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Aalomancy Divination using salt
Abattoir/Slaughter-house Place where animals are killed for food.
Abbreviation The shortened form of a word or phrase.
Abduction Act of carrying away unlawfully or by force.
Ablution Ritual washing of the body.
Ablutomania An obsessional preoccupation with cleanliness, washing or bathing
or
Mania for washing oneself
Abolish Do away completely
Aboriginals people belonging to a region from earliest times.
Aborigines Original inhabitants of a country
or
The original inhabitants of a country.
Aborticide Killing of a fetus; abortion
Abridge To condense
Abroad Away from one’s own country.
Absolute Zero The standing point of absolute temperature where all imoleculer motion eases.
Abstruse Whose meaning is difficult to understand.
Abthane Monastic region of the old Irish church
Acarophobia Fear of itching or of the insects that cause itching and soon
Accelerate To increase the speed; to hasten the progress
Accentdate Give more fbrce or importance to.
Accentuate Girl or woman who has not experienced sexual union.
Accessible Capable of being reached.
Accessory Helpful but not an essential part.
Acceterate Cause to move faster.
Accident Something that happens unexpectedly.
Accilerate Speed up.
Accomplice Helper in a wrong deed or crime.
Accomplice A partner in crime
Accomplice/Accessary Helper in a wrong deed or crime.
Accomplished Skilled in social and domestic art.
Accomplishment Skill in social and domestic art.
Accountant Person whose profession is to keep account.
Accusation Charge of doing wrong.
Acerophobia Fear of sourness
Acerose Needle shaped.
Access Means of approaching.
Achluophobia Fear of darkness
Acousticophobia Fear of noise
Acoustics Relating to sound.
Acquiesce Accept silently or without protest.
Acquisitive Eager to own and collect things
Acracy government by none; anarchy
Acrimonious Full of anger, arguments and bad feelings
Acrobat Person who can perform unusual physical acts.
Acrobatics Art of performing acrobatic acts.
or
Spectacular gymnastic feats
Acrobatics Art of performing acrobatic acts.
Acronym An abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word
or
Word formed from initial letters of a name.
or
A word formed from initial letters of another word
Acrophobia Pathological fear of high places.
or
The fear of heights
Acrostic Poems, word puzzles, or other compositions in which certain letters in each line form a word or words
Activist One who takes an active part in politics.
Actuary Persons who compile and analyses statistics and uses them to calculate insurance risks and premiums
or
A person who calculates premium.
Acultomancy divination using needless,
Acumen Superior mental acuteness.
Ad fin At or near the end of a piece of writing
Ad interim For an intervening or temporary period of time
Ad lib Speaking or performing without previously preparing one’s words
Ad nauseam Refers to the fact that something has been done or repeated so often that it has become annoying or tiresome
Adage Proverbs or short statements expressing a general truth
Adamant Refusing to be persuaded or to change one’s mind
Addendum Thing to be added at the end of a book, etc.
Adhoc For the purpose.
Adhocracy The government in an unstructured fashion; an unstructured organization
Adiaphoron Tenet or belief on which the logical system is indifferent
Adjourn Break off (a meeting, legal case, or game) with the intention of resuming it later
Adjudicate Make a formal judgement on a disputed matter
Adjunct The thing or a person that has no chance of success
Adjure Urging or requesting (someone) solemnly or earnestly to do something
Adolescent (Young person) in the process of developing from a child into an adult
Adolscence A stage of growth between boyhood and youth.
Adoptionism Belief that Christ was the adopted and not natural son of God
Adulation Excessive devotion.
Adultery Voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and a person who is not his/her spouse
Advowson Right of presentation to church living
Adytum Sacred part of a temple or church; church chancel
Aeon Indefinite and very long period of time
Aerial Living in air.
Aeroacrophobia Fear of open high places
Aerobic Relating to or denoting exercise taken to improve the efficiency of the body’s cardiovascular system in absorbing and transporting oxygen
Aeromancy Divination by means of the weather
Aeronausiphobia Fear of vomiting secondary to airsickness
Aeronautics Art of science of flying in aircrafat
or
Science of flight of aeroplanes.
