English to English Dictionary

anoint

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

antennae

A pair of long, thin sensory appendages on the heads of insects, crustaceans, and some other arthropods.

antiutopia

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

antler

A branched horn on the head of an adult deer or other member of the deer family, usually shed and regrown annually.

aphorism

A pithy observation that contains a general truth.

apostolic

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

apparatus

The technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose.

appellation

A name or title.

aqueous

Of, relating to, or containing water; watery.

arbitration

The use of an arbitrator to settle a dispute.

archivist

A person responsible for preserving, organizing, and maintaining the accessibility of historical documents and records.

argument

An exchange of diverging or opposite views, typically a heated or angry one.