader holds office.

administer administrator administrative administering


administrative

Relating to the management and organization of business or public affairs.

administer administration administrator administrate


administrator

A person who manages the affairs of a business, institution, or organization.

administer administrative administration administrate administer


admirable

Admirable means deserving admiration or approval.

admire admiration admirer admirably admirative


admiral

A commander of a fleet or naval squadron.


admiration

A feeling of respect and wonder toward someone or something admired.

admiration

admiration

admiration

admīrātiō

ad- + mirārī

toward + to wonder at; to look at with wonder

admire admirable admirer admiring admiringly


admirer

A person who feels respect, approval, or affection for someone or something.

admire admiration admirable admiringly admiral


admission

The process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place or organization.


admit

To confess to be true or to acknowledge.


adobe

A building material made from sun-dried bricks of mud and straw.


adolescent

A young person who is developing from a child into an adult.


adopt

To take by choice into one's family, especially to take a child of other parents legally as your own child.


adoption

The action or fact of adopting or being adopted.

adopt adopted adoptive adopter adoptable


adore

To worship or love someone or something deeply.


adrenaline

A hormone secreted by the adrenal glands, especially in conditions of stress, increasing rates of blood circulation, breathing, and carbohydrate metabolism and preparing muscles for exertion.


ads

Plural of ad; short advertisements or notices promoting products, services, or ideas.


adult

A person who is fully grown or developed.


adultery

Voluntary sexual relations in which at least one participant is married to someone else.

adultery

voluntary sexual relations in which at least one participant is married to someone else

adulterer adulterous adulterate adulteration adulterine


adults

Fully developed and mature human beings who have reached legal age.

adult adultery adolescent adulthood adulterate


advanced

Highly developed or complex; ahead of others in progress or knowledge.


advantage

A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable position.

advantageous
advantageously
disadvantage
take advantage


adventure

An unusual, exciting, and potentially hazardous experience.

adventūra

About to happen. From advenīre (to arrive).


adventurous

Willing to take risks or seek out novel, uncertain experiences.

adventurous

willing to take risks or seek out novel, uncertain experiences

adventure adventurer adventuress adventurousness venturesome


adverse

Unfavorable, harmful, or opposing in effect.

adversary invert convert diversion versatile


advertise

To call public attention to something through paid announcements or promotional activities.

advertisement advertiser advertising advertised


advertisement

A public notice or announcement promoting a product, service, or event.

advertise advertiser advertising advertised


advertising

The business or practice of promoting products, services, or ideas to a target audience through various media.

advertise advertisement advertiser advert


advice

Guidance or recommendations offered regarding future action.


advise

To offer suggestions about the best course of action or to give counsel to someone.


advisor

A person who offers suggestions or guidance on a particular subject.

advise advice advisable advisory adviser


advocacy

The act of pleading for, supporting, or recommending; active espousal.

advocate vocation vocal revoke provoke evoke


advocate

To publicly recommend or support a particular cause or policy.


adware

Software that automatically displays or downloads advertising material, often unwanted, while a user is online.


aerial

Existing, happening, or operating in the air.

air aerospace aerodynamics aerate airline aeronautics


aerospace

The branch of technology and industry concerned with both aviation and space flight.


aeryn

A modern given name with an uncertain origin, often treated as a variant spelling of Erin or Aaron.

aeryn

Aaron

another possible influence on the spelling Aeryn


aesthetic

Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.

aisthētikós (αἰσθητικός)

Perceptive, sensitive. From aisthánomai (I perceive).


affair

An event or sequence of events of a specified kind.


affairs

Matters or issues requiring attention or responsibility.


affect

To have an influence on or make a change in.


affectionate

affection affectional affectionately affective


affiliate

To officially attach or connect with; a person or organization connected to another.

affiliated affiliation affiliates affiliate disaffiliate


affiliates

Associated or connected organizations or individuals; to officially join or connect with a group.

affiliate affiliation affiliated affinity


affiliation

The state or process of being connected or associated with a larger body, group, or organization.


affirmative

Agreeing with; assenting to a statement or request.


afford

Have enough money to pay for; provide or supply (an opportunity or facility).

afford

afforcen

afforcer

To strengthen, enforce, raise the price of


afloat

Floating on or in water without sinking; figuratively, remaining solvent or free from difficulty.


africa

The world's second-largest continent, located south of Europe and west of Asia.

possibly from Berber 'afar' (dust) or Latin 'apricus' (sunny)


african

Relating to the continent of Africa or its people, languages, and cultures.


aft

At or toward the rear of a ship or vehicle.


after

Following in time; at a later point than something else.


afterlife

Existence believed to continue after death.

life lifetime lifeless lifelike afterworld


afterward

after afterwards afterword afterwardness backward forward


again

One more time; once more; returning to a previous state or condition.


age

The length of time something has existed; a historical period.


agencies

Plural of agency; organizations or businesses that provide specific services or act on behalf of others.


agency

A business or organization providing a particular service; or the capacity to act.

agency

organization providing service or capacity to act


agenda

A list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting.


agent

A person or thing that takes an active role or produces a particular effect.


agents

Persons or things that take action or produce effects.


aggravate

To make a problem, pain, or situation worse.

aggravation aggravated aggravating aggravator gravity


aggregate

A whole formed by combining several separate elements.

aggregate

congregation egregious gregarious segregation flock


aggression

Hostile or violent behavior or attitudes toward another; readiness to attack or confront.

aggressive egress regress progress graduate


aggressive

Ready or likely to attack or confront; characterized by hostile or forceful behavior.

aggression gradual grade regress progress digress


agitate

Agitate means to shake, disturb, or stir up emotionally, physically, or politically.

agitation agitated agitating agitator agitant


ago

In the past; at a time earlier than now.


agony

agōnía (ἀγωνία)

A struggle, contest for a prize. From agōn (assembly, contest).


agree

To have the same opinion or accept a proposal.


agreed

Came to a mutual understanding; consented or concurred.


agreement

The condition of having the same opinion or understanding; a contract or arrangement.


agricultural

Relating to agriculture, the science or practice of farming.

agriculture agrarian agronomy cultivate acreage


agriculture

The science and practice of cultivating crops and raising livestock.

agricultural agriculturalist cultivate culture field


aha

Used as an exclamation of sudden recognition, discovery, or triumph.


ahead

In or at the front; forward in direction or position.


ahem

An interjection used to represent a slight cough or a sound to attract attention.

ahem

sound to attract attention or represent a cough


ahh

An interjection expressing relief, relaxation, realization, or satisfaction.

natural exclamation of surprise or relief

ahh

exclamation of relief, realization, or satisfaction


ahold

In a state of holding; in possession or control of.


ahoy

Ahoy is a nautical call used to hail or greet someone, especially a person or ship.


aid

adjūtāre

To give help to, frequentative of adjuvāre.


aide

An assistant, especially a military officer assigned to a senior officer.

aide

an assistant, especially a military assistant


aids

Plural of aid; assistance or support, or the acronym for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.

aids

plural of aid; assistance or disease acronym


aim

A goal or objective that someone is trying to achieve or accomplish.


ain

Dialectal or archaic contraction of 'am not' or 'are not', used in Scottish English and some dialects.

negated first-person singular of 'to be'

ain

am not / are not (dialectal contraction)


air

The invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth; the atmosphere.


airborne

airborne

air

the invisible gaseous substance surrounding Earth


airport

A facility where aircraft take off and land, equipped with runways and terminals.


aisle

A passage between rows of seats in a building or between shelves of goods.


ajay

A common given name of Indian origin, meaning 'unconquerable' or 'invincible.'


alabama

A state in the southeastern United States, or a Native American people.


alaska

A U.S. state located in northwestern North America, the largest state by area.


alba

A lyric poem, especially in medieval Provençal tradition, about lovers parting at dawn.


album

A collection of recordings or a book for storing photos and memorabilia.


alchemy

A medieval forerunner of chemistry concerned with turning base metals into gold.

the chemistry, the art of transformation


alcohol

A colorless intoxicating liquid found in wine, beer, and spirits.

al-kuḥl

The kohl; fine powder used as eye makeup, later any refined substance.


ale

A type of beer brewed using a warm fermentation method, resulting in a sweet, full-bodied, and fruity taste.


alert

Watchful and ready; quick to notice and respond to danger or opportunity.


algebra

The branch of mathematics using symbols to represent numbers and relations.

al-jabr

The reunion of broken parts; from Al-Khwārizmī's treatise.


algorithm

A set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer.


alias

A false or assumed name, especially one used to conceal one's identity.


alibi

A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act is alleged to have taken place.


alien

Belonging to a foreign country or nation.

alien

alienate alienation alienee allochthonous alienage


align

To place or arrange in a straight line or in correct relative positions.

align

aligner

to set in a line (from à 'to' + ligne 'line')


alignment

The state of being arranged in a straight line or in correct relative positions.


