(n) the formal act of giving approval; "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person"

(n) a message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips"

(n) a feeling of liking something or someone good; "although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval"

(n) acceptance as satisfactory; "he bought it on approval"

(n) failure to be present

(n) the state of being absent; "he was surprised by the absence of any explanation"

(n) epilepsy characterized by paroxysmal attacks of brief clouding of consciousness (a possible other abnormalities)

(n) the time interval during which something or somebody is away; "he visited during my absence"

(a) having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends; "an aggressive businessman"; "an aggressive basketball player"; "he was aggressive and imperious; positive in his convictions"; "aggressive drivers"

(s) marked by aggressive ambition and energy and initiative; "an aggressive young exective"; "a pushful insurance agent"; "a pushing youth intent on getting on in the world"

(s) characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight; "aggressive acts against another country"; "a belligerent tone"

(s) tending to spread quickly; "an aggressive tumor"

(s) clearly apparent or obvious to the mind or senses; "the effects of the drought are apparent to anyone who sees the parched fields"; "evident hostility"; "manifest disapproval"; "patent advantages"; "made his meaning plain"; "it is plain that he is no reac

(s) readily apparent to the eye; "angry for no apparent reason"; "had no visible means of support"

(n) someone who manages a government agency or department

(n) the party appointed by a probate court to distribute the estate of someone who dies without a will or without naming an executor

(n) someone who administers a business

(n) (sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play

(n) the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "could not walk without assistance"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in unloading"

(v) act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function

(v) work for or be a servant to; "May I serve you?"; "She attends the old lady in the wheelchair"; "Can you wait on our table, please?"; "Is a salesperson assisting you?"; "The minister served the King for many years"

(v) give help or assistance; be of service; "Everyone helped out during the earthquake"; "Can you help me carry this table?"; "She never helps around the house"