English to English Dictionary

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.

atrocious

Horrifyingly wicked; extremely brutal, cruel, or evil.

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.

balderdash

Senseless talk or writing; nonsense.

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.

benign

Gentle and kind.

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.