Aerophobia Fear of height.
or
The fear of aero planes/ flying
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Fear of drafts, air swallowing, or airborne noxious substances
Aesthetic A love of beauty.
or
Pleasing in appearance and to the senses
Aesthetics Sets of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty
Aetiology Science of the causes of diseases.
Aetiology (Etiology) Science of the causes of diseases.
Affidavit A Written statement given on oath.
or
A written report which is signed by a person who promises that the information is true
Affinity Natural likings for and understanding of someone or something
Affirm Declare positively that something is true.
Affliction Cause of pain or harm
Affusion Pouring on; as of baptismal water
Aflutter In a state of tremulous excitement
Afoot In preparation or progress : happening or beginning to happen
Aftermath Consequences or after-effects of a significant and unpleasant event
Aftershock Smaller earthquakes following the main shock of a large earthquake
Agapeselfless Christian love; a feast in celebration of such love
Agateophobia Fear of insanity
Agenda Business to be discussed by a committtee.
or
List of heading of the business to be transacted at a meeting.
Agglomerate Collecting or forming into a mass or group
Aggravate To make worse
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To increase the gravity of an offence or the intensity of a disease.
Agliophobia Fear of pain
Aglophoble Give more fbrce or importance to.
Agnostic One who believes that nothing can be said about God
or
Person who is not sure of the existence of God
or
One who doubts the existence of God.
Agnosticism Belief that nothing can be said about the existence of God.
Agog Very eager or curious to hear or see something
Agonistics Art and theory of prize-fighting
Agonostic One who thinks that everything is know through god only.
Agony Extreme physical or mental sufferings
Agoraphobia Fear of being in open space.
or
The fear of Open spaces/going out in public
or
Fear of being in open space.
or
Fear of open spaces or of being in crowded, public places like markets. Fear of leaving a safe place
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Fear of sexual abuse
Agrizoophobia Fear of wild animals
Agromania An intense desire to be alone or out in the open
Agyrophobia Fear of streets or crossing the street
Aichmophobia Fear of needles or pointed objects
Aikido Japanese form of self-defence and martial art that uses locks, holds, throws, and the opponent’s own movements
Ailuromancy Divination by watching cats movements
Ailuromania An excessive fondness for cats
Ailurophilia Love of cats
Ailurophobia Fear of cats
Aischrolatry The practice of worshipping filth, dirt, or smut
Aisle Passages between rows of seats in a building such as a church or theatre, an aircraft, or train
Albino Persons or animals having a congenital absence of pigment in the skin and hair (which are white) and the eyes (which are usually pink)
Albocracy The government by white people
Albuminurophobia Fear of kidney disease.
Alcoholomania Alcoholism; an excessive desire to drink alcoholic beverages
Alectormancy Divination by sacrificing a rooster
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Cock-fighting
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Divination by watching a rooster gather com kernels
Alektorophobia Fear of chickens
Aleuromancy Divination using flour or meal
Algophobia The fear of pain
Algophobia Fear of pain
Alias Used to indicate that a named person is also known or more familiar under another specified name
Alibi Claim or a piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a criminal one, is alleged to have taken place; excuse or pretext
Alien Belonging to a foreign country, supposedly from another world; unfamiliar and disturbing or distasteful
or
One who lives in a country of which he is not a citizen.
or
One who lives in a covmtry without citizenship.
Alienate To turn friends into enemies
or
To make enemy of friends.
Alimony Money allowance, paid by a man to his divorced wifeorMoney giving to a woman who divorses his husband.
or
Husbands (or wife’s) provision for a spouse after separation or divorce : maintenance
or
The money that a court orders someone to pay regularly to a former wife or husband after a divorce
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Money allowance paid by a man to his divorced wife.
Allegiance Loyalty or commitment to a superior or to a group or cause
Allegory Story in which ideas are symbolised as people’
or
Discription of a subject with symbolical representation toanother.
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Images or stories that refer to a related or overarching concepts such as good or evil
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A story in which the characters and events are symbols that stand for ideas about human life or for a political or historical situation
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Story in which ideas are symbolized as people.
Alley Courtesy and considerate behaviour towards others
or
Narrow passageways between or behind building
Alliteration The use of words that begin with the same sound near one another
Alliumphobia Fear of garlic
Allodoxaphobia Fear of opinions
Allonym The name taken by an author from another person.
