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alcoholnoun
A colorless volatile flammable liquid that is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks.
alcoholicadjective
Containing or relating to alcohol.
alenoun
A type of beer brewed using a warm fermentation method, resulting in a sweet, full-bodied flavor.
alertadjective
Quick to notice and respond; vigilant and aware.
alertedverb
Warned or informed someone of a danger or problem.
algorithmnoun
A step-by-step procedure or set of rules for solving a problem or accomplishing a task, especially by a computer.
aliasnoun
A false or assumed name, especially one used by a criminal.
alibinoun
A claim or piece of evidence that a person was elsewhere when an act, typically a crime, was committed.
aliceproper_noun
A female given name of Old French origin.
aliciaproper_noun
A female given name, a Latinate form of Alice.
aliennoun
A being from another planet; an extraterrestrial.
aliensnoun
Plural of alien; beings from another planet.
alikeadjective
Similar to each other; having resemblance.
alimonynoun
A legal obligation to provide financial support to a spouse during separation or after divorce.
alisonproper_noun
A female given name, a variant of Alice.
alistairproper_noun
A male given name of Scottish origin.
aliveadjective
Having life; living; not dead.
alldeterminer
The whole quantity or extent of something.
allahproper_noun
The Arabic name for God, used by Muslims and Arabic-speaking Christians and Jews.
allanproper_noun
A male given name, a variant spelling of Alan.
allegationsnoun
Claims or assertions that someone has done something wrong or illegal, typically made without proof.
allegedadjective
Said or claimed to be the case without proof; supposed.
allegedlyadverb
According to what is claimed or reported, though not proven.
allegiancenoun
Loyalty or commitment to a superior, a group, a cause, or a country.
allenproper_noun
A male given name, a variant spelling of Alan.
allergicadjective
Having an allergy; experiencing an immune reaction to a particular substance.
allergiesnoun
Plural of allergy; immune reactions to substances that are typically harmless to most people.
allergynoun
A damaging immune response by the body to a substance, especially certain foods, pollen, fur, or dust.
alleynoun
A narrow passage between or behind buildings.
alliancenoun
A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries, organizations, or political parties.
allieproper_noun
A female given name, typically a diminutive of Alice, Allison, or Alexandra.
alliedadjective
Joined by or relating to an alliance.
alliesnoun
Plural of ally; countries, organizations, or people working together for a common purpose.
alligatornoun
A large semiaquatic reptile similar to a crocodile but with a broader and shorter head, native to the Americas and China.
allisonproper_noun
A female given name, a variant of Alison.
allowverb
Give permission for something to happen or for someone to do something.
allowancenoun
An amount of money given regularly to a person, especially a child, for their personal expenses.
allowedverb
Past tense and past participle of allow; gave permission for something.
allowingverb
Present participle of allow; giving permission for something.
allowsverb
Third person singular present tense of allow; gives permission for something.
allrightadjective
A nonstandard spelling of "all right."
allynoun
A country, organization, or person that is united with another for a common purpose.
almaproper_noun
A female given name of Latin origin.
almightyadjective
Having complete power; omnipotent (especially as an attribute of God).
almostadverb
Not quite; very nearly.
aloneadjective
Having no one else present; on one's own.
alongpreposition
Moving in a constant direction on or beside a path, road, etc.
alongsidepreposition
Close to the side of; next to.
alonsoproper_noun
A male given name of Spanish origin, variant of Alfonso.
aloudadverb
In a voice that can be heard; not silently or in a whisper.