English to English Dictionary

ameliorate

To make something bad or unsatisfactory better.

amenorrhea

An abnormal absence of menstruation.

angiogenesis

The development of new blood vessels, a process that is fundamental in growth, wound healing, and tumor metastasis.

anoint

Smear or rub with oil, typically as part of a religious ceremony as a blessing or consecration.

antiutopia

An imagined society in which there is great suffering or injustice, typically one that is totalitarian or post-apocalyptic.

aphorism

A pithy observation that contains a general truth.

apostolic

Relating to the apostles, their times, or their teachings.

appellation

A name or title.

aqueous

Of, relating to, or containing water; watery.

astringency

The property of a substance that causes contraction of body tissues, typically tasting sour or bitter and causing a puckering feeling in the mouth.

astringent

A substance that causes body tissues to contract, typically used to reduce bleeding from minor cuts or to dry skin.

asynchronous

Not occurring at the same time; not synchronized in time.