English to English Dictionary

Aga

A title of respect formerly used in the Ottoman Empire for a civil or military officer, landowner, or commander.

Agoraphobia

An anxiety disorder characterized by an intense fear of being in places or situations from which escape might be difficult or embarrassing, or in which help may not be available.

Alveary

A beehive or a structure containing honeycomb cells.

Apologia

A formal written or spoken defense of one's opinions, religion, or actions.

Apparitional

Relating to, resembling, or having the nature of an apparition or ghost; phantom-like.

Assiduous

Showing great care, attention, and persistent effort.

Astron

An experimental particle accelerator concept developed in the mid-20th century using a layer of rotating relativistic electrons to create a magnetic field.

Augur

To portend a good or bad outcome; to foreshadow or serve as an omen.

Auspiciousness

The property of being conducive to success; favorable circumstances or good omens.

Avarice

Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

Ayah

A verse or individual unit of text in the Quran, considered by Muslims to be a divine sign.

abrogate

To repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement).