Meaning: Used to refer to a single item or person that is not specifically known.

Part of speech: article

Example: I saw a dog in the park.

Meaning: An abbreviation for 'Arts and Entertainment'.

Part of speech: abbreviation

Example: The A E section of the magazine features movie reviews.

Category: Arts › Media

Meaning: Relating to the original inhabitants of a place.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The aboriginal culture has a rich history.

Category: Arts › Cultural Studies

Synonyms:

• native
• indigenous

Meaning: A member of the indigenous people of Australia.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The aborigine shared stories of their ancestors.

Category: Arts › Cultural Studies

Synonyms:

• native
• indigenous person

Meaning: A magical word used in incantations.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The magician said 'abracadabra' before making the rabbit disappear.

Category: Arts › Magic

Synonyms:

• magic word
• spell

Meaning: Shortened without losing the main idea.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The abridged version of the book is easier to read.

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms:

• shortened
• condensed

Antonyms:

• unabridged
• extended

Meaning: Interesting and engaging; holding one's attention.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The movie was so absorbing that I forgot the time.

Category: Arts › Entertainment

Synonyms:

• captivating
• engaging

Antonyms:

• boring
• uninteresting

Meaning: Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Love is an abstract concept.

Category: Arts › Philosophy

Synonyms:

• theoretical
• conceptual

Antonyms:

• concrete
• tangible

Meaning: An art movement emphasizing spontaneous, automatic, or subconscious creation.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Jackson Pollock is a famous abstract expressionism artist.

Category: Arts › Art Movements

Synonyms:

• art movement
• modern art

Meaning: The quality of dealing with ideas rather than events or objects.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Abstraction is key in many philosophical discussions.

Category: Arts › Philosophy

Synonyms:

• concept
• idea

Meaning: An artistic movement focused on abstract forms and ideas.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Abstractionism is often seen in modern art.

Category: Arts › Art Movements

Synonyms:

• abstract art
• modernism

Meaning: A style of art or literature that emphasizes traditional forms and techniques.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The painting reflects the principles of academicism.

Category: Arts › Art Theory

Meaning: An annual award given for excellence in the film industry.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He won an Academy Award for Best Actor.

Category: Arts › Film

Meaning: Without instrumental accompaniment, typically in singing.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: The choir performed acappella.

Category: Arts › Music

Meaning: A gradual increase in tempo in music.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The piece ends with an accelerando.

Category: Arts › Music

Meaning: To praise enthusiastically and publicly.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The critics acclaim the new film as a masterpiece.

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms:

• praise
• applaud

Antonyms:

• criticize
• disapprove

Meaning: Loud and enthusiastic approval.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The audience greeted the performer with acclamation.

Category: Arts › Performance

Synonyms:

• applause
• cheering

Antonyms:

• disapproval
• criticism

Meaning: An award or privilege granted as a special honor.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She received accolades for her outstanding performance.

Category: Arts › Recognition

Synonyms:

• award
• honor

Meaning: Something that goes along with or complements something else, especially in music.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The piano provided a beautiful accompaniment to the singer.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms:

• support
• complement

Meaning: A musician who plays an instrument to support a singer or another musician.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The accompanist played beautifully during the performance.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms:

• supporting musician
• backup musician

Meaning: A musical instrument played by compressing and expanding a bellows.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He played a lively tune on the accordion.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms:

• squeezebox
• concertina

Meaning: Under a curse; deserving of hatred.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The accursed treasure brought misfortune to all who found it.

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms:

• damned
• cursed

Antonyms: blessed

Meaning: Indicating or suggesting that someone has done something wrong.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She gave him an accusatory look after he missed the meeting.

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms:

• blaming
• charging

Antonyms: defensive

Meaning: Expressing or implying that someone has done something wrong.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His accusing tone made her feel guilty.

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms:

• blaming
• accusatory

Meaning: Sharp and forthright in tone or taste.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Her acerbic comments often hurt people's feelings.

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms:

• sharp
• bitter

Antonyms: sweet

Meaning: An expression of pain or disappointment.

Part of speech: interjection

Example: Ach! I forgot my keys again.

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms:

• ouch
• alas

Meaning: An expression used in South Asia to indicate agreement or acknowledgment.

Part of speech: interjection

Example: Achcha, I understand what you mean.

Category: Arts › Language

Synonyms:

• okay
• alright

Meaning: A long, buttoned coat worn in South Asia.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He wore an achkan to the wedding.

Category: Arts › Fashion

Synonyms: coat

Meaning: A genre of electronic music characterized by repetitive beats and synthesized sounds.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Acid house music became popular in the late 1980s.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms: electronic music

Meaning: A genre of music that blends jazz with hip-hop and electronic music.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Acid jazz is known for its funky beats and improvisation.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms: fusion music

Meaning: In a manner that is sharp or biting in tone.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: She responded acidly to the criticism.

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms:

• sharply
• bitterly

Meaning: Relating to sound or the sense of hearing.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The acoustic guitar has a warm, rich sound.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms:

• sonic
• auditory

Meaning: A performer of gymnastic feats.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The acrobat amazed the audience with her flips.

Category: Arts › Performance

Synonyms:

• gymnast
• performer

Meaning: Involving or requiring physical agility and coordination.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The acrobatic moves of the dancer were impressive.

Category: Arts › Performance

Synonyms:

• agile
• nimble

Antonyms: clumsy

Meaning: The performance of extraordinary feats of balance and agility.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Acrobatics requires years of training and practice.

Category: Arts › Performance

Synonyms:

• gymnastics
• stunts

Meaning: a poem or word puzzle in which the first letters of each line spell out a word or message

Part of speech: noun

Example: The teacher asked us to create an acrostic using our names.

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms: word puzzle

Meaning: made of a synthetic material that resembles glass

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She painted the picture with acrylic paints.

Category: Arts › Visual Arts

Synonyms: synthetic

Antonyms: natural

Meaning: performing a role in a play or film

Part of speech: verb

Example: He is acting in a new movie.

Category: Arts › Theater

Synonyms:

• performing
• playing

Antonyms: refraining

Meaning: a small model of a character, often from a movie or comic

Part of speech: noun

Example: He collects action figures of superheroes.

Category: Arts › Toys

Synonyms:

• toy
• figurine

Meaning: a movie that features a lot of action and excitement

Part of speech: noun

Example: The new action film was a box office hit.

Category: Arts › Film

Synonyms:

• action movie
• thriller