English words starting with A

To test or analyze (a metal, ore, or other substance) to determine its composition or quality.

A person who tests the quality, purity, or composition of metals, especially precious metals like gold and silver.

A collection or gathering of things or people.

To come together as a group.

(of a machine, structure, or object) put together from separate parts or components.

A computer program that converts instructions written in assembly language into machine code.

(present participle) The act of fitting together the parts of something.

A group of people gathered together for a common purpose, especially for a formal meeting.

A male member of a legislative assembly.

A woman who is a member of a legislative assembly.

official agreement to or approval of something.

To state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

stated a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

a statement saying that you strongly believe something to be true

having or showing a confident and forceful personality.

In a confident and forceful way, expressing opinions or desires clearly and directly.

The quality of being confident and not afraid to say what you want or believe.

to make a judgement about the nature, quality, or importance of someone or something.

able to be assessed or evaluated, especially for tax or financial purposes.

to make a judgement about the nature, quality, or importance of something

(present participle) To make a judgement about the nature, quality, or importance of someone or something.

the act of judging or deciding the amount, value, quality, or importance of something, or the judgment or decision that is made

a person whose job is to calculate or estimate the value of something, especially for tax or insurance purposes.

A useful or valuable thing or person.

The process or strategy of dividing an investment portfolio among different asset categories, such as stocks, bonds, and cash.

(of a security or financial product) having its value derived from a pool of underlying assets, such as loans or receivables.

Relating to or involving a method of financing or valuation that uses assets as the primary basis or collateral.

The process of acquiring and developing valuable resources, such as financial savings, property, skills, or social connections, to increase long-term security and wealth.

The professional management of various securities and assets (such as stocks, bonds, and real estate) to meet specified investment goals for the benefit of clients.

A stupid, irritating, or contemptible person

showing great care, attention, and effort over a long period of time

with constant and careful attention

To give someone a particular job or task

A secret meeting, especially one between lovers.

Officially appointed or designated to a particular duty, role, or place.

A task or piece of work that someone is given to do, typically as part of their studies or job.

to learn and understand information, rules, or a culture so that you can use it effectively

Having been absorbed and integrated into a wider group or culture, losing distinct characteristics.

The process of understanding and using new ideas and information.

having the quality of making things similar or causing them to be absorbed and integrated.

to help someone to do something

the action of helping someone by sharing work

a person who helps someone in their work, or who holds a subordinate position

a position as an assistant, especially one held by a graduate student that provides a stipend and often tuition.

Having been given help or support

a type of housing for elderly or disabled people that provides help with daily tasks such as washing, dressing, and taking medicine, but not full-time nursing care.

the act of intentionally helping a person to end their own life, typically to relieve suffering from an incurable illness.

Helping someone by doing work or providing support.

designed to provide help or support, especially for people with disabilities or special needs.

A court session held periodically in each county of England, formerly with a jury, to try civil and criminal cases.

To connect someone or something in your mind with someone or something else.

Connected with something else in some way.

an official group of people who have joined together for a particular purpose

of or relating to an association or the act of associating.

relating to or involving the mental connection of ideas, feelings, or sensations, especially so that one thing leads to another.

To absolve, pardon, or acquit from guilt or sin.

The effect created when two or more words close to each other have the same vowel sound but different consonant sounds.

Consisting of various different kinds mixed together.

a collection of different things or of different types of the same thing; a mixture

to make an unpleasant feeling less strong

to think or accept that something is true but without having proof of it

accepted as true or as certain to happen, but without proof.

something that you accept as true without question or proof

a statement or promise intended to give confidence

to tell someone that something will definitely happen or is definitely true so that they are less worried

confident and certain

used to say that something is certain to happen or be true

Of or relating to ancient Assyria, its people, or their language.

A plant of the daisy family, typically with purple, pink, or white flowers with a yellow center, blooming in late summer or autumn.

a symbol (*) used in writing and printing to refer the reader to a footnote or to represent omitted material.

A prominent pattern or group of stars, smaller than a constellation, that is popularly recognized in the night sky.

in, at, or toward the rear of a ship or aircraft

A small rocky body orbiting the sun, mostly found between Mars and Jupiter.

Relating to, resembling, or characteristic of an asteroid or asteroids.

a medical condition that makes breathing difficult by causing the airways in the lungs to become narrow or blocked.

relating to or suffering from asthma

Relating to or affected with astigmatism, a defect in the eye or a lens that prevents proper focusing.

A defect in the eye or in a lens that prevents light from focusing correctly, resulting in a blurred image.

A genus of herbaceous flowering plants in the family Saxifragaceae, native to Asia and North America, often grown for their showy plumes of tiny flowers and attractive fern-like foliage.

in a state of excited movement or activity

to surprise somebody very much

feeling or showing great surprise or wonder.

Extremely surprising or amazing; difficult to believe.

In a way that causes great surprise or amazement.

A feeling of great surprise or wonder.

to surprise or shock someone very much

Extremely surprised or shocked.

Extremely surprising or shocking; amazing.

in a way that causes great surprise or amazement; extremely or remarkably.

A bone of the ankle joint; the talus.

Relating to the stars or to outer space.

Away from the correct path or direction

with a leg on each side of something

Causing the contraction of body tissues, typically of the skin.

A scientist who studies the possibility of life existing elsewhere in the universe, combining knowledge from astronomy and biology.

the branch of biology concerned with the study of life on earth and in space, especially the origin, evolution, and distribution of life in the universe.

A star-shaped glial cell of the central nervous system that supports and insulates neurons.

A large domed stadium with a rigid roof, originally and especially one in Houston, Texas, USA.

A person who takes detailed photographs or images of celestial objects.

An ancient astronomical instrument used for observing the positions of stars and planets, solving problems related to time, and for navigation.

A person who studies the positions and movements of stars and planets and how they might influence people and events.

Relating to astrology, the study of the supposed influence of the stars and planets on human affairs.

The study of the positions and movements of stars and planets and how some people believe they influence human affairs and events on Earth.

Relating to the measurement of the positions, motions, or distances of stars and other celestial bodies.

The branch of astronomy that deals with the precise measurements of the positions and motions of stars and other celestial bodies.

A person who is trained to travel and work in a spacecraft.

relating to the science or technology of space travel.

the science and technology of space travel and exploration.

a scientist who studies the stars, planets, and other natural objects in space.

relating to astronomy, the scientific study of stars, planets, and other objects in space.

by an extremely large amount; to a very great degree

the scientific study of the sun, moon, stars, planets, and other objects in space

The practice or art of taking photographs of astronomical objects and celestial events.

relating to the branch of astronomy concerned with the physical nature and properties of celestial bodies and the universe.

a scientist who studies the physical and chemical properties of celestial bodies and the universe.

The scientific study of the physical and chemical properties of stars, planets, and other objects in space, and of the universe as a whole.

Having an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage; shrewd.

In a way that shows an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage; shrewdly and perceptively.

The quality of being able to accurately assess situations or people and turn this understanding to one's advantage; shrewdness and perceptiveness.

into separate parts or pieces