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Showing 18 of 100 words/ˌær.ɪˈstɒk.rə.si/ [aristocracy]
[noun] A form of government in which power is held by the nobility or a privileged ruling class.
/ɑːrˈmɪniən/ [arminian]
[adjective] Relating to the theological teachings of Jacobus Arminius, which emphasize human free will in salvation and reject the doctrine of unconditional election.
/əˈraʊnd/ [around]
[adverb] Located in a position surrounding something, or moving in a circle.
/ˌɑːrt dəˈrek.tər/ [art director]
[noun] A professional responsible for the overall visual style and imagery in magazines, newspapers, product packaging, and movie or television productions.
/ˌɑːrtɪˈzænəl/
[adjective] Made in a traditional or non-mechanized way, often by hand, using high-quality ingredients and skilled craftsmanship.
/æz ɪt ɪz æz ɪt tɜːnz aʊt æz θɪŋz stænd/ [as it is as it turns out as things stand]
[idiom] Used collectively to describe the current reality, present circumstances, or how a situation ultimately develops in contrast to expectations.
/əˈsɛnt/ [ascent]
[noun] The act of rising or climbing upward.
/ˈæspɛkt/ [aspect]
[noun] A particular part, feature, or phase of something complex, such as a situation, problem, or subject.
/əˈsɛm.bəl/ [assemble]
[verb] To bring together or gather into one place, company, or body.
/əˈʃʊr.əns/ [assurance]
[noun] A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise or pledge.
/əˈstjuːt/ [astute]
[adjective] Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
/əˈsaɪ.ləm/ [asylum]
[noun] The protection granted by a nation to someone who has left their native country as a political refugee.
/əˈtoʊn.mənt/ [atonement]
[noun] The action of making amends for a wrong or injury; reparation or expiation.
/əˈtætʃ.ər/ [attacher]
[noun] A person who fastens, joins, or connects one thing to another.
/əˈtɛn.dənt/ [attendant]
[noun] A person employed to provide service or assistance to others, especially in a public place or for a person of rank.
/əˌtɛnˈdiː/ [attendee]
[noun] A person who is present at a meeting, event, or function.
/əˈtɛndər/ [attender]
[noun] A person who goes to or is present at a place, event, or meeting.
/əˈtrækts/ [attracts]
[verb] To cause to come to a place or participate in a venture by offering something interesting, advantageous, or appealing.