Suffering from an affliction, or suffering from pain, distress or disability.
verb
simple past tense and past participle of afflict
afterdeck
afterdeck
noun
(nautical) The part of a ship's deck from amidships toward the stern
agaricoid
agaricoid
adj
(of a fungus) Resembling an agaric
agrodolce
agrodolce
noun
An Italian sweet-and-sour sauce.
aguadulce
alackaday
alackaday
intj
Synonym of alack
alcedines
alcimedes
alcimedon
alcyonoid
alcyonoid
adj
(zoology) Like or relating to the Alcyonaria.
noun
(zoology) Any member of the Alcyonaria.
aldehydic
aldehydic
adj
(organic chemistry) Of, relating to, or being an aldehyde; having the character of an aldehyde.
algaecide
algaecide
noun
Alternative spelling of algicide
algedonic
algedonic
adj
Pertaining to both pleasure and pain.
algicidal
algicidal
adj
Acting as an algicide.
algicides
algicides
noun
plural of algicide
allianced
allianced
verb
simple past tense and past participle of alliance
allocated
allocated
adj
Having been granted an allocation; having received (something) as part of a plan or scheduled disbursement; having been assigned (something) that was set aside for a particular purpose.
verb
simple past tense and past participle of allocate
alopecoid
alopecoid
adj
Similar to or resembling a fox.
noun
(zoology) An animal that resembles a fox.
ambuscade
ambuscade
noun
(dated) An ambush; a trap laid for an enemy.
The body of troops lying in ambush.
The place in which troops lie hidden for an ambush.
verb
(dated) To lie in wait for, or to attack from a covert or lurking place; to waylay.
ambuscado
ambuscado
noun
(obsolete) ambush.
amebicide
amebicide
noun
A substance that kills amoebae, usually in the stomach or intestines.
amerindic
amerindic
Adjective
Amerindian
amicicide
amicicide
noun
killing of a friend
amphidisc
amphidisc
noun
(zoology) A small siliceous spicule having a denticulate wheel at each end, found in freshwater sponges.
ampycides
amygdalic
amygdalic
adj
(chemistry) Of or pertaining to almonds or amygdalin.
anacardic
anacardic
adj
Pertaining to cashews (Anacardium occidentale).
noun
Ellipsis of anacardic acid..
anacidity
anacidity
noun
Lack of acidity, as of the stomach.
anacondas
anacondas
noun
plural of anaconda
anadipsic
ancylopod
andesitic
andesitic
adj
(geology) Pertaining to, or composed of andesite
andrarchy
androclea
androcles
androcles
Proper noun
The main character of a common folktale that is included in the Aarne–Thompson classification system as type 156.
androclus
androcyte
androecia
androecia
noun
plural of androecium
androsace
anecdotal
anecdotal
adj
Containing or abounding in anecdotes.
Of the nature of or relating to an anecdote.
anecdotes
anecdotes
noun
plural of anecdote
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of anecdote
anecdotic
anecdotic
adj
Anecdotal; of or pertaining to anecdotes.
Tending to tell anecdotes.
anecdysis
anhedonic
anhedonic
adj
(psychiatry, also figuratively) Showing anhedonia; having no capacity to feel pleasure.
noun
(psychiatry) A person who has anhedonia.
announced
announced
verb
simple past tense and past participle of announce
antecedal
anteceded
anteceded
verb
simple past tense and past participle of antecede
antecedes
antecedes
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of antecede
anticodon
anticodon
noun
(genetics) A sequence of three nucleotides in transfer RNA that binds to the complementary triplet (codon) in messenger RNA to specify an amino acid during protein synthesis.
antidinic
antidinic
adj
Preventing vertigo or dizziness.
antipodic
antipodic
adj
diametrically opposed; antipodean
antipudic
antipudic
adj
(rare) That covers the genitals.
aperiodic
aperiodic
adj
(mathematics, stochastic processes, of a state) for which any return to it may occur at irregular times; not periodic.
(physics) That does not have a periodic vibration
That does not recur periodically
aphicidal
aphicidal
adj
That kills aphids
apodictic
apodictic
adj
(theology, Biblical studies) Absolute and without explanation, as in a command from God like "Thou shalt not kill!"