alimony

A court-ordered payment one spouse makes to the other after separation or divorce.

alimony

court-ordered support paid after separation or divorce

aliment alimentary alimentation alimental


alive

Living, not dead; in existence or operation.


all

Determiner or pronoun indicating every one of a group or the whole quantity without exception.


allegation

A claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically made without proof.


allege

To claim or assert that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof that this is the case.


allegedly

Allegedly means purportedly or according to an unverified claim.

allegedly

alleged

allege

allēgāre

ad- + legare

to send to; to dispatch with a commission

allege alleged allegation allegiant legation


allegiance

Loyalty or commitment to a person, group, or cause.


allergic

Having an allergy; showing an abnormal immune response to certain substances.


allergy

A damaging immune response by the body to a substance, especially pollen, fur, a particular food, or dust, to which it has become hypersensitive.


allocation

The action or process of distributing something.


allow

To give permission for something to happen.


allowance

A sum of money paid regularly to a person, often for living expenses or as a given portion.

allow allocate disallow location locomotion


allowed

Permitted or granted permission to do something.


allows

Permits something to happen or be done; gives permission for.


alma

Nourishing, especially in 'alma mater' referring to one's former university.


almighty

Having absolute power, typically referring to God.


almond

An almond is the edible seed of the almond tree.

amygdala amygdalin amygdaloid almondine amandel


alone

Without anyone or anything else; solitary or unaccompanied.


along

By the length of something; together with or in company with.


alongside

At, by, or to the side of; in conjunction with; at the same time as.


aloud

In a manner that can be heard; not silently.


alp

An alp is a high, snow-capped mountain, especially in Switzerland.

alp

Alps Alpine alpenhorn alpenglow alpenstock


alpha

The first letter of the Greek alphabet; the first or most dominant member of a group.


alphabet

Alphabet is a system of writing made up of letters representing sounds.

alpha and beta, the first two Greek letters

alphabetic alphabetical alphabetize alphabetization alphabetized


alphabetical

Arranged in the order of the letters of the alphabet.


alpine

Relating to or characteristic of high mountains, especially the Alps.

Alps Alpinist Alpinism mountain subalpine


already

Before or by now; previously or in the past.


altar

A raised structure on which gifts or sacrifices to a god are made.


alter

To change or cause to change in character, appearance, or composition.

alternate alteration alternative altruism


alternate

To occur or cause to occur by turns; to change repeatedly between two states or actions.

alternative alternation interchangeably alternately unalternate


alternative

Available as another possibility or choice; one of two or more available options.

alternate alternation alternatively altercation


although

A conjunction used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict what has already been said.


altitude

The height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.


alto

The lowest female singing voice or highest male singing voice.


altogether

all together gather assembly altogethertogether


aluminium

A silvery-white, lightweight metallic element, atomic number 13 (British spelling).


aluminum

A lightweight, silvery-white metallic element, atomic number 13, widely used in industry.


alumnus

A graduate or former student of a particular school, college, or university.


always

At all times; on every occasion; continuously or perpetually.


amateur

A person who engages in an activity without professional training or for pleasure rather than payment.


amazing

Causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing or impressive.


amazon

A tall, strong woman, or a river in South America; from Greek mythology.


ambient

Relating to the immediate surroundings of something.

ambition ambience ambiance itinerant circumambient


ambition

A strong desire to do or achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.

a going around, especially to solicit votes

ambitious ambidextrous ambient itinerary


ambitious

Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.

a going about to solicit votes; desire for honor


ambulance

A vehicle equipped to transport sick or injured people to and from hospital.

ambulance

ambulance

field hospital, mobile military hospital

hôpital ambulant

walking/mobile hospital (Napoleonic military usage)

amble ambulate ambulatory perambulate preamble


ambush

A surprise attack by people lying in wait in a concealed position.


amen

A solemn expression of affirmation or approval used at the end of a prayer or statement of faith.


amend

To make minor changes to a text, piece of legislation, etc., in order to make it fairer or more accurate, or to improve it.


amendment

a change or modification made to a law, document, or constitution.


amenity

A desirable or useful feature or facility of a building or place.


america

A continent in the Western Hemisphere, or the United States of America.

derived from Amerigo Vespucci, Italian explorer

America

Western Hemisphere continents or United States

American
Americas
North America
South America


american

Relating to or characteristic of the United States of America or its people.

the continents of North and South America

America Americanize Americanism Americanist


americans

People from the United States of America, or people from the continents of North or South America.

americans

american

America

the continents named after Amerigo Vespucci


amino

Pertaining to or containing an amine group, a derivative of ammonia.

amino

ammonia

Hammon

Ammon (Egyptian god near whose temple sal ammoniac was found)


amnesia

Amnesia is a partial or total loss of memory.


amnesty

A general pardon that forgives a group of offenses or offenders.

amnesty

a general pardon that forgives a group of offenses or offenders

amnestied amnesties amnestying amnestical amnestic


among

In the middle of or surrounded by; within a group.


amongst

In the middle of or surrounded by other people or things.


amount

A quantity of something or to total in number or quantity.


amounts

Quantities or totals of something, or comes to a specified total.


ample

Large enough to be more than sufficient, or spacious in extent.

amplify amplification amplitude ampleness amplifier


amplifier

An electronic device for increasing the amplitude of electrical signals, used in sound reproduction.

ample amplitude amplify magnificent faculty


amulet

An object worn or carried as a charm for protection or good luck.

amulet

a charm worn or carried for protection or luck


amuse

To cause someone to find something funny or entertaining.


amusement

The state or experience of finding something funny or entertaining.

to entertain, to make think, to distract


anal

Anal means relating to the anus or, in psychology, marked by excessive orderliness or control.


analog

Something that is comparable to or shares a similar function with something else.

analogy analogous analogousness analogical


analyse

To examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, especially information or data), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.

a breaking up, a loosening, a dissolving

analysis analytic analyst catalyst paralysis


analysis

Detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.

análysis (ἀνάλυσις)

A breaking up, dissolving. From ana- (up) + lysis (loosening).


analytical

Relating to or using analysis or logical reasoning.


analyze

Examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, especially information or data), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.


anarchist

A person who advocates the abolition of all government and the organization of society on a voluntary, cooperative basis without coercive authority.

anarchy anarchism anarchic monarchy hierarchy patriarch


anarchy

The state of society without a governing authority, or a situation of complete disorder.

anarchy

state of disorder or absence of government


anatomy

The branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of organisms.

anatomḗ (ἀνατομή)

Dissection, cutting up. From ana- (up) + tomē (a cutting).


ancestor

A person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended.

antecedent ancestry ancestral precede succession


ancestral

Of, belonging to, or inherited from one's ancestors.

ancestral

ancestral

ancestor

forefather, one from whom a person descends

ancestor ancestry antecede antecedent precede cede


anchor

A heavy object attached to a rope or chain and used to moor a vessel to the seabed.


ancient

Belonging to the very distant past; very old.


and

Conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal grammatical rank.


andrew

A masculine personal name derived from the Greek word for manly or strong.


android

A robot designed to look and act like a human being.

ἀνήρ / ἀνδρ-

android

androgen androgyny androcentric andrology andro-


anesthesia

A medically induced loss of sensation, sometimes including unconsciousness.

anesthetic anesthetize anesthesiology anaesthesia


aneurysm

An aneurysm is a localized abnormal dilation of a blood vessel, especially an artery.

aneurysm

localized abnormal dilation of an artery

aneurism aneurysmal aneurysmic aneurysmectomy


angel

A spiritual being believed to act as a messenger of God.

