Aard-vark :: Aard-vark (n.) An edentate mammal, of the genus Orycteropus, somewhat resembling a pig, common in some parts of Southern Africa. It burrows in the ground, and feeds entirely on ants, which it catches with its long, slimy tongue..
Ad Valorem :: Ad valorem () A term used to denote a duty or charge laid upon goods, at a certain rate per cent upon their value, as stated in their invoice, -- in opposition to a specific sum upon a given quantity or number; as, an ad valorem duty of twenty per cent..
Adjectival :: Adjectival (a.) Of or relating to the relating to the adjective; of the nature of an adjective; adjective.
Adjectivally :: Adjectivally (adv.) As, or in the manner of, an adjective; adjectively..
Adjuvant :: Adjuvant (n.) A substance added to an immunogenic agent to enhance the production of antibodies.
Adjuvant :: Adjuvant (n.) A substance added to a formulation of a drug which enhances the effect of the active ingredient.
Advance :: Advance (v. t.) To raise to a higher rank; to promote.
Advance :: Advance (v. t.) To accelerate the growth or progress; to further; to forward; to help on; to aid; to heighten; as, to advance the ripening of fruit; to advance one's interests..
Advance :: Advance (v. t.) To bring to view or notice; to offer or propose; to show; as, to advance an argument..
Advance :: Advance (v. t.) To make earlier, as an event or date; to hasten..
Advance :: Advance (v. t.) To furnish, as money or other value, before it becomes due, or in aid of an enterprise; to supply beforehand; as, a merchant advances money on a contract or on goods consigned to him..
Advance :: Advance (v. t.) To raise to a higher point; to enhance; to raise in rate; as, to advance the price of goods..