#1a Flashcards
Acidulous
Somewhat acid of harsh in taste or manner
A Cappella
Without instrumental music or accompaniment
Acrophobia
Abnormal dread of heights
Affidavit
Written report which is signed by a person who promises that info is true
A la carte
According to a menu or list that prices items separately
Allegory
Story in which the characters and events are symbols that stand for ideas
Ambivalent
Simultaneously and contradictory additive or feelings towards an object, person, or action
Amplitude
The quality of being ample; degree to what a thing extends
Anarchy
Complete a sense of government
Animosity
I’ll will or resentment tending toward active hostility
Aperture
An opening or open space
Opening in a camera lens
Apparent
Easy to see
Archeology
Scientific study of material remains (fossils, bones, relics) ; ancient people of cultures
Arson
Willful of malicious burning of property with criminal intent
Askew
Out of line; slightly at an angle