Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
Suggesting blame or indicating someone has done wrong.
"He gave her an accusatory glance."
To say that someone has done something wrong or illegal.
"They accused him of lying during the meeting."
a person who has been charged with a crime
"The accused pleaded not guilty in court."
to make someone familiar with something through regular experience or use
"It took him a while to accustom himself to the new environment."
having no leader or head; headless
"The acephalous group soon fell into disorganization."
sharp, harsh, or bitter in tone or taste
"His acerbic comments offended many people in the meeting."
bitterness or sharpness of tone, manner, or taste
"The acerbity of his remarks left everyone silent."
a salt or ester of acetic acid; a synthetic material used in textiles and film
"The company produces acetate fibers for clothing."
relating to or containing acetic acid; sour or vinegary in taste or smell
"The acetic smell of vinegar filled the kitchen."
to suffer a continuous dull pain
"Her back ached after sitting for so long."
Able to be brought about or reached successfully.
"Start with achievable steps to stay motivated."
to successfully bring about or reach a desired goal or result
"She worked hard to achieve her dream of becoming a doctor."
Something that has been successfully completed or accomplished through effort or skill.
"Graduating from university was her greatest achievement."
like or characteristic of Achilles; strong but vulnerable
"His achillean pride made him blind to danger."
without color; free from color
"The designer chose an achromatic palette of black, white, and gray."
a chemical substance that reacts with bases and has a sour taste
"Lemons contain citric acid."
Rainfall made acidic by atmospheric pollution, especially from industrial emissions.
"Acid rain damages crops and buildings."
containing acid; having a sour taste; sharp or biting in tone
"The lemon has an acidic taste that makes your mouth pucker."
to make something acidic or more acidic
"Farmers worry that pollution will acidify the soil."
the quality or degree of being acidic; the amount of acid present in a substance
"The acidity of the soil affects how well crops grow."
slightly sour or sharp in taste or manner
"The critic wrote an acidulous review of the movie."
to accept, admit, or recognize the truth or existence of something
"She refused to acknowledge her mistake."
the act of recognizing or accepting something as true or valid; an expression of gratitude or recognition
"She received an acknowledgement for her contribution to the project."
the act of accepting, admitting, or recognizing something
"He received an acknowledgment of his application."
the highest point of achievement or excellence
"Winning the award was the acme of his career."
a skin condition in which pores become inflamed and clogged, causing pimples and spots
"Regular cleansing and a balanced diet can help reduce acne."
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."
relating to sound or the sense of hearing; not amplified by electrical means
"We recorded an acoustic version of the song in a quiet room."
the science of sound, or the properties of a space that affect how sound is heard
"The hall’s excellent acoustics made the orchestra sound rich and clear."
to make someone familiar with something; to inform or introduce
"Please acquaint yourself with the safety guidelines before operating the machine."
to accept something reluctantly but without protest
"She decided to acquiesce to her parents’ wishes."
the reluctant acceptance of something without protest
"His nod was a sign of acquiescence."
ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants
"He gave an acquiescent smile and agreed to the plan."
to obtain or gain possession of something
"She managed to acquire a rare painting at the auction."
the act of acquiring something; something that has been acquired, especially a skill or possession
"Language proficiency is an important acquirement for global careers."
the act of obtaining or gaining something, often knowledge, skills, or property
"The company announced the acquisition of a smaller competitor."
excessively interested in acquiring money or material things
"The acquisitive businessman bought every piece of land he could find."
to free someone from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty
"The court decided to acquit the defendant of all charges."
a judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged
"The acquittal of the accused shocked the public."
a written receipt acknowledging payment or discharge of a debt
"He demanded an acquittance after paying the loan."
a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards (about 4,047 square meters)
"The farmer owns five acres of fertile land."
An area of land measured in acres.
"The farmer owns a large acreage of fertile land."
Having a strong, unpleasantly sharp taste or smell.
"The acrid smoke from the fire made it hard to breathe."
Bitter and angry, often involving harsh words.
"The debate turned acrimonious after the controversial remark."
Bitterness and anger, especially in speech or behavior.
"The divorce was filled with acrimony and disputes."
An extreme or irrational fear of heights.
"Her acrophobia prevented her from climbing the tall building."
From one side to the other side of something.
"He ran across the street to catch the bus."
To do something; to take action; also a law passed by a government.
"She decided to act quickly in the emergency."
the art or profession of performing in plays, films, or television; temporary performance of duties; the process of performing an action
"She is studying acting to become a professional actress."
The process of doing something, typically to achieve a goal.
"The government took immediate action to control inflation."
