A-Z-01

60 words & definitions

aghast
Struck with shock, amazement, or horror
agog
Very eager or curious to hear or see something
aloof
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant
absurd
(of an idea or suggestion) wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate
abysmal
A deplorable, poor or inferior state.
agile
Able to move quickly and easily, and be well coordinated.
adorable
Inspiring great affection; delightful; charming.
agony
Extreme physical or mental suffering
adore
To love and respect (someone) deeply
abrupt
Sudden and unexpected, often in an unpleasant way
aberration
A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected.
alienate
To make somebody feel that they are a stranger and they do not belong
ambiguous
Something whose meaning is unclear, because it can be understood in several ways
abusive
Being harsh or violent to another person, verbally or physically.
aggressive
Ready to attack and behaving in a threatening way.
abundant
Plentiful, available in large quantities
adversity
A difficult situation or time in one's life
adversary
An enemy or opponent
abhor
To hate something
abandon
To leave someone or something behind permanently or without intending to return.
absentminded
Forgetful or inattentive, often because of being lost in thought.
abuse
To speak to someone in an insulting or offensive way.
abuse
The act of treating someone or something with cruelty, violence, or harshness, often resulting in harm or injury.
abyss
A deep or seemingly bottomless hole or chasm.
accommodate
To adapt or adjust to meet someone's needs or wishes.
achy
Experiencing a dull, persistent pain in the body, often due to illness or tiredness.
adamant
Firm and unshakable in attitude or belief, even when questioned by others.
adept
Highly skilled or proficient at something.
admirable
Worthy of respect and approval due to excellence, skill, or virtue.
admonish
To warn or reprimand someone firmly about their behaviour.
adrift
Lacking direction or purpose; aimless.
afflicted
Suffering from a serious problem, illness, or pain, be it mental or physical.
aftermath
The lingering effects or impact after something has occurred.
aggravate
To intensify the seriousness or severity of something.
aggravating
Causing annoyance, irritation, and frustraton by repeated annoying behavior.
agitated
Emotionally upset or excited, especially due to worry or anger.
alacrity
Lively and enthusiastic action or attitude.
alibi
A claim of innocens due to evidence that someone was somewhere else when a crime took place.
allege
To claim or assert something to be true without proof, often in a legal context.
allegiance
Loyalty or commitment to a person, group, country, or cause.
aloft
High above or overhead, especially in flight or suspended.
ambiance
The mood or atmosphere of a place or its surroundings.
amass
To accumulate a large amount of something gradually, especially wealth, knowledge, or resources.
addict
A person who is physically or mentally dependent on a substance, especially drugs or alcohol.
addictive
The habit-forming quality of a substance or activity that causes someone to become dependent on using it or doing it.
alarming
Causing fear, concern, worry, and apprehension.
abduct
To seize and take someone away against their will, by force; to kidnap.
acute
Very sharp and intense.
aesthetic
Appealing to the senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste, and/or touch.
adventure
An unusual, exciting, and sometimes hazardous experience or activity.
adventurous
Willing to take risks to try new and difficult methods, ideas, or experiences.
acrimony
Showing feelings of anger and bitterness.
alert
Awake, watchful, and paying close attention.
alluring
Powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating.
aligned
To be similar and in agreement with an opinion or cause.
agonizing
Something that causes great physical or mental pain.
agenda
A list or outline of things to be considered or done
alien
Someone who is strange, different, foreign, and not from 'here'.
afflict
To cause pain, suffering, or trouble.
affliction
Something that causes pain or suffering.