A Barrons Deck #7 Flashcards
1
Q
Arrest
A
Stop or slow down; catch someone’s attention
2
Q
Articulate (adj)
A
Effective; distinct
3
Q
Articulate (v)
A
Express an idea clearly; pronounce distinctly
4
Q
Artifice
A
Deception; trickery
5
Q
Artisan
A
Manually skilled worker; craftsman, as opposed to artist
6
Q
Artless
A
Without guile; open and honest
7
Q
Ascendancy
A
Controlling influence; domination
8
Q
Ascetic
A
Practicing self-denial; austere
9
Q
Asinine
A
Stupid
10
Q
Assail
A
To assault or attack
11
Q
Assert
A
- Declare or state with confidence
2. Put oneself forward boldly
12
Q
Assimilate
A
Absorb; cause to become homogeneous
13
Q
Assuage
A
- Ease or lessen (pain)
- Satisfy (hunger)
- Soothe (anger)
14
Q
Assurance
A
- Promise or pledge
2. Certainty; self-confidence
15
Q
Assumption
A
- Something taken for granted
2. Taking over or taking possession of
16
Q
Astute
A
Wise; shrewd; keen
17
Q
Asylum
A
Place of refuge or shelter; protection
18
Q
Atone
A
Make amends for; pay for
19
Q
Atrocity
A
Brutal deed
20
Q
Atrophy
A
Waste away
