Vocabulary 1 Flashcards
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- Aberration
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(n) Something that deviates from a standard
2
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- Abeyance
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(n) A state of temporary suspension
3
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- Acerbic
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(adj) Expressing harsh or sharp criticism in a cover way
4
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- Acuity
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(n) the ability to understand something easily
5
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- Admonish
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(transv) To speak to someone in a way that expresses disapproval or criticism.
6
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- Adroit
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(adj) Very clever or skilful
7
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- Aesthete
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(n): a person who recognises beauty in art, music, etc.
8
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- Altruistic
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(n): feeling and behaviour that show a desire to help other people and a lack of selfishness
9
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- Ameliorate
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(v): to make something better or less painful
10
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- Amorphous
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(adj): without clear shape or form
11
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- Antediluvian
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(adj): very old fashioned
12
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- Apocryphal
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(adj): well known but probably not true
13
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- Arable
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(adj): suitable for growing crops
14
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- Ascetic
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(adj): relating to or having a strict and simple way of living that avoid physical pleasure
15
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- Assuage
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(v): to make less painful, severe, etc.