ángelos (ἄγγελος)

Messenger, envoy. Used in the Septuagint for divine messengers.


angeles

Plural form of angel, referring to spiritual beings in religious tradition.


angelica

A plant of the parsley family, and also a female given name derived from the same source.


anger

A strong feeling of displeasure or hostility.


angle

The space between two intersecting lines or surfaces at or close to the point where they meet.


angry

Feeling or showing strong annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.


anguish

Anguish is intense mental or physical suffering, distress, or agony.

anguished anguishing angustia anxious anxiety


animal

A living organism that feeds on organic matter.


animals

Living organisms that are typically capable of movement and feeding on organic material.


animate

Bring to life; give a living quality to.

animal animation inanimate animated soul


animation

The state of being alive or full of life and vigor; the technique of making inanimate objects appear to move in a sequence of drawings or photographs.

animate animal unanimous magnanimous animosity


anime

A style of animation originating in Japan, characterized by colorful artwork and fantastical or action-oriented storylines.


ankle

The joint connecting the foot with the leg.


ann

A female given name derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, or an abbreviation of annual.


annex

To add or attach, especially a territory to one's own country.


anniversary

The date on which an event took place or an institution was founded in a previous year.

anniversary

annual biannual perennial verse convert divert


annotate

To add notes to a text or diagram giving explanation or comment.

notation note notorious notary notice denote


annotation

A note or comment added to a text, document, or drawing for explanation or clarification.

annotate annotator annotations annotated annotating


announce

To make a public declaration or statement.

annūntiāre

To announce, relate, from ad + nūntiāre.


announced

Made a public declaration or statement; proclaimed.

announce announcement announcer announcing


announcements

Public declarations or statements made to inform or notify people of something.

announce announcement announcer announced announcing


announcer

A person who announces something, especially on radio or television.


annoy

To irritate or bother (someone) in a mildly provoking way.


anomaly

Something that deviates from what is normal, expected, or regular.

anomalous anomalies anomalistic anomalously


anonymous

Lacking a known or identified name, author, or origin; unnamed.

anonymity synonym pseudonym antonym homonym


another

An additional person or thing of the same type as one already mentioned or known.


answer

A response to a question; to reply or react to something.


answers

Spoken or written replies to a question or request.


ante

A stake placed by each player before cards are dealt; a prerequisite contribution to participate in something.

antedate
antechamber
anterior
antebellum
ante up


antenna

A rod, wire, or other device used to transmit or receive radio or television signals; a sensory appendage on the head of an insect or other arthropod.

antenna

transmitting/receiving device; insect appendage


anthropology

The study of human societies, cultures, and their development.

anthrōpología (ἀνθρωπολογία)

Study of humanity. From anthrōpos (human being) + -logia (study of).


anti

A prefix or preposition meaning opposed to or against something.

antitoxin antiseptic antibiotic antipathy


antibiotic

A medicine that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms.

anti- (ἀντί) + biōtikós (βιωτικός)

Against life. From anti (against) + bios (life).


antibody

A blood protein produced in response to and counteracting a specific antigen.


anticipate

To regard as probable; expect or predict.

anticipate

anticipation caption capture perceive conceive


anticipation

Anticipation is the act of expecting or looking forward to something before it happens.

anticipation

the act of expecting something before it happens

anticipate anticipatory anticipated anticipator


antidote

A medicine taken or given to counteract a particular poison.


antique

An object of considerable age, especially one that is of value or beauty.

ancient antiquity antiquarian antiquated


anus

The bodily opening at the end of the digestive tract, from Latin anus meaning "ring."

anus

the terminal opening of the digestive tract


anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an event or something with an uncertain outcome.

anxious anguish anger annoy angina tight


anxious

Experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness, typically about an event or something with an uncertain outcome.


any

one or some of a thing, no matter which.


anything

Any object, thing, or matter of any kind whatsoever.


anytime

anyone anyhow sometimes timely timetable


anyway

Regardless; in any case; used to dismiss a preceding statement.


anywhere

In, at, or to any place or position; used to indicate an unspecified or unlimited location.

anywhere

any + where

hwær

*kʷo-

interrogative/relative stem (who, where, which)

somewhere nowhere everywhere wherever anywhere's


apart

Separated by a distance or interval; into pieces.


apartment

A self-contained residential unit within a larger building.


apartments

Plural of apartment; self-contained dwelling units within a larger building.


apathy

Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

apátheia (ἀπάθεια)

Freedom from suffering, insensibility. From a- (without) + pathos (feeling).


ape

A large primate that lacks a tail, including gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and gibbons.


apnic

Pertaining to or characterized by apnea, the temporary cessation of breathing.

apnic

apnea

apnoia

without breath (a- 'without' + pneein 'to breathe')


apocalypse

The complete final destruction of the world, especially as described in the biblical book of Revelation.

apocalyptic revelation unveil cryptic eclipse


apologise

To express regret for something one has done wrong.


apologize

apology apologetic apologue apoplectic logistics


apology

A written or spoken expression of regret for an offense or wrongdoing.


apparatus

A complex machine or device for a particular purpose.

prepare parade repair separate comparator


apparel

Clothing or garments, especially fine or formal clothing.


apparently

As far as one can judge from available evidence; seemingly or evidently.

apparently

apparent + -ly

apparent

apparentem

appearing, visible (pres. part. of apparere)

apparere

to appear, come into view (ad- + parere)

appear apparent appearance apparition transparent apparent


appeal

A serious or urgent request, or the quality of being attractive.


appearance

The way that someone or something looks or seems.


appears

Third person singular present of appear; comes into sight or seems to be.

appear appearance apparent disappear reappear


appendix

A section at the end of a book or document giving additional information.

appendix

appendix

appendere

to hang on, append (ad- 'to' + pendere 'to hang')

append appendage pending suspension dependent


appetite

A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.

appetizing petition compete repeat impetuous


appetizer

A small dish of food or drink served before a meal to stimulate appetite.

appetite appetizing petition compete repeat impetuous


applaud

To show approval or praise by clapping hands or shouting.

applaud

applaudir

applaudere

to strike upon, clap hands (ad- 'to' + plaudere 'to clap')


applause

The act of showing approval or pleasure by clapping hands.


apple

A round fruit with red, yellow, or green skin and crisp flesh.


appliance

A device or piece of equipment designed for a particular purpose.

apply application pliable complicate reply


applicable

Capable of being applied; relevant or suitable for a particular situation.

apply application appliance applicant inapplicable


applicant

A person who applies for something, especially a job or admission to a school.

application apply implied reply complicate


application

A software program designed to perform specific tasks or functions for users.


applications

Plural of application; programs or tools designed for specific tasks, or requests for something.


applied

Put to practical use or brought into operation.


apply

To put to use or to submit a formal request or claim.


appoint

To assign a position or role to someone.


appointment

An arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place, or a position to which someone is assigned.

appoint appointee disappoint disappointment reappoint


appraisal

An act of assessing something or someone.

appraise prize price praise precious value


appreciate

To recognize the full worth of something; to understand a situation fully.


appreciation

The recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of something.

appreciate price precious praise depreciate


apprehend

To apprehend is to seize, arrest, or understand mentally.

apprehend

apprehension apprehensive comprehend misapprehend


appropriate

Suitable or proper for a particular situation or context.

appropriate (verb)
appropriation
appropriately
expropriate


appropriation

The action of taking something for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission.

appropriate proper property proprietor impropriety expropriate


approval

Official permission or formal agreement to something; a favorable or positive judgment.

approve approving approbation disapprove


approve

To officially accept or agree to something.

approbāre

To regard as good, approve, from ad + probāre.


approved

Having received official permission or sanction.


approximate

Close to the actual, but not precisely accurate.

proximity proximate approximation approach prop


approximately

Roughly; close to a specified number or time but not exactly.

approximate approximation proximity proximate proximal


apr

Abbreviation for April, the fourth month of the year.


april

The fourth month of the Gregorian calendar, named from a Latin word meaning 'to open'.


apron

A protective garment worn over the front of one's clothes.


apt

Appropriate or suitable in the circumstances.


aqua

Water, especially as used in specific compounds or contexts.

aquatic aquarium aqueduct aquamarine aqueous


aquarium

A transparent tank of water in which fish and other water animals and plants are kept.

a watering place, something pertaining to water

aquarium

a transparent tank of water for aquatic life

aquatic aqua aqueduct aquamarine aqueous


aquatic

Pertaining to water, living in or near water.

aquatic

aquarium aqueduct aqueous aquamarine aquaplaning


arab

A member of an Arabic-speaking people, primarily inhabiting the Middle East and North Africa.


arabic

Of or relating to Arabia, the Arabs, or their language.


arbitrary

Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

arbiter arbitration arbitrate arbitrament


arbitration

The use of an arbitrator to settle a dispute.

arbitration

arbiter arbitrary arbitrate umpire judge


arbor

A tree or shrub; also, a revolving shaft or spindle.


arc

A part of the circumference of a circle or other curve.


arcade

A covered passageway with arches along one or both sides.


arch

A curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight of a bridge, roof, or wall above it.

arc archer arcade architecture arching archway


archaeologist

An archaeologist studies human history through excavation and the analysis of material remains.

archaeologist

a person who studies ancient cultures and remains

archaeology

the study of human history through material remains

archaeology archaeological archaic archaism


archbishop

An archbishop is the chief bishop of an archdiocese or a province in some Christian churches.

archbishop

bishop archdiocese archiepiscopal archdeacon archangel


archer

A person who shoots with a bow and arrow.


architect

A person who designs buildings and supervises their construction.

arkhitéktōn (ἀρχιτέκτων)

Master builder, chief craftsman. From arkhi- (chief) + tektōn (builder).


architectural

Relating to the art or practice of designing and constructing buildings.

architect architecture architrave technique


architecture

The art and science of designing and constructing buildings and structures.


archive

A collection of historical documents or records.


archives

A collection of historical documents or records, or the building or location where such records are kept.

archive archivist archival archivistical


arctic

Relating to the regions around the North Pole.


are

Second person singular or plural present indicative form of the verb 'to be'.


area

A region or part of a space, place, or surface.


areas

Regions or sections of a place; fields of activity or knowledge.


arena

A level area surrounded by seating for spectators, used for sports or entertainment.

harena

Sand; the sand-strewn floor of amphitheaters.


argh

Used to express annoyance, exasperation, or frustration.


argue

To present reasons for or against a thing with a view to influencing others.


argument

A reason or set of reasons given to support or oppose a proposition.

argument

a reason or set of reasons given to support or oppose a proposition

argue argumentation argumentative arguer


aria

A solo vocal piece, especially in opera.


arise

To emerge; to come into existence; to stand up.


arithmetic

The branch of mathematics dealing with numbers and basic operations.

arithmētikḗ (ἀριθμητική)

The art of counting. From arithmos (number).


arizona

A state in the southwestern United States, or the arid desert region.

possibly 'arid zone' or from O'odham language

Native American (Tohono O'odham) or Spanish


ark

A chest or coffer, especially one containing the tablets of the Mosaic law (Ark of the Covenant) or a large boat (Noah's Ark).


arlo

Arlo is a male given name of uncertain origin.


arm

Each of the two upper limbs of the human body from the shoulder to the hand.


armenian

Of or relating to Armenia, its people, or its language.