Being a style of argument in which a person presents their reasoning as categorically true, even if it is not necessarily so.
appendice
appendice
noun
Obsolete form of appendix.
aquacades
aquacades
noun
plural of aquacade
aquaducts
aqueducts
aqueducts
noun
plural of aqueduct
aquiclude
aquiclude
noun
(geology) A solid, impermeable area underlying or overlying an aquifer.
arachidic
arachidic
adj
Of or pertaining to arachidic acid or its derivatives
arachnida
arachnids
arachnids
noun
plural of arachnid
arachnoid
arachnoid
adj
(anatomy) Relating to the arachnoid mater.
(arachnology, relational) Relating to or resembling spiders.
Relating to or resembling spider webs; covered with or composed of soft loose hairs or fibers.
noun
(astronomy) A round network of fractures in the crust of Venus.
(neuroanatomy) Ellipsis of arachnoid mater..
An arachnid.
arcadians
arcadings
arcadings
noun
plural of arcading
archaised
archaised
verb
simple past tense and past participle of archaise
archaized
archaized
verb
simple past tense and past participle of archaize
archdemon
archdemon
noun
(religion) A chief demon; an archdevil.
archdevil
archdevil
noun
(computing, Unix) A program, or part of a program, which is not invoked explicitly but lies dormant waiting for some event.
(theology, rare, religion, fantasy, science fiction) A chief or reigning devil.
archdruid
archdruid
noun
(Celtic paganism) A chief druid.
archducal
archducal
adj
Pertaining to an archduke or archduchess.
archduchy
archduchy
noun
The territory (principality) of an archduke.
archdukes
archdukes
noun
plural of archduke
archfiend
archfiend
noun
(preceded by “the”, often capitalized) Satan.
(transferred sense) A diabolically evil person.
A chief fiend (devil, demon or monster).
archibald
archibold
archidium
archidome
arctiidae
arctitude
arctoidea
ardencies
ardencies
noun
plural of ardency
arecaidin
arsacidan
arthrodic
arthrodic
adj
(anatomy) Of or pertaining to arthrodia.
ascaridae
ascarides
ascaridia
ascaridol
ascendant
ascendant
adj
Rising, moving upward.
Surpassing or controlling.
noun
(astrology) The horoscope, or that degree of the ecliptic which rises above the horizon at the moment of one's birth; supposed to have a commanding influence on a person's life and fortune.
(usually followed by to) A royal heir assuming (a place of power).
Ascent; height; elevation.
Being in control; superiority, or commanding influence; ascendancy.
ascendent
ascendent
adj
In power; controlling.
Upward in direction or proclivity.
noun
A person from whom one is descended.
A position of power or control.
ascenders
ascenders
noun
plural of ascender
ascending
ascending
adj
(computing) That causes a sequence to follow an ascending order.
(of a sequence) Rising or increasing to higher levels, values, or degrees.
Sloping or leading upwards.
noun
An ascent.
verb
present participle and gerund of ascend
ascicidia
ascidians
ascidians
noun
plural of ascidian
ascidiate
ascidiate
adj
(botany) Having the form of an ascidian
ascidioid
asclepiad
asclepiad
Noun
A choriambic verse consisting of four metrical feet: a spondee, two choriambi, and an iambus.
A member of one of the families that claimed descent from Asclepias, known as physicians or healers.
astacidae
astricted
astricted
adj
restricted or confined; especially, in old Scottish law, describing land on which corn must be sent to a particular mill, paying multure or thirlage on it
verb
simple past tense and past participle of astrict
asyndetic
asyndetic
adj
(grammar) Not connected by a conjunction.
(psychiatry) Relating to asyndesis.
attatched
atticised
atticized
attracted
attracted
adj
drawn towards
verb
simple past tense and past participle of attract
auctioned
auctioned
verb
simple past tense and past participle of auction
audacious
audacious
adj
Impudent, insolent.
Showing willingness to take bold risks; recklessly daring.
audiencer
audiences
audiences
noun
plural of audience
audiencia
audiencia
noun
(historical) An appellate court of the Spanish empire.
aulacodus
autacoids
autacoids
noun
plural of autacoid
autocades
autocades
noun
plural of autocade
autocoder
autocoids
autocoids
noun
plural of autocoid
avocadoes
avoidance
avoidance
noun
(law, obsolete) The act of annulling; annulment.
(obsolete) The act of becoming vacant, or the state of being vacant, specifically used for the state of a benefice becoming void by the death, deprivation, or resignation of the incumbent.
(obsolete) The act of dismissing a person.
(obsolete) The act of quitting a position or benefice.
(obsolete) The course by which anything (especially water) is carried off.
