CEFR Level
a small room serving as an entry to a larger one
"The guests waited in the antechamber before being admitted to the hall."
extremely old-fashioned; belonging to the time before the biblical flood
"His views on women are positively antediluvian."
Relating to the time before noon; occurring in the morning.
"She scheduled all her important meetings during the antemeridian hours."
Existing or occurring before the creation of the world.
"Some myths speak of an antemundane chaos before order was established."
A hard, shiny form of coal that burns with little smoke and a high heat value.
"The factory used anthracite as its primary fuel source."
The belief that human beings are the most important or central element of existence.
"Anthropocentrism often shapes environmental policies."
Originating in human activity; caused by humans.
"Climate change is largely due to anthropogenic activities."
Resembling a human being in form; a primate such as apes and monkeys.
"The gorilla is considered an anthropoid ape."
attributing human characteristics to non-human things, like animals or objects
"The cartoon shows an anthropomorphic cat walking on two legs."
having the form or attributes of a human
"The statue had an anthropomorphous shape resembling a human."
A person regarded as the supreme opponent of Christ, often seen as a figure of ultimate evil.
"Some people fear the rise of an Antichrist in the future."
A weather system with high atmospheric pressure at its center, usually bringing calm and clear conditions.
"An anticyclone brought sunny weather across the region."
to feel or express a strong dislike or aversion toward something or someone
"He seemed to antipathize with the new management's approach."
A drug or agent that relieves or prevents muscle spasms.
"The doctor prescribed an antispasmodic to ease the pain."
A rhetorical device in which a word or phrase is repeated at the end of successive clauses; in Greek choral poetry, the part of the ode sung by the chorus in return movement.
"The poet used antistrophe to emphasize the repeated phrase."
Directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible.
"His views were antithetical to the values of the organization."
expressed in the style of a short, witty saying
"Her writing style is concise and aphoristic."
The practice of keeping and raising bees for honey and other products.
"Apiculture plays a vital role in agriculture by supporting pollination."
Of doubtful authenticity, though widely circulated as true.
"The story about him saving the village is probably apocryphal."
A short, pithy, and instructive saying or maxim.
"She always had a witty apophthegm to share at meetings."
Extremely angry; furious.
"He was apoplectic when he heard about the unfair decision."
A historical term for a person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs.
"The village apothecary provided remedies for many common illnesses."
The highest point of development; the perfect example of something; the elevation of someone to divine status.
"Many see the Renaissance as the apotheosis of art and culture in Europe."
A ghostly figure or an unusual or unexpected appearance.
"The children were frightened by the sudden apparition in the old house."
