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A person who successfully completes a task, goal, or undertaking; one who achieves results.
“She is a natural accomplisher who rarely leaves a project unfinished.”
Something that has been achieved successfully, typically by effort, skill, or perseverance.
“Winning the championship was the greatest accomplishment of her athletic career.”
To approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively.
“A stranger accosted me in the street, asking for directions.”
A book or ledger used for recording financial transactions, including receipts, expenditures, and debts.
“The shopkeeper meticulously entered every sale into his dusty account book.”
A person or thing that collects or gathers something, especially a cumulative series of sports bets where winnings are rolled over into subsequent wagers.
“He placed a five-fold accumulator on the weekend football matches in hopes of a huge payout.”
The process of changing something from one form, unit, or system to another with a high degree of precision and correctness.
“The software ensures an accurate conversion of currency rates based on real-time market data.”
A sharp, sarcastic, and bitterly ironic style of humor.
“Her acerbic wit made her both feared and admired in the boardroom.”
A collection or set of items, typically documents, works of art, or historical artifacts, gathered and preserved by an institution or individual.
“O museu possui um vasto acervo de pinturas renascentistas.”
Plural of achiever; individuals who successfully reach a high level of performance, status, or goal attainment through effort, skill, or courage.
“The scholarship program is designed specifically for high achievers who demonstrate academic excellence.”
Relating to, employing, or refracting light without spectral color or separation into its constituent colors.
“The scientist used an achromatic lens to ensure the image remained sharp and free from color fringing.”
Generally accepted, recognized, or admitted to be true or to hold a specified status or quality.
“She is an acknowledged authority on climate change policy.”
The point at which someone or something is best, most successful, or at the highest stage of development.
“The invention of the printing press was the acme of medieval technology.”
A modification or change in the properties, propagation, or perception of sound waves within an environment or medium.
“The installation of heavy curtains and carpeting resulted in a noticeable acoustic alteration in the living room.”
To buy or obtain an asset, object, or piece of property for oneself.
“The company plans to acquire several smaller competitors over the next year.”
An entertainer or athlete who performs spectacular physical feats requiring extraordinary balance, agility, and coordination, such as trapeze acts, tumbling, or tightrope walking.
“The acrobat executed a breathtaking triple backflip before landing gracefully on the mat.”