Quick Quiz 6 Flashcards
1
Q
allusion
(uh LOO zhun)
N
A
an indirect reference often to a literary work;
a hint hint
2
Q
aloof
(uh LOOF)
adj
A
uninvolved;
standing off;
keeping ones distance
3
Q
altruism
(AL troo iz um)
N
A
selflessness;
generosity;
devotion to the interests of others
4
Q
ambiance
(AM bee uns)
N
A
atmosphere;
mood;
feeling mood
5
Q
ambiguous
(am BIG yoo us)
adj
A
unclear in meaning;
confusing;
capable of being interpreted in different ways
6
Q
ambivalent
(am BIV uh lunt)
adj
A
undecided;
neutral;
wishy-washy
