Page 246 Vocab Flashcards
Antiquity
Quality of being very old ; ancient times :
Antiseptic
Substance that prevents infection in a wound ; adj
Antithesis
Contrast ; direct opposite of or to ; adj . Antithetic or antithetical
Antler
Bony growth on the head of a deer
Anvil
Iron block used in hammering out metals
Apathy
Lack of caring ; indifference ; lack of concern or interest in important matters; ex. He was sunk in apathy after his failure ; adj. Apathetic
Ape
Imitate or mimic (a person’s behaviour or manner )
Aperture
Opening ; hole ; adjustable opening in a camera that limits the amount of light
Apex
Tip; summit ; climax ; highest point
Aphasia
Loss of speech due to injury or illness
Aphorism
Pithy maxim or saying ;adj . Aphoristic
Apiarist
Person who keeps bees
Apiary
A place where bees are kept
Apiculture
Bee-keeping
Aplomb
Poise; composure in difficult situations ; assurance ; self -confidence
Apocalyptic
Prophetic; pertaining to revelations especially of disaster ;n . Apocalypse
Apocryphal
(Of a story ) widely believe but untrue
Apogee
Highest point ; the point farthest from the earth ; op. Perigee
Apolitical
Having an aversion or lack of concern for political affairs
Apologist
One who writes in defense of a cause or institution ;n. Apologia
Apoplexy
Stroke ;loss of consciousness caused by too much blood in the brain
Apostate
One who abandons his religious faith or political beliefs ; n . Apostasy
Apothecary
Druggist ; pharmacist
Apothegm
Pithy, compact saying
Apotheosis
Elevation to godhood; an ideal example of something
Appall
Dismay; shock deeply
Apparent
Evident ; easily seen or understood ; appearing as such ; ex. Apparent improvement
