Adeline Virginia Stephen Woolf
1: English author whose work used such techniques as stream of consciousness and the interior monologue; prominent member of the Bloomsbury Group (1882-1941) [syn: {Woolf}, {Virginia Woolf}]
Aden
1: an important port of Yemen; located on the Gulf of Aden; its strategic location have made it a major trading center of southern Arabia since ancient times
Aden-Abyan Islamic Army
1: Yemen-based terrorist group that supports al-Qaeda's goals; seeks to overthrow the Yemeni government and eliminate United States interests; responsible for bombings and kidnappings and killling Wes...
Adenanthera
1: small genus of trees of tropical Asia and Pacific areas [syn: {genus Adenanthera}]
Adenanthera pavonina
1: East Indian tree with racemes of yellow-white flowers; cultivated as an ornamental [syn: {coralwood}, {coral-wood}, {red sandalwood}, {Barbados pride}, {peacock flower fence}]
Adenauer
1: German statesman; chancellor of West Germany (1876-1967) [syn: {Konrad Adenauer}]
adenine
1: (biochemistry) purine base found in DNA and RNA; pairs with thymine in DNA and with uracil in RNA [syn: {A}]
adenitis
1: inflammation of a gland or lymph node
Adenium
1: 1 species: succulent shrub or tree of tropical Africa and Arabia [syn: {genus Adenium}]
Adenium multiflorum
1: South African shrub having a swollen succulent stem and bearing showy pink and white flowers after the leaves fall; popular as an ornamental in tropics [syn: {impala lily}, {mock azalia}, {desert r...
Adenium obesum
1: South African shrub having a swollen succulent stem and bearing showy pink and white flowers after the leaves fall; popular as an ornamental in tropics [syn: {impala lily}, {mock azalia}, {desert r...
adenocarcinoma
1: malignant tumor originating in glandular epithelium [syn: {glandular cancer}, {glandular carcinoma}] [also: {adenocarcinomata} (pl)]
adenohypophysis
1: the anterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature [syn: {anterior pituitary}, {anterior pituitary gland}]
adenoid
1: relating to or resembling lymphatic glands or lymphoid tissue n : a collection of lymphatic tissue in the throat behind the uvula (on the posterior wall and roof of the nasopharynx); "hypertrophy o...
adenoidal
1: of or pertaining to the adenoids 2: sounding as if the nose were pinched; "a whining nasal voice" [syn: {pinched}, {nasal}]
adenoidectomy
1: surgical removal of the adenoids; commonly performed along with tonsillectomy
adenoma
1: a benign epithelial tumor of glandular origin [also: {adenomata} (pl)]
adenomatous polyp
1: a polyp that consists of benign neoplastic tissue derived from glandular epithelium; "adenomatous polyps are visible protrusions that can develop on the mucosal surface of the colon or rectum"
adenomyosarcoma
1: malignant renal tumor of young children characterized by hypertension and blood in the urine and the presence of a palpable mass [syn: {Wilms' tumor}, {Wilms tumour}, {nephroblastoma}, {embryoma of...
adenomyosis
1: the presence of endometrium elsewhere than in the lining of the uterus; causes premenstrual pain and dysmenorrhea [syn: {endometriosis}]
adenopathy
1: a glandular disease or enlargement of glandular tissue (especially of the lymph glands)
adenosine
1: (biochemistry) a nucleoside that is a structural component of nucleic acids; it is present in all living cells in a combined form as a constituent of DNA and RNA and ADP and ATP and AMP
adenosine deaminase
1: an enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia; "ADA deficiency can lead to one form of severe combined immunodeficiency disease"; "the gene enco...
