A1 Flashcards
agape
adv. or adj. gaping, open mouth expression or n. a Christian feast in token of fellowship
agglomeration
adj. a collection of things
aggregate
n., adj., or v. pieces of crushed stone, gravel, etc. used in making concrete
agronomist
n. specialist in soil management and crop production
albatross
n. any long-winged bird or a source of frustration or guilt
alchemy
n. seeking to turn base metals in to silver or gold
alcove
n. a recess in a wall of a room or of a garden
alibi
n. or v. a claim or proof
alkali
n. alkaline
allligation
an accusation
allegory
n. story, play, poem picture etc. in which the message is conveyed symbolically
alloy
n. or v. a compound that has always on metal
allude
v. refer indirectly
allusion
n. indirect reference
altruism
n. concern for other people
amazon
n. the roman race of amazons, women or tall, warrior like women
ambiance
n. the surroundings or atmosphere or background noise
ambidextrous
adj. able to use both hands with equal ease or good in more than one subject
amelioration
n. improvement
amenable
adj. responsible to law