adrenocortical
- a of or derived from the cortex of the adrenal glands
acinose
- a pertaining to one of the small sacs (as in a compound gland)
acinous
- a pertaining to one of the small sacs (as in a compound gland)
acknowledged
- v declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
She acknowledged that she might have forgotten - v report the receipt of
The program committee acknowledged the submission of the authors of the paper - v express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with
She acknowledged his complement with a smile - v express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
- v accept as legally binding and valid
- v accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne - a recognized or made known or admitted
the acknowledged leader of the community
a woman of acknowledged accomplishments
his acknowledged error - s generally accepted
acoustic
- n a remedy for hearing loss or deafness
- a of or relating to the science of acoustics
acoustic properties of a hall
acquainted
- v cause to come to know personally
- v make familiar or conversant with
- v inform
- s having fair knowledge of
they were acquainted
fully acquainted with the facts
acquiescent
- s willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protest
too acquiescent to challenge authority
ad-lib
- n remark made spontaneously without prior preparation
his ad-libs got him in trouble with the politicians - v perform without preparation
- s with little or no preparation or forethought
his ad-lib comments showed poor judgment - s said or done without having been planned or written in advance
he made a few ad-lib remarks
acquired
- v come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
They acquired a new pet - v take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
- v come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)
- v locate (a moving entity) by means of a tracking system such as radar
- v win something through one's efforts
I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese - v gain knowledge or skills
- v gain through experience
I acquired a strong aversion to television - s gotten through environmental forces
acquired characteristics (such as a suntan or a broken nose) cannot be passed on
acquisitive
- a eager to acquire and possess things especially material possessions or ideas
an acquisitive mind
an acquisitive society in which the craving for material things seems never satisfied
acquitted
- v pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
- v behave in a certain manner
- s declared not guilty of a specific offense or crime; legally blameless
he stands acquitted on all charges