English to English Dictionary

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.

atrocious

Horrifyingly wicked; extremely brutal, cruel, or evil.

authoritarianism

The enforcement or advocacy of strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom, often characterized by a lack of democratic processes.

authoritative

Proceeding from an official source or someone in authority; commanding and self-confident.

axiom

A statement or proposition which is regarded as being established, accepted, or self-evidently true.

backcountry

A remote, undeveloped area far from cities and towns, often difficult to access.

backwoods

Remote, unsettled, or heavily wooded regions far away from towns and cities.

badinage

Humorous or playful banter.

balderdash

Senseless talk or writing; nonsense.

ballad

A poem or song narrating a story in short stanzas.

banishment

The punishment of being sent away from a country or place.