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acerbity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈsɜːrbəti/

bitterness or sharpness of tone, manner, or taste

"The acerbity of his remarks left everyone silent."

acetate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæsɪˌteɪt/

a salt or ester of acetic acid; a synthetic material used in textiles and film

"The company produces acetate fibers for clothing."

acetic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/əˈsiːtɪk/

relating to or containing acetic acid; sour or vinegary in taste or smell

"The acetic smell of vinegar filled the kitchen."

achillean definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/əˈkɪliən/

like or characteristic of Achilles; strong but vulnerable

"His achillean pride made him blind to danger."

achromatic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌækrəˈmætɪk/

without color; free from color

"The designer chose an achromatic palette of black, white, and gray."

acidify definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/əˈsɪdɪfaɪ/

to make something acidic or more acidic

"Farmers worry that pollution will acidify the soil."

acidulous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/əˈsɪdjʊləs/

slightly sour or sharp in taste or manner

"The critic wrote an acidulous review of the movie."

acme definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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acme

noun C2
/ˈækmi/

the highest point of achievement or excellence

"Winning the award was the acme of his career."

acolyte definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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acolyte

noun C2
/ˈækəlaɪt/

a follower or assistant, especially in a religious service or as a devoted supporter of a leader

"The senator arrived with a small group of acolytes who handled the press."

acquiesce definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˌækwiˈɛs/

to accept something reluctantly but without protest

"She decided to acquiesce to her parents’ wishes."

acquiescence definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌækwiˈɛsəns/

the reluctant acceptance of something without protest

"His nod was a sign of acquiescence."

acquiescent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌækwiˈɛsənt/

ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants

"He gave an acquiescent smile and agreed to the plan."

acquirement definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈkwaɪərmənt/

the act of acquiring something; something that has been acquired, especially a skill or possession

"Language proficiency is an important acquirement for global careers."

acquisitive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/əˈkwɪzətɪv/

excessively interested in acquiring money or material things

"The acquisitive businessman bought every piece of land he could find."

acquittance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈkwɪtəns/

a written receipt acknowledging payment or discharge of a debt

"He demanded an acquittance after paying the loan."

Acrid definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Acrid

adjective C2
/ˈæk.rɪd/

Having a strong, unpleasantly sharp taste or smell.

"The acrid smoke from the fire made it hard to breathe."

acrimonious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌæk.rɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

Bitter and angry, often involving harsh words.

"The debate turned acrimonious after the controversial remark."

acrimony definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæk.rɪ.moʊ.ni/

Bitterness and anger, especially in speech or behavior.

"The divorce was filled with acrimony and disputes."

acrophobia definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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acrophobia

noun C2
/ˌæk.rəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

An extreme or irrational fear of heights.

"Her acrophobia prevented her from climbing the tall building."

actuarial definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌæktʃuˈɛəriəl/

Relating to actuaries or their work of analyzing financial risk and uncertainty, especially in insurance and pensions.

"The company relied on actuarial reports to set insurance premiums."

actuary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæktʃuˌɛri/

A professional who analyzes financial risk using mathematics, statistics, and financial theory, especially in insurance and pensions.

"The actuary calculated the risk before finalizing the insurance policy."

actuate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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actuate

verb C2
/ˈæktʃueɪt/

to put into action or motion; to motivate or activate

"The engineer actuated the machine with a simple switch."

acuity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈkjuːɪti/

sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing

"The doctor tested the patient’s visual acuity."

acuteness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈkjuːtnəs/

sharpness of mind or senses; severity or intensity of a condition

"Her acuteness allowed her to notice details others missed."

ad-lib definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˌæd ˈlɪb/

to speak or perform without preparation; to improvise

"The comedian ad-libbed a joke when the microphone failed."

addendum definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈdɛndəm/

an additional item or piece of information added at the end of a document or book

"The report included an addendum with updated statistics."

addle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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addle

verb C2
/ˈæd.l̩/

To confuse or muddle someone’s mind.

"The complicated instructions only served to addle him."

adduce definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/əˈdjuːs/

To provide evidence or reasons to support an argument or idea.

"The lawyer adduced several examples to support his case."

adeptness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
əˈdept.nəs

The quality of being very skilled or proficient at something.

"His adeptness at solving problems impressed his colleagues."

adieu definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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adieu

noun C2
/əˈdjuː/

A farewell or goodbye, often used in a formal or poetic sense.

"She bid her friends adieu before leaving for France."

adipose definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈædɪˌpoʊs/

Relating to or consisting of animal fat; fatty.

"The doctor explained that the tissue was mainly adipose in nature."

adjudge definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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adjudge

verb C2
/əˈdʒʌdʒ/

to consider or declare officially in a legal or formal manner

"He was adjudged guilty by the court."

adjudicative body definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
əˈdʒuː.dɪ.kə.tɪv ˈbɒd.i

An official organization that has the authority to judge disputes and make decisions.

"The adjudicative body deliberated on the case."

adjuration definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌædʒʊˈreɪʃən/

a solemn urging or appeal

"The priest made an adjuration for peace and unity."

adjure definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/əˈdʒʊər/

to urge or command someone solemnly, often under oath or a strong sense of duty

"The witness was adjured to tell the truth in court."

Adjutant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Adjutant

noun C2
/ˈædʒʊtənt/

a military officer who acts as an administrative assistant to a senior officer

"The colonel relied on his adjutant to manage daily orders."

admonitory definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ədˈmɒnɪtəri/

giving or conveying a warning or reprimand

"She gave him an admonitory glance."

adroit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/əˈdrɔɪt/

clever or skillful in using the hands or mind

"He is adroit at solving complex problems."

adroitness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈdrɔɪt.nəs/

Cleverness or skill in using the hands or mind; expertness in performance or execution.

"His adroitness in negotiations helped secure the deal."

adulate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈædjʊˌleɪt/

to praise or flatter excessively

"The fans adulated the actor after his performance."

adulation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌædjʊˈleɪʃən/

excessive admiration or flattery

"The singer enjoyed the adulation of her fans."

adulterant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈdʌltərənt/

a substance added to something else, often food or drink, to reduce its quality or strength

"The laboratory found an adulterant in the milk samples."

adulterate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/əˈdʌltəreɪt/

to make something poorer in quality by adding another substance, usually of lower quality

"The company was fined for adulterating its products with cheap chemicals."

adulterated definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/əˈdʌltəreɪtɪd/

describes food, drink, or medicine made weaker or impure by the addition of another substance

"Authorities seized adulterated drugs from the warehouse."

adulteration definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
əˌdʌl.təˈreɪ.ʃən

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

"Food adulteration poses a serious health risk."

adumbrate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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adumbrate

verb C2
/ˈæd.ʌm.breɪt/

to foreshadow or suggest something in an unclear or indirect way

"The report adumbrates future economic challenges."

adumbration definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌæd.ʌmˈbreɪ.ʃən/

a vague foreshadowing or symbolic representation of something

"The play offers an adumbration of the political unrest to come."

adventitious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌæd.vɛnˈtɪʃ.əs/

Happening by chance or accident, not planned.

"His success was partly due to adventitious circumstances."

aegis definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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aegis

noun C2
/ˈiːdʒɪs/

The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization.

"The project was carried out under the aegis of the United Nations."

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aeon

noun C2
/ˈiːɒn/ or /ˈiːən/

An indefinitely long period of time; an age or eternity.

"Dinosaurs roamed the Earth millions of aeons ago."