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Aspasia
- unknown - An Athenian courtesan, companion of Pericles
Aspects
- noun - a characteristic to be considered
- a distinct feature or element in a problem; "he studied every facet of the question"
- In physical geology, aspect is the compass direction that a slope faces. It is also known as exposure.
- the beginning or duration or completion or repetition of the action of a verb
- the feelings expressed on a person's face; "a sad expression"; "a look of triumph"; "an angry face"
- the visual percept of a region; "the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views"
Asperse
- verb - charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone; "The journalists have defamed me!" "The article in the paper sullied my reputation"
Asphalt
- noun - a dark bituminous substance found in natural beds and as residue from petroleum distillation; consists mainly of hydrocarbons
- cover with tar or asphalt; "asphalt the driveway"
- mixed asphalt and crushed gravel or sand; used especially for paving but also for roofing
Asphyxy
- - Apparent death, or suspended animation; the condition which results from interruption of respiration, as in suffocation or drowning, or the inhalation of poisonous or irrespirable gases.
Aspired
- verb - have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
Aspirer
- noun - an ambitious and aspiring young person; "a lofty aspirant"; "two executive hopefuls joined the firm"; "the audience was full of Madonna wannabes"
Aspires
- verb - have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
Aspirin
- noun - the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer, Empirin, and St. Joseph) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets