English words starting with A

(of water, mud, snow, etc.) reaching up to the ankles.

A term used in anatomy and orthopedics to refer to the combined region or complex comprising the ankle and the foot, often considered as a functional unit.

reaching up to the ankles

(of a garment) reaching down to the ankles.

a piece of jewelry worn around the ankle.

A record of events arranged in yearly sequence.

A record of events arranged in yearly sequence.

To heat and then cool (metal or glass) slowly in order to remove internal stresses and make it stronger or less brittle.

The process of heating a material, especially metal or glass, and then cooling it slowly to remove internal stresses and make it stronger and less brittle.

to take control of a country or region by force, especially without permission from the people living there

the act of taking control of a country, region, or other area and adding it to your own.

added as an extra or subordinate part, especially to a document or territory.

To destroy something or someone completely so that nothing is left.

The act of completely destroying something so that nothing is left.

The date on which an event happened in a previous year.

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

(of a text or diagram) having added notes that explain or comment on it.

A note or comment added to a text or diagram to explain or comment upon it.

to make something known publicly or officially, especially for the first time.

made a public or formal statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention.

a spoken or written statement that informs people about something

a person who introduces programmes or reads the news on radio or television.

to make someone feel slightly angry or impatient

the feeling of being annoyed.

feeling slightly angry or impatient

causing irritation or slight anger.

in a way that causes slight anger or irritation

happening once every year

(of a rate of interest, return, etc.) calculated for a period of one year, especially by projecting figures from a shorter period

Once every year; by the year.

a fixed sum of money paid to someone each year, typically for the rest of their life.

to state officially that something such as a law, agreement, or marriage no longer exists or is valid

shaped like a ring

the act of officially stating that something, especially a marriage or a legal contract, no longer exists and is considered invalid from the beginning.

A ring-shaped object, structure, or region.

The act of announcing something, especially formally or publicly.

the electrode through which electric current flows into a device, such as a battery or an electrolytic cell.

(of a metal, especially aluminum) coated with a protective oxide layer by an electrolytic process.

not likely to cause offence or disagreement and somewhat dull

to put oil or water on someone's head or body as part of a religious ceremony

having had oil or another sacred substance applied in a religious ceremony as a sign of sanctification or consecration.

The present participle or gerund of 'anoint', meaning to smear or rub with oil or an oily substance, typically as part of a religious ceremony or ritual.

The act of applying oil or ointment as part of a religious ceremony or ritual.

A small, active, insect-eating lizard of the iguana family, native to tropical America and noted for its ability to change color.

deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected.

in a manner that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.

something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.

Relating to or characterized by a state of anomie; a breakdown of social norms and values, leading to personal unrest and alienation.

a state of society in which there is a breakdown of social norms and values, leading to social instability and a feeling of alienation among individuals.

Soon; shortly.

The state of not being known by name or identified by name.

(of a person) not identified by name; of unknown name.

In a way that prevents a person's name from being known or identified.

a waterproof jacket, typically with a hood, of a kind originally used in polar regions.

Relating to or involving both the anus and the rectum.

a medical condition in which a person does not want to eat and loses a lot of weight, often because they have an intense fear of becoming fat.

relating to, characterized by, or suffering from anorexia, especially anorexia nervosa

one more person or thing of the same type

A statistical method used to compare the means of three or more groups to determine if at least one group mean is significantly different from the others.

a severe deficiency of oxygen in the body's tissues.

relating to or characterized by an absence of oxygen.

to speak or write in response to a question or request

(of a person) required to explain or justify one's actions to someone; responsible

Past tense and past participle of 'answer'. To have said, written, or done something as a reaction to a question, request, or situation.

(of a device or service) designed to respond to or record incoming communications.

A small insect that lives in highly organized colonies, often seen moving in lines.

Resembling or characteristic of an ant in appearance, behavior, or size.

A substance that prevents or corrects acidity, especially in the stomach.

Strong dislike, opposition, or active hostility between people or groups.

A person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary.

showing or feeling active opposition or hostility towards someone or something.

in a way that shows or feels active opposition or hostility

to make someone feel angry or unfriendly towards you; to cause someone to become an opponent.

Relating to the region around the South Pole.

(in cards and other games) a stake put up by a player before seeing their hand or receiving cards.

A mammal with a long snout and tongue, feeding mainly on ants and termites.

Relating to the period before a war, especially the American Civil War.

The fact or state of being prior in time, order, or importance; precedence.

a thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another

A small room leading to a main, larger room; an anteroom.

To be of an earlier date than; to precede in time.

extremely old or old-fashioned, belonging to a time before the biblical flood.

a swift-running deerlike animal with smooth hair and upward-pointing horns, found in africa and asia.

relating to the medical care given to pregnant women before their babies are born.

a long, thin sensory appendage on the head of insects, crustaceans, and some other arthropods.

Located in front or further forward in position.

in a position that is further forward or nearer the front

Located in front and to the side.

A small room leading to a larger, more important room; an outer room that serves as a waiting area or entrance.

Extending from the front to the back of the body or a body part.

A formal song of praise, loyalty, or happiness, especially one sung on special occasions by a particular group.

having the qualities of an anthem; grand, uplifting, and often inspiring.

The part of a flower's stamen that contains the pollen.

a mound of earth, sand, etc., formed by ants in digging and building their nest.

any of a class of pigments that give plants their red, blue, or purple colors.

A person who compiles anthologies.

To compile or include in an anthology.

A published collection of poems, stories, or other pieces of writing, often by different authors.

a hard, shiny type of coal that burns with little smoke and flame.

a serious disease of cattle and sheep, caused by bacteria, that can be passed to humans

Relating to or concerning human beings or the period of their existence on Earth.

Regarding humankind as the central or most important element of existence, especially as opposed to God or animals.

The belief that human beings are the most important entity in the universe, often regarding the world in terms of human values and experiences.

Originating in human activity.

Resembling a human being in form.

Relating to the study of human societies, cultures, and their development.

In a way that relates to anthropology, the study of human societies and cultures and their development.

A person who studies anthropology, the science of human beings, especially their societies, cultures, and physical development.

The scientific study of human beings, especially of their origin, development, customs, and beliefs.

Relating to the scientific measurement of the human body and its parts.

The scientific measurement of the human body, especially to determine differences in individuals or groups.

Describing the attribution of human characteristics, emotions, or behavior to a god, animal, or object.

The attribution of human characteristics or behavior to a god, animal, or object.

To attribute human characteristics or behavior to a god, animal, or object.

a tropical american plant of the arum family, typically having glossy, heart-shaped leaves and a spike of flowers surrounded by a brightly coloured, flat, waxy bract.

Opposed to; against.

Opposed to or acting against abortion, especially the legal right to abortion.

Opposed to or acting against affirmative action policies or measures.

Intended to prevent or slow down the process of becoming older, especially in appearance.

Designed to prevent, treat, or provide protection against AIDS