adenosine monophosphate
1: a nucleotide found in muscle cells and important in metabolism; reversibly convertible to ADP and ATP [syn: {AMP}, {adenylic acid}]
adenosine triphosphate
1: a nucleotide derived from adenosine that occurs in muscle tissue; the major source of energy for cellular reactions [syn: {ATP}]
adenosis
1: a disorder of the glands of the body [syn: {glandular disease}, {gland disease}, {glandular disorder}]
Adenota
1: African antelopes: puku [syn: {genus Adenota}]
Adenota vardoni
1: an African antelope closely related to the waterbuck [syn: {puku}]
adenovirus
1: any of a group of viruses including those that in humans cause upper respiratory infections or infectious pinkeye
adenylic acid
1: a nucleotide found in muscle cells and important in metabolism; reversibly convertible to ADP and ATP [syn: {adenosine monophosphate}, {AMP}]
adept
1: having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude; "adept in handicrafts"; "an adept juggler"; "an expert job"; "a good mechanic"; "a practiced marksman"; "a proficient engineer"; "a lesser-known ...
adeptness
1: skillful performance or ability without difficulty; "his quick adeptness was a product of good design"; "he was famous for his facility as an archer" [syn: {adroitness}, {deftness}, {facility}, {qu...
adequacy
1: the quality of being able to meet a need satisfactorily: "he questioned the adequacy of the usual sentimental interpretation of the Golden Rule" [syn: {adequateness}] [ant: {inadequacy}] 2: the qua...
adequate
1: (sometimes followed by `to') meeting the requirements especially of a task; "she had adequate training"; "her training was adequate"; "she was adequate to the job" [ant: {inadequate}] 2: enough to ...
adequate to
1: having the requisite qualities for; "equal to the task"; "the work isn't up to the standard I require" [syn: {adequate to(p)}, {capable}, {equal to(p)}, {up to(p)}]
adequately
1: in an adequate manner 2: in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree; "he was adequately prepared" [ant: {inadequately}]
adequateness
1: the quality of being able to meet a need satisfactorily: "he questioned the adequacy of the usual sentimental interpretation of the Golden Rule" [syn: {adequacy}] [ant: {inadequacy}]
ader wax
1: a waxy mineral that is a mixture of hydrocarbons and occurs in association with petroleum; some varieties are used in making ceresin and candles [syn: {earth wax}, {mineral wax}, {ozokerite}, {ozoc...
adermin
1: a B vitamin that is essential for metabolism of amino acids and starch [syn: {vitamin B6}, {pyridoxine}, {pyridoxal}, {pyridoxamine}]
ADH
1: hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitressin) and also by nerve endings in the hypothalamus; affects blood pressure by stimulating capillary muscles and reduces urine flo...
ADHD
1: a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders [syn: {attention deficit disorder}, {ADD}, {attention deficit hyperactivity disorder}, {hyperkinetic syndrome}, {mini...
adhere
1: be compatible or in accordance with; "You must adhere to the rules" 2: follow through or carry out a plan without deviation; "They adhered to their plan" 3: come or be in close contact with; stick ...
adherence
1: faithful support for a religion or cause or political party [syn: {attachment}, {adhesion}] 2: the property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different compos...
adherent
1: sticking fast n : someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another [syn: {disciple}]
adhesion
1: abnormal union of bodily tissues; most common in the abdomen 2: a fibrous band of scar tissue that binds together normally separate anatomical structures 3: the property of sticking together (as of...
