Dictionary of 4-Letter Words: Words You Should Know

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 assists 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 color [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]