English Words: A

A surname.

An implement, an instrument or apparatus designed (or at least used) as a means to a specific end, especially

Suitable for application, relevant.

One who applies for something; one who makes a request; a petitioner.

The act of physically applying or laying on.

plural of application

A tool or device used to apply a fluid or semi-fluid substance to a surface.

Put into practical use.

Alternative spelling of applique.

To lay or place; to put (one thing to another)

present participle and gerund of apply

To set, fix or determine (a time or place for something such as a meeting, or the meeting itself) by authority or agreement.

Subject to appointment, as opposed to an election.

a person who is appointed

The act of appointing a person to hold an office or to have a position of trust

Alternative form of Appomattoc.

To divide and distribute portions of a whole.

Assigned as somebody's portion; allotted.

The act of apportioning or the state of being apportioned.

Strikingly appropriate or relevant; well suited to the circumstance or in relation to something.

The act or process of developing an opinion of value.

plural of appraisal

To determine the value or worth of (something), particularly as a person appointed for this purpose.

simple past and past participle of appraise

One who performs appraisals.

present participle and gerund of appraise

Both detectable and at least modestly substantial: large enough to be estimated and to be of practical relevance.

In an appreciable manner; to a large extent; considerably.

To be grateful or thankful for.

Appreciative: having or showing appreciation.

The act of appreciating.

Showing appreciation or gratitude.

To be or become aware of (something); to perceive.

Taken; seized.

An act by which something is apprehended.

The physical act of seizing or taking hold of (something); seizing.

Anticipating something with anxiety, fear, or doubt; reluctant.

A trainee, especially in a skilled trade.

The condition of, or the time served by, an apprentice.

To come or go near, in place or time; to move toward; to advance nearer; to draw nigh.

Easily approached; easy to talk to.

simple past and past participle of approach

Movements to gain favour; advances.

That approaches or approach.

The act of approving; an assenting to the propriety of a thing with some degree of pleasure or satisfaction; approval, sanction, commendation or official recognition.

To take to oneself; to claim or use, especially as by an exclusive right.

In an appropriate manner; properly; suitably.

The quality or condition of being appropriate.

An act or instance of appropriating.

plural of appropriation