English Words Starting With A

• acts of the apostles

  nounLow
  /ˌækts əv ði əˈpɒs(ə)lz/A book in the New Testament of the Christian Bible, traditionally ascribed to Luke, which describes the early history of the Christian church and the missionary work of the apostles after Jesus's ascension.
• actual bodily harm

  nounC2
  /ˌæk.tʃu.əl ˈbɒd.əl.i hɑːm/A specific criminal offence involving the intentional or reckless infliction of physical injury that goes beyond mere assault.
• actual cost

  nounB2
  /ˈæk.tʃu.əl ˈkɒst/The real, verified amount of money spent to acquire, produce, or operate something, distinct from estimated or budgeted amounts.
• actual sin

  nounC2
  /ˈæk.tʃu.əl sɪn/A personal act of disobedience against God's known will, committed with knowledge and consent by an individual after they have reached the age of reason.
• actualism

  nounVery low
  /ˈæk.tʃu.ə.lɪ.zəm/The philosophical doctrine that only actual things or events exist, as opposed to potentialities or possibilities.
• actualite

  nounC1
  /ˌak.tju.a.liˈteɪ/Topicality; the quality of being current, relevant, or of immediate interest; also refers to current events or news.
• actuality

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌak.tʃuˈæl.ə.ti/A fact, condition, or situation that exists or is real in contrast to what is imagined, hoped for, or theoretical.
• actualization

  nounC1
  /ˌæk.tʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/The process of making something real or concrete; bringing something into existence or full realization.
• actualize

  verbverb-transitiveC1
  /ˈak.tʃu.ə.laɪz/To make something real or concrete; to bring a concept, plan, or potential into physical or practical existence.
• actuals

  plural-nounC2
  /ˈæk.tʃu.əlz/Records or reports of something that has happened or been produced, often as opposed to estimates or plans.
• actuary

  nounC2
  /ˈæk.tʃu.ər.i/A professional who assesses and manages financial risks, particularly in insurance and pensions, by using mathematics, statistics, and financial theory.
• actuate

  verbverb-transitiveC1
  /ˈæk.tʃu.eɪt/To cause a machine or device to operate; to make something start working.
• actuation

  nounC1
  /ˌæk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən/The process of causing a machine or system to start operating; the act of putting something into action.
• actuator

  nounC1
  /ˈæk.tʃu.eɪ.tə/A component of a machine or system that converts energy (typically electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic) into mechanical motion to control or move a mechanism.
• actus reus

  nounC1/C2 (Specialized Legal Terminology)
  /ˌaktəs ˈreɪəs/The physical act or conduct that constitutes a criminal offense, distinct from the mental state (mens rea).
• acuff

  nounExtremely Low
  /ˈeɪkʌf/A surname of English origin.
• acuity

  nounC1-C2 (Advanced)
  /əˈkjuːəti/sharpness or keenness, especially of senses, thought, or vision
• aculeus

  nounVery Low (C2/Proficiency)
  /əˈkjuːlɪəs/A sharp, needle-like spine, prickle, or sting, especially one found on an insect (e.g., a bee or wasp) or a plant (e.g., a cactus).
• acumen

  nounC1
  /ˈæk.jə.mən/The ability to make good judgements and quick decisions.
• acuminate

  adjectiveverbverb-transitiveLow (technical/botanical)
  /əˈkjuːmɪnət/ (adj.), /əˈkjuːmɪneɪt/ (vb.)To taper to a slender point; coming to a sharp point.

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