vocab week 1 Flashcards
abdicate
verb; give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
analogy
noun drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect; an inference that if things agree in some respect they probably agree in others;
abound
verb be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities
amnesty
noun the formal act of liberating someone; a period during which offenders are exempt from punishment
acquittal
noun judgment of not guilty;
admirably
adv. in an admirable manner
aesthetic
concerning or characterized bu an appreciation of beauty or good taste;aesthetically pleasing
amiable
dispose to please;diffusing warmth
affiliate
a subsidiary or subordinate organization that is affiliated with another organization
affidavit
written declaration made under oath; written statement sworn to be true before someone legally authorized to administer an oath