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- athleticadjective
Physically strong, fit, and active.
- atlantaproper_noun
The capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Georgia.
- atlanticproper_noun
The Atlantic Ocean, the second-largest ocean, separating the Americas from Europe and Africa.
- atlantisproper_noun
A legendary island civilization, first described by Plato, said to have sunk into the ocean.
- atmnoun
Automated teller machine; a machine that allows bank customers to withdraw cash, check balances, and perform other transactions.
- atmospherenoun
The envelope of gases surrounding the Earth or another planet.
- atomnoun
The smallest unit of a chemical element that retains its chemical properties, consisting of a nucleus surrounded by electrons.
- atomicadjective
Of or relating to atoms.
- atomsnoun
Plural of atom; the smallest units of chemical elements that retain their chemical properties.
- attaboyinterjection
An informal expression of encouragement or approval, typically directed at a male.
- attachverb
To fasten or join one thing to another.
- attachedadjective
Joined, fastened, or connected to something.
- attachmentnoun
A file or document sent along with an email.
- attacknoun
An aggressive action against someone or something.
- attackedverb
Past tense and past participle of attack; took aggressive action against someone or something.
- attackernoun
A person who attacks someone or something.
- attackingverb
Present participle of attack; taking aggressive action.
- attacksnoun
Plural of attack; multiple aggressive actions or episodes.
- attemptnoun
An effort to achieve or accomplish something.
- attemptedverb
Past tense and past participle of attempt; tried to do something.
- attemptingverb
Present participle of attempt; in the process of trying to do something.
- attemptsnoun
Plural of attempt; multiple efforts to achieve something.
- attendverb
To be present at an event or gathering.
- attendancenoun
The act of being present at a place or event.
- attendantnoun
A person whose job is to serve or assist others.
- attendedverb
Past tense and past participle of attend; was present at an event.
- attendingverb
Present participle of attend; being present at an event.
- attentionnoun
The act of focusing the mind on something.
- atticnoun
A space or room at the top of a building, directly under the roof.
- attitudenoun
A way of thinking or feeling about someone or something.
- attorneynoun
A person appointed to act for another in legal or business matters; a lawyer.
- attorneysnoun
Plural of attorney; multiple lawyers or legal representatives.
- attractverb
To cause someone or something to come closer or be interested.
- attractedverb
Past tense and past participle of attract; caused to come closer or be interested.
- attractionnoun
A feeling of being drawn to someone or something; interest or appeal.
- attractiveadjective
Pleasing to look at; beautiful or handsome.
- attractsverb
Third person singular present tense of attract; causes someone or something to come closer or be interested.
- aunoun
The chemical symbol for gold, from Latin *aurum*.
- aubreyproper_noun
A given name of Germanic origin, used for both males and females.
- auctionnoun
A public sale where goods are sold to the highest bidder.
- audibleadjective
Able to be heard.
- audiencenoun
The group of people who watch or listen to a performance, movie, or broadcast.
- audiencesnoun
Plural of audience; multiple groups of people who watch, listen to, or read something.
- audionoun
Sound, especially when recorded, transmitted, or reproduced.
- auditionnoun
A trial performance by an actor, singer, or musician to demonstrate their suitability for a role or position.
- auditionsnoun
Plural of audition; multiple trial performances.
- audreyproper_noun
A female given name of Old English origin.
- augabbreviation
Abbreviation for August, the eighth month of the year.
- augustproper_noun
The eighth month of the year, following July and preceding September.
- augustusproper_noun
A male given name of Latin origin, meaning "great" or "venerable."