adapt verb To change, or change something, to fit a new situation or purpose. We adapted the game so that a larger group could play. + addict noun A person who is unable to stop using a substance or engaging in a harmful habit. He became an addict after years of using painkillers prescribed for an old injury. + address noun The specific details of a location, such as a street and number, where mail is delivered. Please write your home address clearly on the front of the envelope. + adept adjective Very skilled or proficient at a particular task or activity through practice. She grew adept at repairing bicycles after helping her father for years. + adequate adjective Satisfactory or sufficient for a particular purpose or need. The small apartment was adequate for a single person, though a bit cramped. + adhere verb To stick firmly to a surface, or to follow a rule, belief, or plan closely. The wet paint failed to adhere properly to the cold metal surface. + adhesive noun A substance, such as glue, used to stick two surfaces together. She used a strong adhesive to fix the broken handle on the mug. + adjacent adjective Next to or adjoining something else, sharing a common border or edge. The bookstore sits adjacent to a small coffee shop on the corner. + adjoin verb To be next to and in contact with something, often sharing a common wall, border, or boundary. The garden adjoins a small public park, so neighbors often walk through both spaces. + adjourn verb To suspend a meeting, trial, or session temporarily, intending to continue it later. The judge decided to adjourn the trial until the following Monday morning. + adjust verb To change something slightly so that it works better or fits a new situation. He adjusted the mirror before pulling out of the driveway. + administer verb To manage or oversee the running of an organization, or to formally give or apply something, such as medicine. The nurse administered the vaccine carefully before recording the dose in the patient's chart. + admire verb To regard someone or something with respect, approval, or warm appreciation. Students admired their teacher's patience even during the most stressful exams. + admission noun Permission to enter a place, institution, or event, or the act of being let in. Admission to the museum is free for students on Wednesdays. + admit verb To confess that something is true, often reluctantly. He finally admitted that he had forgotten about the meeting. + adopt verb To legally take another person's child into your family as your own, or to choose to use a method, idea, or practice. The couple decided to adopt a toddler after years of trying to conceive. + adorable adjective Extremely charming, lovable, and delightful, especially due to a small or cute appearance. The puppy looked adorable curled up fast asleep in its tiny basket. + adorn verb To make a person or thing more beautiful by adding decorations or ornaments. Fresh flowers adorned every table at the elegant wedding reception that evening. + adrift adjective Floating on water without being steered, anchored, or controlled by anyone. The small boat was found adrift several miles from the harbor. + advance verb To move forward, make progress, or develop to a further or higher stage. The soldiers slowly advanced toward the abandoned village at dawn. + advantage noun A condition or circumstance that puts someone or something in a favorable or superior position. Speaking three languages gave her a clear advantage in the job interview. + advent noun The arrival or beginning of a significant event, person, era, or invention. The advent of the internet completely transformed how people communicate. + adventure noun An exciting or unusual experience, often involving risk, travel, or the unknown. Their backpacking trip through South America turned into the adventure of a lifetime. + adverb noun A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, often showing manner, time, or degree. In the sentence 'she sang beautifully', the word 'beautifully' is an adverb. + adverse adjective Harmful, unfavorable, or working against someone's interests or well-being. The medication can cause adverse side effects in some patients. + advertise verb To promote a product, service, or event publicly in order to attract customers or attention. The bakery advertised its new pastries with colorful posters around town. + advice noun A recommendation or suggestion offered to someone about what they should do. Her grandmother's advice about saving money proved useful for decades. + advocate verb To publicly support or recommend a particular cause, policy, or course of action. The doctor advocates for better access to mental health care in rural communities. +