Sea Words 1-23 Flashcards
Abhor
Discust , hatred
Abridge
Privlage
Absecond
Hurry, secretly, to leave
Accessory
Useful
Adherant
Someone who supports things
Adjourn
break off (a meeting, legal case, or game) with the intention of resuming it later.
Admonish
Warn or reprimand
Adroit
Clever or skillful
Alacrity
Brisk , cheerful
Alien
belonging to a foreign country or nation.
Allusion
figure of speech in which a writer makes a reference to a famous story, person, object, or event
Altercation
Any argument involving inappropriate language, threats of violence, may include minor physical contact
Altruistic
when we act to promote someone else’s welfare, even at a risk or cost to ourselves
Ambiguous
something that is difficult to understand because it is not shown or expressed clearly
Ban
to forbid something from being or happening.
Berate
to scold or rebuke severely.
Biased
favors one side or issue over another
Brazen
very bold and do not care what other people think about them or their behavior.
Cacophonus
harsh or jarring sound
Candid
honest, straightforward, and sincere
Catalyst
a substance that can speed up a reaction, without being consumed in the process
Chide
to express disapproval of; scold; reproach
Clemency
forbearance, leniency, or mercy, as toward an offender or enemy