| ability |
the power to do something; the quality of being able. [1/2 definitions] |
| able |
When you are able to do something, it means that you can do it. If someone is able to walk, it means that they can walk. [2 definitions] |
| above |
not willing or able to lower one's standards for. [1/5 definitions] |
| absorbent |
able to soak up liquid or moisture. [1/2 definitions] |
| accessible |
able to be entered. [2 definitions] |
| accomplishment |
If you try to do something that is hard, it is an accomplishment when you finish it. An accomplishment is something that a person has done or finished in a successful way. People are often proud of their accomplishments or just happy that they were able to do them. |
| acoustic |
able to make musical sounds without using electricity. [1/2 definitions] |
| active |
doing something or able to do something; working; functioning. [1/4 definitions] |
| adaptation |
in biology, the process of change in a living thing, over time, resulting in it being better able to survive and multiply. [1/4 definitions] |
| adhesive |
able or likely to stick to something; clinging. [1/2 definitions] |
| adviser |
An adviser is a person who helps you decide what to do by giving you information or by giving you their opinion. An adviser often has special knowledge of something and that's why they are able to help. |
| aerobic |
able to work the heart and lungs to help the body use oxygen better. |
| afford |
to have enough money to buy; be able to pay for. [2/3 definitions] |
| affordable |
able to be obtained without excessive sacrifice of money or without incurring serious consequences. |
| afraid |
Sometimes people say they are afraid when they feel bad about giving someone bad news or about not being able to do what that person wants. Sometimes people say "I'm afraid" just to be polite. [1/2 definitions] |
| agile |
If someone is agile, they are able to move quickly and gracefully. |
| AIDS |
a serious disease caused by a virus that stops the body from being able to protect itself from other diseases. "AIDS" stands for "acquired immune deficiency syndrome." |
| all-around |
able to do many different things. |
| ambidextrous |
able to use both the left and right hands with equal skill. |
| amphibious |
able to live both on land and in water. [2 definitions] |
| amusing |
able to give entertainment. [1/2 definitions] |