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- ABDICATETo disclaim and expel from the family, as a father his child; to disown; to disinherit.
- ABHORTo regard (someone or something) as horrifying or detestable; to feel great repugnance toward.
- ABSINTHEThe herb absinthium Artemisia absinthium (grande wormwood); essence of wormwood.
- AEROSOLA mixture of fine solid particles or liquid droplets suspended in a gaseous medium.
- AFOREBefore, temporally.
- ALCHEMYThe premodern and early modern study of physical changes, particularly in Europe, Arabia, and China; and chiefly in pursuit of an elixir of immortality, a universal panacea, and/or
- ALIASOtherwise; at another time; in other circumstances; otherwise called; also known as; formerly known as.
- ALOHAGood wishes, love, compassion, peacefulness and affection.
- AMARE
- AMBIDEXTROUSHaving equal or comparable ability in both hands; in particular, able to write well with both hands.
- AMBIENTEncompassing on all sides; surrounding; encircling; enveloping.
- AMBROSIAThe food of the gods, thought to confer immortality.
- AMIDSTIn the midst or middle of; surrounded or encompassed by; among.
- AMISH
- AMNIOTICPertaining to the amnion.
- AMOEBAA member of the genus Amoeba of unicellular protozoa that moves by means of temporary projections called pseudopodia.
- AMORPHOUSLacking a definite form or clear shape.
- AMPULEAlternative spelling of ampoule.
- AMYGDALAlternative form of amygdale (“almond-shaped inclusion in igneous rock or lava”).
- ANEURYSMAn abnormal blood-filled swelling of an artery or vein, resulting from a localized weakness in the wall of the vessel.
- ANIMEAn animated work that originated in Japan, regardless of the artistic style.
- APATHYLack of emotion or motivation; lack of interest or enthusiasm towards something; disinterest (in something).
- APGAR
- APHRODISIACArousing or intensifying sexual desire.
- APHRODITEA soft and earthy mineral of a white or yellowish color, and with a waxy lustre, found at Langbanshytta in Sweden. It is a hydrated silicate of magnesia, and resembles meerschaum.
- ARBUCKLE
- AROMATICFragrant or spicy.
- ATELIERA studio or workshop, especially for an artist, designer, or fashion house.
- ATONETo make reparation, compensation, amends or satisfaction for an offence, crime, mistake or deficiency.
- AUDIOLOGISTA healthcare professional who diagnoses, treats and/or manages hearing and balance disorders.
- AURO
- AUSPICEPatronage or protection.
- AVASTIN
- AVOCADOThe large, usually yellowish-green or black, savory fruit of the avocado tree.
- AVOIR
- AVUNCULARIn the manner of an uncle, pertaining to an uncle.
- AXIALRelating to, resembling, or situated on an axis
- AYER
- BACHUS
- BALMYProducing balm.
- BAWDYObscene; filthy; unchaste.
- BAXTERA baker (originally, a female baker).
- BAYOUA slow-moving, often stagnant creek or river.
- BEGONIASplural of begonia
- BEGUILEDsimple past and past participle of beguile
- BEIGNETA fritter (with a fruit or vegetable filling).
- BEIS
- BERKIN
- BEVELAn edge that is canted, one that is not a 90-degree angle; a chamfer.
- BIFURCATETo divide or fork into two channels or branches.
- BIKRAM
- BIRKENMade of birch; birchen.
- BIRYANIA spiced dish of rice, blended with meat and/or vegetables.
- BLANCHTo grow or become white.
- BLASPHEMYAn act of irreverence or contempt toward a god or toward something considered sacred; an impious act, utterance, view, etc.
- BLEARYTired, having senses dulled by exhaustion.
- BLIGHTA diseased condition suffered by a plant; specifically, a complete and rapid chlorosis, browning, then death of plant tissues such as floral organs, leaves, branches, or twigs, esp
- BLIMEYUsed to express anger, excitement, surprise, etc.
- BLOOPTo blow air bubbles or audibly slosh about in water.
- BLUDGEONA short, heavy club, often of wood, which is thicker or loaded at one end.
- BLUSTERPompous, officious talk.
- BOLEROA lively Spanish dance in 3/4 time; also an unrelated slower-tempo dance of Cuban origin, in 2/4 time.
- BOLINEA white handled knife used in Wicca, for physical cutting, in contrast to the athame.
- BOLUSA round mass of something, especially of chewed food in the mouth or alimentary canal.
- BORATEThe oxyanion BO3 or any of several more complex derivatives.
- BOTANICAA shop that deals in herbs and charms used especially by followers of santería.
- BOTAS
- BOTULISMPoisoning caused by the toxin from Clostridium botulinum, an anaerobic bacterium that grows in improperly prepared food.
- BOUCLEAlternative spelling of bouclé.
- BOULEOne of the bowls used in the French game of boules.
- BOVINEOf, relating to, or characteristic of cattle, buffaloes, or bison.
- BOWERYStructure with roof for shade but with no walls used for public gatherings. A pavilion.
- BRAITH
- BRANDISHTo move or swing a weapon back and forth, particularly if demonstrating anger, threat or skill.
- BRAUD
- BREVITYThe quality of being brief in duration.
- BRIAND
- BRIGADEA group of people organized for a common purpose.
- BRIOCHEA type of light sweet pastry or bun of French origin.
- BROCKSplural of brock
- BROGUEA strong dialectal accent, usually Irish or Scottish.
- BRULE
- BUBONICOf or pertaining to buboes.
- BUCATINIA thicker form of spaghetti with a hole running through it.
- BUCOLICRustic, pastoral, country-styled.
- BUMKINA short outrigger projecting from the side of the aft part of a square-rigged sailing ship, used as an attachment point for a rope (brace) used to set a yard-arm at different angle
- BURGE
- BURGEONA bud, sprout, or shoot.
- BURSITISAn inflammation of a bursa, most common in the shoulder, elbow or knee
- BUXOMHaving a full, voluptuous figure, especially possessing large breasts.
- CABRIOLETAn automobile with a retractable top.
- CACOPHONYA mix of discordant sounds; dissonance.
- CADAVERA dead body; especially the corpse of a human to be dissected.
- CALIGINOUSDark, obscure; murky.
- CALIPHThe holder of a monarchical title based on a claim to be a successor of Muhammad.
- CAPITULAplural of capitulum
- CARAFEA bottle, usually glass and with a flared lip, used for serving water, wine, or other beverages.
- CARBONATEAny salt or ester of carbonic acid.
- CATHE
- CAUSATIONThe act of causing.