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Next to or joined with something else; sharing a boundary, wall, or border.

“They booked two adjoining rooms at the hotel so the family could stay together.”

The process or activity of running a business, organization, or government.

“The school administration decided to extend the library hours for the exam period.”

The act of supervising, managing, or directing the operations of an organization, department, or project to ensure compliance with policies and objectives.

“The committee provides administrative oversight to ensure that all research grants are spent in accordance with federal regulations.”

Accepted or valid, especially as evidence in a court of law.

“The judge ruled that the new forensic evidence was fully admissible.”

The statement or acknowledgment of the truth of something.

“Her smile was an admission of guilt.”

To confess or acknowledge something with a feeling of regret, remorse, or sorrowful sheepishness.

“He had to admit ruefully that he should have listened to the warning signs.”

To warn or reprimand someone firmly.

“The teacher had to admonish the students for talking during the exam.”

A firm rebuke or expression of disapproval; a authoritative warning or reprimand.

“She received a gentle admonishment from her teacher for talking during the lecture.”

Decorated, embellished, or made more beautiful with ornaments.

“The bride wore a gown adorned with delicate lace and pearls.”

The state or period of being fully grown or mature, typically characterized by legal, social, and biological independence.

“The transition to adulthood is often marked by significant responsibilities and personal choices.”

A stage of life characterized by being old or elderly; a high chronological age.

“Despite his advanced age, he still runs three miles every morning.”

The activity or profession of producing advertisements for commercial products or services.

“She works in advertising and creates campaigns for major brands.”

Artificial, pretentious, or designed to impress others rather than being genuine.

“He spoke with an affected British accent that sounded completely out of place.”

The quality or state of being affective; the capacity to be influenced by or to express emotion, feeling, or mood.

“The therapist noted the patient's limited affectiveness when discussing traumatic events from his childhood.”

A spontaneous or natural liking or sympathy for someone or something.

“She felt a deep affinity for the quiet and contemplative nature of the countryside.”