| appetite |
a desire to eat. [2 definitions] |
| appetizer |
a small amount of food served before the main course of a meal. |
| appetizing |
pleasing to the appetite. |
| applaud |
to clap the hands in approval. [2 definitions] |
| applause |
the clapping of hands in approval. [2 definitions] |
| apple |
a firm, round fruit with juicy white flesh and red, green, or yellow skin. [2 definitions] |
| applesauce |
a sweet sauce made by cooking apples until they are soft. |
| appliance |
a device used for a particular purpose. Stoves, refrigerators, toasters, vacuum cleaners, and room heaters are some appliances used in the home. Most applicances use electricity. |
| applicable |
relevant or appropriate to a given situation; capable of being applied. |
| applicant |
a person who applies for something, such as a job. |
| application |
the act of putting to use. [4 definitions] |
| apply |
to make use of or put to use. [5 definitions] |
| appoint |
to name to a particular office or duty. [2 definitions] |
| appointment |
the act of choosing or naming for an office or duty. [3 definitions] |
| appraise |
to judge the quality or nature of. [2 definitions] |
| appreciate |
to be grateful for or to. [4 definitions] |
| appreciation |
a feeling of thanks. [3 definitions] |
| apprehend |
to catch and place under arrest. [2 definitions] |
| apprehension |
fear about what may happen. [3 definitions] |
| apprehensive |
feeling fearful about future events. |
| apprentice |
someone who works for somebody else to learn that person's skill or trade. [2 definitions] |