English words starting with A

protection given by a government to someone who has left their own country, usually because they were in danger for political reasons

Not having parts that correspond to each other in size, shape, or arrangement; lacking symmetry.

Having two sides or halves that are not the same in shape, size, or arrangement; not symmetrical.

in a way that lacks symmetry or balance; not equally or correspondingly arranged on two sides.

lack of equality or equivalence between parts or aspects of something; lack of symmetry.

showing no symptoms of a disease or medical condition

Relating to or approaching a value or curve arbitrarily closely, as a variable or function tends to infinity or a limit.

In a way that relates to or involves an asymptote; approaching a given value or curve arbitrarily closely but never actually reaching it.

Not existing or occurring at the same time.

In a way that does not occur at the same time or speed, or in a way where operations are not coordinated by a single timing signal.

The state or condition of not happening or existing at the same time or rate.

used to show an exact position or particular place

A turn at batting for a baseball player, officially charged unless the batter walks, is hit by a pitch, makes a sacrifice, or is interfered with by the catcher.

Taking place in or suited to one's own home

(of an official) having a general area of responsibility rather than a specific assignment.

In a situation involving danger, harm, or loss; vulnerable to a particular negative outcome.

Confused, bewildered, or not knowing what to do.

Relating to or being a situation where an employer can dismiss an employee or an employee can leave a job at any time, for any reason not prohibited by law, and without notice.

The reappearance of a characteristic in an organism after several generations of absence, typically due to the chance recombination of genes.

Relating to or characterized by a return to a very primitive or ancient type of behavior, belief, or style.

A medical condition involving a lack of muscle coordination, especially of voluntary movements.

a workshop or studio, especially one used by an artist or designer.

not existing within or having any relationship with time; timeless.

the belief that there is no god or gods

A person who does not believe in the existence of a god or gods.

Believing or characterized by the belief that there is no god or gods.

Relating to the ancient Greek city of Athens, its people, or its culture.

A disease of the arteries characterized by the deposition of fatty material on their inner walls, causing them to harden and narrow.

Relating to or affected by atherosclerosis, a condition in which fatty deposits build up on the inner walls of arteries, causing them to harden and narrow.

A person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise.

physically strong, fit, and active; relating to athletes or athletics

Having a physical appearance that suggests strength, fitness, and muscular development.

A type of shoe designed for sports or other forms of physical exercise, typically with a flexible sole and supportive upper.

in a way that is physically strong, active, and fit

the physical qualities that are characteristic of athletes, such as strength, fitness, and agility.

Physical sports and games of any kind, especially those that involve running, jumping, and throwing.

Relating to the legendary island or civilization of Atlantis.

a book of maps or charts

A device used to throw a spear or dart, consisting of a short rod with a hook or socket at one end that holds the weapon's butt, thereby increasing leverage and throwing speed.

A machine, often in a wall outside a bank, from which you can take money out of your bank account using a special card.

(in hindu philosophy) the real self of the individual, distinct from the ego, mind, and physical body; the soul or essence of a person, regarded as eternal and identical with the universal soul or ultimate reality (brahman).

the layer of gases that surrounds a planet, especially the Earth

Relating to the atmosphere of the Earth or another planet.

Disturbances in radio reception caused by electrical activity in the atmosphere, such as lightning.

a ring-shaped coral reef or string of islands surrounding a lagoon.

The smallest particle of a chemical element that can exist.

Relating to atoms or an atom.

Relating to or occurring at the scale of individual atoms or molecules; extremely small.

In a manner relating to atoms or atomic energy.

A theory that physical reality is composed of simple, indivisible, and indestructible particles called atoms.

Relating to the theory that society, knowledge, or a complex whole is best understood by analyzing its basic, individual components.

The process of making something into separate, very small parts or individual units.

To separate something into very small particles or parts.

reduced to tiny particles or a fine spray

A device that turns a liquid into a very fine spray or mist.

Not written in any key or mode; lacking a tonal center or key.

The absence of a key or tonal center in a musical composition.

To do something to show you are sorry for having done something wrong.

The act of doing something to show you are sorry for having done something wrong.

on the top of

Relating to or caused by a hereditary predisposition to developing allergic reactions, such as asthma or eczema.

A drug of the statin class used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

(of a medical or surgical procedure) designed to minimize tissue damage or psychological distress.

A synthetic herbicide used to control broadleaf weeds and grasses, especially in crops such as corn and sugarcane.

a congenital condition where a bodily passage or opening is abnormally closed or absent.

Relating to or affecting the atrium of the heart.

Relating to or involving both the atria and the ventricles of the heart.

a large open central area in a modern building, often with a glass roof.

extremely wicked, brutal, or cruel.

In an extremely wicked, cruel, or shocking manner.

an extremely cruel, violent, or shocking act.

relating to or characterized by atrophy; undergoing or resulting from a wasting away of body tissues or organs.

Having wasted away or decreased in size and strength, especially due to disease or lack of use.

The process of wasting away or becoming weaker, especially due to the degeneration of cells, tissues, or organs

a poisonous compound found in deadly nightshade and related plants, used in medicine to dilate the pupils and to treat certain heart and stomach conditions.

An expression of encouragement, approval, or admiration, typically directed at a boy, man, or male animal.

To fasten or join one thing to another.

A person on the diplomatic staff of an ambassador or embassy, having a specialized area of responsibility.

joined or fastened to something

A feeling of love or strong connection to someone or something.

To try to hurt, defeat, or criticize someone or something using force or words.

to act violently against someone or something in order to harm them.

a person or group that uses violence to try to hurt or kill someone

(of a player or their style of play) making forceful attempts to score or gain an advantage

to succeed in getting something, usually after a lot of effort

able to be achieved or reached, especially with effort.

the extinction of a person's civil rights resulting from a sentence of death or outlawry on conviction for treason or a felony.

succeeded in achieving something that one has worked for or tried to get.

The action or fact of achieving a goal toward which one has worked.

A fragrant essential oil, typically made from rose petals.

To try to do something, especially something difficult.

Having been tried or undertaken, but not necessarily completed or successful.

to be present at an event, meeting, or function

the act of being present at a place or event

a person whose job is to serve or help people in a public place

Past tense and past participle of attend.

a person who attends a meeting, conference, or other event

A person who attends a meeting, class, event, etc.

(of a physician) having primary responsibility for a patient or being actively involved in patient care, especially in a hospital.

The act or state of applying your mind to something or someone, or noticing them.

A behavioral syndrome, especially in children, characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development.

Designed to attract notice or interest; conspicuous or striking.

Very noticeable and designed to attract a lot of attention.

Relating to or involving attention

paying close attention to something

In a way that shows you are listening to or looking at someone or something carefully and with interest.

the quality of paying close attention to something or someone

to make something weaker or less effective

made thin or weaker in force, effect, or value.

the action or process of making something weaker or less effective.

a device or component that reduces the strength or amplitude of a signal without significantly distorting its waveform.

To show or prove that something exists or is true.

A formal statement or piece of evidence that something is true or genuine.

a space or room just below the roof of a building, often used for storage or as an extra room.

Clothes, especially of a particular or formal type

the way that you think and feel about someone or something

The relationship or potential discrepancy between a person's internal feelings or beliefs and their outward actions.

relating to or expressing a person's opinions, feelings, or general approach to something.

A person, typically a lawyer, who is legally appointed to act on behalf of another person in business or legal matters.

The legal and confidential relationship between a lawyer and the person they are representing.