Allotheism Belief in or worship of strange gods
Allotriophagy Craving for strange foods
Alloy Metals made by combining two or more metallic elements
Allusion Expressions designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly : an indirect or passing reference
or
A statement that refers to something without mentioning it directly
Allusive Having reference to something.
Alluvial Sandy soil deposited by running water’
Ally Persons or organizations that cooperate with or helps another in a particular activity
Alma mater University, school, or college that one formerly attended
or
Place of one’s learning.
Almanac An annual calendar containing important dates and statistical information such as astronomical data and tide tables
Almoner Giver of alms; social worker in a hospital
Alms Money or food given to poor people
Alphanumeric Consisting of or using both letters and numerals
Alphitomancy Divination using loaves of barley
Alpinism Mountain climbing.
Altar Platform on which offerings are made to God.
Altarage Day of Goodwill (December 26) Kwanzaa (December 26 to 1 January 1) payment to priest for mass offerings at altar
Alter ego Persons social environment
Altercation Noisy arguments or disagreements, especially in public
Altimeter Instrument used for measuring altitudes in aiicraft.
Altitude Height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level
Altruist One who lives and works for the welfare of others.
or
one who works for the good of others.
Alumnus/ (pl. alumni) Male former pupils or students of a particular school, college, or university
Alveromancy Divination using sounds
Amateur One who plays a game for pleasure and not professionally
or
One who learns a subject as a hobby.
or
Persons who engage in a pursuit, especially a sport, on an unpaid basis
or
One who is not a professional
or
One who does something not professionally but for pleasure
Amathophobia Fear of dust
Amaxophobia Fear of riding in a car
Amazon A masculine woman
Ambassador Minister or person representing a state in a foreign country.
or
A diplomatic minister of the higher order sent by a country to another
Ambidextrous One who can use either of his hands with ease.
Ambience Character and atmosphere of a place
Ambiguous Having a double or doubtful meaning.
or
Open to more than one interpretation : not having one obvious meaning
or
Statements open to more than one interpretation or of uncertain nature
Ambiguous/Equivocal Having more than one meaning.
Or
Having a doable or doubtful meaning.
Ambis-dextrous A person who can use both hands with the same skill
Ambivalent Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone
or
Uncertain or unable to decide
Amble Walking or move at a slow, relaxed pace
Ambo early Christian raised reading q desk or pulpit
Ambrosia Something very pleasing to taste or smell
Ambry Recess for church vessels; it cupboard or niche
Ambulance Vehicle for carrying sick or wounded people.
Ambulatory Able to walk after being bedridden.
or
Able down the east end of a church
Ambulomancy Divination by taking a walk
Ambulophobia Fear of walking
Ambush Surprise attack by people lying in wait in a concealed position
Amen Uttered at the end of a prayer or hymn, meaning ‘so be it’
Amenities Things or circumstances that make life easy or pleasant.
Amice Strip of fine linen worn as cloak or wrap by priest at mass
Amicicide Murder of a friend
Amicus curiae Impartial advisers to a court of law in a particular case
or
An impartial adviser to a court of law in a particular case
Ammeter Instrument used for measuring the electrical currents in amperes.
Ammophilous Sand-loving; preferring to dwell in sand
Amnesia Partial or total loss of memory.
or
Loss of memory.
or
Partial or total loss of memory.
Amnesiphobia Fear of amnesia
Amnesty General pardon of political offenders.orGeneral pardon of the offenses against government.
Amnesty Official pardons for people who have been convicted of political offences
or
General pardon of political offenders.
or
To grant general pardon
Amniomancy Divination by examining afterbirth
Amoyan Strong and powerful woman.
Amphibian A kind of animal that lives on both land and water and basically breeds in water
Amphibians Animals living on land and in water.
Amphibious Adapted for both land and water.
or
Animals that can be live on land and water.
Amphitheatre Unroofed building for public games and amusements.
Ample Adequate or more than dequate – in extent, size etc.
Amplification Giving more information about (something), such as a statement
Ampulla Vessel for holy oil or wine for coronations or rituals
Amputation Cutting off arm, leg, etc. by surgery.
