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Words beginning with A

The letter A

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activist

/ˈæk.tɪ.vɪst/

One who is politically active in the role of a citizen; especially, one who campaigns for change.

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activities

/ækˈtɪv.ɪ.tiz/

plural of activity

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Actron

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actually

/ˈæk.t͡ʃ(u.)(ə.)li/

In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively.

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Actus Reus

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The act or acts constituting a criminal offense, as distinguished from the intentions or state of mind of the perpetrator (mens rea)…

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acuity

/əkˈjuəti/

Sharpness or acuteness, as of a needle, wit, etc.

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acumen

/əkˈjumən/

Quickness of perception or discernment; penetration of mind; the faculty of nice discrimination; acuity of mind.

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acuna

/ɑˈkunə/

A surname from Spanish, an anglicization of Acuña

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acuña

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A barangay of Tapaz, Capiz, Philippines.

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acyclovir

/əˈsɪkloʊˌvɪɹ/

Alternative spelling of aciclovir.

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açai

American English pronunciation

Alternative spelling of acai.

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Açaí Berry

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Alternative form of acai berry

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Ad Astra

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Ad Hoc

/ˌæd ˈhɑk/

For a particular purpose.

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Ad Hominem

American English pronunciation

Ellipsis of argumentum ad hominem: A fallacious objection to an argument or factual claim by appealing to a characteristic or belief…

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Ad Idem

/æd ˈɪdɛm/Accent not specified by source

in agreement

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Ad Infinitum

/æd ˌɪn.fəˈnaɪ.təm/

Endlessly; for ever; never-endingly.

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Ad Interim

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In or for the meantime; temporarily.

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Ad Litem

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For the purpose of a legal case, as in guardian ad litem.

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Ad Nauseam

/ˌæd ˈnɔziəm/

To a nauseating or sickening degree.

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Ad Valorem

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Measured by or in proportion to value.

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adage

/ˈædədʒ/

An old saying which has obtained credit by long use.

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adagio

/əˈdɑʒiˌoʊ/

A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played rather slowly, leisurely and gracefully.

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adalimumab

/ˌeɪ.dəˈlɪm.jəˌmæb/

An immunosuppressive drug (trademark Humira) that is a genetically engineered monoclonal antibody administered by subcutaneous injec…

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Adam Kinzinger

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Adam Peaty

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Adam Sandler

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Adam Schiff

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Adam Schlesinger

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