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Words Starting with "A"

Amplification
C1noun
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Amplification

The action of enlarging upon or adding detail to a story or statement.

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Amusement
B1noun
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Amusement

The state or experience of finding something funny or entertaining.

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Anabolic Agent
C1noun
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Anabolic Agent

A substance that promotes anabolism, the metabolic process that builds up organs and tissues.

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Anabolic Hormone
B2noun
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Anabolic Hormone

A type of hormone that promotes anabolism, the process of building up organs and tissues.

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Anabolic Steroid
C1noun
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Anabolic Steroid

Synthetic substances similar to the male sex hormone testosterone that promote muscle growth and enhance physical performance.

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Anabolic Steroid Use
C1noun
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Anabolic Steroid Use

The use of synthetic derivatives of testosterone to enhance muscle mass and athletic performance.

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Anachronism
C1noun
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Anachronism

A thing belonging or appropriate to a period other than that in which it exists, especially a old-fashioned or outdated person, custom, or idea.

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Anagenesis
C1noun
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Anagenesis

A mode of evolution in which a species evolves into a new species without branching off into separate lineages.

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Anagram
B2noun
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Anagram

A word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of a different word or phrase, typically using all the original letters exactly once.

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Anal-Cushions
B2noun
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Anal-Cushions

Soft, padded supports designed to provide comfort for the anal area, often used in medical or therapeutic contexts.

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Analgesia
C1noun
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Analgesia

A state in which pain is reduced or eliminated.

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Analgesic
B2noun
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Analgesic

A drug or substance that relieves pain.

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