adrenocortical
- a of or derived from the cortex of the adrenal glands
adrenergic
- n drug that has the effects of epinephrine
- a relating to epinephrine (its release or action)
administrative
- a of or relating to or responsible for administration
admirable
- s deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
trains ran with admirable precision
his taste was impeccable, his health admirable - s inspiring admiration or approval
among her many admirable qualities are generosity and graciousness
admired
- v feel admiration for
- v look at with admiration
- s regarded with admiration
admissive
- s characterized by or allowing admission
an Elizabethan tragedy admissive of comic scenes
admonishing
- v admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
- v warn strongly; put on guard
- v take to task
- s expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective
admonitory
- s serving to warn
- s expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective
adnate
- a of unlike parts or organs; growing closely attached
a calyx adnate to the ovary
adolescent
- n a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity
- a relating to or peculiar to or suggestive of an adolescent
adolescent problems - s being of the age 13 through 19
- s displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity
adolescent insecurity - s in the state of development between puberty and maturity
adolescent boys and girls
adonic
- n a verse line with a dactyl followed by a spondee or trochee; supposedly used in laments by Adonis
- a or relating to or like Adonis
- s having a rhythm consisting of a dactyl followed by a spondee or a trochee