English words starting with A

in a sudden and unexpected way

The quality of being sudden and unexpected

The muscles of the abdomen, especially those made prominent by regular exercise.

A swollen area within the body, containing an accumulation of pus.

(Of tissue or a part of the body) affected by or containing an abscess.

the natural separation of flowers, fruit, or leaves from plants as part of growth.

To leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to escape from custody or avoid arrest.

The state of being away from a place or person.

not present in a place, at an occasion, or as part of something

Tending to forget things or not pay attention to what is happening because you are thinking about other things.

The state or quality of being forgetful or inattentive because one's mind is focused on other things.

A person who is absent, especially from work, school, or a place where they are expected to be.

The fact or habit of being frequently absent from work or school, especially without a good reason.

in a way that shows you are not looking at or thinking about what is happening around you

In a manner showing a lack of attention to what one is doing or what is happening around one.

A strong, bitter, green alcoholic drink flavored with wormwood and aniseed.

Complete and total, not limited in any way.

used to emphasize that something is completely true

the quality of being complete and not limited in any way

Formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment.

a political system in which a single ruler has complete power and authority, unrestrained by laws, a constitution, or opposition.

A person who holds absolute principles in political, philosophical, or theological matters.

To formally declare that someone is free from guilt, blame, or responsibility for something.

to take in a liquid, gas, or other substance

capable of being absorbed, either physically or mentally.

A measure of the capacity of a substance to absorb light or other electromagnetic radiation, equal to the logarithm of the reciprocal of the transmittance.

having one's attention fully engaged; deeply interested or involved.

The ability to take in and hold liquid, light, or other substances.

having the ability to soak up liquid easily

a device or material that soaks up or takes in a substance, energy, or impact.

extremely interesting; holding one's attention completely

The process by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another.

having the ability or tendency to absorb

to choose not to do or have something, especially something you like or enjoy, because it is bad for your health or considered morally wrong

a person who chooses not to do or have something, especially something enjoyable like drinking alcohol or eating certain foods.

not allowing yourself to have much food or alcohol, or other physical pleasures, especially for moral or religious reasons

the practice of not doing something that is wanted or enjoyable

Characterized by abstinence; self-restraining, especially in eating and drinking.

the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable, especially alcohol, sex, or certain foods, often for religious or health reasons.

describing a method, program, or philosophy that has complete avoidance of a particular substance or behavior as its fundamental principle.

Relating to or advocating for a policy or educational approach that promotes complete sexual abstinence as the sole method of preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, typically excluding information about contraception or safe sex practices.

not indulging in something, especially alcohol or sex, often for moral or health reasons.

Existing as an idea or quality, not having a physical or concrete existence.

Not paying attention to what is happening around you because you are thinking deeply about something else.

In a manner showing that one is not paying attention to what is happening around one because one is thinking deeply about something else.

a general idea or quality rather than an actual person, object, or event

an artist whose work is a form of abstraction; an abstract painter or sculptor.

In a way that is based on general ideas or principles rather than specific examples or real things.

The quality or state of being abstract, especially the quality of dealing with ideas rather than events or specific objects.

difficult to understand; obscure.

Completely unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate; ridiculous.

the quality or state of being ridiculous or wildly unreasonable.

in an extremely unreasonable, ridiculous, or foolish way.

a very large quantity of something

existing or available in large quantities; plentiful.

in large quantities; more than enough; very.

The use of something in a way that is wrong or harmful.

treated with cruelty or violence, especially regularly or repeatedly.

A person who uses something, especially power or authority, in a wrong or harmful way.

Using harsh, insulting, or offensive language.

In a manner that involves cruel, violent, or insulting treatment or language.

The quality or state of being abusive, especially in using harsh, insulting, or offensive language.

To be next to or share a boundary with something.

a structure built to support the lateral pressure of an arch or span, e.g., at the ends of a bridge.

extremely bad; of a very low standard

extremely badly or to a very low standard

A very deep wide space or hole that seems to have no bottom.

Relating to Abyssinia (the former name for Ethiopia) or its people, culture, or language.

A tree or shrub of warm climates, which has compound leaves and typically yellow or white flowers.

The academic world or community; the environment of scholars and learning.

The environment or community concerned with the pursuit of research, education, and scholarship at an advanced level.

relating to education, especially at college or university level

In a way that relates to education and scholarship.

A member of an academy, especially an academy of arts or sciences.

A society or institution of distinguished scholars, artists, or scientists, that aims to promote and maintain standards in its field.

Relating to Acadia, its people, or their culture.

(of a plant) not producing fruit; sterile.

to agree to a request or demand

A substance that causes or accelerates a process, especially a chemical reaction or a fire.

to begin to move more quickly; to start to happen or make something happen at a faster rate.

Happening or progressing more quickly than usual.

Increasing in speed, rate, or intensity.

the rate at which the velocity of an object changes with time

Tending to cause acceleration or increase in speed or rate of progress.

a pedal in a vehicle that makes it go faster.

An instrument for measuring acceleration, especially that of a moving vehicle or aircraft.

The way in which people in a particular area, country, or social group pronounce words.

Spoken with or characterized by a particular accent.

Relating to or characterized by accent or stress in speech.

To make something more noticeable or prominent.

To make something more noticeable or prominent.

The action or fact of emphasizing a particular syllable, word, or musical note.

To agree to take or receive something that is offered.

The quality of being adequate or satisfactory; the state of being acceptable.

good enough to be used for a particular purpose or to be considered satisfactory

In a satisfactory or adequate manner; to a degree that is good enough.

the action of consenting to receive or undertake something offered.

generally recognized or agreed upon as being valid, correct, or satisfactory.

A person or thing that accepts or receives something.

a way of entering or reaching a place

The quality of being easy to obtain, use, or understand.

Easy to approach, enter, use, or understand.

The act of attaining a position or rank of power, especially that of a monarch.

To add accessories to something, especially to clothing, to make it more attractive or useful.

A thing which can be added to something else in order to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive.

An unfortunate event that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury.

having a greater than average tendency to have accidents

Happening by chance, not by plan or intention.

In a way that happens by chance or without intention.

to praise or welcome someone or something publicly and enthusiastically.

publicly praised enthusiastically by many people

A loud and enthusiastic expression of approval or welcome, typically by a large group of people.

to become accustomed to a new climate, environment, or situation.

the process of becoming accustomed to a new climate or environment.

the process of becoming accustomed to a new climate or new conditions.

to become accustomed to a new climate or new conditions; adjust.

having become accustomed to a new climate or new conditions; adjusted.

an award or privilege granted as a special honor or as an acknowledgment of merit.

to provide someone with a place to live, stay, or work

willing to help and do things for other people; obliging.