A Flashcards
aard·wolf
A mammal (Proteles cristatus) native to southern and eastern Africa that resembles the hyena, has gray fur with black stripes, and feeds mainly on termites and insect larvae.
ab·er·ra·tion
A deviation from the proper or expected course
a·bridg·ment
a shortened version of a written work
ab·scis·sion
- The act of cutting off
2. The shedding of leaves, flowers, or fruits following the formation of the abscission zone.
Abstain
To refrain from something by one’s own choice
Accidentally
Occurring unexpectedly, unintentionally, or by chance
Accommodate
To do a favor or service
ac·er·bate
to make sour or bitter
Achievement
- The act of accomplishing or finishing
Acknowledgement
The act of admitting or owning to something
Acquaintance
Knowledge of a person acquired by a relationship less intimate than friendship
Acquire
To gain possession
Action
The state or process of acting
Adjustable
To change so as to match
Admittance
Permission to enter
Adolescent
A young person who has undergone puberty but who has not reached full maturity; a teenager
Advantageous
Affording advantage; beneficial.
Advice
Opinion about what could or should be done about a situation or problem
a·fi·ci·o·na·do
A person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about an activity, subject, or pastime
Algorithm
A step-by-step problem-solving procedure
Alignment
Arrangement or position in a straight line or in parallel lines
al·lo·cu·tion
A formal and authoritative speech
Ambulance
A specially equipped vehicle used to transport the sick or injured.
Amendment
The act of changing for the better; improvement
Amnesty
A general pardon granted by a government, especially for political offenses
Amusement
The state of being amused, entertained, or pleased.
Ancient
Of great age; very old
Ancillary
Of secondary importance
Annoyance
A cause of irritation or vexation; a nuisance
Anxious
Uneasy and apprehensive about an uncertain event or matter; worried.
a·poc·a·lypse
Great or total devastation
Appearance
The act or an instance of coming into sight
Applicant
One that applies, as for a job.
Applique
a cutout design that is sewn upon or otherwise applied to a piece of material
ar·che·type
An original model or type after which other similar things are patterned
Arrangement
The act or process of arranging
Artificial
Not natural
Audience
The spectators or listeners assembled at a performance
Authority
The power to enforce laws, exact obedience, command, determine, or judge
Avenge
To inflict a punishment or penalty in return for; revenge
Awkward
not comfortable
