Vocabulary Flashcards
1
Q
What does arid mean?
A
Dry out
2
Q
What does acrimonious mean?
A
Angry or bitter
3
Q
What does adroit means?
A
Skillful
4
Q
What is ascetic?
A
Non-indulgent, abstinent
5
Q
What is affable?
A
Friendly
6
Q
What does alimentary means?
A
Nourishment, sustenance
7
Q
What does amalgam means?
A
Mixture or blend
8
Q
What does ambivalent means?
A
Mixed feelings or emotions
9
Q
What does ameliorate means?
A
Make better
10
Q
What does amicable means?
A
Agreeable
11
Q
What does anachronism refers to?
A
From a different time
12
Q
What does aplomb means?
A
Self-confidence, assurance
13
Q
What does assuage means?
A
To ease
14
Q
What is an autocrat?
A
A ruler of absolute power
15
Q
What is avarice?
A
Extremely greedy
