Vocab Week 2 Flashcards

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Rich, wealthy

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Affluent (adj.)

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2
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To increase or make greater

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Aggrandize (v.)

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3
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To gather, amass

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Aggregate (v.)

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4
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Struck by amazement or terror

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Aghast (adj.)

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5
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An abnormal fear of open or public places

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Agoraphobia (n.)

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6
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With hands on hips and elbows extending outward

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Akimbo (adj.)

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7
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Speed, readiness

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Alacrity (n.)

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8
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Frigid, cold

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Algid (adj.)

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9
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To sooth, assuage

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Allay (v.)

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10
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To relieve

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Alleviate (v.)

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11
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Reserved, distant

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Aloof (adj.)

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12
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An argument, dispute

A

Altercation (n.)

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13
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A union, a merger

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Amalgamation (n.)

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14
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Having contradictory feelings

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Ambivalent (adj.)

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15
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To stroll, walk

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Amble (v.)

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16
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To improve, to make better

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Ameliorate (v.)

17
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To change for the better, improve

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Amend (v.)

18
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Friendly, affable

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Amiable (adj.)

19
Q

Relating to or showing love

A

Amorous (adj.)

20
Q

Without shape or borders

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Amorphous (adj.)