English to English Dictionary

Ascetism

Severe self-discipline and avoidance of all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons.

Asian Cuisine

The culinary traditions and practices of Asian countries, characterized by a variety of flavors, ingredients, and cooking techniques.

Asleep-at-the-wheel

Failing to remain alert, attentive, or responsive to potential dangers, duties, or responsibilities.

Asparagus

A vegetable consisting of tender young shoots of an edible plant of the lily family, typically cooked and eaten whole.

Aspect-Ratio

The proportional relationship between an object's width and its height.

Asperger

Short for Asperger syndrome, a developmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication.

Aspiration

A hope or ambition of achieving something.

Aspirative-Parabolic

Relating to or characterized by aspiration or a tendency to reach a certain goal, often in a metaphorical sense.

Aspire

To direct one's hopes or ambitions towards achieving something.

Ass

A domesticated animal related to the horse, typically used as a beast of burden.

Assailant

A person who physically attacks another person.

Assault

A violent attack or an attempt to injure someone.