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acquireverbGain knowledge or skills.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Children acquire language at an amazing rate.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

acquiredadjectiveGotten through environmental forces.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Acquired characteristics (such as a suntan or a broken nose) cannot be passed on.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

acquisitionnounThe act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The acquisition of wealth.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

acquisitiveadjectiveEager to acquire and possess things especially material possessions or ideas.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

An acquisitive mind.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

acquittedadjectiveDeclared not guilty of a specific offense or crime; legally blameless.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He stands acquitted on all charges.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

acreagenounAn area of ground used for some particular purpose (such as building or farming).intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He wanted some acreage to build on.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

acridadjectiveHarsh or corrosive in tone.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Her acrid remarks make her many enemies.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

acrobaticadjectiveVigorously active.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

An acrobatic dance.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

acrossadverbTo the opposite side.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The football field was 300 feet across.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old Irish, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

actverbPerform an action, or work out or perform (an action).beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Think before you act.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

actingadjectiveServing temporarily especially as a substitute.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The acting president.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

actionnounThe state of being active.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He is out of action.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

actionableadjectiveAffording grounds for legal action.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Slander is an actionable offense.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Old French, Old Northern French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

activateverbMake active or more active.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Activate an old file.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

activatedadjective(military) set up and placed on active assignment.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A newly activated unit.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

activeadjectiveTending to become more severe or wider in scope.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Active tuberculosis.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

activelyadverbIn an active manner.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He participated actively in the war.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

activitynounAny specific behavior.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

They avoided all recreational activity.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

actornounA person who acts and gets things done.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He's a principal actor in this affair.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old English, Old French, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

actualadjectivePresently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Actual and imagined conditions.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

actualitynounThe state of actually existing objectively.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A hope that progressed from possibility to actuality.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, French, Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

actuallyadverbIn actual fact.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

No one actually saw the shark.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

actuateverbPut in motion or move to act.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Actuate the circuits.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Medieval Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

acuteadjectiveHaving or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Acute appendicitis.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

acutelyadverbIn an acute manner.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

She pitied her sister acutely.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

acutenessnounA quick and penetrating intelligence.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He argued with great acuteness.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

adamantadjectiveImpervious to pleas, persuasion, requests, reason.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He is adamant in his refusal to change his mind.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

adamantlyadverbInflexibly; unshakably.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Adamantly opposed to the marriage.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

adaptverbMake fit for, or change to suit a new purpose.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Adapt our native cuisine to the available food resources of the new country.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

adaptableadjectiveCapable of adapting (of becoming or being made suitable) to a particular situation or use.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

To succeed one must be adaptable.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French, Old Northern French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

adaptationnounA written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The play is an adaptation of a short novel.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Latin, Medieval Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

adaptedadjectiveChanged in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Seeds precisely adapted to the area.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

adaptiveadjectiveHaving a capacity for adaptation.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The adaptive coloring of a chameleon.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

English word formation.

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addverbMake an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Add insult to injury.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

addictedadjectiveCompulsively or physiologically dependent on something habit-forming.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

She is addicted to chocolate.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

addictiveadjectiveCausing or characterized by addiction.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Addictive behavior.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

additionnounThe act of adding one thing to another.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The addition of a leap day every four years.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

additionaladjectiveFurther or added.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Called for additional troops.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

additionallyadverbIn addition, by way of addition; furthermore.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He serves additionally as the CEO.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

additiveadjectiveCharacterized or produced by addition.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

An additive process.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Late Latin, Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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addledadjectiveConfused and vague; used especially of thinking.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Your addled little brain.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English, Old Norse. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

addressnounThe act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He listened to an address on minor Roman poets.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

addressedadjective(of mail) marked with a destination.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

I throw away all mail addressed to `resident'.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

adductverbDraw a limb towards the body.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Adduct the thigh muscle.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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adeptadjectiveHaving or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Adept in handicrafts.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

adequateadjectiveHaving the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

She had adequate training.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

adequatelyadverbIn an adequate manner or to an adequate degree.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He was adequately prepared.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

English word formation.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

adhereverbBe compatible or in accordance with.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

