starting with A Flashcards
1
Q
Accrue
A
to accumulate; grow by additions
2
Q
adjunct
A
a thing added to something else as a supplementary rather than an essential part.
3
Q
affected
A
pretentious; phony
4
Q
aggrandize
A
to make larger or greater
5
Q
allay
A
to lessen; ease; soothe
6
Q
allure
A
the power to entice by charm
7
Q
ambrosia
A
something delicious; the food of the gods
8
Q
amenity
A
something that increases comfort
9
Q
amulet
A
ornament worn as a charm against evil spirits
10
Q
analgesic
A
medication that reduces or eliminates pain
11
Q
antecedent
A
something that comes before
12
Q
antediluvian
A
prehistoric
13
Q
apprise
A
to inform
14
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appropriate
A
to take possession of for one’s own use; confiscate
15
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apropos
A
relevant
