(A-3)27 Flashcards
Adjoin
Be next to(something)
Adjacent
Adjoining, neighbouring, close by
Adherent
To be a follower/supporter of(someone/something)
Adhere
Sticks fast to an object or surface
Adept
Very skilled or proficient at something
Address
Direct a speech to(someone) or speak to
Addle
- make or become confused, drive crazy
- become rotten
Addiction
Compulsive habitual need
Addendum
Something additional added to the end of the book or speech
Adapt
To become suitable for a specific use, alter, modify, adjust
Adamant
Inflexible, hard
Adage
A proverb or short statement expressing a general truth
Acute
Sharp, quickly, severe
Acumen
Ability to make good judgements and take quick decisions
Acuity
Sharpness of (mind, sight, or hearing)
Actuate
Motivate, activate, cause to act
Actuary
Someone who advises insurance companies
Actuarial
Calculating or pertaining to insurance statistics
Acrophobia
Fear of heights
Acrimonious
Stinging, bitter in words or manners
Acrid
Bitter(to taste or smell)
Acknowledge
Recognize, admit
Acme
Peak, pinnacle, highest point
Acne
Skin(face) disease
Acoustic
Science of sound
Acquiesce
Assent,agree passively, comply without protest
Acquittal
Free from a charge or acquisition