A-3 Vocabulary Flashcards

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ascetic

A

practicing stricy self-denial as a measure of personal & especially spiritual discipline

adjective
syn/ant: authoritarian & hedonistic

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asperity

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roughness of manner or of temper

noun
syn/ant: bitterness & softness

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assiduous

A

involved in often constant activity

adjective
syn/ant: diligent & inactive

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assuage

A

to lessen the intensity of something that pains or distresses

verb
syn/ant: relieve & impair

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audacity

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intrepid boldness or arrogance

noun
syn/ant: nerve & modesty

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augment

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to make greater in size or #

verb
syn/ant: increase & reduce

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austere

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given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint

adjective
syn/ant: strict & lenient

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avarice

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an intense selfish desire for wealth or possessions

noun
syn/ant: greed & generous

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averse

A

having a natural dislike for something

adjective
syn/ant: allergic & tolerant

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avid

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having or marked by an eager and often selfish desire especially for materials

adjective
syn/ant: desirous & altruistic

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banal

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lacking in qualities that make for character

adjective
syn/ant: bland & pungent

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baneful

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causing or capable of causing harm

adjective
syn/ant:: harmful & benign

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bellicose

A

feeling or displaying eagerness to fight

adjective
syn/ant: agressive & peaceful

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benign

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not causing or being capable of causing injruy or hurt

adjective
syn/ant: harmless & dangerous

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bibliophile

A

one who is keenly devoted to books

noun
syn/ant: bookseller & no ant.

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