Group 2 Flashcards
1
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Abate (verb)
A
to lessen in intensity or degree
2
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Accolade (noun)
A
an expression of praise
3
Q
Adulation (noun)
A
excessive praise; intense adoration
4
Q
Aesthetic (adj.)
A
dealing with, appreciative of, or responsive to art or the beautiful
5
Q
Ameliorate (verb)
A
to make better or more tolerable
6
Q
Ascetic (noun)
A
one who practices rigid self-denial, esp. as an act of religious devotion
7
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Avarice (noun)
A
greed, esp. for wealth (adj. form: avaricious)
8
Q
Axiom (noun)
A
a universally recognized principle (adj. form: axiomatic)
9
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Burgeon (verb)
A
to grow rapidly or flourish
