English Words Starting With A

• administrative leave

  nounB2-C1
  /ədˈmɪn.ɪ.strə.tɪv liːv/A temporary paid leave from work, ordered by an employer, typically while an internal investigation or formal procedure (like a disciplinary review) is conducted.
• administrative segregation

  nounC2
  /ədˈmɪn.ɪ.strə.tɪv ˌseɡ.rɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/A punitive measure within correctional facilities where a prisoner is isolated from the general population for non-disciplinary reasons, typically for their own protection or the institution's security.
• administrative-law judge

  nounLow
  /ədˈmɪn.ɪ.strə.tɪv lɔː dʒʌdʒ/A lawyer appointed to preside over hearings and adjudicate cases within a government agency, separate from the regular judicial court system.
• administrator

  nounB2
  /ədˈmɪn.ɪ.streɪ.tər/A person responsible for managing and organizing the operations of an organization, system, or institution.
• administratrix

  nounVery Low
  /ədˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.trɪks/A woman who is appointed by a court to manage the estate of a deceased person who did not leave a valid will.
• admirable bolete

  nounC1
  /ˈæd.mər.ə.bəl bəʊˈliːt/A highly regarded species of edible mushroom from the genus Boletus, specifically Boletus mirabilis, characterized by its large size, reddish-brown cap, and choice culinary status.
• admirable crichton, the

  nounVery Low
  /ðiː ˈædm(ə)rəb(ə)l ˈkraɪt(ə)n/The title character of J.M. Barrie's 1902 play, a butler who demonstrates superior resourcefulness and leadership when shipwrecked with his aristocratic employers.
• admiral

  nounB1
  /ˈæd.mə.rəl/A high-ranking commander in a navy; the commander of a fleet or group of ships.
• admiral of the fleet

  nounC2
  /ˈæd.mə.rəl əv ðə ˈfliːt/The highest rank in most navies; a senior naval officer of the most senior rank.
• admiralty

  adjectivenounC2
  /ˈæd.mə.rəl.ti/the office or jurisdiction of an admiral; the governmental department responsible for naval affairs in the UK.
• admiralty board

  nounC2
  /ˈæd.mər.əl.ti bɔːd/A governing body responsible for naval administration and maritime affairs.
• admiralty cloth

  nounVery Low (Technical/Hobbyist)
  /ˈæd.mə.rəl.ti ˌklɒθ/A heavy, durable woolen fabric, typically dark blue or black, originally used for naval uniforms and now for coats and jackets.
• admiralty house

  nounC1/C2 (Low frequency, specialized domain)
  /ˈæd.mə.rəl.ti ˌhaʊs/The official residence of the First Sea Lord or equivalent senior naval officer, typically in a capital city.
• admiralty inlet

  nounVery Low
  /ˈæd.mə.rəl.ti ˈɪn.let/The geographical name for the primary entrance of the Salish Sea from the Pacific Ocean, located in Washington State, USA. It is a broad strait separating the Olympic Peninsula and Whidbey Island.
• admiralty islands

  plural-nounLow
  /ˈæd.mə.rəl.ti ˈaɪ.ləndz/A group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, part of Papua New Guinea, known historically for World War II battles.
• admiralty metal

  nounC2
  /ˈæd.mə.rəl.ti ˈmet.əl/A strong, corrosion-resistant brass alloy used in marine engineering, especially for components like condenser tubes and ship propellers.
• admiralty mile

  nounVery Low
  /ˈæd.mə.rəl.ti ˌmaɪl/A nautical mile, specifically the UK measurement of 1,853.184 metres (6,080 feet), historically used by the British Admiralty.
• admiralty range

  nounVery Low
  /ˈæd.mə.rəl.ti reɪndʒ/A mountain range in Antarctica, named after the British Admiralty.
• admiration

  nounB2
  /ˌæd.mɪˈreɪ.ʃən/A feeling of deep respect, warm approval, and delighted pleasure towards someone or something.
• admire

  verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveHigh
  /ədˈmaɪə/To regard with respect, approval, or warm approval, often for someone's qualities, achievements, or appearance.

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