at hand
- s close in space; within reach
- s close in time; about to occur
astonishing
- v affect with wonder
- s surprising greatly
the dog was capable of astonishing tricks - s so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm
such an enormous response was astonishing
assistant
- n a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
my invaluable assistant - s of or relating to a person who is subordinate to another
assisted
- v give help or assistance; be of service
- v act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function
- v work for or be a servant to
- a having help; often used as a combining form
associable
- s capable of being associated
words associable with politics
astounded
- v affect with wonder
- s filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
astounded viewers wept at the pictures from the Oklahoma City bombing
associate
- n a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
he had to consult his associate before continuing - n a friend who is frequently in the company of another
- n a person with subordinate membership in a society, institution, or commercial enterprise
associates in the law firm bill at a lower rate than do partners - n any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another
first was the lightning and then its thunderous associate - n a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies
- v make a logical or causal connection
- v keep company with; hang out with
He associates with strange people - v bring or come into association or action
- s having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status
an associate member
an associate professor
associative
- a characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination
associative learning