English to English Dictionary

arrondissement

A subdivision of a large French city (such as Paris) or a territorial department for municipal administration.

asperse

To attack the reputation of (someone); to slander or defame.

aspersion

An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something.

asshole

An irritating, despicable, or obnoxious person.

assignment

A task or piece of work allocated to someone as part of a job or course of study.

astonished

Very surprised or amazed.

astringency

The property of a substance that causes contraction of body tissues, typically tasting sour or bitter and causing a puckering feeling in the mouth.

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.

authoritarianism

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

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.