Amulet Ornaments or small pieces of jewellery thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease
Amychophobia Fear of scratches or being scratched
Anablephobia Fear of looking up
Anachronism Comparing modern persons with ancient persons.
or
Something out of its proper time.
Anachronistic A word which can be interpreted in any way.orSet in wrong time or period.
Anaesthetic Any medicine which produces insensibility.
Anaesthetics Drugs causing unconciousness such as chloroform.
Anaesthetist One who gives chloroform to a patient.
Anaglyptics Art of carving in bas-relief
Anagram Word made by changing the order of the letters in another word.
or
Words, phrases, or names formed by rearranging / the letters of another, such as spar, formed from rasp
or
A word or phrase made by changing the order of the letters in another word or phrase
Analogue Something that is similar to another thing.
Analogy A story in which the characters and events are symbols that stand for ideas about human life or for a political or historical situation
or
Partial likeness or agreement.
or
The process of comparing one thing with another thing that has similar features.
Anamnesis Reminiscence; prayer recalling death and resurrection of Jesus
Anarchism A doctrine that all governments should be abolished
Anarchist One who plarts to destroy all governments.
or
One who is out to destroy government.
or
One who provokes disorder in a state.
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One who is out to subvert a government
Anarchy Absence of government in a country.
or
State of disorder due to absence or non-recognition of authority or other controlling systems
or
Government by none
or
Absence of government
Anarchy, Acracy The government by none
Anastrophe An inversion of the usual order of words or clauses
Anathema Somebody that is detested.
or
Something or someone that one vehemently dislikes
or
Something that is detested Or Somebody that is detested.
Anatomist One who describes the parts of the human body.
Anatomy Science of the physical structure of the body.
or
Study of sciences relating to the bodily structure of human.
or
The science of bodily structure
Anchor Persons or things which provide stability or confidence in an otherwise uncertain situation
Anchorite One withdrawn from the world
Ancient Belonging to long past.
Ancillary Providing necessary support to the primary activities or operation of an organization, system, etc.
Ancraophobia Fear of wind. (Anemophobia)
Androcracy Government by men
Android Robots with a human appearance
Androphobia Abnormal fear of men
Androphonomania The homicidal insanity
Anecdote Short amusing story about some real person or event.
Anemocracy Government by the wind or by whim
Anemophilous Pollinated by wind
Anemophobia Fear of air drafts or wind.(Ancraophobia)
Anesthetic Any medicine which produces insensibility.
Angelocracy Government by angels
Angelolatry The practice of worshipping angels
Anginophobia Fear of angina, choking or narrowness
Anglomania Craze or obsession with England and the English
Anglophilia Love or fondness for England or the English
Anglophobia Fear of England or English culture, etc
or
Fear of anger or of becoming angry
Angst Feelings of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general
Anguish Severe mental or physical pain or suffering
Anile Like a weak old woman.
Animation State of being full of life or vigour : liveliness
or
Giving movement to something : the process of making moving cartoons or films that use cartoon imagery
Animometer Instrument used for measuring the force and velocity of winds.
Ankylophobia Fear of immobility of a joint.
Annals Story of events year by year.
or
Records of events year by year
or
Story of events year by year.
Annihilate Destroy utterly.
Anniversary Yearly celebration of a date or an event.
Annotate Add notes to (a text or diagram) giving explanation or comment
Annual Coming or happening every year.
Annuity Fixed sum of money paid to somebody as income in his life time.
or
Yearly grant – beings – animals— and plants disection.
Annular Ring shaped.
Anodyne Pain reliever.
Anomally Deviation from the common nrle or standard.
or
Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected
Anomaly Deviation from the common rule or standard.
Anomie (anomy) Lack of the usual social or ethical standards in an individual or group
Anonymous Of unknown author.
or
That which is written without name.
or
(Of a person) not identified by name; of unknown name
or
Without a name
or
With a name that is not made known
or
Of unknown author.
Anonymous A letter, poem etc., whose author is unknown
Answerable A person liable to be called to account for his action.
Antagonist Person who actively opposes somebody.
or
Persons who actively oppose or are hostile to someone or something : an adversary
Antarchy An opposition to government; anarchy
Antecedent The thing that existed before or logically precedes another
Antependium For religious reasons covering or cloth over pulpit or altar
Anthem Solemn patriotic songs officially adopted by a country as an expression of national identity
Anthology Published collections of poems or other pieces of writing
or
Collection of poems or pieces of prose Or Collection of flowers.
Antholory Collection of flowers
Anthomancy Divination using flowers
Anthomania Craze for flowers.
Anthomania Craze for flowers.
Anthomania Obsession with flowers
Anthophilous Loving or frequenting flowers
Anthracomancy Divination using burning coals
Anthrophobia or Anthophobia Fear of flowers
Anthropolatry The practice of worshipping human beings
Anthropologist One who studies history relating to the development of man from premetive ages.
Anthropology Science of mankind as an animal.
or
Study of mankind.
or
Science of the ancient people, society and culture.
or
Study of literature dealing with lives of saints.
or
A study of man
Anthropomancy Divination using human entrails
Anthropophobia Fear of people or society
Antibiotics Drugs which completely destroys bacteria.
Anticlimax Disappointing end to an exciting or impressive series of events
Antidote Strong dislike between two persons.
or
Medicine to counteract the effect of poison.
Antilegomena Books of the New Testament not part of early Christian Bible
Antipathy Strong dislike between two persons.
Antipedobaptism Denial of validity of infant baptism
Antiphon Anthem sung as a response during Church service
Antiquarian A persorn who is interested in antiquities.
Antique Collectable object such as a piece of furniture
or
work of art that has a high value because of its age and quality
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Existing since old times.
or
Material of a past period or ancient time.
Antiseptic Substance which prevents a wound from germs.
Antithesis Persons or things that are the direct opposite of someone or something else
or
An exact opposite of something or someone
Antlophobia Fear of floods
Antonym Words opposite in meaning to another
or
A word whose meaning is the opposite of a given word
Anuptaphobia Fear of staying single
Apantomancy Divination using objects at hand
Apartheid Policies or systems of segregation or discrimination on grounds of race
Apeirophobia Fear of infinity
Aphasia Loss of ability to use speech
or
Loss of ability to understand speech.
Aphelion The point in a planet’s orbit that is farthest from the sun.
Aphenphosmphobia Fear of being touched (Haphephobia)
Aphorism Pithy observations which contain a general truth
or
The short phrase that expresses a true or wise idea
Aphrodisiomania An abnormal sexual interest
Apiary Place where bees are kept.
or
A bee house (contains several hives).
Apiphobia Fear of bees
Apirigee A point as above that is nearest to earth.
Apivorous Eating bees
Apocalypse Events involving destruction or damage on a catastrophic scale
Apocatastasis Final restitution of all things at the appearance of the Messiah
Apodysophilia Feverish desire to undress
Apogee Highest point in the development of something: a climax or culmination
Apologist One who says sorry (sorrow) for his mistakes.
Apologue Moral fables, especially one with animals as characters
Aporhtegm Words spoken bY great men.
Apostasy To renounce one’s faith or religion.
Apostate One who abandons his religious, faith
or
one who deserts his religions
Apostle Vigorous and pioneering advocates
or
supporters of a particular policy, idea, or cause
Apotemnophobia fear of persons with amputations
Appendage The thing that is added or attached to something larger or more important
Appendix Sections or tables of subsidiary matter at the end of a book or document
Appetizer Small dishs of food or a drink taken before a meal or the main course of a meal to stimulate one’s appetite
Appreciate To rise in value: be grateful
Aqauntie Relating to water.
Aquarium Tank where fish or water plants are kept.
or
Transparent tanks of water in which live fish and other water creatures and plants are kept
Artificial Pond or tank for keeping fish and water plants.
Aquatic Living in water.
or
(Plant or animal) growing or living in or near water
Arable (Land) used or suitable for growing crops
Arachibutyrophobia Fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of the mouth
Arachnephobia or Arachnophobia Fear of spiders
Arachnivorous Feeding on spiders
Arbiter Persons who settle a dispute or have ultimate authority in a matter
Arbitrary Based on random choices or personal rather than any reason or system
Arbitration The process of settling an argument
or
Disagreement in which the people or groups on both sides present their opinions and ideas to a third person or group
Arbitrator One appointed by parties to settle a dispute.
or
One who is appointed by two parties & decide their difference
Arbitrator One appointed by parties to settle a dispute.
