English dictionary: words starting with agr

noun

A deficiency of granulocytes in the blood, causing increased vulnerability to infection.

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The latter one leads to agranulocytosis; hence monitoring blood investigations is necessary.

noun

Inability to write, as a language disorder resulting from brain damage.

adjective

Relating to cultivated land or the cultivation of land.

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Brazil is rapidly diversifying its agrarian economy

noun

A person who advocates a redistribution of landed property.

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Political groupings include former communists, socialists, agrarians, liberals, nationalists and va…

verb

Have the same opinion about something; concur.

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I completely agree with your recent editorial

phrasal verb

To accept someone else’s plan, suggestion, etc.

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Often promoters will try to get people to agree to a deal by saying the offer is valid only for a s…

phrasal verb

To cause someone to feel healthy and happy

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You both look great – marriage must agree with you., the fish dinner on our flight did not agree wi…

adjective

Quite enjoyable and pleasurable; pleasant.

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A cheerful and agreeable companion

noun

The quality of being friendly and pleasant

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She was noted for her pleasant manner and agreeableness., five factors are said to underlie persona…

adverb

With enjoyment or pleasure

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They were agreeably surprised to see that he’d come after all.

adjective

Discussed or negotiated and then accepted by all parties.

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The agreed date

verb

Have the same opinion about something; concur.

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I completely agree with your recent editorial

verb

Have the same opinion about something; concur.

Usage examples:

I completely agree with your recent editorial

phrasal verb

To cause someone to feel healthy and happy

Usage examples:

You both look great – marriage must agree with you., the fish dinner on our flight did not agree wi…

noun

Harmony or accordance in opinion or feeling.

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The two officers nodded in agreement

verb

To hit or physically attack someone or something

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[ t ] a car struck the man trying to cross a major highway., [ t ] she was struck in the back of th…

noun

A period of time when a group of workers refuse to work because they are not satisfied with their pay, working conditions, etc.

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In a statement, the union said there were no plans for a strike., a postal/rail workers'/miners' st…

noun

Harmony or accordance in opinion or feeling.

Usage examples:

The two officers nodded in agreement

verb

Have the same opinion about something; concur.

Usage examples:

I completely agree with your recent editorial

noun

Agriculture conducted on strictly commercial principles.

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With the rise of commercial agriculture and agribusiness, farmers have vastly increased their use o…

noun

Agriculture conducted on strictly commercial principles.

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With the rise of commercial agriculture and agribusiness, farmers have vastly increased their use o…

adjective

Relating to agriculture.

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Agricultural land

noun

The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.

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Fungicide resistance is a serious problem facing modern agriculture

noun

A plant of the rose family which bears slender flower spikes and hooked fruits, found in north temperate regions.

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Other locally common tannin-rich plants include blackberry, raspberry, rose, lady's mantle, agrimon…

noun

An expert in the science of soil management and crop production.

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Agronomists worry that hot weather, combined with dry conditions, can hamper pollination

noun

An expert in the science of soil management and crop production.

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Agronomists worry that hot weather, combined with dry conditions, can hamper pollination

noun

The science of soil management and crop production.

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The core group excludes several private colleges and universities as well as some public institutio…

adjective

(of a ship) lying on or touching the ground under shallow water.

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A cargo ship aground in the pentland firth

adverb

(with reference to a ship) on or on to the ground under shallow water.

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The ships must slow to avoid running aground