20 More 'A' Flashcards
Abate
to reduce in amount, degree, or severity
Abscond
to leave secretly
Abyss
an extremely deep hole
Advocate
to speak in favor of
Aesthetic
concerning the appreciation of beauty
Aggrandize
to increase in power, influence, and reputation
Alleviate
to make more bearable
Amalgamate
to combine; to mix together
Ambiguous
doubtful or uncertain; able to be interpreted several ways
Ameliorate
to make better; to improve
Anachronism
something out of place in time
Analogous
similar or alike in some way; equivalent to
Antagonize
to annoy or provoke to anger
Antipathy
extreme dislike
Arbitrate
to judge a dispute between two opposing parties
Archaic
ancient, old-fashioned
Ardor
intense and passionate feeling
Articulate
able to speak clearly and expressively
Attenuate
to reduce in force or degree; to weaken
Austere
severe or stern in appearance undecorated