Deck 3

Question 0

Ambrosia

Answer 0

The food and drink of the gods, gave immortality to mortals in Greek mythology; refers to anything gratifying in taste or smell

Question 1

Ambiguous

Answer 1

Open to more interpretations; of uncertain nature

Question 2

Aloft

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Upward; high up into the air

Question 3

Animosity

Answer 3

Active enmity; bitterness

The bitter animosity between the two clans led to a long feud.

Question 4

Animadversion

Answer 4

Severe criticism; harsh criticism or disapproval

Question 5

Ambit

Answer 5

Bounds, limits, scope, an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control

Question 6

Anguish

Answer 6

Extreme mental distress; suffering or acute pain

Question 7

Aloof

Answer 7

Remote in manner; in an aloof manner

Question 8

Altercation

Answer 8

Noisy quarrel

Question 9

Anecdote

Answer 9

Short account of an amusing or interesting event

Question 10

Alleviate

Answer 10

Provide physical relief, as from pain

This medication will alleviate the pain

Question 11

Allocate

Answer 11

Distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose

Question 12

Ameliorate

Answer 12

To make better

The council will attempt to ameliorate the situation.

Question 13

Angular

Answer 13

Sharp cornered, stiff in manner

Question 14

Anemia

Answer 14

A lack of vitality

Question 15

Anchorite

Answer 15

One retired from society for religious reasons

Question 16

Alluvial

Answer 16

Pertaining to soil

The alluvial problems the farmers are facing.

Question 17

Annals

Answer 17

A chronological account of events over a period of successive years.

Question 18

Amok

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In a state of rage

Question 19

Allege

Answer 19

Report or maintain without proof

Question 20

Ancillary

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Furnishing added support; serving as an aid or accessory

The hospital decided to lay of the ancillary staff, due to budget cuts.

Question 21

Amnesty

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Aquittal; grant a pardon to

Question 22

Anathema

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A formal curse imposed by authority

Question 23

Amass

Answer 23

Collect or gather in great amounts

Question 24

Amatory

Answer 24

Expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance

His amatory glances were met with icy stares.

Question 25

Analgesic

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Capable of relieving pain; a medicine used to relieve pain

Question 26

Analogous

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Similar; parallel

Question 27

Amazon

Answer 27

A large strong and aggressive woman

Question 28

Amenable

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Submissive; easily manageable; docile; tractable

Question 29

Amble

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Walk leisurely; a leisurely walk

Question 30

Allude

Answer 30

Make a more or less disguised reference to; to make a direct or casual mention
The president did not directly allude marijuana in his speech today.

Question 31

Amenity

Answer 31

Pleasantness resulting from agreeable conditions; convenient feature; something that makes life easier or more enjoyable
He discovered the amenities of reading from an early age.

Question 32

Altruistic

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Showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others; concerned for others

Question 33

Allegory

Answer 33

A story in which characters and images represent abstract ideas; a short moral story
Pilgrim’s Progress is an allegory of the temptations and victories of the human soul.

Question 34

Anarchy

Answer 34

a state of lawlessness and disorder, absence of government

Question 35

Animated

Answer 35

Having life or vigor or spirit

Question 36

Ambient

Answer 36

Surrounding; encompassing on all sides; completely enveloping