vocab 10 Flashcards
Ardent
Characterized by intense emotion
Arduous
Taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance
Aromatic
Having a strong distinctive fragrance
Arrogant
Having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
Arsenal
All the weapons and equipment that a country has
articulate
Expressing yourself easily or characterized by clear expressive language
artificial
Not arising from natural growth or characterized by vital processes
Ascend
Travel up
Aspect
A distinct feature or element in a problem
assassinate
Murder; especially of socially prominent persons
assault
attack someone physically or emotionally
assert
State categorically. To declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
assess
Place a value on; judge the worth of something
asset
A useful or valuable quality
assuage
Satisfy (thirst)
astound
Affect with wonder
astute
Marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
asylum
A shelter from danger or hardship. A hospital for mentally incompetent or unbalanced person
atheist
Someone who denies the existence of god
atmosphere
A particular environment or surrounding influence
atone
Make amends for. Turn away from sin or do penitence
atrophy
Any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)
attain
To gain with effort. Find unexpectedly
attentive
Taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention
attire
Clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
