7-letter words containing a, n
- annexes — to attach, append, or add, especially to something larger or more important.
- annexin — (biology) Any of a group of cellular proteins found in all kingdoms (animal, plant and fungi) with the exception of the bacteria.
- annicut — a dam in India constructed in order to supply waterways leading from it
- annoint — (nonstandard) alternative spelling of anoint.
- annoyed — If you are annoyed, you are fairly angry about something.
- annoyer — One who annoys.
- annuals — of, for, or pertaining to a year; yearly: annual salary.
- annuary — (obsolete) annual; yearly.
- annuity — An annuity is an investment or insurance policy that pays someone a fixed sum of money each year.
- annular — ring-shaped; of or forming a ring
- annulet — a moulding in the form of a ring, as at the top of a column adjoining the capital
- annulus — the area between two concentric circles
- anobiid — any coleopterous beetle of the family Anobiidae, in which the pronotum characteristically forms a hood that more or less covers the head. The family includes such notorious pests as the furniture beetle (Anobium punctatum) and the deathwatch beetle, the larvae of which attack furniture and beams
- anodise — to coat (a metal, especially magnesium or aluminum) with a protective film by chemical or electrolytic means.
- anodize — to coat (a metal, such as aluminium or magnesium) with a protective oxide film by electrolysis
- anodyne — If you describe something as anodyne, you are criticizing it because it has no strong characteristics and is not likely to excite, interest, or upset anyone.
- anoesis — a theoretical condition in which there is feeling without understanding
- anoetic — relating to anoesis
- anoints — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of anoint.
- anolyte — the section of an electrolyte that is around or attached to the anode
- anomaly — If something is an anomaly, it is different from what is usual or expected.
- anomers — Plural form of anomer.
- anomies — a state or condition of individuals or society characterized by a breakdown or absence of social norms and values, as in the case of uprooted people.
- anomite — a variety of mica, similar to biotite but differing in optical orientation.
- anomoly — Misspelling of anomaly.
- anonyma — a woman of ill repute and low social stature
- anonyms — an assumed or false name.
- anopsia — a defect in vision, whether partial or total
- anoraks — Plural form of anorak.
- anorexy — Archaic form of anorexia.
- anormal — (obsolete) Not according to rule; abnormal.
- anosmia — loss of the sense of smell, usually as the result of a lesion of the olfactory nerve, disease in another organ or part, or obstruction of the nasal passages
- anosmic — absence or loss of the sense of smell.
- another — Another thing or person means an additional thing or person of the same type as one that already exists.
- anouilh — Jean (ʒɑ̃). 1910–87, French dramatist, noted for his reinterpretations of Greek myths: his works include Eurydice (1942), Antigone (1944), and Becket (1959)
- ansated — ansate
- ansible — (science fiction) A hypothetical device that enables users to communicate instantaneously across great distances; that is, a faster-than-light communication device.
- ansonia — a city in SW Connecticut.
- anstoss — (in the philosophy of Fichte) any of the six successive steps by which the absolute ego attains self-knowledge.
- answere — Obsolete spelling of answer.
- answers — a spoken or written reply or response to a question, request, letter, etc.: He sent an answer to my letter promptly.
- ant cow — an insect, esp an aphid, that excretes a sweet honey-like substance that is collected and eaten by ants
- ant egg — the white pupa or larva of an ant, sold dried as food for pet fish, birds, turtles, etc.
- antacid — that neutralizes acids; counteracting acidity
- antaean — an African giant who was invincible when in contact with the earth but was lifted into the air by Hercules and crushed.
- antaeus — an African giant who was invincible as long as he touched the ground, but was lifted into the air by Hercules and crushed to death
- antakya — Antioch (Syria)
- antalya — a port in SW Turkey, on the Gulf of Antalya. Pop: 751 000 (2005 est)
- antapex — the point exactly opposite in direction to the solar apex; the point away from which the solar system is moving and toward which the stars appear to be converging, located in the constellation Columba.
- antares — the brightest star in the constellation Scorpius. It is a variable binary star whose main component, a red supergiant, is associated with a fainter green component. Visual magnitude: 1.2 (red), 6.8 (green); spectral type: M1.5Ib (red); distance: 600 light years