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

Antigonus
Antigonus Cyclops noun a general of Alexander the Great and king of Macedonia; lost one eye; killed in a battle at Ipsus (382-301 BC)

antigram
noun an anagram that means the opposite of the original word or phrase; ``restful` is the antigram of `fluster``

Antigua
noun the largest of the islands comprising Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda
noun a country in the northern Leeward Islands

Antiguan
noun a native or inhabitant of Antigua

antihemophilic factor
antihaemophilic factor noun a coagulation factor (trade name Hemofil) whose absence is associated with hemophilia A

antiheretical
adjective opposed to heresy

antihero
noun a protagonist who lacks the characteristics that would make him a hero (or her a heroine)

antihistamine
noun a medicine used to treat allergies and hypersensitive reactions and colds; works by counteracting the effects of histamine on a receptor site

antihypertensive
antihypertensive drug noun a drug that reduces high blood pressure

antiknock
adjective (of gasoline) containing tetraethyl lead; `antiknock gasoline`

antilepton
noun the antiparticle of a lepton

Antilles
noun a group of islands in the West Indies

Antilocapra
genus Antilocapra noun type and sole genus of the Antilocapridae comprising one species

Antilocapridae
family Antilocapridae noun comprising only the pronghorns

antilogarithm
antilog noun the number of which a given number is the logarithm

Antilope
genus Antilope noun blackbucks

antimacassar
noun a piece of ornamented cloth that protects the back of chair from hair oils

antimagnetic
adjective impervious to the effects of a magnetic field; resistant to magnetization; `an antimagnetic watch`

antimalarial
antimalarial drug noun a medicinal drug used to prevent or treat malaria

antimatter
noun matter consisting of elementary particles that are the antiparticles of those making up normal matter

antimeson
noun the antiparticle of a meson

antimetabolite
noun an antineoplastic drug that inhibits the utilization of a metabolite

antimicrobial
antimicrobic adjective capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of disease-causing microorganisms

antimonial
adjective containing antimony; `antimonial lead`

antimonic
antimonious adjective relating to or derived from antimony; `antimonious oxide`

antimonopoly
antitrust adjective of laws and regulations; designed to protect trade and commerce from unfair business practices

antimony
Sb noun a metallic element having four allotropic forms; used in a wide variety of alloys; found in stibnite

antimuon
positive muon noun the antiparticle of a muon; decays to positron and neutrino and antineutrino

antimycin
noun a crystalline antibiotic active against various fungi

antineoplastic antibiotic
noun an antibiotic drug used as an antineoplastic in chemotherapy

antineoplastic
antineoplastic drug noun any of several drugs that control or kill neoplastic cells; used in chemotherapy to kill cancer cells; all have unpleasant side effects that may include nausea and vomiting and hair loss and suppression of bone marrow function

antineutrino
noun the antiparticle of a neutrino

antineutron
noun the antiparticle of a neutron

antinode
noun (physics) the point of maximum displacement in a periodic system

antinomasia
noun substitution of a title for a name

antinomian
adjective relating to or influenced by antinomianism

antinomianism
noun the theological doctrine that by faith and God`s grace a Christian is freed from all laws (including the moral standards of the culture)

antinomy
noun a contradiction between two statements that seem equally reasonable

Antioch
Antakya noun a town in southern Turkey; ancient commercial center and capital of Syria; an early center of Christianity

antioxidant
noun substance that inhibits oxidation or inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen or peroxides

antiparallel
adjective (especially of vectors) parallel but oppositely directed; `antiparallel vectors`

antiparticle
noun a particle that has the same mass as another particle but has opposite values for its other properties; interaction of a particle and its antiparticle results in annihilation and the production of radiant energy

antipasto
noun a course of appetizers in an Italian meal

antipathetic
antipathetical adjective (usually followed by `to`) strongly opposed; `antipathetic to new ideas`; `averse to taking risks`; `loath to go on such short notice`; `clearly indisposed to grant their request`

antipathy
noun the object of a feeling of intense aversion; something to be avoided; `cats were his greatest antipathy`

antipersonnel
adjective designed to inflict death or personal injury rather than material destruction

antiperspirant
noun an astringent substance applied to the skin to reduce perspiration

antiphlogistic
adjective counteracting inflammation

antiphon
noun a verse or song to be chanted or sung in response

antiphonary
adjective relating to or resembling an antiphon

antiphony
noun alternate (responsive) singing by a choir in two parts

antiphrasis
noun the use of a word in a sense opposite to its normal sense (especially in irony)