Arboreal Living in trees
Arboriculture Cultivation of trees and vegetables.
Arborolatry The practice of worshipping trees
Arcade Covered with decorations
Archaeolatry The practice of worshipping archaic things or old customs
Archaeologist One who studies human antiquities.
Archaeology Study of ancient things like tombs, buried towns.
or
Study of antiquities
or
Study of ancient history by excavation
or
Archaeology A study of ancient things
Archaic Very old or old-fashioned
Archaism Using ancient Languages.
Archer Persons who shoot with a bow and arrows, especially at a target as a sport
Archetype Typical examples of a certain person or thing
or
Study of ancient things like tombs, buried
or
a perfect example of something
Archipelago Sea abounding in islands.
or
sea which has number of small islands.
Architect Person who designs buildings.
Architecture Art of designing and constructing buildings
or
Art and science of building construction.
Archive That what is not in current use;
or
Collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people
Archives Place where public, government or historical records are kept.
Arctophily Study of teddy bears
Areology Study of mars
Argentocracy The government by money
Argot Jargon or slang of a particular group or class
Aristarchy The government by the best
Aristocracy Government by the nobles.
or
The government by the nobility
or
Government by persons of highest social order
or
People of noble families or the highest social class. (Aristocracy is also a form of the government where a small group of people, especially hereditary nobility rules the country.)
Arithmancy Divination using numbers
Arithmocracy The government by simple majority
Arithmomania An obsessive preoccupation with numbers
Arithmophobia Fear of numbers
Armada Fleet of warships
Armament Military forces and their equipment.
Armament Military forces and their equipment.
Armistice Agreement by belligerents to stop fighting.
Armomancy Divination by examining one’s shoulders
Armoury Places where arms are kept
Arraignment To state the charges against someone who is accused of a crime in a formal procedure before a judge
Array Impressive display or range of a particular type of thing
Arrears Money that is owed and should have been paid earlier
Arrest To use the power of the law to take and keep (someone, such as a criminal)
Arrhenphobia Fear of men
Arsenal A place where weapons are manufactured and stored.
or
Building where military weapons are prepared or stored.
Arson Malicious burning to destroy property
Arsonphobia Fear of fire
Arthrology Study of joints
Articulate To pronounce clearly.
Articulation Formations of clear and distinct sounds in speech
Artifact Objects produced or shaped by human craft
Artificial Pond or tank for keeping fish and water plants.
Artillery Soldiers on big guns mounted on wheels.
Ascetic Leading life of self-discipline.
or
Persons who observe self-discipline and abstain from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons
Aspersion Attacking on the reputation and integrity of someone or something
Aspidomancy divination by sitting and chanting within a circle
Assailant One who attacks.
Assailant/Assaulter/Attacker One who attacks.
Assassin One who assassinates.
or
person who kills somebody especially for political reasons.
Assassinate Kill or murder for political reasons.
or
Deliberate and unlawful killing.
Assassination Murder of a public figure by a surprise attack: an attack intended to ruin someone’s reputation
Assault A threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped
Assent Official agreement to a proposal.
Associate Person who has joined with others in work, business or crime.
Assonance The use of words that have the same or very similar vowel sounds near one another
Astheniology Study of diseases of weakening and aging
Asthenophobia Fear of fainting or weakness.
Astragal Omancy divination using dice or knucklebones
Astraphobia Fear of thunder and
Astrapophobia The fear of lightning
Astrogeology Study of extraterrestrial geology
Astrolatry The practice of worshipping stars
Astrology Science of the celestial phenomenon.
or
Science of the movement of the planets, sun, etc. and its effect on human lives
Astrology Study of influence of stars on people
Astromancy Divination using stars
Astrometeorology Study of effect of stars on climate
Astronaut One who physically travels in space.
Astronomy Study of stars, planets, and other natural objects in space.
or
study of heavenly bodies.
or
study of celestial bodies
Astrophile Person interested in astronomy
Astrophobia Fear of stars or celestial space
Astrophysics study of behaviour of interstellar matter
Astroseismology study of star oscillations
Asylum Protections granted by a state to someone who has left their native country as a political refugee
or
Protection, refuge or safety from persecution
or
Place of good climate for invalids.
