English words starting with A

acting against viruses; inhibiting the growth or effect of a virus.

One of the two branched horns on the head of an adult male deer, which are shed and regrown each year.

Having antlers.

A word that means the opposite of another word.

a natural cavity or hollow in a bone, especially one in the upper jaw (maxillary antrum) or in the temporal bone.

restless, impatient, or fidgety, often due to nervousness or anticipation.

The opening at the end of the alimentary canal through which solid waste leaves the body.

A heavy iron block on which a blacksmith shapes hot metal by hammering it.

an uncomfortable feeling of nervousness or worry about something that is happening or might happen in the future.

Causing or generating anxiety; tending to make people feel worried or uneasy.

Causing or tending to cause anxiety; inducing feelings of worry or nervousness.

filled with or characterized by anxiety; extremely worried or nervous.

feeling worried, nervous, or afraid about something uncertain

In a state of general unhappiness or despondency.

in a way that shows you are worried or nervous

a state of feeling nervous, worried, or uneasy about something with an uncertain outcome.

One or some of a thing or number of things, no matter which

any person or people; it does not matter who

used to say that something is done or happens in any way or by any method, especially when it is not important which

used in negative sentences and questions to mean 'any longer' or 'from now on'

any person or people

in or to any place; anywhere

any object, event, or matter whatever

Describing a situation, attitude, or environment where there are no rules, restrictions, or standards of acceptable behavior.

used to confirm or support a point or idea just mentioned

in, at, or to any place

the main artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

Relating to the aorta, the main artery of the body.

Quickly; at a fast pace.

A member of a group of Indigenous peoples of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Separated by a distance in space or time

a political system in which people of different races are separated and one race is kept in a position of power over the others, especially the system that existed in south africa in the past.

Relating to or characteristic of the period during which the system of apartheid was in effect in South Africa.

A set of rooms for someone to live in on one level of a building or house.

The state or quality of being separate, distinct, or isolated.

showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern

Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

A very large, herbivorous dinosaur of the late Jurassic period, with a long neck and tail and a relatively small head.

a large monkey that has no tail or only a very short tail, such as a chimpanzee or gorilla

Resembling or characteristic of an ape.

an alcoholic drink taken before a meal to stimulate the appetite.

an opening, hole, or gap.

The top or highest part of something, especially one forming a point.

The loss of the ability to understand or produce speech, caused by brain damage.

Relating to or affected by aphasia; the loss of the ability to understand or produce speech due to brain damage.

the point in the orbit of a planet, asteroid, or comet at which it is furthest from the sun.

A very small insect that lives on plants and sucks their juices.

A short, clever statement that expresses a general truth or observation.

expressed as or resembling a short, clever statement that contains a general truth

a food, drink, or drug that arouses sexual desire.

A place where bees are kept, especially a collection of hives.

Located at or forming the apex or tip.

For each one; each

Relating to or characterized by aplasia, a defective development or congenital absence of an organ or tissue.

In abundance; plentifully.

self-confidence or assurance, especially in a demanding situation

a medical condition in which someone stops breathing for a short time, especially while sleeping

a temporary cessation of breathing, especially during sleep.

A great and very serious disaster causing complete destruction or major damage.

Describing or prophesying the complete and final destruction of the world.

(of a lens) designed to correct chromatic and spherical aberration so that different wavelengths of light are focused to the same point.

Writings or reports of doubtful authenticity, especially those not included in the standard canon of religious scripture.

(of a story or statement) of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true.

The point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite at which it is furthest from the earth.

not interested in or connected with politics

relating to the greek god apollo, especially in being rational, ordered, and self-disciplined.

showing or feeling regretful for having done something wrong

In a manner that expresses or shows regret for having done something wrong or caused a problem.

The branch of theology concerned with the reasoned defense and justification of religious doctrines, especially Christianity.

a formal written defense of one's opinions or conduct.

to say that you are sorry for doing something wrong or causing a problem

a person who offers an argument in defense of something controversial, especially a particular doctrine, faith, or political system.

to say that you are sorry for doing something wrong or causing a problem

A statement saying that you are sorry for something that you have done wrong.

Relating to a way of describing God by stating what He is not, rather than by using positive statements.

Extremely angry; furious.

a medical condition marked by the sudden loss of consciousness and movement, often caused by a stroke or cerebral hemorrhage.

a process of programmed cell death that occurs in multicellular organisms.

Relating to or involving apoptosis, the process of programmed cell death.

A state of uncertainty or doubt, especially one where a person is unable to decide between two or more contradictory arguments or positions.

The act of abandoning a religious or political belief, principle, or cause.

a person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.

any of the twelve men chosen by Jesus Christ to spread his teachings

The position, work, or period of activity of an apostle or a religious missionary.

relating to the apostles, their teachings, or their practices.

a punctuation mark (’) used to indicate either possession or the omission of letters or numbers.

A person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs in the past.

A short, pithy, and instructive saying or maxim; an aphorism.

The highest point in the development of something; a perfect example.

Intended to ward off evil or bad luck.

a piece of software designed for a specific purpose, especially one that runs on a mobile phone or other handheld device

To cause someone to feel very shocked and upset

Relating to the Appalachian Mountains or the region of the eastern United States where they are located.

To cause someone to feel very shocked and upset

filled with horror or shock

Causing shock or dismay; horrific

in a way that causes shock, horror, or dismay.

The administrative system or bureaucratic organization of a government, especially a communist or totalitarian one.

a member of a communist party apparat; a bureaucrat.

the technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose.

Clothing, especially of a particular or formal type

clearly seen or understood; obvious

according to what you have heard or read; from appearances alone.

a ghost or a ghostlike image of a person

to make a serious, urgent, or heartfelt request.

attractive or interesting

in a way that is attractive or interesting

A court that has the power to review and change the decisions of a lower court.

to come into sight; to become visible

The way that someone or something looks

to make somebody calmer or less angry by agreeing to what they want

the action or process of appeasing.

a person who tries to bring about a state of peace, quiet, or calm, especially by making concessions or pacifying others.

a person who applies to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court.

(of a court) having the authority to review and change the decisions of a lower court

A name or title given to someone or something.

To add something to the end of a piece of writing or a data structure.

A thing that is added or attached to something larger or more important.

A surgical operation to remove the appendix.

inflammation of the appendix.