Units 6-10 Flashcards
appellation, n.
name
apposite, adj.
strikingly appropriate and relevant
As adjectives the difference between apposite and apropos is that apposite is appropriate, relevant, well-suited, fit, while apropos is of an appropriate or pertinent nature.
*apprise, v.
to inform
*approbation, n.
praise; approval
*appropriate, v.
to take possession for one’s own use; confiscate
apropos, adj.
relevant
As adjectives the difference between apposite and apropos is that apposite is appropriate, relevant, well-suited, fit, while apropos is of an appropriate or pertinent nature.
arabesque, n.
ornate design featuring intertwined curves; a ballet position in which one leg is extended in back while the other supports the weight of the body
archaeology, n.
the study of material evidence of past human life
ardor, n.
great emotion or passion
*arduous, adj.
extremely difficult; laborious
argot, n.
a specialized vocabulary used by a group
arrest, v.
to stop; to seize
artifact, n.
item made by human craft
*artless, adj.
guileless; natural
*ascetic, n.
one who practices self-denial
asperity, n.
severity; harshness; irritability
As nouns the difference between asperity and astringent is that asperity is roughness as of stone or weather while astringent is a substance which draws tissue together, thus restricting the flow of blood. As an adjective astringent is sharp, caustic, severe.
In his autobiography Gerald Trywhitt, the British writer, composer, artist, and aesthete, recounts a humorous incident: “Many years later, when I was sketching in Rome, a grim-looking Englishwoman came up to me and said with some asperity, ‘I see you are painting MY view.”
*aspersion, n.
slander; false rumor
The Republic of Singapore is a young democracy, and its leaders often respond strongly to journalists and others who case aspersions on their integrity.
*assiduous, adj.
diligent; hard-working
assuage, v.
to make less severe
astringent, adj.
harsh; severe
As nouns the difference between asperity and astringent is that asperity is roughness as of stone or weather while astringent is a substance which draws tissue together, thus restricting the flow of blood. As an adjective astringent is sharp, caustic, severe.
Bob tends to nick himself when he shaves, so he uses an astringent aftershave to stop the bleeding.
