ACT Vocabulary with the letter A Flashcards
Abberation
A straying from typical behavior
Abhor
Detest, Hate
Abject
To the maximum degree, Lacking dignity
Abridge
Shorten, Condense, Reduce
Abstruse
Difficult to understand, Obscure
Abysmal
Extremely bad, Terrible
Accost
Confront, Approach boldly
Accoutrements
Equipment, Provisions
Adept
Skilled at
Admonish
To urgently warn, To scold
Adorn
To decorate beautifully
Adroit
Skillful, Adept
Adulation
Praise, Respect, Worship
Adversity
Misfortune, Hardship
Advocate
To publicly support or voice support about a cause
Aesthetic
Artistic, Beautiful, Elegant
Affable
Friendly, Kind
Altercation
A loud argument or disagreement
Altruism
Generous unselfishness
Amalgam
Combination, Mixture
Ambiguous
Unclear, Confusing
Ambivalent
Undecided, Unsure
Ameliorate
Improve, Make positive strides
Amiable
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