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ant·ler noun [ORIGIN: ME aunteler, fr. AF antiler, fr. VL *anteocularis located before the eye, fr. L ante- before + oculus eye]

: one of the paired deciduous solid bone processes on the head of a deer; also : a branch of this

— ant·lered adjective

ant lion noun : any of various insects having a long-jawed larva that digs a conical pit in which it lies in wait for insects (as ants) on which it feeds

an·to·nym noun : a word of opposite meaning

anus noun [ORIGIN: L]

: the lower or posterior opening of the alimentary canal

an·vil noun 1 : a heavy iron block on which metal is shaped

2 : INCUS

anx·i·ety noun, plural -et·ies 1 : painful uneasiness of mind usu. over an anticipated ill

2 : abnormal apprehension and fear often accompanied by physiological signs (as sweating and increased pulse), by doubt about the nature and reality of the threat itself, and by self-doubt

Synonyms

agitation, apprehension, care, concern, disquiet, nervousness, perturbation, uneasiness, worry; also strain, stress, tension

anx·ious adjective 1 : uneasy in mind : WORRIED <~ parents>

2 : characterized by, resulting from, or causing anxiety

3 : earnestly wishing : EAGER

— anx·ious·ly adverb

Synonyms

[1, 2] distressful, nervous, restless, tense, unsettling, upsetting, worrisome—more at NERVOUS

[3] agog, ardent, athirst, avid, eager, enthusiastic, keen—more at EAGER

1any adjective 1 : one chosen at random

2 : of whatever number or quantity

2any pronoun 1 : any one or ones

2 : any amount <~ of the money not used is to be returned>

3any adverb : to any extent or degree : AT ALL

any·body pronoun : ANYONE

any·how adverb 1 : in any way

2 : in spite of that; also : in any case

any·more adverb 1 : any longer

2 : at the present time

Synonyms

now, nowadays, presently, right now, today—more at NOW

any·one pronoun : any person

any·place adverb : ANYWHERE

any·thing pronoun : any thing whatever

any·time adverb : at any time whatever

any·way adverb : in spite of that : ANYHOW

any·where adverb : in or to any place

any·wise adverb : in any way whatever

A–OK adverb or adjective : very definitely OK

A1 adjective : of the finest quality

Synonyms

excellent, fabulous, fine, grand, great, marvelous, prime, superb, superior, swell, terrific, unsurpassed, wonderful—more at EXCELLENT

aor·ta noun, plural -tas or -tae : the main artery that carries blood from the heart

— aor·tic adjective

ap abbreviation 1 apostle

2 apothecaries'

AP abbreviation 1 American plan

2 Associated Press

apace adverb : at a quick pace : SWIFTLY

Synonyms

briskly, fast, hastily, pronto, quick, quickly, rapidly, speedily, swift, swiftly—more at FAST

Apache noun, plural Apache or Apach·es : a member of an American Indian people of the southwestern U.S.; also : any of the languages of the Apache people

— Apach·e·an adjective or noun

apart adverb 1 : separately in place or time

2 : ASIDE

3 : in two or more parts : to pieces

apart·heid noun [ORIGIN: Afrikaans]

: a policy of racial segregation practiced in the Republic of So. Africa

apart·ment noun : a room or set of rooms occupied as a dwelling; also : a building divided into individual dwelling units

ap·a·thet·ic adjective : having or showing apathy

Synonyms

casual, disinterested, indifferent, insouciant, nonchalant, perfunctory, unconcerned, uncurious, uninterested—more at INDIFFERENT

ap·a·thy noun 1 : lack of emotion

2 : lack of interest : INDIFFERENCE

— ap·a·thet·i·cal·ly adverb

Synonyms

[1] impassivity, numbness, phlegm, stupor; also callousness, coldness, coolness, hardness, insensitivity, obduracy

Antonyms

emotion, feeling, sensibility

[2] disinterestedness, disregard, indifference, insouciance, nonchalance—more at INDIFFERENCE

ap·a·tite noun : any of a group of minerals that are phosphates of calcium and