The act of avoiding or shunning; keeping clear of.
ayurvedic
ayurvedic
adj
Alternative spelling of Ayurvedic
azedarach
azedarach
noun
An Asiatic tree (Melia azedarach), common in the southern United States, commonly called bead tree, chinaberry, etc.
The bark of the roots of the azedarach, used as a cathartic and emetic
bacchides
backbends
backbends
noun
plural of backbend
backboard
backboard
noun
(basketball) The flat vertical surface to which the basket is attached.
(medicine) A spine board.
(nautical) The port or larboard side of a ship
(tennis) A flat vertical wall with the image of a tennis net drawn or painted on it, designed to practice hitting against such that the ball rebounds.
A board placed at the back of a cart, boat, etc.
verb
(medicine, transitive) To place (a patient) on a spine board.
backboned
backboned
adj
Having a spine.
backbrand
backdated
backdated
verb
simple past tense and past participle of backdate
backdates
backdates
noun
plural of backdate
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of backdate
backdrops
backdrops
noun
plural of backdrop
backfield
backfield
noun
(American football) The area behind the line of scrimmage occupied before the snap by the team on offense.
(baseball, rare) Synonym of outfield.
(soccer, US) The area behind either the offensive or defensive line.
The players occupying this area.
backfired
backfired
verb
simple past tense and past participle of backfire
backhands
backhands
noun
plural of backhand
verb
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of backhand
backlands
backlands
noun
plural of backland
backorder
backorder
noun
An order that cannot be currently filled or shipped, but is requested nonetheless for when the item becomes available again.
verb
To place such an order
backpedal
backpedal
verb
(intransitive) To pedal backwards on a bicycle.
(intransitive) To step backwards.
(intransitive, idiomatic) To distance oneself from an earlier claim or statement; back off from an idea.
backsides
backsides
noun
plural of backside
backslide
backslide
noun
(dance) A dance move in which the feet are alternately slid back and the heels lifted, giving the illusion of walking forwards while actually moving backwards.
A backward regression; a reverting back to a worse state.
verb
(Christianity) To revert back into a life of sin after being saved.
To regress; to slip backwards or revert to a previous, worse state.
To shirk responsibility; to renege on one's obligations or commitments.
backsword
backsword
noun
(UK, dated) A stick with a basket handle, used in rustic amusements.
(UK, dated) The game in which the stick is used.
A sword with one sharp edge.
backwards
backwards
adj
Synonym of backward; see usage notes there.
backwoods
backwoods
adj
Pertaining to the backwoods.
Rough, uncouth, coarse, or crude in social matters.
noun
A remote or sparsely inhabited region, especially in North America; away from big towns and from the influence of modern life.
Partly or wholly uncleared forest, especially in North America.
backyards
backyards
noun
plural of backyard
baconweed
baconweed
noun
Synonym of pigweed (“the plant Chenopodium album”)
bacteroid
bacteroid
adj
(biology) Resembling bacteria.
noun
(dated) A micro-organism such as a bacterium or yeast.
A bacterium of the species Bacteroides.
A symbiotic form of the nitrogen-fixing bacterium Rhizobia, or the root nodule that it produces.
balconied
balconied
adj
That has a balcony attached.
baldachin
baldachin
noun
Alternative spelling of baldacchin
baldcrown
baldfaced
baldfaced
adj
Alternative form of bald-faced
baldicoot
baldicoot
noun
(slang, archaic, derogatory) A monk with a shaven head.
The coot (bird), with its pure white wide frontal plate.
baldricks
baldricks
noun
plural of baldrick
balductum
balductum
adj
(obsolete) nonsensical
noun
(obsolete) senseless talk or writing; balderdash.
a posset
bandicoot
bandicoot
noun
A small Australian marsupial with a distinctive long snout, of the family Peramelidae (with the exception of genus Macrotis, called bilbies).
Any of several rat-like rodents of the genera Bandicota and Nesokia of southeast Asia.
verb
(Australia, informal) To steal growing vegetables from a garden
bankcards
bankcards
noun
plural of bankcard
barbecued
barbecued
adj
Cooked on a barbecue.
verb
simple past tense and past participle of barbecue
bardcraft
bardcraft
noun
The poetic arts of a bard.
barefaced
barefaced
adj
Open, undisguised.
Unbearded (not having a beard or other facial hair).
Undisguisedly offensive and bold; crude.
Unmasked (not wearing a mask) or not wearing a face covering.