English Words Starting With A

• adulthood

  nounB1
  /ˈæd.ʌlt.hʊd/The state or period of being fully grown, mature, and legally responsible.
• adulticide

  nounC2 (Very Low Frequency - Technical)
  /əˈdʌltɪsʌɪd/An agent (especially a pesticide) used to kill adult insects or other pests.
• adumbrate

  verbverb-transitiveC2 (Very low frequency, literary/formal)
  /ˈæd.əm.breɪt/To foreshadow or outline something in a vague or partial way; to suggest something that will happen in the future.
• adumbration

  nounC2 / Very Low Frequency
  /ˌæd.ʌmˈbreɪ.ʃən/A faint or partial representation or outline of something; a foreshadowing.
• aduwa

  nounVery low (High only in specific regional contexts, e.g., Kenya)
  /əˈduːwə/(noun) The main meaning refers to a specific type of Kenyan mango, known for its sweetness and small size.
• advaita

  nounC1/C2, specialized/technical
  /ədˈvaɪtə/A Hindu philosophical system asserting the ultimate non-duality and oneness of the universe and the self (Atman) with the ultimate reality (Brahman).
• advance

  adjectivenounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB1
  /ədˈvɑːns/To move forward or make progress in position, time, or development.
• advance corporation tax

  nounLow
  /ədˈvɑːns ˌkɔːpəˈreɪʃən tæks/A tax on company profits paid in advance, which can be offset against mainstream corporation tax liability (primarily UK historical system).
• advance directive

  nounC1/C2
  /ədˈvɑːns dɪˈrɛktɪv/A legal document in which a person specifies what healthcare actions should be taken if they become unable to make decisions due to illness or incapacity.
• advance guard

  nounLow
  /ədˈvɑːns ɡɑːd/A military unit sent ahead of the main force to secure ground, gather intelligence, and provide early warning.
• advance man

  nounLow (C1-C2). Primarily used in political, entertainment, and corporate contexts.
  /ədˈvɑːns mæn/A person who travels ahead of a political candidate, performer, or other principal to arrange logistics, publicity, security, and manage local details for an upcoming event or visit.
• advance notice

  nounMedium
  /ədˈvɑːns ˈnəʊtɪs/Information or warning provided ahead of time before something happens or is required.
• advance poll

  nounC1/C2
  /ədˈvɑːns pəʊl/A voting process conducted before the official election day, allowing registered voters to cast their ballots early.
• advance ratio

  nounVery Low Frequency (Highly Technical)
  /ədˈvɑːns ˈreɪʃɪəʊ/A fundamental dimensionless parameter in aerodynamics and rotor dynamics, specifically the ratio of the forward velocity of a propeller or rotor to the speed of its blade tips.
• advanced credit

  nounC1
  /ədˈvɑːnst ˈkrɛdɪt/Credit awarded for academic courses or subjects completed prior to formal enrolment, typically through examination or prior study, allowing the student to skip introductory courses.
• advanced degree

  nounC1
  /ədˈvɑːnst dɪˈɡriː/An academic qualification higher than a bachelor's degree, such as a master's or doctorate.
• advanced gas-cooled reactor

  nounVery Low (C2/Technical)
  /ədˈvɑːnst ˈɡæs ˌkuːld riˈæk.tər/A type of nuclear reactor that uses carbon dioxide gas as a coolant and graphite as a moderator, representing the second generation of UK reactor design.
• advanced higher

  nounLow (Regional/Technical)
  /ədˈvɑːnst ˈhaɪə/An educational qualification in Scotland, equivalent to the first year of university study, taken typically after Highers.
• advanced level

  nounC1
  /ədˈvɑːnst/far on or ahead in development, progress, or ability; at a high or complex level.
• advanced skills teacher

  nounC1/C2
  /ədˈvɑːnst skɪlz ˈtiːtʃə/A highly experienced, qualified teacher in the UK education system who combines classroom teaching with mentoring other teachers and developing teaching practice across a school or group of schools, often with a higher salary.

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