ACT Vocabulary with the letter A Flashcards by SETH KELLY

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Abberation

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A straying from typical behavior

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Abhor

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Detest, Hate

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Abject

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To the maximum degree, Lacking dignity

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Abridge

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Shorten, Condense, Reduce

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Abstruse

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Difficult to understand, Obscure

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Abysmal

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Extremely bad, Terrible

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Accost

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Confront, Approach boldly

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Accoutrements

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Equipment, Provisions

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Adept

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Skilled at

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Admonish

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To urgently warn, To scold

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Adorn

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To decorate beautifully

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Adroit

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Skillful, Adept

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Adulation

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Praise, Respect, Worship

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Adversity

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Misfortune, Hardship

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Advocate

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To publicly support or voice support about a cause

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Aesthetic

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Artistic, Beautiful, Elegant

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Affable

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Friendly, Kind

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Altercation

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A loud argument or disagreement

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Altruism

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Generous unselfishness

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Amalgam

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Combination, Mixture

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Ambiguous

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Unclear, Confusing

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Ambivalent

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Undecided, Unsure

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Ameliorate

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Improve, Make positive strides

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Amiable

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Friendly, Agreeable

Amicable

Friendly

Ample

Plentiful, More than enough

Anachronistic

Misdated, Having an error in time

Analogous

Similar, Alike

Anecdote

Personal story, biographical account

Anomalous

Different, Deviating from expectation

Antaganistic

Hostile, Opposed

Antipathy

A deep hatred or dislike

Anxious

Uneasy, Worried

Apathy

Not caring

Apex

The highest part or point of something

Ardor

Passion, Dedication

Arrogant

Insulting, overconfident

Articulate

Well-spoken, Ability to speak well

Assiduous

Hard-working, Tireless

Astute

Mentally sharp, Skilled

Attest

Certify, Give proof, Declare to be untrue

Audacious

Bold, Daring, Unafraid

Auditory

Having to do with hearing

Augment

Add to, Increase

Austere

Severe or strict in manner or appearance

Authority

Person in command, Person with specific knowledge

Autonomous

Self-governing, Self-determined

Avant-Garde

Something different or unexpected in the arts, Experimental

Aversion

Hatred, Dislike