Vocab A Flashcards
Abstract
Theoretical; lacking substance (the opposite of concrete)
Abhor
To dislike intensely; to despise; to loathe
Aesthetic
Having to do with art or beauty
Affliction
State of pain or misery
Affluent
Wealthy; to flow in abundance
Alias
An assumed name; a false name or pseudonym
Alleviate
To soothe; to relieve
Ambiguous
Having more than one meaning; vague
Amorphous
Having no form or shape
Anachronism
Something that is not happening in its proper time
Anarchy
Lack of government; chaos
Anecdote
A brief and entertaining account of an interesting incident
Annals
Historical records; the chronological account of the events of successive years
Anomaly
Not following the norm, hence an exception to rule
Apathy
Lack of emotion or interest