Dictionary of 7 Letter Words

In this book, you will learn the meanings of <b>1300 </b>useful <b>7-letter words.</b> You will also find the names of the parts of speech they belong to. I have also given synonyms for most of these words. Sample this: <b>01 -- abiotic [adj.]</b> <b>--</b> relating to non-living or non-biological parts of an ecosystem in the environment<b> --- 02</b> <b>--</b> <b>abridge </b><b>[v.] -- </b>to make a shortened version of an 'original text' [<i>synonyms</i>: abbreviate, shorten]<b> --- 03</b> <b>--</b> <b>abyssal [adj.]</b> <b>-- </b>of or belonging to the ocean depths, especially between about 3000 and 6000 meters down<b> --- </b><b>04 -- acclaim [v.] --</b> to praise, admire or welcome sb/sth enthusiastically and publicly<b> --- [n.] --</b> praise, admiration and approval for sb/sth, for artistic achievement in an enthusiastic way [<i>synonyms</i>: approbation, commendation, compliments]<b> --- 05 -- adeptly [adv.] --</b> in a skillful way that shows natural ability or through proficiency [<i>synonyms</i>: adroitly, skillfully, proficiently]<b> --- 06</b> <b>--</b> <b>ageless [adj.] -- </b>never coming to an end or growing old [<i>synonyms</i>: everlasting, timeless]<b> --- 07</b> <b>--</b> <b>airhead [n.] --</b> an unintelligent or stupid person [<i>synonym</i>: dreamer]<b> --- 08 -- amateur [adj.]</b> <b>--</b> doing sth for enjoyment or interest, not as an occupation<b>; </b>done for enjoyment or interest, not as an occupation [<i>synonym</i>: recreational]<b> --- [n.] --</b> <b><i>(a).</i> </b>a person who engages in activity especially a sport for enjoyment or interest, not as an occupation<b>; <i>(b).</i> -- </b>an unskilled person [<i>synonym</i>: layperson]<b> --- 09 -- amateurish [adj.]</b> <b>--</b> done incompetently, inexpertly or unskillfully [<i>synonym</i>: unprofessional]<b> --- 10 -- ancient</b> <b>[adj.] -- <i>(a).</i></b> relating to a period of history that is very long ago and no longer in existence [<i>synonym</i>: primeval]<b>; <i>(b).</i></b> having existed for a very long time in the past<b>; </b>very old<b>; <i>(c).</i></b><i> (the ancients)</i> the people of Egypt, Greek and Rome that existed before the end of the Western Roman Empire a.d. 476<b> --- </b><b>11 -- angelic [adj.] -- </b>(of a person) exceptionally good, kind, gentle, innocent or beautiful<b>; </b>like an angel<b> --- </b><b>12</b> <b>--</b> <b>anodyne [adj.]</b> <b>--</b> not likely to cause disagreement or offense<b>; </b>not expressing strong opinions [<i>synonyms</i>: bland, insipid]<b>; <i>(b).</i></b> capable of relieving pain<b> --- 13 -- appease [v.] --</b> <b><i>(a).</i> </b>to make sb calmer and prevent them from harming you by accepting their demands [<i>synonyms</i>: conciliate<b>; </b>soothe<b>; </b>pacify]<b>; <i>(b).</i> </b>to make or preserve peace with a nation and avoid war by giving it what they want<b> --- 14</b> <b>--</b> <b>artisan</b> <b>[adj.]</b> <b>--</b> a person who does skilled work, especially one that involves making things with their hands [<i>synonym</i>: craftsman]<b> --- 15 -- audible [adj.] -- </b>that is loud enough to be heard clearly [<i>synonym</i>: perceptible] [<i>antonyms</i>: inaudible]<b> --- 16 -- audibly [adv.] -- </b>in a way that can be heard [<i>synonyms</i>: noticeably, perceptibly]<b> --- 17 -- aurally [adv.] -- </b>with regard to sound or the ear<b> --- </b><b>18 -- aureate [adj.]</b> <b>--</b> <b><i>(a).</i></b> (especially of language) decorated or elaborated in a complicated way<b>; <i>(b).</i></b> made of gold or having the color of gold [<i>synonym</i>: golden]<b> --- 19 -- aureole [n.] -- </b>a circle of light or brightness especially around the head or body of a holy person<b> --- 20</b> <b>-</b> <b>avidity [n.]</b> -- extreme interest, eagerness or enthusiasm<b> --- 21</b> <b>--</b> <b>awesome [adj.]</b>