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- analadjective
(anatomy) Relating to or situated near the anus.
- analysisnoun
The detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.
- analystnoun
A person who analyzes or is skilled in analysis.
- analyzeverb
To examine something methodically by separating it into parts and studying their interrelations.
- analyzedverb
Past tense and past participle of analyze; examined methodically or studied in detail.
- anarchynoun
A state of society without government or law; political and social disorder.
- anatomynoun
The branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms.
- ancestornoun
A person from whom one is descended, especially one more remote than a grandparent.
- ancestorsnoun
People from whom one is descended, especially those more remote than grandparents.
- anchornoun
A heavy object attached to a rope or chain and used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom.
- ancientadjective
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence.
- andconjunction
Used to connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal grammatical importance.
- androidnoun
A robot or synthetic being designed to resemble and act like a human.
- angelnoun
A spiritual being believed to act as an attendant or messenger of God.
- angelsnoun
Plural of angel; spiritual beings believed to act as attendants or messengers of God.
- angernoun
A strong feeling of displeasure and hostility; the emotion typically aroused by something perceived as wrong or unfair.
- anglenoun
The space between two lines or surfaces that meet at a point, measured in degrees.
- anglesnoun
Plural of angle; the spaces between two lines or surfaces that meet, measured in degrees.
- angryadjective
Feeling or showing strong displeasure or hostility; full of anger.
- anguishnoun
Severe mental or physical pain or suffering; extreme distress.
- animalnoun
A living organism that feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and nervous system.
- animalsnoun
Plural of "animal"; more than one living organism that feeds on organic matter.
- animationnoun
The technique of making images appear to move by displaying a sequence of drawings or positions.
- anklenoun
The joint connecting the foot to the leg.
- anklesnoun
Plural of ankle; the joints connecting the feet to the legs.
- anniversarynoun
The date on which an event occurred in a previous year, or the celebration of such a date.
- announceverb
To make a public or formal declaration about something.
- announcedverb
Past tense and past participle of announce; made a public or formal declaration.
- announcementnoun
A public or formal statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention.
- announcernoun
A person who introduces or gives information about programs on radio or television.
- announcingverb
Present participle of announce; making a public or formal declaration.
- annoyverb
To cause slight anger, irritation, or displeasure to someone.
- annoyedadjective
Feeling slightly angry or impatient about something.
- annoyingadjective
Causing irritation or slight anger.
- annualadjective
Occurring once every year.
- anomalynoun
Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.
- anonymousadjective
Not identified by name; of unknown identity.
- anotherdeterminer
One more; an additional.
- answernoun
A response to a question, letter, or situation.
- answeredverb
Past tense and past participle of *answer*: gave a response to a question or statement.
- answeringverb
In the act of giving a response to a question or statement.
- answersnoun
Responses to questions.
- antnoun
A small social insect of the family Formicidae, typically having a black, red, or brown body and living in organized colonies.
- antarcticanoun
The southernmost continent, surrounding the South Pole, almost entirely covered by ice.
- antennanoun
A rod, wire, or other device used to transmit or receive radio or television signals.
- anthemnoun
A rousing or uplifting song identified with a particular group, body, or cause.
- anthonynoun
A male given name of Latin origin.
- antibioticsnoun
Medicines that destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria, used to treat bacterial infections.
- anticipateverb
To regard as probable; expect or predict.
- anticipatedverb
Past tense and past participle of *anticipate*: expected or predicted.