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Princeton University - WordNet - a lexical database for the English language Category: General Date & country: 27/01/2008, USA Words: 85192

anthropogenesis
anthropogeny noun the evolution or genesis of the human race

anthropogenetic
anthropogenic adjective of or relating to the study of the origins and development of human beings

anthropoid
noun any member of the suborder Anthropoidea including monkeys and apes and hominids

anthropoid
adjective resembling human beings

anthropoid ape
noun any tailless ape of the families Pongidae and Hylobatidae

anthropoidal
apelike adjective resembling apes

Anthropoidea
suborder Anthropoidea noun monkeys; apes; hominids

anthropolatry
worship of man noun the worship of human beings

anthropological
adjective of or concerned with the science of anthropology; `anthropological studies`

anthropologist
noun a social scientist who specializes in anthropology

anthropology
noun the social science that studies the origins and social relationships of human beings

anthropology department
department of anthropology noun the academic department responsible for teaching and research in anthropology

anthropometric
anthropometrical adjective of or relating to anthropometry

anthropometry
noun measurement and study of the human body and its parts and capacities

anthropomorphic
anthropomorphous adjective suggesting human characteristics for animals or inanimate things

anthropomorphism
noun the representation of objects (especially a god) as having human form or traits

anthropomorphize
anthropomorphise verb ascribe human features to something

anthropophagous
adjective of or relating to eaters of human flesh

anthropophagy
noun human cannibalism; the eating of human flesh

anthurium
tailflower noun any of various tropical American plants cultivated for their showy foliage and flowers

Anthus
genus Anthus noun pipits

Anthyllis
genus Anthyllis noun genus of Mediterranean herbs and shrubs

anti
adjective not in favor of (an action or proposal etc.)

anti-American
adjective opposed to the United States and its policies

anti-Catholicism
noun a religious orientation opposed to Catholicism

anti-drug law
noun a law forbidding the sale or use of narcotic drugs

anti-dumping duty
noun a tariff imposed to prevent dumping

anti-G suit
G suit noun worn by fliers and astronauts to counteract the forces of gravity and acceleration

anti-inflammatory
anti-inflammatory drug noun a medicine intended to reduce inflammation

anti-intellectual
philistine adjective smug and ignorant and indifferent or hostile to artistic and cultural values

anti-intellectual
lowbrow noun a person who is uninterested in intellectual pursuits

Anti-Masonic Party
noun a former political party in the United States; founded in 1825 in opposition to Freemasonry in public affairs

anti-racketeering law
Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act noun law intended to eradicate organized crime by establishing strong sanctions and forfeiture provisions

anti-Semite
Jew-baiter noun someone who hates and would persecute Jews

anti-semitic
antisemitic adjective relating to or characterized by anti-Semitism; hating Jews

anti-Semitism
antisemitism noun the intense dislike for and prejudice against Jewish people

anti-submarine rocket
noun a shipboard system to fire rockets at submarines

anti-takeover defense
noun resistance to or defense against a hostile takeover

anti-TNF compound
noun a class of drugs that block the action of tumor necrosis factor (TNF); used in cases of rheumatoid arthritis because TNF instigates inflammation of the joints

anti-virus program
noun a computer program that checks you computer for viruses and prevents their spread

anti-war movement
noun a campaign against entering or continuing a war

antiadrenergic
adjective relating to blocking or reducing adrenergic effects in the body

antiaircraft
adjective designed for defense from a surface position against air attack

antiaircraft fire
noun firing at enemy aircraft

antialiasing
noun (computer graphics) a technique that is used to smooth jagged distortions in curves and diagonal lines so they appear smoother

antiapartheid
adjective opposing the policy of apartheid in South Africa; `an antiapartheid leader`

antiarrhythmic
antiarrhythmic drug noun a drug used to treat an abnormal heart rhythm

antiauthoritarian
adjective opposed to authoritarianism

antibacterial
adjective destroying bacteria or inhibiting their growth

antiballistic missile
ABM noun a defensive missile designed to shoot down incoming intercontinental ballistic missiles; `the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks placed limits on the deployment of ABMs`

antibaryon
noun the antiparticle of a baryon; a hadron with a baryon number of -1

antibiosis
noun an association between organisms that is harmful to one of them or between organisms and a metabolic product of another

antibiotic
adjective of or relating to antibiotic drugs

antic
fantastic adjective ludicrously odd; `Hamlet`s assumed antic disposition`; `fantastic Halloween costumes`; `a grotesque reflection in the mirror`

anticancer
antineoplastic adjective used in the treatment of cancer; `anticancer drug`; `an antineoplastic effect`

anticatalyst
noun (chemistry) a substance that retards a chemical reaction or diminishes the activity of a catalyst

anticholinergic
adjective inhibiting or blocking the action of acetylcholine at a receptor site; `anticholinergic drugs`

anticholinesterase
noun a medicine that inhibits cholinesterase by combining with it and so has a cholinergic effect

Antichrist
noun (Christianity) the adversary of Christ (or Christianity) mentioned in the New Testament; the Antichrist will rule the world until overthrown by the Second Coming of Christ

anticipant
anticipative adjective marked by eager anticipation; `an expectant hush`

anticipate
look for verb be excited or anxious about

anticipate
foreknow verb realize beforehand

anticipated
awaited(p) adjective expected hopefully

anticipation
expectancy noun pleasurable expectation

anticipation
noun something expected (as on the basis of a norm); `each of them had their own anticipations`; `an indicator of expectancy in development`

anticipator
anticipant noun one who anticipates

anticipatory
prevenient adjective in anticipation

anticipatory breach
constructive breach noun a breach of contract committed prior to the time of required performance

anticlimactic
anticlimactical adjective of or relating to a sudden change from an impressive to a ludicrous style

anticlimax
noun a disappointing decline after a previous rise; `the anticlimax of a brilliant career`

anticlinal
adjective sloping downward away from a common crest

anticoagulant
anticoagulant medication noun medicine that prevents or retards the clotting of blood

anticoagulation
noun the administration of an anticoagulant drug to retard coagulation of the blood

anticoagulative
adjective of or relating to an anticoagulant

anticonvulsant
anticonvulsant drug noun a drug used to treat or prevent convulsions (as in epilepsy)

anticyclone
noun (meteorology) winds spiraling outward from a high-pressure center; circling clockwise in the northern hemisphere and counterclockwise in the southern

anticyclonic
adjective of or relating to or characteristic of the atmosphere around a high pressure center

antidepressant
antidepressant drug noun any of a class of drugs used to treat depression; often have undesirable side effects

antidiabetic
antidiabetic drug noun a drug used to treat diabetes mellitus

antidiarrheal
antidiarrheal drug noun a drug used to control or stop diarrhea

antidiuretic
antidiuretic drug noun a drug that limits the formation of urine

Antido
noun an artificial language related to Ido

Antidorcas
genus Antidorcas noun springboks

antidotal
adjective counteracting the effects of a poison

antidote
counterpoison noun a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison

antidromic
adjective conducting nerve impulses in a direction opposite to normal

antiemetic
antiemetic drug noun a drug that prevents or alleviates nausea and vomiting

antiestablishmentarianism
antiestablishmentism noun the doctrine of opposition to the social and political establishment

antifeminist
noun someone who does not believe in the social or economic or political equality of men and women

antiferromagnetic
adjective relating to antiferromagnetism

antiferromagnetism
noun magnetic field creates parallel but opposing spins; varies with temperature

antiflatulent
noun any agent that reduces intestinal gas

antifouling
adjective (used of e.g. coatings) protecting against accumulation of barnacles etc on underwater surfaces; `antifouling paint`; `antifouling chemicals`

antifreeze
noun a liquid added to the water in a cooling system to lower its freezing point

antifungal
antifungal agent noun any agent that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi

antigen
noun any substance (as a toxin or enzyme) that stimulates an immune response in the body (especially the production of antibodies)

antigenic
adjective of or relating to antigens

antigenic determinant
determinant noun the site on the surface of an antigen molecule to which an antibody attaches itself

Antigone
noun (Greek mythology) the daughter of King Oedipus who disobeyed her father and was condemned to death

Antigonia
genus Antigonia noun a genus of fish in the family Caproidae