English words starting with A

resembling or characteristic of an adult, especially in behavior, maturity, or appearance.

(of a disease or medical condition) developing in adulthood.

designed for, intended for, or appealing to adults, especially in featuring explicit sexual content, mature themes, or complex subject matter.

of a size suitable for an adult person

having the size or dimensions of an adult; of a size suitable for an adult.

to make something poorer in quality by adding another substance.

having been made poorer in quality or purity by adding another substance.

The action of making something poorer in quality by adding another substance.

a person who commits adultery.

a woman who commits adultery.

involving or characterized by adultery; having voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone who is not their spouse.

voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone who is not their spouse.

the state or time of being an adult; the period of life after childhood and adolescence.

restricted to or suitable only for adults, especially due to containing sexually explicit or violent material.

to give a faint indication or suggestion of something

To move forward or make progress.

At a late stage of development; modern and sophisticated.

A program in the United States and Canada offering college-level curricula and examinations to high school students, with the potential to earn college credit or placement.

the process of helping something to make progress or succeed; the process of improving or developing something.

A person or thing that advances or moves forward.

moving forward or making progress

a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position.

having a better position or more opportunities than others, especially due to wealth, social status, or education.

good or useful in a particular situation

in a way that gives an advantage or is beneficial

the arrival of an important person, thing, or event

A member of a Christian group that emphasizes the belief in the imminent Second Advent (the return) of Jesus Christ.

happening or carried on according to chance rather than design or inherent nature.

an unusual, exciting, and possibly dangerous activity or experience.

A type of tourism involving travel to remote or exotic locations and participation in physically challenging outdoor activities.

a person who enjoys or seeks adventure, especially one who is willing to take risks.

willing to take risks or try new, exciting, or dangerous experiences; adventurous.

a woman who seeks adventure, especially in a bold or risky way.

a tendency to take unnecessary or excessive risks, especially in politics or foreign policy.

willing to try new or difficult things, or exciting and full of danger

the quality of being willing to try new, difficult, or exciting things; a spirit of adventure.

A word that describes or gives more information about a verb, an adjective, another adverb, or a whole sentence.

Of, relating to, or functioning as an adverb.

involving or characterized by conflict, opposition, or hostility, as between two opposing parties.

a person, group, or force that opposes or attacks; opponent; enemy; foe.

preventing success or development; harmful; unfavorable.

in a way that has a negative or harmful effect

a difficult or unpleasant situation

To refer or make reference to something in speech or writing.

to present or describe a product, service, or event in a public medium to promote sales or attendance.

to present or describe a product, service, or event in a public medium to promote sales or attendance.

a public notice or announcement promoting a product, service, or event

a person or company that pays for a product, service, or event to be publicly promoted.

the activity or business of trying to persuade people to buy products or services, especially through the use of advertisements

an opinion or a suggestion about what somebody should do in a particular situation

The quality of being advisable or wise; the fact that something should be done in order to avoid problems or achieve success.

sensible and a good idea in order to achieve something

to give someone advice; to tell someone what you think they should do

after careful thought; deliberately and with good reason

a person who receives advice from an advisor, especially a student assigned to a faculty member for guidance.

careful consideration or deliberation.

a person who gives advice, especially someone who knows a lot about a particular subject

a person who gives advice, especially officially as part of their job

having the role of giving professional advice

Public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy.

to publicly support or recommend a particular cause or policy.

a tool with a curved blade at a right angle to the handle, used for shaping wood.

the protection or support of a particular person or organization.

Relating to or caused by the wind.

an extremely long or indefinite period of time; an age.

To put air or a gas into a liquid or substance, such as soil or water.

(of a liquid) made fizzy or bubbly by being charged with a gas, especially carbon dioxide.

The process of exposing a substance to air or introducing air into it, especially to improve its quality or condition.

a device for introducing air into a liquid or a substance.

Existing, happening, or operating in the air.

A performer who specializes in acrobatics performed high above the ground, especially on a trapeze, tightrope, or suspended fabric.

the nest of a bird of prey, such as an eagle or a hawk, built high up on a cliff or mountain

Relating to or involving spectacular or complex maneuvers performed by an aircraft, especially for display.

spectacular or dangerous maneuvers performed by an aircraft, typically for entertainment.

requiring or using oxygen

In a manner that involves or relates to the use of oxygen.

A system of physical exercises designed to improve the body's use of oxygen and increase its efficiency, often performed to music.

Relating to or involving both the respiratory tract and the upper part of the digestive tract.

An area of land or water used for the takeoff, landing, and maintenance of aircraft; an airport, especially a small or early one.

relating to the way objects move through air, or designed to move through air with as little resistance as possible

In a manner relating to or using aerodynamics; in a way that is designed to move efficiently through the air.

The study of the forces acting on an object as it moves through the air.

A highly porous solid material with extremely low density, formed by replacing the liquid in a gel with a gas.

relating to the science or practice of building or flying aircraft.

relating to the science or practice of building or flying aircraft.

the science or practice of building and flying aircraft.

a vehicle that can fly, with wings and one or more engines

a substance enclosed under pressure and released as a fine spray by means of a propellant gas.

(of a substance) converted into very fine particles or droplets suspended in air or another gas.

The branch of technology and industry concerned with both aviation and space flight.

A lighter-than-air aircraft, such as a balloon or airship, that remains aloft primarily through buoyancy.

a person who has a highly developed appreciation of beauty, especially in art and nature.

concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.

in a way that relates to beauty or the appreciation of beauty

A professional who provides treatments to improve the appearance of the skin, such as facials, hair removal, and makeup application.

An approach to art and life based on the principle that beauty is the most important quality.

The process of making something aesthetic or treating it in terms of its aesthetic qualities.

A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art.

The cause or set of causes of a disease or condition.

At or to a distance

An extinct species of hominid (Australopithecus afarensis) known from fossil remains found in eastern Africa, of which the specimen named "Lucy" is the most famous.

The quality of being friendly, easy to talk to, and pleasant.

friendly, easy to talk to, and easy to like

in a pleasant, friendly, and easy to talk to manner.

an event or a set of related events, especially one that is impressive, important, or shocking

A love affair, especially a secret or illicit one.

To produce a change in someone or something.

behavior, speech, or writing that is artificial and designed to impress.

Behaving or speaking in a way that is not genuine or natural, in order to impress others.

(of a manner, behavior, or gesture) deliberately designed to impress or to appear sophisticated; pretentious.

A feeling of liking and caring for someone or something

Relating to or characterized by affection or emotions.

showing feelings of liking or love, especially by touching, holding, or being very close

in a way that shows caring feelings and love

Relating to moods, feelings, and attitudes.

in a way that relates to moods, feelings, and attitudes

showing no emotion or feeling; emotionally detached or unresponsive.

Conducting or conveying inwards or towards a central organ or part, especially of a nerve impulse or blood vessel.

A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court.

To officially attach or connect an organization or person to a larger group