English to English Dictionary

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.

backwoods

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

badinage

Humorous or playful banter.

balderdash

Senseless talk or writing; nonsense.

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.

beneath

At a lower level or layer than; under.

benignity

Kindness or tolerance arising from mildness or gentleness of disposition.

benzene

A colorless, volatile, flammable liquid hydrocarbon that is a important industrial solvent and starting material for many organic compounds.