Asymmetriphobia Fear of asymmetrical things
Asyndeton An omission or absence of a conjunction between parts of a sentence
Ataxiophobia Fear of ataxia, (muscular incoordination)
Ataxophobia Fear of disorder or untidiness.
Atelophobia Fear of imperfection
Atephobia Fear of ruin or ruins
Athazagoraphobia Fear of being forgotton or ignored or forgetting
Atheism A belief that there is no God
Atheist One who does not believe in God.
or
One who does not believe in the existence of God
Atmology the science of aqueous vapour
Atmosphere The air surrounding the earths.
Atomosophobia Fear of atomic explosions
Atonement An action of making amends for a wrong or injury
Attache Person who is attached to the staff of an ambassador.
Attestation To show, prove, or state that something is true or real
Attic Space or room inside or partly inside the roof of a building
Attire Clothes, especially fine or formal ones
Attorney The person, typically a lawyer, appointed to act for another in business or legal matters
Attrition Process of reducing something’s strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure
Atychiphobia Fear of failure
Auction Public sales in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder
Audible Capable of being heard.
or
That can be heard.
Audience Groups of people who have gathered to watch or listen to something (a play, concert, somebody speaking, etc.)
or
Assembly of listeners.
Audiology Study of hearing
Audiometer Instrument used for measuring the intensity of sound.
Audiophile One who loves accurately reproduced recorded sound
Audiophone Instrument used for improving imperfect sense of hearing.
Audit Official examinations of business and financial records to see that they are true and correct : official examination of the quality or standard of something
Auditor One who makes an official examination of accounts
Auditorium Place or building for listening to concerts.
or
Parts of theatres, concert halls, etc. in which the audiences sit
or
Place or building for hearing.
Aulophobia Fear of flutes
Aura Feelings or a particular quality that is very noticeable and seems to surround a person or place
Aurophobia fear of gold
Aurora Australis Southern lights.
Auroraphobia Fear of Northern lights
Aurura Borealis Northern lights.
Austromancy divination using wind
Autarchy The government by an absolute ruler
Autecology study of ecology of one species
Autobiographer Person who writes his own life.
Autobiography Life-history of a person written by himself.
Autocoprophagy eating one’s own feces
Autocracy Government by one person with absolute power which has been obtained by force.
or
Absolute rule by one Person.
Autocracy Government by one person with absolute power which has been obtained by force.
Autocracy government by one individual
Autocracy, Monarchy The government by one individual
Autocrat Person who rules without consulting others.
or
Who exercises absolute Power.
Auto-da-fe Burning of a heretic
Autodysomophobia Fear of one that has a vile odor.
Autology scientific study of oneself
Automation Use of machines to do work that was previously done by people
Automatonophobia Fear of ventriloquist’s dummies, animatronic creatures, wax statues – anything that falsly represents a sentient being
Automysophobia Fear of being dirty
Autonym A writer’s real name; work published under writer’s own name
Autophagy Fear of one’s self.
or
Feeding on body’s own tissues
Autophobia Fear of being alone or of oneself
Autophoby Fear of one’s self.
Autopsy Medical examination of the dead body’
Autopsy/Postmortem Postmortem examination
or
Medical examination of the dead body.
Autotheism belief that one is God incarnate or that one is Christ
Auxiliary Giving help or support to the main group of workers
Auxology Science of growth
Avairy A building for keeping – rearing and breeding of birds’
Avalanche A heavy mass of snow falling down a hill with great noise.
Avalanches The large amount of snow and ice or of dirt and rocks that slides suddenly down the side of a mountain
Avant-garde New and experimental ideas and methods in art, music, or literature
Avarice Greed – Inordinate desire to gain and hoard wealth.
Avaricious One who is greedy for money
Aviary Place where birds are kept.
Aviation Science and art of flying in aircraft.
Avicide Killing of birds, birdicide
Avionics The science of electronic devices for aircraft
Aviophobia or Aviatophobia Fear of flying
Avoidable Capable of being avoided.
or
That can be avoided.
Axinomancy divination using an axe or hatchet
Axiology The science of the ultimate nature of values
Axiom Rules or principles that most people believe to be true