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approximation
nounC1
/əˌprɒk.sɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/A rough estimate or calculation that is close to the correct value but not exact.
appulse
nounExtremely Rare / Obscure
/əˈpʌls/The striking or coming together of one body with another; close approach or collision, especially of celestial bodies.
appurtenance
nounLow
/əˈpɜː.tɪ.nəns/An accessory or subordinate part of something; an item belonging to and accompanying a larger or more important thing.
appurtenant
adjectivenounVery Low
/əˈpɜːtɪnənt/Belonging, attached, or related to something more important as an accessory or subordinate part.
apr
abbreviationnounB1
/əˈpɑːt/Separated by a distance or interval; not together.
apra harbor
nounB1
/ˈhɑːbə/a place on the coast where ships may moor in shelter, especially one protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures
apraxia
nounLow
/əˈpræk.si.ə/A neurological disorder characterized by the inability to perform learned, purposeful movements despite having the physical ability and desire to do so.
apres-ski
adjectivenounC1
/ˌæp.reɪ ˈskiː/The social activities, entertainment, and relaxation that take place after a day of skiing.
apricot
nounB1
/ˈeɪ.prɪ.kɒt/A small, soft, round fruit with yellowish-orange flesh and a large, hard seed inside.
april
nounVery High
/ˈeɪ.prəl/The fourth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, coming between March and May.
april fool
nounMedium
/ˌeɪ.prəl ˈfuːl/A person who is tricked or deceived on April Fools' Day (1st April).
april fools' day
nounMedium-High
/ˌeɪ.prəl ˈfuːlz ˌdeɪ/A day, celebrated on April 1st, dedicated to playing practical jokes and spreading hoaxes.
apriorism
nounC2
/ˌeɪpraɪˈɔːrɪz(ə)m/The philosophical doctrine that knowledge can be derived from theoretical reasoning, independent of or prior to experience.
apron
nounverbverb-transitiveB1
/ˈeɪ.prən/A protective garment worn over the front of one's clothes, typically tied at the back, to keep clothes clean while cooking, doing messy work, or in certain professions.
apron piece
nounC2/Technical
/ˈeɪ.prən piːs/A timber component in building construction, specifically a short horizontal beam fixed to a wall or vertical post to support the ends of floor joists or other beams; a type of trimmer or header.
apron stage
nounLow
/ˈeɪ.prən ˌsteɪdʒ/A theater stage that projects into the audience, with the audience seated on three sides.
apron strings
plural-nounLow
/ˈeɪ.prən ˌstrɪŋz/Literally, the strings used to tie an apron around the waist. Figuratively, a symbol of maternal or domestic authority, protection, and control.
apsaras
nounVery Low
/ˈʌpsərəs/A celestial nymph or dancing maiden in Hindu and Buddhist mythology, often depicted as a performer in the court of a god.
apse
nounC2
/æps/A semicircular or polygonal architectural recess, usually vaulted and projecting from the end wall of a building, especially a church.
apsidal motion
nounVery Rare (specialist/technical)
/ˈapsɪdəl ˈməʊʃən/The rotation of the major axis of an elliptical orbit, especially of a binary star system, caused by gravitational perturbations.

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