Unit 4 Flashcards

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Ambivalence

Noun

A

The state of having conflicting emotional attitudes.

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Ambrosia

Noun

A

Something delicious; the food of the gods.

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3
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Ameliorate

Verb

A

To improve

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4
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Amenable

adjective

A

Agreeable; cooperative; suited

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Amenity

Noun

A

Something that increases comfort

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Amulet

Noun

A

Ornament worn as a charm against evil spirits

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Anachronism

Noun

A

Something out of the proper time

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Analgesic

Noun

A

medication that reduces or eliminates pain

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Analogous

Adjective

A

Comparable

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10
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Analog

Noun

A

something is comparable to something else

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Anarchy

noun

A

absence of government; state of disorder

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