adhesion contract
1: a contract that heavily restricts one party while leaving the other free (as some standard form printed contracts); implies inequality in bargaining power [syn: {contract of adhesion}]
adhesive
1: tending to adhere [ant: {nonadhesive}] n : a substance that unites or bonds surfaces together [syn: {adhesive material}]
adhesive bandage
1: bandage consisting of a medical dressing of plain absorbent gauze held in place by a plastic or fabric tape coated with adhesive
adhesive friction
1: the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road) [syn: {grip}, {traction}]
adhesive material
1: a substance that unites or bonds surfaces together [syn: {adhesive}]
adhesive plaster
1: adhesive tape used in dressing wounds [syn: {plaster}, {sticking plaster}]
adhesiveness
1: the property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition [syn: {adhesion}, {adherence}, {bond}]
Adi Granth
1: the principal sacred text of Sikhism contains hymns and poetry as well as the teachings of the first five gurus [syn: {Granth}, {Granth Sahib}]
adiabatic
1: occurring without loss or gain of heat; "adiabatic expansion" [ant: {diabatic}]
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adiabatic process
1: (thermodynamics) any process that occurs without gain or loss of heat
Adiantaceae
1: used in some classification systems for some genera of the family Polypodiaceae (or Pteridaceae) [syn: {family Adiantaceae}]
Adiantum
1: cosmopolitan genus of ferns: maidenhair ferns; in some classification systems placed in family Polypodiaceae or Adiantaceae [syn: {genus Adiantum}]
Adiantum bellum
1: delicate endemic Bermudian fern with creeping rootstock [syn: {Bermuda maidenhair}, {Bermuda maidenhair fern}]
Adiantum capillus-veneris
1: delicate maidenhair fern with slender shining black leaf stalks; cosmopolitan [syn: {common maidenhair}, {Venushair}, {Venus'-hair fern}, {southern maidenhair}, {Venus maidenhair}]
Adiantum pedatum
1: hardy palmately branched North American fern with divergent recurved branches borne on lustrous dark reddish stipes [syn: {American maidenhair fern}, {five-fingered maidenhair fern}]
Adiantum tenerum
1: tropical American fern with broad pinnae; widely cultivated [syn: {brittle maidenhair}, {brittle maidenhair fern}]
Adiantum tenerum farleyense
1: named for a country house in Barbados where it was discovered [syn: {Farley maidenhair}, {Farley maidenhair fern}, {Barbados maidenhair}, {glory fern}]
adience
1: (psychology) an urge to accept or approach a situation or an object [ant: {abience}]
adient
1: characterized by acceptance or approach [ant: {abient}]
adieu
1: a farewell remark; "they said their good-byes" [syn: {adios}, {arrivederci}, {auf wiedersehen}, {au revoir}, {bye}, {bye-bye}, {cheerio}, {good-by}, {goodby}, {good-bye}, {goodbye}, {good day}, {sa...
Adige
1: a river in northern Italy that flows southeast into the Adriatic Sea; "Verona is on the Adige" [syn: {River Adige}]
adios
1: a farewell remark; "they said their good-byes" [syn: {adieu}, {arrivederci}, {auf wiedersehen}, {au revoir}, {bye}, {bye-bye}, {cheerio}, {good-by}, {goodby}, {good-bye}, {goodbye}, {good day}, {sa...
adipic acid
1: a carboxylic acid used in the manufacture of nylon [syn: {hexanedioic acid}]
adipose
1: composed of animal fat; "adipose tissue constitutes the fat of meat"
adipose tissue
1: a kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; adipose tissue also cushions and insulates vital organs; "fatty tissue protected them from the severe cold" [syn: {fat...
adipose tumor
1: a tumor consisting of fatty tissue [syn: {lipoma}]
adiposeness
1: having the property of containing fat; "he recommended exercise to reduce my adiposity" [syn: {adiposity}, {fattiness}]
adiposis
1: the property of excessive fatness [syn: {corpulence}, {overweight}, {stoutness}]
adiposity
1: having the property of containing fat; "he recommended exercise to reduce my adiposity" [syn: {adiposeness}, {fattiness}]
Adirondack Mountains
1: a mountain range in northeastern New York State; a popular resort area [syn: {Adirondacks}]
Adirondacks
1: a mountain range in northeastern New York State; a popular resort area [syn: {Adirondack Mountains}]
adit
1: a nearly horizontal passage from the surface into a mine
Aditi
1: a Hindu goddess who releases from sin or disease; mother of the Adityas
Aditya
1: one of 7 to 12 sons of Aditi; gods of celestial light
adjacency
1: the attribute of being so near as to be touching [syn: {contiguity}, {contiguousness}]
adjacent
1: nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space; "had adjacent rooms"; "in the next room"; "the person sitting next to me"; "our rooms were side by side" [syn: {next},...
