abdicate |
to officially give up a position of power or a right. |
absolutely |
When something is absolutely right, it is exactly right. If something is absolutely beautiful, "beautiful" is the exact word to describe this thing, and there is nothing about this thing that isn't beautiful. [1/2 definitions] |
accept |
to regard as something that one cannot change or avoid; to come to a neutral opinion about, or at least come to the point of no longer putting up a fight. [1/5 definitions] |
accessory |
In law, an accessory is a person who helps another person so that they can break the law or so that they can avoid getting caught. An accessory helps in some way but doesn't actually take part in the crime of the other person. An accessory gives help before or after the crime is committed. Although it is not as serious, being an accessory is also a crime. [1/2 definitions] |
accurate |
When something is accurate, it has no mistakes. It is exactly right. [1/2 definitions] |
against |
When you lean against a tree, it means that part of your body touches the tree, and the tree supports some of your body's weight. [1/4 definitions] |
aglow |
shining with a soft light; glowing; bright. [1/2 definitions] |
approve |
to consider good or right. [1/3 definitions] |
argue |
If you argue with someone, you fight with them using just words. It might be a silly fight or a serious fight. [1/2 definitions] |
astronaut |
a person trained to take part in space flight. |
balsa |
a tree of tropical America, whose wood is very light in weight. [1/2 definitions] |
barge |
a large, long boat with a flat bottom used for carrying freight. |
beam |
a narrow ray of light. [1/5 definitions] |
bent1 |
not straight. [1/4 definitions] |
big |
large in size, number, or weight. [1/3 definitions] |
black |
very dark; without light. [1/7 definitions] |
blanket |
A blanket is a large piece of material that you put on a bed. It is often made of wool and keeps you warm at night. [1/3 definitions] |
blaze1 |
a bright flame or light. [1/4 definitions] |
bleach |
to make white or lighter in color by using a chemical or sunlight. [1/3 definitions] |
blind |
not able to see; having no sight. [1/7 definitions] |
boxcar |
a railroad car that is enclosed on all sides. It is used for carrying freight. |