Armenian

of or relating to Armenia, its people, or its language


armor

A protective covering, especially one used for military purposes.


arms

Weapons or equipment for fighting; the limbs extending from the shoulders.


army

An organized military force equipped for fighting on land.


aroma

A pleasant smell or fragrance, especially from food, spices, or a substance.

aromatic aromatize aromatherapy aromatization aromatics


around

On all sides of something; approximately; in the vicinity of.


arrange

To put things in a neat or required order.


arrangement

The action, process, or result of arranging or being arranged.

arrangement

arrange arranged arranging disarrangement rearrange


array

An ordered arrangement or display of things; a collection or assortment.

arrange arrayed arraying arrays disarray


arrival

The act of reaching a destination or coming to a place.

arrival

arriver

adripare

to reach shore (ad 'to' + ripa 'bank, shore')


arrive

To reach a destination at the end of a journey.


arrogance

Overbearing pride or a contemptuous sense of self-importance.

arrogant arrogantly arrogate arrogation arrogative


arrogant

Having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities.


arrow

A shaft, typically pointed, shot from a bow.


arsenic

A poisonous chemical element with symbol As and atomic number 33.

arsenical arsenide arsenate arsenious arsenicous


arson

Arson is the deliberate criminal setting of fire to property.

arsonist incendiary fire-setting fire-raising


art

The expression of creative skill and imagination.


artery

Any of the muscular-walled tubes forming part of the circulation system by which blood is conveyed from the heart to all parts of the body.


arthritis

Inflammation of a joint or joints, causing pain and stiffness.

arthritis

arthropod arthroscope bronchitis tonsillitis


article

A piece of writing in a newspaper or magazine; also a grammatical word like 'the' or 'a'.


articles

Plural of article; individual items, written pieces, or grammatical words used before nouns.

article articulate articular articulation


artifact

An artifact is a man-made object, especially one of historical or archaeological interest.


artificial

Made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally, especially as a copy of something natural.

a handicraft, a work of art, skill, theory, system


artist

A person who creates works of art such as paintings, sculptures, or music.


artistic

Having or revealing an aesthetic sense of beauty; relating to art or artists.


artists

Plural of artist; persons who create works of art or perform creative work.


arts

Creative activities and expressions such as painting, music, and literature.


artwork

A painting, drawing, sculpture, or other artistic creation.

Old French (art) / Proto-Germanic (work)

artist artisan workshop workman masterpiece


asbestos

A heat-resistant fibrous silicate mineral that can be woven into fabric, formerly used in fireproof material and insulation.


ash

The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.


ashamed

Feeling embarrassed or guilty because of one's actions, characteristics, or associations.


ashtray

A receptacle for ash and cigarette or cigar butts.

ashtray

a receptacle for ash and cigarette or cigar butts

tray

a wooden board, tray, or vessel for carrying things


asia

The world's largest continent, comprising numerous countries and cultures.


asian

Relating to or originating from Asia, the world's largest continent.


ask

To say something in order to obtain an answer or some information.


asked

Past tense of ask; requested information, assistance, or permission from someone.


asp

A small, venomous snake, especially an Egyptian cobra or a European viper.


asparagus

A plant (Asparagus officinalis) whose tender young shoots are widely eaten as a vegetable.

sparrow-grass asparagine asparaginase sparge


aspect

A particular part or feature of something.

aspect

aspect

aspectus

a looking at, appearance (from aspicere 'to look at')

inspect respect perspective spectacle spectrum


aspects

Particular ways of looking at or considering something; distinct features or elements of a situation.

aspect aspection aspective inspect respect


ass

A donkey; also used informally to refer to a foolish person or the buttocks.


assailant

A person who attacks someone violently or aggressively.

assailant

a person who attacks someone violently or aggressively

assail assailable assailing assault assaulter


assassin

A person who murders an important figure, especially for political reasons.

ḥashshāshīn

Members of a medieval Ismaili sect; literally 'hashish users'.


assassination

The murder of an important person for political or religious reasons.

assassination

the murder of an important person for political or religious reasons


assault

A violent physical or verbal attack on a person.


assemble

To come together or bring parts together.


assembly

A group of people gathered together for a common purpose.

assemble assemblage assembler assemblyman


assess

To evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something.


assessment

The evaluation or estimation of the value, amount, or quality of something.


asset

A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.

asset

assetz

enough (in the sense of property or resources to satisfy debts)

satiate
satisfy
assets (plural)
satisfaction


assets

Useful or valuable things; items of value owned by a person or organization.

asset
assetless
capital assets
fixed assets
liquid assets


asshole

A person who is stupid, obnoxious, or contemptible.


assign

assignment insignia sign design designate


assignment

A task or piece of work allocated to someone as part of a job or course of study.


assistance

Help or support provided to someone in need.


assistant

A person who helps or supports someone else in their work or duties.


associate

To connect or join together with someone or something; a companion or colleague.

association associative associated dissociate


associated

Connected or linked with something; united in a partnership or relationship.

associate association dissociate associating


associates

People who work or spend time together, or to connect in one's mind.

associates

companions; persons connected in work or purpose

associate association associated associative


association

A group of people organized for a common purpose or the action of connecting things together.

associate associated associative dissociate society


assume

To take something for granted or accept as true without proof.

assumption assumed assuming reassume presume consume


assumption

A thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof.


assurance

A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise.


assure

To tell someone something positively or confidently to dispel doubt, or to guarantee a result.

to make safe/secure (ad- 'to' + securus 'free from care')

assure

assurer

assecurare

ad- + securus

ad- (to/toward) + securus (safe, carefree: se- without + cura care)

assurance assured reassure ensure insure secure


asteroid

A small rocky body orbiting the Sun, especially one found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.


asthma

A respiratory condition marked by spasms in the bronchi of the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing.


astonish

To surprise or impress someone profoundly.


astrology

The study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs and the natural world.


astronaut

a person who is trained to travel in a spacecraft.


astronomer

A person who studies celestial bodies and the universe.

astronomer

a person who studies celestial bodies and the universe

astronomy astronomical astronaut astrology astrologer


astronomy

The scientific study of celestial objects, space, and the universe.

astronomía (ἀστρονομία)

Star arrangement, law of the stars. From astron (star) + nomos (law).


asylum

The protection granted by a nation to someone who has left their native country as a political refugee.


atheist

A person who does not believe in the existence of a god or gods.

atheism atheistic atheistically atheistical atheize


athlete

A person who is proficient in sports and physical exercise.

athlētḗs (ἀθλητής)

A contestant in the games. From athlos (contest, prize).


athletic

Relating to athletes or athletics; physically strong and active.


athletics

The practice of athletic exercises; the science of athletic exercises.

athlete athletic decathlon pentathlon triathlon


atlanta

The capital city of Georgia, United States, named after the Western and Atlantic Railroad.

Atlanta

Atlantic

relating to the Atlantic Ocean and Western and Atlantic Railroad

Atlantic
Atlantis
Atlanta metropolitan area


atlantic

Relating to the Atlantic Ocean or the landmasses bordering it.


atlas

atlas

Atlas

Renaissance (map context), classical (mythology)


atmosphere

The envelope of gases surrounding the Earth or another planet.

atmós (ἀτμός) + sphaîra (σφαῖρα)

Vapor + sphere. Combined in modern Latin as atmosphaera.


atmospheric

Relating to the atmosphere of a planet or celestial body, or creating a distinctive mood or feeling.

atmospheric

Relating to the atmosphere; creating a mood.

atmosphere spheroid sphere gaseous stratosphere


atom

The smallest unit of a chemical element that retains its identity.

