Words Starting with Letter 'A'

An old historical measurement used in Europe for liquids like wine, holding many gallons in a single large barrel.

Having to do with Aaron, who was a leader and priest in the Bible.

Connected to Aaron, who was the very first high priest mentioned in stories from the Bible.

A plant from the banana family that has very strong fibers used to make sturdy rope.

To blind someone long ago by holding a red-hot metal plate right in front of their eyes.

A tiny square tile used by artists to create patterns and pictures in a mosaic floor or wall.

A person who does math using an abacus, which is an old wooden tool with rows of sliding beads.

Feeling very surprised, startled, or caught off guard by something unexpected happening.

The side or surface of an animal, like a starfish, that is opposite to its mouth.

The stealing of cattle or other farm animals by driving them away.

A clever thief who steals a whole herd of farm animals all at one time instead of just one.

A tiny cube-shaped tile made of glass or stone used to create colorful pictures in a mosaic.

An old-fashioned counting tool with colorful sliding beads on wooden rods used for math.

Located toward or near the back part of a ship, boat, or watercraft.

Something that makes a person feel less important or humble.

A sea animal with one curved shell shaped like a bowl that has a shiny, colorful pearl inside.

To leave someone or something behind completely and permanently without ever going back to them.

Left all alone by someone who was supposed to look after you, like a stray puppy.

A person, pet, or property that has been completely left behind and deserted by their owner.

The act of leaving someone or something behind and not returning.

To treat someone in a way that hurts their pride or makes them feel small and unimportant in front of others.

Made to feel deeply ashamed, humiliated, or lowered in your pride and dignity.

Acting in a shy, humble way because you feel small or embarrassed about a mistake.

The act of making someone feel very low, ashamed, or humiliated.

Someone who hurts another person's pride, dignity, or self-respect by making them feel small.

To make someone feel a little embarrassed, shy, or uneasy in front of a big group of people.

A feeling of embarrassment or shyness.

A medical word for having trouble walking or standing up because your leg muscles are too weak.

Able to be made smaller, weaker, or brought to an end, like a loud thunderstorm that is finally starting to slow down.

To become less strong or go away, like when a loud storm finally gets quiet and stops.

When something strong or loud, like a big storm or a noisy party, finally becomes much quieter or weaker.

Something that makes things smaller, weaker, or less intense.

A barrier made of fallen trees with their sharpened branches pointing outward.

Defended or protected by a sturdy barrier made of sharp, tangled tree branches piled together to block enemies.

Someone or something that stops, lessens, or gets rid of a nuisance or a problem.

A specialized building where farm animals are safely processed to provide meat for grocery stores.

A mark or track left by an animal, like a deer, brushing against grass or bushes.

A word used by scientists to describe the side of a plant leaf that faces away from the main stem.

Not located right in the middle or center axis of something, like a plant part growing off to the side.

A rough type of wool made from lower-quality fleece, used in weaving to make the crosswise threads of a fabric.

An ancient word meaning father, often used as a title of respect for a religious leader.

The special job, title, or home of an abbot, who is the leader of a monastery.

Something that belongs to or is connected with an abbey, which is a special home where monks or nuns live.

A woman who is chosen to be the leader and head of a community of nuns in an abbey.

A very large building or group of buildings where a community of monks or nuns live, work, and pray.

The head monk in charge of a monastery or an abbey where a group of religious men live and work.

A short way of writing a long word, like using 'Dr.' instead of spelling out the word 'Doctor'.

A person or machine that makes a long story or text much shorter.

Serving to make something shorter or briefer, such as a condensed list or a shortened word.

A wandering holy person or dervish in some traditional Islamic cultures.

Loud, silly, or foolish laughter that can seem a little bit goofy or silly to others around you.

An inhabitant of the ancient Greek city of Abdera.

The special Islamic washing of hands, face, and feet with water before praying.

Someone who officially steps down and gives up a high position of power, such as a king leaving his throne.

To officially step down from ruling a country or give up an important position of high power.

The act of stepping down and officially giving up being a king, queen, or leader.

Relating to giving up power, a throne, or a high job on purpose.

Tending to hide things away or keep secrets where nobody else can find them.

A secret hiding place where people put away special things for safekeeping so nobody else finds them.

The part of the body between the chest and hips that holds the stomach and other organs.