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- astound/əˈstaʊnd/To overwhelm with amazement, shock, or wonder; to stun profoundly.adjectiveverbverb-transitiveC1
- astrachan/ˈæstrəkən/A type of tightly curled black or grey fleece from the wool of young lambs from the Astrakhan region, used to make hats, coat collars, and other garments.nounC1/C2 (Low frequency, specialized/technical)
- astragal/ˈastrəɡ(ə)l/A small, semi-circular molding or bead on the edge of a surface, often used in architecture and cabinetmaking; also refers to a bar or strip that separates panes of glass, as in a window or door.nounC2
- astragalus/əˈstræɡələs/A bone of the ankle; specifically the talus, connecting the leg bones to the foot.nounLow
- astrakhan/ˌæstrəˈkæn/A type of curly fleece from young karakul lambs, or the fabric/garment made from it, characterized by tight, glossy, black or grey curls.nounC2 (Very low frequency; specialized/lexical item)
- astral body/ˈæs.trəl ˈbɒd.i/In spiritual and esoteric belief systems, a non-physical, subtle body of energy, light, or consciousness that is separate from and can exist independently of the physical body, often said to travel during sleep or near-death experiences.nounLow
- astral plane/ˈæs.trəl pleɪn/A spiritual or metaphysical realm of existence believed to exist beyond the physical world, often described as the plane of existence for souls, spirits, or consciousness separate from the body.nounC1
- astral projection/ˈæs.trəl prəˈdʒek.ʃən/The experience, often described in esoteric traditions, of the consciousness or soul separating from the physical body and traveling outside it.nounLow-frequency
- astrangia/əˈstrændʒiə/A condition in which the urinary bladder fails to empty properly or in which urine cannot be passed.nounExtremely Rare / Obsolete
- astraphobia/ˌæs.trəˈfəʊ.bi.ə/A persistent and irrational fear of thunder and lightning.nounLow
- astrict/əˈstrɪkt/To bind, restrict, or constrict; to impose strict limitations or obligations.verbverb-transitiveVery Low
- astrid/ˈæstrɪd/A female given name of Old Norse origin, meaning 'divinely beautiful' or 'beloved of the gods' (from Ástríðr).nounVery Low (proper name, not common vocabulary)
- astringe/əˈstrɪndʒ/To draw together; to bind or contract, especially body tissues.verb-transitiveVery Low Frequency / Extremely Rare
- astringent/əˈstrɪn.dʒənt/Causing contraction of bodily tissues, especially the skin; having a sharp, bitter taste; or being severe or harsh in manner.adjectivenounC1
- astringer/ˈæstrɪndʒə/A historical term for a keeper or trainer of goshawks, falcons, or other hawks used for hunting; a falconer specializing in short-winged hawks (like the goshawk or sparrowhawk).nounVery low (archaic/historical)
- astrionics/ˌæstriˈɒnɪks/The branch of electronics applied to astronautics; the electronics of spacecraft systems and celestial navigation.nounVery Rare / Highly Technical
- astroarchaeology/ˌæs.trəʊ.ɑː.kiˈɒl.ə.dʒi/The study of astronomical practices, beliefs, and alignments in ancient cultures, often through their archaeological remains.nounC2 (Very low frequency; specialized academic term)
- astrobiology/ˌæstrəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒi/The scientific study of the possibility of life beyond Earth.nounLow
- astrobleme/ˈæstrəʊbliːm/An ancient, eroded crater on Earth caused by a meteorite impact.nounVery low (Specialist/technical)
- astrobotany/ˌæstrəʊˈbɒtəni/The study of plants in space or in extraterrestrial environments.nounVery Rare / Technical Jargon
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