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Adaptation
an alteration that makes an animal or thing more suitable for a certain environment
Addend
a number added to another number
Addendum
something to be added; especially text added as an appendix or supplement to a document
Addict
someone that is obsessed with something to an extent where they suffer withdrawal without it
Addictive
something that is easy to be addicted to; easy to develop a reliance on
Additional
added or extra
Additionally
used in the place of ‘also’ or to introduce extra facts
Addle
to cause a person’s thoughts to become jumbled or confused
Addled
incapable of thinking in a clear manner
Address
a description of the location of a property
Adduce
to produce as support during a discussion or argument
Adduction
the act of bringing a body part usually an arm or leg inward to the middle part of the body
Adept
very good at doing something that is not easy
Adequacy
being satisfactory or acceptable
Adequacy
the quality of being sufficient, adequate or able to meet the needs
Adequate
enough; good enough
Adhere
conform to or follow rules exactly
Adherence
faithful support for a cause
Adherent
a material that sticks to other things or a person who supports a particular party, person, or set of ideas
Adhesion
a substance’s ability to attach to another substance
Adhesive
sticky
Adieu
a farewell, a goodbye; especially a fond farewell, or a lasting or permanent farewell
Adjacent
lying next to, close, or contiguous; neighboring
Adjoining
next to or joined with something else
Adjourn
to suspend or conclude an event
Adjudge
to view or determine something in a particular manner
Adjudicate
to make a decision on an issue
Adjunct
something that is joined or added to another thing, but not part of the whole
Adjure
request or urge someone to do something
Adjust
to change something a little so that it fits or works better
Adjustment
a small change that improves something or makes it work better
Adjutant
A military officer that is an administrative assistant to a senior officer
Administer
to supply or give out something
Administer
to give, handout, or dispense
Administration
the process of running some sort of organization
Admirable
worthy of respect and admiration
Admiration
a sentiment of esteem and respect
Admire
to hold a thing or person in high esteem
Admissible
something that is allowed or considered appropriate
Admit
to acknowledge that something is real, valid, or true
Admittedly
certainly; definitely
Admonish
to scold; to warn strongly
Admonition
a warning or reprimand given with advice
Admonitory
conveying a warning
Ado
trouble, difficulty, or complications
Adobe
sundried bricks made of clay
Adolescence
the time period when a young person becomes a grownup
Adonis
a very handsome young man
Adopt
a legal process to take care of another’s biological child as your own
Adoptive
related to someone through adoption (becoming a parent or child of someone not by birth)
Adoptive
related through adoption
Adorable
charming and easy to love because it is so attractively cute
Adoration
deep love, devotion, and respect
Adore
to idolize or worship something, or to love it very much
Adorn
make more attractive or beautiful
Adornment
an ornament or decoration that adds attractiveness
Adrenaline
a chemical produced by your adrenal glands that gives you a rush of energy when you are frightened, excited, or angry
Adrift
uncontrolled floating on water
Adroit
clever or skillful
Adscititious
additional or external; coming from an outside source
Adulation
great praise for someone, often more than what is deserved
Adulterate
to make a substance less pure by adding something else to it
Adultery
sexual activity between a married person and someone other than their spouse
Adulthood
the state or condition of being fully grown or mature
Adumbrate
to create an outline or a faint shadow
Advance
before; ahead of time
Advanced
progressive; complex or of a higher order
Advantage
a condition or circumstance that gives someone a greater chance of success
Advantageous
helpful or useful and likely to make you more successful
Advent
the coming or arrival of something
Adventitious
not natural; foreign
Adventure
an exciting or dangerous experience
Adventuresome
adventurous or prone to going on adventures
Adventurous
daring; brave
Adversary
one's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute
Adverse
negative, harmful, or unpleasant
Adversely
in a negative or bad way
Adversity
a difficult situation or condition; misfortune
Advert
an advertisement
Advertise
to provide information about a person or goods and services to influence others
Advice
an opinion recommended or offered, as worthy to be followed; counsel
Advisable
worthy of being recommended; desirable
Advise
to offer suggestions to a person or group
Advisement
advice that is both carefully considered and thought out before given
Advisory
an official announcement that usually serves as a warning to the public
Advocacy
the practice of supporting someone to make their voice heard
Advocate
to publicly support a particular policy or way of doing things
Aegis
under the influence or protection of a specific individual, body, or government
Aerate
to cause air to circulate through something
Aerial
happening in the air
Aerie
a nest built in a high place by a predatory bird
Aerobic
activity used to strengthen the heart and lungs by making them work hard for several minutes
Aerodynamics
the study of air and how it works when an object moves through it
Aeronautics
the science of flight
Aerosol
substances confined under pressure and typically released in the form of a spray
Aerospace
the atmosphere of the Earth and the region of space around it; the industry concerned with aircraft, missiles, satellites and spacecraft
Aesthete
one who strongly appreciates beauty, art and music
Aesthetic
concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste
Afar
in a distant area
Afebrile
having no fever