English Words Starting With A

• affaire d'honneur

  nounC2
  /aˌfeə dɒˈnɜː(r)/A formal duel fought with deadly weapons to settle a point of honour; a matter of honour.
• affaire de coeur

  nounLow to Medium (Uncommon, but recognized in educated contexts)
  /aˌfeə də ˈkɜː(r)/A love affair; a romantic or amorous relationship.
• affairs

  plural-nounC1
  /əˈfeəz/Matters, concerns, or events requiring management, attention, or involvement.
• affect

  nounverbverb-transitiveB2
  /əˈfɛkt/to influence something or cause it to change in some way.
• affectation

  nounC1
  /ˌæf.ekˈteɪ.ʃən/Behaviour, speech, or writing that is artificial and designed to impress.
• affection

  nounB1
  /əˈfekʃn/A gentle feeling of fondness, liking, or caring for someone or something.
• affectional orientation

  nounRare / Technical
  /əˌfɛkʃ(ə)nəl ˌɔːrɪɛnˈteɪʃ(ə)n/The direction or focus of a person's emotional and romantic attractions and bonds.
• affective disorder

  nounC1/C2
  /əˌfɛktɪv dɪsˈɔːdə/A type of mental health condition primarily characterised by persistent, significant disturbances in a person's mood.
• affective fallacy

  nounVery Low (C2+)
  /əˌfɛktɪv ˈfæləsi/The error of judging a literary work's meaning or value based on the emotional response it evokes in the reader.
• affective psychosis

  nounC2
  /əˌfɛktɪv saɪˈkəʊsɪs/A severe mental disorder characterized by a disconnection from reality primarily through disturbances in mood (affect), such as extreme depression or mania, which are of psychotic intensity.
• affenpinscher

  nounC2
  /ˈæfənˌpɪnʃə/a small breed of dog of European origin, with a rough, wiry coat, a short muzzle, and a pronounced beard and eyebrows, giving it a monkey-like expression.
• afferent

  adjectivenounC2
  /ˈæfərənt/Carrying inward or toward a central organ or structure (especially in nerves, blood vessels, or lymphatic vessels).
• affettuoso

  adjectivenounLow
  /əˌfɛtʃuˈəʊsəʊ/A musical direction meaning to be played with tenderness, warmth, and deep feeling.
• affiance

  nounverbverb-transitiveC2
  /əˈfaɪəns/To promise or betroth in marriage; to pledge faith.
• affiant

  nounRare/Technical
  /əˈfaɪ.ənt/A person who makes a sworn statement in an affidavit.
• affiche

  nounC2
  /aˈfiːʃ/A poster or placard, usually displayed publicly for advertising or information.
• afficionado

  nounLow to Medium (C1 level vocabulary)
  /əˌfɪʃ.əˈnɑː.dəʊ/A person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about a particular activity or subject; a devoted fan or follower.
• affidavit

  nounC1
  /ˌæfɪˈdeɪvɪt/A written statement of facts, confirmed by oath or affirmation, to be used as evidence in court.
• affiliate

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
  /əˈfɪl.i.eɪt/To officially connect or link a person or organization to a larger group, or to be officially connected in this way.
• affiliation

  nounC1
  /əˌfɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/The act of connecting or associating oneself with an organization, group, or cause as a member, partner, or supporter.

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