A List Vocabulary Flashcards
different from the usual; abnormal, unusual
aberrant
to regard w/ extreme repugnance
abhor
reject formally/solemnly/upon oath
abjure
to end or cancel in a formal/official way; to fail to do what is required
abrogate
causing irritations, very unpleasant; (particularly in regards to personality traits)
abrasive
marked by restraint, esp. regarding food
abstemious
hard to understand
abstruse
to confront boldly, approach; (n.) greeting
accost
expressing harsh or sharp criticism in a clever way
acerbic
without a brain
acerebral
one who attends or follows; an altar attendant/public worshipper, aid, helper
acolyte
the ability to think clearly and make good decisions
acumen
excessive adoration/praise (sycophancy, blandishment, fawning, anticritics)
adulation
protection, support, shield
aegis
friendly and easy to talk to
affable
a sudden rush of divine or poetic inspiration; from Ltn, afflare– to breathe or blow on; inspiration itself means breathing in, use as noun
afflatus
with hand on hop and elbow bent outward
akimbo
similar or related
akin
cheerful readiness, promptness, willingness, liveliness, briskness
alacrity
although, even if (conj.)
albeit
to reduce the pain or trouble; make something less painful, difficult, or severe
alleviate
baldness
alopecia
existing before a war, esp. before US civil war
antebellum
very old, out of date, primitive
antediluvian