relating to a process in which no heat enters or leaves a system
adjective
An adiabatic process occurs without heat transfer.
Relating to animal fat
Adjective
Blood and -------- tissue were removed from the surface and the caudal (enlarged) part was excised with a pair of fine scissors
very near, next to, or touching:
adjective
They work in ------ buildings.
A pause or rest during a formal meeting or trial, or the act of giving a pause or rest
Noun
She sought an ------- of the trial.
To reach a judicial decision on something
Verb
The board will ----------- claims made against the teachers
A word that modifies a noun or pronoun
Noun
"Big," "small," and "happy" are adjectives.
To make a formal judgment on a disputed matter
Verb
The judge adjudicated the case.
a military officer who does office work and who is responsible for rules and punishment among the lower ranks
Noun
You will find the ----- on duty there
relating to the arrangements and work that is needed to control the operation of a plan or organization
adjective
Your responsibilities will be mainly -------.
To alter or regulate (something) slightly
Verb
She adjusted her glasses.
the period of time in a person's life when they are developing into an adult:
noun
She had a troubled -------
Growing together
Adjective
The leaves were adnate to the stem.
Somebody who has reached puberty but is not yet an adult.
Noun
She is now an ----------------
Growing together or fused
Adjective
The petals were adnate to the stamen.
To praise or flatter excessively
Verb
The poet adonized his beloved in every sonnet.
floating without being either moored or steered
adjective
He spent three days ---- on his yacht.
in a way that is very skilful, and quick in thinking or movement:
adverb
She ------ avoided the question.
To praise or admire excessively
Verb
"The poet adonized the beauty of the spring flowers."
Relating to the adrenal cortex, a part of the adrenal gland
Adjective
Adrenocortical hormones regulate various bodily functions.
added or acquired
adjective
The new member was an adscititious addition to the team.
To be far on or ahead in development or progress
Adjective
The political negotiations between Iraq and Afghanistan are at an ------- stage.
involving or creating favourable circumstances that increase the chances of success or effectiveness; beneficial.
Adjective
The lower tax rate is particularly ----- to poorer families
Excessive admiration or flattery
Noun
The pop star was overwhelmed by the adulation of her fans.
a paid notice that tells people about a product or service:
Noun
I saw an ----- for the job in yesterday’s paper.
A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.
Noun
He was an untiring ------- of economic reform.
To give advice to someone
Verb
I advise you to be cautious.
Relating to advocacy or support
Adjective
The lawyer made an advocatory speech.
Of or relating to the Aegean Sea
Adjective
The Aegean islands are known for their stunning beauty.
vigorous exercises designed to increase cardiovascular efficiency.
Noun
--------- is fast becoming among the ladies in my estate
a genus of grasses
noun
Aegilops is a genus of wild grasses.