abapical
opposite to or directed away from the apex
abbatial
relating to an abbey, abbot, or abbess (think monks and buildings)
acaulescent
a plant that has no visible stem or a very short stem that is often concealed underground
acculturation
assimilation to a different culture, typically the dominant one, not native
acquittance
document or the act if providing one, that confirms the discharge of a debt or an obligation financial or other liability has been settled
acumen
the ability to make good judgements and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain (complex situations)
afforestation
The process of establishing a forest on land that was not previously forested
Agincourt
a battle fought in 1415 near the village of Azincourt, N France: a decisive victory for English longbowmen under Henry V over French forces vastly superior in number.
Alamogordo
A city in New Mexico
altercation
A noisy argument or disagreement, especially in public
algorism
A method of doing arithmetic using the regular numbers we use today (0-9) instead of older systems
altocumulus
mid-level clouds, characterized by their greyish, white, patchy, or layered appearance
amalgamate
combine or unite to form one organization or structure
amphorae
A tall ancient Greek or roman jar with 2 handles and a narrowed neck
anacoluthon
When a sentence breaks off or shifts suddenly in structure or thought
analgesic
Acting to relieve pain (painkiller)
anamnesis
The remembering of things from a supposed previous existence or a patients account of a medical history
anticoagulant
(blood thinners) medications that prevent blood clots from forming or growing larger
antipersonnel
(of weapons, especially bombs) designed to kill or injure people rather than to damage buildings, etc.
antithesis
A person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else
apatetic
of or relating to coloration that disguises and protects an animal
apocalyptic
describing or prophesying the complete destruction of the world
aquifer
arborescent