You must adhere to the rules.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

adherencenounFaithful support for a cause or political party or religion.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Adherence to a fat-free diet.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

adhesionnounFaithful support for a cause or political party or religion.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The adhesion of Seville was decisive.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

adiposeadjectiveComposed of animal fat.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Adipose tissue constitutes the fat of meat.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, New Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

adjacentadjectiveNearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Had adjacent rooms.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

adjoinverbAttach or add.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

I adjoin a copy of your my lawyer's letter.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

adjustverbAlter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Adjust the clock, please.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

adjustableadjectiveCapable of being regulated.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Adjustable interest rates.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old French, Old Northern French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

adjustedadjectiveAltered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

An adjusted insurance claim.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

administerverbWork in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Administer a program.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

administrationnounThe persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He claims that the present administration is corrupt.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

admirableadjectiveDeserving of the highest esteem or admiration.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Trains ran with admirable precision.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

admirablyadverbIn an admirable manner.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The children's responses were admirably normal.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

admirationnounA favorable judgment.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A small token in admiration of your works.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

admiringlyadverbWith admiration.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He looked at his wife admiringly.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

English word formation.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

admissibleadjectiveDeserving to be admitted.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Admissible evidence.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle French.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

admissionnounThe act of admitting someone to enter.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The surgery was performed on his second admission to the clinic.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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admitverbAllow to enter; grant entry to.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

We cannot admit non-members into our club building.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

admonitionnounCautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness).intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A letter of admonition about the dangers of immorality.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

adolescentadjectiveIn the state of development between puberty and maturity.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Adolescent boys and girls.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

adoptverbPut into dramatic form.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Adopt a book for a screenplay.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

adoptableadjectiveSuitable or eligible for adoption.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A shortage of adoptable babies.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old French, Old Northern French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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adoptionnounThe act of accepting with approval; favorable reception.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Its adoption by society.

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adoptiveadjectiveAcquired as your own by free choice.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

An adoptive country.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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adoringadjectiveExtravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Adoring grandparents.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

adriftadjectiveAfloat on the surface of a body of water.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

After the storm the boats were adrift.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

adroitadjectiveQuick or skillful or adept in action or thought.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

An adroit technician.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Latin, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

adroitlyadverbWith adroitness; in an adroit manner.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

He handled the situation adroitly.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: French, Latin, Old French, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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adulterousadjectiveNot faithful to a spouse or lover.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Adulterous husbands and wives.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

advanceverbBring forward for consideration or acceptance.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Advance an argument.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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advancedadjectiveFarther along in physical or mental development.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The child's skeletal age was classified as `advanced'.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Vulgar Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

advantagenounThe quality of having a superior or more favorable position.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The experience gave him the advantage over me.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Late Latin, Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

advantageousadjectiveGiving an advantage.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A contract advantageous to our country.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Late Latin, Latin, Medieval Latin, Middle English, Middle French, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

adventnounArrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous).beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The advent of the computer.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin.

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adventuresomeadjectiveWilling to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The risks and gains of an adventuresome economy.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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adventurousadjectiveWilling to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Adventurous pioneers.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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adverseadjectiveContrary to your interests or welfare.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Adverse circumstances.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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adverselyadverbIn an adverse manner.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

She was adversely affected by the new regulations.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

adversitynounA state of misfortune or affliction.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Debt-ridden farmers struggling with adversity.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

advertiseverbCall attention to.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Please don't advertise the fact that he has AIDS.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Middle English, Middle French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin references: Wiktionary / etymology-db (CC BY-SA 3.0) ↗

advertisedadjectiveCalled to public attention.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

These advertised products.

Definition and example: WordNet 3.0. Origin not available for this entry.

advisabilitynounThe quality of being advisable.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

They questioned the advisability of our policy.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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advisableadjectiveWorthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Extreme caution is advisable.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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advisedadjectiveHaving the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

A well-advised delay in carrying out the plan.

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advisernounAn expert who gives advice.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

An adviser helped students select their courses.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Anglo-Norman, Chinese, Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Old English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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advisoryadjectiveGiving advice.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

An advisory memorandum.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Late Latin, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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aerialadjectiveExisting or living or growing or operating in the air.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Aerial photography.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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aerobicadjectiveDepending on free oxygen or air.intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Aerobic fermentation.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, French, Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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aestheticadjectiveConcerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste.advanced+

USAGE EXAMPLE

An aesthetic person.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, French, German, New Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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aestheticsnoun(art) the branch of philosophy dealing with beauty and taste (emphasizing the evaluative criteria that are applied to art).intermediate+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Traditional aesthetics assumed the existence of universal and timeless criteria of artistic value.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Ancient Greek, French, German, New Latin. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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afaradverb(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

The Magi came from afar.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old English. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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affairnounA vaguely specified concern.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

It is none of your affair.

ORIGIN SUMMARY

Source-language links: Latin, Middle English, Old French. The source may include more than one historical route or component.

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affairsnounMatters of personal concern.beginner+

USAGE EXAMPLE

Get his affairs in order.

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