English to English Dictionary

Adrenaline

A hormone secreted by the adrenal glands that increases rates of blood circulation, breathing, and carbohydrate metabolism and prepares muscles for exertion.

Advance

A payment made before it is due or for goods and services before they are received.

Advance payment

A sum of money paid before a good or service is received or supplied.

Advanced

Far on in progress, complexity, or development; well beyond the elementary or introductory stage.

Advancement

The process of promoting a cause, idea, or plan; or the development or promotion of someone in their career.

Advantage

A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position.

Adversary

One's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.

Adverse reaction

An unexpected, harmful, or unpleasant reaction resulting from an intervention such as medication, vaccination, or medical treatment.

Advice

Guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action.

Aerobics

Energetic physical exercises, often performed to music, designed to make the heart and lungs work harder and improve overall fitness.

Aesthetic

A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty.

Affection

A gentle feeling of fondness or liking.