A Words 21-40 Flashcards
1
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Adulation
A
Excessive admiration, worship, or flattery
2
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Aesthetic
A
Artistic; related to a sense of beauty
3
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Affectation
A
Fake behavior; a pretense to impress others
4
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Alacrity
A
A cheerful readiness, eagerness
5
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Allege
A
To accuse; to assign wrongdoing without proof
6
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Altercation
A
An angry dispute; a quarrel
7
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Altruism
A
Selfless giving; generosity
8
Q
Ameliorate
A
To ease a situation; to bring relief
9
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Amenable
A
Going along with the wishes of another; agreeable
10
Q
Amenity
A
Nicety; attractive feature
11
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Amnesty
A
Official pardon for those who have broken the law
12
Q
Amorous
A
Strongly moved by love (often sexual love)
13
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Amorphous
A
Lacking a distinctive shape
14
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Anecdote
A
A short, entertaining story about a real incident or person (often amusing)
15
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Antebellum
A
Before the war
