A Barrons Deck #8 Flashcards
1
Q
Attenuate
A
Make thin; weaken
2
Q
Attest
A
Testify, bear witness
3
Q
Attrition
A
Gradual decrease in numbers; reduction in the work force without firing employees
4
Q
Atypical
A
Not normal
5
Q
Audit
A
Examination of accounts
6
Q
Augment
A
Increase; add to
7
Q
August
A
Impressive; majestic
8
Q
Auspicious
A
Favoring success
9
Q
Authoritarian
A
Subordinating the individual to the state; completely dominat ing another’s will
10
Q
Autocratic
A
Having absolute, unchecked power; dictatorial
11
Q
Automaton
A
Robot; person performing a task mechanically
12
Q
Autonomous
A
Self-governing
13
Q
Avarice
A
Greediness for wealth
14
Q
Auxiliary
A
Helper, additional or subsidiary
15
Q
Averse
A
Reluctant; disinclined
16
Q
Aversion
A
Firm dislike
17
Q
Avert
A
- Prevent
2. Turn away
18
Q
Avid
A
Greedy; eager for
19
Q
Avocation
A
Secondary or minor occupation
20
Q
Avow
A
Declare openly
