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à la carte, a la carte

refers to ordering individual dishes from a menu, rather than a set meal. This pricing method allows customers to choose specific items they want to eat.

aardvark

A nocturnal mammal native to Africa, known for its long snout and strong claws, which it uses to dig for ants and termites.

Abadan

A city in southwestern Iran, known for its oil refining and significant port on the Arvand River.

abate •

to lessen in intensity or degree, often referring to pain, noise, or a problem.

abhorrence •

A strong feeling of dislike or repulsion towards something considered to be morally wrong or disgusting.

able-bodied

referring to individuals who are physically capable of working or performing tasks, particularly in a labor context.

abscissa

the horizontal axis in a Cartesian coordinate system, representing the value of the independent variable.

absorbefacient

A substance that promotes the absorption of fluids or other materials, often used in medical or chemical contexts.

acanthus, Acanthus

a genus of flowering plants known for their spiny leaves and ornamental qualities, often used in gardens and architectural decorations.

acciaccatura •

a musical ornament consisting of a grace note that is played just before the main note, creating a brief dissonance.

acclimatization

The process of adjusting to a new climate or environment, often experienced by organisms or individuals when moving to different geographical locations.

accumbent

Referring to leaves or organs that are positioned against or alongside each other, typically in a botanical context.

acerbity

sharpness of temper or words; a sourness in speech or taste.

achondroplasia

A genetic disorder resulting in dwarfism caused by a mutation in the FGFR3 gene, affecting bone growth and development.

acolyte •

a person who assists in religious services or rituals, often serving as a helper to a priest or minister.

actinomycosis

A bacterial infection caused by Actinomyces species, characterized by abscess formation and tissue destruction.

ad hominem

A fallacy that attacks the person making an argument rather than addressing the argument itself, often diverting attention from the topic.

ad nauseam •

referring to something that has been done or repeated so often it has become tiresome or annoying.

adamant

Unyielding or inflexible; refusing to be persuaded.

addlepated

Confused or muddle-headed; lacking clarity of thought.

adenoma

a benign tumor formed from glandular tissue.

admiralty, Admiralty

A branch of law dealing with maritime issues and offenses.

adulate

to show excessive admiration or flattery towards someone.

adumbration

adventuresome

adynamia

aerophobia

affianced

agglomerate

aggravation

agitato

agog

aileron •

akinesia

albuterol

aldermancy

algebraic

aliment

alla breve

allude •

altazimuth

altruistic

Alzheimer's disease

amarelle

Americanize

amoxicillin

amperage •

amphisbaena

amulet

amygdaline (adj)

anacrusis

analogous •

anaphylaxis •

anathematize •

andesite

Andorra •

anemia, anaemia •

anemometry

Anglophile

anguished

ankylosis, anchylosis

annular ligament

anopheles, Anopheles

Antarctica

antepenultimate

anthropometry •

anticyclone

antimacassar

antinome •

antiphony •

antiphrasis

aortography

aperçu (singular)

aplomb

apolitical

appertain

appoggiatura

apprehensible •

aquamarine

Aquarius

Aramaic

archaeopteryx, Archaeopteryx

archdiocese

arenaceous

argumentation •

Aristophanes

arrogance

artifact, artefact

ascetic •

asocial

aspidistra, Aspidistra

assimilable •

astragal

atamasco lily

atomism

au courant •

aubergine

Auckland •

Augean

auricular