English words starting with A

a light, silver-colored metal that is used for making cooking equipment, aircraft parts, etc.

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

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

Relating to or resembling the alveoli, especially the tiny air sacs in the lungs.

a small cavity, pit, or hollow, especially any of the many tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs.

At all times; on every occasion.

A low-growing plant of the cabbage family, typically with small white, yellow, or purple flowers, often grown in gardens for its fragrance and as ground cover.

The first person singular present of 'be'.

a mixture or blend of different elements.

to combine two or more things into a single, unified whole, especially organizations or companies.

combined or united to form one organization or structure.

The process of combining or uniting multiple things into one form.

A person employed to write or type what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another.

a plant of a family that includes love‑lies‑bleeding and cockscomb, typically having small green, red, or purple tinted flowers.

a type of liqueur originating from italy, flavored with almonds or the kernels of apricots or peaches.

a plant of the genus hippeastrum, typically having large, showy, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in winter or spring.

to collect something, especially in large quantities

gathering or collecting a large amount of something over time

a person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport or an artistic activity, on an unpaid basis rather as a hobby.

characteristic of an amateur; not done with professional skill or competence.

The practice, quality, or character of an amateur; engagement in an activity for pleasure rather than financial benefit.

Relating to or expressing sexual love.

to surprise someone very much

filled with great surprise or wonder

a feeling of great surprise or wonder.

causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing.

in a way that causes great surprise or wonder; extremely

A member of a legendary race of female warriors believed by the ancient Greeks to live near the Black Sea.

of or relating to the amazon river or the region surrounding it.

a person who represents his or her own country in a foreign country, usually as the head of an embassy

A diplomat of the highest rank who is not assigned to a specific country but represents their government on a particular issue or in a general capacity.

Relating to or characteristic of an ambassador or an ambassador's work.

the position or term of office of an ambassador.

A hard, translucent, yellowish-brown fossil resin, used for jewelry and ornaments.

Having the color of amber; a yellowish-orange or brownish-yellow hue.

A waxy, greyish substance produced in the digestive system of sperm whales, used in making perfumes.

the character and atmosphere of a place

able to use both hands equally well

the character and atmosphere of a place.

Relating to the immediate surroundings of something; creating a certain atmosphere or mood.

the state of having more than one possible meaning or interpretation, making something unclear or uncertain.

Having more than one possible meaning or interpretation; not clear or decided.

In a way that has more than one possible meaning or interpretation; unclearly.

The scope, extent, or bounds of something, such as influence or authority.

A strong desire to achieve something, such as success, power, or fame.

Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.

in a manner showing a strong desire and determination to achieve success, power, or wealth.

The state of having two opposing feelings at the same time, or being uncertain about how you feel.

Having two opposing feelings at the same time, or being uncertain about how you feel.

In a way that shows mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

To walk at a slow, relaxed pace.

A large pulpit or reading desk in an early Christian church, often made of stone and having two flights of stairs.

the food of the gods in ancient greek and roman mythology, said to give immortality.

Having a very pleasant taste or smell

a vehicle equipped for transporting sick or injured people, typically to a hospital.

To walk or move from place to place.

The action or process of walking or moving from place to place.

Relating to or designed for walking.

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

to make something bad or unsatisfactory better

(present participle) making something bad or unsatisfactory better; improving a situation or condition.

The act of making something better; improvement.

Having the effect of making something better or more satisfactory.

A word used at the end of a prayer or statement to express strong agreement, meaning 'so be it' or 'truly'.

Willing to agree or to accept something that is wanted or asked for.

To make small changes to a text, law, or document in order to improve it or correct it.

Willing to accept or agree to something; open and responsive to suggestion or correction.

Changed or modified something, especially a text or law, in order to improve it or correct it.

a change or addition made to a law, contract, constitution, or other legal document.

something given or done to make up for a wrong or a loss

features or services that make a place comfortable, convenient, or easy to live in.

A feature or service that makes a place pleasant, comfortable, or easy to live in.

The abnormal absence of menstruation.

A person of mixed American and Asian parentage or descent.

relating to the United States or the continents of North America or South America

Of or relating to both America (especially the United States) and the Arab world; involving or concerning Americans and Arabs.

Supported, financed, or endorsed by American individuals, organizations, or the U.S. government.

Made or constructed in the United States of America.

Having received one's education in the United States of America.

Relating to both America (especially the United States) and Europe, or involving their combined characteristics or peoples.

Relating to both the United States and Israel, or involving their joint participation.

Organized, directed, or dominated by the United States or its citizens.

Made or manufactured in the United States of America.

Owned by an American person or company.

Relating to or involving both the United States of America and the former Soviet Union.

Characteristic of or resembling the customs, practices, or tastes associated with the United States of America.

Having received training or education in the United States.

A specialist in the study of the Americas, particularly its indigenous peoples, languages, cultures, or history.

The process of making something or someone more American in character.

Made to conform to or resemble American customs, styles, or character.

the quality or state of being american, especially in character, identity, or cultural attributes.

A radioactive metallic chemical element of the actinide series, produced artificially from plutonium.

Relating to the indigenous peoples of the Americas.

a clear purple or violet precious stone, a type of quartz

The Semitic language that is the official language of Ethiopia.

The quality of being friendly and pleasant.

having or displaying a friendly, pleasant, and agreeable manner.

in a pleasant and friendly way

Characterized by friendliness and goodwill; not hostile or antagonistic.

In a friendly and peaceful manner, without disagreement or anger.

In the middle of; surrounded by; during.

In or toward the middle of a ship, especially along the line between the bow and the stern.

in the middle of; surrounded by; during.

An organic compound derived from ammonia by replacement of one or more hydrogen atoms by organic groups.

Relating to or containing the group of atoms NH₂, derived from ammonia.

Any of a group of broad-spectrum antibiotics, such as streptomycin and neomycin, derived from various bacteria and used to treat serious infections.

An enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of an amino group from one molecule to another.

Relating to a strict traditionalist Christian group originating in the late 17th century, characterized by plain dress, simple living, and resistance to modern technology.

not quite right; in a mistaken or inappropriate way

A friendly and peaceful relationship between people or countries.

(in some cultures, especially in South Asia) a mother or maternal figure.

A supply of bullets, shells, and other projectiles that can be fired from guns or other weapons.

A colourless gas with a strong, unpleasant smell, used in making many chemicals, fertilizers, and explosives.

An extinct sea creature related to the modern nautilus, having a coiled, chambered shell that is often found as a fossil.

A positively charged ion, NH₄⁺, derived from ammonia and present in many salts and organic compounds.

a supply of bullets, shells, etc. that can be fired from weapons.

A medical condition in which a person loses their memory, often because of an injury to the brain or a period of severe mental shock.

a person who has amnesia, a loss of memory.

an official order by a government that allows people who have been put in prison for crimes against the state to go free

The amnion, the innermost membrane that encloses the embryo of a mammal, bird, or reptile.