arthritis
n. inflammation of a joint or joints
article
v. bind by a contract; especially for a training period
n. one of a class of artifacts
articulate
v. speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
a. consisting of segments held together by joints
articulate
v. speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
a. consisting of segments held together by joints
artificial
a. not arising from natural growth or characterized by vital processes
a. contrived by art rather than nature
artisan
n. a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
ascend
v. become king or queen
v. come up, of celestial bodies
ascending
n. the act of changing location in an upward direction
a. moving or going or growing upward
ascent
n. a movement upward
n. an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
ascribe
v. attribute or credit to
aspect
n. a distinct feature or element in a problem
n. the feelings expressed on a person's face
asphyxiate
v. impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of
v. deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing
aspiration
n. a will to succeed
n. a cherished desire
aspiring
a. desiring or striving for recognition or advancement
assault
n. a threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped
v. force (someone) to have sex against their will
assemblage
n. the social act of assembling
n. a system of components assembled together for a particular purpose
assemble
v. get people together
v. create by putting components or members together
assembly
n. a public facility to meet for open discussion
n. a unit consisting of components that have been fitted together
assert
v. assert to be true
v. state categorically
assess
v. evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
v. charge (a person or a property) with a payment, such as a tax or a fine
assessment
n. the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth
n. an amount determined as payable
asset
n. a useful or valuable quality
assignment
n. (law) a transfer of property by deed of conveyance
n. the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
assimilate
v. make similar
v. take up mentally
assist
v. give help or assistance; be of service
v. work for or be a servant to
assistance
n. a resource
n. the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
n. a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body