átomos (ἄτομος)

Uncuttable, indivisible. From a- (not) + tomos (a cutting).


atrocity

An extremely wicked, brutal, or cruel act, especially one involving violence or causing widespread suffering.

savage, fierce, cruel; literally 'black-faced' or 'dark-looking'

atrocious atrociously atrociousness atrocities atroce


attaboy

Attaboy is an informal interjection used to praise or encourage someone, meaning "good job" or "well done."

an expression of praise or encouragement

attaboy

an informal exclamation of praise or encouragement

that's the boy!

the source phrase of praise or encouragement

that is the boy

the underlying phrase that was compressed into attaboy


attachment

A strong emotional bond or connection to someone or something.


attack

To take aggressive action against someone or something.


attend

To be present at an event or go regularly to a place.


attendance

The act of being present at a place or event.


attendant

A person who waits on or serves another, or who is present at an event.


attention

The act of directing one's mind or senses to something.

a stretching of the mind toward something


attic

A space or room inside or partly inside the roof of a house.


attitude

A settled way of thinking or feeling about something, reflected in a person's behavior; also, a position or posture of the body.

fitness, posture, aptness; from aptus (fit, suited)

apt aptitude latitude aptly attitudinal posture


attorney

A lawyer or legal representative authorized to act on behalf of another person in legal matters.


attract

To draw or pull by a physical force or by an appeal to interest or desire.


attraction

The action or power of drawing something or someone towards oneself.

attract tractor extract contract distract retraction


attractive

Pleasing or appealing to the senses or mind.


attribute

To regard something as being caused by someone or something.

attribute

attributus

assigned (past participle of attribuere)

tribute retribution contribution distribution


auburn

A reddish-brown color, especially of hair.


auction

A public sale where items are sold to the highest bidder.


auctions

Plural of auction; public sales of property or goods to the highest bidder.


audible

audibility audibly audition inaudible auditory


audience

A group of people assembled to watch or listen to a performance, speech, or event.

*au-

audire

audientia

audience

Formal hearing; then assembly of listeners.


audio

Sound, or relating to the reproduction or transmission of sound.


audit

An official examination of a company's financial records.


audition

A trial performance to assess a performer's suitability for a role.

audio audience audible auditory auditorium


auditor

A person who conducts an official financial inspection of a company or individual.

auditor

a person who conducts an official financial inspection


aug

Abbreviation for August, the eighth month of the year.

Aug

August

Augustus

revered, venerable (named after Emperor Augustus)


august

Inspiring respect and admiration; majestic or venerable.

Augustine August augment authority august


aunt

The sister of one's father or mother or the wife of one's uncle.


aurora

A natural electrical phenomenon characterized by the appearance of streamers of reddish or greenish light in the sky, especially near the northern or southern magnetic pole.


auspicious

Giving promise of success or favorable results.

bird omen, divination by observing birds

auspicious

giving promise of success or favorable results

auspice auspices auspiciously auspiciousness inauspicious


austin

A city name and proper noun; derived from the personal name Augustine.


australia

A country and continent in the Southern Hemisphere.


australian

Relating to or characteristic of Australia, its people, or culture.

Australia Australasia Australoid antipodean


austria

A landlocked country in central Europe, formerly the center of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.


authentic

authentikós (αὐθεντικός)

Original, authoritative. From authentēs (one who acts on their own authority).


author

A person who writes a book, article, or other text.


authority

The power or right to give orders and enforce obedience.

auctōritātem

Invention, advice, influence, authority.


authorization

The act of granting official permission or approval.


authorize

To give official permission for or to approve officially.

authority author authentic authorization autonomous augment


authors

Persons who write or compose literary works.

authors

plural of author, creators of written works


auto

A prefix meaning 'self' or referring to an automobile.


autobiography

An account of a person's life written by that person.

autós (αὐτός) + bíos (βίος) + graphḗ (γραφή)

Self + life + writing. Coined in English from Greek elements.


autograph

autography graphic typography biography photography


automate

To make (a process or system) operate automatically.

automatic automation autonomous automat automatize


automatic

Operated by mechanical or electrical means with minimal human intervention.

automatically automation automaton autonomy


automatically

In a manner that occurs or is done without conscious thought or human intervention.


automation

The technique of making an apparatus, a process, or a system operate automatically.


automobile

A self-propelled road vehicle powered by an engine.


automotive

Relating to motor vehicles or the industry that manufactures them.


autopsy

A post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease.


autumn

The season of the year between summer and winter.


auxiliary

Serving as a helper, extra support, or secondary resource rather than the main one.

auxiliaries
auxiliate
auxiliarily
auxiliary verb
auxiliary power


availability

The quality or state of being available or accessible for use.


available

Capable of being used or obtained; ready for use.


avatar

An incarnation, embodiment, or manifestation of a person or idea, especially a deity in human or animal form.

incarnation embodiment manifestation divine


ave

An abbreviation for avenue, or a Latin greeting meaning hail or welcome.

ave

abbreviation for avenue or Latin greeting


avenge

To inflict harm in return for an injury or wrongdoing suffered by oneself or another.


avenger

A person who takes vengeance or punishes a wrong.

avenger

a person who takes vengeance or punishes a wrong

avenge avenged avenging revenge revenger


avenue

A wide street or road, often lined with trees.

avenue advent adventure adventitious venue


average

A number expressing the central or typical value in a set of data, calculated by summing values and dividing by their count.


avg

Abbreviation for average, the sum of values divided by the number of values.


aviation

The flying or operating of aircraft, or the design, development, and production of aircraft.

aviary avian aviator auspices aviculture


avoid

To keep away from or prevent from happening.


awaken

To cause someone or something to become awake, or to stop sleeping.

awaken

to cause to become awake; to stop sleeping


award

A prize, honor, or distinction given in recognition of achievement or merit.


awards

Prizes or honors given in recognition of achievement or merit.


aware

Having knowledge or cognizance of something.


awareness

Knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.


away

At or to a distance from a particular place or person.


awe

Awe is a feeling of profound wonder, reverence, or fear mixed with admiration.


awesome

Extremely impressive or daunting; inspiring awe.


awfully

To an extreme or impressive extent; terribly; dreadfully.


awkward

Causing difficulty; hard to handle or deal with.

turned the wrong way, in the direction of


axe

A tool used for chopping wood, typically with a steel blade attached to a handle.


axis

An imaginary line about which a body rotates or around which a real or imaginary object is symmetrically arranged.


aya

A native nurse or governess, especially in Anglo-Indian usage.

aya

a native nurse or governess, especially in Anglo-Indian usage


baba

A sweet, leavened cake, often soaked in syrup or rum.

old woman, grandmother (Slavic), or father (Turkish)


babes

Young children or infants in plural form.


babysit

To care for someone else's child temporarily, usually for pay.

babysit

to care for someone else's child temporarily

sit

to be seated; by extension, to stay with or watch over

babysitter baby-sitting sitter childcare minder


babysitter

A person employed to look after one or more children while their parents are away.


bach

In New Zealand English, a bach is a small, simple holiday house or hut.

bach

a small holiday house, especially in New Zealand English

bachelor

the source word behind the New Zealand abbreviation

bachelor
bachelorhood
bachelorette
bachelor pad
bachelordom


bachelor

baccalaureate bachelorette chivalry knight


back

The rear surface of a person's body or the reverse side of something.

backup backlog backbone backdrop backward


backbone

Backbone means the spinal column, and by extension the main supporting strength of something.

backbone

the spinal column or main supporting strength


background

The part of a scene that is behind the main objects or figures.


backpack

A bag with shoulder straps, carried on one's back.

Old English (bæc) + Low German/Dutch (pak)

pre-1100 (back), 1300s (pack), 1900s (backpack)


backseat

A backseat is the rear seat of a vehicle, and figuratively a subordinate or less active position.

back seat
backseat driver
backseat driving
rear seat
seating


backside

Backside is the rear part of a person, animal, or object.


backstage

In or to the area behind the stage in a theater, especially the dressing rooms.


backup

A copy of a file or other item of data made in case the original is lost or damaged.


backward

Directed toward the back or in the reverse direction.

backwards backwardly backwardness backward-looking backwardnesses


backwards

Toward the back; with the back foremost.


bacon

Cured meat from the sides and belly of a pig, typically cut into rashers.


bacteria

Microscopic single-celled organisms found in every habitat on Earth.

baktḗrion (βακτήριον)

Small staff, rod. Diminutive of baktēria (staff, cane).


bacterial

bacteria bacterium bacteriology antibacterial


bad

Of poor quality or a low standard; not good.


badass

A tough, audacious, or admirable person.


badge

A device or emblem, often bearing a design, worn as an insignia of rank, office, membership, or achievement.


bag

A flexible container with handles used for carrying items.


bagel

A dense, ring-shaped bread roll that is typically boiled before baking.

bagel

a dense, ring-shaped bread roll that is typically boiled before baking


baggage

Suitcases, bags, and other containers holding a traveler's belongings.


bags

Plural of bag; containers made of flexible material for carrying or storing items.


bail

The temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, often with a financial guarantee.


bailey

The outer wall of a castle or the courtyard enclosed by it. Also a common surname.

bailiff ballistics palisade circumvallation bail


bailiff

An officer who executes court orders or manages an estate or district.


bait

Food or other enticement placed on a hook or in a trap to attract fish or other animals.


bake

Cook (food) by dry heat, especially in an oven.


bakery

A place where bread, cakes, and pastries are baked or sold.


balance

An even distribution of weight or a state of equilibrium.

bilāncem

A balance with two pans, from bi + lanx.


balcony

A platform projecting from the wall of a building, enclosed by a railing.


bald

white-faced, streaked, having a white spot


ball

A spherical or rounded object used in games and sports.


ballad

A narrative song or poem, originally one meant to accompany dancing.


ballet

An artistic dance form performed to music, using precise and highly formalized set steps and gestures.


ballistic

Relating to the motion, behavior, or science of projectiles, or used informally for something wildly energetic or uncontrolled.

