English Words Starting With A

• accidentology

  nounVery Low
  /ˌæksɪdɛnˈtɒlədʒi/The scientific study of accidents and their causes, often with a focus on prevention.
• accidie

  nounVery Low
  /ˈaksɪdi/A state of spiritual apathy, listlessness, or torpor; profound weariness of spirit.
• accipiter

  nounLow
  /ækˈsɪpɪtə/A genus of birds of prey, the true hawks.
• accismus

  nounRare / Obscure
  /əkˈsɪzməs/A form of irony where someone feigns indifference to or pretends to refuse something they actually desire.
• accius

  nounB1 (Intermediate)
  /əˈkjuːz/To state that someone has done something wrong or committed a crime.
• acclaim

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
  /əˈkleɪm/To praise enthusiastically and publicly.
• acclamation

  nounC1
  /ˌæk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/Loud and enthusiastic approval or praise, often expressed by a large group through shouting, cheering, or clapping.
• acclimate

  verb-ambitransitiveC1 (Advanced)
  /ˈæk.lɪ.meɪt/ (also /əˈklaɪ.mət/ influenced by US)to become accustomed to a new climate, environment, or situation; to adapt.
• acclimated

  adjectiveverbC1/C2
  /ˈaklɪmeɪtɪd/To become accustomed to a new climate or environment, to adjust.
• acclimatize

  verbverb-ambitransitiveB2
  /əˈklaɪ.mə.taɪz/To become accustomed to a new climate, environment, or situation, particularly in a physiological sense.
• acclivity

  nounVery Low / Rare
  /əˈklɪvɪti/An upward slope or incline of ground.
• accolade

  nounC1-C2
  /ˈæk.ə.leɪd/An award or expression of praise, recognition, or approval.
• accommodate

  verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
  /əˈkɒmədeɪt/To provide with a place to live or be; to make room for.
• accommodation

  nounB1
  /əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/a place where people can live, stay, or work; the provision of lodging or living space.
• accommodation address

  nounB1
  /əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/a place where someone can live or stay, especially temporarily; also the process of adapting or adjusting.
• accommodation bill

  nounC1/C2 (Specialized Business/Financial English)
  /əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃən bɪl/A financial bill of exchange (such as a promissory note) that is co-signed by one or more parties (accommodation parties) who lend their credit to the primary debtor without receiving value, essentially acting as a guarantor.
• accommodation collar

  nounB1
  /əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/A place to live, work, or stay, often temporarily; lodgings.
• accommodation ladder

  nounC2
  /əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃən ˌlæd.ər/A portable ladder or set of stairs fitted to the side of a ship, used to allow people to board or disembark from smaller boats alongside.
• accommodation line

  nounLow (C1/C2), Specialist
  /əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃən laɪn/A list of hotels or temporary lodgings that an organisation has an agreement with to provide accommodation for its employees, members, or clients.
• accommodation platform

  nounB2
  /əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃən ˈplæt.fɔːm/A digital service, website, or application that facilitates the listing, searching, booking, and management of places to stay (e.g., apartments, houses, rooms).

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