A-B-2 Flashcards
: having no definite or clear shape or form
amorphous
: something that makes life easier or more pleasant
amenity
: of, relating to, or involving terrible violence and destruction
: of or relating to the end of the world
apocalyptic
: feelings and behavior that show a desire to help other people and a lack of selfishness
altruism
: suitable for farming : able to produce crops
: of or relating to growing crops
arable
: to add (something) to a piece of writing
append
: ancient times
: very great age
antiquity
: a statement that refers to something without mentioning it directly
allusion
: described or thought of as being like human beings in appearance, behavior, etc.
: considering animals, objects, etc., as having human qualities
anthropomorphic
: to attack or criticize (someone or something) in a violent or angry way
assail
of police : to arrest (someone) for a crime : to catch (a criminal or suspect)
: to notice and understand (something)
apprehend
: to become weaker : to decrease in strength
abate
: an unnatural form of behavior that is meant to impress others
affectation
: a story in which the characters and events are symbols that stand for ideas about human life or for a political or historical situation
allegory
: relating to or involving general ideas or qualities rather than specific people, objects, or actions
abstract
: the act or power of perceiving or comprehending
: suspicion or fear especially of future evil : foreboding
apprehension
: at an opportune time : seasonably
: by way of interjection or further comment : with regard to the present topic
apropos
: the cavity beneath the junction of a forelimb and the body; especially : armpit
axilla
: to accept, agree, or allow something to happen by staying silent or by not arguing
acquiesce
: having or providing enough or more than enough of what is needed
: quite large
ample
: a strong desire to have or get money
avarice
: to support or argue for (a cause, policy, etc.)
advocate
: to choose not to do or have something
: to choose not to vote
abstain
: the place where someone lives
abode
: not planned or chosen for a particular reason : not based on reason or evidence
: done without concern for what is fair or right
arbitrary
: a strong feeling of fear or respect and also wonder
awe
: a combination or mixture of different things
amalgam
: having both male and female characteristics or qualities
: suitable for both men and women
androgynous
: to say that something is true in a confident way
: to show a strong belief in or dedication to (something, such as an important idea)
affirm
: a person who opposes another person
antagonist
: to increase in value or amount gradually as time passes : to grow or build up slowly
: to come to or be given to someone
accrue
: the state or condition of having gotten or done something difficult
: something that has been gotten, done, or achieved through effort
attainment
: to divide (something) among or between people : to give (a part of something) to a number of people
apportion
: reparation for an offense or injury : satisfaction
: the reconciliation of God and humankind through the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ
atonement
: a quality that causes people to like someone or something
: a serious request for help, support, etc.
: an attempt to make someone do or accept something as right or proper by saying things that are directed at a person’s feelings, attitudes, etc.
appeal
: to turn (your eyes, gaze, etc.) away or aside
: to prevent (something bad) from happening
avert
: a claim that you cannot be guilty of a crime because you were somewhere else when the crime was committed; also : evidence which shows that such a claim is true
alibi
: a situation of confusion and wild behavior in which the people in a country, group, organization, etc., are not controlled by rules or laws
anarchy
: a person or animal born with a medical condition that results in very pale skin, white hair, and pink eyes
albino
: to adjust or adapt to a new climate, place, or situation
acclimate
medical : a condition or disorder that begins in childhood and that causes problems in forming relationships and in communicating with other people
autism
: a layer of rock or sand that can absorb and hold water
aquifer
: a fear of being in open or public places
agoraphobia
: to make mistakes in doing (something) : to not do (something) well or successfully
bungle
chiefly British, usually vulgar : testicles
chiefly British, usually vulgar : nonsense
bollocks
: a formal dinner for many people usually to celebrate a special event
banquet
: to muddle or stupefy with or as if with drink
befuddle
: to say in a will that (your property) will be given to (a person or organization) after you die
: to give (ideas, knowledge, etc.) to (younger people) as part of their history
bequeath
medical : not causing death or serious injury
: without cancer : not cancerous
: not causing harm or damage
benign
: breakdown of all or part of a cell or tissue by self-produced enzymes
autolysis
