Pronounciation Nation

noun the principle or the exercise of complete and unrestricted power in government. any theory holding that values, principles, etc., are absolute and not relative, dependent, or changeable.

noun act of absolving; a freeing from blame or guilt; release from consequences, obligations, or penalties. state of being absolved. Roman Catholic Theology. a remission of sin or of the punishment for sin, made by a priest in the sacrament of penance on the ground of authority received from Christ. the formula declaring such remission. Protestant Theology. a declaration or assurance of divine forgiveness to penitent believers, made after confession of sins.

verb (used with object),ab·solved, ab·solv·ing. to free from guilt or blame or their consequences: The court absolved her of guilt in his death. to set free or release, as from some duty, obligation, or responsibility (usually followed by from): to be absolved from one's oath. to grant pardon for. Ecclesiastical. to grant or pronounce remission of sins to. to remit (a sin) by absolution. to declare (censure, as excommunication) removed.

noun a shortened or condensed form of a book, speech, etc., that still retains the basic contents: an abridgment of Tolstoy's War and Peace. the act or process of abridging. the state of being abridged. reduction or curtailment: abridgment of civil rights.

adjective (of a book, document, presentation, etc.) shortened by omitting less important parts while retaining the basic content: I didn't realize it was an abridged audiobook until I was surprised by how fast it was over. reduced or lessened in duration, scope, authority, etc.; diminished or curtailed: Any time anyone's opportunity to vote is hampered, we need to do whatever we can to see that those abridged rights are faced, challenged, and changed. verb the simple past tense and past participle of abridge.

verb (used with object),a·bridged, a·bridg·ing. to shorten by omissions while retaining the basic contents: to abridge a reference book. to reduce or lessen in duration, scope, authority, etc.; diminish; curtail: to abridge a visit; to abridge one's freedom. to deprive; cut off.

noun,plural a·bris [uh-breez; French a-eebr]. a shelter, especially a dugout. Archaeology. a rock shelter formed by the overhang of a cliff and often containing prehistoric occupation deposits.

adverb, adjective side by side; beside each other in a line: They walked two abreast down the street. equal to or alongside in progress, attainment, or awareness (usually followed by of or with): to keep abreast of scientific developments; keeping abreast with the times.

noun a person who is absent, especially from work or school. a person who is defined by their absence, such as a landowner who does not live on certain property owned or a voter who is permitted to cast a ballot by mail.

noun a plant without cotyledons, therefore one belonging to a group lower than the seed plants.

adjective Biology, Ecology. acidophilic. noun Biology. an acidophilic cell, tissue, organism, or substance; eosinophil.

adjective,ach·i·er, ach·i·est. having or causing an aching sensation: an achy back.

nounPathology. lack of a secretion of bile.

nounClassical Mythology. the greatest Greek warrior in the Trojan War and hero of Homer's Iliad. He killed Hector and was killed when Paris wounded him in the heel, his one vulnerable spot, with an arrow.

verb (used with object),a·chieved, a·chiev·ing. to bring to a successful end; carry through; accomplish: The police crackdown on speeders achieved its purpose. to get or attain by effort; gain; obtain: to achieve victory. verb (used without object),a·chieved, a·chiev·ing. to bring about an intended result; accomplish some purpose or effect.

adjective sour or astringent in taste: Lemon juice is acerbic. harsh or severe, as of temper or expression: acerbic criticism.

noun an earnest request; entreaty. a solemn or desperate urging or counseling: an adjuration for all citizens of the beleaguered city to take shelter.

adjective forming an adjunct.

noun addition of an adjunct.

noun something incidental or added for ornament, symmetry, etc. Music. a part in a composition designed to serve as background and support for more important parts.

adverb by chance or mistake; in a way that is not planned or intended: If you break your key, whether accidentally or on purpose, there is a $40 charge to replace it. in a nonessential or subsidiary way; incidentally: Philosophy is essentially a vocation, and only accidentally a profession.

noun,plural ac·ces·so·ries. a subordinate or supplementary part, object, or the like, used mainly for convenience, attractiveness, safety, etc., as a spotlight on an automobile or a lens cover on a camera. an article or set of articles of dress, as gloves, earrings, or a scarf, that adds completeness, convenience, attractiveness, etc., to one's basic outfit. Law. Also called accessory before the fact . a person who, though not present during the commission of a felony, is guilty of having aided and abetted another, who committed the felony. Also called accessory after the fact . a person who knowingly conceals or assists another who has committed a felony.: Compare principal (def. 9b). Anatomy. accessory nerve. adjective contributing to a general effect; supplementary; subsidiary. Law. giving aid as an accessory.

verb (used with object),ac·ces·so·rized, ac·ces·so·riz·ing. to fit or equip with accessories: to accessorize a car with special seat covers. verb (used without object),ac·ces·so·rized, ac·ces·so·riz·ing. to choose or wear accessories: Well-dressed women accessorize according to the occasion. to be suitable for accessories: Some clothes accessorize more easily than others.

noun a playing card or die marked with or having the value indicated by a single spot: He dealt me four aces in the first hand. a single spot or mark on a playing card or die. (in tennis, badminton, handball, etc.) Also called serv·ice ace . a placement made on a service. any placement. a serve that the opponent fails to touch. the point thus scored. a fighter pilot credited with destroying a prescribed number or more of enemy aircraft, usually five, in combat. a very skilled person; expert; adept: an ace at tap dancing. Slang. a one-dollar bill. Slang. a close friend. Golf. Also called hole in one . a shot in which the ball is driven from the tee into the hole in one stroke: He hit a 225-yard ace on the first hole. a score of one stroke made on such a shot: to card an ace. Slang. a barbiturate or amphetamine capsule or pill. a very small quantity, amount, or degree; a particle: not worth an ace. Slang. a grade of A; the highest grade or score. verb (used with object),aced, ac·ing. (in tennis, badminton, handball, etc.) to win a point against (one's opponent) by an ace. Golf. to make an ace on (a hole). Slang. to cheat, defraud, or take advantage of (often followed by out): to be aced out of one's inheritance; a friend who aced me out of a good job. Slang. to receive a grade of A, as on a test or in a course (sometimes followed by out). to complete easily and successfully: He aced every physical fitness test they gave him. adjective Sometimes aces . excellent; first-rate; outstanding.

verb (used with object),ac·cused, ac·cus·ing. to charge with the fault, offense, or crime (usually followed by of): He accused him of murder. to find fault with; blame. verb (used without object),ac·cused, ac·cus·ing. to make an accusation.