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acron/ˈeɪ.krɒn/nounadvanced

The unsegmented, anterior-most region of an arthropod embryo or larva, located in front of the mouth.

In the development of the fruit fly, the acron forms the head structures.

act accordingly/ækt əˈkɔːrdɪŋli/idiomintermediate

To behave in a way that is appropriate, suitable, or consistent with the information, instructions, or circumstances previously provided.

The weather forecast predicts heavy rain, so please act accordingly and bring an umbrella.

active investor/ˈæktɪv ɪnˈvɛstər/nounintermediate

An individual or institutional investor who manages their portfolio by frequently buying and selling assets, aiming to outperform the market average through research, timing, and strategic selection.

As an active investor, he spends several hours each day analyzing market trends and company earnings reports.

actor/ˈæktər/nounbeginner

A person whose profession is acting on the stage, in movies, or on television.

The actor spent months preparing for his role as a historical figure.

actualities/ˌæk.tʃuˈæl.ɪ.tiz/nounadvanced

The state of existing in reality; the actual facts or conditions of a situation.

The novel blurs the line between the protagonist's dreams and the harsh actualities of his daily life.

actuals/ˈæktʃuəlz/nounintermediate

Real, verified figures, data, or financial outcomes, as opposed to estimates, forecasts, or budgets.

The financial report compares our quarterly budget projections with the actuals.

adamancy/ˈæd.ə.mən.si/nounadvanced

Unshakable firmness or stubbornness in opinion, purpose, or attitude; resoluteness.

Her adamancy during the negotiations ensured that the company's core demands were fully met.

adapt back/əˈdæpt bæk/verbintermediate

To return to a previous state of adjustment or behavior after having undergone a temporary change or displacement.

After living in the city for a year, it took him several months to adapt back to the quiet pace of rural life.

adaptable/əˈdæp.tə.bəl/adjectiveintermediate

Able to adjust to new conditions, environments, or uses.

In today's rapidly changing job market, being adaptable is a crucial skill for career success.

addictive/əˈdɪk.tɪv/adjectiveintermediate

Causing or likely to cause physical or psychological dependence; extremely pleasurable and habit-forming.

Many modern video games are designed to be highly addictive.

adding/ˈæd.ɪŋ/verbbeginner

The present participle of 'add', meaning to join something to something else so as to increase the size, number, or amount.

She is adding a few more ingredients to the soup to improve the flavor.

address formatting/əˈdrɛs ˈfɔːr.mæt.ɪŋ/nounintermediate

The specific arrangement, order, and syntax of components making up a postal or digital mailing location, ensuring it complies with regional postal service standards or database schemas.

Incorrect address formatting can significantly delay the delivery of international mail.

adeptly/əˈdept.li/adverbintermediate

In a way that is very skilled, proficient, or expert.

She adeptly handled the difficult questions from the press during the conference.

adiante/a.dʒiˈãn.tʃi/adverbbeginner

Ahead, forward, further along in space or time.

Siga em frente e vire logo adiante.

adjacent/əˈdʒeɪ.sənt/adjectiveintermediate

Next to or adjoining something else.

They sat in adjacent rooms during the exam.

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