βάλλω (ballō)

ballistic

relating to projectiles or projectile motion

ballistics ballistically ballist ballista


ballistics

The science of the motion and behavior of projectiles.

ballistics

the science of the motion and behavior of projectiles

ballistic + -s

a noun formed from ballistic, with the plural or collective -s

ballistic ballista ballist ballistically


balloon

A bag made of light material, inflated with air or gas so that it can float or be carried by the wind.


ballot

A process of voting, typically secret, and by means of printed forms or tickets.


ballroom

A ballroom is a large room designed for formal dancing.


bam

Representing the sound of a sharp, sudden blow or impact.


bamboo

A giant woody grass that grows chiefly in the tropics.


banana

A long curved fruit which grows in clusters and has a soft pulpy flesh and yellow skin when ripe.


band

A group of people united for a common purpose, or a flat strip of material.


bandage

A bandage is a strip or wrap of material used to cover, support, or bind an injured part of the body.

bandage

a strip or wrap used to cover or support an injury


bandit

A robber or outlaw, typically a member of a gang.


bandwidth

The range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal.


bang

A sudden loud noise, or a sudden forceful blow.


banjo

A banjo is a stringed instrument with a membrane-covered body and a long neck, usually played by plucking or strumming.

banjo

a plucked stringed instrument with a drum-like body

banjer

uncertain African source

the ultimate source is uncertain and probably West African

banjoist banjolele banjoes banjo-playing


bank

An institution for keeping, lending, and exchanging money.


banker

A person who works in a bank, especially in a managerial or executive role.

banker

bank

an establishment for the custody, loan, exchange, or issue of money, and for the extension of credit


banking

The business activity of managing money and providing financial services.


bankrupt

(Of a person or organization) declared in law unable to pay debts.


banks

Plural of bank; financial institutions that accept deposits and make loans, or elevated ground along a river.

bench, a counter for financial transactions

banks

bank

financial institution or river embankment


banner

A long strip of cloth bearing a slogan or design, carried in a demonstration or procession or hung in a public place.

to summon by trumpet, make public proclamation


banquet

An elaborate and formal meal for many people, often celebrating an event.


bao

Bao is a steamed East Asian bun, often filled with meat, vegetables, or sweet paste.

baozi
baoguo
bao bun
steamed bun
bao flavour


baptism

A Christian rite of sprinkling water or immersion, symbolizing purification.

báptisma (βάπτισμα)

Immersion, washing. From baptizein (to dip, immerse).


baptist

A member of a Protestant denomination distinguished by its emphasis on adult baptism.


baptize

To confer baptism on someone, usually by applying water as a religious rite.


bar

A long rigid piece of material; a counter where drinks are served; to obstruct or prevent.


barb

A sharp projection extending backward from a point, as on a fishhook or arrow.


barbarian

A barbarian is a person regarded as uncivilized or culturally foreign, especially from the viewpoint of another group.

barbarism barbarous barbarity barbarize barb


barbaric

barbarian barbarism barbarous barbarically barb


barbecue

A meal or gathering at which food is cooked outdoors on a grill or open fire, or the apparatus used for such cooking.


barber

A person whose occupation is to cut hair, shave or trim beards, and perform related services.


barefoot

Barefoot means having no shoes or other foot covering on the feet.


bargain

An agreement between two or more parties as to what each party will do for the other; a thing bought or offered for sale more cheaply than is usual or expected.


barge

A long flat-bottomed boat, typically used for carrying freight on canals and rivers.

boat
bark (ship)
barkantine
embark
disembark


bark

The tough outer covering of the trunk, branches, and twigs of a tree.


barker

A dog that barks, or a person who shouts to attract attention, especially in sales or entertainment.

barker

a dog that barks or a loud caller who attracts attention


barn

A large farm building used for storing hay, grain, or for housing livestock.


barney

A noisy quarrel or argument, especially a public one.


baron

A title of nobility, ranking below a viscount.


barrel

A cylindrical container, bulging out in the middle, traditionally made of wooden staves.


barrier

A fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access.


barrow

A mound of earth and stones raised over a grave, especially an ancient burial mound.


barry

(Heraldry) Divided horizontally into several equal parts, usually six or eight, of two tinctures alternately.


bars

Rigid pieces of material used as barriers, fasteners, or structural elements.


base

The lowest part or supporting layer of something; a foundation.


baseball

A sport played between two teams of nine players each who try to score runs by hitting a pitched ball.


based

Founded on or established at a particular location or principle.


basement

The floor of a building that is partly or entirely below ground level.


basename

The final component of a pathname that is not a directory separator.


basic

of or relating to the essential or fundamental part of something.


basically

In the most essential respects; fundamentally.


basil

An aromatic annual herb of the mint family, used as a culinary seasoning.


basin

A wide, shallow, round dish or bowl used for washing, especially of dishes or oneself.


basis

The underlying foundation or principal component on which something is built or established.


basket

A container made of woven material such as cane or willow; or a structure in certain sports for scoring.

basketry baskets basket-weave basketball


basketball

A team sport played between two teams of five players who shoot a ball through an elevated hoop.


bass

A deep low-frequency sound or voice, or a type of freshwater or saltwater fish.

bass player
bassist
bass guitar
bass clef


bastard

A person born of parents not married to each other, or, informally and often offensively, an unpleasant or despicable person.

bastard

bastard

child of a low-born mother; illegitimate child


bat

A nocturnal flying mammal with leathery wings.


batch

A quantity or consignment of goods produced at one time.


bate

To lessen the force or intensity of; to moderate or restrain.


bath

A container of water for washing the body, or the act of washing oneself in water.


bathe

to wash oneself or another person, typically by immersion in water.


bathroom

A room containing a bath or shower and typically a toilet and sink.

bathroom

room with bathing and sanitary facilities

bath + room

compound formed as indoor plumbing became common

bath bathe room bedroom washroom lavatory


bathtub

A large open container, typically a rectangular one, in which to wash the whole body.


batman

A fictional superhero; historically, a soldier assigned as a servant to an officer.


baton

A short stick or rod, especially one used to conduct or pass in a relay.


battalion

A large body of troops organized for a specific campaign and consisting of two or more companies or batteries.

battle combat battering battler battledore


batteries

Plural of battery; devices that store and produce electrical energy, or a group of cannons.

batteries

electrical storage devices or cannon groups


battery

A device that stores chemical energy and converts it to electrical energy.

a group of cannon or the act of battering

batter battery-powered batteries battering


battle

A sustained fight between organized armed forces.

battālia

Military exercises, fighting, from battuere (to beat).


battleship

A heavily armored warship designed to carry large guns.

battle ship battlecruiser warship battleships


bawk

An interjection representing the clucking sound of a chicken.

bawk

an interjection representing a chicken's cluck


bay

A body of water partially enclosed by land; a reddish-brown color.


bazaar

A market in a Middle Eastern country consisting of rows of shops and stalls.


bbc

British Broadcasting Corporation, a major public broadcasting company in the United Kingdom.

