Words Starting with “A”

An optical illusion or visual misinterpretation caused by unusual lighting, shadows, or reflections, making something appear different from what it actually is.

On the subject of; concerning.

An inhabitant of the ancient region of Akkad, or a person belonging to the Semitic civilization that dominated Mesopotamia in the 3rd and 2nd millennia BCE.

Having or wearing complementary items such as jewelry, handbags, or scarves added to an outfit.

To approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively.

A book or ledger used for recording financial transactions, including receipts, expenditures, and debts.

A person or thing that collects or gathers something, especially a cumulative series of sports bets where winnings are rolled over into subsequent wagers.

The process of changing something from one form, unit, or system to another with a high degree of precision and correctness.

The point at which someone or something is best, most successful, or at the highest stage of development.

The unsegmented, anterior-most region of an arthropod embryo or larva, located in front of the mouth.

An individual or institutional investor who manages their portfolio by frequently buying and selling assets, aiming to outperform the market average through research, timing, and strategic selection.

A person whose profession is acting on the stage, in movies, or on television.

The state of existing in reality; the actual facts or conditions of a situation.

Real, verified figures, data, or financial outcomes, as opposed to estimates, forecasts, or budgets.

Causing or likely to cause physical or psychological dependence; extremely pleasurable and habit-forming.

The present participle of 'add', meaning to join something to something else so as to increase the size, number, or amount.

In a way that is very skilled, proficient, or expert.

Next to or adjoining something else.