AT Word List 06, Page 01

Question 1

abase (v.)

Answer 1

to lower; to humble.

Question 2

abolitionist (n.)

Answer 2

one who opposes slavery.

Question 3

acclimatization (n.)

Answer 3

becoming used to something; getting comfortable.

Question 4

acquiesce (v.)

Answer 4

to go along with; to give in.

Question 5

adjunct

Answer 5

(n. ) something attached to a main body.

(adj. ) attached to a main body.

Question 6

aesthetic (adj.)

Answer 6

having to do with art or beauty.

Question 7

air (v.)

Answer 7

to bring out into the open.

Question 8

allegory (n.)

Answer 8

symbolic story.

Question 9

altruism (n.)

Answer 9

selflessness, unselfishness; generosity.

Question 10

amorphous (adj.)

Answer 10

not having any set shape.

Question 11

anecdote (n.)

Answer 11

short and amusing story

Question 12

annulment (n.)

Answer 12

cancellation, nullification; the undoing (of something).

Question 13

anterior (adj.)

Answer 13

in front; placed in front or earlier.

Question 14

aperture (n.)

Answer 14

opening; hole.

Question 15

apprehensive (adj.)

Answer 15

worried, anxious; fearful.

Question 16

arcane (adj.)

Answer 16

mysterious and secret.

Question 17

aristocratic (adj.)

Answer 17

high-class, of the aristocracy

Question 18

ascetic

Answer 18

1. (n.) person who refuses bodily pleasures.

2. (adj.) without luxuries.

Question 19

assuage (v.)

Answer 19

calm down, soothe.

Question 20

audacity [to] (n.)

Answer 20

boldness, gall, nerve [to do something].

Question 21

autocracy (n.)

Answer 21

A form of government controlled by one person.