BBC

Broadcasting

transmission of radio or television signals


beach

A sandy or pebbly shore beside a body of water.


beacon

A fire or light set up in a high or prominent position as a warning, signal, or celebration.


bead

A small, typically round, piece of glass, plastic, or wood, that is pierced for stringing or threading.

prayer (from stringing beads to count prayers)


bean

An edible seed, typically kidney-shaped, growing in long pods on certain leguminous plants.


bear

A large heavy mammal; to carry or support; to endure.

bear

bera

*bher-

Brown (a taboo replacement for the true word).


beard

a growth of hair on the chin and lower cheeks of an adult man.


bearer

A bearer is a person or thing that carries, holds, or conveys something.

bearer

bear bearing bearable unbearable forbear


beast

An animal, especially a large or dangerous quadruped.


beat

To strike repeatedly, to defeat, or a rhythmic pulse in music.


beau

belle beautiful embellish belles-lettres


beautiful

Pleasing to the senses or mind aesthetically.


beauty

A combination of qualities that pleases the senses.


beaver

A large, semiaquatic rodent native to North America and Eurasia, known for building dams.

beaver hat
beaver board
beaver pelt
beaver dam


became

Past tense of become; transitioned into a new state or condition.


beck

brook stream river creek runnel watercourse


become

To begin to be; to grow or come to be; or to be suitable or flattering to.


becomes

To grow, change, or develop into; to suit or be appropriate for.


bed

A piece of furniture for sleeping, or a plot of ground where plants grow.


bedroom

A room in a house used primarily for sleeping.


bedside

The area or furniture directly beside a bed.

bedside

the area or furniture directly beside a bed

bed
side
bedtime
bedspread
bedside table


bee

A flying insect of a large group that lives in colonies and makes honey.


beef

The flesh of a cow, bull, or ox used as food.


been

Past participle of the verb 'be'; to have existed or occurred.


beep

A short, high-pitched sound, typically made by a horn or electronic device.


beer

An alcoholic drink made from yeast-fermented malt, flavored with hops.


before

In front of something or prior to an event.


beforehand

before forehand before-hand beforehanded beforehandness


began

Past tense of begin; started or commenced.


beggar

A person who lives by asking for money or food, typically a homeless person.


beginner

A person starting to learn a skill or art.


beginning

The point in time or space at which something starts.


behalf

In the interest or as a representative of someone or something.


behave

Act or conduct oneself in a particular way.


behavior

The way in which one acts or conducts oneself; manner of conduct.

behave behavioral behavioural misbehavior


behaviour

The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others.


behind

At or toward the rear of something; in or toward the back.


belgian

Of or relating to Belgium or its people.

the Belgae, an ancient Celtic people of northern Gaul


belief

An acceptance that a statement is true or that something exists.


believable

believe belief believer believably unbelievable


believe

To accept something as true; to have faith in.


believer

A believer is a person who accepts something as true or has religious faith.

believe belief believing believable unbeliever


bell

A hollow metal object that produces a ringing sound when struck.

bell

a hollow metal object that produces a ringing sound when struck


belly

The front part of the human body below the chest, containing the stomach and bowels; abdomen.


belong

To be the property of a person or thing, or to be a member of a group or category.

belong

To be the property of a person or thing.

long (verb)
alongside
belongings
belonging


below

At a lower level or position than something else.


ben

A Scottish/Irish term for a mountain peak or the inner room of a two-room cottage.


bench

A long seat for several people, typically made of wood or metal.


benchmark

A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.

benchmark

bench

a mark made on a bench or wall for a surveyor's level


bend

To shape or force (something straight) into a curve or angle.

bend

to shape or force (something straight) into a curve or angle


bender

A prolonged period of excessive drinking or drug taking, or a device used for bending.

bender

A prolonged period of excessive drinking or drug taking.


benefactor

A person who gives help, money, or other support to someone or something.

benefaction beneficial benefice benefit beneficence


beneficial

Favorable or advantageous; resulting in good.

benefit beneficiary benign bonafide benefactor


benefit

An advantage or profit gained from something.

beneficial beneficiary benefactor benevolent


benefits

Advantages or profits gained from something; also plural form.


benito

Benito is a masculine given name from Latin Benedictus, meaning "blessed."

Benedict Benedictine Benedetto Benedita Benny


benjamin

The youngest or favorite child in a family, derived from the biblical figure.

benjamin

Benjamin

the youngest son (from the biblical figure)


bennet

A name for the plant wood avens, and historically for several other herbs, especially those once called herb bennet.

benedict benediction Bennett benedictine


benny

A slang term for a tablet of amphetamine, particularly Benzedrine.


berg

A large mass of floating ice (short for iceberg), or a hill or mountain as used in place names of Germanic origin.

berg

berg

Early Modern English (via Afrikaans/Dutch)

iceberg inselberg Heidelberg Pittsburgh fjord


berry

cranberry strawberry blackberry huckleberry


berserk

In a frenzied, wildly uncontrolled state.

berserk

in a frenzied, wildly uncontrolled state


beseech

To beseech is to ask urgently and earnestly.


best

Of the highest quality, most excellent, or most suitable.


bet

To risk money on the outcome of an event or competition.

incite, urge on (uncertain, possibly from Old Norse or Old French)


beta

The second letter of the Greek alphabet, or an early version of a software product.

beta

beta

beta

Phoenician

second letter of Phoenician alphabet (beth, beth)


betrayal

The act of exposing someone to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy.


better

More good or preferable than something else; to improve.


between

In the space separating two things or in the interval separating two points.


beverage

A drink, especially one other than water.

beverage

imbibe bibulous potable beer potion poison


bey

A bey is a Turkish title for a local chieftain, governor, or respected man.

bey

a Turkish title for a local chieftain or governor


beyond

At or to the further side of something; outside the scope or limits of.


bhai

A colloquial term for a brother or close male friend, especially in South Asian usage.

भ्रातृ (bhrātṛ)


bianca

A female given name of Italian origin, meaning 'white'.


bias

Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.


bible

The sacred texts of Christianity containing the Old and New Testaments; any authoritative book or source.

bible

sacred religious text or authoritative source


biblical

Bible bibliography bibliophile bibliolatry


bibliographic

Relating to bibliography, the history, identification, or description of books.

bibliography bibliophile graph graphic photograph biography


bibliography

A list of books or writings on a particular subject or by a particular author.

bibliographía (βιβλιογραφία)

Book writing. From biblion (book) + graphein (to write).


bicycle

A vehicle composed of two wheels held in a frame one behind the other, propelled by pedals and steered with handlebars.


bid

An offer of a certain amount of money in an auction or negotiation.


bidder

A person who offers to pay a particular amount of money for something, especially at an auction.


bids

Offers to buy something at a certain price, or attempts to achieve or attain something.


big

big

bigge

Strong, stout, big (origin uncertain, possibly Norwegian).


bigfoot

A legendary North American ape-like wild man said to leave oversized footprints.

bigfoot

a legendary North American ape-like wild man said to leave oversized footprints


biggie

An informal noun for something or someone especially important, notable, or large.

biggie

an important or significant thing or person


bike

A two-wheeled vehicle, such as a bicycle or motorcycle.


biker

A biker is a person who rides a bicycle or motorcycle, especially as a regular habit or lifestyle.


bikini

A two-piece swimsuit for women; a small atoll in the Marshall Islands.

Bikini Atoll
Marshall Islands
swimwear
atoll


bill

A statement of charges for goods or services; a proposed law under consideration.


billion

The number equal to one thousand million; 1,000,000,000.


billionaire

A person whose wealth is at least one billion currency units.

billionaire

person with wealth of at least one billion currency units

billion billionaire billionaires billionairedom multibillionaire centibillionaire


billy

An informal proper name derived from William, also used as a common noun for a male goat or a short club carried by police.

will-helmet; resolute protection (wil = will/desire + helm = helmet/protection)

billy

pet form of William; male goat; police club

William
Will
Bill
Wilhelm
Liam
billygoat
billy club


bin

A container, typically cylindrical or cubic, used for storage or waste disposal.


binary

Composed of or involving two things; in mathematics or computing, a system that uses only two states, typically 0 and 1.


binding

Requiring mandatory compliance or agreement; also the cover or fastening of a book.

binding

legally or morally obligatory; or a fastening cover


bingo

An interjection shouted by the winner of the game Bingo, or the game itself.


binoculars

A handheld optical device with two aligned telescopes for viewing distant objects with both eyes.

binocular binocle binocularly binocularity trinoculars


bio

A short biographical sketch or a prefix meaning 'life'.

biology biography biotic antibiotic symbiosis


biodiversity

The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.


biography

An account of someone's life written by another person.

biographía (βιογραφία)

Life writing. From bios (life) + graphein (to write).


biological

Of or relating to biology or living organisms.


biology

The scientific study of living organisms.

bíos (βίος) + -logía (-λογία)

Study of life. From bios (life) + logos (study, discourse).


biotechnology

The exploitation of biological processes for industrial and other purposes.

life + systematic treatment of an art, craft

biotechnology

technology

scientific knowledge for practical purposes

biology technology bioengineering genetic


birch

A slender tree or shrub with pale, peeling bark.


bird

A warm-blooded vertebrate animal with feathers, wings, and lay eggs.


birdie

A diminutive noun meaning a small bird; in golf, it is a score of one under par.


birth

The emergence of a baby or young animal from the body of its mother.


birthday

The anniversary of the day on which a person was born.

birth
born
birthplace
birthday cake
birthing


biscuit

A small, flat, baked cake, typically crisp and sweet (British English); a small, soft, leavened bread (American English).


bishop

A senior member of the Christian clergy, typically in charge of a diocese and empowered to confer holy orders.

