arabis - n. any plant of the genus Arabis, low-growing with toothed leaves and usu. white... [more]

Arabist - n. a student of Arabic civilization, language, etc. ... [more]

arbitrarily - adj. 1 based on or derived from uninformed opinion or random choice; capricious.... [more]

arbitrariness - adj. 1 based on or derived from uninformed opinion or random choice; capricious.... [more]

arbitrate - v.tr. & intr. decide by arbitration. [L arbitrari judge]... [more]

arbitratorship - n. a person appointed to settle a dispute; an arbiter. arbitratorship n. [ME f.... [more]

arborescence - adj. treelike in growth or general appearance. arborescence n. [L arborescere... [more]

arboricultural - n. the cultivation of trees and shrubs. arboricultural adj. arboriculturist n.... [more]

arboriculturist - n. the cultivation of trees and shrubs. arboricultural adj. arboriculturist n.... [more]

arcanely - adj. mysterious, secret; understood by few. arcanely adv. [F arcane or L arcanus... [more]

archaeologic - n. (US archeology) the study of human history and prehistory through ... [more]

archaeological - n. (US archeology) the study of human history and prehistory through ... [more]

archaeologist - n. (US archeology) the study of human history and prehistory through ... [more]

archaic - n. & v. 1 a framework of two poles with canvas etc. between, for carrying sick,... [more]

archaic - orig. uncert.]... [more]

archaic - adj. & n. 1 pre-eminent in position, rank, etc. 2 Brit .... [more]

archaic - orig. unkn.]... [more]

archaic - perh. abbr. of GLIMMER or GLIMPSE]... [more]

archaic - n. Brit. archaic sl. or dial. a policeman. [Sir Robert Peel, Engl. statesman d.... [more]

archaic - n. & adj. 1 red wine, esp. from Bordeaux . 2 a... [more]

archaically - adj. 1 a antiquated. b (of a word etc.) no longer... [more]

archaist - n. 1 the retention or imitation of the old or obsolete, esp. in language or art.... [more]

archaistic - n. 1 the retention or imitation of the old or obsolete, esp. in language or art.... [more]

archangelic - n. 1 an angel of the highest rank. 2 a member of the eighth order of the nine ranks... [more]

archetypal - n. 1 a an original model; a prototype. b a typical specimen. 2 (in Jungian psychology)... [more]

archetypical - n. 1 a an original model; a prototype. b a typical specimen. 2 (in Jungian psychology)... [more]

archiepiscopate - adj. of or relating to an archbishop. archiepiscopate n. [eccl.L archiepiscopus... [more]

architectural - n. 1 the art or science of designing and constructing buildings. 2 the style of... [more]

architecturally - n. 1 the art or science of designing and constructing buildings. 2 the style of... [more]

archival - n. & v. (usu. in pl.) 1 a collection of esp.... [more]

archly - adj. self-consciously or affectedly playful or teasing. archly adv. archness n.... [more]

archness - adj. self-consciously or affectedly playful or teasing. archly adv. archness n.... [more]

archonship - n. each of the nine chief magistrates in ancient Athens. archonship n. [Gk arkhon... [more]

areal - n. 1 the extent or measure of a surface ([more]

arenaceous - adj. 1 (of rocks) containing sand; having a sandy texture. 2 sandlike. 3 (of plants)... [more]

areolar - n. (pl. areolae) 1 Anat. a circular pigmented area, esp. that surrounding a nipple.... [more]

arte - n. a sharp mountain ridge. [F f. L arista ear of corn, fishbone, spine]... [more]

argillaceous - n. clay, esp. that used in pottery. argillaceous adj. [F argille f. L argilla... [more]

arguably - adj. 1 that may be argued or reasonably proposed. 2 reasonable; supported by argument.... [more]

arguer - v. (argues, argued, arguing) 1 intr. (often foll. by with, about, etc.) exchange... [more]

argumentatively - adj. 1 fond of arguing; quarrelsome. 2 using methodical reasoning. argumentatively... [more]

argumentativeness - adj. 1 fond of arguing; quarrelsome. 2 using methodical reasoning. argumentatively... [more]

argute - see ARGUE]... [more]

argutely - see ARGUE]... [more]

Arian - n. (pl. same) 1 a constellation, traditionally regarded as contained in the figure... [more]

Arianism - n. & adj. an adherent of the doctrine of Arius of Alexandria (4th c.), who denied... [more]

aril - cf. med.L arilli dried grape-stones]... [more]

arillate - cf. med.L arilli dried grape-stones]... [more]

arisings - n.pl. materials forming the secondary or waste products of industrial operations.... [more]

aristocratic - adj. 1 of or relating to the aristocracy .... [more]

aristocratically - adj. 1 of or relating to the aristocracy .... [more]

Aristotelian - n. & adj. a disciple or student of the Greek philosopher... [more]

Arita - n. (usu. attrib.) a type of Japanese porcelain characterized by asymmetric decoration.... [more]

arithmetician - n. & adj. 1 a the science of numbers. b one's knowledge of this (have improved [more]

armamentarium - n. (pl. armamentaria) 1 a set of medical equipment or drugs. 2 the resources available... [more]

armature - n. 1 a the rotating coil or coils of a dynamo or electric motor. b any moving part... [more]

armchair - n. 1 a comfortable, usu. upholstered, chair with side supports for the arms. 2 (attrib.)... [more]

armful - n. 1 each of the upper limbs of the human body from the shoulder to the hand. 2... [more]

armhole - n. each of two holes in a garment through which the arms are put, usu. into a sleeve.... [more]

armiger - n. a person entitled to heraldic arms. armigerous adj. [L, = bearing arms, f.... [more]

armigerous - n. a person entitled to heraldic arms. armigerous adj. [L, = bearing arms, f.... [more]

Arminian - adj. & n. relating to the doctrine of Arminius, a Dutch Protestant theologian (d.... [more]

Arminianism - adj. & n. relating to the doctrine of Arminius, a Dutch Protestant theologian (d.... [more]

armistice - n. a stopping of hostilities by common agreement of the opposing sides; a truce.... [more]

armless - n. & v. 1 (usu. in pl.) a a weapon. b = FIREARM. 2 (in pl.) the military profession.... [more]

armless - n. 1 each of the upper limbs of the human body from the shoulder to the hand. 2... [more]

armlet - n. 1 a band worn round the arm. 2 a small inlet of the sea, or branch of a river.... [more]

armorer - n. US var. of ARMOURER. ... [more]

armorial - see ARMOURY]... [more]

armourer - n. (US armorer) 1 a maker or repairer of arms or armour. 2 an official in charge... [more]