Download or read book Dictionary of 4-Letter Words written by Manik Joshi and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-07-25 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, you will learn the meanings of useful 4-letter-words. You will also find the names of parts of speech they belong to. I have also given synonyms for most of these words. Sample this: 01 - abet [v.] -- to help or encourage or support sb to do sth wrong or illegal 02 - ably [adv.] -- skillfully, successfully and well: [synonym: competently] 03 - abut [v.] -- (of an area of land or a building) to be next to sth or to have a common boundary with the side of sth [synonym: adjoin] 04 -- ache [v.] -- (a). to feel continuous pain in a part of your body [synonym: hurt] (b). to have a strong desire for sb/sth or to do sth (d). to be very sad or distressed (n.) a continuous feeling of pain in a part of your body 05 -- achy [adj.] -- affected by an uninterrupted pain that is small in degree 06 - acme [n.] -- the highest point or stage of development, achievement or the most excellent example of sth [synonyms: peak, summit, zenith] 07 - acne [n.] -- a skin condition that is characterized by many pimples on the face and neck 08 - acre [n.] -- a unit for measuring an area of land which is equal to 4840 square yards (4050 square meters) 09 - aged [adj.] -- (a). [not before noun] of the specified age (b). very old; grown old [synonym: matured] [n.] (the aged) very old people 10 - agog [adj.] -- [not before noun] showing extreme excitement, curiosity and interest to find out sth [synonym: eager] 11 - ahoy [excl.] -- a word used by people in boats to attract attention from a distance 12 - aide [n.] -- a person who helps or assist an important person, especially a politician or a leader, in their job [synonym: assistant] 13 - airy [adj.] -- (a). with plenty of fresh air because of being spacious and open to the air [synonyms: breezy; well-ventilated] (b). high in the air (d). of air [synonym: atmospheric] (d). showing no worry about sth or not treating sth as serious (e). not serious or practical 14 - ajar [adj.] -- [not before noun] (of a door or other opening) partly or slightly open: almost shut 15 - akin [adj.] -- (a). having some of the essential same qualities [synonym: similar] (b). related by blood 16 - alas [exc.] -- used to show sadness, grief, regret or pity 17 - also [adv.] -- (not used with negative verbs) in addition; as well; [synonyms: furthermore, too] 18 - alum [n.] -- a chemical substance containing aluminum used to change the color of something 19 -- amid (prep.] -- (a). in the middle or course of something (b). surrounded by sth 20 - amok [adv.] -- without self-control 21 - anew [adv.] -- (a). again but in a new or different and more positive way (b). once more [synonym: again] 22 - anon [adv.] -- soon or shortly 23 - ante [n.] -- a sum of money paid by player in poker before receiving cards 24 - ante [v.] -- to put a sum of money in poker before receiving cards 25 - anti [prep.] -- opposed to; against [adj.] - opposed [n.] -- a person who opposes a particular activity, idea, or policy, etc. 26 - apex [n.] -- the top or highest part or point of sth: most important or successful part of something [synonyms: peak, summit] 27 - aqua [n.] -- (a). water (b). a light bluish-green colour [synonym: aquamarine] 28 - Arab [n.] -- (a). a person born or living in Arabia (b). a horse of a breed from Arabia 29 - arms [n.] -- weapons, especially as used by the defense forces [synonym: weaponry] 30 - atom [n.] -- the smallest part of a chemical element that can exist [synonym: particle] 31 - atop [prep.] -- on the top of [adv.] -- on the top 32 - aura [n.] -- the distinct and noticeable quality or feeling that seems to surround a person or place or come from somebody or something 33 - aver [v.] -- to state firmly that sth is certainly true [synonyms: assert, avow]