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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesasynchronous
Not occurring at the same time; not synchronized in time.
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.
bank account
An arrangement with a bank whereby a customer can deposit and withdraw money.
barb
A sharp projection near the end of an arrow, fishhook, or similar item, angled away from the main point so as to make extraction difficult.