The A’s Flashcards
Aegis
“We knew the work protocols might change once we started to work under the aegis of the new hotel manager.”
Control or protection
Abate
“I hope this medicine will abate the pain in my leg”
To reduce
Afebrile
“Garry worried that his girl was running a fever, but the doctor assured him that she was afebrile”
No fever
Alimentary
“The esophagus is considered part of the alimentary canal because it is one of the passageways for food.”
Related to nourishment or digestion
Ameliorate
“A relaxing bubble bath is usually all it takes to ameliorate my stress”
To Improve or make better
Anastomosis
A connection made surgically between adjacent blood vessels, parts of the intestine, or other channels of the body
Aseptic
“Nurses stored the unused sterile syringes in aseptic containers for future use”
Free from living germs that cause diseases
Averse
“My teenager daughter is averse to chores and usually has to be forced to complete her cleaning duties.”
To be Distaste, unwilling, opposed
Anachronism
“In today’s computer world, a floppy disk is an anachronism. “
A thing of the past (my disease is anachronism)
Assent
“For a while, it seemed as if Karen was not going to assent to Jim’s marriage proposal.”
To give consent or to agree
Acute
“I knew I needed to go to the doctor when the acute pain in my chest did not respond to my heart medicine.”
To be sharp or intense / lasting for a short period of time
Adequately
Satisfactory
Admonition
“After the storm, the city issued a stern admonition to residents who needed to avoid flooded areas”
Caution or warning
Anodyne
“The doctor promised to give me a strong anodyne to relieve the throbbing in my neck.”
Painkilling
Accolade
“When the police officer was offered the plaque, he refused to accept an accolade for doing his job.”
An acknowledgement or an award
