n. - abstracting or taking away.

- abstract or visionary idea.

- abstract qualities (esp. In art).

- absent-mindedness.

n. Member of an academy. [french academicien]

n. - device for increasing speed, esp. The pedal controlling the speed of a vehicle's engine.

- physics apparatus for imparting high speeds to charged particles.

n. - loud and eager assent.

- (usu. In pl.) Shouting in a person's honour.

- n. - loud and eager assent.

- (usu. In pl.) Shouting in a person's honour.

v. (also -ise) (-zing or -sing) adapt to a new climate or conditions. acclimatization n. [french acclimater: related to *climate]

- v. (also -ise) (-zing or -sing) adapt to a new climate or conditions. acclimatization n. [french acclimater: related to *climate]

v. (-ting) 1 provide lodging or room for (flat accommodates two).

- adapt, harmonize, reconcile (must accommodate himself to new ideas).

- a do favour to, oblige (a person). B (foll. By with) supply (a person) with. [latin: related to *commode]

- v. (-ting) 1 provide lodging or room for (flat accommodates two).

- adapt, harmonize, reconcile (must accommodate himself to new ideas).

- a do favour to, oblige (a person). B (foll. By with) supply (a person) with. [latin: related to *commode]

adv. - as circumstances suggest or require (please act accordingly).

- consequently (accordingly, he left the room).

- adv. - as circumstances suggest or require (please act accordingly).

- consequently (accordingly, he left the room).

adj. - responsible; required to account for one's conduct.

- explicable, understandable. accountability n.

n. - rechargeable electric cell.

- bet placed on a sequence of events, with the winnings and stake from each placed on the next.

n. - something achieved.

- act of achieving.