antipodal
antipodean adjective relating to the antipodes or situated at opposite sides of the earth; `antipodean latitudes`; `antipodal regions of the earth`; `antipodal points on a sphere`

antipode
noun direct opposite; `quiet: an antipode to focused busyness`

antipodes
noun any two places or regions on diametrically opposite sides of the Earth; `the North Pole and the South Pole are antipodes`

antipollution
adjective intended to reduce pollution; `antipollution laws`; `antipollution devices on automobile exhaust systems`

antipope
noun someone who is elected pope in opposition to another person who is held to be canonically elected; `the antipopes resided in Avignon during the Great Schism`

antiproton
noun an unstable negatively charged proton; the antiparticle of a proton

antiprotozoal
antiprotozoal drug noun a medicinal drug used to fight diseases (like malaria) that are caused by protozoa

antipruritic
noun a substance that relieves or prevents itching

antipyresis
noun medication with antipyretics to treat a fever

antipyretic
adjective preventing or alleviating fever

antiquarian
adjective of or relating to antiques or antiquities

antiquark
noun the antiparticle of a quark

antiquary
antiquarian noun an expert or collector of antiquities

antique
demode adjective out of fashion; `a suit of rather antique appearance`; `demode (or outmoded) attire`; `outmoded ideas`

antiquity
noun an artifact surviving from the past

antiredeposition
noun the process of preventing redeposition

Antirrhinum
genus Antirrhinum noun a genus of herbs of the family Scrophulariaceae with brightly colored irregular flowers

antisatellite
ASAT adjective of or relating to a system to destroy satellites in orbit; `antisatellite weapons`

antisepsis
asepsis noun the process of inhibiting the growth and multiplication of microorganisms

antiseptic
sterilized adjective made free from live bacteria or other microorganisms; `sterilized instruments`

antisepticize
verb disinfect with an antiseptic; `The animals were antisepticized by the veterinarian before the operation`

antiserum
noun blood serum containing antibodies against specific antigens; provides immunity to a disease

antisocial
adjective shunning contact with others; `standoffish and antisocial`; `he`s not antisocial; just shy`

antisocial personality disorder
sociopathic personality noun a personality disorder characterized by amorality and lack of affect; capable of violent acts without guilt feelings (`psychopathic personality` was once widely used but was superseded by `sociopathic personality` to indicate the social aspects of the disorder, but now `antisocial personality disorder` is the preferred term)

antispasmodic
spasmolytic noun a drug used to relieve or prevent spasms (especially of the smooth muscles)

antistrophe
noun the section of a choral ode answering a previous strophe in classical Greek drama; the second of two metrically corresponding sections in a poem

antistrophic
adjective of or relating to an antistrophe

antisubmarine
adjective defensive against enemy submarines

antisyphilitic
noun a drug (or other chemical agent) that is effective against syphilis

antitank
adjective designed for defense against armored vehicles

antitauon
tau-plus particle noun an antilepton of very great mass

antithesis
noun the juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance

antithetic
antithetical adjective sharply contrasted in character or purpose; `practices entirely antithetical to her professed beliefs`; `hope is antithetic to despair`

antithetically
adverb with antithesis; in an antithetical manner

antithyroid
adjective having the effect of counteracting excessive thyroid activity; `antithyroid drugs`

antitoxic
adjective counteracting a toxin or poison

antitoxin
noun an antibody that can neutralize a specific toxin

antitrade wind
antitrade noun winds blowing from west to east and lying above the trade winds in the tropics

antitrades
noun wind in the upper atmosphere blowing above but in the opposite direction from the trade winds

antitrust case
noun a legal action brought against parties who are charged with limiting free competition in the market place

antitrust legislation
antitrust law noun law intended to promote free competition in the market place by outlawing monopolies

antitussive
noun any medicine used to suppress or relieve coughing

antitypic
antitypical adjective of or relating to an antitype

antivenin
antivenene noun an antitoxin that counteracts the effects of venom from the bite of a snake or insect or other animal

antiviral
adjective inhibiting or stopping the growth and reproduction of viruses

antler
noun deciduous horn of a member of the deer family

antler moth
Cerapteryx graminis noun European moth with white antler-like markings on the forewings; the larvae damage pastures and grasslands