ACT Flashcards
abrasive
(of a person or manner) showing little concern for the feelings of others; harsh.ab-
abasement
the action or fact of abasing or being abased; humiliation or degradation.ab-
abrogate
repeal or do away with.ab-
abstain
restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something.ab-
abdicate
(of a monarch) renounce one’s throne.ab-
abduction
the movement of a limb or other part away from the midline of the body, or from another part.ab-
abjure
solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim.ab-
abrade
scrape or wear away by friction or erosion.ab-
Abeyance
a state of temporary disuse or suspension.ab-
Abnormal
deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable or worrying.ab-
Manufacture
make (something) on a large scale using machinery.manu factum-
Activate
make (something) active or operative.act-
aerial
existing, happening, or operating in the air.aer-
aeronaut
a traveler in a hot-air balloon, airship, or other flying craft.aer-
Aeronautics
the science or practice of travel through the air.aer-
Aerostat
an airship or hot-air balloon, especially one that is tethered.aer-
Agrarian
relating to cultivated land or the cultivation of land.agr-
Ambidextrous
able to use the right and left hands equally well.ambi-
Ambiguous
open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.ambi-
Amphibious
relating to, living in, or suited for both land and water.amphibion-
Perambulate
walk or travel through or around a place or area, especially for pleasure and in a leisurely way.
per-
Amicable
having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor.amicus-
Amity
a friendly relationship.
amicus-
Pusillanimous
showing a lack of courage or determination; timid.
pusilus-