adjectival
1: of or relating to or functioning as an adjective; "adjectival syntax"; "an adjective clause" [syn: {adjective}]
adjective
1: of or relating to or functioning as an adjective; "adjectival syntax"; "an adjective clause" [syn: {adjectival}] 2: applying to methods of enforcement and rules of procedure; "adjective law" [syn: ...
adjectively
1: as an adjective; "nouns are frequently used adjectively"
adjoin
1: lie adjacent to another or share a boundary; "Canada adjoins the U.S."; "England marches with Scotland" [syn: {border}, {edge}, {abut}, {march}, {butt}, {butt against}, {butt on}] 2: be in direct p...
adjoining
1: having a common boundary or edge; touching; "abutting lots"; "adjoining rooms"; "Rhode Island has two bordering states; Massachusetts and Conncecticut"; "the side of Germany conterminous with Franc...
adjoining room
1: a hotel room that shares a wall with an adjoining room but is not connected by a door
adjourn
1: close at the end of a session; "The court adjourned" [syn: {recess}, {break up}] 2: break from a meeting or gathering; "We adjourned for lunch"; "The men retired to the library" [syn: {withdraw}, {...
adjournment
1: the termination of a meeting [syn: {dissolution}] 2: the act of postponing to another time or place
adjudge
1: declare to be; "She was declared incompetent"; "judge held that the defendant was innocent" [syn: {declare}, {hold}]
adjudicate
1: put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of; "The football star was tried for the murder of his wife"; "The judge tried both father and son in separate trials" [syn: {judge}, {...
adjudication
1: the final judgment in a legal proceeding; the act of pronouncing judgment based on the evidence presented
adjudicative
1: concerned with adjudicating [syn: {adjudicatory}]
adjudicator
1: a person who studies and settles conflicts and disputes
adjudicatory
1: concerned with adjudicating [syn: {adjudicative}]
adjunct
1: relating to something that is added but is not essential; "an ancillary pump"; "an adjuvant discipline to forms of mysticism"; "The mind and emotions are auxilliary to each other" [syn: {accessory}...
adjunction
1: an act of joining or adjoining things [syn: {junction}]
adjuration
1: a solemn and earnest appeal to someone to do something
adjuratory
1: earnestly or solemnly entreating; "in adjuratory terms" 2: containing a solemn charge or command
adjure
1: ask for or request earnestly; "The prophet bid all people to become good persons" [syn: {bid}, {beseech}, {entreat}, {press}, {conjure}] 2: command solemnly
adjust
1: alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard; "Adjust the clock, please"; "correct the alignment of the front wheels" [syn: {set}, {correct}] 2: place in a line or arrange s...
adjustable
1: capable of being changed so as to match or fit; "adjustable seat belts" 2: capable of being regulated; "adjustable interest rates"
adjustable wrench
1: can be changed to different settings [syn: {adjustable spanner}]
adjusted
1: altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation; "an adjusted insurance claim"; "the car runs more smoothly with the timing adjusted" [ant: {unadjusted}] 2: adjusted ...
adjuster
1: one who investigates insurance claims or claims for damages and recommends an effective settlement [syn: {adjustor}, {claims adjuster}, {claims adjustor}, {claim agent}]
adjusting entry
1: an accounting entry made at the end of an accounting period to allocate items between accounting periods
adjustment
1: making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances [syn: {accommodation}, {fitting}] 2: the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment) [syn: {alteration}, {modification}...
adjustor
1: one who investigates insurance claims or claims for damages and recommends an effective settlement [syn: {adjuster}, {claims adjuster}, {claims adjustor}, {claim agent}]
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