English to English Dictionary

Ascent

An act of ascending or moving upward.

Ascesis

Rigorous self-discipline and avoidance of all forms of indulgence, typically for religious or spiritual reasons.

Ascetic

A person who practices severe self-discipline and abstention.

Ascetism

Severe self-discipline and avoidance of all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons.

Asleep-at-the-wheel

Failing to remain alert, attentive, or responsive to potential dangers, duties, or responsibilities.

Asparagus

A vegetable consisting of tender young shoots of an edible plant of the lily family, typically cooked and eaten whole.

Aspect-Ratio

The proportional relationship between an object's width and its height.

Asperger

Short for Asperger syndrome, a developmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication.

Aspiration

A hope or ambition of achieving something.

Aspire

To direct one's hopes or ambitions towards achieving something.

Assailant

A person who physically attacks another person.

Assemble

To gather together in one place for a common purpose.