bishop

bisceop

episcopus

episkopos

overseer, superintendent (epi- 'over' + skopos 'watcher')


bitch

A female dog; also used as a derogatory term for a malicious or unpleasant woman.


bitter

Having a sharp, pungent taste or smell; characterized by intense antagonism or hostility.

bitter

Having a sharp, pungent taste or smell or feeling intense hostility.


bitterness

The quality or state of being bitter in taste, feeling, or attitude.

bitter bitterly bitterest embitter bittersweet


black

Of the darkest color; having no light or whiteness

blackout blackboard blackbird blackmail jet-black


blackberry

An edible aggregate fruit, typically dark purple to black when ripe, or the shrub producing it.


blackie

Blackie is a diminutive nickname or label formed from black, and it can be offensive in some contexts.

blackie

-ie

forming informal or affectionate diminutives


blackout

A period when all lights go out, often due to a power failure.


blacksmith

A blacksmith is a metalworker who forges and repairs iron or steel.

blacksmith

smith metalsmith goldsmith silversmith blackening


bladder

An organ or sac that stores fluid or gas in the body.

bladder

an organ or sac that stores fluid or gas


blade

The flat cutting part of a tool or weapon, such as a knife or sword.


blah

(informal) Used to express boredom or contempt, or to refer to meaningless talk.

blah

blah

onomatopoeic representation of boring talk


blame

To assign responsibility for a fault or wrong.


blanche

To make white or pale, typically by scalding or boiling briefly.


bland

Lacking strong features, flavor, or character; mild, smooth, and unremarkable.

bland

mild, lacking strong flavor or character


blank

Without any writing, print, or markings; empty.


blanket

A large piece of woolen or similar material used as a covering on a bed or for warmth.


blare

Make or cause to make a loud, harsh sound.


blasphemy

The act of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things.

blasphēmía (βλασφημία)

Evil-speaking, slander. From blaptein (to injure) + phēmē (speech).


blast

A destructive wave of highly compressed air spreading outward from an explosion.


blaze

A bright flame or a sudden burst of fire or light.

blaze

a bright flame or a sudden burst of fire or light


bleach

To whiten or remove color from something.

bleach bleached bleaching bleacher bleak


bleak

Lacking color, warmth, or hope; harsh, dreary, and desolate.

bleak

bleak

Pale, bright, or white; later, dreary and barren.


bleat

To make the thin, sheep-like cry associated with sheep and goats, or to complain plaintively.

bleat

to make a sheep-like cry or complain plaintively


bleep

To make a short, high-pitched sound, typically produced by electronic equipment.


blend

To mix a substance with another substance so that they combine together.


blender

A device used to mix, purée, or liquefy food and other substances.

blend blended blending blendable unblended


bless

To consecrate or hallow, or to invoke divine favor upon.


blessing

A divine favor or gift, or the act of consecration.

to consecrate with blood, to mark with a sign

blessing

blessung

blēdsian

to consecrate with blood, mark with a sign


blindfold

A covering placed over the eyes to prevent sight.

blindfold

a covering over the eyes that blocks sight

blind blindness blindfolded blindfolding fold


blindness

blind blinding blindfold blindly blinded


blink

To shut and open the eyes quickly, often involuntarily.


blizzard

A severe snowstorm with strong winds and blowing snow.

blizzard

blizz-

an uncertain imitative or dialectal base associated with a violent burst of weather

blizzards blizzardy blizzard-like blizzarded


block

A solid piece of material with flat sides, or to obstruct the passage of something.

blockade blockage blocker unblock blocking


blog

A regularly updated website or online journal containing personal commentary.


blogger

A person who regularly writes content for a blog.


blogs

Plural of blog; regularly updated websites or web pages where content is posted chronologically, often with personal commentary.


blonde

Having fair hair and a light complexion.


blondie

A blond person, especially a woman or girl, or a brownie-like dessert made without chocolate.

blondie

a blond person or a blond-colored dessert


blood

The red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of animals.


bloodshed

The killing or wounding of people, especially in violent conflict.

bloodshed

the act or result of violent killing or injury

blood bloodthirsty bloodbath shed bloodletting


bloody

blood bleed bloodshed sanguine hemorrhage


bloom

To produce flowers; to flourish; a flower or period of flowering.


blossom

A flower or a mass of flowers, especially on a tree or bush.

blossom

a flower or a mass of flowers, especially on a tree or bush


blouse

A woman's loose upper garment resembling a shirt, typically with a collar, buttons, and sleeves.


blow

To expel air forcefully from the mouth, or a sudden forceful hit with the fist or a weapon.


blue

The color of the sky and sea; sad or melancholy

bluebird blueprint blueberry navy-blue sky-blue


blueberry

A small edible blue-black berry, especially one of the genus Vaccinium.

blue
berry
blueberries
blueberry bush
blueberry pie


bluff

To try to deceive someone by appearing more confident than one actually is.

bluffer bluffing bluffed bluffer bluffly


blunt

(Of a knife or other cutting implement) lacking a sharp edge or point.


blurry

Blurry means unclear, indistinct, or lacking sharp detail.

blur blurred blurring blurness blurry-eyed


boar

A boar is an adult male pig, especially a wild one.


board

A long thin piece of wood; a group of people who manage an organization.

board

A plank; a committee; to get on a vehicle.


boards

Flat pieces of wood or committee groups that manage or oversee organizations.


boat

A small vessel designed for traveling on water.


bob

To move up and down with a quick, jerky motion.


body

The physical structure of a person or animal.


bodyguard

A person or group of people employed to protect someone.


bog

bog

bog

a marsh or boggy place in Irish and Scottish usage


bogus

Bogus means fake, counterfeit, or not genuine.


boil

To heat a liquid to the point where it bubbles and turns to vapor.

boil

bouillon ebullient bullet bulb ebullition


boiler

A boiler is a vessel or machine that boils liquids or generates steam.

boiler

boil

to bubble up, be in a state of ebullition

boil boiled boiling boilermaker boilerplate


bold

(Of a person, action, or idea) showing an ability to take risks; confident and courageous.


bollock

A vulgar term for a testicle, or as a verb, to ruin something.


bologna

A finely ground, seasoned sausage named for Bologna, Italy.

bologna

Bologna

the Italian city that gave the sausage its name

bolognese
bolognese sauce
baloney
Bologna


bolt

a strong pin or bar, typically of metal, with a thread at one end and a head at the other, used to fasten things together.


bomb

An explosive device designed to cause damage or destruction.

bombard bomber bombshell bombastic bombing bombproof


bomber

An aircraft designed to carry and drop bombs.


bond

A thing used to tie something or to fasten things together; a binding agreement.


bone

Any of the pieces of hard, whitish tissue making up the skeleton in humans and other vertebrates.


boner

boner

bonehead

a stupid person; by extension, a blunder


bong

A water pipe typically used for smoking cannabis or tobacco.

A cylindrical wooden tube, or a section of bamboo


bonnet

A close-fitting cap or hood, especially one tied under the chin.


bonnie

Attractive or beautiful, especially of a woman or child.


bonus

An extra payment or benefit given in addition to normal remuneration.


boo

An utterance intended to startle or express disapproval.


boob

A woman's breast. (Informal: a foolish person.)


boogie

A lively dance, especially one done to popular music.

boogie

origin uncertain

probably slang of uncertain African American origin


book

A written or printed work consisting of pages bound together

booklet bookstore notebook textbook bookmark


bookie

An informal term for a person or business that accepts bets.

book bookmaker bookmaking bookish booked


bookmark

A ribbon, strip, or digital marker used to keep one's place in a book or website.


books

Bound sets of pages containing written or printed text, or to reserve or arrange something.

beech wood, hence bark or writing surface


boom

A deep, resonant sound; a period of rapid economic growth.


boost

To help improve something or make it more successful.


booster

A booster is something or someone that increases power, support, or momentum.

booster

boost
boosted
boosting
boosterism
booster seat


booth

A small temporary structure or stall used for selling goods, exhibiting, or other purposes.


booty

Valuables or plunder taken by force, especially in war.


bop

Bop is a lively style of jazz, and by extension a dance or tune associated with that style.

bop

bebop

a jazz style characterized by fast tempos and complex improvisation


border

A line separating two countries, administrative divisions, or other areas.

boundary edge brim verge confine sideline


bore

To make (a hole) in something with a tool or by digging.


born

Having come into existence through birth.


borough

A town or district that is an administrative unit.


borrow

To take and use something belonging to someone else with the intention of returning it.


bos

A genus of ruminant mammals that includes domestic cattle, oxen, and buffalo.


bosom

Bosom means the breast or chest, especially as a place of closeness or affection.


boss

A person who is in charge of a worker or organization.


bossy

Inclined to give orders or act in an overbearing way.

bossy

inclined to give orders or act in an overbearing way


boston

The capital city of Massachusetts in the northeastern United States.


both

The two persons or things together; used to indicate that something applies to two entities equally.