English Words Starting With A

• agglutinogen

  nounVery Low
  /əˌɡluːtɪnədʒən/A substance that stimulates the production of a specific agglutinin (an antibody that causes clumping of cells or particles) when introduced into the body.
• aggrade

  verbverb-transitiveRare
  /əˈɡreɪd/To build up the level or elevation of a land surface by the deposition of sediment.
• aggrandize

  verbverb-transitiveC2
  /əˈɡrændaɪz/To increase the power, status, wealth, or reputation of someone or something, often in an exaggerated or self-serving way.
• aggrandizement

  nounC2
  /əˈɡrændɪzmənt/The act of making something appear greater or more powerful, often in status, power, or wealth.
• aggravate

  verbverb-transitiveB2
  /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/To make a situation, problem, or feeling worse or more serious.
• aggravated trespass

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪ.tɪd ˈtrɛs.pəs/A criminal offence involving trespass on property with the intent to disrupt or obstruct lawful activities being carried out on that property, typically involving significant and intentional interference.
• aggravation

  nounB2
  /ˌaɡrəˈveɪʃ(ə)n/The act of making a problem, situation, or offence worse or more serious.
• aggregate

  adjectivenounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
  /ˈæɡrɪɡət/ (noun, adj), /ˈæɡrɪɡeɪt/ (verb)A whole formed by combining several separate elements; a total.
• aggregation

  nounC1
  /ˌæɡrɪˈɡeɪʃn/The act or process of collecting or gathering different items or units into a single group, mass, or whole.
• aggregator

  nounC1
  /ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡeɪ.tə(r)/A person, company, platform, or tool that collects, gathers, or combines information, content, services, or items from various sources into a single place or interface.
• aggress

  verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveLow (rare as a standalone verb compared to its derivatives 'aggression', 'aggressive')
  /əˈɡrɛs/To initiate an attack or hostile action; to behave aggressively towards someone or something.
• aggression

  nounB2
  /əˈɡrɛʃ(ə)n/Hostile or violent behaviour or attitudes; unprovoked initiating of conflict.
• aggressor

  nounC1
  /əˈɡrɛsə/A person, group, or nation that initiates an attack or conflict.
• aggrieve

  verbverb-transitiveLow (C2 Level). Primarily formal/legal.
  /əˈɡriːv/to cause grief, distress, or harm to someone; to treat unfairly or unjustly.
• aggro

  nounverb-ambitransitiveC2 (very rare and highly specific/informal)
  /ˈæɡrəʊ/Aggressive or violent behaviour, often in a social or confrontational context; also used for general annoyance or trouble.
• agha

  nounLow
  /ˈɑːɡə/A title for a military or civil officer, or a man of authority, in the Ottoman Empire and some other Muslim countries.
• agilawood

  nounRare/Low
  /ˈædʒ.ɪ.ləˌwʊd/A type of fragrant wood from trees of the genus Aquilaria, especially Aquilaria malaccensis, that produces a dark, aromatic resin when infected by mould. The resin-impregnated heartwood is valued for its distinctive scent.
• agile

  adjectivenounC1
  /ˈædʒ.aɪl/able to move quickly and easily; able to think and understand quickly
• agile development

  nounB2 (Common in professional and technical contexts)
  /ˈædʒaɪl dɪˈvɛləpmənt/An iterative and incremental approach to software development that focuses on collaboration, adaptability, and delivering functional software in short cycles.
• agility

  nounC1
  /əˈdʒɪləti/The ability to move quickly and easily with nimbleness and dexterity.

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